Canadian Rockies – Jasper Mention the Canadian Rockies, and most people instantly think of Banff. As the main tourist destination in the Rockies, Banff is very much a commercial town geared to tourism. But for those who like their Rockies a little quieter, 250 kilometres north is paradise – the town of Jasper. July and August are the peak times to visit Jasper, but if you don’t mind colder weather [...]
Maldives The Maldives has been one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Indian Ocean for many years and understandably so. The introduction of cheap flights from a variety of UK airports and the abundance of good quality and affordable accommodation has opened up this collection of some 1000 coral island to those of us that want to see the world. Many of these island are accessible from Male [...]
Visiting Miami is a little bit like standing in front of a buffet table – so many dishes, very little space in the stomach! When you’re visiting Miami, you’ll feel like there’s not enough time to do everything that’s important and fun in Miami! There are, literally, thousands upon thousands of shopping destinations, hundreds of Miami attractions and a long list of Miami beaches to visit. This is a time [...]
When it comes to romantic UK weekends away this winter, there is nowhere quite like Wales. Head to the country and you will be able to spend quality time with one another, enjoying fantastic meals in award-winning restaurants and having fun days out. Commonly regarded as one of the best destinations for romantic weekends in the UK, you can tuck into meals at a wealth of high-quality eateries during your [...]
Disneyland Paris, previously dubbed Euro Disney, has been a mecca for many European families since it opened in the mid 90′s. Disney had a well established reputation in Florida and California so it was with great anticipation that the new park should be announced to open in France. Albeit the park suffered some setbacks for the first few years, Disneyland Paris has now secured its future as one of the [...]
Pleasant weather and a variety of interesting activities and events make San Diego a fantastic place to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year. Partying and shopping will surely be in your itinerary on your vacation in December. Here are a few things which will make your vacation all the more interesting: A Christmas Tabernacle In December, attending a Christmas-related event would surely be a delight. Taking place for [...]
Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand – housing almost a quarter of the country’s population – is also blessed to be surrounded by water, wonderful beaches and plenty of ways to enjoy yourself. Whether you live in the city or not, if you are looking for a great way to relax and indulge, booking yourself into a luxury bed and breakfast in Auckland is certainly a great way to [...]
Located at a distance of just 10 km from Varanasi, is a city where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. The city is Sarnath, where for the first time Lord Buddha taught about Dharma and the Buddhist Sangha came into being. Counted among one of the holiest cities for the Buddhist believers, Sarnath is thronged by thousands of Buddhist pilgrims every year. Buddha’s First Sermon At Sarnath: Buddha, [...]
I have just arrived back from a great trip to this lovely island. In addition to Tenerife, Gran Canaria is the major tourist hot spot of the Canary isles. With all year sunshine and enjoyable temperatures from sunrise till’ well into the night it’s great to relax on the island when the winter storms rages through Northern Europe where I live. 1. Papas arrugadas (Canarian potatoes) Maybe there are people [...]
