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If you’ve never been to Turkey, you don’t know what you’re missing. Here’s a look at some of the best beaches in the country that range from action spots for water sports or quiet places for relaxation. There’s a beach to suit every taste in Turkey. If you’re looking for the perfect base for your Turkish adventure, visit Kas Villas at http://kas4villarentals.com/

Kabak Bay, Oludeniz

You know a beach is something special when it’s mainly frequented by locals. There are no touristy gimmicks, no sun beds, water sports or busy boat trips. It’s just simple, tranquil and relaxing beach vibes at their best. There’s a bohemian and almost hippy atmosphere with a great choice of accommodation, including rustic wooden bungalows. If you want the best of Turkey without the crowds, this is the beach for you.

Iztuzu Beach, Dalyan

If you’re into places with solid eco credibility, then Iztuzu Beach is for you. You’ll discover a nature reserve at the far cove with huge amounts of space to get away from it all. Be sure to watch out for the turtles in June and July, who hatch their eggs just under the surface of the sand.

Mermerli beach, Antalya

For a mixture of beautiful beach and bustling urban life, this small beach is only a short walk from the centre of Antalya and its restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Visit the Mermerli restaurant to descend the private wooden staircase straight onto the sandy beach, where you’ll receive loungers, umbrellas and served food straight from the restaurant above.

Patara beach, Antalya

For those wishing to visit somewhere untouched by the trappings of modern tourism, Patara Beach is a must. An incredible 11 miles of continual sand dunes are untouched except for one café. Visitors must leave the sand by sunset to allow the turtles to do their thing. Stick around nearby though to watch a sunset and moonrise over this stunning landscape.

Aydıncık, Mersin

This lesser known resort has super soft sand and warm waters. It also boasts magnificent wildlife, with flamingos and many other bird species wallowing in the salt water inland areas. With a nature reserve close by, there’s plenty to spot and anyone with skin problems might like to try the black mud on the shoreline which is said to have healing properties.

Alktinkum, Çesme

Beautifully clean water awaits you at this beach and its shallow depth even at distance makes it perfect for families with children. At this gold-coloured sandy beach the water is incredibly clean. It doesn’t get over-crowded but has plenty of life with restaurants on the beach where you can pay for sun loungers, parasols and cushions.

Saros Bay

On the western edge of the Gallipoli peninsula sits Saros Bay with its fine, soft sand and beautifully azure waters. Staying at the Hotel Kum provides plenty of shady spots to take shelter from the beating midday sun and hotel staff regularly do the rounds taking food and drink orders.

Many holidaymakers dream of holidays in the Luxury hotel, under five stars, is nothing. But what about seven-star hotels? And how can luxury differ from much more luxury?

To the outside concealed, ultraluxury Venice / Dubai. It was the sportsman’s celebrity wedding of the year: Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic married in Venice – and supposedly celebrated in a hotel with seven stars.

The “Aman” is directly on the Grand Canal, inside it is very noble and to the outside seems rather secret. But seven stars? Officially there is a maximum of five stars around the world. The brass sign at the entrance tells us that the “Aman” has only five stars. The same is true of the sail-like “Burj al Arab” in Dubai, one of the world’s noblest and most expensive hostels. It was the first hotel to have seven stars. You never even advertised it, says the operator Jumeirah.

But the best hotels in the world are a class of their own and offer only the most precious and expensive. There are golden iPads in the “Burj al Arab”, but eight guests come with a butler. The Limousine service with Rolls-Royce is for some sobered guest the standard.

The myth of the seven stars shows a difficulty: from five stars, upwards there is a lack of further differentiations. Theoretically, eight or even ten stars would be possible. But five stars are the end. Torsten Kirsten, a professor of tourism at the Jade University in Wilhelmshaven, says that this has become established worldwide. Everything else would rather confuse.

The stars should only give an orientation. “Dozens of individual criteria and their manifestations are combined to form a comprehensive judgment,” says Kirsten. The classification of the hotels is voluntary and only valid for three years. So, in any case, the matter is settled with the stars in Germany.

The list of criteria currently comprises 270 assessment criteria. They are objectively identifiable. Examples: Is there a hair dryer in the room? Can you pay by credit card? How long is the reception? Is there a breakfast buffet? Does the hotel have Wi-Fi? “The more stars, the more features need to be available,” explains Markus Luthe, Managing Director of the Dehoga Federal Association.

“The basis for the selection and the weighting of the criteria are representative guest surveys,” says Luthe. Glamor and glitter, marble and gold trim are therefore not decisive. The stylish design hotel with modern art on the walls in the metropolis can be just as five stars as the traditional Grandhotel with marble columns and chandeliers in the health resort.

As soon as one leaves German vacation geography, however, it is already difficult. “National standards, different criteria selection, and national practices make comparability more difficult,” says Kirsten. Attempts to evaluate across Europe are extremely difficult.

For these reasons, some hoteliers are quite free from the stars. For example, Carsten K. Rath, founder of the “Kameha Grand” near the airport of Zurich. Although it flashes, sparkles and sparkles with him in the entrance hall, rooms and suites. Everything is from the finest, expensive and partly quite unique. Nevertheless, a star is nowhere to be seen. “The times when people are orientated by stars are over,” says Rath. People were looking for brands rather than stars.

Per Rath, the star rating is a relic from the time when the Internet has not yet existed. Today, the guests could get information directly, in various ways. “If you are in doubt, you will be more confident in the opinion of other travelers who are on evaluation portals.” There, holidaymakers can often find more detailed information on how well a five-star hotel is from the point of view of the guests. Because the differences are indeed great – even if it is not equal to the “Aman” or “Burj al Arab”.

The skyline of downtown Edmonton has changed dramatically as the Ice District began to take shape. However, the area has more to offer than the famous Rogers Place arena; It is a combination of office space, condos, public spaces, shopping, dining, and entertainment, spread over 25 acres. This neighborhood will continue to grow as time passes, but there is already much to see and do.

Rogers Place

The new arena is the centerpiece of the neighborhood – with over 9,000 seats on the ground floor, the building will host concerts and sports competitions of all kinds. The building is easily accessible by public transportation as there is direct access to the building by the MacEwan light rail station. Spectators travel through the Ford Hall to the Rogers Place. The spacious interior area allows them to avoid being outdoors in winter while experiencing beautiful architecture, plenty of natural light and unique artistic details.

Downtown Edmonton Community Arena

This public arena is located near the Rogers Place. A wall of windows allows people walking in the Rogers Place to look over the arena. The arena provides weekly ice time for people living in the area, as well as skate training, parent and child sessions, and many other skating programs.

Casino Grand Villa

Connected to the Rogers Place, this huge building offers the chance to play slot machines, table games and even access to VIP rooms. Many people come to the Grand Villa Casino for gambling, but you can forget about gambling when it comes to eating – there’s everything ranging from upscale dining options to a Starbucks, going through a pub and Fast food, including Sbarro Pizza restaurants, The Taco Shack, Vera’s Burger Shack and Pink berry.

Restaurant Atlas Steak + Fish

This dining option inside the Grand Villa casino is strictly for guests who are over 18 years old, and this restaurant is more an experience than a simple place to eat. The extensive wine list is selected by a sommelier, while the dishes are designed by Chef Shelley Robinson, a Chopped Canada winner and former Canadian delegate for the Slow Food in Canada movement in Italy. The menu remains faithful to the name of the restaurant with a wide choice of steak and seafood.

The Edmonton Tower

Planned to be completed in early 2017, the Edmonton Tower is an office building that will also house condos, in addition to child care services. Restaurants, cafes and other retail spaces are also part of the project, which will have touches of marble and granite.

The Static Tower

Located to the southeast of the Ice District, the Static Tower will be the tallest tower in Western Canada, with its 62 floors. The unique building will highlight the impressive skill of the architecture firm whose offices will be hosted here.

Public art

The art by the local artists is intercalated in the public spaces of the district Ice District. At the northwest corner of Rogers Place, we find Realities: United, a tree in an abstract form wanting to reproduce the designs of designs used by architects. Hal Henderson’s multimedia art, with puck images, skates, and small figures, is displayed at the entrance to the Edmonton Downtown Community Arena. Outside this arena is the sculpture The Skater’s Arch created by Saskatchewan artist Douglas Bentham. An impressive 14-meter circular and colorful mosaic representing the culture and history of the city can be found in the Ford Hall of the Rogers Place.

Hotel JW Marriott

The Ice District will feature a JW Marriott Hotel just south of Rogers Place. The luxurious hotel is expected to be built by 2018. It will also feature a cafe, lobby bar, and gourmet restaurant.

These are just some of the highlights so far, but the new constructions continue to change the area for years to come. There are plans to add many other restaurants and cafes, medical centers, pharmacy, fitness facilities, grocery store, financial services and Cineplex UltraAVX and VIP cinemas. Keep an eye on the Ice District as it continues to grow and evolve into the city’s coolest neighborhood.

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Uganda – the country that Winston Churchill called The Pearl of Africa, is home to some of Africa’s most fabulous flora and fauna, as well as stunningly beautiful bird life. Mountains, impenetrable rainforest, savannah, fast moving rivers, colour, sound – Uganda has it all.

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With many wonderful national parks, there are numerous reasons to visit this awe-inspiring country. Here are just a few:

Wildlife

The country’s major draw is Bwindi National, to take part in a gorilla trekking holiday. Individuals can spend time with these magnificent animals, in their natural habitat. Where there are gorillas, monkeys and chimpanzees are not usually far away. Follow troops of endangered chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge or Kibale Forest as they swing through the trees overhead, feed, and play.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is the country’s most popular national park, and certainly offers stunning scenery. Flanked by crater dotted foothills of the Rwenzoris in the north, along the shores of Lake Edward to the remote Ishasha River in the south you can expect to see a variety of four-legged friends along the way. Among them tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, a variety of antelopes and over 600 bird species. Game drives and organised trips by experts like steppestravel.co.uk Uganda help make this a trip of a lifetime.

Natural attractions

In close proximity to the colourful city of Jinja lies a waterfall which is now submerged beneath the Owen Falls dam. This is the source of Africa’s mightiest of rivers, the Nile. Many tourists find a visit here to be a poignant yet inspiring moment, especially for those who have perhaps seen the river as it flows past the many wondrous ancient sites downstream. Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike will not be disappointed either. The river is home to thousands of hippos and enormous gaping crocodiles. Visitors may also choose to try their hand at kayaking, rafting or fishing, but perhaps not in the same area as the crocs!

No visit would be complete without exploring the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, also known as The Mountains of the Moon, due their extraordinary landscape. Here, Uganda boasts Africa’s third highest snow-capped peak. You can find a wealth of advice at http://www.ugandatravelguide.com/ugandanationalparks on how to reach this amazing sight.

Whichever national park you choose, and however many times you visit, you will always remember Uganda.