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Plantation Airport Transportation - Taxi Car Service In Weston - Plantation - Weston Shuttle By: sujita gubhaju
Express Airport service plus specialize in taxi transfers to and from airports in florada. We offer Airport Transportation, Weston taxi, Taxi in Weston, Weston Shuttle, Weston car service and many more.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Barbados: A Blissful Sojourn In Idyllic Tropical Setting By: David Privacy
The coral capped beautiful island of Barbados is the most popular Caribbean island.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Take Flights To Colombo And Enjoy Marvelous Beaches By: Robert Connor
Colombo is one of the most visited cities on the planet as it is packed with various attractions to explore. It attracts a huge number of tourists from various parts of the world.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Book Cheap Flights To Auckland To Grab Popular Attractions By: Robert Connor
Auckland is one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. It is packed with so many attractions that guarantee to make your holiday a memorable one.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Book Your Club To Enjoy Madrid Nightlife By: Santi Cazorla
MadridAfterMidnight is well known as party organizer in Madrid Spain. Do Reservations in Nightclubs for Tables in your budget. They make your night full of joy. They reserve any type of Madrid Event for you.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Flying Across The Ocean Can Be An Experience Much Different Than Domestic Travel By: thomas galvin
While many around the United States have traveled in the air across the country, or even to Canada and Mexico, many others have never traversed an ocean in flight.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Wayanad Hotels – Blissful Innocence Of A Tribal Land By: Rashmiranjan Patil
The least populated district of Kerala and the most backward too, Wayanad is carved from the places of the neighboring districts, Kozhikode and Kannur. The purity of the unexplored forests, tribal communities, natural beauty and serenity give a refreshing experience to all those who visit Wayanad. The availability of good accommodation in Wayanad also is an added advantage for any tourist who visits Wayanad.
Wayanad Hotels are available in reasonable rates in all the major towns of Wayanad like Sulthan Batheri, Kalpatta, Mananthavadi, Meppadi, Chundel, Vythiri, Meenangadi, Pulpally, Panamaram and Padinhathara.
The Vythiri Resorts, Green Gate, Tamarind Thirunelly, Issac's Hotel Regency, Planet Green Plantation Resort and Grass Roots Wayanad are the main three star and four star hotels in Wayanad. In addition to the luxury hotels and budget hotels in Wayanad, different accommodation options like tree houses and homestays are also available in Wayanad.
Wayanad Hotels also provide packages to the main tourist spots in Wayanad like Thirunelli Temple, Edakkal Caves, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Jain Temple, Valliyoorkavu, Pallikkunnu Church, Varambatta Mosque, Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshetram, Sulthan Battery Fort, Tomb of King Pazhassi Raja, Lakkidi, Pookode Lake, Chembra Peak, Kuruva Dweep, Kanavu, Parswanatha Swami Jain Temple Puliyarmala, Pakshipathalam, Soochippara, Kanthappara and Meenamutti Waterfalls, Thovarimala Ezhuthupara and the Meppadi Ambalavayal.
The district of Wayanad enjoys a uniform, pleasant climate throughout the year. The period between the month of December and May is rather chilly. Like the rest of Kerala, Wayanad enjoys two monsoon seasons of the south-west monsoon and the north-east monsoon. Lakkidi is the place where the highest rainfall in Kerala had been recorded.
Dream Homestay, Meenmutty Homestay, Better homestay, Chembra Homestay, Sundaramahal Homestay, Mountain Mist Homestay, Vythiri Greens, Rainbow Homestay, Ente Veedu Homestay, Green Mount Homestay, Kalindi Homestay, Agraharam Homestay, Aaranyakam Homestay, Glenora Homestay, Castlewood Homestay, Kashmir Mist Resort and Green Villa homestays are the reputed homestays in Wayanad where the daily rent varies between 1500 rupees to 6000 rupees.
Coffee, tea, cardamom, articles made out of bamboo and tribal artifacts are the best things to buy from Wayanad. In addition to these, pure honey collected by the tribes from the forests of Wayanad is so famous that almost all the tourists who visit Wayanad buy honey from here.
Whether it is a laid-back holiday in the lap of nature or an adventurous one, Wayanad is the right option. The Kozhikode- Mysore National Highway 212 passes through Wayanad. There are a number of bus services available to reach Wayand from Kerala as well as the neighbouring states. The nearest railway station is at Kozhikode, 75 km from Kalpatta. Kozhikode International Airport which is at Karipur , 95 km away from Kalpatta is the nearest airport.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Wayanad Hotels - Unwinding In The Lap Of Nature By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is one of the most sought after tourist destination of the South Indian state of Kerala. A heaven for nature lovers, Wayanad is nestled amidst the splendid Western Ghats and has a lot to offer to its visitors. It rests in the north-eastern part of Kerala and is adjacent to the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is strategically placed close to other popular tourist locations like Ooty, Mysore and Coorg.
Wayanad district came into existence in 1980 with its headquarters at Kalpetta. It boasts of a pleasing climate throughout the year. It is endowed with aesthetic mountains and pristine rivers, along with a huge forest cover. Chembra Peak, Banasura peak and Brahmagiri are the major mountains of Wayanad. Kabini, the eastbound river is the main river in Wayanad. Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam, is built on one of the tributaries of this river.
The chief towns of Wayanad are Kalpetta, Sulthan Bathery, Mananthavadi, Vythiri and Pulpally. Many of these towns have historic significance as well. It was in the forests of Wayanad that the Pazhassi Raja fought a guerilla war with the British. Sulthan Bathery acquired its name from the fact that it was utilized as his battery by Tipu Sultan. The ruins of a Jain temple and the Ganesh temple are worthy of a visit in this region. Tirunelli temple is also a prominent religious draw in Wayanad.
During monsoons, Wayanad experience heavy rainfall. Lakkidi, the gateway to the district, is amongst the wettest areas in the country nowadays. Other tourist attractions include Pookode Lake, Pakshipaatalam, Meenmutti, Soochippara and Kanthapara falls in the Meppadi region.
Muthanga National Park in Wayanad boasts of a luxurious flora and fauna. It provides home to monkeys, deer, elephants, sloth bears and even tigers. The deathliest snake, the King Cobra is found here in abundance. Ambalavayal Heritage Museum holds an extensive assemblage of artifacts from early years. The Kuruva Island and Edakkal caves are favorite tourist destinations in Wayanad.
As a popular tourist destination, Wayanad is replete with accommodation options. Wayanad Hotels cater to the needs of people falling across all economic classes. Wayanad Hotels can be broadly classified into budget, premium as well as homestays. Wayanad hotels in the budget class include mid-range and low priced hotels and home stays.
Most Wayanad hotels have in-house multi-cuisine restaurants that serve authentic Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. Wayanad Hotels are numerous and are conveniently placed in every parts of the town. Wayanad hotels, fit for shoestring budget travellers and walk-in holidaymakers, offer homely accommodation along with basic amenities. Whatever the category they belong to, Wayanad Hotels are well-equipped to meet the needs of its many visitors.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Jaipur Packages - Exploring The Pink City By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur, known by the sobriquet, 'The Pink City', is the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur, located along the western part of India in a semi desert land, is supposed to be first ever planned city of the country. Moreover, the city of Jaipur was planned and constructed in harmony with the elements (according to the Vastushastra - the ancient Indian science of Architecture). Jaipur was built by the King of Amber, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, long back in the year 1727.
Jaipur, with its remarkable blend of ancient Cultural Heritage and Royalty attracts tourists from all over the globe. It is counted among the most visited tourist destinations of India, and enjoys a special preference among foreign travelers.
Jaipur presents the splendour of Hindu architecture of the yore in its full glory. Built in the form of an eight-part mandala (Pithapada), Jaipur has a unique charm that attracts tourists from far and wide. The main attractions in and around Jaipur include its numerous forts and monuments like the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Seesh Mahal, Jaygarh Fort, Rambagh Palace, Central Museum, and Albert Hall Museum, Samonde Palace and City Palace, to name a few.
Jaipur is also replete with temples and religious places like Govind Dev Ji Temple, Galtaji, Shri Kali Temple, Sanganeri Gate, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir (commonly known as Birla Temple), Garh Ganesh Temple, Shila Devi Temple in Amber, Tadkeshwara Mahadev, Panchayati Hall, Radha Govind Ji Temple and All Saint's Church among others.
Owing to the popularity of Jaipur among the Indian as well as foreign travellers, there are many Jaipur Packages offered by various travel agencies, tour operators and travel portals. Though most of the Jaipur Packages contain common features like comfortable accommodation on twin sharing as per itinerary, return transfers from Railway Station or Airport to Hotel, Buffet breakfast, Full day sight-seeing, City to city transfer and sightseeing as per the itinerary, chauffer driven A/C Car for the duration of the stay, some might even offer tailor made facilities to suit certain class of tourists. So, Jaipur Packages offered to a foreign visitor might vary from the Jaipur Packages offered to a visitor from any other part of the country.
Moreover, Jaipur Packages offered to individual travellers may be different from the Jaipur Packages offered to people travelling as a group or to students. The cost of the Jaipur Packages varies according to the duration of the stay as well as the facilities and amenities opted for. Nevertheless, the Jaipur Packages are designed in such a manner that the visitors to the Pink City are able to enjoy all its charms without hassles and at one's own leisure.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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Jaipur Hotels - Where Heritage Meets Hospitality By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur, the capital of the biggest state in India Rajasthan is a major tourist spot in the Indian sub-continent. Jaipur's erstwhile glory of palaces and kingdoms attract a lot of tourists to this place. Named the Pink City for its colored and fine architectural edifices, Jaipur also has witnessed the refurbishments of many palaces and ancient buildings into leading heritage hotels.
The first planned city in India, Jaipur attracts a lot of tourists with a lot of monuments like the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and numerous palaces like the City Palace and the Jal Mahal. The Amber fort, Jaigarh fort and the Naragarh fort are the main forts in Jaipur that are frequented by the tourists.
Royal life style awaits tourists who visit Jaipur in the form of extravagant stays in architectural masterpieces of ancient times combined with modern facilities and dedicated staff to make your stay a memorable experience. Jaipur is also a place included in the Golden Triangle of Indian tourism, Delhi-Agra-Jaipur.
The Rambagh Palace, Jaipur which belongs to the Taj group of hotels is the most spectacular and expensive five star hotel in Jaipur. The hotel offers a variety of rooms like luxury and palace rooms, historical suites, royal suites, grand royal suites and grand presidential suites. Fine dining, spa and recreation facilities are also available here. Yet another hotel, the Pride Resort run by Pride group of hotels is a five star hotel here which is favored by many. Five star hotels by Oberoi and Marriott also run successfully in Jaipur apart from the ITC Rajputana, Jaipur.
Samode Palace, Royal Orchid Central, Jai Mahal Palace, Jas Vilas, Barwara Kothi, The Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, Naila Bagh palace and the Umaid Mahal are the main four star and three star hotels in Jaipur. Jaipur has grown so immensely in tourism and hotel business that home stays are rare to find. But most of these three star hotels make you feel at home with their spacious rooms and excellent services.
The main budget Jaipur hotels are more or less heritage properties with clean and quiet atmosphere. There are several, namely, Athithi Guest House, Sundar Palace Guest House, Hotel Moonlight Palace, Arya Niwas, Hotel Anurag Villa, Chit Chat Guest House and Hotel Pearl Palace that offer good services and facilities.
Jaipur being well connected to most major cities in the country by a network of rails can be most easily accessed by trains. The RTDC connects Jaipur with other nearby cities by a fleet of buses. Express buses to several cities and towns within Rajasthan are also available from Jaipur. Jaipur airport has both domestic and international flights daily. It also provides chartered flights to London and Dublin.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-07)
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