THE MOST COLOURFUL & BEAUTIFUL RIVER IN THE WORLD

The river shown in the photographs below is Caño Cristales, an amazingly colorful river in Colombia. The river takes on many different colors, including yellow, green, blue, black, but especially red, caused by the weeds at the bottom of the river (Macarenia clavigera).

The river is commonly called “The River of Five Colors”, “The Liquid Rainbow” “The River That Ran Away to Paradise”, and “The Most Beautiful River in the World” due to its striking colors.

 This is what Caño Cristales looks like with its beautiful red color. Looks like something straight out of The Bible.

 During the short span between the wet and dry seasons, when the water level is just right, a unique species of plant that lines the river floor called Macarenia clavigera turns a brilliant red. It is offset by splotches of yellow and green sand, blue water, and a thousand shades in between

 It’s normally just a bed of rocks covered in dull green mosses in the cool, clear current.

 The site of the river was effectively closed to tourists for several years because of guerrilla activity in the region along with concerns about the impact of unregulated tourist traffic.

 Interestingly, for most of the year the river is actually indistinguishable from any other river.

 However, for a short period of time every year, the river comes to life in a vibrant explosion of colors.

 It was reopened to visitors in 2009, and today there are several Colombian tourist agencies that will take visitors of a guided tour of the area.

 This is what the red weed known as Macarenia clavigera looks like.

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 The Residenze lobby is graced by "golden features throughout," Damac says

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A bedroom at the Residenze, where "Arabian heritage meets Italian design."

The Residenze lobby is "instantly recognizable," Damac says. The building's interior is by Fendi Casa, an offshoot of the renowned Italian fashion brand Fendi.

 Another picture of the Residenze's Fendi-designed lobby

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BEST TRAVEL PHOTOS OF 2013

 Arctic Fox, Canada --- Photograph by Norbert Rosing, National Geographic --- Before dawn, a brilliant full moon illuminates the snowy landscape of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, home to an arctic fox. The fox's coat changes color with the seasons; as the snow melts it begins to turn grayish brown.

1. Arctic Fox, Canada --- Photograph by Norbert Rosing, National Geographic --- Before dawn, a brilliant full moon illuminates the snowy landscape of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, home to an arctic fox. The fox's coat changes color with the seasons; as the snow melts it begins to turn grayish brown.Arctic Fox, Canada --- Photograph by Norbert Rosing, National Geographic --- Before dawn, a brilliant full moon illuminates the snowy landscape of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, home to an arctic fox. The fox's coat changes color with the seasons; as the snow melts it begins to turn grayish brown.

Fisherman, Bangladesh --- Photograph by Pronob Ghosh, National Geographic Your Shot --- A Bangladeshi fisherman flings open a traditional blue net to catch tiny shrimp. His village, Gabura, is in southwestern Bangladesh and has been studied for the effects of climate change.

Blue Lagoon, Iceland --- Photograph by Agnieszka Rayss, Anzenberger/Redux --- Drinks blend with the landscape during a summer solstice midnight party in Iceland's Blue Lagoon. Marking the beginning of the season, the summer solstice is the longest day of the year, falling on June 20 or 21.

 Burj Khalifa, Dubai --- Photograph by LOOK/Alamy --- The observation deck at the Burj Khalifaâthe tallest building in the world at 2,716.5 feetâoffers a panoramic view of the flat desert shores of sea-level Dubai. The building took seven years to build and holds a number of other records, including most number of stories, highest outdoor observation deck, and tallest service elevator. 8BIM

 Cherry Blossoms, Japan ---
Photograph by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel, National Geographic ---
In Japan the nighttime viewing of cherry blossoms in spring, like these at Kyoto’s Hirano Shrine, is a special event. “The cherries’ only fault: the crowds that gather when they bloom,” wrote Saigyo, a 12th-century poet.

 Deer Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park ---
Photograph by Corey Rich, Aurora ---
Most of the nearly five million people who visit Grand Canyon National Park each year simply take in the stunning views from the rim. The more adventurous descend the canyon and get up close to rock that dates back 1.8 billion years. Here, hikers traverse Deer Creek Trail, an overnight trip that’s one of the most popular routes in the park.

Lake Mývatn, Iceland ---
Photograph by Jonas Bendiksen, National Geographic ---
"Pseudo craters" mark the land surrounding Lake Mývatn in Iceland. The southern part of the lake rests on a lava flow that was emitted 2,000 years ago. The pseudo craters are continually formed as water trapped beneath the Earth's surface turns to steam and explodes through the layer above.

1. Pomerania, Poland --- Photograph by Kacper Kowalski, Panos Pictures --- Fall colors blaze out in concentric rings from a lake in eastern Pomerania, Poland. The region on the south shore of the Baltic Sea is largely covered with farmlandâand vast swaths of forest.

Colosseum, Rome --- Photograph by Gabriele Forzano, Reuters --- A rare snow shower falls on Rome's Colosseum, built 2,000 years ago to host gladiator duels, battle reenactments, and other public spectacles. Today the 50,000-seat amphitheater serves Rome in another capacity: as a major tourist attraction.