Tuesday 28 February 2012

Keukenhof – world largest flower garden


Keukenhof is the world’s largest flower garden situated near Lisse, Netherlands, and is also known as the garden of Europe. Approximately seven million flower bulbs are planted once a year in the park. It is located in the small town of Lisse, south of Haarlem and southwest of Amsterdam. It is the world’s largest exporter of flowers garden for over fifty years.

The garden was first started in the year 1949 by the Lisse then-mayor. The plan was to present a flower display where growers from all over the Netherlands and Europe could show off their hybrids – and help the Netherlands export industry. It is open annually from the last week in March to mid-May. The best time to view the tulips is around mid-April, depending on the weather.

Choose companies with immense experience and good reputation

All companies have open and enclosed shipping. Open type carriers are quite common and predominantly found everywhere. It is the cheapest of all the services provided by most car shipping companies and hence it is often considered or predominantly used. The vehicles are closely fastened and then shipped. Often these carriers come in either single layer or two layer kinds. And depending upon the shipment the companies shift about 2 to 10 cars simultaneously when it comes to open type carriers.

Generally the expenses of the services are devised based on the delivery date. Some of these companies also provide storage facilities when you want your car to be delivered to your new locality on a specific date which could take some considerable time and depending upon your schedule requirement. Depending upon your flexibility and requirement you can choose among these services. And when you opt for an open type carrier with more cars, it implies more time for loading and unloading the cars which means they charge you lesser as the number of cars increases. However, the process of switching and unloading could impart damages to your car and hence it is advisable that you opt for a service that ensures maximum safety for your car irrespective of how expensive the service might cost you. Do not take Car Transport to be too lightly and gamble with your chances. There are many websites online sharing details about various auto transport companies. Choose the one with immense experience and good reputation to ensure highest standard of services.


Friday 24 February 2012

Chocolate Hills- most famous tourist attraction

Bohol most famous tourist attraction is the Chocolate Hills. This admired tourist place is presently in the 6th position of New Seven Wonders of the World.  Chocolate Hills comprise about 1,268 entirely cone-shaped haycock hills with heights ranging from 40 to 120 meters. The Chocolate Hills is a surprise of nature The Hills are considered as a Philippine National Geological Monument.

During the summer, the dome-shaped, grass-covered limestone hills dry up and turn brown transforming the areas into rows and rows of chocolate “kisses,” hence the name.

There is no natural formation like these in the world. From a distance, they look like half a ball grown out of the ground. The molehill-shaped and almost uniformly sized hills dot the landscape with green and brown

Wednesday 22 February 2012

Fun Facts about the Alcatraz prison

A dark history looms over the Alcatraz Prison. It is a place that you ought to visit when you tour San Francisco. It is one among the popular San Francisco sightseeing spots that attracts many tourists all around the year. In other words, no tourist fails to visit the Alcatraz prison when he/she tours San Francisco for the first time. The prison is located in the San Francisco bay, roughly about 1.5 miles offshore from the San Francisco City. The prison is referred to as "The Rock" owing to the popularity of the movie “The Rock” that was filmed here. It was originally developed as a lighthouse with all the facilities necessary for the functioning of the lighthouse. Later it became a military fortification, a military prison and then a federal prison up until 1963. After 1963 it became a recreation area maintained by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Alcatraz as we know is considered to be one among several haunting sites of US. It has got this reputation owing to the number of suicides, accidents and murders and other mysterious happenings that has happened in the island over several years. However, there is no substantial evidence for the place to be actually haunted and people’s experiences are just considered as mere hallucinations. As a federal prison Alcatraz is known to have harbored several notorious criminals considered to be a threat/danger to the society and this list includes Scarface Al Capone, Robert Stroud, George Kelly and many more. Owing to its astonishing history which can also be considered as a mere coincidence, Alcatraz prison is considered to be one among the historical landmarks of San Francisco and the city promotes its tourism with a lot of enthusiasm by introducing several comprehensive tour packages including Alcatraz tours.

There are many websites online sharing details as well as giving tips and guidelines for getting the most out of your vacation. When it comes to tours of San Francisco you don’t have to think twice as all the packages are certainly quite comprehensive and versatile. Use these details wisely and plan your trip to San Francisco at the earliest.

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Mauritius-most popular tourist destination


Mauritius is located in the southwest Indian Ocean composed of several islands. Because of its beautiful waters, attractive economic setting and peaceful environment it’s an increasingly popular tourist destination. Grand bay beach on the main island is the most tourist visiting place in Mauritius.

Pereybere is also another beach in the main island but it’s filled with numerous restaurants and pubs which makes more uncomfortable to visitors. Blue Bay Island is in the southeast area of Mauritius and it is the best part of the country when it comes to beaches. Its amazing white sand continues to draw tourists and its glass bottom boat tour is the perfect activity to appreciate the local fish.

Monday 20 February 2012

Recent tourist attractions – Costa Rica


One of the highlights of Costa Rica tourism is its ecotourism, where the major attractions are features of nature and the protection of them. Volcanoes are tourist attractions of Costa Rica that bring many visitors every year. Arenal Volcano is the most active one in Costa Rica. It is north of the capitol city of San Juan and is also near Lake Arenal. Museums are some of the other popular tourist attractions of Costa Rica.

 For example, the Jade Museum in San JosĂ© offers the largest collection of American jade in the world. There are also works made of bone, stone, and gold from pre-Columbian and Mayan cultures. Playa Tamarindo is a popular beach for surfing. November and December are the two best moths for catching the biggest waves there. Jaco is another popular spot for surfers, and it also offers a fine selection of restaurants and casinos. Boating trips are also popular there.

Thursday 16 February 2012

Historic monument ‘Colosseum’ is in danger


Italian most popular historic monument Colosseum is fully covered with snow. Colosseum is one of the most tourist attractions in Italy which was constructed before 2000 years old. It attracts over 7000 tourist in a day and paying 12 Euros per ticket. Italian stopped the arrival of tourist to visit the colosseum as there is a chance of bricks damage and for the restoration works is going on. 

When the temperatures drop below zero, and there is rain and snow, it causes ice to form which, with the increase in volume, pushes the external plaster masonry and causes small pieces to fall off. Archaeologist and superintendent of monument would take several steps to prevent the damage.  Colosseum which was closed temporarily is yet to reopen on Thursday and if the snow fall continued further, Rome suggests using a type of cold-weather "blanket" for exposed monuments.

Monday 13 February 2012

Innovative underwater Museum in Mexico



Cancun Underwater Museum is a chain of statues by Jason deCaires Taylor positioned underwater off the coast of Isla de Mujeres and Cancun, Mexico. The scheme began in November 2009 with assignment of a hundred statues in low waters of the CancĂșn National Marine Park, which had been beforehand broken by tempests.

The statues are shaped with pH-neutral aquatic real and are based on associates of the restricted group of people. The artiste intended the statues as non-natural reefs with flames coral placed in the first statues.  Snorkelers, scuba divers, and tourists in glass-bottom boats all visit the submarine fitting. Every statue has its own sense such as ‘The Dream Collector’, ‘Man on Fire’ and ‘The Silent Evolution’. The Silent Evolution consists of approximately 400 monuments and the figures were shaped from genuine models.  

Tuesday 7 February 2012

Get ready to have a trip in France


If you feel like traveling, you simply must visit France. Culture, the pride of a nation, refined for centuries, it is not easy to summarize all that is France, but once you see it, of if you know how it is.

It extends from the marks of the Gauls, the blue roofs of houses or businesses, and extending the castles down the boulevard, cathedrals, always relaxed rooms with small details like the way you serve your coffee or the way they greet people you see on the street.

The French have a refinement and luxury high. Veras, the obsession with the details, like the first time you try a lemon cake from a pastry or as they call Patisserie, as well as the masterful vision of the beautiful works of art found in the Louvre.

The best way to discover France, it is accepting this as a place where the small experience of life, are enjoyed as large. So be sure to visit the Orsay Museum, and the grandeur of Versailles, but also takes a while biking through the countryside green, and enjoy the freshness of the first baguettes Sancerre Loire region. Indulge in this country, and not only will be accepted by the French, but his appreciation for the simple details of life, is what you should take with you, before the end of your trip, do not forget to buy a miniature Torre wonderful.

Sunday 5 February 2012

Egypt most popular attracting places


Egypt is one of the best tourist places that everyone likes to visit again and again. In Giza, you need to see three main pyramids the great pyramid of khufu, the pyramid of kafhre and the tiny pyramid of Menkuara.  Each pyramid belongs to the king of Egypt. 

Millions of people visit Cairo and they say it is beautiful, exotic and chaotic. Cairo's interesting part could be the Medieval (Islamic) Cairo. Medieval Cairo has loads of mosques and churches. They have some major mosques there like the Mosque of Mohammad Ali and another mosque which is the oldest university in the world. While visiting Egypt, you can also sail on boats which are called Feluccas. With these, you might want to go cruising through Cairo and Alexandria or even take longer cruises.

 Pharaoh's were buried in Thebas, Valley of the Kings. Here you will also find a tomb which belonged to Tutankhamen. The tomb was discovered in 1920. And if you want to visit this tomb, you can do so but to see his treasure, you will have to visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.