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Top 3 Halloween Holiday Destinations

travel globally — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:42:02 +0000

Halloween is a very special type of holiday because it tries to celebrate something totally different. Aside from focusing on entertainment, Halloween also lets you focus on the mystical, unknown or even scary. This is the reason why the best destinations for the Halloween holiday are uniquely scary or mystical places.

Bran, Transylvania in Romania

The name of the place alone could spell chills to any traveler. Although the name alone is almost equal to something scary, the main structure where every scary story comes from the Bran Castle. According to popular tales, the castle is considered the home of Dracula. Walking tours are available on a daily basis. Although it only features a single path (you can’t freely roam the castle), you can get a good idea of the structure’s design.

Salem, Massachusetts

Salem is well known for the “Salem Witch Trials” and the stories that revolve around infamous trial still lives to this day. There are no visible structures that reminisce of the witch trials but there are places that you can visit if you want to learn more. The Salem Visitor Center is a great place to begin your tour since it will provide helpful information on where to visit and what to expect. Other popular destinations are Salem Witch Museum and Witch Dungeon Museum.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Scotland because of their scary tours. Although you can easily enjoy a walking tour during the day, the really eerie and scary tour happens at night and the guides are well trained to tell the story in the most interesting fashion.

She sells Seychelles on the Sea shore

travel globally — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:13:45 +0000

The Seychelles is one of the most visited tropical countries in the Indian Ocean. The collection of beautiful islands located north east of Madagascar give tourists the classic views of a white sandy beach, beautiful blue ocean and weather and surroundings everybody is sure to enjoy.

Throughout the 33 islands the country has many great experiences and adventures for tourists to take part in. The Aldabra is the largest atol in the world offering visitors the chance to see over 152,000 giant Tortoises. The Bird Island is a nearby coral island that birds in their thousands stop on to rest. The Denis Island is also another great area to capture wildlife with a popular coral island, perfect for snorkelling in.

If you want to relax and experience the great area, Fregate Island has Anse Victorin beach which was recently voted the best beach in the world by the Times. Silhouette Island is another amazing area for those that love to explore with many great countryside to hike and ocean to swim and snorkel in.

The Seychelles have their own great cuisine which is a mix of rich and exotic French and Italian flavours. Food is generally prepared with hot condiments and spices and has a thicker consistency compared to western food. The richness of their dishes tend to come from the generous amounts of coconut milk that’s added to the dishes. For the most part Seychelles locals prepare food out of sea food such as Shell fish and Crabs although chicken beef and lamb are used in some of their meals.

Amazing City Breaks in Istanbul

travel globally — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:20:50 +0000

Istanbul is an increasingly popular tourist destination because of its mystique allure and amazing historical structures and natural attractions. Tourists in Europe who wanted to take a short getaway vacation in the city should be able to find the attraction and the activities they want to enjoy in Istanbul with very little effort. If you are a first time visitors in Istanbul, you should be able to find the activities you want in the district with very little trouble.

Food Feast in Bosphorus

The shores of Bosphorus are well known for its amazing natural setting. But for tourists, Bosphorus is a good place to enjoy great food. Located in the western portion of Istanbul, Bosphorus waterfront is home to some amazing restaurants in the city. This place will teach you about the great cuisine Turkey has on offer besides the Kebabs it is famous for.

Visit the Historical Past in Sultanahmet

As already indicated, Istanbul is known for its historical structures. The district of Sultanahmet is the ideal destination in Istanbul for this type of attraction. There are a good number of restored structures in Sultanahmet which gives a glimpse of the country’s historic past as well as their expertise in architecture.

Nightlife in Ortakoy

At first glance, Ortakoy is a relatively small district in Istanbul with very little activities available during the day. But the place is transformed into the cities party central at night. Look for lively rooftop bars and local clubs for a great way to spend an evening of your stay.

Enjoying the Best Paris City Breaks

travel globally — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:17:38 +0000

Paris is one of the best destinations in the world for tourists looking for a quick city break. Its romantic setting complemented with amazing architecture found around the city make it a perfect destination for anyone who wanted to get away from hectic schedules from work. This is also complemented by the fact that the city is less than 10 kilometers in diameter – allowing you to easily visit different parts of the city with very little effort.

Visiting the Montmartre District
But if there is one district in Paris that you must consider, it is the Montmartre district. The area is the perfect destination for individuals who are interested in art as they can easily retrace the footsteps of some of the most popular artists in the world. Monet, Picasso and other renowned artists have stayed in this district. Aside from its role in artistry, the district is also home to notable churches such as Sacre-Coeur Basilica and Notre Dame.

Enjoying the City through Metro
The ideal and cheapest method for enjoying the city is through the Metro. The City Metro in Paris allows tourists to get a good glimpse of some of the most popular tourist destinations not only in Europe but also worldwide. The City Metro goes through beautiful city parks of Paris and fashion boulevards.

Disney Paris
Disney Paris is often underrated when it comes to entertainment but it’s an ideal quick city break for the entire family. You can enjoy some of the best theme park rides, view the best shows and visit the most romantic city. It’s the perfect city break for the families.

Winter Holidays in Canary Islands

global traveller — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:43:00 +0000

The Canary Islands have become a very popular destination for winter sun holidays for many good reasons. Above all, because the mild climate and spring temperatures of the Spanish islands lasting for the whole winter season can offer to tourists from the rest of Europe a sunny holiday break on some beautiful beaches in a location just 4/5 hour flight away from main European cities.

Among the islands, Gran Canaria and Tenerife are particularly lively places to visit and offer much choice for day as well as night entertainment. Fuerteventura, on the other hand, has some amazing coastlines and is the perfect location for relaxed beach holidays. La Palma is the island boosting a marvellous natural beauty whereas Lanzarote has a much arid natural environment but a spectacular volcanic landscape.

Other than for its natural environment, we would also want to recommend the Canary Islands for the cultural activity and events that are regularly held. A recent feature of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, for example, is the TEA, an impressive structure which was designed by renowned architects Jacques Herzog, Pierre de Meuron and Virgilio Gutierrez as a cultural centre and exhibition place. Moreover, the Canary Islands Music Festival adds further appeal for tourists who love music to visit Tenerife and Gran Canaria in January and February when they will find the best classical music concerts. Finally, for those who enjoy a more loud and colourful festival, the Tenerife Carnival in February is definitely not to be missed.

Holidays in Zanzibar

global traveller — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:58 +0000

Although commonly referred to as a single island, Zanzibar is an archipelago right in front of Tanzania coast with two main islands, Unguja and Pemba among other smaller islands. The island of Zanzibar is often identified with Unguja which is the main one in the archipelago. This location is the perfect getaway for a dream holiday in one of the most fascinating islands of the Indian Ocean.

The main city of the island is Stone Town, which has recently become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is truly special where its visible influences perfectly embody the history of Zanzibar as a commercial crossroad during the spice trade period. The architecture, indeed, suggests the co-presence of Middle Eastern, African and Indian traditions. Another piece of history worth visiting is the Slave Market, where African rulers sold slaves to Arab traders to eventually work for white European people.

However, the most renowned parts of Zanzibar are certainly its magnificent beaches and crystal water of the sea. Famous spots in the island where to enjoy the sea and the beach are in particular Nugwi resort, in the north area of the island, and Kendwa, a small fishermen village which attracts many scuba divers and deep sea fishing experts.

Kos holiday for body and spirit

travel globally — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:31:10 +0000

Kos is a good choice for your holiday. It caters mostly to family holidays, but single travellers or honeymooners can relax and find their peace here as well. Aside from the beautiful beaches that it is most popular for, Kos also has many ruins that you could explore. Kos has a healing dream (or sleep) temple of Asclepius which is believed to be founded after Hippocrates – the father of medicine – died. Hippocrates is thought to have been born on Kos island where you will also find the oldest tree in Europe – The Plane Tree of Hippocrates. It is believed that lectures were held by Hippocrates under this tree. The old branches of this impressive tree are held by scaffolding, but it’s worth a visit and lots of pictures.

The resort of Kardamena is very popular with British tourists. Spiritual tourists can visit the Orthodox cathedral in Zia or a mosque catering to the muslim population of Kos.

When you’re on Kos island, make sure you check out the Knights’ Castle. It’s a 15th century castle of the knights of St. John. If you travel with your children, they would love exploring and pretending to be knights while visiting this castle.

The best man for the best job in the world

travel globally — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:27:58 +0000

Queensland is proud of its tourist attractions and it’s one of its leading industries as millions come to Queensland every year to visit its several tourist destinations such as the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Whitsundays and of course the Great Barrier Reef.

The Tourism Queensland actually offered an employment opportunity to one lucky person who would prove eligible enough for the best job in the world with a salary package of AUD$ 150,000 for a 6-month contract with them.

The Best Job in the World finally has its man. The Tourism Queensland had decided that from all the finalists it was Brit Ben Southall who fitted the brief the best and therefore he is the winner.

Ben had beaten other 15 finalists who were picked from over 34,000 applicants around the world.

As the ad for the job said, he will be the caretaker for the Great Barrier Reef and he will be living in a cottage on the Hamilton Island and he will be exploring all the 1,500 different reefs and islands on the region and blog about his experiences regularly. Also, he would be paid 150,000 Australian dollars for his 6-month work.

It is indeed the best job in the world. Not only does he get an amazing paycheck but it’s a very enjoyable and exciting job that anyone would really dream of. He and the other 15 finalists had to stay on the island and answer a series of interviews. They were also asked to snorkel and swim to see if they are really eligible for the best job spot. They also had to demonstrate their abilities to blog about their experiences.

The Best Job in the World ad is really a publicity concept by the Tourism Queensland so they could showcase the Great Barrier Reef as much as possible. So far it’s a great success and Ben hopes that he could do his job well.

John Bevan launches Traveldealsdirect.co.uk

travel globally — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:47:14 +0000

Traveldealsdirect.co.uk is poised to become one of the well known travel websites in the industry when it’s set to be launched in a month. This website will be anchored by non-other than John Bevan, the former director of lastminute.com – a highly recognized website for travel reservation. Bevan left the travel reservations website in 2008 for a “new career” which is apparently setting up another travel website.

But Traveldealsdirect.co.uk will not just be a reservations website as they will pair their online reservations with a digital travel channel featuring the places that could be booked through the website. The digital channel will be launched as the same time with the website. The website already has an agreement with The Travel Channel. Everyday, three hours of The Travel Channel will be dedicated to Traveldealsdirect.co.uk.

Although the website is not yet up, Bevan promises that the website will greatly complement what is shown on The Travel Channel. This is done to provide a complete experience for the tourists who wanted seasonal updates regarding the place they want to visit. Bevan promises high quality content both for the website as well as TV to show the company experience when it comes to travel.

The travel website will cater to all forms of travel reservations including cruises and packages that combine flights, car and hotel reservations. The company will be focusing their marketing to 45 and up bracket to create a niche in the industry. The company hopes to create a big impact on the travel industry with their unique advertising coupled with Bevan’s expertise.

Complete summer holiday on Milos Island

travel globally — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:48:22 +0000

Located in the southern part of Greece is the small but remarkably beautiful Milos Island. As an island, tourists would naturally see beautiful beaches with clear blue waters. But the island is more than just a tropical paradise. Ancient Greek Civilization could also be found in this area. Milos Island is your place for fun in the sun as well as artifacts for remarkable Greek culture.

The uniqueness of Milos Island in terms of its beaches is on their size. You’ll see beaches that stretch for miles but they are usually smaller compared to other beaches in other islands. Some islands, especially the popular Sarakiniko Beach features beautiful rocks instead of sands.

The Papafragas and Firopotamos Beaches also have the same feature. What’s a little bit surprising in these beaches is that services in many beaches are limited. Aside from a stand or two that serves beverages, you would have to provide food and shelter. That is why it is highly recommended to visit the beaches early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

The ancient artifacts in Milos Island are not just based on the sculptures and other small things collected on the side. There are ancient Greek structures such as the theater that should not be missed. There is also a museum in the heart of the island if you want to have detailed information about the artifacts.

The best part of Milos Island is that you’ll never feel alone. More than five languages are spoken here so you’ll always have someone to talk to in your native language.