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Top 10 Unusual Beaches

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Summer is on and thousands of people are headed towards the beaches to enjoy the sand and water. White soft strips and clear warm sea are mostly what everyone desires. But if you are looking for something different, check out these ten beaches that are off the wall! 10. Glass Beach, California, USA Situated near Fort Bragg, the beach is a result of pollution. These chiseled glass pebbles once were simply garbage, dropped to the sea and later shaped by the water. Today it is a popular tourist attraction. Why go there? See a unique beach, walk on the glass pebbles, but do not collect them. How to get there? A relatively short walk from Elm Street. Photo by Floris van Breugel Photo by Tina Mitchell 9. Golden Horn (Zlatni Rat), Brac Island, Croatia The beach juts out 530 meters (580 yards) into the crystal clear Adriatic Sea. The unique location attracts many vacationers, who love to enjoy the sun, warm sea, and water sports. The island also is a famous windsurfing spot. Why go ...

Top 10 Exciting Cableway Rides

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The only thing better than an exciting viewpoint must be a cable ride, with a slowly opening panoramic views. Besides of being a fast way of getting to the top of the mountain, cable lines alone can be a tourist attraction. Check out some of the greatest lifts with the breathtaking views. 10. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, California, USA The cable ride gives a beautiful glimpse of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The views of the desert towns and mountains open from this 4 km long ride above Chino Canyon. Also the cars are rotating, so you get a comfortable 360° view. Why to go there? A nice place to go: a vast area of unspoiled nature and wilderness can be explored in the Monument. How to get there? The site is a 2 hours drive from Los Angeles and San Diego. Photo by Unknown Photo by LncNuvue 9. Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car, France The cable cars, also known as the Bubbles, take the residents and visitors to the Bastille fortress since 1934. It is an...