TOURISM IN CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

TOURISM IN CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES 

VACATION IN CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES 

California is one of the states of the United States in North America.

The state has been endowed by nature with unique beauty, varied landscapes and climates and different types of tourist attractions.

You can find deserts, sandy beaches, geological formations, hills, mountains, lush forests and a variety of wildlife and flora.

It is one of the states most preferred by tourists in the nation and the world.

California Tourist Attractions - Tourist Cities 

Many tourists are attracted by the beaches of the state for its water and sun. Besides them you can practice many types of water sports. In the southern part of the state, the sea is ideal for surf-loving public.

Wonderful cities like San Francisco or Los Angeles with its elegant streets, department stores and hundreds of cultural attractions.

The whole area is ideal for sports, leisure activities, biking, horseback riding, hiking, camping or picnics to do outdoors in a beautiful natural environment.

To view maps of California, click on Maps California.

Cities to visit in California 

Los Angeles 

Los Angeles is geographically located on the southern coastline of the state of California and is an area that makes it the second largest city in the United States.

Neighborhoods or tourist districts of Los Angeles are shaped by Hollywood, famous for the movie studios and Beverly Hills, by the great mansions of the wealthy movie stars.

In Los Angeles surfing is practiced, since the conditions of its waters are ideal for this purpose. Its most popular beaches are Playa Venice, Santa Monica Beach and Redondo Beach.

The city also has the Disneyland amusement park in Anaheim neighborhood.

San Francisco

Prices will increase tourism in Latin America for 2014

Prices will increase tourism in Latin America for 2014

   Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has today published its Travel Price Projection for 2014, showing travel costs worldwide will increase moderately in line with economic growth.

    Christophe Renard, vice president, CWT Solutions Group, said. "Although we expect an increase in prices next year, there are some notable exceptions Prices in Europe are likely to decline due to the continuing economic uncertainty in the region, while markets emerging as Argentina could experience increases due to projected GDP growth to high and significant inflationary increases. "
Air Projections 2014
A sudden increase in Latin America up to 4 percent in air prices are generally expected, Venezuela and Argentina being the countries with the largest increases in the world, with 8 and 13 percent respectively.

    Projections hotels in 2014 

Hotel rates in Latin America could increase by up to 5.8 percent. CWT expects rates for hotels in Venezuela to rise significantly, by up to 16 percent. Brazil will see the second highest increase in rates, up 8.4 percent, thanks in part to the World Cup in the summer of 2014.

Baseline projections for 2014 

Small price increases seem likely for land transport over 2014, and renting cars and trains are still viable alternatives to certain types of air transport. Some markets are seeing increases in the prices of car rental for the first time in years, and this trend may continue in the near future.

In Latin America it could be price increases of up to 3.6 percent in the rental market vehicles next year, while the proposed high-speed rail-long discussed in the region has not yet come to fruition.
Meetings and Events projections for 2014 (M & E)

Latin America will see price increases of 4 to 7 percent. As a result, the size of the group in the region will be reduced by 2 percent, and could have an internal change rather than international meetings.

East Africa: a visa, three countries

East Africa: a visa, three countries 

    See gorillas in Uganda and rhinos in Kenya on the same trip will be a less complicated affair in 2014, when they enter into force changes to visa regulations. 

"Visiting the mountain gorillas in Rwanda is a journey of a lifetime, but the magical experience itself only lasts an hour once you approach them," says Brad John-Davis, CEO of PEAK Africa. 

  

"From 1 January, tourists can visit East Africa Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda with a single visa, thus facilitating more see gorillas combined with other incredible wildlife experiences throughout East Africa, like tracking chimpanzees in Uganda and see the big five in the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. "

Intrepid offers gorilla safaris four days ranging from $ 4.120 (53367.1 pesos) per person, with no flights.

Japan: brand new festivals

Japan: brand new festivals 

    The 50th anniversary of the bullet train, several new festivals (in a country that already has some weird thing), a new luxury train cruise called Seven Stars offers visitors a spectacular new way to explore the prefecture of Kyushu; There are many reasons to visit Japan in 2014.

    "The first official Cool Japan International Awards and the (festival) POP Matsuri will be held in Osaka between 21 and 30 March 2014," said Kylie Clark National Tourist Organization Japan.

   "The categories include manga, anime and games, and the festival will be held numerous events throughout the city related to Japanese pop culture."
Inside Japan Tours offers a tour of 14 nights called Best of Japan. Prices range from $ 3.104 (40206.7 pesos) per person (flight).

Beach of Nosara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: beaches officially approved

Beach of Nosara, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: beaches officially approved 

     If you like prizes and official stamps of approval before buying a holiday trip, the beaches in Nosara in Costa Rica just guiñarte the eye.
    Likely to become popular in 2014, thanks to the recent award of Blue Flag; an international certification awarded to beaches that offer the highest quality and friendly experience with the environment.
    "Its pristine beaches are responsible for introducing a number of new activities for families with children ranging from infants to educational programs and volunteer programs for older children," says tourism expert Alvin Rosenbaum.
     "Nosara is proud of its beaches and wildlife refuges and now is one of the most environmentally conscious communities in Latin America."
Hands Up Holidays offers a 10-day tour $ 3.745 (48,500 pesos without flight).

New Zealand: a bike lane 2,500 km

New Zealand: a bike lane 2,500 km 

     If exercising more is one of your resolutions for 2014 (and this time you're serious), an extended trip to New Zealand could provide the means.

     In 2014 the country will complete its large bikeway Haerenga Nga, designed to showcase the best of the landscape, culture and heritage. Go through lush forests, glacial lakes and old railway lines that were once used by miners in the Gold Rush.

    The network comprises 2,500 kilometers shorter lanes of 23 islands covering north and south, and the last two will be completed in January.
The operator of tours of New Zealand Natural High offers a bicycle tour 17 days deasde $ 4.233 (54,800 pesos without flight).

Ecuador Tourist ¿Power?

Ecuador: a future power of tourism 

Ecuador Tourist ¿Power? 

     In recent months, the new Minister of Tourism Ecuador, Vinicio Alvarado, announced an investment of 600 million dollars (7,700 million pesos) in tourism over the next four years, a rise of over 300%, as part of a plan to become a "power of tourism."
In early 2013 opened a new international airport in Quito, a new luxury train began operations and the country continues to be the best place to retire in the world, according to International Living.
In short, it's probably the best vacation spot you have not considered, unless your name is Julian Assange.
"Ecuador is evolving fast, and a visit to the Andean nation has never been more tempting," says the editor of Rough Guides, Eleanor Aldridge.
GA Adventures offers an eight-day called by $ 1.067 (13,800 pesos) per person (flight).