Archive for the ‘Destinations’

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    Iceland Travel
    Iceland, a land less traveled to and little known to travelers. What many do not know is that the country with icy glaciers, snow covered mountains and wild terrains has some really fascinating places to visit in addition to offering a horde of fun activities for visitors.
    by fathima at March 12th, 2010 at 07:03 am
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    Chicago – The Windy City
    Chicago, also called the Windy City is one of the most visited places in North America. With nonstop entertainment and sports events throughout the year, the city has something interesting for every kind of traveler. Even the most hard to please visitor will be satisfied with the city’s eclectic atmosphere.
    by fathima at March 12th, 2010 at 06:03 am
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    China Travel – Pingyao
    Located about 715 kilometers from the city of Beijing and on the banks of the river Fen is one of the most valued historical wonders of China. In addition to the Great Wall of China, there are several other historical landmarks in China that stand in perfect condition to this day.
    by fathima at March 11th, 2010 at 04:03 am
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    Lake Como Travel
    Lombardy, one of the 20 regions of Italy, is home to the world famous Lake Como. At a depth of 400 meters, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. The lake is just half an hour from noisy and bustling Milan and many see it as a place of tranquility, with its Mediterranean foliage and snowy Alpine peaks.
    by sonali at March 9th, 2010 at 03:03 am
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    Denali National Park
    Denali National Park and Preserve is situated in interior Alaska. The park surrounds Mount Mickinley, the tallest mountain in North America. The word Denali means ‘high’ in the native language of Athabaskan and refers to Mt. Mickinley.
    by sonali at March 9th, 2010 at 03:03 am
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    Italy Travel Guide
    Italy, with its picturesque seaside villages, beautiful countryside and historic cities, is regarded as the dream destination for couples around the world. Be it Venice or Verona, each city carries a different flavor just waiting to be experienced and enjoyed.
    by sonali at March 8th, 2010 at 03:03 am
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    Tuscany Vacation Rentals
    Tuscany, in Central Italy, is famous for its beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. It is regarded as the true birthplace of the Italian renaissance and as a result is home to many museums.
    by sonali at March 8th, 2010 at 03:03 am
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    The Colosseum – The Emblem of Rome
    One of the most stunning sights of Rome is the Colosseum which is an historical monument. The initial impact of seeing this ancient, massive and overwhelming structure is unforgettable – almost haunting. It had taken seven years to build it and was finally opened in 80 AD to a hedonistic crowd of 50,000 watching the gory spectacle of death and violence performed by...
    by aniruddha at March 6th, 2010 at 06:03 am
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    Mountain Vacation: The Whitepod Eco Retreat, Switzerland
    Don’t mistake the rooms of this hotel to be igloos or golf balls. For that would be the first thought that runs through your mind when you take your first look at the Whitepod Eco Retreat in Switzerland.
    by fathima at March 4th, 2010 at 05:03 am
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    St Peter’s Basilica – Part of Roman holiday
    Rome wasn’t built in a day and nor was this magnificent basilica. It might take us a couple of days to tour this imposing edifice and still some areas  might remain unexplored. Let us make a beginning.
    by aniruddha at March 3rd, 2010 at 06:03 am
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    San Diego beckons
    The city of San Diego, situated along the west coast of the United States, is the second largest city of California after Los Angeles. It continues to portray the ‘laid-back’ and casual side of California, despite being an important financial centre. Though conservative, the city people are friendly and warm.
    by sonali at March 3rd, 2010 at 06:03 am
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    Visit The Mayan Ruins During your Chichen Itza Tour
    One of the new seven wonders of the world; the Chichen Itza is the most famous symbol of the Mayan civilization. Located in the Yucatan peninsula, in the Yucatan state in Mexico, the Chichen Itza was a Mayan city and is the most important of the Mayan ruins.
    by sonali at March 3rd, 2010 at 06:03 am
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    Turin – Medieval Grandeur
    Like most other major Italian cities, Turin’s history also goes back to the antiquity. Romans first created it as a military camp in the early 1st century BC. It was a small settlement then with hardly 5,000 people. They all lived inside its high walls to protect themselves from invaders. Traces of early settlements are still visible in the modern city.
    by aniruddha at March 3rd, 2010 at 04:03 am
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    Pack Your Bags For Machu Picchu Travel
    Sandwiched among the mighty Andes, the Amazon rain forest and the arid coastal plain, Peru is the home of the legendary Incas – worshippers of the Sun God. One of the new seven wonders of the World, the ancient lost city of the Incas – ‘Machu Picchu’ is the country’s most famous attraction.
    by sonali at March 3rd, 2010 at 01:03 am
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    Bologna – An Enchanting Renaissance City
    Italy seems to have a monopoly over great old cities – quaint and steeped in history – with magnificent medieval buildings bearing the testimony of architectural excellence of a bygone era. Bologna has all these characteristics and is regarded as one of the most attractive European cities. Modernity and old world charm have blended delicately in this enchanting Renaissance...
    by aniruddha at March 3rd, 2010 at 01:03 am
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    Assisi – Pilgrims Paradise
    Assisi is a beautiful small town in central Italy’s rolling hills where St Francis, Italy’s patron saint, was born in 1182 AD. It is indeed a place of considerable ecclesiastical importance.
    by aniruddha at February 26th, 2010 at 02:02 am
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    Pisa – Beyond the Leaning Tower
    Located in central Italy’s picturesque Tuscany region, Pisa is known worldwide for its landmark Leaning Tower. This ancient town’s origin was in a small seaside settlement built some 3000 years ago. It became a leading center and a flourishing town of considerable ecclesiastical importance from around mid-11th century. 
    by aniruddha at February 25th, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Florence – The Renaissance City
    This Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany has some of world’s best museums, beautiful cathedrals, churches, and elegant buildings and shops. It is considered to be the birthplace of Italian Renaissance and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities on earth.
    by aniruddha at February 24th, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Tuscany – An Enchanting Slice of Italy
    Tuscany is an enchanting place, located in the central region of Italy. It attracts discerning travelers with its picturesque landscapes and equally picturesque medieval towns, rolling hills, green valleys and the blue infinity of the sea. It is an amazing territory for spending a most enjoyable vacation. 
    by aniruddha at February 23rd, 2010 at 06:02 am
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    France Attractions – The Le Palais Idéal
    France has always been a country of architectural wonders. If you happen to be visiting the small village of Hauterives in France, take some time off to visit one of the most cherished historical monuments in the whole country.
    by fathima at February 23rd, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Chad Travel
    Located in the central part of the truly vast African continent, The Republic of Chad is a landlocked country. Though a land of natural diversity, yet it is this landlocked location that has become a bar in the way for tours and travels in Chad. The three main geographical variations that characterize the demography of Chad are, the desert in the northern part of the country,...
    by sonali at February 19th, 2010 at 07:02 am
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    Benin Travel
    The Republic of Benin is a west-African country that sits on the northern Gulf of Guinea coast. Along with the natural beauty of a number of places within this country, there are historical sites, wildlife parks and above all the ancient and rich Benin culture that will no doubt make the tour variegated and a memorable one.
    by sonali at February 19th, 2010 at 06:02 am
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    Algeria Travel
    Located in the northern part of Africa, Algeria is a treasure house of magnificent travel destination and rich cultural heritages. The lively Mediterranean Sea on one hand and the vast Sahara on the other, have imparted their exotic nature to the culture and lifestyle of Algeria, molded with the inputs of bordering neighborhoods like Morocco, Libya, Tunisia and Mauritania....
    by sonali at February 19th, 2010 at 06:02 am
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    Burundi Travel
    Located in the eastern part of Africa, Burundi is a landlocked country and the one that enamors the travelers with sublime mountains and charming lakes. Burundi has long been out of the reach for the globe trotters due to its uncertain and tumultuous political condition.
    by sonali at February 19th, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Angola Travel
    Hard times for centuries together may have created a barren and hard shell around Angola, but this south-central African country is not deprived of natural beauty and places of interest to the tourists. Post 2002 socio-political and economic stability has widened the scope of travel and tourism in Angola once more to much satisfaction of the globe trotters. 
    by sonali at February 19th, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Botswana Travel
    Botswana, a southern African country, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and travelers in general. This totally land-lock country is a land of extremes where the tourists get greeted with the awesome beauty of the great Kalahari Desert on one hand and the vast wilderness on the other. In any case, a visit to this African terrain is bound to present you with memories that...
    by sonali at February 19th, 2010 at 03:02 am
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    Cape Verde Travel
    Located off from the western coast of Africa, opposite to Mauritania and Senegal, Cape Verde is an island country of exquisite charms. With stretches of unspoiled sandy beaches coupled with vast blue sea, mountains and picaresque villages in between – Cape Verde seems to have come alive direct from a picture postcard.
    by sonali at February 19th, 2010 at 02:02 am
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    Honeymoon in Edmonton, Canada
    There’s nothing like spending quality time with your loved one on a holiday. And if you are searching for a destination that would be just perfect for the occasion, head out to the picturesque city of Edmonton in Canada.
    by fathima at February 15th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
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    Paris – The Mecca of Fashion
    Despite the challenge from other fashion-conscious cities like London, Milan and New York, the good old Paris has remained the quintessential trendsetter of international fashion for over two centuries.
    by aniruddha at February 15th, 2010 at 12:02 am
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    The Legend of Notre Dame
    Notre Dame Cathedral is an imposing Parisian landmark. Started in 1163, it took almost a century to complete this edifice. Besides being an important place of worship
    by aniruddha at February 14th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
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