Friday, December 12, 2008

Travel to Miami

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If you think that you know all about the city calld Miami, then do read this article.

Miami is the travelers paradise and is also known as the "Magic City". Famous for its beaches, the city is a part of Florida in United States. The Port of Miami is known for containing the largest volume of cruise ships in the world. Miami is also known for having the largest concentration of international banks in the United States.

The city of Miami is the third most visited place in United States after New York city and Los Angeles, attracting a very high number of tourists every year. The place is exotic, and at the same time famous for its command on the main business areas like finance, media, commerce etc.

According to Forbes Magazine, Miami was ranked as the America's Cleanest City, and is infact the one deserving it. Those travelers who are planning the perfect vacation getaway to Miami Florida certainly have a great many choices. Just about every airline in the world has daily flights to Miami Florida, and there are no shortage of people wanting to go to this great beach destination.

Big Miami includes Miami itself and Miami Beach. The most of the tourists choose Miami Beach. It’s an island 6 kilometers far from Miami. It’s a very famous place for holidays and is sometimes called “billionaires’ island”. Miami receives about 11 millions of tourists annually. Near Miami there are a number of small islands built with beautiful, luxury villas.

Holidaying in Miami does mean beach, fun and sun. If you are the type of person who enjoys lapping up the sun while on holiday, Miami's South Beach is the place for you. The beach is a popular photo shoot. Spend the day, or a few days, people watching and getting a tan. Miami has a tropical climate, which is great for year-round visits. At night the South Beach lights up and becomes a great spot for nightlife and clubbing entertainment.

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Travel to Los Angeles

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If you think that you know all about the city called Los Angeles, then do read this article.

Los Angeles is the biggest city in the state of California, and the second largest in United States. The city also abbreviated as L.A. or also more commonly known as the "City of Angels". it's surrounded by vast mountain ranges, deep valleys, forests, desert and miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is brimming with attractions, and many of the best options cost only as much as you pay to park. It attracts the second highest tourists in the United States after New York. A world-class museum, long beaches, seaside attractions, entertainment industry are just a few of the value-packed things to do in L.A. The highest point in Los Angeles is Mount Lukens, also called Sister Elsie Peak. Many tourists year by year visit Los Angeles to see the beauty of the city. The travel & tourism is one of the major industries of L.A.

Los Angeles is a very diverse city with diverse cultures. Nearly half of its population being born outside the United States. It has the third largest Mexican population in the world behind Mexico City and Guadalajara. The city is also home to many other large immigrant populations such as Salvadorans, Guatemalans, Iranians, Russians, Armenians, Thais, Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Asian Indians, Koreans, Cambodians, Vietnamese, Israelis, and Samoans. Because of these large number of people from outside, there are a number of languages widely spoken. English and Spanish are the two most commonly spoken languages in Los Angeles. The people of Los Angeles are known as Angelenos.

Los Angles is the city for all, being a big hub for business, entertainment industry, media, tourists and tourism, fashion, trade & technology. That's the reason that it attracts a lot of foreigners every year. This all adds to the tourism industry of the city.

Los Angeles International is the major airport of the city, though there are others also. But this the major get airport channeling maximum number of travelers.

Places to see in Los Angeles
The city of Los Angeles is a boon to travelers. The tourist who come to visit this palce always find something good enough to satisfy their apetite. There are many travel and tour packages available for planning and making Los Angeles travel. The major attractions in Los Angeles are:-

Hollywood Sign:-The sign that signifies Hollywood and is a mark of the city. The sign could be seen in many movies. The Hollywood sign was initially meant to be an advertisement, but later it gained recognition, and was then taken care of as a mark of the city. It is a famous site for the tourists an travelers.

Walt Disney Concert Hall:- The Walt Disney Hall building opened on October 23, 2003. The acoustics of the concert hall is designed by Yasuhisa Toyota and is a must feel experience. The design of the building is unique in itself. The outer part is mostly made of stainless steel. The music lovers will love this concert hall. This hall was build by the donation from the widow of Walt Disney, and so is named after him. The tourists must take a look at this place. No tour to L.A. is complete without it.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre:- This is one another masterpiece of a theatre. Also known as Mann's theater because it was initially owned by Mann. The original name was restored to keep the name of the theater alive, as it was initially built under the lead of Grauman. The tourist will love the Chinese culture displayed there, as it is clear from the building itself. A must for the tourists who travel to L.A.

Hollywood Bowl:- The Hollywood Bowl with a seating capacity of 17,376 is a famous modern amphitheater. Most of the musical events every year are performed here. The tourists will love this place. The shape of the bowl has a great appeal.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum:- It is a large outdoor sports stadium. The Coliseum has the distinction of being the only stadium in the world to host the Olympic Games twice. The Coliseum is now primarily the home of the USC Trojan football team. If you are lucky enough to see an event there, don't miss it. The tour for Los Angeles is incomplete without a visit to this place.

Capitol Records Tower:- This 13 story building is the world's first circular office building. The special part is that this building is earthquake resistant. Make sure you just have a look of this tower.

Griffith Observatory:- The observatory is a popular tourist attraction that features an extensive array of space and science related displays. The scenic beauty of the area on which the Observatory is built is awesome. The Observatory provides a good view of the Los Angeles Basin. Travelers must make sure that this place should not be missed in their plans.

Other places of tourists interests are Getty Center, Chinatown, Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles City Hall, Watts Towers etc. There are many tour packages available that will take you to most of these places. But Los Angeles is also famous for its night life. Enjoy the food, party all night and have fun.

So that's it for now guys, a different city next time.

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Monday, November 10, 2008

Travel to Tokyo

If you think that you know all about the city called Tokyo, then do read this article.

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Tokyo the capital of Japan, is one of the biggest economies of the world. This city which we today know was initially a

modest fishing village with the name of Edo. Though the city is destroyed twice, once due to a great earthquake in 1923, and

the second time due to World War II bombings, still the city stands towday as one of the most beautiful and fast cities all

over the world. It do attract a large number of tourists across various nations.

Tokyo was once famous because of its high standar of living, it was said at one time that the highest cost of living all over

the world is in Tokyo. But now the times have changed a bit, due to deflation and market factors, the cost of living in Tokyo

has come down, thereby making it affordable for most of the tourists. If you plan to travel to Tokyo, then do keep

these points in mind. There are many tours and travel packages avaliable if you plan a tour of Tokyo. Most of these

are travel holiday package, you just need to bargain them a bit, and make sure that you get a cheap travel.

Tokyo is one of the top three world finance centres along with New York City and London. Tokyo is also ranked highest in

terms of largest metropolitan economy in the world. These have been some of the main factors that have lured a lot of

tourists and travellers to this city. A city that after being destroyed twice is standing so strong and powerfull today.

Infact that tells us that rebuilding a city is easy, if we have the will and the goverment is supportive. Hats off to the

city.

Some more intresting facts about the city are that, the Tokyo's Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in Japan, and it

is the second largest in the world by market capitalization. Tokyo is also considered city as one of the most safest cities

in the whole world. The crime rate is very low. That makes it even more better for the travellers and tourists.

There are thousands of hotels in Tokyo, and the range may vary from very low to very high. These hotels should be hired

depending upon the money your pocket allows.

Places to see in Tokyo
So you are get set for the Tokyo travel. So lets get it started.

1. Asakusa:- This is one of the most holy places of Tokyo, consisting of many famous temples of Japan. It also

includes the Sensōji. It attracts many tourists who are there for Tokyo travel.

2. Sensōji:- also known as the Asakusa Kannon, is Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple, and attracts many tourists from

Japan and outside countries alike.

3. Tsukiji fish market:- You need to wake up early, if you want to see this. For everone visiting Tokyo, this place

provide the best source of breakfast at the sushi restaurants, which are located in the vicinity of this market.

4. Meguro Parasite Museum:- A rare site for most of the tourists and travellers coming to see something new and

unique. The museum boasts of over 300 plus varieties of parasites, which are worth giving a watch.

5. Takeshita-dori:- If you are intrested in a little bit shopping, then you may try out this area, located in front of

Harajuku station, the market is famous for its clothes.

6. Akiharbara:- If you are intrested in some electronic equipments, then just make a peep through this market. A good

place for tourists and travellers to find cheap electronic goods.

Thats all for now buddies, keep buzzing in. I hope the information provide in this article for Tokyo travel has been beneficial to most of you. For more info on various other major

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Travel to New York

New York

If you think that you know about the city called New York, then read this article.

New York city also called as The Big Apple is the largest city in the New York State and also in the USA. It also holds the highest rank for the most populous city in the United States. Much of New York is built on the three islands of Manhattan,Staten Island, and Long Island, making land scarce and encouraging a high population density.

New York is a vibrant, buzzing city which draws thousands of visitors every year who come to experience its fascinating museums, huge buildings, world-class shopping and quality restaurants. From the height of excess to the desperately poor, New York's diverse and multi-cultural population ensures a lively and interesting atmosphere and gives each district its own unique flavour. The city is also a hub of international business and commerce.

A strange fact about the New York city is that, public transit is the dominant form of travel. It is the only city in the USA where more than half of all households does not own a car, so it is implicit that New Yorkers prefer to travel using public transit. The City Subway is the largest rapid transit system on Earth when measured by the number of stations in operation.

Many tourists year by year flock to New York to watch its beauty, and to witness one of the most energy efficient cities in America. Around 40 million foreign and American tourists visit the city each year, making it one of the major tourist destinations.

Places to visit in New York
This section will serve the tourists as their city guide, in order to find the perfect vacation spots in New York. For the tourists on for a city tour, this is a good handy guide of the places to visit. Most of the major tourist attractions in New York are covered here. It includes the hot tourist spots & the places which are a must for the visitors in the city.

Empire State Building is a 102 story building in the city. It is one of the icons by which the city is known. It was the first building to have more than 100 floors. Though the Empire State Building is mostly commercial, but the features of this location are much much more. It is simply a great piece of architecture. The observation deck at the 102nd floor, is worth visiting. The location cannot be missed at any cost by the tourists who wish to have a new experience of height. Simply put, a favourite spot to visit in New York.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the finest museum's in the world. The museum contains more than two million works of art. It takes some time to see the great collection, but for the visitors coming to the city, it is a must see location.

Central Park is a large park in New York. The park contains several natural-looking lakes and ponds, large walking tracks,the Central Park Zoo and many more sites and locations worth visiting. That is the reason that the park attracts more than twenty million visitors annually. It is one of the best places to go in the city and a major tourist attracion.

Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, New York City, it was renamed after the Times Building. Tourists love to visit this place during the New Year eve. On New Year's night hundreds of thousands of people gather to watch the Waterford crystal ball being lowered on a pole atop the building, which marks the new year. A great spot for tourists, and a boon for the tourism industry.

The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, the Bronx River flows through the zoo. The zoo is a great spot for visitors and tourists to spend their time viewing one of the greatest collection of animals and birds.

Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States by the people of France in 1886. The statue is of a robed woman holding a torch, and the statue is made of a sheeting of pure copper, which is hung on a framework of steel. The flame of the torch is coated in gold leaf. It stands upon a rectangular stonework pedestal with a foundation in the shape of an irregular star which is eleven-pointed . The statue which is 151 ft (46 m) tall, with the pedestal and foundation it is 305 ft (93 m) tall. The site of the Lady with the tourch attracts many tourists worldwide. Many tourists flock to New York each year to witness the magnificient view of the statue.

Some other locations include the Rockefeller Center, the Ellis Island and the famous Botanical gardens of New York.

So thats it for now guys, a different city next time.

I hope the information provided in this article has been handy to all the tourists planning to visit New York city and others.

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Monday, October 13, 2008

Paris

If you think that you know all about the city called Paris, then read this article. A must for all the tourists visiting Paris.

The capital of France and the largest city in that country is Paris. Situated in northern France on the river Seine. It is one of the most popular tourist destination in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors coming each year.

Paris is a beautiful city with very jolly and refreshing things to see and do. There are many interesting locations. There are wonderful restaurants and food. Elegant restaurants and casual sidewalk cafes lie throughout the city.

Places to see in Paris

This section will serve the tourists as their city guide, in order to find the perfect vacation spots in Paris.For the tourists on for a city tour, this is a good handy guide of the places to visit. Most of the major tourist attractions in Paris are covered here.



Charles de Gaulle International Airport:-The main airport in Paris is called Charles de Gaulle International Airport. It is situated in the north east part of the city.It is one of the major airports of Europe.

TGV:- These are the world famous high speed trains. These are a registered trademarrk of SNCF. The record for the fastest wheeled trains is held by these only.They have reached 574.8 km/h on 3rd April 2007. The record for world's highest average speed for regular passenger service is also held by TGV.

Eiffel Tower:- The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was built in January 26, 1882 by Gustave Eiffel. Out of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel’s was chosen. He was assisted in the design by engineers Maurice Koechlin, Emile Nouguier, and architect Stephen Sauvestre. With the help of 300 steel workers, it took two years to construct it. It took 18,038 parts, 3.000 workshop drawings, 7000 engineering plans and 2,500,000 rivets to raise the structure of the Eiffel tower which weighs 7,300 tons and measures 1,050 feet high. The total cost of building and construction was estimated as $1.5 million.

Champs-Élysées:- It is a seventeenth century garden, which is turned into an avenue. It connects the Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.It is one of the many tourist attractions and a major shopping street of Paris. It is also called as "the most beautiful avenue in the world".
Arc de Triomphe:-The Arc de Triomphe is a famous monument in Paris and a major tourist spot. The triumphal arch honors those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. On the inside and the top of the arc there are all of the names of generals and wars fought. Underneath is the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War I.

The Louvre:-The Louvre is one of the finest museums in the world of art, art-history, and culture. It is a real big place to roam around. One of the major tourist spots in Paris. The list of tourist attractions in Paris would be incomplete without this location.

Notre Dame Cathedral:-Notre Dame Cathedral, is a must see Cathedral in Paris for tourists.

Sainte Chapelle:-Sainte Chapelle is more beautiful as compared to the famous, Notre Dame. It is a small chapel, but attracts much more visitors. It is said that sunlight plays a vital role in enhancing its beauty.

I hope that this article has helped tourists and others to get a good insight of Paris city.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Welcome

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