If youve been pining to visit North Americas last great frontier but fear such an ambitious trip is just out of your price range, take heart, get out your parka and read on about some fantastic discount cruises to Alaska!The BasicsNearly all available Alaskan cruises last seven days and depart mostly from Seattle, Washington or Vancouver, British Columbia and head north, skirting along the Canadian west coast, making several stops at Alaskan port...more
The Kilimanjaro, like all mountains, offers different types of vegetation with every little rise in altitude. In a way, it seems to be mimicking the change in vegetation that you would see while moving from the equator to the poles, albeit on a much reduced scale. At the base of the mountain, vegetation is nearly identical to that of the surroundings, and a slow move towards the barrenness of the ice-capped poles is seen as you climb upwards.The...more
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most famous volcanoes. Volcanoes, as everyone knows, are mountains that explode every once in a while, causing untold devastation... and then dying down again for thousands of years. You have to wonder - how do these mountains get formed? Why do they explode? Why do they have craters on top? Most importantly - will the Kilimanjaro explode while I'm on it?So many questions. But worry not, here are the answers. First of all, the Kilimanjaro is not likely to erupt while you are on it, as it hasn't exploded in at least 150,000 years. Right now, scientists are more concerned with the rapidly dissolving glaciers on the Kilimanjaro's peak than the possibility of a volcanic eruption from its core. However, the Kilimanjaro must have been an extremely active volcano to have reached the size it is at now - standing 4600 meters above its base, and with a peak height of 5832 meters. Volcanoes originated when the mass of liquid that formed the earth slowly began to solidify on the surface. This is what gave birth to what we call "land" now. Land, however, was not continuous, and still is not so. The surface of the earth is divided into plates that rub...more
Everyone that's any type of climber has been to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. You've been dreaming about climbing the mountain for years. You've made other smaller climbs, but this the one that you've talked about but haven't done. Maybe the sheer height makes you pause. But as long as you've planned out your trip, and take all the necessary...more
Denver International Airport (DIA) is one of the busiest airports in the United States. Denver being a business hub attracts several visitors. It has been winning awards consistently since it was inaugurated in 1995. It is also linked with different parts of the city through various transportation facilities. One of them is the limousine...more
India expects to see almost 10 million international tourists in the coming year. Many would be the first time visitors to the country. The India tour and travel will take them to captivating hills of Shimla and Mussoorie, historically significant destinations at Jaipur, magnificent forts and palaces of Rajasthan built by different rulers over the centuries in their creative but functional style, culturally rich retreats on Himalayas, and beach dwelling in coastal areas of Kerala and Goa. The adventurous zealot can be seen in the majestic Himalayan destinations at Kashmir, Shimla, Kullu Manali, Kalimpong, etc engrossed in sports.All tourists are not holidaymakers; some are on business trip while others wish to test their adrenal glands in adventure tourism. Yet others find tranquility in wildlife tourism. A few come for treatment, which is why we call them medical tourists. Religious minded come here for pilgrimage tourism. Still others come just to live and breathe in the fresh air of a village on an eco-tourism tour. India has myriad attractions for cultural tourists and creative minds too.No tourist visiting India wish to miss The Taj Mahal at Agra. They are stuck by the...more
Cabo San Lucas has something incredible for everybody. Here you will find what you're looking for with the variety price range. You can find the all-inclusive resorts in all over the perfect place for romantic honeymoon where you can gain the last...more
Rajasthan Tourism Department works actively to promote Rajasthan as a desirable holiday destination for international tourists traveling to India, even as Ministry of Tourism in India is enjoying its success with Incredible India Campaign. After the...more
India evokes images white gleaming Taj Mahal which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World or the scenes of Sadhus and devotees taking a dip in Holy River Ganges. But India is much more than that. From North to South, East to West, India offers a...more
A fun Cancun vacation is mostly relevance with beaches & sun. All of magnificent and exotic Cancun resonates in its stunning beaches. the wonderful attractions and entertainments this place has to offer the fun atmosphere. Cancun has a perfect...more
Chicago is one of the great American cities. Chicago is known as the windy city. Offered below are suggestions for places to visit in Chicago in no particular order. Try to visit most of them in your stay. 1) Sears Tower: This is the tallest...more
Please read part 1 of this article before reading this as this is continued from there. 6) Shedd Aquarium: It is a sure-hit with kids. Featuring sea-life of all types. The dolphin show is a must visit for everyone. It happens at fixed times during...more