The same company the runs Virgin Music, Virgin Mobile, and Virgin Atlantic Airways, now seeks to start a whole new kind of business. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group plans to start the worlds first space tourism airline, Virgin Galactic. The business tycoon has already invested in a fleet consisting of two types of spaceships and accessory aircraft to provide suborbital spaceflights. Customers from the general public will be able to purchase...more
Two new books from Ashgate explore the language politics of the 1790s from different perspectives. While the title of Jane Hodson's explicitly links Language and Revolution, in this perceptive intellectual history Susan Manly links the Edgeworths' Practical Education with Wordsworth's Lyrical Ballads by grounding both of these 'revolutionary' projects in the late seventeenth century, in the theories of language and society of the philosopher John...more
Zakynthos (also known in English as Zante), Greece is much more than a place for sun and surf. It may very well be the hidden gem of eco-tourism in the Mediterranean.Zakynthos, or Zante, lies off of the western coast of Greece. It is part of the Ionian island chain, and covers an area of roughly 158 square miles.It's long been a popular tourist destination. The island's regular, year-round population of around 40,000 sees more than ten times that number in annual visitors. Most are from other Mediterranean countries. However, the island has a thriving foreign tourist presence as well.A majority of visitors, particularly those from the Mediterranean area, come mainly for the sunshine and pristine beaches. Its clear blue waters are a big draw, particularly during the months of July, August and September.Temperatures during these months hover between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the island maintains a fairly warm climate year-round, rarely dropping below the 50's.Today Zakynthos is becoming more widely recognized as an ecological gem. Its ecological uniqueness was downplayed in recent years, something that is changing with the times.The balmy island is home to one of the...more
If you are planning for luxury holidays to Europe, it is vital to get the right advice on how to plan your travel itinerary. If the travel is not well planned you might end up at the wrong place at the wrong time and pay more for services which do not appeal to your taste. A knowledgeable, well-traveled and sophisticated travel...more
Rajasthan, the largest state of India is one of the most popular and perfect destinations for holiday vacation in India. There are endless numbers of tourist attraction in Rajasthan that are worth exploring. This royal land is dotted with forts & palaces, wildlife destinations, lakes, deserts, mountains, temples, etc. The world class accommodation...more
The Tourism Industry in India is one of the most profitable industries in the country and contributes substantially to foreign exchange earned. In fact during 2008, four million tourists visited India and spent US $8.9 billion, thus making India one of the major global tourist destinations.Increased tourism in India has created jobs in a variety of related sectors, both directly and indirectly. Almost 20 million people are now working in Indias Tourism Industry. Indias tourism is thriving, owing to a huge surge in both business and leisure travel by foreign and domestic tourists and is expected to generate approximately US$ 275.5 billion by 2018.A World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) report says that by 2020, tourism in India could contribute Rs. 8,50,000 crores to the GDP. In other words, every man, woman and child could become richer by Rs.7,000. India has yet to realize its full potential from tourism. The Travel and Tourism industry holds tremendous potential for Indias economy. It can provide impetus to other industries and create millions of new jobs. The vast travel and tourism industry includes Government Tourism Departments, Immigration and Customs Services, Travel...more
Rhodes is a quite beautiful island in Greece, where you can have a range of tourist destinations. This island provides most of the unique opportunities to enjoy best Rhodes holidays with various facilities and activities.Apart from the previous...more
The great Indian dynasties- Maurya, Sunga, Kushana,Gupta, Pala and Sena contributed a lot in propagation of this religion. Besides just being mystic monuments, the art and sculptures depicting the Buddhist religion, principles, teachings and culture...more
India is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world that has a lot of things in store for the tourists; rich cultural heritage, plethora of sight seeing destinations, picturesque beauty, and wonderful hospitality. All the...more
View rich HTML email with photos as well as PDF, Word, and Excel attachments. Get maps, directions, and real-time traffic information. Take notes and read stock and weather reports.The revolutionary Multi-Touch technology built into the...more
View rich HTML email with photos as well as PDF, Word, and Excel attachments. Get maps, directions, and real-time traffic information. Take notes and read stock and weather reports.The revolutionary Multi-Touch technology built into the...more
One can also get the feel of urban living in its beautiful and sophisticated cities and at the same time one can feel the tranquility in the countryside. Sweden is full of charm with scenic medical villages, islands, lakes and forests dotting its...more