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The tourist attraction spots in Finland are speckled and complementary. Show both the country natural beauty and culture, these sites summarize all that is unique and charming about the Finns.
Suomenlinna is a sea fortress surrounding half a dozen islands. A UNESCO World inheritance site, it is a popular purpose for tourists. It is a favored picnic site, and there are also more than a few museums there as well.
Saimaa is the 4th main lake in Europe at 4,400 square kilometers. With the sun unblemished fair-haired on the waters, it remains one of the most popular destination for canoeing and fish in the state.
One of the most good-looking tourist spots in Finland, Lake Inari is to the north of Lapland. It is home to a variety of types of fish including trout, perch and salmon. The area is also well known for Hautuumaasaari Island, the burial earth of the Sami people.
At 1,080 sq km, it is the second main lake in the country. There are several islands, in the middle of the most distinguished being Judinsalo and Salonsaari. Lake Paijanne drains into the Finland Gulf by way of the Kymi River.
Known as Suomen Kansallismuseo in Finnish, the museum is a show of Finnish life from the Stone Age to current times. Among the artifact there are jewelry, precious metals and knick-knacks from various time periods. There is also a show on Finnish folk life.
One of the most visit tourist spots in Finland, the market square is in Helsinki. It is filled with vendors peddle souvenir and cafes selling various pastries. Other features there are the Helsinki herring market in October and display old US cars in the first Friday of May.
This Eastern Orthodox Church was built in the late 1800s and draws thousands of tourists yearly. Set atop a hill, the church is the home of several invaluable religious icons, many centuries old.
The Esplanadi Park in Helsinki is where most Finns go for picnics during the summer. The site is between the road of Pohjoisesplanadi and Etelaesplanadi. The place is also the site for numerous live musical shows.
Known informally as Hietsu, Hietaniemi Beach ranks as one of the major tourist spots in Finland. Found in the Toolo district in Helsinki, it is frequented by both locals and tourists. The beach is also a well-liked setting for investment beach volleyball games.
Lying at the heart of Helsinki, the Helsinki Cathedral (Evangelical Lutheran) was built in honor of Tsar Nicholas I. With the green dome and the smaller ones around it, the cathedral has become one of the most recognizable markers in Finland.
The Philippines brag some of the best beaches and scuba diving waters in the world, supported by golf and a more and more-impressive inter-island tour and transport system. Witness the vast expanse of nature's splendor under the spell of cool ton breeze. A perfect setting for romance or nature tripping, the country's mountain villages serve as a perfect hideaway from the lowland summer heat.
If you have yet to see the Philippines, then embark now to what assure to be a trip to paradise! Feel the breeze of summer at white-sand beaches deemed as among the worlds finest; be enthralled at the spectacular view of Baguio and Tagaytay; and take a dip in the stimulating waters of modern resort amenities.
Widely known as one of the finest swimming purpose in the world, Boracay is blessed with clean fine talcum powder-sand beaches. Its calm crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, sailing, and fishing and lie in the sun. Boracay also boasts of sapphire seas and spectacular sunsets. Innumerable hidden coves dot the island and tall coconut trees line up along the beaches.
Boracay lies at the northwest tip of Panay, in the west Visayas region, off the Sibuyan Sea. The island is made up of little community: Yapak in the north, Balabag in the middle, and Manocmanoc in the south. Hilly elevations up to 100 meters above sea level typify Yapak and Manocmanoc. Intertwine trails link the small villages together but many sometimes lead to lush tropical jungles.
To get to Boracay, one has to book a flight to Kalibo, the capital of Aklan province. Air-conditioned coasters or public buses offer one-hour-and-a-half drive to Caticlan where one can board a motorized banca for a 30-minute trip to Boracay.
This newly exposed island boasts of white-sand beaches and surfing waves compare to that of Hawaii. Lying 800 kilometers southeast of Manila, the tear-shaped Siargao Island is a perfect haven for the sun, sea, and surf buffs. It lies on the eastern portion of Surigao Del Norte and on the southeastern tip of Mindanao. The island is a mass of tropical land with scores of reefs, points and white beaches.
Its assure as a surfing mecca in the making was exposed in 1993 by American surf photographer John Callahan who went to examine the rumors of spectacular waves in a little known Mindanao town. He came back from his trip armed with stories about the lovely sun-drenched island and documented his find with good-looking photographs.
Siargao opened itself to the global surfing group of people by playing host to the Siargao Surfing Cup in the metropolis of General Luna. Siargao's Cloud Nine break is said to be among the best in the world and foreign sportsmen view the supreme surf of Siargao as a magnet for deep sea fishing, sailing, wind-surfing, kayaking, and sunbathing on miles of white sandy beaches that the reef-ringed isle and its rich waters afford the visitor.
Samal Island offers unending fascination with its white-sand beaches, thick mangroves, coral reefs, rolling hills and rock pattern. It is an archipelago of nine islands located in the Davao Gulf about 700 meters south of Davao City. An ideal model for resort and growth, Samal Island provides a magnificent site for sunrise and sunset.
Samal Island, like the rest of Mindanao, is outside of the typhoon belt, and enjoys relatively calm weather. Its shoreline is typify by tall, swaying coconut trees, white sand beaches, rock formations, mangroves, coral reefs, and small fishing villages, all suggestive of a tropical island paradise.
Qatar is fast developing as a major Mid-east destination, after opening its doors to tourism since 1989.Quatar houses major historic forts,modern luxury hotels impressive seascapes and sandunes and is home to the Al Jazeera headquarters, the Arab world's answer to CNN.
Doha, the capital of Quatar is located halfway down the east coast of peninsula. Doha is an important commercial and Cultural center and is connected in an excellent manner with the outside world through state-of-the art seaports, airports and telephone links.
Tourists can explore the natural environment of Qatar by taking an exciting desert safari, relaxing at the many beaches and pools or just enjoying their favourite sport, be it bowling alleys, tennis, snookers, billiards, golf courses, or ice skating rinks. There is something for everyone in this wonderful place.
The Kingdom of Aladdin is located at the West Bay area and comprises more than eighteen play features for all age groups. It also has an artificial lagoon, a rest house, a cafeteria and a theatre. It remains open Sunday through Friday, and Mondays and Wednesdays are dedicated for ladies and children under twelve.
The Al Rumaila Park is located on Doha Corniche with grass areas, restaurants, children rides and shopping facilities. It remains open round the clock. This beach is located on the southeastern part of the country, 78km from Doha. The Khor Al Udaid Beachis characterized by its excellent sand dunes that are as high as 40meters in certain locations. Other beaches include the Dukhan, Fuwairit and others.
Visitors to Qatar get to see the Oryx in its natural surroundings at the Oryx Farm, which is located at Shahaniya. Oryx, being the national animal of Quatar, one cannot find them in such large numbers anywhere else in the world. Arabia horses are well-known for their beauty. One gets to catch a glimpse of the Arab show and race horses that are pure-bred at the Al Shaqab Stud Farm. Other attraction is the Qatar Equestrian Club, where visitors come over to view its stables. Races and show-jumping events are held at the Rayyan Racing and Equestrian Club.
Eager shoppers can get whatever they wish for in the large shopping complexes or tiny stalls in the market. Doha, with facilities such as the Doha City Center, which is the largest shopping complex in the Middle East, offers brands of world-class reputation, in addition to various other exciting family facilities. In the markets, unlike in all other places, items are not marked with traditional price tags.
Vietnam is a country any serious traveler should visit at least once in his/her life. Its natural settings, its religious monument, its local markets, its people, its cuisine, and its beaches are the main reasons for visiting, but there are many more. If you look at the map on the right, you will see what the country looks like. There are two ways to visit Vietnam: starting in Hanoi, and going south; or starting in Saigon, and going north.
The best season to travel to North Vietnam is during the hot summers, from May to October. Winters in the North are cold and cloudy. In the mountainous regions in North Vietnam (Sapa), it may be freezing during winter. Central Vietnam wet season is from December to February. The south has two main seasons: the wet, from May to November; and the dry, the best season to travel, from December to April. The hottest season is from February to May.
Get in: there are three international airports: Hanoi (HAN), Saigon (SGN) and Da Nang (DAD).Get around: Moving around Vietnam can be done on bus, train and/or plane. For long distances I recommend plane, train is also an option. Bus should only be considered in short journeys. Money and Costs: the non-convertible Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the local currency. USD may be accepted in some tourist areas. Prices in Vietnam are low. Lodging and food are particularly cheap.
Length of stay: The minimum stay I would recommend to visit Vietnam is six weeks. In case you do not have that many days, you will have to split your visit in two (or you will have to skip some of its destinations).Languages/People: 82 million people live in Vietnam. In the south, people are friendly, and in the north they are trustworthy. Vietnamese life revolves around the family. Vietnamese is the official language. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.Food: Vietnam cuisine is, in my opinion, one of the richest in the world. From traditional Vietnamese food to seafood, you will always find something worth trying.