Most Powerful People In The World

Most Powerful People In The World

Hu Jintao

President, People's Republic of China

China's President Hu Jintao attends the declaration ceremony at the end of the APEC Summit on November 15, 2009, in Singapore. The 2 day APEC CEO Summit, part of APEC Leaders Week, had brought together over 800 of the world's top business leaders and 15 world leaders in Singapore to address key global trade and economic issues
Barack Obama

President, United States of America

Official portrait of President Barack Obama on Jan. 13, 2009.

Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud

King, Saudi Arabia

Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud awaits the arrival of Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah for an emergency summit of the Gulf Cooperation

Vladimir Putin

Prime Minister, Russia

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, seen during a meeting with the leadership of the United Russia party at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow in Moscow, Saturday, Oct., 2, 2010.

 Pope Benedict XVI

Pope, Roman Catholic Church

Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd after he presided over a Mass at Westminster Cathedral in central London, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday he was ashamed of the "unspeakable" sexual abuse of children by priests, telling the British faithful during Mass in Westminster Cathedral that he was deeply sorry and hoped the church's humiliation would help victims heal. Benedict also said he hoped the church would be able to use its contrition to purify itself from the "sins" of its ministers and be able to renew its commitment to educating the young.

  Angela Merkel

Chancellor, Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel smiles during an European Council summit on September 16, 2010 in Brussels. Europe heads for a fireball summit with France

David Cameron





furious over attacks on its expulsion of Roma Gypsies and trouble brewing over how to prevent a repeat of the Greek debt crisis.

Prime Minister, United Kingdom

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron leaves 10 Downing Street, his official residence, in London, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. Cameron is scheduled to outline the details of cuts likely to total as much as 3 billion pounds ($4.8 billion) from the defense ministry's annual budget of about 37 billion pounds ($59 billion). Britain will lose thousands of troops, build new aircraft carriers without new fighter jets and delay a multibillion-pound upgrade to its nuclear deterrent under sweeping defense cuts being announced Tuesday following the first major military review in more than a decade.
Ben Bernanke

Chairman, Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke waits for the beginning of a hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee September

 Sonia Gandhi

30, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The hearing was to focus on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

President, Indian National Congress

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is welcomed by Chairperson of the UPA Government and Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi during a meeting at her

Bill Gates

Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, listens during an interview at Roosevelt House in New York, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Gates, chairman and co-founder of Microsoft Corp., called for urgent donations to stop the spread of polio and make it the first infectious disease eradicated since smallpox was wiped from the planet in 1979.

Top 10 Rooftop Pools

Top 10 Rooftop Pools

Gansevoort Park Avenue, New York

The Gansevoort Park Avenue is in midtown Manhattan within walking distance of the farmer’s market at Union Square, the Empire State Building, the Theater District, Grand Central Station and Madison Square. The luxury hotel’s rooftop is a 20,000-square-foot trilevel complex that contains an indoor-outdoor rooftop pool with a view of the Empire State Building, a lounge with attached outdoor balconies and a pool deck connected to multiple bars.

Viceroy Miami

The Viceroy Miami’s 15^th-floor pool stretches across two acres and is filled with opulent amenities. The pool deck connects all three towers of the hotel complex and contains an infinity pool that is the longest pool in Florida, a sun deck with 12 cabanas and 200 chaise lounges, a thermal hot pool that seats 50, a life-size chess set, a poolside bar with fireplace and dim-sum-style food carts.

Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver, B.C.

The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. boasts a heated rooftop pool with a view of both Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains. The rooftop pool area also has a hot tub, private cabanas and fire pits. When you’re not swimming or sunbathing, rent a cabana, bring five of your closest friends and watch a large-screen TV.

The Roof Top Pool, The Colonnade Hotel, Boston

Sink into the cooling waters of The Roof Top Pool, 11 stories above street level at The Colonnade Hotel in Boston, and you’ll still be looking up at surrounding skyscrapers. From this lofty perch, you’ll see the residential brownstones and distant views of Fenway Park. The pool, nicknamed the RTP, is also a great place to dine alfresco.

Thompson Beverly Hills

What’s the weather in Beverly Hills? It’s probably quite lovely for a dip in the heated pool on top of the Thompson Beverly Hills. The bilevel rooftop also has a gym, a lounge and private cabanas with flat-screen TVs, minibars and sofa beds. The lounge offers cocktails, appetizers and full meals, private trellis shade areas, fire pits and a palm tree.

Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, New York

The Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC hotel in New York’s meatpacking district might have a funny name, but it has some sexy amenities. Its rooftop has a 45-foot heated pool with underwater music and colored lights on the south side of the hotel. The roof also has a garden, Plunge Bar and Lounge, a loft with 20-foot ceilings and a fireplace.

Naumi Hotel Singapore

The Naumi Hotel Singapore is a five-star hotel in Singapore’s Central Business District, and its rooftop infinity pool has a five-star view. Relax on a sun-deck bed and phone in an order of tapas and drinks. You’ll also be able to see the historic Raffles Hotel across the street. It dates from 1887 and was named after Singapore's founder, Sir Stamford Raffles.

The Joule Hotel, Dallas

Think a rooftop pool is just a place to cool off? Think again. Around the world, these luxury pools come in many shapes, from a baby grand piano to a giant cruise ship in the sky. Some have underwater music, some have underwater views, and all of them provide an opportunity to “soak in the view.”

The Poule on the 10^th floor of The Joule Hotel in Dallas extends 8 feet beyond the hotel itself and is cantilevered over downtown. Swimmers can peer out of pool’s glass window for a view of the city. Hotel guests can also enjoy bar service, cabana beds and VIP treatment; pool attendants will spritz your sunglasses upon request.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

From the air, the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, or rooftop complex, looks rather like a cruise ship. From the ground, it looks a bit like Stonehenge. It rests atop three hotel towers 656 feet off the ground. A public observation deck can hold 900 people and offers views of the Singapore Flyer. The SkyPark contains three  linked, 200-foot-long swimming pools, providing a 479-foot infinity pool overlooking Singapore. It also has landscaped gardens, restaurants, bars and spas.

The Residences at The Little Nell, Aspen, Colo.
Skiing is the main attraction in Aspen. If you’re staying at The Residences at The Little Nell, however, soaking in the view can be a main attraction, too. The rooftop patio has curving stone walls, multiple seating areas, a swimming pool and two hot tubs that provide 360-degree views from Aspen Mountain to Independence Pass. These three- and four-bedroom residences are next to the Silver Queen Gondola.

Stunning Photos From Beautiful Iceland

Stunning Photos From Beautiful Iceland

Memorable and Stunning photos of Grandoman iceland. If you have great interest in nature, traveling and outdoor sports you must enjoy these stunning photos.

10 Most Interactive Beaches

10 Most Interactive Beaches

Bahamas

Type: Beach, Culture, Adventure, Honeymoon

Best time of year: November-May

The Bahamas , officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is a country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets . It is located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba and Hispaniola , northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and southeast of the United States . Its total land area is 13,939 km

Hawaii / Big Island 

Type: Beach, Adventure, Romantic, Golf, Honeymoon
Best time of year: September-June
The largest island in the Hawaiian chain, the Big Island of Hawaii is where Mother Nature pulls out all the stops, from fiery volcanoes, sparkling waterfalls and black-lava deserts to tropical rainforests, alpine meadows and miles of golden-, black- and even green-sand beaches. Inland, its heart is snowcapped Mauna Ke
Costa Rica

Type: Beach, Honeymoon
Best time of year: December-April
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to the east.Costa Rica, which means "Rich Coast", constitutionally abolished its army permanently in 1949.
Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico (© Franz-Marc Frei/Corbis)
Type: Beach, Culture, Adventure
Best time of year: December-April
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico is composed of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico
Jamaica

Jamaica (© Douglas Pearson/Corbis)
Type: Beach, Adventure, Honeymoon
Best time of year: December-April
There is more to Jamaica than reggae, Rastafarians and honeymooners. Fringed with white-sand beaches, the island has year-round sunshine, misty mountains, a lush rainforest, and superb coffee. In the west, lazy Negril showcases its long beach, coconut groves, and clear waters. Partygoers gravitate to Montego Bay

Cancun and Isla Mujeres

The island was so named by Spanish conquerors because of the many clay figurines of females discovered when they came ashore here centuries ago. Isla Mujeres is located off the coast of Cancun, separated from the mainland by a small 7-mile strait, and even though it is incredibly close to this busy city, life on the island remains peaceful and slow-paced.
The boat ride takes just 20 minutes from Puerto Juarez in Cancun to the main dock on the island. Once there, you can choose to either walk around, or alternatively rent a golf cart or bicycle and explore all the attractions this five mile long island has to offer.
Aruba

Aruba (© Richard Cummins/Robert Harding World Imagery/Corbis)
Type: Culture, Adventure, Culinary, Entertainment, Beach
Best time of year: December-April
The most popular island in the Dutch Caribbean, Aruba draws droves of honeymooners and sun worshippers to its sandy shores. This small, 20-mile long island dances to salsa, dines on red snapper, gambles in glitzy casinos, and surfs and sunbathes year-round. Aruba's past unfolds in the Dutch architecture of its bustlin.
Barbados

Barbados (© Richard Klune/Corbis)
Type: Beach, Romantic, Culture, Adventure
Best time of year: December-April
Though independent, Barbados embraces its British Empire roots. Afternoon tea remains a tradition, cricket is the national sport, and many Bajans speak with a British accent. The past is alive everywhere, including 18th- and 19th-century homes scattered around the island. A-listers and budget travelers alike flock
Bermuda

Bermuda (© Robert Harding/Robert Harding World Imagery/Corbis)
Type: Beach, Adventure
Best time of year: April-October
Set adrift in its own dreamy archipelago in the balmy Gulf Stream, this rich little oasis of pink-sand beaches and sparkling blue waters is simultaneously slightly British, slightly American, and very Bermudian. Whether you've come to unwind on Elbow Beach, shop among the pretty pastels and whites of historic Hamilton
Atlantic City

Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2008, the city has a population

Sexiest Action Stars

Sexiest Action Stars

Can you guess the hotties who heat up our favorite action films without breaking a sweat? Find out which bad boys -- & girls -- jumped to the top of list.

Ryan Reynolds
He’s starring in a hot summer blockbuster and once played a sexy mutant in this film. Though he recently ended his marriage to another sexy star, rumor has it that he’s dating this German model

Halle Berry
From Bond girl to feline superhero, Halle knows how to look sexy in action, and she’s the poster girl for looking hot after 40.

Christian Bale
Is there anything this newly minted Oscar winner can’t do? His turn as this superhero got rave reviews, and he’ll return in this hotly anticipated sequel. He further mastered the art of sexy action star in this film.

Angelina Jolie
Bonafide sexy action star and full-time philanthropist, she made her mark last year in this high-profile role, and she met her future sweetheart when they worked on this big-budget action flick.

Chris Hemsworth
Don’t recognize this name? He’s getting major buzz for his sexy turn as this god of thunder in a big summer blockbuster, and again in this 2012 film. You might recognize him from this hit film, but he’s packed on some muscle since then.

Megan Fox
She first turned heads in this mega-budget movie franchise, and she kicked some serious bounty hunter butt in this film. Up next, she’ll star in this thriller. She’s married to a former 90210 star.

Daniel Craig
Before he played one of the most famous spies ever, this Brit sexed up the screen in this action film. He’s starring later this year in this buzzed film, based on the popular book.

Eva Green
Before she shot into the public eye as a Bond girl, she was in this Bernardo Bertolucci film. The French bombshell will be seen in a 2012 film based on a popular television series.

Henry Cavill
Recently cast as one of the greatest superheroes of all time, he’s bringing sexy back to the role. Not a household name yet, he’s been seen in this popular Showtime series and starred in this creepy thriller.

Rebecca Romijn
When your costume is make-up that leaves nothing to the imagination, it’s a safe bet you’ll make the sexy list. Her role in this blockbuster franchise, combined with her former role in this hit TV series make it hard to believe she’s a mother of twins.

Chris Evans
First seen in this film based on the comic book series, he recently suited up to play this all-American superhero. Rumored to be dating a “Glee” star, this sexy young actor looks like he’s ready for the limelight.

Will Smith
Not only has he mastered the art of being a sex symbol and a comedian, he seems to be the king of blockbuster summer action films, including this mega hit and this one. Up next, he’ll star in a sequel to another one of his hits.

Jennifer Lawrence
Her first big movie role wasn’t the sexiest, but it earned her an Oscar nomination. Up next, she plays the sexiest superhero in this blockbuster, and if you saw her Oscar dress, you know she can pull it off.

Hugh Jackman
Forever associated with bringing this famous superhero to the screen, he also made a splash in this hit. Up next, he’ll reprise his best-known role yet again in this 2012 film.

Scarlett Johansson
She first went sexy action star on us opposite Robert Downey Jr. in this mega hit. Next up, she’ll reprise that role in anther blockbuster film.

Kate Beckinsale
Maybe it was the tight-fitting latex body suit she sported in this film, or her turn in this monster-hunting flick. Either way, she’s sure to captivate when she dons the suit again in a much-anticipated sequel.

Gerard Butler
This Scottish stud burst on the scene, mostly shirtless, in this surprising hit movie. He has since played it sweet in this film, but he’s bringing the action back in this forthcoming movie.