1/31/10

Melbourne ,Australia– An Adventurous Visit To The Capital City Of Victoria

Melbourne is a Victorian city explored by John Balman. It is also known as the cultural capital of Australia. It is located in the mid south of Victoria. It specializes in dining as Melbourne has one the best restaurants. It also the most visited cities in Australia.

Melbourne ,Australia

Visitor’s attraction in Melbourne
Melbourne is known for parks and gardens and therefore called as the “garden city” .The main attraction are as follows:
1. Fun city sunshine
This is gaming platform where people from all age groups can participate.
There’s coffee shop for parents where they can relax. IT has a perfect gaming environment with two level arenas.
2. Melbourne Zoo
It is also known as the royal Melbourne zoological gardens and is the oldest
of all zoos. The main attraction in the zoo is the different species of elephant, exotic and beautiful butterflies.
3. Giant sky wheel
The giant sky wheel is a travelling carriage which can carry about six people. It is an about 10-12 minutes drive. We can have exciting experiences of the Melbourne city through this ride.

4. St. Paul’s cathedral
It is situated opposite to the Flinders Street and is the tallest church in Melbourne. Various events like marriage, funerals etc are carried out. It is made up of sandstone.

5. Queen Victoria market
It is also known as Queen Vic market. Initially it was a small market but now it has become the most visited markets. Tourists from all over the world come to visit this market.

Best time to visit Melbourne
The start of the autumn season is the best time as leaves change their color.
How to reach Melbourne
Melbourne is connected to all the major cities by finest rail network. Even
Taxis and cars can be hired for reaching Melbourne.
Finest Hotels in Melbourne

1. Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne
It is located opposite to the Spencer’s street and one of the finest resorts. It has spacious rooms with cuisines, restaurants, mini bars and is ideal for special events. It has about 162 guest rooms, conference room, and 6 suites. It also provides air conditioning rooms with 24 hrs internet facility all at reasonable price and style.

2. The Royal Hotel
It is located on St. Kilda Road. It has beautiful surroundings with color TV, fully furnished ac rooms, banquet halls and meeting facilities, also fully equipped mini bars, courtyard, currency exchange etc. It is cheap and best.
3. Somerset Gordon Heights
It is located near the little Bourke Street. People looking for a pleasant stay and family trip can choose this accommodation. It has all the necessary facilities like a theatre, restaurants, including four set bedroom which are fully equipped and well maintained.

1/26/10

Enjoy The Dramatic Scenic Beauty Of Nature At The Sanur Beach ,Bali


The Sanur Beach ,Bali

Vacations are approaching near and every one has started to plan for their holidays. Most of the people love to go out during their holidays to some exotic and out of the ordinary vacation spot where they can easily spend some grand moments of their life with their friends and family members. There are number of exotic and outstanding vacation spots that bare located in different parts of the world. You can easily make your holidays memorable by visiting these vacation spots with your family members.


Most of the people prefer to enjoy their holidays in the lapse of nature so that they can easily enjoy the fascinating and mesmerizing beauty and splendor of nature and its components. Well, if you are also wishing to spend some grand moments of your life with your family members and relatives in the lapse of natural attractiveness, then you must read this article of mine once. This article contains some essential facts related to the grand and exotic Sanur Beach of Indonesia.

The grand Sanur Beach is one of the most popular beaches if Indonesia and one of the major natural attraction of the world. A large number of tourists from different parts of the world as well as the local residents of the nearby areas love to visit this natural attraction every year. The grand and naturally modified Sanur Beach is located in the Denpasar City of South East Bali. This coastal stretch lies very close to the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

In the earlier times, the Northern part of this grand and naturally modified beach was used as the landing site for the Dutch invasion troops. This beach side is burdened with various exotic and out of the ordinary features that make it as a major holiday destination for the youths as well as the children.

1/25/10

Enjoy of Holden Beach Vacation Activities


Holden Beach Vacation

Have you ever wanted to visit Holden Beach for your vacation? Believe it or not, most individuals living in the United States have not ever heard or visited Holden Beach. It is one of the prettiest, largest, and most visited beaches in the States. It is a vacation destination that is truly enjoyed by all who visit the area.

So what is there to do on vacation at Holden Beach? Located on the coast of North Carolina, there aren't many attractions like in Southern California. You are pretty much limited to beach activities and some shopping. That is perfectly fine because there is a ton of stuff to do to keep everyone in your family busy for the entire trip.

Clamming

Have you ever been clamming before? I hadn't until I visited Holden Beach for the first time. One day we decided to go clamming and got all the gear that we needed. When you find the clams, you put them in fresh water in a bucket and it forces them to open their shells slightly. As soon as they do, you can crack them open. It is quite entertaining for young children, if you are brining any along for the trip.

Kayaking

I had never been kayaking on the ocean until I visited Holden Beach. I thought it was just for small lakes and rivers. It was actually pretty fun to rent some kayaks and head out on the open ocean. The water is so blue and crystal clear that you can see all sorts of aquatic wild life as you are out on the open ocean.

Shark Fishing

This is an intense activity enjoyed by anyone over the age of 10. If you look around and find an opportunity to go out on a boat in the middle of the ocean to fish for sharks, you need to take advantage of that. This is something that I had never heard of since most of our beach vacations take place in Southern California. The second time I visited Holden Beach, I actually got to go out and fish for sharks. There are special poles and bait that you use and when you catch one, it is truly amazing!

Lighthouses

The lighthouses up and down the coast of North Carolina are truly astounding. They are landmarks that stand high above the coast and are amazing to see. If you do your research, you can book a tour of just about any of the lighthouses in the area and take your family through to see what is inside. This is a great activity for days that are a bit cooler or stormy. No matter what, you need to take the time to go see at least one.

1/16/10

New Year’s Eve Getaways at the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


Why not usher in 2010 with a trip to an exciting destination? wandermelon compiled a list of our favorite places to ring in the New Year. From a champagne toast in front of the Eiffel Tower to a low-key escape in Lanai, celebrate the end of the year in style at one of these glittering global getaways.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio knows how to party and Copacabana Beach hosts Reveillon, the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration. More than two million white-clad revelers descend upon Rio’s infamous beach for a party second only to Carnaval in size. Cariocas (Rio natives) congregate on the beach starting mid-afternoon to samba in the sand and party until dawn. Revelers fill the 2.5 mile stretch of sand listening to live music and toasting in the New Year by throwing white flowers into the sea in honor of Iemanja, the goddess of the sea. A dazzling offshore fireworks display lights up the Rio sky at midnight and many celebrate by taking a dip in the ocean.

1/9/10

10 Most Popular Places to Vacation at the End of the Year

Christmas attractions and year-end best that has been ranked by leading tourist guide Lonely Planet

1. Santa Claus Village, Finland:If not satisfied with the number of Santa Claus at the mall, arose and flew to the Arctic circle in Finland. St. Nicholas aka Santa Claus is a citizen of honor in the village of Santa Claus this. Although located in snowy regions, in the interior of a forest inhabited by deer, but the tourists even more interested to visit this village. Not far from the village there are also amusement park of Santa Park. A bit expensive to visit this place, but you are guaranteed satisfaction.

2. New York, USA:Quite a few films that show the splendor of New York at Christmas time (example: Home Alone 2). Christmas lights everywhere, hopefully there is little snow fell, then you can see the glitter of the biggest Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center that has been installed from the beginning of December, ice-skating around a Christmas tree, then shopping at luxury stores in New York . And at the end of the show there are performances of "The Nutcracker" by New York City Ballet.

3. Bondi Beach, Australia:The opposite of all the cliches of Christmas in the northern part of the world, on this beach you will not find snow or Christmas lights. December 25, this beach will be filled by a backpacker, and crippled by the DJ and band performances. This is the place to wash the eyes.

4. Midnight Mass, the Vatican, Italy:Certainly the center of the Catholic church will celebrate Christmas with a large scale. Vatican City includes the spiritual appeal in general, but its atmosphere is thicker Christmas time again. Fragrant aroma of roasted chestnuts nuts on the streets and the entire town filled with presepi (nativity scene). The places that must be visited: the Court of St.. Peter, Piazza Navona, and the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli on the Capitoline Hill. The Vatican is the most interesting places pilgrims. Midnight Christmas Mass at the Basilica of St. Peter, or at noon on December 25, is an unforgettable occasions.

5. Dublin, Ireland:Catholics in Ireland to celebrate Christmas with a sense of humor. The most interesting event is the pool on the morning of December 25, swimming in salt water 12 meters. By Christmas the streets of Dublin is always crowded, there are 12 Day Christmas Markets in Docklands, mime performances, Christmas lights, ice-skating, and its bazaars and perayayaan in Temple Bar. Do not forget also the singing of Christmas (Christmas Carol) in the Cathedral of St.. Patrick.

6. Nuremberg, Germany:Buying Christmas gifts is not always at the mall or the mall, try visiting Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market), in Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg. Here about 180 stalls offering tent toys, knick-knacks, candles, gingerbread, and candy for the visitors. Looking around you can enjoy a bratwurst (sausage typical of Germany) and grape juice mixed with warm or rempahan herbs like cinnamon, cloves, or ginger. After dusk, and all the Christmas lights switched on, this place changed like fairyland. This Christmas the most romantic places to shop.

7. Zurich, Switzerland:Known for its chocolate, mountains, and snow, Switzerland is also suitable for the Christmas holidays, especially in the city of Zurich, because of the many Christmas markets (even inside the train station), and there is also a tour of the city with a Christmas theme. Jug no Christmas trees 'sing' in Werdmuhleplatz, the choir on stage triangles arranged so that similar Christmas tree, complete with shades of green and his flashing lights twinkle..

8. Tokyo, Japan:
Christmas in Tokyo is always sparkling, but not religious. Japanese tradition is more excited to celebrate the New Year than Christmas, but this is how non-Christians try to celebrate Christmas. It must be recognized spirits, with all the lights and decorations amazing. But unfortunately Christmas in Japan is not a holiday, so there is little anti-climactic. Festive Christmas Eve celebration, and celebrations like Valentine, for this opportunity to young couples express love. The tradition of Christmas celebrations in Japan is to cook fried chicken, followed by tart with cream and strawberries.

9. San Juan, Puerto Rico:
The island is small but profound personality. Puerto Rico to celebrate Christmas without snow, with the rhythm of salsa and roast pork. The celebration lasts from the middle of December to alert the Three Kings on January 6. Since mid-December the churches in Puerto Rico featuring Christmas songs at every Mass, and groups of singers Christmas Caroler Christmas aliases also come from house to house to spread the joy. Top of the celebration is on Christmas Eve, at midnight mass. Stop also at City Hall, the Plaza de Armas to see the Christmas decorations and also to the court of the Paseo de la Princesa.

1/6/10

Baga Beach Travel Guide


For sure, Baga Beach in north Goa may be touristy and busy but for those who like action, it’s one of the most happening beaches on the coast. You'll find everything from water sports to fine dining restaurants there, along with a pulsating nightlife.
Baga Location:
Baga Beach is located in North Goa, 9 kilometers (6 miles) from Mapusa and 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Panaji, the state capital. It's bordered by Calangute Beach to the south, and Anjuna Beach to the north on the other side of the river. Baga Beach starts right where Calangute ends, although it's hard to pinpoint exactly where.
Getting to Baga:
The closest railway station to Baga is Thivim. Expect to pay around $5 in a taxi to get to Baga from the railway station. Alternatively, Goa's Dabolim airport is located 50 kilometers (31 miles) away, and the fare in a pre-paid taxi is around $15.
Baga Weather:
The weather at Baga is warm throughout the year. Temperatures rarely reach more than 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day or drop below 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) at night. Some winter nights can get a bit chilly from December to February though. Baga receives rain from the southwest monsoon from June to August. The beach huts close during this time, although many nightspots remain open. The tourist season kicks off in late October, and starts slowing down around March.
Baga Attractions:
Water sports are a huge attraction. You can go para sailing for around $25, wake boarding for $15, windsurfing for $10, kite surfing for $45, or take a ride on a jet ski for $12. Dolphin spotting trips are on offer for around $8 per person, and island trips for $35. However, many people are simply content lazing on the sun lounges in front of the beach shacks all day and feasting on a steady supply of food, beer, and cocktails. The Wednesday flea market at Anjuna Beach and Saturday night market at Arpora are both close by, and will satisfy even the best shopaholics.