An impressive coastal city in Sri Lanka, Galle offers both the benefits of pristine coastal waters and historical monuments. This city represents the more traditional side of the country in addition to showcasing an important part of its history, namely Dutch colonisation.Strolling around Galle truly takes visitors back to another time as very little of the modern makes itself apparent here. The quaint little alleyways, the architecture that...more
Renowned for its historic significance and religious fervour Madurai is a city of pilgrims. As one of South Indias most ancient cities, Madurai was famed throughout the land as a premier centre for learning and a pilgrim hotspot. It is believed that it was in Madurai that Mahatma Ghandi first announced in 1921 that he was going to wear the modest Khadi for which he garnered world attention in the years to come. Set along the picturesque banks of...more
Blackpool Council put 500,000 towards the illuminations to make up for the lack of donations it has received from hotels and other businesses. Last year, 33,000 was donated by local businesses to just 23,000 this year. At one point the donations topped 110,000 but this has slowly declined over the years.If Blackpool Council made good on the suggestion on closing the illuminations, then would this be the nail in the coffin for local hotels in Blackpool and other businesses?It is no surprise that the illuminations period is by far the busiest time of the season for Blackpool. Although the income in cash received to support just the illuminations is lower than ever, the money spent in the town is the result of this period. Is this just a scare mongering tactic to force businesses into digging deep into their pockets and help support this event?Should Blackpool Council decide that the 500,000 is not worth investing each year, then it would be argued that this would be short sightedness and detrimental to the towns heritage and interest worldwide.Blackpool hoteliers and other businesses would be at risk, sinking further towards the red and Blackpool could face an unprecedented number of...more
The Eurovan is arguably the best vehicle for a weekend trip. It is a comfortable vehicle and provides you the freedom of traveling without much of worry about travel arrangements. A Eurovan Camper has facilities such as beds, seats, sofa beds, cooking facilities, storage space besides equipments and kitchenware for cooking of food.The Eurovan,...more
Travelling around Yorkshires beautiful countryside, the cosmopolitan city or the sunny seaside has never been easier and more experimental. Yorkshire travel has more to other than just the traditional walking routes of the Yorkshire Dales or constantly driving from town to town. Yorkshire travel is as must part of your holiday, break or day out as...more
I am a 36 year old mum of two Abbey 4 and Jake 2 and we have decided to go on a family holiday to Yorkshire. My husband David suggested Yorkshire due its vast amount of activities and family days out that are available. Finding somewhere to stay did prove a little difficult due to there being so much yet so little for the children, but once we visit Yorkshire.com we discovered holiday cottages in Yorkshire and so the story goes....FridayDriving up to the holiday cottages in Yorkshire I almost doubted myself that we were in the right place, the holiday cottages in Yorkshire are beautiful, old stone grey slabs connecting the four corners of the house, a worn out delicate whitewashed wooden gate welcomed us. The holiday cottages in Yorkshire are a real treat and it didnt cost us the earth either. Saturday Waking up to the crisp morning air surrounded by fields of sheep and crops confirmed to me that staying in holiday cottages in Yorkshire was the right decision. The kids were already up and making a mess but rather than come in the bedroom at 6am and jump on me they were downstairs in the playroom surrounded by toys, paint and lots more to keep them entertained. The great thing about...more
The first African nation to host one of the world's most popular sporting events. It's hard to believe that in less than 2 months 2010 will arrive and all the hard work and preparations for this event will come together.The successful Confederations...more
Birmingham is one largest core cities of England it is often referred as the second city of United Birmingham Centenary SquareKingdom, which establishes its importance in the country. Though the importance of the city has declined industrially, it...more
By: Jim ScherrerAs we all know, Christopher Columbus, while searching for China, first discovered the Americas when he arrived in San Salvador in 1492. On his second voyage, he landed in the Caribbean Islands, and on his last voyage in 1498, he...more
In making holiday plans, we all take a lot of things into consideration. And almost as always, it has something to do with the timing and means of getting the cheapest airfare, hotel accommodations, and travel packages. Studies have shown that...more
Author: Anthony GiudiceIn order to maintain a competitive advantage Travel Passport Visa Center has brought on Nathan Johnson, a young programming star out of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Johnson joined Travel Passport Visa Center after...more
If you're in the northern hemisphere and looking at making a trip to Australia's Sunshine Coast you're thinking the same way as a lot of other people in the world. November to March brings summer to this fabulous destination, bringing tourists from...more