The first CountryLink Parkes holiday was held on January 1993 in the city of Parkes, Central New South Wales. It is located 365 Kilometers west of Sydney, Australia. Lots of the eleven thousand towns folks are passionate about Elvis Presley but one man in particular is very passionate about Elvis. He was fascinated with the King when he was only 5 years old, after watching'Love Me Tender' staring Elvis, that was in 1959. He started his...more
South India depicted the richness of its heritage in its dance forms, temples, sculptures and architectures that really amaze the foreign tourists visiting the area. South India tour packages include visit to the states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Every tour includes the main tourist spots that form an integral part of the tourist packages. One of the most essential parts of any tourist package is shopping as it gives an...more
When thinking of your next holiday destination you should seriously consider visiting the county of Devon. Situated in the south west region of England, Devon is an area of outstanding natural beauty and it has numerous historical sites of interest as well as many tourist facilities which make the county so appealing to thousands of holiday makers each year. Here are just five of the many reasons why you should put Devon at the top of your holiday list. 1. Stunning Countryside: The landscape of Devon is truly awe-inspiring with luscious green hills and many idyllic villages. There is plenty to do if you love the countryside including horse riding, cycling or even just taking a relaxing stroll if you so wish. Devon is also teeming with wildlife and has with several nature reserves and estuaries that are just breath-taking.2. Excellent Coastline: Devon's coastline is magnificent with steep sandstone cliffs in the east and striking hills in the north. There are many fishing villages and tourist resorts dotted around the coastline and the beach areas are a prime spot for surfers who come in their thousands each year. There are many coastal activities on offer including...more
If you want to spice up your trip to Catalina beyond anything you've experience, we have just the way to do that.Try, this time, visiting Catalina Island by helicopter.Your honey will feel like you two have won the Reward Challenge on TV's Survivor as you jump in your helicopter and are whisked away to an island just far enough from Los...more
Its is now easier that ever to travel at low cost these days, due to lower airfares and a large array of new creative methods to pay your expenses. While some die-hard rules still work the best (like booking early for the best rates), some online services can even get you good last minute deals too. Learn a few tips to change a good vacation in to...more
It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life and half way through this adventure, I wished I had never been stupid enough to try it. Yet at the finish of this adrenaline pumping experience, my tortured body was ready to start again. How crazy is that? Our gut wrenching adventure was trying to tame North Queensland's mighty Tully River clinging to flimsy inflatable rafts and battling rapids and rocks on our watery journey from the top of the Great Dividing Range down to the coastal plain. Adventure travel is big in Australia but few can match the pulse raising thrills of wrestling a tiny inflatable raft against the power of a raging torrent. I tried it and lived to tell the tale with memories that will last forever. Fear and Anticipation. As our "Raging Thunder" bus towing a trailer loaded with rafts climbed to the top of the Great Dividing Range, the nervous group of men and women shared mixed emotions. Our admiration for the beauty of the pristine rainforest was tempered by the fear of the challenges that lay ahead. Our fears turned to terror when we saw and heard our pathway to the bottom of the range. It was like a scene from the movie...more
Mozambique is a truly undiscovered gem, that is slowly becoming a must see for tourists. During decades of civil war the country was plummeted into poverty and adversity and tourism practically ground to a halt. Since continued peace from 1992, more...more
Namibia neighbours South Africa and is a very popular tourist destinations, especially for South Africans. It also shares borders with Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola and Zambia. The country was governed by Germany and South Africa up until 1990 when a...more
Everyone looks for different things in a holiday, but for many of us, beach holidays are what we really look forward to every year. The perfect sands are high on many peoples holiday tick lists. Whether you're staying in the UK or travelling to...more
In recent years it has become increasingly popular to head off on a round-the-world trip between finishing school and heading off to university. Gap years to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa can vary enormously depending on how...more
You don't have to have a lot of money to travel to fun places. High paid doctors and lawyers aren't the only ones who get to go to new and exciting places. All it takes to travel like the pros is a little creativity and flexibility. There...more
If you are staying in the area for several days, you will be searching for downtown San Jose, CA restaurants. You will want to spend part of your vacation or business trip sampling food for some of the area"s top restaurants in downtown San Jose. ...more