Archive for the ‘Top Destinations’ Category

Five Reasons to Holiday in the UK This Year

Posted by eTravel Admin On November - 23 - 2009

Holiday in the UK, Travel, Destinations, Holidays, Vacations, Tourists,A large number of people are planning to spend their vacations in UK in this time of economic meltdown because of the following reasons:

With many families bearing the brunt of recession money is tight and also if you visit other destinations you would have to spend more money in currency conversion. The rising costs of flights due to rising costs of fuels is making people take decision of traveling locally or to a destination that is easy to reach and UK ranks higher in such tourists destination.

Even if you are hit by a bad weather in UK you have different options of indulging in lot of indoor activities so that your holiday plans are not spoiled.

Being a small country it becomes easier to travel across different destinations using road which will save you time and money both.

You can have the pleasure of both beach and mountain hiking by visiting just a small country UK.

With many holiday resorts located in different areas of UK and numerous historical places to see UK has become one of the favorite holiday destinations.

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.

Top 5 places to visit in Tokyo

Posted by eTravel Admin On October - 6 - 2009

Tokyo, Vacations, Holidays, DestinationsTokyo, capital of the Land of the Rising Sun is not only the home of major technological giants but is also a place full of historical destinations and numerous tourist attractions. Here are top 5 places which you shouldn’t miss while on a visit to Tokyo:

Start by visiting the famous Sensoji temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. Close on the heels is the traditional Japanese market selling all the merchandize and is called Nakamise Dori. You can reach these places by opting for a ferry sailing on Sumida River.
Learn more about the art, history, achievements and Japanese culture by making a stop at Tokyo National Museum where you can know the secrets behind Samurai Armor

A trip to Tokyo is incomplete without tasting the juicy fresh sushi by visiting the eateries located near Tsukiji Fish market

To enjoy the Tokyo skyline and get the first glimpse of Mount Fuji visit Tokyo metropolitan government office.

Stop at numerous gardens in this green city like Koishikawa Korakuen, Hama Rikyu garden etc to enjoy the colorful flower bloom.

Kootenay Magic: Get Wild

Posted by eTravel Admin On May - 16 - 2009

Travel, Vacations, KootenayKootenay wilderness travel tour has now become one of the most famous tours offering some of best and unique wilderness destinations. It has become a preferred destination providing ecstatic experiences to the travelers in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The place is blessed with pleasant environment, complete peace, natural beauty, with a means to practice adventure sports and community traveling.

Kootenay is a perfect place with serenity and calmness with various worth visiting places like Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier Park. The mountain beauty adds to the beauty of the place and creates real magic

Kootenay is really like a magical holiday place where the nature lovers can get numerous things they need like hiking, backpacking, rafting, canoeing adventures and many more. Along with this, the travelers can also learn about various other experimental educational programs, inter-cultural programs performed by different countries and community art retreats.

Nature Travel: The Best Places in the World

Posted by eTravel Admin On May - 1 - 2009

World Travel, Nature travelFor nature lovers, even their surroundings look like a heavenly place. They know how to make the most of the place available in the house to adjust it accordance to the nature. The whole world is full of natural wonders. Hence, it becomes a bit difficult to select the best places that offers most beautiful aura. However, some of the most visited are listed herein.

The Grand Canyon offers a great look worth capturing for playing back home. You can also engage in other activities that the administrators of the place offer including gliding.

Florida is one of the most visited places in the US. The entire place offers an essence that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

Hawaii is a set of islands, each of which has its own specialty. Besides enjoying the blessings of the nature, you can engage in several activities such as boating, kayaking etc.

Mauritius is the only place in the world that has not been destroyed by the technological developments in the world. The government has special rules that do not allow any constructions for several miles from the beaches. You cannot even take your vehicles to the beach. Cleanest of all beaches, the white sand changes its color as the sun moves across the sky owing to the presence of mica in the sand.

Exotic International Travel to Canada

Posted by eTravel Admin On February - 2 - 2009

When vacations are on the cards and the probability is North America, the first thing that props up is an Exotic International Travel to Canada. The French heritage of Canada which is visible in Quebec City and Ontario, its rich history and distinct heritage makes it unique.

The most important reason why you should visit Canada is its Natural Wonders like Niagara Falls, Rocky Mountains, Dinosaur Provincial Park, and Nahanni National Park Reserve. There is an amazing array of outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, golfing, fishing, hiking, mountain-biking, and canoeing and many more. Canada also boasts of many man-made attractions like the CN Towers and the Quebec City.

An Exotic International Travel to Canada will cover the spectacular cities like Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal etc. The events and festivities of Canada will amaze you, the most popular of them being the Celebration of Light, The Calgary Stampede, The Canadian Tulip Festival, and the Quebec Winter Carnival.

Exotic International Travel to Canada is also easy on your pocket, as the Canadian cities are ranked among the most affordable.

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.

Mexico Tourism: Top 5 Travel Destinations

Posted by eTravel Admin On January - 2 - 2009

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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.

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.


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