The western margin of the continent of North America is built of a succession of mountain chains folded in broad corrugations, like waves of stone upon whose seaward base beat the mild, small breakers of the Pacific. By far the grandest of all these ranges is the Sierra Nevada, a long and massive uplift lying between the arid deserts of the Great Basin and the Californian exuberance of grain-field and orchard; its eastern slope, a defiant wall of...more
Does your city drag through its days in constant need of coffee pick-me-ups: chances are good that your city needs a more active nightlife. Create a city of driven individuals that have something to look forward to after hours in order to get the accomplishments you need from your citizens during the daylight hours. Let the nightlife in your city keep driving the workforce by providing motivation and incentive and attracting new talent to...more
Chester is a city filled with history and romance. Formed as a site of Roman inhabitants the city has grown to be one of the most glorious and interesting cities in the north west of England.Chester began its journey to becoming one of the most historical cities in England when the Romans landed there in AD70. The Romans initial interest in Chester stemmed from the fact that it is situated at the head of the River Dee. Careful investigation at the Chester Racecourse, also known as the Roodee, will reveal the remains of initial city walls; which is built where the old harbour of Chester once was.The architecture of the city of Chester has developed over years and years from the start made by the Romans and is now deeper in detail and interest. Examples of neoclassical, Tudor, Georgian and Victorian influences flood the surroundings making any visit quite awe-inspiring.The city walls for which Chester is famous for and are frequently the feature of photographs offer an ideal starting point for your visit to the city. Walk around the thought-provoking and enlightening two mile circuit of walls; the most complete wall enclosure of any city in Britain; giving the chance to view many of...more
Reading the reports about the dramatic shifts in holiday trends you might expect "stay at home tourism" to be about to take off in a big way.In the UK the devaluation of the British pound against the Euro has seen many people opting to take holidays in the UK this year. Popular resorts in the south of England are experiencing healthy visitor...more
The main Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria have enjoyed many years of buoyant tourist numbers, boosted by a number of factors that placed the islands in an almost unique sweet spot as far a the ideal travel destination is concerned.The islands benefit hugely from their climate, which bestows on them mild and...more
Across the Aegean there are many dream holiday islands to choose from, but for many holidaymakers the largest of the Greek islands, Crete, still retains unique factors that set it apart from the others. As you examine the vacation possibilities on Crete you will be spoilt for choice with a vast selection of luxury hotels and villas.Secluded coves, breathtaking bays, golden sandy beaches and dramatic countryside backdrops make the island a very special place. It's no wonder that the island has attracted the rich and famous including celebrities, royalty, world leaders and stars of film and music over the years.In terms of history Crete can rank with the best of other islands and locations in the Aegean. Some of the earliest European human settlements from the Minoan era have been found on Crete but for most visitors the island's main attraction are its weather and holiday options.The size of the island (almost 250 kilometres from east to west) provides it with around 1000 kilometres of wonderful coastline to enjoy. Daytime average temperatures rarely drop below 15 degrees Celsius, even in winter, and during the months May to October temperatures are always warm and pleasant....more
Visitors to Lanzarote, the second biggest of the main Canary Islands, may be forgiven for thinking that the island has been a holiday destination for many years, but the reality is very different. Until as recently as 1980 the island was relatively...more
Historically Hampshire has been known as the County of Southampton, Southamptonshire, Hamptonshire and it is a county that still exists on the south coast of England. The county shares its borders with Berkshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Sussex and...more
Keeping a Vacation LogI've been privileged to be able to take numerous vacations over the years that amaze even myself, and one of the things I'm most happy about is the habit I made long ago of keeping a log. I'm a bachelor, so this is one of the...more
Speaking as a person who has avidly been taking vacations annually since shortly after high school graduation, and has had the privilege of visiting all 50 states and 56 countries at last count, I know how important it has been to me each time to get...more
Ibiza continues to be a popular family holiday destination in Europe. It has been said that a large number of tourists and holiday makers return almost every year spending another vacation there and renting some of the great holiday villas and...more
Ibiza belongs to the Balearic Islands in Spain. It has a population of approximately 80,000 people. However, be surprise since Ibiza caters millions of tourists every year, indeed very intriguing. Ibiza is swarmed by tourists every year because it is...more