As the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu shakes under the footsteps of thousands of tourists daily, another equally impressive Inca ruin is lying silently in wait for hoardes of tourists to descend. Choquequirao is a Quecha word for "cradle of gold" and is located on a leveled hilltop 1,750 meters above the Apurimac River, surrounded by the towering snow-capped peaks of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo and Panta. It consists of ruins of...more
I wanted an exotic holiday this year but I didn't want to pay the earth for it. Some of the quotes that I got from package holiday companies were absolutely ridiculous and far outside of the budget I had allocated. I went to lots of package holiday companies, both on the internet and on the high street but they were literally over a thousand pounds more than I was prepared to pay, both because I couldn't afford it and because I simply didn't...more
Wherever there is hot, recently formed igneous rock and volcanic activity, there are thermal springs. Sometimes resort areas or spas have developed around these areas offering mud baths, mineral water baths and massages while others have remained in their natural state. Either way, thermal springs offer travelers a respite from their busy days of vacation. Here are three of the best know Peruvian thermal springs for you to consider if you want to enjoy a relaxing bath heated by mother nature.Spa fit for a KingOne of the more well-known thermal springs are the Inca Baths of Cajamarca. The Baths are located about 4 miles east of the city of Cajamarca, which is 8,900 feet above sea level and has a population of 135,000 people. The springs are historically important in that they were greatly enjoyed by the Inca Emperor Atahualpa around the time when the Spanish Conquistadores arrived. The baths have remained relatively intact, with stone canals and fountains dating back to the time of the Incas. The waters themselves contain a variety of minerals and at are a temperature of 70°F. New pools have been built for both individuals and groups, designed for visitors. Comments about the...more
I am a bargain hunter and I will look for the best deal I can get on just about everything I buy. I am a big fan of comparison websites as they make my life so much easier in my quest to find a bargain.I was lucky enough to be in a position where I was able to book a family holiday this year. Its one of those luxury items that you want to be...more
Peru is a country of extremes, extremes in culture, language, history, architecture, flora, fauna and most noticeably, landscapes. Over half the country is Amazon Jungle, you have the spine of the mighty Andes mountains and finally the thin coastal strip of desert running the whole length of the country. Starting at the northern border in the Piura...more
Since its founding in 1984, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has become among the world's most famous aquariums. Each year, the attendance would reach 1.8 million. It stores 35,000 plants and animals from 623 different species. Located on the site previously occupied by a sardine cannery, the MBA lies on the Cannery Row on the Pacific Ocean.Every day, except December 25, the MBA is open for public viewing. Touring the entire aquarium takes about 3 hours to complete. Among its many exhibits, two of them stand out, namely the. Ocean's Edge Wing and the Outer Bay wing.In Ocean's Edge Wing, you would see its 10 meter high and 1.3 million liter tank for viewing the coastal marine life in California. In the tank is the world's first giant Kelp conserved alive. It has a wave machine on top of the tank to make the kelp absorb the nutrients from surrounding water, while permitting the sunlight to pass through the tank top, and circulating the raw seawater from the Bay.In the Outer Bay Wing, you would certainly enjoy one of the world's biggest single pane windows, from where you can have a fantastic view of stingrays, jellyfish, sea otters and other hundreds of other native marine creatures. The...more
There's only a couple of things left to organize for your long awaited Peru vacation, and hotels is one of them. Naturally, you'll be visiting Machu Picchu, so what are your options? Luckily there is a variety from which to choose to suit any budget,...more
You are planning a Peru vacation, but you don't want to go where everybody else does. Yes, Machu Picchu is an obvious choice, yes you can visit Colca Canyon to see Condors and yes, the Nazca lines are fantastic. But what about the lesser-known parts...more
According to our report "Vietnam Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012", Vietnam has emerged as one of the popular tourist destinations in the Asia-Pacific region and its tourism industry has been growing unprecedentedly for the past few years. Despite...more
While others want to spend their vacation in first class hotel accommodations, others just do not like the idea of spending too much money in a single hotel room. The fact is that families who go out for vacation together do not want to stay in hotel...more
Brighton is a destination that attracts people from all over the country as well as thousands of international visitors every month. Well-known for its affluence of cultural activities from numerous art galleries and museums, film venues and...more
Surf's up in Oahu. Long recognized as having some of the best surfing available are the waves on Oahu. Here's some helpful information regarding surfing in Oahu.The best time to surf in Oahu is during the winter months from November through March....more