Fame and Features of International ToursIt is a thing of the past when International Holiday Packages used to cost a fortune. Nowadays, some thousand rupees are all that one needs to spend a few days outside the country. A very important aspect of International Tour Packages is that the duration of the tour is not decided in days alone; the exact count of days and nights are decided upon before agreeing on a package. With growing awareness...more
This well traveled tourist has seen a large part of our planet. This ninety-one year-old has now visited Antarctica too.Seeing Antarctica with her own two eyes was extremely important to her. Though she?d been in this area twice before, this was the first time she?d actually viewed Antarctica.According to our tourist, the plane never landed, but they certainly traveled over it.Mountain peaks, glaciers and fjords were visible during her four hour flight. At one point they even descended to 300 feet above the ground.Fog covered one of the mountain ranges they passed. Clear skies and sunny weather gave them perfect viewing opportunities.The air temperatures were well below freezing. It was early March, which marks the end of the Antarctic summer.The passengers were able to hear a continent researcher lecture during the flight. One of the things this lifelong birder really wanted to see was the penguins. Though she didn?t see any on the flight, her daughter was able to see a colony of penguins in the distance.They took a ship to the Falkland Islands. These are off the coast of Argentina.She was finally able to see hundreds of Magellan penguins when she reached the East Island of...more
Hotels in London have a history that is hundreds, if not thousands of years old. Through time up until the introduction of rail roads in the 19th century, London was a city that was full of all kinds of lodging houses, coaching inns and large places that offered accommodation as well. Once the railroads were introduced and built, a whole new wave...more
The Variety of World Tour PackagesAn exciting feature of these travels is that the International Holiday Destinations also provide a wonderful residential variety according to the country visited. On a trip to Africa, it would be uniquely spectacular to stay in a room made entirely of wood and leaves- a place as close to the natural surroundings as...more
Hen parties from across the East Riding and beyond are flocking to East Yorkshire to try their hand at polo as brides-to-be look for increasingly novel ways to celebrate their impending nuptials.White Rose Polo at North Cliffe near Market Weighton has found that its Summit Polo School is taking more and more bookings from groups of women looking for a fun alternative to more typical hen party options, such as city breaks and spa weekends.Claudia Weiler, director of the Summit Polo School, explained: We first started taking hen party bookings a couple of years ago, but in the past few months weve been taking more and more. Were hosting several hen parties in the coming weeks and months. I think brides-to-be are looking for something a little more unique and fun these days, and a polo hen party fits the bill nicely. What could be more fun than getting out in the fresh air in the beautiful East Riding countryside with a group of your closest friends and giving polo in Yorkshire a try?Were happy to tailor the polo sessions around the hen partys requirements, providing everything from champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries to a picnic lunch, and even personalized rosettes or...more
Uttrakhand- The Exotic Land For Adventure TravelUttrakhand is a place which is known for its exotic beauty and lush green scenic backdrops. People who are passionate about excitement will definitely fall in love with this place and will come here...more
Phish comes back to the stage this summer for an wide two-leg Summer Tour, kicking off June 11th in August at Chicago covering with a two-night stand at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY. Stops along the way include a return to SPAC, Hartford,...more
How to Cope with the Summer HolidaysSo, it's the summer holidays. With approximately 48 hours before the first 'Mum, I'm bored!', it's time to put on your holiday ideas hat. From day trips to fun in the garden, picnics to travel tips, check out this...more
Great Christmas Gift for Hikers and WalkersNo hiker should be without a GPS. These handy devices have really become more reasonable in price these days. A hiking GPS can say you exactly where you are in terms of latitude and longitude. Models all...more
Spread out across seven glorious days in May, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival is fast becoming one of Hong Kongs most popular festivals. Taking place on the 8th day of the lunar calendars fourth month, this hundred year old festival is said to have...more