After a lekker (lovely in Afrikaans) breakfast and a tour of their delightful guest house it is time to move on to the next stage of this latest of our fam Trips to Africa and so we head for the bush resolving as we do so to include this lovely friendly guest house on our list for some wonderful holidays to Africa.Familiarisation Trips to Africa (or Fam Trips as we call them) By: John Arthur Thomas About the Author ...more
Cairo isn't close to Sharm el Sheikh, but many feel it would be a crime to visit Egypt without seeing the Pyramids at Giza. They are, after all, the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of The World. You can arrange trips to the Egyptian capital by both air and road. So, if lying on a sun lounger starts to feel stifling, pack a bag and set out on an adventure to one of the most fascinating historical sites in the world!Excursions and...more
The choice of venue for your event, be it a high profile business event or a private function for family and friends, can either greatly enhance its success or significantly add to its failure. There are many aspects to consider when booking your ideal venue and, cost aside, the top of your priority list should always include; Location - a convenient and accessible location for your guests.Room sizes - and appropriate room layouts to accommodate your guests in comfort.Ambience - create the right atmosphere - high tech or historical, intimate or wow factor.Catering - be it a breakfast buffet or an opulent dining experience, ensure your venue can cater for your requirements - especially if the food is prepared off the premises.Technology - If required, check everything is available to you from broadband to power sockets. For presentations, make sure the view is not obscured. Lighting and heating - heating should be controllable and some degree of natural light is usually preferred.Breakout rooms - check that additional space is available should you need it.Additional facilities - consider the additional requirements of your guests, e.g. availability of overnight accommodation for...more
Deserts are arid regions, generally receiving less than ten inches of precipitation a year, or regions where the potential evaporation rate is twice as great as the precipitation.The world's deserts are divided into four categories. Subtropical deserts which are the hottest, with parched terrain and rapid evaporation. Although cool coastal...more
Often, to get into the competition and to attract customers, several airline companies also issue major offer exciting discounts on these tickets. One can easily get this discount by booking their tickets well in advance. Hence, it is often suggested to the tourists that if they want to get hold of one such cheap flight to Cape Town, then are...more
Why Costa Dorada?Millions of tourists from all around the world choose Spain as their holiday destination. Some come to Spain attracted by its major cities, others come for its unique architecture; but most of them come for its beaches and the clear waters. If you are looking for a place to go with your family and children, you have found the perfect one: Costa Dorada. Costa Dorada is famous for being a family holiday destination, due to its wide range of apartments that can be rented throughout the entire year. The coast line is more than two hundred kilometers long, having fine sand beaches and the clearest waters in the region. Costa Dorada is formed out of twenty municipalities that host coquette villages with picturesque vineyards and olive groves, and almond and hazelnut crops that delight children. Sightseeing in Costa DoradaWhen you are in Costa Dorada, you have the opportunity to enjoy the sun and the beach, but you also have the opportunity to learn pieces of the history of Spain by visiting the sights in the region. Tarragona Cathedral, built in the 12th century in Calle Virgen Del Claustro, is a Christian church built, like many others in Spain, on the remains of an...more
Marbella was just a tiny, unknown fishing village until it became an overnight tourist sensation for the rich and famous, in the Mediterranean. This city is considered the epicenter of the fast paced and celebrity filled festivity, with its...more
You and your wife may be a perfect partner at home, but that does not mean your travel style will fit. A Website Fodors.com recently asked the members of his Forum (Fodors.com / forums), especially those who like to travel the world, for a variety of...more
Chame Bay also provides the astonishing spa facility which adds a tremendous flavour to your relaxation.There's a Orchid and Palm Farm near the Chame Bay which is spread in the 90 hectares containing over 40 species of orchid and 60 palm...more
Every American (okay, every human for that matter) owes it to him/herself to head to Arizona and visit the Grand Canyon at least once in their lifetimes. It's truly amazing to see how a little trickle of water eventually turned into the Colorado...more
Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most favoured tourist centres in India. Thiruvananthapuram is a much-loved destination of backpackers,...more
THE AMERICANS TAKE MORE COMMON SALT THAN THE NORMAL LEVEL By: Mohammad Alamgir About the Author More informationFor more information on limiting salt, visit the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.SOURCES: Elena V....more