One of the most popular sports enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities is the sport of skiing; and, in fact, this sport is so popular that many travelers actually plan their entire vacation around this activity. There are many places around the world that provide top-notch slopes and scenery, and we are going to highlight just a few. But remember, you are going to have to know how to get a pass port to visit these places, since international...more
When you initially read this you probably thought of water skiing and although that is an extremely popular sport for locals and vacationers in the course of the summer months, the winter months in Sydney are usually just as adventure filled. Sydney Australia is a fantastic destination to take a ski vacation and as the weather is becoming warmer in other regions around the globe the cold is just arriving at Sydney which makes it a perfect way to...more
Dubai is a much-envied commercial hub of the world due to its location in the south of the Gulf Peninsula. It is one of the seven emirates of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is inhabited by people of many nationalities. Its multi faceted features have been the cynosure of all tourists and residents alike. In 2005 Dubai presented a unique opportunity to the whole of Middle East when it unveiled Ski- Dubai, the indoor skiing paradise.Even when the skies outside are bright and the wind is warm, here is a place where you will find snow. Step into Ski Dubai at the Mall of Emirates and find yourself in a world draped in white, where everyone seems to be merry-making. This is a man-made snow kingdom with snow mountains and slopes for you to ski, snowboard, glide and sail through the ice.The skiing and snowboarding experts are presented with steep slopes, while the amateurs can learn their stunts on lower inclines. The amazing mirror maze, toboggan and sled runs, ice caves, climbing towers and icy body slide keep people engrossed in sport despite the freezing atmosphere. The notso-adventurous have the opportunity to make snowmen, shoot snow balls and even visit the 3D theatre. Young or old,...more
If youve always dreamt of taking off on a skiing holiday with your family, then Dubai is the place to do it. Forget the Swiss Alps, now the Ski Dubai indoor skiing facility allows you to enjoy the slopes with out ever leaving the Middle East. This indoor ski resort is of gargantuan proportions covering 22,500 square feet and is located in one of...more
Although areas of the ancient road can still be seen there has been a gentrification in Ipswich, particularly around the waterfront which was completely devastated in bombing during WWII. Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon came to Ipswich for a pilgrimage, Geoffrey Chaucer caricaturized the Ipswich merchants in Canterbury Tales and Charles Dickens...more
European Vacations to BerlinBerlin is a great place to start your European vacations. Probably the most famous landmark in the city, the partition between East and West was torn down in 1989, signaling the beginning of a new era for Germany. Commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall by strolling down its remnants on the southern border of Wedding. At the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer site there is a restored segment that's located next to a documentation center where stories of people who have attempted to cross the wall are detailed. At the Sandkrugbrcke, a former border crossing, you can lay a flower on the stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead trying to escape to the West. The Haus am Checkpoint Charlie has a museum that provides tourists with a comprehensive history of the Wall. Around 3 or 4 PM, wind down in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte during afternoon kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition for coffee and cake. European Vacations to AmsterdamWhen booking European vacations to Amsterdam, expect a very colorful journey. Clogs, windmills, cheeses and...more
Sightseeing in Berlin on European VacationsStart your European vacations with a visit to Berlin. Probably the most famous landmark in the city, the partition between East and West was torn down in 1989, signaling the beginning of a new era...more
Ski La Plagne, and you will likely never want to ski anywhere else. Just keep in mind that the activity of skiing itself has certain considerations that need to be handled ahead of time, and it all starts with where you stay, and how easy it makes...more
Discover Lisbon on European VacationsThe city of Lisbon is a popular destination for people traveling on European vacations. Although it is very small compared to other capital cities, Lisbon in Portugal is equally quaint and...more
European Vacations Will Make You Fall in Love with ParisParis is a great way to start your European vacations. The Eiffel Tower, in its time considered a monstrosity, is now probably the most famous of all its landmarks, but it is by no...more
When you think about the sport of skiing, it can truly be absolutely mind boggling to see just how many different "versions" actually exist. Between heli-skiing and snowboarding, there is definitely something for just about everyone,...more
Some fill hit now upset their attentions to Canada when they are contemplating going on a skiing vacation. There are some great ski resorts in Canada on both the Asia endorse and Westerly choose and both sides offering something incompatible in their...more