Archive for January, 2009

The Heavenly holiday treat

Posted by eTravel Admin On January - 29 - 2009

skiingLake Tahoe on the Nevada /California border is flushed with tourist adventure. Lake Tahoe casinos are known to all. Lake Tahoe is also home to some really adrenalin pumping hiking and skiing adventure. If you are looking for ski resorts to satiate your thirst of adventure, there is none better than Ski Heavenly. They have developed an easily navigable website with a very intuitive interface. The idea is to help visitors procure as much thrill in visiting their website as in visiting the resort itself.

The website is a ready-reckoner to the snow conditions prevailing in the Tahoe region. It neatly establishes what mountain acreage will be open to sunlight and what part will face chilly winds. It also tells in advance whether snowfall will be intermittent or continuous.

Ski resorts require snow to build visitor footfall. The Tahoe landscape is lined with generous dose of snow. The website helps in figuring out how good it can get for skiing. The site under review also throws clinical light on various facets of Lake Tahoe. What are the pursuits that can be undertaken and what may be the different places tro visit. This is apart from giving know-how on yacht charters and town facts.

For the avid mountaineers, there is the chance to know about the winter mountain and summer mountain conditions. The site suggests various peaks where skiing can get really adventurous. As a person seeking fun in the ski resorts, we know how terrain parks can be quintessential for the purpose of enhancing visitor interest. The site talks of the terrain park scene through many blogs, photos, reviews and testimonials. It also looks over the various news and events. If Lake Tahoe skiing or Lake Tahoe hiking is on your mind, you know how terrain park information can facilitate better fun.

Lifts, low-altitude villages, and high-altitude restaurants are continuously added to the Lake Tahoe skiing scene. On the California side of the resort there are three gladed trails. There are also re-grades being undertaken on the Nevada border. Lake Tahoe hiking scene runs through a pleasant plan of restructuring almost incessantly. The ski resort adds to the rental schemes and other facilities available to the mountaineers and hikers all the time.

Ski heavenly should do well in the future with the constant up grades that are so much the part of its scheme. Here is wishing the Lake Tahoe skiing resort gala success.

Top Five Travel Novels

Posted by eTravel Admin On January - 20 - 2009

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Finding a good Travel Novel is a difficult task, as nature-writing and non-fiction narrative is also considered travel writing, and also due to presence of numerous good authors in the field writing on the narrow similar topics. Here is a list of Top Five Travel Novels, which are well acclaimed.

The Dharma Bums-by Jack Kerouac: The powerful prose, passionate language, interesting characters and the way the author unfolds the story makes it even better than his famous “On the Road”.

Travels with Charlie-by John Steinbeck: This fantastic travel narrative, which is all about friends, home, mourning, history and America, and the strange confrontation and realization that the places and people you remember are gone once you are gone has fetched John The Nobel Prize for Literature.

A Walk across America-by Peter Jenkins: After writing this all time modern classic travel literature, Jenkins says that he went off in search of himself and his country, and found both.

Wanderlust: Real-Life Tales of Adventures and Romance-by Pico Iyer: The best collection of travel writing of late, creates a variety that keeps the reader juggling between authors.

The Lost Continent-by Bill Bryson: It’s about Bill Bryson’s trip to common famous places in America, but exploring the back path and familiar places that reminds him of his home.

Cheap Travel Websites

Posted by eTravel Admin On January - 16 - 2009

Travel Web

With the increasing air fares and inflation, numerous airliners have setup websites to inform people that they are offering cheap travel. Many people are avoiding vacations due to the cost factor. You will find a host of websites offering travel packages and vacation packages at a much lower rate than the famous and “branded” ones. Not only vacations, the Cheap Travel Websites take care of the official trips as well.

The websites also provides for various categories of travel. Travel is classified under heads of names of location/country/continent, or nature of travel, or group size like, single, couple, family or bigger groups.

But you should be careful when booking through these sites. Not all Cheap Travel Websites provide the actual complete information. For eg many websites calculate the airfare without including taxes, and others might have hidden costs which will be divulged only. You should carefully read the fine print and the “terms and conditions” before finalizing on the travels plans.

Melbourne Tourism: Must See Attractions

Posted by eTravel Admin On January - 12 - 2009

Melbourne

If you are planning a trip to Melbourne, note down the following places so that you do not miss out on these must see attractions.

Melbourne Museum: The museum houses several exhibitions which change from time to time. The exhibitions range from books to textiles to weapons.

Melbourne Concert Hall: The hall has some or other events being held all the year round. This is a must visit for people interested in cultural events.

Princess Theatre: The Theatre hosts plays stage shows as well as music concerts.

Captain Cook’s Cottage: This cottage was shipped from Yorkshire piece by piece. This is one of the most visited tourist place in Melbourne.

St Paul’s Cathedral: The monument is already famous all over the world owing to its spiritual connections to the Bible.

City Circle Tram: This is a historic tram service under the tourism department of Melbourne. The tram goes through all of the major tourist spots across Melbourne.

Are You Timid? Top 5 Scariest Destinations for the Bold

Posted by eTravel Admin On January - 7 - 2009

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While most of the tourists look for fun in form of sightseeing and spending some luxurious time, others tend to tour for the sake of knowledge and adventure. Among these, are a different types of tourists, who lookout for places known for scariest things. Let us take a look at some such places.

California houses a Winchester Mystery House which took 38 years to be built. There are ghostly stories associated with the mansion. The place is said to be haunted by ghosts of people killed by the person who once owned the home.

Paris houses a museum of small and big weapons that are very dangerous. You may be allowed to handle them but the smallest the instrument, the more danger it poses. It is advised that you protect yourself by additional insurance for accidents.

In Tibet lies the Valley of death. The place contains human bones all over. People go there to die or in the quest of the Eternal truth.

Vienna holds a museum that contains the results of genetic mutations and abnormalities. Initially it was only a lunatic asylum which was later opened for people to see what disasters these mutations can cause.

You must have heard of the Dracula’s castle in Romania. The castle looks frightening owing to the dark passages, small rooms, as well as the bed where the Dracula used to suck the blood of his victims.

Mexico Tourism: Top 5 Travel Destinations

Posted by eTravel Admin On January - 2 - 2009

Mexico Mayan Pyramid

Mexico is one of the top destinations that are counted by people planning for a holiday. Once you decide that you are going to Mexico, you need to know what to visit. Though there are countless places to visit in and around the city, we will discuss some of the top five destinations that you should not miss.

The first one is the Mexico City. You cannot afford to miss the fast life, mixed with culture of the residents. There are ample museums, historical monuments, and other places of interest with a dose of the highly entertaining nightlife.

In the southern part, lies Oaxaca. The place is famous for history as well as natural wonders.

Yucatan is home to several Mayan pyramids mixed with modern skyscrapers. You can also spend some time on the silent beach.

Near to California, Cabo San Lucas is home to a variety of beaches and travel resorts. Apart from sightseeing, you can enjoy horse riding, deep sea fishing and snorkeling.

Named “White City”, Merida is famous is its culture, which has remained unchanged though the world has undergone many changes in the recent years.

These are just a few destinations. If you are visiting Mexico, plan a trip that includes these spots so that you do not miss the essence of the tour.


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