Archive for the ‘Top Adventures’ Category

See the Sights in Egypt

Posted by qwcdirect On May - 30 - 2010

There are various sites that will make you enjoy Egypt as a holiday destination. Among the attractions include historic tombs, Luxor monuments, and Cairo pyramids. In addition, you will also get to sample the Abu Simbel and the scenic desert that is dissected by the magnificent river Nile. Cairo city has amazing architecture and culture.In addition, you will find the best bazaar in the world and the Egyptian museum. The bazaar has a wide collection souvenirs and gifts.

Egyptians are generally very warm and hospitable people. You can also sample snorkeling and deep sea diving activities in the red sea. The best time to visit Egypt is during April and November. There are ideal holiday packages for couples and whole families. When you go to see the Pyramids, ensure that you carry with you a lot of water. There are also Nile cruises available on the Luxor route.

Pamplona Holiday Attractions:

Posted by qwcdirect On April - 7 - 2010

null

Pamplona in Spain is famous for San Fermin fiestas when the famous “running of the bulls” event takes place. This is mostly held in the month of July. One of the greenest cities of Spain, Pamplona boasts of many gardens and neat squares. The little villages of Urdax and Zuggaramurdi are famous for their caves. Within the city, one of the more famous attractions is the Museum of Navarre with its archaeological treasures, Gothic paintings and pavement mosaics.

The monastery of Leyre on the South side of Sierra de Leyre is the famous burial place of the kings of Navarre. The monastery is also famous for its Western doorway called Puerto Speciosa, which has beautiful Romaneque sculpture. The valley of Baztan in the Basque Pyrenees is famous for its ancient traditions, culture, music and costumes. One can visit the ethnic folks of this area and imbibe the greenery of the slopes.

Three Of The Best Aqua Adventure Retreats

Posted by eTravel Admin On November - 10 - 2009

Best Aqua Adventure Retreats,  Travel, Destinations, Trips, Holidays, Adventure,If you are an aqua lover and looking for the best adventurous retreats across the world here are your top options:

Bedarra Island located in the north east part of Australia not only provides all the five star comforts to its visitors but is located just an hour from the famous Great Barrier Reef. Not only can you enjoy snorkeling and paddle skiing but you can even relax leisure at the end of an adventurous day by opting for one of the spa treatments. You can even opt for skydiving or golf by making a trip to nearby Dunk Island

If you love fighting against the huge waves on your surf board then check out the Surf lodge located close to the New York in Montauk fishing village. A hip shack style resort that provides you with best sea food and surfing lesson for beginners from the surfing experts.

Want to go green then opt for the eco friendly jungle lodge Pacuare located two hours from San Jose. Besides canopy tours you can even take adventurous trekking trips inside the jungle.

Camping Holidays

Posted by eTravel Admin On May - 9 - 2009

camping holidays, world travelCamping holidays are not much different from backpacking. The only difference in backpacking is that you have to option to eat and sleep in hotels. While you are on a camping holidays, whether you are alone or with a group, you are to sleep in a tent or a hammock that you will be carrying on your back again. This means you have to select a tent that is light as well as durable and saves you from rain etc.

Camping is a combination of fun and despair. You need to be extra careful right from the point when you decide to go camping. Make a list of items to carry. To begin with, select bags those themselves are not very heavy. But they should be strong enough to carry your things else you will be in mess in the middle of your camping trip. The next point is that you should pack synthetic clothes as cotton though feels fresh in the start, will absorb your sweat and cause itching within no time.

Another point to be kept in mind is that the food you bring should be fresh and durable. You may also check out the canned foods. But as cans take up space, see if refill pouches are available. Keep all your food in a separate bad and chain it properly so that it is not snatched away by animals.

Places to see in the Indian Ocean

Posted by eTravel Admin On April - 16 - 2009

World Travel, Indian OceanIndian Ocean and its islands are among the most visited tourist spots. There is no way you can cover all the main islands in a single trip. If you want to, you will have to take a long holiday and a great amount of money.

There are cruises available for the Indian Ocean, but they do not stop for one or two days at the major ports so you don’t get to enjoy as much as you want. But still, you can get a glimpse of the diversity that these islands combined with the southern ports of India and Pakistan offer.

The most recommended method is to identify the major places to visit in the Ocean and reserve one holiday for one or two places only. This way you can cover all the islands and enjoy as much as you want. But you will have to spend two or three holidays for most. The most famous places if you start from the US are Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Indian ports including Cochin and Chennai, and Maldives.

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.

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.


return;