Na Pali Coast Cave in Kauai, Hawaii – Breathtaking caves of Hawaii

The Napali coast caves are situated along the Na Pali Coast on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. These beautiful caves are formed by harsh waves that hit the costal porous lava rocks. This beautiful area offers a phenomenal marine backwoods which are remarkably untouched by humans. Na Pali translates as “The Cliffs” is one of the major attractions of this serine area. The three caves namely The Open Ceiling Cave, Waiahuakua Sea Cave and Ho’olulu Sea Cave are together known as the Na Pali Cost Caves or Kauai Sea caves. This Hawaiian destination offers some breath taking views for the global tourists.

Na Pali Coast, Hawaii

Ariel view of Napali coasts, Hawaii

Ariel view of the Sea Cave

Tours inside the sea cave

Snorkelling at the Na pali coasts.

Na Pali Sea Caves

Kauai Sea caves

The major attractions of the Na Pali coast
•    The carve are situates on a beautiful 17-miles coastline in Kauai.
•    The Na Pali coast is Hawaii’s sixth wonder
•    The caves are a spectacular landscaping by Mother Nature.
•    The coast is a combination of deep valleys, caves, hidden beaches, steep pinnacles, waterfalls, and shallow inlets.
•    Three wonderful caves form the Na Pali caves

Activities

•    Hiking
•    Rafting
•    Snorkeling
•    Swimming

Major attraction of the three beautiful caves at Na Pali

The Open Ceiling Cave
•    This cave is a hollowed-out lava tube
•    Named after its appearance
•    The cave is well known for its massive walls
•    A feel of a natural cathedral
•    Turquoise blue water
•    Bright sunlit interior

Waiahuakua Sea Cave
•    This cave is situated at a height of 1,155 feet.
•    It ranks second in the world’s longest sea caves
•    The cave is uniquely dark and spooky
•    Has a separate entrance and exit
•    Is also referred to as the Double-Door Cave
•    Offers a lively waterfall that gushes down through a hole.

Ho’olulu Sea Cave
•    Was earlier a fishing area for Hawaiians.
•    Offers freshwater waterfall streams over the entrance
•    One of the favorite areas for tour passengers to relax.

How to Reach Na Pali coast
•    Boat
•    Helicopter
•    Hiking (11 miles Kalalau Trail)

Boiling Lake in Dominica: A wonder lake to visit

The Boiling Lake in Dominica is one of the most beautiful sights in the Caribbean Islands situated in   Morne Trois Pitons national park- A World Heritage site in Dominica. The trail that takes you to the Boiling Lake is one of the most spectacular hicks which requires up to 6 hours. Though the trail has loads of up and down steps, it is well maintained and is super fun too. The hike starts from the long section of the Morne Trois Pitons national park’s rain forest and hikers need to cross various rivers and also get to see some of the most amazing views of the mountain peaks. The climate here is humid and muddy, thus you have to be well prepared for the hike. But I tell you, a visit to this wonder lake is worthy of taking these small hardships.

Boiling Lake in its furious best

The boiling lake of Dominica

Tourists watching the steam from the lake

Boiling lake, Dominica

Steam flowing above the lake

Pools of Sulphur water which is boiling

Things you will require for the hike:
•    Comfortable clothing
•    Light/short pants
•    Waterproof rain gear or a water proof poncho
•    Sturdy sandals/sneakers/hiking boots
•    Avoid wearing any metal jewelry as it may stain due to the sulphur.
•    Camera with extra batteries
•    Plenty of water

Things to do
•    Bird Watching
•    Canyoning
•    Cruise Ships
•    Diving
•    Hiking
•    Visit the Botanical Gardens
•    SHAPE’s Walking Tour of Roseau
•    Visit the Papillote Tropical Gardens
•    Wacky Rollers
•    Jeep Safari Tours
•    Rainbow Yoga
•    Wacky Rollers River Kayaking & Tubing
•    River Kayaking & Tubing
•    Sailing & Yachting
•    Sea Turtle Watching
•    Sports Fishing
•    Tours
•    Whale Watching

Places to see in and around the Boiling Lake
•    Emerald Pool
•    Trafalgar Falls
•    Ti Tou Gorge
•    Boiling Lake
•    Morne Trois Pitons National Park
•    Middleham Falls
•    Woodford Hill Beach
•    Londonderry Beach
•    Glassy Trail
•    Isulukati Waterfall

Some of the accommodation options in Dominica
•    Anchorage Hotel
•    Calibishie Cove
•    Calibishie Lodges
•    Carib Territory Guest House
•    Caribbean Sea View Apartments
•    Castle Comfort Dive Lodge

Palace of Versailles – The Palace of Dreams

The Palace of Versailles or Versailles is in the Île-de-France area of France. The Palace of Versailles is one of the largest and most wealthy castles in the world. This opulent castle features 2,143 windows, 1,252 fireplaces, and 67 staircases and is one of the most visited attractions in France. This castle is a great example of 18th century French art and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for the past 30 years.

Lets see whats in this magnificent Palace…

The grand artistic gardens, Palace of Versailles

The Golden Gates of the Palace of Versailles

Fantastic architechture

Side view of the Palace

Exterior view of the Palace of Versailles

Gardens of the Palace of Versailles

Beautiful Paintings on the Ceiling

Art Gallery

Palace of Versailles fantastic view

Queen's Bed Chamber

Tiled courtyard

Court Theatre

Royal Bedroom

Large Fountain

Painting of one Ceiling

Equistrian Statue

Things to do and places to visit at Versailles
•    Visit the amazing Gardens
•    Grand Trianon castle
•    Petit Trianon castle
•    Hameau de la reine
•    Saint-Louis cathedral
•    Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine
•    Galeries du XVIIe siècle
•    Galeries de l’Histoire de France
•    Hotel de ville ( city hall )
•    Collegiale Notre Dame
•    Grandes Ecuries ,Bartabas
•    Internal rooms
•    Weapon Square
•    The Lambinet museum
•    La Cuisine de Bertrand : cooking classes
•    Fountains
•    Marie Antoinette’s Tree
•    Individual Cherubs
•    Great tour company
•    Apartment of the Dauphin and Dauphine
•    Hiking in the gardens

Hotel options in Versailles
•    Trianon Palace Versailles, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
•    Le Paris
•    Le Cheval Rouge
•    Pullman Versailles Chateau Paris
•    Mercure Versailles Chateau
•    Les Etangs De Corot
•    Ibis Paris Versailles Chateau
•    Hotel d’Angleterre
•    Hotel de France
•    Home St-louis Versailles
•    La Residence Du Berry Versailles
•    L’Orangeraie
•    Campanile Buc – Versailles
•    Hotel De Clagny S.A.
•    Hotel Richaud
•    Royal Hotel

Haiku Ladder Hawaii – Stairway to Heaven

Lets go for a risky hiking trail today in Hawaii. The Haiku stairs also known as the‘Stairway to Heaven‘ is a very steep hiking trail located on the island of Oʻahu of Hawaii. This stairway is one of the most popular and forbidden trails in O’ahu. In older days this long hike way covered just for the beautiful views and people who reached the top could enjoy untamed nature for high up. The hiking trail started off as a wooden ladder on one side of the Ha’iku Valley in the years 1943. These stairs were initially placed for antenna cables which would be used to establish communication between Wahiawa and the Hai’ku Valley Navy Radio Station.

The entire entry point view of the trail

Wow!! it needs guts with this thick mist

'Stairway to Heaven'

View from the ridge

Steeping view of the Haiku Stairway

Stairways vanish into thick fog

Southern view from the Haiku Stairway

Pits and falls in the Haiku Stairway

Northern view from the stairway

Antennae at the top of the Haiku stairway

Highlights of the Haiku Ladder

•    The Haiku  ladder is 2,120-foot in length
•    It has a total of 3,922 metal steps
•    It takes about 4 to 5 hours to complete a single hike
•    The wooden stairs were replaced by metal steps in the year 1950
•    Amazing views for both sides of the stairs

Stay option for tourists in Oahu
•    Duke’s   Honolulu
•    Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck   Kahuku
•    HardRock Cafe   Honolulu
•    L & L Drive In   Honolulu
•    Shorebird   Honolulu
•    Marukame Udon   Honolulu
•    Ono Seafood   Honolulu
•    Cheeseburgers in Paradise   Honolulu
•    The Willows   Honolulu
•    La Mer   Honolulu
•    Zippy’s   Honolulu
•    Yanagi Sushi   Honolulu

Places to visit around Oahu
•    Pearl Harbor in Honolulu
•    Diamond Head in Waikiki
•    Waikiki Beach in Honolulu
•    Diamond Head in Honolulu
•    Hanauma Bay in Honolulu
•    Honolulu Zoo in Waikiki
•    Lolani Palace in Honolulu

Lake Titicaca: The World’s Biggest Navigable Lake

Lets tour  one of the amazing lakes pf the world. Lake Titicaca is located between Bolivia and Peru and is one of the most fascinating lakes in the world. This lake is situated at a very high altitude, over 3800 meters above sea level. While on a visit to Lake Titicaca, the town of Puno on the Peruvian side of the lake is the best place to stay. This lake is one of the biggest navigable lakes in the world.

Lake Titicaca, South America

Lake Titicaca: The view from the Island of the Sun

The splendid view of Lake Titicaca

Reed Islands on Lake Titicaca

Reed boats: A must ride for tourists

Lake Titicaca with the back drop of Mount Ancohuma

Lake Titicaca and Isla de la Luna

Floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca

Copacabana beside Lake Titicaca

Ariel view of the Lake Titicaca

Top attractions

• Uros Islands or the Floating Islands
• Taquile Island or the Isla Taquile
• Island of the Sun or the Isla del Sol
• Amantani Island or the Isla Amantani
• Puno Town Centre

Attractions near Lake Titicaca

• Sillustani Burial Towers  – 34 km north of Puno
• Juliaca – close to Lake Titicaca
• Arequipa, 2nd largest city of Peru – 300 km from Puno
• Colca Canyon
• Amantani Island
• Anapia & Yuspique Island
• Bio Bio Expeditions
• Casa del Moral
• Casa Goyeneche
• Casa Tristan del Pozo
• Cerrito de Huajsapata
• Chivay
• Colonial Tours
• Conde de Lemos Balcony
• Cotahuasi
• El Yavari
• Giardino
• Iglesia de la Compañía
• Iglesia de San Francisco
• Iglesia San Juan Bautista
• Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo
• Islas los Uros

Hotels options in the Southern coast of Lake Titicaca

• Casa Andina
• Casa Arequipa
• Colca Lodge
• Colon Inn
• Inca Utama Hotel & Spa
• Intiqa Hotel
• La Casa de Mama Yacchi
• La Casa de Melgar
• La Casa de Mi Abuela