The influential travel magazine, Condé Nast, has named the Michael Lee Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) as one of the ‘new seven wonders of the world‘ in its April issue.

In a full-colour double-page spread in the magazine, the Crystal, along with six other artificial ‘wonders’, was prominently featured. The six other artificial ‘wonders’ include the 160-storey Burj Dubai complex in the United Arab Emirates, now the world’s tallest structure, The New Museum of Contemporary Art in Manhattan, Cumulus Hall in Nordborg, Denmark, London’s new Wembley Stadium, The Smithsonian’s Kogod Courtyard in Washington, DC and the Red Ribbon bench in Qinhuangdao, China.

The Crystal, created by New York-based architect Daniel Libeskind, opened in June 2007 and has since generated much discussion and strong opinions. The Condé Nast article acknowledges that the Crystal and its jagged thrusts of steel, glass and aluminum have “received mixed reviews from the locals.”

Shocking in a right way

William Thorsell, the Royal Ontario Museum chief executive, quoted in the Toronto Sun, described the Crystal as shocking in a right way and as a real piece of art. He added, “The unconventional Crystal adds an artistic vitality to both the museum and the city.”

Jamaican businessman and philanthropist, Michael Lee Chin’s lead donation of C$34 million facilitated the dramatic new wing of the museum that showcases seven collection galleries on four floors, two special exhibition spaces, new retail and dining facilities and the museum’s new main entrance. Remarking on the Condé Nast article, Michael Lee Chin expressed his pleasure at being able to contribute to this important project, which included the renovation of the ROM’s historic 1914 and 1933 buildings, making this Canada’s largest heritage restoration project to date.

“I am delighted that the Crystal is part of an outstanding international selection of the ‘new seven wonders of the world’. This is a tribute to the imagination of architect Daniel Libeskind. I am happy that I could play a small role in this magnificent project, spearheaded by William Thorsell.”

The “Sunshine State” which is located on huge peninsula of southern extreme of eastern coast of United States .It is situated in 1000 miles away from New York city in the South direction .Florida is actually approximately 100 by 400 miles flat sandy land .It has 400 miles long shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean and 600 miles long beaches attached with Gulf of Mexico. The Florida falls in semi tropical climate which has hot rainy summers, mild winters and whisper spring to enjoy. Florida is a home of world famous rodent, mouse ears and theme parks.

Florida Famous Tourist Destination
Tampa

Tampa area is always full of crowd and invites everybody to fun and enjoy even the pickiest of.
Full family enjoyment with hoarse on the rollercoaster’s and animal spotting in the African savannah at the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Museum of Science and Industry fulfill your desire whenever you want know more about nature and climate that have hand-on educational display or even at the Florida Aquarium with its comprehensive collection of sea critters and for mid day lunch head of coast ready for welcoming you. Tampa is gateway of beautiful and gorgeous white sand beaches .In the clear water beaches you can swim, build sandcastles run around a covered playground at Pier 60 park or even catch a pirate cruise .

Amelia Island
Its situated northern eastern part of Florida state which offering you to enjoy and fun as man live in stone age. The island, though thoroughly modern, has escaped much of the commercialization that plagues other parts of Florida. Famous resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton and the Amelia Island Plantation to call home during your stay. Various accommodation provided by this 13 mile long island Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island’s city, is a celebration of the Victorian era and boasts restored mansions and manicured lawns along Centre Street, the main drag. Take a walking tour of the area and you’ll find out how it has been influenced by being under the rule of eight different flags — the most of any place in the United States. Besides history lessons and walking tours, seniors can enjoy beaches, fishing, golf and kite-flying.Most of the beaches are situated near Miami, Fort Lauderdale Daytona and Jacksonville are best option for tourism that offer high standard hotels, restaurants, tourist attract action and other entertainment. Beaches near Saint Augustine and Melborne are a bit less commercial and tend to attract more family vacationers and local tourists.

Cities

• Tallahassee (Capital)
• Fort Lauderdale
• Fort Myers
• Gainesville
• Jacksonville
• Miami
• Orlando
• Panama City
• Panama City Beach
• Pensacola
• St. Augustine
• Sarasota
• Tampa
• West Palm Beach

Attractions

• Walt Disney World
• Busch Gardens
• Daytona International Speedway
• Florida Keys
• Homestead-Miami Speedway
• Islands of Adventures
• Sea World
• Sebring International Raceway
• Universal Studios

Parks

• Apalachicola National Forest
• Big Cypress National Preserve
• Biscayne National Park
• Canaveral National Seashore
• Dry Tortugas National Park
• Everglades National Park
• Gulf Islands National Seashore
• Ocala National Forest
• Osceola National Forest
• Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

I had heard that Bali was an island of temples, dances, and age-old rituals; with over 95 per cent of the 3 million people practice a form of Hinduism.

For the adventurous and sporty, Bali offers a both below and above water. Surfing, scuba diving, banana boats, snorkelling, parasailing, Jet Ski, Bungee Jumping , Bali offers it all.

Singapore’s architectural offerings:

Singapore as a tour destination has varied cultural offerings, respects all religions and reveres the feelings of true secularism in promoting freedom of spiritual belief by way of maintaining its many churches, temples, Buddhist monasteries and prayer halls. A rich, diverse and expert architectural style is evident in Singapore’s many museums, houses, shopping complexes while impressive office buildings depict the city’s willingness to embrace best of the West with the flavor of the East.

The journey in – through a stream of concrete-block suburbs, streets are of medieval buildings and narrow, atmospheric alleys, dotted with the oddest of shops and bars, and interspersed with eighteenth-century Bourbon squares. By comparison with the historic cities of Spain – Toledo, Salamanca, Sevilla, Granada – there may be few sights of great architectural interest, but the monarchs did acquire outstanding picture collections, which formed the basis of the Prado museum.

Ethiopia is Africa’s largest producer of Coffee. The trade of coffee is Ethiopia’s largest export, which generates 60% of its total export earnings. Kafa Ethiopia name) may be where the word coffee came from. Coffee in Ethiopia has strong traditions that stem back to the 10th century. Believe it or not, one out of every four Ethiopians, work on coffee bean farms - about half the country’s population. Annually, the average pay of an Ethiopian coffee farmer is about $900 dollars year - very low.