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In the heat of the day, there is nothing better than sitting by the water. Whether it is a calm pool, or a gushing waterfall, the sound of water is soothing to the soul and calming in times of stress. So, understandably, many people like to spend their holidays relaxing near water. But why not dedicate your whole holiday to somewhere famous for its water wonder? Listed below are a selection of great places to visit where you can immerse yourself in the watery wonders.
Lake Como the lakes at Como were carved out by glaciers, and nowadays the deep blue waters have been long since known as the looking glass of Venus'. It is home to celebrities from both the UK and US, and is regarded as being the most beautiful lake in Italy.
The Dead Sea, Israel the lowest spot on earth, and the worlds saltiest body of water, the dead sea is slowly disappearing, due to the River Jordan being diverted elsewhere for irrigation. Get there before its gone!
The Suez Canal the body of water that connects the red sea to the med, the SuezCanal was built as a short cut between the two. It contains no locks, just simply sea water free flowing through the canal. In the olden days it served as great protection against pirates as without it, ships would have had to sail around the cape of Africa, almost doubling their journey time.
The Canals of Venice unique in its set up, Venice is immersed in water, and the best way to travel around is by gondola. Most places have a gondola stop' much like a bus stop for the water transport.
If any of these places take your fancy, then book a trip for the summer and get going! Don't forget your passport and Travel Insurance.
