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Best Sunsets Worldwide

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This article is suitable for all those in love, for the romantic ones and most importantly for all those people who love the view of a sunset!

The search for a beautiful sunset never stops and people and tourists keep seeking new and unique places to enjoy it. Below, we present some of the most wonderful destinations worldwide, according to CNN.

U Bein Bridge, Mandaley, Myanmar
When the sun decides to set on the biggest wooden bridge of the world, then the picture is amazing. This 1,2 km bridge is passing over Taungthaman lake. This structruction got its name from U Bein, who used to be the mayor of the area around the mid 1800s. This structure is mostly used by Buddhists monks and locals.

Masai Mara, Kenya.
The African sky is getting dressed in red and draws a picture that stays forever in someone's mind. From July till October you can see zebras and gazelles running relocating to the National Park. Unique camps and lodges are available for accommodation.

Uluru, Australia
Uluru is a huge 348 metres rock which is located in Australia's desert. What is memorable is the fact that the rock becomes magical when the sun disappears, as it is constantly changing colours.

Aci Trezza, Catania, Italy
Aci Trezza is a graphic village in Eastern coast of Sicily, only 10km from Catania, mostly known to the majority of people as "The island of Cyclops". The three gigantic rocks create an exclusive phenomenon sight. Enjoying the sunset from this point, is said to be one unforgettable experience.

Grand Canyon, USA
In an extremely deserted place on the planet, people can enjoy one of the most stunning daybreaks. This huge Canyon has the characteristic to transform, as sun sets above Arisona.

Dubai, UAE
Emirates have one of the most beautiful sunrises of the world. The view of the sun plunging into the sea and the stunning view of the colours that Arabic bay takes from Jumeirah beach it can be said that is an impressive and unforgettable experience. 

West Lake, China
Sun dives in the lake and the Leifeng Pagoda tower seems to be dyed from the colours of the sunrise. Leifeng Pagoda was initially built in 975, and rebuilt in 2002 after its collapse back in 1924, in order to celebrate the birth of Prince Wu. 

Guanshan, Τaivan
Locals claim that from the mountain hill of Guansham someone can see one of the best sunrises of the world. This mountain is located in the centre of Kenting National Park and cannot be described in words. 

Ia, Santorini
Santorini's sunrise is one of the greatest sunrises worldwide and is located in Aegean Sea. The volcanic nature of the ground and the traditional white houses along with Deep blue Aegean Sea are creating one of the most spectacular sights.

10 Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips you would be Lucky to Experience!

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Having to choose just a limited amount among millions of things to do can be extremely irritating!

It becomes twice as irritating when it comes to choosing only 10 trips you would be happy to experience just once as many ideas are constantly crossing my mind.

Fortunately, tripadvisor has already done so for us!

Personally speaking, i will consider myself the luckiest person on earth for getting the chance to experience just half of them!

Remember to write us your opinion and your suggestions. We are very curious to see if you agree with this list!

1. Stay in a bungalow over the 
    crystal clear sea of Bora Bora 

2. Take a cruise down the Nile and 
    admire the Pyramids

3. Go see the ruins of Machu Pichu

4. Get to see Kenya's unique and natural beauty 
    on a safari trip

5. Go romantic watching the sunrise from 
    Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya

6. Get to meet the Moai of Easter Island

7. Participate in New Year's Eve celebrations
    in Sydney

8. Observe the magic of the Northern Lights
    in Norway

9. Climb aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway and 
    ride from Beijing to Moscow

10. Take a helicopter ride above the astonishing 
      Grand Canyon in Nevada

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1. Dreams Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

2. Beaches Turks & Caicos
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
3. Excellence Playa Mujeres
Playa Mujeres, Mexico

4. Holiday Village Rhodes
Kolimbia, Greece
5. Riu Touareg
Boa Vista, Cape Verde

6. North Beach Plantation
North Myrtle Beach, US
7. Hotel Mountain Paradise
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica

8. Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa
Montego Bay, Jamaica
9. Padma Resort Bali at Legian
Legian, Bali, Indonesia

10. Room Mate Grace
New York City, US


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Travellers Choice 2011 - Best Food & Wine Destinations

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Top 10 Food & Wine Destinations in the United States
1 New Orleans, Louisiana

Breakfast in New Orleans is relatively easy: go for beignets and chicory coffee. For lunch and dinner, though, you’ll have to choose from an almost bewildering array of options, from Cajun or Creole specialties to BBQ to some of the best French food you can find outside France.

Don't miss
  • Cafe Du Monde
  • Commander's Palace
  • New Orleans School of Cooking
  • Old New Orleans Rum Distillery

2 Napa, California
 
Everyone knows Napa as a wine destination, and it lives up to the hype. This is oenophile heaven, and you could spend days going from tasting room to tasting room. There’s a flourishing restaurant scene, too, featuring everything from Michelin-starred standouts to tiny local bistros.

Don't miss:
  • Napa Valley Wine Train
  • Mustards Grill
  • O'Brien Estate Winery
  • Vintner's Collective
3 Chicago, Illinois
View of the Chicago River
Chicago has high-end, world-famous restaurants like Alinea, the temple of molecular gastronomy where you might find yourself “sucking hibiscus jelly, tapioca balls and vanilla creme fraiche out of a cigar,” as one TripAdvisor traveler wrote. But it’s also famous for hot dogs and deep-dish pizza. In short—no matter your budget, this is a perfect foodie town. 

Don't miss
  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - River North
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs
  • Chicago Food Planet Food Tours
  • Foodie & The Feast
3 Charleston, South Carolina
 
If you’re craving homestyle Southern food, Charleston is a great place to get it. Try she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, ham biscuits and benne wafers—and be sure to leave room for dessert. Anything made with fresh local peaches is a safe bet.

Don't miss
  • Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar
  • Social Restaurant + Wine Bar
  • Charleston Cooks! Maverick Kitchen Store
  • The Original Pub Tour of Charleston
4 San Francisco, California
The Golden Gate Bridge 
No doubt about it—San Francisco is a foodie town. Visitors can explore Chinatown, take a gourmet food–focused walking tour, splurge on the tasting menu at Restaurant Gary Danko (currently ranked #1 on TripAdvisor) or sample your way through the Ferry Building Marketplace… it doesn’t get much better than this.
Don't miss
  • Restaurant Gary Danko
  • Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe
  • Ferry Building Marketplace
  • Green Dream Tours - Wine Country Tour Specialist 
6 New York City, New York
Dusk from the Top of the Rock
Name a food, any food—you can get it somewhere in NYC. In fact, foodies often plan their entire NYC itinerary around eating. Dim sum in Chinatown? A neighborhood food tour? Coal-fired pizza? Dinner at the latest hot spot? The choice is yours.

Don't miss
  • Chelsea Market
  • Scott's Pizza Tours
  • Shake Shack - Madison Square Park
  • Casellula Cheese and Wine Cafe
7 Savannah, Georgia
Forsyth park. 
Visit Savannah for amazing BBQ, shrimp and grits, shad roe, boiled peanuts, oysters and much, much more… all served up with gracious Southern hospitality. As befits a college town, there’s also a lively bar scene.

Don't miss
  • The Olde Pink House
  • Wiley's Championship BBQ
  • 700 Kitchen Cooking School
  • Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour

8 Santa Fe, New Mexico
Chilies, Chilies everywhere! 
We hope you like chili peppers, as you’ll encounter a lot of them (of both the green and red varieties) in Santa Fe. For a taste of real New Mexican cuisine, try posole (a spicy corn stew) and sopapillas (fried pastries—they can be savory or sweet).

Don't miss
  • Galisteo Bistro & Wine Bar
  • Food Tour New Mexico
  • Santa Fe Farmers Market
  • Chocolate Smith
9 Las Vegas, Nevada
paris hotel/effeil tower las vegas 
Think beyond cheapo all-you-can-eat buffets. Nowadays, Las Vegas’ high-end casinos feature restaurants from some of the world’s most celebrated chefs. You’ll also find plenty of old-school steakhouses and a slew of breakfast joints. After all, if you’ve stayed up all night playing blackjack, you’ve got to eat somewhere, right?

Don't miss
  • La Cave
  • Twin Creeks
  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
10 Asheville, North Carolina
 Beautiful Beaver Lake 
If you’re into eating locally and supporting sustainable agriculture, go to Ashville—and eat, eat, eat. This town of less than 100,000 people has 17 farmers’ markets, and the local restaurant scene is all about taking advantage of seasonal produce. And don’t miss the area’s microbreweries.

Don't miss
  • Western North Carolina Farmers Market
  • Bistro at Biltmore Estate Winery
  • Asheville Food Tours
  • Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar

Trip Advisor, Sleep in a tree-house

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 10 quirky vacation rentals
Sleep in a treehouse!
Or maybe you'd prefer a houseboat or a windmill. These 10 quirky vacation rentals are incredibly creative and ready for your next vacation.
1. Unique Hilltop Windmill
Odemira, Portugal
From this hilltop haven you can enjoy the Alentejo, Portugal's best kept secret, at its best. Situated in an ecological reserve, the mill stands on a hill overlooking the plains that roll their way from the Atlantic coast to the Spanish border.

2. Exotic Treehouse at Kilauea Volcano
Volcano, Hawaii, US
While this vacation rental may stir up fond memories from childhood, the Exotic Treehouse at Kailauea Volcano is a fantastic choice for a romantic escape, nestled in the canopy level of a forest just minutes from the gate to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

3. Orchard Lodge Cabin
Lincoln, England
Located in rural surroundings on an 800 acre farm and close to the great Lincolnshire coast line. The two bathrooms feature a Swedish Sauna, a large spa bath, and a steam massage shower with mood lighting and radio.


4. The Barbecue Hut
Ockelbo, Sweden
Located in a tranquil and secluded village, these two cottages offer a beautiful child-friendly beach, an outdoor wood-heated sauna, hot-tub bathing barrel, and a wonderful barbecue hut with real reindeer skins.


5. The White Elephant Floating Inn
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Located near the USS Constitution in Boston Harbor, The White Elephant Floating Inn offers guests a whole different view of the city. With hardwood floors, beautifully furnished rooms and enough room to sleep ten, travelers may forget they're on the water in this vacation rental.

6. Clifftop Cottage
Glossa, Greece
As one TripAdvisor traveler put it, "What a place! The location on the cliff is spectacular, with stunning views over the Aegean Sea. The house is very spacious and offers wonderful views of the most fascinating sunsets."




7. The Mill of the Balsina
Vila de Cruces, Spain
El Molino de la Balsiña is an ancient watermill nestled in a valley on the banks of the Rio Arnego. It has terraced gardens, mile after mile of countryside, and consists of two stone houses: the Miller's house and the Weaver's cottage.


8. Little Red Caboose
Oakhurst, California, US
Train-loving travelers will love this property located just twenty minutes away from Yosemite National Park in California. This little caboose packs appealing amenities including Jacuzzi tub, barbecue grill, hardwood floors and a kitchenette with granite countertops.


9. Mijaran III House
Vielha, Spain
Casa Mijaran III is a traditional Aran-style two-story house with garden. With fantastic views of the River Nere and surrounding mountains, the house is the perfect place to enjoy the Aran Valley from the old quarter of Vielha.


10. At Home in the Dome
Sedona, Arizona, US
For travelers looking for their own "dome on the range," My Sedona Place is a dome-shaped property that offers all the comforts of home, including a full kitchen, three bedrooms, an outdoor patio and a big-screen high definition TV. It also boasts stunning views of the famous Sedona red rocks.