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Archive for May 17th, 2008

Mauritania is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world and is officially known as Mauritania’s Islamic Republic. This place is situated in the north-west of Africa and on its west is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south-west by Senegal, to southeast and east by Mali and on its northwest by the Western Sahara.

Mauritania is a fascinating country having a colourful culture and an indigenous Moorish population. There are several tourist attractions available to visit in Mauritania where people can enjoy and relish their holidays.

Nouakchott is Mauritania’s capital which was formed in 1960. This city lies near to the sea within low dunes desert landscape scattered with the thorn bushes, on a place adjoining the settlement of old Moorish’s the Ksar. The contemporary buildings maintain traditional architectural style of Berber. The Plage-du Wharf, the Ksar, the mosque, crafts centre, carpet factory, Maison de-la Culture and African market as well as the camel market are worth visiting.

Parc National du Banc da Arguin is perhaps one of the best and most popular tourist attractions, as this park is an immense region of coastline and islands located along side the desert coast of Atlantic midway among Nouadhibou and Nouakchott. UNESCO declared this national park as a World Heritage Site since it is the world’s largest bird sanctuary as well as providing shelter for roughly 2 million migrant birds. Visitors can also enjoy many of the archaeological sites present on this island.

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  • UK Travel: Holiday Parks in the UK

    Many parks are inspected on an annual basis and graded according to the Visit Britain Star rating scheme. These official ratings reflect the overall quality of each park, to help you have a clear and independent idea of what your holiday accommodation will be like.

    Whether you are one of the thousands of guests who book with us every year, or are considering us for the first time, I’m sure you ‘ll enjoy browsing through our extensive holiday selection for your dream way to get away.

    The UK Holiday Park has become one of the great national institutions. Generations of families, from the turn of the century onwards, have left the UK’s cities to head for their two weeks summer holidays on the British coastline.

    The Holiday Park had a fairly humble beginning, essentially offering accommodation, entertainment and food all under one roof, more often than not on the edge of a large traditional seaside town like Blackpool, Skegness or Great Yarmouth.

    These holiday parks were very popular with families looking for affordable holidays, at a time when overseas travel was expensive and unobtainable for a large percentage of the general public.

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  • When it comes to experiencing the ultimate African safari, the Kenya safari is world known for its own reason. The quarter-million square miles of the country’s land are encompassed by rich wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and remarkable historical value. The beauty of this naturally affluent nation has been inscribed in words by many notable writers such as Ernest Hemingway in his books “The Snows of Kilamanjaro,” and “The Green Hills of Africa,” and Beryl Markham in his master piece, “Out of Africa.” Kenya has been always a wonder to explore.

    Kenya Safari Tours: The Highlights
    Kenya is particularly divided into two parts; one is towards the west, which is covered with mountains and highlands, and the second is towards the east, a stretch of grasslands that connects to the Indian Ocean and Somalia. The country provides a remarkable look with its renowned peak, Mount Kenya, which stands on more than 17,000 feet above the Masai Mara grasslands. Avid travelers can enjoy the pleasure of visiting national parks of the country including Amboseli to the south and Masai Mara to the east.

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  • Plan Your Trip to India

    The idea is to invite people form the four corners of the world to visit incredible India.

    An easy way to explain tourism in India is by dividing it into north India tour and south India tour. Both north and south India tours are equally entertaining and educating. Any traveler in India should be aware of the bifurcation of Indian landscape in order to enjoy the India trip to the full. India tour packages offered by the travel agencies will be of good help to the first time traveler in India to get a great pleasure from his trip to India. As tourism in India is being promoted by both the government and the private agencies alike, this is the opportune moment to make a trip to India.

    India, with its historic past, is a land of spiritual places, hill stations, lakes, monuments, rivers, mountains, and many more. It has everything from traditional arts and crafts to modern architecture. A traveler in India can sense the aroma of this mixture everywhere.

    A trip to India brings one close to the nature loving people and lets one to reconnect with nature. It provides an opportunity to explore the ancient temple architecture, religion, and culture. There are sights that will bring a smile on the face and peace to the heart, whereas some others may make one feel nostalgic.

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  • Visit Newport, Rhode Island

    Rhode Island is situated in New England, between Massachusetts and Connecticut, is the smallest state of the United States. Newport, a nice seaside city which is one of New England’s must-see places, is sits on the southern end of Aquidneck Island.

    Newport is better known as a relaxing escape for the wealthy and for its mansions.You can see wonderful old, antique homes and beautiful gardens in this area, they were built in th 19th and early 20th century.

    The most famous mansion, an Italian Renaissance-style villa, the Breakers, the 70-room “cottage” in Newport, designed by Richard Morris Hunt and completed in 1895 for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, is open for visitors.

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  • The Beaches of Son Bou

    For years, Menorca has been a favorite holiday island for millions of people worldwide. Many celebrities and royalty spend their free time there relaxing, soaking in the sun and spending quality time with their families. Several celebrities have bought homes in the Balearic Islands in recent years. One of Menorca’s prime holiday spots is also its longest beach, Son Bou.

    In the Alaior region of Menorca sits the small village of Son Bou. Son Bou, San Jaime and Torre Soli Nou offer some of the nicest beachfront holiday spots available on Menorca. The beach at Son Bou is around 3 km long, that’s just less than two miles of golden sands. The width of the beach isn’t as wide as some of Menorca’s larger beaches, but the length is spectacular. Along the beach you will find several lifeguards and beach bars to provide food and drinks.

    Son Bou is home to several shops and restaurants and two large hotels. The two large Sol Hotels offer direct access to the beach. Other accommodations are available for those who prefer to walk to the beach. Many of the bars and restaurants have adapted a British style. Others have chosen a more international cuisine, including Chinese and Indian. Tourists are the primary source of revenue for the island, so restaurants try to oblige all nationalities. Of course there are still several Spanish and Menorquin restaurants to serve the tourist who enjoys traditional foods from the area they visit.

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  • Moldova was part of the U.S.S.R before it was separated from this country and became an independent republic on August 27, 1991. Bordered by Romania and the Ukraine, this country is a democratic nation with the President as the head of the country. Moldova has been infiltrated by the Russian forces for a very long period of time.

    It is a member of the United Nations and aspires to be a member of the European Union. Moldova has been invaded by a number of rulers owing to its importance as a strategic location. Initially it was under the rule of the Dacians and then it was occupied by the Huns and the Mongols.

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  • A vacation is usually preceded by a road trip. May it be a two hour drive or a whole day of steering and maneuvering, it helps to keep in mind some precautions that will ensure that you will arrive in your destination vacation safe and sound.

    Never forget what mom told you. Do not drink and drive. Make sure that your head is clear to handle the obstacles of the road ahead. Sure the path that you may be trudging in is smooth and straight with little concern for traffic but a hazy mind and a blurred vision can as easily get you into trouble. Just one erroneous swerve may place you and your car in front of a big old tree trunk and give you a ride away from your destination vacation and straight to the hospital emergency room. Alcohol in no way is safe in a driver’s hands and drugs are not far away either. Stay away from medications that could cause drowsiness or disorientation. Make sure to check the label before you pop in that pill in your mouth.

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    Playa Del Ingles, situated on the South coast of Gran Canaria between Maspalomas and San Agustin, translates into ‘The Englishman’s Beach’. The resort certainly lives up to its name, as it is one of the biggest and busiest resorts in all of Europe right behind Benidorm and is the place to go for tropical beaches and wild nightlife!

    The main attraction of Gran Canaria is its beaches and this proves no different for Playa Del Ingles. A Beach stretching all the way from Maspalomas to San Agustin, holiday makers are content to just wander our of their hotels and lie out on the beach all day, soaking up the sun and sangria in the surroundings of golden sand and endless blue sea.

    If day after day of blissful beach relaxation leaves you yearning for a little something more, then there is always shopping to be done and there is plenty of it in and around Playa Del Ingles where you can pick up lots of duty-free goodies and Gran Canaria souvenirs. The biggest commercial centre is the Yumbo Centre and the San Fernando market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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