Archive for February, 2010

  • The Splendor of San José The Splendor of San José
    San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is situated in the country’s Central valley. It serves as the hub for political and economic decisions. It serves as a connecting point to various destinations within Costa Rica. The laid-back attitude of the people contrasts well with the hustle and bustle of city events. Walking tours are famous in the city. Some of the hotspots of the city include the National Theater, the cathedral, Gold Museum, Jade Museum, and National Museum. The Simon Bolivar Zoo has diverse species of animals. The rainforests that lie outside the capital abounds in different animal species. The city is a haven for shopping and gives travelers the opportunity to tickle their taste buds. The true spirit of San José is seen in public  [...]
    February 23rd, 2010
  • Tulum Ruins: A must visiting historical site Tulum Ruins: A must visiting historical site
    The greatest attraction of Tulum is its location. It is location on a bluff by facing the mounting sun and looks out towards the Caribbean. These views are simply more than spectacular. The meaning of Tulum in Mayan is Wall and the city was nicknamed as a walled city, which is a must visiting historical site. It is among the very few attractions that the ancients had ever built. Tulum earlier was the major link in the Maya’s widespread trade network. If you are a history fanatic, then visit this well-known tourist destination and explore the Mayan ruins in Tulum. Whenever visitors arrive to this ancient pre-hispanic site, they get the views of the buildings that were earlier the main center of the city. It was monumentally surrounded by the  [...]
    February 23rd, 2010
  • The Beauty and Heritage of Costa Rica The Beauty and Heritage of Costa Rica
    Costa Rica, though small in size, is a dream-come-true for every traveler. The white sand beaches offer great opportunities for surfing and scuba diving. Also abundant in number are active volcanoes and humungous rain forests. The country promotes eco-tourism. If you want to travel within the country, there are several options. Car rentals and public buses are the most common. Air travel is also popular. The hospitality of the local people makes travel fun and safe. Most of the mountain ranges in the country are volcanic and can be easily accessed. The province of Cartago – near San José – comprises of Irazú volcano that erupted in the 1960s. The volcano of Poás, located in Alajuela, is home to the largest crater in the world. The northwest  [...]
    February 23rd, 2010
  • A wonderful Bermudian holiday at Hamilton A wonderful Bermudian holiday at Hamilton
    The city of Hamilton is the capital of the wonderful country of Bermuda. Besides, being the administrative capital, the city also houses the nation’s premier port and various other tourist hot spots. However, despite the fact of the city being the only incorporated one in the country, the city’s population is relatively on the lower side. At just 969 permanent residents, the city is very sparsely populated. Nevertheless, the city is famous the world over for its highly developed international business economy. Hamilton is a hub for financial services and specializes in insurance, investment funds and reinsurance processes. The city goes a long way in bringing the rich foreign exchange reserves to the country. Today, international business  [...]
    February 22nd, 2010
  • La Paz – The Pride of Bolivia La Paz – The Pride of Bolivia
    The city of La Paz is the administrative capital of the South American nation of Bolivia. Secondly, the city also is the headquarters of the La Paz Department. The city also has another unique distinction of being the highest capital city in the world. The city is surrounded by the huge Altiplano range and as the city climbs the hills, it reaches up to 4,100 meters above the sea level. Once you have scaled the heights, you can view snow-covered Illimani. The city of La Paz has a population of 877,363 people. The city when clubbed together with the neighboring El Alto and Viacha becomes the most populous among urban areas of Bolivia and this entire region is more popularly known as Metro La Paz and the population swells to around 2.3 million  [...]
    February 22nd, 2010
  • Southampton Bermuda– The complete Bermudian holiday destination Southampton Bermuda– The complete Bermudian holiday destination
    Are you thinking of a Bermudian holiday? If this is the case, the town of Southampton is an ideal location for that perfect holiday. Southampton houses some of the finest beaches seen in the entire nation of Bermuda. Located on the south western region of the country, the natives of the place are a friendly lot and along with the warm weather, the place has all makings of a perfect holiday and a remarkable trend seen with the visitors of Southampton is that the first trip is usually followed with the second and the subsequent third trip. In short, it is very difficult for someone to keep away from this place for long. As seen in the rest of Bermuda, the city is full of white sandy beaches and clear blue waters. The best part about some of the  [...]
    February 19th, 2010