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Best Places to Scuba Dive in the Atlantic Ocean

Travel Destination - Shelia - July 22, 2016

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Regardless of whether you pick an Atlantic enterprise, a Pacific heaven, or anyplace past or in the middle of, there is no deficiency of spots on the planet in which to have stunning scuba jumping encounters, paying little mind to whether you are a beginner or starting scuba jumper, or a specialist in the field.

This examining of scuba jumping excursion destinations is proposed to give tenderfoot or starting scuba jumpers with a simple presentation for the sorts of scuba plunging encounters that are accessible around the world.

Once a scuba jumper has finished the required preparing and guideline, the submerged domain offers a huge number of conceivable outcomes for revelation, investigation, training, and enterprise. The accompanying cases speak to only a couple of those potential outcomes.

Mexico

Mexico is often listed as a premier scuba destination for several reasons. First, the Yucatan peninsula is home to not one, but two, scuba diving wonders: the Great Maya Barrier Reef, and some of the world’s most famous Cenotes, “sink holes.”

The Great Maya Barrier Reef extends along the coastline of the eastern side of the Yucatan landmass down through Belize to Honduras. Going more than two hundred miles in length (320 km), it is the second biggest boundary reef on the planet.

The Cenotes, “sink holes,” that can likewise be found along the coast line of the Yucatan promontory are probably the most one of a kind and unmistakable on the planet. They offer scuba jumpers, both recreational and specialized, the chance to investigate fish and vegetation that can’t be seen anyplace else.

Bonaire

Bonaire often ranks as one of the most enjoyable scuba diving vacation destinations because of the island’s continued commitment to marine life preservation and conservation. The island, which is located off the coast of Venezuela and to the east of the island of Curacao, is home to beautiful underwater landscapes and crystal clear waters. In addition, Bonaire has several professional diving operators that work to aid in all types of scuba diving experiences. The island’s marine life treasures can be explored at the Bonaire Marine Park.

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Bahamas

The Bahamas are a group of seven hundred islands located to the north of Cuba and just off the coast of Florida. Scuba diving in the Bahamas occurs year round, making these islands one of the most popular scuba diving vacation destinations. In Grand Bahama, for example, you can dive with dolphins, explore Shark Junction (not recommended for everyone) and Devil’s Backbone.

A standout amongst the most well known scuba destinations in Grand Bahama is Theo’s Wreck, which was intentionally sunk by UNEXSO in 1982. UNEXSO likewise sunk the Sea Star in 2002 and La Rose in 2006.

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Remember that sea tempest season is June-November. Scuba jumpers ought to know that these tropical climate frameworks can create poor scuba diving conditions.

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Beach Accessories That Will Make You Look Sexy

Travel Destination - Shelia - July 12, 2016

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Do you know what beach embellishments can make you look snazzy, rich and hot? Regardless of whether you’re setting off to the beach with your family and companions or simply getting a charge out of mixed drinks at a poolside party, look at a couple beach adornments that will make you look sexy.

Sun hat

If you plan to hit the beach, remember to bring your sun cap! Sun caps are made of cotton, jute, straw or cloth and they are must-have style things. Shield yourself from the unforgiving sun’s beams and step up your style remainder with your pleasant sun cap. In the event that you need to be more daring with beach style, pick a sun cap with a flower pin.

Head band or scarf

Is it accurate to say that you want to surf on the beach? At that point you should wear a head scarf or band to ensure your hair and stay in vogue in the meantime. I ordinarily tie a head scarf with bunch at back of my head. You can likewise put on some versatile head band that will make you look truly provocative.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are one of the crucial style adornments that you should have! Whether you choose to wear Sunglasses to shield your eyes from wind and sun or to utilize them to look polished, Sunglasses are unavoidable. It’s vital to pick casings and lenses that suit your facial structure.

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Sarong

Printed and plain sarongs can be worn in various courses over the middle, disgraceful or wrapped like dress. Sarong is exceptionally valuable beach extra that you can conceal your swimsuit with, while you’re visiting at a beachside bistro or walking around the shore. Sarong can make even the least difficult swimsuit look truly in stylish.

Stone or coral jewellery

Jewellery that goes best with bathing suit is made out of corals or stone. Such sort of thick gems arrives in an incredible assortment of hues that you can pick as per what you are going to wear to the beach on a specific day. Besides, stone studded gems will make you look jazzy and provocative!

Beach bag

A splendid beach sack or originator tote is an incredible beach adornment that can be utilized to dump those little things you can’t go to the beach without: a jug of water, a sun piece, an additional pair of garments and numerous other fundamental things.

Flip flops

Flip flops are accessible in various splendid hues and prints and they are an unquestionable requirement have embellishment for each lady. Flip lemon are advantageous, as well as include a touch of summery gentility and hotness to your look. Besides, you can without much of a stretch shake off the sand!

Beach basket

Is it accurate to say that you are going to have a beach excursion with your family or companions? At that point you should purchase a beach wicker container. You can stack up everything from sustenances to drinks in an adorable little beach wicker container. A beach wicker bin is valuable in conveying things, as well as resembles an extraordinary supplement for photographs of your day at the beach.

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What other beach extras can make a lady look attractive? Share your considerations, please!

 

 

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5 Great Tips On How To Take The Best Travel Photos

Travel Destination - Shelia - July 6, 2016

Each destination you travel to has its own ambience, character and look. If you want the photographs of your travels to be long lasting and look good, it’s important that your photos not only say as much as possible about the literal look of the place you have visited, but also capture all the aforementioned qualities. In this article, we tell you the best tips of travel photography.

Get Closer

Robert Capa famously said that if your photos are not good enough, you are probably not close enough. The literal meaning of this famous quote is that the closer you are to your subject, the more interest and detail you will capture.

To do this, there are a couple of things you can do. The first one is to use telephoto feature which most cameras have to zoom on your subject. This is an effective technique of photography which has led to countless compelling images.

Another way is to simply move closer to the subject. While not anybody can do this comfortably, the person seeing the image will appreciate it.

Research, research, research

A good photographer spends a lot of time to do research. This way, you will be able to know what is out there. You will know what the place is really about as well as know more about the subjects you will be covering. Read travel books and brochures. Visit libraries, the web and bookstores. You can also talk to close friends who have visited the place to find out more about it. If you are travelling to a foreign country, you can visit the country’s embassy to pick up important travel information.

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Be aware of local customs in any country you visit, it will help to keep your trip safe and productive – Jennifer from PhotoH.com.au

It is very important to understand the traditions and customs of a place before you go there. This will help you to carry yourself in a manner that is not offensive or rude once you reach your destination.

Capturing Cities and Towns

Each city or town has its own unique look and feel. This could be a distinctive skyline, setting or architecture. It also could be a particular type of dress, food or a famous local site. You will always find that at least one thing is unique about a place.

When capturing a city or a town, there are basic things that you need to do:

• Capture a city’s essence, which includes a shot that shows the skyline, setting or any other view that gives feeling for the whole.
• Capture landmarks of which the town is most famous for.

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Have a good idea of what sort of travel shots you want to capture, before you leave – Sam from The Canvas Factory.

Be sensitive and authentic

One of the easiest ways to make compelling photographs of people is to be authentic. There is no trick in capturing candid photos of people. It is a skill any photographer can learn, and it requires respect for your subject an also building a good relationship with them. Successful images of people rarely happen from a long distance. Put the telephone lens away and be part of the moment.

It’s very important to talk to the subjects. Whether it’s just a greeting, a node of explaining what you are doing, it’s very important to establish a rapport with the individuals you are photographing.

Be mindful of the time of day.

To take stunning and compelling travel photos, there is no time as sunset or sunrise. Sunrise can provide great travel images, especially because most people are still asleep at the dawn.

Conclusion

Traveling is fun if you can capture the essence of the place and the moment. But taking great travel photos is no mean task. By adhering to the above tips, you will no doubt be able to capture great travel photos.

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Most Beautiful Beaches Worth Visiting

Travel Destination - Shelia - July 1, 2016

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The world amazing beaches are here below for you:

Kata Beach, Thailand

A sweeping stretch of pearl white sand backed by avenues of towering lush palms, Kata Beach is located on the southwestern side of the great Thai resort of Phuket. This is one of the best family-friendly areas of Phuket with shops and restaurants and a less vibrant nightlife than some other areas.

 

Kata is split into 2 focal areas: Kata South, which is home to several good resorts and Kata Centre, which is located at the northern end closer to Karon. If you like surfing, the best time to visit this beach is between May and October. From November to April, Kata Beach is alive with many sun seekers.

 Matira Beach, Tahiti

Tahiti boasts miles and miles of beaches, which are equally gorgeous, but many are privately owned – either by individuals, hotels or resorts. Matira Beach is one of the best public beaches worth visiting. With super soft sands and swaying palm trees, Matira Beach is a small piece of heaven right here on earth.

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Matira Beach offers safe swimming and easy snorkeling in sheltered waters, all within a short walking distance of some 4 and 5-star hotels. Matira Beach also offers excellent facilities for kayaking, waterskiing and diving. The nearby roadside amenities include great snack bars, excellent restaurants and wonderful boutique shops.

Trunk Bay, Saint John 

Being named by National Geographic Society as the world’s most excellent shoreline, Trunk Bay is a dazzling shoreline worth going to. Arranged in the Virgin Islands National Park on the island of Saint John, Trunk Bay’s satiny coral sands and clear, warm waters draw in visitors from everywhere throughout the world.

Trunk Bay has the most helpful and current offices and gets numerous guests every year. It’s inconceivably lovely shoreline, with spectacular delicate white sand stretching out into the ocean and perfectly clear turquoise blue water. Besides, the all encompassing perspectives from the shoreline are so picture-great! I will visit this shoreline!

Zlatni Rat Beach, Croatia

Zlatni Rat is a standout amongst the most acclaimed shorelines in Europe and a standout amongst the most famous vacation spots in Croatia. Situated on the southern shoreline of the island of Brac, close to the city of Bol, Zlatni Rat is a slender white rock shoreline. The incredible state of this magnificent shoreline shifts with the adjustments in wind, tide and streams.

Zlatni Rat is circumscribed by a pine tree forest where you will discover a few leftovers of Roman manor rustica. Zlatni Rat shoreline is certainly a standout amongst the most delightful shorelines everybody ought to visit at any rate once!

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What do you think of these beautiful beaches? Have you ever visited one of them? Do you know any other awesome beaches worth visiting? Please comment below!

 

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European Championships 2016 Summer Bucket List

Lazy Destinations, Travel Destination - Shelia - June 16, 2016

Eiffel_tower_from_trocaderoWe’ve written about bucket lists for football fans before on El Take it Easy, and this article will be very similar. One of football’s biggest international tournaments is currently taking place at the minute in France. The European Championship is being contested by 24 national teams including the host nation, England, Germany, Spain, and Portugal to name but a few.

With the host nation looking to win their first major tournament since 2000 when they beat Italy 2-1 in the European Championship Final, they will have some tough competition. Spain will be looking to regain the trophy they won in 2012, perennial underachievers England will be looking to claim their first major trophy since 1966 and Germany will be looking to build on their recent World Cup win.

France in the summer is a wonderful place to hold a major sporting event. With millions of fans ascending on France this summer, many of which will travel without tickets, the French government is preparing for a huge spike in their tourism industry. But what are the regions where the games are being played? We have chose four of the very best places to watch games in during the next month.

Paris

France’s capital city is worth visiting for famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame de Paris, Arc de Triomphe and the Palais Garnier. But for the sports fans heading to Paris this summer they will likely be attending a game at the Parc de Princes, France’s international team’s stadium. It holds 48,712 and is a state of the art all-seated stadium.

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Bordeaux

Famous for its many vineyards, Bordeaux will host a series of games at this year’s tournament. The Nouveaux Stade de Bordeaux holds 42,115 people and is one of the biggest stadiums in the whole of France. But that doesn’t mean to say all the focus will be on the football. Bordeaux, like Paris, has many wonderful landmarks to visit including Place de la Borce, Bordeaux Cathedral, Grande Theatre de Bordeaux, Toure Pey Berland, Ponte de Pierre and the Musee d’Aquintaine. For more information on the beautiful landmarks of Bordeaux, visit this website.

Lille

A 17th century brick town, with beautiful cobbled streets, Lille is an architectural wonder. Influenced by Flemish culture, its cuisine is still very much inspired by its neighboring countries the Netherlands and Belgium. With a University now taking pride of place in this quaint city, in recent years it has been transformed into a bustling, and vibrant city in the north of France.

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Toulouse

Located in southwestern region of France, Toulouse is known for its aeronautics, information technology, electronics and biochemistry companies that have driven its economy in recent years. It’s also the home to landmarks such as the Pont Neuf bridge, Cite de l’espace, Musee de Augustins, Museum de Toulouse and Toulouse Cathedral.

The football stadium was built in 1938 and remains one of the most important sports stadiums in the country. It holds 35,472 and is located in the center of Toulouse.

Capitole of Toulouse, and the square of the same name with the Occitan cross designed by Raymond Moretti on the ground.

For a list of all the upcoming European Championship fixtures and where they are being held, you can view the list here.

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