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10 Stunning Hidden Paradises

From Around The WorldBy Clifford Edwards on July 18th, 2014

10 Kirkjufell

Kirkjufell Mountain is best known for the stunning picturesbrought back by tourists. Located on the SnaefellsnesPeninsula in Iceland, there isnt anything impressively

significant about the mountain itself. Its not the biggestmountain in Iceland, or the deadliest, and it cant even claimto be one of the many volcanoes that have given Iceland thereputation of producing a third of all the basaltic lava in thehistory of the world.But if theres one thing that makes Kirkjufell stand outfrom the pack, its how all the elements of the scenery falltogether. This is a photogenic mountain. From the Middle-

earth landscape to the trio of waterfalls feeding a crystal clestream at the mountains foot, it all creates a perfect portraitidyllic Iceland. Even the weather pitches in. And, as the pictuabove shows, Kirkjufell is smack dab in the center of one of t

best places to view the stunning Northern Lights.

9 Cano Cristales

Known to the locals as the River of Five Colors, CaCristales is truly a hidden paradise. Tucked away in tmountains of Colombia, there are only two ways to reach triver, and both of them are by plane. The colors of the rivcome from a combination of algae, the natural hue of the rivrocks, and the blue of the water itself. In particular, the rcomes from an aquatic plant called Macarenia clavigera.Because the coloration comes from living creatures, the effeshifts constantly, like a living watercolor painted by Gods owhand. The most spectacular time to see Cano Cristales is the summer, when the heat brings out the most vibrant shad

of red. In addition to the striking colors and the incredibbiodiversity of the region, Cano Cristales also flows over somof the oldest rocks in the worldthe Guiana Shield, whiformed about 1.2 billion years ago.
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8 Taylor Glacier Blood Falls

Antarctica isnt usually the first place that comes to mind whenyou picture a paradise, but as harsh and unforgiving as theweather may be, the landscape can be equally beautiful. Weve

only begun to really explore this frozen continent, but werefinding more and more wonders hidden beneath the ice.One striking example of Antarcticas uniqueness can be foundat the Taylor Glacier, which vomits a continuous stream ofiron-rich hypersaline water onto the surrounding snow. Theglacier was discovered in 1911 by an explorer named ThomasGriffith Taylor, who surmised that the reddish tint was caused

by an unknown form of bacteria. It wasnt until much later thatwe found the real reason for the spring of blood-colored wateran ancient underground pool of saltwater about 400 meters(1,300 ft) below the surface of the ice.During the Miocene period, about five million years ago,

water levels around Antarctica rose enough to leave a lake of

saltwater on the previously dry land. When the ocean receded,it stranded the lake, which was then slowly covered by a stringof glaciers until it was completely cut off from the surface. Withno oxygen, the lake was left in almost the exact same state as

when it was coveredit became a five-million-year-old timecapsule. There are microbes down there that have remainedunchanged since the Miocene period, and theyre responsiblefor breaking down iron deposits in the salty water. Once thatiron-rich water squeezes its way up through a fissure to thesurface and comes in contact with oxygen for the first time, theiron hydroxide reacts instantly, giving us a waterfall of rustthe Blood Falls.

7 Beppu Hot Springs

Beppu, Japan is one of the worlds hot spring hot spots; theare more than 2,500 springs in the areathe second largsuch cluster in the world. The springs are colloquially knowas the Eight Hells, since there are eight main areas, eaproducing a unique type of spring. Blood Pond Hell, picturabove, is saturated with iron, giving both the water and tsteam a dark reddish tint.Some of the other Hells include Demon Mountain Hell, whihouses about 80 crocodiles; White Pond Hell, which contai

boric acid that gives the water a milky consistency; and OniisShaven Head Hell, which is a mass of bubbling mud thatsupposedlyresembles the shaven heads of monks rising the surface. Entire commerce systems have arisen around tsprings, letting you buy vegetables cooked in the Hells steaor eggs boiled right in the multicolored water. There are alsmaller springs that are cool enough for a foot bath, althouthe main springs are peppered with Do not swim signst

water in some of the Hells can reach a blistering 150 degre

Celsius (300 F).6 Spotted Lake

The Okanagan Valley lies at the extreme southern borderBritish Columbia. For thousands of years, aboriginal tribhave lived and battled in the valley, and their legends remato this day. One of their most prominent legends told of

battle that occurred in the hills around Spotted Lakethknown as Khiluk to the First Nations of the region. During t
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battle, both sides called a truce and allowed their men to bathetogether in the mineral-rich waters of Spotted Lake.The alleged healing properties of the lake are still advertisedtoday. There are high concentrations of 11 different minerals,including calcium and magnesium sulfate, and some traceamounts of titanium and silver. In the summer, when the lakepartially evaporates, the minerals precipitate into roundedholes. Each hole takes on a different color, depending on

which minerals are more concentrated in that particular spot.

5 Panjin Red Beach

This gorgeous crimson landscape is located in China, nearthe city of Panjin. Its situated in the middle of an immense,sprawling wetland area in the Liaohe River Delta, but its theonly part of the wetland that takes on this vibrant coloration.Rather than sand, the beach is covered with a highly alkalinesoil, which is too basic for most plants to live on. That leaveslittle competition for the Suaeda salsa, a species of seaweedthat has completely taken over the 1.4 million acres that makeup Red Beach.In the summer, the seaweed is a dark green colorpretty butnot exactly breathtaking. But in autumn, the mature plants

take on a fiery red color that turns the beach into a one-of-a-kind spectacle. Most of the beach is closed to visitors in aneffort to protect the delicate ecosystem, but theres a smallsection thats open to tourists.

4 Pamukkales Travertine Pools

One of the most unique sights in the world is, without a doubt,the cliffside travertine pools in Pamukkale, Turkey. Travertineis a type of limestone thats found in a lot of the worlds hotsprings. When the spring reaches the surface, the travertinesolidifies into stepped structures that hold the spring water.The fairy-tale result usually looks like something out of a Dr.

Seuss booklayers of crystal clear pools stacked on top of eaother. No matter where they form, theyre usually beautifulPamukkale was the ancient site of the Greek city of Hierapoland the name itself means cotton castle. From a distanthats absolutely what it looks like. The pools are initiaformed from soft calcium carbonate that later solidifies intravertine. Because of the high calcium content, the end resis a hillside thats white as snow.

3 Zhangye Danxia

The Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park is locatin southwest China and contains more than a few unusufeatures. Probably the most startling are the multicolormountains known as Danxia landforms. The surreal coloraticomes from red sandstone and natural mineral deposits thhave formed over the course of 24 million years. Each stripconstitutes a different mineral, and over the ages, theyformed layer upon layer, resulting in a rainbow patterErosion from wind and rain has further polished the surfacof the mountains.

China is the only place in the world with this type of minerformation, and a few of the landforms have become UNESCWorld Heritage Sites. The town of Zhangye has capitalized the international interest in the Danxia landforms, and theare dozens of separate tour companies leading groups into trainbow mountains.

2 Lake Retba

There are a handful of names that have been given to this laksome by locals and some by visitors, but they all essentia


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mean the same thing: The Pink Lake. And while that may notbe the most creative moniker, its definitely the most accurate.Lake Retba is located in Senegal, and its only separated fromthe Atlantic Ocean by a thin strip of sand dunes. Becauseof that slight geographic separation, a species of algae called

Dunaliella salina has been able to proliferate in the lakeswarm waters.Found only in a few places in the world, Dunaliella algaeare salt loverswhich is good, because Lake Retba is as saltyas the Dead Sea. In order to survive such salty conditions,

Dunaliella produce a red pigment that allows them to absorbmore sunlight and produce beta carotene, which acts as a

buffer against the salt. The saltier the lake gets (particularly inthe dry season), the deeper the red gets. During particularlydry seasons, the lake will take on a hue that can only bedescribed as bloody.

1 Lencois Maranhenses

An oasis in the middle of the desert makes a pretty picture, buttheyre few and far between in most of the worlds arid regions.Lencois Maranhenses National Park, on the other hand,is absolutely peppered with them. Located in northeasternBrazil, this sand-covered, 155,000-acre park isnt actuallya desert, even though it looks like one. Its located rightoutside the Amazon jungle and receives the same amount ofrainfall youd expect to see in a tropical rainforest. When therainwater collects between the dunes, it forms thousands uponthousands of separate lagoons that stretch as far as the eye cansee.Each lagoon functions as a completely unique ecosystem.Despite the lack of inlets or outlets, many of the standalone

lagoons are filled with fish that were carried to the pools aseggs by seabirds. But since the sandy ground is largely devoidof nutrients, very little vegetation grows in Maranhenses,turning it into sort of a combination of two worlds, like oil and

water stirred into the same bowl.

Celebrity Travel DestinationsBy Clifford Edwards on July 18th, 2014

Mallorca, SpainWant some culture and not just the beaches? Then viMallorca and try to find Michael Douglas or Catherine ZeJones who have a home there.

Maui, HawaiiWant something affordable where stars might be seen (and are not talking about the sky). Try Maui, where there is alwaa chance for stargazing and if not at least you get a good tri

You might find yourself bumping into Gerard Butler or BritnSpears.

Bora BoraAny place worth repeating in its name is a must see, more thonce. Charlize Theron, Sharon Stone and Nicole Kidman sufit this theory by frequenting this place.

Lake Como, ItalyWanting to try a new country? Then try Italy, and Lake Comin particular. Avril Lavigne, George Clooney and other staenjoy taking a swim in these waters.
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St. Moritz, SwitzerlandForget the beaches and head for the slopes. No better placethan Switzerland. Don't be surprised to see George Clooneyenjoying the fresh powder.

St. Lucia - Jade Mountain at Anse

ChastnetPerhaps you glanced at this resort in the finale of the Bachelor.The story doesn't end there. The resort's helipad is often used

by stars like the Olsen twins, Amy Winehouse and others.

Dominican RepublicWanna be a Kardashian, then go where they go. They recentlyshot some scenes at the Dominican Republic. If they liked itenough they will probably be going back.

Wakaya, FijiWant a secluded private island with a high chance of seeingNicole Kidman, Russell Crowe or Keith Richards. This would

be the spot, but it will cost a pretty penny.

The Hamptons, USAWith plenty of wealthy stars and celebrities owning prime restate here, The Hamptons is the spot to be, especially durisummer months. Try to spot Billy Joel, Martha Stewart, StevSpielberg or Jerry Seinfeld.

Turtle Island, FijiIf you have a heap of money burning a hole in your pockthen this is the place. With exclusivity come celebrities. On28 guests are allowed on the island at a time.


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Aspen, ColoradoHit the slopes in style, without having to go too far away.Perhaps seeing Mariah Carey, Mischa Barton, Jerry Seinfeldor the Beckhams would be incentive to learn to snowboard.

Ibiza, SpainFeeling more in a party mood, then come down to Ibiza. Peoplehave fun all day every day. You might see Leo DiCaprio, KylieMinogue, P-Diddy or maybe some European celeb.

St. BartsThis Caribbean island is no stranger to stars. Tom Hanks andMick Jagger are among the frequent guests here.

Los Cabos, MexicoThis Mexican resort area is pristine and chock full of celebritysightings. Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney,LeAnn Rimes and others like to come here to relax.

Awesome Caves Around The

WorldBy Clifford Edwards on July 18th, 2014

Glowworm Cave: Waitomo, New

ZealandThese mini lights may look like twinkling stars, but they

bioluminescence worms! Actually they're larvae and adfemale larviform that are about the size of a mosquito. T

Waitomo caves are filled with the glowworms, which aunique to New Zealand and quite a tourist attraction.
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Crystal Cave: Skaftafell, IcelandWow, how is this possible? Believe it or not, the ice cavern isformed when a lagoon above it freezes over. Additionally, it sits

within a glacier and is created by waterfalls melting holes intothe ice while the water drains down to lower elevations, all the

while forming long tunnels and ice caves. Beautiful!

Lechuguilla Cavez: National Park

New MexicoDoesn't it look like a scene out of a Dr. Seuss story? Actualit's the fifth longest cave in the world, and famously knowfor its rare mineral formations of gypsum and lemon-yellosulfur deposits. Most folks will have to experience the cathrough pictures, as it's only available to approved scientiresearchers and exploration teams.


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Marble Caves: Puerto Ro Tranquilo,ChileSwaths of turquoise almost appear like a painting in thisincredible spot! The way to view this breathtaking vision is ona hired boat from December to February during Puerto Rio'shigh tourists season. Located on Lake General Carrera, thereare a series of watery marble caverns that cross over Chile's

border into Buenos Aires.

Cave of Swallows: Schwalbenhhle

MexicoCave of Swallows is so deep, it's often said that the Chrysl

building could easily fit within it. Its opening is the largknown in the world and entering it is not a small feat, henthe skydiver! Deceptive of its name, there are an abundance

various bird species living in holes on the cave walls.

Eisriesenwelt Cave: Werfen, AustriIt's known amongst the world's largest of caves, and tname translates into the "World of the Ice Giants"! It's underworld ice phenomenon located in the Alps and wcreated by the Salzach river flowing through it nearly 10million years ago. Before its discovery, locals thought tcaves's entrance led to Hell, so it remained unexplored un

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Reed Flute Cave: Guilin, Guangxi,

ChinaThis psychedelic wonderland in China is a limestone cave ofsurreal shapes and natural colors. Being a popular touristdestination, it's enhanced further with the help of an artificiallight show. The cavern dates back over 180 million years,and contains written inscriptions from as far back as 792 AD,

during the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Huanglong Cave: Hunan, ChinaA stunning walkway bridge gives us a great perspective ofthe size of this cavern. Covering over 120 acres with depthsunverified, the CITS website amazingly mentions that itsentrance is just about 6.6 feet wide. Visitors have to descend

vertically into the cave on a timber ladder! It's also known as a

"Buddha Cave", as it houses three Buddha statues built in theMing Dynasty (1368 -1644).

Cave of Crystals: Chihuahua

MexicoDo those explorers appear extra tiny?! The scale of themonstrous crystal formations is what science fiction is madup of! The cave's natural crystals were actually formed fro

various water and earth minerals. It reaches temperatuof 136 F, with 90 to 99% humidity! Unfortunately, theydeteriorating and scientists are rushing to document them.

Son Doong Cave, VietnamIts massive size is almost beyond description at 5.5 millong, with an entire forest growing inside alongside a rivInterestingly, it was only just discovered in 1991 when a lofarmer stumbled across it while seeking shelter from a stor

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The Strangest Hotels on EarthBy Clifford Edwards on July 17th, 2014

The Mirrorcube at the TreehotelThe Mirrorcube is just one of the stunning rooms at theunusual Treehotel, which is located 40 miles south of the

Arctic Circle in Harads, Sweden. Other accommodationshere include a similarly hanging room encased in twigs and

branches, fittingly called the Birds Nest, a capsule, dubbedThe UFO, that hovers over the starkly beautiful landscape, anda cabin on stilts that is known as the Blue Cone, although it is

bright red on the outside, pure white on the inside, and not atall cone-shaped.

The Manta ResortThe Manta Resorts Underwater Room is an astonishing and astonishingly expensive -- tiny private island for rent.

You can sunbathe or stargaze on the roof of the structure,relax and dine on the main floor, and sleep thirteen feet

below the surface of the water in the underwater chamber,where spotlights underneath each window shine on the sea lifeswimming past. Its a very beautiful concept and only slightlyterrifying.

IceHotelAccording to its website, the 24-year-old IceHotel Jukkasjrvi, Sweden, is the first and largest ice hotel on tplanet. Who knew the concept of a hotel made of 30,00tonnes of snice (thats snow and ice) would take off bapparently it has indeed spawned some competition. Befo

you book your stay, be sure to read the information about h

to dress appropriately for the -7 degree Celcius temperatuyou can expect to experience in your room. At least ywont be calling the front desk to complain about the conditioning.

Magic Mountain LodgeYou have to brave a rope bridge swinging high above tforest floor to get into this thirteen room guest house callLa Montana Magica Lodge, which is nestled in the middle ohuge private nature reserve in Neltume, Chile. You might al

have to dodge the cascade of water that erupts out of the tof the volcano-shaped building every now and then. Visitorsthe hotel complain that its expensive, its difficult to get to, athat the service is terrible. And yet everyone says you shouldmiss it. A big plus: a species of tiny deer called the pudu frolon the grounds. Who knows, after a few bottles of beer you meven spot the odd hobbit.
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The Crazy HouseThe Hang Nga Guesthouse or Crazy House in Dalat,

Vietnam, was designed by the daughter of a former presidentof Vietnam. Although you can pay around $50 or $60 a night tostay in one of the Salvador Dali-inspired rooms, be forewarnedthat it turns into a kind of museum or tourist attraction during

the day, when visitors are bused in to tour the place from topto bottom for a fee. So if you sleep in, youll be on display.

The Desert Lotus HotelThe stunning Desert Lotus Hotel is located in the XiangshawanDesert, about 350 miles west of Beijing. Tourists to the hotelcan entertain themselves by or running or sliding down thesand dunes, which causes strange booming sounds that have

not yet been scientifically explained. This, along with thecostumed dancers who are hired to perform all over the resort,

would make a stay in this otherwise remote desert area evenmore surreal.

Hotel Marques de RiscalThe Hotel de Marques de Riscal, in Elciego, Spain, wdesigned by world-renowned architect Frank O. Gehry aprovides a striking contrast to the medieval village it is situatin. Were assuming Gehry intended the roof to look th

wonky and that it wasn't the result of the construction worke

sampling a little too much from the onsite winery.

Salt HotelAt the Palacio de Sal, located in The Great Uyuni Salar Bolivia, everything is made entirely out of salt, from the s

bricks in the walls, floors, and ceilings to the beds themselvYou can go golfing on a course made of salt -- or take a salt baEven the restaurant specializes in salty dishes. Apparently, tstaff has to frequently remind guests not to lick the walls, dont do that. No, seriously, dont.


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Jumbo Stay HotelAlthough many of our worst nights have been spent onairplanes, the guests of the Jumbo Stay Hotel, a convertedBoeing 747 near the airport in Stockholm, Sweden, arentcomplaining at least not much. Some of the reviewson TripAdvisor say its noisy, loud, and not particularlycomfortable. Well, what did they expect from an overnight stayon an airplane?

The Most Stunning Places On

The PlanetBy Clifford Edwards on July 17th, 2014

Antelope Canyon, UtahPerhaps you've already seen this amazing view? Its uniquerock coloring, sandstone formations and ambient light aremagical! John Crossley at americansouthwest.net says, that

Antelope Canyon is the "most visited and photographed slotcanyon in the region". Located on Navajo Nation land, it's nowa Navajo Tribal Park.

Autumn In JapanTwo of the most stunning seasons in Japan are autumn aspring. Autumn months are called "kouyou" in Japane

which literally means red leaves. Janek-Sedlar's photograhere captures a maple tree in the height of the season befoleaves begin to fall. Japan's popular autumn destinatioinclude Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone, Daisetsuzan mountaiand more!
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Ruby Falls, TennesseeThis high waterfall is found in an underground limestone cave

within Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga City. The caveto Ruby Falls originally had no entrance, but in 1928 it wasdiscovered through a manmade opening originally intendedto bring tourists to another destination called the LookoutMountain Cave. Lookout Mountain itself is now a NationalHistoric Landmark, and it's filled with a series of spectacular

caverns.

Botswana, Southern AfricaPhotographer, Michael Sheridan has captured thequintessential dream of an African safari! It's a wild adventurespying upon elephants profiled against a fiery sunset.Botswana is mostly drylands with 70% being the Kalahari

Desert. Little water exists there and one can only imagine itsintrinsic value to these elephants.

Japanese Garden: Portland, OregoPhotographer, Tom Schwabel's shot of a Japanese GardenPortland is magical! He was in the right place at the rigtime in October, when this maple became alive with autum

colors. The tree is only 6 feet tall but you'd never know right?! Schwabel went under its canopy in order to capture tmagnificent barrage of fiery reds!

Greenland's Antarctic Ice SheetThe Ice Sheet glacier surrounds terrain and covers about 80of Greenland's surface, also it's the world's second largeice sheet. Greenland's amazing landscape of ice supportspopulation of about 57K. Isn't this shot astounding, especia


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as it shows the underwater side of the iceberg? Somehow itappears very stoic!

Aurora: Kiruna, SwedenAuroras are also known as the Northern Lights. Photographer

Antony Spencer practically froze with temperatures around-25 to capture this shot, that's what we call an, "artisticdedication", and it was worth it! Aren't the silhouettes of thetrees both haunting and beautiful against the dance of color?So Awesome!

Matterhorn: SwitzerlandSwitzerland, is home to the majestic Matterhorn mountain. Do

you recognize it? Matterhorn mountain is what the infamous

speeding sled ride at Disneyland is emulating. The reMatterhorn borders between Switzerland and Italy in tPennine Alps, and it's the highest peak in the Alps!

Best Luxury Resorts in the

WorldBy Clifford Edwards on July 17th, 2014

Summer is the best season to go out with the family. The waratmosphere gives you the chance to enjoy the nature. Onethe best ways to relax under the heat of the sun is to go toplace where you can play, rest or just lure yourself with t

beauty of the nature. Luxury resorts are the most convenieplaces to consider for these activities. In this article, we agoing to discuss the best Luxury Resorts in the world. If yare thinking of sorting all the items from your brochure antravel magazines, bother no more because here is a list of tmost fascinating resorts where you can experience first clarelaxation.

W Hotel Vieques Island, Puerto Ric

Puerto Rico is known for its natural beauty. W Hotel is a goplace for sight seeing. The overlooking view of the Puerto Ri
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Bay and the mountains surrounding it are just two of the bestoffers of this resort. They suggest horseback riding allowing

you to wander around the rich mountains. Aside from divingand swimming, they also have Spa services, fitness center anda wet bar where you can enjoy the rest of the night. W Hotelis built in a way that the stylistic and modern designs will not

be in contrast with the natural grandeur of the island. It allowsthe clients to experience top of the line hotel services withoutremoving their chance to enjoy the beauty of the nature.

Wakaya Club, Fiji

Located in the corner of the Pacific, Fiji Island is gifted withwhite sand and breathtaking view of the ocean. This little

place is the best destination for people who are looking for asecluded paradise where the breeze of modernization cannotbe traced. Wakaya Club is a luxury resort on the western sideof the Island. Privacy is the main course offered in the package.It has its own cottages where you can enjoy the sight of the

wide ocean. It has a private garden and a personal wet bar. Theliving room is spacious and the flooring is made of Yaka wood.This is a perfect place where you can spend with your partneror just by yourself. This is a perfect place where you can give

yourself a break.

Hotel le Toiny Cote Sauvage

Island, ST. Barts

Surrounded by the Caribbean seas, this island is comprised oflandscape suitable for golf. The natural beauty found in thisplace includes a view of green surroundings from the hotel.The eye-relaxing view of the Island is accompanied with a verycomforting hotel atmosphere. The open cottage and diningplace where you can sit and enjoy the surroundings is just one

of the coolest offers of the place. The sea is a great place forsurfers. The waves are just good enough for diving, surfing andfishing activities. It is indeed a great place for the whole family.

Burj Al-Arab, Dubai

From its magnificent architectural design to its awarwinning restaurants, Burj Al-Arab is a great destination fyou and your family. The elegant interior and first claaccommodation gives you a priceless resort experience. It h

well trained employees who are going to give you first claservices. They also offer helicopter rides for you to enjoy tscenic views and visit the Jumeirah beach nearby. Anothservice they offer is the chance to go around with the assistanof a personal chauffer. You are given access to everything yneed. The only thing you are expected to do is enjoy and rela

Le Sirenuse Almafi Coast, Italy

One of the unique features of this resort is its unusual locatioWhile majority of resorts can be found in a secluded arLe Sirenuse is located in the middle of Positano VillagOriginally, this hotel serves as a private dwelling to tMarchese Sersale family until they decided to turn it into a 5room hotel. Private rooms are designed in a way that clien

will have an overlooking view of the Bay of Positano from balconies. Another exceptional feature of Le Sirenuse is very own designer boutique and the handmade tiles perfecarranged in its floors. Its restaurant offers breathtaking viof the sea and the outstandingly designed houses in the villagThey also have great Italian foods and cheerful musicians.

Amanruya Resort Bodrum

Peninsula, Turkey

Turkey is one of the few places blessed with rich history aculture. The region of Aegean is known as a venue for maimportant events in the Greek mythology. Setting a foot in thhistorical place will give you a chance to feel and rememb


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the colorful lives of the Greeks and Romans. Amanruya isone of the best luxury resort found in this place. You will becharmed with its classic Mediterranean atmosphere. It hasits own boutique, library and art gallery. It has a 50 meterswimming pool where you can spend time with your familyunder the sun. The location of the hotel is not only good forrelaxation but also perfect for sight seeing. You will be ableto view the sea from your room because the hotel is built in ahillside.

The Turtle Island, Fiji

Are you looking for private adventure with your loved one?The Turtle Island is the best place for you. It has won Trip

Advisors 2012 Certificate of Excellence Award. The island

maintains its first class accommodation by allowing only 14couples at a time. The clients are given their private places inthe Island where they will be are allowed to experience the

best services the resort can offer. The cuisines served in thisluxuryresort are all coming from the same Island, from theseafood, fruits and vegetables. The welcoming hosts are readyto serve in such a way that the visitors will experience a oncein a lifetime vacation. The best thing about the Island is thehosts willingness to let you experience and understand theirculture. Indeed, Turtle Island offers a heavenly vacation.

Where Are The 10 Best

Countries To Live, In 2014?By Clifford Edwards on July 15th, 2014

Ever wondered which are the best countries to live?Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development hasrecently come up with a better life index which ranks nationson a scale of 10 in terms of working ambiance, quality of life,

job probability and many other such indexes. The results arean eye opener and city planners across the globe need to takethese into consideration.

1.) Australia

Australia is undoubtedly the best country to live in 2014.Life expectancy is touching a high of 82 years in Australia and

Australians are known to maintain a discrete balance betweentheir work and play. The overall score for Australia comes outto 7.95 making it the best nation in the world.

2.) SwedenThis can be considered a nation of academicians and scor

very well on various parameters including social engagemework and a balanced approach to life. The second best counto live in, Sweden follows Australia closely with an overscore of 7.95.

3.) CanadaLife expectancy is touching high at 81 in Canada and tcountry is extremely safe, even for night travelers. The heasystems are great and the government invests substantiallyhealth care reforms. Canada scores 7.91 on a scale of 10 andconsidered to be the third best country to live.

4.) NorwayClosely following Canada is Norway and the country is knowfor its high job rates. Around 75 percent of working populatiin Norway have quality jobs and the country scores 7.88 onscale of 10 in the OECD survey for 2014.

5.) SwitzerlandEmployment rate, health infrastructure and life satisfactimake people residing in Switzerland, residents of a nati

which has been judged as the fifth best place to live on earth
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2014. The country scores 7.85 on a scale of 10 and is considereda great place to live.

6.) United StatesUnited States once used to lead the world in being the bestplace to look for opportunities. Increasing terror threats,unemployment and life security concerns have made thiscountry the sixth best place in 2014. The country secures 7.67out of 10 pushing it to sixth place in 2014.

7.) DenmarkLife satisfaction index, clear environment and a striking

balance between work and life makes Denmark the seventhbest country in the world to live in 2014. Denmark scores 7.66out of 10 as per the OECD survey.

8.) NetherlandsWith a voter turnout of 88 percent, you will rarely find anyonewith least interest of nations affairs. This makes Netherlandsa vibrant economy thus making it the eight best places to livein 2014. Netherlands scores 7.59 on a scale of 10.

9.) IcelandWith an overall score of 7.56 out of 10, Iceland with its genuineconcerns on environmental issues can be considered as theninth best country to live in 2014.

10.) United Kingdom

Better life index seems to the biggest advantage for those liviin Britain. People are concerned about their environmenduties though the gap between the rich and the poor is ve

wide in United Kingdom. All these concerns push this vibra

nation to the 10 th place with an overall score of 7.56 out of

Best Neighborhood Restauranin Every Miami NeighborhoodBy Clifford Edwards on July 7th, 2014

Best Neighborhood Restauran

in Every Miami NeighborhoodClifford Edwards Jul 7, 2014

Because you live in Miami, you A) dont need Mister Rogersremind you that every day is, in fact, a beautiful day in yoneighborhood, and B) probably do need someone to remi

you which restaurants in your neighborhood arent from N

York/an Applebees. So weve assembled a list of our favorneighborhood restaurants in a dozen Miami hoods, whihopefully people can like just the way they are or tell us wnot in the comments section below.

BrickellStanzione 87

When youre living in the most densely populated hosouth of Manhattan, you A) probably pay $2,500 a monfor a view of somebody elses balcony, and B) dont considanywhere youd go a neighborhood restaurant until y

walk into Stanzione 87, where youre typically greeted baby-faced owner Franco Stanzione, wholl totally urge y
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to watch his much-more-maturely-faced chef hand-make pieswith ingredients direct form Naples in less than a minute.

Photo: LokalCoconut GroveLokalStill have the Mister Rogers theme song in your head, dont

you? Well you COULD listen to your cassette single ofHumpin Around IF your mom hadnt thrown it out. And ifit wasnt now lining the bar at this Coconut Grove burger and

beer hall, where theyre keeping true to their name by grillingburgers made with Florida grass-fed beef, topping them withSunshine State produce, and serving it all with craft beers fromthe state that at the time of publication was the last to arrestJustin Bieber.

Coral GablesEating HouseTwo reasons we love EH: their viral Christmas card featuredthe entire staff in nothing but Santa hats, and the Wakin-N-Bacon brunch menu with stuff like Capn Crunch pancakes,

which keep Gablers lining up outside Giorgio Rapicavolisformer pop-up, even in our brutally cold Christmas months

when the wind chill gets down to 62.

Photo: Miyako JapaneseDoralMiyako Japanese RestaurantTiny restaurants in Doral are popping up faster than t

bottom half of the Marlins lineup, but this Japanese powelunch spot has kept itself alive with the best sushi west 95, a special menu only available to regular customers, bosushi events, and the most, um, entertaining Thai doughnpresentation your inner 12yr-old could imagine.

Photo: FioritoLittle HaitiFiorito

When you see a brick house in a place like Little Hayou probably think one thing: meth lab. But you should thinking about this warm, welcoming, Maradona poster-linrestaurant where brothers Cristian and Maximiliano Alvarcook Argentine grub like octopus tentacle appetizers, and frisweetbreads thatre even more addictive than what you mu

be smoking to miss this place.

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The FederalThis overwhelmingly homey spot on Biscayne is basically across between a country attic and a backyard, if that backyardhad potato sack-lined booths, picnic tables, a gazebo-style bar,and a massive mirror lined with reclaimed wood. And servedpig wings, Jar-o-Duck, and a bacon-onion marmalade-/duck

butter-covered porterhouse. Which would pretty much makeit the best backyard ever.

Midtown

La LatinaTucked between a head shop and a barber shop is this

Venezuelan joint decked out in knick-knacks from ownerCarlos Matheus abuelas house, making even lunch on aTuesday feel like Saturday dinner. Except instead of SabadoGigante playing at ungodly loud volumes, youll hear Carlosexplaining to you the origins of every item on his menu, fromthe Venezuelan national dish Pabellon to the Miss World-namesake Reina Pepiada.

North Bay Village/North BeachSushi Deli at Japanese Market

Whos got the best sushi in Miami? Zuma? More like Who?-ma. Naoe? More like No-way. Tonis? More like Phonis. Ok wecould do this forever.ask a local and theyll tell you straightup the best sushi in the Magic City is at the tiny deli counter inthis almost-unmarked storefront on the 79th Street causeway.Just belly up to the bar and ask Chef Michio Kushi to make yousomething special.

PinecrestGuadalajara Mexican RestaurantThe family behind Guadalajara knows how to kePinecresters happy: by offering top-notch Mexican food lismooth, spicy homemade salsa and char-grilled meats fprices that dont make you say, Theyre charging HOW MUCfor a plate of tacos?.

Photo: Cafe Mistral

SoFiCaf MistralDecked out to look like a Parisian hole-in-the-wall (minus tchain-smoking and cold weather), this SoFi sidewalk caf r

by a Euro/Latin-fusion family keeps their cuisine simpler tha Metrorail map (like thats hard!) with stuff like short ribgarlic grilled shrimp, and a gluten-free veggie lasagna thactually tastes like a lasagna.

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Service in South Beach is typically only slightly better thanthe DMV in Hialeah, except at Olivers, where most of thepeople enjoying some truly epic breakfasts are West Ave locals,so they actually have to do stuff, like um, be NICE to theircustomers.

WestchesterPincho FactoryEven though Nedal Ahmad has opened a new Gables location,his original shop in a Bird Road strip mall maintains its Weh-

cheh-tuh character, while churning out some of the citys bestburgers, flame-grilled pinchos, and a brunch thatll guaranteethe rest of your day is beautiful except for all the Spanish-language signage and travel agencies youve got to drive by toget there.

Best Ice Cream Shops in

AmericaBy Clifford Edwards on July 7th, 2014

These Best Ice Cream Shops in

America Clifford Edwards Jul 7, 2014

Ample Hills Creamery, in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Courtesy: AmpHills Creamery)

By Clifford EdwardsOver the past couple of decades, there has been an ice crearenaissance in the United States. In a country where percent of the population consumes this frozen confectioimpassioned ice cream lovers and chefs have opened shopequipped small production facilities, or kitted out trucksmake the stuff of memories artisanal ice cream bursting wflavor these aficionados feasted on as kids that was a joy to eand free of chemical additives.

Much of the best ice cream is made only in small batchfrom the milk and cream of regional farms. A lot is made worganic dairy and ripe, seasonal fruit. Many flavors are branew. Most producers make their own custard-style base wieggs, which helps avoid large ice crystals and keeps the textusmooth and creamy, the taste rich and delicious.

We found notable producers committed to high-quality, smabatch ice cream all over the United States. But BrooklyN.Y., emerged as a kind of modern ice cream mecca, withclutch of new, imaginative, and skilled ice cream produceEverywhere, demand for premium ice cream is growing a

with it, new shops that are worth a visit. Here is a samplingwhat we found.

Ample Hills Creamery (Brooklyn, New York)Named for a line of poetry by Brooklyn denizen Walt Whitmathe Ample Hills retail store has been called Brooklymost beloved ice cream shop by the New York Times

Magazine. The company handcrafts small-batch ice crea
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from fresh, natural ingredients brought down from upstatefarms. Theres a rotating roster of 16 incredibly deliciousflavors such as Salted Crack Caramel, Ooey Gooey ButterCake, and, of course, Leaves of Grass a mojito sorbet withorganic lime juice, fresh mint, and a splash or two of rum.amplehills.com

(Courtesy: Amys Ice Creams)Amys Ice Creams (Austin, Texas)Established in 1984, Amys is this capital citys favorite excuseto indulge in super premium, handmade ice cream, fruit ices,and frozen yogurt. There are seven standard flavors that arealways available, including Mexican Vanilla, which in Austin iseven served fried, tempura style. The more adventurous lookforward to Ancho Chocolate and Guinness, along with about350 other rotating flavors. amysicecreams.com

(Courtesy: Ben & Jerrys)Ben & Jerrys (Waterbury, Vermont)Established in 1978, this once-small Vermont producer ofhomemade ice cream (with a cultish following) hit the bigtime when Unilever bought it in 2000. But it retains the kindof rock-culture flavors that made it famous. And it remainsphenomenally popular: Of all the big-name ice cream outfitsin the U.S., Ben & Jerrys is the social media favorite, rakingin by far the most "likes," followers, and video views onFacebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In 2013, the flavor HalfBaked(chocolate and vanilla ice creams with chocolate chipcookie dough and fudge brownies), unseated iconic Cherry

Garcia (cherry ice cream with cherries and fudge flakes) the No. 1 Ben & Jerrys bestseller in the U.S. The compamay have gone industrial with a daily ice cream production35,000 gallons processed in 1,000-gallon blenders and storin 5,000-gallon mix tanks, but it still reflects small-bat

values by refusing genetically modified ingredients and dafrom cows fed artificial growth hormone. benjerry.com

Bi-Rite Creamery (San Francisco)A family-owned organic creamery in Marin County junorth of San Francisco has supplied Bi-Rite Creamesince it opened in 2006 with organic dairy and eggFive yolks go into the rich Bi-Rite base and then othlocal, handmade, and organic ingredients are used to maluscious flavors like Honey Lavender with Sonoma HoneMalted Vanilla with Peanut Brittle and Milk ChocolaPieces, and Balsamic Strawberry. In the adjacent Bi-RBakeshop, the two owners, who started as bakers, ma

whatever tidbits goes into their ice cream, whether ibrownies, marshmallows, or snickerdoodles for cinnamoflavored Ricanelas ice cream. biritecreamery.com

(Courtesy: Blue Marble)Blue Marble (Brooklyn, New York)From the time Blue Marble launched in 2007, it maa commitment to use only organic dairy from grass-fcows. This means, say the owners, they produce refood without flourishes and gimmicks. The flavors, ma

with minimal sugar, are classic and elemental, such as t

custardy Sweet Cream and the often-praised Strawberbluemarbleicecream.com
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(Courtesy: Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream)Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream (Honolulu)Next to the flavored shaved ice that President Obama loves,ice cream is king in Hawaii and Bubbies is Honoluluspremier ice cream maker. The company has been makingsuper premium ice cream for more than 27 years. Both localsand tourists know it for its delectable bite-size mochi

rounds of ice cream enrobed in a sweetened rice confection,most in pretty pastel colors. Of 20 available flavors, AzukiBean, Green Tea, and tropical fruit flavors such as Guava aremust-tries. Theyre small and reasonably priced, so sample afew. bubbiesicecream.com

(Courtesy: Capogiro Gelato)Capogiro Gelato (Philadelphia)This artisanal producer uses exquisite local ingredients suchas dairy from Amish grass-fed cows and goats, and fine Italian

imports such as Sicilian pistachios and Piedmont hazelnutpaste to handcraft small-batch gelato and vegan sorbetsevery morning. Offbeat flavors such as Stracciatella (Italianchocolate chip), Apple Mascarpone, and Rosemary HoneyGoats Milk are enough to entice any adventurous sweets lover.capogirogelato.com

(Courtesy: The Creole Creamery)The Creole Creamery (New Orleans)In 2004, this 1950s-style ice cream parlor opened in historic former bakery space within a burgeoning foodie zoof uptown New Orleans. There are standards like Vani

and Mint Chocolate Chip. But customers love pondering textensive, rotating menu of especially creamy ice creams arefreshing sorbets, as well as the separate freezer set aside jufor chocolate flavors the most outrageous may be I ScreaFudge!. Other favorites include Bananas Foster, Plum Walnand Creole
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(Courtesy: Crescent Ridge Dairy)Crescent Ridge Dairy (Sharon, Massachusetts)

The Crescent Ridge Dairy in rural Massachusetts has beendelivering creamy small-batch milk from small, family-ownedfarms, along with ice cream and other high-quality provisionsto the customers door since 1932. The ice cream, also availableat the associated dairy bar, comes in vintage flavors likeMaple Walnut and newfangled marvels like Black Bear raspberry ice cream with chocolate chips and chocolate-covered raspberry truffles. crescentridge.com

(Courtesy: Graeters)

Graeters (Cincinnati)This ode to handmade ice cream starts with hand-picked fruit,

and fresh dairy and eggs from Ohio farmers who pledge notto use artificial growth hormone. The ice cream is frozen in 2-gallon French pots, the hundred-year-old technology of choice

before big producers nixed such small batches. The contentsof each pot is continually stirred to squeeze out air andslowly frozen to produce a supremely rich and creamy texture.The all-time bestselling flavor is luscious Black RaspberryChocolate Chip, with chunks of artisanal chocolate. BelgianMilk Chocolate, made with some of the finest cocoas in the

world, cant be far behind. graeters.com

Americas 11 Wackiest Theme

ParksBy Clifford Edwards on July 7th, 2014

Americas 11 Wackiest Them

ParksChristy KarrasJul 4, 2014

Theme parks are miniature universes, each one a special mixgenius and insanity. And some are a little crazier than otheThese personality-filled parks sometimes fly under the rad

but thats part of the charm. Every one of them is an antidoto the strip-mall sameness of our modern world. Heres a loat oddball theme parks worth a trip or at least a laugh.

Getting scooped up for a ride at the construction-themDiggerland (Courtesy: Diggerland)

Diggerland West Berlin, N.J.Finally, America has a Diggerland to call its own. Tattraction where both kids and adults work the controls heavy machinery was so popular in its native UK that it openits first U.S. location on June 14. Construction workers mig

wonder why people would pay for something they get paiddo, but digging a big hole in the ground is undeniably a gre

way to work off some aggression. And its not all excavatiothe park also features amusements like the Spin Dizzy, whiinvolves climbing into the mouth of a backhoe that lifts anspins. Once guests are hot and sweaty from their exertionthey can cool off at Sahara Sams Oasis water park next doo
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New Jerseys terrifying Action Park (Courtesy: Action Park)

Action Park Vernon, N.J.Whats not to love about a place once labeled Americas mostdangerous theme park? Besides the fact that a half-dozenpeople have died and lawsuits forced it to declare bankruptcyand close in 1996, anyway. That was then; this is now. ActionPark, charmingly referred to as Class-Action Park in theold days,just reopened with the old nameafter online videosprompted a wave of fan nostalgia. The good news: The worst ofthe water parks rides have been revamped to improve safety.For some die-hard (ha!) fans of the old incarnation, thats alsothe bad news, although recent visitors say the rides still feelpretty scary. Upon Action Parks return, Sen. Cory Booker ofNew Jersey tweeted, WOW! Action Park is back! I still havescars from long ago visits but I so want to go again.

Related: The Worlds Tallest Water Slides

Reliving the Wild West at the Tweetsie Railroad Wild WTheme Park. (Courtesy: Tweetsie Railroad Wild West Them

Park)Tweetsie Railroad Wild West Theme ParkBlowing RocN.C.

First, theres the name: What could be sweeter than a Tweet(whatever that is)? Then theres the park itself, an unabash

Wild West throwback with an atmosphere firmly rooted the days when everyone still played cowboys and Indians. Ocoal-powered locomotives are the parks heart, but a small zothrill rides, and live shows featuring can-can girls, outlawand magicians rounds it out. Put the kids to work panning fgold, and see if they can strike it rich enough to buy somethiat the Happy Trails Toy Shop on the way out.

Wrestling a gator in Gatorland (Photo:Rusty Clark/FlickGatorlandOrlando, Fla.

Celebrate Floridas second-coolest animal (come on nothibeats the manatee!), with activities ranging from tam(watching professionals wrestle gators) to terrifying (tScreamin Gator Zip Line above alligator-filled pools). Visitocan hand-feed and even pose for photos with live alligatocrocodiles, and various lizards. But that might not be the parmost frightening feature: The oversized birds will chase yand steal turkey dogs from your kids, so watch out, oTripAdvisor reviewer warned.

Related: The Worlds Most Awesomely Odd AnimCompetitions
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Orlandos Holy Land Experience (Photo: Joshua Yopsyn/Flickr)Holy Land ExperienceOrlando, Fla.

You dont need to travel thousands of miles to visit the HolyLand, because its right here in Florida a version of it,

anyway. Marvel at replicas of the Great Temple of Jerusalemand Jesuss Tomb, behold Gods glory revealed in the Ark ofthe Covenant, and pick up a snack and a soda at the JerusalemStreet Market. Kids can visit Jonah in the belly of the whale,

while adults might be more interested in recreating the LastSupper or learning Biblical history in the Scriptorium. (Sidenote: The Creation Museumtheme park in Kentucky, which

began construction earlier this year, will soon be giving theHoly Land Experience a run for its money.)

Floridas Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (Photo: Daniel

Oines/Flickr)

Weeki Wachee Springs State ParkSpring Hill, Fla.Lets admit it: We cant get enough of synchronized swimming.The mermaid shows at this beloved family-oriented park,going strong for 60 years now, can help sustain us untilthe next Summer Olympics. Plying the clear waters of a

beautiful natural spring, the charming mermaids performunderwater feats from the past six decades, including eatingand drinking underwater, as the website claims. After theshow, practice on your own at nearby Buccaneer Bay waterpark.

The Blue Ox at Minnesotas Paul Bunyan La(Courtesy: Paul Bunyan Land)Paul Bunyan Land Brainerd, Minn.Paul Bunyan Land earned some well-deserved fame whenreplicaof itsgiant eponymous statue was featured, along wthe fictional Blue Ox Motel, in the movie Fargo. You csee the real thing at this 23-acre park, along with rides,petting barn, and the Old Farm Pioneer Village, which t

website bills as the largest one-man collection of antiqufrom the late 1800s to early 1900s in Minnesota. (You conly imagine how happy that guys wife was to get all his stout of the house). Attractions include a dentists office that le

visitors imagine how cool it was to have teeth pulled 150 yea

ago. Oh, and theres a schoolhouse with a terrifying teachmannequin, a replica of an old feed store, and a pumpkin benough to walk inside.

The milk climbing wall at Fair Oaks Farms DaiAdventure. (Photo:Anders Porter/Flickr)Fair Oaks Farms Dairy AdventureFair Oaks, Ind.If you think dairy adventure sounds like an oxymoron, thclearly youve never entered the Birthing Barn at this workidairy farm. No roller coaster compares to watching cow

deliver their young right there in front of you. (Stadium seatiensures a clear view). According to the farms website, TDairy Adventure offers experiences to you that you couldimagine and youll never forget no matter how hard you t
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Rockome Gardens, in Illinois. (Photo:Meagan/Flickr)Rockome GardensArcola, Ill.Come for the imaginative rock garden decorations, buggyrides, and horse-powered buzz saw in this Amish-themedpark. Stay for freshly made cheese, honey, and baked goods.The park also pays homage to Arcola native son JohnnyGruelle, who created the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls nearly

100 years ago.

The cast of actors at the San Francisco Dungeon. (Courtesy:San Francisco Dungeon)San Francisco DungeonSan FranciscoIn this one-of-a-kind immersive experience that just openedon Fishermans Wharf, live actors portray the lighter side ofSan Franciscos dark history. What could be more fun than

being locked up in Alcatraz or kidnapped and forced to serveas a sailor? The concept is an import from Europe, where real-life dungeons flourished. Here in the New World, wehave tomake do with more democratic brands of debauchery: gangs,mines, saloons, and plague. (If the dungeon were in the citysTenderloin or Castro neighborhoods, of course, it would likely

be an altogether different kind of establishment.)Related: Travel Into the Past: Historical Re-enactment Sites

The Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater exhibit at Oregons EnchantForest (Photo:Ben Brooks/Flickr)Enchanted ForestTurner, Ore.The name does not say it all. Parts of this fairy tale-thempark are more creepy than magical, more Brothers Grimthan Walt Disney. The place looks like something straigout of a Rankin/Bass stop-motion TV special. Subject mattcan be a bit dark: Parents might find it hard to persua

youngkiddies to walk inside the open mouth of a wrinkly o

witch, for example. Things get real with an interactive targshooting adventure, and the haunted house is not for thoeasily scared.

Clifford Edwards Jul 7, 2014

Theme parks are miniature universes, each one a special mixgenius and insanity. And some are a little crazier than otheThese personality-filled parks sometimes fly under the rad

but thats part of the charm. Every one of them is an antidoto the strip-mall sameness of our modern world. Heres a loat oddball theme parks worth a trip or at least a laugh.

Getting scooped up for a ride at the construction-themDiggerland (Courtesy: Diggerland)Diggerland West Berlin, N.J.Finally, America has a Diggerland to call its own. Tattraction where both kids and adults work the controls heavy machinery was so popular in its native UK that it openits first U.S. location on June 14. Construction workers mig

wonder why people would pay for something they get paiddo, but digging a big hole in the ground is undeniably a gre
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way to work off some aggression. And its not all excavation;the park also features amusements like the Spin Dizzy, whichinvolves climbing into the mouth of a backhoe that lifts andspins. Once guests are hot and sweaty from their exertions,they can cool off at Sahara Sams Oasis water park next door.

New Jerseys terrifying Action Park (Courtesy: Action Park)

Action Park Vernon, N.J.Whats not to love about a place once labeled Americas mostdangerous theme park? Besides the fact that a half-dozenpeople have died and lawsuits forced it to declare bankruptcyand close in 1996, anyway. That was then; this is now. ActionPark, charmingly referred to as Class-Action Park in theold days,just reopened with the old nameafter online videosprompted a wave of fan nostalgia. The good news: The worst ofthe water parks rides have been revamped to improve safety.For some die-hard (ha!) fans of the old incarnation, thats alsothe bad news, although recent visitors say the rides still feel

pretty scary. Upon Action Parks return, Sen. Cory Booker ofNew Jersey tweeted, WOW! Action Park is back! I still havescars from long ago visits but I so want to go again.

Related: The Worlds Tallest Water Slides

Reliving the Wild West at the Tweetsie Railroad Wild WTheme Park. (Courtesy: Tweetsie Railroad Wild West Them

Park)Tweetsie Railroad Wild West Theme ParkBlowing RocN.C.

First, theres the name: What could be sweeter than a Tweet(whatever that is)? Then theres the park itself, an unabash

Wild West throwback with an atmosphere firmly rooted the days when everyone still played cowboys and Indians. Ocoal-powered locomotives are the parks heart, but a small zothrill rides, and live shows featuring can-can girls, outlawand magicians rounds it out. Put the kids to work panning fgold, and see if they can strike it rich enough to buy somethiat the Happy Trails Toy Shop on the way out.

Wrestling a gator in Gatorland (Photo:Rusty Clark/FlickGatorlandOrlando, Fla.

Celebrate Floridas second-coolest animal (come on nothibeats the manatee!), with activities ranging from tam(watching professionals wrestle gators) to terrifying (tScreamin Gator Zip Line above alligator-filled pools). Visitocan hand-feed and even pose for photos with live alligatocrocodiles, and various lizards. But that might not be the parmost frightening feature: The oversized birds will chase yand steal turkey dogs from your kids, so watch out, oTripAdvisor reviewer warned.

Related: The Worlds Most Awesomely Odd AnimCompetitions
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Orlandos Holy Land Experience (Photo: Joshua Yopsyn/Flickr)Holy Land ExperienceOrlando, Fla.

You dont need to travel thousands of miles to visit the HolyLand, because its right here in Florida a version of it,

anyway. Marvel at replicas of the Great Temple of Jerusalemand Jesuss Tomb, behold Gods glory revealed in the Ark ofthe Covenant, and pick up a snack and a soda at the JerusalemStreet Market. Kids can visit Jonah in the belly of the whale,

while adults might be more interested in recreating the LastSupper or learning Biblical history in the Scriptorium. (Sidenote: The Creation Museumtheme park in Kentucky, which

began construction earlier this year, will soon be giving theHoly Land Experience a run for its money.)

Floridas Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (Photo: Daniel

Oines/Flickr)Weeki Wachee Springs State ParkSpring Hill, Fla.Lets admit it: We cant get enough of synchronized swimming.The mermaid shows at this beloved family-oriented park,going strong for 60 years now, can help sustain us untilthe next Summer Olympics. Plying the clear waters of a

beautiful natural spring, the charming mermaids performunderwater feats from the past six decades, including eatingand drinking underwater, as the website claims. After theshow, practice on your own at nearby Buccaneer Bay waterpark.

The Blue Ox at Minnesotas Paul Bunyan La

(Courtesy: Paul Bunyan Land)Paul Bunyan Land Brainerd, Minn.Paul Bunyan Land earned some well-deserved fame whenreplicaof its giant eponymous statue was featured, along wthe fictional Blue Ox Motel, in the movie Fargo. You csee the real thing at this 23-acre park, along with rides,petting barn, and the Old Farm Pioneer Village, which t

website bills as the largest one-man collection of antiqufrom the late 1800s to early 1900s in Minnesota. (You conly imagine how happy that guys wife was to get all his stout of the house). Attractions include a dentists office that le

visitors imagine how cool it was to have teeth pulled 150 yeaago. Oh, and theres a schoolhouse with a terrifying teachmannequin, a replica of an old feed store, and a pumpkin benough to walk inside.

The milk climbing wall at Fair Oaks Farms DaiAdventure. (Photo:Anders Porter/Flickr)Fair Oaks Farms Dairy AdventureFair Oaks, Ind.If you think dairy adventure sounds like an oxymoron, thclearly youve never entered the Birthing Barn at this workidairy farm. No roller coaster compares to watching codeliver their young right there in front of you. (Stadium seati

ensures a clear view). According to the farms website, TDairy Adventure offers experiences to you that you couldimagine and youll never forget no matter how hard you t
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Rockome Gardens, in Illinois. (Photo:Meagan/Flickr)Rockome GardensArcola, Ill.Come for the imaginative rock garden decorations, buggyrides, and horse-powered buzz saw in this Amish-themedpark. Stay for freshly made cheese, honey, and baked goods.The park also pays homage to Arcola native son JohnnyGruelle, who created the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls nearly100 years ago.

The cast of actors at the San Francisco Dungeon. (Courtesy:San Francisco Dungeon)San Francisco Dungeo nSan FranciscoIn this one-of-a-kind immersive experience that just openedon Fishermans Wharf, live actors portray the lighter side ofSan Franciscos dark history. What could be more fun than

being locked up in Alcatraz or kidnapped and forced to serveas a sailor? The concept is an import from Europe, where real-life dungeons flourished. Here in the New World, we have tomake do with more democratic brands of debauchery: gangs,mines, saloons, and plague. (If the dungeon were in the citysTenderloin or Castro neighborhoods, of course, it would likely

be an altogether different kind of establishment.)Related: Travel Into the Past: Historical Re-enactment Sites

The Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater exhibit at Oregons EnchantForest (Photo:Ben Brooks/Flickr)Enchanted ForestTurner, Ore.The name does not say it all. Parts of this fairy tale-thempark are more creepy than magical, more Brothers Grimthan Walt Disney. The place looks like something straigout of a Rankin/Bass stop-motion TV special. Subject mattcan be a bit dark: Parents might find it hard to persua

young kiddies to walk inside the open mouth of a wrinkly o

witch, for example. Things get real with an interactive targshooting adventure, and thehaunted house is not for thoeasily scared.

Best Hotels in ItalyBy Clifford Edwards on April 25th, 2014

No. 1 Castello di CasoleA Timber

Resort, Casole dElsa, ItalyA cypress-lined road leads to the rolling 4,200-acre Tuscestate with a castle that dates back to the 10th centu

Now owned by Timber Resorts, it was formerly the homof film director Luchino Visconti and an entertainmecenter for countless Hollywood luminaries. The 41 rustic-lusuites incorporate oil paintings, local antiques, wood-beamceilings, and reclaimed terracotta. And Essere Spa, originathe estates wine cellar, features seven treatment roomand massages incorporating orange and basil essential oi

Available for rent on a weekly basis, the Tuscan Farmhous(for eight to 12 people) are set among the vineyards and buof stones, bricks, and terracotta found on the estate. Modeamenities include spacious kitchens and glass-tiled infinpools.

No. 2 Palazzo Avino, Ravello, ItalyFrom the gym to the underwater window in the heated posea views abound at this ornate 12th-century palazzo along t

Amalfi Coast (formerly known as Palazzo Sasso). Guestroomare layered in 17th- through 19th-century antiques, Vietile floors, and Frette and Bulgari appointments. ChPino Lavarras eclectic/nouvelle-Italian cuisine has garnertwo Michelin stars for Rossellinis Restaurant (open AprOctober).
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No. 3 Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi,

ItalyNow in its fourth generation of Gambardella familymanagement, this 1904 looker still reigns in Belle poquesplendor. Rooms are spread across the main building, two

villas, and a triplet of honeymoon cottages and decoratedwith local antiques. An elevator descends to a private beach,saltwater pool, fitness center, and thatched-roof pizzeria andfish grill. As you stroll through the secluded terraced gardensand citrus orchards, its obvious why Liz Taylor and Richard

Burton chose to hide out here.

No. 4 Le Sirenuse, Positano, ItalyThe San Pietro may be flashier, but nothing beats archrivalLe Sirenuse for traditional, dignified luxury. In 1953, two

years after it opened, John Steinbeck described it as anold family house converted into a first-class hotel. Morethan half a century of overexposure later, that impressionremains at this storied hotel, now in its second generationof Sersale family management. Nearly all the rooms in thepoppy-red, 18th-century villa, with museum-quality antiquesand hand-painted ceramic-tile floors, have a private balconyor patio overlooking the bay. Diversions include an alfrescochampagne-and-oyster bar, a pool and Aveda spa, and a

vintage wooden boat for tooling up and down the coast in1960s-starlet style. The Neapolitan menu at the restaurant, LaSponda, was devised by chef Matteo Temperini.

No. 5 Il San Pietro di Positano

Positano, ItalyOne mile outside town seems to be just far enough froPositanos crowds to attract a constellation of stars (GeorClooney, Julia Roberts, Franco Zeffirelli) to the coasts mofamous cliff-top hideaway, which spills down the sides ofrocky promontory, its terraced rooms discreetly hidden ama profusion of flowering plants. The elegant guest quartedecorated in a singularly odd mix of gilded 18th-centurstyle elegance and 1970s faball come with sea views fro

private balconies (and, in some cases, from the showerTiled benches scattered around the grounds are ideal fsunset cocktails. Though there is a small pool, most guesopt for the private sunbathing patio and sandy beachcoup for any hotel along this rocky coastlinereached viadramatic elevator ride down through the cliff. As long as yousplurging, go all-in on a De Luxe roommuch larger ththe Standard quarters. Free private boat excursions (evemorning, JuneSeptember) cruise up and down the scencoastline.

No. 6 St. Regis, FlorenceFormerly the Grand Hotel Firenze, this 15th-century landmareopened as the St. Regis Florence in 2011 following

multimillion-dollar renovation of the entire building, whiwas originally designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1432. Tpublic spaces are furnished with antique Murano chandelieand restored 16th-century frescoes, while the 100 guestroomhave high coffered ceilings, wall frescoes or tapestries, a

beds set beneath swags of brocade fabric. In select rooms, larwindows overlook the Arno River and surrounding hills. TSt. Regis also boasts a wine cellar fashioned from a medievcave. The back of the property is adjacent to a recycling arthat's often noisy, so light sleepers should request a room the front. Have the concierge arrange a roundtrip shuttle the Mall, where youll find some of the regions best high-eoutlets, including Gucci, Armani, Fendi, and Valentino.


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No. 7 Four Seasons Hotel Firenze,

Florence, ItalyFollowing a massive building restoration, Florences 117-roomFour Seasons hotel finally opened in June 2008. Located in thefifteenth/sixteenth-century Palazzo Scala della Gherardesca

with monumental frescoed halls and room dcors that rangefrom opulent Renaissance suites to a discreetly elegant, almostGeorgian style in most roomsthis is the citys first trueresort hotel. Facilities include a spa, an outdoor pool, and aneight-acre private park. Room amenities go beyond the usual

satellite TV to included DVD players, iPod docking stations,twice-daily maid service, and WiFi. Service, under managerPatrizio Cipollini, is top notch. There's an annex in an ex-convent500 yards away, on the far side of the parkwith itsown entrance at 46 Via Gino Capponi.

No. 8 Grand Hotel Excelsior

Vittoria, Sorrento, ItalyThree adjoining 19th-century buildings on a cliff overlookingthe Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, owned and operated bythe same family since 1834 and still containing many originalfurnishings. Standard Doubles with bay views that look out

toward Mount Vesuvius; Classic Sea View rooms with amazingview of Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Stroll through thepropertys sprawling five-acre grounds full of colorful flowers,Italian olive trees, and citrus groves.

No. 9 Hotel Brunelleschi, Florence

ItalyNamed for the Italian Renaissance architect and engineFilippo Brunelleschi, this historic property in the heart Florence occupies the Byzantine Pagliazza Tower. (Fans Dan Brown may recognize it as Robert Langon's hotel of choiin The DaVinci Code and Inferno.) Rooms have a modeaesthetic, with parquet floors, marble bathrooms, four-post

beds, and velvet headboards (in bright solid colors such purple and red). At the on-site, seven-table restaurant San

Elisabetta, exposed stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings the stage for Florentine cuisine. The Tower Lounge Bar is tplace for afternoon tea, a midday snack, and pre- or podinner cocktails. Book the Deluxe Executive Panorama for 360-degree vista, which includes San Lorenzo, Santa Mardel Fiore, the Giotto Tower, and Palazzo Vecchio. Or the twlevel Pagliazza Tower Suite, complete with Jacuzzi tub on tground floor. Dont miss the gelato tasting, available at tTower Bar. Three flavors such as Piemonte hazelnut are pair

with other sweets and spirits.

No. 10 Hotel Cipriani, Venice, ItalyGiuseppe Ciprianis legendary 1950s getawayslampshades and all-marble bathroomsflanked by two 15t

century palazzos. Room to Book: Lagoon views with balconask for one with a jacuzzi; the Palladio Suite with privaheated pool. Explore the beauties of the lagoon with tCipriani's own private beautiful wooden boat, Shirley.


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