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Yakushima, Japan is an island off the south east coast of Kyushu adjacent to Tanegashima and north of Okinawa in Japan. Yakushima, Japan is one of the sites, enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Yakushima is a small, nearly round volcanic island that rises almost 2,000 m above the sea level. The site is one of the most rain-soaked places in Japan, with measurable precipitation of 50% all throughout the year. Due to its isolation, the steep terrain and exceptional climate Yakushima, Japan is one of Japan’s natural wonders. The rocky coastline and the luxuriant mountains rising sharply in the center of the island are often spectacular to look at and click pictures of. Travelers will get to see many kinds of wildflowers that blossoms and decorate the roads and forest. From the Yakushima, Japan, you will get to view amazing sunrises and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. White clouds line the horizon and pile up in the blue sky. Mists and rain clouds as...

Leading Hotels of the World, LHW www.lhw.com , www.lhw.com/1928_signup.aspx is celebrating its 80th birthday today.The Leading Hotels of the World, the luxury hospitality organization representing nearly 450 of the world’s finest hotels, will release today a limited number of the world’s most-coveted hotel rooms at the unprecedented rate of US$19.28 per night. For 80 minutes only, consumers will be able to secure the celebratory US$ 19.28 rate and experience a myriad of the organization’s iconic members.Leading Hotels of the World www.lhw.com started in october 1, 1928.To celebrate the birthday and to honor birth date october 1, 1928. Leading Hotels of the World 1928 is offering today same rate of 1928. The Leading Hotels of the World luxury programs include : * Leading Families – There is nothing nicer for families than a trip that includes the kids. Participating Leading Hotels offer a savings of 50% when you reserve a second room just for the children. * Leading Honeymoons ...

Mount Abu is one of the greatest places to visit in India. This city is known for the blend of mountain along with desert region. This city is the only hill station in the Aravalli region. Thousands of tourists from all the nooks and crannies in India come to this place to spend exotic vacations. The glowing sand and the cold mountain create a pleasing contrast in the minds of the people coming over here. According to Hindu mythology the history of Mount Abu is related to “Purana”. There are also many folk stories about the legends of Mount Abu. Mount Abu has carved a special place among all the tourist destinations in Rajasthan. The main attraction of this place is the blending of mountain and desert. This place is also related to the Hindu mythology and is being used as a summer refuge since long time. The British rulers in India were the first to attempt to this develop this city as a tourist destination. Now, there are numerous hotels in this city that thrive with tourists from all...

Author: Geri Murphy Bermuda is a tropical Atlantic island surrounded by a labyrinth of coral reefs that rise up to the sea's surface. Upon those reefs lie the remains of more than 300 sunken ships, one of the world's largest collections of historic wrecks in shallow water. As a result, the island has become a magnet for vacationing divers who love the thrill of shipwreck exploration and enjoy maritime history. Bermuda's waters are a veritable undersea museum. History comes alive as you swim among the steam boilers, ship's propellers, canons and other artifacts of bygone eras. Awaiting visitors are more than 35 diveable shipwrecks from a dozen countries that span four centuries of maritime history. These wrecks include everything from Civil War blockade-runners to French and British warships to an array of steamers and freighters. Wind direction and sea swells can sometimes deny access to certain dive sites, but since Bermuda is completely encircled by wrecks, there is a...