Holliday destinations

Holliday destinations

Postby Marian » Sat May 26, 2007 8:19 am

1.What does the word 'safari' mean?
Is an expedition for hunting or exploration. People participating in a hunting or exploratory expedition.

2. Where are the Atlas mountains?
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in northwest Africa extending about 2,400 km (1,500 miles) through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, including The Rock of Gibraltar. The highest peak is Jbel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco.

3. Where is a good place to go snorkelling?
Is recommend Heron Island on the Australian Barrier Reef. Heron Island is a coral island on top of it's own reef, so you only have to go for a paddle to see the fish and coral.The island is a resort only open to guests who stay for a few nights or more, so it is quiet and relatively unspoilt; it is also home to a university wildlife research station.

4. What can you do in Tonga?
Tongan coral reefs provide great beauty and variety for scuba diving and snorkelling; fully-equipped boats, scuba diving and snorkelling equipment can be hired.
There is a world-standard surfing beach on the island of 'Eua, from Tongatapu. Niutoua Beach, on the main island, and Ha'apai and Vava'u islands are also good for surfing.
Tongan waters are excellent for fishing. There are plentiful game fish including barracuda, tuna, marlin and sailfish. Charter boats are available

5. Where can you ride on the 'bullet' train?
Japan was one of the first countries to realise the problems of the car. The Bullet train could be thought of as the worlds first high speed train. Services started in 1964 with speeds at 210km/h or 131mph.

6. Can you find three interesting places to visit in Poland?
Warszawa. The biggest polish city: stroll on the Old Town entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List
Krakow. You will have the opportunity to see the City Walls and the Brama Florianska Gate as well as the Barbican, the largest square in Europe(the Grand Square)
Gdansk. Many tourists consider Gdansk an interesting place to visit and it has gained notoriety as the center of the Solidarity movement.
Marian
 

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