Cape Town, South Africa is where the eyes of the world is looking at for the next months. This is where the World Cup 2010 is currently being held.

Tip: For an unforgettable experience, don’t forget to take a helicopter ride from Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Shopping Mall. It’s the only superb way in which to see what’s going around the city

Cape Town Stadium
Is the newly built stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Known as Green Point Stadium during the planning stage because the stadium is located in Green Point, between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, near the central Cape Town city and to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which are among the popular tourist and shopping venue.

After watching and cheering for your favorite team, you may want to visit the amazing destinations that will surely make your South African an unforgettable vacation. Activities are endless, whether you are an outdoors type of person or someone who will rather spend intimate time visiting great places of culture and interest.

Magical Table Top

This majestic mountain tops the list of Cape Town attractions. A world landmark of its own. If you lost your way in Cape Town, use Table Top as your point of reference to find back your direction. This magical mountain is visible in every point in the city. An ascend to the top can be done by via cable car or if you

want some physical challenge, you can take one of the 350 paths that lead to the summit.

Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope is an important attraction within the city. It was built for defense purposes against the continuous threat of war between two countries – Britain and Holland.Grand Parade can be found on the west of the castle. This is where the scene of many important military and government gatherings took place.  A magnificent, designed in Renaissance style is the City Hall which is just overlooking the Parade.

Company Gardens

This another important icon of Cape Town attractions, contains the Cultural History Museum.  An important part of history because it was once served to house slaves who worked in the gardens. After the slaves were sold, the building was converted to housed governmental offices, then a Courthouse and finally it was restored again to a museum.

South African Museum

Is the oldest museum in South Africa.  It is one of Cape Town’s amazing attractions. The fossilized human footprint dating perhaps 117,000 years. is displayed here. The museum also contains displays of natural history (marine life and birds), geology, ethnology, archaeology Read more »

What if you’ve got  extra day to spend in in Hong Kong and want to check the city? Below is our recommended schedule and places to visit within the day’s time (and yes including having a good night off).

10 AM – Start the day by taking the tram up to ‘The Peak’ for breathtaking views of Hong Kong Island’s skyline and Victoria Harbour.

12 PM – Upon your return from The Peak take some time out to explore Hong Kong Island. Gaze up at its skyscrapers and wander through Statue Square.

2 PM – Take a ‘Star Ferry’ across Victoria Harbour to Kowloon. The ferries have been operating in Hong Kong for years and no trip to the city is complete without getting on one.

3 PM - Go for a stroll up Hong Kong’s famous Nathan Rd. Take a left on to Haiphong Rd and another on to Lock Rd. Go for lunch in one of its numerous restaurants.

5 PM – Walk back down towards the harbour and visit the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Admire the Chinese paintings, calligraphy and more.

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It is very important to think safety first when traveling abroad even if the country of destination plays a significant role in ensuring the safety of travelers, specifically the tourist spots that they are promoting. Safety first when traveling abroad is always the priority of travelers.

If you’re a frequent traveler, perhaps you’re already familiar with some safety tips. To start it off, never wander alone even on the streets. It would help a lot if you have a companion whenever you tour the place. Try to avoid visiting unfamiliar places alone. As always, you must not attract the attention of unscrupulous individuals and you should always stay in a place where there are a lot of people. If you’re staying at the hotel, their personnel can advice you in the best places that you can visit, as well as the places that you should avoid.

Other travelers keep their money and valuables in the hotel safe. It is not advisable to bring a huge amount of cash when traveling because you will be a ‘hot’ sight for criminals. But there are travelers, who prefer to carry huge money with them so that in case there are muggers, they can get away safely since they satisfied the needs of the muggers.

Here are still some helpful safety tips that you can use when traveling abroad:

1. Always carry your wallet with you. You don’t have to expose it so that other people can see but just keep it in your pocket. If you encounter a mugger who asks for your wallet, don’t hesitate to give your wallet. Jus think of it this way – your wallet will save your life. Don’t wait until the mugger exercise violence.

2.  Don’t leave personal details like address, contact numbers, and other essential information in your wallet. If you want to get back at the mugger or robbers, you can leave false details. You can bring as much as $50 and a credit card for your personal use. You see, you’re never too sure when an accident will happen. Just in case your Read more »

Bringing the World to Bahrain

Bahrain International Travel Expo – BITE is a well established Travel Exhibition held annually in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The sixth edition of the show will take place from 13 to 15 May 2010.

BITE 2010 is an ideal platform where you can directly promote your products, services and innovative offers to existing clients and foster rapport and relations directly with new customers.

Be part of BITE 2010

Why Be Part of It?

BITE is an annual event organised and managed by Magnum Events and Exhibitions Management – MEEM, which aims to showcase current travel trends, projects and new emerging destinations around the world.

BITE 2010 will be another exciting consumer event which will continue to live its objective of being a catalyst to strengthen the rapidly growing tourism business in Bahrain and the region. BITE 2010 will offer innovative ideas and exciting destinations to existing clients while endeavoring to develop a host of new clientele. BITE 2010 will offer the ideal platform for the display of novel products, promotions and launches of new products and services.

Why Exhibit?

BITE  is  a  great  opportunity  to  showcase  travel trends and destinations worldwide.

BITE serves as a venue to generate and Read more »

Switzerland is best known for its snow-covered peaks and glaciers to the romantic shores, but if you are looking for a quick facts regarding its famous cities, below are just some of what  every cities can offer.

Zurich
This is the largest city and is situated close  to the tourist resorts in the Swiss Alps and mountain scenery. It is often referred to as the “portal to the alps”.

Geneva
Geneva is centre of arts and culture and is one of the world’s major centres of international diplomacy. A must see in Geneva is the monumental Jet d’Eau; a fountain of water pumped 140m into the air.

Berne
The Swiss capital features an amazingly well preserved old-town which is on  UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage sites.

Basel
Switzerland’s third most populous city which features a number of heritage sites.

Lausanne
Lausanne is situated on the bank of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman in French) in the  Read more »

Essential readings before you travel to New Zealand.

Geography

New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of two main landmasses; the North and South islands, along with numerous smaller islands. The two main islands (North and South) cover 266,200 sq km (103,735 sq miles) which is slightly large than the UK.

The South Island is the largest land mass and hosts the highest peak in New Zealand – Aoraki/Mount Cook at 3754 metres (12,320 ft).

Natural Environment

The dramatic and varied landscape of New Zealand has made it a popular location for filming, notably with the production of the Lord of the Rings trilogy  and the The Last Samurai.

The characteristic New Zealand forest is a temperate, evergreen rain forest which host a wealth of wildlife, including many unique birds like the flightless kiwi.

Climate

The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. Temperatures range from 20-30ºC in the summer months and between 10-15ºC in the winter.

Be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature, particularly if you’re going hiking or participating in outdoor activities. For this reason it is advisable to carry a waterproof jacket and warm clothes.

Visa Requirements

The maximum stay under a visitor visa is nine months.

Australian citizens and people who hold a current Australian permanent residence visa or a current Australian resident return visa do not need a New Zealand visa to enter New Zealand for 6 months.

Visa Free Countries(3-months)

People from some countries don’t need a visa to enter New Zealand. However, they are still required to provide: Read more »

Safe, clean, friendly, scenic and international attributes that make Vancouver a great place to call home, also make it a great place to visit.

For “quality life,”  it ranks 4th among 420 international cities according to the Mercer 2009 Quality of Living Survey. In the rankings for North American cities, Vancouver retains the top spot.

Vancouver ranks with Rio de Janeiro and Hong Kong as of one of the most beautiful settings in the world with mountains towering to the North and water views all around

Winter weather in Vancouver is mild with rain translating into snow on nearby mountains for skiing. Spring comes early with flowers usually in bloom by the first week of March. Here you can really sail and ski in the same day, though few seldom try.

Vancouver, Canada’s third largest city 20 miles north of the U.S. border is the headquarters of more than 160 major corporations. With the second busiest airport in Canada and the country’s largest port, the city’s location provides convenient access to over 250 international business centers.

Equidistant from London and Tokyo, Vancouver sits at the mid-point on North America’s west coast, a strategic location for trade with Asia. Since being “discovered” during Expo 86 and Winter Olympics 2010, Vancouver and it’s surrounding communities have become the fastest growing area in North America, giving it the nickname “a city of the building cranes.”

Vancouver’s summer Alaska cruise season, from May through September compliment’s its “entertainment season” from October to April. Tourism, the city’s number one industry, is projected to grow as urban tourism becomes the most rapidly growing sector of the world economy.

For many golfers their local golf course is all that they need to enjoy their sport. Others may want to travel further afield to other gold courses to gain experience. Some golfers see the courses featured on TV, either in tournaments or movies, and plan to play them one day. Whilst many of these courses are difficult to get tee times on there are plenty of different courses that you can choose from.

Below are just 5 of the best rated golf resorts as rated by other golfers.

Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina
The Pinehurst resort is one of the most famous American golf resorts with many championships having been played there since it’s opening way back in 1895. Since then a total of eight golf courses have been built at the resorts as well as a wealth of other luxury resort features such as 24 tennis courts, a relaxing spa and various water sports on the lake too.

Hotel Transamerica Ilha de Comandatuba in Brazil
This golf resort is actually on an island of its own, with players having to fly in from Sao Paolo but the trip is most definitely worth it with white sandy beaches, crystalline seas and equally blue skies providing the perfect backdrop for your round of golf. As well as the golf the surrounding waters are well known for world class deep sea fishing with Swordfish and Marlins known to swim in the area.

Old Course Hotel at St. Andrews in Scotland
The Old Course at St Andrews is popular with golfers as being the birthplace of golf, the championship course ‘The Dukes’ is also located at St. Andrews and guests at the Old Course Hotel are Read more »

A beach vacation is something all of us can use, as it provides time away with the family, friends, or just that special someone. Beach vacations are also a great way to unwind from the pressures of life, and just have a blast.

All around the world, there are literally hundreds of places that you can choose for your beach vacation. You can choose from beaches in the United States, or choose to go overseas to more tropical climates and romantic beaches.

Those of you who are looking to get away with a husband or wife, would find the Maui to be the perfect beach vacation. Located in Hawaii, Maui is one of the most romantic beaches in the world. Also well known for honeymoons, Maui offers you plenty of breathtaking beaches with plenty of other things to do as well.

Another well known area for a beach vacation for couples is the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands have been a popular vacation spot for many years, offering couples the chance to get away from it all and just spend some well deserved and well needed time together.

For a family beach vacation, there are many places you can go. One of the most popular is California, as there are many other things to interest the kids as well. There are several beaches in the state, with Huntington beach and plenty of attractions as well, including Sea World and the San Diego Zoo.

When you choose the perfect beach vacation, you need to choose a spot that will  Read more »

Kudos to these cruise lines for their excellent cuisine. If you’re a foodie, you’ll want to go with one of these lines, as they offer the best gourmet cuisine at sea.

Crystal: The best Asian food afloat, as well as ultratasty cuisine all around. A guest chef series brings celebrity chefs aboard. Plus, you’ll find Kosher dishes and low- carb choices are always available.

Seabourn: Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer consults on cuisine that reflects California and Pacific Rim influences but also includes favorites such as broiled lobster and beef Wellington.

SeaDream: This line does just about everything right, with the chefs using fresh ingredients in creative ways. And no special request gets denied.

Radisson Seven Seas: Combining traditional and new cuisine, Seven Seas menus are tops. The Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager also have specialty restaurants overseen by chefs from the prestigious French cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu. On some sailings, these chefs offer cooking classes.

Silversea: French-influenced recipes and great steaks cooked to order, as well as themed buffets, guest chefs, and a specialty restaurant by Spain’s renowned chef Joachim Koeper. Service is first rate.

Although not quite as extravagant, these lines are also worth a mention:

Cunard: On the Queen Mary 2, Read more »