Columbus' third voyage brought the Spaniards to Venezuela in late 15th Century. The discovery of oil in 1914 near Maracaibo has a miraculous effect on the four hundred years old poor agrarian economy. Presently, one of the richest countries in Latin America, it is also one of the largest producers and exporters of oil in the world. Venezuelan Isles are this nation's 72 island possessions in the Caribbean. Isla de Margarita, the largest and the most popular with tourists, along with close neighbours, Coche and Cubagua, form the state of Nueva Esparta. Most of the other islands are Federal Dependencies, with their capital as Los Roques. Caracas is the capital of Venezuela and echoes the contrasts found in the rest of the country.
http://gowealthy.com/feature/venezuela/
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Orchid world
Located on Highway 3B, between Gun Hill and St.John's Church, in the heart of the Barbadian countryside this six acre farm is surrounded by sugarcane. On an elevation of 810 feet a number of vantage points allow the visitors to take in the view.
Visitors can take a self guided tour past a waterfall along the well landscaped meandering path and through five orchid houses. The trees are also to be watched carefully for orchids such as Schomburgkia will bloom once a year in a spectacular fashion. All the corners of the orchid world show us new and different floral delights.
Orchids like Vandas, Phalaenopsis, Calanthes, Cattlyeas, Ascocendas and Dendrobiums are found everywhere. ‘rain forest’ orchids are displayed in an environment meant to be a simulation, an eye catching display wherein the orchids seem to hang in mid-air with the orchids’ roots completely free of soil.
The entire area is quite calm and serene and the sound of burbling water and that of the wind rustling through the nearby sugar cane or the twitter of birds. The scent of the orchid fills the air along with the rich colors and shapes.
The orchid world is a feast for the eyes. The wedding gazebo located on the best vantage point offers visitors a calm, colorful option to get married.
http://www.gowealthy.com/scripts/info.asp?aid=899
Visitors can take a self guided tour past a waterfall along the well landscaped meandering path and through five orchid houses. The trees are also to be watched carefully for orchids such as Schomburgkia will bloom once a year in a spectacular fashion. All the corners of the orchid world show us new and different floral delights.
Orchids like Vandas, Phalaenopsis, Calanthes, Cattlyeas, Ascocendas and Dendrobiums are found everywhere. ‘rain forest’ orchids are displayed in an environment meant to be a simulation, an eye catching display wherein the orchids seem to hang in mid-air with the orchids’ roots completely free of soil.
The entire area is quite calm and serene and the sound of burbling water and that of the wind rustling through the nearby sugar cane or the twitter of birds. The scent of the orchid fills the air along with the rich colors and shapes.
The orchid world is a feast for the eyes. The wedding gazebo located on the best vantage point offers visitors a calm, colorful option to get married.
http://www.gowealthy.com/scripts/info.asp?aid=899
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Khaleej Times Online
Khaleej Times Online: "DUBAI � Police officials were reluctant to disclose details on the young Brit of Pakistani origin, Muzhar Akhtar, who has been dubbed the �Yoharah� (Jewel) thief after swindling cash in the multi-million dollar real estate venture that turned sour.
The reluctance to reveal information on the case was based on police conviction that it could adversely affect the reputation of Dubai as a booming city. When a top CID official was first asked about the case, he denied it existed in the first place. But officials recently broke the barrier of silence, reiterating that �real� real estate projects in the booming city were fully backed by Dubai government. "
The reluctance to reveal information on the case was based on police conviction that it could adversely affect the reputation of Dubai as a booming city. When a top CID official was first asked about the case, he denied it existed in the first place. But officials recently broke the barrier of silence, reiterating that �real� real estate projects in the booming city were fully backed by Dubai government. "
Saturday, March 12, 2005
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