Whether you're an avid cyclist or a new beginner, the idea of enjoying a bike ride with other cyclists and visiting places of interest can be really exciting. Many people are taking part in bike tours for the healthy aspects of it as well. With such sedentary lifestyles, people are looking for interesting ways to add physical activity to their lives. Bike tours provide a way to experience interesting places, beautiful scenery, make friends and...more
Chicago entertainment is having a rebirth, and the city has always been a great destination. Being one of the largest U.S. it has never had a difficult time getting the top events. If great sports, , concerts, music, theater and dining are your interests than this city is sure to deliver. While Chicago may not get the buzz and attention of say Las Vegas or New York City it is certainly in the same class. For many after their first visit they will...more
Vietnam, with its beautiful landscape, fast developing services and a safe and stable political environment, occupied fifth place among the ASEAN countries in terms of attracting foreign visitors during 2008. According to our research report "Vietnam Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012", international tourist arrivals in Vietnam are projected to grow at a CAGR of around 15% during 2010-2013 on the back of aggressive marketing campaigns, increasing government expenditure and high FDI flow in the tourism sector. Besides, its attractiveness as a new tourist destination is positioning the country as a global tourism hub.Our team of experts have found that Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are three major cities in Vietnam as far as the tourism industry is considered. Hanoi, the Capital of Vietnam, has been registering continuous increase in tourist arrivals for the past few years. We have also found that China was the largest tourist market for Vietnam in 2009, accounting for around 14% of the total tourist arrivals. Due to the recovery of global economy and business activities between Vietnam and rest of the world increasing, the confidence of tourists is boosting up, resulting in...more
So you are planning to visit Marches, a little region of Italy on the Adriatic Sea. The Marches (it's often spelled with The) is relatively unknown to tourists. This is a great place to see the real Italy. Sights to see include the college town of Urbino with a lovely Palazzo Ducale that houses the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche and the Casa...more
The tourism industry in China is one of the fastest growing industries and has witnessed continuous development and transformation driven by two decades long economic liberalization and the government's favorable policy framework. According to our research report "China Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012", inbound industry in China will witness a...more
So you are planning to visit Lombardy, a region of northern Italy bordering on Switzerland, the Gulf of Taranto, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its regional capital and largest city is Milan, the center of Italian finance, fashion, and media. Lombardy is home to La Scala, the greatest opera house in Europe, or perhaps the whole world. And the Cathedral of Milan, ooh, la, la. There are museums galore and the massive, impressive Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a Nineteenth Century upscale shopping mall.Small towns in Lombardy that are well worth visiting include Pavia which houses an important university, Cremona the historic center of violin making, and Mantua, where Romeo fled after killing Juliet's cousin. Its Palazzo Ducale contains 500 rooms one of which took a master seven years to paint. Save some time and money to visit the lakes. Lombardy borders no sea but it is home to Lake Maggiore, Lake Iseo, Lake Orta, Lake Como, and Lake Garda which spills over into the neighboring regions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto. Each lake has its own special attractions, as do the lakeside towns such as Bellagio, which is considered one of the loveliest towns in Europe, and honored by a hotel of that...more
What makes a party? The guests certainly, the food and drinks undoubtedly, the weather (sometimes)Â…however, perhaps one of the most crucial ingredients for a really good party is the venue.Whether it's in a private house or garden, a village field...more
Do you ever visit a city, but you don't have much time to research and explore its sights and history? You may just have one evening or morning to take a look around. Where do you start to understand the history and culture of the place? You don't...more
Situated in the South West of England, Devon is home to a number of stunning attractions to suit everyone's taste including family leisure parks, stunning coastal walks, picturesque seaside towns and villages and miles of golden sandy beaches...more
Situated in the South West of England in the Mid Devon district, Tiverton is situated in between two rivers, the River Exe and the River Lowman. It is the perfect base to explore the beautiful county of Devon, with Exmoor National Park to the north...more
So you are planning to tour Liguria. You have probably heard about the historic port of Genoa from which Christopher Columbus set out to visit "The New World". You may be familiar with the Italian Riviera, unashamed competitor to its French...more
Why Devon?The glorious Devon countryside combined with the North Devon rugged coastline offers the perfect backdrop for your Devon conference. If you prefer more of a city vibe then Plymouth or Exeter have state of the art facilities ready to make...more