subject: Fake It In Style [print this page] For years gone by, tourist attractions were made that way due to natural landmarks that cities were shaped around. But the new trend is that if you don't have something, then you should fake it.
Fake Islands: The World Archipelago, Dubai. In September 2003 Dubai began a building project to create three hundred islands, named after places and shaped like them. This captured the imagination of the rich and famous who bought into the idea. Unfortunately, due to the world's financial climate, the building project came to a halt and the islands are now ghost towns.
Fake river the venetian, Las Vegas the fake river is homage to Venice, and you can take a ride in a gondolier along the banks of the canals, passing under bridges and past landmarks like St Marks Square. Sit back and relax while you are sung to and take in the slightly surreal sights!
Fake volcano, the mirage, Las Vegas don't stand too close to this one, as its pretty hot! Another las Vegas wonder, the twenty five foot volcano goes off once an hour and lives in its own lagoon on the boulevard. Complete with lava eruptions and fireballs, it's a Vegas must.
Fake beach Southbank, Brisbane. When sitting on the beach, you could be fooled into thinking you were actually on the coast with sparkling waters and white sand, the beach actually sits right by the river, far away from the sea.
If you are considering visiting any of these places then make sure you have Travel Insurance before you fly.
