Thursday, March 11th, 2010 /
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Egypt is known for its age old temples that can be found alongside new bustling metropolitan centers. You can even immerse yourselves in the equivalent of an underwater theme park or chill on beautiful beaches. A holiday to Egypt does not have to be a luxurious effort. Therefore, you can plan the cheap Egyptian holidays. There are some places that can be your choice like Cairo, Hurghada, Taba, and Sharm El Sheikh. The most popular of holiday destination in Egypt are Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. Spending holiday in Sharm El Sheikh can be the unforgettable moment to see the striking marine life of the Red Sea. However, the best attractions of this resort are water sport and scuba diving. About the price, you should not worry because there are some cheap holidays to Sharm El Sheikh.
Beside holidays in Sharm El Sheikh, you should also visit Hurghada as your holiday destination. In this resort you will also find diving holidays in the Red Sea. In addition, it has also a beautiful crescent-shaped bay, good beaches, and also rugged mountains. This resort also offers some cheap holidays to Hurghada. Hence, you should make the choice of your holiday destination fast and enjoy your holidays.
Monday, March 08th, 2010 /
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I was recently asked by some friends about where the best place to get a beer would be in Hong Kong. Apparently, they had wandered the streets on the island and couldn’t find a single pub, club or bar. Unfortunately, they gave up and resorted to going to a corner shop to buy drinks and then going back to their hotel room.
I had to come to the conclusion that my friends weren’t very avid travelers since Hong Kong is full of drinking places but I would recommend a couple of places on Hong Kong island. One of the most popular places, especially for the expatriate community, is Lan Kwai Fong. It’s basically a couple of streets full of bars, and you can find any type of bar that you’d like. There’s Bit Point, a small bar serving European beers and a multitude of different types of Schnapps. Right opposite there’s a club called Insomnia, which has live music from some amazing Filipino bands most nights.
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Friday, March 05th, 2010 /
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When I was in Beijing on business, I couldn’t resist visiting one of the seven wonders of the world. The hotel that I was staying at was able to book me onto a tour on short notice. The coach was supposed to be picking me up the next morning but due to the size of the tour (there were only two of us), they decided a car was a better option.
From the centre of Beijing, it’s around forty five miles to the Great Wall of China, so it’s quite a long trip to get there. The driver also insisted stopping at these Jade shops on the way and it really felt that we would never get there, especially with the terrible traffic.
When we did finally arrive, the Great Wall was indeed a great sight. It felt tremendously surreal and I did feel dwarfed by it. There are lots of different sections to the wall that you can visit and I went to the Badalinkg section, which ended up being very touristy but also well preserved.
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Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010 /
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Aruba is found not far north of Venezuela and is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. One of the best things about this island is its climate. Unlike many of the other island in the Caribbean, Aruba does not have a generally rainy climate, and in fact is home to desert-like terrain featuring a few species of cacti.
The standard of living in Aruba is very high, and they cater toward a classy, high-end market. Therefore, if you wish to travel to Aruba, your stay may be a bit pricier than in some of the nearby islands in the Caribbean, like the Bahamas or Jamaica. However, the stay is definitely worth it. Aruba has famous white sand beaches and beautiful clear blue waters. If you like water sports, you don’t have to lie on the beach all day! You can try diving, snorkeling, sailing, swimming, parasailing, jet skiing, or any number of other fun adventures.
The Carnival season is important in Aruba and takes place from January until Ash Wednesday. Just as in many other Caribbean countries, Carnival in Aruba has a variety of great festivities in which vacationers on the island can take part. This includes midway games and children’s rides, parades, contests, parties, and special foods. If you’re looking for an exciting time to visit Aruba, try during the Carnival season.
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Monday, March 01st, 2010 /
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Holidays can sometimes be stressful occasions, even though they are designed to help us relax. The whole business of getting to the airport on time, flight delays and disappointment with your accommodation when you arrive can take some of the pleasure out of travelling abroad. Which is one of the reasons why many families will return to the same location every year. As familiarity with your destination can make a world of difference to how relaxed you feel.
Lanzarote is one of those holiday hotspots that often welcomes repeat visitors. Its unspoilt countryside, low-key holiday resorts and year round spring-like weather contribute to its popularity. With three main resort towns, it can also offer a different experience depending on the requirements of each visitor. For those who like to stay in a hotel, rather than in self-catering accommodation, there is a good range of new hotels in Lanzarote.
Most of these can be found in Playa Blanca, the newest resort on the island. Which is also where the majority of holiday villas in Lanzarote are located as well. And which tend to be of modern design, with stylish interiors and private swimming pools as standard. Lanzarote has a wide range of hotels and accommodation available for all types of travellers and budgets. However, there is an exceptional range of luxury hotels in the Canary Islands and Lanzarote for people with a luxury travel budget.
Another reason why Lanzarote appeals is due to its size. It is extremely negotiable, even for those who don’t normally enjoy driving abroad. And as the cost of car hire in Lanzarote is very reasonable, this is one of the best ways of seeing all there is to see. Apart from exploring the other resorts of Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, there is plenty to see in the rural villages and rugged landscapes that make up Lanzarote. As the site of the longest volcanic eruption in history, the Timanfaya National Park draws the largest number of visitors of any of the island’s attractions.
The cones and craters are well preserved and illustrate just how powerful this type of activity can be. Although all of the volcanoes on the island are now dormant, their geothermal heat is still hot enough to cook food on. Which is how meat and fish at the El Diablo restaurant in Timanfaya park is prepared. A wide choice of seafood is usually available at the many restaurants dotted around Lanzarote. One of the best places to visit for a plate of fish is the village of El Golfo, which sits at the edge of the Timanfaya park. It is a firm favourite with locals and many families meet up for lunch at the weekends here.
