A Niagara Landmark - The Crowne Plaza Hotel Part 3The arrival of a 20th Century-Fox film crew at Niagara Falls to shoot, on location, the movie Niagara. Its star was Marilyn Monroe, who, along with her co-stars Joseph Cotton and Jean Peters, stayed at the Brock Plaza Hotel. Needless to say, their presence at the hotel, and in the area, created a great deal of interest. Incidentally, if you stay in Room 801, you are in what was Marilyn's room....more
The London mattress is our entry level mattress, perfect for those on a smaller budget. The London mattress contains a 13.5 gauge open coil spring system.The primary function of the open coil mattress is to provide resistance and support for all different shapes and sizes. Sometimes known as innerspring mattresses, an open coil mattress consists of a number of coil springs, a standard double bed has approximately 325 coil springs,...more
One of the last great natural game reserves, the Selous Game Reserve, located in the southern part of Tanzania, includes over 7 million acres of land - including both a core zone and a human-inhabited buffer zone. With over 200,000 Cape buffalo, 80,000 wildebeest, 30,000 African elephants and numerous specimens of most of Africa's wildlife, this zone of pristine, nearly untouched forest plays a huge part in conserving what is left of African fauna. The purpose of a game reserve like the Selous Game Reserve is to allow humans to participate in hunt and view wild animals without hurting the balance of the environment more than can be helped. At the same time, by keeping close watch on all human activity within its boundaries, the national park can severely cut down on poaching and other activities that are harmful to animals. Subsistence poaching, however, has substantially cut down on the numbers of wildlife in the Selous' buffer zone - thankfully, the core zone is yet nearly untouched.The Selous Game Reserve operates under strict regulations from the Tanzania Game Department, leasing out only 1/40th of its space at one time for a five-year stretch to safari companies, for the...more
Tanzania is one of the world's best destinations for wildlife safaris. With most of its land devoted to conserving wildlife, it has managed to retain many species and natural phenomena that are barely visible in the rest of the world. Here are some sights that may become the highlight of your a safari in Tanzania - 1.Migration of wildebeest - One...more
The cardinal rule of going on safari is - be prepared for the unexpected. Sadly, while this may tempt you to pack every piece of clothing, first-aid and medicine under the sun, luggage restrictions will not allow you to do so. Here is a quick guide to packing for safaris. Most of the high-value items here can be obtained at flea markets or thrift...more
Apart from luggage, clothing and toiletries, one of the essentials to pack while on safari is first aid. Though facilities on safaris have improved vastly in recent times, it is important to remember that you are still on a journey in the wild. Do not grow complacent, but do not panic either. Essential first aid items include - For injuries - 1.Antiseptic 2.Sticking plaster3.Crepe bandages For fevers, colds and random aches - 4.Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin5.Tylenol (acetaminophen in the US, paracetamol in the UK and Commonwealth)For allergies and bug bites - 6.Insect repellant cream, preferably citronella as it is natural and mild on the skin7.Anti-histamine drugs - check with your doctor for something that will not make you drowsyMiscellaneous - 8.Throat drops9.Eye drops - artificial tears can be very useful to combat dust-induced stingingFor fatigue - 10.Energy bars - granola or nutri-bars are great. You can even make your own by wrapping seeds, dry fruit, molasses or honey together in cling foil. 11.Oral rehydration solution. While at home, a lemon-salt-sugar solution will suffice, but on the road make sure to carry pre-packaged sachets. 12.Your regular...more
Spain is a place that attracts millions each year. Some wish to live here. Others would rather visit for a nice vacation getaway. One of the most important factors to influence their decisions to come here is the great weather Spain offers. There are...more
Mt. Kimimanjaro is one of the most breathtaking mountains of the world. Anyone that has climbed can tell you that it is an experience you will never forget. You'll have bragging rights as it is the highest volanco in Africa and the tallest...more
A city clad with colonial history, Kolkata was the first British capital of India. Since its inception as the capital, Kolkata has been playing an important role in the political and administrative affairs of the nation. This over the...more
The word "safari" automatically conjures visions of vehicles making their stealthy way through tall savannah grass: of lions, elephants, leopards, gazelles and other game that can only be glimpsed with great difficulty, in a journey thick with...more
A large proportion of Tanzania's land is taken up in national parks. National Parks are large expanses of land which are protected by the government or other environment preservation agencies, leased out to safari companies to generate some revenue....more
With the global financial crisis, tourism has been slow all over the world, and this has further affected economies everywhere. Thankfully for Queensland, there has been a big increase in tourism and holiday bookings across the Sunshine Coast. This...more