The white sand and the crystal-blue waters of the Dominican Republic is why so many tourists are attracted to this island (an island that is actually shared with Haiti). The beaches of the Dominican Republic are amongst the most beautiful beaches in the world and trips to this country of rum and cigars usually revolves around spending time at the beach, which stretches for almost 600 km.
The crystal clear water, fine white sand, coconut trees and the perfect climate of the region are more than welcoming. So wait not more and discover the most scenic views of the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic.
The easternmost province of the Dominican hold some of the best beaches in the country, such as Playa del Cortecito, Playa Arena Gorda, a continuation of the famous beach Playa Bavaro, where you can find numbers of fantastic resorts and hotels.
On the north side of the country, on the island of Samana is Playa Bonita, a 10km of quiet and secluded beach stretch, only occupied by a few hotels and villa.
On the southwest, between fisherman villages, you can find Bahia Las Aguilas, a stunning beach with red cliffs and turquoise blue water. This spot is great for sports lovers. Among a few sports you can practice are water sports such as windsurfind, diving and golf (with close to 20 golf courses).
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If you think that Cuba is all about inclusive vacations, rum and cigars, think again! Everyone who have been to that tiny island of the Caribbean agrees, Cuba is much more. Cuba is a small paradise where intersects scenic views, wild life, architecture and history. Here are 7 reasons you should visit Cuba.
1. The Ocean. The beloved blue crystal clear water of Cuba is probably the reasons so many tourists (and locals) are so in love with Cuba!
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2. Scenic views. Although the island is pretty flat, the country is broken by three main mountains, which provide anyone who is willing to leave their resort for a day trip stunning views. One of the most popular mountain is the The Sierra Maestra, Cuba’s largest mountain range.
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3. Wildlife. Being an isolated island, Cuba wildlife has been naturally protected and remained fairly untouched. To save this heritage, the government has created 263 protected natural areas, about 22% of the island.
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4. Scuba diving. The magnificent marine life and the clear water surrounding the island provide a superb place for scuba diving. If you’ve never dived before, with 500 species of fishes around the island, Cuba is definitely the place to start!
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5. Sailing. Whether you plan to sail to Cuba or to rent a yacht there and spend a day on the sea, sailing in Cuba is always an incredible experience. A relaxing and exotic way to end a perfect trip!
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6. Havana. Located on the northern coast of Cuba, this city, also the capital of Cuba, combines culture, history, amazing architecture and the best hot spots of the island.
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 7. Flora. Cuba plants are widely diverse. Alone, on Mt. Cuba Center’s natural lands, a total of fifty-five species of rare native plants have been discovered. There are a lot of beautiful landscapes, which could not be made possible without all the floral diversity.
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A holidays in the Seychelles Islands is not complete without a stop to Praslin, second largest island of the Seychelles. Take a tour to the surrounding islets ou discover the May Valley, which has been said to be a replica of the garden of Eden. There is so much things to do and see from Praslin that you may need to come back to visit every bits of it.
Discovered in 1744, Praslin is the second biggest island of the Seychelles, right after its sister island Mahe. Located at about 25 miles east of Mahe and a 15 minutes flight from the bigger island, Praslin has a population of 5000 people.
Praslin highest point is 1080 feet and has a much more even land than Mahe. But just like Mahe, Praslin is also partially covered by a formation of granite and and surrounded by an amazing coral reef and crystal clear water well known to this amazing archipelago.
The Beaches
Côte d’Or is especially attractive with its stunning white sand. Spectacular granite formations contrast with the beautiful beaches of Anse Bois de Rose and Anse Boudin. Because of its shallow waters and proximity to coral reefs, swimming is not ideal at Grand Anse. However, this beach is perfect for a suntanning.
May Valley
This Unesco World Heritage is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm to visitors and is only accessible through one road. This valley is home to a large number of widlife and indigenous plants. The winding roads are well maintained and well indicated and visitors will be impressed by the tropical forest so dense the hot sun never seems to penetrate the leaves of the higher trees. Chatting birds and the moving leaves and branches is all you will hear. Crawfish and fresh water crabs live in the stream and hide between the plants located near the fresh water. Sea Coconut, ferns and other rare plants grow between the many granite formations.
Nearby Islets
There are many close islets worth a visit. Among them: Cousin, Curieuse, St-Pierre, Serenade at the sunset, Aride with a stunning view, Grande Soeur and Ile Coco, surrounded by coconut trees.
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