Destinations Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 1:12 PM

When you decide to visit Venice, you may have a lot of questions about Venice, Italy vacations. Most people think that the only way to get around Venice is by gondola. That is true between the 188 islands that make up this city, but once you are on each island, the main mode of transportation is walking. Today, it is mainly tourists that use gondolas, just for the experience, as most of the residents have their own private boats, use waterbuses or taxis or ferries in places where there are no br... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Thomas Pretty @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 5:57 PM

Tuscany is considered one of the most beautiful regions in Italy and it holds much promise for anyone who is visiting. The region has lovely views with rolling hillsides as far as the eye can see and this is followed by beautifully yellow coloured fields from left to right. The region is famed for its culture and the small medieval villages scattered around the area are sure to attract many visitors. The region has got an exquisite art collection and this attracts lots of people especially to th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Thomas Pretty @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 5:33 PM

Leeds Bradford Airport can be considered the perfect entrance point into Yorkshire and more generally the north of England. Many travel experts agree that Yorkshire has some of the most stunningly beautiful countryside anywhere in the country; this is why it is so advisable to fly in and use a hire car from the airport. It is not just countryside and rural living however, the two major cities of Leeds and Bradford are tourist attractions in their own right and are worthy of a visit when in the l... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Gary Terrazas @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 4:27 PM

There are those to whom The Mountain beckons and the only response is to answer its call; to knot the shoelaces, prepare a daypack and apply the sunscreen. And then there are those that are seeking adventure, searching out excitement and replying to the challenge to scale the heights and breathe in the celebration of life! Majestic and imposing, Table Mountain stands guard over the peoples of the Cape, a landmark of grandiose beauty. Sometimes draped with a foamy white tablecloth, ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Roger Munns @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 8:02 AM

Marketing a resort - or in Malta's case an island - as top end, upmarket and the place where the wealthy need to be can have very real financial benefits for a destination where tourism plays an important part in the economy. Sliema, one of the main towns in Malta, is already a well known destination for spa holidays, with worldwide media often reporting of celebrities staying at the hotels, while travel writers often feature the town in travel features. Not to be outdone anot... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 10:35 AM

For most of the last century, Tulsa, Oklahoma was known as the "Oil Capital of the World." Its economy was heavily dependent on the oil industry, providing many of the jobs in the city. However, hard times required diversification. This has resulted in the Tulsa real estate picture taking on a dramatic makeover. However, it wasn't the first time that the Tulsa skyline has been made over. Take a look into Tulsa's ancient and recent history, and you'll find that Tulsa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Winston Johns @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 9:52 AM

Moscow communities are again becoming stylish, and are being revived on a different basis. Contemporary Moscow communities are not designed for a spartan way of life. On the contrary, the future residents are people of means who are ready to pay several million dollars for the privilege of living in a very comfortable house located just a half-hour ride from the Kremlin. Sometimes the names change: a luxurious complex called Ostrov (island) recently appeared in Krylatskoye between the r... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Elaine Rojas @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 12:05 AM

Inveterate travelers have a new destination to target since Machu Picchu was voted one of the 7 Wonders of World last year. Previously on the radar of adventure travelers and those with an interest in places of rich cultural history, Peru has gone mainstream and it's about time. One trip will never do justice to this magnificent land and those who have the good fortune to spend a week or two inevitably leave with the promise of return on their lips. Any trip includes the majestic r... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Art Gib @ Friday, 8th August 2008 @ 11:32 AM

About 11,000 years ago, Oklahoma real estate was nothing more than a polar desert resulting from Earth's last glacial period. But even then, there is evidence that Native Americans either lived or traveled through the area. Oklahoma's First Permanent Settlers Although it's suspected that people traveled through what is modern-day Oklahoma during the last ice age, the first permanent settlers probably didn't arrive until around 850 A.D. Evidence of these first se... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Gaizka Pujana @ Friday, 8th August 2008 @ 8:05 AM

Any visit to Barcelona would not be complete without a visit to the magnificent Sagrada Familia. Make it your first stop! It is a huge symbolic cathedral with 3 facades that represent the nativity, the passion and death of Jesus Christ and the Glorification. The whole structure, and all the details in the decorative elements of the facade and the interior are full of meaning. It is truly a spectacular site. Olympic Harbour, situated just next to la Barceloneta neighbourhood is a great pla... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 10:40 PM

In addition to being a state capital city and county seat, the 117 square mile plot of real estate known as Little Rock, Arkansas is also home to nearly 200,000 residents, the entire metropolitan area enjoying a population of over 840,000, making it the state's most populated city. What makes up today's Little Rock, Arkansas real estate had humble beginnings. For several millennia prior to the arrival of the Europeans on the land, it was occupied by Native Americans of several d... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Gaizka Pujana @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 7:06 PM

You've got to seem windswept and interesting. At the same time you've got to maintain eye contact and speak up, fall on the right side of the confidence / arrogance cusp, and not - I repeat not - sweat or mention either vulvas or ball sacks. It's a lot to think about really, especially in the early days of a new romance. One way of circumnavigating the pit of early date clangers is to avoid conversation. Cinema and theatre are obvious contenders in the "let someone ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Sean Redfearn @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 7:04 PM

Caleta de Fuste is many things to many people; me, it's a place I call home, plus I work there too. To others it's somewhere to go on holiday and take the kids knowing its safe, its clean and its fun. But Caleta de Fuste is more than that. The town itself has been around for about 15 years, before that it was simply an attractive horseshoe beach with a turret on it, clear blue waters, golden sands stretching for miles, and nothing else literally. It lies to the sou... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Donna Mathews @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 6:52 PM

And while you're staying at Currans Hill (even if you live there but are looking for something new to do) why not explore what the area has to offer like wineries? Not too far from Currans Hill is the historic Gledswood Homestead. Boasting a glimpse of country life not far from the city (Currans Hill is less than an hour from Sydney, the state's capital) Gledswood also offers an impressive winery, and a restaurant that really should not be missed. Wines can be bought at the cell... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Donna Mathews @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 6:50 PM

Currans Hill is close to all major amenities, such as hospitals (Campbelltown Public, Park Central and Macarthur Private), shopping centres (Macarthur Square, Campbelltown Mall, many suburban shopping centres and strips), banks, buses, schools, trains (close to Currans Hill you'll even find an airport!), and most importantly, restaurants! The new Kellicar Lane at Macarthur Square (just a short drive down Narellan Road from Currans Hill) has everything a foodie could want, with steak, intern... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 9:30 AM

China is a huge country, home to the largest population in the world, hundreds of historic and beautiful sights, and of course, the Beijing Olympics in 2008. It can be quite an overwhelming task to try to explore the country by yourself - and that is why a wealth of travel packages to China have sprung up in the last decades. The relatively low cost of living in the country makes these packages quite affordable to Westerners, allowing them to travel in luxury for the same budget as average accom... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 9:22 AM

The Olympics in China will begin very shortly, with the focus of the entire world on this one city, for at least a few weeks. Several decades ago, it would have been impossible to find a luxury hotel in China, however with reforms to the communist system of government in China, the economy is booming - and along with it, the luxury accommodation industry. Beijing used to be home to an abundance of one-story shacks, where the country's poorest lived with several family members in a s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 9:15 AM

If you are one of the lucky international visitors that will be staying in Beijing during the Olympic Games, there is a huge variety of accommodation available to you. Everything from super-luxury properties, to rock-bottom budget accommodation is available in Beijing -however if you don't book your luxury hotel in China soon, you may not be left with a choice! In this article we look at some of the best of the best when it comes to luxury accommodation in Beijing. There are some gen... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 9:15 AM

The Seychelles is a group of around 155 islands off the coast of Africa, colonized by the French and with a French taste for the finer things in life -albeit these finer things are a lot more focused on nature and the natural world than in the West. It is also quite a popular spot for honeymooners, with white sandy beaches on many of the islands, a tiny local population and large expanses of wilderness, as well as an abundance of luxury facilities. What is a honeymoon in the Seychelles like, and... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Roger Munns @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 8:44 AM

When it comes to celebrity tourists, the Spanish holiday island of Majorca has more than her fair share. And if celebrities weren't enough, Majorca is frequented by royals too. The Spanish have long been aware of King Juan Carlos love for the area. He even maintains a retreat and moors a yacht there for his regular Majorca holidays. In fact, the isle is popular with the entire royal family, including King Juan Carlos' son, Prince Felipe, who also holidays there frequently... more...