Blogs Posts in Vacations, Tourist Spots category; 250 blog posts

Victoria's past alive today in tourism

As the result of a gold rush in the mid-19th century, Melbourne became the commercial center of Australia and at one time was one of the world's wealthiest cities.Vestiges of that prosperity can be seen in its excellent infrastructure and o [...]

Posted On : Aug, 07 2008 | Comments : 0

Beijing hotel opens gourmet burger bar

A funky new sister venue to legendary Los Angeles burger & wine bar 25 Degrees has opened at the Hotel G Beijing - the capital’s latest designer boutique hotel. Named after the precise temperature difference between a raw and we [...]

Posted On : Aug, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Asias prime spot for summer

Famous for its resorts that line the coast, Binh Thuan Province also is home to white sand dunes, groves of coconut trees, and vast fields of dragonfruit lining the roads near the popular resort town of Mui Ne. Known for its beaches, the t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 28 2008 | Comments : 0

Now Britain is the hotspot for Indian tourists

Britain has become the favourite haunt of Indian tourists, who spend more money here than visitors from the United States, according to latest industry estimates. Indian visitor numbers rose from 205,000 to 367,000 in 2006 and are expecte [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Culture and art Beijing style

In Beijing, evidence of China's astonishing growth greets the visitor at every turn, from the ultra-modern Bird's Nest Olympic stadium to the Egg, the city's sleek performance centre. But while China's meteoric rise is in no doubt, what doe [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2008 | Comments : 0

Carry on cruising

THE queue into the lounge for the Captain’s cocktail party, three nights after Queen Elizabeth 2 left Singapore, was so long and slow moving I sauntered along it to see the reason for the delay. There were two, the first caused by a s [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Dalat - Honeymoon City in Vietnam's Highlands

If you're looking for a place to spend Valentine's Day this year, consider Dalat. The city of Dalat (alternately spelled Da Lat) has long drawn tourists and vacationers. During colonial times the French built villas in the city so that [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2008 | Comments : 0

White Sand and Container Ships in Sihanoukville

Development is coming! Development is coming! Which tropical Southeast Asian paradise is soon to be overrun with fatties and luxury travelers? Why, it's Sihanoukville, Cambodia's own sleepy beach town. Jeff Koyen files his dispatch for [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2008 | Comments : 0

Complete Turkey tour

Day 1 Friday — ARRIVE Istanbul Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Day 2 Saturday — Istanbul After breakfast, a full-day excursion in Istanbul including the Hagia Sophia Church with its Byzantine mo [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2008 | Comments : 0

Mongolia

Mongolia beckons you with a rare glimpse into an ancient culture and the last unspoiled wilderness in Asia. Discovering this land of nomadic horsemen and traditions dating back to the time of Chingis Khan is as much a journey back in time [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2008 | Comments : 0

Tibet Cycling Tour

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days Places to Visit: (Kathmandu - Lhasa - Khambala - Yamdrok - Pede Dzong - Simi-La - Karo-la - Gyantse - Shigatse - Gyatso-La - Shegar - Nyalam - Zhagmu - Kodari - Kathmandu) Travelling by bicycle offers a ch [...]

Posted On : Mar, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

A vibrant culture, charming people, jaw-dropping sights...Ca...

You've trusted your eyes your whole life, but visit Cambodia and you just may start doubting them. How else to explain the unthinkable splendour of the 9th- to 13th-century Khmer temples, the tropical islands with barely a beach hut in s [...]

Posted On : Mar, 13 2008 | Comments : 0

Tour Chinatown Singapore

Although Chinatown today is a colorful and a bustling tourist attraction, its history was of blood, sweat and toil of immigrants from mainland China . The Chinese was what Singapore's trade depended on. Arriving with no money and in d [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0