Visiting Cape Verde
With all the islands off the coast of Africa, probably the most stunning is the rocky landscape of the Cape Verde archipelago. Burst forth from the sea by great volcanoes millennia ago it remained uninhabited until the 15th century when it was colonized by the Portuguese.
I first discovered Cape Verde by sailboat after a long Mediterranean sail. I had never been and a couple that was sailing with us said it was well worth the trip. The sail was beautiful and I was very surprised by what I found when we arrived.
Read MoreSightseeing in London
Out of all the places I have been in the world, London is without a doubt my favorite destination. Over 600 square miles of excitement feels like my home away from home. Before you book your London flights and head off to this magnificent city take a little time to jot down the best places to see.
- Number one on the list is: Tower of London- One of the city’s most prominent landmarks, the Tower of London is best known as a prison, torture chambers, and place of execution – but it’s also been a Royal Palace, a fortress, and home to huge ravens that look like they could eat a small child in a single bite! I love this spot and always make sure to take friends there when visiting.
Kensington Palace: Not and ordinary home.
Kensington Palace in London is more than a home; it is a working Royal residence. Kensington Palace has a tremendous amount of historical significance as it was the favorite residence of Kings and Queens up to the mid 1700’s. Queen Victoria was born and raised in Kensington.
The Royal Family holds private apartments there currently. The Palace is managed by Historic Royal Palaces and is furnished with items from the Royal Collection which makes this destination a much sought after highlight to visit.
William and Mary acquired Kensington Palace in 1689 and made it their primary residence. The palace itself is located at the western end of Kensington Gardens and stands proudly as the most magnificent building in the borough.
Read MoreCocos Island National Park: an untainted paradise
Photo by Diego Mejias
Deep in the Equatorial Pacific, awaits an adventurous, uninhabited island that is guarded by monstrous schools of hammerheads, filled with stories of hidden pirate treasure and patrolled by gigantic dinosaurs? Well maybe the last part isn’t entirely true but Costa Rica’sCocos Island National Park was the inspiration and a shooting location for Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park and it’s not hard to tell why Spielberg chose Cocos. It truly is anatural marvel offering high adrenaline adventure, calming beaches and soothing forests like nowhere else in the world.
Read MoreInternational Golf Travel Market coming to the Algarve in November 2012
The 15th International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), which is widely regarded as one of the main events on the golf industry calendar, will be held in the beautiful Algarvenext year. The event will take place between the 12th and 15th of November 2012 at Vilamoura.
At this year’s fair, which was held in Belek, Turkey, the Algarve region was chosen and announced precisely because it is one of the most beautiful and popular golfing regions in Europe.
Peter Grimster, the event organiser, was delighted with the choice, commenting: “Portugal has been at the heart of the golf tourism industry for the past three decades and it has become one of the best destinations in Europe. The quality of the golf courses and resorts is exceptional and we will have all of the necessary logistics to organise a truly fantastic event.”
The event is the perfect chance for golfers to meet suppliers and media representatives of the sport in a golfing extravaganza. In what is an ever-popular region amongst golfers, the international event is set to provide an economic and touristic boost to golf in the Algarve region. Reed Travel Exhibitions is already gearing up to host another successful event next November after the success it enjoyed this year.
The Algarve Tourism Association was always confident in the region being announced as the venue for the event and has commented on the decision in a statement: “The region’s excellent infrastructures, with 250 square kilometres dedicated to golf and the luxury hotels, led to the Algarve being chosen as the host for this prestigious event.”
Golfers from around the world converge on the Algarve year upon year for some exciting and altogether rewarding rounds on the links. It is widely regarded as one of the top golf breaks destinations not only in Europe, but around the world, so next year’s event is set to be one to remember.
Image from BillGoff.com
Read More4 Places To Go Before Global Warming Gets Worse
Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable honeymoon at Club Méditerranée or just an incredible adventure into an unknown land, the urge to travel is a strong force for many people. The world is full of miraculous landscapes, cities, and natural treasures. Unfortunately, the world is also getting hotter and more ecologically unstable due to climate change. As a result, some of the world’s most amazing locations are in danger of being permanently destroyed. Here’s a short list of cities you should see before they are gone.
New Orleans - New Orleans, Louisiana is home to crawfish, muffaletta, beads, parades, jazz and good times for all. But it’s also in danger. We all remember the horrors of Hurricane Katrina, when tens of thousands of people were displaced or rendered homeless because of a storm that battered the city’s levees and flooded one of the most iconic places in America. The scariest part is that this storm wasn’t as big as it could have been and didn’t even make a direct hit. Because most of New Orleans rests below sea level, it is in a unique position of being directly endangered by hurricanes that are getting stronger because of warmer ocean temperatures. Go to Mardi Gras and experience some of the best food, music, and ambiance in the country while you still can.
Amazon Rain Forest – The Amazon Rain Forest is one of the biggest, most beautiful, most species-rich tropical forests in the world. It is home to millions of kinds of plants, animals, and insects and covers 1.7 billion acres of land. Recent studies suggest that the Amazon could be reduced by up to 85% because of man-made climate change and greenhouse gases. If a journey into the Amazon is on your bucket list, you better hop to it. Even modest temperature changes are expected to decimate over 1/3rd of this natural marvel in the coming decades.
Venice - Venice is home to some of the most beautiful cityscapes, works of art, and architectural majesties in the world. Where else can you float a gondola through channels of historic scenery dating back to the Renaissance and before? Unfortunately, this city on the water is threatened by both global warming and sinking land. As a result of climate change, rainfall will increase dramatically in the northern Mediterranean Sea, contributing to already rising sea levels. Some scientists say the great European city could be underwater within just a couple decades.
Great Barrier Reef - Located off the coast of north-east Australia, the world’s largest reef system and home to dozens of species of whale, sea turtle, porpoise and dolphin is in danger of becoming drastically diminished by climate change. Not only do rising temperatures threaten this amazing array of plant and animal species, coral bleaching is expected to badly deface the local ecosystems. If you’ve been planning a snorkeling trip in Australia, now is the time to go. This natural beauty, one of the seven wonders of the Earth, may not be so wonderful for much longer.
This is only a small cross-section of natural splendors that are in danger of disappearing because of global warming. If you’re ready to venture out and see some of the Earth’s masterpieces before they’re gone forever, now is the time.
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