Articles by: jescapes

A helicopter tour to Italy’s Amalfi Coast will take you to a fantastic helicopter journey to view and discover Amalfi Coast. Enjoy the fantastic view and discover the beauty of the landscape of the Lattari Mountains which lies directly on the sea and forms an indented coast line with many outreaching cliffs and coves.

The Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy’s coastline located south of Naples, contains the famous coastal resort towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. It is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy, extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east. It has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its renowned rugged terrain, scenic beauty, picturesque towns and its diversity.

Amalfi is a charming and peaceful resort town, which was once one of the powerful Maritime Republics. It has  historic interests and good beaches. It was one of the first Italian cities to emerge from the dark ages and by the ninth century became the most important port in Southern Italy.

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The Niagara Falls State Park is home to about 15 different exciting attractions. Top in the list of the 15 Niagara Falls State Park attractions is the Niagara Falls State Park itself. The list starts here:

1. Niagara Falls State Park. Start your adventure at this oldest state park in the USA. Stand and watch within feet of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The falls will surely take your breath away. The park itself has a lot to offer. It features a restaurant, snack bars, gift shops, picnic tables, hiking and nature trails.

2. Cave of the Winds. The Cave of the Winds starts at the Goat Island. If you want to try this adventure, it takes taking an elevator ride down 175′ to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls. You can walk along the base of the falls on a  series of wooden stairs and decks. Don’t worry, you’ll not get wet as you will be provided with raincoats and sandals. Here at the base, you can feel and experience the power of Niagara Falls from the Hurricane Deck just feet from the pounding waters.

3. Niagara’s Legends of Adventure. You can watch the Niagara’s Legends of Adventure show in the Niagara Falls State Park Visitor Center. The show will let you discover the story behind the thunder as it immerses you in action. You will see the majesty that inspired settlers and explorers to worship and challenge the mighty falls.

4. Goat Island. The Goat Island is your access to the Cave of the Winds, Three Sisters Islands, Terrapin Point, Luna Island, Falls and Upper Rapids viewing. The island is quiet and a great place for walking where you can also see a close-up view of the rapids and cascades and the Top of the Falls Restaurant.

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Grand Canyon, a designated world Heritage Site and a declared U.S. national park in 1919, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is also one of the Crown Jewels of the National Parks System.

Grand Canyon History

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the State of Arizona in the United States. It is 277 miles (446 km) with a depth of over a mile (1.83 km or 6,000 feet). There is a longstanding scientific  consensus that the canyon was created by the Colorado River over a period of six million years. Nearly two billion years of the Earth’s geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. The canyon began in the west that was followed by one that formed in the east. The two canyons broke through eventually and met as a single majestic rent in the earth some six million years ago.

Grand Canyon Today

Today, Grand Canyon draws nearly five million visitors per year. It boasts of its 1.2 million acre park which is home to the Canyon’s  numerous endangered animals like cougars, rattlesnakes and Gila monsters, some of which you can see while walking in the park. It’s is also home to over 1,500 plant species dating thousands of years back.

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One of the best sightseeing places in America dubbed the “East Coast’s Number One Family Resort, Ocean City in Maryland is renowned for its 10 miles of white-sand beaches. The place offers a great vacation destination for families with many exciting things to see and do. There’s so much fun all year long with its three miles of world-famous Boardwalk, 15 championship golf courses, boating, bay and deep-sea fishing, nature tours, water sports, amusements and antique and outlet shopping.

One can enjoy an early-morning bicycle ride along the Boardwalk or one can then splash in the surf, or just sit back and watch the waves roll in and out. Or one can paddle a canoe or kayak, take a leisurely stroll on a nature trail, fly a kite or build a sand castle. It’s your take. Ocean City is just the best place to rest, relax and enjoy.

There is so much to explore like the heritage of the Lower Shore. Exploring can be fun by touring its wonderful museums or strolling Ocean City’s wide stretch of beaches that are free and open for everyone.

Accommodation is not a problem here. Ocean City is home to more than 10,000 hotel rooms, over 25,000 condominium units, plus apartments and beach houses.

Ocean City’s Boardwalk

Travel Channel has recognized Ocean City’s Boardwalk as one of the best in America. The boardwalk charm starts with the traditional wood walkway. One can take an early-morning bicycle ride here with numerous bicycle rental shops conveniently located in the area. The boardwalk has been its star of attractions in the early days and now stretches three miles along the coast.

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