Monday 24 October 2011

World's Best Top Romantic Place

We all know that feeling of being in love – the rest of the world could disappear and you and your partner would never notice. This time of bliss is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, and of course you’ll need to choose a romantic spot for your dreamy vacation together. As it turns out, the world is just full of wonderful locations lovebirds like you have been flocking to for hundreds of years.

Romance Places

9. Top Romantic Place

Colmar, France

Everyone knows about the romantic appeal of Paris, but if you’d like to do something a little different for your French vacation, take a look at the village of Colmar. Located in the wine capital of France, Colmar is also well-regarded among tourists for its perfectly preserved, whimsical architecture. The surrounding countryside is similarly picturesque and charming.

Alexandria, Egypt

One of Africa’s biggest seaports, Alexandria is also an ancient city with a fascinating history. A well-known tourist resort, it regularly accommodates thousands of curious couples eager to surround themselves with an exotic desert setting. Its fascinating ruins, astounding museums, and vibrant cuisine make Alexandria the perfect destination for those with an interest in Egyptian culture.

Cancún, Mexico

The beautiful resort city of Cancún was specifically created to attract tourists from all around the world, so it is well-prepared to accommodate you and your lover’s every need. Intrigued by the ancient culture of the Mayans? Some of their best-preserved ruins are a short trip away. Love freshwater diving and snorkeling? Cancún’s famous cenotes, or water-filled sinkholes, can offer a magical experience of exploring clear waters and magnificent cave systems.

Venice, Italy

With its amazing canals, gorgeous architecture, and Renaissance-era statues, Venice is truly a tourist’s dream. What could be more romantic than drifting by the beautiful buildings in a gondola, taking in the sights with your loved one beside you? Don’t deny yourselves this classic, unforgettable experience.

Vienna, Austria

Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live on Earth, stately Vienna is a cornucopia of beauty and history. You and your beloved could spend the better part of a month just taking in all of the impressive palaces and gardens that the city has to offer, to say nothing of the stimulating museums and mouthwatering food.

Prague, Czech Republic

The prize of Eastern Europe, this cosmopolitan city is known as much for its artistic and creative modern architecture as it is for its stunningly beautiful traditional castles. Famous author Franz Kafka lived much of his life here, and many museums and interesting public monuments are dedicated to him.

Bali, Indonesia

If an Asian experience is what you’re looking for, you can look no further than the beautiful resorts of Bali. This island is home to pristine beaches, unspoiled rainforests, and the beautiful temples and structures of an ancient culture. In short, Bali is perfect for a couple in love who wants to do a little exploring in a wondrously exotic locale!

The Island of Rhodes, Greece

Looking for a Mediterranean vacation, but not interested in the tourist-choked cities of Rome or Athens? The smaller islands of Greece can be your ticket to gorgeous ancient ruins, historic village architecture, clear blue waters and sun-splashed rocks. Rhodes Island in particular is known for its combination of natural delights and modern comforts.

Barbados, in the Caribbean

If you can’t imagine a romantic vacation without palm trees, white sand, exotic drinks and the sweet sounds of reggae or calypso music, then Barbados might be just the place for you. A former British colony, the country is consistently rated as one of the best-developed places in the Caribbean, with endless charm for the tourist couple that just wants to get away from it all.

Ten Longest Bridges In World

Ten Longest Bridges In World


Here is a list of the ten longest bridges in the world with pictures and descriptions. Those beautiful photos are showing to us that there are no borders and everything is reachable.

10. Seven Mile Bridge

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The Seven Mile Bridge, in the Florida Keys, runs over a channel between the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Strait, connecting Key Vaca (the location of the city of Marathon, Florida) in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. Among the longest bridges in existence when it was built, it is one of the many bridges on US 1 in the Keys, where the road is called the Overseas Highway.

9. San Mateo-Hayward Bridge

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The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge (commonly called San Mateo Bridge) is a bridge crossing California’s San Francisco Bay in the United States, linking the San Francisco Peninsula with the East Bay. More specifically, the bridge’s western end is in Foster City, the most recent urban addition to the eastern edge of San Mateo. The eastern end of the bridge is in Hayward. The bridge is owned by the state of California, and is maintained by Caltrans, the state highway agency.

8. Confederation Bridge


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The Confederation Bridge (French: Pont de la Confédération) is a bridge spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada. It was commonly referred to as the “Fixed Link” by residents of Prince Edward Island prior to its official naming. Construction took place from the fall of 1993 to the spring of 1997, costing $1.3 billion. The 12.9-kilometre (8 mi) long bridge opened on 31 May 1997.

7. Rio-Niteroi Bridge

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The Rio-Niteroi Bridge is a reinforced concrete structure that connects the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi in Brazil.
Construction began symbolically on August 23, 1968, in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in their first and thus far only visit to Brazil. Actual work begun in January, 1969, and it opened on March 4, 1974.
Its official name is “President Costa e Silva Bridge”, in honor of the Brazilian president who ordered its construction. “Rio-Niteroi” started as a descriptive nickname that soon became better known than the official name. Today, hardly anyone refers to it by its official name.

6. Penang Bridge

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The Penang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang in Malay) E 36 is a dual-carriageway toll bridge that connects Gelugor on the island of Penang and Seberang Prai on the mainland of Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula. The bridge is also linked to the North-South Expressway in Prai and Jelutong Expressway in Penang. It was officially opened to traffic on September 14, 1985. The total length of the bridge is 13.5 km (8.4 miles), making it among the longest bridges in the world, the longest bridge in the country as well as a national landmark. PLUS Expressway Berhad is the concession holder which manages it.

5. Vasco da Gama Bridge

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The Vasco da Gama Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte Vasco da Gama, pron. IPA: [’põt(?) ‘va?ku d? ‘g?m?]) is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts and roads that spans the Tagus River near Lisbon, capital of Portugal. It is the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts), with a total length of 17.2 km (10.7 mi), including 0.829 km (0.5 mi) for the main bridge, 11.5 km (7.1 mi) in viaducts, and 4.8 km (3.0 mi) in dedicated access roads. Its purpose is to alleviate the congestion on Lisbon’s other bridge (25 de Abril Bridge), and to join previously unconnected motorways radiating from Lisbon

4. Chesapeake Bay Bridge

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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (commonly known as the Bay Bridge) is a major dual-span bridge in the U.S. state of Maryland; spanning the Chesapeake Bay, it connects the state’s Eastern and Western Shore regions. At 4.3 miles (7 km) in length, the original span was the world’s longest continuous over-water steel structure when it opened in 1952. The bridge is officially named the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge after William Preston Lane, Jr. who, as governor of Maryland, implemented its construction.

3. King Fahd Causeway

The King Fahd Causeway is multiple dike - bridge combination connecting Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and the island nation of Bahrain.

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A construction agreement signed on July 8, 1981 led to construction beginning the next year. The cornerstone was laid on November 11, 1982 by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and Sheikh Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa of Bahrain; construction continued until 1986, when the combination of several bridges and dams were completed. The causeway officially opened for use on November 25, 1986.

2. Donghai Bridge

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Donghai Bridge (literally “East Sea Grand Bridge”) is the longest cross-sea bridge in the world and the longest bridge in Asia. It was completed on December 10, 2005. It has a total length of 32.5 kilometres (20.2 miles) and connects Shanghai and the offshore Yangshan deep-water port in China. Most of the bridge is a low-level viaduct. There are also cable-stayed sections to allow for the passage of large ships, largest with span of 420 m.

1. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

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The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, or the Causeway, consists of two parallel bridges that are the longest bridges in the world by total length.[2] These parallel bridges cross Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana. The longer of the two bridges is 23.87 miles (38.42 km) long. The bridges are supported by over 9,000 concrete pilings. The two bridges feature bascule spans over the navigation channel 8 miles (13 km) south of the north shore. The southern terminus of the Causeway is in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The northern terminus is at Mandeville, Louisiana.

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