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The capital of Scotland— Edinburgh is located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth, in the Central Belt region of the country.
Edinburgh, popularly known as the Athens of the North, grew up around a castle built in the 11th century by King Malcolm III, successor to Macbeth.
Edinburgh became the capital of Scotland in 1437. The city developed into an important literary and cultural center and venue of an annual international festival of the arts.
Affectionately known as “Auld Reekie”, Lowland Scots for “Old Smoky” and “Embra,” the city of Edinburgh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. The city is known for its rare scenic beauty.
Edinburgh is home to several gorgeous architectures, beautiful mansions, ancient churches and castles. The city known for its vibrant nightlife, is also home to numerous bars, clubs, and restaurants that have made it a popular destination for stag weekends, stag nights or stag hen parties.
The city of Edinburgh offers the exquisite combination of the nightlife of highlands and lowlands exhibiting the operas and theatre of the Edinburgh culture.
The Old Town, the New Town and Leith are major destinations in Edinburgh. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1995.
Edinburgh becomes extremely crowded during the main festival periods of high summer (August to early September) and Hogmanay (around New Year's Day / 1 January). It becomes tough to find accommodation during these times.
It’s the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands; it’s one of the most beautiful of the Sandwich Islands; it’s the “Valley Isle”; it is Maui!
Maui is an island in the northwest of Hawaiian Islands. Maui is separated by the Alenuihaha Channel from the island of Hawaii, and separated by the Pailolo Channel from Molokai. Maui is comprised of two mountain masses that constitute the east and west peninsulas, connected by an isthmus. The Haleakala volcano in Haleakala National Park is the highest point on the island.
Maui was discovered by the British Captain James Cook on November 26, 1778. Maui is part of Maui County, the other islands comprising the county being L?nai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. Kahului, Wailuku, L?hain?, and K?hei are the important towns of Maui.
Approximately attracting 2.2 million visitors each year, Maui is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. Maui is very popular among the tourists from the US mainland and Canada. The island of Maui is a leading whale-watching center in the Hawaiian Islands The fact that many Humpback whales winter in the sheltered Auau Channel between the islands of Maui County make Maui, one of the most popular destinations of whale-watching in the Hawaiian Islands.
Maui is a scenic destination widely known for beautiful waterfalls, lush greenery areas and beaches. It is a celebrated destination for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving, Mountain biking, Hiking, etc. Maui has been voted as "Best Pacific Island" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine for sixteen consecutive years.
The main tourist center of island is the West Maui that has most of the resort destinations of the Island. The major tourist attractions of the West Maui are Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua. The South Maui is known for the omnipresent beaches and resorts. Some of the attractions of the South Maui include Kihei, Wailea and, Makena. In the central valley area of Maui, Kahului and Wailuku are two main towns. There are two golf courses located in nearby Hyashi Village.
The East Maui surrounded by dense rainforests. Hana is the major tourist attraction of the East Maui The Highway to Hana is a tourist attraction featuring scenic green valleys and waterfalls. Upcountry, located in the foothills of Haleakala, is a cool ranching area. Pukalani, Makawao, and Kula featuring Tedeschi Vineyards, the only winery on Maui are the main attractions of Maui.
Haleakala National Park, one of the major tourist attractions, offers alpine wilderness and stunning views of Maui. Wainapanapa State Park is a great torist trap featuring black sand beach, sea arch, sea caves, and a small blowhole. From about December to March, Humpback whales breed off the coast of Maui. Whalewatching cruises are very popular among tourists.
The ‘Road to H?na’ is also very popular among the tourists. Maui has more miles of swimmable beach than any other Hawaiian island, and the island has the second highest waterfall in the United States.
The archipelago under the Kingdom of Spain, in the Atlantic Ocean, off the north-western coast of Africa is known as Canary Islands or Canaries. Forming an autonomous community of Spain, the Canary Islands are located near Morocco, Cape Verde, and the Portuguese archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands.
The Canary Islands are mainly comprised of seven major islands including El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, and Tenerife. These islands are the major tourist attractions of the Canaries. The Canaries also include minor islands of La Graciosa and Lobos.
The Canary Islands have been part of Spain since 1479. The Canary Islands constitute two provinces of Spain – Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas. Santa Cruz de Tenerife includes Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Las Palmas includes Gran Canaria (Grand Canary), Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura.
Geographically, having volcanic origin, the Canaries are rugged and mountainous. Pico del Teide or Mt. Teide (Tenerife), 3718 metres above sea level, is the highest point on the Canary Islands and Spain as well. The Islands are famous for that arresting aureate beaches, spectacular lunar reminiscent volcanic landscapes, sunshiny climate, serene scenic beauty, and mesmeric ocean views.
The Canary Islands are one of the most coveted European tourist destinations. The islands are very popular for beach vacations. The major islands of the Canaries have well-developed communication systems, airports, and ports.
The Canary Islands are ideal destination for lovers of nature- eco-tourists. The islands are wonderful exoticas full of the beauties of nature. The World Tourism Organization in 1987 adjudged Lanzarote as six universal models of sustainable development, and UNESCO declared Lanzarote as a Reserve of the Biosphere in 1993. The islands have numerous fine hotels, bars & clubs.
Lanzarote is famous for extremely vibrant nightlife. Tenerife is another beautiful destination of Canaries. Tenerife is famous for its sunny climate, beauties, beaches & bikinis, exotic sceneries, and vibrant nightlife. It’s very popular among British and German tourists, and particularly among the Spanish tourists, especially during Easter time.