1. Sri Lanka
Kingdom of the historical king Ravanaa which was a victim of civil war between the Sinhalese-dominated government and a separatist Tamil group,Sri Lanka is one great tropical island to visit.You ought not to worry as the conflict finally ended last May.Rich in natural beauty and cultural splendors,this almond shaped island will leave you mesmerized.
The island, having a population of just 20 million, is like a one big tropical zoo: freely roaming elephants,monkeys swinging from tree to tree and the water buffaloes idle in the paddy fields. Nilaveli Beach in the Tamil north is among the places you ought to visit while at Lanka.
An international airport which is still under construction in Matara, on the island’s southern shore, which will make the beaches near the seaside village of Galle easier to reach.A victim of tsunami in 2004, the surrounding coastline is now decorated by neat guesthouses as well as hotels.
2. Patagonia Wine Country
An Argentine valley called San Patricio del Chañar where few adventourous winemakers,came and discovered this unusually fertile and beautiful corner of Patagonia where they plowed, planted and waited until blossoming wine country was developed with delicious pinot noirs and malbecs and smartly designed wineries.
The 2,000-acre Bodega del Fin del Mundo,which works with the influential wine consultant Michel Rolland, is bagging up international medals for its complex merlot, cabernet and malbec blends. And NQN, which is associated with the Argentine oenologist Roberto de la Mota, has seen its 2006 Colección NQN Malbec get 92 points from Wine Enthusiast and just nearby is the new Valle Perdido winery, which includes an 18-room resort surrounded by vineyards. At the spa, ask for antioxidant wine-infused treatments.
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