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Archive for June, 2009

With the arrival of the Dutch in the Cape in 1652 the demise of the wild animals that roamed South Africa began. At first the Europeans hunters killed for food but later when they found their way into the interior of the country and came across large herds of wild animals they killed for the sport of hunting. Read the rest of this entry »

The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world. Taj Mahal is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. An epitome of love the world has ever seen which no monument in the world can match. The splendour and the beauty of this pleasant edifice brings one back to experience the magic of this majestic structure. The beauty of the Taj is in its simplicity. It is rare that a person would not fall in love with the pure and simple beauty in white. Read the rest of this entry »

Rural England is rightly famous for its market towns as they are often the life blood of the local community. Norfolk has some of the UK’s most interesting and historical small towns and they offer holidaymakers a great way to get to know the local area. Read the rest of this entry »

Property firms are increasingly looking at constructing more three and four star hotels in Dubai these days. Dubai has made a surge in the recent years in trying to become the recreational center of the Middle East. A large number of tourists, apart from its expatriate community, are crowding Dubai’s lanes each year. This has given a great push to Dubai hotels, especially to those in the luxury segment. One may see many five star hotels popping up across Dubai’s horizon as a result, and many being announced regularly. The realty market hasn’t taken care of catering to the needs of the low-end clientele, on the other hand. Realtors are increasingly looking at developing more affordable hotels therefore, and trying to gain a foothold in this emerging scenario. Read the rest of this entry »

Florida ranks up there with some of the best tourist destinations in the world, particularly if you’re looking for somewhere to go with the family. Whether you’re young or old, Florida has plenty to offer for your trip. From breathtaking scenery to various attractions and top quality entertainment, a Florida vacation is a great, relaxing break from the rigours of daily life. So what exactly should you visit on your Florida vacation? What kind of things can you do when taking a trip to Florida, either alone or with friends and family? Read the rest of this entry »

Peles Castle from Sinaia (Romania), is nested at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, in the Prahova Valley and is one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe and in the world. Read the rest of this entry »

There is a lot of confusing and misleading information when it comes to what is and what is not culturally acceptable in Dubai. Dubai is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with over 100 nationalities living together in harmony. Millions of tourists flock to Dubai every year and the city is truly a cultural crossroads. The local population is quite small (estimated around 15%), but Emiratis in general are warm, welcoming, and very tolerant of foreign visitors and residents. In return, it is greatly appreciated if those who travel to Dubai take a little time to learn about the local customs and culture. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling is the most regarded lifestyle an individual can invest on since it involves constant and solid planning and cooperative external factors like the weather condition. But one cannot deny the intense feeling he gets from starting off on his first trip to a foreign land, driving into the unknown with a map and road guides, and the “i don’t want to go home yet” charm when nearing the end of the trip. Read the rest of this entry »

Just about one and a half mile from the Old Haleiwa Town on Kamehameha Highway in the island of Oahu is a feeding ground for the green sea turtles, the Laniakea beach. Once you arrive there, there are branches and shrubs covering a good portion of the beach. It almost seems as if someone had gone through a great deal in order to hide this beach from the public, especially when you see the signs and banners once you are behind the shrubs and branches where the drivers passing by on the two way lane won’t be able to see much of the turtle signs. Maybe this was someone’s idea of keeping the crowd away from the beach. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re going away for the holidays this year, you’re probably unhappily anticipating a hike in gas prices, long lines at airport security and delays all-around. According to the Bureau of Transportation, Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season are the busiest long-distance travel times in a given year. While travelers cannot avoid hefty waits at check-in and traffic on the highway, there are plenty of measures to take in order to alleviate any holiday season travel stress. Read the rest of this entry »