Archive for December, 2008

Thailand Tourism – Top Travel Destinations to Visit

Posted by eTravel Admin On December - 25 - 2008

Thailand bellsThailand, once the land of white elephants, is not behind when we speak of tourism in terms of international destinations. It has its own culture into which you can blend easily to have more fun. Let us take a look at some of the top travel spots in Thailand.

The first stop would be Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. You can see Buddhist temples all over that glitter like gold in the sun. Apart from the temples, there are museums and nightlife too!

Chiang Mai has more than 300 temples related to different cultures. It may be a bit tough visiting all of them so hire a local guide. Visit the Golden Triangle and do not miss out the Midnight Bazaar.

Phuket is famous for its natural landscape. Be it gliding, water sports or anything related, you can get it at Phuket.

Ko Pangan is famous for its monthly “Full Moon Party”. Make sure you do not miss it out.

These are but very few tourist spots of Thailand. If you are visiting Thailand, make sure you take enough time and cash with you to explore the state to as far as possible.

Tourist Spots for Sea Lovers – Top 5 Destinations

Posted by eTravel Admin On December - 21 - 2008

Travel & BeachPeople who have an attraction towards the water look for excuses for get away and spend your time on a seaside. If you are one of such people, you need to know about the top 5 destinations for sea lovers. In the following paragraphs, we will check out the five top sea destinations for you.

The first one we are looking is the Lee Island coast on the west side of Florida. There are amenities for tourists, which include cafes and other small outlets. You can also find cottages and tent houses. The only thing is that you cannot take your vehicle to the beach. You have to park it in the official parking space provided at a distance from the beach.

If you love making sand castles, you need to drop in on to the Captiva Island, near Charleston. While your kids engage themselves in water sports and building castles out of sand, you can also play mini golf on the beach itself.

Want to see the waves while relaxing on white sand; you can reach out to South Beach in Miami. Apart from the sand, there is some good architecture alongside the coastline.

For great surfing experience, you can visit South Padre Island in Texas. There is a 2 miles bridge that connects the island to the mainland.

Fort Walton Beach has several on the beach resorts that do not spoil the aura of the sea-shore. The beach lies near St Louis.

Adventure Travel: Top 4 Adventurous Destinations

Posted by eTravel Admin On December - 18 - 2008

adventureCalifornia: The Joshua Tree National Park is spread over 100,000 acres. It offers you adventure events, the main one being rock climbing. There are many variations of the hillocks so that you can choose the difficulty level.

Zambezi River is yet another place for adventure travel. It lies on the border of the Zambia and Zimbabwe to offer you with rough river conditions where you can go for rafting and plenty of other water games.

Nepal has the longest mountain range called Himalayas. These are snow capped mountains which offer you a chance to snowboarding and skiing. You can also play ice hockey on the smooth grounds.

The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia. It is a wonderful place for Scuba diving.

Rio de Janeiro offers you ample space in the skies for hang gliding. You can glide for hours without tiring up. The air is fresh which keeps you fresh.

Top Five Romantic Places to Propose for a Positive Answer

Posted by eTravel Admin On December - 14 - 2008

Romantic places

Sometimes we just want to break away from the boresome and monotonous lifestyle to spend time only with our mate. Though there are many places around the world, let us discuss about the top five places where you can getaway for a romantic association.

The first one is the old city of Venice, the favorite of Shakespeare too. If you noticed many of his romantic plays were based in the city. Venice, along with its waterways, offers a sort of unexplained charm that you can propose to your girlfriend to hear a “Yes”. This is the charm of the place.

Second in the list is the most heard place: Hawaii. The natural tranquility of the place is more than enough to celebrate your marriage anniversary.

Of course, then there is the Dream City: Paris. It has been the plot for many a romantic movies as well as novels. The city is also called city of romance. One trip to Paris with your mate will increase the bonding forever.

The beaches of Jamaica are also a great place to sense love. The aura of the smooth and cool breeze mixed with the fragrance of your loved one will make you go out of control.

Finally, there is Australia. I am not mentioning any particular city or state here. The entire region offers you exotic wildlife safaris, beaches, and much more. You can just check into any part you wish to celebrate your relationship with your mate.

Mauritius: Pleasure Served with Leisure

Posted by eTravel Admin On December - 10 - 2008

MauritiusThink of Mauritius and the images, actually, video images of people playing on the fresh beaches and lying on the soft sand comes to the mind. A little away from Africa, Mauritius is the best way to spend your spare time. You can get a whole lot of package deals for the island. But who needs these deals. It is better explored by self. But do prepare based on the latest information available on the internet.

You can book the flights and hotels in advance. All you need to do is to reach the place and lose yourself in the beauty of the place. This state is a mix of countries. People from all over the world came here to settle down owing to its exceptional aura. To the day, the peace and excitement is prevalent though several cities and colonies have sprung up.

What can be the best method to spend your leisure time than lying on the sand and watching people play games, with the smooth breeze refreshing your entire body?

Top 7 reasons to travel to Rome

Posted by eTravel Admin On December - 5 - 2008

Travel RomeRome has a long and ancient history which is visible in the buildings and architecture of the city. A trip to Rome and you are a changed person with lots of inspiration inside you. Let us take a look at why should we travel to Rome apart from the reason given above.

Most of the buildings in and around the Italian capital still reflect the age old history of the city. And believe me, it is more than you can expect.

Though it is not possible to get bored of the old mansions and palaces, in case you want to have some fun, you can visit the fun parks and discos too. This cultural mix is seldom found in any tourist destinations.

If you are a person who likes coffee, you will love the extraordinary coffee served at the local shops. Even if you have been avoiding coffee, your choices will change totally once you visit Rome.

You may think that the food too will be served as in ancient books. Well yes. They have ancient recipes as well as multi-cuisines to serve each and every taste bud.

Roaming through the city is like you are roaming through the pages of a history book. Each and every building has its own story to tell. You can hire a local guide to better understand the stories.

Finally, if you think that Rome is an old fashioned city, you are wrong. The fashion industry of the city is one of the best of the worlds. You can get a first hand view of fashions and styles that are yet to reach the world.



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