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- 08 Febtylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 places to visit in 2011
It has been little over a month since the New Year began, and time is running out quickly for the tourist who wants to cram in as many destinations as possible this year. And I say this because there are a lot of destinations that are in the limelight this year!
Upcoming events always influence the development of a particular destination, and many of the locations on the list are just starting to become really popular. So here are the 10 places to visit in 2011. …
- tibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 adventure travel destinations in Alaska
Among all the other states of the US, Alaska is special on several accounts. Not only is it the largest, but it is also separated from the rest, and the coldest on top of it all. Granted, judging by this description, Alaska is not exactly the typical holiday destination.
But Alaska has gone a long way since it was bought in 1867 for 2 cents an acre, and the frozen wasteland (as it was referred to) became a great destination for adventure travelers who don’t mind a bit of cold. So for those who need a bit of excitement in their lives, here are the top 5 adventure travel destinations in Alaska. …
- andra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 art museums in the world
Most of the time, when a traveler visits a new city, museums are part of the sightseeing experience. If you’re interested in the culture and history of the country you’re visiting, then a museum is the best place to find out more about them.
Some people might find museum visits boring, but if the exhibit is good (or you’re simply passionate about art), you’re bound to have fun. And serious art enthusiasts can make museum visits the purpose of their entire trip. So if you love art, mere are the top 5 art museums in the world – plan your trips accordingly! …
- 07 Febitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Tanzania on horseback
Tanzania is one of the oldest continually populated places on earth, practically the cradle of human civilization. It is not only a country with a fascinating culture, but also breath-taking landscapes that few other places can boast of. A land of extremes, Tanzania has both the highest peak in Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro) and the lowest lake (Tanganyika), plus a chunk of the largest lake in the wold (Lake Victoria, which it shares with Uganda and Kenya).
All in all, if you want to explore Tanzania, you should try something different that will allow you to see every bit and nook of the country at your leisure – for example, explore Tanzania on horseback. …
- 06 Febkachou_n in Travel Planning | 3 COMMENTS
Top 5 attractions in California
The United States has many regions where tourists are drawn like magnets, and for good reason. And among the top best travel destinations in the US, California has always been one of the most exciting places. California has all the ingredients for a perfect vacation: lush national parks, beautiful sandy beaches, vineyards and theme parks, and of course cities where the American dream is very much real.
If you want a holiday in a place that combine both natural beauty and amazing man-made attractions, California should be at the top of your travel destination list. Here are the top 5 attractions in California. …
- 04 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The backpacker’s guide to France
France is one of the most popular destinations nowadays, there’s no doubt about it. And while staying at good hotels and exploring the heart of Paris or some other cosmopolitan city can show you one of the facets of French life and culture, there is much that you miss out on if you decide to travel the ‘regular’ way.
Backpacking is a great alternative if you want to discover the hidden side of the French experience. Sure, you might need to learn some basic French phrases and learn a bit about how things work in France, but your trip is bound to be unforgettable. Here’s a short backpacker’s guide to France. …
- 02 FebEdina in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The most expensive hotels in the UK
Maybe you won the lottery, and you’re eager to spend your winnings on some swanky accommodation. Or maybe you just want to put your savings to good use by giving yourself a luxury vacation. Or…you just want to look around.
In any case, these very expensive British hotels are worth visiting, and especially staying in. In the UK, hotel owners are not wasting their time when it comes to achieving the perfect balance between opulence and comfort. So here are the most expensive hotels in the UK. …
- 01 FebEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Wacky tourist attractions in New England
Among all the states of the US, the six making up New England are perhaps the one that is thought to preserve the most of the old world charm of Europe. As one of the oldest settled regions in the US, New England is expected to have its own endearing quirks.
Some of its attractions seem corny, but they are well loved by the tourists nonetheless. But these attractions are anything but ordinary, bordering on the bizarre, and yet they are strangely fascinating. Here are some of the wacky tourist attractions in New England. …
- 31 Janevike14 in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
The 5 best wedding locations in the world
So you’re both hardcore travelers, and since weddings are usually considered the happiest day of one’s life, you decided to make it even happier by doing what you really love: traveling!
Finding a destination that would make a good place for a wedding is quite difficult, considering that it has to be accessible (unless you don’t plan on inviting too many people to your wedding), reasonably cheap and interesting too. It doesn’t matter whether you want to get married in a small chapel or just an abandoned beach, the important part is to have fun. So here are the 5 best wedding locations in the world. …
- 29 Janlizzy_a in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 hottest nightclubs in Toronto
If you have explored all the nightlife centers in the the US and you can’t think of a new place to go and have some fun, why not head to the Canadian capital? Toronto is chock full of hot nightclubs, and regardless of what type of music you usually listen to, you’ll definitely find the right place for you.
From laid-back joints with indie music to swanky, upscale locales where they serve dainty cocktails, there’s a huge variety of nightclubs in Toronto. The Clubland area and the fashion district on Queen Street West and King Street are packed with the newest and hottest clubs. So here are the top 5 hottest nightclubs in Toronto. …