Jacob’s Well, Wimberley, Texas
Jacob’s Well is a significant karstic spring, the largest perennial spring in the Texas Hill Country. It flows from the most extensive underwater cave in Texas, opening in the bed of Cypress Creek, a few miles north of Wimberley, Texas.The twelve foot (four meter) diameter mouth of the cave serves as a popular swimming and water recreation spot for the local land owners whose properties adjoin Cypress Creek. From the opening in the creek bed, Jacob’s Well descends vertically for about thirty feet (ten meters), continuing from there at an angle as a series of chambers separated by narrow, often deeply silted and unstable necks, ultimately reaching a depth of at least one hundred and twenty feet (forty meters).
Papakolea, Green Sand Beach
If you’re visiting the Big Island of Hawaii and looking for a unique experience, you may want to go to Papakolea, the green sand beach. The beach area itself is not very large, less than 200 yards wide. The green color comes from olivine crystals and even though there is some black sand mixed in, it primarily appears green in color. It is greatly appreciated if you resist the temptation to take a souvenir of green sand with you and instead just took a lot of pictures to spark your memories and to share the experience with others.
24 Hours in Barcelona
Heading to heart of Catalonia with only a little time to spare? We’ve got you covered. This sample itinerary will help you experience the sights, sounds and tastes of bustling Barcelona in just 24 short hours.
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The best way to start any Barcelona day is with a strong Spanish coffee. Head to the Ciutat Vella to grab a creamy café con leche or steaming cortado, and then spend a little time wandering through the Barri Gotic’s medieval streets or strolling by Barceloneta seafront.
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Read MoreBeach Life – The Finest Beaches
The long Winter months can really get to a person, the cold chill can make the long, dark days especially miserable. There is always a remedy to the Winter blues and that is a sunny holiday to look forward to. Having a beach in mind can help to fight Winter, just close your eyes and feel the sun on your face. Here are some of the finest beaches that are well worth daydreaming over…
Is All Inclusive Worth It?
In recent years, all inclusive has grown dramatically in popularity. It’s got a lot to do with tour operators bumping up their range of all inclusive holidays and making them more affordable, as this has become a big consideration in today’s economy for tourists and families looking to go away on a strict budget.
Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. Arashiyama is a nationally-designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty. In the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan there is a popular tourist district called Arashiyama. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons. Within this area lies the famous bamboo forest of Sagano. The Sagano Bamboo Forest is one of Japan’s national treasures. It is about a half-hour out of the ancient capital of Kyoto and covers a total area of about 15 square kilometres.
Caribbean Vacation Spots: Holidays in Barbados
Sometimes, you may feel you need a break from work or from the kids. Sometimes, you want a change of pace. That is why Virgin Holidays will help you take time off from your busy schedule to a Caribbean getaway for you or your partner. Barbados is a culturally rich island and is well-renowned to be a beautiful Caribbean vacation spot. A very flat coral island, Barbados is the most easterly of the Windward Islands and has a varied landscape of calmly rolling countryside in the middle of the island, gorgeous sand beaches on a hidden west coast (a popular hotspot for famous people), a wild and windswept but beautiful Atlantic east coast, a hilly northern region, and a bustling southwest coast – the most populated and alive tourist area on the island and where Bridgetown, the capital, is located.
