19 Nov
Posted by Cattie as Destinations
I am not a “mountain person”. I usually prefer beaches, but when I saw Annecy for the first time (thanks to a friend to wouldn’t take no for an answer) I was blown away by the breathtaking beauty of the area. The French department of Haute-Savoie, located in the Alps and bordered by Switzerland to […]
Ask any kid what their dream vacation is, and I’m sure going to Disneyland or Disney World is most likely one of them. Being the world’s most popular theme park, children simply love the cartoon characters, rides and attractions at Disneyland. Even adults. While most families would love having a vacation there, it’s undeniable that […]
If you’re taking a trip down to Tennessee, there is an attraction that you might want to catch. That is, besides the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It’s Dollywood, the 125 acre theme park named after and owned by Dolly Parton, renowned entertainer. Situated in Pigeon Forge, Dollywood is frequented by hordes of people every […]
Marrakech is a walled city surrounded by lush landscape in the centre of Morocco. Its name comes from the Amazigh, or Berber for Land of God.
Within the city walls lies a maze of derbs, narrow alleys leading to no where but ocassionally you might come across something exciting such as the Djemaa el Fna. […]
San Marcos, Texas, which is 29 miles south of Austin and 47 miles northwest of San Antonio, is a beautiful, small city with a rich history. The San Marcos area is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited site in the Northern Hemisphere, although the descendants of today’s residents settled the area in the 1800s.
In […]
So you really want to come back here to Las Vegas. But you don’t want to gamble anymore. The first time you came here, you’ve practically gambled your days to oblivion. But this time you want to discover Las Vegas beyond its throng of casinos. And you can. Read on to find out how.
A […]
Ask anyone what are some of the “must see” attractions in Orlando Florida and chances are, Universal Studios is one of them. Why? Because besides being one of Los Angeles’ major theme park attractions, it will definitely give you a fantastic insight into how some of the world class movies are filmed. You can even […]
Receiving about two million visits per year ranks Cades Cove in the top ten for annual visitation among National Parks, and it is not even a park in and of itself. Cades Cove lies within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which straddles Tennessee and North Carolina.
The reasons Cades Cove is so […]
Do you know which is the world’s largest marine adventure theme park? Yes you’re right. It’s Sea World San Antonio, the 250 acre Texas theme park which showcases different forms of marine wildlife (such as shamu, dolphins, sharks, seals, sea lions etc), 6 exciting rides, world class animal shows and close encounter with marine life […]
Buenos Aires has often been compared as the Paris of Latin America, and if you are ever lucky enough to visit both places, you’ll realize it is a pretty good comparison. In some ways, Buenos Aires cannot compare to Paris because it has never had the same amount of wealth. This is […]
While you are planning your trip to Hawaii, you should be aware of some things regarding the islands, the people, weather, geography and lifestyle. I will be covering the most essential facts that visitors need to know.
A vacation can be an expensive investment so make sure you are prepared to get the most for your […]
If you have never been to Hawaii, you may be wondering when the best time to travel is. You may even wonder what the weather is like at certain times of year. This article will go over my personal favorite times of the year to visit and why.
I highly recommend checking a local Hawaiian […]
17 Nov
Posted by kigray as Destinations
Pflugerville is the name of a very rapidly expanding small city northeast of Austin, and there are many opportunities in the city of Pflugerville. The city was originally named for the Henry Pfluger family in 1849, and the city was first expanded after a dam was constructed in the 1850s on the Gilleland Creek which […]
Dripping Springs is a small city in Hays County which is located 21 miles west of Austin. In the census of 2000, Dripping Springs reported a population of 1,548 inhabitants and 554 households, and among them 418 families. The population density of Dripping Springs was 468.07 people per square mile at the time of […]
Taking a holiday in Poole will always be a fun and exciting one. With so much to see and do, you will struggle to fit it all into one break. Trying to fit everything into one holiday will be an exhausting effort, so throughout your holiday, try and fit in one day of […]
Georgetown, Texas was established in 1848 by George Washington Glasscock on a fork in the San Gabriel River. Glasscock donated the fertile land, replete with numerous sources of clean, clear water, and the city became the seat of Williamson County. Until the mid-1800s, the area had primarily been inhabited by the Tonkawa Indians, and farming […]
The village of Salado, between Austin and Waco on Interstate 35, is a very historic community that emphasizes an interest in the arts, education, natural beauty and scenic attractions. The longest continually operating hotel in Texas, the Stagecoach Inn, and the hotel is known for its excellent restaurant and historic setting. Salado is also proud […]
Seeing Niagara Falls is something that everyone should do at least once in a lifetime. Buffalo, New York hotels will allow you to see more of Niagara Falls for a lot less money. A Buffalo, NY hotel can be clean, comfortable and inexpensive. Whether you stay at a Buffalo, NY hotel or […]
Cyprus has long been one of the world’s great tourist destinations, but lately has trouble attracting visitors. Many attribute the slight decrease to competing tourism markets becoming more attractive, such as those in Egypt and Turkey. The island holiday isn’t viewed as relevant to the times by many, though a recent upswing suggests that Cyprus […]
The French Pyrenees contains many spectacular ski resorts. One notable resort is Bareges-La Mongie, which is the second oldest resort in the country. Once used as a military training base, this is the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees, featuring over 100 kilometers of lift-served ski runs. There are many more kilometers of off-piste […]
The Cayman Islands are located in the western Caribbean Sea, situated 180 miles south of Cuba and 185 miles northwest of Jamaica. They are a British overseas territory and are comprised of three islands. Grand Cayman is the largest of the three at approximately 77 square miles. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, […]
The South American city of Buenos Aires is one of the largest cities of Latin America, and is the capitol of Argentina. Buenos Aires is located on the southern shore of the Rao de la Plata, and the southeastern coast of the South American continent.
Buenos Aires is populated mostly by people of Spanish and […]
12 Nov
Posted by infotech as Destinations
Every year budding film makers, celebrities and droves of film goes descend upon the quaint little ski town of Park City, Utah for the infamous Sundance Film Festival. It occurs every January, lasting for ten days, with over tens of thousands of visitors attending film premiers, parties and other film related events such as […]
02 Nov
Posted by homebizgears as Destinations
Singapore is a shopping paradise. There are lots of good shopping destinations in Singapore. If you intend to visit Singapore for holidays, there are some shopping destinations that you cannot afford to miss out.
In this article, let me highlight 5 major shopping centres in Singapore. At these 5 shopping centres, you can get all […]
02 Nov
Posted by homebizgears as Destinations
Singapore is a tourist attraction, why is it so? Other that it is a clean and fine city, tourists can have many activities in Singapore. In this article, let me share with you things that you can do in Singapore so that you will not get bored when you are on holidays.
1. Shopping. Who will not […]
02 Nov
Posted by homebizgears as Destinations
Why do so many people like to visit Singapore for holidays? Other than it is a clean and fine city, it is also a shopping paradise too. Although Singapore is just a small dot on the world map, it has a lot of shopping destinations that you can visit to satisfy your shopping crave. For […]
02 Nov
Posted by homebizgears as Destinations
Singapore is a great place for shopping. The reason why so many tourists love to visit Singapore is because it has a lot of shopping destinations to satisfy their shopping needs. If you intend to come to Singapore in the near future, shopping at Orchard Road, VivoCity, and Suntec City is something that you cannot […]
31 Oct
Posted by rsootkoos as Destinations
My wife and I are travel nuts. We would travel for a living if we could. A few years ago while vacationing in Hawaii, we decided on staying 2 weeks rather than our usual one week spree. Somehow thinking or perhaps subconsciously wishing that there would be some economies of scale, I […]
Cyprus is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and north of Egypt. More than 2.4 million tourists per year enjoy vacations in one of the many cities and towns on Cyprus. The unique cuisine of Cyprus is one of the many attractions. One Cyprus-original recipe called Halloumi consists of cheese made […]
Vacationing in Greece is a pleasure in any season. Most folks opt to visit Greece during the summer months, when the sun is high and the surf is warm. But little do people know that a visit to Greece during the winter months can be equally as exciting and fulfilling, and even more steeped in […]