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Thursday, October 14, 2010

All about : Rail Europe Travel











Rail Travel Europe is one of the easiest and most effective ways to get around Continent.Europe has one of the most advanced systems of rail travel in the world. Tracks blanket the country and zip across, carrying over half a billion people in work, school or play every day. It's easy and inexpensive to travel around Europe by train, so trains as the preferred method of transport in cars, buses and even airplanes.Rail Europe Travel - In a country
Each European country has its own railway system. You'll find schedules, availability and prices may vary considerably from place to place. Each train company has its own website where you can find timetables and book tickets in advance. Use this to your advantage and be better prepared for your trip!
Here are some of the major countries in Europe with the official site of the railway. To find others, go to any search engine and look for "train timetable name of the country 'or' railway of the country's official name."

    
* Germany - Die Bahn
    
* England - National Rail Questions
    
* France - SNFC
    
* Italy - Trenitalia

Rail Europe Travel - across the continent
There are a number of opportunities to pass the railway offered by European railway companies. Many team together and few countries can offer an unlimited ride pass for a few days to several months. You can use these passages to hop from country to country as long as the permit and to save enough money. Check the official site of the railways of countries would like to visit to see if a pass is available.
Two European sites rail rail pull information from across the continent. They also offer links to the cards mentioned above and deals offered at various railwayAll-Europe Rail Passes
At first glance, there seems to be a confusing mess of all-European rail passes available for purchase. In fact, there is only one European official statement rail that goes by many names:

    
* Eurail, Eurorail, the Europass, Eurailpass
There are many options when choosing a passage Eurail. This website describes them for you and links to where you can buy.
Also worth considering is the Eurail Select pass. Much like the passing Eurail, only passing option allows you to choose which countries you want to visit. Currently there are more than 22 countries to choose from. Often, the Eurail Select pass is cheaper than the overall pass Eurail. Read more about the Eurail Select and see if that will save you some cash!General advice Rail Europe
Rail tickets in Europe is usually a constant value, that earlier train on the same price as later. Your options are likely limited to high-speed train and class seats. Choosing lower speeds and lower classes are a great way to save your Euros.
Slower trains make more stops than their faster counterparts. You will have added so much time on your trip - 15 or 20 minutes on average - but will likely save 5 to € 10 on shorter routes. Consider these trains before buying your ticket.
Most trains also have the choice between first and second class. The differences are usually not felt, if you're on a train at night. Both offer comfortable seating and a safe environment, but the second class seats are much cheaper.





All about : travel to London












London, the capital of Great Britain is a vibrant and vital city over 7.5 million residents. It is filled with history, culture and ethnic diversity. In fact, it's more than 300 languages spoken in the city, the most in any city in the world. Located along the River Thames in central southern England, London is known for theater, as the home of the British royal family and the many museums.History
This historic city, whose name derives from the Celtic word for "wild" was first settled around AD 43. It was originally a Celtic settlement, but was overrun by the Roman Empire shortly afterwards. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the capital of England became a Saxon town and district of London called Westminster was the seat of British government since medieval times.
Among the most important events in the city's history was the Great Fire of 1666. The majority of the overcrowded city was destroyed and the reconstruction took ten years. Many of the buildings of that era are still valid. The other event that shaped modern London was the German blitz during World War II, which killed over 30,000 Londoners and destroyed large parts of the city. The subsequent reconstruction of these areas in the 1950 and 1960 gives the city's architecture, a kind of quirky mixture of old and new.

Attractions
This diverse city is full of historic monuments and sites, ranging from the 15th century Tower of London until the 20th century London Eye. Here are some of what you expect to explore:Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is unique in that it is neither a parish nor a cathedral. Called "royal peculiar," is controlled by the Crown and not the Church of England. The Gothic-style monastery, built between 1215 and 1517, is the traditional site for royal coronations and the site has seen everyone from 1066. The monastery is also used for state funerals, like that of Princess Diana. Many English Kings are buried here, including Henry III, as well as a number of notable British citizens such as Charles Darwin, the Sir Isaac Newton, and David Livingstone. Poet's Corner here holds the graves of many British writers from Chaucer Chaucer to Rudyard Kipling. Visitors can walk through the massive Gothic structure when not in use.
· Covent GardenFormerly a food market in Covent Garden is where the Cockney-flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, she met Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady. Today, this historic market has abandoned its working class origins and re-created in a mixed-use complex of shops, restaurants, pubs and entertainment. The open courtyard is now home cart vendors, street entertainers, and the weekly antique and craft markets. The area around the market is full of interesting ethnic restaurants, avant-garde clothing boutiques and modern galleries.
• The London EyeDesigned and constructed in collaboration with British Airways, the London Eye is a huge, enclosed glass observation wheel. More than 1700 feet high, this popular attraction offers breathtaking views that cover all city and surrounding countryside. Click the "flight" your extra special by choosing a flight with champagne or reserve a private capsule for up to twenty-five of your friends and enjoy brunch while enjoying the sights. It is a unique, awe-inspiring, entertaining treat




All about : Travel Jamaica Cruises












Jamaica cruises are a favorite with honeymooners and active cruisers. With a stunning variety of natural land and natural features, from white sand beaches and lush jungle to tumbling waterfalls and 7,000-foot mountains, Jamaica offers visitors natural beauty and a rich culture and history. This unique island is a popular port of call for Western Caribbean Cruises, usually for seven days or more voyages.Arriving in Jamaica
Cruise ships have two options in Jamaica: the popular port of Ocho Rios or the port city of Montego Bay (Mo Bay). Both doors on the north coast of the island, Montego Bay about seventy miles further west, both destinations are equipped to accommodate even larger vessels with modern docks and typical commercial tourist areas. While both ports of call are within the most popular Cruise Tours and attractions are far enough away so that passengers do not usually interact with each other and the numbers may seem lower than other popular destinations.
Arriving at the port, cruise passengers Jamaica treated to a stunning view of mountains startling Jamaica, which dwarf even the largest cruise ships. Both doors well designed to offer spectacular views from the point of arrival and easy access to shops and tours.
Necessary information about Jamaica:

    
* English is the official language, but most Jamaicans speak a richly accented dialect that combines various languages in a lyrical speech. The visitor will have no problem speaking English.
    
* The Jamaican dollar is the official currency and is equal to about two cents U.S.. American currency is widely accepted.
    
* Crime and especially preying on tourists, remains a problem in Jamaica and personal exploration not encouraged, especially after dark or out-of-the-way areas.
Cruise Ship Shore Excursions in Jamaica
There are many popular shore excursions in Jamaica, ranging from cultural outings to dramatic discoveries of the natural wonders of the island. Yacht cruises, golf resorts, Dunn's River Falls tours, historical tours, safari adventures, rafting and tubing, horseback riding, canopy adventures, missions and Dolphin Cove are just a sample of the excursions offered by both Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. Given the high rate of crime on the island, often encourage cruise passengers to stay with organized tours or stay within well-established commercial area downtown.Jamaica Cruises: Sightseeing
Whether you choose a package tour on the mainland or prefer to blend with the locals by setting their own exploration of the island, you must be sure to visit some of the most popular attractions in Jamaica include:

    
* Dunn's River Falls: This majestic waterfall cascades more than 600 meters from the beach down in terraces descending. Tourists can climb the falls, forming a human chain behind a driver and experts, or can simply be downloaded via the adjacent boardwalks to experience the magnificent views. Locker rentals are available, and aqua shoes are highly recommended.
    
* Dolphin Cove: The highlight of this small wetland is a lagoon with several tame dolphins, visitors can touch, play with, or swim, depending on the end willing to pay. Limited walking trails well-marked point out various native plants and a small shopping center offers distinctive souvenirs.
    
* Island Village: Next to the cruise ship pier in Ocho Rios, this shopping extravaganza covers four acres and includes not only shops and several museums, art galleries and outdoor concerts.
    
* Reggae Xplosion: This museum complex Island Village explores the origins and history of Jamaican music distinctly.
    
Margaritaville * Jimmy Buffet is: Another part of the band Island Village, this world famous bar is perfect for imbibing guests with a rooftop Jacuzzi and water slides to complete the outrageous drag.
    
* Fern Gully: is a former river bed converted into a magnificent tropical forest preserve south of Ocho Rios has grown hundreds of varieties of wild ferns.
    
* Brimmer Hall Estate: This working plantation east of Ocho Rios offers daily tours of tropical fruit trees and coffee fields. The property includes an excellent restaurant for guests to sample a wide range of Jamaican dishes.
    
* Rose Hall Great House: This famous plantation home just east of Montego Bay has a rich Jamaican history, including slavery, witchcraft, and murder, the events that led to many spiritual legends.
    
* Rocklands Wildlife Station: South of Montego Bay, this bird sanctuary offers visitors the opportunity to hand feed finches and pigeons and birds interact with Jamaican doctor.
    
* Beach: Guests have gotten numerous beautiful beaches on both Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. While many resorts line the best sites and restrict access to the beach, public beaches are plentiful. To find more peaceful places, take the cruise pier.
    
* Smoked Meat: If it is not a physical attraction, this Jamaican staple, is one not to miss treat for visitors. The meat (chicken, pork or beef) are largely marinated in a potent blend of spices and slowly cooked until it slips easily from the bone. Smoked foods can be found at many local restaurants, and culinary-inclined visitors can take the spices and rubs to replicate the taste at home.
Jamaica Cruises: Necessary Precautions
Jamaicans know that tourists have plenty of activities on the island, and many locals trying to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors. Prices for artifacts often grossly inflated and bargaining can be tough, but it is welcome. The vendors are very persistent, even aggressive pushy but polite, firm refusal to be effective and the prevailing attitude of "no problem, mon" couples, in particular, should seek aggressive sales pitches, with craftsmen who offer a woman "gift" if only people will buy the accompanying piece, because it's bad luck to separate the couple.




All about : Travel Bermuda Vacation












The Bermuda vacation is perfect for honeymooners, golfers and those looking for a bubbly and friendly beach destination, rich in history. Bermuda is located about 600 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It consists of 138 coral islands, which are closely related to highways and bridges. A British overseas territory, Bermuda is approximately 64,000 inhabitants ruled by a local commander and prime minister who report to the British Prime Minister. Bermuda has a fascinating history. It was first discovered in the early 1500's by the Spanish explorer, Juan de Bermudez, from which the island gets its name. For the next hundred years, the islands were only used as a port of supply, because the rumors of spirits remain permanent settlers away. (The rumors were later attributed to the dictates of local birds.) The first permanent settlement began when the Sea Venture, a British ship en route to the U.S., sank off the coast of Bermuda in 1609oday, Bermuda has a thriving economy and one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. International finance and banking island's main activity is monitored closely by tourism. Many wealthy Americans and Britons have second homes on the islands, including actor Michael Douglas, the New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and financier and former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Bermuda is famous for its colorful architecture, sparkling pink beaches, the rum swizzle (which was invented in Hamilton), and BermudaHamilton
Bermuda vacation will not be complete without a visit to Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda. The colorful pastel houses and businesses here make a nice complement to the vivid blue sea and ships in port. Shops line Front Street and Queen Street in the capital, with items ranging from a fine British china and linens, the rum and British Scotch Whisky, quality jewelry. Prices are somewhat high in Bermuda, primarily due to the high import tax, but the quality in almost all shops are excellent.St. George
The site of the original settlement in Bermuda, St. George is steeped in 400 years of history. Unlike Williamsburg and Jamestown, many of the original buildings of St. George "stand still, without renovation or decoration. Named a World Heritage Site, St. George masonry walls "and the narrow cobblestone streets dating from the 17th and 18th century. Party stronghold and village party, St. George is interesting to explore.
Royal Naval Dockyards Near St. George is the Royal Naval Dockyard, a naval base from 1850 until 1957. The site is now home to a quality arts and crafts shopping, a traditional pub, and the Bermuda Maritime Museum, among other attractions. During summer, street performers delight guests with music, dance and pantomime. The Royal Naval Dockyard on the edge of the "hook" in Bermuda and a little out of the way but worth the visit.The pink sandPink Sand of BermudaBermuda is known for its pink beaches, colored by tiny bits of coral reefs have stopped composing Bermuda. The beaches here are mostly small cove type beaches, many of which are private and secluded. Some of the most popular beach is Elbow Beach, Somerset Long Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach, in Southampton.

Traveling to Bermuda
Start your Bermuda vacation with one of the daily flights from major U.S. east coast cities like Boston, Philadelphia and New York and Atlanta and Toronto. Flights come from other U.S. cities and London several times a week. Bermuda is a major destination for cruise ships and ships call at St Georges and Hamilton for a long stay, especially during spring and fall.





All about : Travel Beaches U.S. Virgin Islands











Soft sandy stretches, secluded coves, water lapping over cliffs: Beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands are idyllic. Whether you are just spending the day there or have a week to enjoy the sun, here are some of the best beaches to be found in the Caribbean playground of America:Beaches U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas
The largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is known for its duty-free markets, but the head out of Charlotte Amalie, the main port city of St. Thomas, to find pristine, lush, tropical beaches.· Magens Bay
The most famous of the beaches of U.S. Virgin Islands and arguably the best beach of the island is Magens Bay. This lovely area located on the north side of St. Thomas, protected by a long, thin peninsula. Extremely popular with tourists and residents, Magens Bay is a great place to picnic and a bathroom. There are benches for a picnic and barbecue grills provided. This is a very quiet beach, protected on both sides by two peninsulas.
• The unique beach SapphireAlong the eastern coast of St. Thomas at Sapphire Beach. Perfect name for the warm, turquoise, crystal waters, Sapphire Bay is a pleasant place to swim. Be careful, though. This area is also very popular with windsurfers.
• The unique beach MorningstarAt the mouth of the bay from the port of Charlotte Amalie at Morningstar Beach. Soak up the sun here as you watch the cruise ships glide in the harbor. This beach has great views of both the city and out to sea. This site makes for good snorkeling and offers a wide variety of water sports.St. Croix
St. Croix (pronounced San Croy) is the largest U.S. Virgin Islands. Largely agricultural, St Croix is famous for sugar cane and cattle. South of St. Thomas and St. John, St. Croix is just a short flight away from the two islands.
• The unique beach GrapevineOn the east side of the island Grapevine Beach, an area severely damaged during Hurricane Hugo several years ago. Although many hotels are destroyed beyond repair, the beach has returned to its former glory. This sunny, large area of sand is several hundred meters away and offer facilities for water sports as well as snacks.
· Island BuckAbout a mile and half from the north shore of St. Croix is Buck Island Reef National Monument. This island and surrounding reef is an exciting underwater marine park with clean, warm water and coral reefs. Apart from the 90 different varieties of fish along the reef, Buck Island attracts a wide variety of birds and butterflies. Frequent ferry connect with Buck Island St. Croix. Facilities on the island are picnic tables and barbecue pits, a beautiful trail, and an observation platform.Beaches U.S. Virgin Islands - St. JohnRegular ferry service linking St. John to St. Thomas and St. Croix. The ferry from St Thomas takes about 20 minutes, and the ship to St Croix takes about 45 minutes. The Virgin Islands National Park occupies most of the island of St. John - including 13,000 acres of waters and offshore reefs.
• The unique Maho Bay beachThe three Maho Bay beach is known for winning, the eco-camp, high-tech "cottages." This campground is dedicated to preserving the environment and has taken the conservation and recycling to a fine art. Each unit is equipped with composting toilets; solar energy appliances, lighting and hot water heaters; and is totally self-sufficient.
The beach here offers good opportunities for snorkeling and hosts a large population of pelicans.
· Bay CruzCruz Bay is the starting point of St. John. This is where the ferries from St. Thomas and St. John's dock. The visitor center here to inform travelers about the national park and the activities and accommodations and car rentals. There is also an eighteen-minute video presented here for monitoring wildlife, beaches and hiking trails in the park.
• The unique beach CaneelLeaving the visitor center is a mile and a path that leads to half Caneel Beach, one of the best beaches on St. John. Caneel Beach is home to several luxury hotels, but non-guests are welcome to use the beach as well as the restaurants there. Caneel Beach is actually composed of seven white sand, unspoiled beaches caves. This area is a mecca for divers and snorklers the reef just-off-shore and coconut palms, untouched on sandy land.