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New York

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    "New York is one of America’s most exciting states. With charming upstate scenery, world-class cuisine and culture and more things to do than you could fit in one lifetime. The city’s five boroughs all have special features; it’s almost impossible to narrow it down" 1. The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty was a gift of the French people to the Americans on the commemoration of American Independence on July 4, 1776. The Statue of Liberty was constructed by the combined efforts of France and U.S.A. An agreement was signed between the Americans and the French that the American people would build the pedestal, and the French people would be responsible for the Statue and its assembling in the United States. FACTS - about statue of liberty 1.  The Statue of Liberty is located at Liberty Island Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.A. 2.  The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Aug

Cape Town, South Africa

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  Cape Town, South Africa: "Cape Town is a dream location to visit: endless natural beauty and clifftop views, pastel pink neighborhoods and turquoise waters." From flat-topped Table Mountain down to the blue waters of Table Bay, Cape Town is simply stunning, but the city doesn't thrive by its looks alone. Proudly multicultural, its flourishing arts, dining, and nightlife scenes are proof of this modern metropolis' creativity and innovative spirit. Climate The climate of Cape Town is Mediterranean in type; it is locally modified by the mass of Table Mountain and by the cold  Benguela Current  of the South Atlantic Ocean. The average high temperature is 70° F (21° C), in January and February, and the average low is 55° F (13° C), in July, but temperatures are cooler on the mountain slopes and on the coast.  Freezing occurs infrequently. On the average, rain falls on 69 days of the year; about half of the 26 inches (660 millimetres) of annual rainfall occurs between Jun

Sports in Maldives

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1. Snorkeling Maldives basically has two types of seasons – the dry season and the wet season. If you are planning to book Maldives holiday packages from India, you can plan to travel during the December-April period, which is considered to be the best time for snorkelling in Maldives, with dry weather and clear waters that make for an unforgettable experience. There is no rain, and the water is not choppy, which enables high visibility you must try when snorkelling in Maldives is fluorescent night snorkelling, where you will be wearing a special mask with UV light, which is reflected by the corals, creatures, and organisms. Fluorescent night snorkelling makes for a once-in-the-lifetime experience as you gaze upon the marine life in neon colours swimming past. As the coral polyps venture out to feed on the phytoplankton, you can even consider switching off your light to enjoy the scene where photoluminescence creates an intriguing firefly-like display. The varie