Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) on Japan! :D

Do you plan to visit Japanese cherry blossom festivals? Cherry blossoms can be viewed from January to June in different regions in Japan, but most of cherry blossom festivals fall between March to May.

Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan
Gorgeous flowers are main attractions of the festivals, but a variety of traditional Japanese performing arts presented in many festivals can't be missed. Joining tea ceremonies held under cherry trees can be a memorable experience as well. As hanami (cherry blossom viewing party) is an important Japanese custom, people enjoy eating home-cooked meals or take-out food under cherry trees. Stop by the festival vendors which sell lots of food and souveniors, including regional crafts and speciality food in the region. It's notable that many cherry blossom festivals hold light-up events in the evening.

POPULAR HANAMI SPOTS
1. Shinjuku Gyoen Early April
10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station, 200 yen, 9:00 to 16:30
In its Western and Japanese style gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen features more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen varieties, including numerous early and late blooming trees. There are spacious lawn areas, and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful. Thanks to the early and late blooming trees, Shinjuku Gyoen is a recommended hanami destination for those who miss the main season by a week or two.

2. Philosopher's Path Early April
Between Ginkakuji and Nanzenji Temples
No admission fee
The Philosopher's Path is a pleasant path besides a canal that connects Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) with the vicinity of Nanzenji. It is lined by hundreds of cherry trees.


3.Kema Sakuranomiya Park Early April
Sakuranomiya Station (JR Loop Line)
No admission fee
Nearly 5000 cherry trees line Okawa River for several kilometers. The seemingly endless rows of cherry trees can be viewed from a pleasant riverside promenade or from ships cruising the river. There are also lawn areas with a lot of space for picnics.

ATLANTIS, BAHAMAS! :D

AQUAVENTURE. NON-STOP WATER. NON-STOP FUN.
Paradise Island’s Aquaventure Water Park, is a one of a kind 141-acre waterscape available to every guest of the Atlantis Resort. This non-stop aquatic thrill ride features over twenty million gallons of water, incredible Atlantean-themed towers, thrilling high-speed water slides, a mile-long river ride with rolling rapids and wave surges, 20 swimming areas, a spectacular kids water-play fort and 11 unique and refreshing swimming pools—connected by a lush, tropical environment that is both immersive and interconnected. For vacationers young and older; the water park offers an extreme level of excitement and delivers an “aqua” adventure unlike any other.

1. WATERSLIDES

THE ABYSS & THE SURGE!

LEAP OF FAITH

CHALLENGER SLIDE

SERPENT SLIDE

SPLASHERS

2. RIVER RIDES!
LAZY RIVER

THE CURRENT

3. POOLS
GROTTO POOL

RIVER POOL

CASCADES POOL

RIPPLES

and many more! :)
LETS GET WET!!!

MAGIC KINGDOM PARK! :D

Magic Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, captures the enchantment of fairy tales with exciting entertainment, classic attractions, backstage tours and beloved Disney Characters.

Designed like a wheel with the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, pathways spoke out across the 107 acres of Magic Kingdom theme park and lead to these 7 whimsical lands:

Main Street, U.S.A. area
Adventureland area
Frontierland area
Liberty Square
Fantasyland; area
Mickey's Toontown Fair area (closing February 12, 2011)
Tomorrowland area
Travel through these lands and see how fantasy becomes reality when you learn how to be a pirate, match wits with funny monsters and conquer mountains. Get swept up in the spectacle of splendid parades and fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom theme park—it's here that dreams come true for children of all ages.

You can meet Mickey, Minnie and the Disney princesses throughout Magic Kingdom. Starting Spring 2011, they will greet Guests at the Town Square Exposition Hall.

Tinker Bell and her fairy friends will be joining the cast of Epcot, where they bring magic to the International Flower and Garden Festival in the spring.

The Pirates League
Transform yerself from a land lubber into a true buccaneer!

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
A beauty salon where little girls are transformed into precious princesses.


Attractions
Attractions at Magic Kingdom theme park consist of classic experiences that pay tribute to Walt Disney's concepts and designs. Celebrate adventure, fantasy, the past, the future and the imagination. Use Disney's FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.

Entertainment
Entertainment at Magic Kingdom theme park includes parades, musical stage shows, spectacular nighttime fireworks performances and the chance to meet princes, princesses, heroes and popular Disney Characters. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

Shopping
Shopping at Magic Kingdom theme park means exploring the enormous Emporium store and strolling through the numerous shops on Main Street, U.S.A. Find gifts, souvenirs, Disney Character apparel, Pal Mickey, pins and pirate and princess accessories.

Tours
Tours at Magic Kingdom theme park travel through secret areas of the Park. See the steam trains up close, go on a quest to conquer Villains, get highlights of Disney history—or let a team of Disney-trained vacation planning professionals personalize a tour for you!

PARIS!!!

WHY PARIS?
Every girl dreams is to be at Paris with their man they really love. One of all the girls in the world, I am included in it. Paris is a dream for me. Paris is one of the places I wanna go before I die. But it is also because there are so many fun and interesting yet fabulous in that dream city! Paris is known as a great city for adults: sightseeing, monuments, museums, restaurants and shopping . The first place I want to go is..


THE EIFFEL TOWER!
It is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.

Second one.. Disneyland Paris!

Disneyland Paris is a holiday and recreation resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a new town in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. The complex is located 32 km (20 mi) from the centre of Paris and lies for the most part within the commune of Chessy, Seine-et-Marne.

Disneyland Paris comprises two theme parks, a retail, dining and entertainment district, and seven Disney-owned hotels. Operating since 12 April 1992, it was the second Disney resort to open outside the United States and the first to be owned and operated by Disney.



Last but not least.. the shopping center! :)

Paris is a marvelous shopping city. You can do great shopping at department stores, in the top fashion streets or the picturesque food markets.
More and more, people choose to go to Paris Shopping Centers (shopping malls). Most Parisians regularly do their shopping there.
I found 2 great shopping centres that are near to Disneyland Paris, which are

1.  La Vallee Village
A village street like outlet Shopping Center dedicated to fashion. 33% discount on last year French fashion. Most french fashion brands are there. Close to Disneyland Paris and Val d'Europe Shopping Center.

2.Val d'Europe Shopping Center
5 minutes away from Disneyland Paris by metro. Hypermarket. Maybe the best Paris shopping center.

NYC!

Someday, I WILL go to New York City! New York City is a really good place to go. It has so many travelling criteria that I could get in NYC.
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York City has a significant impact on global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment.


I heart NYC! Why?


1. SHOPPING
From the Hamptons, where celebrities shop in stylish boutiques, to Chautauqua-Allegheny's country stores selling handmade Amish quilts and furniture, New York is a shopper's paradise. Whether you want it, need it, or just have to have it, this is the place to find anything you're looking for. 


You can find fun and fashionable items in specialty shops and upscale stores in New York City and Long Island, or discover the thrills of a bargain at upstate designer malls and outlets, from Woodbury Common to Waterloo. Browse antique shops and galleries in historic towns like Hudson, Rhinebeck and Troy, or follow scenic routes to farmers markets and flea markets in the Catskills and Thousand Islands. In the Finger Lakes, wine trails lead to vineyard gift shops and beautiful creations are on display in the hot glass studios of Corning's Gaffer District. 


From Adirondack craft shops to Antique Row in Binghamton, and from Buffalo's old-world market to a maple grove in Ellington, New York has something to please everyone. Along the way, you'll see some of the world's most spectacular scenery. 


2. AMUSEMENT PARKS

Fun and thrills go so well together in New York. It's why the state's many amusement parks are big attractions here. From high-tech super –roller coasters to family parks by the lake to old-time classic rides, the many flavors of speed and daredevil fun are here for discerning thrill seekers and kids of all ages. 


With the iconic Wonder Wheel and Cyclone wooden roller coaster, the motley mix of rides at New York City's Coney Island is a classic. The carnival-like seaside atmosphere here has been attracting visitors since the late nineteenth century.  Connoisseurs of amusement park rides will also want to visit the Hudson Valley's Rye Playland. The park opened in 1928 and has been declared a National Historic Landmark for its old-time carousel, derby racer, and the Dragon Coaster, its famed wooden roller coaster. 


If you're in the Adirondacks, get your heart rate up the 140-acre Six Flags Great Escape. Enjoy the loops and corkscrews of rides like the 12.5 stories-tall Boomerang Coast to Coast, as well as the Comet, often considered one of the best wooden roller coasters in the country.  


At Darien Lake, near Buffalo and Rochester, dangle your legs in the air as you drop and roll at nearly 50 miles an hour through the Mind Eraser, a steel inverted roller coaster. Also close to Rochester, Seabreeze is another place to really grip the restraint bars. Enjoy more than 70 attractions by the shores of Lake Ontario. The park's most well known ride is the Jack Rabbit, operating since 1920 and on the record books as the fourth oldest roller coaster on the planet.
If the weather's really hot, stay cool as you zip down a water park slide. Can you feel your heart already thumping faster?



3. NIAGARA FALLS

Before you even get near the Falls, you'll hear it. Millions of gallons of water rush over its 170-foot cliffs every few seconds. Twenty percent of the world's freshwater lies in the Great Lakes, and most of it flows over Niagara Falls, making it one of the most powerful and beautiful works of nature you'll encounter anywhere.
You've probably seen the Falls in pictures, but up close and in person, the power and grandeur of the roaring waters still takes you by surprise. Feel the intensity as you stand amid clouds of rising mist and rainbow-painted spray on the Maid of the Mist boat tour or the Cave of the Winds walk. You can even dine with a wondrous view at the Top of the Falls restaurant.
Niagara's history is dramatic, too. From its Ice Age legacy, on display at the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, to the stories of daredevils who tried to go over the Falls in barrels. At the Daredevil Museum you can learn about high-wire tightrope acts that were performed across the Gorge, including that of The Great Blondin, who carried his manager on his back. Fascinating exhibits include a two-person barrel and a jet ski used in an attempt to go over the Falls. Be sure to explore the best of the city of Niagara Falls, where you can visit attractions like family friendly aquariums, as well as test your luck at the casino.