Beautiful Places On Earth

Calgary is a city located in the south of the Province of Alberta, Canada. It became the first Canadian city to host Winter Olympics in 1988. Calgary is approximately 80 kilometers east of the Canadian part of Rocky Mountains and has become a popular gateway for Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, both of which a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as popular alpine ski destinations.

Downtown Calgary features a great mix of restaurants and bars, cultural venues, public squares and shopping malls. These include The Core Shopping Centre, Stephen Avenue, Eau Claire Market, Calgary Zoo, Chinatown, Calgary Tower, Prince’s Island Park, Heritage Park Historical Village, Canada Olympic Park and Spruce Meadows, just to name a few. Downtown Calgary also features numerous skyscrapers. Among these skyscrapers are Suncor Energy Centre and Scotiabank Saddledome.

This is a city which has ranked highly in quality of life surveys. In fact, Calgary comes fifth in the “World’s Most Livable Cities” survey conducted by The Economist.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Marmaris is a coastal town along the Mediterranean coast in southwest Turkey. One can fly to Dalaman which is the nearest regional airport 100 kilometers away from Marmaris. From Dalaman, there are coach transfers to Marmaris which take approximately one and a half hours.

Diving and sailing are the most popular activities in Marmaris. Just take one yacht and sail around the Bay of Marmaris. Besides, there are daily cruises taking you around the turquoise coves and mountainous shoreline surrounding Marmaris. Marmaris is also famous for its busy nightlife. Head to the Bar Street for a night entertainment with traditional Turkish food and belly dancers is a must do in Marmaris.

Marmaris, Turkey

Sedona is a town located in the central region of the U.S. state of Arizona. Sedona is approximately 190 kilometers north of Phoenix. The nearest major airport is in Phoenix too. One can then travel to Sedona from Phoenix by car.

Sedona is known for its stunning array of red sandstone formations called the Red Rocks of Sedona. The red rock landscape is visible from anywhere in town. The rock formation glows in orange and red during sunrise and sunset, forming a breathtaking backdrop for Sedona. There are hundreds of hiking and mountain biking trails in Sedona. Some notable hike trails here are Broken Arrow, Bell Rock, Soldier’s Pass, Devil’s Bridge and Oak Creek Crossing. Try the steeper Cathedral Rock if you look for a more challenging task. Besides, be sure to pay a visit to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, a Roman Catholic chapel built into the red rock formation.

Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is a nice place to drive around and this gives you great views of the rocks. Some of the more notable driving routes are Desert Canyon Scenic Loop and Sycamore Canyon Scenic Loop.

Siena is a medieval city located in the northern part of Italy. It is located in the region of Tuscany, which is approximately 70 kilometers south of Florence.

Siena is famous for its medieval cityscape and is one of Italy’s most visited tourist attractions. In fact, the historic centre of Siena has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. One of the main sights in this medieval city is the Duomo or the Cathedral of Siena, a black and white cathedral of Italian Romanesque Gothic architecture. Another architecture jewel here is the Piazza del Campo, a shell shaped town square at the centre of the city. The Piazza del Campo is also the racetrack for the Palio di Siena, a horse race held twice yearly in Siena. Other main sights include the Palazzo Pubblico and the Pinacoteca, just to name a few.

Siena, Italy

Those arriving by plane can land at airport in Florence. From Florence, the easiest way to get to Siena is by bus. Besides, one can also travel to Siena from Florence by car or train.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The resort city faces Atlantic Ocean. Over the years, Myrtle Beach has rapidly developed into a popular tourist destination. The area attracts millions of tourists each year.

Myrtle Beach offers endless end of white sand beach called the Grand Strand. The beach is more than 60 miles long, beginning from Little River and ends at Winyah Bay. Myrtle Beach is home to numerous theme parks, such as Myrtle Waves and Family Kingdom Amusement Park, just to name a few. There is also an aquarium, numerous restaurants offering good food and a number of shopping complexes. As for me, I would prefer to catch some live music at Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, which has been ranked as the country’s number 3 boardwalk by National Geographic. For golf enthusiasts, there are over 250 golf courses in and around Myrtle Beach, making it the “Golf Capital of the World”.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina