Feb 3
Tunisia : A Great Place To Spend Your Holiday
Posted on Thursday, February 3, 2011 in Travel
Popular tourist destinations seem to follow fashion trends. When an area becomes fashionable and celebrities are pictured in magazines lazing on beaches and yachts soaking up the sun, it instantly becomes a place where more people want to visit. But what drives the celebrities there in the first place? Do they all just decide to go on holiday in the same location or is there something about the particular places that draws them there? There are a diverse range of trendy holiday destinations that are constantly popular with tourists, sometimes because they offer the best of one particular thing and sometimes because they are able to combine a number of different things well. Countries around the Mediterranean Sea have always been popular tourist destinations due to the weather, the landscape and the beautiful sea, and Tunisia is no exception. Tunisia is the most northerly country in the continent of Africa and sits on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, close to Sicily. With a population of nearly ten and a half million people it is certainly not the most populated of African countries, though it can boast an extremely high relative percentage of coastline, with a total of approximately eight hundred and ten miles. Tunisia is bordered by Libya to the south-east and Algeria, to the west. With such a massive coastline it is not surprising that Tunisia offers some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean. Although Port el-Kantaoui is the most popular beach in Tunisia, it is actually a tourist complex that was built in 1979 and based on the French town of Port Grimaud. Tunisia is also famous for its clear waters and coral beds making it a perfect venue for scuba diving. Along with Port el-Kantaoui, another great beach to go diving is Monastir situated on the central coast of Tunisia. Some of the highest grossing films of the 20th Century were filmed in Tunisia. Films such as Star Wars: A New Hope and The Phantom Menace (21st Century), Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The English Patient were all filmed in the canyons, caves and cities of Tunisia. In order to find the locations it may be best searching the internet for advice as it can be tricky. One place that is easy to find is the Star Wars Hotel, also called Sidi Driss which is located in Matmata. A small part of the film Star Wars: A New Hope was filmed in the courtyard for this hotel and some of the props are still present to this day. Find Out More : Tunisia Holidays
Nov 12
Information On Flights To Johannesburg
Posted on Friday, November 12, 2010 in Travel
The largest airport in South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo International, the air transport hub for the country. If you are flying to Johannesburg, then Jhb OR Tambo is the chief airport except you made flight booking to Lanseria airport. JHB International, now known as OR Tambo, presently carries approximately 20 million passengers annually and accounts for roughly half the air-traffic that comes and goes out of South Africa. It's hard to imagine that the bustling modern city of Johannesburg was once a small shanty town, full of miners with diamond dreams in their eyes. Not only is Johannesburg South Africa's biggest city and a busy stronghold of business and trade, it's also a good destination for a pleasure-seeking tourist. Gold Reef City lets you take a sneak peep into the yesteryears of Johannesburg. Here, you are allowed to visit the mineshaft as and also the more contemporary modes of entertainment. To delve into the heritage of the area, visit the Lesedi Cultural Village, which is a mixed group consisting of Basotho, Xhosa, Zulu, and Pedi people. This visit can really be a great experience as you learn about their history and culture; and see then dance. Some tourists head for places like Soweto and Nelson Mandela's previous home, the Regina Mundi Church, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum. Take a break and enjoy a refreshing drink at a 'shebeen'. The most popular one is the Wandie's Place. The animals are housed in the Johannesburg Zoo without any bars. It has also gone far in reproducing the natural habitat for the animals. This is a good option if you can't visit a natural reserve. Whilst you are in neighbourhood, you can rent out a dinghy and splurge some time lazing at the Zoo Lake to try bird watching, and if you feel hungry by the day end, stop at the Moyo's, to enjoy the mouth-watering African cuisine followed by the finest African music of the city. The Cradle of Humankind, one of World's Heritage sites is situated just an hour's drive from the city. It is yet another important place to see. Another attraction is the Sterkfontein Caves where in'47, Mrs. Ples, a 3 million year-old skull was originally discovered. Johannesburg is great for shopping. It offers wonderful shopping experiences; arraying from urban malls like Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, and Hyde Park, to a several effervescent Oriental and African flea markets. Most tourists just cannot leave the place without purchasing some striking arts and crafts, which are found for sale, at these markets. Some of such items are bead work, local wire-work, traditional carvings, and fertility dolls. Food and wine are a treat in this city. With cuisine influenced by the melting pot of cultures here, you can literally sample just about anything: Malaysian, Indian, French, Mexican, Italian, Moroccan, Creole and African. So make sure you have plenty of time in Johannesburg and explore all that this wonderful city has to offer its visitors. Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for South Arica?s leading Flight comparison & Booking portal, which includes Alitalia Airlines amongst others.
Aug 21
London, England – A Quick Guide On What To See And Do
Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Travel
Every visitor to London absolutely must see the following sights and attractions whilst staying in the capital city of the UK. - Big Ben: the bell in the clock at the north end of Westminster Palace. Big Ben is the largest chiming clock with four faces in the world. It is the largest free standing clock tower in the world. - The Tower of London: is on the north bank of the River Thames and was founded in 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. William the Conqueror built the White Tower, from which the castle takes its name. It has been used as a prison since 1100. The tower is a series of buildings set within two concentric circles of walls and a moat. The Tower of London is very important to the history of England. - The London Bridge: spans the River Thames, connecting the City of London to Southwark in central London. Until 1729 it was the only bridge over the downstream of the Thames. The present London Bridge, which opened in 1793, is on the same site as all of the other London Bridges that have spanned the years since 1729. - The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace: is possibly London's number one tourist attraction. The palace itself was built in 1702 as the London home of the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham Palace's state rooms are open from late July to September. The Queen's Guard and the Queen's Life Guard are the two groups of infantry and cavalry that guard the royal residences in London. - The London Eye (Millennium Wheel): is the largest Ferris wheel is Europe. It stands 443 feet or 135 metres tall. The number one paid tourist attraction in the UK, it is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. It is on the South Bank of the Thames in the borough of Lambeth at the western end of Jubilee Gardens. - Princess Diana's Memorial: was officially opened in July 2004 by Queen Elizabeth II. It was designed to express Princess Diana's love of children. It is in the southwest corner of Hyde Park. There are a myriad of incredible places for any visitor to London to visit. The attractions mentioned above are just a few of London's top tourist attractions. More : Budget Hotel London
May 8
Activities Groups That Have Vietnam Tours Can Offer
Posted on Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Travel
There are all sorts of different places in Vietnam to check out on a tour. In fact with so many attractions it makes sense that many groups offer Vietnam tours. Here are some of the things to see in some of these tours. Visiting Hanoi is a great thing to do in a tour. You can visit various gardens and buildings featuring unique French architecture styles. Visits to the Presidential Palace can be made available too. You can even enjoy dining at one of the city's various authentic Vietnamese restaurants. Some tour companies will offer two day or day long stays in Hanoi. The largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, is also a place to see. Many tour groups offer free days for people to do what they feel in the city. This is thanks to the massive size of the city and its assorted attractions. You can visit parks, markets, temples or even the Chinatown section in District 5. You can even enjoy a good cruise on a tour. Many Vietnam tours offer cruises along the natural forests in the country. You can enjoy a cruise along the Saigon River, Ha Long Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay among others. You can even enjoy a cruise on a junk ship. This is a type of Chinese ship that was introduced back in the early parts of the Common Era. Some groups with tours offer stopovers in Cambodia near the southern part of Vietnam. This can include a trip to Siem Reap to visit its many temples. You will need to go by plane from Vietnam to Cambodia for this part of a tour. All of these things are great activities to check out on Vietnam tours. All sorts of popular cities can be visited on a tour. You can also visit all sorts of bodies of water on cruises. Some tours will even offer trips to Cambodia in addition to Vietnam. Quest World Travel Ltd is a UK based tour operator offering worldwide Holidays. If you want to visit another culture check out some Vietnam Tours today! Spend time and have a blast while learning all there is to know about Vietnam!