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Although many Americans think of the beach as a place for active singles, seaside vacations are actually ideal for families, couples, and senior citizens as well.  In part, this is because the beaches in the United States are highly varied – as they should be, considering that the U.S. is a nation with many thousands of miles of coastline.

The most famous beach areas in the United States are located in California and Hawaii, but thePacific coastline is located at a great distance from most of the states in the Union.  There is no need to travel quite so far, however, to enjoy an excellent seaside vacation; the East Coast offers a wealth of destinations that allow tourists to romp in the Atlantic Ocean instead.  Standard beach pursuits such as swimming, surfing, sunbathing, and windsurfing are abundant up and down the coast, but visitors will also find that East Coast destinations offer activities that cannot be enjoyed further west.  Many of these relate to the unique history of the United States – a history, whichindeed began in coastal locations along the eastern seaboard.

The Outer Banks

One of the most popular beach destinations north of Florida is the Outer Banks.  Technically a chain of barrier islands dotting the coastline of North Carolina, the Outer Banks offer generally calm surf conditions, a feature that makes beaches here an ideal vacation destination for older Americans.

Tourists enjoying their golden years also tend to appreciate the Outer Banks for their wealth of intriguing historical locations.  Kill Devil Hills, located just south of Kitty Hawk, is the site of the world’s first airplane flight.  Visitors here can examine a replica of the Wright Flyer built by aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright.  Those who are interested in pirate history may enjoy Ocracoke, the site of the feared Blackbeard’s last battle.  The Outer Banks are also famed for early colonial history, for it is here that the fabled “Lost Colony” is rumored to have vanished, leaving nothing but a single unexplained word carved upon a tree: Croatoan.

Virginia Beach

Another popular beach destination along the east coast is Virginia Beach.  Situated along scenic Chesapeake Bay, the area includes cities such as Hampton, Norfolk and Suffolk and features hundreds of Virginia Beach hotels, many of them located on the waterfront so that tourists have immediate access to recreational activities in the Atlantic Ocean.

This region is particularly suitable for families with young children, since they will enjoy seeing the world’s longest bridge-tunnel, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, and playing along the sandy shore of the world’s longest pleasure beach.  Older children will likely enjoy visiting Virginia Beach in late August when the East Coast Surfing Championship, a major amateur competition, draws large crowds.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Perhaps the most famous beaches along the eastern seaboard are those that ring the state of Florida, whose coastline measures more than a thousand miles.  While Miami Beach is best known for its vibrant nightlife, many couples find that they prefer Fort Lauderdale, located approximately 30 miles further north.  Fort Lauderdale retains all the best elements of the classic Florida beach life, such as palm trees, gentle breezes, and vast expanses of sand so white the locals call it “sugar sand,” but the atmosphere here is a world apart from Miami.  Not only is it easier for young couples to find excellent lodging deals in Fort Lauderdale, they will also appreciate how the more restrained beach environment makes it simpler for them to have eyes only for one another.

Tourists to Fort Lauderdale may also enjoy a visit to a pioneer house that dates from the early 1900s.  Originally a trading post, Stranahan House also served as a residence for the first schoolteacher in the city.  A tour through the house, which features period furniture and a wealth of information on early settlers to the Fort Lauderdale area, can provide tourists with something different from the usual sun and sand that characterize a Florida vacation.

As the unofficial national anthem of the United States insists, the country stretches from “sea to shining sea.”  It is no wonder, then, that both coasts are popular with tourists who seek to enjoy a relaxing or invigorating beach vacation.  From Florida to Virginia to North Carolina, the eastern seaboard is in every respect the equal of the more famous beach areas located further west.

The San Marcos national fair is the celebration held in honor of the Saint appointed to the State of the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico, named the Patron Saint. The day that carried out the most important festivity is on April 25, which coincides with the day of San Marcos.

There is silence, gentlemen… And enter you into the game… call it brokers… Zacatecas against Morelos… 100 to turn!… Come the roosters.

Of course that listening to these words, immediately we located with the popular song “Cock fight” and the fair of San Marcos!, one of the events most important within his genre and also the oldest held in Mexico.! Read the rest of this entry »

Route of “El Guacharo”, State of Monagas, Venezuela National Park

Route to the Guácharo National Park: the National Park the Oilbird, located in the mountainous area inner East, northeast of the State of Monagas, Venezuela, is home to the cave of the same name.

La cueva del Guácharo, is carved in sedimentary rocks that formed 130 million years in the secondary era in an ancient sea. The sea withdrew product of the lifting of the Earth’s crust, giving rise to the Eastern massif. Water erosion, produces leaks causing an entire network of branches and intercomunicadas galleries.

Features: Surface: 62,700 hectares.
Access: by road taking the via Cumaná – Carupano.
Visiting hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Landscape: from forest humid Premontane forest very humid mountain bass.
Altitude: between 1,000 and 2,000 m above sea level.
Average temperature: 21 ° C (19 ° C in the interior of the cave).
1,178 Mm of average annual precipitation. The rainiest months are from June to November.
Best time to visit: from December to April (by the absence of rains).
Services: Recreational areas, cafeteria, guides for the visit to the cave.

Activities:
Visit to the cave: the cave is 10.2 km long, but they are only open to visit 1,500 m.
Climbing: About 30 routes that include rock climbing from beginner to expert level are indicated.
Excursions: Cross national park, with a length of 8 to 10 days (hire a guide).
Restrictions: Prohibits the use of lights and cameras with flash in the cave, to avoid disrupting the Guácharos which are nocturnal birds very sensitive to light. Read the rest of this entry »

Routes and travels in the land of the fire, Argentina, America the South

Tierra del Fuego is islands of the South Atlantic and Antarctic Argentina land of fire is the southernmost province of the Argentina Republic. It is an archipelago located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, about 22,000 km² and about 70,000 inhabitants (1991).

Land of the fire is separated from the Mainland by the mythical Strait of Magellan that communicates both oceans and that, before the creation of the Panama Canal, was only passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Many sailors at the time of the discovery attempted to cross it, dodging its angry waters, but few which did not attain any damage. History the first to reach the area was Ferdinand Magellan in 1520, which gave the name of Tierra del Fuego to the area, impressed by the large number of fires which divisaban in the territory surrounding which met the indigenous people of the area, the Onas, the Yaganes, the Alacaluf and the Haush. During the next three hundred years, expeditions from many nations of the time (English, French, Portuguese, etc.)

Visited the area, that they used the Strait that Magellan discovered and which bears his name, to move into the Pacific Ocean and from there to East Asia, in search of the desired route of spices. Until that, in 1826, Fitz Roy discovered the Beagle Channel. Until this zone also became the naturist Charles Darwin, brought in one of the journeys of Fitz Roy.

The Spanish tried unsuccessfully to colonize the area, an extremely hard climate, but it was the Anglican Thomas Bridges who resettled in the area of the Beagle Channel towards 1869. Read the rest of this entry »

The seven lakes road is a stretch of route 234 in the province of Neuquén, Argentina. It connects the towns of San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura.

It has a distance of 107 km where the typical characteristics of the Patagonian Andes Cordillera region can see: forests, snow-capped mountains and lakes.

Major lakes that includes this way are:

• Machónico
• Hidden
• Torrentoso
• Mirror
• Lácar
• Falkner.
• Villarino

But also other lakes taking deviations from the main road can be visited. They are: Melinquina, Hermoso, Traful and Espejo Chico. Read the rest of this entry »

Tenerife is one of those fabulous holiday destinations which have so many different attractions that there is always something for everyone to enjoy. You can travel with friends and family and everyone will find things to do and see that are exciting and exactly what they want. This picturesque island is the largest of the Canary Islands and is a great place for relaxing on the beach and enjoying the brilliant weather and atmosphere. There are a great variety of different package holidays to Tenerife on offer at the moment and you will find that the prices are a real bargain and you can find great and affordable deals all year round.

One of the most obvious reasons to visit Tenerife is its beaches. There are over 350 kilometres of golden beaches on the island and the stunning landscape make it an ideal place to relax and soak up the sun. There are plenty of water sports and beach activities around and you can find plenty of different things to do along the coast.

The island has a volcanic landscape where you can go on hiking and cycling tours which will offer you scenic views and a real sense of adventure. You can enjoy the wildlife and environment along the way and enjoy a wide variety of landscapes.

Package holidays to Tenerife are a great way to enjoy a winter holiday. Although there can be cool winds and even snow in the volcanic regions of the north, the south of the island has year round warm weather and you can enjoy the winter sun with a yearly average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.

There is a great sense of fun on the island on Tenerife and there are many celebrations and carnivals which are said to be a real eye catching display. There is the Fiesta of Corpus Christi and the annual Mardi Gras festival which is said to be the second largest in the world.

Although you will find better deals during off season months, there are always a great number of package holidays to Tenerife on offer. This is an ideal destination to take the family away for a brilliant holiday in the sun and enjoy the culture and atmosphere on this lovely island.