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San Francisco Travel Guide
San Francisco is a hot spot destination for people both domestic and foreign. The city of San Francisco lies by the Bay Area and is famous for its diverse culture and political communities. It houses some of the best restaurants in the world and its scenic beauty & hilly terrain are worth a visit anytime. The city is known for its complete European ambience and has so many well known sites famous among the tourists. The perfect masterpiece work of engineering of the 19th century, the Golden Gate Park, is a well known place throughout the world and combines the customs of the museums with the beauty of its gardens. It also hosts the largest China Town in the United States, which is a popular tourist destination in itself.
More than sixteen million visitors from all over the world visit San Francisco every year. The city has a great lodging facility that people often find it difficult to choose among so many options. It has the costly 5 star hotels like the Campton Place Hotel, the Ritz-Carlton, the Hotel Palomar and the Four Seasons or the fairly low budget ones. The city has some of the best restaurants in the world. The dining option varies from authentic & cheap to the pricey and innovative.
The city of San Francisco has a great public transportation system in place with buses, cabs, and subways being the most popular one. Bicycling is also very popular in the city with more than 40,000 commuting to work on cycle everyday. Then there are also the well known cable cars which take you on a scenic tour of the city along major tourist attractions.
The easiest and the best way to reach the city is to take a flight. There are 3 main airports: Oakland International, San Francisco International and the Mineta San Jose International. There are many tourist agents who can plan the whole trip for you and booking tickets earlier can help to get some great deals. San Francisco is a great place to be all around the year which guarantees a great holida
Jieyang A famous cultural city with its beautiful mountains and rivers
Jieyang is now becoming one of the new tour cities with its lively and special characteristics of the zone. The city is in the east of Guangdong Province, which faces the sea,backs on to mountains. Jieyang has an area of over 5000Km2, a history of around 5000 years*civilization and under the organizational system over 2000 years. The Central Plain(place near Yellow River of China) Culture had flown to his ancient city dating back to Qin and Han Dynasties, and then has flown to the boundless expanse of eastern Guangdong Province and southwestern Fujian Province In 1991, a propitious year, the old county Jieyang was upgraded as a city consisted of three counties named Jiexi, Jiedong and Huilai as well as one district named Rongcheng. It*also in charge of Puning City. Since then, the city is surged with unprecedented creating passion with the three rivers, Rong River, Lian River and Long River flowing through.
AS the youngest city in Chaoshan area and the origin of the Chaoshan culture, Jieyang has been become the most potential economic zone with sustainable development and the most promising tour district. As the core of the historical and cultural city in Guangdong Province, it has many special ancient architectures in the center of city, such as Jieyang Study Palace, Jieyang Chenghuang Temple and Jieyang Guandi Temple, which are all the biggest size of the same ancient constructions in the south of Guangdong Province. Besides these, Jieyang Forbidden City was the only rock complex from Yuan Dynasty in Guangdong Province, and Jieyang Jinxian Gate was only monomer construction jointed with gate, storey and pavilion The Ancestral Temple of the Ding Family is the only complex in the world whose layout is based on the character of Chinese word ***. Walking on the alleys of the old district of Jieyang is just as going through an over 800 years history of civilization, where you will enjoy all the cultural relic of a civilized coastal city Jiexi,the provincial ecological demonstration county, is in the west of Jieyang City. It* a verdant and lush ecological tour resort embraced by Dabei Mountain Forest Park .There are many other tour spots: Huangmanqi Waterfalls, the NO.1 waterfalls in the south of China; Shineihe Ice Mortar wonder; the only alpine golf course of China; the only drifting spot in Chaoshan Area; the largest and best-equipped Jingming Hotspring Holiday Resort; Sanshan Temple with great influence in provinces like Fujian, Guangdong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The west of Jieyang is the Xanadu for leisure and holiday, the homestead of spirit, where ecology means more than nature.
Huilal County lying in the south of Jieyang ,backs against Danan Mountain and reaches out to the immense sea. Huilai is known for its Shenquan Mirage, the only one of its kind in
South China, its Keniaowei grotesque rock formations, its immaculate sand beach by the south Sea .Its strangely -shaped trees growing on Rong Rock, its pure spring gushing out of the salty land, its unexploited beautiful islands, its ships sailing along the age-old Oceanic Silk Road on sea to eastern Guangdong Province, and its Jinghai Ancient Town, a rare survival from ancient times. Huilai county is dotted with sights of gorgeous and varied natural scenery
Puning City is in the other side of Danan Mountain*origin of Ying-ge Dance and land of innumerable historical sites. Puning Study Palace remains its original architectural views
dating back to Ming Dynasty ,incomparable among hundreds of ancient town in Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces. The Former Residence of Fang Yao, Prefect of Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces in late of Qing Dynasty, covers an area of over 40000M2 and stays unparalleled compared to other former residential complex. The Nanyan Ancient Temple worships more than 20000 jade figures of Buddha, taking the lead of nationwide famous temples. Puning also features the hotspring of Panlong Bay and the fragrant orchid flourishing on Tie Hill Jiedong county, surrounding the city center of Jieyang in the east, the north and west, embodies abundant tour resources. Duo Moons Brook is one of the famous Eight Scenes in Jieyang, Qingyu Fortification remains its grandiosity, and Fengmen Ancient Pathway its profoundness and remoteness. Bamboos and banana orchards are nil over the hills of Putian Town. On Tengdiao Mountain, the relic where General Yang Wenguang unified the South waits to be visited. The monument of Fenshui Battle is skyscraping over the Zhuhao Mountain.
The power and fascination of Ying-ge dance, the sensibility of Chao Opera, the fragrance of Gongfu tea, the dainty of Chaozhou cuisine, the brilliance of golden-painted woodcarving, the floweriness of ash-molded porcelain*ll immaterial ~ltural heritage of Jieyang is as fine as its attractive scenic spots With the construction of Chaoshan Corridor and China 5000 years*historical Cultural Corridor along the banks of two rivers around the city, Jieyaeg tourism is taking on a new look
A city containing a famous name, culture, beautiful mountains and nvers;
A tour showing specialty, rarity and diversity;
A land embodying grace, elegance, and grandiose.
A warmly welcome to visitors all over the world in Jieyang.
Jieyang is now becoming one of the new tour cities with its lively and special characteristics of the zone. The city is in the east of Guangdong Province, which faces the sea,backs on to mountains. Jieyang has an area of over 5000Km2, a history of around 5000 years*civilization and under the organizational system over 2000 years. The Central Plain(place near Yellow River of China) Culture had flown to his ancient city dating back to Qin and Han Dynasties, and then has flown to the boundless expanse of eastern Guangdong Province and southwestern Fujian Province In 1991, a propitious year, the old county Jieyang was upgraded as a city consisted of three counties named Jiexi, Jiedong and Huilai as well as one district named Rongcheng. It*also in charge of Puning City. Since then, the city is surged with unprecedented creating passion with the three rivers, Rong River, Lian River and Long River flowing through.
AS the youngest city in Chaoshan area and the origin of the Chaoshan culture, Jieyang has been become the most potential economic zone with sustainable development and the most promising tour district. As the core of the historical and cultural city in Guangdong Province, it has many special ancient architectures in the center of city, such as Jieyang Study Palace, Jieyang Chenghuang Temple and Jieyang Guandi Temple, which are all the biggest size of the same ancient constructions in the south of Guangdong Province. Besides these, Jieyang Forbidden City was the only rock complex from Yuan Dynasty in Guangdong Province, and Jieyang Jinxian Gate was only monomer construction jointed with gate, storey and pavilion The Ancestral Temple of the Ding Family is the only complex in the world whose layout is based on the character of Chinese word ***. Walking on the alleys of the old district of Jieyang is just as going through an over 800 years history of civilization, where you will enjoy all the cultural relic of a civilized coastal city Jiexi,the provincial ecological demonstration county, is in the west of Jieyang City. It* a verdant and lush ecological tour resort embraced by Dabei Mountain Forest Park .There are many other tour spots: Huangmanqi Waterfalls, the NO.1 waterfalls in the south of China; Shineihe Ice Mortar wonder; the only alpine golf course of China; the only drifting spot in Chaoshan Area; the largest and best-equipped Jingming Hotspring Holiday Resort; Sanshan Temple with great influence in provinces like Fujian, Guangdong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The west of Jieyang is the Xanadu for leisure and holiday, the homestead of spirit, where ecology means more than nature.
Huilal County lying in the south of Jieyang ,backs against Danan Mountain and reaches out to the immense sea. Huilai is known for its Shenquan Mirage, the only one of its kind in
South China, its Keniaowei grotesque rock formations, its immaculate sand beach by the south Sea .Its strangely -shaped trees growing on Rong Rock, its pure spring gushing out of the salty land, its unexploited beautiful islands, its ships sailing along the age-old Oceanic Silk Road on sea to eastern Guangdong Province, and its Jinghai Ancient Town, a rare survival from ancient times. Huilai county is dotted with sights of gorgeous and varied natural scenery
Puning City is in the other side of Danan Mountain*origin of Ying-ge Dance and land of innumerable historical sites. Puning Study Palace remains its original architectural views
dating back to Ming Dynasty ,incomparable among hundreds of ancient town in Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces. The Former Residence of Fang Yao, Prefect of Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces in late of Qing Dynasty, covers an area of over 40000M2 and stays unparalleled compared to other former residential complex. The Nanyan Ancient Temple worships more than 20000 jade figures of Buddha, taking the lead of nationwide famous temples. Puning also features the hotspring of Panlong Bay and the fragrant orchid flourishing on Tie Hill Jiedong county, surrounding the city center of Jieyang in the east, the north and west, embodies abundant tour resources. Duo Moons Brook is one of the famous Eight Scenes in Jieyang, Qingyu Fortification remains its grandiosity, and Fengmen Ancient Pathway its profoundness and remoteness. Bamboos and banana orchards are nil over the hills of Putian Town. On Tengdiao Mountain, the relic where General Yang Wenguang unified the South waits to be visited. The monument of Fenshui Battle is skyscraping over the Zhuhao Mountain.
The power and fascination of Ying-ge dance, the sensibility of Chao Opera, the fragrance of Gongfu tea, the dainty of Chaozhou cuisine, the brilliance of golden-painted woodcarving, the floweriness of ash-molded porcelain*ll immaterial ~ltural heritage of Jieyang is as fine as its attractive scenic spots With the construction of Chaoshan Corridor and China 5000 years*historical Cultural Corridor along the banks of two rivers around the city, Jieyaeg tourism is taking on a new look
A city containing a famous name, culture, beautiful mountains and nvers;
A tour showing specialty, rarity and diversity;
A land embodying grace, elegance, and grandiose.
A warmly welcome to visitors all over the world in Jieyang.
Rajasthan Cities Tour >> AJMER TOUR
General Information
Population: Around four lakhs
Area: 55.76-sq-kms.
Altitude: 486 meters
Climate: Summer: Max. - 38.1C Min. - 27.7C
Winter: Max. - 23.3 C Min. - 05.5C
Rainfall: 38 to 51 cms.
Clothing: Summer - Light Tropical Winter: Woolen
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi.
Location: Rajasthan
Tourist Attractions: Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah, Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara.
Festive Attractions: Urs Fair, Pushkar Fair
Best Time To Visit: October To March
Hotels in Ajmer
Hotel Mansingh
Hotel Ambassdor
Hotel Regency
and more hotels >>
Ajmer is a blend of Sufi culture and Hindu religion. Ajmer has always been a coveted and strategic place for the Rajputs, the Mughals and the Marathas. Ajmer was the seat of administration for the Chauhans till Prithviraj was defeated in 1193 AD by Mohammad Ghauri. It then became a part of the Delhi Sultanate.
However, Rana Kumbha of Mewar and Raja Maldeo again established Rajput rule over Ajmer. The annual Urs at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is held on a grand scale and attracts pilgrims from all over the world irrespective of their caste and religion.
PRIME ATTRACTION
TEMPLES
Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah - At the foot of a barren hill, is situated India s most important pilgrimage center for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb or Khawaja Sharif. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Median for the Muslims of South Asia. Emperor Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to this Dargah from Agra once a year.
Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - One of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture, this mosque was a Sanskrit college in the 12th century. In 1193 AD Mohammad Ghori destroyed the college and a mosque was built in its place. The mosque is built on pillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike. The archways are finely engraved with Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the Holy Quran (also spelt as Koran).
Nasiyan (Jain Temple) - This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th century. The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall depicts scenes from the Jain mythology. The beauty of this temple is widely acclaimed.
MUSEUMS
Govt. Museum - The Royal palace of Akbar was converted into a museum and today it houses a rich collection of Mughal and Rajput armoury. Some of the fine and delicate sculptures of the region have been displayed here. The building itself has been constructed of red sandstone, which have been laid down in a square pattern giving it a fabulous look.
LAKES
Ana Sagar Lake - This lake was built by Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. Later the Mughal Emperors made additional constructions to beautify the lake. The 'Baradari', a marble pavilion was built by Shah Jahan and the Daulat Bagh Gardens were laid by Jehangir. This lake is located towards the north of Ajmer city.
FORTS
Taragarh Fort - Built in the 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan, the fort gives a bird's eye view of the city. Taragarh Fort or the 'Star fort' is situated on a hill and to reach there, one has to take winding bridle path.
OTHERS
Mayo College - One of the India's best public schools, located in the south-east of the Ana Sagar, has now been converted to the Circuit House. The lake and the cenotaph and the shrine of the Hindu reformer Swami Dayanand, founder of the "Arya Samaj Movement" in India, can be viewed from here.
EXCURSIONS
CITIES
Pushkar - The sister city of Ajmer, Pushkar is just 11-km away from the city. The road to Pushkar passes through the Nag Pahar or the Snake Mountain.
Pushkar is an ancient city and has seen history being made since the Ramayana period. The account of this city can be found in the 4th century writings of the Chinese traveller-- Fa-Hien and also in the scripts written during the era of Muslim invasions. The city is considered by Hindus to be one of the most sacred places in India and has, perhaps, the only existing temple in Asia, dedicated to Lord Brahma. Life in the city is very much related to the Pushkar Lake. Mythology says that this ancient lake was formed when a lotus flower fell in the valley, from the hands Brahma.
The 52 bathing ghats that surround the lake are believed to have special powers e.g. 'Naga Kund' for fertility, 'Roop Tirth' for beauty and 'Kapil Vyapi Kund' for curing Leprosy.
The famous Pushkar fair is held every year on the Kartik Purnima day. This fair is famous as a bazaar for the animals particularly the camels. But the folk dancers and the folk musicians add traditional colour in the fair, which gives a new leash of life to the town.
Mangliyawas - This town is famous for two 800 years old trees of a rare species- ADANSONIA DIGITATA LINN- popularly known as 'Kalpa-Vriksha'. People visit this place through out the year but on dark moon day of 'Sravana' (also spelt as Shravana) thousands of people come to worship the trees. The town is 26-km from Ajmer.
Beawar - This town is located 54-km from Ajmer and is famous for the Badshahi procession festival held on the next day of Holi. On this occasion, people participate in large numbers and throw 'Gulal' on each other.
LAKES
Foy Sagar - This artificial lake was built during a famine relief programme. Named after the engineer responsible for its construction, the picturesque lake is 5-km from Ajmer.
Kishan Garh : On the road to Jaipur, 27-km from Ajmer is located this medieval treasure house of art. This place had one of the finest schools for miniature paintings during 18th century. This town of artists is also famous for Gundelao Lake, Phool Mahal Palace, Temple of Sri Kalyan Raiji and the Majhala Palace.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is that of Jaipur.
Rail: The city is well connected by trains with all the major places in India.
Road: The state transport has its bus services from all over Rajasthan and also from Delhi. However, during the Urs, large number of people arriving in Ajmer, it is advisable to plan your trip in advance during this time.
Local Transport: City bus service operate in the city and to Pushkar. Unmetered taxis, auto-rickshaws, tongas, and cycle-rickshaws are also available for commutation.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS The annual Urs and Pushkar fair.
SHOPPING
Ajmer presents items, which carry the Rajasthani fervour and reflect ancient mood of the area. One can purchase here amazing old silver jewellery with designs of a totally different era. The annual Urs gives an opportunity to bargain some of the intriguing and colourful items of the region.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Banks/Money Changers: - Bank of Baroda, Prithviraj Marg
- Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Station Road
- Bank of India, Kaisarganj
- Bank of Rajasthan, Mayo College
- Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Prithviraj Marg
- State Bank of India, near Collectorate
Also,authorized money changers are available in the leading hotels.
Hospitals: J.L. Nehru Hospital
Club: Ajmer Club
Guide Service: Approved guides may be hired through the Asstt. Director, Tourist Reception Centre
CLIMATE
Temperatures are very high during summers and very low during winters. Ajmer has a typical desert type of climate. The best season to visit this place is between October and March.
A WORD OF CAUTION
Beware of touts and make sure that you are not lost among the innumerable palaces in the forts and the colourful tradition.
General Information
Population: Around four lakhs
Area: 55.76-sq-kms.
Altitude: 486 meters
Climate: Summer: Max. - 38.1C Min. - 27.7C
Winter: Max. - 23.3 C Min. - 05.5C
Rainfall: 38 to 51 cms.
Clothing: Summer - Light Tropical Winter: Woolen
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi.
Location: Rajasthan
Tourist Attractions: Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah, Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara.
Festive Attractions: Urs Fair, Pushkar Fair
Best Time To Visit: October To March
Hotels in Ajmer
Hotel Mansingh
Hotel Ambassdor
Hotel Regency
and more hotels >>
Ajmer is a blend of Sufi culture and Hindu religion. Ajmer has always been a coveted and strategic place for the Rajputs, the Mughals and the Marathas. Ajmer was the seat of administration for the Chauhans till Prithviraj was defeated in 1193 AD by Mohammad Ghauri. It then became a part of the Delhi Sultanate.
However, Rana Kumbha of Mewar and Raja Maldeo again established Rajput rule over Ajmer. The annual Urs at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is held on a grand scale and attracts pilgrims from all over the world irrespective of their caste and religion.
PRIME ATTRACTION
TEMPLES
Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah - At the foot of a barren hill, is situated India s most important pilgrimage center for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb or Khawaja Sharif. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Median for the Muslims of South Asia. Emperor Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to this Dargah from Agra once a year.
Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - One of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture, this mosque was a Sanskrit college in the 12th century. In 1193 AD Mohammad Ghori destroyed the college and a mosque was built in its place. The mosque is built on pillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike. The archways are finely engraved with Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the Holy Quran (also spelt as Koran).
Nasiyan (Jain Temple) - This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th century. The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall depicts scenes from the Jain mythology. The beauty of this temple is widely acclaimed.
MUSEUMS
Govt. Museum - The Royal palace of Akbar was converted into a museum and today it houses a rich collection of Mughal and Rajput armoury. Some of the fine and delicate sculptures of the region have been displayed here. The building itself has been constructed of red sandstone, which have been laid down in a square pattern giving it a fabulous look.
LAKES
Ana Sagar Lake - This lake was built by Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. Later the Mughal Emperors made additional constructions to beautify the lake. The 'Baradari', a marble pavilion was built by Shah Jahan and the Daulat Bagh Gardens were laid by Jehangir. This lake is located towards the north of Ajmer city.
FORTS
Taragarh Fort - Built in the 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan, the fort gives a bird's eye view of the city. Taragarh Fort or the 'Star fort' is situated on a hill and to reach there, one has to take winding bridle path.
OTHERS
Mayo College - One of the India's best public schools, located in the south-east of the Ana Sagar, has now been converted to the Circuit House. The lake and the cenotaph and the shrine of the Hindu reformer Swami Dayanand, founder of the "Arya Samaj Movement" in India, can be viewed from here.
EXCURSIONS
CITIES
Pushkar - The sister city of Ajmer, Pushkar is just 11-km away from the city. The road to Pushkar passes through the Nag Pahar or the Snake Mountain.
Pushkar is an ancient city and has seen history being made since the Ramayana period. The account of this city can be found in the 4th century writings of the Chinese traveller-- Fa-Hien and also in the scripts written during the era of Muslim invasions. The city is considered by Hindus to be one of the most sacred places in India and has, perhaps, the only existing temple in Asia, dedicated to Lord Brahma. Life in the city is very much related to the Pushkar Lake. Mythology says that this ancient lake was formed when a lotus flower fell in the valley, from the hands Brahma.
The 52 bathing ghats that surround the lake are believed to have special powers e.g. 'Naga Kund' for fertility, 'Roop Tirth' for beauty and 'Kapil Vyapi Kund' for curing Leprosy.
The famous Pushkar fair is held every year on the Kartik Purnima day. This fair is famous as a bazaar for the animals particularly the camels. But the folk dancers and the folk musicians add traditional colour in the fair, which gives a new leash of life to the town.
Mangliyawas - This town is famous for two 800 years old trees of a rare species- ADANSONIA DIGITATA LINN- popularly known as 'Kalpa-Vriksha'. People visit this place through out the year but on dark moon day of 'Sravana' (also spelt as Shravana) thousands of people come to worship the trees. The town is 26-km from Ajmer.
Beawar - This town is located 54-km from Ajmer and is famous for the Badshahi procession festival held on the next day of Holi. On this occasion, people participate in large numbers and throw 'Gulal' on each other.
LAKES
Foy Sagar - This artificial lake was built during a famine relief programme. Named after the engineer responsible for its construction, the picturesque lake is 5-km from Ajmer.
Kishan Garh : On the road to Jaipur, 27-km from Ajmer is located this medieval treasure house of art. This place had one of the finest schools for miniature paintings during 18th century. This town of artists is also famous for Gundelao Lake, Phool Mahal Palace, Temple of Sri Kalyan Raiji and the Majhala Palace.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is that of Jaipur.
Rail: The city is well connected by trains with all the major places in India.
Road: The state transport has its bus services from all over Rajasthan and also from Delhi. However, during the Urs, large number of people arriving in Ajmer, it is advisable to plan your trip in advance during this time.
Local Transport: City bus service operate in the city and to Pushkar. Unmetered taxis, auto-rickshaws, tongas, and cycle-rickshaws are also available for commutation.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS The annual Urs and Pushkar fair.
SHOPPING
Ajmer presents items, which carry the Rajasthani fervour and reflect ancient mood of the area. One can purchase here amazing old silver jewellery with designs of a totally different era. The annual Urs gives an opportunity to bargain some of the intriguing and colourful items of the region.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Banks/Money Changers: - Bank of Baroda, Prithviraj Marg
- Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Station Road
- Bank of India, Kaisarganj
- Bank of Rajasthan, Mayo College
- Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Prithviraj Marg
- State Bank of India, near Collectorate
Also,authorized money changers are available in the leading hotels.
Hospitals: J.L. Nehru Hospital
Club: Ajmer Club
Guide Service: Approved guides may be hired through the Asstt. Director, Tourist Reception Centre
CLIMATE
Temperatures are very high during summers and very low during winters. Ajmer has a typical desert type of climate. The best season to visit this place is between October and March.
A WORD OF CAUTION
Beware of touts and make sure that you are not lost among the innumerable palaces in the forts and the colourful tradition.
Island Hvar - Croatia, Dalmatia - Tourist guide
ISLAND HVAR - Croatia, Dalmatia: Choose the destination for holidays and make reservations on-line. Check our offer of cities, towns, coves and islands through thousands of our photos!
Hvar boasts of being the sunniest Dalmatian island. The scents of rosemary and lavender, a wooded shore and an exceptional cultural richness reveal why Hvar is a favourite tourist destination among the tourists from all over the world. Beaches are rocky, together with small bays with sandy beaches. The island of Hvar is the island of sunshine, lavender and wine, proud of its tradition of 130 years of organized tourism.
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Hvar boasts of being the sunniest Dalmatian island. The scents of rosemary and lavender, a wooded shore and an exceptional cultural richness reveal why Hvar is a favourite tourist destination among the tourists from all over the world. Beaches are rocky, together with small bays with sandy beaches. The island of Hvar is the island of sunshine, lavender and wine, proud of its tradition of 130 years of organized tourism.
Located in the center of the Mediterranean, off of its northern more indented and more densely populated coast, the island of Hvar is also situated in the center of practically all of the routes that cross the eastern Adriatic. An outstanding geographical point of central Dalmatia, on the route from Zadar and Sibenik to Korcula and Dubrovnik, Hvar is located in the vicinity of, and within the region gravitating towards, the city of Split. However, Hvar is separated from the Split Channel by the island of Brac.
Hvar is listed in ten most beautiful islands in the world. Its natural landscapes are probably the most magnificent and impressive image of the island. The azure sea generously revealing the treasuers of the Neptune's underwater gardens, opiate fragrances of rosemary, heather and garden-sage or the song of cicadae at noon, these are the impressions that remain longest in our experience of Hvar.
The highlight of this lovely island is the ravishing little harbour town of Hvar, situated on the south-western coast of it. It lies in the cove protected by the Pakleni Islands in the south and a low crest in the north. The town of Hvar is the largest settlement on the island of Hvar. It is the town of a unique cultural and historical heritage but also an important tourist resort with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. There are beautifully preserved public buildings, cafes and shops around a square at the head of which is a church, which looks back down the square to the sea.
Just 3 miles from the town of Hvar there is ACI MARINA - Palmizana which is very important for nautical tourism and for discovering wild and untouched beauties of islands.
ISLAND HVAR - Croatia, Dalmatia: Choose the destination for holidays and make reservations on-line. Check our offer of cities, towns, coves and islands through thousands of our photos!
Hvar boasts of being the sunniest Dalmatian island. The scents of rosemary and lavender, a wooded shore and an exceptional cultural richness reveal why Hvar is a favourite tourist destination among the tourists from all over the world. Beaches are rocky, together with small bays with sandy beaches. The island of Hvar is the island of sunshine, lavender and wine, proud of its tradition of 130 years of organized tourism.
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* Tourist guides
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ISLAND HVAR - Croatia, Dalmatia: Choose the destination for holidays and make reservations on-line. Check our offer of cities, towns, coves and islands through thousands of our photos!
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Hvar boasts of being the sunniest Dalmatian island. The scents of rosemary and lavender, a wooded shore and an exceptional cultural richness reveal why Hvar is a favourite tourist destination among the tourists from all over the world. Beaches are rocky, together with small bays with sandy beaches. The island of Hvar is the island of sunshine, lavender and wine, proud of its tradition of 130 years of organized tourism.
Located in the center of the Mediterranean, off of its northern more indented and more densely populated coast, the island of Hvar is also situated in the center of practically all of the routes that cross the eastern Adriatic. An outstanding geographical point of central Dalmatia, on the route from Zadar and Sibenik to Korcula and Dubrovnik, Hvar is located in the vicinity of, and within the region gravitating towards, the city of Split. However, Hvar is separated from the Split Channel by the island of Brac.
Hvar is listed in ten most beautiful islands in the world. Its natural landscapes are probably the most magnificent and impressive image of the island. The azure sea generously revealing the treasuers of the Neptune's underwater gardens, opiate fragrances of rosemary, heather and garden-sage or the song of cicadae at noon, these are the impressions that remain longest in our experience of Hvar.
The highlight of this lovely island is the ravishing little harbour town of Hvar, situated on the south-western coast of it. It lies in the cove protected by the Pakleni Islands in the south and a low crest in the north. The town of Hvar is the largest settlement on the island of Hvar. It is the town of a unique cultural and historical heritage but also an important tourist resort with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. There are beautifully preserved public buildings, cafes and shops around a square at the head of which is a church, which looks back down the square to the sea.
Just 3 miles from the town of Hvar there is ACI MARINA - Palmizana which is very important for nautical tourism and for discovering wild and untouched beauties of islands.
In the first post about Montenegro I have already mentioned some facts about this country, namely about its area and population, number of beaches, now I just want to specify some facts, for example, as to the highest mountain, that is 2.522 m (Durmitor, Bobotov kuk), seacoast length – 294 km, political system – republic (Independent state since May 2005). The biggest ports are Budva, Bar and Kotor, main airports : Podgorica and Tivat.
Montenegro - basic data:
Montenegro delicious beaaches
Citizens from many countries are welcomed in Montenegro even without visas and they can enjoy their stay there for 90 days. Car insurance: no problems, indeed. There is a green card available for many countries, but, of course, you have to specify their list before deciding to rent a car. Euro is the official currency in Montenegro.
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As to the national parks, some of them are worth your attention, namely: Durmitor, Biogradska gora, the lake of Scadar, Lovcen. Montenegro is divided into 22 municipalities. There is a Mediterranean type of climate there. Apart from hotels’ restaurants there a plenty of cafes, offering traditional Montenegrin cuisine. It is very important to try their wine, this wine is famous all over the world. For example, such grape brandy “Montenegrin loza” or “Prvijenac”, are a must-try.
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And, please, remember, short pants, dresses and skirts are not required, especially in such public institutions as hospitals, banks, etc. Don’t take off the bottom part at beaches, you will make a revolution and surprise most people. And don’t drink too much, it is a bad taste in Montenegro.
For those of you who haven’t heard of CityCenter in Las Vegas it is a metropolis resort filled with dining, nightlife, real estate and much more. This one single project will change the skyline of Vegas forever. No other building project will compare to this once it is completed in 2009 sometime. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM Mirage and Dubai World.
New CityCenter Urban Resort in Las Vegas
Once completed CityCenter will be a destination choice for things to do in Las Vegas all over the world. A building project like no other this will truly be a place to live and play on magnitude levels. CityCenter has been built and designed by eight world renow architects that have designed structures such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Beijing Airport and The Kodak Theater. This 4,000 room resort will have some of the finest dining in the world along with show stopping entertainment and performances. The resort will be surrounded by some of the most interesting urban art the world is yet to see. Each piece specifically chosen for it location with a carfully thought out plan.
CityCenter will be home to one 61 story tower, two 400 room high-end, non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’s first Mandarin Oriental, close to 2,700 condominiums and will hold roughly 500,000 sq ft of retail, dining and entertainment space.
Special Skills?
CA Highway Sign Americans with foreign language skills and a good sense of North American geography, history and culture should consider those qualities a bonus.
However, the Footloose tour leader experience is not for everyone! If you are one of the individuals whose motivation is ignited by this type of challenge and whose lifestyle is compatible, or can become compatible, with this concept then, please let us learn more about you.
What Are We Looking For?
Half Dome View We are looking for safe, adventurous, dynamic, flexible, reliable and organized U.S citizens for tour leader positions for our adventure camping, walking & lodging programmes. A leader organizes outdoor activities, provides city sightseeing excursions and arranges nighttime entertainment; teaches campground etiquette and handles camp chores ranging from cooking to loading the equipment onto the trailer.
A leader performs daily administration tasks such as accounting, handling all driving, arranging the daily logistics, researching unfamiliar territory and managing the ever-changing group dymanics. Our tour leaders cetainly are an incredible collection of individuals - both men and women - and represent a variety of backgrounds.. in a word: diverse!
Still interested? If yes, then read on...
How do I Become a Tour Leader
Bryce Canyon Arms In Air All tour leader applicants must be American citizens and be at least 23 years of age (insurance requirement), have a clean driving record, good communication skills, and a keen interest in meeting people from all over the world. Please note that we do not hire non-U.S citizens for tour leader positions.
Initially, please contact our Operations Office by e-mail at personnel@premiereops.com for an application form. Once we have received your completed application and have had time to review it we will get in touch with you. We do require an in-person interview due to the nature of the position. If you do not live close to one of our operations bases (Los Angeles, New York, or Seattle), we also have former employees positioned throughout the United States to assist in interviewing process.
WORK FOR US
Mount Rainier Charles Footloose is pleased to announce that recruitment for 2009 Tour Leader positions has begun. Please remember that the amount of applicants we receive is much higher than the positions available, so please return your application as soon as possible for consideration.
Official Publication of the St Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association
15 YEARS OF JAZZ
The St. Lucia Jazz Festival extends its beat all over the island. The event attracts visitors from all over the world and has given an unexpected boost to the local music industry.
Over the last 15 years, over 350 artistes and 3000 accompanying musicians have played at St. Lucia Jazz. What started as a weekend festival has turned into a ten day event. In 1992 there were only three venues in Castries, today the festival covers the island and requires the construction of fifteen different stages.
Only one forty foot container with three tons of equipment was needed to stage Jazz in 1992. Today it takes 32 tons of sound, lighting, trussing, rigging, generators and musical equipment to produce the festival. “For a small island to develop a product with such international acclaim says a lot for St. Lucia,” says Hilary Modeste, director of Tourism.
The economic benefits to the island are impressive. During Jazz 2005 over EC$46 million were injected into the local economy.
Then there are the Jazz faithful. More than one hundred individuals have attended every single event. These honorary jazz patrons come from Los Angeles, Martinique, Bermuda, Bahamas, Jamaica and Trinidad.
More and more St. Lucians are listening to jazz music.
“These days I turn on the jazz channel and I listen to the music,” says Sherril, an administrative assistant at a local enterprise. “I never used to
listen to jazz but because of the festival, I have learned to appreciate the music.”
Tommy, a travel agent in Castries says: “I like jazz music now. I never used to listen to it before. I always take in the free concerts during Jazz.”
The festival has also benefited the local music industry. Since its inception, local artistes have been given prominence. This opportunity has helped develop the careers of several St. Lucian musicians.
Boo Hinkson is St. Lucia’s premier guitarist. He performed at the first festival in 1992 with Luther Francois, a St. Lucian saxophonist based in Martinique. Since then he has played at every event as a solo artiste.
In 1996, he opened for George Benson. This encounter changed his approach to music. His playing, practice and performance were transformed as a result of this meeting. George Benson became a personal friend.
At another festival, Boo Hinkson and Stanley Jordan played together as an opening act for Herbie Hancock. The two guitarists had met previously in Martinique. Their St. Lucian encounter was a sell-out. Since then, they get together every year in St. Lucia where, along with saxophonist Ronnie Laws, they play at a private, invitation-only gig.
Ronnie Laws also booked Boo Hinkson and his band to play with him at the exclusive Anguilla festival. “We would never have met Ronnie Laws if it were not for St. Lucia Jazz,” said Boo Hinkson.
As a result of the exposure afforded by the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Boo Hinkson is booked to play at several other music festivals in the Caribbean.
BET, a major sponsor of St. Lucia Jazz shot a half hour special on the St. Lucian guitarist. Such international television airplay has done wonders for his career and his music can be heard on American radio stations.
“It’s great to drive in Washington and hear my music on WHUR and in Atlanta on WCLK,” says Boo Hinkson.
He now performs regularly in New Orleans, Atlanta and Washington.
Says Hinkson: “At St. Lucia Jazz, you see the best in the world: singers, instrumentalists and concert production. And if they put all this in your backyard and you do not take advantage of it, then there is something wrong with you!” Naturally, Boo Hinkson performs at St. Lucia Jazz 2006.
Tottori Tourist Guide
(1) Tottori Sand Dunes (Tottori City)
The sand dunes extend 16 km east to west, 2 km north to south. You can enjoy unique beauty here such as 47 m high Umanose which means the horse back, Fumon, the picturesque patterns formed by wind, and Suribachi, the area like a sandy mortar.
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FROM DREAMS TO REALITY' - ITC STUDENT SUCCESS
WELL DONE!!.... to Craig Tribe, ITC Graduate, who secured a position as Tour Guide with 'Bridgeclimb', one of Aucklands' most exciting attraction! Check it out at www.bridgeclimb.co.nz
Craig studied the Advanced Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Information Technology, (Career & International Qualifications) and on graduation joined Heritage Hotels in Auckland, working in the Hotel Reception.
I loved meeting people from all over the world, and the variety in the work. I'd always wanted to be involved in adventure tourism, so I was thrilled when I got the job with Auckland Bridgeclimb! It's just the best job!"
Craig meets the tour groups and takes them through the pre-tour briefings at their city base in Nelson Street before taking them down onto the bridge and through the tour.
Hope you're not scared of heights Craig! Watchout for the ITC team coming your way soon on our next Auckland Tour Famil!
Japanese Garden & Tourist From Paris!
This tourist was TOO busy with his camera. So I asked a stranger (one of 500 so far) to take this quick snapshot for souvenir of MY Volunteer Tourist Guide...Need a Volunteer Guide? CALL NOW....or leave your PHONE & time/date and I will CALL YOU...for Volunteer Tour Guide! WHY? I am always a TOURIST at Heart in San Francisco and all over the world!
The Ethical Travel Guide
The Ethical Travel Guide is much more than an innovative and stimulating guide to some of the most exciting holiday experiences around. It is key tool in Tourism Concerns fight to ensure that local people always benefit from tourism.
Thousands of grass roots, low impact, high sustainability initiatives all over the world struggle to tell tourists they exist. Very few of these inspirational initiatives have the resources or skills to market themselves within an industry dominated by multinational companies. The Ethical Travel Guide is a challenge to the stranglehold that western based companies from the wealthier nations have over the distribution networks of the tourism industry.
It is a chance for struggling communities and dedicated local entrepreneurs to talk to their customers, to promote a more authentic and local experience which they are uniquely able to provide. And the market is lapping it up. The book went to reprint within a month of publication and has already been translated in to Dutch and Italian.
The Ethical Travel Guide lists 300 places in over 60 countries, many of which will not be found in conventional guidebooks. Entries include places to stay, organisations, trips, tours and projects, from canoeing the backwaters of the Amazon to luxury breaks in the Indian Ocean. You can stay in very simple, local style accommodation or more sophisticated hotels with western plumbing. But they all have one thing in common. They all support the local economy, bringing much needed wealth to communities. It is a tribute to enterprising people all over the world and a fulfilment of Tourism Concern’s commitment to ensure that people in all destinations benefit from tourism.
This unique and ground breaking marketing tool has a hard hitting introduction by Polly Patullo, journalist and travel writer, highlighting many of the issues, such as displacement of local people, poverty, cultural erosion and environmental degradation that most tourists are unaware of. So while it provides holiday makers with fantastic ideas for authentic and guilt free holidays, it also raises awareness of the impacts of tourism with a public that is starting to pay attention to their impacts on the world.
Read how one community has benefited from the Ethical Travel Guide
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Online Video Film Clip For Peak District With Tourist Guide To Help You Plan A Holiday
Scroll Down The Page To Discover More About The Fantastic Peak District
The Peak District was Britain's first national park, established in April 1951 Visitors from all over the world come to the Park to find peace and tranquillity and to reconnect with the natural world. They can also find adventure, experiencing some of England's finest climbing, caving, walking and cycling. Visit our Regional Tourist Guide.
Tourist Guide For The Peak District With Holiday Information To Help You In Your Next Break Its All You Need For Accomodation And Visitor Attractions.
Find Out More About Holidays To This Fantastic Region With A Tourist Guide
We have information on the Peak District with an expert Tourist Guide to help plan your holidays to this fantastic region of the UK, with advice on where to stay Hotels, Bed and Breakfast, and Self Catering. what to do Visitor Attractions, and where to eat, Restaurants, Inn, Bars, Bistros.
We are currently producing films for this area. If you would like to take part in this please contact Debra Warrilow on 07815 892 060 or email us.
There Are A Wide Range Of Location With Tourist Guide Information To Help You Plan A Break To This Region.
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