New York – Vibrant and Quirky

September 29, 2011 | Author: admin

New York is a city that fascinates and amazes you, no matter how many times you visit her. There is always a new facet to look at, a new attraction which you missed the last time or a new play which has become the latest hit.
She has something for everyone. It does sound like a travel cliché, but it is so true. If you are an art aficionado, the Metropolitan Museum, the MOMA and the Guggenheim will be your first stops. But if plays and concerts and music are your scene, then the legendary street of Broadway will be your favourite haunt. Just walking down this amazing street invokes memories of great actors and actresses and of stupendous shows at the Radio City Music Hall.
If you are a first time visitor to New York, then do join one of the hop-on, hop-off bus tours. New York really is too large for you to traverse it on your own. Let them show you the highlights of this city and on the next day choose your points of interest and visit them individually. Or you could even take a Circle Line Ferry Tour of the Hudson and get a riverside view of the borough of Manhattan.
If you are looking for the serenity of parks, then the massive Central Park beckons you and enthrals you. If shopping is your main interest, then the massive Macy’s at Herald Square is your port. Watch out for your wallet here, you may end up spending too much money! But if you would just like to window shop, then take a walk down Fifth Avenue, and catch a glimpse of the world’s best known stores and their rarefied clientele.
New York is also home to the best restaurants and street food in America. Good food is available for all budgets and on every street. You can savour food from all over the world here, and still remain within your budget.
Do try to decide upon an itinerary before you reach New York, because there is so much to see and do, that you will waste precious time trying to make a choice!
Enjoy the Big Apple – she will beguile you.

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Cyprus Travel

June 6, 2011 | Author: admin

Holidays should always be occasions for rest and relaxation. Book your holiday car hire Cyprus in advance and avoid the hassle. Holidays which require tremendous amount of activity and rushing from one place to another, are not everyone’s cup of tea. Hire a car and you have the freedom to explore at your own leisurely fashion.
If you are among those who prefer these types of holidays, then North Cyprus is one of the best holiday destinations for you. Tranquillity and serenity are part and parcel of every visit here and you can take back memories of a beautiful place and great food.
There is much to see in North Cyprus. The port of Kyrenia is among the most beautiful seaside towns on the Mediterranean coast. The ancient Byzantine Castle, which has now been converted into a museum, is an interesting place to visit, but if you would rather just walk around leisurely, then the harbour offers you a vision of shimmering lights and serene walks.
Kyre in Cyprus
Your sightseeing round can also include the Bellapais Monastery and Abbey. At the Abbey, the view of the island and the Mediterranean is breathtaking. Sunshine, water sports, unspoilt beaches, bargain hotels and accommodation – is anything else needed to make it a perfect holiday?
North Cyprus is one of the most unblemished destinations in the world. An added advantage is that it is easily accessible from all over Europe and United Kingdom, and there are many boarding and lodging options ranging from the luxurious to the bargain hotels and resorts.
Time seems to have come to a stop in North Cyprus, there are very few people here and you can happily drive around without getting stuck in traffic snarls and teeming multitudes. Step back into an era where the world was laid-back and peaceful, and where holidays were meant for relaxation and unwinding.

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Rome: Religion and vivacity, historic and unique

June 6, 2011 | Author: admin

There are very few places like Rome in this world. It is bustling with people, it is noisy and there is traffic everywhere. Yet it manages to find some kind of system in this chaos and it also houses the holiest of holy places for the Roman Catholics. She is bubbling over with conversation and with a multitude of people from all walks of life. Nuns and priests walk nonchalantly pass smart young men ogling all the women all around.

There is so much to see and do in Rome. Just spend a day at the Vatican and you will come back with peace in your hearts and with an appreciation for the beauty of Michelangelo’s and Da Vinci’s creations. Time is standing still here, and there is serenity and quietude here, specially at the Sistine Chapel.

Move away to the centre of the city and step into a world of many centuries ago at the Colosseum. Take an Ancient Rome City Walking Tour, and you will begin to understand why Rome was the centre of civilization many centuries ago. Everywhere you can see signs of the great Roman Empire, of a nation which once seemed to be the centre of the Universe.

Rome is also a food paradise for many people. After all, after the Chinese, the Italian cuisine is the world’s most popular cuisine. Even a roadside cafe will serve you their homemade pasta or pizza, accompanied by a simple wine, and a welcoming smile. Food is eaten leisurely, it is meant to be enjoyed in a relaxed manner and no one seems to be chasing time when they are eating.

Italy is a dazzling country, and Rome is her Queen. She has so much to offer you, ranging from museums to galleries, from ancient monuments to crowded markets, and above all a joyous, welcoming nation.

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