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

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