Travel And Tourism: 2011/12

3.12.11 Siesta Beach | Florida

Siesta Beach topped the list of ten best U.S. beaches of 2011 as chosen by Stephen Leatherman, a coastal scientist at Florida International University who is better known as "Dr. Beach." Siesta's crescent-shaped beach boasts some of the finest, whitest sand in the world and has clear, warm waters that are perfect for swimming, Leatherman said. Click Here for more details.

Siesta Beach, Florida

Labels: America, United State, United States of America

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Eiffel Tower | Photos

The Eiffel Tower was built for a variety of reasons. The main reason for its design and construction was for the World Exhibition (also known as the Paris Exposition of 1889) commemerating the 100 year aniversery of the French Revolution in Europe. The French Revolution was an important event in French history that attempted to eliminate dictatorships and divine right kings and to create a more democratic government. Many of the French officials and people wanted to remember the 100 year aniversary by improving the quality of Paris and France. Many proposed that the building of new and beautiful buildings would be a good way to commerate the 100 year aniversary. All throughout France, many engineers and designers submited designs and ideas for new ways to improve France. Of the many ideas, Gustave Eiffel's design of the Eiffel Tower caugh some of the most attention.

Eiffel Tower

Labels: France

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Dubai Attractions | Photos

Dubai is a treasure trove of historical attractions and there is perhaps no better place to delve into the land’s past than at the Dubai Museum housed beneath the 180-year-old Al Fahidi Fort in Bur Dubai. Dubai has a multitude of superb outdoor attractions, from championship quality golf courses and spas to water sports and desert adventures to be enjoyed. Spectators can enjoy a host of premier sporting events such as the world’s richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al-Sheba; the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament, the Dubai Tennis Championships, Rugby Sevens, the Emirates Grand Prix power boating; the UAE Desert Challenge, and of course, camel racing.