Archive for the ‘Destinations & Places’ Category

How to travel to Zanzibar: A complete guide

Posted by qwcdirect On February - 25 - 2010

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Zanzibar is an island that is in the Indian Ocean. To get here, you have to travel for 36 km off the Tanzanian coastline. These islands are surrounded by some other 50 smaller islands, which together form an archipelago with the name Zanzibar. The beautiful sand beaches are always lit by a tropical climate that contrasts very sharply to temperate climate patterns. The reefs are excellent and deep-sea fishing is a very common activity among tourists. Also, be prepared to participate in different water sport activities, including diving and snorkeling.

Another important highlight of Zanzibar is the Stone Town whose streets are narrow and winding. The markets are always vibrant and vivid. People with a soft spot for culture have a good reason to come to Zanzibar: colorful bazaars. Zanzibar is popularly known the world over as “Spice Island”. The spices to find here include nutmeg, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves among many others.

Discovering Aruba Gold Coast

Posted by qwcdirect On February - 10 - 2010

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The Aruba Gold coast is located on the Southern side of the Caribbean Sea. The island is 33 kilometers long but it serves as an exotic destination for the lovers of beach and aquatic life. For the people who love nature trails, the Aruba Gold coast serves as an ideal setting and you can discover the island by riding or walking round it. It is a famous tourist attraction and due to the large crowds that visit the island, there are various resorts that offer affordable and executive accommodation. For the people who like maintaining privacy, you can get rental villas and condos for an entire family.

While at the Gold coast, you can enjoy various water sports like swimming, sailing and water skiing. Other activities include playing tennis, golf, riding horses and fishing. The landscape of the Aruba Gold coast is dry and there are cactus plants on the sprawling geographical masterpiece.

Travel to Canada’s Rocky Mountain Paradise

Posted by eTravel Admin On November - 30 - 2009

Canada's Rocky Mountain Paradise, Travel, Adventure, Destinations, Holidays,Canadian Rockies Mountains are a delight for hikers and nature lovers. The best seasons to visit these beautiful Rockies are during the month of July to September but if you love snow then you should visit during months of winter where you can avoid some crowd and also enjoy some winter activities. Here is what makes the visit to Canadian Rockies tourists delight:

Enjoy the chirping sounds of birds and jungle creatures by visiting Whistler Mountains in Jasper.

You can have a good picnic lunch by visiting Pyramid and Patricia Lake where you can even have deer, elks and coyotes for company or visit the 100 year old boathouse on the Maligne Lake. You can even hike around the near by areas and visit Maligne Canyon or take a swim in the Lake Annette.

In the months of winter you can take a ski trip on Marmot Basin.

You can enjoy numerous waterfalls in this chunky terrain which presents a scenic view. Some of the beautiful stop over in Rocky Mountains is sunwapta falls and tangle falls. One must definitely halt at weeping wall which presents an interesting view of hundreds and thousands of small waterfalls splashing the Canada Rocky Mountains.

Relaxing Vacation in Tewkesbury

Posted by eTravel Admin On November - 3 - 2009

Relaxing Vacation, Tewkesbury, Travel, Destination, Holidays,Named after the hermit Theoc, Tewkesbury is the second largest town of Gloucestershire that presents the travelers with the option of having a relaxing vacation in this pretty town. Here is what this town has to offer:

A typical country side place Tewkesbury has large number of hotels and charming guestrooms that provides the visitors of all the comforts they could dream of with steaming meals prepared using the fresh produce purchased from the town’s farmer market. A brisk walk down the lanes of this lovely town will help you build up and appetite for the sumptuous meals. So you can have a totally relaxing vacation in a pollution free environment enjoying organic food produced in Tewkesbury.

Tewkesbury Abbey that is presently being restored though not a cathedral was initially considered to be one of the largest churches in Britain. Build up using intricate stonework walls and stained glass panes this place is used for daily worships and also for holding various services.

Make a visit to the town center and enjoy the different facets of the country life.

Laguna Beach Day Trips

Posted by eTravel Admin On October - 28 - 2009

Laguna Beach Day Trips, Travel, Romantic Places, DestinationLocated in Southern California Laguna is one of the most beautiful and least modernized beaches which were primarily known as the hangout place for the artists which is still apparent from the number of art galleries that you can enjoy while you are taking Laguna beach day trips. Some tips to help you prepare for the day trip to this beautiful place:

You can plan your trip during any part of the year but avoid the month of June when monsoon is in full swing. Also the months of July to September could be quiet crowded with arts festivals like Sawdust Art Festival and Pageant of the Masters being held in these months.

Laguna Beach is a shopper’s delight with the promenade extending from Forest Avenue right up to the Coast Highway filled with numerous cloth boutiques and art galleries selling funky stuff.

You can even arrange to be a part of the walk tour that takes you through the historical houses and bungalows that were built by the initial residents of Laguna. Or you can relax yourself by talking a stroll in beautiful Sherman Library and Gardens or catching some theatre at Laguna Playhouse.

What Can a Holiday in Majorca Offer?

Posted by eTravel Admin On October - 19 - 2009

Majorca, Travel, Destinations, Holidays, VacationsPlanning a vacation in Spain then you should visit Majorca Island which is sure to charm you with its moderate climate throughout the year and is also more economical to stay than Ibiza. Here is what a holiday in Majorca offers you:

You can stay in a lovely beach resort in Majorca by paying just a fraction of what you would be spending on the main island of Spain like Ibiza. The lovely resorts like Playa de Palma provides the guest with a breath taking view of blue seas and is located between two major towns C’an Pastilla and El Arenal. There are numerous budget hotels which can be chosen by travelers on a shoe string budget.

Majorca has lot to offer to people of every age group. El Arenal with its glamorous night clubs is the preferred place for teenagers and young adults whereas for a family on vacation the long beach line and lush golf course in Camp de Mar presents the option of spending a leisurely vacation.


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