For many stairs are something to avoid because we mostly depend on elevators and lifts. If these staircases are included in attractions its sounds little absurd but it is true. Some staircases are designed so beautifully and in a very distinct manner that you found them surprising and interesting. Let us explore these dizzying descents which are mesmerizingly intricate and nearly death defying treks that surely take your breath away. So take a peek, lace up your shoes and prepare yourself mentally to ascend one of these amazing staircases by booking flights with Carlton Leisure. The Inca Trail, Peru Trekking the Inca Trail to linking the city of Cuzco to Machu Pichu often features on must do travel lists and is named as one of the new Seven Wonders in the World. The Inca Trail starts at an altitude of about 2,800 meters and ends at Machu Picchu. While hiking visitor passes through the Dead Women Pass which is 4,200 meters is the highest point of the trek. The trail is also famous for its spectacular Andean scenery. The step-well of Chand Baori, Rajasthan In India Step wells are more than just water reservoirs. They are gathering places to hang […]
America has so many diverse landscapes that it provides you with many opportunities for adventure. People often overlook many of these possibilities, thinking they must travel to the far corners of the earth to find excitement. The following are five of the most underrated destinations for adventure travel in the U.S. 1. Montana Montana offers a wide choice of possibilities for adventure travel. The best known is Yellowstone National Park, but there is also Glacier National Park as well as no fewer than 77 distinct mountain ranges. Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or rafting, you can find many beautiful spaces to do this and more in Montana. There are even places in this Western state where you can race sled dogs! 2. Sailing the Gulf Coast Florida is known as a place to relax on the beach, but if you’re looking for a more active vacation you should consider sailing the Gulf Coast. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn the art of sailing or an experienced sailor, you can find tours, charter trips and sailing schools that will allow you to enjoy the freedom of being on the water. You can fish, watch dolphins […]
Whichever roads you choose to travel on in France take your driving license and insurance documentation with you. It is worth photocopying these so that you have something in case they are lost. Prepare your vehicle for the journey Make sure your car is prepared for the journey with adequate oil and screen wash. It is also a good idea to check your tyres before a long journey on the continent because vehicle inspections there by traffic officers can be more in-depth. Replace the tyres of your car if they are partly worn down and purchase them from a reputable dealer like Point-s. Check your tyres’ tread with an RTG7 gauge and carry an RCT1 emergency kit in case of later problems. This will ensure that you remain street legal under France’s road regulations. The law in many European countries also puts more responsibility on drivers to carry safety equipment with them than you find at home. For example drivers must carry a warning triangle with them, as well as a first-aid kit. It is probably worth buying a travel kit which contains all the items necessary before leaving British soil. You will also need to buy beam adapters in France […]
For the most adventurous travellers, white water rafting is one of the best activities you can find all over the world. With this being the case, it can sometimes be a daunting task to find the right rafting destination. All fears aside, one of the top places to go white water rafting is the Colorado River down in the Grand Canyon. It is an adventure so wild, that you need multiple days to finish the trip. There are actually a few ways that you can go about taking a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. The first is rafting into the canyon and then hiking out to the upper rim. The other option is to hike down to the bottom followed by a multiday rafting trip out of the canyon. Either way, you cannot go wrong when you are visiting one of the most dynamic destinations in America. Going with the latter of the two, many people prefer to hike down into the Grand Canyon as opposed to hiking up. Depending on which trail you take to the bottom, it will probably be around 7 miles long. It is suggested that you start your hike as early as possible, so […]
If you’re spending time on holiday in Lanzarote, you’ll need to know the best places to cool off. Lanzarote temperatures are often around 20°c even in the run up to Christmas, and can reach 30°c over the summer months. If you’re staying in a villa then you might have your own swimming pool, and you’ll want to make the most of it in between your visits to local attractions and your time on the beach, but did you know that Lanzarote also has some fantastic water parks for a fun and refreshing day out? Hotel Water Parks It’s worth noting that a majority of water parks in Lanzarote are little more than a hotel swimming pool with a few slides and water features. These might not sound impressive, but you’ll benefit from lower entry prices and they’re usually big enough to keep you occupied all day. Some hotel water parks are free to enter, and if you’re a hotel guest then you’ll have access to the hotel pool every single day. Two of the biggest and best hotel water parks are Aqualava and Dino Park: Aqualava The Aqualava Water Park used to be exclusively for guests at the Lanzasur Club […]
For many students, finishing school with A-levels means having reached a major milestone in their lives and they, understandably, want to relax and allow the stresses of academic study fall away. For those, the temptation to take a gap year before embarking on a university programme is strong. Gap years have become fashionable, to take a year out and go and have an adventure or get some work experience. There are, however, good reasons not to delay taking up higher education. Financial reasons While some students taking a gap year work hard and manage to save up money to put towards the costs of higher education, many more find the opposite it true. Instead of working through the year they reward themselves for past hard work with a year off, either undertaking voluntary programmes or simply taking extended travelling holidays. While both these things are mentally enriching and can be character-building and give you practice at staying in student accommodation, they do not help towards the end objective of getting a degree. Volunteer programmes can be expensive and travelling is notoriously costly. The student who takes this route is likely to find him or herself in restricted financial straits at […]
Security needs to be a focus wherever you go. Whether you’re traveling by foot, car, plane, train, or any other mode of transportation, you have to choose a case that secures your equipment. You cannot take anything for granted. Each step you take creates a vibration and this vibration can become extensive enough that it damages your equipment. When you choose secure equipment cases, there are a few things you need to consider. Your case has to be secure enough to: – Take with you on travel – Handle being moved by different people – Withstand the environment you expose it to – Be strong enough to last A soft-padded case is likely not going to work when you’re talking about security. You can’t expect the soft pads to hold up against being tossed around in baggage claim or being strapped to the roof of the hum-vee while you make your way out to the middle of the desert. Whether you’re in computers, medicine or any other industry, you have to know what kind of environment you’re going to be up against. This includes during transport as well as once you arrive to your destination. The equipment case is meant […]