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Thinking of holidays to Cuba? Cuba has more to offer than any of the other Caribbean Islands. The locals are friendly, charming and welcome you with a smile. The heritage of Cuba is as rich as are the monuments and palaces throughout the country. A Cuban Holiday is without a doubt one to consider.

These are just some of the facts to consider and places and things you should not miss in your holidays to Cuba.

Economy: Sugar and its derivatives are the principal source of revenue, followed by tobacco, the Cuban cigar still being the most sought after in the world-and favourite contraband into the United States. Other sources are cattle breeding and fisheries, while agricultural products include rice, beans, coffee, maize and fruit.

Thanks to the warm waters of the Gull Stream and the trade winds (northeast in the summer, southeast in winter), the island’s climate is moderate and stable, sub tropical but less hot than elsewhere in the Caribbean. In Havana, the average temperature hovers around 25C (77F). The dry season lasts from November to mid-May and the rainy season from end-May to October.

Cayo Guillermo: This little coral key of just 13 sq km (5 sq miles) was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite fishing destinations and it is still good for marlin and mackerel, notably on boats chartered at the main hotel, Villa CojImar (named after the village near Havana where Hemingway used to keep his boat).

Cayo Romano: The biggest isle of the archipelago, 926 sq km (357 sq miles), is popular with ramblers and nature lovers looking out for wild horses and zebu (wild oxen) roaming its unspoiled interior.

There is a lot more to see, know and do in Cuba other than this few interesting places and facts. Hundreds of beautiful beach and city locations can not be put in just one article. The last advice is to keep researching so that you can enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

It’s early Saturday morning in Santa Elena. The local farmers market is in full force. I’d normally be there early in order to get first pick of the organic veggies. The local kids race about all through the marketplace. This morning I’m just kicking back at the house drinking coffee and making this journal entry. A bit later I’m planning on taking a yoga class and then probably going to play Ultimate Frisbee down at the school.

If your are ever in Monteverde on a Saturday morning, you should stop by the Friends School to play with us. If its raining, though, youre out of luck. Its a great way to meet the community here. Kids and adults from all over the mountain come together and get to run around and play. Its the only real exercise I get all week. Yoga doesnt really count.

Some buddies are coming in today from Sacramento. They’re supposed to get in on the afternoon bus, so it looks like they won’t make it to the game, but I have something pretty special in store for them. After leaving their luggage at my place, I’m going to take them into the forest on some great hikes that only the locals know about.

I’ll then take my friends on a canopy tour. When I arrived here years ago I did some freelance guiding for a few of the tour operations here. I can’t think of a more exciting way to introduce my friends to the cloud forest ecosystem. From a birds eye perspective in the dense canopy is an experience that will spark their curiosity and inspire awe…

For me there is something so primitive in being so high up in a tree. There is always a bit of fear there. To be at the top of one of these ancient, high altitude trees, is absolutely fascinating. When clouds wisp by and the views open up to the lowlands and the Pacific Ocean.

You connect to cables from a pulley and harness, and swoop across from tree platform to tree platform, and you’re standing in a tropical setting, jungle moss curtains all around, small creeks running below, and tropical birds zipping in and out of view. From miles away you can hear the daunting calls of Congo monkeys.

At another platform you can see that each branch up here has a plethora of life surging on its surface. Small orchids, practically microscopic, cover large swaths of branches, and hanging moss provide a moist substrate for an array of multicolored bromeliads, each one a natural pitcher to capture the moisture in the air. Some of these provide shelter and protection for growing tadpoles.

The forest here is magic. Dark and light, merge into an atmosphere similar to an underwater reefscape. Ziplining across is not unlike scubadiving in that sense, only much faster. At each point along the canopy tour there is something to be explored, overturned, photographed. Army ants marching past the hive of stingless wasps, a toucan raiding the nest of a blue warbler.. Hercules beetles, walking sticks, cyanide caterpillars. Here in the canopy there are worlds to be discovered.

My family and I recently went on a long awaited family vacation to Costa Rica. Some time ago we had seen a television program highlighting all of the great adventures that destination held. For a family of nature freaks, such as we are, it seemed ideal and my family hasnt let me forget about it since.

This peaceful, Central American country is sandwiched between Nicaragua and Panama and boasts one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems in the world. It is part of a land bridge between North and South America and as such enjoys wildlife from both hemispheres. It has protected over 12 % of land thus birds and other wildlife have areas of refuge here during yearly migrations.

Monteverde was to be our first destination on our itinerary. Green Mountain as it were, was settled by a group of Quakers who arrived to the area around 1951. They were attracted to Costa Rica after the abolition of its army and choose the area that would become Monteverde because it seemed conducive to the diary farming that was their trade. After scientists realized the significance of the delicate micro-system of its surrounding cloud forests, they began to protect the nearby forests.

The road to Monteverde is, for many, the first adventure of their time there. For us, it was no exception. It is a rugged, unpaved road with dramatic drop offs and equally dramatic vistas of the gulf of Nicoya in the distance. The sunset, was one of the most breathtaking I have ever seen.

The plan was to spend our first morning ziplining at a place called Selvatura. After awakening to a symphony of nature just outside our cabin we ate breakfast and drank fresh Costa Rican coffee as we waited for the shuttle to pick us. We choose Selvatura for our zipline experience ironically, because they offer so much more. They host an unparalleled bridge system through the forest canopy, a magnificent butterfly garden the most extensive insect museum in the country probably more I am not aware of.

Our dream for sometime had been the zipline canopy tours and that was to be our first adventure. The sensation of flying through the forest canopy suspended by nothing more than a steel cable was exhilarating beyond words! Fortunately, because of the way it was built, it also felt totally safe for my kids to do as well.

We stayed in Monteverde long enough to enjoy much of what it has to offer. We explored the local nature reserves, enjoyed a night hike through the Childrens Eternal Rainforest and headed out on horseback to witness the majesty of nearby, Volcan Arenal. This active and picture perfect volcano, is set against the tranquility of lake Arenal.

As our plane rose above the clouds and leaving Costa Rica in its pristine glory far below, my family and debated the highlights of our time here. Zipling, it was decided, remained our favorite. Followed, however, close behind by the many other unbelievable experiences we had enjoyed in this lovely country.

You can choose from many fishing spots when you travel to Alaska. Of course with all the options it’s not so easy to decide where to go. One of the premier fishing and tourist destinations to consider is Sitka. There are several reasons it’s consider the best spot in Alaska, and here are some reasons that you’ll want to visit for a great Alaska fishing experience.

Lowest Rod Hours Per Fish – One excellent reason that Sitka is considered to be Alaska’s premier fishing and tourist destination is because it offers the lower rod hours per fish in the entire state of Alaska. This means if you really want to have a great time actually catching fish, then this is definitely the place that you want to visit.

Old Russian Capital – When Alaska was owned by the Russians, it was Sitka that was then the capital city. This is another reason it is a top tourist destination and not only just a great place to fish. Sure, you will have a wonderful time enjoying the fishing, but there are also many great sites from history that you can check out while you are in Sitka, which will add even more to your trip.

Excellent Fishing All Day – You’ll get great fishing all through the day at Sitka. The reason for this is that the tides and the currents are very mild in the area. This allows you to catch bottom fish all through the day. Most spots in Alaska are not like this and only provide good fishing at particular tiems.

Catch Halibut and Salmon – The ability to catch both halibut and salmon in the same day makes Sitka a great fishing destination. Most places in the state, you won’t be able to fish for both in the very same day. Well, here it’s a different story. Enjoy catching both types of fish all in one area.

Salmon are Ocean Bright – There are many salmon to fish for in Sitka, and the great thing is that they are ocean bright. Other fishing spots offer you salmon fishing but the fish are dark because they are close to spawning. When you are fishing on the outer coast of Sitka, you’ll be able to catch those ocean bright salmon, making it a great place to visit for fishing.

Bait Fish Attract Large Fish – The location of Sitka as well as the currents bring in the bait fish. With all the bait fish, you can be sure that the big fish are right behind them. This means it is a great place to go fishing all the time. It’s not wonder that this is the premier fishing spot in Alaska.

Plenty of Wildlife – Sure, you will see a whole lot of fish, but that is not the only wildlife in the area that you can enjoy. Many types of wildlife are around that you’ll get to see. A few of the wildlife you’ll lay eyes on at Sitka include humpback whales, sea otters, albatross, eagles, porpoises, puffins, and a whole lot more.

Not Too Crowded – You’ll find that the Sitka sport fishery is not that old. For this reason, there is not a huge crowd there. Since it is not too crowded, everyone can enjoy getting plenty of fish, and you’ll enjoy your fishing experience

Great Fishing in Storms and Nice Days – Whether the weather is beautiful or it’s a stormy day, you can still enjoy great fishing in Sitka. If it is storming, the inside waters are still calm enough for fishing. Then on days that are nice, you can enjoy fishing on the outside waters too.

King Salmon Fishing is Great – Sitka is recognized as a premier spot for fishing because the king salmon are biting all through the summer. It doesn’t matter what time of summer it is, you can still catch the king salmon that you want. The outer coast of Sitka is where they come to feed. This means that they are available all the time instead of just during spawning as they are many other places.

Uncle Sam’s List is pleased to announce that they attracted more than 2500 people to the doors of the Mansion Nightclub in New York for the celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday. More than 60 of those were directly from Uncle Sam’s, thus making Uncle Sam’s guest list one of the most prestigious in the city. Furthermore, Uncle Sam’s has recently joined hands with Naima restaurant in order to provide guests with a venue while waiting for VIP nightclub entrance.

It’s been more than three years since Nama’s Restaurant first opened their doors, under the watchful eyes of two gentlemen from Capri, an isle off the Almalfie coast in southern Italy. Interestingly enough, Uncle Sam had previously traveled to the region while stationed in Europe with the army and while there, he became extremely attached to the cuisine in the south of Italy.

From the minute Sam first discovered Nama’s, back when he was working on the development of his tours, Sam started negotiating a deal with the South Italian owners. As a result, Sam’s guests are now entitled to drinks at below the going rate, while they wait for their exclusive nightclub passes.

Every weekend, more and more privileged Uncle Sam’s List customers enjoy reduced prices for drinks while enjoying fine southern Italian food at Nama’s Restaurant. This is a far cry from what the average partygoer experiences when they either have to arrive early, or they are forced to hang around in the cold until the party kicks off, and even then, they face long queues just to get in.

In essence, customers of Uncle Sam’s List avoid all this hassle and instead, while they’re enjoying cheap drinks and good food, Uncle Sam and his men will be organizing and arranging hassle free admission into the club so by the time his customers go in, the party is in full swing.

VIP guests of Uncles Sam’s list are required to abide by a strict dress code policy which means they cannot wear hats or trainers and chains should be kept out of sight. However, guests get to reap the rewards such as free admission for the ladies and reduced admission for the guys.

Uncle Sam strongly recommends that all RSVP’s email Uncle Sam’s List at www.unclesamslist.com in order to ensure they have been granted access to this prestigious service. Likewise, all guests are advised to dress suitably for admission into some of the city’s top clubs.

When you are trying to find a place to go on vacation, but you aren’t sure where to go, you might check out one of the following places. These are the top five most sought out vacation destinations.

Number 1 – Honolulu Hawaii is the most visited and booked travel destination. This is the place where the weather is always fantastic. If you see bad weather coming, you can just watch it pass over, it never lasts.

Number 2 – Canary Islands Gran Canaria is number two because it is beautiful. Both the scenery and temprature are always beautiful. The weather remains the same year round, and the beaches are beautiful with soft white sand.

Number 3 ” Cancun Mexico is a destination that is family friendly as well as college age to old can enjoy it. They have a ton of beautiful hotels. The destination does have something for everyone. They have amazing nightly parties everywhere in the city and they also have peaceful beaches. You will also normally find the weather to be warm.

Number 4 ” Las Vegas is the place to go to see incredible hotels, do some gambling, eat good food and have a fun time! They are known for parties, gambling and famous shows.

Number 5 ” Montego Bay in Jamaica is last on my list, but still a place you have to see. There is beautiful scenery, wonderful people and excellent food. The beaches have soft white sand and the waters are blue and crystal clear. Enjoy some snorkeling or diving. It is a destination for romance, but it is great for just a vacation too!