Cold winter months in the ice and snow will always prompt Northerners to dream of sunny weather and seek a hot destination for a holiday escape. But as the world begins to rise from its economic slump, smart travelers are looking for ways to maximize the value of their vacation dollar. Travel and leisure companies that are able to offer personalized, cost-saving travel deals to sunny climes will be of more value to travelers than ever...more
Are you bucking the stockpiling trend? Do you factor in annual holidays with your friends and family? Congratulations! You see, analysts will tell you that too many people are saving their holiday entitlements.Why is this so? Why are people resisting taking holidays? After all, who doesn't look forward to a break from work? I sure do, and I know that many of my friends live from one holiday break to another! So what is the reason for this...more
Barcelona is the perfect city break destination. The Catalonian city mesmerises with the bustling street life of la Rambla, Barcelona is a fantastic world class destination from the abstract beauty of Picasso, and Gaudi's off the wall designs.To fit in as much as possible during your trip, utilise the Barcelona City Hop-on Hop-off Tour, which has three different tour routes to explore the city. With over 44 stops to choose from you can jump on and off all around the city and see the major sights aboard an open-top double-decker bus.GaudiThe city's favourite son, Antoni Gaudi, is the single greatest influence on Barcelona's urban landscape. His signature is everywhere. Awe-inspiring and unique architectural feats combine the shapes and forms of organic life with the strict patterns of mathematics and geometry. Truly breathtaking and inspirational. Two of Gaudi's most famous buildings lie within just blocks of each other; the Casa Batilo and Casa Mila (La Pedrera) are both located on Passeig de Gracia. Casa Mila (also known as La Pedrera) is an apartment complex designed by Gaudi. The building is famous for having absolutely no straight lines, reliant on its abstract form - a place...more
Green Island Holidays have a host of north Cyprus holiday deals. From bargain breaks to cheap flights and everything in between, visit us here at greenislandholidays.com. Whether it is a lazy fortnight spent by a pool that you are searching for, or an action packed mini-break with a difference, we can help. We specialise in holidays in northern...more
For Istanbul breaks that are completely unforgettable, we can help here at Green Island Holidays. That is our speciality - providing Istanbul city breaks and a host of other holidays to north Cyprus and Turkey. Our website can be found at greenislandholidays.com and there is a wealth of information about us and the services we offer. Whatever type...more
Author: Pushpitha WijesingheWhile being famous for housing the iconic Mall of America, the city of Minneapolis has far more to offer prospective visitors than a formidable shopping destination. The city is also noteworthy for its strong representation of art and history that gives it an underlying artistic depth. The destination that unquestionably dominates tourist attractions is none other than the Mall of America. This mega mall is one of the largest in the United States and houses practically any item conceivable across its 520 stores. Shoppers would be hard pressed to come out empty handed when shopping at this destination. The Mall of America also features entertainment options such as the Nickelodeon Universe and Underwater Adventures Aquarium. Moving past the mega icon, Minneapolis still has far more to offer visitors. One of the strongest aspects of the city is the vast number of historical and architecturally interesting structures that can be found throughout. Buildings of interest include the Cathedral of St. Paul, Historic Fort Snelling, James J. Hill House and Malcom E. Wiley House. All of these structures convey a telling piece of history allowing visitors to step...more
Author: Vandana MakhariaI don’t know of a single person who does not want to travel abroad, take a villager or a polished city folk. Everyone wants to at least once see the other part of the world. A decade ago, traveling to foreign lands was...more
Australia is promoting its high quality education and its multicultural environment. Adding to that is the very beautiful wildlife and low cost of living among its people. There is no more that you can ask from the Land of Oz. However, for immigrants...more
Author: Matt MooreThere are only a select few places in the world where you can go from experiencing the marvels and relaxation of the ocean to the splendors and recreation of the snowy mountains. Even so, many of the places around the world that do...more
You cant get great digital photographs five minutes after buying a new digital camera. Alot of people think that digital photography is easy but if it was then everyone would be doing it. But by knowing and remembering a few digital photography...more
The sprawling metropolis of Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in Chinas central eastern coast. It is Chinas largest city and with its population of over 20 million, is easily one of the worlds largest metropolitan areas. The city...more
Author: Paul BuchananWith an increase in environmental consciousness over recent years, many environmentalists have been drawing attention to the affects of travel on the environment. Air travel, for instance, is now regarded as one of the most...more