Journeys of July 31: Fiji/Bora Bora

Fiji is a small island in the South Pacific, 1,100 miles northeast of New Zealand.


http://amazingplacesonplanet.com/islands/fiji-islands-fiji/


http://amazingplacesonplanet.com/islands/fiji-islands-fiji/

Undersea resort?

http://www.fubiz.net/2012/07/03/poseidon-undersea-resort/poseidon-undersea-resort-fiji-4/

Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia, which also includes Tahiti. It's also in the Pacific Ocean.



Staying in one of these would be so cool!

http://www.blacktomato.com/country/french-polynesia/four-seasons-bora-bora/

And inside you have glass floors

http://www.easytahiti.com/Hotel/Le+Meridien+Bora+Bora/details30.html

I just think these two islands are perfect getaways. There isn't that much to do here besides the usual beach activities, but it would perfect for a relaxing trip to the beach. The clear waters and pristine beaches just call my name...

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.

Journeys of July 30: USA

So I have traveled quite a bit around the U.S. but there are still some places that I would like to visit and I haven't had the time for yet.

Seattle, Washington - first Starbucks!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60878-Seattle_Washington-Vacations.html


http://faculty.vassar.edu/lenevare/2002a/urbs200/themedspacelinks/Starbucks/politicaleconomy.html

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/us-monuments/

New Orleans, Louisiana - for Mardi Gras!

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USACE_New_Orleans_skyline.jpg


http://ultimatemardigrasexperience.com/mardi_gras_in_new_orleans.htm

Maine - for some New England seafood
             
http://www.davidmiddletonphoto.com/project/maine-coast-memories/ 

     
http://www.gagear.com/gallery/image_Maine-Lobster-Fest-1.html

Texas - I've got quite a few friends from Texas and I need to see what all the fuss is about

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Texas_flag_map.svg

Hershey, PA - Chocolate Factory!

http://www.findingamerica.tv/2007/10/20/day-83-kam-tours-the-hershey-chocolate-factory-and-her-first-solo-video-post/

For some more "exotic" locations...

Hawaii - so many beautiful beaches and hiking trails

http://depositphotos.com/9472369/stock-photo-Hawaii-travel-collage.html

Alaska - the glaciers! and dog mushing

http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/alaska/cheap-alaska-cruise

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.

Journeys of July 29: Mexico

Big things in Mexico: ancient ruins and beaches...

Teotihuacan

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-mexico/

Chichen Itza

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-mexico/

Tulum

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-mexico/

Copper Canyon

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-mexico/

Los Cabos - beaches + nightlife

http://aventours.webs.com/loscabos.htm

Acapulco

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-mexico/

Yucatan Peninsula - has many archaeological sites and exotic environments

http://topworldtourism.com/2012/09/crystal-pool-yucatan-mexico/

Cancun

http://islandsparadises.com/cancun-mexico/
Guadalajara - less touristy, more cultural 

http://allaboutguadalajara.com/

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.

Journeys of July 28: Panama

Panama is a small country but there are plenty of sights to see.

The Panama Canal

http://panamascanal.com/panama-canal-inspires-poets/

Bridge to the Americas

http://www.panamatours.com/Magazine/magazine_vol10.htm

Santa Catalina - great for surfers


http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-panama/
Volcan Baru - great hiking + hot springs

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-panama/

Amador Causeway

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-panama/

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.

Journeys of July 27: Venezuela

I'm going to be honest, the big thing in Venezuela is Angel Falls.


http://www.venezuelatuya.com/canaima/saltoangeleng.htm

But there are a few other stops that could be made.

The sand dunes of  Médanos de Coro National Park

http://sofiatejeda.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/los-medanos-de-coro-a-breathtaking-desert/

Playa El Yaque - for the water sport fans...

http://www.venezuelatuya.com/margarita/yaque.htm

...and Playa El Agua for the tourists who want to relax/shop/eat

http://www.playaelagua.info/

Cueva Del Guacharo - caves

http://www.mariposa-tours.de/touren/nordost/guacharo_spanish.html

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.

Journeys of July 26: Brazil

Christ Statue in Rio

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-brazil/

Amazon River/jungle tour

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-brazil/

Salvador Beaches

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-brazil/

Pantanal - largest wetlands

http://www.pantanalbraziltourism.com/

Copacabana Beach - Rio

http://www.psigma.org.br/she/index.php/tourist-information

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.

Journeys of July 25: Peru

Machu Picchu

http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/archaeology/machu-picchu-mystery/

Huayna Picchu

http://www.destination360.com/south-america/peru/huayna-picchu

Mancora - Peru's best beach

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-peru/

Uros Islands - manmade islands made of reeds that are replaced every three weeks

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-peru/

Huacachina

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-peru/

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.

Journeys of July 24: Chile

The Santiago skyline...especially the Costanera Center skyscraper

http://diario.latercera.com/2012/04/28/01/contenido/reportajes/25-107191-9-golborne-no-asistira-a-inauguracion-de-costanera-center.shtml

La Moneda Palace - house of the Chilean President

http://www.americapictures.net/la-moneda-palace-pic-santiago-chile-2.html

Torres del Paine - a national park

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-chile/
Pucon - a small town with a big (dormant) volcano

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-chile/
Easter Island - officially owned by Chile

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-chile/

*Note: I do NOT own any of these pictures. The URL under each picture will take you to the page where I got it from.