Las Vegas tiene un nuevo sistema de transporte público autónomo
Este vehículo tiene capacidad para doce pasajeros, y ofrecerá servicios diariamente entre las 10 de la mañana y las 6 de la tarde.
La ciudad de Las Vegas siempre ha estado un paso más adelante en cuanto a tecnología y sustentabilidad por energía renovable. Siempre está sorprendiendo con innovaciones nuevas como postes de luz que se recargan cuando los peatones pasan sobre ellos o cargadores inalámbricos para celulares. Esta vez es el turno del transporte público.La compañía francesa de transporte “Navy” presentó el primer autobús eléctrico sin chofer que llegó a la ciudad de Las Vegas, primera empresa extranjera en poner en funcionamiento un sistema de transporte autónomo en tierra estadounidense. En octubre de 2015 fue la primera presentación de estos vehículos autónomos los cuales desde entonces están circulando por las calles de Paris.Este vehículo tiene capacidad para doce pasajeros, y ofrecerá servicios diariamente entre las 10 de la mañana y las 6 de la tarde y solo puede realizar tramos cortos. Al contar con un sistema eléctrico y software de conducción autónoma los viajes son gratuitos y los pasajes pueden recorrer las famosas Fremont Street, Las Vegas Boulevard y Eighth Street. Estará a prueba hasta el 20 de enero.
Fuente: capital.cl
Places to Swim With Dolphins in Miami, Florida
Located at the southern tip of Florida, just before crossing the Everglades to the Florida Keys, Miami is a bustling city that offers visitors year round options for entertainment. Because of its location, Miami is a great place to meet and interact with sea life, including dolphins. One of the most coveted local attractions is swimming with dolphins.
Miami Seaquarium
The Miami Seaquarium is home to many different types of sea creatures, including dolphins. The Seaquarium allows guests to enter the dolphin tank and experience the acrobatics of the dolphins first hand. Dolphin encounters can be booked in advance of your visit to the Seaquarium to ensure that you and your family will be able to swim with the dolphins during your visit. There are also options available to have dinner next to the dolphin habitat, allowing you to watch the dolphins play while enjoying a private meal
Dolphin World
Dolphin World offers guests an option to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat: the ocean. Guests are picked up in Miami and taken out in small groups to meet and play with the dolphins. While the dolphins are not in captivity, they are accustomed to people and all guests are accompanied by a full- trained guide, who will teach you how to interact with the dolphins.
Dolphins Plus
Located just south of Miami on Key Largo, Dolphins Plus offers guests a chance to view and interact with both dolphins and sea lions in their natural habitat. The dolphins are kept in captivity and are trained; however, they are housed in a canal adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, allowing them to maintain a natural habitat. Visitors age seven and older can swim with dolphins in the ocean, allowing a different experience than other dolphin encounters which generally take place only in shallow water. Guests are given a tutorial by a trained guide on how to best interact with the dolphins and may be required to wear a flotation device or a mask and fins.
By: usatoday
Novedad DisneyWorld 2017- Pandora: El Mundo De Avatar
Este año la mayor novedad DisneyWorld 2017 se llama Avatar Land. El mundo de Pandora llegará a Orlando, Florida de la mano de Disney este verano. Más que nunca debes preparar un viaje a Walt Disney World y sumergirte en la tierra de los Na’vis. Una experiencia que no experimentarás en ningún otro parque Disney del mundo.
Después de varios años de obras, recuerda que en 2014 empezó la construcción.
Y después de meses donde solo podíamos ver el avance de las obras gracias a fotografías de fans y alguna que otra breve información de Disney… ¡tenemos noticias!
Por fin, hace unos días nuestra compañía preferida compartió en sus redes sociales un vídeo donde desvelaba parte del entramado de Pandora.
En el vídeo podemos escuchar las voces responsables del proyecto. El peculiar Imagineer Joe Rohde, el productor de Avatar Jon Landau y el famoso director James Cameron.
Ellos nos cuentan lo que podremos encontrarnos en el místico mundo de lo Na’vis.
El Imagineer Joe Rohde habló sobre el proyecto y dijo “Hemos estado trabajando lado a lado con Jim y Jon para asegurarnos de que lo que hacemos sea fiel a la historia, los personajes y la visión de la hermosa, mítica y épica tierra de Pandora”.
Seguro que la ambientación del área es igual de increíble como los paisajes de la película.
Además el veterano creativo de Disney añadió. “Estamos creando una experiencia transformacional que recordarás por el resto de tu vida.”
Novedad DisneyWorld 2017 Avatar Land
En la mayor parte del vídeo podemos ver ilustraciones de concepto de arte sobre como quedará Avatar Land. Sin duda, quedarás sorprendido de pequeñas escenas donde verás como está quedando el fantástico mundo de Pandora.
Dos atracciones serán las que presidirán esta nueva tierra situada en Animal Kingdom. Las dos utilizarán la última tecnología existente.
James Cameron es una de las personas más emocionadas en ver el proyecto hacerse realidad.
Estamos seguros que, el creador de Avatar, desea ver su obra cinematográfica en el mundo real para deleite de los visitantes y de él mismo.
Na’vi River Journey, una exploración familiar
Na’vi River Journey: será una de las dos atracciones. Esta será una atracción familiar que algunos la comparan en parte a Piratas del Caribe, más que nada por la aventura fluvial que alberga en ella.
Según Disney Parks Blog, la aventura comienza cuando los huéspedes suben a unas canoas. Navegando por un río misterioso oculto dentro de la selva tropical bioluminiscente. La belleza de Pandora va cambiando al paso de las canoas. Plantas exóticas y brillantes criaturas nos rodearán en esta aventura.
El viaje culmina en un encuentro con un chamán Na’vi, que tiene una profunda conexión con la fuerza vital de Pandora y envía energía positiva hacia el bosque a través de su música.
Seguro que te ha encantado, ¿verdad? Ahora espera a conocer la próxima atracción.
Avatar: Flight of Passage, la Soarin’ de Pandora
Avatar: Flight of Passage: sobrevolar Pandora a lomos de un Mountain Banshee. Una experiencia única que sólo podrás vivir en Walt Disney World.
Esta atracción será la más emocionante de la nueva área de Animal Kingdom.
Según Disney, la describe como una especie de Soarin’ pero mucho más intensa. Vamos a sentir como el viento acaricia nuestra cara a altas velocidades subido en el lomo de esos enormes pájaros con toques de dragón y pterodáctilo.
Fuente: disneyadictos
Puerto Rico top 10 beaches
1) Flamenco Beach, Culebra – Here, during sunny days, the blue tones of the sky and the sea will leave you breathless. Flamenco Beach is located in the small Culebra Island, recently named by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the best thirty secret Islands in the world for its natural beauty. The water is crystal clear and calm, the sand soft and white like snow. It is surrounded by green mountains and palm trees and adorned with beautiful coral reefs. Add to this its facilities: camping area, bathrooms, kiosks, and lifeguards. So spacious that even in busy weekends, you will find a peaceful spot. It is definitely the most beautiful beach in Puerto Rico and one of the most beautiful in the world.
2) Luquillo Beach – La Monserrate Beach or Luquillo Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island and for many reasons. It has all the facilities necessary for a perfect day at the beach: showers, kiosks, parking, gazebos, camping area and facilities for people with disabilities. Its spacious coast faces a crystalline and peaceful sea where you can practice sports and aquatic exercises. You will notice an impressive mountain to the West. It is the Puerto Rico’s largest tropical forest: El Yunque. The beach is surrounded by vegetation and provides shade for all its visitors. A few steps from the beach you will find a famous area of kiosks with Caribbean goodies that will delight your palate. This beach is one of the four beaches in Puerto Rico under the Blue Flag classification.
3) Escambrón Beach, San Juan – Beach in the city! How does that sound? Perfect. That is the reality in El Escambrón Beach, located in the metropolitan area, just steps from the historic city of Old San Juan, one of the oldest in America, and the most frequented tourist area of the island. It is surrounded by hotels and restaurants and nearby there is a small bridge that connects with the Luis Muñoz Rivera recreational park, an excellent choice if you go with children. It is perfect for water sports and if you like surfing, walk to the West and you’ll find “La Ocho” beach. This beach is one of the four beaches in Puerto Rico under the Blue Flag classification.
4) Boquerón Beach, Cabo Rojo – We selected this beach for his joyful atmosphere, family enjoyment, the many beach festivals they celebrate, and its panoramic view. Also, it has excellent kiosks of Puerto Rican delights and drinks. Hundreds of people from the metro area of Puerto Rico visit this beach during the long weekends.
5) Sun Bay, Vieques – This beach is considered one of the best of the island. It is well-known for its extensive coastline, camping area and its panoramic view. The beach is also the entry to other very famous beaches and the famous Vieques Bioluminescent Bay.
6) Crash Boat, Aguadilla – You have not yet arrived and already feel a pleasant emotion, because the street down to the Crash Boat beach has a paradise-like panorama. You will notice a small island on the horizon: is Desecheo Island. We selected this beach because everyone loves it. Who is not going to love that immense and tranquil turquoise sea? It is excellent for diving and snorkeling, especially around of its iconic bridge. There is usually a festive atmosphere of young people and families. There are showers, tables, and kiosks of food and beach items. It is not only a place to have fun, is where some fishermen find the livelihood of their families. With a little luck you will see one of them returning in his colorful boat.
7) Seven Seas Beach, Fajardo – This beach is famous for its crystal clear water, facilities for people with disabilities, camping area, BBQ, facilities for RVs or campers.
8) Vega Baja Beach – Recognized as one of the most popular beaches in the north area of Puerto Rico, this beach is frequented by families and young people on weekends to enjoy its atmosphere, food, water and sun or just to relax.
9) Guilligan Island, Gúanica – Aurora’s Key or Guilligan’s Island is part of the Dry Forest Reserve of Guánica. As in all beaches, you will find palm trees, but here the beautiful mangroves dominate the area. It is known for its famous channels perfect for snorkeling, swimming, or just to relax in a raft. The calm and crystal clear water of this place will make you feel in a swimming pool. To get there you have to get transported by boat, but that is part of the fun. It has several gazebos and BBQ’s, but if you not have food, you can order it in the restaurant where the boat leaves and for free they will bring to you at the requested time.
10) Jobos Beach, Isabela – Located in Isabela, this beach is the most famous on the northwest area of Puerto Rico. It is frequented during the week ends by multitudes of young people and families who wish to spend a day under the sun and to enjoy the jovial atmosphere. At the moment this beach is in danger of closing since developers want to make a tourist complex here.
By: zeepuertorico
The top 10 art museums in NYC
In New York, there’s a museum for every aesthetic and intellectual taste. But it’s especially rich in museum holdings of art, with something for everyone. The city is home to some of the world’s finest examples of Ancient, Old Master, Impressionist, Modern and bleeding-edge contemporary work. To help you find the exact sort of edification you’re looking for, we’ve compiled this list of New York’s very best art museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and more. And when you plan your visit, make sure to check for free museum days as well!
Best art museums in NYC
Brooklyn Museum
One of Kings County’s preeminent cultural institutions, this 560,000-square-foot venue made history as the first American museum to exhibit African objects as artwork. In addition to the more than 4,000 items in the Egyptian holdings, museumgoers can scope pieces by masters such as Cézanne, Monet and Degas, plus an entire center devoted to feminist art. (The venue is the permanent home of Judy Chicago’s massive installation The Dinner Party.) Beyond its physical acquisitions, the spot draws crowds with its BrooklyNites Jazz music series and the perennially popular free Target First Saturdays.
The Frick Collection
The opulent residence that houses a private collection of great masters (from the 14th through the 19th centuries) was originally built for industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The firm of Carrère & Hastings designed the 1914 structure in an 18th-century European style, with a beautiful interior court and reflecting pool. The permanent collections include world-class paintings, sculpture and furniture by the likes of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Renoir and French cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener.
The Met Breuer
Even before the Whitney moved to its Meatpacking District location, plans were afoot for The Metropolitan Museum of Art to take over the Whitney’s former Marcel Breuer-designed home on Madison Avenue. Breuer’s name graces what’s basically an entirely new institution intended to make the Met’s a major player in the current art scene: In addition to housing the Met’s collection of modern and contemporary art, the museum will mount major exhibitions of recent artists once it opens in March 2016. According to its agreement with the Whitney, the Met will rent the building for the next eight years. What officially happens next is up in the air at this point, but it’s likely the Met will hang onto the place. And, who knows? It may even use it to launch its own Biennial.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Sprawling doesn’t even begin to describe this Manhattan institution: It’s one of the few spots in the city where you could spend literally an entire day and see only a fraction of the holdings. Behind the doors of its iconic neoclassical facade lie 17 curatorial collections spanning countless eras and cultural perspectives, from prehistoric Egyptian artifacts to contemporary photography. Those seeking to satisfy their anthropological curiosity can explore the extensive assemblage of musical instruments, weapons and armor or the Costume Institute’s centuries of wearable art. And for committed museumgoers who have made their way through the permanent collections—an admirable feat—special exhibitions merit return visits year after year. Recent blockbusters have examined the career of the late designer Alexander McQueen and featured the works of Pablo Picasso.
Museum of Arts and Design (MAD)
Located in a building originally constructed to house the now defunct Huntington Hartford Gallery of Modern Art, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) features cutting edge examples of ceramics, furniture design, fiber art and metalsmithing, all involving “processes ranging from the artisanal to the digital,“ as its mission statement put its. As a result, MAD often mounts some of the liveliest shows of contemporary art around. Packed with amazing things to look at, MAD is definitely worth a visit.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Sure, you could spend a day getting lost in the permanent exhibits, which showcase all manner of priceless pieces from renowned artists. But just as essential are this museum’s other elements, including an attached cinema that combines art-house fare and more accessible offerings, a sculpture garden with works by Picasso and Rodin, and the Modern, a high-end restaurant and bar run by Danny Meyer. Free Fridays, an alluring prospect considering the sizable entry fee, are best left to the tourists and penny-scraping students; visit the museum when you can hunker down for a while.
MoMA PS1
While we can’t ignore the virtues of its Manhattan forebear, this Long Island City offshoot distinguishes itself with a constantly evolving lineup of cutting-edge artwork and programming. Not only does PS1 bring in noteworthy artists from around the globe (Janet Cardiff, Olafur Eliasson), it curates one of the city’s premier summer events, Warm Up, bringing together innovative installations and live music to challenge visitors’ expectations of what art can be.
New Museum of Contemporary Art
The first new art museum ever constructed from the ground up below 14th Street, the aptly named New Museum marks a major contribution to the continuing revitalization of downtown Manhattan. The bold seven-story building, designed by the cutting-edge Tokyo architectural firm Sejima + Nishizawa/SANAA, opened in December 2007, housing three main gallery levels, a theater, a café operated by Hester Street Fair and roof terraces. The focus here is on emerging media and surveys of important but under-recognized artists—further evidence of its pioneering spirit.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright’s concrete edifice became the home of the eponymous philanthropist’s collection in 1959; today, the iconic spiral is considered as much a work of art as the paintings it houses. In addition to pieces by masters such as Manet, Picasso and Chagall, the institution holds the most Kandinskys in the U.S., as well as one of the largest collections of Mapplethorpes in the world. And yes, there is a right way to see the exhibits: as Wright intended, beginning at the bottom and moseying around to the top.
Whitney Museum of American Art
After nearly 50 years in its Marcel-Breur-designed building on Madison Avenue at 75th Street, the Whitney Museum decamped in 2015 to a brand new home in Lower Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, conceived by international starchitect Renzo Piano. Planted at the foot of the Highline along Ganesvoort Street, the new Whitney building boasts some 63, 000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor exhibition space. Founded in 1931 by sculptor and art patron Gertrude Vanderbilt, the Whitney is dedicated to presenting the work of American artists. Its collection holds about 15,000 pieces by nearly 2,000 artists, including Alexander Calder, Willem de Kooning, Edward Hopper (the museum holds his entire estate), Jasper Johns, Louise Nevelson, Georgia O’Keeffe and Claes Oldenburg. Still, the museum’s reputation rests mainly on its temporary shows, particularly the exhibition everyone loves to hate, the Whitney Biennial. Held in even-numbered years, the Biennial remains the most prestigious (and controversial) assessment of contemporary art in America.
By: timeout
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