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Located on the Red Sea, Hurghada is a very popular beach destination in Egypt. It has the twin advantages of having excellent weather, and easy accessibility to much of Europe.

The resort really started growing in the 1980s when scores of tourists from countries such as Russia and Germany and other Eastern Europe countries began arriving there for short holidays as part of inexpensive package tours.

Seeing its growing popularity an excellent airport has been built, which caters to flights from all over, and now there over 200 hotels in the city.

The city extends about 36 kilometers along the seashore and does not go too deep inside the Egyptian desert. It’s prime attraction for all those who gather here are its beautiful beaches and the aquatic sports which are easily available all around. All the hotels and resort villages have made arrangements for sports such as snorkeling, sailing, and scuba diving for their guests. The warm blue waters of the Red Sea are home to marine life of immense variety, and the divers are presented with the vision of beautiful underwater coral gardens.

The city is divided into three regions – El Sakala {or Sheraton Road as it is normally known as}, El Dahar and Promenade.  El Sakala is the main centre of the town with all the markets and excellent fish restaurants. From here you can walk to the Marina, where the best bars and nightclubs and restaurants are located.

The Promenade is another great place to go to – a 5 km. long marina, with clean walkways and innumerable shops.

If you are looking for a beachside resort, with a lot of the local culture and ambiance still within it, then you should spend some time at Hurghada in Egypt.

Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s third largest island and one of its most popular tourist destinations. It has over 2.5 million tourists every year, and tourism remains one of it’s biggest money spinners.

Despite Cyprus’s troubled history and it’s ongoing dispute with Turkey over Northern Cyprus, it still remains one of the most peaceful island resorts in the world. The Mediterranean here is warm and inviting, and the beaches are clean and range from the quiet ones in the western peninsula to the lively ones on the east coast.

Cyprus is situated at the crossroads of three continents and it has an amalgamation of cultures from the European to the Asian and the Middle Eastern.

How to get here:

You can either fly to Limassol or take a cruise ship to this island. You can also take the overnight cruises from Port Said in Egypt or from the ports in Europe.

Where do we stay:

You have the options of five star luxury resorts or reasonable priced budget hotels which offer you all inclusive packages, where all meals and drinks are a part of the total package.

What do we do here:

Your choice of activity depends on your energy level. If you like visiting local sites have a look at the Tombs of the Kings or drink the nectar from Aphrodite’s Cave. If you are longing for a period of rest and relaxation, just sit back at one of the many beaches and for a short while forget all your troubles.

The Cypriots believe that once you have been here, you will be beckoned back again and again by this lovely island. Hence do visit us, and let us prove how true this adage is.

Costa Teguise may be the smallest of Lanzarote´s three main holiday resorts.  But it still offers visitors loads to do.  Along with some excellent accommodation, great beaches and a laid back and relaxed atmosphere.

Lanzarote has been welcoming tourists for over forty years.  Ever since General Franco started to loosen the ties in order to generate some much need foreign currency and to shore up his crumbling economy.  Factors which lead to the rapid emergence of Spain as one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.

Lanzarote and the other six islands that make up the Canaries were also beneficiaries of this policy.  And by the end of the 1980´s Lanzarote – the fourth largest of the islands – was welcoming over 2 million foreign tourists every year.

During this period Costa Teguise was created as the islands upmarket resort.  Anchored by the flagship Hotel Gran Melia Salinas and the Pueblo Marinero.  Both of which were designed by the ubiquitous island born artist Cesar Manrique.  Who oversaw much of the modern tourist development on Lanzarote.

Indeed it was Manrique´s idea to create a coastal sister to the island former capital of Teguise.  Which is located around 5km away.  Whilst also developing a more upmarket alternative to the main resort of Puerto del Carmen.  Which specialised in offering good value budget breaks at this time.

Manrique´s resort was to include sweeping avenues and an airy open feel.  All located around the excellent beaches which line the coastline of the resort.  The largest of which is Playa Cucharas.  Along with the well appointed beach at Playa Flamingo and the smaller stretch of sand at Playa Jablillo.  Which is ideal for diving and snorkelling as it is enclosed by a barrier of huge volcanic rocks.

During the 1980´s Costa Teguise boomed – successfully attracting well heeled visitors from across Scandinavia and Northern Europe.  However this was not to last.  As Costa Teguise lost its sheen during the 1990´s thanks to the creation of a new resort in the south of the island – Playa Blanca.  Which boasted a better microclimate – making it a more obvious choice for anyone planning their holidays in Lanzarote during the winter months.

Either way Costa Teguise till remains an attractive option for visitors today.  As the resort boasts one of the few five star hotels in Lanzarote in the form of the impressive Gran Melia Salinas hotel.  Whilst there’s also a fine of selection holiday villas in Costa Teguise for visitors to choose from.

How do we describe this very unique city?

Unlike any city in the United States, it has a character completely its own and totally impossible to replicate. Living on 43 hills and managing to survive despite living right above the San Andreas fault, Frisco lives a tenuous but fiercely independent existence. It is inhabited by flower children and free thinkers and a conglomerate of nationalities, and also with sea lions and clanging cable cars that seem to be a relic of bygone eras, but manage to get you to your destination  and streets that seem to be falling into the ocean, but just keep rolling up and down endlessly.

What should we do in San Francisco:

The possibilities are endless, but first to get an overall view of the city, take a cable car ride through this distinctive city. Try the F market line, which moves from the Market to the Fisherman’s Wharf, the best antique cable cars run on this line.

Take a trip to Alcatraz. A daunting prospect when you think of the residents of this rock, but it is a very interesting tour.

Take a walk on the Golden Gate Bridge. You may dispute whether it is the most stunning suspension bridge ever, but you cannot fail to enjoy the vistas that it presents.

Fisherman’s Wharf, highly overpriced and very touristy, it is at least worth a wander around. It is better to get to Pier 39, and eat there, the waterfront restaurant there serves better food.

Shop in the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market. Follow the locals, and specially on a Saturday go to this market, where farmers sell their special home grown, organic fresh produce and where you can pick up mouth watering cheeses, pastries and chocolates. Go for a picnic at the Breezy Baker Beach or the China Beach and enjoy all this fresh food.

What’s the weather like in San Francisco:

If you are looking for balmy “California” weather, you are in for a surprise. The evenings can be chilly, once the proverbial fog rolls in, and during the afternoon the temperatures can range between 55F and 70F. Be prepared with your layers of clothing, since the temperatures can drop very suddenly.

Where should we go to eat:

Now, this is where you will be really spoilt for choice. San Franciscans pride themselves on being gourmets and on the variety of cuisines available in their city. For Chinese food head to Chinatown, if you are looking for Italian food go to the North Beach, if Asian food is your choice head to Richmond and the best Latin food is available in the Mission District. As in any metropolis, the prices range from the luxurious to the economical, but you will enjoy every morsel of it.

How do we go around the city:

If you re adventurous and have the stamina for it, hire a bicycle. You will notice that for many residents it is their primary means of travel. The other less interesting options are the customary bus and trams and trains.

A region with a split personality, Lake Tahoe is situated with one foot in California and one in Nevada. It carries the traits of both regions. On one side we have the high voltage Reno, with its casinos and bargain hotels and big time entertainment, on the other side we have the tranquil lake, low key water sports in summer and winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding and ice skating.

Lake Tahoe is located 6225 feet above sea level in the Sierra Nevada. Renowned for its crystal clear waters, it is one of the most popular destinations in California and Nevada.

When to go to Lake Tahoe:
Actually that depends on what you are planning to do there. In winter the ski resorts offer all kind so winter sports. In summer you have the choice of boating, hiking and camping, and also the option of just sitting back and relaxing in the splendour of this beautiful area.

Where to go in Lake Tahoe:
As we have said earlier, it is totally up to your personal choices. Go up to Reno, and enjoy high voltage entertainment; drive along the 72 mile road that skirts the lake, takes you up into the mountains and also through the commercial areas; travel in the Gondola in Heavenly Valley, a great 12 minute ride.

The best reason to go there:
Dinner by the lake, you have a choice of multi cuisines and different budgets, or you can even carry a picnic basket with you. Peace and tranquillity, a good wine and some good food, what more do you need?