Filed Under Mauritius
Mauritius is a small island off of the south east coast of Africa. The island has a great mix of cultures including French, Creole, Chinese and Indian. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and surround by the coral reef, the country is a great holiday destination.
While many will enjoy sunbathing on the vast beaches or swimming in the ocean there are many other activities and attractions you will love. Below we have listed our top 3 things every visitor should take part in;
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Filed Under Turkey
Turkey holds more than 100 annual festivals, most of these festivities happen in the country’s major cities including Istanbul and Bodrum. However the known number of annual festivities does not even include the local festivals in some remote areas in Turkey. If you visit the country in the summer there is bound to be a festival of some sort to percolate in.
While there are a lot of festivities every tourist can enjoy in Turkey, there are select festivals that truly speak about the country’s culture. Aside from displaying their full support for the local culture, these festivities are fun and full of activities for tourists as well as locals to enjoy.
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Filed Under Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, or the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as it’s formally known, is a small country situated just off of India. The country is located surprisingly close to heavenly destinations such as the Maldives and yet is relatively overlooked as a holiday destination.
The country has a very religious background and is known as the centre of Buddhism. The country that is the shape of a tear drop holds several amazing sights that any explorer would love to witness. To help you explore the country and pick places to visit we have come up with a list of sights to see;
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Filed Under USA
New York is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. A melting pot of culture, tourists and locals will always have something unique and surprising for you to do at any given time. The busy lifestyle also complements the bustling cultural attractions that cement the role of New York as the world’s melting pot of culture.
The biggest proof of New York’s role in shaping various cultures are the unique activities tourists and locals can enjoy right at the heart of the city. These activities are ideal for tourists who want to get out of the traditional route a little bit to enjoy the best of New York.
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Filed Under Spain
Tucked in the southern region of Catalonia is the beautiful beach city of Salou. Tourists from different countries in Europe often visit Salou during the summer to enjoy the beaches and additional attractions. The constant new additions and attractions are also increasing the number of tourists every year.
Aside from the beautiful beaches in Salou, the city is well known for the PortVentura Theme Park. One of the best in the country, PortVentura is an ideal vacation destination for the family and couples due to its amazing amenities inside and outside the park.
Tourists can easily enjoy PortVentura as the theme park has three hotels on site. These hotels provide easy access to most attractions and rides in the theme park. Tourists can also enjoy the park even without booking a one of the company’s hotels. There are many nearby forms of accommodation including self-catering apartments and hotels within walking distance of the park.
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Filed Under Belgium
Spa is a small town in the east central region of Belgium. But even with its size, Spa is one of the top tourist attractions of the country due to its healing springs. Highly accessible from Brussels through train, visitors only need two hours of travel time from the country’s capital to Spa.
Since the 14th century, locals and tourists visit Spa because of the remarkable hot springs. The word “spa” means something relaxing simply because of the town’s popularity as a health and wellness destination since the end of the Middle Ages. Historically, Spa is also known as the main headquarters of the German army during the First World War. It is also the town where delegates from different countries meet to start armistice which officially ended the war.
Aside from its hot springs, Spa is also known for its close affiliation to racing. Spa is the home of Circuit de Spa-Francorchamp and the race track is known for hosting the annual F1 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Filed Under Menorca
Menorca is an ideal vacation destination for European tourists because of its natural beauty and accessibility. It’s an increasingly popular tourist destination because of its simplicity and it’s relatively untouched compared to other Balearic Islands. But even though it doesn’t have the number of hotels like the other major islands, it’s still a sight to behold.
Visiting Menorca
The best way to reach Menorcag(214505)a(1426523))
is by air. The international airport in the island is in Mao or Mahon City. It is also the island’s capital where most of the tourist services are available. International flights come in from Spain as well as Ibiza. Because of its relative accessibility, some tourists also opt to visit Menorca through ferry boats. In certain occasions, cruise ships stop over Menorca.
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April 29th marks the date of UK’s next Royal Wedding; the ceremony will commemorate the holy matrimony of William and Katherine. The celebration has been a much-talked about subject over the past few months and is sure to be in the press more over the next week. One subject that has been on every body’s lips is the Royal Honeymoon, where in the world would the future king of England take his bride? While Prince William has mentioned that the location will only be announced to Kate and the public on the day of the wedding many people have been passing on rumours as to where the couple may have booked.
We have taken the current rumours and come up with what we think are the two most likely destinations for the couple to relax and unwind after the big day;
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Filed Under Belgium
Reims is a popular tourist destination located in northern France. Regarded as the home of champagne, Reims is also popular for its amazing structures that withstood the tests of time. A city break in Reims is a good idea for a weekend trip because of the learning experience and the great unique culture available in Reims.
Travel by Train
The safest and fastest way to reach Reims is by train. Due to the city’s popularity, major cities in France have trips to Reims everyday. Tourists from other countries can easily reach Reims since the Charles de Gaulle Airport has a train station and the trip to Reims only take 30 minutes.
Places of Interest
When in Reims, visiting the following structures are a must for every tourist:
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims – one of the most popular gothic cathedrals in the world was built during the 12th century. Although the original structure was burned down, the current standing structure was built during the 13th century. It is also an important structure in France’s history because kings were crowned in the Cathedral.
- Palais du Tau – Located next to the Cathedral is the beautiful palace built during the end of the 17th century. The palace is well known for its century old statues and it is also the home of the 12th century chalice used by the French monarchs.
- Musee des Beaux-Arts – housed in a beautiful 18th century home, the Museum of Fine Arts in Reims is the home of different works of art made by German Princes.
A quick city break in Reims is a good way to experience culture, history and great food and drinks in France.
Filed Under France
Located in the northern region of France is the beautiful and picturesque city of Lille. It is an ideal location for tourists who want to spend a beautiful weekend in a remarkable city. Aside from its natural wonders, Lille is also well known for structures that stood the test of time. The city is the perfect destination for a quick but memorable city break.
Shopping Break in Lille
The city of Lille is the premier tourist destination for shopping in northern France. Among the shopping area is the Euralille which is remarkable not only for its amazing shopping experience but also for its modernistic architecture. This is complemented with Wazemmes known for its market during Sundays. During weekdays, the area is still full of tourists seeking for bargains from boutiques and department stores.
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Mauritius is a small island off of the south east coast of Africa. The island has a great mix of cultures including French, Creole, Chinese and Indian. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and surround by the coral reef, the country is a great holiday destination.
