Singapore is a vibrant city state with a highly cosmopolitan population and traditions. It now enjoys great prosperity and attracts a great number of visitors each year, for both business and pleasure. Singapore is internationally renowned for the shopping opportunities it offers, with huge malls as well as smaller boutiques.The Singapore River today is a highly developed commercial district, the area consisting largely of skyscrapers and...more
Singapore is a thriving city-state located at the southern extremity of the Malay peninsula. Since achieving independence in 1965 the city-state has prospered, and is now one of the most successful economies in the world. It is also a huge draw for tourists, who are attracted by the states renowned shopping opportunities, particularly the well known Orchard Road area, and its unique culture, a mixture of Chinese, Malay, Indian and other...more
Georgetown, the capital of Penang State in Malaysia, inherits a rich historical legacy. The city was founded by Captain Francis Light, a trader for the British East India Company and is named after Britains King George III. Light procured the island of Penang from the Sultan of Kedah and established Fort Cornwallis on the north-east corner of the island. Georgetown was initially constructed on marshy land which had to be painstakingly converted to a site suitable for settlement. The towns status as a trading centre was the impetus that led to its brisk development. There is much to see and do in Georgetown and there is no better place to start than its colonial-era historical buildings. The Municipal Council of Pulau Pinang Hall, formerly known as City Hall, is a well-kept building from the height of the British Empire. Not to be missed is the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion, the former residence of Chinas Rockefeller, containing no less than 38 rooms, 220 windows, 7 staircases and 5 granite-paved courtyards. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, the hereditary mansion of the wealthy Khoo family contains exquisite carvings, made of the finest wood, in traditional Chinese style. Other sites of...more
The capital of the Philippines Manila is a flourishing city situated on the eastern shores of Manila Bay. The nations thriving economy has made Manila a prosperous city attracting a great number of visitors annually. Manila has more than 100 parks scattered across the city.Fort Santiago has a history stretching back several centuries. Once the...more
Jakarta, a city with a colourful history is the capital of Indonesia. It is the largest city in Southeast Asia and the citys metropolitan area covers a vast area, the second greatest in the world. Established as a trading port in the fourth century, the city grew steadily and was named the capital of Indonesia when it became an independent nation...more
Rome is a great tourist destination and millions of tourists flock down to this historic city each year to visit the famous ancient and renaissance architectural wonders. This catholic city hosts hundreds of tourist attractions that can be explored at leisure while visiting Rome. Whether to plan to stay long or take a short trip to Rome you can find good number of discount lodgings in Rome. It is important to look at the right places in order to find the best discount lodgings in Rome. Discount lodgings in Rome are also known as pensions. These are hotels, which are smaller than the regular ones. When you book a room in a pension, the price is inclusive of meals. These discount lodgings are often opted by budget travelers and backpackers. A mezza pension means half pension, which means that the traveler will be eating only one meal in the day including the breakfast. The atmosphere at the pension is informal and the accommodations are very comfortable. You can find the pensions while searching on the Internet. They are the best available discount lodgings in Rome. Many such discount lodgings and pensions are located near to the various tourist destinations. Thus, you can save on...more
Accra stretches along the Atlantic Coast and north into the interior. It was originally built around the port. Accra, the seat of the Ga State, is today a melting pot of several Ghanaians and other "foreign cultures." It is home to virtually anyone...more
The Medieval town Rhodes is a beautiful historical site where each of its street and building has its own history. This place provides many beautiful sights to make your Rhodes Holidays enjoyable and knowledgeable.The Medieval town Rhodes is divided...more
Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and interesting regions of Italy. It is known for its magical landscapes, its artistic legacy, its memorable center, and today several localities of Tuscany are UNESCO protected sites. Tuscany is the greatest ...more
Inspired by best selling authors and award winning musicians, Birmingham is a proud English city to say the least. Although its prosperity at present is well known, Birmingham has seen its fare share of testing times that saw buildings demolished by...more
Whoever said that diamonds are women's only best friend, didn't know us, women too well. Truthfully speaking, aside from diamonds and shoes, we also love handbags. Women value handbags just like the way men value their cars. Most women love having...more
Hotel Ambasador MumbaiHotel Ambasador has around 123 rooms that are divided into various categories like suites, standard rooms and deluxe rooms. The rooms are spacious and airy which are in the size of 300 to 330 sq. ft. The suites of Ambasador...more