Thursday 22 March 2012

Beaches are an Integral Part of Barbados All Inclusive Holidays


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Barbados - an incredible Caribbean island country! Like other Caribbean destinations, the island country is also famous for its spectacular beaches. Every year hundreds and thousands of travelers plan all inclusive holidays to Barbados to feel the gorgeousness of the beaches. Crane Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the country. It is also known as Platinum Coast and Gold CoastThe pinkish sand is stretched for over 300 meters and is well complemented by calm yet enticing turquoise blue waters. There is an offshore coral reef that makes it an incredible place to enjoy bodysurfing. 

Crane Beach is considered as the most beautiful beach in Barbados. Powdery sand is worth lying on. Apart from sunbathing, you can also enjoy wide variety of activities such as sailing, jet skiing and swimming. Another beach that compels tourists to plan cheap holidays to Barbados is Brighton Beach. This incredible palm fringed beach is located on the West Coast. The 1.5 kilometers long beach is located in the northern side of Bridgetown. The beach features perfect conditions to enjoy swimming and sunbathing. Malibu Beach Club is located in the front of the beach. While spending day at the club, you can get sun loungers and umbrellas on rent and enjoy delicious lunch. Extension of the white sand is known as Brandon’s Beach. 

Next beach that can be added to Barbados all inclusive holidays is Paynes Bay Beach. Like Brighton Beach, this beach is also located on the West Coast. The white sand of the beach is stretched for 500 meters and is well complemented by emerald waters and variety of trees. The beach is just a few steps away from world class 5-star hotels. Calm waters of the beach are completely safe for swimming and snorkeling can be enjoyed in the offshore reef. There are several beach side bars and restaurants and Bomba’s Beach Bar is among the most popular ones.  

While spending holidays Barbados, you cannot ignore Cattlewash Beach. This East Cost beach features golden sand. If you are an avid surfer, visiting Cattlewash is a must. But this beach is not at all recommended for swimming. However, you can take a dip in rock pools and the sheltered areas. While walking towards the southern section of the beach, you would reach Tent Bay. It features boulders in the shape of mushroom. Surfing lovers visit the beach in November to compete in Independence Classic Surfing Championship.

Experience the Gorgeousness of Grenada at its Beaches


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Grenada is ultimate destination to lay back and spent relaxing holidays. Capital St. Georges is charming place that offer different eatery places, adventurous activities and wonderful places to see. Grenada holidays are bright, colorful, relaxed and away from the hustle bustle of city life. Grenada is really beautiful and luxurious place to place family vacations. If you are looking for beach, adventurous or relaxing activities plan your holidays to Grenada and see interesting places here. Plan your next vacations to the beautiful Caribbean Island that is known as Grenada. Book your holidays to Grenada with your family and friends and enjoy sailing and different carnivals held in August month.

Grenada is among the world’s best places where you can enjoy exuberant beach vacation. While enjoying holidays in Grenada, you get an opportunity to feel the warmth of Caribbean waters while snorkeling and swimming. Powdery sand, different hues of waters and lively atmosphere keep people coming to the country time and again. If you want to add magnificence of typical Caribbean beach life, visit any of the following beaches:

Grand Anse Beach

Powdery white sand of this gorgeous beach is dotted with numerous palms. Calm and clear waters of the beach are apt to enjoy snorkeling.  While excursing through the waters, you would come across colorful fishes and breathtaking underwater flora. Other aquatic activities that you can enjoy in the beach waters are skiing, parasailing, scuba diving and windsurfing. If you are enjoying Grenada holidays with your kids, visiting this beach is must. You can easily find sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach. Shopaholics can visit Grand Anse Craft and Spice Market and pick valuable mementos. 

Levera Beach
 
This golden sand beach is stretched for 600 meters. Sugar Loaf Island is just few steps away from the beach. Since Levera Beach is located in Atlantic Ocean, it features apt conditions for surfing. Besides aquatic adventure, you can be part of land based adventure as well at Levera National Park which is just a walk away from the beach. Hiking is the most popular attraction in the park.  

Morne Rouge Beach
 
You just need to travel for two kilometers from Grand Anse Beach to reach Morene Rouge Beach. Alluring white sand runs for over 750 meters. Warm crystal clear waters offer great condition to enjoy swimming and snorkeling and spend some time with colorful tropical fishes. You can find accommodation at beachfront Laluna Hotel and admire the captivating view of the beach from windowpane.

Enjoy Best Attractions of World in Grenada Holidays


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When we enjoy too much beaches a time come when we want to enjoy something else other then beaches. This is the time to plan holidays in Grenada apart from the beaches this island offer many tourist attractions which are very popular among the tourists. If you has enough time on beaches and getting bore with tan body and cocktails under the umbrella try some other beautiful attractions in your vacations this time. Nature lovers can find different things to enjoy here which are mentioned below.

Two beautiful lakes are the first place to enjoy in Grenada holidays Lake Antoine and Grand Etang Lake. These two lakes are undeveloped volcanic hollow where you can explore a lot. No boats, no bungalows just you and nature. Good venue to find places where you discover new things about the life and can achieve great things to enjoy when you will go back home. Waterfalls are another beautiful thing to enjoy here.

You can enjoy Concord Waterfalls and Annandale Waterfalls during holidays in Grenada. Do not expect something huge like Niagara Falls they are not big on that scale but they are of perfect size to enjoy wonderful time here. You can take personal swim and can get a close picture square environment here. You can also watch dare divers here. Best part of enjoying holidays in Grenada is you do not have to be Indiana Jones you just need to be a nature lover who can enjoy perfect holidays here.

Gardena holiday packages offer such a beautiful natural destinations where you cannot stop yourself to enjoy and appreciating the nature. The beautiful plants and flowers are best thing to enjoy in this city. The good thing here is that you do not have to trek a lot you just need to hunt some beautiful flower plants and their various species. Check one of the local garden of Gardena this is Tropical flower garden in Grenada which is famous tourist destination and many visitors may miss this place in their Gardena Holidays.

This tropical Garden was featured in Britain’s TV Network in the show "Gardens of the Caribbean" it is also called Sunnyside Gardens that is seriously true. You can explore more about the beauty of Grenada and know more that why this place got five medals at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show. This place offer greenery everywhere so if you love such place you are at the right place. Book your holidays to Grenada and visit this beautiful island which is not limited to the beaches and water activities but it is much more than that.

Montego Bay Attractions Complete Jamaica Holidays


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Island nation of Jamaica is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean region. You can lie on the white sand and bask under sun, dive into turquoise blue waters to admire beauty of marine flora and fauna and hang in a hammock to feel the serenity of nature. Enjoying holidays in Jamaica is great fun for whole family. This Caribbean Island offer different charming attractions and breathtaking views. Different places that attract huge number of travelers every year are Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril. Here you can enjoy swimming with dolphins, diving in beautiful coral reef, sea fishing, golfing, relaxing beaches and more.

Montego Bay is an integral part of Jamaica. While planning holidays to Jamaica, you cannot overlook this second largest city in the island country. Montego Bay is home to most popular beaches in the country. Other highlights of the city include important historical attractions, refreshing gardens and intriguing culture and traditions.

Some of the most important attractions in Montego Bay are:

Doctor's Cave Beach

This is the most popular beach not only in Montego Bay but in the entire country as well. This beach as founded in 1906 by a group of doctors as a bathing club. At that time, this beach was accessible only through a cave. But today, you don’t need to cross through a cave to reach this beach. Crystal clear waters of the beach are fed by mineral springs. Temperature of the beach water lies between 22° C and 28° C. The beach is not only famous among adventure cravers but peace seekers as well. Curative attributes of the waters compels large number of tourists to plan holidays in Jamaica and visit this beach.

Bob Marley Experience

Jamaica cannot be defined without Bob Marley. In Montego Bay, you can experience the love for reggae and its founder. If you want to know more about Bob Marley, you should miss out on visiting Bob Marley Experience. This theater and memorabilia store complex is located at Half Moon Shopping Village.

Montego Bay Marine Park

This incredible marine park is strategically located by the city of Montego Bay. It spans over well defined area of sea and shore. It is famous around the world for its spectacular coral reefs and rich marine resources. Anyone and everyone can visit the park which is divided into several zones on the basis of activities. In other words, you would come across different areas to enjoy different activities.

Explore Arts in San Francisco Museums


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Charismatic city of San Francisco has lot to offer. That’s why its guests never go back with an impression of disappointment. While enjoying holidays in San Francisco, you would never find dearth of adventure and exploration. There are numerous museums that allow you to explore arts, culture and history of San Francisco. Following are few worth visiting museums in the city:

San Francisco Museum of Modern Arts

As the name suggests, this museum focuses on arts. Every year numerous art lovers visit this museum especially to take a look at the magnificent collection of modern arts. This majestic museum was established in 1935 and exhibits over 26,000 art works. While walking around the museum, you would come across wide variety of paintings, sculptures and works of architecture, photography and design. These art pieces are created by famous artists such as Clyfford Still, Paul Klee, Jackson Pollock, Henri
Matisse and Ansel Adams. One of the most notable exhibitions in the museum is the contemporary art collection of Doris and Donald Fisher. Art lovers are planning holidays to San Francisco especially to take a look at the works of Richard Diebenkorn, Alexander Calder and Chuck Close in this exhibition.    

Museum of Performance and Design

This is another art museum in San Francisco that strives to educate people about the impact of importance of performing arts in human life. This is among the most recently opened museums in the city.  It features several temporary and permanent exhibitions. Some of most the notable permanent exhibitions are:

·        Stars of the Early San Francisco Stage
·        Maestro, Photographic Portraits of Tom Zimberoff
·        150 Years of Dance in California
·        San Francisco in Song

Another highlight of the museum is performing arts library. It features archives, reference collection, theatrical design research collection and special collections. While browsing through these collections, you can take a closer look at posters, photographs, videotapes, radio interviews, sheet music and clippings.

Cartoon Art Museum

If you want to explore the arts of comics and cartoons, visiting this museum is a must. People planning San Francisco holidays with their kids must add this museum to the itinerary. The museum was established in 1984 and is strategically situated in the Yerba Buena Gardens. It features more than 6000 pieces. While walking through the alleys of the museum, you would come across newspaper comic strips and original comic book pages and animation cels.

Wednesday 29 February 2012

4 Attractions that have Become an Integral Part of Grenada Holidays


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Island country of Grenada is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Caribbean. Besides beaches there is lot to see and enjoy in the country. Rich past, gorgeous beaches, intriguing culture and thrilling adventure are few things that make Grenada one of the most visited destinations in Grenada. You would find party-like atmosphere all through the year. There are several worth visiting attractions in the country. However, following are the top four attractions that you should not miss while enjoying holidays in Grenada.

National Parks

If you want to explore natural richness of Grenada, country’s national parks are the best alternate. While visiting these parks, you would come across variety of ecosystems and rich wildlife. Most popular national park in the country is known as Grand Etang Lake and National Park. Breathtaking natural beauty will captivate your senses. Lake in the national park features several ecological subsystems. While strolling around, you would come across various species of plants animals and birds. Another notable national park in the city is Levera National Park. Main attraction of the national park is Levera Pond. It spans over 450 acres and features a bird sanctuary and few historical sites. Snorkeling and diving can be enjoyed in the coral reefs of the park.

Grand Anse Beach
Grenada holidays are incomplete without visiting this gorgeous white sand beach. White sand is dotted with palm trees where you can hang in a hammock and enjoy the refreshing surroundings. Clear and calm waters of the beach are apt to enjoy snorkeling and diving. Scuba diving, wind surfing and sailing are other marine activities you can enjoy in the beach waters. If you are carrying a laid back soul, you can just sit back on the white sand and admire the picturesque beach view.
Carnival

 If you want to be a part of rich culture of Grenada, you should consider participating in the Carnival. This is most important celebrations in the island country. Plan holidays to Grenada in August so that you can enjoy the celebrations. Carnival is known for its exuberant and colorful events. You would come across parades full of splendid clothes, folk dances and reggae and samba beats. Several competitions also take place in the carnival. Competition for the king and queen of bands and calypso king contest are among the most important ones.

Museums

The island country is home to few museums as well. While visiting these beaches, you can peep into the rich past and art of Grenada. Most popular museum in the country is Grenada National Museum. Exhibitions in the museum display variety of historic artifacts, first telegraph machine of Grenada and rum still.

Top Broadway Theaters in New York City


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If you want to take a look at the artistic streak of New York City, you must visit its theaters. There are numerous Broadway theaters where you can enjoy live theater and musical shows. New York City is one of the liveliest cities in the entire USA. Holidays in New York allows you to spend luxurious vacation well complemented by metropolitan streak. The city is also notable for its arts and culture. There are large number of theaters in the city where you can enjoy live shows and concerts. Some of the most popular theaters in the city are:

Broadway Theater

Broadway Theater or Colloquially Broadway is among the most notable theaters located in Theater District in Manhattan. It can accommodate 1761 people at any given point in time. The majestic theater was designed by renowned architect Eugene DeRosa. Façade and the interiors of the theater feature Italian Renaissance style of architecture. Today, this theater has become a “must visit” attraction in New York. All through the year, several musical and theater plays takes place at Broadway. In the past, shows like Lion King, Shrek the Musical and Mamma Mia had spread their magnificence in this theater.

Gershwin Theatre

This Broadway Theater with the capacity of 1933 seats is one of the largest theaters in the city. The beautiful Art Nouveau structure was designed by Ralph Alswang.  It was opened in 1972 as Uris Theater and the first show was Via Galactica with Raul Julia as the main protagonist. Between 1974 and 76, it was one of the top notch places in the city to enjoy jazz and pop performances. In 1983, Uris Theater became Gershwin Theater.

Imperial Theater

List of Broadway Theaters is incomplete without Imperial Theater. It was opened on December 25, 1923. People enjoying New York holidays in Manhattan never miss out on visiting this majestic theater. Most popular plays that took place in the theater are Annie Got Your Gun, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Dream Girls, Fiddler on the Roof and Billy Elliot the Musical. Well known actors who had performed in this theater are Hugh Jackman, Lucie Arnaz, Mary Martin, Ben Vereen and Danny Kaye.

New Amsterdam Theater

The theater was built in 1902-03 in well known theater district of Manhattan. Architecture firm Herts & Tallant designed this theater. In the past, the theater had been a home to various theater groups and companies. Some of them are Civic Repertory Theater and Ziegfield Follies. It has also been used as a movie theater. Exterior of the theater is typical example of Beaux-Arts whereas the interior allows you to take a look at Art Nouveau.