ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai

Plunge yourself. ITC Windsor is a pictorial retreat perched close to the famous centers such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Race Course Road, Bangalore Palace and Vidhan Soudha in the picturesque city of Bangalore. The hotel combines an old world charm with impeccable service to create an exclusive experience for the visitors. Moreover, it tenders modern interior spaces with the most up-to-date contemporary facilities and conveniences, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool, all in a pleasant ambience. One of its kind in Bangalore, the hotel guarantees an utterly different experience unlike any other.
No of Rooms : 20

Dining and Bar:
Bringing the exceptional collection of gastronomic brilliance to Bangalore, ITC Windsor's restaurants

offer you a taste of north India, south India and international flavors to satisfy your appetite.

Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad, Pakistan

Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad, Pakistan

Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad, Pakistan
SPECIALTY MUSEUM
Discover Pakistan's rich cultural heritage at Lok Virsa Museum, from early Pakistan culture to the glorious Mughal dynasty and the contemporary struggles of the modern nation. The mannequins portraying everyday life for ordinary families feel realistic and vividly tell each story. Wander among additional displays of pottery, pictures, statues, fine jewelry, and embroidered costumes. Learn more about traditional Pakistani architecture with exhibits of fresco, marble inlay, and mirror work, as well as intricate tiles and mosaics. Before you head to Islamabad, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Islamabad tourist route planner, to make sure you see all that Islamabad has to offer, including Lok Virsa Museum.

Faisal Mosque is the mosque in Islamabad,

Faisal Mosque is the mosque in Islamabad, 

Faisal Mosque is the mosque in Islamabad, 
Pakistan. Located on the foothills of Margalla Hills in

Islamabad, the mosque features a contemporary design consisting

of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by a Bedouin

tent.[2] The mosque is a major tourist attraction, and is

referred as a contemporary and influential feature of Islamic

architecture.[3][4]

Construction of the mosque began in 1976 after a $120 million

grant from Saudi King Faisal, whose name the mosque bears. The

Kashmir Alpine Lakes Trek

Kashmir Alpine Lakes Trek

Kashmir Alpine Lakes Trek

Gangabal Lake Trek Season: June - November
Duration: 15 days
Highest Point: 4000 m
The undulating landscape of Kashmir offers many challenging treks. History is the witness that Kashmir has been a land of splendid natural escapes; it is a land of lush meadows, lofty snow-clad mountains, high passes and sparkling alpine lakes. Each destination has its own charm that makes Kashmir a diverse region. The Kashmir Alpine Lakes trek takes 15 days to complete. The trek in Kashmir covers Tarsar Lake, Vishansar and Krishansar Lake and Gangabal Lake. It is flagged from Srinagar and cutting and crossing through lush pastures, gushing rivers and flower-strewn meadows and mountains one accomplishes the trek of alpine lakes in Kashmir.

Wildlife Resorts & Forest Lodges in India

Wildlife Resorts & Forest Lodges in India

Wildlife Resorts & Forest Lodges in India

India, a vibrating pot of cultures, emerges as a dreamland on world's tourism panorama in every aspect. From rich heritage to exotic biodiversity, there is abundance of wealth that fetches tourists from all the corners of the world to this beautiful South Asian country. Whether it is leisure seekers, corporate travelers or freaking adventurers, India caters the desires of people of all age groups by being a wonderful destination.
Among its several jewels, wildlife tour in India is one of the most sought attractions and rejuvenating activities that everyone, civilians and foreigners, enjoy to do. Thanks to its numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks that are adorned with a wide range of flora and fauna species including the endangered Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, wild goat, dhole, Indian vulture and Siberian crane. Kanha National Park and Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, Ranthambore National Park of Rajasthan, Gir National Park, Gujarat and Kaziranga National Park Assam are some of the pearls of Indian wildlife treasure.
But what makes wildlife holidays in India so enchanting and mesmerizing is the accommodation

Ayurveda In Mumbi,India

Ayurveda In Mumbi,India

Ayurveda In Mumbi,India

Ayurveda or the 'science longevity' is the system of nature cure. It is known to promote positive health, natural beauty and long life. Although rooted in antiquity, Ayurveda is based on universal principles and is a living, growing body of knowledge - as useful today as it was in earlier centuries.
Ayurveda the traditional form of Indian medicine was developed by ancient sages whose astute observations led to the development of constitutional medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine too has similar origins. Over the past 5000 years the Ayurvedic and chinese traditions have developed sophisticated systems of medicines. The ancients visualized the universe as a constant play of energies, an imbalance of which created discomfort and disease in the body. It was the duty of the vaidyar/ (physician) to harmonize this imbalance of the body - mind environment.

Beautiful Beaches In India

 Beautiful Beaches In India

 Beautiful Beaches In India

Cavelossim BeachWith over 7500 km stretch of coastline in its geographical treasure, India has always been an alluring destination when it comes to refreshing holidays away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life. Especially if you love to throng the southern region of India, which is blessed with beauty of sea, sun and sand in its full bloom, then it is obvious to enjoy incredible holidays in India.
Giving a tough competition to world’s several seaside destinations, beaches in India are not just full of scenic allure but have all the ingredients from solitude to beach-party culture and from thrilling activities to world-class hotels and resorts. The honey glaze over the sea horizon during sunrise and sunset and clear sky canopy over the blue waters create a magical panorama for honeymooners and romantic couples.
Beach holidays in India are not only for newly-wed couples and family vacationers who are looking

Beautiful Ladakh Himalayas, In Dehli

Beautiful Ladakh Himalayas, In Dehli

Beautiful Ladakh Himalayas, In Dehli
Ladakh as a tourist destination in India often pulls in leisure travellers for capturing the vibrant culture of the Indo-Tibetans, ancient monasteries and blue lakes. For an ardent mountain traveller, the Ladakh region is his second home. They just can't think of Ladakh as only a leisure holiday destination as its vicinity is far more beautiful and heavenly beyond civilization. These destinations can only be reached after several days of strenuous walk and combating the varying climate at different altitude. Trekking in Ladakh would take you to several unexplored destinations in the region that reveals the virgin territory at its best, just like a walk in paradise. The region secluded by the hulking high peaks further divulges the remote culture nestled in

Nagpur to Pench National Park Weekend Tour

Nagpur to Pench National Park Weekend Tour

Nagpur to Pench National Park Weekend Tour

The Nagpur to Pench National Park Weekend Tour Package is made only for those who love to bask in the bonafide wilderness of Indian National Parks. The Pench National Park is spread over an area of 758 square km, and within this cover it cuddles several wild fauna species, including the royal predators; the big cats; the tigers. It is the roar of the tiger that is quite sufficient to entice as well as dare the tourists to visit the park. Despite of the fear of this dangerous creature, people can't resist its sight. So, if you are also craving for a mere glimpse of the big beast, let us make your wish come true.
Day 01 : Arrive Nagpur- Pench National Park (90 km/03 hours drive)
On arrival at Nagpur railway station or airport, you will be transferred to Pench. Check into a wildlife resort on arrival. In the evening you can enjoy nature walk in & around the resort. Later at night have dinner, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 02 : Pench National Park
During this tour, we offer you an early morning and an afternoon jeep safari. Early in the morning,

Overview of Greece for Travelers

Overview of Greece for Travelers

Overview of Greece for Travelers

From the Olympics to My Fat Greek Wedding, Greece has always been a cultural centerpiece in the history of man. Summing up its contribution requires a small library, but here is an overview.

Overview of Greece for Travelers

Greece was home to some of the earliest advanced civilizations. From the Minoans of the second BC millennium to Mycenaeans who established the basis of the current language, the country has produced cultural, philosophical, political and sport advancements unrivaled by others.

The modern Greek state obtained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. It has carried on what seems like a constant conflict with Turkey and was also involved in both World Wars. In 1981

Natural Wedding Location, Virgin Islands

Natural Wedding Location, Virgin Islands

Natural Wedding Location, Virgin Islands

Couples wishing to enjoy a truly natural wedding location should consider hosting their nuptials on the glorious beaches of Caneel Bay in the United States Virgin Islands. The natural setting of this location offers beauty that far surpasses any luxuries that can be offered by the finest catering halls. The magnificence of this natural wedding location provides the couple and their guests with clear water that is a dazzling shade of blue, warm white sand beaches that tickle the feet of the guests and dark green lush foliage that glistens in the sunlight.

This natural wedding location is sure to delight the guests with its unrivaled beauty and splendor. A wedding in such a naturally stunning location requires the couple to incorporate favors that will not

Zermatt, Peek at Switzerland

Zermatt, Peek at Switzerland

Zermatt, Peek at Switzerland

Mont Blanc stands proud as the highest Alp. Yet one of the most photographically reproduced is Matterhorn with the village of Zermatt at its feet.

When I first saw Matterhorn from the ground up, I felt as if I was looking at a solidified ardent flame. A native who saw me look at it with awe said: “You can climb it,” as if it were nothing. I laughed…not at him but at me. I wouldn’t dare think of trying that.

In Zermatt, as well as other places, locals show off their skill by the number of times they have climbed the Matterhorn; although, many fall numerous times. A local had climbed it more than 300 times. His wife shrugged: “Useless to say how many times,” she said. “The mountain is going nowhere. It stays there and only the workless (also meaning worthless) do the climbing.”

Travel Destination Ottawa Best Canada’s

Travel Destination Ottawa Best Canada’s 

Travel Destination Ottawa Best Canada’s 

In anticipation of my upcoming trip to Ottawa next weekend I have started to do some research and contacted Ottawa Tourism. Ottawa, as Canada’s capital, is one of Canada’s most popular travel destinations and it has a great variety destinations, activities and events to offer.

I had an opportunity to talk with Jantine Van Kregten from Ottawa Tourism who was kind enough to give me a great general overview of things to see and do in Ottawa.

Night-time panorama of Ottawa at night, featuring the Canadian Museum of Civilization in the front

1. Please provide us with some general information about Ottawa. How large is the city, where is it located, what is the weather like?

Historical Hotels in Budapest, Hungary

Historical Hotels in Budapest, Hungary

Historical Hotels in Budapest, Hungary
What emanates from the heart of the city of Budapest is a deliberate steadfastness despite its momentous past. There is substantial authenticity in a city that houses an array of historical hotels that acknowledge past cultural influences, exhibit classical elegance, and demonstrate collaborative innovation. This verity can be witnessed in how these hotels have transformed themselves throughout the centuries.


Historical Hotels of the 19th Century
Architectural styles of these exquisite hotels range from awe-inspiring Gothic to regal Art Nouveau. Built during a time of prosperity in the region, these hotels emit an ambiance of eloquence. Much of the splendor of the 19th Century can still be seen in these newly renovated accommodations.

Famous Shalimar Gardens, Lahore

Famous Shalimar Gardens, Lahore

Famous Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
The Shalimar Gardens
sometimes spelled Shalamar Gardens, is a Mughal garden complex located in Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab.[1] Construction of the gardens began in 1637 C.E. during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan,[2] and was completed in 1641.

The Shalimar Gardens were laid out as a Persian paradise garden. The gardens measure 658 metres by 258 metres, and cover an area of 16 hectares east of Lahore's Walled City. The gardens are enclosed by a brick wall that is famous for its intricate fretwork.

In 1981 the Shalimar Gardens were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as they embody Mughal garden design at the apogee of its development.[3] The gardens date from the period when the Mughal Empire was at its artistic and aesthetic zenith

Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir Temple

Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir Temple

Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir Temple

Old Delhi was founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1628–1658) who built what is commonly known as the old city or walled city, surrounded by a wall, with the main street Chandni Chowk in front of the Red Fort, the imperial residence.

Shah Jahan invited several Agrawal Jain merchants[4] to come and settle in the city and granted them some land south of the Chandani Chauk around Dariba Gali. He also permitted them to build a temporary structure to house a Jain temple. The Agrawal Jain community acquired three marble idols installed by Jivaraj Papriwal under the supervision of Bhattaraka Jinachandra in Samvat 1548 (1491 AD) for the temple. The main icon is that of Tirthankara Parshva.

It is said that the deities in temple were originally kept in a tent belonging to an Agrawal Jain officer

Histry of Lodhin Garden in Dheli

Histry of Lodhin Garden in Dheli

Histry of Lodhin Garden in Dheli
History
The tomb of Mohammed Shah, the second last of the Sayyid dynasty rulers, the earliest of the tombs in the garden, was built in 1444 by Ala-ud-din Alam Shah as a tribute to Mohammed Shah.
The three domed mosque, adjacent to Bada Gumbad, Lodhi Gardens.
As there is little architecture from these two periods remaining in India, Lodhi Gardens is an important place of preservation. The tomb of Mohammed Shah is visible from the road, and is the earliest structure in the gardens. The architecture is characterised by the octagonal chamber, with stone chhajjas on the roof and guldastas on the corners.

Faisalabad Famous City Of Pakistan

Faisalabad Famous City Of  Pakistan

Faisalabad Famous City Of Pakistan

Faisalabad Lyallpur until 1979), is the third-most-populous city in Pakistan, and the second-largest in the eastern province of Punjab. Historically one of the first planned cities within British India, it has long since developed into a cosmopolitan metropolis. Faisalabad was restructured into city district status; a devolution promulgated by the 2001 local government ordinance (LGO). The total area of Faisalabad District is 5,856 km2 (2,261 sq mi)[3] while the area controlled by the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) is 1,280 km2 (490 sq mi).[4][5]:8 Faisalabad has grown to become a major industrial and distribution centre because of its central location in the region and connecting roads, rails, and air transportation.[6] It has been referred to as the "Manchester of Pakistan".[7][8] Faisalabad's GDP (PPP) in 2013 was $43 billion (USD).[9][10][11][12] The average annual GDP of Faisalabad is $20.5 billion calculated by averaging GDP projections from 2015 to 2025;[12] agriculture and industry remains its hallmark.[13][5]:41

The surrounding countryside, irrigated by the lower Chenab River, produces cotton, wheat, sugarcane, vegetables and fruits. The city is an industrial centre with major railway repair yards,

Famous Visting Place Is shahi Qila In Lahore

 Famous Visting Place Is shahi Qila In Lahore

 Famous Visting Place Is shahi Qila In Lahore
The fort was initially constructed in 1566 AD by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, on the ruins of a mud fort which existed as early as 1021 AD. The Fort is rectangular and is located in the north western corner of Lahore, adjacent to the Walled City. It has 13 gates. The main gates are located alongside the center of the western and eastern walls. Located centrally in the city of Lahore, the Lahore Fort is a magnificent fortified palace complex. Its elaborate Mughal architecture is straight out of a storybook of the Mysterious East. The impressive twin-domed entrance leads into elaborately decorated courtyards and pavilions with water features, some with still intact sumptuous wall decorations of inlaid semiprecious stones and painted designs. It's large enough to allow several elephants carrying members of the royal family to enter at one time. There are a flight of stone steps specially built for ceremonial elephant processions.

Beautiful Taj Mahal In India

 Beautiful Taj Mahal In India

 Beautiful Taj Mahal In India
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Taj Mahal (disambiguation).
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal Exterior.jpg
Location Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates 27°10'30?N 78°02'31?ECoordinates: 27°10'30?N 78°02'31?E
Height 73 metres (240 ft)
Built 1632–53[1]
Architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
Architectural style(s) Mughal architecture
Visitors 7–8 million[2] (in 2014)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type Cultural
Criteria (i)
Designated 1983 (7th session)
Reference no. 252
State Party India
Region Asia-Pacific
Taj Mahal is located in India Taj Mahal
Location of Agra within India
The Taj Mahal (/?t??d? m?'h??l/, more often /'t???/;[3] meaning Crown of the Palace[4]) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was

Scuba Diving In Musandam,of Oman

Scuba Diving In Musandam,of Oman 

Scuba Diving In Musandam,of Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is the second largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, lying along its southeast corner. It has a total land area of 300,000 square kilometres and a population of over two million.

The Musandam, separated from the rest of Oman by the United Arab Emirates, is the northernmost part of the Sultanate.

The only dive center is the Extra Divers Dive Center located in the “Golden Tulip Hotel” in Khasab, which is the capital of the most northerly province of Musandam.

It is the only dive center in the whole area…so lots of fish and few divers! Turtles, rays, nudibranches, dolphins, barracudas…name it – you´ see it…….maybe…! The dive center is brand new with new equipment, compressor, tanks, dive shop, dry room for our guests, multilingual instructors (german, english, french, italian & russian), a workshop… and a terrace for chill-out after

The Famous Beaches of Portugal

The Famous Beaches of Portugal

 The Famous Beaches of Portugal

I admit it – I’m a beach freak. I love traveling to beaches all over the world because, to me, every beach has its own personality, yet, all have that same quality I love – the ability to instill instant calm. That’s right, even those rocky, craggy beaches with the hard waves crashing on the rocks can instill instant calm.

Someone asked me the other day if I had to choose just one beach to visit, which one would it be? The Algarve in Portugal popped into my head. Okay, it’s not one beach, it’s an area (the southern most part of Portugal to be exact), but The Algarve is so diverse, it truly offers whatever beach is going to fit my mood.

First, a little geography. Heading west, the western tip of The Algarve is the end of continental

New York City

New York City

New York City, officially named the City of New York, is the most populous city in the United States, and the most densely populated major city in North America. The city is at the center of international finance, politics, entertainment, and culture, and is one of the world’s major global cities (along with London, Tokyo and Paris) with a virtually unrivaled collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and stock exchanges. The city is also home to the United Nations, along with all of the international missions associated with it.
In addition to these museums, the city is also home to a vast array of spaces for opera, symphony, and dance performances. The largest of these is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, which is actually a complex of buildings housing 12 separate companies, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Opera, the New York City Ballet, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Other notable performance halls include Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

New York City boasts a highly active and influential theater district, which is centered around Times

A Magical,Famous Kingdom of Bhutan

A Magical,Famous Kingdom of Bhutan 

A Magical,Famous Kingdom of Bhutan
Many people have never heard of Bhutan, the country that values Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product! Bhutan is a landlocked little country roughly the size of Switzerland. It is bounded on the north and northwest by Tibet, with India touching its remaining borders and Nepal a bit to the west. Virtually the entire country is mountainous, peaking at 24,777ft. North to south it features three geographic regions; the high Himalaya of the north, the hills and valleys of the centre, and the foothills and plains of the south.

For centuries Bhutan has remained isolated from the rest of the world. Since its doors were opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerized by the beautiful and pristine country and the hospitable and charming people. The best time to visit is October and November and during major festivals. The climate is best in autumn, from late September to late November, when skies are clear and the high

The Magical Land of Brazil

The Magical Land of Brazil 

The Magical Land of Brazil 
Even though Brazil covers almost half of South America a majority of its residents live on the coast. The residents of Brazil vary in ethnic orientation as well as economic status. Because of the people and the lush landscape, Brazil is a fabulous place to visit.
Salvador da Bahia is the state capital and is split into upper and lower sections. This city is perfect for a long walking excursion because most of Salvador’s museum, palaces and churches are concentrated within Cidade Alta. This is also the place to find local craftsmanship finds. Head for the Mercado Modelo to find the best in Brazil, with a focus on rich African flavors. Salvador is known for being the center of Brazilian music and other great clubs and bars featuring live music of Brazil.

One of the most popular places to visit when in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. This city is known as the marvelous city and has one of the most beautiful settings in the world. It boasts beautiful beaches and breathtaking views.

While in Rio you can view the Christ the Redeemer statue which sits on top of Corcovado.

Mount Everest of Nepal

Mount Everest of Nepal

Mount Everest of Nepal
With its majestic Himalayan Mountains and fascinating local culture, Nepal is a favorite destination for adventurous travelers. Each year thousands embark upon the experience of a lifetime to spend days or weeks in the breathtakingly beautiful country of Nepal.

Most adventure travelers in Nepal will be treated to magnificent views from high in the mountains. They will wander through pure forests and past clear mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls. They’ll visit remote Buddhist monasteries and shrines and see tiny mountain villages, full of friendly locals.

Treks are available for people with various abilities. While a person should be in good shape for these treks, one does not need to be a tri-athlete to take part. There are more strenuous treks for those in great physical condition, as well as easier treks. Many of the easier treks are appropriate for families

Beautiful South America Country, Peru

Beautiful South America Country, Peru

Beautiful South America Country, Peru
Peru is a country with a rich and varied cultural and architectural heritage. Facing the Pacific, it enjoys spectacular and varied scenery, including Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake, and has a strong Inca and pre-Inca heritage, which includes the famous Lake Titicaca area, the Nazca Lines, and the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, with its Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu. It’s a fantastic place for a holiday and in this article, we’ll be looking at some hints and tips to make sure you can get the most out of your holiday in Peru!

Language

The primary language in Peru is Spanish. This is almost identical to the Castilian Spanish of Madrid, albeit with slightly different pronunciation and a few vocabulary changes. In the high Andes, particularly around Cuzco and Puno, many people still speak Aymara or Quechua (the language of

The Freezing Life Everywhere,Antarctica,

The Freezing Life Everywhere,Antarctica

The Freezing Life Everywhere,Antarctica
In the distance something stirs. A drifting polar bear searches for food on the edge of camp. Despite the presence of the huge beast, the men are in little danger. The guns take care of that. It is rare for a bear to wander so close. She must be hungry.

TravelFor the scientists and professionals who choose to live and work in this unforgiving land, Antarctica can seem a very lonely place. Perched upon a hill or mountain somewhere on this great continent, the dry air allows a clear view for many miles. On one of the rare moments the wind drops, the predominantly white landscape offers an eerie silence. You can feel like the only person on the planet.

Despite the inhospitable environment, Antarctica is testament to the tenacity of life. Temperatures have been recorded as low as -89° C; katabatic winds have reached speeds of up to 200 mph. In the

Russia, The Land Of Beauty

Russia, The Land Of Beauty

Russia, The Land Of Beauty
While living in Siberia for a year, I agreed to speak at a human rights conference. Only in Russia will you find a place like Tinda, a city we stopped in on our way.

Trans-Siberian Railway

When living in Siberia, the only way to get around is car, helicopter or the Trans-Siberian Railway. Since I had neither a car nor helicopter, the train it was. Unfortunately, the train to my conference left at 4 AM after a night spent trying to acquire a travel visa on the sly, which meant drinking a lot of visa.

Dutifully, my travel partner, Oleg Vladimirovich, and I made the train where we were met by a local reporter, Nina, who was coming along. The Trans-Siberian Railway can offer some amazing views, but not at four in the morning. I went to sleep.

The thing about Russia is you simply can’t grasp how big it is. Although we were traveling in the

State Of Sabah, Malaysia

State Of Sabah, Malaysia

State Of Sabah, Malaysia

The Malaysian state of Sabah, located at the northeast corner of the island of Borneo, is well positioned to offer a unique tropical island vacation flavor with a difference.

In fact…, with a very big difference.

There is more to Sabah than the sunny tropical weather, beautiful white sandy beaches, tropical island setting, clear crystal waters, and rich ocean and marine life.

Unlike the Caribbean islands or most tropical island vacation destinations in the world, Sabah offers a complete array of activities from adventure and nature to wildlife on top of a world class tropical beach vacation.

What makes Sabah, Malaysia Borneo a unique tropical island vacation spot?

Given its unique geographical advantage where within 76,115 square kilometers (or 29,388 square

Natural Sites To Discover In Canada

Natural Sites To Discover In Canada

Natural Sites To Discover In Canada

Taking an international vacation doesn’t mean you have to take an airplane, and it doesn’t mean you have to spend a whole lot of money. I’ve discovered that some of the grandest vacations are right near by, and one of these vacation destinations is Canada. Canada has so much to explore, and you don’t need a full passport to get there. Passport cards, cheaper, more restricted versions of passports, were created to allow travel to areas around the United States without having to purchase a complete passport. And filling out a us passport card application (http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/PassportCard) can be done completely online.

As children and even as adults, we all have a fascination when it comes to dinosaurs. Your fascination can be fulfilled with a visit to our next World Heritage Site. Dinosaur Provincial Park is a rich source of dinosaur fossils. It is, in fact, the richest supply of these antiquities in the world, sharing over 500

India Heritage Tour

India Heritage Tour

India Heritage Tour
India Heritage Tour
Destination: Delhi - Neemrana - Samode - Jaipur - Roopangarh - Kuchaman - Mandawa
Duration: 9 Days/ 8 Nights

Day 01: Delhi
As soon as you reach the Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi you will be welcomed by our representatives in a traditional Indian style, after which they will help you with the airport formalities. After the airport formalities you will be escorted to a hotel where you can layback and relax. You will be staying at the hotel overnight

Day 02: Delhi - Neemrana
The day is reserved for an explicit tour of the capital of India. The tour will include Laxmi Narayan Temple which is a Hindu temple, India Gate which is a war Memorial for the soldiers who lost there lives in World War I, the Parliament House etc. Later you will be driven to Neemrana which once was a capital of the Chauhan Clan. As you arrive at Neemrana you will check in at Neemrana Fort Palace which is a place which reflects the history as well as tradition of Modern India.

Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour

Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour

Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour
Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour

Destination: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Chennai - Kolkata
Duration: 20 Days/19 Nights

Day 01: Delhi
As you arrive at Delhi you'll be welcomed in a traditional manner by our representatives and they will also help you with the airport formalities. Later, you will be driven to a hotel where you can freshen up and relax. You'll be provided meals there and you can rest at the hotel overnight.

Day 02: Delhi
You'll be visiting many places of diverse interests such as Laxmi Narayan Temple where you will witness a gamut of traditions as well as religious activities. Later, you will visit the India Gate which is a war memorial for soldiers who died in World War I, Parliament House, Jama Masjid which is India's biggest mosque and Red Fort. At the end of the day, you would also be taken to Gandhi Memorial, also known as Raj Ghat, where you will enjoy the sound and light show in the evening.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra
You will have breakfast at the hotel, after which you will leave for Agra. En route to Agra, you will be visiting Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara. Upon reaching Agra, you would be taken to explore the splendid and charismatic Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj

Mumtaz Mahal in india

Mumtaz Mahal in india

Mumtaz Mahal
Born On: April, 1593
Born In: Agra
Died On: June 17, 1631

Shah Jahan who built the Taj Mahal, a wondrous monument built in dedication to love, beauty, and life of Mumtaz Mahal, had succeeded in his lifetime his dire wish to immortalize the name of Mumtaz Mahal, his third wife. Such is the esteem of Mumtaz Mahal that she is known by one and all, who've ever heard of Taj Mahal. Born in 1593 as Arjumand Banu Begum, she was the daughter of Abdul Hasan Asaf Khan and a princess from the Persian nobility. So enthralling was her beauty that Shah Jahan (then Prince Khurram) fell in love with her at the first sight. It was in 1607 that she was betrothed to Prince Khurram and soon became the unquestionable love of his life. Five years later in 1612, their marriage was solemnized and from then on, started one of the most popular love stories of the world. Although she was one of the three wives of Shah Jahan, she was his favorite. He even bestowed her with the name Mumtaz Mahal meaning "Jewel of the Palace", and the highest honor of the land - the royal seal, Mehr Uzaz.

Mumtaz Mahal had a very deep and loving marriage with Shah Jahan. Even during her lifetime, poets

Beautiful forest of india

Beautiful forest of india 

BEAUTIFUL FOREST OF INDIA
India is one of my favorite countries in the world. It is a cultural and geographic wonder and the Andaman Islands are no exception. The Andaman Archipelago has more than 300 islands. The rain forests on these islands contain some 200 species of trees. With this incredible natural resource it’s not surprising that logging in the archipelago was prevalent in the 1970s through the 1990s.

In the 1970s, this elephant and a handful of others were brought to the islands as youngsters

A Great Australian Train Journey By Ghan

 A Great Australian Train Journey By Ghan

The Ghan is a living legend in Australian history and offers the ultimate journey through the heart of the Australian continent. Named after Afghan cameleers who originally helped open up the desert interior of Australia in the late 19th and early 20th, the Ghan is at once a luxury railway train and a 3000 kilometre railway journey that meanders from the fertile Adelaide countryside through the rusty red hues of Central Australia to the tropical splendour of the Top End.

The railway line began its colourful life as the Northern Railway in 1878, at the height of a national railway boom, in the hope of developing the pastoral and mining potential of the Australian interior. Soon becoming known affectionately as The Ghan, by 1891 the line reached from Port Augusta to the outback town of Oodnadatta in northern South Australia. Oodnadatta remained the end of the line for the next forty years.

In 1895, in an effort to advance construction of the line, it was stated that “the interior was not all desert, but had extensive areas of good land fit for cultivation and a variety of tropical products”.

Visit The Historical Sites Of Kitchener-Waterloo

Visit The Historical Sites Of Kitchener-Waterloo

The Waterloo Region of Ontario in Central Canada is rich in history and culture, much of it comes directly from its original European settlers – a number of Mennonite families who migrated from Pennsylvania in the early 1800s. In more recent years the cultural diversity of the Waterloo region has been shaped by immigration from all corners of the globe. This immigration is due in no small part to the prosperous, diverse economic activity of the region and the presence of two highly respected Universities.

Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower is a monument which honours the first pioneers of the Waterloo Region. Those original Mennonite pioneers came to the region from Pennsylvania between 1800 and 1803 and settled on the banks of the Grand River where they found lush and productive farm land. The monument was constructed in 1923 on an acre of land just east of the Grand near the small town of Doon. The unique Swiss look of the tower spire reflects the Swiss Mennonite homeland of the original settlers.

At Doon Heritage Crossroads you can explore Waterloo County as it was in 1914. Come back to see

Bangkok enjoyable Hotel

Bangkok enjoyable Hotel

Bangkok Hotel
However, I recommend you to take the train as the BTS and MRT system is cheap, clean and efficient and of course, air-conditioned, which is a good way to beat the heat and congested roads in Bangkok. Major tourist attractions are also often located near the stations which have maps available in English, making the rail a convenient and user-friendly mode of transportation.

A visit to exotic Bangkok is often a highlight for many visitors who marvel at the co-existence of traditional Asian culture and fast-paced urbanized lifestyle, which combine to create an unforgettably unique experience.

To best experience this vibrant city, it is thus advisable that you research on where to stay, what to do and how to get around before you leave for Bangkok. In particular, searching for a hotel in Bangkok that best suits your needs and budget is important as a hotel that provides an enjoyable and relaxing stay would contribute greatly towards your enjoyment of the city. Whether your visit is for work or leisure, you will discover many affordable hotels in Bangkok?s main districts that afford easy access to the popular tourist attractions, shopping and nightlife that Bangkok is famous for. You can read on for more information you might need to know about hotels in this city and where to stay.

Maya, Mexico Riviera

 Maya, Mexico Riviera 

The Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast was a secret getaway to paradise for many years. No longer. Now it is considered one of the finest beach areas in the world.

Riviera Maya

Located on the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, the Riviera Maya is jaw dropping beautiful. Although the area was only known to a select few for years, the last 10 years has seen a boom in tourism and resorts. Depending on your personal views, this is or isn’t a good development.

The best-known destination in the area is the beach town of Cancun. From Cancun, you can travel to the south down the beaches. Since the Riviera is not a defined area, it is generally agreed the town of Tulum is the southernmost point. Regardless of how you definite it, the beaches along the coast have

Great Places to Check Out While Visiting Scranton Pennsylvania

Great Places to Check Out While Visiting Scranton Pennsylvania

Steamtown National Historic Site

Celebrating the historic significance of railroads in Scranton, the Steamtown National Historic Site is both a museum and a historic railroad. Here you will find a working replica roundhouse and turntable with two of the roundhouse sections being original to the DL&W Railroad of the early 1930’s.

Scranton is located in North East Pennsylvania and has a population just over 70,000. While Scranton is known for its past rich in coal, iron and railroads there is much more to this industrial town.Park Rangers provide guided tours and summer camps are also offered. The park is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. The Park Entrance Fee is $6 for all visitors 17 and older. For an additional $3 for all visitors 6 and over there is a short train excursion available.

Jungle Trip in Ecuador

Jungle Trip in Ecuador

We hope you enjoy reading about our trip to the jungle.

Jungle Trip in Ecuador


Macas is the capital of the Morona Santiago province and has a population of about 30,000. The town was once known as “Sevilla del Ora” which, when translated, means “Golden Seville”. This historical town began its humble beginnings as a Missionary Outpost formed by the Dominican Church shortly after the Spanish conquest in 1533. This thriving centre also became a formidable Spanish trading post during its early stages of its history.

Later Macas became a founding centre of great affluence and prosperity that was created by the surrounding gold mines in this particular area. Unfortunately this came to an abrupt end due to the many violent attacks on the town in conjunction with the mines. In turn, with the mines abandoned for the safety of those inhabiting the area, Macas began to deteriorate.

Today Macas has developed into an important role in the development and commercial sector. It has increased in tourism since the 1998 treaty between Macas and Peru. There are now some fantastic and very high class hosterias around the city. Even with all these developments and advances, the area is still very well protected by the local Shuar and Achuar people. Attempts to ensure the preservation of this natural habitat has seen action taken against companies that wished to take unfair advantage of the virgin lands – such as petroleum companies. Such efforts have brought great advantages to the town and seen to the continued survival of over 400 years of its history.

The area around Macas is littered with many small farms. The vegetation is very lush from the high rainfall (a minimum of 100 inches per year or 2,500mm) and warm temperatures (average of about 72?F).

Very close to Macas is the Sangay National Park, which stretches between the Morona Santiago,

Time to Visit Miami Florida Beach

Time to Visit Miami Florida Beach

Time to Visit Miami Florida Beach

Miami’s Famous Beaches

Miami’s Beaches are plentiful with many beautiful beaches to choose from for sunbathing, water sports, picnicking, fishing and boating. Miami Beach has been ranked by USA Today, Travel Channel and Surfrider Foundation as one of the best beaches. Offering family fun and thrilling water sports, these beaches have it all.

Sunny Isles Beach located on Collins Avenue is a two mile long white sandy beach. Fishing is availably here off the fishing pier. Concession stands offer cool drinks and snacks for the kids as well as volleyball, umbrella and beach chair rentals, water sports rentals and shower facilities. Sunny Isles Beach’s hotels are some of the most popular in the area.

Famous South Beach is the talk of the town. With this beach a favorite hang-out for celebrities, chances are you’ll spot someone famous here. Located along Collins Avenue at the southern tip this beach offers food and drink, chair rentals, water sports rentals and walking trails. This beach is a great spot to sit and watch the cruise ships sail in and out of the port.

A Visitor’s Guide To Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire, UK

A Visitor’s Guide To Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire, UK

A Visitor’s Guide To Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire, UK

Brockenhurst is located centrally in the heart of the New Forest National Park, the former hunting ground of Kings. Lying between Lymington on the coast and Lyndhurst (the former capital of the forest), Brockenhurst is a wonderful small village with a number of country Inns and local shops brimful of local produce. There is no better place to stay in the New Forest. Every direction leads to beautiful deciduous forest or pastures. Beware of donkeys and ponies walking along the high street.

Originally comprising four Saxon manors: Mapleham, Hinchelsea, Brochelie and Broeste, Brockenhurst grew in importance only when salt production in Lymington required a more direct routing to London around the mid 18th Century. Lying directly on the trading route Brockenhurst became a natural stopover and many of the places to stay took guests hundreds of years ago. The earliest signs of settlements are from the Bronze Age a little more than 4,000 years ago (in the form of burial mounds known as tumuli). Although it is believed the people were nomadic at this time. It was not until William the Conqueror made the forest his hunting ground that Brockenhurst is

France,Verdon Gorge

 France,Verdon Gorge

Verdon Gorge, France
Verdon Gorge is a river canyon that is often considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful. It is about 25 kilometres long and up to 700 metres deep. It was formed by the Verdon River, which is named for its startling turquoise-green colour, one of the location’s distinguishing characteristics. The most impressive part lies between the towns of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, where the river has cut a ravine to a depth of 700 metres through the limestone mass. At the end of the canyon, the Verdon River flows into the artificial lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. Because of its proximity to the French Riviera, the gorge is very popular with tourists, who can drive around its rim, rent kayaks to travel on the river, or hike.

The limestone walls, which are several hundreds of metres high, attract many rock climbers. It is considered an outstanding destination for multi-pitch climbing. The variety of 1,500 routes encompass cracks, pillars and seemingly endless walls, and range in distance from 20m to over 400m. The climbing is generally of a technical nature. The Verdon Gorge is renowned as one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe, and attracts numerous tourists, especially during the summer period. The river’s striking turquoise colour is associated with glacial sources and the minerals of

Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia, Turkey

The region is located southwest of the major city Kayseri, which has airline and railway service to Ankara and Istanbul and other cities. The most important towns and destinations in Cappadocia are Urgup, Goreme, Ihlara Valley, Selime, Guzelyurt, Uchisar, Avanos and Zelve. Among the underground cities worth seeing are Derinkuyu, Kaymakli, Gaziemir and Ozkanak. The best historic mansions and cave houses for tourist stays are in Urgup, Goreme, Guzelyurt and Uchisar. Hot-air ballooning is very popular in Cappadocia and is available in Goreme. Trekking is enjoyed in Ihlara Valley, Monastery Valley, Urgup and Goreme. Sedimentary rocks formed in lakes and streams and ignimbrite deposits that erupted from ancient volcanoes approximately 9 to 3 million years ago, during the late Miocene to Pliocene epochs, underlie the Cappadocia region. The rocks of Cappadocia near Göreme eroded into hundreds of spectacular pillars and minaret-like forms. People of the villages at the heart of the Cappadocia Region carved out houses, churches and monasteries from the soft rocks of volcanic deposits. Göreme became a monastic centre in 300–1200 AD. The first period of settlement in Goreme goes back to the Roman period. The Yusuf Koç, Ortahane, Durmus Kadir and Bezirhane churches in Goreme, and houses and churches carved into rocks in the Uzundere, Bagıldere and Zemi Valleys all illustrate history and can be seen today.

The Göreme Open Air Museum is the most visited site of the monastic communities in Cappadocia and is one of the most famous sites in central Turkey. The complex contains more than 30 carved-from-rock churches and chapels, some having superb frescoes inside, dating from the 9th century to

Wyoming,Grand Teton National Park,

Wyoming,Grand Teton National Park,

Wyoming,Grand Teton National Park,

Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming. At approximately 310,000 acres, the park includes the major peaks of the 40-mile-long Teton Range as well as most of the northern sections of the valley known as Jackson Hole. It is only 10 miles south of Yellowstone National Park, to which it is connected by the National Park Service-managed John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Along with surrounding National Forests, these three protected areas constitute the almost 18,000,000-acre Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact mid-latitude temperate ecosystems in the world. Human history of the Grand Teton region dates back at least 11,000 years, when the first nomadic hunter-gatherer Paleo-Indians began migrating into the region during warmer months pursuing food and supplies. In the early 19th century, the first White explorers encountered the eastern Shoshone natives.  Between 1810 and 1840, the region attracted fur trading companies that vied for control of the lucrative beaver pelt trade. U.S. Government expeditions to the region commenced in the mid-19th century as an offshoot of exploration in Yellowstone, with the first permanent white settlers in Jackson Hole arriving in the 1880s. Efforts to preserve the region as a national park commenced in the late 19th century, and in 1929 Grand Teton

Giant’s Causeway

Giant’s Causeway

The Giant’s Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It is also known as Clochan an Aifir or Clochan na bhFomhorach in Irish and tha Giant’s Causey in Ulster-Scots. It is located in County Antrim on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles northeast of the town of Bushmills. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a national nature reserve in 1987 by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, the Giant’s Causeway was named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Most of the columns are hexagonal, although there are also some with four, five, seven or eight sides.

The tallest are about 12 metres (39 ft) high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 metres thick in places. Much of the Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site is today owned and

Return to Ouvea, New Caledonia

Return to Ouvea, New Caledonia

Ouvea, New Caledonia
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Ouvea is everything you’d expect in a South Pacific island. Twenty kilometers of unbroken white sands border the lagoon on the west side of the island and extend far out from shore to give the water a turquoise hue. The wide western lagoon, protected by a string of coral islands and a barrier reef, is the only of its kind in the Loyalties. On the ocean side are rocky cliffs, pounded by surf, but fine beaches may be found even here. At one point on this narrow atoll only 450 meters separates the two coasts. Traditional circular houses with pointed thatched roofs are still common in the villages.”

Those words appeared in the 1985 edition of my South Pacific Handbook after a visit in 1983. Just over 20 years later I returned to Ouvea to discover that little had changed in this French colony east of Australia.

Most Ouveans still live in traditional thatched case (houses) and the beach is as dazzling as ever. On my first evening there, as I watched the red fireball set slowly across the lagoon, I felt a strong affinity with my previous visit.

Yet something terrible had happened in my absence. On May 5, 1988, 300 French elite troops

Brazil,Morro de São Paulo,

Brazil,Morro de São Paulo,

Brazil,Morro de São Paulo,

The geographical importance of the island during the colonial period justifies the richness of historical monuments, today protected by the National Historical Patrimony. 1531 Martim Afonso of Sousa lands in the Tinharé Island, which eventually becomes part of the Captaincy of São Jorge dos Ilhéus. D.João III donates the land to Jorge of Figueiredo Correa, who begins settlement. 1535 Francisco Romero and the local population found Morro de São Paulo village, located on the extreme north part of the island. 1624 Commander Johan Van Dortt and his squad land on the island during their route to Salvador. 1628 The Dutch Almirant Pieterzoon Hiyn leads an attack and loots the village. 1630 Governor Diogo Luiz of Oliveira initiates construction of the Fortress. 1728 Completion of the Forte da Ponta Fortress and wall along the island. Defeat of the French Admiral Villegaignon by Portuguese troops. 1746 Construction of Fonte Grande, the largest

Srinagar, City of Dal Lake,Srinagar,

Srinagar, City of Dal Lake

Srinagar, City of Dal Lake

If you’ve longed for the delights of a houseboat holiday, now is the time to try one out.

Srinagar is a unique city because of its lakes – the Dal, Nigeen and Anchar. The River Jehlum also flows through a part of the city.

The Dal, Srinagar’s largest lake, has the most number of houseboats, followed by the Nigeen and the Jehlum.

As a general rule, houseboats in the Dal are of all categories, from deluxe through to D class, while those in the Nigeen are largely luxury class and those in the Jehlum largely economy class. This, however, is a generalization.

Most houseboats on the Nigeen and the Jehlum are situated on the banks of the lake, and can be accessed directly from land without the help of a shikara, while all those on the Dal require a shikara to get to and from them.