Tourism in Macedonia

Macedonia abounds in natural beauties and rarities. Many have named it "the pearl of the Balkans." Its numerous mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes represent a great tourist attraction.


The country is rich in water resources. It is often called "the land of lakes" because of its numerous tectonic, glacial, and man-made lakes. There are about 50 large and small lakes, the most significant ones being the lakes of Ohrid, Prespa, and Dojran. The rivers form three basins, the largest one -- the Vardar River .

The high mountains present its impressive, spectacular landscapes. Because of the great variety of plant and animal species, some areas in the mountains have been proclaimed national parks: Mavrovo, Pelister, and Galicica.

Where is the most popular tourist attraction in the world?

Mauritius

Mauritius with its pristine and crystal clear beaches.
Mauritius with its pristine and crystal clear beaches, cool and gentle breeze and extremely friendly people will enchant you with all its glory. The place is a tourists' delight and offers one of the most memorable holiday experiences of life time. The place with its multitude of colors and tastes, its turquoise sea, and peace and tranquility will undoubtedly uplift your moods and make you wish come here again and again to experience a vacation to remember.

The next famous place is Italy


Few places in the world an compare to Italy, most won't even make an attempt. The place is a splendid mix of history, art, architecture, mouth watering gourmet experience, sports, fashion and natural beauty at its peak. It is the land of Ceaser, Michelangelo, Galileo, Fellini, Garibaldi and Versace. Italy has been wooing foreign tourists with its rich cultural heritage, aesthetic beauty and diverse offerings catering to the tourists of all tastes and expectations.

The third one is...



New Zealand is a dream destination for holiday makers and tourists. From pristine beaches, stunning snow capped mountains, lush and green forests to steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests, New Zealand offers unique blend of almost everything you can ask for in your holidays. So pamper yourself and book your flight to this beautiful country with rich culture and cosmopolitan way of life.

What is tourism ??

Tourism is travel for recreational or leisure purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited".Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity. In 2007, there were over 903 million international tourist arrivals, with a growth of 6.6% as compared to 2006. International tourist receipts were USD 856 billion in 2007.
Tourism is vital for many countries such as U.A.E, Egypt, Greece, Thailand and many island nations such as The Bahamas, Fiji, Maldives, Seychelles due to the large intake of money for businesses with their goods and services and the opportunity for employment in the service industries associated with tourism. These service industries include transportation services such as cruise ships and taxis, accommodation such as hotels and entertainment venues, and other hospitality industry services such as resorts.