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Copacabana is a borough located in the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, famous for its 4 km beach.

The district was originally called Sacopenapã until the mid-18th century. It was renamed after the construction of a chapel holding a replica of the Virgin of Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivia. It was incorporated into the city on July 6, 1892.

Copacabana begins at Princesa Isabel Avenue and ends at Posto Seis (lifeguard watchtower Six) near the Forte de Copacabana (Fort Copacabana). Beyond Copacabana, there is the small Arpoador beach, followed by the famous borough of Ipanema.

According to Riotur, the Tourism Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro, there are 63 hotels and 10 hostels in Copacabana.




Waikiki is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City & County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting Waikiki and one of the best known beaches in the world.

The neighborhood extends from the Ala Wai Canal (a channel dug to drain former wetlands) on the west and north, to Diamond Head on the east. The name means spouting fresh water in Hawaiian for springs and streams that fed wetlands that once separated Waikiki from the interior. Waikiki has long been a place of relaxation. In particular, the area was a retreat for Hawaiian royalty in the 1800s.


South Beach is the section of Miami Beach, Florida that encompasses the southernmost 23 blocks of an island separating the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. This area was the first section of Miami Beach to be developed, starting in the 1910s, thanks to the development efforts of Carl G. Fisher, the Lummus Brothers, John S. Collins, and others. The area has gone through numerous man-made and natural changes over the years, including a booming regional economy, increased tourism, and the 1926 hurricane that destroyed much of the area.


Surfers Paradise is a suburb on Australia's Gold Coast in Queensland. Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb is famous for its many high-rise apartment buildings and wide surf beach. The central feature of the Surfers Paradise central business district is Cavill Mall, which runs through the centre of the main shopping precinct. Cavill Avenue, named after Jim Cavill, an early hotel owner, is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and is the centre of activity for night life and 'schoolies' trips.


The Phi Phi Islands are located in Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. Phi Phi Don, the larger and principal of the two Phi Phi islands, is located at [show location on an interactive map] 7°44′00″N, 98°46′00″E. Both Phi Phi Don, and Phi Phi Leh, the smaller, are administratively part of Krabi province, most of which is on the mainland, and is located at 8°02′30″N, 98°48′39″E.

Ko Phi Phi Don ("ko" (Thai: เกาะ) meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Lee (or "Ko Phi Phi Leh"), are visited by many people as well. There are no accommodation facilities on this island, but it is just a short boat ride from Ko Phi Phi Don. The rest of the islands in the group, including Bida Nok, Bida Noi, and Bamboo Island, are not much more than large limestone rocks jutting out of the sea.

Taj Mahal, India

The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.

Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The entire mausoleum (inside as well as outside) is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy using precious gems such as agate and jasper. The main archways, chiseled with passages from the Holy Qur’an and the bold scroll work of flowery pattern, give a captivating charm to its beauty. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.




Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.

The Parthenon

The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. The re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of the Parthenon just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals.

Originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, this replica of the original Parthenon in Athens serves as a monument to what is considered the pinnacle of classical architecture. The plaster replicas of the Parthenon Marbles found in the Naos are direct casts of the original sculptures which adorned the pediments of the Athenian Parthenon, dating back to 438 B.C. The originals of these powerful fragments are housed in the British Museum in London.

The Parthenon also serves as the city of Nashville's art museum. The focus of the Parthenon's permanent collection is a group of 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists donated by James M. Cowan. Additional gallery spaces provide a venue for a variety of temporary shows and exhibits.

When work began on the Parthenon in 447 BC, the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. Work on the temple continued until 432; the Parthenon, then, represents the tangible and visible efflorescence of Athenian imperial power, unencumbered by the depradations of the Peloponnesian War. Likewise, it symbolizes the power and influence of the Athenian politician, Perikles, who championed its construction.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The foundations have been strengthened by the injection of cement grout and various types of bracing and reinforcement, but in the late 20th century the structure was still subsiding, at the rate of 0.05 inch (1.2 mm) per year, and was in danger of collapse. In 1990 the tower was closed and the bells silenced as engineers undertook a major straightening project. Earth was siphoned from underneath the foundations, decreasing the lean by 17 inches (44 cm) to 13.5 feet (4.1 metres); the work was completed in May 2001, and the structure was reopened to visitors. The tower continued to straighten without further excavation, until in May 2008 sensors showed that the motion had finally stopped, at a total improvement of 19 inches (48 cm). Engineers expected the tower to remain stable for at least 200 years.




The leaning tower of Pisa is a medieval structure in Pisa, Italy, that is famous for the settling of its foundations, which caused it to lean 5.5 degrees (about 15 feet [4.5 metres]) from the perpendicular by the late 20th century. The bell tower, begun in 1173 as the third and final structure of the city's cathedral complex, was designed to stand 185 feet (56 metres) high and was constructed of white marble. Three of its eight stories were completed when the uneven settling of the building's foundations in the soft ground became noticeable
Bonnano Pisano, the engineer in charge, sought to compensate for the lean by making the new stories slightly taller on the short side, but the extra masonry caused the structure to sink still further. Work was suspended several times as engineers sought solutions, but the tower was ultimately topped out in the 14th century, still leaning
The foundations have been strengthened by the injection of cement grout and various types of bracing and reinforcement, but in the late 20th century the structure was still subsiding, at the rate of 0.05 inch (1.2 mm) per year, and was in danger of collapse. In 1990 the tower was closed and the bells silenced as engineers undertook a major straightening project. Earth was siphoned from underneath the foundations, decreasing the lean by 17 inches and 44 cm to 13.5 feet (4.1 metres); engineers predicted it would take 300 years for the structure to return to its 1990 position. The work was completed in May 2001.

Tourist Attractions In France

France is one of the most popular; most visited and most favorite countries among tourists. It has many natural and man made tourist attractions which attracts all kind of travelers.Tourism Industry of France is one of the world’s biggest Tourism Industry.

As a tourist destination, there are beautiful beaches, monuments, chateaux’s, cathedrals, ancient churches, mountain scenery, grand castles to explore, nature, museums, shopping places, cafés, restaurants and bars. The one who likes to explore history, culture and art must visit France. It has some of the best tourist attractions in the world.




France Bullfighting Arena

Cathedrale De La Mayor Marseille

Windstar Cruise

France is one of the most popular; most visited and most favorite countries among tourists. It has many natural and man made tourist attractions which attracts all kind of travelers.Tourism Industry of France is one of the world’s biggest Tourism Industry.

As a tourist destination, there are beautiful beaches, monuments, chateaux’s, cathedrals, ancient churches, mountain scenery, grand castles to explore, nature, museums, shopping places, cafés, restaurants and bars. The one who likes to explore history, culture and art must visit France. It has some of the best tourist attractions in the world.

Statue of Liberty

Over 3 million visitors annually visit the Statue of Liberty.

Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design the sculpture which was intended to be completed in 1876 to mark the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. While the French designed and supplied the Statue, Americans were responsible for building the pedestal, as well as assembling the Statue once it arrived in the United States.



.The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in recognition of the friendship formed between France and the United States during the American Revolution

The city of Agra is world famous for the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife. However, it is also famous for the Agra Fort, which is a veritable treasure trove of the Mughal architectural tradition. The various buildings within this sprawling fort complex represent the assimilation of different cultures, which was the mark of the Mughal period.

Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China was built mainly to protect the Chinese Empire from the Mongolians and other invaders. It was first built in the Seventh Century BC when China was still divided into many small states. The construction of the Great Wall never ceased during nearly all the Chinese fudal dynasties.




The history of the Great Wall is said to start from the Spring and Autumn Periods when seven powerful states appeared at the same time. In order to defend themselves, they all built walls and stationed troops on the borders. At that time, the total length of the wall had already reached 3,107 miles, belonging to different states.

In 221 BC, the Emperor Qin absorbed the other six states and set up the first unified kingdom in Chinese history. In order to strengthen his newly born authority and defend the Huns in the north, he ordered connecting the walls once built by the other states as well as adding some sections of his own. Thus was formed the long Qin's Great Wall which started from the east of today's Liaoning Province and ended at Lintao, Gansu Province.

Batra Jordan

his ancient city is remarkable both for its location and its construction. Hewn out of solid rock, the city's churches, tombs, galleries, and other buildings seem improbable in scale and origin. Petra is clearly influenced by classical architecture. Its columns, pediments and arches would be at home in any ancient Mediterranean port city. In fact, Petra (which means "Rock" in Greek) was the center of a great Arabian trading kingdom during the time of ancient Greece and Rome. It had trade routes linking it with cities as close as Rome and lands as far away as China and India. The earliest settlers in this area arrived about 1200bc. They were Edomites who found the gorge ("Wadi as-Sik") carved through this plain to be a welcome sanctuary from enemies and the elements. This sheltering valley is the Wadi Musa, or Valley of Moses. The legend goes that Moses struck a rock with his staff and water poured out, eventually carving out the valley. The ruins we see today were built inside this gorge by the Nabataeans: an enigmatic people who left their mark on this region, but are of an uncertain origin. Their language indicates an Arabian heritage. Some suspect they are from modern-day Yemen. But their written script is very different. Another theory puts them in Bahrain or Saudi Arabia

marsa alam

Once a small fishing village, Marsa Alam is rapidly increasing in popularity, and since the opening of its International Airport, the area is becoming a favourite holiday destination on the Red Sea Riviera. Situated near the Tropic of Cancer, Marsa Alam has a true tropical feeling, with its mangroves and palm trees, and its long beaches with fringing and barrier coral reefs. The awesome Wadi el Gemal National Park is in its outskirts, with 100km of pure Red Sea beach bliss and desert landscapes.

The best thing about being in this part of Egypt is that you can take some adventurous desert tours. There are also nature treks, historical rock carvings and camel rides. Tourists speak highly of various Bedouin oasis located nearby which serve Arabian tea. You can also entertain the gang (whether your family or a group of friends

Travel to Alexandria

New Library of Alexandria was built on the original location of the ancient Library of Alexandria and is a striking example of modern architecture and engineering genius. It has the appearance of a vast sundial resting in the midst of the city’s downtown and waterfront area. In fact, Alexandria’s famous and beloved “Corniche” takes walkers and visitors immediately past the New Library of Alexandria as they stroll the waterfront.



Many people have seen the famous films made about Cleopatra, each depicting her heartbreak at hearing the news of the destruction of her hometown’s famous library, and there is yet to be a performance which would adequately capture the Queen’s true despair.


Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and is known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean. The city exudes an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. The ambience and cultural heritage, along with an exotic Orient flavor, is truly captivating and attracts travelers from all over the world


Alexandria may not get as much attention as Cairo or Luxor when it comes to Egypt luxury tours. However, many escorted tours still include a stop at this historical city.

Queen Hatshepsut's Temple

However, it should be noted that Hatshepsut's reign was a long and prosperous one. Though she saw warfare early on, eventually her reign ushered in an era of extended piece. She also re-established trading relationships and increased the wealth of Egypt, allowing the country to introduce a higher caliber of Egyptian architecture, the likes of which remained incomparable worldwide for hundreds of years.



Queen Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty in Ancient Egypt. She was one of the country’s most successful pharaohs and certainly the longest-reigning indigenous woman in Egyptian’s history.

Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Cairo has a number of wonderful things to offer to visitors. It is located on the beautiful Nile, and it is close to some of the most famous sites in all of Egypt – the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Sphinx. Everyone who comes to the beautiful city will find a number of wonderful things that will keep him or her busy.

Enjoy in Cairo

Many people who have enjoyed a Nile dinner cruise comment that it is something most tourists are not told about, but absolutely something everyone must enjoy. It offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the city’s lights, excellent food and entertainment and is a unique and romantic way to spend an entertaining evening.





Hundreds of “felucca”, Egyptian sailboats, and former cruise liners ply the waters of the Nile River as it makes it way through Cairo. Natives and visitors alike frequently board the various ships to escape the bustle of the city’s streets, and enjoy a peaceful sunset or evening cruise.





Want a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment in Cairo? Then don't miss the world-famous Pyramids Sound and Light Show in Giza! You'll hear the story of Egypt as seen through the eyes of the Sphinx over the ages, and see the breathtaking site of the floodlit pyramids lit up under the stars




Take a leisurely private tour of Cairo's most famous sites: the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll see Cairo's most famous attractions in one day