Flowing streams, fresh water springs and roaring rivers are the attraction through Costa Rica’s wilderness. The famous waterfalls known for its elegant beauty are Celeste Waterfall, El Chorro Waterfall, La Fortuna Waterfall, Nauyaca Waterfalls, Savegre Waterfall.
It is a must visit place for natural lovers. They come from around the world just with the intention of wildlife watching. The top five wildlife hotspots to observe the rich flora and fauna are Corcovado National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Tortuguero National Park.
Costa Rica’s archaeological site is another attraction that journeys through history to a time of ancient civilization. The few glimpses are- The National Museum features a brief overview of the country’s history beginning with pre- Columbian artefacts, moving through the time of the conquistadors, and gradually merging into the present.
The Gold Museum has the most valuable collection of pre- Columbian gold in the world in exhibit. While, the Jade Museum is not just about jade, it had artefacts, ceramics, precious stones and gold miniatures from different cultural areas of Costa Rica to discover. Costa Rica’s Mysterious Stone Spheres, Guayabo National Monument, Las Mercedes Archaeological Site, Indian’s Rock (Piedra del Indio) are the most sought out places

Located on the idyllic Central Pacific coast, Quepos and Manuel Antonio attract sun-lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor adventure seekers. It is a coastal town celebrated for its world class sport fishing. Less than a three-hour drive from San Jose, the area is accessible by local airlines and public bus.

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Playa Blanca can be found right at the southern end of Lanzarote, which explains why its climate is that much better than the other main resorts on the island.  And as a result it is very popular with visitors from countries such as Germany, Eire, Spain and the UK.  Despite expanding rapidly during the 1990´s it has managed to still retain much of its peaceful, village feel.  And boasts plenty of great beaches for visitors to enjoy along with lots of great places to stay.

There are lots of choices for tourists seeking self catering accommodation with a wide array of apartments and villas in Playa Blanca available for rental.  Most of these apartments are located on good quality complexes with plenty of facilities and amenities.  Whilst virtually all of the holiday villas in Playa Blanca come equipped with their own private swimming pools.

Playa Blanca is a great resort for those who like to soak up the sun as there are some wonderful beaches here.  The largest and most popular of these is called Playa Dorada, which is located to the west of the resort centre.  Whilst the most central beach is smaller and called Playa Blanca.  Playa Flamingo to the east completes this trio.  And there are even more options just a fifteen minute walk away at Papagayo – or parrot in Spanish.

All of these beaches can be reached via a single seafront promenade which unites the whole resort.  This is also where tourists will find a large selection of good quality fish restaurants too.  Along with a wide array of shops.

For those keen to explore it’s possible to book day trips to the neighbouring Canary Island of Fuerteventura, as ferries make the crossing from Playa Blanca hourly throughout the day.  And here tourists can enjoy the huge sand dunes of the Corralejo National Park.  Back on Lanzarote they can also take a tour of the islands number one attraction, the Timanfaya National Park.  Home to hundreds of volcanoes which blew their tops during eruptions in the 1730´s.

 Lanzarote is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain – thanks to its great year round climate, wonderful beaches and good quality accommodation.  And as a result the island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year from the UK and Eire.

 Lanzarote Guidebook was launched three years ago to cater to this audience and the new spring issue of this quarterly guide features a competition offering readers the chance to win a villa holiday on the island.  Which can also be entered online.

 Lanzarote Guidebook is written by local residents and includes lots of inside tips – as well as comprehensive information about all of the main resorts, attractions and things to do.  It is distributed free of charge to tourists on the island via car hire offices and private villas and can also be downloaded free of charge via the Lanzarote Guidebook website.

 Visitors to the website can also enter this great competition which carries the top prize of a weeks stay in one of the best Lanzarote holiday villas on the island.  At the three bedroom Villa Mirador, which is located right by the beach in the resort of Matagorda, close to Puerto del Carmen.  A prize provided by the leading island villa specialists Lanzarote1.  Who have been organising holidays in Lanzarote since 1988.

 Lanzarote is a great holiday destination as like the rest of the Canaries the island enjoys good weather all year round.  With tourists able to enjoy days on the beach or by the pool even during December and January.  Thanks to the islands location just off the coast of West Africa.

 As well as sunshine Lanzarote also offers visitors loads to do and see.  Such as the stunning scenery of the Timanfaya Volcano Park and the incredible creations of the local artist Cesar Manrique.  Who was instrumental in ensuring that the island wasn’t over developed during the 1970´s just as package tourism started to take off.

 Visitors to the Lanzarote Guidebook website can find out all they need to know to ensure that they have a great holiday in this unique destination.  As well as being able to book flights, apartments, package holidays and car hire in Lanzarote – all under one roof.

Lanzarote is as far south as you can get and still – technically speaking – be within the administrative confines of the European Union.  Although in reality it is located much closer to Africa than Spain.  Either way though this has been a Spanish territory since the early 1400´s and has all the familiar customs and cuisine of the mainland.

Tourists have been visiting the island since package holidays first took off here in the 1970´s and Lanzarote today expects to welcome around 1.4 million visitors during the course of 2009.  A reasonable performance given the impact of the credit crunch and the weak state of sterling over the last twelve months.

Many visitors will be staying in one of the hundreds of villas in Lanzarote that are available for rent.  As around half of all tourists opt for private rental accommodation.  With the remainder staying in hotels or Lanzarote holiday apartments.

During the winter months tourists are best advised to head for the southern most resort on the island –  Playa Blanca.  Which translates as white beach in Spanish – as the resort is named after the small white sand beach which still lies at its heart.

Playa Blanca during the winter months enjoys better weather than the other two main resorts on the island of Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise.  Making it the best possible choice for anyone in search of winter sun.  There’s also an excellent selection of holiday villas in Playa Blanca available for rent. Many of which are owned by British and or Irish investors – so overcoming any language barrier when booking.

Playa Blanca is located further from the airport than the other resorts but the transfer time is still only forty minuets.  And on the upside it is located closer to the islands main visitor attraction – the breathtaking Timanfaya Volcano Park.

Within the resort itself there are three great beaches – Playa Blanca, Playa Flamingo and Playa Dorada.  Whilst just a fifteen minute walk from the resort centre are the incredible beaches and coves of Papagayo.  An all natural beach lover’s paradise that is widely regarded as one of the finest and most picturesque stretches of sand in the whole of the Canary Islands.

Mallorca is also easy to reach from mainland Europe and is well served by all of the leading low cost airlines from key markets such s the UK.  With a flight time of just under two and half hours.

First time visitors should note that the island is very much a game of two halves though.  As the south is still snynomous with package tourism – epitomised by the bars and discos of resorts such as Magaluf.  Whilst the north is cooler and more sophisticated.  Home to ancient former Roman settlements such as Pollensa and some of the best quality holiday villas in Mallorca.  Many of which have been built using the local honey coloured stone.

So which is the ideal resort in Mallorca for you?

Alcudia
Alcudia is the largest resort on the island’s north coast.  It’s popularity sealed by the fact that it is also home to the biggest beach on the island – a huge stretch of sand which extends for around 8km. 

As a result Alcudia is very popular with families looking to escape the fleshpots of the south.  A reputation enhanced further by the fact that the beach here shelves gently into the sea – making it ideal for young children.

Cala DÓr
Cala d’Or is relatively modern resort situated on the island’s east coast – around a one hour transfer time from the main airport at Palma.  Emerging from it´s former shell as traditional fishing village during he 1970´s to become the modern resort of today.

The centre of the town is pedestrianised which makes it very pleasant to stroll around come nightfall.  Whilst during the day the action revolves around one of the seven beaches in the resort.  Head for the marina at Cala Llonga for a really atmospheric meal out.

Puerto Pollensa
One of the north’s more chi chi resorts Puerto Pollensa is the close coastal cousin to the town of Pollensa.  A former Roman settlement that boasts a host of picturesque squares and quiet cobbled streets.  And is a popular destination with families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Here are some of our recommendations of where to go and what to do once you get there.

Pulau Bunaken:
Believed by many to be the world’s best diving area, this small island has over 300 species of coral and 3000 types of fish on view for the avid diver and snorkeler.  This mariner’s paradise is easily accessible from the town of Manado, where you have flights coming in from Singapore.

Tana Toraja:
The elaborate funeral ceremonies of this island, have become something of a tourist attraction. A fascinating cultural hub, it is a combination of unspoilt villages, some unique architecture and also the cultural traditions of a proud tribe.

Togean Islands:
Indonesia has some fabulous beaches, and this is one of the most beautiful ones there. They are not easy to reach, but once you get there, time just seems to come to standstill. The facilities are simple, but adequate for a laidback holiday.

Marine National Park:
This park extends up to 170 km of the coast of over 42 islands, many of them encompassed by coral reefs. Take a slow boat ride around this area, and once again, just let time slip by, and sail around some of Indonesia’s most beautiful islands.