Top places to visit in the world before you die -> Destinations

  "How can you lead a country that has two hundred and forty six different kinds of cheese?" (Charles de Gaulle, French president, 1oct 1962). If he were alive today, the General de Gaulle would have had to revise his statement - France now boasts over 400 varieties of cheese, this suggesting to a large extent the country's cultural diversity. Much of its originallity comes from the fact that its territories are found in all major regions of the continent, each with its ow...

   Mexico is a country in North America, south of the United States. With nearly 107 million people, including twenty million in the urban area of its capital, Mexico City, Mexico is the most populous Spanish-speaking country. It is also the third in size and the second in population in Latin America. It is the thirteenth largest economy in the world.    Mexico is a beautiful and diverse country with many things to offer visitors, whether they go to...

   Thailand is an Asian country whose territory covers 514 000 square kilometers and has approximately 65 million inhabitants (2008).    Thailand has a rich and colorful culture along with many exotic monuments and stunning beaches, which attract millions of visitors each year, from those with a minimum budget to those who can afford to spoil themselves in luxury. The country is often called the "land of smiles", as you will never meet so many smil...

   Disneyland Paris, formerly Euro Disney Resort and Disneyland Resort Paris is an entertainment complex of Walt Disney Company developed through a European company called Euro Disney SCA (which holds more than a third of the capital), then through Euro Disney Associes (a CNS).      The area covers 19.43 km ² (1 943 ha), thirty two kilometers east of Paris, in the new town of Marne-la-Vallee, mainly on the territory of the village of Che...

     Few towns conjure up images of excess such as Las Vegas. Located in the middle of the arid Mojave Desert, in the southern tip of Nevada, Las Vegas is an oasis of life, energy and money - a city where the only purpose in life is having fun.    Over 35 million people visit Las Vegas every year, being accommodated in the 150,000 hotel rooms in the town. According to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the city registered the fastest growth in No...

   With 8 million inhabitants, London is the largest European city, but also the most ethnically diverse one. Almost 200 languages are spoken in London and more than 30% of the population are represented by immigrants. Despite decentralization and local vanities, London dominates the horizon of all British citizens, as the most important events take place here, as well as the greatest business deals.    Londoners’ feeling of superiority often irri...

   Barbados combines wild beaches, crystalline waters and abundant flora with great music, delicious food and great culture. Beautiful colonial buildings in Bridgetown capital dates from the seventeenth century, and many residents are descendants of African slaves brought to the island to toil on sugar plantations. Do not miss the dramatic differences between east coast and the west. The east, situated on the Atlantic, is less developed and more wild. West coast has many resort...

     New York is a city of superlatives. Besides being a world financial center, the island of Manhattan is dotted with world-renowned restaurants, architectural masterpieces and venerable art institutions that make New York the greatest cultural city in the world.    The phrase "If you succeed in New York, you will succeed anywhere else in the world" attracts visitors from around the world who come here searching for the American dream. New York ...

   Hawaiian archipelago is the dream of every tourist who loves the sun and likes to spend his holiday lying on the beach, enjoying the crystal clear waters, surrounded by Hawaian islands. Once arrived there by plane, there is this feeling like you've already entered a different world, a dream world: warmth (28c - 30C), blue peaceful sky combined with a warm welcome from the inhabitants of these islands and you'll already feel like in a holiday. Here you will spend unforgettable mom...

   Greece is a paradise for lovers of art, culture and literature. Far from crowded beaches, is a wonderful country for lovers of classical art.      Greece is surrounded by a myriad of tiny islands, of which more than 200 of them are inhabited. Greece lies on a mountainous region and the highest peak measuring 1500 m       Greece is probably one of the countries with the oldest history in Europe. Ancie...