Like people, cities have personalities that are honed over time, and influenced by both nature and nurture. Two of the best lenses through which to view a city’s character are its architecture and public art. Though cast in stone, wood, metal and glass, and seemingly frozen in time, these two urbanscape elements constitute a living history.
While Bogotá and Medellín compete for economic superiority in Colombia, Cali relishes in offering its approximately 3 million residents pleasant surroundings fit for fun and relaxation. The city also has a flourishing economy that has made wise use of its natural riches, primarily sugar and coffee. Even though the Fara-llones Mountains tower over the city and separate it from the Pacific coast, Cali is relatively flat and its altitude of 3,280 feet ensures an average temperature of 68 to 86° F.
With more than 7,000 islands, not to mention thousands of miles of sun-kissed shores, it’s no wonder the Caribbean has earned the distinction of being the world’s top beach destination. Some beaches are lively waterfront playgrounds, while others are secluded palm-lined hideaways. Some have powdered-sugar white sand and others golden grains, or perhaps even pink.
The 21st century’s most popular buzzwords currently seem to involve both “green” and “eco-friendly.” In the past seen as a cause only the “hippie/granola crowd” raved about, saving the environment has now become a cool, even trendy mission for mainstream society. For the travel industry, this surge of interest in preserving the environment has caused a boom in eco-travel and led to the creation of thousands of likeminded inns and hotels around the world.
La Ceiba is Honduras’ third largest and, some say, most exuberant city. Located on the northern coast fronting the Caribbean Sea, the place was once seen only as a gateway for those en route to ferries heading to the popular Bay Islands, a diver’s paradise. Because it was often overlooked, many tourists wouldn’t stay in La Ceiba long enough to discover its charms. But in the last few years, Ceiba, as it’s simply known by locals, has worked to establish itself as an up-and-coming travel destination.
A diverse array of attractions make the Cayman Islands an outstanding choice for family vacations. The islands are safe, friendly and provide everything a family needs for peace of mind in an exotic and unfamiliar place. Attractions such as the famous Seven Mile Beach; Boatswains Beach, featuring the world-famous Turtle Farm; and Stingray City, where tourists can “meet” stingrays, are so popular they can “speak for themselves.”
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Imagine a romantic wedding in paradise. Whether you exchange vows at sunset at a glamorous oceanfront resort, barefoot on the beach, aboard a yacht or sailing ship, or poolside in a luxurious private villa, Los Cabos, Mexico is the perfect backdrop for an exotic, destination wedding. Share your Los Cabos photos on ExperienceLosCabos.com and get special offers!
When a young boy buys furnishings for his bedroom with his allowance, it’s not a stretch to imagine him becoming one of America’s top designers by the time he’s in his mid-twenties. When that young boy is Nate Berkus, the sky’s the limit as to the heights he can achieve.
His mother used to be a model; from her, Robert Thomas Pattinson inherited his good looks and a passion for acting. Pattinson was born in May 1986 in London, and his father is a car salesman. But it was his mother who encouraged him to become an actor and helped him land his first big role at age 15—when he became the good-looking Cedric Diggory in one of the famous Harry Potter films.
Hayden Panettiere is 20, has played the cheerleader around which the epic storyline of Heroes has orbited for four seasons now, and was ranked one of 2008's sexiest stars by both FHM and Maxim magazines. As a result, she can't sneeze without some pestering paparazzi snapping a picture of it, and her love life is a constant source of tabloid speculation.
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