Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities to visit in Europe with plenty of sights and attractions to offer. Not only is the city unique, but it has more than enough to marvel at, even thought it hasn’t got any world famous monuments or historical attractions. This jewel of Europe continues to draw thousands of visitors from all over the world because of its liberal culture and vibrant nightlife, and for first time visitors, there’s plenty to do here. Visit the Van Gogh Museum Van Gogh Museum is home to the works of the world famous artist Van Gogh, and it houses over 200 paintings and 550 sketches by the artist. The museum has the largest collection of Van Gogh’s works, and it also houses some of the work created by his friends. The museum gives you an insight in to the life of the Netherland’s most prolific artist, his art as well as his collection of pieces from all over the world, so if you are a big time lover of art, then this is the first place to begin your tour of Amsterdam. Take a visit to Anne Frank House While in Amsterdam, make it […]
Dubai is the second largest Emirate among all seven UAE Emirates that has successfully grown up into regional and international business, travel and trade hub. Despite being the part of Muslim country, the city truly represents to be a highly liberal and cosmopolitan city in the region of Middle East that welcomes people of all religions across all corners of the world. If you are planning for a holiday trip or a short adventure break with your family, you will be happy to know that you only need to follow few rules to avoid breaking social norms. Below I am sharing few tips for Dubai trip that will enable you to extract maximum fun during your stay. Best time for Holiday Trip With tropical and arid weather, January is the coolest month when temperature fell down to 24°C, whereas June, July and August are the hottest months when temperature rises up to 48°C. City offers range of indoor and outdoor activities to entertain visitors of all age group. Indoor activities are enjoyed throughout the year but outdoor activities can only be enjoyed during the months of September through May when weather remains pleasant with temperature ranges in low 30s. Dubai […]
The Philippines is a major tourist destination, as many people love heading here for vacations, honeymoons and for business too. Although there are many reasons why the Philippines is strategically located at the farthest end of the continent, and has numerous islands that make up the country. This country is blessed with many other natural features that do attract many people from the globe, the same as within. Here are a few reasons why this is the ultimate tourist destination. 1. White sandy beaches Philippines is blessed with sandy beaches from all angles. Made up of more than 7000 islands, you have a wider variety of beaches to choose from. The beaches are widespread and big enough to accommodate many people, thus overcrowding is rarely experienced unless there is a major event on one beach. The good thing about these sandy beaches in Philippines is that, you get to sun bathe all year round. Although many countries experience for weather seasons, the Philippines weather is warm almost all year round, meaning you can choose to head here any time of the year. The waters in these beaches are clean, very clear and ample for swimmers. You can enjoy wind and […]
Since it’s our first time to visit Beijing, we managed to get a group visa! It’s easier than getting an individual visa. To avail the group visa, I had to purchased a package from Perfect Destination – just the land arrangement and visa. We bought our own plane ticket via Cebupaficicair @P5500 each. Here’s the itinerary our travel agency had provided for us. BEIJING TOUR PACKAGE (LAND ARRANGEMENT) Travel date: JULY 27-30, 2013 (4DAYS/3NIGHTS) Rate: P3,300+ P450 (midnight surcharge) = P3,750 PER PERSON **China visa (P3,400/person China group visa processing) Hotel: SUPER 8 LONG CHENG INCLUSIONS: -3nights hotel accommodation -breakfast -roundtrip hotel transfers -compulsory city based on below itinerary EXCLUSIONS: -roundtrip airfare -China visa (P3,400/person China group visa processing) ITINERARY: Day O1 Manila / Beijing Arrive in Beijing , meet and begin compulsory tour to the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City later enjoy a sip of tea at the Tea House before transfer to hotel Day O2 Beijing (B, L) After hotel breakfast, compulsory tour to Juyongguan Great Wall, jade museum, outside picture taking of 2008 Beijing Olympic sites and make a visit to Chinese herbal medicine research facility, then later transfer back to hotel DAY O3 Beijing (B) Free […]
Visiting Europe for the first time and to the right places can expose you to memorable days. Just like any other tourist destination, there is always a better time for everything and depending with why you want to head in this vast continent, you can always find fun here. Although it is a gigantic continent, Europe experiences four weather seasons in a year, and each season has its special event that can attract tourists. Here are some of the best times to visit Europe. Best time to save, but have unlimited fun If you are working against a budget but would like to visit Europe for a vacation, it is then advisable for you to plan during the low seasons, which generally come in the colder season of winter. Low seasons start from November through March, and although most people avoid coming here, there is more to be done for fun. During this time, most of the streets are vaguely empty as people give in to the cold weather. Visiting places around the arctic region can be fun, because skating and other snow activities are rampant during this time. This makes Scotland a major destination for people who love skating. […]
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and has several districts that are filled with numerous attractions and places to see. It is a place full of cultural and modern delights and everyone can find something to do. You can explore the wonderful landmarks of the city by being a part of a good tourism service so that the guide can help you visit the most exquisite and fun locations. The city has the most beautiful beach where people spend hours and still long for more. There are numerous cafes, galleries, museums and shops to go to, so you will have a very active and relaxed experience, all at once. The best time to visit Barcelona Tourists should visit the city during the months of April- June and September- November. The weather is perfectly balanced and people will not have difficulties in moving around and spending time at the open locations of the city. The winter months or January and February can also be a pleasant time to go there, as long as there is no rain. Travelers can get all information and guidance related to it by consulting the travelling authorities and counselors. Although the place is mostly […]
Orlando Disney is a dream vacation for every family. Imagine being able to spend a week or two with the children enjoying all the wonderful treats at the humongous theme park of Walt Disney World Orlando. The kids will surely have a blast hopping from one theme park to the water parks and to the other attractions. The only question is, are you financially ready for that kind of a summer holiday for your family? Your Disney dream vacation need not require that much of a funding. Why? Because you don’t have to stay in plush andexpensive hotels. You can instead opt to stay in one of the vacation apartments near Disney. If you are coming with the entire clan, rental apartments within the vicinity of Walt Disney World range from 2-bedroom configurations to as big as 6-bedroom apartments. Small or big family groups are perfect for these apartments. Advantages There are many advantages in staying in apartments instead of the hotel when you’re bringing the family to Orlando. As a major tourist hub, many of the apartments developed in Orlando and in nearby places are designed to cater to international and local tourists. That means the facilities are world-class […]