For most of us, looking for the perfect honeymoon beach destination is a search that will take weeks or even months. The challenge lies on finding the perfect honeymoon beach that has perplexed travelers for ages. It’s more than just sand and waves but that’s a good place to start. While we all know that the quality of the sand and clarity of the water are important factors for a perfect honeymoon, the scenery must be as beautiful and the water must be swimmable. What’s more, the selected honeymoon beach should fulfill all your romantic desires whether you’re looking for a moon-lit walk along the beach or a candle-lit dinner overlooking the sea. With these in mind, here are some of the best honeymoon beach destinations in the world.

Best Honeymoon Beach Destinations

10. Turks and Caicos – Bahamas

Turks Caicos Beach | (c) Photo By SUP Junkie

Turks and Caicos is a small chain of islands just south of Bahamas. What you will find is a secluded Caribbean honeymoon beach paradise with some of the world’s pristine beaches and unspoiled nature to explore. You can stroll along the sugar-white sand that stretch for miles. It is no surprise that magazines such as Sports Illustrated magazine have chosen to photograph their swimsuit edition in this idyllic beach setting. If you are a couple who wants to explore where you are going, you might be interested in knowing that this is the home to 3rd largest coral reef system on Earth! So honeymooners looking to sail along the coastline or snorkel in the transparent aqua blue water or enjoy a candle lit dinner, Turks and Caicos is the honeymoon beach for you.

9. Copacabana and Ipanema – Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana and Ipanema Beach | (c) Photo By SeLuSava

If you are a couple who like your beaches warm but your parties hot, check out the sultry honeymoon beach of Copacabana and Ipanema. Rio de Janeiro is the South American paradise for honeymooners. Sip a caipirinha or many other exotic cocktails by the beach and watch exotic beauties (guys and gals) as they strut their stuff down the sandy runway. Don’t be surprised to see Gisele look a likes sporting tiny bikinis and perfectly shaped men passing around a soccer ball. Of course when the sun goes down, bars and nightclubs will be at your reach to party the night away as a couple at this honeymoon beach.

8. Red Beach, Santorini – Greece

Village Of Oia In Santorini | (c) Photo By Surreal Places

While Greece has many charming beaches, this crescent shaped Red beach is one of the most unusual beaches in Greece. Due to the special geographical features and ancient volcanic activity, the shore is red and black. Though the color of the beach ma not interest you, it is a popular honeymoon beach among honeymooners. If the sound of honeymooning on a villa by a scarlet lava cliffs and iron rich rocks entice you, go ahead take a trip to Red Beach. Know that this is not only a honeymoon beach destination but a heavy partying destination during the summer.

7. Grand Case, St.Martin – Puerto Rico

Grande Case Beach | (c) Photo By Conlawprof

If you are looking for a sophisticated beach honeymoon, look no further than one of the most sophisticated islands – Grand Case, which is located 190 miles east of Puerto Rico. Though you would be expecting a mix of Latin music and a bowl of salsa, expect a melange of European culture fusion instead. If you are searching for unbelievably delicious food, you will get just that at Grand Case. A former fishing village has become the culinary epicenter now in the island, if not the entire Caribbean! If you believe in the saying ’the way to the heart is through the stomach,’ then this is the honeymoon beach for you. Enjoy boulevards of gourmet beach side bistros against a backdrop of turquoise waters in this exquisite honeymoon beach destination.

6. Haad Rin – Thailand

Haad Rin Beach | (c) Happy Time Blog

If you are a couple attracted to wild nightlife and casual romantic encounters, this honeymoon beach in Thailand may be for you. On each month on the full moon day, you will be joined by international honeymoon seekers at Haad Rin, say about 20,000. Don’t be surprised if you see young yoga travelers from all around the world come to this honeymoon beach to enjoy local whiskey and get hypnotized by fire eaters and throbbing techno music. You’re guaranteed to loosen your shoes and even maybe your clothing somewhere along this sandy honeymoon beach cause you know it won’t be the same when you go back home!

5. North Shore, Oahu – Hawaii

Surfer On North Shore Beach | (c) Photo By My Opera

North Shore found in the deep blue Pacific, is a volcanic tropical island in Hawaii. This is perfect for a secluded honeymoon beach escape with that special someone. The island stretches more than seven miles with natural beauty and wicked waves for the surfer inside you. During the summer, it’s the perfect honeymoon beach. You can take strolls in the day and romantic dinners in the night as the waves are nearly flat. However, if you’re looking for some excitement, October and March is great for intense surfing while honeymooning.

4. Wreck Beach, British Columbia – Canada

Evening Sunset At Wreck Beach | (c) Photo By GotSaga

If you are comfortable in your own skin, then you should head out to Wreck Beach. Free yourself, embrace your inner hippie and head out on a beach honeymoon – one of the most famous ‘clothing optional’ beaches in North America. This might be not your first choice of honeymoon but at least you will have some unique stories to tell when you go back home :) Here you can buy tie dye t-shirts and sarongs and handmade jewellery, or just sit back on the beach while the naked stroll with cold beers and coconut juice in their hand. Join these free-spirited Canadians as they lounge ocean side, play Frisbee, do Bare Buns Run and strut what their mamas gave them. It will be a honeymoon that no one else has experienced!

3. Boracay – Philippines

Boracay Beach | (c) Photo By Paynepat44

Philippines is not only rich with culture but also has pristine beaches. Boracay is only a 30 minute flight from Manila. It’s only five miles long and less than a mile wide but ranks as one of the sexiest and top honeymoon beach destinations in the world. You will find areas that are tourist hubs while other areas are more for soaking up the Philippines culture in a more romantic way. This honeymoon beach is very popular and known for the powdery sands and clear aqua water. Get active as a couple in a variety of water sports like scuba diving or boat riding around the island. Boracay is, no doubt, a wonderful honeymoon beach destination for fun in the sun.

2. Bikini Beach – Uruguay

Bikini Beach, Punta del Este | (c) Photo By Fantisy Artis

Bikini Beach is very popular and draws upscale crowd of models, millionaires and of course honeymooners. Looking to escape the heat and just enjoy the breeze of the waters, Bikini Beach is perfect. This coastal resort is where the elite get to see and be seen. So why not join in style on this great honeymoon beach destination as a couple? Lounge on upscale resort yachts, enjoy drinks, chic casinos and nightclubs complete with velvet ropes. No matter what type of a honeymoon you are looking for, there is a sexy honeymoon beach playground for any type of honeymooners here.

1. Manly Beach – Australia

Manley Beach | (c) Photo By Jason James

There are dozens of gorgeous beaches in the golden coast of Australia but nothing beats Manly Beach. A popular choice among cosmopolitan Australians, tourists and honeymooners. If you are looking for a honeymoon beach getaway, this is the perfect place. Sit back, catch some waves, worship the golden sun, toss back in a comfortable lounge chair and enjoy a drink. If the ‘land down under’ is on your honeymoon plan, go ahead and enjoy the laid back atmosphere with your special one on this honeymoon beach destination. It’s going to be a relaxing honeymoon beach getaway for sure.

With these top 10 honeymoon beach destinations, you can narrow down your search and focus on grabbing the latest swimwear and bikini for your honeymoon. So what’s your honeymoon beach escape going to be?

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I recently had the chance to marvel at home on an innovative travel app for iPhone and iPad. While there are many travel apps, the one travel app that got my attention is the one that taps into gorgeous photography of places around the world. It’s an innovative new mobile application that allows users to travel remotely through the simple tap of a screen. This app instantly takes you away on a virtual tour of some of the most amazing cities, hotels, restaurants and much more without having to leave your home or spend a dime.

TourWrist Travel App Review

TourWrist Travel App Tour Of Concert Of JayZ | (c) Photo By TNW

How To Use This Mobile App?

TourWrist travel app is extremely easy to use. Just what I would expect to use with an all new iPhone 4S! SPARK LABS are the creators of this great mobile app called TourWrist. Using this travel app is like a real-life travel experience at the palm of your hands. Simply hold your iPhone with TourWrist app at eye level and turn around to see the views from different angles, just as if you were there and turning around in one spot. If you move the iPhone up, then you could see the tops of all the buildings, the bright blue sky and the beautiful skyline. If you turn around slowly, it is as if you were turning around while standing along the river in Chicago. Completely intuitive, an amazing tactile experience. It will surely make you feel as if you are being transported instantly to the spot.

Benefits of TourWrist Travel App

(c) TourWrist Travel App Panorama By New Eye Media

There are many practical uses of this travel app. Imagine if you want to check out a hotel or resort before making a booking. How about a landmark you want to visit? Perhaps you are just curious to see if a restaurant looks like the luxurious five-stars it claims to be. TourWrist will answer all that for you. Using the gyroscope on iPhone, the app allows the user to view 360 degree panorama images.

Although TourWrist is an online mobile marketing platform, which is dedicated to helping people sell property, it is amazing how you would never think of it as a selling tool. Users can register for free and upload photos of homes, businesses, vacation spots or any real estate they would like to sell. The account is not restricted to just real estate. There are tours of ruins, museums, churches and many exotic locations. You can visit a local cafe, dine at a four star restaurant or look off the balcony of a penthouse hotel suite. You can find out information about the tour you are on by selecting the “info” feature. You can share photos of any of the tours on Facebook and Twitter using the “Share” feature. You can even book a trip right from within the app by selecting the “links” feature.

How The Tours/Pictures Get Added To TourWrist Travel App

1. Professional photographers can import them one at a time using their site or in batch uploads
2. Individuals and businesses can hire professional photographers to document properties, create the tours and upload to their system
3. TW Capture app will allow anyone with an iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, or the new iPod Touch to create and post “AmaTours” in a matter of seconds. These tours may not be as high in quality but will be extremely easy to make

How Much Is It?

This is absolutely FREE. There are no ad banners, no in-app purchases and no hidden subscription fees.

It is truly an amazing photography and travel app that offers virtual tours of some very beautiful places around the world. Pick up this universal travel app in the App Store today. Just don’t be waving your new TourWrist travel app on your new iPad 2 at the doctor’s office, a little embarrassing :)

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Dubai is one of the seven striking states on the Untied Arab Emirates. In the last few years Dubai has seen the influx of extremely rich tourists and residents who go clubbing every weekend. Nightclubs in Dubai has sprung like mushrooms and will continue to do when you hear that eventually the city will be having 20 million visitors a year! Before the list of top 5 nightclubs are revealed it’s essential to realize that, like many other world cities, Dubai is an expensive place. Particularly the night club scene. When it comes to cocktails, it will probably cost the same amount as they would in places like London, Paris or New York. However, if you are a lady, of course there are often treats when it comes to drinks. Also, it’s important to recognize that Dubai is primarily an Islamic country. There will be customs and regulations that must be obeyed. For example, public drunkenness is a ‘no no’ and can land you in prison. The drinking age is 21 and ID must be shown. So if you are looking for a place to party the night away, here are the top 5 night clubs of Dubai!

Top 5 Dubai Night Clubs

Club People By Crystal In Dubai | (c) Photo By Haute Living

Copacabana

Named possibly after the 70′s Barry Manilow hit, the “Copa Cabbana” has become popular among the increasingly young and trendy crowd in Dubai and travelers to Dubai. Sandy floors and Bamboo Railings give it quite an interesting look that is unique from many rivaling establishments. The club is also renowned for having fantastic snacks so you will never be hungry. Since the nightclub is often swarmed by the top guns of the city, Copacabana drinks offer only well known brands. The entry fee is 50 Dhs (€10) and you must be over 25 to enter in order to keep out those who are too “junior.”

Boudoir

If you’re in Dubai for either business or pleasure, there’s one bar you don’t want to miss. Boudoir is as opulent as it gets. Nothing is understated or subtle about it but then this isn’t an understated or subtle city. The look of the bar evokes with crystal chandeliers, rich fabrics, plump sofas and oil paintings. With room for around 400, the bar has set itself apart from the rest of Dubai’s club scene. Music is over the top with funky house, hip-hop, pop and rock as the night wears on and the dance floor fills with an international crowd.

Zinc

Zinc is located in the prestigious Crown Plaza Dubai. Zinc takes playtime to another level. The club has a cool glowing decor, R&B and hip hop nights. Superstar DJ’s, international club tours and plenty of play mates will keep the night going. Not to mention an atmosphere you will only find at Zinc. Nearly every week something new happens here. Ladies go free many nights! So if you want to party and play hard, there’s only one place to be and that’s the new play ground – Zinc.

Kasbar

Kasbar is located in one of the beachfront neighborhoods in Jumeirah. Kasbar is located in the one and only Royal Mirage Hotel built by Sol Kerzner – one of the most flamboyant millionaires in South Africa. The entrance fee gains you a classic cocktail on the house! This is a club that is swanky with live music and DJ’s who keep the music pumping with English, Spanish, Arabic and many other tunes. Don’t come if you’re expecting to dance the night away though – the crowd mostly consists of relaxed hotel guests soaking in the ambiance. The lounge section is all oil lamps, cushions and low tables, and there are bar games along the counter.

Vu’s Bar

Vu’s Bar is located on the 51st floor of Dubai’s most recognizable monoliths, the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. Gorgeous sea views greet you from the 51st floor. Your crowd is an upmarket mix of guests dressed to impress and the soft-cushioned air-conditioned luxury makes you feel like a superstar. It can also be considered quite a romantic place to take a loved one to enjoy the sunset view of Dubai before getting into the cocktails and chic sophistication of the place. Try the 51st Floor house cocktail: so deliciously strong. If you can’t find it, don’t worry – there’s a staggering 200 cocktails to choose from! Make sure you wear a collar and shoes or the fashion police will throw you out.

So let your hair down at these top 5 hottest clubs in Dubai. Don’t be surprised if you find some of the ‘rich and famous’ shaking a leg with you at these clubs in Dubai!

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Cost, time, and destination all play an important role in deciding which airline to choose. It’s easy to forget that food can be just as important: who can forget the irate letter from a Virgin Airlines passenger who was left bemused by his in-flight meal? Of course, food is unlikely to be a deciding factor but if you’re planning a holiday and want to be sure that you’re going to be served some tasty food whilst in the air, this guide could be of assistance.

Guide To Airline Food

Hawaiian Airline Sushi Meal | (c) Photo By The Wall Street Journal

Passengers on flights to Bodrum, Dalaman or anywhere else in Turkey rejoice. In a recent study, Turkish Airlines was found to have the best in-flight food based on taste and presentation. Their menu includes Turkish treats such as stuffed eggplant, as well as world cuisines. It’s no wonder that they came out on top, though their policy aims to bring their passengers fresh food with a “restaurant experience and taste.”

Singapore Airlines came in second in: no small wonder, since Gordon Ramsay is a consultant on their culinary panel. They’ve even released their own recipe book so that satisfied customers can recreate their in-flight meals in their own kitchens from the airline. It’s surprising that they didn’t come first, really; but perhaps porcini crusted sea scallop just doesn’t taste the same at 30,000 feet in the air.

Etihad missed out on the second spot by one point. All food served on the Arabian airline carrier is Halal certified, and fresh ingredients are used wherever possible. They also offer an astonishing number of special meals, for religious purposes and also dietary requirements (raw vegetables, low sodium, and seafood).

Also surprisingly, Irish airline carrier Aer Lingus beat out luxury airlines Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qantas in the study: perhaps the pre-departure champagne service on their long haul flights had something to do with that?

Foodies on a diet might want to book flights to Canada. In a recent North American survey it was found that Air Canada’s food has the lowest caloric content. The top picks are chicken ramen noodle soup, chicken or beef wraps and vegetarian sandwiches. Virgin America is also taking steps to offering sensible healthy options including a protein meal with hummus, nuts and tuna. This is perfect for keeping energy up and keeping fried foods at bay.

Then again, foodies trying to cut down on food could also fly with a budget airline such as Ryanair. Faced with the choice of a lukewarm cheese and ham Panini or a Batchelor’s Cup-a-Soup, all at premium prices, personally I would prefer to skip lunch altogether and stick to coffee.

Well that’s that on your guide to airline food to all the foodies out there that are concerned!

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The Great Wall of China has been in the list of Seven Wonders of the world. It’s a masterpiece of great architecture, which is located in China. Although the visibility from space might be a myth, the Great Wall of China has been a part of Chinese history and continues to be a local and tourist attraction for travelers from across the world. Here are some facts about The Great Wall of China for the intrigued travelers out there.

Facts About The Great Wall Of China

The Great Wall Of China | (c) Photo By Mosquito Squad Athens

Who Built The Great Wall Of China?

The Great Wall of China was built centuries ago by the emperor Qin Shi Huangdi during the Qin Dynasty around 221 B.C. The wall served as a barricade that kept off attackers like the nomadic Hsiung Nu tribes that originated from Northern China. The wall was put together by people who resided there, along with criminals and the soldiers themselves. Over the years, the wall has been modified with additions made over the next 200 years like cannons and watch-towers. Even Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty contributed to the construction of this mammoth project, spanning the wall to a stretch from Dunhuang to Yanze, where it is currently known as Lop Nur.

Where In China Is The Great Wall Located?

The wall runs along from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Lake in the west. It is a vast stretch that adds up to about 8.852.8 km, where the walls break up in parts in between, filled in by defense barriers, trenches, rivers and hills to complete its mammoth structure.

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How Large Is The Wall?

The wall is about 30 feet high and 15 feet wide.

What Is The Great Wall Made From?

In the emerging stages the wall was mainly built from earth, stones and wood. The use of bricks was a later development to build the wall. It required an enormous amount of raw materials in the area. The builders had used materials that were available easily. For example, while building over the mountain ranges, the stones of the mountain were used; while in the plains, earth materials were pounded into solid blocks to be used in construction, whereas in the deserts, the sanded reeds were put to use.

What Was The Purpose Of The Great Wall?

The Great Wall of China was built to serve as a site for lookout posts. Meaning it was to provide the army a swift warning system and to create an elevated military roadway through the rugged terrain. In addition, The wall provided a protection to the economic development and cultural progress of the region. The wall also safeguarded the trade routes such as the Silk Route, and facilitated safe transmission of information and transportation.

How Long Did It Take To Build Th Great Wall?

The purpose of the Great Wall was to protect powerful parts of China from invaders. Research done at the time of the Great Wall construction has concluded that it began around the 6th and 7th century B.C. Technically, it is unknown as to who actually started out on building the wall, where the emperor of the Qin Dynasty is known to have made significant changes and additions to the Great Wall. It wasn’t easy putting the wall together, since the original make-up consisted of wood, stone, earth and grass. Later on, the wall’s make has been replaced with bricks made from klins; it has been then transported on the backs of labor animals up the mountain top.

It is truly amazing that this creation of mankind draws many people from around the world. An impressive structure built from so many hands and brings us so much history. There is so much we can learn from such a rich architectural history, that makes up the Great Wall of China.

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