04 May
Vancouver Tours Blog

Top Beautiful Islands in the World (3)

Seychelles — the Fairyland in the World

Who can imagine that this beautiful land was ever part of the main land and then formed into several separated islands because of the crustal movement. It is the only one granite island group in the world. Here, you can enjoy bright sunshine, fresh air, white sand and beautiful beaches. Seychelles contains many islands which look like a shiny jades on green carpet.

1. Sea coconut

Here there exists special sea coconut which is the heaviest fruit in the world. It is regarded as the national treasure of Seychelles. The male tree and female tree grow side by side with their roots combined with each other. If you cut down one of them, the other one will die too. To cut down sea coconut tree or pick up its fruit are prohibited by the government. If a visitor wants to take away sea coconut, he should hold the certificate of authority issued by local government.

2. Elephant tortoise

Here, you can have a chance to see the oldest elephant tortoise. It has been listed on the World Guinness Book of Records. There are also small fogs, wingless birds and flytrap that do not exit in other places. Also, there is a large lagoon surrounded by atoll reef. It has been inscribed on the world heritage list of UNESCO.

3. The most luxury hotel

Seychelles owns two kinds of top luxury hotels — North Island Hotel and Fregate Holiday Inn. Both of them are regarded as the most expensive hotels in the world. Here in Seychelles, you can enjoy the hospitality and friendship of Creole people. It is said that there are treasures there. A large number of hikers and explorers go there for adventure, hoping to find the secrets of this sea island. Seychelles is also a famous fishing place with distinctive natural scenery. You can choose to go fishing on the abrupt slope or just beside the shore. You may get many different kinds of fish like makaria, black marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado etc

Source by BJ Bunn

04 Dec
Vancouver Tours Blog

Top Tips for Going to the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is known as the lungs of the Earth and along with the Congo and New Guinea is one of the last tropical wildernesses touched by human hands. The Amazon Rainforest is the largest container of wildlife on our planet and is home to many exotic species you may have seen in film or television.

Tourism in the Amazon region has slowly been growing but is still in its infancy. After a shaky start, tourism is now recognized as a means to help conserve the rainforests (if properly managed) and offers an alternate source of revenue for local communities to destructive activities such as logging. In fact, some authors have labeled logging in these places as 'destroying the goose that lays the golden egg', as once the forest is destroyed it will take 100 years or over to restore the level of diversity (dependent on proximate of near pristine forest ). It is the incredible diversity that draws Amazon Rainforest tourists.

There are many tours in the Amazon Rainforest to choose from. However, only a fraction offer the level of service and comfort that we have grown to expect from the tourism industry in combination with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities and an environmental awareness.

Some of the tours to look out for in the Amazon Rainforest that receive constant and stable positive feedback are what the following paragraphs are about. I will start with Iquitos in northern Peru, the western Amazon Rainforest.

Near Iquitos, the most recommended lodge is the Tahuayo Lodge in the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve located 150 km down the Amazon River from the city itself. The Tahuayo Lodge offers private guides, a canopy zipline, and the most extensive list of itinerary options in the Amazon. One of the reasons for the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve establishment was to protect a rather unusual looking monkey named the Uakari.

For cruises near Iquitos city, the pick of the crop are the Delfin I and the Delfin II. The Delfin I is a luxury cruise where you can relax in your personal spa while watching the rainforest gently pass your bedroom. Both the Delfin I and Delfin II offer a comfortable way to explore the flood tropical habitat of the famous Pacaya Samiria National Park.

If you venture to the eastern Amazon side of the Amazon Rainforest you can consider basing yourself in the city of Manaus, Brazil, where you can take an expedition cruise aboard the 7 day Tucano Amazon Cruise or the 5 day Tucano Jungle Cruise. You will leave the vessel at key points in the forest to explore Amazon plants and animals with a professional guide.

Source by Ash Card

12 Nov
Vancouver Tours Blog

The Top 5 Beaches in the World

The lure of the bronze sun, vast azure skies and the endless blue-green oceans on a tropical paradise beach resort make for a perfect holiday destination. With hundreds of beautiful beaches to choose from, some have been given the distinction of being the best beaches in the world. Some of these resorts are listed below.

1) Ka'anapali, Hawaii

One of the most populated, popular best beaches in Maui, Hawaii, Ka'napali is a paradise on earth. It is located in West Maui, two miles north of the historic whaling town of Lahaina and is surrounded by numerous elegant hotels and condominiums. The beach is three miles long and is full of fun-filled activities where you can snorkel, windsurf, jet-ski, parasail and even kayak. It is divided into two separate long stretches by a massive 300 foot cinder cone Pu'u Keka 'known as the Black Rock. The rock divides the sand into two and swimmers find themselves bathing in deep water. The rugged lava coastline around the Rock is also an outstanding snorkeling spot, one of the best on the island. Swimming in the crystal clear waters is safe through the year but best outside the season of high winter surfs.

2) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

With 60 miles of pristine beach, Myrtle Beach water sports and Myrtle Beach fishing are the finest among the different beaches in America. Beside lazing and tanning in the tropical sun, the soft wide beach provides ample opportunities for swimming, surfing, parasailing, shell collecting and volleyball.

Although your fun begins at the beach, the best attraction always, there is plenty more to do at Myrtle Beach. Beside beautiful beaches, it has delectable food, amusement parks, variety of shoppingalls, lively nightlife and adventure sports. With hundreds of attractions, both indoors and outdoors, Myrtle Beach offers fun and excitement for all ages to enjoy.

This beautiful beach resort has more than 100 professional golf courses, a NASCAR sanctioned track, minor league baseball as well as tennis. You can take a deep sea fishing adventure from eight different piers or fish the backwaters and creeks all the way from Little River to Pawley's Island on the South Carolina coast. Moreover, there is a wildlife sanctuary where you are likely to spot alligators and deer combined with several boat tours to give you a real feel of the place.

3) Cancun, Mexico

Cancun is truly known as the vacation haven of the 21st century with gorgeous beaches of white sands and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Having started off as a fishing village of only 120 people, Cancun is now a bustling beach resort with a population of half a million and a tourist onslaught of more than two million a year. One of Mexico's popular and best beaches it features world class resorts, hotels, clubs and halls. It offers something for people of all ages whether it is an all-day fun at the beach or an isolated, tranquil island. It is close to Miami and has a number of activities to choose from like parachuting, jet-skiing, scuba-diving and golf. Topless bathing is an accepted activity in and around the surrounding areas of Cancun.

With striking modern hotels along the beach front and a lively nightlife, it is a fantastic getaway for the weary traveler. It encloses a huge lagoon, with water on both sides. Also, much of the Yucatan is easily accessible from here. There are two quite separate parts to Cancún: the zona commercial downtown which houses the shopping and residential center and the zona hotelera – a string of hotels and tourist amenities around the Cancún Island. This is a narrow strip of sandy beach connected to the mainland at each end by causeways.

4) Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay is known for its long sandy stretch of bay with miles of coral reef and some of the most beautiful and best beaches in the world. Montego Bay is Jamaica's second largest city and rests between the gently sloping hills of Bogue, Kempshot and Salem. It extends approximately ten miles from the suburban rich area of ​​Reading at its western edge to the plush villas and resort hotels of Ironshore and Rose Hall to the east.

Montego Bay is made up of two distinct parts – The Gloucester Avenue now called the Hip Strip and the city proper or the downtown.

All along the coastline are beautiful luxury hotels with three main public beaches which offer all amenities and several water sports. For a queter and tranquil atmosphere you can head to the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean Beach Park, east of the town of Ironshore.

Montego Bay offers a wide variety of entertainment and sporting activities. From fun on the beach to the delicious food served at the waterfront, white water rafting and adventure sports, catamaran rides and fishing charters, it has it all.

5) Phuket, Thailand

Sand between your toes, stunning tropical sunsets, cold drink in your hand and warm blue inviting seas – this is picture perfect Phuket. This island is known for its silky soft beaches, superb oriental hospitality and great value accommodation. You can go diving in the Andaman Sea, golfing at championship courses or indulge in exciting eco-adventures in the tropical forest of Phuket. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to surrounding islands or a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay, or simply enjoy Phuket's vibrant nightlife in Patong Beach.

Known as the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket is a large island in the Indian Ocean. The surrounding waters contain much varied marine life and the town is known for its quaint Sino-Portuguese architecture. It is a very attractive island for sightseeing with lovely seashores and forested hillsides.

Source by William Brister

06 Aug
Vancouver Tours Blog

Top 3 Day Tours From Marrakech

The city of Marrakech used to be an imperial city in Morocco, brimming with character. Much of it has been preserved today for the world to see. Being the economic centre of Morocco, there is much to explore in Marrakech. From mosques to palaces and from markets to gardens, Marrakech will not disappoint you. If visiting Morocco with less time in hand, you can plan a trip to this city, which offers you day-long picnics to happening tourist destinations. All that is required is that there should be a group of at least two people for the trip. One might even get to travel at discounted prices. Also, there are a wide variety of Sahara desert trips from Marrakech on a daily basis. All these trips are filled with adventure and excitement, thus making them a once in a lifetime experience. So here are a few highlights of the day trips:

• Atlas Mountains – This destination is a one-and-a-half hour drive south towards Moulay Brahim Gorges in Asni. A weekly market takes place here on every Saturday. Situated on the upper level foothills of the Atlas Mountains is a place called Imlil, which is the next destination of this picnic. This further leads to the main trailhead to Mt. Toubkal and other valleys. If you still have the energy to go further out, there is a hike towards the south of Berber village of Aroumd, hamlets of Ait Suka, up and down the stark slopes Arga Imoula, the Toubkal Massif along with Adrar Adj, Jbels Aguelzim, and the Aksouâl.

• Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – In this adventure, the group experiences the High Atlas Mountains as well as the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, which is the highest in Africa. While reaching the other side, the mountains the landscapes change suddenly, turning to semi-arid. Here, one can enjoy the unique Kasbah architecture that makes the traditional houses very suitable for the climatic conditions of the area. The next destination is the ruins of Telouet Kasbah, which was owned by the Glaoui family who were said to be the Lords of the Atlas. The group then takes lunch at Ait Benhaddou. Post lunch, the last destination is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, which has served as a backdrop for a large number of Hollywood blockbusters. The group then returns to Marrakech.

• Ouzoud Waterfalls – Ouzoud waterfalls are the highest waterfalls of Morocco and are situated in the middle of the Atlas section, which is quite close to Azilal city. The group takes a guided tour around the waterfalls here. This is where the excursion ends, and the group is taken for lunch before returning to Marrakech.

Taking a trip to any of these destinations is quite exciting and the experience of a lifetime. These day-trips can turn out to be a great idea if the duration of stay is less than two days, or if one just plans an outing with family or friends on an off day from work.

Source by Mustapha Bouinbaden

27 Jun
Vancouver Tours Blog

Top 5 Places to See When in Spain

When a person visits Spain, there are certain places that they are going to want to make sure that they see. Without visiting these places, they are not going to get to experience the true Spain, which would be a shame once the person has traveled this far to get to the area. There are several places to visit when visiting, however, there are five that the person should make sure that they do not miss.

One place that they are going to want to visit is Barcelona. There are several sights in which the person can visit in the city, including some beautiful pieces of architecture that has been around for hundreds of years. This is also a city that is known for its night life, so the person will find that there are tons of things for them to eat and drink, dancing is always something that is taking place and will no doubt be something that the person will want to participate in.

Madrid is the capital city of Spain and one of those places that the person can not miss when they visit. Although several people find that their trip to Madrid may be a bit too much a tourist attraction, there are still tons of things that the person will want to see that will make their time in Madrid worthwhile. Madrid is what Paris is to France, and there is something that the person will not want to miss. If they were to miss out on the exquisite food, and tons of attractions, they would be sorry.

Toledo was once the capital of Spain, yet because it is no longer the capital, this is still an area that the person is going to want to visit. They will find that the scenery in the area is exquisite. It is a small city that is going to have tons of charm and be something that you will love to spend some time in. It is a great place to go and just simply relax without all the hustle and bustle that other areas have in it.

San Sebastian is located on the coast and is one of those areas that the person should not miss. Here, they will find that the tradition of Spain is alive and true. There are several attractions to visit in the area and there are several tours that the person can take of the city. This is one place that the person should not miss if they are serious about getting to know the real Spain.

Guadalupe is also a place of interest for those that want to see more of Spain. This city is located in the mountains and is going to be something that the person will find breathtaking once they take a look at all this city has to offer. It is very religious, so the person should keep this in mind when they are staying in the area.

Overall, visiting Spain is something that is a once in a lifetime event, and they are going to find that it is something that they are going to enjoy immensely.

Source by Aditya PA

22 May
Vancouver Tours Blog

Top 5 Clubs In Barcelona

Of course, in order to do this, you are going to need to make sure that you are doing a little research ahead of time, before you leave for your trip, in order to put together a game plan for where you are going.

BeCool

You might think that all of the great clubs will always be found in the stretch where they all seem to thrive together, such as on a main strip. The thing is though, the club BeCool is tucked away from the large night scene and because of this, is generally only known by the locals. However, this doesn’t mean that as a visitor you shouldn’t check it out. With a revolving dance floor along with the impressive line up of DJs is sure to make your night out a night to remember.

La Macarena

The La Macarena is an underground club with all of the best sounds of the night. Even though La Macarena is a smaller club compared to others, the atmosphere is what keeps bringing people back. There is a ton of techno and bass pumping all through the club to keep everyone in the crowd very happy.

Moog

Then there is the club called Moog. Some might say that “small” wouldn’t be the right word to describe it but many of the locals, and even those visiting from all around the world, know why this tiny little club has such a big reputation. With swathes of wood and also spots of iron, there is a gracefulness about this club that simply captivates the crowd. The sunken dance floor and an upstairs mirrored room aims to please.

Row 14

The party starts at Row 14 bright and early at 6:30am and it starts the party off right by blasting the sound system to its maximum ability. There is a separate bar, huge amounts of indoor space, a retractable roof and two terraces. Stop by Row 14 on a Sunday morning and you will be greeted with a large array of techno options such as Marco Carola and Richie Hawton.

City Hall

The club, City Hall, is situated right in the former town theatre, all while maintaining and preserving the beauty of the original structure. The DJ overlooks the dance floor from what used to be that of the stalls. There are disco balls and even a chandelier. Some might say that musically speaking, City Hall has lost some of its luster, but many more would disagree.

As you can see, there are plenty of great options out there when it comes to your choice of clubs in Barcelona. Make sure that you are setting aside a little bit of time to check a few of them out.

Source by Gaizka Pujana

16 Feb
Vancouver Tours Blog

Top 7 Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Guitar Tunings

There are many different guitar tunings that are used in Rock and Metal music besides standard tuning. Guitar players in these genres like to use these tunings because they give a heavier and darker sound to their music.

Some of the more popular tunings used are Dropped D, Dropped C, Dropped B, E Flat, D, C and open G. Here are the descriptions of how the strings should be tuned and some of the bands that use them.

Dropped D tuning:

E ———-1st string

B ———-2nd string

G ———-3rd string

D ———-4th string

A ———-5th string

D ———-6th string (thickest)

This tuning enables power chords to be played with a single finger on the lowest three strings and produces a dark sound with it. If you’re music doesn’t fit together with this dark sound, you can place a capo on the 2nd fret and can still easily play power chords.

Some bands that use Dropped D tuning are:

Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Godsmack, Led Zepplin, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, Silverchair, Soundgarden and Velvet Revolver.

Dropped C tuning:

D ———-1st string

A ———-2nd string

F ———-3rd string

C ———-4th string

G ———-5th string

C ———-6th string (thickest)

Dropped C tuning is the Dropped D with each string lowered one whole step. Dropped C tuning produces a very low and heavy sound and is used by many of the new Heavy Metal bands.

Some bands that use Dropped C tuning are:

30 Seconds to Mars, Atreyu, Buckethead, Bullet for My Valentine, Children of Bodom, Godsmack, Bad Religion, Metallica, Mudvayne, P.O.D., Papa Roach, Rammstein, Shadows Fall, System of a Down, Three Days Grace and Ozzy Osbourne.

Dropped B tuning:

C# ———-1st string

G# ———-2nd string

E ———-3rd string

B ———-4th string

F# ———5th string

B ———-6th string (thickest)

This tuning will need heavier gauge strings to be effective. Also you might have to widen the string grooves as well as adjust the tension in the neck of your guitar.

Some bands that use Dropped B tuning are:

Audioslave, Limp Bizkit, Machine Head, Mudvayne, Slipknot and Stone Sour.

Eb tuning:

Eb ———1st string

Bb ———2nd string

Gb ———3rd string

Db ———4th string

Ab ———5th string

Eb ———6th string (thickest)

This tuning is Standard tuning turned down a half step. There are a few reasons that bands use this tuning instead of Standard tuning. One reason is to sound heavier by using heavy gauge strings. By tuning down a half step it is easier to bend these heavy gauged strings. Another reason why some bands use this tuning is to compliment the lead singers voice.

Bands that use Eb tuning are:

Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Dream Theater, Guns N’ Roses, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Megadeth, Metallica, Motorhead, Nirvana, Poison, Slayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stone Sour, Van Halen, Weezer and Yngwie Malmsteen.

D tuning:

D ———-1st string

A ———-2nd string

F ———-3rd string

C ———-4th string

G ———-5th string

D ———-6th string (thickest)

D tuning is also known as whole step down tuning and as you have probably already guessed, it’s Standard tuning tuned down a whole step. D tuning has been used mainly in Heavy Metal music.

Bands that have used D tuning are:

Alice in Chains, The Beatles, Bullet For My Valentine, Bob Dylan, Children of Bodom, Dream Theater, Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Racer X and Soundgarden.

C tuning:

C ———-1st string

G ———-2nd string

Eb ———3rd string

Bb ———4th string

F ———-5th string

C ———-6th string (thickest)

C tuning also produces a low sound that is mostly used by Hard Rock and Metal bands. The tuning is 2 whole steps below Standard tuning, which gives it a heavy sound but still maintains the same intervals as Standard tuning.

Bands that have used C tuning are:

Atreyu, Black Sabbath, Bullet For My Valentine, Deftones, Dream Theater, Jimi Hendrix, P.O.D., Queens of the Stone Age, Slipknot, Steve Vai and The Who.

G tuning:

D ———-1st string

B ———-2nd string

G ———-3rd string

D ———-4th string

G ———-5th string

D ———-6th string (thickest)

Other than the Drop D tuning, G Tuning is one of the most popular alternate guitar tunings.

Some bands that have used G tuning are:

The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd and Pearl Jam.

These are just some of the alternate guitar tunings that are available to you to experiment with. Play around with them and see which tunings fit your style of music.

Source by Johnny Stall

20 Jul
Vancouver Tours Blog

Top 6 reasons why you should study in Canada

Canada has been announced the nation with the best notoriety on the planet for the third continuous year. Canada guaranteed the main spot in classes extending from “best place to live” to “best place to think about,” while likewise positioning high to work, going by and contributing. Searching for a genuine motivation to sew that maple leaf patch on your rucksack? Here are top 6 reasons to enroll in Canada’s educational institutions.

Quality of Education

A degree obtained from Canadian college or school is universally perceived and very esteemed in the worldwide employment market. Canadian colleges and universities are eminent for keeping up an elevated expectation in instruction. Canada is among the first on the planet to interface schools and libraries to the Internet. Canada is additionally a global pioneer in PC and data innovations and has a notoriety for fabulousness in keys areas, for example, propelled programming, biotechnology, atomic force, designing, information transfers and so on.

Colleges offer an extensive variety of undergrad, graduate and expert degree programs in an assortment of adaptable route and in your preferred two authority dialects. Canada is a bilingual nation talking both English and French which gives the student a capacity to think about their project in English or French or both relying upon the college. Universal understudies frequently take dialect courses before beginning a consistent project. Numerous schools offer English and/or French as a Second dialect program which is less costly than in school or college.

Cost of Education

Canada has the most reduced educational cost charges for international graduates when contrasted with English-talking nations, for example, Australia, United Kingdom and USA. The typical cost for basic items in Canada is lower, in this way making examining in Canada monetarily appealing. Where you consider in to study in Canada has any kind of effect in educational cost and everyday costs too, for occasion the city of Ottawa is less costly than Vancouver and Toronto. Everyday costs incorporate expenses for sustenance, convenience, restorative protection, excitements, garments, clothing, urban transportation, service bills and social treks.

Safe Country

Canada is a quiet and safe nation. Canada positions one of the most secure spots to live and think about with low wrongdoing and savagery rates.

Multicultural Country

Canadian urban areas are cosmopolitan and multicultural. In 1971, Canada received multiculturalism as an official approach to perceive the presence of differing qualities in its country all together individuals of all religions, races and societies live in concordance. Canadians are surely understood to welcome, benevolent and conscious of all societies. Canada has generally been a nation of outsiders; the majority of the world’s ethnic gatherings are spoken to in Canada. Subsequently, worldwide understudies can make certain to feel good among the general population of Canada. They can likewise appreciate ethnic sustenances, social occasions and incredible excitement on top of different occasions and games sorted out by colleges, universities and schools.

Possibility to work in Canada while studying or after graduation

Canadian colleges and universities have remarkable occupation position rates. International students are regularly offered openings for work while they are concentrate full time. A work license is not required if international students work on campus, the student visa is sufficient.

In addition, when studies are finished, international students can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. This will permit them to work for any business in any industry and in this manner pick up work involvement in Canada. An occupation offer is not required at the season of license application. For international graduates, the length of the work license has been stretched out for up to 3 years the nation over.

Best Place to Live

For a long time, Canada has consistently positioned as one of the best place on the planet to live as indicated by the United Nations yearly study in view of components, for example, high future, wage, low wrongdoing, high proficiency rate, access to training, great personal satisfaction and great human services framework with low restorative protection cost. Five Canadian prime urban areas Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal are among the world top recorded urban communities for social exercises, alluring ways of life, cleanliness, security and dependability. Canadian urban communities give various stops, plants and shorelines, and in addition brilliant games offices, shopping centers, eateries, workmanship exhibitions, theaters and galleries.

Remember that there is much to investigate inside and outside of grounds or urban communities. In each of the four seasons, there’s continually something for everybody, including indoor and outside recreational exercises that are for nothing out of pocket or aren’t costly.

Source by Manjiri

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