An Exploration of Bonny Doon, California Ye banks and braes o' bonie Doon, How can ye bloom sae fresh and fair?When Robert Burns penned these lines, the first in the song "The Banks O'Doon", he likely had no premonition that they would one day inspire the name of a community half a world away. A native of his country (but not a relative), one John Burns, settled there in 1852, operating a mill and lumber yard. The verdant...more
Switzerland is globally known as the peaceful and unassumingly neutral country, amongst a swarm of rash and impulsive neighbours. However, in the paradoxical world of tennis, Switzerland has come to be seen as one of the sports great superpowers. Over the last 14 years, the tiny country has held the top spot on either the ATP or WTA rankings every year, spawning 21 singles Grand Slam titles in total. With Martina Hingis' retirement, Patty...more
The Tropical North Queensland region of Australia is a vast and amazing landscape with many natural resources that remain relatively untouched by human hands. It is an incredible place for a holiday stay but if you are looking to this region for a wonderful holiday experience then look no further then the incredible area of Mission Beach.The world comes alive as you experience this natural wonderland. The shores of Mission Beach are an incredible place for adventures and you may wish to try your hand at some surfing, sky diving, white water rafting, or wind surfing. Mission Beach is actually made up of three individual beaches those of South Mission Beach , Wongaling Beach , and Bingil Bay . There are opportunities to experience a vast number of activities from just this one location.Two hours from the Cairns Airport lies this incredible location that has a lot to offer visitors and yet it is so out of the way that most people don't know it exists, so if you are looking for that quiet romantic getaway location this should surely be a consideration. The wonder and magic of this location are not limited to those of water activities as there are many tourist adventures to explore...more
Tour Length: One day Tour Type: Private tour Pick Up Point: Your hotel in Hurghada Drop Off Point: Your hotel in Hurghada Schedule: Daily Tour City: Hurghada Tour ItineraryPick you up from your hotel inHurghada by air-conditioned bus to Hurghada airport for your flight toCairo, where you will be accompanied by your Egyptologist...more
Two recently published news articles seemed unrelated but with a little imagination, you could see were tightly compatible. The first article appeared on the Mainstreet website and it categorized the ten richest and the ten poorest counties in the United States. The ten poorest counties, as measured by household income, were located no where close...more
Holiday in Goa There isn't one reason why millions pour into Goa every year. Mesmerizing beaches, enticing parties, charming ambience, tempting cuisine, Goa stands for endless attractions. Even as the beaches attract sun-worshippers and water sports enthusiasts, the Goan trance parties are an enticement for those who are wild at heart. A distinct Portuguese culture and heritage give Goa a character of its own. The locals too add to the friendliness of the state. It wouldn't be too far fetched to say that Goan cuisine too is an attraction. The spicy gravies and tantalizing seafood delicacies tempt most food lovers.Reasons to visit Goa can be many, but the major draw is undoubtedly the beaches. The mighty Arabian Sea and long stretches of sands have blessed it with some of the most striking beaches. Calangute Beach has always been the most loved amongst them and is fondly called the Queen of Beaches. White and pristine, it is full of restaurants and stalls and is ever buzzing with crowds. Anjuna Beach is another one which is extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. More than the sands, the beach is better known for its Beach Parties and Wednesday Flea...more
Cape Town - South Africa's Most Well Known Travel Hotspot Proudly located at the southern most point of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans collide is South Africa's mother city, Cape Town. It's South Africa's first...more
The holidays are just around the corner and greeting cards are again getting composed and printed up for gift giving, left and right. Everybody is trying to outclass each other with their expensive color greeting cards. If you plan on optimizing your...more
New Years is coming but before you get there, there is that time of year when Christmas is knocking at your door with news of the eventful and productive year which is coming soon. It is the proper time to rest yourself from regular everyday work and...more
MP3 for Christmas? Which one? There are a number of MP3 players on the market despite the fact many believe Apple's iPod may be the only one. MP3 players have become more sophisticated, fashionable and with multi-uses, than their...more
Travel Guide to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta Indonesia! Jakarta is served bySoekarno-Hatta International Airport; it was previously served by Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport. This airport was serving all...more
How to Travel Smart? Before going, certainly going on a trip it helps to know what make the run, stress-free experience. Learn how to avoid wasting precious vacation time and how to travel within your budget while and this certainly is while...more