Southend-On-Sea City Guide, Including Hotels
May 15, 2007
Southend-On-Sea City Guide, Including Hotels
by: Ms Maria Williams
Southend-on-Sea is Essex’s largest town and its close proximity to London makes it a popular tourist destination year after year. Better still, it is located in the south east of the country in an area widely regarded as the driest part of Britain.
The town is chock-full of interesting attractions which are aimed at all the family, whether you’re looking for local history, the arts and culture, or family-oriented activities to keep you occupied. Some of Southend-on-Sea’s most popular attractions are:
Southend Pier. Measuring in at 1.33 miles, Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the entire world! Built in 1830, it has recently been refurbished and hosts an RNLI lifeboat station and an exclusive Pier train. Nowhere will you experience better sights of the beautiful coastline of the Thames Estuary.
Central Museum and Planetarium. If you’ve never visited a planetarium then now’s your chance; there are live presentations throughout the day. Meanwhile, the museum reveals plenty of secrets about Southend’s eventful history.
Jubilee Beach. This sand and shingle beach stretches from the Pier to Thorpe Bay; there are also regular pleasure boat trips available.
Sheffield City Guide, Including Hotels
May 14, 2007
Sheffield City Guide, Including Hotels
by: Ms Maria Williams
Sheffield is a city that is steeped with the history of steelmaking in England. Take a look at any knife and fork and see the inevitable ‘Made in Sheffield’ sign. Most of the tourists come here especially to be the part of the scenic beauty that surrounds Sheffield. The city is located towards the centre of England in the county of South Yorkshire.
The city was actually the country’s first National City of Sport in 1995. That year triggered an interest of the populace towards sports. Since then the city has an excellent reputation of being one of the prime cities for sport and sporting venues. Be it sports research, sports medicine and sports related engineering, the city has endeavoured to keep no stone unturned in the world of games and sporting expertise.
An estimate of seven million people reside here, within an hour’s drive. All in all it is a modern multicultural city with a prosperous heritage and a diverse culture. Every day is a day for the city to pave the road to further progress.
Places of interest:
Take a Look at the Florida Panhandle - Part 1 - Tallahassee and Pensacola
May 13, 2007
Take a Look at the Florida Panhandle - Part 1 - Tallahassee and Pensacola
by: Tim Burton
To the East is Florida’s state capital, Tallahassee, with
its streets of graceful old Southern mansions. To the far
west lies Pensacola, which it is said, is the country’s
oldest settlement, dating from 1559.
Between these towns, is the potential for a whole range of
different holidays.
Tallahassee was named by the Apalachee Indians.
It is best enjoyed by traversing along the Canopy Roads.
Which as the name suggests, are thoroughfares in the middle
of town, where Spanish oak trees connect above the
streets forming a lush tunnel-like canopy.
Visit the New Capitol Building and go to the 22nd floor
observation level. There you can see magnificient views of
the city and beyond. You can also still see the Old Capitol
building with its red and white awnings. Many thousands of
students bring a real buzz to Tallahassee, culminating at
night, when the live music scene caters for a young crowd.
Pensacola is found in the far western tip of the Florida
Panhandle.
Book Vegas Online - 5 Reasons To Book Your Next Vegas Trip Online
May 12, 2007
Book Vegas Online - 5 Reasons To Book Your Next Vegas Trip Online
by: Cait Farrell
With over 30 million visitors a year, Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world. From the gorgeous mega-luxury hotels to the exclusive Vegas shows to the unbeatable buffets to the 24 hour casinos, Las Vegas has something for everyone.
More and more travellers are booking their Las Vegas trips online. So should you book your next Las Vegas vacation online? Here are the top 5 reasons to consider booking your Vegas vacation online:
1) Save Money
You don’t have to pay travel agent commissions which can amount to significant savings of hundred of dollars. Plus there are direct-to-customer online travel services that give you special discounts just for booking online.
2) Convenience
Book your Vegas vacation from the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to go out to pick up the tickets or haggle with travel agencies. You simply shop, click, book and print - easy as that. (and if you have questions, there’s usually a toll free number you can call for 24 hour support)
3) Larger Selection of Las Vegas Packages:
The Sights of Bangkok in Thailand
May 11, 2007
The Sights of Bangkok in Thailand
by: Clint Leung
One of the most popular destinations in Asia to visit over recent years has been Thailand. This of course has also coincided with the booming popularity of Thai cuisine around the world. Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is the main entry point where the vast majority of tourists to Thailand will use.
Bangkok is a very interesting city because in addition to the usual modern buildings of offices, hotels and shopping centers, there are also about 400 exotic Thai temples that seem to stick out among the urban landscape. There are Thai citizens on the streets dressed in modern business clothing as well as Buddhist monks in saffron robes. Yet this is what part of Thailand is. The traditional mixed in with the modern. In fact, it’s the traditional attractions that make Thailand so magical. The temples are sights that one just cannot see in the western world. They are like objects that popped out of an Asian fairy tale.
Take A Trip To The Keys
May 10, 2007
Take A Trip To The Keys
by: Scott Thompson
When people think of a vacation in Key West, Florida they rarely realize that there is so much to do other than drinking and playing on the water. In fact, Key West is an old historic town that will appeal to anyone interested in history or architecture. Of course, there are still plenty of fun things to do on the water, but in the Florida Keys many of those activities are as unique as the islands.
With history comes ghost so while visiting Key West make sure to go on a ghost tour. This author has experienced one ghost tour in Key West and it was a blast. Our guide made the tour worth every penny. The stories were not only scary, but entertaining and informative as well. Of course, there is much more to do and see in Key West from historic tours to enjoying the natural environment.
Newfoundland and Labrador
May 10, 2007
Newfoundland and Labrador
by: Dave Lympany
Newfoundland and Labrador is the most Easterly Province of Canada. There are two portions to the Province, the Island of Newfoundland is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Labrador is on the Eastern part of the Canadian mainland. They are separated by the Strait of Belle Isle.
The only joining neighbour is the Province of Quebec to the West as the East of the Province is on the ocean. The Island of Newfoundland is 111,390 square kilometers and Labrador is 294,330 square kilometers making the total area of the Province 405,720 square kilometers. It is more than three times the size of the Maritime Provinces.
Newfoundland has its own time zone called the Newfoundland Time Zone which is Greenwich Mean Time -3.5 hours. Between the months of April and October Daylight Saving is in effect and the difference is GMT -2.5 hours. Labrador is in the Atlantic Time Zone which is Greenwich Mean Time -4 hours; it also observes Daylight Savings between the months of April and October when the difference is GMT -3 hours.
How To Drive in France and Not Get Lost
May 9, 2007
How To Drive in France and Not Get Lost
by: Walt Ballenberger
“Come over to our house for dinner” said Tom, our new-found English friend. “It’s easy
from your hotel”. Thus began our first odyssey of driving on French roads. We were
visiting my company facility in Toulouse to make a decision about moving there for two
years. Needless to say, we got lost that night. Very lost. After realizing that I missed a
turn off the rocade, a freeway-like road in the city, I simply took the next exit to turn around and go back, as I would do at home. To my surprise, the exit road ran off in some
unknown direction, and there was no way to turn back! Later we did manage to find the
rocade again, but the exit we needed wasn’t accessible from that direction. The overhead
signs said we were heading toward Bordeaux. I didn’t know where I was, but a two hour
drive to Bordeaux that night was not an option. We seized upon signs for “Centre Ville”
Cruise Vacation - the best way to go!
May 8, 2007
Cruise Vacation - the best way to go!
by: Hugh Goble
If you haven’t been on a cruise vacation yet, then you’re missing out on one of life’s greatest adventures. Have you spent years envying those who take cruises to Alaska or the Bahamas while you’re stuck at home or driving to Florida? Well, now is the time to take action. Cruises aren’t just for the rich anymore; they’re for everyone! The great thing about a cruise is that one price pays for everything. More and more people are discovering the fun and value of cruising, but many more still have not heard the good news. Now more than ever, a luxury cruise is easily affordable and accessible to everyone. Regardless of which cruise you choose, all cruise lines pamper their guests with first-class service around the clock. The Staff are there to make sure you needs are met. From chocolates on your pillow to your favourite drink waiting for you at your dinner table, you will feel like you are being spoiled day and night.
“Find Out Why You Want to Bargain When You Travel in Foreign Countries!”
May 7, 2007
“Find Out Why You Want to Bargain When You Travel in Foreign Countries!”
by: John Navata
The reality of traveling is that it is quite expensive relative to most people’s incomes. Unless you’re fairly well-off, you won’t be able to travel regularly throughout your life until you master some discount travel techniques. The art of discount travel is more then simply one quick trick, it is an overall approach that you can, and should, apply to every element of your trip. For example, you should explore charter flights and last minute deals, etc. to get the cheapest possible airfare. Once you arrive in a foreign country, you should meet some locals and establish where the cheap places to eat and stay are. Discount travel involves a lot of small things that when applied together result in big savings, and allow even those on moderate budgets to travel regularly and enjoyably.
An important concept to get used to if you want your money to last while you are traveling in a foreign country is that of bargaining. In most foreign countries, and especially those of the second world, barging plays a big part in everyday life, and you will find yourself continually overspending if you don’t participate in it.
