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341) There is More to Bologna than its Bolognese!
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, in the Po Valley, Bologna can be described as the historical explorer's dream. Free from the hordes of tourists who flock to more popular destinations, Bologna offers the visitor an unparalleled opportunity to discover ancient sites, surrounded by beautiful side streets and medieval piazzas.
Known as the university town, due to the fact it is home to the oldest university in Europe - Alma Mater Studiorum, founded in 1088 -...
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342) South India Travel Tour Information Tips
Author:
Priya Singh
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Goa, the earlier hippie cooperative on India's west coast, is often cited as the sizzling spot for travelers seeking religious explanation and all-night beach parties. Kerala, about 400 miles south of Goa along India's southwestern tip, is promising as a quieter option with its long shorelines, extensive plantations and comforting spas that concentrate in the healing practice of ayurveda, the conventional Hindu medicine of India. "As the health resort business globally has exploded, Kerala as t...
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343) Delhi Travel Tour Information Tips
Author:
Priya Singh
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Delhi is a momentous city and a graceful capital. New Delhi the third largest city of India is a synthesis of the ancient and the modern. Delhi is a magnificent place to explore with your family and friends. Delhi has been a most important tourist destination and is the ideal holiday option for your tours to India.In the middle of the obligation visit places during your tours to Delhi are its monuments, museums, galleries and other places of interest. Right from shopping to visiting the attract...
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344) Child Friendly Hotels In The Lake District
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
It has been thought in the past that staying in hotels with children is a bad idea because they are not places geared up for children.
Parents however, want a bit of luxury and do not always want to camp or go self catering. Times are changing and hoteliers are waking up to the idea that families are a large market hardly targeted. There are some hotels that operate strict "no children" policy but many hotels who are quite happy having them stay are adapting rooms and creating fun things f...
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345) Annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival Becoming Major Tourist Lure
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Vegetarianism is on the increase in the UK and it's now rare to find a restaurant that doesn't serve a veggie option or two. A lot of reasons are given for this dietary choice - environmental, moral or personal taste are the most common - but many see it as a recent fad.
Although it's becoming more popular in Britain, typically vegetarians are more common in Asian countries and some, such as Thailand, hold an annual vegetarian festival where everybody joins in.
The P...
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346) Destination Windermere
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Windermere in the English Lake District is the longest natural lake in England. Set in the middle of some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, Windermere and its surrounding areas have been a favoured holiday destination since 1847.
Windermere the lake is 10.5 miles long and ranges from a quarter of a mile to one mile wide. The northern end is Waterhead, a mile from Ambleside town centre, the middle being Bowness-On-Windermere and the southerly end bringing you to Newby Bridge.
T...
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347) Edinburgh's International Festival is a Must See
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Cited as the world's largest arts festival, the Edinburgh International Festival is an absolute must see. Throughout the month of August, Scotland's capital city welcomes thousands of tourists from across the globe, eager to explore the plethora of events on offer, from stand-up comedy routines to dramatic performances, and one-man shows to full-scale theatrical productions.
Established in 1949 as a way to promote an optimistic outlook for post-war Europe, the Edinburgh Festiva...
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348) Car hire Barbados in Advance to make the trip hassle free
Author:
Bente Rayfield
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Though Barbados is a small island, most of the tourists need transportation while here. There are a number of car hiring Barbados accessible options to the businessman and vacation and holiday travelers. Car hiring in Barbados are available for rent in a miscellany of makes and models ranging from compact vehicles to sport utilities and small jeeps.
Car hire Barbados and discover Barbados for yourself! There are many car hire firms in Barbados offering from the popular mokes, to rugged je...
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349) Ullswater In The English Lake District
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Ullswater is situated in the Northern area of the English Lake District and just 6 miles from junction 40 of the M6 motorway. Perfectly located for access but without having swarms of tourists so keeping the area serene and peaceful.
The name "Ullswater" is believed to have come from an early Viking settler but due to a stone circle called The Cockpit at Barton Fell, some say it could have been earlier. The valley has many farms which is now the main economy of the area along with tourism. S...
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350) Berlin's Cultural Variety Makes it a Must See Location
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
David Bowie described Berlin as the greatest cultural extravaganza that one could possibly imagine, and he wasn't far off the mark. As apt today as it was in the 1970s, Bowie's statement is about as close as one can get to describing such a diverse city, which has been shaped as much by its political conflicts, as it has by its residents.
With over 3.4 million people currently residing there - up 12,000 from 2006 - it has grown from its modest beginnings to become not only Germ...
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351) Life In Dubai
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Many people are fascinated and often puzzled at the thought of life in Dubai. From looking at the images of the architecture of the spectacular buildings and the length the developers in Dubai go to achieve them, it really is beyond belief.
One such ground breaking example is the Ski Dubai, 400 metre indoor ski slope constructed at a cost of 272 million US dollars. The artificial ski slope holds over 6000 tonnes of artificial snow which is made through revolutionary methods. Due to the amoun...
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352) Treat Yourself to the Treasures of Blackpool
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Blackpool Tower is one of Britain's greatest seaside monuments and houses an array of entertainment and leisure venues, giving you the option to be as busy or relaxed as you want to be when visiting this world famous attraction.
The tower itself is a Victorian structure that rises some 518 feet over the Lancashire coast, its mighty stature allowing views to the Lake District, North Wales and across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man. If stairs aren't your thing don't worry as gui...
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353) The Beautiful Cayman Islands is a Haven for Offshore Bankers
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The tiny Caribbean archipelago of the Cayman Islands imposes no direct taxation on its residents. As a result it has become a haven for offshore banking and boasts one of the wealthiest populations in the world which enjoy an envious standard of living.
The Cayman Islands are situated in the Caribbean, directly south of Cuba and north-west of Jamaica. The capital of this British Overseas Territory is George Town, located on Grand Cayman; the largest of the three islands and the...
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354) Prepare for Overseas Travel with Quality Travel Guides
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The lure of different cultures and climates stimulates many millions of people to travel outside their own country each year in search of fun, frolicking and adventure. Overseas travel is exciting for most people and knowing how to make the best of your destination is critical for full holiday enjoyment, or even the efficient execution of a business trip.
Indeed, knowing which accommodation to book and which to avoid at all costs, where to savour the best meals and drinks, or e...
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355) Jamaica: A celebration of her son (and sun)
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The Caribbean island of Jamaica, at around 234 kilometres in length and as much as 80 kilometres in width, is hugely popular with tourists from around the world. Its many attractions include the beautiful coastlines of Port Antonio, the rustic charm of the south coast and the frenetic nightlife - and day life - of Montego Bay.
The island's capital, Kingston, also has its fair share of reasons to visit. The energetic city has been called 'the epicentre of Jamaica's arts and cultu...
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356) The Rise of the Pleasure Beach that Wanted to Inspire Gaiety
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Having achieved the status of the UK's number one tourist attraction, with over six million visitors annually, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has grown from its humble beginnings in the late 1800s to become renowned for its plethora of white knuckle amusement rides, live shows and various entertainment venues.
The forty two acre site, bought by Alderman William George Bean in 1896, has remained in the family ever since. Having survived two World Wars, the amusement park has thrived fr...
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357) The Champs Elysees Avenue In Paris
Author:
Martyn Davis
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The Champs Elysees is without a doubt one of the most prestigious and most famous avenues in the world, and is very popular with the rich and famous for a shopping trip with its luxury speciality shops and fantastic cafes.
Its official name is the Avenue des Champs-Elysees and is the broadest in Paris, yet is also actually the second widest in Europe, after the Unirii Boulevard in Bucharest. But this avenue is not just a place for the rich, even though after New York City's Fifth Avenue, th...
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358) Touring Around Lake Windermere
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Who would have thought it? Windermere is not on Lake Windermere! In fact, it's about 2 miles away, with 'Bowness on Windermere' being the small town which is on Lake Windermere.
Strangely, Windermere [town] used to be called Winandermere and before that there were actually three small hamlets [Applethwaite, Birththwaite and Heathwaite] which were combined in the 1800's when there was a greater attempt to encourage people to visit the area.
The railway arrived in 1857, making the area much...
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359) Dayboro Queensland - Peaceful Rural Living Close to Brisbane
Author:
Search Tempo
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Timber-getters, attracted by cedar and beech, were among the first Europeans in the Dayboro region. Dayboro was first known as Hamilton, amed after a farmer, Hugh Hamilton, who was appointed Receiving Officer for mail in 1875. In 1892, it became known as Terrors Creek from the creek on which it is situated.
In 1917, however, as the Postmaster General declared that Terrors Creek sounded too much like Torrens Creek, once again, the township acquired a new name.
Although the first known in...
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360) Hotels in Delhi- perfect avenues for a great stay
Author:
Rajendra Sharma
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Delhi, the capital city state of India has been a main tourist destination since time immemorial and has proved to be the ideal holiday place for a large number of tourists. The rich cultural past and heritage that this metropolitan city reveals is truly astonishing. Being the main tourist hub of India, Delhi is a multitude of star hotels, business hotels, budget hotels, heritage properties and plush resorts. The city flaunts off some of its greatest hotels in the whole country that offer highe...
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