martes, 12 de noviembre de 2013

Seattle

Seattle.

The best places that you can visit if you go to Seattle are:

Space Needle.

If you go to Seattle, you have to go to visit the Space Needle, that it's the symbol of the city. The Space Needle is a observation tower that has a rotating restaurant in the top called SkyCity. This restaurant is very romantic because his views at night are amazing. Also, from the top of the tower, you can see many beautiful places that you can visit too, like the Olympic Mountains, Cascade Mountains, Mount Baker, Elliott Bay.  
This tower is very famous because it has appeared in many films or books like 50 shades of Grey. 

This is the fabulous Space Needle:



And this is the rotating restaurant (SkyCity) that is in his top:



Museums.

If you like the art or the science, Seattle is the perfect city for visit as it has many museums. The most interesting are:

-The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, on the campus of the University of Washington, has a large collection of botanical, zoological and geological specimens, plus an anthropological collection notable for its coverage of Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.



This museum open his doors at 10 a.m to 5 p.m and his tickets cost $10 in general. If you go on the first Thursday of each month you can enter free.

-The Museum of History and Industry holds a prominent place for the region's history and the industry is scheduled to move to the center from its current location in the Montlake neighborhood), the Center for Wooden Boats, a museum of maritime heritage on Lake Union , the Museum of Flight, which features an original Boeing factory, at the Museum of Communications, and the museum without walls, dedicated to the University District.



This museum open his doors at 10 a.m to 5 p.m too and his tickets cost $14 for the adults and nothing for the childrens. The first Thrusday of the month, the ticket is free.

-The Seattle Aquarium is a public aquarium opened in 1977 and located on Pier 59 on the Elliott Bay. It is a accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. 



This museum open his doors at 9.30 am to 5 pm and his tickets cost $22 for the adults and $15  for the childrens. 

-Woodland Park Zoo is a zoologican garden around the Phinney Ridge that count with: 

  • 1090 animal specimens.
  • 300 animal species.
  • 35 endangered and five threatened animal species.
  • 7000 trees.
  • More than 50000 shrubs and herbs 
  • More than 1000 plant species. 


This zoo open his doors at 9.30 a.m to 5 p.m too and his tickets cost $13 for the adults and $9 to the childrens. 

-Daybreak Star Cultural Center in Discovery Park, operated by the Foundation United Indians of All Tribes for representing the ethnic aspects of the city.


This zoo open his doors at 11 a.m to 6 p.m too and his tickets cost $16 for the adults and $7 to the childrens. 


Mountains.

-The Olympic Mountains are a mountain rage on the Olympic Peninsula of western Washington in the United Stated. The mountains, part of the , Pacific Coast Ranges are not especially high - Mount Olympus is the highest at 7,962 ft (2,427 m).From the greater Seattle area and I-5 corridor, you can reach the park by several different routes:
  • Cross Puget Sound on one of the Washington State Ferries. Access U.S. 101 from Port Townsend (State Route 20), Kingston (State Route 104), or Bainbridge Island (State Routes 305 & 104). Be aware that State Route 104 crosses the Hood Canal Bridge which closes periodically for boat traffic.
  • From Tacoma (I-5), take State Route 16 to Bremerton; take State Route 3 north from Bremerton to State Route 104; be aware that State Route 104 crosses the Hood Canal Bridge which closes periodically for boat traffic.




  • -Cascade Mountains: If you like to feel in touch with nature, this mountains are the best for you because it is one of the most incredible and amazing places in the city. You can do a hiking trail or biking through it. 



    -Mount Baker is a neighborhood in southeast Seattle. The neighborhood's name comes from the view of Mount Baker in Whatcom County, that is seen by looking north over Lake Washington. It is bounded by Lake Washington to the east, Interstate 90 and then Leschi to the north, Rainier Valley to the west, and Lakewood and Columbia City to the south. The neighborhood has a community club and a rowing team. It hosts Seattle's annual Seafair, which includes an airshow featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, hydroplanes races, a fireworks show, and other festivities. Franklin High School serves this area.


    - Elliott Bay is a part of the Central Basin region of Puged Sound in the U.S. state of Washington that extends southeastward between Wast Point in the north and Alki Point t in the south. Seattle was founded on this body of water in the 1850s and has since grown to encompass it completely. The waterway it provides to the Pacific Ocean has served as a key element of the city's economy, enabling the Port of Seattle to become one of the busiest ports in the United States.

    Hotels.

    -Grand Hyatt Seattle: This hotel count with four stars and it is the best hotel in Seattle if you want to go with your couple or with your family. They has many types of rooms:

    • Pure - Hypo-Allergenic.
    • Standard.
    • Suite.
    • Bussines Plan.
    • Grand Club.
    • Accessible.
    -Watertown Hotel Seattle: This hotel has three stars but is so economic and confortable if you want to go alone.

    -Hotel 1000: This hotel is the best of the city because he has five stars. Also, the hotel is located in one of the best avenues around Seattle called 1000 First Avenue. It should be added that this hotel is very expensive but his service is excellent and, if you go, you will enjoy.

    Restaurants.

    -Pecado Bueno: In California Ave SW, you can find this restaurant. Pecado Bueno has the most famous mexican food in all the city. The people say that it's very good and is not very expensive. We totally recommended you.

    -Pike Place Chowder: This is a typical american restaurant that count with a wide range of flavors. If you want to know what American food, you have to go.

    -Molly Moon is not exactly a restaurant, but rather an ice cream parlor but we want to recommended you because is the best ice cream parlor in Seattle and, if you go, you can enjoy a delicius ice cream with all his condements. 


    Bali.

    Beaches.

    Bali has some of the best beaches of the world because they are so exotic. Here we show you the best of the country.

    -Dreamland (also call "The new Kuta"): You can find this beach on the Peninsula of Butik. Dreamland Beach is a beautiful white sand beach stretching about 100 meters under heavy limestone cliff with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. This beach is very attractive for tourists seeking relaxation in a tropical paradise as the surfers looking for big, powerful waves, makes it one of the most demanded Surf. Dreamland Beach offers spectacular sunsets that create the romantic tinge to ask a sunset.


    -Lombok: This island is located at 25 minutes by plane from Bali, you can arrive by boat from Bali, just two hours from the port of Benoa. It is a newly developed tourist destination, renowned for its crystal clear beaches and coconut palms. They say it's the closest thing to Bali as it was 20 years ago. But not just beaches, Lombok, hikers can arrange amazing walks around the majestic Rinjani volcano.


    -Jimbaran: it is in front of the airport runway, this track has been reclaimed from the sea. when night falls we worth dining at one of its seafood restaurants in the area, on a table in the very sand on the beach. Pay attention to groups of native musicians liven up your evening.



    Forest and temples.

    -Monkey Forest Ubud: It is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses about 340 monkeys are known as long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis). There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud, and is often visited by over 10,000 tourists a month. If you go to Bali and you want to feel the tranquility of a forest and connect with animals, you have to go.




    -Bedugul temple: It is a mountain lake resort area located in the centre-north region of the island near Lake Bratan on the road between Denpasar and Singaraja. Bedugul is located at 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of the city of Denpasar. Other nearby lakes are Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan.



    -The Mother Temple of Besakih, or Pura Besakih, in the village of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung, is the most important, the largest and holiest temple of Hindu religion in Bali, and one of a series of Balinese temple. Perched nearly 1000 meters up the side of Gunung Agung, it is an extensive complex of 23 separate but related temples with the largest and most important being Pura Penataran Agung. This is built on six levels, terraced up the slope. This entrance is an imposing Candi Bentar (split gateway), and beyond it the even more impressive Kori Agung is the gateway to the second courtyard



    Hotels.

    -Intercontinental Hotel: This hotel are on the beach and count with an outdoor pool, wi-fi, airport transfer, spa and wellness center, gym and buffet. Despite its quality, its price is very affordable. We recommended it.

    In the peaceful island of Bali, our hotel, simple, unpretentious and very romantic, will make unforgettable experiences. In our individual bungalows with private garden, which is raw elegance, privacy and panoramic views of the sea.





    -Jimbaran Puri Bali: In the peaceful island of Bali, this hotel, simple, unpretentious and very romantic, will make unforgettable experiences. He has individual bungalows with private garden, which is raw elegance, privacy and panoramic views of the sea.

    With direct access to the private quiet Jimbaran beach, you have the feeling of being alone on a desert island. There are only 41 individual bungalows, each with its Balinese-style private garden, where you will find the romantic and intimate atmosphere you was looking for. Give yourself a break on the idyllic Indonesian island of Bali, and enjoy the beautiful sunsets of the Indian Ocean.


    -Four Seasons: is a breathtaking, unique-in-the-world experience. Cross a wooden footbridge above a lush valley and arrive at a circular lotus pond that seems magically suspended in space. Relax in ultra private accommodations – with just 60 suites and villas. Dine on authentic local cuisine. Pamper yourself with Balinese ayurveda inspired spa treatments. And discover the exciting range of culture and nature oriented activities destined to thrill both couples and families.

    Restaurants.

    -Bali Asli: This restaurant has the typical Balinese food. If you like to test new flavors, yo have to go to the Bali Asli and eat his delicius and exotic dishes.

    -Fair Warung Balé: It is one of the most popular restaurants in Bali. We recommended it because his food is very good and exotic.

    -Sakala Bali is very known in Bali for the Balinese people and very popular too for the turist because they are very excellent preparing and serving food.