Anguilla - Caribbean

Published May 29th, 2008 by syler

Anguilla

Anguilla (English pronunciation ang-GWILL-ah, IPA: /æŋˈɡwɪlə/) is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. It consists of the main island of Anguilla itself, approximately 26 km (16 miles) long by 5 km (3 miles) wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The island’s capital is The Valley. The total land area of the territory is 102 km² (39.4 square miles), with a population of approximately 13,500 (2006 estimate).

Hard Rock Hotel - Las Vegas

Published May 24th, 2008 by syler

Hard Rock Hotel Room in Vegas

Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas

Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, is a premier destination entertainment resort owned and operated by Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. The property is located on 16.7 acres on the corner of Harmon and Paradise Road, inside the Paradise Corridor.

This landmark property offers a unique entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. Always a popular music destination, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts such live acts as the Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch (229 mm) Nails and The Killers.

Hawaii

Published May 23rd, 2008 by syler

Hawaii Beach

Hawaii

Hawaii Tropical Paradise

The State of Hawaii is one of the United States, located on an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of Australia. The state was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959, making it the 50th state. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The most recent census puts the state’s population at 1,211,537.

This state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian Island chain, which is made up of hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km).This archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania.