Hot Travel Destinations

Beach Copacabana, Brazil

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It is also known as the “princess of sea” as it is one of the most popular beaches in Brazil located specifically in Rio de Janerio. It includes everything from hotels, bars, restaurants, discos and pubs where you can enjoy your night life. Accomodation can never be a problem since it is surrounded with numerous luxury hotels as well as economy class hotels along the beach. It is one of the cultural hubs and New York celebrations are also held here. You can bask under the sun or simply stroll along the sandy beach. Or if not, you can just shop around. Antiques are also popular in this place.

Caramoan island, Philippines

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Going to Caramoan can be a bit tiresome since you have to travel first by land and then by motor boat. But once you get there, it will be hard to leave the place. It is located in Camarines Sur with a shuttle ride to the town of Sabang and almost two hours boat ride to the final stop. The “centro” is lined with old houses and small establishments and an old church that contoured its classy feel. But of course, the most popular destination in Caramoan are the white beaches, islands and caves. If you want adventure trips, you may love this place knowing that there is no hotel near the beach. You have to bring camping gears like tents and more where you can sleep in. Island hopping is also popular in this place, you can rent a small “bangka” to get around the white sand islets and enjoy the crystal clear water.

Isla Taboga, Panama

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Isla Taboga is a small island with a humble little town where there are no cars, no consumer price tags, only a peace and quite place you can call home. It’s referred to as “island of flowers” with humble people and a stunning paradise. You can sun bathe on its white beaches and swim on its sparkling blue-greenish water or you can just stroll on its flower lined pathways and serene nature trails. Isla Taboga has hotels, inns, apartments, hostel and guest rooms where you can stay as long as you want. The accommodations are quite conventional but charming with good services.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second largest city with a prized asset of its stunning bay with miles of coral reefs that is now designated as a marine park. Most of the coastlines are lined in already by hotels that lure tourists throughout the year. It lies between the gently pitched Bogue Kempshot and Salem Hills that extends miles and miles from the suburban rich at its western edge to the lavish villa developments and resorts to the east. Bars, restaurants and there is a huge grassy space in front often used for stage shows. You can either indulge on water sports activities or fancy a quiet day by the shore where the sand is white and is usually deserted.

Kyoto Japan

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For all you know, Kyoto was Japan’s capital and the emperor’s residence from 794 to 1868 and still remains as the cultural center of Japan. As of now, with a population of 1.4 million people, it is considered as the country’s seventh largest city. Over the history, Kyoto was destructed by battles and fires but because of its historic and cultural value, the city was dropped from the target list of cities to be atomic bombed and was spared from air raids in World War II. Its raked pebble gardens sensuously outline countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures that survived in the city. Kyoto is indeed Japan’s cultural treasure palace.

Greece, Rhodes

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It has a rich history to boast and can impress visitors as its medieval side merge magnificently with the refined and cosmopolitan ambiance of the modern resorts and hotels, majestic commercial stores and broad avenues. It is known as one of the highly developed tourism infrastructure in Greece. With its marvelous beaches, modern buildings, breathtaking sceneries and medieval edifices, it indeed offers an enormous diversity of colors, forms and activities. The town itself is all lined with trees with a rich greenery effect that is so pleasant in the eyes as well as the numerous palm trees and tropical plants. You can surely enjoy an interesting walk on the island as you take in impressive facades of towers, battlements, domes, mosques and even a palace.

South Africa, Cape Town

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As a rare cultural gem that results from the combination of French, Dutch, Indonesian, German and British, it is recognized as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Cape Town highlights a number of entertainments that ranges from outdoor activities and adventure trips under the sun and a thunderous night life on neon signs. The shopping places are diverse as well, from Greenmarket Square Flea Market to sophisticated shopping malls. Restaurants also reflect its varied culture and rich history as it caters food fitted for everyone’s taste. It offers breathtaking sceneries, beautiful seascapes and panoramic views that you can enjoy as you take pictures along its friendly community. Indeed, it is an ideal holiday destination you can visit any time of the year.

New Zealand, Queenstown

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Wonder why it is called Queenstown? “It was fit for Queen Victoria” was the phrase originated by the name of this place located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Southern Alps. Today, it is considered not only as New Zealand’s premier visitor destination but also as one of the friendliest cities in the world. It is also recognized as the Adventure Capital with all the tours and adventure trips you can do there like tramping, skiing, bungee-jumping, etc. The activity options as you travel in Queenstown are endless in spite of the weather or time of the year. Aside from adventure trips, you can indulge in night-time entertainment, clubbing, shopping, sports or simply have a picnic in a quiet spot as you take in the beautiful and serene surrounding.

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