Kozhikode: It is also known as Calicut. It has long been dubbed the "City of Spices" from the time immortal, for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. It has a population of about 0.9 million, making it the third largest urban agglomeration and the third largest city. It ranked as the second best city in India as per the six parameters – health, education, environment, safety, public facilities and entertainment....more
What does the word relaxing mean to you? For most people, it means being free from the stresses of daily life. After all, its difficult to feel relaxed when you have to worry about paying the bills, juggling your responsibilities and keeping everyone entertained. If you equate relaxation with living stress free, consider taking a Nob Hill getaway . If you play your cards right, you can entertain the kids, have fun and even stay within your...more
The seat of power. Chocolate City. The City of Trees. The City of Monuments. Washington, DC is known for many things some more infamous than others but going back to its founding, the one thing that the District has always been good for is a place to meet. So if youre planning a gathering at a conference center hotel, Washington, DC is a brilliant choice. The District is rich with history, attractions, culture, and dining, making it an attractive destination for both business and pleasure. Besides the sights and sounds of this historic, politically-charged city, Washington, DC is a good central location for conference attendees up and down the Eastern seaboard. However, like any city, it has its own eccentricities, local flavor, and unwritten rules. So when you begin your planning, either on your own or with a professional, consider:Time of year It will be hectic (and expensive) to plan your conference during Rolling Thunder (Memorial Day weekend) or the annual Cherry Blossom Festival (Spring). Take a look at a DC event calendar to ensure that flights and accommodations are both available and affordable for group.Sweating the details any Washington, DC conference center hotels...more
The way the world looks today is dramatically different from how it looked a hundred years ago or even ten years ago and it will continue to change at a dramatic pace as long as technology does. To put it simply, before the development of trains, planes and automobiles, worldwide travel didnt really exist and people stay living where they were born...more
As one of the world's foremost global cities, London needs little introduction. From Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, the UK capital has countless iconic attractions to keep snap-happy tourists amused for a long time. But for those not so keen on the major tourist attractions and with more of a penchant for cities' hidden delights,...more
If you are looking to buy great Christmas presents for yourself or someone else, buy the Apple iPad Tablet 64GB. This is truly the next step in technology. Do not think of it as a computer, but rather a multi-media tablet. The iPad could be your movie player, song player, video game console, movie player, electronic mail reader, e-reader, and small laptop all wrapped up in a single device.At slightly below 8 inches by ten inches, and 1.5 pounds, it almost feels as if you are handling a solid magazine. And aided by the ten hour battery life, you can really forget you ever need to charge the thing. Be aware you do need to use the charger enclosed with the iPad as most USB ports will not charge it, but again, ten hours is an awfully long time before you need to worry about that.The iPad Tablet does not handle multitasking well, but this is not an issue if you are a lightweight to average computer user, or if you use a main notebook for which you use on your power computing. The user interface is intuitive and straightforward to make use of even if you were a very long time Windows user, more than likely, you will not have any trouble getting used to the Apple interface.Should you be...more
Holidays are meant to be fun and merriment and hence it is great disappointment if your expectations are not met. Things take a more nasty turn when you have paid in advance for your stay and you find that your agent or the authorities...more
Kerala is one of the most favored holidaying destinations in India. It is highly acclaimed for its enchanting tourism attractions that attract tourists from all the nook and corner of the world. It has hill stations blessed with awesome...more
Recent years have brought about a new found love of 70s Halloween costumes. For some, the retro hippie look is a reminder of good times and freedom. Others see it as an era of outrageous fashion and hair. Still more find humor in the style. The...more
Really Goa is one of the most enchanting tourism destinations of India. It is one of the sought after tourist's destinations that people must visit at least for once in their lifetime. Referred as Jewel of India, beach capital of India,...more
For the budget conscious traveler who doesn't want to miss the chance to explore the magnificent city of Cairo, this coach excursion with Sharmelsheikhexcursions.com is your answer. See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and delve into history at...more
Color trends change each season. The fall season is usually inspired by the season itself, revealing shades of the seasonal landscape. Reds, oranges and deep shades are usually seen on the runway. But, each fall these colors change slightly and are...more