Taking That Much-Needed Vacation

Have you worked hard the past year? Now you need a vacation to relieve all that stress and to try and come back with memories worth sharing with friends.

Getting your family along, if you have one, implies the fact that you must consult them when deciding upon a location. Surprises are always welcomed, but if you have children and you decide to spent your vacation in a city that has nothing fun to offer them, then the surprise turns into a nightmare. Going away from friends, even if for a week, seems to children something that requires an effort, so try and make them want that vacation by offering them exciting new things to do, things that can combine education and pleasure.

Once you have chosen your location, keep in mind that the whether there might be different from the one in your own country. In the mountains, it always tends to be a little cold, even in the summer, and you should pack accordingly. On the other hand, if you are going to tropical locations, do not forget an umbrella. In these places, although it is summer for almost the entire year, it usually rains a lot and you don’t want a heavy rain to get you sick.

There are wonderful places to visit all around the world. If your budget allows it, it is always worth making a trip to visit the seven wonders of the world, whether they be ancient, modern, natural or new:

Seven Ancient Wonders of the World (only the Great Pyramid of Giza still stands)

1.               The Colossus of Rhodes

2.               The Great Pyramid of Giza

3.               The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 

4.               The Lighthouse of Alexandria 

5.               The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

6.               The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

7.               The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

Seven Modern Wonders of the World

1.               Channel Tunnel (The “Chunnel”): The 31.07-mile tunnel running under the English Channel to connect England to France.

2.               CN Tower: The 1,748-foot-high needle-like tower in downtown Toronto, Canada. At the time of its construction in 1976, it was the tallest building in the world. 

3.               Empire State Building: The iconic skyscraper in Manhattan, New York City. The 102-story building was the tallest in the world from 1931 to 1970.

4.               Golden Gate Bridge: First opened in 1937 and was the world's longest suspension bridge for nearly 30 years.

5.               Itaipu Dam: Located on the border of Brazil and Paraguay, the Itaipu Dam is the second largest in the world for energy generation.

6.               Netherlands North Sea Protection Works: A massive series of dams, levees, locks, and barriers that protect the low-lying Netherlands from the sea.

7.               Panama Canal: Completed in 1917, the massive engineering project connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, allowing ships to avoid the lengthy, hazardous Cape Horn. A new and larger canal opened in June 2016.

Seven Wonders of the Natural World

1.             Grand Canyon

2.             The Great Barrier Reef

3.             The Harbor at Rio de Janeiro

4.             Mt. Everest

5.             Northern Lights

6.             Paricutin Volcano

7.             Victoria Falls

Seven “New” Wonders of the World

1.               Chichen Itza, Mexico - Mayan City

2.               Christ Redeemer, Brazil - Large Statue

3.               The Great Wall, China

4.               Machu Picchu, Peru

5.               Petra, Jordan - Ancient City

6.               The Roman Colosseum, Italy

7.               The Taj Mahal, India

If these sites are on your bucket list, contact us at Travel, Tours & Cruises to see them on your next dream vacation.