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June 16 2008

Queenstown - The Adventure Capital of New Zealand

If you’re looking for an adventure holiday, Queenstown, New Zealand, is the perfect travel destination for you (who wouldn’t want to go, right?).

Queenstown and its lake Wakatipu enjoy the privilege of being regarded as the leading centre of adventure tourism and the surrounding mountain ranges are open 365 days a year to experience the scenic beauty.

This wonderful area was called, Queenstown, because “it was appropriate for the Queen of England”.

With high rising mountain ridges that go from coast to coast and completely wild passing alpine meadows and turquoise lakes, it is no wonder that this area of the South Island New Zealand were chosen precisely where Peter Jackson (film director) filmed the epic movie sequel The Lord of The Rings.

Queenstown is the capital of adventure tourism, where you can find a number of activities which will quench the thirst of any adrenaline junkie: skiing, snowboarding, rafting, canoeing, skydiving, hiking, mountain biking. Interestingly, Queenstown was the first location to make “bungy jumping” a commercial travel activity.

Not only can adventure activites be found in Queenstown, the less adventurous can enjoy the view of the alpine landscapes from the heights of a balloon or helicopter flight or taste the excellent wines from the Otago region, just sit back, relax and take it all in.

The climate is different for all four seasons: a hot summer with a clear day gives way to a cool autumn with the red and gold woods, then in winter shining white mountains and finally in spring which is full of color.

For these and other reasons, southern New Zealand is an essential stop off in a trip to New Zealand… when the time comes to have to leave this country, you will think it has anything other than amazing.

There are a number of good Queenstown accommodation options available, including hotels, motels, lodges, campgrounds, and holiday houses.

May 27 2008

Quebec City

Quebec Landscape

Not a lot of people in Europe know too much about Quebec City - when in fact it is the second largest city in the province, after Montreal. The landscapes are simply breath taking, with an almost fictional feel to the architecture. It’s not surprising really as the history of the city is as interesting as the architecture.

To experience this for yourself you should book up and look for hotels in Quebec City.

May 27 2008

Facts about Thailand

Thailand

If you want to travel to Thailand I suggest you look at some of these awesome facts. I have never been there myself but I had a group of friends come back from a 2 week adventure and they said “it was like living on a different planet”. Here’s a few reasons why:

  • The country comprises 76 provinces
  • The King has reigned for more than half a century
  • Area: 513,115 sq. km.
  • People: Thai (80%), Chinese (10%), Malay (3%), and the rest are minorities (Mons, Khmers, hill tribes)
  • Overall the southern parts of Thailand get by far the most rain with around 2,400 millimeters every year
  • Instead of a single main course with side dishes found in Western cuisine, a Thai full meal typically consists of either a single dish or rice khao with many complementary dishes served concurrently

May 20 2008

Champions League travel problems for Brits

Champions League Travel

As the Champions League gets closer and closer it’s apparent that this whole event has been hopelessly thought out. For a start I don’t believe for 1 minute that anyone thought two English football clubs would reach the final - that was their first mistake. Now - why in the world would they put the final in a country where if you don’t carry your passport with you at all times, you get arrested!

I know a lot of Chelsea fans and one of them bought 2 final tickets in the hope of selling one on. Instead of making a profit, he’s actually taken about a 70% loss. Why? The main reason would be the flights to Moscow - They cost a hell of a lot and it seems you have to either spend 5 days before or after the game to even get out of the country again.

I hope the game goes without a hitch and good luck to both teams!

May 15 2008

Blagging Extra Legroom

Plane

It’s one of those niggling worries when you go on holiday that you don’t get coffined between 2 seats when you fly abroad. I came across this article from Travel Insurance Web, under their travel features page. Where writer Linsey Mcneil  explains the various ways to blag extra legroom.

Some of the tips include:

  1. Choose your airline carefully
  2. Book a Charter flight
  3. Book an exit row seat
  4. Travel premium economy

Some great tips and I suggest you read the entire article for yourself

May 15 2008

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