Wednesday 25 December 2013

Dead Sea salt sea beautiful spots


  • Dead Sea
    Salt lake

  • The Dead Sea, also called the Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east, and Israel and Palestine to the west. Its surface and shores are 427 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land. 


  • Surface elevation: -427 m

  • Area: 810 km²

  • Length: 55 km

  • Width: 18 km

  • Mean depth: 200 m

  • Inflow source: Jordan River


  • 10 Things You  Know About the Dead Sea

    salt formations in the dead sea
    Photograph via New 7 Wonders of Nature


    The Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It’s a hypersaline lake that is truly one of Earth’s unique places. Below you will find ten interesting facts along with a gallery of picture of this fascinating place. All information below via Wikipedia, enjoy!


    Photograph by Dieter Manske

    1. The surface and shores of the Dead Sea are 423 metres (1,388 ft) below sea level, making it Earth’s lowest elevation on land.


    the dead sea as seen from above the shoreline
    Photograph by David Shankbone

    2. The Dead Sea is 377 m (1,237 ft) deep, making it the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. A hypersaline lake is a landlocked body of water that contains significant concentrations of sodium chloride or other mineral salts, with saline levels surpassing that of ocean water.


    Dead Sea
    Photograph by Indyblue on Flickr

    3. With 33.7% salinity, the Dead Sea is one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. Although Lake Assal (Djibouti), Garabogazköl and some hypersaline lakes of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica (such as Don Juan Pond) have reported higher salinities.


    person floating in the dead sea reading a newspaper
    Photograph by Pete

    4. The Dead Sea’s unusually high salt concentration means that people can easily float in the Dead Sea due to natural buoyancy. In this respect the Dead Sea is similar to the Great Salt Lake in Utah in the United States.


    halite deposits on the western coast of the dead sea in israel
    Photograph by Wilson44691

    5. The Dead Sea is roughly 8.6 times saltier than the ocean. This salinity makes for a harsh environment in which animals cannot flourish (hence its name). The high salinity prevents macroscopic aquatic organisms such as fish and aquatic plants from living in it, though minuscule quantities of bacteria and microbial fungi are present.


    Dead Sea Reflection
    Photograph by Mr. Kris on Flickr

    6. The Dead Sea is 67 kilometres (42 mi) long and 18 kilometres (11 mi) wide at its widest point. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley and its main tributary is the Jordan River.


    Dead Sea Salts
    Photograph by Ian Bothwell on Flickr

    7. The Dead Sea area has become a major center for health research and treatment for several reasons. The mineral content of the water, the very low content of pollens and other allergens in the atmosphere, the reduced ultraviolet component of solar radiation, and the higher atmospheric pressure at this great depth each have specific health effects.


    aerial satellite view of the dead sea from space by NASA
    Photograph by NASA Earth Observatory

    8. Biblically, the Dead Sea was a place of refuge for King David. It was one of the world’s first health resorts (for Herod the Great), and it has been the supplier of a wide variety of products, from balms for Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers.


    Dead Sea - salty rocks
    Photograph by MarkGuitarPhoto on Flickr

    9. An unusual feature of the Dead Sea is its discharge of asphalt. From deep seeps, the Dead Sea constantly spits up small pebbles and blocks of the black substance. Asphalt coated figurines and bitumen coated Neolithic skulls from archaeological sites have been found. Egyptian mummification processes used asphalt imported from the Dead Sea region.


    reflection of buildings on the shore of the dead sea
    Photograph via New 7 Wonders of Nature

    10. The world’s lowest road, Highway 90, runs along the Israeli and West Bank shores of the Dead Sea at 393 m (1,289 ft) below sea level.



  • Tuesday 17 December 2013

    World's top tour and travel agents

    Meet the Super-Agents

    If you need information of top travel agents.These 12 power brokers are the most informed and well connected in the travel industry.

    Priscilla Alexander **
    Known For: Handpicking the ideal agent for each client and promoting a collaborative environment in which her employees share resources and ideas to stay up-to-date on travel trends and news.
    Trend Watch: “We’ve seen more demand for guided trips to Burma,” Alexander reports, “and several high-end properties are in development.”
    Fee: Varies.
    Maita Barrenechea
    Known For: Helping to cultivate travel to Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. When Argentina had very little travel infrastructure, Barrenechea met with ranchers and encouraged them to convert their estancias into luxury hotels, now common throughout the countryside.
    Trend Watch: Mendoza’s Uco Valley, a wine region in north-central Argentina. “The area has everything from architecture and art to golf and polo,” she says.
    Fee: Varies.
    Barbara Gallay **
    Known For: An industry veteran of more than 41 years who sits on close to a dozen travel-advisory boards, Gallay is a household name to hotel owners and travel suppliers throughout the world. She can get upgrades at the most sought-after properties, secure spots on popular excursions, and book top guides in situations where few can.
    Trend Watch: Sri Lanka is back on travelers’ radars thanks to new hotels (Shangri-La and Six Senses are building here) and culture-rich locations.
    Fee: Varies.
    Lisa Lindblad
    Known For: Unearthing a destination’s substance, which she attributes in large part to her background in anthropology. Her intimate approach leads travelers to unusual places and, more important, extraordinary people.
    Trend Watch: Western Japan, particularly Kanazawa—one of the most diverse regions in the country for artisanship and crafts.
    Fee: Varies.
    Mary Ann Ramsey **
    Known For: Her firsthand knowledge of a destination. She personally road tests every aspect of a trip, from tour operators and guides to hotels and restaurants. Ramsey tracks down the newest of the new—but also uncovers the authentic gems. “I like to be sure the places are the right fit for my clients,” she says.
    Trend Watch: East Africa, particularly Tanzania, where she loves the Singita properties.
    Fee: Varies.
    Guy Rubin *
    Known For: It’s hard to speak to any travel agent about China without hearing Rubin’s name. His go-to list of veteran guides, restaurant owners, and hotel managers gives him unparalleled access: a table-tennis match against an Olympic gold medalist; a curator-led tour of the ink paintings at a private gallery in Beijing.
    Trend Watch: Currently less than 1 percent of upscale American travelers visit China, which Rubin believes will soon change. “The luxury market is booming,” he says.
    Fee: $200.
    Anne Morgan Scully **
    Known For: Homing in on her clients’ wants and goals, and understanding how those preferences evolve as their lives change. She also recognizes that personal touches often make the biggest impressions. “One family I work with loves to have game nights on the road, so we stocked their hotel rooms with board games,” she says.
    Trend Watch: River cruises are increasingly popular, so companies such as Viking River Cruises are adding new vessels this year.
    Fee: Varies.
    Pallavi Shah *
    Known For: Her passion for and expertise in India, Italy, and Turkey, and for making her clients feel invested in planning their trips. “We involve them in every decision and detail,” she says. Shah even offers reading suggestions to foster a connection to a destination.
    Trend Watch: “The idea of a small hotel used to be nonexistent in India,” Shah says, “but now boutique properties are cropping up all over the country (the Raas, in Jodhpur, and the Serai, in Jaisalmer, are two).”
    Fee: $550.
    Jim Strong ** & Nancy Strong
    Known For: Accessibility and discerning taste. Their trips perfectly balance the classic and timeless with the new and cutting edge. Jim, who is also the author of Craving for Travel, often goes on scouting trips to vet up-and-coming locations, hotels, cruises, and more.
    Trend Watch: Food-focused excursions. “Travelers are planning their trips around lunch and dinner, and we work very hard to ensure their experiences are consistently good,” he says.
    Years as Agents: 34 and 38.
    Fee: $250.
    Valerie Ann Wilson 
    Known For: Her 30 years of experience in the industry. Wilson’s influence is felt in big ways (she sits on nine travel-advisory boards) and small—she doesn’t hesitate to give criticism to a hotel general manager; more often than not, he takes her advice.
    Trend Watch: Wilson is thrilled to see top-to-bottom renovations at some renowned Caribbean properties, including La Samanna, in St. Martin.
    Fee: From $200.
    Joel A. Zack *
    Known For: In-depth itineraries offering access to the authentic in his areas of specialty: southern Africa, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. His network of guides and contacts allows him to create one-of-a-kind experiences (a private meeting with famous anti-apartheid leaders; a visit to a little-known antiques dealer).
    Trend Watch: Increased travel to Marrakesh and Fez, where hotels—Riad Joya is a new favorite—are opening almost monthly.
    Fee: None.

    Friday 6 December 2013

    FIFA world cup 2014 final match schedule

    Match times are currently set to local time, please click here to convert to your time zone. 
    GROUP A
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    112/06 17:00Sao PauloBrazil-Croatia
    213/06 13:00NatalMexico-Cameroon
    1717/06 16:00FortalezaBrazil-Mexico
    1818/06 15:00ManausCameroon-Croatia
    3323/06 17:00BrasiliaCameroon-Brazil
    3423/06 17:00RecifeCroatia-Mexico
    GROUP B
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    313/06 16:00SalvadorSpain-Netherlands
    413/06 18:00CuiabaChile-Australia
    1918/06 19:00Rio De JaneiroSpain-Chile
    2018/06 13:00Porto AlegreAustralia-Netherlands
    3523/06 13:00CuritibaAustralia-Spain
    3623/06 13:00Sao PauloNetherlands-Chile
    GROUP C
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    514/06 13:00Belo HorizonteColombia-Greece
    614/06 19:00RecifeCôte d'Ivoire-Japan
    2119/06 13:00BrasiliaColombia-Côte d'Ivoire
    2219/06 19:00NatalJapan-Greece
    3724/06 16:00CuiabaJapan-Colombia
    3824/06 17:00FortalezaGreece-Côte d'Ivoire
    GROUP D
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    714/06 16:00FortalezaUruguay-Costa Rica
    814/06 21:00ManausEngland-Italy
    2319/06 16:00Sao PauloUruguay-England
    2420/06 13:00RecifeItaly-Costa Rica
    3924/06 13:00NatalItaly-Uruguay
    4024/06 13:00Belo HorizonteCosta Rica-England
    GROUP E
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    915/06 13:00BrasiliaSwitzerland-Ecuador
    1015/06 16:00Porto AlegreFrance-Honduras
    2520/06 16:00SalvadorSwitzerland-France
    2620/06 19:00CuritibaHonduras-Ecuador
    4125/06 16:00ManausHonduras-Switzerland
    4225/06 17:00Rio De JaneiroEcuador-France
    GROUP F
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    1115/06 19:00Rio De JaneiroArgentina-Bosnia-Herzegovina
    1216/06 16:00CuritibaIran-Nigeria
    2721/06 13:00Belo HorizonteArgentina-Iran
    2821/06 18:00CuiabaNigeria-Bosnia-Herzegovina
    4325/06 13:00Porto AlegreNigeria-Argentina
    4425/06 13:00SalvadorBosnia-Herzegovina-Iran
    GROUP G
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    1316/06 13:00SalvadorGermany-Portugal
    1416/06 19:00NatalGhana-USA
    2921/06 16:00FortalezaGermany-Ghana
    3022/06 15:00ManausUSA-Portugal
    4526/06 13:00RecifeUSA-Germany
    4626/06 13:00BrasiliaPortugal-Ghana
    GROUP H
    MatchDate - TimeVenueResults
    1517/06 13:00Belo HorizonteBelgium-Algeria
    1617/06 18:00CuiabaRussia-Korea Republic
    3122/06 19:00Rio De JaneiroBelgium-Russia
    3222/06 13:00Porto AlegreKorea Republic-Algeria
    4726/06 17:00Sao PauloKorea Republic-Belgium
    4826/06 17:00CuritibaAlgeria-Russia

    Match kick-off times are not officially confirmed and subject to change