Fairmont Hotel - Washington DC USA

Located in Washington fashionable West End, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. surrounds guests with the utmost in comfort and luxury. The brilliant colors of nature found in the hotel central garden courtyard are reflected throughout the property, from the light filled lobby to the spacious guestrooms

Elegant accommodations outstanding amenities including a superb health club and gracious personal service bring guests back time and again

The Fairmont Washington, D.C. features 415 guest rooms with one king or two double beds and can accommodate a maximum of four guests. Sophisticated decor and luminous, Botticino marble bathrooms graced with exclusive toiletries and a fresh orchid sprig make for guest rooms that reflect The Fairmont's pervading, yet quiet elegance

Sydney Intercontinental Hotel in Australia

Sydney Intercontinental Hotel has a panoramic views of Sydney harbor and Royal Botanic Gardens. There are 509 guest rooms with luxurious windows and Broadband Internet facilities. Business center, valet room service and concierge and be found.

Intercontinental Hotel conducting Business or simply relaxing facilities. Club guests enjoy deluxe breakfast, Refreshment and evening drink. Also there are 14 flexible function rooms benefit from natural light and two dedicated full broadcast studio.

Aviator Hotel – Farnborough Hampshire England

Aviator Hotel is located in Farnborough Hampshire England and this stylish Aviator hotel opened in 2008 July.  It is most modern and efficient business airport in Europe.
There are 138 bedrooms, 12 Aviator plus rooms and 19 sky studio suites. There are 7 boardrooms and meeting rooms aimed for the Business market with dedicated entrance and break out areas.

Aviator Hotel holds up to 3000 theatre style delegates and offers exclusive residential packages in conjunction with the hotel. This is also Houses a cocktail bar

Hotel Cidade de Goa in Vainguinim Beach

Cidade de Goa is located on Vainguinim Beach between a green hill and the deep blue sea the sort of setting that can turn even the most ordinary person romantic. The Cidade de Goa resort built on 40 acres of lush greenery, was created to resemble a self contained Portuguese hill hamlet 

The bright murals and the statues of Vasco da Gama in his three facets as an Adventurer, Statesman and Philosopher, along with the fountains further enrich the character and  the ambience

Health Club

Flex your muscles, tighten and tone your body at our multipurpose gymnasium where equipment has been carefully selected to work on every muscle An excellent relaxation technique where well-directed water jets provide a stimulating massage  Let your circulation flow as you refresh your skin with time well spent in one of our steam rooms

Massage

Enjoy an invigorating rub down with coconut, olive, or herbal oils. Massage is more than just relaxing, it has a therapeutic effect on the body and mind.  A massage with a blend of aromatic oils like rose, garlic and lavender. Aromatherapy not only conditions the skin, but aids in specific healing A scientific massage of the body's pressure points. Reflexology helps stimulate the circulatory system and tone up the nervous system. It also helps one to relax and can be used to cure specific ailments

London West Hollywood Hotel in London

This Hotel is best hotel of the London city. If conceder about hotels facilities, there are outdoor pool, fitness center and Business center there. Then there are High speed internet facilities to communicate and new technologies. Fine dining facilities near by and Large space available for meeting space. Then they have Executive Retreat and Fine dining on site.

In this hotel located in united sates in West Hollywood, and they have most facilities to customers. Also have good room and all facilities have. Hotel offers glamorous new setting for both power producers and Independent thinkers.

Sydney Intercontinental Hotel in Australia

Sydney Intercontinental Hotel has a panoramic views of Sydney harbor and Royal Botanic Gardens. There are 509 guest rooms with luxurious windows and Broadband Internet facilities. Business center, valet room service and concierge and be found.

Intercontinental Hotel conducting Business or simply relaxing facilities. Club guests enjoy deluxe breakfast, Refreshment and evening drink. Also there are 14 flexible function rooms benefit from natural light and two dedicated full broadcast studio.

New York Palace Hotel

Known for its impeccable service and spacious accommodations, The New York Palace offers beautifully appointed rooms featuring spectacular views of iconic, Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center or the East River. The landmark hotel is home to the highly acclaimed, Michelin two-star restaurant GILT a full service spa and fitness center and Astana an elegant brasserie. With more than 40000 square feet of exquisite function space. The Palace is New York's premier venue for business and social events.

The Palace offers three hotels in one. Located on floors 9 through 29, deluxe rooms in The Main House are beautifully furnished guest accommodations that feature large marble bathrooms and spacious seating areas. Located on floors 30 through 39, Executive Level rooms offer all of the comforts of our deluxe accommodations plus exclusive access to The Executive Lounge. Offering spectacular City Views from the 39th floor, The Lounge features five different food presentations throughout the day, including complimentary American buffet breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening cocktails, cordials and hard oeuvres. For guests seeking the ultimate in luxury, privacy and service. Towers accommodations on floors 41 through 54 feature oversized Deluxe Classic or Art Deco style rooms and suites with private elevators and reception, Maitre degage butler service and dedicated concierge desk

The West Coast Of NZ

New Zealand's West Coast is a popular tourist destination offering a fantastic slice of the Kiwi experience to campers, hikers, beachgoers, explorers, families and any holidaymaker looking for something new. Hokitika, one of the region's small towns to the west of Arthur's Pass, has everything you could want with the beach looking out over the Tasman, rivers that are perfect for fishing, native bush, forest and a quaint, friendly township. Many travellers book a stay at Hokitika accommodation for a week or two while they journey around the West Coast.

It's not just a tourist destination - the West Coast has played an important role in New Zealand's history through mining and the gold rush that boomed in the 19th century.

The Beginning of New Zealand Mining

Before European colonisation of the country, the native Maori mined rock like argillite from quarries. The country is ranked as the 22nd largest iron ore producer in the world and 29th in terms of gold. Silver, coal, gold, iron ore and limestone are plentiful and, at last estimate in 2006, the value of current mineral production in New Zealand was $1.5 billion.

While mining has been a big part of the country's history, a huge amount of unexploited resources remain. Estimates in 2008 place the value of core minerals that are still unexplored to be as worth as much as $140 billion. Investigations on how to best explore these opportunities are always being made with the government and population trying to balance the potential return with conservation and environmental efforts.

The West Coast

The West Coast is mined today for its coal, greenstone and, during the 1860s, its gold. New Zealand's coal reserves stand in excess of 15 billion tonnes. In 2010 alone 5.3 million tonnes of coal were mined with the West Coast a major contributor. From the 1880s onward, coal became the main focus of the region's mining efforts, especially north around Westport.

While mining is not nearly as widespread as it was in the late 19th and early 20th century, several operations still remain in the region while tourist attraction Shantytown Heritage Park pays homage to the history of gold mining by providing visitors with an informative and realistic view into the way of life during the gold rush. Mining does still continue to be economically significant due to an international demand for coal and growth aided by advances in mining and exploration technologies

Oahu, Hawaii

While in Hawaii on business I had the opportunity to travel Hawaii Route 61 which is better known as the PALI Highway. I had a few hours to kill before my flight so I took a drive around the back side of the Island from Honolulu past Koko Head.

I was running short on time so I looked at the map and decided to take Route 61 back over the impossible looking Ko olau range to downtown Honolulu and then the airport. Clouds had shrouded the vertical peaks all day but the clouds were breaking up as the sun began to sink low in sky.

The mountains of Hawaii are incredible, they go straight up and straight down thereby creating an almost insurmountable obstacle for transportation. Back in the day, the Islanders created a foot path up the impossible looking cliffs and over the Pali divide down to Honolulu so they could transport sugar, bananas, rice, fish, pigs, chickens and other produce over the mountain to the markets of Honolulu.

This trail was incredibly steep and slippery. The Hawaiians traversed it with ease but foreigners struggled mightily up the trail in mortal fear all the way. In 1845 the road was widened to 6 feet and paved with stone making travel by horse and mule more feasible. In 1897 the road was blasted to 20 feet wide making all kinds of twists and switchbacks up the steep cliffs.

The widening of the road allowed wagons to be pulled up and over the mountains. Travel along the road was always treacherous and you had to be on your guard as extremely strong winds would slam the traveler at every turn as they flowed up and over the cliffs and ridge tops. The old road had an average grade of 8% and was 8800 feet long.

The modern road that passes through the Nu'uanu Pali Tunnels was constructed in 1957 and is now a busy highway where thousands of cars transit up and through the mountain each day. As I emerged through the tunnels on the Honolulu side I noticed a sign that said "PALI Lookout" so I decided I would check it out.

A quiet, nearly deserted road wound it's way up through the forest to a parking lot and a short paved trail that led to an observation point on the spine of the mountain which is the PALI Overlook. I parked my vehicle and walked up the trail to where I could look over the immense cliffs that dropped precipitously on the leeward side of the island from Honolulu.

It was a gorgeous view in every direction as sun rays would burst out of the clouds on selected spots of land and sea as if they were search lights looking for something in particular. White smoke like tendril clouds curled about the sharp bright green peaks above the overlook. As I looked down the cliffs from the observation point the wind struck me mightily as it crashed into these cliffs after it's long ocean journey and was forced up and over the mountain at this point.

While picturesque, this spot had something of an eerie feeling to it. I later learned that there are many ghost stories associated with the old Pali road. After leaving the observation point on my drive back to Honolulu, I stopped on the side of the road to admire some interesting stands of large trees that had large leafed vines curling up around them and the unusual understory of the Hawaiian forest.

This is where I thought of the stories of the Menehune or "Little People" that I had heard. Apparently, there is a legend in Hawaii about the Menehune. These tiny people supposedly inhabit the forests of Hawaii and they only come out at night. It is said that they are master builders and can construct complex structures overnight.

Many Hawaiians are suspicious of and fear the Menehune so they avoid the forests. It is said that the Menehune were the original settlers of the Hawaiian islands and that they are descendents from the Marquesas islands who arrived between 0-400 AD. When the Tahitians invaded Hawaii in roughly 1100 AD, according to legend, they forced the Menehune into the forests where they have been exiled ever since.

As I walked through the woods, admiring immense trees of type and varieties that I was clueless about, I pondered the mystery of the Menehune and even though they were purportedly banished to the forests... I thought to myself that this lovely and mysterious place wouldn't be such a bad place to be banished to.

Who knows if the legend is true... one thing is for certain though, Hawaii Route 61 is an interesting change from the palm beaches that people are so familiar with when they think of Hawaii. The sweeping views from the Pali overlook are incredible. If you visit the backside of the island - say Hanauma Bay, Sandy Beach or any of a hundred other fascinating places, skip the H3 Freeway on the way back to Honolulu and try the Pali Highway instead. You will not be disappointed.

NY City and Its Unique Attractions

With a skyline that is renowned the world over, New York City is an incomparable international destination. Whether it's your first visit to New York or your tenth visit, there's always something new and refreshing to see and do in New York tours. New York City pulsates with an unmistakable vibrancy that attracts more than 45 million visitors annually. The city holds tourist attractions galore and it is difficult to draw up an entire list of places one should see when in New York.

Statue of Liberty tour - A historic gift from France for the centennial of America's Independence which now symbolizes the USA and a memorable landmark in New York. A short boat trip is all that is needed for you to get to the Statue of Liberty from Manhattan.

The Brooklyn Bridge - this far-famed bridge, built in late nineteenth century, connects Manhattan with New York's most populous borough, Brooklyn. The bridge is one of the most magnificent spectacles in New York.

Times Square - This is arguably the most bustling square of New York and is particularly known for its plethora of Broadway theatres, cinemas and super signs. This is one part of New York City that never sleeps.

Central Park - This lush green park is one of those star attractions that lend New York such a unique charm. This massive park spread over 843 acres (341 ha), is located in the heart of Manhattan. Its design is exquisite and worth emulating by city parks around the world.

Empire State Building tour - The Empire State Building reflects the soaring ambition of humans to build towers that stretches out to the skies. It probably is New York's most famed building and is prominently printed on several picture postcards.

Rockefeller Center - This center familiarly known as Radio City is a buildings complex that was strangely developed during the Great Depression. Initially the complex comprised of 14 buildings and to this day, this 70 story RCA building is the tallest.

The headquarters of the U.N. in New York were developed by group of professional architects of international renown. The main building - the Secretariat - was one of the city's first towers developed conforming to international style and standards.

Metropolitan Museum of Art - This rare museum features more than two million works of art spanning thousands of years. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most commodious and prolific art museums in the world and it should not be missed by any visitor to New York.

Bryant Park - This park may be described as an enchanting 8 acre (3ha) lush green oasis at the intersection of 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue. Even though the park is surrounded by busy streets with heavy traffic, it is strangely a very quiet park with the right ambiance for relaxation. The design is eye-catchy with a huge, central lawn encircled by trees.

Grand Central Terminal is one of two splendid gateways that were built in New York in the heyday of railway transportation and it is certainly worth a visit.

Do not forget the World Trade Center - the National September 11 Memorial - that pays a poignant tribute to the victims of the historic terrorist attacks.

The list is endless and you will do well to use a shuttle tour that will cover all the landmark spots in New York. You may contact New York Shuttle Tours (Phone: 1-866-991-TOUR (8687) for availing their 9 Hour New York Daily tours or 4 Hour Tour of the city. Please visit: New York Tours for more information

Is Brazil Dangerous?

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

For many people, Brazil is a paradise with beautiful beaches, parties on the streets, soccer and sexy women everywhere. Also, Brazil is considered together with Indonesia the country with the highest cultural variety in the planet. Every single region has its uniqueness.

To continue our list of compliments, Brazil has jumped up to the 5th biggest economy in the world overtaking Britain and France.

However, the reality is far more obscure. In the past 30 years the number of homicides in Brazil reached more than 1 million. This is worse than countries like Angola which faces 550 thousand victims in its 27-years-long civil war.

These embarrassing numbers have reduced in the capital cities. Nevertheless, it's been increasing in the smaller cities.

Brazil is the 5th biggest economy in the world. Nothing to be proud of, though. Socially speaking, there is a huge disparity between the rich and poor classes. The bad distribution of money and the collapsing educational system are to be blamed for the high crime rates of Brazil.

So, is Brazil dangerous? Yes, specially if you don't know much about the country.

After this dark revealing side of Brazil, you might be thinking of canceling your trip or postponing it to better peaceful times. You don't have to do this. I am going to give you some hints on how to have a safe visit to Brazil and take the most out of it.

1- Never carry large amounts of money with you. Take just the necessary for your daily expenses.
2- Distribute your money in different pockets. A bit of money under your socks is not a bad idea.
3- Watch your back. Pickpockets target distracted people.
4- Never dress extravagantly when you are walking on the streets.
5- Avoid using your mobile phone on the streets.
6- Leave your watches, bracelets and chains at home.
7- Avoid speaking English or other foreign languages loudly in public transports or on the streets.
8- Never walk alone in dark and quiet streets.
9- Never resist to an armed robbery.
10- If you are being stalked by a suspicious person, enter the first commercial precinct you find or approach any group of people and start some talk or ask for information. Don't leave until the suspicious person vanishes.

So, is Brazil dangerous? Yes, but I know how to reduce the risks and enjoy my trip.

Five Adventure Activities in Tropical Cairns, Australia

Cairns is not all about lazy days on the beach under the tropical sun. Many people visit for just that reason, but if you want something more to test your nerve, then Cairns has a lot to offer in the field of adventure tourism.

Diving the Great Barrier Reef

The reef is a must do for many Cairns visitors, and though you can join the throngs of many others and take a tourist boat out for a day of snorkeling, you can also participate in some real SCUBA diving. Options range from single day reef tours to multiple day live-aboard tours incorporating open water and night dives.

Dive depth varies between 5 to 30 metres depending on the site and most are suitable for beginners through to experienced divers. If you are not an experienced diver then what better place to learn than the Great Barrier Reef. Many dive courses are available from introductory to advanced.

Bungy Jump and Minjin Jungle Swing

A purpose-built 50 metre bungy tower sits nestled in the rainforest a few minutes drive north of Cairns. From the top you look out over the Coral sea and down to your "splash down" point which is a pond fed from a rainforest stream and waterfall. Your friends can view your leap of faith from four viewing platforms around the base of the jump. A menu of sixteen jump styles means that you can select how far out of your comfort zone you wish to go. Go for the regular swan dive, or ride a BMX bike off the launch platform; the choice is yours.

The Minjin jungle swing is also set at the same rainforest location. A daring high-speed swing down through the trees. You and up to two others can release yourself from 45 metres up in the rainforest canopy to swing down to within 1 metre of the ground at speeds of up to 120 kph. Not for the faint hearted.

White Water Rafting

This adrenalin pumping adventure activity is available on the Barron and Tully rivers. Both locations are within gorges carved by the rivers over time and cut through heritage rainforest - hopefully not providing too much of a distraction from the task at hand. The task at hand of course is navigating your inflatable raft with a group of others through countless white water rapids.

The Tully river tour is a full day one with two levels, the standard rafting, and an extreme version for that extra challenge. The day includes a barbecue lunch at riverside. The Barron river tour is an afternoon package of fun and excitement perhaps more suited to newcomers to white water rafting. However, it too is not without its challenges.

Skydiving

What can be more daredevil than throwing yourself out of an aircraft from 9000 feet above the ground? The answer is doing it from 14000 feet. Skydiving in Cairns gives you that choice with drop heights of 9000, 10000, 11000 and 14000 foot drops.

All drops are tandem jumps with professional instructors and offer a choice of landing spots including Mission Beach south of Cairns; into a secluded valley south of Cairns; or another beach landing at Palm Cove just north of Cairns. All jumps of course will give you breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef and golden beaches edged with verdant rainforest.

CableSki.

One of only four in Australia, and the only one in Queensland, Cairns Cable Water Ski park offers you a chance to show off your water skiing skills on a custom-built lake set against a backdrop of rainforest-clad mountains.

With the safety of the driven supporting cable you can choose from kneeboarding, wakeboarding or water skiing. You also have the choice of taking on the numerous ramp obstacles on the course; showing off your aerial acrobatic skills with somersaults and free jumps; or just taking a relatively leisurely ride on your board around the course.

This article hopefully has provided you with some ideas for an adventure vacation in Cairns, but there are many more activities to get the heart pumping and the blood rushing.

I first visited Cairns in 1996 and moved here permanently in 2000 with my wife. We feel very lucky to live in such a tropical paradise and often take time out to "play tourist", discovering more about our chosen home. In 2012 I was inspired to develop a web site aimed at informing people about Cairns as a holiday destination.

An Idea That May Change the Way You Travel

Like many of you, I too have a passion for travelling. By age 21 I had travelled to more than fifty countries and even managed to put myself into debt. Luckily this debt was not great and I was able to land on my feet immediately following my education.

I write to address a growing trend you should be aware of, a problem that deals with the simplest of questions: Why do we travel? What is the purpose of taking-off valuable time and spending great sums of money to venture into new lands?

Here's my answer: We travel to have an adventure, to escape the mundane, to witness another way of life, to see the extraordinary, and to challenge our way of thought.

And with that answer in mind the problem is that many miss the point. Too often do those who profess to be avid travelers simply find a new location to drink, join prepackaged tours, and relax in Western accommodation. Too often do their greatest adventures abroad merely consist of the consumption of too much alcohol, experiences that in truth closely mirror their lives at home.

In reality, they were travelling to a place within the bounds of Western Culture.

This place exists in just about every country now, and caters to the masses that often spend big and experience little. In this place nearly every young local you will meet has a Facebook, has watched American television and movies, and wants someday to own a big house and drive a luxury car.

This Western area is not unlike the real West, where not everyone speaks English or lives in affluence, yet they are part of a culture largely formed in the West through decades of unadulterated capitalism. These Western places are filled with familiar corporations and washed-out junkies, loads of travel books, and conveniently placed accommodation for English-speaking travelers.

For those who travel this way, they often enjoy luxury hotels, even though they provide the exact same standards of hotels at home, yet they are impressed simply because it happens to be in a different country. Many of these people save themselves from the challenge of having to learn the basics of another language, settle for non authentic food, and don't sacrifice their standards of comfort.

They often return home bragging about their adventures to those without a passport and others will be impressed simply because of the trip abroad. Main stream tour books will provide all the depth they ever need to call themselves avid travelers.

But there are also those who are like myself that are searching for more in our traveling experiences and perhaps more authentic travel adventures.

Avoiding the spread of common Western Culture is getting harder all the time.

The populations of the world are shifting into one mega-culture of shopping and entertainment, and the traditional cultures are being forgotten with the passing of one generation to the next.

The peoples in villages for the first time become poor as for the first time they are compared to those in affluence in the West. Money trickles in slowly by slowly, so that they can get a Western education, so that they make money in the cities, so they can forget the old ways and become like us.

I see this quite often as I look for African tribal art during my ventures in the Africa bush. Villages where the new generation laugh and mock me for my interest in their old carvings, villages where the new generation understands nothing of their ancestors devotion to their artistic carvings and traditional artwork the powerful meanings behind them, African villages where the new generation only understand the language of money and sell their valuable art as if it were worthless. I lived in Africa for many years before I had the opportunity to step out of Western Culture.

The deeper into the wilderness you venture, where the new roads and electrical polls cease, on the far reaches of the African frontier, there the old ways are still practiced and believed. Here is where you will be challenged, if not by how different they see the world than you, then merely by where you will sleep and what you will eat. This is where the greatest stories are found, and where adventures are so common and grand you may get bored with life when you return home.

So how do we fight this? The answer is that we don't. We let the masses talk big about their so called adventures and we simply do not rain on their parade. Besides, the West will soon engulf the cultures of the world that are left, and the longer these areas are kept secret and visited by few, the longer they will remain.

In documenting the fast disappearing cultures of Africa, we also work to preserve the tribal art they created, often before contact with the outside world, the most pure art on the planet. To follow us and have a chance to acquire some of this art.

A Travellers Guide to Dubai

Over the past few years, Dubai seems to have gone from a relatively unknownpart of the United Arab Emirates to a place thriving with trade and tourism. Located in the Middle East, to the east of Saudi Arabia, Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates(UEA). It is also home to the tallest manmade structure in the world - Burj Khalifa - and is occupied by 38 per cent of the entire UEA population.

It is safe to say the UEA has changed considerably in recent years and its per capita income is the seventh highest in the world, while it is one of the most developed economies in western Asia. Pretty impressive for a country that only gained independence in 1971.

But it is the development of the tourism industry that has perhaps been most impressive change within the country. With a flight time of just five hours from Europe and a buzzing, vibrant city, Dubai is the place to be for those who want to shop, sunbathe, party, play sports or enjoy delicious food and experience a lifestyle of true decadence.

Dubai International Airport is famous for its excellent selection of duty free shopping, although tourists shouldn't get too carried away, as prices are no better than those found in the shopping malls of the main city, so it may be better to wait. Duty free alcohol is very cheap, but tourists should check limitations in advance - they are allowed no more than four litres of alcohol beverages, or two cartons of beer, with each carton containing 24 cans.

Dubai has an excellent public transport system and it is easy to get the metro from the airport to the main part of the city. Although the metro is a good choice for those who wish to travel to destinations along the coastline, it does not serve the old city centre.

Alternatively, visitors can get a taxi from the airport to their destination. Although it is possible to flag them down in the street, it is better to find them in the designated queues outside shopping malls or hotels. Comfortable and cheap, taxis are a good way to get around Dubai.

Dubai has an excellent infrastructure, which means it is easy to get around and explore the area. The main airport is Dubai International Airport, although the emirate is also accessible from the airports in Sharjah or Abu Dhabi, which is the largest of the seven emirates.

While Emirates is the region's official airline carrier, Fly Dubai is probably a better option for low cost holidays. With so many airlines competing against each other to offer flights to popular destinations such as Dubai, tourists can often find themselves a bargain if they search hard enough.

Hiring a car is another option, although Dubai is not the easiest place for tourists to drive due to the sometimes aggressive driving styles of the locals.

Buses are clean and cheap, while maps and times are available to download online. However, the bus routes are not always very easy to understand and can sometimes be quite infrequent. Although a bus would be a good way to get to different areas of central Dubai, it is better to walk for more specific journeys.

Dubai has some stunning white, sandy beaches and they are the perfect place to give watersports a try. The sea is warm, but quite salty, which can put some people off. Those looking for a real adventure can travel to the emirate of Fujairah or the Sharjah enclave Khor Fakkan for coral reef diving, where they can spot extensive marine life.

Waterports aren't the only activities on offer in Dubai, as people can also go for a hot air balloon ride, play golf at one of the emirate's many impressive courses, ski at the indoor centre, visit Wild Wadi water park or Dubai zoo, or go on a Dubai creek cruise.

However, one thing visitors simple cannot miss when they head to Dubai is the opportunity to go shopping. It is known for its stores and markets and here, people can find everything from traditional saris to all the modern high end designer brands.

The Dubai Mallis the biggest shopping centre in the world and is definitely worth seeing, as it contains an indoor ice rink and aquarium, as well as more than 1,200 shops.

As well as flashing the cash, there are plenty of other things to do in both the modern and old parts of Dubai. It is worth taking a walk around the impressive marina, as well as checking out the Palm Islands, which are the three largest artificial islands in the world. In the old part of the town, tourists can wander around the Dubai Museum, visit the Jumeirah Mosque and mosey along the old, traditional streets.

There is an abundance of food on offer in Dubai and people with all tastes should find something to tickle their fancy. Vegetarians are well-catered for and there is a wide choice of Indian food. The night life is also excellent in Dubai and the majority of three to five-star hotels have bars and night clubs.

However, it is important to remember that Dubai has very specific laws regarding the consumption of alcohol and tourists must adhere to these.

A holiday to Dubai is bound to be a truly unforgettable experience for anyone who goes there and the sheer grandeur and impressive scale of the emirate - which has the tallest, biggest, most luxurious buildings in the world - is something that must be seen to be believed.

The Monumental Sightseeing Experience at London

When we talk about London, the first thing that comes to mind is perfection. After all, the English capital is one of the many beautiful places that one should visit in case you're looking for a city to explore and if you're hungry for scenery that your eyes could feast on. Thanks to London Sightseeing Tours, it's possible for you to get a glimpse of the beauty of the city without having to spend too much of a dime.

The things to see and places to visit in London range from traditional tourist attractions to modern attractions. There are a lot of ways to marvel at the picturesque view of the Royal city; the bus tours and the river cruises being one of the most popular.

An open bus tour is the most common way to see London city. During the sightseeing tour, you can hop on and hop off on different locations across London. Some of the notable landmarks that you'll get to see during the bus tours include the London Eye, the city's biggest Ferris Wheel that caters to people who want to experience an enthralling ride while looking at the admirable cityscape; the Tower of London, home to the crown jewels and has been declared as a world heritage site for being a part of the colorful British history for over 900 years; the Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Her Royal Highness and the Royal Family, and so much more!

Now, contrary to the popular notion of first-time tourists that the route of the bus is always the same, you're wrong! There are actually a lot of routes that the buses take, and it's actually up to you which allocated spot you want to be picked up. In addition, the on-board bus commentary will help you learn interesting facts and other details of a particular landmark. Riding the red double decker buses allows you to enjoy various sights and sounds of London, and your trip will never be complete with a few hours of ride.

If you're into something romantic and classy, the river cruises is the ideal way to see London. Enjoy the historic sights of the English capital while crossing the River Thames where you'll get to have the finest perspective of the popular structures like the Tower Bridge, the Westminster Palace, and the Houses of Parliament to name a few.

Other London Sightseeing Attractions that you shouldn't miss would be the Covent Garden, the right place to live and shop. The place also boasts its trend setting clothes shops in London as well as the variety of restaurants that visitors and locals alike can choose from. Madame Tussauds wax museum is also a must-visit attraction in London.

The Best Meals in Puerto Rico

An integral part of visiting any city in the world is eating out. And when you are in a tourist's paradise like that of San Juan in Puerto Rico, the choice can be just bewildering. You may not have all the time in the world on your hands to sample the best of the restaurants here and that is why you need to have a list that will at least help you touch the basics of good food in this city. Here are some of the best that you can look forward to. They all come with some great ambience, expert hospitality and food that will want you to come back for more.

If Puerto Rican cuisine has a name for itself today, it is thanks to Chef Wilo Benet who made it what it is today. His restaurant Pikayo is of course one of the most sought after in the nation. He specializes in creating flavours that stand out and has a penchant for promoting the forcomida criolla or rather the local cuisine. He has raised its standards to international levels in terms of presentation, and creation. You can look forward unusual creations like sliders and even lollipops made from pork belly, beef carpaccio is served here with truffle oil and parmesan and you will find flavour combinations to fall in love with.

Now if you would like a more rustic experience of San Juan, then head to the popular haunt of the Puerto Ricans. Everybody irrespective of their strata in society just love to hang out in La Casita Blanca. The food here is traditional Puerto Rican and it has absolutely no frills. The best time to visit is on a Sunday when huge boiling pots of food are set out for all the enjoy.

If you want to experience some fine European dining, the Augusto's would be a good place to head. The service is indisputably the best in the area and the atmosphere is elegant without being overly formal. It is one of the few places that has mastered the art of creating foie gras and it also has the best wine list around. You can visit this restaurant in the Courtyard Marriott in Mirama. It is a quiet place.

The ceviches at Aguaviva's are so creative that it is the single best reason that you will visit the place. In Puerto Rican cuisine there are several versions of ceviches and they put their best seafood on display in this dish. Of course all of the food is absolutely sinful here. And finally Budatai has to be part of your eating out list here in Puerto Rico. The Chef Roberto Treviño has a unique mix of Asian-Caribbean food on offer and you will be surprised at the creativity.

Wildlife Conservation Projects in Australia

The vast majority of Australia is either semi-arid or desert but it also includes a diverse range of habitats from mountains to tropical rainforests and with this in mind it is an extremely diverse country. Due to Australia's location - quite geographically isolated, its hugely variable weather patterns and the length of time the continent dates back much of Australia's plants and animal species are completely unique.

There are a number of wildlife conservation projects taking place in Australia - the unique yet diverse nature of the species in Australia means that the impact of human activity has caused endangered some of the native species. Wildlife conservation projects try hard to solve this problem, collating and collecting data which can be put to use to protect endangered species.

When asked to name an animal which is native to Australia the most likely response is the kangaroo, and cousins of this marsupial will be a common subject of wildlife conservation areas in Australia namely the quokka, quoll and quenda.

Like the kangaroo the quokka is herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. It is listed as vulnerable and with a very restricted habitat, work conducted on wildlife conservation projects will be crucial in ensuring its future in the Australian deserts. It's a small animal - about the size of a domestic cat and is located only in Western Australia and on some of the smaller islands located off the coast. The species has become threatened following agricultural development which has reduced its habitat and the introduction of cats, dogs and dingoes has added to the problem.

The quoll is even smaller than the quokka and is also nocturnal, but rather than eating plants it is carnivorous and eats small mammals such as rabbits, small birds, lizards and insects. Since Australia was colonised by Europeans the species has been steadily in decline, following urbanisation. One wildlife conservation project run by the University of Sydney is teaching the quoll to avoid eating the toxic cane toads which is another reason they are in decline.

The final marsupial you'll find in wildlife conservation project is the small, omnivorous quenda. There numbers are in steady decline and it is important to determine what the causal factors are before it is too late. Like the other two marsupials decline in habitat and introduced animals are thought to have affected the numbers.

To help conserve the species there's a number of tasks to be completed on the wildlife conservation project. It might include trapping the animals and tagging them so that they can be radio tracked and surveying the available habitats. These activities allow data to be collected which offers suggestions as to what needs to be improved to protect the animal's futures.

Hot Springs in Alaska

The state of Alaska is home to almost eighty thermal springs, with the greatest concentration located along the volcano line of the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian island chain. Another area of hot springs can be found in the southeastern portion of the state, while other springs are dispersed through the rest of the state. Many of the springs are in their natural state, but in the southeast, many springs have been transformed for ease of use. The areas range in quality from wooden changing stalls to elaborate luxury resorts.

The thermal springs located in Southeast Alaska include:

Baranof Warm Springs: Located to the east of Sitka on Baranof Island at Warm Springs Bay. The springs are situated beside a stunning 100-foot waterfall and surrounded by glacially-fed lakes, rivers, and streams. There are nine springs of varying temperature up to 120-degrees Fahrenheit. The area is accessible by yacht charter and wooden boardwalks connect up the mountainside to the village of Baranof.

Chief Shakes Hot Springs: Found off Ketili River. Often accessed by canoe or kayak from the Hot Springs Slough Route, these springs consist of two hot tubs. One tub is under the trees and has a wooden deck and a changing area. The other is enclosed in screened structure with a changing room. Nearby is a fire pit, picnic table, and outhouse.

Goddard Hot Springs: Located at Hot Springs Bay on Baranof Island. This ancient spring is known for its healing properties. With housing on site since the mid-1800s, the city of Sitka currently maintains two stylish cedar bathhouses Over the hot tubs are shelters which offer both hot water from the springs and cold water. The area is accessible by yacht charter and includes boardwalks and facilities.

Shelokum Hot Springs: Located on the Cleveland Peninsula. The thermal springs can be reached via a 2.2-mile trail that leads from Bailey Bay to Lake Shelokum. The only shelter is a three-sided structure. The springs have not been disturbed and are home to algal plant life.

Trocadero Soda Springs: Located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island near Craig. This is a carbonated springs, which bubbles and hisses. The area surrounding the spring has a unique landscape of craters and mounds with coloration changing from pale yellow to brick red. Accessible only by boat, the hike to the springs is good for bear-watching, but take extreme caution. The water is said to have "a sharp, pleasant taste" and has no scent.

White Sulphur Hot Springs: Located in the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness. Accessible by yacht charter from Mirror Harbor, the springs are only 0.8 mile hike from the water. Originally named Hoonah Warm Springs, the springs were renamed after a dentist. The bathhouse features a fiberglass screen which allows visitors to enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean while enjoying the hot water soak.

Enjoy the Ultlmate Sightseeing Experience With the London Pass

For most tourists, the pleasures of sightseeing is spoiled by disorganized itineraries, uncontrolled stops, long lines, and of course, the compounded cost of entrance fees they have to pay for just to get into all the must see destinations on the guidebook.

Not with the London Pass. With it comes the hassle free benefit of easily hopping through one destination after another. Truly the ultimate sightseeing experience that a London tourist can delight in.

Introduced in 2000, in the United Kingdom, tourists need only pay a one-time fixed rate to visit over 55 popular attractions all over the city, without extra cost. The London sightseeing pass is a credit card like 'smart card' with a data chip inside. Activated upon purchase, the pass is good for the number of days the tourist paid for, allowing free unlimited access to the best of London's famous historical destinations, landmarks, museums and galleries. It also comes with a free London tourist guidebook and exclusive special offers and discount privileges to selected shopping and food establishments.

With a London Pass, the sightseer no longer needs to compute for the current rates every time he wants to enter a tourist destination. Each stop is 'free' and covered when he purchased the London sightseeing pass. To top it all, the tourist gets to breeze through the long visitor queue lines in selected destinations, just by having his London Pass swiped in the ticket booth. An added benefit is, one need not carry cash with him as everything is paid for in advance. Beyond doubt, having a London Pass lets the tourist enjoy the ultimate sightseeing experience, making the most out of the trip by saving him both time and money.

Exactly what is included in the London Pass?

Free entry to a choice of over 55 famous attractions, tours, historical sights and museums

A handy 160+ page tourist guide book with helpful tips around the cityFast track, skip the line privileges at selected attractions

Optional Travelcard to cover transportation needs

Over 20 exclusive special offer and discount privileges

Money back guarantee with London Pass insurance option

2012 Exclusive: a specially made 2012 commemorative pin badge with each London Pass

Where can the London Pass take you? The Tower of London, Thames River Cruise, London Bridge, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, London Zoo and Westminster Abbey, are just 7 of the 55 destinations included in the London Pass. Summing up each attraction's regular admission fee adds up to a lot of pounds already. Imagine the amount of cash you have to pull out and the entry lines you have to fall into every time.

Safari Holidays in South Africa

Safari Holidays in South Africa

South Africa is the perfect destination to take safari holidays if it is your first time to Africa and is also highly recommended for families. Not only can you experience an authentic big five safari in remote game reserves and famous national parks, you can take advantage of all the sightseeing opportunities including the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, the beautiful Garden Route stretch, the stunning Cape Winelands and historic sites like the KwaZulu Battlefields and Robben Island. South Africa is also one of the few places where families can enjoy a malaria free safari. There are many excellent malaria free reserves where you can still see the big five and all of the other weird and wonderful creatures, but without the hassle of taking malaria medication. The accommodation for safari holidays in South Africa is of supreme quality; the camps, lodges and hotels are stylish, comfortable and luxurious with large bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, spacious outdoor decking areas, private pools and with this comes an outstanding service and fine cuisine.

The Kruger National Park

The Kruger is one of Africa's largest parks and is home to an impressive number of species, hence why it is a popular place to take safari holidays. Some of the best places to stay are the in the private reserves located towards the west of the park. The animals roam freely between the private reserves and the Kruger National Park so your chances of sighting the big five and a full range of wildlife is guaranteed. Your safari in the Kruger can be tailor-made to suit each and every individual and ensure you all get the most out of the experience. If you're travelling as a family, it can be arranged for your children to take part in a number of activities to keep their minds active and curious. If you're travelling as a couple for a honeymoon, it can be arranged for you and your partner to enjoy candlelit meals for two under the stars, horseback safaris and private game drives, so your trip is romantic and special. Take walking safaris, elephant back rides and hot air balloon journeys all on safari holidays in South Africa!

Safari Holidays Combined with the Vibrant City of Cape Town

There are so many reasons why you should combine safari holidays with the beautiful city of Cape Town. Not only is this one of the most desirable cities in the world, it is a cultural melting pot, benefits from good weather and has some of the best wining and dining in the world. Whilst you're in Cape Town, a visit to Table Mountain is an absolute must whilst Robben Island is an interesting visit. Visit Cape Point, the south-westernmost tip of Africa where there are picturesque bays, beaches, hills and valleys and various mammals including antelope, zebra and the Chacma baboons. The accommodation in Cape Town is excellent, ranging from elegant houses to boutique hotels, all of which provide fine food and drink, and welcome guests with open arms. Safari holidays in South Africa wouldn't be complete without a visit to Africa's oldest city, Cape Town

Budapest

Every year, hundreds of new start-ups ponder the idea of moving abroad and setting up shop in an exotic location. If you are one of those brave souls then the place I can recommend higher than any other - as a starting point for your new innovative business - is Hungary. This country truly is a wonderful place to live and work, with low barriers to entry, excellent government support and beautiful surroundings. Budapest is a bustling hub for new, small-time creative businesses and makes for a great base location.

More than a union of two ancient metropolises, Budapest is the meeting point of two intercontinental worlds. This is where the grandeur and sophistication of Western Europe blends with the mystical exoticism of the continent's east, and the outcome presents any new visitor with a unique and colourful experience. However, it would be wrong to assume that Budapest is some kind of awkward juxtaposed combination of Italy and Poland. Budapest and the rest of Hungary is, in fact, remarkably distinct from both its eastern and western neighbours. The Hungarians have their own language, their own currency and their own way of life. Yet regardless of this alienated uniqueness, Budapest still remains incredibly accessible and welcoming to outsiders. For a new start up, my advice would be thus: find the most trustworthy translation agency London can give you and build a strong relationship with them. The language is the only real hurdle in this part of the world, so deal it and you'll be laughing.

The city of Budapest's individuality is best expressed through its architecture. The baroque, gothic and neoclassical masterpieces that pepper the skyline provide exceptional panorama wherever you are in the central districts. The arrays of razor spiked rooftops are a sight to behold and no construction is more impressive than the Hungarian Parliament, one of the largest political buildings in the world. The stonework is almost exclusively beige throughout Budapest which lets the town radiate in the sundrenched summers. With average temperatures usually nearing 30 degrees Celsius, the climate can match many Mediterranean destinations.

The walkways that line the River Danube are full of cafes and bars that lead all the way up to the city's stunning Liberty Bridge. There are literally hundreds of great places to enjoy yourself under the beautiful sunshine. Yet the heat doesn't just come from above. Budapest has over 115 natural thermal springs bubbling beneath the ancient foundations of the Capital. This has prompted the nickname 'Spa City' and no visit to Budapest is complete without a healing submergence in one of the city's famous bathhouse waters.

The nightlife in Budapest is as vibrant as one would expect. The locals mix with cultured visitors, students and backpackers to create an eclectic bar and club scene that doesn't cost the earth to indulge in. Don't be alarmed if the barman asks for 600 Forints in exchange for a cold beer, as that thankfully equates to less than 2 pounds. There is a friendly, unaggressive approach to evening entertainment here that lacks a lot of the seediness found in neighbouring central European cities. Affordable, good-natured fun is all around.

Vacation Canada

There is no greater joy and excitement and thrill of adventure than travelling with someone you love. Call it a great escapade, an astounding hide away, a romantic sojourn to places I knew only in books, movies and maps, but it was a vacation I will remember for a lifetime.

That is how it was in the Philippine summer of 2011, when John and I took the long trip from the Philippines to North America. The long and seemingly endless hours on the plane---with three connecting international flights was never a bother to us. We enjoyed every moment on the plane as well as the waiting time for each transfer, the shopping for little souvenirs inside the airports as well as the quick coffee or soda we had to grab in between. The excitement to go to a country that I had dreamed of all my life was too much too contain. I was counting miles rather than counting sheep to be able to grab some sleep.

Then, at last, on a snowy cold evening, the flag carrier, Air Canada, glided smoothly in Trudeau International Airport, Montreal, Canada. From there, it took us five hours drive, under heavy snowfall, with the highways hardly visible in the night, to reach the home where I would stay for the dream-vacation of my lifeThis long drive marked beginning of the tour to many scenic and awesome places in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Whether in the countryside or in long well-kept highways that stretch on hills and valleys or the winding roads on mountain trails, every trip and every view from the hilltop or from the fabulous cities and humble towns below, were just too amazing for words.

I have experienced the wonder of all four seasons from the time I set foot on Canadian soil in Spring when nature was bursting in a wild kaleidoscope of colors. In the scorching heat of the summer sun, I delighted in cruises in the great St. Lawrence River, went kayaking and fishing in the lakes. In the Gaspe Region, I stood in awe at the majestic rock formation of the Perce, that seemed to have risen mysteriously from the depths of the sea; feasted on succulent lobsters and had much fun whale-watching in the afternoons. Cool summer nights mean dinners at the Buffet les Continents or St. Hubert's. Weekends are for camping on various sites by the lake or any scenic spot. The experience of putting up our tent, cook-outs, and sleeping under the stars is simply unforgettable.

But it was the season of Autumn that really swept my heart away. The riotous colors of orange, red, yellow and pink ignited my passion for writing and photography. I would stand breathless and speechless. I mumbled to myself: This is the grandeur of God's Creation! We drove as far as the road can take us to the magnificent Niagara Falls and watched its fury roaring on both Canadian and American boundaries. We lodged in nice hotels for the night and went further to Vancouver and Calgary for the last breath of Autumn and the start of the winter holidays.

Winter was a freezing season but I had prepared for this with my thick winter coats for temperatures below zero and negative 30 degrees C. I had painstakingly carved my first Snowman and battled snow just to hang Christmas lights on my porch and on the little hedges by the front gate. I had joined a hunting party to hunt for moose but had to leave after the first shot that broke the cathedral-like silence of the woods. Seeing the poor moose fall was too heart breaking. I would have yelled to warn the moose to run for his life! But it was winter. It was time for hunting. But winter also means Christmas. And in that country, the season brought new meanings in my life. It is the warmth and love of home, of being cozy by the fireside, to watch the quiet glittering tiny lights of my six-foot Christmas tree while the strains of soft music lulled me to sleep---free from all worldly cares. Where the heart is, will always be a home. And I felt, I was home, at last.

I would say that I have crossed continents in pursuit of my passion for travel and the excitement that lies beyond the boundaries of my world. I have chased many sunsets, conquered the seasons and captured all these memories in my writing and in pictures. But no greater joy there is than discovering love that bridges two worlds that may seem to be separated by distance, but are not really very far apart.