The tropical northern region of Australia's Northern Territory, known as the Top End, includes the city of Darwin, the town of Katherine, Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land. The Top End is one of the last great secrets of adventure travel, although word is spreading fast about the magnificent, unspoilt natural beauty found there. Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, is serviced by international airlines and also by the newly completed...more
Only 13 odd years ago, South Africa appear on the world stage on a daily basis, unfortunately it was all negative publicity and rightly so. South Africa was in the process of major changes from the old "Apartheid Regime" to the new democratically elected government, the government that is still in power today. South Africa has transformed into a stable and secure country and is now reaping the benefits of this, this is especially evident in the...more
They call Hong Kong the 'City of Life' because it has always been so vibrant and full of energy. It's a city that's both exotic and cosmopolitan making it a perfect destination for first time travelers to Asia. Being a former British colony, there's enough English signs and people able to speak the language there to make it a user friendly place. At the same time, it's foreign enough that tourists will definitely feel that they are not on a typical beach vacation. Even after the U.K. gave Hong Kong back to China, this Chinese government designated 'Special Administrative Region' has not lost its dynamics. The communist government realizes the importance of Hong Kong as an economic giant and is so far adhering to a two system coexistence for China. 'Hong Kong' means 'sweet harbor' in the Chinese Cantonese dialect which is fitting as there's so much in the city to stimulate all of the senses.There are actually two main areas of Hong Kong. One being the Hong Kong island itself and the other being the Kowloon peninsula which is on the mainland across the harbor. The new international airport is yet on another island and transit to the city can be via train, bus or...more
Visitors to South Africa can enjoy a wide variety of tours and safaris - viewing everything from whales to the Big Five, touring wine farms and engaging in a spectacular range of adventure, sport and leisure activities.Something that is unique to the country however is the emergence of the 'Township Tour'. Townships are the informal settlement...more
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It may be business or pleasure that has you travelling to Alicante, Spain, but whatever the reason is you are going, getting there is a breeze. Tourism is making its way to this once mostly industrial working city. As a result, more traveller friendly resources are becoming available. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the southeast region of Spain, Alicante is a bustling port and a well-populated region. That doesn't take away from the beautiful mountains to the west or the fact that it has some of the loveliest beaches to its east.Getting ThereAlicante is best reached by air from countries around the world. The El Altet International Airport is located just 6 miles (10 km) from the heart of the city. There are daily flights from other major cities in Spain including Madrid, Ibiza and Barcelona. The Alicante airport is also serviced by major airline carriers from around Europe.Travelling to Alicante is also possible by train or bus. Car hire services can be used within the city limits as well. Since Alicante is a region with its primary city bearing the same name, there are several other smaller towns that are accessible in Alicante by the railroad system known as...more
There are few days of the year that children and adults alike look forward to more than October 31. Halloween allows people to be whoever they wish to be, if only for a night, and the memories created trick-or-treating or at a Halloween party are...more
Enjoy the French Riviera with your very own Luxury Villa By: Leena About the Author Villa for Sale in South of France: Carlton International offers a range of luxury French property specialising in French Riviera Property for...more
The mechanical problem suffered by Andy Schelck involved more than a loose chain, since the Tour's fair play tradition was lost for a few seconds as well by Contador, who took advantage of the until then leader of the competition, and wears now the...more
Caroline Mahon included in Ireland Rugby World Cup squad By: sam pit About the Author (ArticlesBase SC #2885733) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Caroline Mahon included in Ireland Rugby World...more
Do you enjoy swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, scuba diving, or snorkeling? If so, there is a good chance that you would want to take a vacation in an area that could give you all of the above. Luckily for you, you can do this in Wailea. Wailea,...more
Are you and your romantic partner looking to take a romantic getaway? If so, you may be interested in taking a vacation to Wailea. Wailea, which is located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui, is the perfect destination for anyone seeking romance. For...more