The Christmas / summer holidays are the longest holiday period in your HSC year. You have about 6 weeks to relax and refresh yourself before the 2010 school year starts. However, students often use these holiday periods to gain a competitive advantage over their peers by reading ahead in their textbooks, or reading all of their English texts in advance. One of our students finished her entire English Extension 2 major work in these holidays! Of...more
Another luxury train which attracts the people to the beautiful state of Rajasthan is Royal Rajasthan. It comprises of a total of 22 saloons with complete amenities. Apart from this there are 13 luxury coaches, a couple of restroom lounges, power cars and workers cars each. Besides this voyagers would also get a marvelous deluxe saloon, a spa car, and a kitchen car. The super sumptuous saloon of the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels would be prepared...more
The luxury train The Palace on Wheels tour carries you to a pulsating trip to the majestic land of sand dunes and majestic palaces. Travel through the majestic vastness where stately Rajputs resided in an imposing manner. Discover this regal land on the Palace on Wheels, the well-appointed and comfortable train of India that take with it an natural environment that goes flawlessly well with the magnificent attraction and loveliness scattered so generously all around in Rajasthan.The noble Background of the Palace on WheelsOn retrieving back wheels of time, we discover the rulers of substantial states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India moved from one place to the other by these deluxe coaches. After autonomy, these luxury trains were kept aside and continue to stay in this state for atleast 25 years until in 1981-82, when the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways inaugrated an unusual legacy tourist train for offering an exceptional superb experience to the travelers paying a visit to Rajasthan. Luxury and comfort to the Hilt On the Palace on Wheels your trip is filled with enthusiasm and comfortable feeling. The...more
Joy-Ride Up The Hills The people who are fond of travelling must take the joy ride of slow moving trains which run up to the hill resorts of Ooty (Udhangamandalam), Shimla, Darjeeling etc. It is the most exciting experience of moving up the hills, passing the small hamlets and green terraced fields. One can pass through the tunnels, over bridges...more
Ice skating is a popular pastime in the lead up to the Christmas holidays, but with the recent dump of winter weather it may be time to get those skates out again. London offers a wealth of options for outdoor skating. The ice rink at the Natural History Museum boasts a 1050 square metre main rink and a smaller 100 square metre rink for children,...more
Just as soon as the pilot receives permission he moves his charter jet onto the runway while heading into the wind and continues down the runway. In many ways the take-off of an aircraft is like starting a car in low gear, shifting to second gear and finally into high gear as speed increases. The pilot of the charter jet adjusts the angle or pitches of the flap.After take-off the bite is increased and the jet engine speed is reduced. When the plane reaches cruising altitude the pilot reduces engine speed and is in high. Thankfully the pilot has all the flying on his mind, while mine is on New Jersey to sign some papers.The pilots continue checking after the charter jet is airborne and during the climb to altitude. They pull up or retract the landing gear. They also move the flaps into flight position where they are brought up close to and in line with the under surface of the wing. When the aircraft reaches the altitude called in the flight plan, another cursing check is made.While flying the course the pilot reports his position from time to time as he passes over air traffic control points. As he flies along designated airways he knows when he is over such points by a flashing...more
Samba dancing may sound only as fun, especially for foreigners. But in Brazil, this activity is taken very seriously by amateur and professional dancers, as we will see below. Samba dancing in the Carnival of Brazil is part of our culture and...more
So, you have decided to tour India. Bravo! This country will spoil you for choice with its myriad exotic locales. Hill enthusiasts can pick from South Indias picturesque Ooty and numerous other spectacular spots to Northern Indias tremendously...more
Want to know what is the best possible mode of transportation if youre heading to places such as Atlanta and Florida? Then the number one answer most tourists would say would be by car. Car hire is nothing new to the tourism industry, where more and...more
Planning a trip abroad? Then why not have your vacation in California which is the USAs most populated state which consists of world renowned cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. If youre wondering about expenses there, then plan your trip...more
Vacations are one of the best luxuries that life has to offer, especially if its in the company of people that you love and the whole trip is smooth sailing. Florida which is the fourth most populated state in the United States of America is now...more
Las Vegas, regarded as the Entertainment Capital of the World is a major resort city that is world renowned for its night life, entertainment, fine dining and of course gambling. If youre planning to head for a vacation there then be prepared to have...more