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The best views of wildlife environment that can ever be seen are undoubtedly found in Australia. Noosa National Park is a part of the wildlife spectacle gave by this dreamlike place. The parental inhabitants of Noosa were the Aboriginals; an example of a tribe that was thought to have lived there is the Gubbi Gubbi tribe. Noosa is now a flourishing town, with well developed tourism and a population of 35 000 people.

The National Park, host three main beaches: Noosa Main Beach, Sunshine Beach and Alexandria Bay. It occupies an area of 477 hectares and contains an impressing labyrinth of walking trails that leads to incredibly beautiful view on the coves and ocean. Australia is in hold of the largest areas of National Parks in the world, and some of the most important examples of wildlife environments. So, if you love wandering in one unaffectedly corner of the nature and enjoy its artistry, here is the best place to do this.

Apart of the everyday agitation from big cities, Noosa Beaches or Noosa subtropical “Paradise” is a calm place with structures and buildings no taller than the trees, a place where you can truly relax.

For whoever is into water sports, Noosa Beaches offers a great variety of sports that can be practiced such as fishing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, surfing, sailing, and some amazing diving and snorkeling. You can either bring your own boat or hire one from the beach.

Elegant boutiques, restaurants, bistros, nightclubs and beachfront apartments on Hastings Streets are available, and cuisine in Noosa is world renown. Amazing exotic birds and koalas in their natural environment are all over the place, in trees near your accommodation just to make this place even more attracting.

Nevertheless you can also enjoy picturesque villages, art galleries and gourmet restaurants in Noosa Paradise.

At east coast of Australia lies Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world with an area of 184 000 hectares. Fraser Island, a destination recognized for an amazing beauty enriched with over 100 freshwater lakes, long uninterrupted white beaches and colored sand cliffs, is now part of UNESCO World Heritage list and considered an important part of Australia natural and cultural heritage.

It is thought that this island was inhabited by indigenous people named Butchulla and the name they gave to Fraser Island was K’gari which means paradise, because they believed that a spirit helped Yindingie to create the land and as a reward for this help, K’gar was transformed into a marvelous island with flowers, tees and lakes.

Some “must see” of the place are the shipwrecks on Fraser Island. The most famous one is The Maheno, also considered a landmark attraction. Some other examples are also The Sterling Castle, The Panama, The Ottowa , The Marloo and The Aramac.

A large range of water and native terrestrial fauna can be seen here in their natural habitat. 47 species of mammals, 354 species of birds, 79 species of reptiles and 19 kinds of snakes is in the main the terrestrial fauna of the island.

If this is not enough to captivate your attention, then you must know that plant life on the island is also an impressive one. Imposing rainforests host a range of unique plants, intricate flowers, dominant trees even living fossil fern can be seen in their natural ecosystem.

A very important aspect for some people is the fact that, Fraser Island, the 75 miles beach is right on the action for some of the best fishing beaches in the world. Visitors come here and tourists enjoy the exclusive fishing experience in a place where you can find probably the greatest variety of fish in the world.

Every time someone thinks about Australia probably the first thing that comes in one’s mind is the well known Sydney harbor. Sydney is located on the east coast of New South Wales. It is JørnUtzon that made Sydney Opera House a very important symbol for the city, the country and for the whole continent. It is one of the most distinctive 20’Th century buildings in the world and its architect received for his masterpiece the Pritzker Price in 2003.

Not only the architecture is staggering and arresting but also the great variety of operas and symphonies performed here. It’s a compelling arts centre and a major presenting venue for Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, The Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony.

As for design, Sydney Opera House is designed in an expressionist modern design and series of large precast concrete shells taken from a hemisphere of the same radius forming the roofs of the structure. The building is beautifully set on a monumental stadium positioned this way just to captivate visitor’s attention and stress the artistry of this distinguishable masterpiece.

Its outstanding universal value consists in the unparalleled design and construction, original engineering achievements and technological innovation that position this structure as a world-famous icon of architecture.

In the year 2005 Sydney Opera House was included in the UNESCO World National Heritage List.

Rigorous regular repairs and conservation programs are part of the maintaining and preservation of the structure.

If you plan to visit this place, there are many organized tours available both cultural and entertaining tours. Many restaurants and bars can help you relax in the unforgettable atmosphere and enjoy your meal while glancing at the beautiful view.

If you want to take something with you home that would help you remember of the beautiful place, there is a Sydney Opera House Shop where many gifts and memento’s can be taken home with you.

The Island of Tranquility or Stewart Island, originally called in the Maori mythology “The Anchor Stone of Maui’s Canoe” is one of the popular destinations of New Zealand region.

The island rich natural resources consisting in native flora and birds, seafood and the very special variety called titi contribute to the heritage and cultural importance of the island.

Stewart Island offers the possibility to go fishing for species such as blue cod and trumpeter on the rocky shorelines of the island. Beautiful forests with tall trees like kamahi and rimu, present a great spot for deer hunting. There are 35 hunting blocks and an open zone within the Stewart Island and specific hunter camps and huts.

A totally new universe is underwater and divers can enjoy the fantastic view over the diverse marine creatures that wonder in waters of this latitude. The landscape if formed from rocky reefs, underwater forest and myriad of different sizes fish, crustaceans and mollusks inhabiting the reef and sandy bottom areas.

Many tourists visit this island for the great variety of birds that can be noticed in their natural habitat. There are bird watchers that come from all over the world to enjoy birds from Stewart Island. The list of seabirds includes bellbird, tui, kaka, tomtit, grey warbler, kakariki and the New Zealand wood pigeon. Some of the birds are unique to the region and include the weka, robin and fenbird.

But fun is not over here. You might not be interested in birds but you can take evening guided walks or enter the mystery of wilderness experience. Many different tours and activities that could match your interests can be chosen from a quite large range. Water taxis, kayaks, great food, restaurants and cafes, shopping centers are jus a few more reasons to believe that Stewart Island is a great place to be.

California is usually synonymous with beautiful beaches, beautiful people and the glitter and glitz surrounding the movie world, but there’s another side to this beautiful state, a gentler more natural side.  The Napa Valley is within easy driving distance of San Francisco and offers a tranquil alternative to the bustle of the city.

One of the fun things to do in the Napa Valley is to take a ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train.  As one of the top train rides in the world, you’ll enjoy a relaxing journey in lovingly restored carriages all dated pre-1950.  Whether you enjoy a romantic evening meal in the dining car as you travel through the valley’s beautiful countryside, or you take the daily tour that allows a stop at two of the local vineyards, this is a local “attraction” that shouldn’t be missed.

Another idea to make your Napa Valley break memorable is to take a hot air balloon ride.  This breathtaking view of the vineyards in the early morning light will be an experience you won’t forget and will soon make you forget how early you had to get up!

There are many vineyards that you can visit during your stay in the Napa Valley area.  Some of them will give you a tour, others allow you to taste, and yet others have demonstrations, so check with a local guidebook about what is available at each the vineyards open to the public so you know what to expect when you get there.

If you are taking a trip to California, and are a little concerned that the constant barrage of high energy attractions, and crowded stores will be too much, consider a trip to the Napa Valley, even if you don’t drink wine, you’re sure to enjoy the slower pace and relax in the beauty of the area.

Right on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, Chicago, there is a 1010 m long pier, called Navy Pier. It is also known as a romantic spot for young lovers but anyone would feel welcomed in this place. It was first built in 1916 as plan of Chicago by Daniel Burnham and as utility was suppose to redound as cargo facility for lake freighters, warehouses and docking space for passenger excursion steamers.

There were three important domains it was used for. Firstly it was used as a pier for serious marine purposes, the second purpose was of a college class for Illinois University and the most successful purpose was to be used as public gathering place, since after being considered an underutilized eyesore, no government agency would invest any money in it.

On January 13, 2006 the whole complex received funds to be renovated, so what visitors can see today is the result of a major investment of two billion dollars investment.

There are now many attractions to catch your eye, and many entertaining activities to develop. The first recognizable landmark of the place is also one of the greatest attractions on the pier, the Giant Ferris Wheel that gives to any tourist a complete view upon Chicago and an amazing feeling of safely suspended in air.

A large variety of restaurants are available on cruises and ashore with seafood specialties, Mexican food, Chinese food, a roller coaster, floating hotel, an 80,000-square-foot (7,000 m2) water park with a Great Lakes theme.

Also sightseeing cruises, dinner cruises, water taxis, architecture cruises, private charter are available daily. Almost every week, or even twice a week you can enjoy spectacular fireworks shows, musical carousel is available for children in Pier Park, Wave Singer, Miniature Golf, Remote Control Boats and many others.