San Francisco is located in California and is an important cultural, financial and transportation centre of the region. It is a highly populated region and is the home to more than 7.15 million people. Those taking flights to San Francisco would not be disappointed while visiting this city as it is an amazing and popular international tourist destination. It is well known for its chilly summer fog, modern and Victorian architecture, steep rolling hills, landmarks and many important financial and banking centres. The region experiences a cool summer Mediterranean type of climate which is highly influenced by the Pacific Ocean currents. Some of the very good places of interest that one can visit while exploring the metropolis are as follows:
Golden Gate Bridge
This is definitely a must see and the best time to visit it is during the afternoon. The best way to explore the Golden Gate Bridge is by walking across. Those taking San Francisco Flights are advised to be warmly dressed as strong winds blow here throughout the year. One can also avail the city bus tour. It offers some picture perfect views along with some memorable moments with close ones. This one and a half hour walk is truly breath taking. It is the conurbation's treasure and filled with excitement. It attracts many visitors from across the world and makes their journey full of fun and adventure. With these things in place one must explore this amazing place.
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Travel to India - Four Must See Places in the West
People who travel to India will find that the western parts of the country have a number of treats in store for them.
Kutch
A visit to the Kutch region of Gujarat is one way of adding more color to your India travel. The tribal villages here give tourists a taste of a certain distinct lifestyle and culture, which is very different from that seen in India's many urban metropolises. Some of the hand-embroidered bed linen and other handicrafts produced by the local artisans are indeed impressive.
Wildlife sanctuaries in the region provide a glimpse of the endangered Indian Wild Ass and other animals. The Lalit Mahal Palace in Mandvi allows a peek into the lives of the royal families of yore.
Resorts and cottages modeled along the lines of tribal hutments are available for accommodation in this place.
Udaipur
Tucked away in Rajasthan in the northwestern section of the country, Udaipur is best known for its old palaces which have now been converted into luxury heritage hotels. The City Palace and the Lake Palace are two of these, and they have even been used as venues for a number of celebrity weddings.
Udaipur is also known for its many scenic lakes. One of the most famous among these is Lake Pichola in the midst of which the Lake Palace is built.
Kutch
A visit to the Kutch region of Gujarat is one way of adding more color to your India travel. The tribal villages here give tourists a taste of a certain distinct lifestyle and culture, which is very different from that seen in India's many urban metropolises. Some of the hand-embroidered bed linen and other handicrafts produced by the local artisans are indeed impressive.
Wildlife sanctuaries in the region provide a glimpse of the endangered Indian Wild Ass and other animals. The Lalit Mahal Palace in Mandvi allows a peek into the lives of the royal families of yore.
Resorts and cottages modeled along the lines of tribal hutments are available for accommodation in this place.
Udaipur
Tucked away in Rajasthan in the northwestern section of the country, Udaipur is best known for its old palaces which have now been converted into luxury heritage hotels. The City Palace and the Lake Palace are two of these, and they have even been used as venues for a number of celebrity weddings.
Udaipur is also known for its many scenic lakes. One of the most famous among these is Lake Pichola in the midst of which the Lake Palace is built.
Activities To Enjoy In Egypt Vacation Packages
Egypt vacation packages are numerous for any tourist. The African country has a wide variety of choices for all visitors. The beaches of the Red sea and cultural heritages found in many cities across the country are some of the options people can choose from. The bible and many other books praise the land of Egypt and which other way to celebrate this than make a trip to the country?
Cheap Egypt vacations prices that suit your budget can be found online from various travel agencies. Hotel and flights can be booked in advance online and take the step to enjoy the beauty offered by this region. The climate is always a major concern for tourist but you should not worry. Egypt vacations offer good and comfortable accommodations for anyone.
The Red Sea beaches offer a good holiday experience. Cairo gives tourists the advantage to view and learn more about the pyramids which make the country famous. Exploring the Nile River is a lifetime experience. Historical monuments spread across the region, and Luxor could be the place that gives you the opportunity to see the architectural designs from ancient Egypt.
Cheap Egypt vacations prices that suit your budget can be found online from various travel agencies. Hotel and flights can be booked in advance online and take the step to enjoy the beauty offered by this region. The climate is always a major concern for tourist but you should not worry. Egypt vacations offer good and comfortable accommodations for anyone.
The Red Sea beaches offer a good holiday experience. Cairo gives tourists the advantage to view and learn more about the pyramids which make the country famous. Exploring the Nile River is a lifetime experience. Historical monuments spread across the region, and Luxor could be the place that gives you the opportunity to see the architectural designs from ancient Egypt.
Launceston Steam Railway - A Narrow Gauge Heritage Railway in Cornwall
On Boxing Day 1983 a new narrow gauge steam railway opened in Cornwall, England. This was the first half-mile stretch of the Launceston Steam Railway (LSR), which was progressively extended to reach it's current terminus at Newmills. The line was built on a disused standard gauge (4' 8½"/1435mm) trackbed which was chosen by the founder as a suitable site to run his own restored locomotive. With the addition of further locomotives and rolling stock, it has grown into a popular tourist attraction and has all the facilities visitors would expect on a British heritage railway. This article examines the history, stock, operation and future of the Launceston Steam Railway.
The first railway to reach the Cornish town was the Launceston and South Devon Railway which opened in 1865 and was absorbed into the Great Western Railway (GWR). In 1886 the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) opened its line from Halwill Junction to Launceston with the station adjacent to the GWR terminus. This line was extended in stages to Padstow in the 1890s and was grouped into the Southern Railway (SR) in 1923. After nationalisation into British railways in 1948, the former GWR line closed in 1962 and the former SR line closed three years later.
The first railway to reach the Cornish town was the Launceston and South Devon Railway which opened in 1865 and was absorbed into the Great Western Railway (GWR). In 1886 the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) opened its line from Halwill Junction to Launceston with the station adjacent to the GWR terminus. This line was extended in stages to Padstow in the 1890s and was grouped into the Southern Railway (SR) in 1923. After nationalisation into British railways in 1948, the former GWR line closed in 1962 and the former SR line closed three years later.
Last Minute Holidays Are Always Fun
Last minute holidays are always the most successful and energizing ones. We live in a world where planning is crucial due to our hectic schedules and lives, but once or twice a year we get to go on direct holidays where relaxation, fun, recharging our batteries is what we do all the time. Whenever we plan our holidays, usually something will come up, like a last minute project, or a last minute business trip, or some kind of a family event, problems with the kids or the wife, stuff like that can totally ruin the will to go on vacation.
As last minute holidays are always unplanned we do not have time to worry about details, details can be really bugging and can take up a lot of our time, so we will feel the need to allocate time to plan details as well. Some people over do it. So it is not advisable to pay attention to details. Just let loose for once. After all, that is all what last minute holidays are all about.
That is all, vacations in general, are all about. No worries, no cell phones, no responsibilities, no one to bother us, just relaxing in the hot summer sun, or the fresh mountain air, climbing hills, discovering territories, visiting history sites, visiting other countries, capitals, remote places or villages, experiencing other cultures.
As last minute holidays are always unplanned we do not have time to worry about details, details can be really bugging and can take up a lot of our time, so we will feel the need to allocate time to plan details as well. Some people over do it. So it is not advisable to pay attention to details. Just let loose for once. After all, that is all what last minute holidays are all about.
That is all, vacations in general, are all about. No worries, no cell phones, no responsibilities, no one to bother us, just relaxing in the hot summer sun, or the fresh mountain air, climbing hills, discovering territories, visiting history sites, visiting other countries, capitals, remote places or villages, experiencing other cultures.
Tour of Cozumel
Allan and I spent a wonderful working day exploring the island of Cozumel on a highlights tour. Certainly any day spent snorkeling, relaxing on the beach and touring a tropical island is bound to be a superb day in my book. Although Allan and I have been to Cozumel before, we enjoyed reconnecting with the island after not having been in over a year and also appreciated the guided tour which revealed many facets of the island to which we were previously unaware.
We started the day with a leisurely stroll down 5th Avenue to meet up with the tour group in front of Sr. Frogs by the ferry terminal. Round trip tickets (included in the tour price) were distributed by our tour leader, and we boarded the ferry for the scenic and thankfully tranquil 50 minute passage to Cozumel. Being prone to sea sickness, I am not one for boats, but given the guided tour of Cozumel I was able to overcome the limited discomfort for a daytime of fun.
In Cozumel we boarded a safari type bus which was a mix between a cargo truck decked out in camouflage and an army transport vehicle. Our first stop was the famous snorkeling spot, Chankanaab. Cozumel has the second largest barrier reef in the world, and Chankanaab is known for its snorkeling. The water ranges from 10 to 30 feet in depth and is marked by large coral formations, bright purple fans and a kaleidoscope of colorful marine creatures.
We started the day with a leisurely stroll down 5th Avenue to meet up with the tour group in front of Sr. Frogs by the ferry terminal. Round trip tickets (included in the tour price) were distributed by our tour leader, and we boarded the ferry for the scenic and thankfully tranquil 50 minute passage to Cozumel. Being prone to sea sickness, I am not one for boats, but given the guided tour of Cozumel I was able to overcome the limited discomfort for a daytime of fun.
In Cozumel we boarded a safari type bus which was a mix between a cargo truck decked out in camouflage and an army transport vehicle. Our first stop was the famous snorkeling spot, Chankanaab. Cozumel has the second largest barrier reef in the world, and Chankanaab is known for its snorkeling. The water ranges from 10 to 30 feet in depth and is marked by large coral formations, bright purple fans and a kaleidoscope of colorful marine creatures.
Peruvian Camelids
Of Peru's two wild camelids, guanacos and vicunas, guanacos are the larger. From the ground to the top of their heads, they measure up to 182 cm in height, up to 122 cm to the shoulder. Their bodies can be as long as 6 feet and they can weigh as much as 125 kg. Although similar in look to the llama, the guanaco has straighter hair and pointed ears by which it can be distinguished.
These animals can be found living in the wild from the north of Peru all the way down to Patagonia. Generally, they live higher than 12000 feet. They can run quite fast, up to 56 km per hour, and swim well also. They are typically found in herds of many females with one male. Usually, a group of males will move to new spots without a leader.
Of the four South American camelids, vicuñas are the smallest and are more delicate than the Guanaco. They are around 91 cm in height at the shoulder and have a typical weight of around 45 kg. They are known particularly for their fine wool which is valuable and considered the highest in quality of the four species. A man's coat can cost around $20,000.
The animal was protected in the time of the Incas and only the royalty could wear garments made from its wool. It was said that vicuñafter accepting the advances of a king who was old and ugly there were reincarnations for a beautiful young girl.
These animals can be found living in the wild from the north of Peru all the way down to Patagonia. Generally, they live higher than 12000 feet. They can run quite fast, up to 56 km per hour, and swim well also. They are typically found in herds of many females with one male. Usually, a group of males will move to new spots without a leader.
Of the four South American camelids, vicuñas are the smallest and are more delicate than the Guanaco. They are around 91 cm in height at the shoulder and have a typical weight of around 45 kg. They are known particularly for their fine wool which is valuable and considered the highest in quality of the four species. A man's coat can cost around $20,000.
The animal was protected in the time of the Incas and only the royalty could wear garments made from its wool. It was said that vicuñafter accepting the advances of a king who was old and ugly there were reincarnations for a beautiful young girl.
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