Tahiti...

Tahiti - the largest and most famous island of the French Polynesia archipelago. Here come the travelers from around the world to experience the romance of places to relax, surrounded by amazing countryside. Tahiti consists of two beautiful islands: Nui and Iti, which are connected by an isthmus. Islands Nui and Iti - these are extinguished volcanoes that dead millions years ago.

* Going on a tour in Tahiti, you can easily target the two islands, each of which has its own peculiarities.

NUI - the round island with amazing nature: this mountainous education side by side with valleys and jungles - with the strikingly beautiful waterfalls. It is interesting to look at the valley Papen, as well as formed from the volcano's crater lake Vayhiriya. Iti Island has steep slopes, in some cases makes it impossible to travel by car. However, in both islands of Tahiti vacation will be wonderful: the azure waves with clear water, the bay side by side with the warm sandy beaches.

* In the north-western part of the island is interesting to visit the capital Papete.

The city is located directly along the coast, and from the ocean to protect the strong reefs. Surrounded by tropical forests of Tahiti are hotels and cottages. In itself a custom greeting guests: each of them endowed with a garland made of tiara, which is a special sign of cordiality.

* Choosing a vacation to Tahiti, align beach pastime sightseeing.

Very interesting museum of black pearls, whose exhibits tell us about ways of processing of pearls. Those interested in history, departing Tahiti, offered tours involving visits to museums in the country, telling about the development of Polynesia and known to mariners. Interestingly, and Gauguin Museum, which opens the details of life of this brilliant artist, who gave many years of life these islands. Travelers are photographed not only in hotels and Tahiti beaches, but also in the City Hall Papete. This is a very beautiful building, which is a copy of the famous palace of Queen Pomare IV, who led the islands in the late 19 th century.

Lovers to shop will be interesting to the market in the capital of Tahiti. Here are not only local vegetables and fruits, but also exotic plants and accessories handmade.

Sydney

Sydney - the capital of the Australian state of New South Wales, is the largest and oldest city in Australia. It was founded January 26, 1788 by English colonists and named for the British Interior Minister, Lord Sydney. It is a city of architectural contrasts where modern skyscrapers of business centers stand side by side with old buildings in Mediterranean style. The population at the moment ismore than 5.5 million residents. Sydney - is a constantly thriving metropolis, which is annually visited by thousands of tourists.

This city, claiming to be the "capital of emigrants", where live representatives of almost all nationalities of the world main attraction. The symbol of the city - the unique architectural structure - the Opera House. In Sydney, are the tallest buildings in Australia - the Sydney Tower and the headquarters of the country's largest insurance company, as well as the grand Harbour Bridge, offering stunning views over the city. In addition there is the country's only subway line.

In Sydney, almost year-round hot, and is bright weather, which makes the beaches of this area so attractive to tourists.

The main attractions of Sydney

If you want to know more about this city and the country itself, be prepared for the fact that the most interesting sights are located at some distance from each other, and you have to travel to get to them! Among the places worth a visit - Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Tower - the tallest building in the southern hemisphere (its height is 304,8 m), the Sydney Opera House - a unique example of architecture, Sydney Aquarium, where you can watch the outlandish fish, the Art Gallery New South Wales, Museum of Natural History and others.

Of all the sights of Australia's largest number of tourists attracted by precisely the Sydney Opera House. The famous Opera House sails is a symbol not only Sydney but throughout Australia. Some believe the Opera House a magnificent specimen of "frozen music." The architect himself said that he created the sculpture, which is placed inside the theater room. Opera is recognized as one of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture and since 1973 is, like the Harbour Bridge, Sydney's business card.

Harbour Bridge is also called "soat hanger". This is one of the longest bridges in the world (503 meters). It opened in 1932, and by the end of its construction at a cost of $ 20 million. Today, motorists are moving in the southern part of Sydney, paying $ 2 fare, covering the costs of maintaining the bridge. Closest to the Opera pylon bridge is open to the public. The observation platform offers panoramic view of Sydney, is a convenient place for photo and video.

Fiji Time!

Fiji is well known to be a tropical island state with an ever smiling, friendly locals। However, their friendliness has the other side.

Fiji consists of more than 300 islands, half of which are uninhabited।The 2 main - Viti Levu and Vanua Levu - and focuses mainly on the life of the state. Fiji is a mixture of Polynesian, Indian, European and Chinese cultures, as reflected in virtually everything beginning from cuisine and ending with the architecture and the state languages. Languages of Fiji are the Fijian, Hindi and English.

Be prepared for the fact that even 3-year-olds speak in English, and the older generation will surprise you with an excellent British English. Approximately half of the population - the descendants of Indians who have been taken by the British in the early 20 th century for the development of sugar cane, which is now half of national exports.

Fijians are very friendly and well-wishing. National greeting - 'Bula' - will tell you every person you met. And be sure to ask where you come, your name and shake your hand.

But do not ask for Fiji quick service! You can wait for your lunch for 1.5 hours at the pool, or take a taxi at a speed of 30 km / h - it's normal, everyone will tell you that no hurry, it's Fiji time!


Fijians will never go away somewhere on the single: inviting someone to have a sit down bar for a bottle of beer, be prepared that it, together with the guest will come to at least five people and everyone will drink at your expense.

Do not try to give into the hands of Fijians (cigarettes, pills, hooks, glasses) and lend them money (even $ 5) - no way back, but if you insist, it will offend him for a lifetime. He will stop you smile, shake hands with you, etc. - But will not give you the money back.

Moreover, giving something the Fijians, such as a cigarette, which you yourself got out of the pack, be sure to say: "I give you that cigarette because you did today this and that." Otherwise, your pack of cigarettes will be finished in five minutes, the next day will be the same situation, and God forbid you to refuse him - an insult to life.