World's best theme parks

There's always a reason for theme parks, not just for the young, but the young at heart, too.

Gravity defying roller coasters; fluorescent-coloured candy and smiles aplenty -theme parks are a world unto themselves. Here's our guide to the 5 best in the world.

1. Cedar Point, Ohio, US. 
Voted the World's Best Theme Park for an unbelievable 13th year in a row at the Golden Ticket Awards, Cedar Point has the most number of roller coasters of any theme park in the world. Some of the park's tallest, fastest and most terrifying rides such as Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster are legendary.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Cedar Point.

2. Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando, US.
Famed for its cutting edge rides and shows, this theme park brings to life your favourite children's tales. Harry Potter fans will be charmed by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and its latest attraction, Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey that combine a dark, twisty ride with a startling cinematic experience.

Hogwarts Castle

Photo credit:  Photo © 2010 Universal Orlando Resort. All Rights Reserved.

3. Europa-Park, Rust, Germany.
The largest theme park in Germany, it highlights 13 European-themed countries within the park. A perfect place to discover Europe; step into Iceland's Blue Fire Megacoaster, one of Europe's best roller coasters, or head over to "France" for an adrenaline rush on the Silver Star with speeds of up to an astonishing 130km/h!

The stunning view of Europa-Park at night.

Photo credit:  Courtesy of Europa-Park

4. Pleasure Beach Blackpool, England, UK.
A British icon in its own right, this park is home to some of the biggest, fastest and scariest in the country. The highlight is Valhalla - the world's most expensive dark ride, constructed at a cost of £15 million, featuring 85ft plunges. The Pepsi Max Big, UK's tallest roller coaster is also here , along with or the Irn Bru Revolution looping coaster that features a whopping 360-degree vertical loop.

Night view of Infusion.

Photo credit:  Courtesy of Pleasure Beach Blackpool.

5. Tokyo DisneySea, Japan.
Inspired by myths and legends of the sea, a trip to Tokyo DisneySea would not be complete without a stopover at the Mermaid Lagoon and the stunning display of King Triton's underwater palace. Take the terrifying 194ft free fall from the Tower of Terror or dive into the 20,000 Leagues under the Sea submarine to explore the breathtaking depths of the ocean in the Mysterious Island.

Mount Prometheus, Tokyo DisneySea's iconic volcano located in the Mysterious Island.

Photo credit: Courtesy of The Walt Disney Company.

Katrina Kaif Beautiful Woman In the World 2011

Katrina Kaif

PROFILE
Born:    16-07-1984
Height:    5’8
Hair Colour:    Black
Eye Colour:    Brown
Katrina Kaif (born 16 July 1984) is an actress and former model who appears in Indian films, mainly in the Hindi-language film industry.  She has also appeared in Telugu and Malayalam films. She was voted the “Hottest Woman in the World” by Eastern Eye in the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Early life

Kaif was born in Hong Kong to an Indian Kashmiri father,  Mohammed Kaif, and an English mother, Suzanne Turquotte, both of whom are British citizens. Her parents divorced when she was very young. Kaif has seven siblings. She was raised in Hawaii and later moved to her mother’s home country, England.

Career

Kaif began her modeling career at the age fourteen; her first job was for a jewelry campaign. She continued modeling in London under a contract with the Models 1 Agency and did campaigns for houses such as La Senza and Arcadius, and even walked on the London Fashion Week.
Kaif’s London modeling-work led to her discovery by London-based filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003). She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modeling assignments. However, filmmakers were initially hesitant to sign her because she could not speak Hindi.
Kaif saw moderate success with the 2005 film Sarkar, where she played the bit part of Abhishek Bachchan’s girlfriend, and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), where she was paired opposite Salman Khan.
In 2007, Kaif appeared in her first major hit movie, Namastey London, wherein she starred as a British Indian girl alongside Akshay Kumar for the second time after the box office letdown Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006). Her run of hit films continued with Apne, Partner, and Welcome.
In 2008, she played the villain role for the first time in Abbas-Mustan’s hit action thriller Race. She played the role of Saif Ali Khan’s secretary who is secretly in love with his hostile stepbrother (played by Akshay Khanna). Kaif’s second release of the year was Anees Bazmee’s production Singh Is Kinng, opposite Akshay Kumar. The film was a big success at the box office. Kaif’s final release of the year, Subhash Ghai’s Yuvvraaj, was a commercial failure, but its script has made its way into the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for artistic merits, original screenplay with a substance, and the film as a whole.
Kaif’s first release for 2009, New York, with John Abraham, was a critical and commercial success. Kaif’s performance was highly regarded. Wrote critic Taran Adarsh, “Katrina gives you the biggest surprise. Known for her glamour roles, Katrina proves that she can deliver if the director and writer offer her a role of substance. She’s outstanding. In fact, people will see a new, different Katrina this time.”
She next played a bit role as a biker chick in the multi-starrer action film Blue, popularly known as India’s first underwater thriller, which performed decently at the box office. The film was not successful.
At the year’s end, she appeared in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, with Ranbir Kapoor, and De Dana Dan with Akshay Kumar. Both films were commercial successes.
Kaif’s first film of 2010 was Raajneeti, where she appeared opposite Ranbir Kapoor. The film did extremely well at the box office, receiving a blockbuster status. She is also starred in Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan with Akshay Kumar. The film was released on 24 December 2010. Although the film was not successful, Kaif’s item song Sheila Ki Jawani was a hit.
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Whether you're into cowboys, ballerinas or sports, there are plenty of great movies in theaters near you. And there's more greatness to come. Check out these films that you must see in 2011.

'Rango'

Release date: March 4

Genre: Family

Rating: Not yet rated

Plot: Sounds like goofy fun. In this animated effort, a chameleon finds himself in a Western burg overrun with bandits.

'The Adjustment Bureau'

Release date: March 4

Genre: Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Premise: It's based on a futuristic story from 1953 by Philip K. Dick that suggested reality is nothing more than a deliberately contrived illusion.

'Sucker Punch'

Release date: March 25

Genre: Action/fantasy

Rating: Not yet rated

Premise: This action/fantasy takes place in the mind of a girl who dreams of escaping from a mental facility.

'Your Highness'

Release date: April 8

Genre: Comedy

Rating: R

Premise: In this funhouse take on "The Princess Bride," a couple of royal brothers go on a quest to rescue a kidnapped bride.

'Water for Elephants'

Release date: April 22

Genre: Drama

Rating: Not yet rated

Premise: Sara Gruen's best-seller about a veterinary student who runs off with the circus has the makings of a terrific movie.

'The Tree of Life'

Release date: May 27

Genre: Drama

Rating: PG-13

Premise: It's about a family with three boys in the 1950s whose eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence. Tantalizing clues suggest it's going to be a full-blown head trip.

'Cowboys & Aliens'

Release date: July 29

Genre: Science-fiction/action

Rating: Not yet rated

Premise: This genre-melding effort pits 1870s cowboys against alien invaders. It could be a hoot ... or a horror.

'Anonymous'

Release date: Sept. 30

Genre: Political thriller

Rating: Not yet rated

Premise: It's a costume thriller about who actually wrote Shakespeare's plays. 

'Hugo Cabret'

Release date: Dec. 9

Genre: Family

Rating: Not yet rated

Premise: In this 3-D fantasy set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who reminisces about his father secretly lives in a train station. Allegedly there's a robot involved