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Cebu Pearl Of South Philippines
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Why travel to Cebu, Philippines of all places? What makes Cebu, Philippines special among all other places in the whole country - or the world even? If your travel plans for this year includes Cebu, here are some reasons why we're certain that you won't regret your decision on choosing Cebu as your travel destination.
What Makes Cebu Popular
Even if we weren't to talk about any of the famous tourist spots of Cebu, Philippines, there are still other things that make Cebu so very popular with the tourists. First, there's the food. If you love those ripe yellow mangoes, you absolutely must go to Guadulupe because their mangoes - served dried or not - can never fail to make taste buds water.
And then there's chicharon or pork rind; if you've never tasted chicharon yet, a good place to start would be at Cebu. Other food to explore in Cebu would be "puso", the hanging rice, dangit, a dried fish usually eaten for breakfast and budbud, another type of rice.
And then there are the souvenirs or other accessories that you may only purchase in Cebu, Philippine. If you come from a country experiencing all four seasons - people back home would probably appreciate if you give them the beautifully hand woven blankets made from Argao. People with deep faith would no doubt appreciate as well gifts of the Medallions of the Christ Child. For fashion lovers, jewelry made from Mactan stone, corals or seashells are very much popular.
Lastly, there are the guitars. People with fine ears for music can't help but appreciate the quality of guitars manufactured in Cebu. If you also want to see with your very own eyes the manufacturing process of a guitar, from start to finish, LapuLapu City of Cebu is the place to travel to.
And now finally, we come to the places...
Magellan's Cross - Since the Philippines began to be of interest to the world thanks to Ferdinand Magellan's discovery in 1521, tourists might as well begin their travel plans by visiting Magellan's Cross which is found in Magallanes Street of Cebu City. This place is of much historical value to the Philippines because it's also where the baptismal rites of the earliest Filipino Christians were held.
Mactan Island - Water sports have always been a favorite activity by tourists when visiting the Cebu and if you're fond of this as well, make sure that you drop by Mactan Island because the waves there are alike no place else!
Cebu is also the jumping point to other exciting destinations like Dumaguete, Bohol and Sumilon.
The Weather In Malaga Spain Is Nice All Year Long
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If you are traveling to Malaga, Spain, you can enjoy yourself any time of the year, but you will have to decide what you want to do on vacation in order to decide on what time of year to travel there. Summers in Malaga are hot and dry, perfect beach weather. But the winters are mild, with snow a rarity, so if you want to escape the snowy north, it might be an ideal destination for a winter vacation. And the spring and fall have warm temperatures with only a little rain; most of the days in this region of Spain are sunny.
So if you are a sun worshiper, you will want to visit during the summer, but remember that's when all the crowds are there. If you want to enjoy warm weather rather than hot weather, you may consider going to Malaga in the spring or fall.
Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Costa del Sol. The temperatures remain warm, but not summertime hot. They are usually in the range of 18 to 24 degrees Celsius. At night it falls to a range of 9 to 15 degrees Celsius. There is not much rain, since the average rainfall in March is about 60mm and in May about 20 mm. Golfers especially enjoy the Costa del Sol in the spring because the temperatures are pleasant and there is not much rain. If you are not a fan of summer heat, spring is the best time to travel here.
The busiest time of year in the Costa del Sol is the summer. Summer season begins in June, when you will already have high heat and very full sun. There is almost no break in the sunlight during the summer period, so even if you are a sun worshiper, be aware of that. There is relief by the shore, because of the sea breezes. Be sure to protect your skin from this relentless sun by frequent applications of sunscreen.
The hottest month in Malaga is August. In addition to the heat, August brings with it some humidity, and there can often be some sea fog rolling in. Many people think Malaga in August is a sauna. Temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius during the day and only drop to 30 degrees in the evening. There are also frequent late day thunderstorms in the month of August. Autumn is still a warm season in this area. Temperatures range from 19 to 28 degrees during the day and drop to between 11 and 19 at night. September is still fairly warm, and then the area cools down in October and November.
Winter is cooler, but not bone chilling cold like the north. The winter will have most of the rainy days, but still not a great deal compared to the north. There are many sunny days in the winter and snow is almost unheard of.
Stay Healthy And Fit On Your Next Vacation
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Most vacations will derail your exercise and diet program faster than you can say "eat-all-you-can hotel buffet". You want to relax, have fun, indulge. You don't want to think about calories or getting enough cardio. You don't want to think, period.
So you spend hours lounging on the beach, feasting on pina coladas or chips. However, the low activity and high fat and sugar diet not only packs on the pounds, but can make you feel sluggish and tired. That's why so many people return from a vacation feeling anything but refreshed.
So how can you stay fit and still have fun during your vacation? No need to squeeze your Pilates DVD into your luggage
Finding Those All Important Cheap Holidays
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It can be really hard to find the funds for a holiday for a lot of people out there and it can add extra stress, especially when they cannot afford to go on anywhere.
The price of a holiday can accumulate quite steeply and a lot of families miss out because of their finances. By searching for a cheap holiday or a cheap flight, it helps to eliminate the stress and get a good holiday on a low budget. So if you are worried that you cannot have a good holiday on a budget then you are wrong. Many people think that cheap means trashy but if you look around on the internet you can find some great cheap holidays and cheap flights too.
Why should you choose a Cheap Holiday?
People think that because there are cheap holidays out there, that they will not be as good as a top price holiday but this is certainly not the case.
If you were to shop around, you could seriously get a great package holiday that you may not have ever noticed before. A cheap holiday allows families, friends or even businesses to enjoy their holidays or socialising without worrying about paying over the odds for the experience.
Where Can you Find Travel Discount on Flights and Holidays?
The great news for people looking for cheaper holidays is that there is such a wealth of information at their disposal that wasn't there many years ago. With the internet it has made it a lot easier to compare the prices of various holidays and flights at just the click of a button. Also as well as this, you can even find advertisements for holidays and flights in magazines, newspapers or simply by going into the nearest travel agents. It has never been as simple to get a travel discount.
One aspect that can be quite damaging to the financial situation is the air fares, so by looking around it can help to get you the best deal possible. Why should you pay over the odds when with a bit of research could save you a lot of money which could free up extra funds for the holiday?
So, if you would like to go on holiday with your family but you have a budget to keep, try looking around for some good deals. Cheap holidays and cheap flights will be just round the corner and you will have a great holiday that you can afford and that you will all enjoy. Do not feel that you have to settle for something which is not that good as cheaper vacations do not have to be complete and utter rubbish!
A Tourist Guide To Normandy
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The region of Normandy is located in Northern France. The area has an important historic past in that in 1944, it was where thousands of soldiers came on D-Day. It is a popular tourist location not only for the history but also for the rugged natural beauty of the Normandy coast and traditional French feel.
History of Normandy
Normandy has a very impressive history linked to the war. On June 6, 1944, thousands of D-Day soldiers roamed the beaches of Normandy and battled the Nazi army. There are now numerous cemeteries, battle sites and memorials across the region due to the impact of this famous battle.
Travelling to Normandy
There are plenty of options for travelling to Normandy. Good road networks, a railway, ferries and nearby airports make getting there easy. Ferry services run from southern UK ports to Caen, Cherbourg, Dieppe and Le Havre. Trains run from Paris to Normandy as do internal flights.
Accommodation
Normandy has plenty of accommodation options that suit all budgets. These options include chateaux's, farm houses as well as different standards of hotels. A popular accommodation option in this region is to rent a holiday home although you have to be quick to get one. Campsites are a great option if you are thinking o moving around the area to get a feel for the whole place.
Sights and Attractions
The main features in Normandy are the historic war memorials and cemeteries that offer an insight on the extremity of the war. Other popular sightseeing places to visit are the various towns in Normandy. Visit Bayeux and see the replica of the Bayeux tapestry that provides knowledge into the battles of William the Conqueror.
Shopping
Many Brits travel across to Normandy discount food and beverage products and then head back to the UK. Tourists from the UK often holiday in Normandy purely for the shopping. The flea market in Caen attracts antique enthusiasts and collectors from the whole area. There are plenty of standard high street shops as well as traditional markets and smaller unique stores all over Normandy.
Normandy is the same as almost everywhere in France as far as food is concerned. The cuisine is spectacular offering a range of international dishes, fresh seafood and delicious cheeses. The wine in the region is world renowned and a must have. Try a meal that contains one of the regions famous cheeses of Camembert, Pont l'Ev
The Hawaiian Vacation Leis Luaus And Luscious Landscape
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Nothing says tropical paradise quite like an excursion to the Hawaiian Islands. The volcanic archipelago lost in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean stretches northwest from the Big Island of Hawaii in the south through Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau, each with its own identity and topography. Eleven more islands, reefs and atolls comprise the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and are all uninhabited.
Get As Far Away As Possible, Really
Travel to Hawaii, the 50th state of the U.S.A., is the ultimate getaway. The island-chain situated 2300 miles from the mainland is the exposed top of an enormous undersea volcanic mountain range known as the Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain and is commonly known as the most remote and isolated island outcropping on Earth.
Geographically, the islands are more subject to tropical weather, large waves and storms on the north/northeast side, know as the windward side. The leeward side of each island, to the southwest, is drier and thus home to the majority of resort towns. The incredible blend of Polynesian, Tahitian and European cultures makes for a dynamic adventure from the traditional luaus and serene Shinto shrines to the hippie-surfer culture abundant in the less touristy locales.
Kauai: A One-Stop Hawaiian Experience
The westerly island of Kauai is one of the lesser inhabited islands and claims many of Hawaii's most stunning natural features. The blend of a more prominent local population with the southern resort region and a priceless backdrop makes Kauai the ultimate escape within an escape.
The north shore offers world renowned surfing and windsurfing next to the wealthy community of Princetown. The dramatically plunging Na Pali Coast State Park in the northwest draws backpackers and nature lovers to its 11-mile Kalalau Trail, the only land access to this rugged and isolated coastline. Sea cliffs and lush valleys alternate along the route that ends at Kalalau Beach. Stone terrace walls and sacred burial grounds of Hawaiian tribes still dot the valleys, while there is a growing naturalist community tucked away at the end of the trail. The wettest place on earth, averaging 460 inches of rainfall per year, is near the peak of Kauai's Mount Wai'ale'ale. From this point, plunging rivers have carved out the fantastic expanse of Waimea Canyon, coined "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain. The views are a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Resort or Adventure, Pick your Pleasure
Maui is the most popular resort destination in Hawaii. The lush island boasts the spectacular and riveting Hana Highway, which is more about the wondrous journey than the secluded destination, and Mount Haleakala, where a hike into the Haleakala Crater will land you in the center of the world's largest dormant volcano. The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest island and nearly entirely comprised of Mauna Loa, the largest shield volcano on Earth. Lounge and snorkel on the Kona side of the island or venture out across lava fields along the eastern coast.
Take A Honeymoon In Kenya And Visit The Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary
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Before making any decisions about a honeymoon safari in Kenya investigate going to the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary If your plans include a Honeymoon in Kenya, and you aren't very keen on the prospect of flying in a light aircraft, then The Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary could well be a very good choice of Game Reserve.
It is situated about a couple of hour's drive from Nairobi, so no need to fly and the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the shores of Lake Oloidien which is a crater lake, and was once part of Lake Naivasha, and is bordered by the Rift's Mau Escarpment and Hells Gate National Park.
The drive there is spectacular rising from 5500 feet at Nairobi to the edge of the Great Rift Valley at 8500 feet, then down to Lake Naivasha at 6200 feet. The views of the Aberdare Mountain Range, the Mau Escarpment and Mount Longonot are unforgettable
The wildlife sanctuary is over eighteen thousand acres surrounded by electric fences with 24/7 guards. The Oserian Game Corridor lies outside the Sanctuary fences, and this was established in agreement with the Kenya Wildlife Service. It allows wildlife to pass from Hells Gate to the Lake.
One of the main reasons to consider the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary for a honeymoon in Kenya, and certainly as part of a Kenyan safari is the luxurious Chui Lodge within the sanctuary and this allows its visitors exclusive access to explore and to enjoy the flora and fauna. The is also Kiangazi House situated in the game corridor.
It is an important feature of the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary that all profits from tourism a reinvested into the conservation of this part of Kenya. This especially applies to the wildlife it supports, and as a consequence of this policy there has been the reintroduction of several endangered species such as the White Rhino, Grevy Zebra Beisa Oryx, and the Greater Kudu all brought in from Northern Kenya. In addition Wildebeest, and Topi were moved in from the Maasai Mara.
To add to the mix there are frequent sightings of Leopard and Cheetah, so there is a terrific mix of Game to be seen at the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary, and importantly the White Rhino population has more than doubled in the last ten years. Game viewing is as good a reason as any to visit Oserian on your honeymoon in Kenya.
Overall the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary has over three hundred species of visiting birds, and forty five different mammals have made it their home.
It is important to select the best time of year to visit, and if you remember that April to June and November bring the rains and the land is very green. It doesn't rain more than short sharp bursts follwed by sunny spells, so this is a very good time to visit this part of Kenya. July and September are the coolest months, and December to March the warmest.
Check out the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary before booking a honeymoon in Kenya.
23 Lanzarote Attractions Rancho Texas Western Theme Park
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Rancho Texas is located on the outskirts of Puerto del Carmen and on one of our many trips recently, we decided to spend a day out their with the children. Rancho Texas features amongst its attractions, an Indian amphitheatre where we witnessed a stunning display in falconry, a Nature Park where our children watched and even played with some of the animals, a Goldmine Where the big water-wheel runs water to gold-bearing sands and where the children can try to find hidden treasure and an Indian Village where they took a ride in an Indian canoes and visited the Tepees.
If you're looking for somewhere for the adults, then why return when they host one of the now legendary Rancho Texas Country and Western Nights.
We started our visit in the Nature Park, host to a wide variety of Animals and Birds. This area includes 'The Opera'- A round enclosure with a great variety of singing birds where you can experience amazing sounds, 'The Promenade of colour' - with its sensational variety of birds and colours, 'Liliput Farm', where the children held the worlds smallest farm animals and saw much larger ones in the form of Turtles, Iguanas, Armadillos and Prairie dogs.
Before we could finish, we were attracted to crowd gathering in the Indian Amphitheatre (one of three live shows we would witness on the day). Once we settled down, the guide entertained us with a fantastic falconry demonstration, part of which involves the falcons flapping people on the head with thweir huge wings as they swoop from high gantries to the central 'stage'.
After this, we took the children to the Indian Village to calm them down a bit. Our youngest (4 at the time) played in the Tepees, paddled a Canoes and found 'Treasure' having followed the water from the big water-wheel to the gold-bearing sands. Our eldest (9 at the time) thought it was too young for him but agreed to 'look after his brother' and clearly enjoyed himself, although he denied it at the time.
Next we were attracted to the restaurant area as we were informed that a second show would start in 15 minutes time. Like everyone else, we decided this would be a good time to have something to eat and drink and were surprised to see our Falconry 'expert' helping out behind the food counter (we assumed he had washed his hands !). This would not be our last meeting, as he hosted the Parrot show whilst we had lunch. Another good show and some great pictures for the family.
Our two boys wanted to let off some steam, so we let them play for a short while in the adventure play area, before going back to complete out tour of the animals.
Our third show of the day, was to be the best. Our 'expert' returned (clearly multi-talented) and decided he'd jump into a pit with the Alligators. He then crept up behind one of them and played with it (in case you're wondering, he has very quick reflexes). Toward the end of the show he decided to jump on the Alligator and sis finale involved holding the Alligators mouth closed between his chin and his chest - some show !
The children were as amazed as we were and it just about rounded off a great day out and fantastic value at 14 Euros per adult and 9 Euros for the children (under twos are free).
One of the most modern of Lanzarote's attractions, Rancho Texas, still has an element of the Manrique influence, with 60,000 m
Hello From Toronto Part 1 A First Little Driving Tour The City Viewed Through The Eyes Of First Time Visitors
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So my brother is in town, together with his wife and 2 friends from my little home town in Austria. It is everybody's first time in North America and their initiation to Toronto. Just to give you ideas of dimensions: Austria has a population of about 9 million and the country extends about 900 km from east to west while the Greater Toronto area nowadays probably has about 4 to 5 million people and Lake Ontario alone is over 300 km long. The first thing my visitors noticed was the difference in size: the size of the city, the size of the lake, the size of cars, the size of supermarkets, and even of refrigerators.
On Sunday we started off with a little driving tour of Toronto where I first took my visitors down to the lakefront by the historic Art Deco style R.C. Harris Filtration Plant. All of them love water and to have a lake as big as an ocean so close by fascinated them. After a leisurely drive on Queen Street through the quaint Beaches neighbourhood we parked the car close to the St. Lawrence Market and started our walk around.
Since my brother is a chef and always loves to purchase market-fresh food, I initially took him to the St. Lawrence Market which always has an antique sale on Sunday. The food market is actually closed on Sunday. We checked out the wares from old furniture to cameras to various knick-knacks.
Our exploration continued westwards along Front Street past historic 19th century houses and of course past the famous triangular-shaped Flatiron Building which has a mural on its west side. Approaching Yonge Street we walked past the Hockey Hall of Fame, a historic Beaux-Arts former bank building, the magnificent Royal York Hotel, built in 1929, once the largest hotel in the British Commonwealth.
One of the things that fascinated my visitors most was how old and new can coexist right next to each other: shiny skyscrapers are located right beside historic sandstone churches. Our walking tour continued past Union Station, Toronto's impressive central railway station, built between 1914 and 1927 as a joint construction project by the Canadian Pacific Railway and Grand Trunk Railway (now the Canadian National Railway). Its monumental scale, classical detail and rational, ordered planning were hallmarks of the style. The station is massive and takes up an entire block on Front Street between York Street and Bay Street. The Great Hall of the Station is 250 ft. long and 84 ft. wide.
Our walk continued further west on Front Street past the Convention Centre to the base of the CN Tower and the entrance to the Skydome, Toronto's multi-purpose stadium with a retractable roof, now called the Rogers Centre. We then snaked our way up through the Entertainment District to Queen Street where we admired Osgoode Hall, built in the 1830s, and now an oasis of green in the city. An ornate iron fence, built in 1867, renowned for its peculiar "cow gates," surrounds the property and its beautiful gardens. The cow gates in particular fascinated my visitors.
Our next stop was at New City Hall and Old City Hall, opened in 1899, which racked up construction costs of more than $2.5 million at the time which caused great controversy in those days. Continuing past the Bay Department Store on Queen we passed the Metropolitan United Church, an English style cathedral dating from 1872, whose churchyard was filled with people enjoying the warm day.
Once back in the car we drove through the U of T campus, my Alma Mater and we stopped briefly to check out Hart House and Kings College. Then we headed down to Chinatown at Spadina and Dundas and my visitors marvelled at this exotic, busy market area. Our last stop on the tour was Kensington Market, a lively little neighbourhood full of food and clothing stores and restaurants where we ended up picking up fresh vegetables, dry beans, and a variety of cheeses for some of the scrumptious meals to come. My brother, the chef, marvelled at the variety of food available here, combined with the inexpensive prices a food lover's dream.
We took our loot home where my husband was waiting for us with a big brunch to strengthen ourselves for attending a birthday party of one of my friends that had the motto of "let out your inner child". The party was unique in that it involved such time-honoured Toronto traditions as hitting a pi
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