Samui - top 10 attractions and activities
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | Travel
A 2-hour ferry ride from the coast of Sarat Thani will land you on the banks of Samui, one of Thailand's most popular resort islands which has grown increasingly popular in the past few years. Well-known for its wild parties as well as for its luxurious resorts, stunning coral reef environments and natural landscape, Samui has rightfully earned its place as one of Thailand's most-loved destinations. Beaches Chaweng Beach is probably the most popular beach to visit on Samui. Its clear waters and ...› Continue reading
Thailand - Asia's primary destination
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Travel
Over six million foreigners fly into Thailand each year. It has become Asia's primary holiday destination and is well located, serviced and popular as a first stop on any overland journey through Southeast Asia. Tourist money has played a significant part in the country's recent development. Yet amazingly Thailand's cultural integrity remains largely undamaged. In this country of fifty-three million people, over 90% are practicing Theravada Buddhists. King Bhumibol is a revered figure across his...› Continue reading
The Kuan Yu Shrine, Bangkok - the warrior god on the Chao Phraya
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 | Travel
The Kuan Yu Shrine is dedicated to the ancient Chinese god of war, a legacy of the early Chinese immigrants who settled in the village of Bangkok during the Ayutthaya era. Located on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya, the shrine is just behind the Princess Mother Memorial Park, near the twin Memorial and Phra Pok Klao Bridges. From a comparison with old pictures, it's apparent that the old shrine has been completely renovated. The present Kuan Yu Shrine is in an octagonal pavilion under a pa...› Continue reading
Maui Is Like Your First Kiss, You Never Forget It
Monday, June 29th, 2009 | Travel
Just saying the word "Hawaii" conjures up images of brown bodies, warm sunshine, and a romantic walk on the beach in the moonlight. All of this is available and there is much more than meets the eye. The only thing that could hold you back from seeing and doing all that there is to do, is your sense of adventure. Hawaii is actually made up of six separate islands. Maui is small compared to the "Big Island". But that doesn't mean anything, because what Maui lacks in size, it makes it up in it's a...› Continue reading
Ely Castle
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 | Travel
Ely Castle was in the cathedral city of Ely in Cambridgeshire. Its probable site is a mound near the cathedral which is now called Cherry Hill. This was a motte and bailey castle built by William I in 1070 in his conflict with Hereward the Wake to subdue the Isle of Ely. Once Ely was quiescent the motte was abandoned. However it was refortified in 1140 during the Anarchy by Bishop Nigel but surrendered to King Stephen. In 1143 Geoffrey de Mandeville was placed in charge of the castle. ...› Continue reading
Aberdeen Airport, Scotland
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 | Travel
Aberdeen Airport is an international airport, located at Dyce in the City of Aberdeen, approximately 5 miles northwest of Aberdeen city centre. 3.29 million passengers used Aberdeen Airport in 2008. The airport was the second busiest airport in Scotland, and sixth busiest in the UK by number of flight movements in 2008. The airport is owned and operated by BAA, which also owns and operates six other UK airports, and is itself owned by an international consortium led by the Spanish Ferrovial ...› Continue reading
A Look at Punta Cana Weather
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 | Travel
The weather in the Dominican Republic remains tropical year-round with the temperatures averaging around 25°C (77°F). The summer and winter seasons differ by only a slight variation in temperature. Visitors coming to the Dominican Republic, practically any time of the year can expect to be treated with extended periods of blue sunny skies -- ideal weather for getting a nice tan. The best time to visit Punta Cana is during the "cool" season from November to April. During these months, the weat...› Continue reading
Carnival Cruise - a perfect holiday - Rock and Rolling with
Friday, June 19th, 2009 | Travel
If you want to have fun for one low price, all you need is a Carnival cruise. A Carnival cruise is a perfect way to pamper yourself. You don't have to worry about paying extra for meals, entertainment and a range of activities. You just unpack once on the cruise ship. You are in the capable hands of fitness experts having massages, loofah treatments, hairstyles, saunas, pedicures, applying soothing masks and micro-facelifts, there is a complete relaxation schedule for you with nautical spas, and...› Continue reading
How to have a 5 Star Holiday on a 2 Star Budget
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 | Travel
Travel, Holiday & Flight Discounts - Getting The Best Travel Deals Online Love to travel? The international traveller has never had it so good in terms of being able to afford to see the world at discounted prices. Sometimes there is a huge over-supply in holidays and this leads to a slash in holiday prices. Below you're going to learn just how to spot cheap holidays as well as the best places to find them, particularly if you're based in the UK. Companies That Offer Regular Travel Bargains Let...› Continue reading
Weather on Cozumel Island
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | Travel
It just doesn't get any better than the weather on Cozumel. With an incredible low of only 66 degrees Fahrenheit to a modest high of 93, even the worst of what we would call "winter" is still quite wonderful. Most of the time, the temperature hovers around the mid to high eighties and, incredibly, so do the surrounding ocean waters of the island. Lying in the midday, summertime sun, in temperatures around 90 degrees and then "cooling off" in the ocean waters of about 80 to 85 degrees is unimagin...› Continue reading