There is a place that the sun usually always shines and the ocean water remains blue. Where the beaches offer up beautiful shells with the ebb and flow of each wave and the sun rises and sets in spectacular colors. It is a place that remains tropical year long and the fishing and golfing possibilities never ends. It a wonderful spot that history has preserved and economic growth has blessed. It is the quaint town of Bonita Springs.

Bonita Springs is located northwest of Miami, Florida and is between Fort Myers and Naples on the Gulf of Mexico. History's popular story of Juan Ponce de León places him close to Bonita in 1513 searching for the fountain of youth. Although the tale is a mystic metaphor, one visit to this resort-like town can truly restore the spirit and reenergize the soul.

The 33 square miles of Bonita Springs offers an amazing amount of recreational diversity. The average annual temperature is 74 degrees Fahrenheit allowing most outdoor activities to take place through the year. Often referred to as "The Gateway to the Gulf" the beaches of Bonita Springs are unsurpassed in beauty. Heading west until the water Lovers Key State Recreational Area awaits with white sand, mangroves and natural wildlife.

For the outdoors enthusiasts there are many different activities to enjoy. The natural mangroves settings of the Imperial River are not only perfect for snook and trout fishing but also the kayaking and canoeing is superb on the quite river. Local charter captains offer offshore fishing excursions as well as full and half days trips on the near by waterways as well. Bonita Springs and the surrounding area are home to public and private golf courses built by top designers such as Gordon G. Lewis and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Many of these must play courses as located on the grounds of newly designed golf clubs and housing communities.

Bonita is not only rich in natural charm and the perfect spot for vacation; it also is an ideal place to relocate. Diverse in culture and population, Bonita has its share of museums and malls as well as outdoor activities. Residents enjoy homes ranging from extravagant to family affordable with a multitude of housing alternatives. Located off I-75 and close to the newly constructed Southwest Florida International Airport, Bonita fits into most business and travel lifestyles.

Things to know:

• Climate/Weather: Average annual temperature is 73.9 degrees Fahrenheit. The spring/summer average is 84 degrees; the fall/winter average is 71 degrees.

• Nearby Access Routes: I-75, I-95,

• Chamber of Commerce: Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, 25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, 1-800-226-2943

About the Author

For more information on Bonita Springs Florida please visit the site at http://www.bonita-springs-florida.info/ . This article may be freely reprinted as long as this resource box and url links remain intact.

The Northern Venice, the Northern Palmira – both these nicknames belong to the second biggest city in Russia and its former capital – Saint Petersburg. The city is also called the Northern capital of Russia and it’s still very important cultural, scientific and art center of the country.

Saint Petersburg was founded on the marshes on the shore of the Gulf of Finland in 1703 by the tsar Peter the Great. At first he built Peter and Paul fortress as a defense against Russia’s main rival of the time – Sweden. Then Peter decided to transfer capital to Saint-Petersburg from Moscow. Many beautiful palaces and the mansions of the nobility were built. Lots of them still can be seen and admired.

Its nickname “the Northern Venice” city received due to the big amount of canals. Peter the Great created a wide canal net on the Vasilievskii Island, but later almost all them were filled up because of the sanitary precautions. However a lot of rivers, canals and other water arteries cross the city, creating not only convenient transport ways but also perfect places for water walking – Moika, Fontanka, Griboedov canal are always full of walking boats, small cutters. Neva River connecting Ladoga lake and the gulf of Finland, is one of the major rivers in the country, although it’s not long – only 74 kilometers. From May to October motor ships cruise to Valaam in Lagoda lake and to more distant parts of Russia.

A period from May to October is the best time to visit Saint Petersburg – it’s warm then and moreover, it’s the period of the so-called “white nights” when sun shines almost till midnight. The brightest opportunity to watch this natural phenomenon is given in June. It’s also a chance to witness a prestigious festival of arts called (guess how?) – “White nights”.

To continue a topic of art and culture we can’t avoid mentioning Mariinskii theatre – a symbol of Russian ballet and opera. One of the world greatest art museums – Hermitage is located in the very centre of Saint Petersburg – on the Palace Square. It’s housed in the Winter Palace – the former residence of the Russian Tsars and the place from where the revolution of 1917 began. This museum boasts the incomparable collections of the art masterpieces of the past and present.

City government is trying to safe the authentic image of the centre of the city – there are no tall towers, modern office building. If there were no advertisement and bright neon lights of the clubs and restaurants you could have think that you somewhere in the XIX century.

During the last year the cit got acquainted with the problem Russia didn’t suffer till now – traffic jams. The main street – Nevskii prospect stands almost motionless. One more trend – last years in Saint Petersburg many boutiques and designer’s shops appeared. People have become wealthier and western companies didn’t fail to react. The amount of the western tourists has also increased and very significantly.

Saint Petersburg is considered to be the most European city in Russia. Anyway, it’s unique – so, the summer is close, reserve your tour to this city now!

About the Author

For booking a hotel, please, go to http://www.bb72.com/localities/russia/saint-petersburg/city.html