One spectacular sight at the Waterfront of San Francisco is the “Golden Gate Bridge” the most photographed sight in the world. It stretches 4,200 feet with a towering height compared to a 65 story building. A walk at the bridge is one of the most enjoyable things to do.
Another popular sight of San Francisco’s Waterfront is the Alcatraz, a former prison for the notorious criminals. Read the rest of this entry »
Orlando is a city in central Florida and is situated in the northeast of Tampa. Though the main economy of this city focuses on aerospace and electronics industries, the presence of Disney World theme park has made this city a well-known vacation spot. Hence, along with being a trade and processing center, tourism helps to bring in the largest revenues for the city of Orlando, which is also called as “The city beautiful.” The Disney World theme park is one of the main attractions of this city as it includes the EPCOT center and Animal kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »
Hawaii is a sightseeing paradise. Wherever you turn there is something to see or do, whether it’s on land, on the water or in the air. On your Hawaiian Cruise you will have the possibility to embark on several shore excursions and we have provided a brief overview of some of the major sights and attractions on the Hawaiian Islands.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Oahu
While in port on your Hawaiian cruise, be sure to check out the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. The 7th of December 1941 marks a day that will live in the minds of Americans and people worldwide forever. It is he day that the US fleet was surprise attacked by the Japanese, crippling its naval fleet. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are planning a trip to the New Jersey Shore, two destinations that come to mind are Brigantine and Cape May. Both are family friendly, have many attractions, and nice clean beaches. They are within driving distance to major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC.
Brigantine is on a barrier island just north of Atlantic City. Actually the only way to get onto Brigantine Island is through Atlantic City. Visitors of this city can also enjoy everything Atlantic City has to offer since it is just a short 5 minute drive. One other unique thing about Brigantine is that with a permit, you are able to drive your 4 wheel drive vehicle onto the beach (designated areas only). Read the rest of this entry »
It’s not easy to decide how to spend your time in the Big Apple. With so many things to see and do, where do you begin? This top-ten list of must-see New York City attractions is a good place to start.
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most popular of all New York attractions and no trip to the Big Apple is complete without a visit to this iconic structure.
The Statue of Liberty, officially called Liberty Enlightening the World, was constructed from bronze and was given to the United States by France in 1885 as a symbol of freedom and to mark the centenary of America’s Declaration of Independence.
Standing at Liberty Island, in the mouth of the Hudson River in the New York Harbor, it welcomes visitors as it once did for the thousands of immigrants who arrived in New York by boat. The Statue of Liberty has come to symbolize freedom, independence and American values and is an attraction not to be missed by anyone visiting New York. Read the rest of this entry »