The Best Place to Skydive on Every Continent

Skydiving is a prominent thing-to-do on most people’s bucket lists. It frequents itself at the top of the list so often that some say skydiving has lost its perennially #1 ranking as the world’s biggest rush.

So why not step it up a notch, Nerve Rush style. Skydive on every continent!

BELOW ARE THE BEST PLACES TO SKYDIVE ON EACH OF THE 7 CONTINENTS:

1. North America: Skydive Santa Barbara

With a drop-zone located only a few miles away from the Pacific Ocean sky-dive Santa Barbara offers up breath-taking panoramic views of the California coast line. This drop zone isn’t just a create spot for first timers. For those that have jumped before but are looking to add a little extra thrill to the experience, Santa Barbara offers up the highest tandem skydive in North America. An 18,000 ft jump with over a minute and a half of free-fall time is sure to give a fix to any adrenaline junkie.

2. Europe: Skydive Switzerland (Interlaken)

Aside from its chocolate, banks, and watches, Interlaken, Switzerland houses one of the most extraordinary drop zones in the world. At the base of the Swiss Alps and nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz you will have the option of jumping from an airplane or helicopter. Scenic views of mountain tops and glaciers offer a unique look as your shoot opens. If skydiving wasn’t enough to tickle your fancy, Interlaken also gives you the opportunity to test your nerves through hang-gliding, Alpin rafting, and paragliding.

3. Africa: Skydive Victoria Falls

From bungee jumping, to elephant back riding, and now skydiving. Victoria Falls in South Africa, located on the Zambezi river between Zambia and Zimbabwe, gives those with a few screws loose a chance to see one of the worlds largest and most beautiful waterfalls from a unique perspective. A 25-minute scenic flight with Skydive Vic Falls gives you a chance to see the falls up close as well as many other local landmarks.

The indigenous name for the Falls is “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – which translates to “The Smoke that Thunders.” If that doesn’t scare the crap out of you, I don’t know what will.

4. Asia: Skydive Dubai

Well on its way to becoming one of the worlds best skydiving resorts on the planet, Skydive Dubai offers thrill-seekers a chance to fly over a man-made peninsula that is literally on the water and even has its own private beach. After taking in the views that include the World archipelago, the 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel and the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world – you can take a dip in the Arabian sea or enjoy the world-renowned night life. If that is not enough, hop on a quad and rip in up in the desert.

5. Oceania: Skydive Queenstown, New Zealand

Deemed the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown is located on the south island. Between Queenstown and Rotorua, a 2nd location on the north island, 180,000 people have tumbled out of  planes since 1990. The first commercial skydiving operation in New Zealand gives you the chance to leap from up above the Remarkable’s mountain range (how fitting is that). The Rotorua location is found between two towering volcanoes and is surrounded by mud pools, active geysers, and steaming lakes. The sky above this drop zone is known as Ranginui, or the Maori Sky God.

6. South America: Skydive Sao Paulo, Brasil

Perfect blue skies and wonderful weather make Sao Paulo a pristine drop zone. Located near the Atlantic ocean just outside of Rio De Janeiro, this jump offers up one of the most beautiful skylines in the world. If you time it right, you might be able to get a jump in as well as catch Formula 1 race, attend the ATP Brasil Open, or an Indy 300 event. The 2011 Skydiving world championships were held here..so you know it’s legit.

7. Antartica: OK..Maybe Not

This is not for the noob. Valery Rozov was the first man to climb the nearly 10,000 ft Mountain, Ulvetanna and base jump off of it. The free fall lasted roughly 45 seconds through -30 degree Fahrenheit winds. Although you might not be able to experience what Valery did there is a chance to get close.

So you want to go on holiday and you want to relax, you don’t want the hustle and bustle of the tourist destinations but you don’t want to be so secluded that you feel like you’re on a real life ‘Lost’ island. Well you are in luck, because as usual, I have been surfing the waves of the internet in search of the perfect destinations for you to all relax. Peace and tranquility is what most of us desire when we have had enough of life’s stresses.

Nowadays it seems as though there are no places left on this earth where we can just relax and go with the flow, listen to the sound of the ocean and soak up those UV rays we like so much. However there are still places on this planet which seem almost forgotten, there are those that are steeped in mystery and there are islands that you can exclusively hire all for your very own if you so wished to do so. So grab a coffee, sit back and relax as you go through this article and decide on which destination is going to be your next holiday location.

Take A Look At These 20 Amazingly Relaxing Places

So you want to go on holiday and you want to relax, you don’t want the hustle and bustle of the tourist destinations but you don’t want to be so secluded that you feel like you’re on a real life ‘Lost’ island. Well you are in luck, because as usual, I have been surfing the waves of the internet in search of the perfect destinations for you to all relax. Peace and tranquility is what most of us desire when we have had enough of life’s stresses.

Nowadays it seems as though there are no places left on this earth where we can just relax and go with the flow, listen to the sound of the ocean and soak up those UV rays we like so much. However there are still places on this planet which seem almost forgotten, there are those that are steeped in mystery and there are islands that you can exclusively hire all for your very own if you so wished to do so. So grab a coffee, sit back and relax as you go through this article and decide on which destination is going to be your next holiday location.

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#1 VISIT STUNNING ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

If you are looking peace and tranquility with all the amenities to boot then St Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean may just the place you are looking for. First off it is a very small island located in the Caribbean Sea just South of St Lucia and a short distance away from Barbados, so you know the weather is going to be about as grand as you can imagine. Secondly, it is fairly expensive to stay here hence why it is so quiet; with few people having the funds to stay here for any amount of time it allows the island to be fairly quiet throughout the year and you will find the a minimum amount of tourists here. The seas are clear, the sky’s blue and the locals are respectful. You could do a lot worse than having a vacation here.

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#2 VISIT THE MYSTERIOUS EASTER ISLAND

Easter Island is located in Chile and is another place to go if you want to be far and away from the usually hoards of tourists whom flock to most holiday destinations. Here you will find the mysterious monuments of Easter Island, huge stone structures which are made into large heads; these ancient sculptures are all around the Island and although there are many theories on where they came from and what they represent, the fact remains that there is really little known of them. The island is mostly quiet and the weather is usually quite good, with it being in Chile. However there are seasons of rain so if you are travelling here it would be best to do your homework before hand.

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#3 EXCLUSIVELY HIRE NECKER ISLAND

Necker Island is a tiny island within the set of Virgin Islands in the Caribbean; the islands are still British owned and there are very few tourists (if any) which visit the surrounding areas. Necker Island is no different, it is indeed British owned but rather than it being owned by the government it is actually owned by Richard Branson, the well-known, liked and respected entrepreneur. Richard Branson now uses the island as his own private getaway from time to time but you can hire the whole island including the staff for a hefty sum. With the exclusive hire of the island you get the most peaceful holiday you could imagine with no one else but yourself and your group as the only inhabitants whilst you stay there. This really is a once in a lifetime trip if you get the chance to go.

#4 VISIT THE ARGENTINIAN CITY OF PATAGONIA

Patagonia is a remarkable place to be should you ever get the chance to stay there. It is on the intersections of Argentina and Chile and is a very beautiful place. The skies are often blue without a cloud in sight, the weather is often warm and the people are very friendly. There are amenities for those of you that need them, and there are a few small resorts around this area but Patagonia is fairly quiet in regards to tourists. Don’t get me wrong there are tourists which visit but those who do come here are often looking for the same thing as what you are, and that is peace and quiet. If you decide to come to Patagonia on a peaceful trip you will be pleasantly surprised. This is one place you want to visit before you die.

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#5 RELAX IN THE ARABIAN NIGHTS OF MARRAKECH

The Arabian Nights of Marrakech are said to be gorgeous, the night skies are lit by only the moon and the stars, the climate is warm and so you will be able to relax in comfort and the food and drink that you will find here are exceptional. Marrakech is more of a tourist location than the previous locations but make no mistake there are resorts here where you can hide away from it all. A lot of the people that visit Marrakech enjoy visiting the marketplaces and shopping in the city. The beaches are a fair drive away and so if you are looking for beach settings and clear oceans you may want to rethink travelling here. However if it is peace and quiet you require there are some very beautiful hideaways.

#6 RELAX IN SILENCE IN TONGA

Silence is a comfortable resort located in the rural area of Udaipur and encircled by the artistic natural beauty of Rajasthan. It has been attentively planned and designed to mix ancient and modern facilities collectively to make the great place to become refresh, relax and enjoy the holidays in Udaipur with calm & peace. One may come to the Silence in Tonga which is the speciality of Indian subcontinent having a cart with the horse. The extraordinary views of natural beauty are unparalleled and the breakfast, lunch and dinner are served by the waiters offering their best services. The environment around the Silence is untouched and unique having its natural beauty with birds, grass, trees and mountains.

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#7 PAMPER YOURSELF IN THE TRANQUIL CHIANG MAI

There are many hotels & guest houses in Tranquil Chiang Mai. Tourists prefer them. These are mostly five star hotels. Hotels are located in 2 main areas, one across the river and the other across the road going to Mountain Suthep. There are fancy designs having the shape of temples and palaces from various cultures and dynasties of North Thailand. The road to Tranquil Chiang Mai leads to the ancient and old capital of Siam that is Thailand. Chaliang is very interesting & attracting geographical area having Bhudda tranquil statues. There are lakes which are full of flowers like lotus having fresh adventure in the past. So pamper yourself in the tranquil chiang mai to get to the heavens’ experience by river rafting, rock climbing, trekking, having journey through rainy jungles and camping etc.

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#8 Spend Some Time In The Lodi Gardens In New Delhi

Lodi Garden of New Delhi is located on the Lodi road, near the known Tomb of Safdar-Jung. Lodi Garden was previously known as Lady Willington Park, the Lodi garden is filled of tremendous lawns. Small water ponds, showering fountains, jogging tracks, are the characteristics of this garden. There are many ways to take a break from the rigorous and nerve-racking city life by going to the Lodi Garden and taking a walk in these gardens. Lodi Garden consists of small parks and gardens which are renowned for their splendour, serenity & history. These gardens are also a very suitable venue & location for different cultural, religious, musical and other programs.

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#9 Listen To The Ocean In The Maldives

A country of more than 1,000 small islands holidays can be enjoyed in Maldives with a colourful and tropical life with extraordinary coral reefs that are fit for snorkelling and diving. Few of the islands are so small that each island is a playful resort in its own way. One can visit the capital, Male, and get a boat to the Seenu town to visit historical Maldivian island people. Mixed the enjoyment with the crystal clear waters of the ocean and white sands along with the ocean speaks to you and you have to listen to it’s truly magical occurrence. Holidays in Maldives are mostly quiet and charming and one can taste ocean barbecues, sipping coffee, drinks and cocktails at the time of sunset with rhythms of emotional music. Maldives and its islands are a piece of heaven on earth.

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#10 Bask In The Sun At Negril In Jamaica

There are many resorts, restaurants at Negril in Jamaica, so that each tourist can select one for his own choice. But the speciality of these resorts is to take bask in the sun. Tourists plan holidays or weddings or enjoying a honeymoon. These challenging tasks are easy at Negril Resorts in Jamaica for such adventurous, entertaining and romantic experiences. Just take your clothes off, even remove your undergarments and enjoy basking in the sun at Negril in Jamaica. Tourists are drawn from all over the world to this superb seven mile beach to have view of the ocean, basking in the sun half naked. The leisure time passes very quickly because the ocean talks to you and you enjoy the basking in the sun. After snorkelling and scuba diving everyone tries to bask in the sun to have great experience of such luxury.

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#11 ENJOY THE SIGHTS AT JACKSON HOLE IN WYOMING

The main attractions of the sights of Jackson hole in Wyoming include the hot springs, lakes and rivers, wildlife, teton pass, national elf refuge, ski resorts, Yellowstone park, grand teton park, teton village, covered wagon cook-out and shows, 8 miles snake river with white water adventure and riverside dinner, Jackson town square and marvellous drives etc. In the summer season there are many attractions which are resourceful and plentiful, as there are ski resorts in the season of winter, such as the renowned Snow King Resort and the biggest Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, that are among the leading tourists attractions in the USA. A tourist enjoys nature mixed with the fun and entertainment at the sights of Jackson hole in Wyoming.

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#12 Visit The Beautiful Sea Island Of Georgia

The spirits are renewed, saviour of distinguishing comfort, and retrieve rhythm of nature as a tourist of Sea Island resorts of Georgia. It is situated towards south-eastern Georgia along with stunning Atlantic beach, through 5 miles of sea bay; Sea Island is serving as an unrivalled Georgia comfort resort holiday destination since the year 1928. The tourists select family and individual fun and activities, i.e. Golf champion-ship and shooting along with riding horses and whole body massage services. This graceful sea island has immense pleasures. There are services available at Golf Club, Sea Island Forbes 5 Star and Triple A 5 Diamond residences at the sea island of Georgia.

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#13 Become A Zen Master In Tibet

Tibet is a home to become a Zen master as Zen teachings emerged in the 7^th century A.D. Zen is an established school of thought of Mahayana Buddhism. This basically means that Tibet is a very peacful and very quiet place indeed. Whether you would like to actually become a Zen Master yourself or if you just want to get away and relax out of the hustle and bustle of the tourists. Tibet is by far one of the lesser populated and quiet regions to visit if you were to go on a peaceful holiday and you can find nowhere in the world like it; the mountains are magnificent, the skies are often blue and the residents of Tibet are truly respectable. This is an out-of-this-world vacation destination for those seeking perfect peace and quiet.

# 14 RELAX IN STYLE AT THE BLUE LAGOON IN ICELAND

Tourists relax in style at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland in the morning, afternoon and evening having no worries of the world. Blue Lagoon is surrounded by snow covered mountains and lava secreting fields making a tour in the dreams for the tourists. The Blue Lagoon is almost like a natural miracle and although people do flock here quite regularly, you will not be stressed in the slightest. This is a very peaceful place to be and as everyone is trying to relax just as you are, you won’t feel troubled by how many people are actually at the resort. This is a trip to take if you want to experience something truly unique but in the company of others. Simply put this place is amazing.

# 15 WALK ALONG WHITE SANDS IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN MEXICO

The tropical coastal resort city of Playa Del Carmen is located in the Mexico Caribbean beach. It is known for its sandy bay and vigilant nights and parties. This city has many shopping centres and beach theme gardens and parks. This is a best location for coastal vacations; Playa del Carmen contains huge opportunities for fun activities like snorkelling, diving, swimming, sailing and deep-water fishing, and trips to the historical sites in this island. The Playa bay starts at the shipping docks. The bay of course runs along south and north. Just take a walk to the north side and one will reach the main bay that extends to the length equal to the city. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and resorts which are parallel to the bay.

*#16 Relax In Tranquillity On The Island Of Siargao

The beautiful and attractive surfing is done at Siargao Island in the Philippines. It is a world famous surf hidden runway in only one of the 7,000 islands that the Philippines are made up of. Here huge Pacific waves roll over the whitish sand coast along with coconut palm trees. This moving and surfing paradise heaven is located approximately 800 km south-east of Manila. This really is a place you can unwind in, and you can definitely do it in style too. The beach is a dreamland for the tourists who come here at Cloud 9 from all around the world to celebrate its uniqueness. It is such a beautiful and peaceful place and by coming here you run the risk of never wanting to leave, but then I think perfection is worth that risk.

#17 HAVE A PEACEFUL REST ON THE VANUA LEVU ISLAND

Vanua Levu is the second largest island in Fiji and is only a short distance flight away from Viti Levu. It combines a sense of isolation and transparency of Fijian traditions and culture. It is the Fiji’s fine of the finest resorts. One can take a peaceful rest on this island by closing eyes and enjoying nature. On land there is lush green mountain territory that is home of rarely seen wildlife. It also contains extraordinary reefs in Fiji. It provides you with 1^st class and unmatched diving experience on your doorstep and lovely natural wonders of the world. “Hidden Paradise” is a common name for it used by the local people. When one goes to see this marvellous area, one is convinced for sure. The city is famous for yachties who pass through these Fiji islands and expatriates who have settled down here.

#18 VISIT THE AMAZING TOWN OF CAPRI IN ITALY

When you travel to the town of Capri, it is famous in Naples or Amalfi for Coast holiday bookings or vacations. Capri is an extraordinary and picture some island made up of lime stone rocks. A much-loved city to Roman kings and emperors, the highly rich, noble and famous for its artists, painters and writers, it is still one of the Mediterranean Sea’s must have to see places. The top attractive beauty of Capri island in Italy is the renowned Blue Grotto or Grotta Azzurra. Tourists come here in boats at Marina Grande which is the main harbour of the island. Bays are spread across the whole island. There are only 2 towns on this island, one is Capri which is just above the Marina Grande and the second is Ana-Capri, the superior town. Lemon trees, many types of different flowers and chirping birds are plentiful here.

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#19 DIVE TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF FOR A GETAWAY

Great Barrier Reef is the earth’s biggest coral reef system and the only one structure that is made up of living things which are in real observable from space. The main attractiveness is the marine life supported by it and best of Australian scuba diving. A more particular attractiveness of the reef is that it is the breeding location for six species of turtles in the sea-grass. The turtles include olive ridley, hawksbill, leather back, green, flat-back and logger-head. The reef is a wonderful playing ground for fishes like Indo Pacific hump-back dolphins, minke and hump-back whales and porpoises Approximately 30 species of these fishes have been noted on the Great Barrier Reef. Dugongs are generally also seen.

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#20 HAVE A PEACEFUL STAY AT THE NAVUTU STARS RESORT

The vision of this resort came into the minds of Maddalena and Manfredi, Italian nationals and its owners, Navutu Stars Resort is a warm rooms resort concealed away on an unspoiled beach on the serene island of Yaqeta, in the glorious volcanic site mountains of Yasawa. The tourists who desire to run away from the tough and polluted living of the city come here at the South Pacific untouched paradise of the heavens, where the nature is splendid. At this place your body is indulged in a series of the past times customs of the beauty art, make-up and whole body massage. You enjoy one of the most dazzling geographical landscapes of the world here. Favoured by the famous Fijians’ hospitality, guests deeply experience the ecosystem in the most natural way having a peaceful stay at the Navutu stars resort.

Top Ten Most Googled People 2011

Have a glance at the names which were most searched in 2011 on the biggest search engine in the world, Google.

1. Rebecca Black

Rebecca Black is an American Pop singer cum dancer who came to the lime light with her 2011 single, “Friday”. She was born on 21^st June, 1997 and has claimed the Choice Web Star award. Rebecca was the most googled person from 13^th March to 19^th March 2011, when Friday was released.

2. Ryan Dunn

The death of Ryann Dunn made him the second most googled person, 2011. He was an American reality television actor and stunt man who gave up his life in a car crash at the age of 34.

3. Pippa Middleton

The English socialite, Pippa Middleton became a known face and was much searched in google during the time when her sister, Catherine wedded Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. Pippa appeared as the maid of honour at the wedding place.

4. Casey Anthony

Casey Anthony was charged with first degree murder when her daughter went missing under mysterious circumstances. Though later she was found innocent of the crime she grabbed media attention and became a popular name among the top ten most googled people, 2011.

5. Adele

Born on 5^th May 1988, Adele is an English singer and musician who has gained fame with her two albums and the first two singles, “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone like you”. Adele became the first living artist to achieve the feat of having two top five hits in both the UK Official Singles Chart and the Official Albums Chart making her one among the top ten most googled people, 2011.

6. Steve Jobs

The well known former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs’s name got added to the top ten most googled people, 2011 twice; once when he took leave on deterioration of his health and then again when he breathed his last.

7. Amy Winehouse

Was known for powerful deep contralto vocals, Amy Winehouse was an English singer and song writer whose untimely death at an young age of 27 years made people google her name at a high rate. Alcohol poisoning was responsible for her death.

8. Osama Bin Laden

Osama Bin Laden was the founder of al-Qaeda, the jihadist organisation which responsible for the September 11 attack on the United States Twin tower. With reference to this the United States Special Force Militant Unite killed him on 2^nd May, 2011 in Pakistan and the news spread like forest fire. People searched for the news in all possible ways and this made his name to be included in the list of top ten most googled people, 2011.

9. Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen is an American actor known for his roles on Spin City, Two and a half Men and Anger Management. He caught media’s maximum attention when he was fired from his role on Two and a Half Men by CBS and Warner Bros. on March 7, 2011.

10. Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton became a household name when she got married to the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William. People across the world looked out for information regarding her thus listing her name among the top ten most googled people, 2011.

Top Ten Most Intelligent People in the World

Have a further look into the content to identify the top ten most intelligent people in the world and what features characterises them.

1. Kim Ung-Yong

Born on 8^th March, 1962, Kim Ung-Yong is a former child prodigy from Korea who has been named as one of the most intelligent people in the world with an IQ level of 120. Kim started showing fluency in Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, German and English by the time he celebrated his second birthday. After that he stared showing interest in concepts of algebra and on 2^nd November, 1967 while he was only five years old, he solved complicated differential and integral calculus problems on Japanese television. By now he has published more than 90 papers on hydraulics and has earned a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering.

2. Gregory Smith

He is the founder of International Youth Advocates, an organization that promotes principles of peace and understanding among young people throughout the world. He has met with Bill Clinton and Mikhail Gorbachev and spoke in front of the UN. For these and other humanitarian and advocacy efforts, Smith has been nominated four times for a Nobel Peace Prize.

3. Akrit Jaswal

Akrit Jaswal is an Indian by birth and is a Child prodigy as well as a physician who performed his first surgery at the tender age of 7. He was born on 23^rd April, 1993 and if his mom to be believed, he skipped the toddler stage and started walking instead. Akrit developed a passion for science and anatomy and had also begun reading Shakespeare when he was only five. At 7 years old, he is the youngest person to get admitted in a medical university in India and he hopes to someday continue his studies at the Imperial College London.

4. Fabiano Luigi Caruana

Fabiano Luigi Caruana, with a dual citizenship of Italy and the United States, is a Grandmaster and a Chess genius, who was born on 30^th July, 1992 in Florida, USA. He is the youngest Grandmaster in the history of Italy and United States by achieving the title at an age of fourteen. He also has an Elo rating of 2773 according to the August 2012 FIDE, making him 8th in the world and Top World Junior.

5. Stephen W. Hawking

A British theoretical physicist and an author, Stephen W. Hawking is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of freedom of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. Despite suffering from motor neurone disease, he has not failed to discuss his own theories and cosmology in general and is a life time member of Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

6. James Woods

James Howard Woods or James Woods is an American film, stage and television actor who was born with an IQ level of 180. He has starred in a number of critically approved films such as Once Upon a time in America, Salvador, the Last Day of summer, Casino etc. and has won three Emmy Awards.

7.  Cleopatra Stratan

Born on 6^th October, 2002, Cleopatra Stratan is the youngest person to score a commercial success at a young age of three and has named the album “At the Age of 3”. She has the reputation for being the youngest musician who performed live for two hours in front of a large spectator, the highest paid young artist, the youngest singer to receive an MTV award and the youngest artist to score a #1 hit in a country. She is also called as Cleo and currently puts up in Romania.

8. Aelita Andre

On 9^th January, 2012, Aelita Andre has just turned 5 years but she is already a renowned abstract artist from Australia known for her Surrealist painting style. She showed her artistic talent when she was still nine months and her first solo exhibition opened in New York in June 2011. She learned to paint before she could walk, several months prior to her first birthday and at present stays with her family in Melbourne.

9. Saul Aaron Kripke

The ninth position in the record of top ten most intelligent people in the world is occupied by Saul Aaron Kripke who was invited to become a teacher in one of the most popular universities in the world, Harvard University while he was in High School. He has written several articles related to the terms of semantics and logic as modal logic and one among them has been accepted by the Department of Mathematics of Harvard University.

10. Michael Kevin Kearney

Michael Kevin Kearney is a former child genius who made a record by teaching college at the age of seventeen. He spoke first words at age 4 months at the age of six months, he told his pediatrician. Graduated high school when he was 6 years old and enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College from where he graduated at the age of 10 years.

Top Ten Best Fashion Designers in the World

The list below discusses in details about the top ten best fashion designers in the world.

1. Coco Chanel

Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, commonly called as Coco Chanel was an impressing French fashion designer who lived from 19^th August, 1883 till 10^thJanuary, 1971. Her design artistic was comprehended in jewellery, handbags, and fragrance and was the only fashion designer to appear in the Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people of the twentieth century. Throughout her life she worked incessantly as both craftsman and business woman, imposing her personal conception of the art of dressing upon an ever-increasing consumers.

2. Giorgio Armani

Known for clean tailored lines and particularly noted for menswear, Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer who has earned a position among the top 10 best fashion designers in the world. Born on 11^th July, 1934, he started his company, Armani in 1975 and today he is one of the most successful designers from Italy with an annual profit of $1.6 billion. The year 1983 credited him with the award of CFDA International Award and in the recent times he had even created the suits of Christian Bale’s character Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight.

3. Valentino Garavani

Valentino Garavani was born as Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani on 11^th May, 1932 in Italy and grew up to become an admiring fashion designer of the century. He is the founder of Valentino SpA and his main lines include Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Roma, and R.E.D. Valentino. His first show at the Pitti Place was welcomed as a true exposure and after his international debut in 1962 in Florence, which was the Italian fashion capital of the time he was being considered as the undisputed maestro of Italian Couture for which he received the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1967.

4. Ralph Lauren

Widely known for his brand “Polo Ralph Lauren”, Ralph Lauren is a 72 years old American fashion designer whose creativity got worldwide recognition when he introduced a half-sleeved t-shirt with a logo of Polo on it. His interest in luxury, refinement and a certain taste of style has given altogether a new look to the Classic of the past. In the 80’s, Ralph Lauren really became a force to be reckoned with, as his signature polo shirt for men with their ubiquitous polo pony and rider, became trendy items for many different demographics.

5. Calvin Klein

The fifth position in the list of top ten best fashion designers has been offered to the American fashion icon, Calvin Klein who epitomized disco glamor in the freewheeling late Seventies. The 69 years old designer made millions of dollars from his tight designer jeans which used to cling to the sleek bodies of the 70s and 80s beauties. In the 90s he introduced the spare, stripped-down designs which offered a modest perspective and carried a very modern message.

6. Betsey Johnson

Best known for feminine and whimsical designs, Betsey Johnson is a fabulous fashion stylist who hails from United States. Johnson’s fashion career started after she entered and won the Mademoiselle Guest Editor contest and in 1978 she started her own fashion line. Many of her designs are considered “over the top” and embellished. Her name was also mentioned in the “Fashion Walk of Fame” during 2002 and just after that she enlarged her business by introducing new line of handbags, scarves, accessories and hats into her specialization.

7. Donatella Versace

Vice President and chief designer of Versace group, Donatella Versace is an Italian fashion designer who is regarded as one among the best fashion designers of the world. She is the first stylist to use A-celebrities for her fashion shows as against unnamed models and has done some cameo roles in few of the fashion related Hollywood movies like the Zoolander.

8. Tom Ford

An origin of America, Tom Ford has taken up fashion designing as his profession and achieved internationally renowned for his turnaround of the Gucci fashion house and the creation of his brand, the Tom Ford label which dominates the accessory and menswear market. Apart from this he is also a brilliant director who had directed the Oscar nominated film, A Single Man. Born on 27^th August, 1961 he had spent his childhood in the suburbs of Houston.

9. Marc Jacobs

Another American who has made to the record of top 10 best fashion designers in the world is none other than Marc Jacobs who is the head designer of Marc Jacobs as well as Marc by Marc Jacobs. He has been the creative director of the French design house Louise Vuitton since 1997 and in 2010 Times magazine mentioned him in the list of 100 most influential people in the world. While he was studying at the Parson College of Design, he sold out his first ever stack of knit sweaters and with in no time he became one among the celebrities.

10. Kate Spade

The co founder and namesake of the designer brand, Kate Spade, Kate Spade was born on 24^th December, 1962 and has an American nationality. She is widely known for her designer handbags which are considered to be one of the best bags around but holds a graduate degree in journalism. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards and in 1996 the Council of Fashion Designers of America honored her with “America’s New Fashion Talent in Accessories” for her classic designs.