When to travel in Turkey? Spring is best, autumn next, then summer, last winter.
In 2010, Istanbul is a European Capital of Culture, with many special events. More...
SPRING
Spring (April, May, through mid-June) is prime because the weather is moderate throughout the country, the days are long, and the tourist rush hasn't begun. April can be rainy, though.
AUTUMN
Autumn (mid-September through October) is second best with mostly mild weather, but the days are shorter, and rain may begin again in October.
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Summer (mid-June, July, August, through mid-September) is quite hot in five of Turkey's seven distinct climatic regions, though usually rainless, and cool inland in the evenings.
WINTER
Winter (November, December, January, February, March) is chill and rainy everywhere except the southeast, but with lower prices and fewer tourists.
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Tom's Turkish Almanac: The Turkish year, month by month, with climate, holidays and special events. More...
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Brisbane Travel Tips
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Accessibility
The Access Brisbane website has comprehensive guides to access, facilities and resources to assist Brisbane visitors and residents with disabilities.
Accommodation
Visit our accommodation section to browse and book accommodation in Brisbane.
Alcohol
It is illegal for people below 18 years of age to be sold alcohol. If you are planning to visit bars, nightclubs or restaurants in Brisbane, make sure you have proof of age (such as a passport) with you.
Beach Safety
Brisbane has an abundance of beautiful beaches on its doorstep, but always check that conditions are safe before entering the water. It's best to swim at patrolled beaches, in between the red and yellow flags and there are many beaches protected by shark nets. Don't forget the sunscreen!
Climate and weather
With predominantly hot summers and mild winters the Brisbane climate promotes outdoor activities and a subtropical lifestyle. The table below gives average maximum and minimum temperatures for Brisbane.
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These handy tips should help make your Brisbane experience all the more enjoyable.
Accessibility
The Access Brisbane website has comprehensive guides to access, facilities and resources to assist Brisbane visitors and residents with disabilities.
Accommodation
Visit our accommodation section to browse and book accommodation in Brisbane.
Alcohol
It is illegal for people below 18 years of age to be sold alcohol. If you are planning to visit bars, nightclubs or restaurants in Brisbane, make sure you have proof of age (such as a passport) with you.
Beach Safety
Brisbane has an abundance of beautiful beaches on its doorstep, but always check that conditions are safe before entering the water. It's best to swim at patrolled beaches, in between the red and yellow flags and there are many beaches protected by shark nets. Don't forget the sunscreen!
Climate and weather
With predominantly hot summers and mild winters the Brisbane climate promotes outdoor activities and a subtropical lifestyle. The table below gives average maximum and minimum temperatures for Brisbane.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Travel Muskoka, Canada
Take a Holiday Vacation in Canada at Ontario's 5 STAR. Ultra Luxury in Algonquin Park Muskoka Region, Romantic Couples Resort with 5 Course Gourmet meals Included. Muskoka's 1st & Only 5 STAR. Canada's 1st & Only 5 STAR Couples only Resort. Leading Spas of Canada member. We like to excel so that your mini getaway, holiday or vacation will be considered your "gem", a gem to share stories of (not all stories), with your friends when you return home again.
Here, at this exclusive Ontario resort located in Algonquin Park Muskoka Region, we combine the ultra luxury of one of Canada's finest holiday vacation resorts with the pristine nature of Ontario's majestic Algonquin Park. We are like a Luxury Inn and Spa with way too much to do. Endless nature and sports activities, see our 'winter soft adventure' and 'green soft adventure' web links. Pampering Organic Spa treatments see our 'Algonquin Spa" web link. 5 Course Gourmet dining by our Team of Chefs, 1st Class with crystal, linens and Silver cutlery see our 'Gourmet Dining' web link.
Catering to only 46 couples with about 80 Staff members allows us to treat you right. An intimate romantic interlude for two designed to rekindle the passion while connecting with refreshing nature. Great for Anniversaries and Birthdays. Great for Honeymoons as we are a Canada leading destination for having the most luxurious Honeymoon in Canada, so also the best in Honeymoon in Ontario. 'Just Needing Too' getaway we have rates so low in the late fall through the winter and spring you will decide to make us your cottage away from home. Cottage life here will be a perfect holiday vacation with out the work.....imagine it now.
"It is here that couples come to relax, embrace love and find the time to share an adventure. This is quite literally the hottest place to be in all four seasons, with 10 saunas, 27 walk-in steam rooms, 21 walk-in euro-showers, 23 outdoor hot tubs and 48 in-room Jacuzzi tubs each in front of a wood burning fireplace."
Air Photo Bear Trail
Join our Couples Resort Family and help support the environment and fair trade partners through our initiatives with our specially allocated fee.
15 minute drive to an Internationally acclaimed Algonquin Park Visitor Centre with Cultural and Natural Habitats display, Art Gallery and bookstore
Like a Luxury Inn and Spa, Ontario's Couples Resort is situated on the shores of Galeairy Lake and the Madawaska River, with Algonquin Park as our backyard, we are at the end of Galeairy Lake Road. The village of Whitney, Ontario is a short 15-minute walk away. We are surrounded with breathtaking wilderness, pure fresh air, secluded forests, pristine waters, an abundance of sunny days and a blanket of stars at night. This priceless peace and tantalizing tranquility is all yours for the taking.
Congratulations Couples Resort Team for just achieving, again, the Approved Luxury 5 Star "Canada Select" Rating. 46 properties out of about 4000 inspected properties in Canada are 5 Star (about 1 in a 100)....that puts us in the Top 1%, Well done TEAM
Here, at this exclusive Ontario resort located in Algonquin Park Muskoka Region, we combine the ultra luxury of one of Canada's finest holiday vacation resorts with the pristine nature of Ontario's majestic Algonquin Park. We are like a Luxury Inn and Spa with way too much to do. Endless nature and sports activities, see our 'winter soft adventure' and 'green soft adventure' web links. Pampering Organic Spa treatments see our 'Algonquin Spa" web link. 5 Course Gourmet dining by our Team of Chefs, 1st Class with crystal, linens and Silver cutlery see our 'Gourmet Dining' web link.
Catering to only 46 couples with about 80 Staff members allows us to treat you right. An intimate romantic interlude for two designed to rekindle the passion while connecting with refreshing nature. Great for Anniversaries and Birthdays. Great for Honeymoons as we are a Canada leading destination for having the most luxurious Honeymoon in Canada, so also the best in Honeymoon in Ontario. 'Just Needing Too' getaway we have rates so low in the late fall through the winter and spring you will decide to make us your cottage away from home. Cottage life here will be a perfect holiday vacation with out the work.....imagine it now.
"It is here that couples come to relax, embrace love and find the time to share an adventure. This is quite literally the hottest place to be in all four seasons, with 10 saunas, 27 walk-in steam rooms, 21 walk-in euro-showers, 23 outdoor hot tubs and 48 in-room Jacuzzi tubs each in front of a wood burning fireplace."
Air Photo Bear Trail
Join our Couples Resort Family and help support the environment and fair trade partners through our initiatives with our specially allocated fee.
15 minute drive to an Internationally acclaimed Algonquin Park Visitor Centre with Cultural and Natural Habitats display, Art Gallery and bookstore
Like a Luxury Inn and Spa, Ontario's Couples Resort is situated on the shores of Galeairy Lake and the Madawaska River, with Algonquin Park as our backyard, we are at the end of Galeairy Lake Road. The village of Whitney, Ontario is a short 15-minute walk away. We are surrounded with breathtaking wilderness, pure fresh air, secluded forests, pristine waters, an abundance of sunny days and a blanket of stars at night. This priceless peace and tantalizing tranquility is all yours for the taking.
Congratulations Couples Resort Team for just achieving, again, the Approved Luxury 5 Star "Canada Select" Rating. 46 properties out of about 4000 inspected properties in Canada are 5 Star (about 1 in a 100)....that puts us in the Top 1%, Well done TEAM
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Anti Aging
There are actually many different forms of anti-aging supplements that you can use. With regard to anti-aging supplements you can use, you would not want to be limited in any way. Your decision will be depending on what type of benefit you want and what type of product you feel comfortable to use. An example of an anti-aging supplement is an anti-aging skin care cream.
Anti-aging creams have different antioxidants and agents that help in keeping premature aging as well as wrinkles away from the skin. You must make sure to properly clean your skin before you apply them and these products must be applied consistently. Anti-aging cream and other related products can be found at AntiAgingOnline.net.
What else can using an anti-aging cream help me to do if I do not want to use an ingestible form of a supplement? You will be able to protect your skin not only from the visible signs of aging bu as well as from the free radicals occurring in the body if you decided to take advantage of various anti-aging skin care products and creams. Many of these free radicals that occur in the body are results of absorbed harmful cosmetics and exposure to harmful environment. Anti-aging supplements have natural ingredients that control production of free radicals to its minimum.
The aging process and the signs that come along with it like the formation of wrinkles can be slowed down dramatically. You can begin to experience these benefits for yourself when you visit AntiAgingOnline.net. You will be able to get products offered at competitive prices.
These anti-aging supplements with these creams can give the perfect one two punch. Should you decide to use an anti-aging cream or skin care product, using in indigestible form of an anti-aging supplements may add the perfect one-two punch in order to keep your skin looking nice as well as keeping you in overall good health. Many people never think about this, but the combination of both products can increase the effectiveness in one or the other. You can treat this a good option if you are really serious about keeping father time at bay.
Anti-aging creams have different antioxidants and agents that help in keeping premature aging as well as wrinkles away from the skin. You must make sure to properly clean your skin before you apply them and these products must be applied consistently. Anti-aging cream and other related products can be found at AntiAgingOnline.net.
What else can using an anti-aging cream help me to do if I do not want to use an ingestible form of a supplement? You will be able to protect your skin not only from the visible signs of aging bu as well as from the free radicals occurring in the body if you decided to take advantage of various anti-aging skin care products and creams. Many of these free radicals that occur in the body are results of absorbed harmful cosmetics and exposure to harmful environment. Anti-aging supplements have natural ingredients that control production of free radicals to its minimum.
The aging process and the signs that come along with it like the formation of wrinkles can be slowed down dramatically. You can begin to experience these benefits for yourself when you visit AntiAgingOnline.net. You will be able to get products offered at competitive prices.
These anti-aging supplements with these creams can give the perfect one two punch. Should you decide to use an anti-aging cream or skin care product, using in indigestible form of an anti-aging supplements may add the perfect one-two punch in order to keep your skin looking nice as well as keeping you in overall good health. Many people never think about this, but the combination of both products can increase the effectiveness in one or the other. You can treat this a good option if you are really serious about keeping father time at bay.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Travel to Denmark
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London to Harwich by train costs £28 Off-Peak return or £26 full fare one-way. Advance reservation isn't necessary, just buy tickets at the station on the day of travel. Alternatively, if you book with DFDS Seaways by phone, they can sell you a London-Harwich train ticket with your ferry ticket for a special price of around £13 one-way or £26 return.
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Harwich to Esbjerg by ferry starts at around £152 return per person for two people sharing a 2-bed Seaways class cabin with private toilet and shower or £294 return for one person with exclusive use of a cabin. To check sailing dates, times and fares for different types of cabin, visit www.dfds.co.uk. DFDS Seaways now has an airline-style pricing system so prices vary, book early and avoid peak times to get the cheapest fares. Children under 16 travel at reduced fare. DFDS won't now let solo passengers share cabins, the whole cabin must be booked. All passengers must have cabins.
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Esbjerg to Copenhagen by intercity train costs 325 Kr (£39) one way, 650 Kr (£78) return for adults, or 163 Kr (£20) each way for children and seniors over 65. Advance reservation is possible but not necessary, tickets can be bought at the station on the day and you can just hop on. Alternatively, if you book with DFDS by phone they can sell you a train ticket with your ferry ticket, at the same prices. You can check fares at www.dsb.dk (Danish Railways).
How to buy tickets...
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Buy your ferry tickets online at www.dfds.co.uk.
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Alternatively, call DFDS Seaways on 0871 522 9955, although there's a £20 fee for phone bookings. Phone lines are open 09:00-17:30 Mondays-Fridays, 09:00-17:00 Saturdays, closed Sundays.
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You can buy your London-Harwich & Esbjerg-Copenhagen train tickets at the station on the day of travel. No reservation is necessary, and there's no price advantage in buying tickets in advance.
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If you want to save queuing at the ticket office, you can buy the London-Harwich ticket online at www.nationalrail.co.uk and the Esbjerg-Copenhagen ticket (with seat reservation) at www.dsb.dk, the Danish Railways website. This is in Danish, but it's not difficult to work out how to use it if you're familiar with the way such booking systems work. You pay by credit card then print out your own ticket. remember that Copenhagen in Danish is 'Kobenhavn'.
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Alternatively, if you book by phone, DFDS can add both UK and Esbjerg-Copenhagen tickets to your ferry fare, including making a seat reservation on the Esbjerg-Copenhagen train. Ask DFDS about special cheap train fares from other UK stations to Harwich, too.
London to Copenhagen by train all the way...
Taking a lunchtime Eurostar to Brussels, a connecting high-speed train to Cologne, then the excellent City Night Line sleeper train overnight to Copenhagen is the fastest way to get to Denmark without flying. It's both comfortable and affordable, too.
London ► Copenhagen & Denmark
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Travel from London to Brussels by Eurostar, leaving London St Pancras daily except Saturdays at 14:34, arriving Brussels Midi at 17:33. On Saturdays, depart London at 12:58 arriving Brussels Midi at 16:05.
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Travel from Brussels to Cologne by ICE high-speed train leaving Brussels Midi at 18:25 and arriving Cologne at 20:15. On Saturdays you can also take the earlier 17:28 Thalys train arriving Cologne at 19:15. You've time for a meal in Cologne.
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Travel from Cologne to Odense or Copenhagen on the City Night Line overnight train 'Borealis', leaving Cologne daily at 22:28 and arriving next morning in Kolding (for bus to Legoland) at 07:15, Odense at 08:18, Ringsted at 09:15 & Copenhagen main station at 09:59. This train has a sleeping-car (1, 2 & 3 bed rooms, either standard with washbasin or deluxe with private shower & toilet), couchettes (4-berth & 6-berth) & ordinary seats. More pictures & information about this City Night Line train.
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Change at Odense for anywhere else in mainland Denmark, for example Fredericia, Frederikshavn or Århus. Use www.bahn.de to find connecting train times.
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London to Harwich by train costs £28 Off-Peak return or £26 full fare one-way. Advance reservation isn't necessary, just buy tickets at the station on the day of travel. Alternatively, if you book with DFDS Seaways by phone, they can sell you a London-Harwich train ticket with your ferry ticket for a special price of around £13 one-way or £26 return.
*
Harwich to Esbjerg by ferry starts at around £152 return per person for two people sharing a 2-bed Seaways class cabin with private toilet and shower or £294 return for one person with exclusive use of a cabin. To check sailing dates, times and fares for different types of cabin, visit www.dfds.co.uk. DFDS Seaways now has an airline-style pricing system so prices vary, book early and avoid peak times to get the cheapest fares. Children under 16 travel at reduced fare. DFDS won't now let solo passengers share cabins, the whole cabin must be booked. All passengers must have cabins.
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Esbjerg to Copenhagen by intercity train costs 325 Kr (£39) one way, 650 Kr (£78) return for adults, or 163 Kr (£20) each way for children and seniors over 65. Advance reservation is possible but not necessary, tickets can be bought at the station on the day and you can just hop on. Alternatively, if you book with DFDS by phone they can sell you a train ticket with your ferry ticket, at the same prices. You can check fares at www.dsb.dk (Danish Railways).
How to buy tickets...
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Buy your ferry tickets online at www.dfds.co.uk.
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Alternatively, call DFDS Seaways on 0871 522 9955, although there's a £20 fee for phone bookings. Phone lines are open 09:00-17:30 Mondays-Fridays, 09:00-17:00 Saturdays, closed Sundays.
*
You can buy your London-Harwich & Esbjerg-Copenhagen train tickets at the station on the day of travel. No reservation is necessary, and there's no price advantage in buying tickets in advance.
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If you want to save queuing at the ticket office, you can buy the London-Harwich ticket online at www.nationalrail.co.uk and the Esbjerg-Copenhagen ticket (with seat reservation) at www.dsb.dk, the Danish Railways website. This is in Danish, but it's not difficult to work out how to use it if you're familiar with the way such booking systems work. You pay by credit card then print out your own ticket. remember that Copenhagen in Danish is 'Kobenhavn'.
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Alternatively, if you book by phone, DFDS can add both UK and Esbjerg-Copenhagen tickets to your ferry fare, including making a seat reservation on the Esbjerg-Copenhagen train. Ask DFDS about special cheap train fares from other UK stations to Harwich, too.
London to Copenhagen by train all the way...
Taking a lunchtime Eurostar to Brussels, a connecting high-speed train to Cologne, then the excellent City Night Line sleeper train overnight to Copenhagen is the fastest way to get to Denmark without flying. It's both comfortable and affordable, too.
London ► Copenhagen & Denmark
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Travel from London to Brussels by Eurostar, leaving London St Pancras daily except Saturdays at 14:34, arriving Brussels Midi at 17:33. On Saturdays, depart London at 12:58 arriving Brussels Midi at 16:05.
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Travel from Brussels to Cologne by ICE high-speed train leaving Brussels Midi at 18:25 and arriving Cologne at 20:15. On Saturdays you can also take the earlier 17:28 Thalys train arriving Cologne at 19:15. You've time for a meal in Cologne.
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Travel from Cologne to Odense or Copenhagen on the City Night Line overnight train 'Borealis', leaving Cologne daily at 22:28 and arriving next morning in Kolding (for bus to Legoland) at 07:15, Odense at 08:18, Ringsted at 09:15 & Copenhagen main station at 09:59. This train has a sleeping-car (1, 2 & 3 bed rooms, either standard with washbasin or deluxe with private shower & toilet), couchettes (4-berth & 6-berth) & ordinary seats. More pictures & information about this City Night Line train.
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Change at Odense for anywhere else in mainland Denmark, for example Fredericia, Frederikshavn or Århus. Use www.bahn.de to find connecting train times.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Travel Las Vegas
Pool Season in February in Las Vegas?
There will be a couple of days in February where you’ll think that summer is right around the corner. Don’t let them fool you, the cold is still hanging around and it will be for a few more weeks. Stay away from the water unless you have that monster suite that allows you to fill the over sized bath tub with rose petals and champagne.
If you are considering enjoying some attractions in Las Vegas check out some offers with Best of Vegas and you might be able to save money on attractions. Take a look at what they are offering and if it suits you, you can easily save a few dollars.
Walking Weather in February in Las Vegas?
This is the time to walk if you enjoy afternoon walks with pleasant 60 degree weather. The sun is warm but the wind is cool.
Golf Conditions in February in Las Vegas?
It’s almost time for earlier tee times, stay away from early rounds unless you enjoy that frigid feeling at the end of your fingers.
Do you need real time weather? Check this list of resources for Las Vegas weather right at this moment.
Perfect attractions for in February in Las Vegas:
Watch the Las Vegas Wranglers play a little hockey.
Possible day trips from Las Vegas February: Bryce Canyon. Yeah, it’s a little far but it is an incredible place to see the geology of Southern Utah.
There will be a couple of days in February where you’ll think that summer is right around the corner. Don’t let them fool you, the cold is still hanging around and it will be for a few more weeks. Stay away from the water unless you have that monster suite that allows you to fill the over sized bath tub with rose petals and champagne.
If you are considering enjoying some attractions in Las Vegas check out some offers with Best of Vegas and you might be able to save money on attractions. Take a look at what they are offering and if it suits you, you can easily save a few dollars.
Walking Weather in February in Las Vegas?
This is the time to walk if you enjoy afternoon walks with pleasant 60 degree weather. The sun is warm but the wind is cool.
Golf Conditions in February in Las Vegas?
It’s almost time for earlier tee times, stay away from early rounds unless you enjoy that frigid feeling at the end of your fingers.
Do you need real time weather? Check this list of resources for Las Vegas weather right at this moment.
Perfect attractions for in February in Las Vegas:
Watch the Las Vegas Wranglers play a little hockey.
Possible day trips from Las Vegas February: Bryce Canyon. Yeah, it’s a little far but it is an incredible place to see the geology of Southern Utah.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Travel To South Africa
ohannesburg, like other major international cities, has specific risk areas. You should avoid Berea and Hillbrow. There is a high level of muggings around the Rotunda bus terminus in the Central Business District.
In all areas of South Africa, you should be cautious when out after dark. Streets, even in urban areas, are not brightly lit at night. Be vigilant at all times in Durban's city centre and beach front area. Keep to main roads and avoid driving at night when visiting Northern KwaZulu Natal and Zululand, as there have been incidents of hi-jacking and robbery, particularly on isolated secondary roads.
Park in well-lit areas. Do not pick up strangers. Do not stop to assist apparently distressed motorists, as this is a technique sometimes used by hijackers. It is better to report the incident to the police.
Be vigilant on the approach roads to and from Kruger Park where there have been cases of car hijacking. The local authorities have increased police patrols in this area.
Avoid isolated beaches and picnic spots across South Africa. Walking alone anywhere, especially in remote areas, is not advised and hikers should stick to popular trails. Call the police (on 10111 or on 112 from a moible phone) at the first sign of a threat.
There have been violent attacks on hikers and tourists on Table Mountain. Be cautious when in quieter areas of the Park, especially early in the morning or just before the park closes. Park authorities are attempting to address the problem andrecommend that visitors should walk in groups and take precautions.
Mobile phone reception is generally good in major towns and cities but can be intermittent in more remote spots.
In all areas of South Africa, you should be cautious when out after dark. Streets, even in urban areas, are not brightly lit at night. Be vigilant at all times in Durban's city centre and beach front area. Keep to main roads and avoid driving at night when visiting Northern KwaZulu Natal and Zululand, as there have been incidents of hi-jacking and robbery, particularly on isolated secondary roads.
Park in well-lit areas. Do not pick up strangers. Do not stop to assist apparently distressed motorists, as this is a technique sometimes used by hijackers. It is better to report the incident to the police.
Be vigilant on the approach roads to and from Kruger Park where there have been cases of car hijacking. The local authorities have increased police patrols in this area.
Avoid isolated beaches and picnic spots across South Africa. Walking alone anywhere, especially in remote areas, is not advised and hikers should stick to popular trails. Call the police (on 10111 or on 112 from a moible phone) at the first sign of a threat.
There have been violent attacks on hikers and tourists on Table Mountain. Be cautious when in quieter areas of the Park, especially early in the morning or just before the park closes. Park authorities are attempting to address the problem andrecommend that visitors should walk in groups and take precautions.
Mobile phone reception is generally good in major towns and cities but can be intermittent in more remote spots.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Travel Orlando
ext Point USA Inc is a private company categorized under Telemarketing Services and located in New York, NY. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of less than $500,000 and employs a staff of approximately 5 to 9.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
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Dining, Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dining, Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is renowned for its diversity of tastes and fun things to do in Michigan. Dine External Link in casual elegance in a warm atmosphere with a diversity of impeccable cuisines and unique settings throughout the area.
Photo courtesy of Ann Arbor CVB
The American Horse, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
The American Horse, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
Within this 125-acre park, External Link discover the three-story high sculpture of Leonardo da Vinci's horse by artist Nina Akamu.
Photo courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
The Henry Ford Museum External Link is the Michigan family activities destination that brings the American Experience and History to life. Housing one of the largest collections of its kind ever assembled, the museum showcases the people and ideas that have fired our imaginations and changed our lives.
Photo courtesy of The Henry Ford
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Michigan
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Michigan
The DIA External Link has been a beacon of culture and fun things to do for the Detroit area for well over a century. Enjoy a "virtual" dining experience in 18th century Europe; dance with a life-size video of an African ceremony; with a handheld computer take a multimedia tour of Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals.
There are so many things to do in Michigan that are all too often overlooked due to hectic schedules and commitments. Include a trip to one of Michigan's many lighthouses, national or state parks, or 11,000 inland lakes to your next family activities plan. Add a round of Michigan golf or an evening in one of Michigan's world-class cities to your "Things To Do List." If fun is your destination, make Pure Michigan your tour guide.
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Dining, Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dining, Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is renowned for its diversity of tastes and fun things to do in Michigan. Dine External Link in casual elegance in a warm atmosphere with a diversity of impeccable cuisines and unique settings throughout the area.
Photo courtesy of Ann Arbor CVB
The American Horse, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
The American Horse, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
Within this 125-acre park, External Link discover the three-story high sculpture of Leonardo da Vinci's horse by artist Nina Akamu.
Photo courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
The Henry Ford Museum External Link is the Michigan family activities destination that brings the American Experience and History to life. Housing one of the largest collections of its kind ever assembled, the museum showcases the people and ideas that have fired our imaginations and changed our lives.
Photo courtesy of The Henry Ford
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Michigan
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Michigan
The DIA External Link has been a beacon of culture and fun things to do for the Detroit area for well over a century. Enjoy a "virtual" dining experience in 18th century Europe; dance with a life-size video of an African ceremony; with a handheld computer take a multimedia tour of Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Florida Beaches
Florida beaches are known for their soft sand, wonderful shelling and waves that are great for surfing. You can snorkel and fish off many of them but the best Florida beaches are the ones you spend the day relaxing on, which could be any one of them.
Sanibel Island is a beautiful little place located on the west coast of Florida, near Fort Myers. Sanibel is actually made up of two Islands, Captiva and Sanibel. These two islands are the perfect place for either a romantic or family vacation. Sanibel
Places to Visit in Florida
Key West The Florida Keys is our own little version of the tropics. Stretching from Key Largo to Key West this sunny paradise offers outstanding fishing, diving, snorkeling, shopping, beach combing, drinking, dinning and relaxation, so come on down.
Channelside-Port of Tampa is an entertainment complex and major cruise port just southeast of downtown Tampa. Some of the attractions in the area include the Florida Aquarium, American Victory Museum and an IMAX Theater.
Sanibel Island is a beautiful little place located on the west coast of Florida, near Fort Myers. Sanibel is actually made up of two Islands, Captiva and Sanibel. These two islands are the perfect place for either a romantic or family vacation. Sanibel
Places to Visit in Florida
Key West The Florida Keys is our own little version of the tropics. Stretching from Key Largo to Key West this sunny paradise offers outstanding fishing, diving, snorkeling, shopping, beach combing, drinking, dinning and relaxation, so come on down.
Channelside-Port of Tampa is an entertainment complex and major cruise port just southeast of downtown Tampa. Some of the attractions in the area include the Florida Aquarium, American Victory Museum and an IMAX Theater.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Maldives Travel Guide
Maldives resorts guide
These stunning specks of costly coral in the Indian Ocean are not easy to find, or get to. A guide to Maldives luxury resorts and fun stuff. Pick from Maldives spa resorts or go for something simpler.
Step into a picture-postcard. Literally. Maldives resorts, they are a-changing. Long gone are the days when a palm-thatched hut by the beach with brackish water in the bathroom, and fish with everything (breakfast, lunch and dinner) were the highlights of a holiday there. Just 10 years ago, if someone smiled at you in a resort he was almost certainly Sri Lankan, since the Maldivians were too shy to let their feelings show. Things have certainly changed.
Toss out a question and your Maldivian hosts will respond with a ready smile and wit, waxing eloquent on the wonders of their delightful archipelago. And much they have to talk about. These islands have gone through rapid transition, catapulting from 19th century dhoni sailboats to howling 21st century speedboats with triple engines and enough thrust to land a wrestling marlin on the moon.
These stunning specks of costly coral in the Indian Ocean are not easy to find, or get to. A guide to Maldives luxury resorts and fun stuff. Pick from Maldives spa resorts or go for something simpler.
Step into a picture-postcard. Literally. Maldives resorts, they are a-changing. Long gone are the days when a palm-thatched hut by the beach with brackish water in the bathroom, and fish with everything (breakfast, lunch and dinner) were the highlights of a holiday there. Just 10 years ago, if someone smiled at you in a resort he was almost certainly Sri Lankan, since the Maldivians were too shy to let their feelings show. Things have certainly changed.
Toss out a question and your Maldivian hosts will respond with a ready smile and wit, waxing eloquent on the wonders of their delightful archipelago. And much they have to talk about. These islands have gone through rapid transition, catapulting from 19th century dhoni sailboats to howling 21st century speedboats with triple engines and enough thrust to land a wrestling marlin on the moon.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
VIA Rail Travel Canada
Great memories stay alive.
This summer, get to know Canada better thanks to our special fares, and discover the unique VIA Rail travel experience. You’ll thank us for the memories.
Discover some examples of our destinations
ROUTE ECONOMY CLASS BUSINESS CLASS
Toronto - Montréal $69* Buy now $129** Buy now
Toronto - Ottawa $69* Buy now $129** Buy now
Toronto - Windsor $54* Buy now $99** Buy now
Montréal - Québec City $44* Buy now $79** Buy now
Montréal - Ottawa $31* Buy now $59** Buy now
*One-way Special fare in Economy class, excluding taxes. Tickets must be purchased at least four (4) days prior to departure. The number of seats is limited.
**One-way Supersaver fare in Business class, excluding taxes. Tickets must be purchased at least three (3) days prior to departure. The number of seats is limited.
All prices and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
How to book
* Log in with your profile or create one prior to booking.
* Choose your destination, indicating the number of passengers in the appropriate passenger type box and enter your travel dates.
* Click on “Search”.
* On the results page, select a convenient departure time.
* To be eligible for the Special fares in Economy class, choose “Economy - Special fare” on the results page in the “Select class and fare plan” menu of your chosen departure and/or return train.
* To be eligible for the Supersaver fares in Business class, choose “Business - Supersaver fare” on the results page in the “Select class and fare plan” menu of your chosen departure and/or return train.
* Proceed with the online booking.
* The Special or Supersaver fare will be applied automatically if your booking meets the required conditions. Tickets may be picked up at a self-service ticketing kiosk or at a VIA Rail ticket counter.
* When booking online, your ticket will be considered as having been purchased once your transaction is completed.
Conditions
* The fares displayed apply to an adult ticket for one-way travel before taxes in Economy and Business classes to the aforementioned destination stations, including Sainte-Foy and Charny (Québec City), Dorval (Montréal), Oshawa and Guildwood (Toronto), and Fallowfield (Ottawa).
* To obtain the Special fare in Economy class, tickets must be purchased no later than four (4) days prior to departure.
* To obtain the Supersaver fare in Business class, tickets must be purchased at least three (3) days prior to departure.
* Seats are limited.
* These fares apply to tickets booked on our web site, by phone at 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7245) or TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired), at one of our ticket counters or from a travel agency.
* There is no additional discount for adults 60 years old or over, youth, students or children on special fares. Adults 60 years old or over receive an additional discount on Supersaver fares.
Exchanges and refunds
* Special fare tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
* Supersaver fare tickets are exchangeable and refundable subject to a 50% service charge of the fair paid, before taxes (a minimum service charge of $20 will be applied per direction).
* All tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable if cancellation or exchange is requested after the scheduled train departure.
* Non-refundable conditions and other service charges do not apply to children's fares.
* If you already have tickets and wish to exchange them for new tickets to benefit from these fares, any service charge applicable to your original purchase will be collected before your new tickets are issued.
Other conditions
* These fares do not apply to tickets issued on railway employee passes or pass products such as BizPak, System or Corridor Canrailpass, VIA 6 pak, GO VIA Pak or commuter passes.
* Fares, discounts, conditions and schedules are subject to change without notice.
* Minimum fares and other conditions may apply.
ROUTE ECONOMY CLASS SLEEPER TOURING CLASS
Halifax - Montréal $135* $329**
Jasper - Toronto $448* $1078**
Jasper - Vancouver $165* $645**
This summer, get to know Canada better thanks to our special fares, and discover the unique VIA Rail travel experience. You’ll thank us for the memories.
Discover some examples of our destinations
ROUTE ECONOMY CLASS BUSINESS CLASS
Toronto - Montréal $69* Buy now $129** Buy now
Toronto - Ottawa $69* Buy now $129** Buy now
Toronto - Windsor $54* Buy now $99** Buy now
Montréal - Québec City $44* Buy now $79** Buy now
Montréal - Ottawa $31* Buy now $59** Buy now
*One-way Special fare in Economy class, excluding taxes. Tickets must be purchased at least four (4) days prior to departure. The number of seats is limited.
**One-way Supersaver fare in Business class, excluding taxes. Tickets must be purchased at least three (3) days prior to departure. The number of seats is limited.
All prices and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
How to book
* Log in with your profile or create one prior to booking.
* Choose your destination, indicating the number of passengers in the appropriate passenger type box and enter your travel dates.
* Click on “Search”.
* On the results page, select a convenient departure time.
* To be eligible for the Special fares in Economy class, choose “Economy - Special fare” on the results page in the “Select class and fare plan” menu of your chosen departure and/or return train.
* To be eligible for the Supersaver fares in Business class, choose “Business - Supersaver fare” on the results page in the “Select class and fare plan” menu of your chosen departure and/or return train.
* Proceed with the online booking.
* The Special or Supersaver fare will be applied automatically if your booking meets the required conditions. Tickets may be picked up at a self-service ticketing kiosk or at a VIA Rail ticket counter.
* When booking online, your ticket will be considered as having been purchased once your transaction is completed.
Conditions
* The fares displayed apply to an adult ticket for one-way travel before taxes in Economy and Business classes to the aforementioned destination stations, including Sainte-Foy and Charny (Québec City), Dorval (Montréal), Oshawa and Guildwood (Toronto), and Fallowfield (Ottawa).
* To obtain the Special fare in Economy class, tickets must be purchased no later than four (4) days prior to departure.
* To obtain the Supersaver fare in Business class, tickets must be purchased at least three (3) days prior to departure.
* Seats are limited.
* These fares apply to tickets booked on our web site, by phone at 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7245) or TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired), at one of our ticket counters or from a travel agency.
* There is no additional discount for adults 60 years old or over, youth, students or children on special fares. Adults 60 years old or over receive an additional discount on Supersaver fares.
Exchanges and refunds
* Special fare tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
* Supersaver fare tickets are exchangeable and refundable subject to a 50% service charge of the fair paid, before taxes (a minimum service charge of $20 will be applied per direction).
* All tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable if cancellation or exchange is requested after the scheduled train departure.
* Non-refundable conditions and other service charges do not apply to children's fares.
* If you already have tickets and wish to exchange them for new tickets to benefit from these fares, any service charge applicable to your original purchase will be collected before your new tickets are issued.
Other conditions
* These fares do not apply to tickets issued on railway employee passes or pass products such as BizPak, System or Corridor Canrailpass, VIA 6 pak, GO VIA Pak or commuter passes.
* Fares, discounts, conditions and schedules are subject to change without notice.
* Minimum fares and other conditions may apply.
ROUTE ECONOMY CLASS SLEEPER TOURING CLASS
Halifax - Montréal $135* $329**
Jasper - Toronto $448* $1078**
Jasper - Vancouver $165* $645**
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Rio De Jenario Travel
Say "Rio" and mental images explode: the glittering skimpy costumes of Carnaval; the statue of Christ, arms outspread on the mountaintop; the beach at Ipanema or Copacabana, crowded with women in minuscule bikinis; the rocky height of the Sugarloaf; or the persistent rhythm of the samba.
Fortunately in Rio there's much more beyond and behind the glitter: historic neighborhoods, compelling architecture, wildlife and nature, dining (fine and not so fine), nightspots, bookshops, cafes, museums, and enclaves of rich and poor. In Rio, the more you explore, the more there is.
Stunning as the physical setting is -- mountains tumbling down to sandy beaches, then the sea -- Rio was not always the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city) it would become. The town grew up as a shipping center for gold and supplies during Brazil's 18th-century gold rush. In recognition of the city's growing commercial importance, the capital was transferred from Salvador to Rio in 1762, though the city remained a dusty colonial backwater.
In 1808, Portuguese Prince Regent Dom João (later King João VI) fled Lisbon ahead of Napoleon's armies and moved his court and the capital to Rio. Accustomed to the style of European capitals, the prince and the 12,000 nobles who accompanied him began to transform Rio into a city of ornate palaces and landscaped parks. High culture in this new imperial city arrived in the form of a new library, an academy of arts and sciences, and the many glittering balls held by the imported elite. King João's son, Pedro, liked Rio so much that when the king returned to Lisbon, Pedro stayed on and declared Brazil independent.
Now the capital of a country larger and richer than many in Europe, Rio grew at a phenomenal pace; by the late 1800s it was one of the largest cities in the world. Many of the newcomers came from Europe, but a sizable portion were Brazilians of African descent who brought with them the musical traditions of Africa and the Brazilian Northeast.
Fortunately in Rio there's much more beyond and behind the glitter: historic neighborhoods, compelling architecture, wildlife and nature, dining (fine and not so fine), nightspots, bookshops, cafes, museums, and enclaves of rich and poor. In Rio, the more you explore, the more there is.
Stunning as the physical setting is -- mountains tumbling down to sandy beaches, then the sea -- Rio was not always the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city) it would become. The town grew up as a shipping center for gold and supplies during Brazil's 18th-century gold rush. In recognition of the city's growing commercial importance, the capital was transferred from Salvador to Rio in 1762, though the city remained a dusty colonial backwater.
In 1808, Portuguese Prince Regent Dom João (later King João VI) fled Lisbon ahead of Napoleon's armies and moved his court and the capital to Rio. Accustomed to the style of European capitals, the prince and the 12,000 nobles who accompanied him began to transform Rio into a city of ornate palaces and landscaped parks. High culture in this new imperial city arrived in the form of a new library, an academy of arts and sciences, and the many glittering balls held by the imported elite. King João's son, Pedro, liked Rio so much that when the king returned to Lisbon, Pedro stayed on and declared Brazil independent.
Now the capital of a country larger and richer than many in Europe, Rio grew at a phenomenal pace; by the late 1800s it was one of the largest cities in the world. Many of the newcomers came from Europe, but a sizable portion were Brazilians of African descent who brought with them the musical traditions of Africa and the Brazilian Northeast.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Travel to New Zealand
Auckland is, above all else a maritime city. It is built astride a narrow isthmus that bridges two coasts: the Tasman Sea to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the east. The isthmus itself enfolds two magnificent harbours - the Manukau and its more famous twin, the Waitemata Harbour.
The Waitemata and its front-yard, the Hauraki Gulf, are among the world's most stunning sailing and boating waters and Aucklanders are thus boat crazy. Not for nothing do they call it the City of Sails. On the average summer weekend the harbour and gulf are confettied with white canvas.
Auckland is home to a million souls - a polychromatic melting pot of races and cultures. Predominantly British, but with, naturally enough, a very strong Maori element. On top of these base tones add in the peoples of the Pacific Islands - notably Samoa, Tonga, Niue, and the Cooks - Dutch, Dalmatian, and (especially recently) Chinese. But then add the coloratura high notes - Indian, Greek, Italian, African, Middle Eastern and many more. The result is a true multi-cultural city which for the most part works harmoniously and successfully.
What it has meant is an interesting melding of cuisines which have combined to create a very distinctive New Zealand style of cooking.
Sightseeing
But what to see, what to do?? -
Start with the basics: The Auckland Museum has an excellent Polynesian court and (not unexpectedly) the best Maori section in the world. For some reason, it is one of the most visited museums in the world. It is certainly NZ's most visited visitor attraction. There's also a grand view of the city from its front steps. The museum shop sells particularly good quality, authentic souvenirs.
While you're up that way, wander over to the Wintergardens - glass houses dating from the 1920s, they house splendid displays of tropical and temperate plants. Well worth the stroll, as are some of the other lanes and dells in the gardens.
The best views of the city, however, are from the volcanic cones that dot the isthmus. Mt Eden, one of the more prominent, blew its top only a few thousand years ago . . . but yesterday geologically. That'll add spice to a summit visit. (If the ground starts rumbling, run).
Another high point for viewing is One Tree Hill. It used to have a single tree on its crown until some loony Maori "activist" (I prefer the phrase "mindless racist vandal") tried to score cheap, destructive publicity by attempting to fell it. He was stopped before completing the job but its days were numbered and in October 2000 it was finally felled. And for you U2 fans, yes, this is the One Tree Hill of "Joshua Tree" fame. The park that surrounds it is worth a wander and the tea kiosk in the grounds is a fine old-fashioned watering hole.
Prominent on the city's skyline is Sky City Skytower ranked as the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere and the seventh tallest in the world. The view from the top platform is stunning, but to be honest the "high"-light for me was walking on a glass floor a hell of a long away above Mother Earth. Set into the floor of the viewing platform are glass blocks that give a splendid view straight down. You are invited to step on to this seemingly insubstantial construction. It requires a considerable leap of faith in the engineering profession to do so. The elevator ride to the top costs $18 . . . but the best value is to go up for a meal at either of the two sky-high restaurants, Orbit or The Observatory. The meals are not too badly priced - around $35 for a two course lunch and dinner mains at $29-32 - but the elevator ride is included for free. It makes the eats cheap. And if you want a great mood shot for an "Auckland" photo, try to catch the Skytower by night as the clouds drift around it. It's lit, often with an unearthly bluish-purple light, and with the cloud effect can be quite spectacularly spooky.
If you want a rapid adrenalin rush the Skytower has a couple of other options: Climb to the top of it or simply jump off it. Vertigo takes you on a climb to the highest man-made viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. You'll get spectacular views from the open air of the crows nest, 300 metres (1000ft) above the city. Access is gained by way of a climb 44 metres up the internal ladder system within the steel mast structure. The Skyjump is not a bungy - a bungy cord would be too long and too dangerous - instead it's a wire-controlled base jump, the highest of its kind in the world. You fly a bit like Superman for 20 seconds down 192m (630 ft) to the landing below.
Rather go up in the world, than leap off tall buildings? Try the Skyscreamer in Victoria St, near the corner of Albert St. It's like a giant slingshot, a bungy in reverse, that hurls you into the air, reaching 200kph in 2 seconds - faster even than a top fuel dragster.
The king of the adrenalin rush, A.J.Hackett, was the first person to bungy off the Auckland Harbour Bridge - for which he was promptly arrested. He went on to start commercial bungy jumping operations in Queenstown and later around the world. Now he is back at the Auckland Harbour Bridge, this time legally with a commercial bungy jump. In my view, this has to be the bungy jump option anywhere in the country.
If leaping off a bridge isn't your thing right now, why not just take a stroll over it - over the top span to be precise. Another A.J.Hacket operation, the Harbour Bridge Climb is set to become one of the top tourist attractions in town.
Auckland Zoo is popular with visitors because of its well-presented kiwi house. Kiwis (the ornithological variety) are a nocturnal species so it's difficult to arrange their hours to suit thems-as-us that prefer it t'other way round. At the Kiwi House a group of birds, duped by technology, work on human time in a specially created and controlled atmosphere. The rest of the zoo is also worth the wander, especially if you have young 'uns at heel.
The Waitemata and its front-yard, the Hauraki Gulf, are among the world's most stunning sailing and boating waters and Aucklanders are thus boat crazy. Not for nothing do they call it the City of Sails. On the average summer weekend the harbour and gulf are confettied with white canvas.
Auckland is home to a million souls - a polychromatic melting pot of races and cultures. Predominantly British, but with, naturally enough, a very strong Maori element. On top of these base tones add in the peoples of the Pacific Islands - notably Samoa, Tonga, Niue, and the Cooks - Dutch, Dalmatian, and (especially recently) Chinese. But then add the coloratura high notes - Indian, Greek, Italian, African, Middle Eastern and many more. The result is a true multi-cultural city which for the most part works harmoniously and successfully.
What it has meant is an interesting melding of cuisines which have combined to create a very distinctive New Zealand style of cooking.
Sightseeing
But what to see, what to do?? -
Start with the basics: The Auckland Museum has an excellent Polynesian court and (not unexpectedly) the best Maori section in the world. For some reason, it is one of the most visited museums in the world. It is certainly NZ's most visited visitor attraction. There's also a grand view of the city from its front steps. The museum shop sells particularly good quality, authentic souvenirs.
While you're up that way, wander over to the Wintergardens - glass houses dating from the 1920s, they house splendid displays of tropical and temperate plants. Well worth the stroll, as are some of the other lanes and dells in the gardens.
The best views of the city, however, are from the volcanic cones that dot the isthmus. Mt Eden, one of the more prominent, blew its top only a few thousand years ago . . . but yesterday geologically. That'll add spice to a summit visit. (If the ground starts rumbling, run).
Another high point for viewing is One Tree Hill. It used to have a single tree on its crown until some loony Maori "activist" (I prefer the phrase "mindless racist vandal") tried to score cheap, destructive publicity by attempting to fell it. He was stopped before completing the job but its days were numbered and in October 2000 it was finally felled. And for you U2 fans, yes, this is the One Tree Hill of "Joshua Tree" fame. The park that surrounds it is worth a wander and the tea kiosk in the grounds is a fine old-fashioned watering hole.
Prominent on the city's skyline is Sky City Skytower ranked as the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere and the seventh tallest in the world. The view from the top platform is stunning, but to be honest the "high"-light for me was walking on a glass floor a hell of a long away above Mother Earth. Set into the floor of the viewing platform are glass blocks that give a splendid view straight down. You are invited to step on to this seemingly insubstantial construction. It requires a considerable leap of faith in the engineering profession to do so. The elevator ride to the top costs $18 . . . but the best value is to go up for a meal at either of the two sky-high restaurants, Orbit or The Observatory. The meals are not too badly priced - around $35 for a two course lunch and dinner mains at $29-32 - but the elevator ride is included for free. It makes the eats cheap. And if you want a great mood shot for an "Auckland" photo, try to catch the Skytower by night as the clouds drift around it. It's lit, often with an unearthly bluish-purple light, and with the cloud effect can be quite spectacularly spooky.
If you want a rapid adrenalin rush the Skytower has a couple of other options: Climb to the top of it or simply jump off it. Vertigo takes you on a climb to the highest man-made viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. You'll get spectacular views from the open air of the crows nest, 300 metres (1000ft) above the city. Access is gained by way of a climb 44 metres up the internal ladder system within the steel mast structure. The Skyjump is not a bungy - a bungy cord would be too long and too dangerous - instead it's a wire-controlled base jump, the highest of its kind in the world. You fly a bit like Superman for 20 seconds down 192m (630 ft) to the landing below.
Rather go up in the world, than leap off tall buildings? Try the Skyscreamer in Victoria St, near the corner of Albert St. It's like a giant slingshot, a bungy in reverse, that hurls you into the air, reaching 200kph in 2 seconds - faster even than a top fuel dragster.
The king of the adrenalin rush, A.J.Hackett, was the first person to bungy off the Auckland Harbour Bridge - for which he was promptly arrested. He went on to start commercial bungy jumping operations in Queenstown and later around the world. Now he is back at the Auckland Harbour Bridge, this time legally with a commercial bungy jump. In my view, this has to be the bungy jump option anywhere in the country.
If leaping off a bridge isn't your thing right now, why not just take a stroll over it - over the top span to be precise. Another A.J.Hacket operation, the Harbour Bridge Climb is set to become one of the top tourist attractions in town.
Auckland Zoo is popular with visitors because of its well-presented kiwi house. Kiwis (the ornithological variety) are a nocturnal species so it's difficult to arrange their hours to suit thems-as-us that prefer it t'other way round. At the Kiwi House a group of birds, duped by technology, work on human time in a specially created and controlled atmosphere. The rest of the zoo is also worth the wander, especially if you have young 'uns at heel.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Things to do in Athens
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Athens Acropolis (433 Reviews - 706 Photos)
1. Akropolis by volopolo
2. The Parthenon by mallyak
3. ACROPOLIS - THE ERECHTHEION by LoriPori
4. The symbol of Athens by Lilasel
5. ACROPOLIS by mallyak
» More Athens Acropolis Reviews
Athens Museums and Galleries (186 Reviews - 240 Photos)
1. More Pieces in Museum by janetanne
2. Acropolis Museum by janetanne
3. National Archaeological Museum by Jim_Eliason
4. The National Gallery by Lilasel
5. Byzantine Museum by Jim_Eliason
» More Athens Museums and Galleries Reviews
Athens Ancient and Roman Agora (164 Reviews - 233 Photos)
1. The Ancient Agora by Lilasel
2. The Roman Agora by Lilasel
3. Roman Agora by physiar
4. Roman Agora by Jim_Eliason
5. Naos Hefaistou by Kuznetsov_Sergey
» More Athens Ancient and Roman Agora Reviews
Athens Acropolis (south slope) (104 Reviews - 134 Photos)
1. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus by Lilasel
2. Theatre of Dionysus by Kuznetsov_Sergey
3. Odeon of Herodes Atticus by Jim_Eliason
4. Stoa of Eumenes by Kuznetsov_Sergey
5. Odeon of Herodes Atticus by physiar
» More Athens Acropolis (south slope) Reviews
Syntagma Square/Parliament (89 Reviews - 131 Photos)
1. Sintagma square by mindcrime
2. Syndagma Square by Paul2001
3. Syntagma Square by Lilasel
4. Syntagma Square by Lilasel
5. Parliament of Greece by mindcrime
Athens Acropolis (433 Reviews - 706 Photos)
1. Akropolis by volopolo
2. The Parthenon by mallyak
3. ACROPOLIS - THE ERECHTHEION by LoriPori
4. The symbol of Athens by Lilasel
5. ACROPOLIS by mallyak
» More Athens Acropolis Reviews
Athens Museums and Galleries (186 Reviews - 240 Photos)
1. More Pieces in Museum by janetanne
2. Acropolis Museum by janetanne
3. National Archaeological Museum by Jim_Eliason
4. The National Gallery by Lilasel
5. Byzantine Museum by Jim_Eliason
» More Athens Museums and Galleries Reviews
Athens Ancient and Roman Agora (164 Reviews - 233 Photos)
1. The Ancient Agora by Lilasel
2. The Roman Agora by Lilasel
3. Roman Agora by physiar
4. Roman Agora by Jim_Eliason
5. Naos Hefaistou by Kuznetsov_Sergey
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Athens Acropolis (south slope) (104 Reviews - 134 Photos)
1. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus by Lilasel
2. Theatre of Dionysus by Kuznetsov_Sergey
3. Odeon of Herodes Atticus by Jim_Eliason
4. Stoa of Eumenes by Kuznetsov_Sergey
5. Odeon of Herodes Atticus by physiar
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Syntagma Square/Parliament (89 Reviews - 131 Photos)
1. Sintagma square by mindcrime
2. Syndagma Square by Paul2001
3. Syntagma Square by Lilasel
4. Syntagma Square by Lilasel
5. Parliament of Greece by mindcrime
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ireland Travel Deals - Top Travel Adventures Blogspot
CLIFDEN STATION HOUSE * * *
Address: Clifden,
County Galway
Telephone: +353 (0)95 21699
Fax: +353 (0)95 21667
Special Offer
Category: Hotels
Theme: Weekend Leisure Break
Valid: 07 Jun 2010 to 31 Aug 2010
Offer: SUMMER BREAKS: €149pps - 2 B&B+1 Dinner. Leisure centre, Renew Spa, theatre/cinema, museum, courtyard shops. Visit Kylemore Abbey, Inishbofin, Dan O’Hara’s, Killary Cruise and much more. This is a weekend offer only, valid June 7 to August 31, 2010.
Book Now: +353 (0)95 21699
Description
.Anyone who loves shopping, wining, dining will feel instantly at home at the Clifden Station House. In the courtyard surrounding the hotel is a selection of shops, rest, self catering apartments and fill leisure centre.
Address: Clifden,
County Galway
Telephone: +353 (0)95 21699
Fax: +353 (0)95 21667
Special Offer
Category: Hotels
Theme: Weekend Leisure Break
Valid: 07 Jun 2010 to 31 Aug 2010
Offer: SUMMER BREAKS: €149pps - 2 B&B+1 Dinner. Leisure centre, Renew Spa, theatre/cinema, museum, courtyard shops. Visit Kylemore Abbey, Inishbofin, Dan O’Hara’s, Killary Cruise and much more. This is a weekend offer only, valid June 7 to August 31, 2010.
Book Now: +353 (0)95 21699
Description
.Anyone who loves shopping, wining, dining will feel instantly at home at the Clifden Station House. In the courtyard surrounding the hotel is a selection of shops, rest, self catering apartments and fill leisure centre.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Florida Travel
Florida Travel - Top Travel Adventures Blogspot
Rreview: After Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto left his mark here in 1539, then continued on his way to discover the Mississippi River, Bradenton remained wild and unsettled until the sugar plantations of the 1840s and the cattle industry of the 1880s established themselves. Some find Bradenton too sleepy to be fun. If you’re a history buff, you’ll refute that. But if you’re looking for action, head to the beaches or Sarasota. Bradenton’s outlying towns, particularly Palmetto and Ellenton, are more suited to adventure than Bradenton itself. Both of the abovementioned lie north of Bradenton, on the opposite bank of the Manatee River. Cortez juts into bay waters southwest of town. Its peninsular location catalyzed its development as a fishing town with lots of flavor and local color. This adventure guide includes directions, contact information, sights and attractions, adventures, shopping, where to stay, where to eat and many other pertinent topics.
Rreview: After Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto left his mark here in 1539, then continued on his way to discover the Mississippi River, Bradenton remained wild and unsettled until the sugar plantations of the 1840s and the cattle industry of the 1880s established themselves. Some find Bradenton too sleepy to be fun. If you’re a history buff, you’ll refute that. But if you’re looking for action, head to the beaches or Sarasota. Bradenton’s outlying towns, particularly Palmetto and Ellenton, are more suited to adventure than Bradenton itself. Both of the abovementioned lie north of Bradenton, on the opposite bank of the Manatee River. Cortez juts into bay waters southwest of town. Its peninsular location catalyzed its development as a fishing town with lots of flavor and local color. This adventure guide includes directions, contact information, sights and attractions, adventures, shopping, where to stay, where to eat and many other pertinent topics.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Carribean Vacation - Top Travel Adventures
The area has at times been called the home of all inclusive vacations due to the high proportion of that type of vacation package compared to other packages. It is still a matter of debate as to why the Caribbean is so popular for all inclusive vacations; in fact more are booked on this basis than those for bed and breakfast only. Some attribute the popularity of the Caribbean islands to the predominance of this type of vacation,although there is no proof that there has ever been any need for this.
In all likelihood it is just the fact that all inclusive Caribbean vacations are becoming more popular generally as they are more cost effective,this is particularly true against standard room only or fly drive vacations. These vacations can even be tailored to suit individual needs where they are designed to suit a particular type of visitor. For people that already have family on the islands, their requirements are minimal,these visitors only require a flight package as their accommodation would have already been arranged.
Most people will find however, the option that will be more affordable will be an all inclusive Caribbean vacation. Of course owing to the number of bookings made, it is usually less expensive to book through a tour operator than it is to arrange the vacation independently,Of course travelers who like to arrange everything them self, would not consider such an option even if the vacation were ‘to die for’. Even after many years of all inclusive vacations, many travelers are still unsure exactly what is included in a vacation like this.
Obviously with any vacation package, the room is included in the cost unless you have just specifically booked a flight only. All meals and any additional food are included in this type of package but that is not always the case,this arrangement can vary but the majority will at least supply a cooked or continental breakfast. Surprisingly, there are still a number of people that believe that a full board vacation is the same as an all inclusive one.
Carribean Vacation - Top Travel Adventures
There is actually quite a big difference when you consider an all inclusive Caribbean vacation that supplies all food and drink but a full board arrangement only includes three meals each day. Some hotels also offer special vouchers which can be used at other hotels, restaurants and clubs,this does not normally mean that entertainment, food and events are free at these places, just discounted. Most all inclusive Caribbean vacations will however, normally include all these as part of the package,usually entertainment and often excursions are part of the price, which does make it easier to enjoy a wonderful location without the need to carry any money around.
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