Saturday, September 04th, 2010 /
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Cordoba is one of the ancient cities in the Andalusia region of Spain. This city lies on the southern most part of Spain about 75 miles north of Seville. This is a historic city having a rich and long history running from the early 12th Century. This is a place which has seen the influence of Romans, Goths, Jews, Moors and Christians who have contributed to the cultural and historical influence of the town. Today Cordoba is one of the popular tourist destinations in Europe and many thousands of visitors come here to enjoy the city and its rich cultural and artistic heritage.
Cordoba has many attractions in and around the city and a visitor to this city will be provided with all the modern facilities required by him for a comfortable stay in the city. The city has many ways of traveling within and out of city so that you can easily move from one place to other to have hassle free visits to some of the most important places in the city. The La Mezquita is an important place to be visited and it is a very important landmark in the city.
It is rare to find a landmark like the La Mezquita. It is the mosque- cum- cathedral situated at this place. This is one of the unique places of worship in the world. It has one of the largest mosques in the world and at the same time has a cathedral within it. This is built with influence of Islamic, Mudejar, Renaissance, Baroque influences. This place has a long history extending back from the year 784AD and now it is one of the unique places where Muslims and Christians come together to offer prayers here. The architecture of the Mosque/ Cathedral is so mesmerizing that you will be able to imagine the splendor and richness of the times when the buildings were built and added to the main structure.
The next important place for a visitor is the La Alcazar de los Reyes Christianos and this is also a place where Christianity had clashes with Islam. This is an important historically as this Gothic fortress has been a royal residence for centuries. Alfonso XI built the Alcazar in 1327 and later additions were made periodically. This Fortress that stands on a Muslim Castle has been the royal abode of Ferdinand and Isabel. The view from the fortress is breathtaking and can be a memorable site at the night times.
Yet another religious place of interest is the Cordoba’s Synagogue that dates back to the year 1315 and is a grand representation of the Mudegjar work. This is the last synagogue in existence in southern Spain. This landmark is special due to its grand floral and other motifs placed inside the building and it will be a treasure for anyone who loves art.
For those who love history and art the next place of interest is the La Casa Andalusia and this museum is special in many respects. This is located at Judios and it is a showcase for showing the living style and place of abode of Al-Andalus. Here you can see many arts and artifacts completely dedicated to the Moorish culture with many coins, clothing and art works of Arabians of that age. You can also see the printing press used by Arabians to print the Koran during that time. Thus Cordoba gives a glimpse of its past glory and you will not forget the wonderful experience of visiting this city so easily.
Thursday, September 02nd, 2010 /
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You are missing out on paradise if you have never been to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. The resort, which is on its own island, is unlike any other in the world. It will take you days just to see the grounds and discover everything the resort has to offer. Hence the name of the resort, everything is designed and decorated to make you feel like you are in the lost city of Atlantis. The grounds are filled with wildlife habitats from shark tanks to sting ray bays.
Accommodations
Visitors have a variety of accommodation options while staying at the resort. There are towers that have hundreds of rooms, ranging from a resort view room to a penthouse luxury suite. Even the rooms are decorated with the “Atlantis” theme. The newest towers are unique and focus on a younger crowd. The “Cain” tower has its own private pool, bar and cabanas. Cain visitors can use all of the amenities on the Atlantis grounds but those staying at the original Atlantis towers cannot use the Cain amenities.
Pools and Water Attractions
The large number of pools and water slides truly make this resort one of kind. You can choose to watch your children play in the multiple kiddie pools, float down the lazy river or sit in a pool cove under a waterfall. There are now over ten different water slides that guests can use free of charge. The most famous waterslide, “The Leap of Faith”, shoots the rider straight down a pipe and then washes them through a shark tank. Riders are amazed as they see shark swimming around them.
Other Attractions
The Atlantis offers all sorts of attractions and activities, from dolphin excursions to scuba diving. The lagoon located in the middle of the resort is where guests can snorkel and swim. There is no shortage of marine life at this resort. If guests don’t want to get in the water they can choose to take the aquarium tour throughout the resort. Ping pong tables and volleyball courts are also located close to the beach.
Dining Options
The resort has what seems like an endless amount of dining options. Guests can buy a meal plan if so desired. The pool area is home to over a dozen snack bars, bars and barbeque stations. Guests can have dinner at one of the many restaurants located throughout the resort and casino. Reservations must be made for nicer dining options, like the steakhouse and Italian restaurant. Carmine’s, a gourmet Italian restaurant, serves all dishes family style (which feed six people). This is a great place for large groups or families.
Marina
The marina is a fun place where you can sit and dream of what it would be like to own a multi-million dollar yacht. Yachts from all over the world come in throughout the day and night. The marina is also lined with shopping and dining options.
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 /
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Cancun is a beautiful beach town in the Quintana Roo state of Mexico. This is also called as the Caribbean of Mexico as this town is fully surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. This town lies on the Yucatan channel that separates Cuba and Mexico and is well known for its beaches and water sports. Cancun has emerged as a popular tourist destination from an unknown strip of land facing the sea due to the efforts of the Mexican Government. Now it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the American continent and thousands of visitors come to this town throughout the year. This is a vacation center for the whole family as this offers various types of activities for everyone of your family.
Cancun is a full-fledged tourist center with all modern facilities for the present day visitor. There are more than 150 hotels in Cancun and you can have any type of accommodation as you want, depending on your needs and budget. You can have any type of accommodation that you can afford ranging from premium class Ultra luxury five star hotels to one room small bed and breakfasts. The condominiums and small private villas are best suited for medium type of budgets and you can have all types of facilities for your comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Cancun is very famous for its beaches and here you can find an enjoyable combination of sand and water so that your entire family can have fun and enjoyment in the beautiful beaches of Cancun. This town offers the best climate to its visitors throughout the year and you can enjoy the best climate and excellent water for maximum enjoyment. The beaches of Cancun have all modern facilities for all types of water sports and you can indulge yourself along with your family in any type of water sports. The enjoyment and thrill you will experience will be there in your mind for many years to come.
Cancun is famous for all types of water sports like surfing, scuba diving, paragliding etc. This town has some of the best facilities for all types of water sports as it is equipped with the entire modern infrastructure required for this. Depending on your mood and preference you can indulge yourself in any type of water sports or just go and soak in the soothing water and have a refreshing feeling come to you to get yourself relieved off the tension and stress of your daily life.
Cancun is also known for it s nightlife and it gives you the best choice of nightlife options to while you are in this town. This town has some of the best nightclubs and the night activities are good and enjoyable for all types of visitors to this town. All the nightclubs are situated within the walking distance from the beachfront hotels and they are conveniently located for easy access and late night parties. Here you can have a variety of dancing and music programs with good food.
There are hundreds of restaurants and bars available in the town that can cater to any type of food. Besides this you can indulge in shopping in one of the many Super Malls or small boutiques that offer merchandise from all corners of the world. Thus Cancun is one of the most enjoyable places in Mexico and no doubt it is one of the well-known tourist destinations of the modern days.
