Archive for February, 2010
A Guide To Holidays In Los Cristianos Tenerife
On the south coast Los Cristianos can be found. A special place which strikes a balance between a relaxed quiet holiday and an actionpacked holiday. Los Cristianos was once a tranquil fishing village but in recent years have been transformed into a booming coastal resort with a major ferry port and a top spot as one of Tenerifes most sought after destinations.
In Los Cristianos there are a number of restaurants that offer anything from Spanish food to Italian food so youll get to eat a different type of food every night of your holiday.
Hotels in Los Cristianos are generally relaxed funfilled places with quality service in particular the Arona Gran Hotel which has several excellent reviews!
Although not quite as loud as some resorts in Tenerife Los Cristianos has a wonderful nightlife and more then its fair share of activities and entertainment during the day! The low tax on makes shopping a dangerously addictive pastime. Good fun can also be had with the street vendors who hold a tourist market every Sunday ndash; but be warned! Haggling is a must!
Apart from shopping Los Cristianos offers several activites for the whole family including golfing gokarting scuba diving windsurfing whale watching and water parks. If you enjoy an active lifestyle then a holiday in Los Cristianos is defiantly the place for you to be!
But if you seek a nice relaxing holiday then Los Cristianos has some of the best beaches in Tenerife. With a safe environment for children a laidback atmosphere for adults and even a small hidden beach for those amongst you who dare to bare ndash; a nudist beach!
About the writer: David has written on behalf of Sunmaster Holidays providers of a wide range of package holidays. For further information on holidays in Tenerife please visit our website.
5 Top Things To Do In Botswana
Botswana is a truly fascinating country a landlocked country dominated in geographical terms by the Kalahari Desert. The country is deceptively large at approximately 581730 square kilometres it is roughly the size of France. With a troubled past yet rich heritage and amazing culture there is always something that will entice and amaze you whilst visiting Botswana.
Chobe National Park in northwest Botswana has one of the largest game concentration in Africa and is probably best known for its spectacular elephant population. It is the second biggest National Park in Botswana covering an area of 10566 square kilometres. At the park you can see 4 of the Big 5: elephant lion leopard buffalo and rhino on occasions. Chobe also has a multitude of antelope including the rare sable. The area is best visited in the dry season between April and October when game concentrations are at their highest.
Okavango Delta is the worlds largest inland delta and the largest freshwater wetland in Africa. The Okavango is home to an abundance of wildlife and provides seasonal habitat to numerous different species including elephants buffalos red lechwes crocodiles and wild dogs. The delta also has over 400 species of birds including the African Fish Eagle the Crested Crane and the Hamerkop. The channels and floodplains are best viewed by mokoro a dugout canoe moved by pushing a long stick against the bed of the river or by taking a flight over the delta.
Moremi Game Reserve situated to the northeast of Maun lies within a wildlife management area that is strictly controlled allowing the animals in the reserve to move freely throughout the seasons. The reserve enjoys a wide diversity of habitats including elephants buffalos giraffes lions leopards cheetahs wild dogs hyenas jackals red lechwes and a variety of smaller mammals and birds. It is also well known for the height of the trees in the mopane tongue which covers the central area.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve is the second largest game reserve in the world even larger than Denmark or Switzerland. Situated right in the centre of Botswana this reserve is characterised by vast open plains saltpans and ancient riverbeds. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is a natural habitat to wild animals that can be seen on safari including warthog giraffe cheetah lion leopard wildebeest eland and kudu to name a few.
Gaborone the capital and largest city of Botswana is a contrast to the natural environments of the game reserves and parks. It is one of the fastest growing towns in the southern hemisphere with a population of over 208 000. Situated on the Notwane River in the south eastern corner of Botswana Gaborone is a vibrant and colourful city with plenty to see. The National Museum Art Gallery located in the centre of the city holds regular exhibitions; day trips are also offered to Kolobeng the site of David Livingstones mission station which was built in 1847.
One of the most striking buildings in Gaborone is the Orapa House where Botswanas diamonds are sorted and dispatched to markets around the world. The old part of the city known as the Village is where you will find remnants of Botswanas colonial history such as the remains of the old Government Rest House where the infamous Jameson Raid was believed to have been planned and where Cecil John Rhodes sometimes stayed.
About the writer: John Mce writes on behalf of Africa Collection a specialist travel company offering a full range of travel services to destinations in South Africa Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. Browse their Botswana holidays and hotels at http://www.africacollection.co.uk/pages/40experiencebotswana.
2 Great Ways To Discover Florida
For fun and adventure and culture yes culture! Read on…
Here are Some Great Ways to Discover Florida.
1. Fun and Adventure
With over 34 million visitors each year Orlando is the undisputed theme park capital of the world. But if you are after more fun and adventure after visiting the theme parks at Disneyworld Universal Orlando Resort and Seaworld you should try the sensational Busch Gardens in Tampa the world famous Daytona International Speedway and exploring the Everglades national park.
Don’t Miss a Space Shuttle launch…
Cape Canaveral on Florida’s ‘Space Coast’ is the only place in the West where people are launched into space. Being there when the Space Shuttle blasts into space is a truly incredible experience.
Don’t Miss Florida’s largest and fastest roller coaster…
Is Busch Gardens Tampa
Prepare for the thrill of your life on Sheikra Florida’s tallest roller coaster and the world’s tallest dive coaster. 70mph of pure adrenalinepumping excitement. Travel 200 feet up and then plunge to the depths of an underground tunnel with water!
Don’t Miss Bush Gardens Zoo…
With over 2600 animals the zoo at Busch Gardens is one of America’s top zoos
2. Culture
Look beyond the more obvious tourist attractions and you will be surprised at what you find.
There is an abundance of architecture museums forts art galleries.
Don’t Miss Historic Wrecks…
Pensacola has fascinating wrecks to explore. This includes the 500foot World War 1 battleship USS Massachusetts the Russian freighter San Pablo and an A7 Corsair aircraft that fell off the deck of the USS Lexington.
Don’t Miss Art Deco Buildings…
Take a stroll down Ocean Drive Miami and enjoy South Beach’s Art deco buildings. Painted pink lavender and turquoise they line the palmfringed walkway.
Don’t Miss a Driving Tour…
If you have a car whilst visiting Miami do yourself a favour and take a driving tour of Coral gables. Coral Gables Driving Tour isn’t just one of the country’s richest neighbourhoods it’s a separate city within Greater Miami. Known as ‘The City Beautiful’ for good reason its elegant homes line winding avenues shaded by banyans and live oaks. This driving tour winds its way along the lush peaceful lanes and is both relaxing and cultural.
Along the tour are these beautiful sights:
1. The Granada Entrance a replica of the gate to Granada in Spain.
2. The Country Club Prado Entrance complete with ornamental pillars.
3. Alhambra water Tower built in 1925.
4. Coral Way lined by live oaks and Spanishstyle houses.
5. Venetian Pool a beautiful public swimming pool.
6. Coral Gables Congregational Church built in Spanish Baroque style.
7. Biltmore Hotel one of the most stunning hotels in the country beautifully restored to its 1920s century grandeur.
8. The Lowe Art Museum contains European and Native American Art.
9. French City Village one of several international villages built to add variety to the city.
10. Dutch South African Village.
11. French Country Village.
12. Chinese Village.
13. French Normandy Village.
14. Coral Gables City Hall
15. Miracle Mile the district’s most important shopping street.
Other Bits of Culture:
Hemingway’s House in Key West where the novelist lived from 19311940.
Little Havana in Miami 3.5 square miles of Cuban culture and life.
The Ringling Museum of Art and Ringling Museum Sarasota.
Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island a charming Victorian resort.
Salvador Dali Museum St Petersburg.
Where To Stay
Choose your home away from home. If you are after home comforts fully equipped Orlando and Gulf Coast homes can be rented directed from the owners at http://www.milkriver.co.uk and http://www.worldwidevillas.net They have their own separate pools and are set in private communities and offer you and your family the freedom to do what you want and the space to do it in.
About the writer: Buzz Scott with over 14 Years of Real Estate Investing Experience has been showing others how to make big profits when buying investment property at the right price. See why Port Charlotte Land Lots are hot now. http://www.lotexperts.com
