Rich and famous area in Hollywood

Who has not heard about the area "the rich and famous" - the habitat of Hollywood stars, world designers, athletes and musicians? Who has not dreamed at least once to find himself in sunny Beverly Hills, where the most expensive shops and galleries, the most chic restaurants and the finest coffee?

In a small area of Beverly Hills, which is famous far from Los Angeles, you probably spend far more money than in any other part of the city. However, this is still a wonderful place to visit at any cost.

Traditions of Beverly Hills go to the distant past. Founded in 1906 real estate salesperson Barton Green city slowly developed until 1920. That's when silent film stars Douglas Fairbanks bought this land for 35,000 dollars. On this land he built a fabulous mansion "Pickwick" for "Favorite of America," actress Mary Pickford. After this, other Hollywood stars rushed to buy property here. Most recently, the couple Beckham, changing the Misty Albion, bought a luxury villa here.

Arriving in Beverly Hills, you should first visit West Hollywood, where the best restaurants and bars, and then in the Old Hollywood. In West Hollywood is located Sunset Boulevard, passing along the northern border town. South of Sunset Boulevard is the heart of an elite quarter - Golden Triangle, consisting of the streets of Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard.

These streets are very similar to the glossy pictures in expensive journals, they are dotted with majestic mansions, chic boutiques and a variety of museums, as well as Hollywood studios.

Here are some of the most interesting museums in America - The Getty Museum and Art Museum of Los Angeles County, art galleries and much more.

Three quarters of Rodeo Drive in the north of Wilshire Boulevard is one of the most famous and expensive places. They stand alongside the Champs Elysees and the Paris Golden Triangle.

Discover the world of "rich and famous" from the store Saks Fifth Avenue - one of the most elite in America.

Walking on Rodeo to the north, you'll soon notice the Rodeo 2 lane with small shops, established in 1990 for the new units Tiffany and Ferre.

Rodeo 2 - this is the first new street, which appeared in the city since its secession from Los Angeles in 1914 year.

Walking through it, you can arrange shopping in boutiques.

Diving in Cuba

Every year, thousands of people come to Cuba to go diving.

Cuba - is the heart of the Caribbean for scuba diving. Today, diving has become very popular among tourists and local residents. For beginners there are many schools with the best teachers. All resorts have dive training and professional suggestions on this sport. But almost all these schools consider only the cost of a dive, or training.

You can also take various marine excursions. Since Cuba is not only a paradise for divers and underwater filming for lovers, divers and of course fishermen.

Underwater fauna of this country is very rich here distinguish about 900 different aspectual animals and fish, among which are: dolphins, barracuda, bonito, tuna, rays, groupers, moray eels, lobsters, angelfish, mackerel and sharks. Warm water is particularly loved by jellyfish, octopus and sea turtles. At a depth you  can see the black coral. The sea bed is strewn with a wide variety of seashells. Oysters and lobsters in Cuba are the objects of industrial and tourist fishing. The greatest pleasure will bring you a lobster with its magnificent coral palette and a very tasty and tender meat.

One of the most popular destinations for divers is Varadero, here counted more than 30 places for diving.

Also released two of the most popular dive site on Varadero:

* Big Blue - underwater cave 230 feet in diameter, located in the reef of the bay of Cadiz

* Marine Park near Cayo Pedras del Norte, which occupies an area of 2 square. nautical miles and the exhibits which include a motor boat, a frigate with guns and transport aircraft, as well as the remains of other ships, especially flooded here to create the largest collection of underwater in the archipelago.

Scuba diving in Cuba is particularly interesting for lovers of the underwater world as you can find here the remains of sunken ships, which have been declared part of the national heritage, as well as see the marine inhabitants, such as: red fish protein, fish-men, bronze snapper, and more depth and meet - turtles, sharks, blue marlin and swordfish. In Havana, more than 70 places for diving.

But best of all entertaining dive in the islands, as some of the islands are naturak reserves. But on some islands to the fact that entertaining diving needs a very expensive license.

The best islands for diving are the Royal Gardens and the Faro de Luna, and the Bay of Pigs and Cayo Lewis, and many others.

Havana...

HAVANA - Cuban capital, is certainly the most colorful and memorable city of the Caribbean. This is the best example of Spanish colonial architecture in Latin America.

After decades of oblivion, UNESCO declared Havana the heritage of mankind. In 1982 the city got much prettier. Foreign investments have helped to restore the former glory of the beauty of Havana. Now here comes a lot of tourists, attracted by the magnificent architecture, nightlife and the nostalgic atmosphere of the island.

Until the revolution of 1959 in Havana came amny people - movie stars, millionaires, businessmen. Numerous casinos, night life shines, the atmosphere of hedonism - this is what attracted all these people. Time has left its clue on the building and on the economy. Today, there are no casinos, but bars and nightclubs of Havana and their unique atmosphere continues to attract foreigners and Cubans themselves.

It should be said that Havana is not a modern city. Those who are attracted by luxury kitchen and luxury purchases, are likely to be disappointed. Some tourists repulsed by the state of some city districts, and that poverty in which most Cubans live. No neon signs and luxury shops are at least, surprising. On the other hand, the socialist way of life means that the city does not feel consumer pressure and can develop at their own discretion.

Havana was founded in 1519. The city is situated on the bank of a deep bay. It is located in 15 municipalities.

The main sights are concentrated in 3 areas:

* La Habana Vieja (Havana Vieja in the area so many beautiful streets and interesting buildings that you can wander for days on it all the time to find these gems, here is the colonial center);

* Centro Habana (the border between Old Havana and the central part (Centro) is blurred. It passes through the central park and the building of the Capitol. The atmosphere of this area dramatically differs from the atmosphere of Havana Viejo. This region is less diverse, more modern and less frequently visited by tourists)

* Vedado - a lively area with wide avenues, where you can see the odd mixture of architectural styles. This neighbor ugly creations of 1950 and strict neo-classical styles. There are a lot of government agencies, and universities. This area abounds nightlife. Main street Vedado - Calle 23, which is also called La - Rampa. This is the most famous street of modern Havana.

By taxi from the center to get to interesting places. Are also organized tours, which can be inscribed in the hotel. Sated with Havana, you'll want a little respite from city bustle. Miramar district - an ideal place for a quiet leisurely walk. Your path will cross along the broad streets among the elegant homes and villas on the wealthy district. Miramar is in stark contrast with the more compact, lively streets in other parts of Havana.

Canadian Culture

In the past, Canada had to fight for their cultural identity, the influence of its southern neighbor was just overwhelming. Over the last three decades of this struggle grew a whole galaxy of great writers, including Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, Robertson Davies, Michael Ondaate, Mordecai Richler and Regina Ducharme, as well as a wave of world-renowned musicians such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell , Neil Young, "Coubeaux Yankees and Diana Krall.

English and French - 2 official languages in Canada, although only New Brunswick is officially bilingual, all the maps, tourist brochures and labels on the products in 2 languages. French spoken in Canada, is slightly different from the language spoken in France. In Quebec, whose population is mostly of French origin, the local dialect called Quebec. Almost all residents understand the literary French. The differences between Quebec and the rest of the English-speaking Canada is not only in language. French influence in Quebec is manifested in architecture, music, cuisine and religion. Given the existence of cultural differences, it is clear why the relationship between French Quebec and English Canada often are, to put it mildly, problematic.

The official religion is Catholicism in Canada, which professes a large proportion of the population, but in addition there is a lot of Protestants, Jews, Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and indigenous Indians and their traditional beliefs. In fact, going to church is not an obligation for members of all faiths. Recipes in English Canada has always been based on the rule, the thinner the better ", and although there is no any specific national dishes or unique culinary finds, you will always find a lot of delicious food. Almost all major cities have excellent Greek, Italian, East Indian and Chinese restaurants. In Quebec, on the contrary, there are a few typical national dishes that are worth a try: French onion soup, tourtieres (meat pies) and poutine (fries with sauce, baked with cheese). In the Atlantic provinces are preparing a special pie (pate a la rapure), something like a meat pie (meat, chicken or oysters), covered on top with ground paste to the potato state, from which all the starch is removed. Quebec is also known worldwide as the largest producer of maple syrup, made from the boiled sap of sugar maple. In Canada, produces some very good cheeses, particularly cheddar cheese. On that note, on the other coast rich in fish and seafood, which are very tasty. There are numerous laws and regulations governing the sale of alcohol in Canada: as a rule, you need to buy exclusively in the state shops (except Alberta, where there is a private trading firm, and Quebec, where beer and wine may be sold in local shops, called dipaneury that sometimes closed in the evenings, on Sundays (except Ontario), and always on holidays.