Nov
20
Reasons to visit Navarre Beach
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Located in the state of Florida, Navarre is known for its pristine beaches. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico. The crystal clear waters and the breathtaking views will surely make your vacation at Navarre an unforgettable one.
There are a number of things that you can do here at Navarre, besides enjoying the beauty and the waters of this place. Navarre beaches are especially known for the small islands that they offer. There are a number of tiny islands that attract millions of tourists from across the worlds. The National Seashore at the Gulf islands is a major tourist destination. If you like to explore the untouched life under the sea, Navarre is the place to be. You can enjoy the scuba diving here. More than 40 reefs created under the Gulf will definitely make your holiday like never before.
Volley ball, fishing, golf, renting a boat and discovering the serenity of this place are some of the many things that you can do.
Nov
19
Kerala Backwater Tour
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The state of Kerela is rightly called as the “God’s own country”. With the scenic beauty that this state offers, you will surely feel a lot closer to nature. And if you are someone who likes the soothing sound of water, Kerela is the place to be.
Kerela is especially known for the huge lakes and natural ponds. The house boats that this place offers are what attract millions of tourists from around the world. The pleasant sound of water rippling pass your house boat will certainly make you feel like heaven. Feel completely relaxed and allow yourself to lose in the serene beauty of the backwaters.
There are many places in Kerela that provide the tourists with the serenity and the beauty of backwaters. Some of the more renowned locations include Kumarakom backwaters, the backwaters of Kollam and Trivandrum and the ones at Kochi and Alleppey. The best time to visit here is from October to March.
Nov
18
Agra – the city of Taj
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Agra, one of the most majestic cities of the medieval era is home to one of the greatest man made marvels of the modern world. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is about 200 km from the capital of India. The word Taj is synonymous to the city of Agra. You cannot imagine Agra without the splendor and the beauty of Taj. Taj, one of the wonders of the world is what defines the city if Agra.
Taj Mahal was made in the 17th century by the Mughal Shah Jahan in memory of his beautiful wife, Mumtaj Mahal. History has it that it took the emperor 20 years to complete one of the greatest marvels of that time. Close to 20,000 workers worked day in and out to create this majestic structure.
The best time to visit the city of Agra is in the winter from October to March.
Nov
17
Cornwall is a county of England in United Kingdom which forms the tip of the south-western peninsula of Great Britain. Cornwall is also known as the destination of beaches. Many exotic beaches decorate Cornwall and enhance its beauty.
The top 5 beaches in Cornwall popular among tourists are as follows.
Porthcurno
This is a funnel shaped beach which is surrounded by high cliffs. Dramatic geography and clean waters make this beach look exotic. The Porthcurno Telegraph Museum is a fine tourist location on this beach.
Sennen Cove
Lands End is the most westerly area of the British. Sennen Cove lies north blustering golden sands and crystal clear waters. Surfers and bathers find this beach excellent for these activities.
Maenporth
This beach is located on the south coast and it’s known for things other than surfing. Maenporth is a sheltered beach and famed for its gently sloping bay.
Mother Iveys Bay
This bay is known for its quality and ability to be breathtaking and family friendly. It is close to Padstow where surfing is carried out.
Trebarwith Strand
It lies 2 miles away from Tintagel on the north coast. The quality of water and waves makes this destination popular for surfers.
Nov
16
Things to do in Eiffel Towers
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Eiffel Tower is the tallest building existing in Paris. It is a 19th century iron lattice tower located in Champ de Mars in Paris. It has the reputation of being one of the most visited monuments in the world. The tower has 3 levels for visitors. A lift carries the visitors to different levels so that they can view of the city from the 81 storey building.
There are various things that tourists can prefer to do while on the tower. There is a stream of restaurants that are available for refreshments. Altitude 95 is one such restaurant that is present on the first floor. The tourists can have a look over Seine and Trocadero through the restaurant windows. It is a hotel cum bar with refreshments for the tourists.
Another restaurant named Le Jules Verne is located on the second floor and also has its own elevator access. It is among the top hotels in Paris because of its excellent service. The tourists can enjoy the vicinity through the tower by just resting 125 meters above ground level and enjoying their favorite cuisines.
Nov
15
Reasons to visit Seychelles
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Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean 1500 kms away from east of Africa. It is the state having the smallest population in Africa. Though the population is low, tourists have recognized this place as an exotic holiday destination. The reason is the calmness of this island and its scenic beauty.
These are the entities that make Seychelles a loved destination.
• Coral reefs for diving and snorkeling
• White sandy beaches surrounded by warm turquoise waters.
• Incredible forests with large banana and coconut plantations
• World’s rarest plants and shrubs reside in this place making it a most precious destination.
• Waters ports such as sailing, windsurfing, paragliding etc. interest a lot of adventure lovers.
• Over 70 exotic beaches on the island of Mahe itself
• Bird Island, which has an incredible bird and wildlife sanctuary
Shopping in Victoria’s colorful markets helps the tourists get more than they want.
Nov
14
Uttarakhand was the 27th state of Republic India, also known as Uttaranchal. The name itself denotes the location of this state which is to the north of India. It shares its borders with Nepal, China, UP, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. This place is majorly popular for its exotic tourist attractions which mainly include the Snowclad Mountains across its borders. The most popular places which attract tourists are briefly listed below.
Nainital
This place is famous for its natural beauty which is enhanced by the presence of Naini peak which is snow clad most part of the year. Other tourist attractions include boating in the Naini Lake, Hanuman Garhi, Dorothy’s seat etc.
Almora
Almora is a fine-looking hill station full of scenic beauty. The Chitai and the Nanda Devi temples enhance the beauty of this place. Koshi and Suyal rivers surround this place.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie is located in the Garhwal hills also known as the queen of hill stations. The Gun hill, Mussoorie Lake, Jwalaji temple, Kempty falls majorly attracts the tourists.
Dehradun
The capital city also has a list of exotic parks such as Rajaji National park, Malsi Deer Park and the Forest Research Institute.
Nov
13
Budget holidays to Spain
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Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea from the south. Spanish territory also includes the Balearic and the Canary islands which are major tourist attraction spots. Budget holiday to such an exotic destination includes an efficient tourism plan which includes using the means of transport having the lowest fares. A budget holiday also includes enjoying the destination with low cost fares.
Spain has a variety of activities on offer for the visiting tourists. Some of them are scuba diving, horse riding, golf, national parks, water sports, festivals and fiestas, theme parks and zoos. A helpful piece of advice for a budget holiday would be to travel to Spain in the festival period. There are lots of chances for the visitors to get discounts at various locations. Shopping can become cheap during this period. Also, saved money can be invested in enjoying the various luxuries and activities such a scuba diving and other water sports.
Nov
12
Magnetic Island- one of the best tourist attractions
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Legend says that Captain Cook felt that this island off the coast of Australia had magnetic powers which were steering his compass wrong, hence the name ‘Magnetic Island’.
Geography:
Magnetic Island is an island on the North Queensland Coast. It has about 23 beaches and bays with golden sand and is fast becoming a very popular tourist destination. Over two-thirds of the island is a protected National Park.
Flora and Fauna:
The natural park is home to the native wildlife like rock wallabies, large colonies of koala bears, possums and more than 100 species of birdlife. Tropical vegetation dominates the plant scene.
Tourist activities:
Besides the wildlife, this island is a blessing for water-sports enthusiasts who can swim, snorkel and scuba-dive to their hearts’ content. Also there is plenty of open water for kayaking, sailing and motor boating. The island offers a variety of holiday resorts.
Nov
11
Experience the unique culture of Brussels
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Brussels is the capital of Belgium and is known as the capital city of Europe since it the administrative centre of the European Union. This city offers tourists an amalgamation of the old and the new elements of European culture.
People and places:
The city is essentially metropolitan and hence has a mixed culture with people from different regions having settled down here. The two main languages spoken are French and Dutch. You will see the Street names and traffic sings majorly in these two languages. The heart of is the Grand’Place (Grote Markt) one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe.
Things to see:
Mannaken Pis – The world famous peeing boy can be seen every day and night at the corner of Eikstraat/Stoofstraat near the Grand Place.
Music and light show at the Grand Palace- Between April and September the town square and its buildings are illuminated at night to the rhythm of classical music.
Mini Europe- See the miniature versions of world famous monuments like the Eiffel tower, Houses of Parliament, etc
Other monuments include:
• The Palace of Justice
• The Cinquantenaire Park
• The Royal Residence
• The Heysel with the atomium