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Tibet is a land that conjures up images of mountains and temples. A place whose mystique is unmatched by any other around the world. A people who can bring a smile to the face of any visitor. All of these can be found in the farthest corner of China, atop the roof of the world. Tibet is one of a kind. No other place brings to mind such majestic scenery or spiritual splendor. This is a land that will expel any doubt to whether or not there is a supreme power. One can`t help but sense that there is something greater that exists, that could only be responsible for creating such a magnificent place. Tibet is a land of incredible points of interest. Besides home to the world`s tallest mountain, it boasts the world`s deepest canyon, the highest elevated river, as well as the highest elevated roads and airports. Yes, the highest elevated railroad can also be found in Tibet. Tibet is a vast land, subsequently allowing visitors to usually only view a small piece of what it has to offer during one visit. Among the many attractions, the famous Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Street, Nam Co and Basum Co are just several must see places. Read more...

California: What do you picture in your mind when you think of caves? Spelunking and potholing or perhaps crawling on all fours to fit through a tiny space may come to mind. Perhaps the experience of absolute and complete darkness, the degree of darkness so dark you can’t see your hand in front of you? Maybe you imagine more sinister things such as spiders, cobwebs or other imaginable things in the dark. Caves evoke different ideas and feelings to many people. One idea is that of an ideal environment to age fine wine in oak barrels or age a sparkling wine in a bottle. Caves have been used for thousands of years for aging wines in different parts of the world. In Wine Trail Traveler’s trip to Sonoma and Napa Valleys in California, we experienced different caves. Chinese workers built some caves in the late 1800’s after their work was completed on the railroads. These workers built miles of caves with the use of picks, axes and shovels. Read more...

“Munich Loves You.”The city's motto may be a bit commercial, but it is exactly how you will feel from the very second you find your bags at the airport. It is also not over eagerly presumptuous to say that whoever you are, this Bavarian capital will have you head-over-heels charmed with some or all parts of its eclectic of cultures. There is definitely something for everyone when you travel to Munich. Taking into account all of Germany’s major cities, Munich is Berlin’s more cosmopolitan sister, with perhaps a speck of an pubescent identity crisis. Throughout history, Munich has often taken a distinct path from the general German way. During the Reformation, Munich remained staunchly committed to the Catholic Church, and while the people enjoyed the flourishing Renaissance period, the Duke marveled in such endeavors as bankrupting those very institutions. Additionally, Munich’s Kingdom of Bavaria maintained its sovereign status from Germany until Ludwig II’s notorious habits prompted Germany to fully incorporate the region in 1871. Read more...

Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of the Museum on 17th May 1899. The Victoria & Albert has a collection of more than 4 million objects.  The Victoria & Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of the decorative arts and has 146 galleries, including national collections of sculpture, furniture, fashion and photographs. It also houses the National Art Library. The Victoria & Albert also manage the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, the Wellington Museum at Apsley House and the Theatre Museum in Covent Garden. The Victoria & Albert is the world’s greatest museum of art and design. 

The Museum is renowned for the immense diversity of its collections, which embrace furniture, fashion, textiles, paintings, silver, glass, ceramics, jewelry, books, prints and photographs. Housed in magnificent Victorian buildings, these collections illustrate the artistic life of many different cultures, from European to South East Asian, American to Islamic, over hundreds of generations. The museum has been housed in Aston Webb’s grand building since 1909. The building has a impressive facade and main entrance.  As the museum grew new buildings were erected when needed. Many of these buildings were intended to be semi-permanent exhibition halls but all have survived and represent one of the finest groups of Victorian buildings in the country. Read more...

Phoenix tourism offers family vacation in this corner of the American Southwest and not just cool pools and slippery water slides. One of America’s top outdoor destinations and the country's fifth largest city, it is not an accident that Phoenix is home to several of the best destination resorts located in the United States. Explore desert parks and lakes, tour archaeology ruins and historic gold mining towns, or visit one of the many the museums and state-of-the-art sporting facilities. From Surprise to Apache Junction, the twenty distinct communities that make up the greater Phoenix area offer visitors everything from the slow-paced rural southwest to a bustling college atmosphere. Whether your interest is sports or archaeology, history or hiking, biking, horseback riding, or bird watching, Phoenix offers something for everyone not wanting to venture beyond the Valley of the Sun. Enjoy hiking, biking and horseback riding at the many area parks such as South Mountain, McDowell or Papago. Read more...

Cape Town: Table Mountain is probably the biggest tourist attraction in the Western Cape Province. Whenever anyone lands, the first port of call is most definitely this magnificent mountain with its “table top”. The base of Table Mountain consists out of granite while most of the mountain is sculpted from sandstone and rises about 1 086 m above the bay. Its flat summit measures around 3 km from one end to the other. Table Mountain has been declared a national monument and is home to more than 1 470 species of plants. This is more than all the plant species put together in the whole of the British Isle! Many of these plants appear nowhere else on earth including the rare Silver Tree. Read more...

The town of Alice Springs is located in the middle of the Australian continent and is the unofficial but undisputed capital of the Australia's vast outback. This unique town is rich in history and natural features, and is the perfect base from which to explore Australia's Red Center which includes world famous features such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell Ranges. Alice Springs is nestled in the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia. Roughly equidistant between Adelaide and Darwin, it lies almost at the geographical center of Australia, approximately 1500 kilometres from any major Australian city in any direction. The highest mountain in the Northern Territory of Australia, Mount Zeil, rises to 1,525 metres out of the West MacDonnell Ranges about 200 kilometres west of Alice Springs. Read more...

Edinburgh is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is the fastest growing place on the planet and there are a lot of reasons as to why this festival city is one of the most sought-after places for tourists to visit. The city is abuzz with activities the whole year round, be it the fireworks and stranger-hugging frenzy of the world famous New Year “Hogmanay” street party or the spell of arts shows that appear with delightful pomp during the “Edinburgh Festival” in August. This bohemian city is also home to one of Europe’s most dynamic and successful financial centers. For the last decade or so, Edinburgh has achieved with resounding success the status as one of the leading centers in the world for finance, education and business. It is second only to London as the most important financial center in Britain. Read more...

JETBLUE ANNOUNCED TODAY that it will start offering transatlantic flights between New York and London, beginning in late summer. Daily flights between John F. Kennedy and Heathrow airports will start on August 11, 2021, with daily trips from JFK to London Gatwick beginning on September 29, 2021. The airline also plans to add flights from Boston to London in summer 2022. In a press release, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said, “The pandemic has opened doors to London’s two busiest airports, and we look forward to bringing customers low fares and great service at both Heathrow and Gatwick. JFK-LHR, the single largest international air travel market from the US, has long suffered from outrageously high fares for far too long, especially in premium cabins. We’re ready to change that with a price point and experience that will impress even the most discerning transatlantic flyers.” Although the flights don’t launch until August, you can book seats for as low as $599 roundtrip today. Read more...

Hawaii is rated as one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. What makes this destination so wonderful? For those who have traveled to Hawaii, there are so many reasons to visit. Well, here are some things to keep in mind when you speak of the many wonders which make Hawaii such a popular destination. Hawaii comprises of eight islands. These islands are natural wonders that were created in the middle of the ocean by underwater volcanoes. As the magma from these volcanoes cooled, they hardened into rocks. These rock formations became the Hawaiian Islands. The volcanic phenomenon created Hawaii’s famous black sand beaches and the rich soil from which springs the islands lush vegetation. read more...

A Boston vacation is a tantalizing trip through the nation’s past and a celebration of its future and center of excellence. You'll experience the start of the revolutionary war, see a coral reef, take a bus on a river, and experience the campuses of MIT and Harvard - on this page discover them all. You’ll find Boston vacations a refreshing mixture of historic and modern buildings. And what’s even better is you can see it all - or most - by walking. That’s right the ole soft shoe shuffle. You’ll save time and see more by expending some shoe leather. But before you do that I highly recommend an orientation tour first. read more...

The best Las Vegas travel packages are what you need if you are planning on a great time in Vegas. Las Vegas is a wondrous play land that is often overshadowed by the reputation of seedy gamblers and an excessive indulgence regarding forbidden actions and experiences. In actuality, Las Vegas is a city that caters to anyone and everyone interested in exploring a non-stop explosion of bright lights and high energy. This is a city that never seems to sleep as Elvis impersonators flash and glitter at every twist and turn. The city serves as a 24-hour playground, where business keep odd hours to entertain and satisfy the masses. read more...

Phuket is the largest of all the Islands in Thailand, and also the most popular. Phuket is an exquisite island with its stunning mountains, beautiful beaches, jungles, and located in the heart of the Andaman Sea, surrounded by crystal clear waters, great for snorkeling and diving. Phuket island is allied to the mainland via the Sarasin Bridge, so it is effortless to get there. The season is typically great, the high season is from October to May, but it is still worth to go outside the high season, as there is fewer crowd, and the temperature drops a little. Once you have been around to all the exquisite beaches, it would be a great idea to check out some of the surrounding islands. Catch a boat to Phi Phi Island, Racha Yai Island or even to the world famous Similan Islands, for a snorkeling or diving day trip. Read more...

Madrid is relatively young when compared to the other great Spanish cities such as Seville and Valencia and so it lacks the traditions of the ancient Andalusian and Castilian towns. It lies on a vast open plateau and is subject to extremes of temperature, the daily variation is sometimes 22°C. The locals sum up their climate as nine months of winter and another 3 months of hell. It is the nation's chief transportation and administrative center. Its commercial and industrial life developed very rapidly after the 1890s and today it is nation's chief transportation and administrative center, rivaled only by Barcelona. Besides it’s many manufacturing industries, Madrid are foremost as a banking, education, printing, publishing, tourism, and film production center. read more...

Cruise travel tips: It seems like everybody these days is setting sail, cruising around the deep blue ocean on ships the size of small cities. Travelers return from their ocean adventures with strange and marvelous tales of grand movie theaters, huge climbing walls, water slides, and mounds of delicious food, but is this the reason why cruises have grown in popularity? What is it, exactly, that makes cruises so appealing to so many people. Pay attention to the advice from frequent cruise travelers. They have seen it all and have the stories to tell. Using their guidance can make things a bit easier for an inexperienced cruiser. After all, no one wants any “surprises” to put a damper on your cruise enjoyment. read more...

Albania is a Mediterranean country sitting on the coast of the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The country is bordered to the north by Serbia and Montenegro, Greece to the south and Macedonia to the east. Involved in the massive strife arising in the former Yugoslavia, the country was previously a Soviet-Bloc country. These days, Albania is a democracy fighting to find its economic feet. Tirana is the capital of Albania and has a population of a little over 300,000. The city is an eclectic mix of traditional European structures, soviet style five storey buildings and mid-east influenced architecture. Relatively small, Tirana is a city with a small town feel. read more...

Amsterdam: There are a hundred and one reasons Amsterdam is a city like no other. What makes Amsterdam special? It's the city's rich culture and heritage. Its the high quality of life and commercial dynamism. It's in Amsterdam's unique blend of cosmopolitan culture and old-world charm. Most of all, it's in the people. These factors, and more, make Amsterdam one of the most popular European destinations. What better way to experience the city's beauty and cultural attractions than by staying in cheap bed and breakfasts in Amsterdam? Bed and Breakfasts in Amsterdam. More comfortable than hostels and backpacker accommodations but considerably cheaper than full service hotels. Cheap bed and breakfasts in Amsterdam are usually exceptionally nice places to stay in. They are often remodeled old homes and mansions, painstakingly restored to represent the way they were originally built. These affordable accommodations give you a sense of going back in time, while giving you a glimpse of all that the city has to offer. read more...

Tuscany, Italy, is the place that movies are filmed and fantasies run wild. Perhaps it is the cities of Florence, Pisa, or Livorno that invoke feelings of culture, art, or arouse the senses to the smells and taste of the Chianti region. The fact is that Tuscany is home to some of the most famous tourist destinations in Italy. It is here that budding artists come to learn from the masters. It is here that the world of fashion takes it cues. And it is in Tuscany that romantics rekindle the flame and celebrate their love. The Cities of Tuscany. Florence is perhaps one of the most famous cities in the area known as Tuscany. The Uffizi museum after all is home to such masterpieces as “The Birth of Venus.” Originally built to house the Tuscan administrative offices, the top floor now houses masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. Each visitor to Florence must also stop in and gaze at Michelangelo’s “David,” on display at the oldest art academy, the Galleria dell’Accademia. read more...

California: What do you picture in your mind when you think of caves? Spelunking and potholing or perhaps crawling on all fours to fit through a tiny space may come to mind. Perhaps the experience of absolute and complete darkness, the degree of darkness so dark you can’t see your hand in front of you? Maybe you imagine more sinister things such as spiders, cobwebs or other imaginable things in the dark. Caves evoke different ideas and feelings to many people. One idea is that of an ideal environment to age fine wine in oak barrels or age a sparkling wine in a bottle. Caves have been used for thousands of years for aging wines in different parts of the world. In Wine Trail Traveler’s trip to Sonoma and Napa Valleys in California, we experienced different caves. Chinese workers built some caves in the late 1800’s after their work was completed on the railroads. These workers built miles of caves with the use of picks, axes and shovels. read more...

Ireland has become a secret hide-a-way for vacationers in the past 20 years, and there is plenty to do while in Ireland. In the early 1990’s, Ireland took an economic turn upwards, and the country began to establish itself with economic success. Since then immigration has increased from the European countries, Russia, and even Australia and the U.S. The well-hidden secret of the wealth that Ireland has to offer has begun to slip out. Today, vacationers and those who just want a quick get-a way for a weekend or so, are coming to Ireland to experience the old town charm mixed with what the thriving metropolis has to offer. There is something to do for everyone between the ages of 1 and 101, and there’s always more to come back to. Dublin, with almost 500,000 people, is the capital of Ireland. Belfast, again close to 500,00 is the capital of Northern Ireland. Both of these huge cities began as shipping ports, through the Irish Sea, way back around 488AD, so they are filled with the charm and character of an old town, while being able to offer you all the comforts of a bustling city. please read more...

Olu Deniz is a small resort village, about 9 miles to the south of Fethiye, on the Aegean Coast in the South West of Turkey. Scenery here is truly unbelievable. The beaches and sea are very clean. The natural lagoon of Olu Deniz, the 'Blue lagoon', and the beaches are described by some as the Blue Paradise - God’s gift to the world. The lagoon with its calm, clear waters, in shades of turquoise and aquamarine, is one of the most picturesque sights in Turkey. The beaches at Olu Deniz are one of the most photographed ones in Europe. Due to its outstanding natural beauty, this beach is declared a part of national conservation project and it is protected from any building and developments activity. It is rated among the top five beaches in the world by Travelers and Tourism Journals alike. please read more...

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It comprises the westernmost peninsulas of the continental landmass of Eurasia, and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe is commonly considered to be separated from Asia by the watershed of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the Greater Caucasus, the Black Sea, and the waterways of the Turkish Straits. Although much of this border is over land, Europe is generally accorded the status of a full continent because of its great physical size and the weight of its history and traditions. Europe’s largest islands and archipelagoes include Novaya Zemlya, Franz Josef Land, Svalbard, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, the British Isles, the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Crete, and Cyprus. Its major peninsulas include Jutland and the Scandinavian, Iberian, Italian, and Balkan peninsulas. Indented by numerous bays, fjords, and seas, continental Europe’s highly irregular coastline is about 24,000 miles (38,000 km) long. please read more...

The 5 Most Expensive Hotels in Barcelona, Spain The Arts Barcelona The Arts Barcelona, or to give it its full name the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Arts Barcelona, overlooks the magnificent Port Olimpic and is an incredible sight in itself. With 5 different dining areas ranging from the 'Chic informal' Bites to the 'Jacket and Tie' Enoteca there is something for everyone's tastes. Full housekeeping twice a day, babysitting on request and a complimentary overnight shoeshine and morning paper give the Arts an air of extravagance and the terraced gardens, outdoor swimming pool and numerous bars combine to make this a reassuringly expensive hotel to stay in during your trip to the beautiful Barcelona. please read more...

San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf is one of the most famous of destinations for visitors of San Francisco, California, and with good reason. There is so much to see and do in Fisherman's Wharf that you could quite easily plan an entire trip to Frisco and only leave the Wharf as you are leaving the city. The Wharf offers more than 2,500 hotel rooms, several restaurants, and an almost endless amount of shopping, history, culture, and attractions. Anyone would be hard pressed not to find something fun to do in Fisherman's Wharf. If you are interested in the sea faring culture and history of the Fisherman's Wharf, take the Port Walk, which is a walking tour that you can take at your own pace while learning about the history of Fisherman's Wharf through the various signs located along the tour. read more...

Cheap Airline Flights: A round-the-world trip remains the world's greatest journey. For two out of every three people, this is the ultimate travel experience, according to recent research. Needless to say, in a world obsessed by travel, travelers and travel agents are both looking for the cheapest tickets and airfares available. Cheap airline flights, in most cases, can be obtained from wholesale dealers and discounters. If your requirements are simple - you want a round-trip ticket from one place to another, you have a particular airline on your mind and you have definite dates; then you can go directly to the source - to the ticket discount agency which buys cheap tickets in bulk from wholesalers and consolidators. read more...

Seasoned travelers and novices alike will find it is not challenging to arrange a luxury car rental in Tuscany. There may be a few minor obstacles to getting around, just as there would be in any other new location, but in general a Tuscany car rental is easy to acquire and simple to use. For visitors coming from North America,all you need to know is most of the major car rental companies do business in Europe and have areas of their web sites for International rental. What may perhaps differ from booking from a more local car rental is that you may not have as many choices in cars or be as familiar with the makes and models of your choices. Cars in Europe will be inclined to be smaller for the average renter. read more...

Why Take a Royal Caribbean Cruise Vacation? Well, with all the different cruise ships in their line, all the destinations,and the affordable price range, there are cruises to please every traveler, no matter how jaded. In our fast-paced society, Royal Caribbean offers a very cost-effective and time-efficient way to take a vacation. Think about driving all day through holiday traffic to a far-away destination, packing and unpacking at every hotel, and trying to find restaurants and personal services. On a Royal Caribbean cruise you don’t drive anywhere for weeks at a time. Even on a tour bus , it's you personally who must handle all the luggage and repack at each new destination. On a cruise, your bags arrive with you when you check in and the staff transports them to your cabin, stateroom, or suite. read more...

The People The people of Angola are steadfast. Angolans have a very deep understanding of patience, and sidestep blaming the difficulties the country faces on the fact that there was war. In reality, Angolans act as if there was no war despite the fact it is deep rooted in every Angolan. The heart and soul of every Angolan is music, it can be heard anywhere and there is always a good excuse for a party. The country has a eclectic range of music, chiefly Kuduro, Kizomba, Semba, and Tarrachinha, the latter being more sensual than all the others. Angolans in all , is safe to say are fun and loving people with a thirst for more of what life has to offer. read more...

Ghana has overtaken Nigeria and Tanzania as the 4th largest African destination from the USA, in terms of travelers, ForwardKeys travel industry trends, an aviation tracker, has revealed. This follows the re-launch of passenger flight operations from Washington to Accra by United Airlines over the weekend. Ghana increased the year-on-year growth by 44.5%. “Ghana, Cape Verde, and Togo are standout performers currently. This is mainly due to the strong interest from VFR/Expat passengers,” ForwardKeys said. However, South Africa and Morocco are set to be the most popular destinations in terms of US traveler volumes this summer.

Morocco was recently excluded from the USA ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory, so this may encourage more people to travel to the destination, it explained. South Africa, Morocco and Kenya were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.  Nigeria, Tanzania and Cape Verde were 4th, 5th and 6th in that order. It said USA travelers are booking to fly from the Caribbean to Iceland and now the air ticketing data shows that they are also keen to travel to long-haul destinations in Africa and the Middle East. Despite USA CDC warnings, ForwardKeys said Africa and the Middle East are proving to be standout performers, ahead of the summer.

The US Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan recently said the United States  of America will further deepen its bilateral relationship with Ghana. Read more...