Scintillating Switzerland

July 14, 2009 by admin  - Filed under Europe, Featured

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Heaven on the earth- that’s what Switzerland is called. The country has an astonishing profusion of natural magnificence and tourism temptation. It is blessed with diversified geographical pattern and a wonderful blend of dialects, cultures and life-style. With 4000 m/13,000 ft peaks of the striking Alps and slighter apexes of the Pre-Alpine regions are supposed to be the primary attraction for tourists. It was early days of 19th century when Alps emerged as a great attraction for tourists.... 

Romantic escapades to Italy

July 7, 2009 by admin  - Filed under Europe, Featured

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Looking for a romantic holiday, then Italy should be your ideal destination. Situated in the Mediterranean, this European country shares its borders with other hot travel destinations like France, Switzerland and Austria. But still the beauty of its old cities and landscape has made Italy as one of the top vacation spot. Traveling to Italy Italy is well connected to all the prominent airports of the world. In Europe, it is also connected by the rail and that eases the problems of the budget travelers.... 

Sailing holidays around islands

May 7, 2009 by admin  - Filed under Featured, Islands

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When my girlfriend proposed that we take a sailing vacation together, I was not thrilled about the idea. We are as different as night and day in many respects. We do not have the same ideas about romantic places at all. For her, the best place to get away from it all is in the middle of the wilderness.  My idea of a romantic place, however, is Manhattan. We balance each other out pretty well, but it makes things difficult when we have to decide on vacations. Usually, we take turns, but this time... 

Alaska Ski Vacations

May 7, 2009 by admin  - Filed under Featured, Skiing

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Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and  mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world, and the Alyeska  Resort is one of the finest resorts in the state. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a 2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow annually. Although this is some of the best skiing in the world, you won’t find the slopes overly crowded, and there are no long lift lines. There are nine lifts, including six chair lifts and two surface lifts, and one... 

China Travel By Bicycle

May 3, 2009 by admin  - Filed under Asia, Featured

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If you’re planning to travel to China, you probably already know that bicycles are very popular and prevalent in that area, and you may have considered doing your touring by bicycle. You’d be among the majority of people on a bicycle, and you’d also have a great vacation. Traveling China on a bike is one of the best ways to see absolutely everything and have a great time. Your bicycle tour can encompass the Great Wall, or rather part of it, as well as the beautiful countryside, historic areas... 

The Most Famous Monument in the World – The Eiffel Tower

May 3, 2009 by admin  - Filed under Europe, Featured

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When you travel to Paris, there is a seemingly endless list of must-dos…the Arc de Triomphe, a visit to the Louvre, and a walk down the Champs-Elysees. But the top of the list of things to not miss in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. History The Eiffel Tower was originally built for the World’s Fair in 1889 to commemorate the anniversary of the French Revolution. It was the world’s tallest building until 1930, and is still the tallest building in the world, as well as being one of the world’s... 

Relaxing at a Barcelona Spain Hotel

May 2, 2009 by admin  - Filed under Europe, Featured

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Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia. It is second to the Spanish capital city of Madrid in terms of land area. Today, this city is not only an important economic center and cultural heritage site; it is also a very popular tourist destination. In fact, foreign tourists are advised to have their accommodations in a Barcelona Spain hotel booked in advance. This way, vacationers would not waste much time looking for a place to sleep in and instead, spend the majority...