In Picture: Million-Dollar Cars

                Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: $2.9 Million

There are cars with million-price tags (tags exceeding $1 million) which can be purchased by only wealthiest clients.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: $2.9 Million

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is named the most expensive car of price tag up to $2.9 million. Exclusivity is one of the most appealing features for this luxury car. Only 20 units of the prohibitive Lamborghini Sesto Elemento are going to be built that brings the car’s exclusivity to another level entirely. The car can reach up 62 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds and glass and ceramic composite Pyrosic can withstand 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: $2.9 Million

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Convertible: $2 million

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Convertible is powered with 1,001-horsepower, 8-liter engine and can speed up from zero to 60 miles per hour in two and a half seconds

Aston Martin One-77: $2 million

The two-door coupe Aston Martin One-77, which was debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, comes along with the 7-liter V12 engine

ST1 50S Zenvo: $1.8 Million

The ST1 50S, which comes along with twin-charged, 7-liter V8 engine and monogrammed seats, is produced in red, white and blue

McLaren Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss: $1.7 Million

The McLaren Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss has a 5.5-liter V8 engine and no windshield

Bugatti Veyron Sedan: $1.4 Million

Veyron is the latest and high-performance luxury cars of French manufacturer. The car is expected to sell between 1,000 and 1,500 units of this car

Maybach 62 Landaulet: $1.35 Million

The Maybach 62 Landaulet is described as “The Landaulet is for a super-rich individual who wants something that is extremely extraordinary and enjoys being driven in a car with acres of sky above them”

McLaren F1: $1.1 million

McLaren F1 is named the “finest driving machine yet built for the public road” by Autocar magazine thanks to speed of 200 miles per hour within 7.6 seconds

Pagani Huayra: $1.1 million

The 700-horsepower vehicle is produced in 20 units and can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in under four seconds

Jaguar Hybrid Supercar: $1.1 million

The Hybrid Supercar, which made first debut in 2010 at the Paris Motor Show, has “performance on a par with the fastest production cars on the market, while adopting cutting-edge technology that offers remarkably economical running”

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento in detail + interiour Paris 2010


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Gran Turismo S MC Sport Line Limited Edition

The Italian manufacturer Maserati has just introduced a limited-edition Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line in the Middle East at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Only twelve of limited-edition GranTurismos will be produced in Modena and are all for Middle Eastern markets. Each car will feature a plaque with the name of the city to which it is committed. Let's take a closer look at this new model:

It includes double front winglets, rear lip spoiler, door sill inserts, black window surrounds, black exhaust pipes and body colored door handles. Carbon fiber door mirrors and carbon finish door handles are also available. Moreover, many aesthetic features are from the MC Sport Line option list, some of which can be ordered for Quattro Porte S and Sport GTS, including gloss black alloy wheels, interior carbon finishing and MC design aluminum racing pedals. In addition, while Maserati didn't release any performance data, the Sport Line is likely powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces 440 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque.

At an exclusive gathering at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Maserati presented the GranTurismo S MC Sport Line, a limited edition release

MC Sport Line includes gloss black alloy wheels

Luxurious interior design of this model

Sport Line contains double front winglets, a rear lip spoiler, door sill inserts, black window surrounds, black exhaust pipes and body-color door handles

The LED light systems of Sport Line

Maserati Gran Turismo S MC Sport Line Limited Edition appeared on Marbella Street

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Darwin: Best City to Visit in 2012

Darwin is one of the world's top 10 cities to visit in 2012. The city was featured in recently-released Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012. According to Lonely Planet, one of the world's leading publishers of travel guide books, Darwin is the triumph of Australia’s Top End. Darwin, being right at the Top End, is a gateway to several southeast Asian countries.

Darwin is the capital of the largest Australian mainland territory. It is perched on a peninsula with sea on three sides. Thus, the city is an excellent base to expore the natural attractions of Kakadu National Park , Nitmiluk National Park , and the Tiwi Islands .Gorges, a kaleidoscope of rainforests, termite mounds, wetlands, and waterfalls are waiting for visitors to be discovered in numerous national parks.

Bicentennial Park is a great place to have a picnic while watching the sunset.

Lake Alexander is an ideal spot for swimming all year round. The lake is also popular for picnics and barbecues.

The northernmost capital city in Australia has a pumping nocturnal scene and world-class wilderness areas just down the road.

Darwin has blue skies and warm weather all year round.

Visitors can explore the arts and crafts at Mindil Beach Sunset Market.

or visit Aquascene and befriend the fish.

Darwin has a colorful history which has contributed to its cultural diversity. The 100,000 population is made up by over 50 nationalities. The cultural benefits of such a melting pot are experienced through the annual calendar of festivals and events. They city also has a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and party nights.

The Aviation Heritage Centre has an impressive collection of aircraft.

Darwin Wharf Precinct was a target for Japanese bombs.

Darwin Festival

Picnic area located Charles Darwin National Park

Darwin, Australian Travel Video Guide

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Best Family Destinations

The slowly-recovering economy could not stop families from traveling. A family beach vacation is very popular with fun sports and activities, but how about trips to beautiful destinations to have spectacular and magnificent view, to expose to wildlife, to explore the world's culture or just go boating on still rivers in the sunrise. Here are some of best family destinations.

The Sequoia National Park is home to some of the biggest trees which are its prime attractions. Many big trees are found scattered along the moist, west-facing slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. In addition, the park contains more than 100 marble solution caves and has many easy foot trails.

The Sequoia National Park is home to some of the biggest trees

In the late 1990s, Sayulita was a tranquil fishing village. Now, the village is popular with surfers

Panama City Beach features that no-brainier combination for family fun. There are popular activities on beaches, including jet-skiing, snorkeling in the warm, and loafing on the white sand

The Victoria Falls is one of the world's most spectacular wonders. It is called "Mosi-oa-Tunya"  - the smoke that thunders and the Falls are remarkable

The Galapagos Islands may inspire travelers to think differently about the world. They can engage in staring contest with wild animals

Spectacular beauty of the Bound Waters Wilderness Canoe Area

The Samburu National Park is one of many destinations for viewing wildlife in Kenya

Jockey's Ridge State Park is the largest natural sand dune in the eastern U.S

The way to Al Khazneht Petra become spectacular and magic with candle light

Hagia Sophia is an important monument for Byzantine and Ottoman Empire

Best Family Vacation Destinations

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New Seven Wonders of Nature Revealed

The provisional new seven wonders of nature have been chosen after a series of votes by the "New7Wonders Foundation" based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Amazon rainforest, Vietnam's Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, South Korea’s Jeju Island, Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, Philippines’s Puerto Princesa River and Table Mountain in South Africa are the newly voted wonders of the nature world.

The Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest, also known as Amazonia, the Amazon jungle or the Amazon Basin, covers the area of a billion acres, encompassing areas in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The Amazon is home to at least 40,000 plant species, 3,000 freshwater fish species and over 370 reptile species exist in the Amazon. The Amazon is considered to have half of the planet's remaining rainforests and be the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world. The official list will be announced in 2012.

The Amazon Rainforest

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Vietnam's Halong Bay, which is located in the north of the country, is made up of 1,600 islands and islets in various sizes and shapes. The islands, which are dotted with caves and can be accessed only by boat, were first listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1994. There is a Fishing Village in Ha Long Bay where people live in non-solid ground in a coastline of 2,000 islands. Children at the unique village go to the floating schools by school boats everyday.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil

The Iguazú Falls, which is one of Argentina and Brazil’s most popular touristic destinations, consists of 257 individual falls over 2.7 kilometers. Among them, the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s throat) with its U-shape offers best scene of these majestic waterfalls. Specially, over 2000 species of plants, 400 of birds and 70 mammals live in this area.

Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil

Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju Island, South Korea's subtropical volcanic island, is situated 130 kilometres off the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula. Listed as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2007, the volcanic island is best known for its scenic mountains, waterfalls, forests, caves and beaches.

Jeju Island, South Korea

Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Indonesia's Komodo is considered to be the world's largest living lizard which is best known for its unique fauna and its unusual inhabitant. Komodo National Park covers three larger islands Komodo, Rinca and Padar and some smaller ones. The national park was originally founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon.

Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Puerto Princesa River, Philippines

Puerto Princesa River is the longest navigable underground river in the world which can be traveled by an organized boat ride. The river emerges directly into the South China Sea; hence, its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is 8.2km long and home to more than 250 bird species, 800 plant species and at least 295 types of trees.

Puerto Princesa River, Philippines

Table Mountain, South Africa

Table Mountain is the level plateau edged by impressive cliffs which forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town. The unique shaped mountain has withstood six million years of erosion. The place is home to at least 2,200 plant species and over 1,470 floral species.

Table Mountain, South Africa

New 7 Wonders of nature 2011

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Discover Makoko - Nigeria's Floating Slum

Nigeria's Makoko slum is a shantytown located in Lagos, Nigeria. Makoko slum is seldom visited by anyone from outside and it is dangerous for strange visitors to go in without guides.

The slum features wooden houses built on water, which is claimed one among the liveliest neighborhoods of the city. The slum’s residents use canoe, boat or some wooden bridges and walkways to travel through the neighborhood. Being established as a fishing village in the 18th century, Makoko’s population is said to be over one thousand people.

Most of Makoko's residents said that their main forms of industry are fishing and wood processing. Therefore, life is very hard for them as their income is not enough to support for their family a better life.

A resident walks on a wooden bridge in Nigeria's Makoko slum

Makoko’s residents live on fishing and wood processing

According to the United Nations, Makoko is heavily overcrowded. There are up to 14 children living in some homes. The birthrate of the slum quickly increases because their culture is not giving birth to just one or two children but more.

The birthrate of Makoko quickly increases

Those poor people in the slum have to live in an poluted environment which is so hectic, dark and incredibly smelly

In order to make a living in the floating slum, many people run beat shops that float through the neighborhood to sell different items from noodles to palm oil.

It is said that you can buy anything in such these boats

Makoko is known as a self-governed and security forces rarely appear in the slum. The shantytown is defended by what is called “area boys”, which features gangs of unemployed young men who defend their territory by violence.

Therefore, Makoko is a dangerous place to explore alone or without a trusted guide

You can’t find any sewer system in Makoko. All the toilets are made in the way that let everything fall into water beneath their homes. The region also has no running water. The water in the region is black and they have to buy clean water.

The water in the slum is black and murky with pollution

There are also several schools for young children in Makoko, while the older children attend schools outside the floating slum. However, only ten percent of Makoko’s residents are educated up to primary school.

These children go to school by floating school boats

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