Spain is a place that attracts millions each year. Some wish to live here. Others would rather visit for a nice vacation getaway. One of the most important factors to influence their decisions to come here is the great weather Spain offers. There are typically five weather patterns that Spain is known for, and they each coincide with the five different regions that make up the country. One thing that all of these weather patterns have in common...more
Mt. Kimimanjaro is one of the most breathtaking mountains of the world. Anyone that has climbed can tell you that it is an experience you will never forget. You'll have bragging rights as it is the highest volanco in Africa and the tallest freestanding volano in the world. Whether you are an experienced climber or a newbie you'll definitely want to ensure you make your way to the top. The best way is by taking the Marangui route.PopularityThe...more
A city clad with colonial history, Kolkata was the first British capital of India. Since its inception as the capital, Kolkata has been playing an important role in the political and administrative affairs of the nation. This over the years has not restricted the city from becoming a major tourist spot. Kolkata city with its rich heritage buildings, silent yet speaking museums and British structures beams at tourists from all over the world. Kolkata attractions offer the tourists an occasion to go back in the history and ponder over the colonial structures like the Raj Bhawan, the official residence of the viceroy's, Shahid Minar, the Writer's building, all revealing facts from pre independence era. Kolkata Museums like Indian museum, Asiatic Society, Jorasanko Thakurbari and a number of others all have a million of stories to tell. Modern art lovers could check out the fine paintings at the Academy of fine arts, established in 1933, and other galleries like Rabindranath Tagore gallery, Govt College of arts and crafts and Ashutosh museum of Indian arts. One could simply take stroll though the Eden Gardens or the Victoria Memorial, conceived by Lord Curzon in 1905....more
The word "safari" automatically conjures visions of vehicles making their stealthy way through tall savannah grass: of lions, elephants, leopards, gazelles and other game that can only be glimpsed with great difficulty, in a journey thick with breathless suspense. Today, this is not all that can be described by the word "safari". In recent times,...more
A large proportion of Tanzania's land is taken up in national parks. National Parks are large expanses of land which are protected by the government or other environment preservation agencies, leased out to safari companies to generate some revenue. Out of these, one of the most famous is the Serengeti. Located in North Tanzania along the...more
With the global financial crisis, tourism has been slow all over the world, and this has further affected economies everywhere. Thankfully for Queensland, there has been a big increase in tourism and holiday bookings across the Sunshine Coast. This spells good news for the Australian economy.Recently there was about a 12% dip in tourism to the Sunshine Coast. Since tourism produces a lot of income for the area, any decrease in it can cause buying and selling to decrease, which can hurt the jobs market. This becomes a vicious cycle, and if it continues can have detrimental effects on an area. Many small local businesses depend on tourism to keep their doors open.As recently as June 2009, the outlook for the upcoming holidays was bleak. Bookings were low and nobody was sure when this was going to change. Now reservations are on the increase, both for the near future and beyond. In addition, online promotions for Sunshine Coast accommodation got great results and point to many more bookings being made in the near future.One of the changes that many people are excited about is the end of major road construction on the Bruce Highway that has been causing huge disruptions for Brisbane...more
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There are many benefits to sending your daughter to a summer camp. What really adds to her experience is choosing the perfect summer camp for her - one where her developmental needs are met and her interests are matched. You will want a...more
Instead of cramming the car with luggage or navigating through crowded airport security lines and gates this year, consider vacationing in style without all the hassles with a cruise deal to Mexico and the Panama Canal.A Chance to RelaxNo matter how...more
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most easily climbed peaks in the world. This is due to many factors - 1.Its relatively smooth and steep slopes, best to prevent acclimatization2.Its convenient height - not too high3.The absence of frequent landslides,...more
If youve been pining to visit North Americas last great frontier but fear such an ambitious trip is just out of your price range, take heart, get out your parka and read on about some fantastic discount cruises to Alaska!The BasicsNearly all...more
The Kilimanjaro, like all mountains, offers different types of vegetation with every little rise in altitude. In a way, it seems to be mimicking the change in vegetation that you would see while moving from the equator to the poles, albeit on a much...more