Celebrity Cruises Around the World

By Angel | December 17, 2007 6:46 am |
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Sightseeings, Travel guides

I think, at least once in your life you have dreamt about distant places, luxurious accommodations, incredible services, delicious meals, festive dresses and pleasant company… and everything simultaneously. Now, this dream can become a reality with Celebrity Cruises from Direct Line Cruises travel agency.

Celebrity Cruises is the best opportunity to enjoy travelling and reaching even far destinations without any problems with exceptionally high-quality services, entertainment and food. If you want a trip to be as clean as a whistle, these cruises are right for you!  A good news – stepping onboard of the Celebrity Cruise ships, you’ll be granted a glass of champagne and a staff member will take you to your room. There is at least 1 staff member for every two guests, so you’ll never feel alone and helpless.

Celebrity cruise photos

What for? Many people will definitely ask – what do I need this cruise for? I can take a plain or a train and reach any destination I want. Yeah, it’s true. But, just imagine, you’re spending time in a 5-star luxurious hotel and enjoy shows, dancing, dining, cultural events, music, sports, casino… and in a couple of days you’re reaching your destination. Sounds great, don’t you think so?

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Can you drive to the Costa Del Sol in less than a day?

By Angel | November 14, 2007 5:36 am |
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Countries, News, Travel guides

Actually, it is not a question that puzzled me greatly, but I am still interested in it. So, Nicasio – my friend from Spain gave me the answer. Do you want to know it, please, read the following report.

Hello, dear Angel, I have recently returned from a holiday in Marbella on the Costa del Sol. My wife has a fear of flying so we decided to drive. It took us 3 days to get there with one stop over in Bordeaux France, and one stop over in Jaen in Spain. We could easily have done the trip in 2 days with one stop, but on the way back I realised that the trip could actually be completed in 22 hours.

We left Marbella at 5 am and got to Bordeaux at 5 pm. Bordeaux to Calais can easily be done in 8 hours and if you catch the ferry right you can be back in the UK within 22 hours. Obviously, you need a fast car to do this, but we averaged around 70 or 80 Mph and stopped for short fuel and comfort breaks around every 2 to 3 hours.

marbella_view

The ferry crossing for Dover to Calais was very reasonable too, £60 return. Mind you we have had some great deals on ferry crossings in the past as we have taken many holidays in France. We have had prices as low as £17 one way.

I must say, travelling in Europe is a great fun. A friend of mine has a couple of villas in Spain so we stay at one of them in Marbella while in Spain. It certainly beats a holiday in the UK. I am sure we will be off again pretty soon.

Unfortunately, he has no photos yet :-(

Halloween Around the World

By Angel | October 31, 2007 7:53 am |
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News, Travel guides

First of all, let me congratulate you on Halloween. It is celebrated on the 31st of October and is shortened from the word All Hallow Eve. This holiday was popular among the Celts population of 2 countries: Ireland and Great Britain. In the 19th century, immigrants from these countries brought it to North- America. And other countries borrowed it only in the 20th century.

Disney Land Halloween Decoration

Halloween is one of the oldest holidays on the Earth. And it is celebrated greatly in many countries and each country has its own All Hallow Eve kind. In fact, it can supply you with some ideas as to celebration.

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World Tourism Day 2007

By Angel | September 28, 2007 4:31 am |
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News

World Tourism day 2007

The 27th of September is an important day of the calendar, it is – World Tourism Day. It is celebrated since 1980 and was established at the Third Session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Spain. Main aim of it is to show the importance of tourism spreading and draw attention of people, that tourism is vital to the world’s community and it influences a lot of parts of everyday life: cultural, political, social and economic.

Logo of World Tourism Day

It is not very popular holiday, I mean not everybody knows about it, but from my point of view it gains popularity each year. In October 2003 (in Beijing, China) was made a decision to follow geographic order while celebrating the World Tourism Day. Moreover, each tourism day has its own theme. The most unusual and interesting were: 1989 – Tourism: education for all, 1996 – Tourism: a factor of tolerance and peace, 2001 – Tourism: a toll for peace and dialogue among civilizations and finally, the 27th of September 2007 was celebrated in South Asia and its theme: Tourism opens doors for women (in Sri Lanka). It is aimed at emphasizing the achievements of women in the tourism industry.

As to major events in this day. Statistic data: already 56% employed in the hotels and restaurants sector (most of them in the Baltic States). Also, women earnings went high. Women became main representatives of tourism industry – they are qualified, diplomatic, experienced.

Seven Wonders of Spain

By Angel | July 16, 2007 7:25 am |
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Countries, Sightseeings

Wonders of the world! Nowadays, it is one of the most exciting and profitable topic! After the announcement of new seven wonders of the world, there turned out, that each country has something to show to public and society, as well! So, each country tried to define its Wonders. And, Spain is not an exception! There are Seven Wonders of this country! You can evaluate how interesting they are!

The Alhambra, Granada

It is the most favourite building here! It was build long time ago! Originaly, he was built as a Royal Palace at the times of Nasrid Dynasty! Here one can see not only a Palace, but also fortress of Alcazaba, Myrtle Courtyard, Ambassadors Hall, the Hall of the Abencerrajes, the Royal Baths and the Palace of Charles V. This complex attracts visitors from al over the world!

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La Sagrada Familia

The best sightseeing in Barcelona. It was built and designed by Antoni Gaudi. It was main project of his life! His architecture is bizarre and so strange! This building has unique basilicas and frescos, it is still unfinished, but it a Barcelonan Mecca for tourists! It is planned to finish its constructing in 2026!

La Sagrada Familia.4pg La Sagrada Familia La Sagrada Familie, Barcelona La Sagrada Familia

Salamanca Cathedral

It belongs to UNESCO world heritage and can be treated as one of the most attractive places to visit in Spain. This cathedral is a tall building with incredible dome with basilicas, from its tower there is opened a perfect view onto city and country!

New and Old Cathedral in Salamanca Cathedral Salamanca perfect view Cathedral Salamanca in Spain Cathedral_Salamanca_

Guggenheim Museum

It is a museum of modern art! It was designed by Frank Gehry and situated in Bilbao. It was built on the shore of Nervion River. Main feature of this building -its curves, they are destined to catch light and to make unusual glimpses. This museum contains different exhibitions.

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Plaza Mayor

It is a central Plaza in Madrid. It has a typical to Spain shape – rectangular. And it is a neighbour of another famous Plaza -Puerta del Sol. It was constructing during the Austrian period. If to count this Plaza has in general 9 entranceways! It name was changed several times! But nowadays, it has original meaning!

Farola Plaza MayorLa Cava de San MiguelPlaza Mayor

Toledo Cathedral

In general, Spain is well-known because of its cathedrals. There are three of them. This one is a bright representative of the Gothic style. This cathedral has great doors and facade of incredible beauty! Baroque altar is one of the most outstanding parts!

The Cathedral Toledo Castilla-La ManchaToledo Cathedral

Segovia Aqueduct

This amazing site was built in the 1st century AD, it still exists because its foundations were mortar-less. It was built in Roman times. Also, this monument was left by Romans on the Iberian Peninsula and this monument is well preserved!

Segovia Aqueduct of SegoviaAqueduct Segovia,


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