Marieta Islands. One of the islands The Marieta Islands (Spanish: Islas Marietas) are a group of small uninhabited islands a few miles off the coast of Nayarit, Mexico.
They are very popular tourist destinations because of the abundant marine life populations due to the islands being protected from fishing and hunting by the Mexican government.[1] The Marieta Islands were originally formed many thousands of years ago by volcanic activity, and are completely uninhabited. The islands are about an hour long boat ride west-northwest from the coast of Puerto Vallarta and are visited daily by hundreds of tourists, yet no one can legally set foot on the islands. In the early 1900s the Mexican government began conducting military testing on the islands because no one lived there. Tourism[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] Nerdy Day Trips. Almost Untouched Nature - Waterfall Restaurant, Philippines. Image credit Visiting this interesting Waterfall Restaurant located in San Pablo City, Philippines at the Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort can be a truly unique and memorable experience.
Visitors can enjoy in lunch served on bamboo dining tables while the crystalline running water flows under their feet. Besides enjoying the authentic local cuisine, you can enjoy the almost untouched nature of the region formerly occupied by a farm and coconut plantations. If you need to spend calories after lunch then you have opportunity to do some sports activities like Bamboo rafts . Try your hand at paddling a native bamboo raft on lake Labasin. Image credit Also, guests have the opportunity to watch the Philippine Experience Show where the country’s rich culture comes to life, from its ethnic diversity to its colonial legacy. Image credit Image credit. Top 20 free attractions in Paris.
City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise…Paris has many different guises.
And while museum entry can be steep and fine dining comes at a premium, the French capital can also be a very cheap date. Whether you go weak at the knees for soaring church spires or want to rub elbows at an authentic French market, let yourself be seduced by our top 20 must-sees. They are all are completely gratuit, letting you save the euros for the really important stuff: wine, cheese and a flashing Eiffel Tower keyring you’ll regret the minute you return home. 1. Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Paris Festooned with gargoyles and gothic touches, this imposing Parisian icon is essential for every visitor. 2.
A ride in the Orient Express train… in Lima, Peru! Orient Express Restobar (Photo: Isabel Guerra) ¿Ever dreamed of having a ride on the Orient Express train?
It’s not too late: you can do it here in Lima… well, obviously this is not exactly the famous luxury train, but a small and cozy theme bar located in Miraflores, a charming place entirely decorated to resemble one of the Orient Express wagons. Pisco sour Photo: Isabel Guerra) But Orient Express Restobar is more than that: it’s also a kind of pisco sour temple. Its current bartender, Karol Miguel, won the Best Pisco Sour contest at the famous Mistura 2011 Food Fair. Don’t let the bartender’s young age fool you: she has spent many years working at some of the best restaurants in Lima. Well, the nice results are easily visible: once you hop in this wagon, pardon, this bar, you will feel like transported to the original Orient Express former glory days. Heaven.jpg (920×690)
The 20 Best Travel Websites on the Internet - Golden Book Traveler. Update: Visit the 2012 version of The 20 Best Travel Websites on the Internet I hope that everyone who attended my SXSW Core Conversation panel on How to Make Money Traveling Around the World enjoyed the presentation.
As promised, I have a listing of my top 20 favorite travel websites (in no particular order). I’m still working on my eBook “70 Vacations in 7 Months“. The project has consumed most of my time of late. If you attended the presentation with myself and Tynan, shoot me over an email (if you haven’t already) and I’ll make sure you receive a free copy upon completion The Top 20! Couch Surfing Hands down my favorite travel website on the internet. Travellers Point Travellerspoint is a small travel community that features expert travel advice. Momondo How can a Danish aggregator feature cheaper flights within the U.S, than any American flight aggregator? 110302-MINT-TIPSa.png (1300×1926)
10 places to move abroad and extend your life. Throughout history, people have been intrigued by legends of societies where residents thrived well past 100 years old.
Today, there is skepticism whether any such place exists, but health scientists do scour the globe in search of medicinal remedies and other lifespan enhancements. In fact, many “pockets” around the world have been identified as “Blue Zones,” where locals enjoy high quality of life and health in old age. While failing to offer one “secret,” these regions share community factors such as diet, social integration, activity level, and outlook on life. While genetics plays a role in how long we live, researchers believe lifestyle factors account for 75% of our longevity. 1. Japanese rank high in lifespan studies, but Okinawans boast exceptional health. Okinawan cuisine, Photo: pelican. The Big To-Do SF: 100 Things To Do Before You Die. Travel News, Videos, Reviews and Gossip - Lifehacker. The Man in Seat Sixty-One...