An island naturally charming and sophisticated, alive with possibilities, as boundless as the turquoise sea, endless as the sandy shore, Barbados is a relatively flat island, shaped somewhat like an upside-down leg of ham, narrow at its northern end, its west coast relatively straight, and its east coast gently curving outwards before bending back to form the south. There's so much to see and many things to do, as you check out some of the places...more
We are going to consider some holiday ideas to beat the credit crunch, because despite the economic gloom (research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance reveals) nearly 28 per cent of the adult population intend to book a holiday between Christmas and the end of February 2009. Even for those of us on a miniscule budget there are still ways to get away, but you have to be that bit more canny and flexible.First principle is decide on a budget and...more
You can find historical heritage sites around the world. These old places weremade by ancient cultures and give us a window into our past. These locations help tell us our history, how we thought, and how our civilization developed. These places give us information about societies that are long since past. There are many historical sites in the world but the four best historic sites are Machu Picchu, Tikal, Angkor Wat, and the Pyramids. Each of these locations, spread out around the world, are the remnants of once vast and powerful cultures.Machu Picchu- Machu Picchu means "Old Peak" and is located thousands of meters above the ocean. Every year, millions of people venture over the Incan trail to see this ruin. This historic place is located high up in the Andes mountains and was once part of the Incan Empire. Machi Picchu is a world heritage site should be preserved since it is considered to be a sacred place by the locals. Not much is known about the site as it seemed to be abandoned only a few hundred years after use but many theorize it was a summer home for the Incan king.Tikal- Situated within the Central American jungles, Tikal's archeology and architecture, flora and thick...more
Mass media's biased attention as well as lack objective information has lead to forming some stereotypes about Russia that still come as a surprise to foreigners. We are here to tell you the truth about these myths.MYTH 1 - Russian women are only looking for passport or profit.As much talk as there has been about internet dating scams it is nearly...more
How to survive Italy !The real 21 point Guide to traveling and surviving in Italy !Italy, like Italians is a complex country. Here are some light hearted, useful suggestions for getting the best out of your trip and understanding better the rich tapestry of culture that is Italy today.1) TIME: Kick of your shoes, throw away your watch...everything...more
Looking for a perfect destination for perfect vacation in India? Well, what about Kerala - one of the most beautiful states of India? Popularly described as the God's Own Country, Kerala is a globally famous tourism and holiday destinations of India. It is very famous for beach vacation as it has some of finest beaches in the world. Kovalam, Alleppey, Fort Kochi, Bekal Fort, Beypore, Marari, Cherai, Kozhikode, Poovar, Varkala, etc are some of beautiful beaches of God's Own Country offering excellent ambiance for mesmerizing vacation and unique tourism. Swimming, sunbathing, water funs, scuba diving, water scooters, sunset watching, etc are popular activities to enjoy on pristine beaches of the state. Beaches are endowed with superb scenic beauty and agreeable climate for idea vacation make it one of the most famous destinations for mesmerizing vacation in the country. Well, embark on (http://www.keralatourpackage.org/package-tour-to-kerala.html) package tour to Kerala , God's Own Country and explore famous beaches in the state like Kovalam, Alleppey, Fort Kochi and Varkala. Explore silvery white and sun kissed sands, sprawled on the palm swaying beaches of Kerala, God's Own...more
Honeymoon is a special time to spend together after a wonderful marriage ceremony. When everyone is busy having a good time during the marriage ceremony, couples have to traditionally follow the ritual and customs to tie the string of love and...more
Situated in the famous Kullu Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is one of the most famous hill stations in the country. It is perhaps the most beautiful hill station in the state. A visit to this beautiful hill town of Himachal...more
Northern Arizona offers some of America's most breath-taking scenery, especially if you like rocks. Red rocks petrified rocks volcanic rocks pueblos carved from rock and crater rocks. Towering walls of rock lining the Grand Canyon. Cactus...more
The UK market for Traveller's cheques has been in steady decline for a few years, despite the overall increase in travel. (source Mintel Market Research - Holiday money UK). This has been caused by a number of factors, not least being the increased...more
If you have always fancied a holiday on a Greek island but were worried about busy beaches and crowded bars and night clubs full of noisy young people having fun then perhaps Rhodes is the destination you've been looking for. Perhaps it's the...more
Anyone travelling to Antalya in Turkey and expecting to find the typical tourist resort will not be disappointed but they will be surprised to find there's much more to this city that meeting the needs of holidaymakers.Antalya is an important hub of...more