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Friday

Africa: What Sights to See and How to See Them

If you have decided to visit Africa, you need to check out Accra, Ghana. You can arrive to this city by airplane at the Kotoka International Airport. You don’t have to go out of your way to get here. It can handle larger airlines. Connections to Europe and North American are easy to find. So if you want a place with numerous sights and spectacular beaches, then visit the capital of Ghana, Accra.

Kinds of Taxis

Make sure you sightsee when you’re in the city. If you stay in a larger hotel, you can rent a vehicle that comes with a driver for about $9 an hour or $75 for 10 hours. You’ll also pay for fuel. However, the service is worthwhile because these drivers are wonderful guides that will explain in detail about the attractions as you pass or visit.

You can also get through the city by taxi. You’ll need to watch what sort of taxi you get into. Some taxi drivers will negotiate a fee; others will use a meter and are more expensive. You can also share a taxi with other people. These follow a certain route and rates are set per passenger. If you want to visit the hot spots, this is the way to go.

If you don’t want to rent a car or use a taxi, use a tro tro. A tro tro is a van that serves as the public transit system. However, these aren’t safe and can be unreliable.

Accra Attractions

Makola Market – This is a shopping district in which you can find many things including tools, produce, clothing and shoes. Most of the market traders tend to be women.

National Museum – If you want to see the past, take a look at the textiles, fine art and pottery in the museum. There are many African pieces located in the museum including the Nigerian bronze heads, Congo carvings and Zulu wooden statues.

Kawne Nkrumah Mausoleum – Want to take in some scenery? Check out this park that was dedicated to Ghana’s first president.

Accra Beaches - Along these beaches, you’ll find all sorts of entertainment including acrobats and musicians. Some entertainers charge a fee and send out peddlers to try and get tourists to purchase items.

Now it’s good to have places in mind to visit, but you’ll need a place to stay and eat.

Hotels of Accra

Here is a list of hotels to stay in.

- Golden Tulip Hotel
- Le Palm Hotel
- Le Badi Beach Hotel
- Highgate Hotel

Each one has lavish accommodations with amenities that include: a bar, pool and restaurant. You’ll certainly want to take in the food with the large variety of western and local selections.

Restaurants of Accra

Want to go for something of the Indian cuisine nature? Try the food at the Haveli. The Marquis Tante Marie has plenty of African food to try. Still, American tourist homesick for their food can try Frankie’s.

Thursday

Sights You Can See When You Visit South America

If you are looking for a change of scenery, then an adventure to South America can provide you with a distinctive experience. Take a trip into the South American rain forest that no other outdoor adventure can compare with. You’ll walk away an adventurer with the experience of wonderful and lasting memories.

Things To Do in South America

Why is South America such a hotspot for visitors? It offers the adventurer a chance to see the Amazon River, the Galapagos Island, the Andes Mountains and the Patagonia Desert all up front. You don’t have to sit in one locale for the entire time. Visit each country of South America to get a taste of the richness it has to offer. The countries are: Peru, Argentina, Chile and Brazil. Immediately, you’ll see several activities you may want to take part in. They include:

- Hunting
- Fishing
- Cruising
- Rain forest exploration


South American Travel Deals

If you want to visit South America, you’ll want to check out the offers that can get you down there. Many of the packages including travel convenience, accommodations and tours. Make sure you find a travel company that will work with you during your planning phase so you get the trip you desire. You never want to travel without some sort of idea of what you are getting into.

Environmental Sights

There is so much you can do. You can head to Ecuador or Bolivia to see the mountain ranges or Amazon River. If the weather is good, set sail using a dugout canoe, kayak or raft so you get an up close experience. Once you begin sailing down the Amazon River, you’ll see the vast environments and cultures of the rainforest. If you enjoy bird watching, you’ll see birds that can only be found in the rainforest region.

If you decide you want to travel to South America, don’t miss out on seeing the Galapagos Islands. You’ll be able to see wildlife and region that had left a major impression on Charles Darwin.

If you are ready for an adventure, you don’t have to look any further than South America. Just put together a plan with your travel agent and find yourself having a wonderful time seeing sights, eating food and relaxing too. This one visit will bring you back for more.

Wednesday

The Resorts of Walt Disney: How Disney Is Geared To Anyone and Everyone

For decades it’s been known as a place for fun and childhood memories. It’s called Walt Disney. You may recall the D logo that stands for the Disney World resort. It can still be seen today along with a Mickey mouse-shaped globe that contains the lines of latitude and longitude. There were many names in the beginning for the resort but none took more than Disney. Disney, though expensive to some people, is a place where dreams can come true.

Disney Resorts

There are five types of Disney Resorts that are geared toward specific monetary classes. They are:

- Disney Moderate Resort
- Disney Value Resort
- The Disney Vacation Club
- The Disney Deluxe Resorts
- Campgrounds.


With these names, many people can see that Walt Disney is trying to give people a taste of the resort without breaking their budget. Here’s a little more about each one:

Disney Moderate Resort – If you are looking to save some money when you go to eat, look at the Disney Moderate Resort. You have Springs Resorts, Coronado and Caribbean Beach Resort to choose from.

Disney Value Resort - Want a place to stay cheap? Then look at this resort to save some money. Grouped in this value resort are: the All Star Movies Resort, All Sport’s Resort, All Star Music Resort and the Disney Pop Century Resort.

Disney Vacation Club – This was established so that anyone who wanted to experience everything Walt Disney has to offer could do just that. You know these as the Magic Kingdom spots. It has deluxe villa resorts. Some well-known resort names are: Animals Kingdom Villas, Beach Club Villas and Boardwalk Villas.

Disney Deluxe Resorts – These resorts are known for their fabulous facilities and locations. These are usually located near theme parks for guests to be near. When you want to experience spirited hospitality, this is the place to go.

Campgrounds – This is often referred as a Disney Fort Wilderness Resort and maintained by at least 5,000 professionals and staff. Even in the “great outdoors”, Disney never lets its service be marred.

Even though it seems that Walt Disney is for the elite, the real vision of Walt Disney was to include everyone no matter what class and wealth they were a chance to taste a dream of their own while they visited the resorts. Everyone is welcomed to visit the Walt Disney community.

Tuesday

Sights of London: It Takes More Than One Visit To See Them All

Are you taking a trip to Europe? If so, don’t forget to stop by London. This fast paced city has wonderful sights that are a must to do and see. While you can only see so much in a short time, there are some highlights you should definitely check out. Some are active sights, others pure relaxation.

London Action

Are you the type of person who likes fast cars or boats? Then see the city by way of a high-speed cruise on the Thames River. You leave the Waterloo Millennium Pier and can see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and St. Pauls Cathedral’s dome.

Britain’s History

You can also visit the Westminister Cathedral if you like learning about history… specifically the history of Britain. Nearly all the British monarchs are buried in the cathedral. The chair that is used for coronation ceremonies is also located here. Another highlight of the Westminister Cathedral is the Poet’s Corner. Shakespeare among many other well known British writers and poets are buried here.

Want to see Buckingham Palace and the changing of the Guard? You’ll have to go in early. Buckingham Palace is the home of the Royal Family and is, in itself, a wonder. Nearby is St. James Park where you can spend an afternoon in the sun, taking in the sights of the palace.

London’s Times Square


If you want to see the city lit up, check out the Piccadilly Circus. It’s often seen as Times Square in London with a ton of shops and restaurants to see. It’s next to the West End Theatre District so it’s the best place to go and eat if you plan to see a big show.

Near the Piccadilly Circus is the archway of the Royal Academy. Here, you can find the first red telephone box now an icon of London’s past. It’s listed as a historical building.

You’ll have plenty of places to stay when you visit this bustling city of Britain. London has so much to offer its visitors that you’ll have to come back and see more because you won’t be able to see it all in one visit.

Sunday

Why We Celebrate Halloween

Children enjoy dressing up in costumes, while houses stock candy for the trick-or-treaters. Parties are held and those who want to be frightened tour haunted houses. If you ask the average person where Halloween came from, you might receive a blank expression. Why do we celebrate Halloween?

Halloween’s history is shrouded in the mists of time. Some believe that the Celtic festival of Samhain is the foundation for Halloween. The Celts, (who lived in the UK, Ireland, and Northern France), celebrated their New Year on November first and Samhain was celebrated the night before.

The Celts believed that the New Year marked the end of summer. It signified harvest time and the start of the cold, dark winter months. Winter represented death to the Celts. They also believed that on the night before, the ghosts of the deceased returned to earth during the transition night.

Trick-or-Treating has several possible origins. The most likely is the English All Souls Day parades. It was traditional to feed the poor who asked for them pastries called soul cakes. The other possible source was from a tradition of leaving food on the doorstep to keep wandering ghosts from entering the dwelling.

Costumes also have several possible beginnings. European people, as well as Celtic people, saw that winter was a frightening time. Running out of food and starvation were very real dangers. The dark and cold were dangers that could invite death. When they reached the start of this season, many believe that the dead returned as ghosts. By wearing masks and costumes, it was believed that the dead would not recognize the living.

Scottish and Irish immigrants brought Halloween to the United States in the early 1800s. Most of the spookiness and scariness of the holiday was forgotten and a sense of fun and community was added. While costumes and scary scenes are still involved, it is now done out of fun rather than actual fright.

Friday

Planning your Fall Getaway

As we move from summer to fall, there are a number of travel opportunities well worth considering. Here are a number of ways to celebrate the season with a vacation getaway:

Autumn Foliage Tours

There is nothing quite as spectacular in the northern part of the United States as watching the beautiful colors of the trees as the weather begins to cool and the daylight hours begin to shorten. Some states are famous for the spectacular color displays of their foliage. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been rated as having the most spectacular fall foliage. Scenic tours are available, as are self directed driving tours. One of the more famous drives is New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Scenic Byway.

Other areas with spectacular fall colors include the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina, The Ozarks, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and the Lost Maples Natural Area in Texas.

Halloween Festivities

Halloween used to be a holiday mostly for children. That has changed! Now, Haloween has become an adult holiday as well. New York City, Las Vegas and West Hollywood have become must-see hotspots for Halloween parties.

New York City

New York’s Village Halloween Parade is by far the largest parade open to anyone in a costume. Watch bands, puppets and dancers parade through Greenwich Village. Events International has chosen this Halloween parade as the “greatest event on earth” for October 31. Citysearch ranked this event as the third most popular event in New York City.

Las Vegas

While Las Vegas is always fun, Halloween brings out the partying in everybody. While the “Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball” is not for the family, The Travel Channel has listed it as one of the top ten events in the world. And Maxim Magazine has listed it as ‘one of the five events to see before you die’.

Many of the casinos take part in the Haunted Vegas Tour. The tour starts at the Greek Islands Hotel and Casino.

West Hollywood

Santa Monica Boulevard is the focus point of the Halloween celebration in West Hollywood. The large gay and lesbian population dresses up for the occasion with events like the “Drag Race” (in high heels), a “doggy costume” contest for your pet dog, and a costume party over Halloween. West Hollywood markets the event as the largest outdoor Halloween event in the world.

Thanksgiving

While Thanksgiving is still the number one travel holiday in the United States, with families traveling to their home towns to meet and celebrate with friends and family, it is also becoming a more popular vacation time. Some areas to consider are:

Plymouth Massachusetts:

Plymouth, the site of the first celebrated Thanksgiving, is a natural place to consider for your Thanksgiving travels. During the week before Thanksgiving, Plymouth holds a parade titled “America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade”. At the same time, don’t miss the New England Food Festival.

New York City

Every Thanksgiving, Macys’ hosts the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Join the two million people who stand on the sidewalks to watch the floats and balloons pass by. If you plan early, you may find a hotel room with a view of the parade. There’s nothing like seeing these amazing balloons at eye level!

San Francisco

The main reason to come to San Francisco for Thanksgiving is actually the Friday following Thanksgiving – sales and shopping! If you want to see some truly unique gift ideas, then travel to Union Square, where blocks of stores provide an unparalleled shopping experience. Stay in one of the nearby hotels to unload from your last expedition.

Tuesday

Ways to Best Travel Around the World

There are many different and modern transpiration systems to deliver us anywhere that we want to travel to in the world, and the options are limitless as far as world travel are concerned. Depending on what kind of travel and vacation you want to have, there are truly a wide array of options to meet your needs. If you are looking to spend most of your destination in one spot and want to travel there and back as quickly as possible, then air travel is the way to go. If you prefer to spend your vacation sightseeing and enjoying the scenery, a trip by train is a good option.

Different Options in World Travel

Air travel is one of the most popular methods of travel in these modern times, and many people find that it suits their needs the best for arriving at their destinations quickly and it allows them to spend the most time there instead of travelling back and forth. But for other travelers, they prefer to take in the sights and sounds of many different places along the journey. For these kinds of tourists, traveling by car or train is most appealing. There are numerous choices as far as railways are concerned, and you are bound to find the one that best suits you and your vacation needs.

You also have a lot of options available with air travel, and it basically comes down to how much your travel budget allows, and how you want to expend that budget. If you prefer to arrive and return from your destination as quickly as possible for the least amount of money, you can usually find budget airfare that allows you to do that. If you would rather use a larger amount of your budget to allow yourself to travel in comfort and even luxury, there are flights and air travels that allow you to enjoy the luxury of quality travel for spending a little more money.

How to Find the Best Deals in World Travel

The best thing you can do to make sure that you are staying within your budget no matter what travel choice you select is to start early and plan ahead. You can do your research online at the many travel websites that are available, or you can talk to a local travel agent who knows what your travel needs are and will work with you to find the best package and travel accommodations available.

Monday

Consider Traveling to Spain on Your Next European Holiday

Are you considering taking a holiday vacation to Europe? Have you considered spending your next European vacation in Spain? Spain has a world of wonder to offer to anyone who comes to visit there and spend their holiday vacation. If you are traveling to Europe for your next holiday destination vacation and don’t have a lot of time to spend there, you should consider spending your time in Spain. With all of the sights and activities that are there to do and see, you may find it to be your best European holiday ever.

How to Make Spain your Best Holiday Vacation

Before you travel to Spain, you should be sure to do your research and plan out exactly what you want to do and see when you travel there. You should be familiar with the different attractions that you can find there and researching the different areas of Spain and the geography and topography of the country will help you plan the best European holiday trip ever. Spain has a lot to offer in the way of mountain retreats and exotic beaches, so no matter what kind of vacation you are planning, you are sure to find what you are looking for in Spain.

You can find all kinds of adventure and excitement whether you are planning a trip by yourself, or with friends and family. From exotic beaches to fabulous golf courses, there are packages and vacations available for everyone. The climate in Spain is very temperate so you can enjoy outdoor activities and your vacation there no matter what time of the year you go. Even if you venture there during the cooler months, you are sure to be met with many fun things to do indoors at the many museums, theatres, art exhibits and other exciting indoor activities.

You should be sure to research early and find your best travel deals, and one of the easiest ways to do that is on the Internet. You can find all kinds of travel specials and deals no matter what time of year you travel. There are a number of websites that you can find the exact locations that you want to travel to, and make the necessary bookings and arrangements to make sure that your trip there is the best holiday vacation you have ever experienced. Next time you want to spend a holiday in Europe, you should consider Spain as your destination.

Wednesday

What you Can Do and See While in Paphos

If you are traveling to the exotic and beautiful area of the island of Cyrpus, you will encounter the wonderful region of Paphos. Paphos is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess who is well known and believed to be the goddess of love and beauty. If you have a craving for a beautiful and exotic beach but also have flair of Roman architecture, Paphos is the place for you.

What is Available in Paphos

The history and heritage of Paphos is well known for its archaeological sites and many people travel to Paphos to see many of the historical sites that it is known for. Some of the many sites in Paphos that you need to explore when you travel to the area include the Baths of Aphrodite where many mythical stories are told that the fresh water pool was where the goddess Aphrodite used to bathe. There is also the Rocks of Aphrodite which is located only a few kilometers west of the village of Pissouri. The legends tell of the being the place where the goddess of love and beauty would rise from the waves on this beautiful location.

Historical Sites and Attractions in Paphos

There are other sites that you should visit when you are traveling to Paphos which include the king of the tombs. This location calls for a good walk and plenty of exploration. The underground tombs date back to the 4th century BC and are carved out of solid rock. The mosaics of Paphos are another beautiful site to visit and have been known for being excellent tourist attractions. The house of Dionysos, the house of Theseus and the house of Aion are also great places to see for their beautiful mosaic floors. The museums in Paphos are another great place to stop and see and learn about the rich heritage and culture of this land.

The temple of Aphrodite has a beautiful marble statue of the goddess and is placed in a Doric temple. The Paphos fort displays a colorful past of Paphos and is a definite eye-catcher on your travels. The beaches and water parks in Paphos are a wonderful place to stop and relax, or play a little bit in the sun. There is plenty of fun, sun and excitement for anyone who travels to Paphos. Paphos is a great destination vacation for all who are looking for a place to learn about a great heritage and enjoy the beautiful and sandy beaches