Chokti - Destinations list
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Turn Back Time in Antipolis: Antibes
Antibes has the reputation of being the most enjoyable place in the French Riviera. No wonder, because it is a captivating blend of sandy beaches, rich tradition and fun activities. It manages to be a town of history, events and innovation. If you want a place that embodies nature and rich heritage, Antibes is waiting for you. in: France best visited: June, July, August, September |
A Living Medieval Museum Welcomes You!: Montpellier
Montpellier houses one of the oldest universities in the world. However it manages to successfully combine the books with the bars, the school life with the social life and to offer the proper illumination through the study with the right doze of youthful indifference. in: France best visited: All year long |
Nuclear Amusement!: Kernwasser Wunderland
Kernwasser Wunderland means Nuclear Water Wornderland but it is more commonly called Wunderland Kalkar. It is now an amusement park with a lot of success in the public. Every year 600 thousand people choose this location to have fun and experiment new and extreme sensations. in: Germany best visited: All year long |
Regain Power by Soaking the True Natural Delicacy from the Heart of Brazil: Chapada dos Veadeiros
Chapada dos Veadeiros is a National Park declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. It received the prestigious distinction and title due to the variety of ecosystems and the diversity in flora and fauna. There are more than 25 different species of orchids and one of a kind trees like Aroiera (Californian Pepper Tree), Jeriva (Palm Tree) or the Buritis (Wine Palm). in: Brazil, South America best visited: May, June, July, August, September, October |
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Picasso’s Mediterranean Birthplace : Málaga
Also called the Capital of the Costa del Sol, Malaga is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. Its cultural and tourist ascension was based on the opening of the Picasso Museum. Today his former house is being used by the Picasso Foundation which can also be visited. in: Spain best visited: All year long |
Hop On the ''Spirit of America'': Staten Island Ferry, New York
An American symbol initially built for pragmatic use, the Staten Island Ferry is one attraction which never gets time-worn. Offering visitors free impressive views and the best angles to immortalize the Lower Manhattan skyline or the one of a kind Statue of Liberty these romantic boats are considered one of the biggest bargains in New York City. in: United States of America best visited: All year long |
''Not French, Not Brenton, but Malouins'': St-Malo
The appeal of St. Malo does not resume to the fact that it is considered Brittany's most visited place. Guided by the motto ''not French, not Brenton, but Malouins'', this French destination and its medieval walls is the former home of the corsairs and an area famous for wanting to preserve its autonomy as well as its old Brenton language. in: France best visited: June, July, August, September |
Explore, Party with the Stars and Make Tons of Wishes: McDonald Observatory
McDonald Observatory is one of the world’s leading centers for astronomical research. With its amazing world class facilities, incorporating the world’s best optical telescopes, it wants to achieve its mission of informing, educating and inspiring the general public to explore the stars and the magic of the universe. in: United States of America, North America best visited: |
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Turbulent Waters At The ''Graveyard of the Atlantic'': Cape Hatteras
Known as the point where the cold and warm currents of the Atlantic collide, causing turbulent waters, frequent storms and the oh so feared hurricanes, Cape Hatteras bears a nickname reminding of disaster. in: United States of America best visited: All year long |
The Spring's Alluring Voice: Fontaine-De-Vaucluse
The Romans called it "Vallis Clausa" because the town is closed up by cliffs of French Prealps, but it has always been one of the most visited towns in southeastern France. One of its most distinguished visitors was Francesco Petrarca, the Italian humanist who grew up in nearby Avignon in the early 14th century. Get Some Romantic Inspiration in: France best visited: March, April, May, June, July |
Savor a Tribal Experience : Baliem Valley
The hills are blanketed with flowers, and the terraced fields are deep purple with dense sweet-potato leaves. It is a place where penis gourds are still very much trendy, women go about their daily activities topless, and pigs can buy you a wife. in: Indonesia best visited: March, April, May, June, July, August, September |
Find your Muse in the Heart of Istria: Groznjan
Groznjan, known as the “City of Artists” is a 4th century Venetian town which hosts uniquely talented people and cultural events since 1965. It has been the inspiration of musicians, painters, writers and sculptors through its Renaissance and Baroque architecture, peaceful atmosphere, cultural gatherings and amazingly beautiful and peaceful surroundings. in: Croatia best visited: All year long |
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A Delightful Floating Experience: Inle Lake
During Burma’s (sorry, Myanmar) dry season you might think its Inle Lake isn’t much to look at since it’s only about seven foot deep. Then the summertime rains come, almost doubling its depth. But, whether the lake’s seven or seventy foot deep it’s still the second largest lake in Burma; and known for its floating gardens. Floating gardens? You got to see it to believe it. in: Burma best visited: September, October |
Thousand Years Old Curious Atmosphere : Mont-Saint-Éloi
Only seventy-five years ago (or so) the area of Mont-Saint-Éloi in Northern France (and close to the border of Belgium) was occupied by Germany during the Second World War. Seems like a long time ago, right? Well, that’s just a mere drop in time to Mont-Saint-Éloi, because its history spans back thousands of years. in: France best visited: |
The ''Crowned'' Beach For A Top Vacation: Coronado Beach
After the Travel Channel rated it 5th best in the United States, the ''crowned'' attraction of San Diego county scored second position in the classification made by Dr. Beach. With photogenic Victorian ornaments of the Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark which starred in movies like ''The Stunt Man'' or ''Some Like it Hot'', Coronado Beach is one of the world's elite resorts. in: United States of America best visited: April, May, June, July, August, September |
Paddle Your Way for a Good Cause: Black Moose Fest
The event which started as a benefit to help Ward Daily and his 11-year old daughter became one of the greatest kayak meeting in the US, a possible annual and progressively appealing destination. in: United States of America best visited: May |
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Abandon everything for a while.: Paleochora (Palaiochora)
Paleochora is the ideal place for absolute relaxation and fulfilled leisure time. If you are looking for beauty, tranquility and comfort Paleochora is the destination for your vacation. It's a small town on the south of Crete, surrounded with plantations of olive trees and tomato glasshouses. in: Greece, Europe best visited: All year long |
See the Skeletal Shipwrecks of The Land God Made in Anger: Skeleton Coast
“The Land God Made in Anger” as the Namibian Bushmen call it, better known as Skeleton Coast is a destination so diverse that it will amaze everybody. The name comes from the whale and seal bones which used to cover the shore in the times when the whaling industry was in power but also from the shipwrecks which cover the shore. Skeleton Coast is still covered by more than 1000 vessels which hit the rocks offshore because of the... in: Africa, Namibia best visited: All year long |
Explore the Hidden Treasures in Siberia: Mir Mine
Mir Mine is one of the biggest manmade holes in the world. Famous because it used to be the world’s largest diamond mine in the Soviet Union till 2005 and the second largest excavated hole in the world, Mir Mine proved to be one of the most precious findings in one of the most inhospitable regions of the world. in: Russia best visited: |
Crazy Party Dutch Style: Queen's Day in Amsterdam
If you ever wish to visit the great city of Amsterdam, make the effort of planning your trip around the 30. of April. It will well be worth it, as on that day and the night before the whole city becomes a huge dance podium hosting hundred thousands of people having the time of their lifes. in: Netherlands, Europe best visited: April |