The nights are drawing in, the weather is slowly deteriorating - even here in the UK where, if you were to believe certain daily newspapers, the rain barely paused for the summer in any case - and the leaves are slowly starting to brown on the trees: it must be autumn. The major appeal for going for a DVD rental by post deal at this time of year is obvious: you're going to be spending rather less time outside on the beach or in the park and...more
The wider population seems to think that there isn't a problem with borrowing money to go away.Research by online travel agent sunshine.co.uk has revealed that 28% of UK citizens went away on credit in 2010 and 50% used their credit card to purchase their trip.Although booking a holiday this way has certain advantages, it is unsettling that so many choose to risk the state of their finances for a spot in the sun.The winter could look a lot...more
Sophisticated urban centres and sleepy rural towns are contained within the expansive vistas broken here and there by canals, castle walls and dikes. Europe's most densely populated region is located within an area of the Netherlands called the Randstad. This urban hub is spread in a circle from Amsterdam, and includes The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht and the smaller towns of Haarlem, Leiden and Delft. The metropolitan centres buzz with the activity of seasonal festivals, cultural activities, vibrant art scenes and excellent pubs and restaurants. Most people travelling to the Netherlands head for the unique experience of its capital city, Amsterdam. The other parts are largely unaffected by tourism, particularly the areas outside the Randstad. The southern parts of the country are transformed by undulating landscapes of shifting sands and heath moors, best experienced within the Hoge Veluwe National Park. Still south, tucked between the German and Belgian borders, lies the historical city of Maastricht. But on the changing face of the Netherlands, the windmills are restaurants, the canal barges are tourist tanks, the tulips are growing in the wooden clogs and the tiles are on the...more
The American Heart Association (AHA) is considered as a voluntary organization which is mainly in existence with the support from various charitable and donor organizations. It is a non profit organization where its main focus is to reduce heart diseases and strokes and to create awareness among the people. Its head office is situated...more
Dhanteras is a festival which falls on the first day of the five day Diwali festival extravaganza. Other names of this occasion are Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi. As per the Hindu calender, it is celebrated on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Dhanteras 2010 falls on 3 November (as per the more...more
You are totally spoilt for choice when choosing a cultural city break in France! The country is home to some of the most wonderful cultural attractions imaginable, and around 80 million tourists visit France annually. For the tourist, France has everything you could ever wish for, and more!We have compiled a brief guide to the top city locations for a taste of Gallic culture, so please read on for more….ParisBeing the capital city of France, and attracting millions of visitors each year, you will probably think Paris is a hard city to get around. Not true; it has a city centre that is easily navigated, and the whole of the capital is connected via an excellent public transport network called the Metro.The City Of Lights is built on the River Seine and has been a tourist hot spot for generations – people flock to see the wonderful ambiance, the stunning architecture, and the magnificent museums that are dotted around this wonderful city.One way to sample the way of life in Paris is to stroll around the streets that are lined with café bars and restaurants. The many sights of the city include the Eiffel Tower, The Louvré Museum and L'Arc de Triomphe. In total, the...more
Paris is a city that is as well-known for its romance as it is for its breathtaking architecture and its landscaped parks. Many visitors to Paris are drawn in by the citys ability to amalgamate a busy commercial city with one filled with history,...more
Goa as we know a splendid place on earth. People all over the world remember it as a destination of beautifull beaches, goa carnival which took place in december. During carnival so many tourists both foreigners and local gather here to...more
Are you planning for your next business trip or a family vacation? So, you must be looking for making prior reservations in a five star hotelIf yes, then give this idea of staying in a hotel a passplan something different, unique and interesting.The...more
Get some ideas about where to visit in India from this article. The destinations mentioned here can be visited any time of the year due to their varied topography and favourable climate. Most of these destinations are covered in popular...more
From a consumers perspective, it is quite natural that he will be enthusiastic to know the latest flight deals if they are offered cheaper, he will be rather more happier. This is not the condition of the population of a developed...more
You can choose to sift through our unmatched cultural and wine routes or you can opt to learn a lot through world heritage sites. You can watch whales doing acrobatics at the world's whale watching capital or come up close and personal...more