Niagara - Niagara Falls Tour - Travel Advice

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Tour - Travel Advice

Where is Niagara Falls? The 56 miles of the Niagara River forming the border of the United States and Canada, The River is wide and navigable, then suddenly changes into a series of rapids, a waterfall 800 meters from the river becomes a stormy stream, these rapid form the beginning of the fall of the waters towards the waterfalls.

Niagara Falls actually consists of three waterfalls: The "Canadian Falls" (Ontario), the "American Falls" (New York) and "Bridal Veil Falls."

On the Canadian side, the water falls from a height of 49 meters and 792 meters in length forming a large horseshoe. Next to the falls there are several walks from where you can see the waterfall.

The American Falls is divided by two waterfalls, waterfall Rainbow and Bridal Veil, separated by Luna Island, with a peak of 322 meters and its fall is 51 meters. The rock fragments accumulated at the base of the falls, filled a pool whose depth could have been equal to the height of the falls. The depth of the river increases considerably as its course away from these fragments of rock.

Besides its beauty and spectacular Niagara Falls is very useful for hydropower, and promote tourism in the area. Mainly in two cities: Niagara Falls (New York) and Niagara Falls (Ontario)

Niagara Falls Attractions - Two of the best spots to see the falls from Canada are Queen Victoria Park and the Konica Minolta Tower.

Niagara Parkway – it is located at 2.5 km from the falls, I took the car for my first look at the Canadian zone. Driving along the Niagara Parkway, a beautiful tree-lined avenue that leads to the waterfall started looking for parking. It is frankly difficult to park on the streets of the town because of the many cars and almost all are also charging zones.

In the parallel road up a steep slope is the Falls view Casino Resort where you can leave your car as long as you want for $ 5 whether you're a guest or go or not to play casino.

It is about 500 meters from the waterfall and except that slope "Mortirolo" about 150 meters I think the best option unless you have limited mobility.

Dine, I saw the fireworks and decided to explore the town. There are two distinct entertainment areas, which is in front of the waterfall that has casinos, nightclubs and restaurants and a 1 kilometer (compared to the Rainbow Bridge) with Noria, restaurants, many shops and restaurants. Walked two, I played a little blackjack, and took a drink at a club whose name I forget.

Niagara on the Lake - Niagara on the Lake is a village about 20 km on the shore of Lake Ontario. The village itself does not stand for anything special but it has magnificent views and the buildings are quite nice, but I recommend it mainly because the way there runs between vineyards and fabulous homes.

Skylon Tower - I went back directly to the Skylon Tower. Personally I think from there you take the best pictures of the falls. Another way to see the falls is from the 156 m. Skylon Tower. Completed in 1965, the structure rises 236 m. above the choppy waters of the Niagara Gorge. Three high speed elevators take visitors to the top of the dome of the tower in just 52 seconds, where, on a clear day, visitors can see the fall area and large areas of Canada and the United States.

The Goat Island on the brink of the falls divides the river and falls into two sections, the U.S. and Canada. From the hotel we stayed, the panorama of the falls was beautiful.

Walking through Victoria Park is where you have the best views of the falls. Extension is a rock near the waterfall that allows observation and the best views of the Horseshoe Falls and American Falls.
Below the viewpoint of the dome there are two revolving restaurants Skylon.

The tourists who are adventurous may choose to ride the Spanish Aero Car, which offers a breathtaking aerial view of the Whirlpool Rapids, the cable car crosses above the turbulent waters of the river.

In the Niagara Botanical Gardens is the Butterfly Conservatory. Greenhouse Park has floral arrangements, plant collections from around the world and a pool of free-flying birds inside the greenhouse.

Niagara Falls is a great source of hydropower. In 1881 the first generator was installed hydroelectric river. The power of the falls is breathtaking, but is also useful.

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Car Rentals - New York - Travel Advice

New York City Car Rentals - Travel Advice

Whether to rent a car in New York City or not?

New York is a city for walking, perhaps the world's best city for walking, this is indisputable. Renting a car to visit this metropolis is not a good idea because of the many jams. Now if you're in town and would like to know the surroundings or other nearby places, here are some tips to enjoy a fabulous car routes in upstate New York. You specifically talk about a trio of road trips that make you feel like an American film.

How and where to rent a car in New York City?
If you want to rent a car in New York city then better rent your car online and with enough time, the prices offered online are impossible to get once in the city.

Another trick is to rent a car in suburban New York, New Jersey, for example, across the Hudson River. This place can be reached by public transportation save gas and time, but especially to avoid the high tolls to leave the city of New York.

What are the things you need to have for renting car in New York City?
To rent a car in New York just need a driver's license and a credit card. If you are under 25 years, the rent will be charged extra, so it is advisable that the driver’s age should be at 25 years old. As in other countries, if several people are going to drive, you have to hire an additional driver and avoid problems in case of accident.


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New York City - Travel Advice

The City That Never Sleep's - New York - Travel Advice

New York, the city that never sleeps
In New York certainly will not get bored because there are plenty of activities available to entertain you. If you have time you can also do a night tour to learn more about the city. If you want to visit a classic tomato a drink at The Red Lion, giving live concerts are about 170 years. On the other hand, if you fight with the English and you like the humor you can visit one of the comedy clubs in the city, the best known is called the Comedy Cellar is located on Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village.

Strolling through Central Park
It is certainly something that you cannot do is walk through Central Park, the most famous urban park in the world in the heart of Manhattan, across all of the park will find different places, each with a different appeal.

Where to do Shopping in New York City?
Go shopping in the Big Apple, the dream of many. The main shops are in the 5th Avenidaescaparates swilling fashion stores from top designers showcase their products. If your budget does not give you to go shopping in the streets in lower Manhattan on Canal Street cheaper shops are also around the department store Century 21.

What to eat in New York City?
The 3 dishes from New York starting with P: Pizza, Pretzels (crackers) and Pastrami. Be sure to try the pizza, there are plenty of pizzerias located throughout the city. The most famous is in the West Village and is called John's of Bleecker Street. You can try the pretzels in any hot dog stand in the city are plenty and are usually in the corners. The best pastrami recommend Katz's Deli on the Lower East Side and Carnegie in the middle of Manhattan. Of course, abound throughout the city hundreds of fast food restaurants where you can eat from 6 or 7 dollars.

Where I can enjoy spectacular views?
From the Empire State and from the observatory Rockefekker centre.

Personally, one of the things that most impressed me and I liked the helicopter flight over Manhattan, takes about 15 minutes and costs a little over 100 Euros but no doubt you will enjoy the best views of Manhattan.

Strolling through Central Park
It is certainly something that you cannot do is walk through Central Park, the most famous urban park in the world in the heart of Manhattan, across all of the park will find different places, each with a different appeal.


In each of its different districts atmosphere is different, the West Village located south of 13th Street you will find it super knowledge American series Friends and Sex in New York and other films. At the other end of the city of New York is the East Village, a neighbourhood alternative.

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New York - Things To Do - Travel Advice

Places To Visit In New York City - Travel Advice

The capital of the world has much to offer that is difficult to make a short list of some of the places we visit. We would need years to discover all that we can offer a single site such as New York.

1- Raise the legendary Empire State Building and / or Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center at night and where we can enjoy incredible views of this great city that is New York. A show worth seeing.

2 - Visiting the Statue of Liberty: its majesty serves as a welcome visitor and is also a first symbol of freedom. Same as first saw many of the immigrants in America seeking freedom.

3 - Knowing the Grand Central terminal, destination for thousands of people every day who are traveling by train, and to discover its wonderful shops and restaurants of all kinds.

4 - Take the Staten Island Ferry, which takes us from lower Manhattan to Staten Island, on their way while enjoying the breathtaking views it offers of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty.

5 - Walking in Central Park: a unique place to meet thousands of people seeking tranquility in a city where the noise, traffic and bustle are a constant. Located in the heart of Manhattan, it becomes a huge lung more than 3.24 square kilometers and where we find vast fields, trails and streams where calm and enjoy the outdoors.

6 - Make a tour of the famous Broadway, which is the longest avenue in New York with a total length of 33 kilometers and serves as a good example of the majesty of this city and which brings together millions of people of all cultures every day. In addition, you can enjoy hundreds of shows and the best restaurants and shops.

7 - Visit the world's financial center, Wall Street, to discover that the picture offered to us in the movies is real enough, with their executives in suits, the hustle, bustle ...

8 - For those who are not afraid of heights, nothing better than enjoying a global view of New York by helicopter. Unique views will captivate us.

9 - Go to Times Square, especially at night, so enjoy this legendary square which is a feast for the eyes with its hundreds of neon signs that give a special attraction for citizens and tourists. Hundreds of shops and hotels make it one of the tourist resorts of the city. In fact, it is the venue for welcoming the new year.

Many More to come.....

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