Archive for October, 2008

Refresh With Fishing

Travel Tips and Guide October 30th, 2008

This is so appropriate for all of you who like go fishing so much. Now, the activity of fishing will not be something tat is so boring anymore. But, for the opposite, fishing will be something that will give you a thousand of joyful and great experience of getting fishes. It an be guaranteed then if you can join and go fishing by the Key West Fishing. If you do not know how to do with this things, you can see an click a site offer you with the services of going fishing with the accommodation.

It gives you so many experience passing the sea and then come into the blue sea to catch some fishes that can make you feel amaze. You will be accommodated well here. By using the boat, with the best quality inside and also with the tools of bait can support you fishing very well, you can go to the offshore an do the fishing as you wish for. Do not worry about the price you have to spend then. The prices will be very affordable enough. You spend so much money to get something so great then. Just visit the site now to make sure you can get the best experience of fishing ever.

Do You Have a Plan for Fun Holiday ?

Uncategorized October 21st, 2008

Today, I don’t have inspiration for post an article. So, now I just want to write about anything in my head. I just want to ask you, Do you have a plan for fun holiday ? If you have it, please share here :D I would be appreciate for it :)

Thanks

Visit to Lombok

Destination Place, Travel Tips and Guide October 18th, 2008

Lombok is a beautiful island like Bali. And the place of Lombok Island is not so far from Bali. And this is the simple description of Lombok Island, is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a “tail” to the southwest, about 70 km across and a total area of about 4,725 km² (1,825 sq mi). The administrative capital and largest city on the island is Mataram.

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Tour to Bali Island

Destination Place, Travel Tips and Guide October 15th, 2008

Bali is a beautiful island on Indonesia. There are a lot of beautiful places and beach, such as Kuta beach, Sanur beach, Tanah Lot, etc. I suggest you to take a tour to Bali Island (Indonesia) now :D You will be happy on there !

The History of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Destination Place October 12th, 2008

Amsterdam, Netherlands has always been a well-known name in the world history.  It is well-known throughout the world as the greatest planned city of the northern Europe, and is highly acclaimed for its rich heritage.  It was considered as the center of world economy in the 17th century, and now the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands is acclaimed for its tolerant character.

The Early Days

The greatest planned city of Amsterdam, Netherlands was first founded as a fishing village around the thirteenth century.  It developed round a dam ion the Amstel river at the end of the 12th century, and the name Amstelledamme occurs for the first time in October 27, 1275 when the toll concession of Floris V. Count of Holland happened.  During the 14th century throughout the 15th, Amsterdam, Netherlands experienced a rapid development, which later on laid the foundation for the city’s Golden Age.

It was noted that only very few medieval buildings in the city survive today.  The houses were then built of wood, a vulnerable type of construction material.  The world famous Houten Huis is no exception to this rule.  However, most of them were destroyed, but a surprisingly large number of Amsterdam dwellings still have timber frames.

The City’s Golden Age

The Golden Age of Amsterdam, Netherlands starts from the period 1585 and ends in 1672.  This period was said to be the hey-day of the city’s commercial success.  During this time, the Amsterdam, Netherlands was the staple market of the world and it is also during this period that the characteristic Amsterdam cityscape was developed.   It is just worth noting that in 1613 and 1663, urban expansions are what set the city’s characteristic appearance.  It is also during this time that a number of today’s historic buildings were built, like the town hall in the Dam Square, which is known as the Royal Palace at present.

The Age of Gold and Silver

1672 in Amsterdam, Netherlands was a year of disaster for the Dutch Republic as the French and English were attacking simultaneously during this time. The Golden Age of the city had come to end; however Amsterdam, Netherlands was still able to manage the consolidation of its prosperity during the period 1672 to 1795 despite of the predicament that the Republic found itself in.

At that time, the city remained as the major staple market and managed to retain its position as the financial center of Europe.  Also, a large number of dwellings were built at this period, both simple and rich canal houses reflect the city’s prosperity.

Amsterdam’s Recession and Decline

In 1795 the government of the patrician oligarchies was overthrown from power and the old Republic ceased to exist.  Soon, the French were to occupy the country.  It was during the period 1795 to 1813 that Amsterdam, Netherlands has suffered badly from the economic recession, which is a state of affairs reflected by the stagnation of the demographic development.  A number of houses were vacant at this time, and some even collapsed for lack of maintenance.  However, some facades and interiors dating back to the Empire period of Amsterdam, Netherlands still survive up to these days.

1813 to 1940 in the history of Amsterdam, Netherlands marked the period of economic recovery and it was from 1870 onwards that the expansion began.  A rapid population growth started to happen and from here an increasing wealth was accumulated.  As many have noted, this development was primarily the result of the Industrial Revolution which triggered off a New Golden Age.

The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Destination Place October 11th, 2008

Highly accessible by air, land or sea, the Amsterdam is basically one of Europe’s top destinations. Affordable flights from within Europe, as well as direct flights from outside of the continent are readily available with the service of Europe’s fourth largest airport – the Amsterdam airport Schiphol.

The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sees itself as far more than an airport. As claimed on its miniguide, which is obtainable from the information desks of the airport, the Amsterdal airport Schiphol is the Netherlands newest city as it caters to an audience wider than the humble trekker.

What sets the Amsterdam airport Schiphol apart from the other European airports is that, it offers a number of great attractions. Included in the list are the casino, the sauna and massage service. There was even a time that one entrepreneur was interested in opening a discreet licensed brother at this Amsterdam airport, bur even the liberal Dutch required time on that.

Driving Directions

The Amsterdam airport Schiphol is actually situated off the A4 motorway, which connects the city of Amsterdam to The Haque, Netherland’s seat of government, and Rotterdam. The exit to the airport is clearly signposted.

Car Parking

There are two short-term car parks in the Schiphol: the P1 and P2. These two are both connected to the terminal and the Schiphol Plaza by covered walkways, and is recommended of stays for up to 48 hours. Aside from the short-term car parks, there is also an available long-term parking in the airport, at an open-air P3. This car park area is situated 4 kilometers from the terminal, and a 24-hour shuttle bus is servicing in this area to provide links between P3 and the terminal. A luxury car park is also available, including a valet service.

The Bad Marks and Plus Points of the Schiphol Airport

There are a number of reasons for choosing the Amsterdam airport Schiphol. One of those is the fact that all the offbeat attractions of the airport are housed under one roof, with none of the terminal hopping that causes minor panic in transfer passengers or sometimes confuses unwary first time users. Aside from that is the fact that every great things stems from the vast Schiphol Plaza, which is the central hall of this Amsterdam airport. It is actually the plaza which provides easy access to car parks and the conveniently located rail station. In addition, it is the plaza which places pressure on your wallet as it provides a number of shops, with 40 shops currently on record.

The Schiphol airport further scores highly for its catering service that is offered both before and after passport security. It is even noted for its great thoughtful touches like a nursery for people traveling with young children. What’s more, the Amsterdam airport Schiphol is just so close to the city of Amsterdam with good transport links. It even has the best viewing terrace designed and built for aircraft enthusiasts at any major European hub airport.

However, just like many other airports in different areas in the world, the Amsterdam airport Schiphol has a reputation for baggage handling problems that greatly affected transfer passengers. And, for many people, its business center which is located airside only serves as bad mark for the airport.

Caribbean Travel Special

Travel Vacation Agency, Vacation Travel Cruise October 10th, 2008

High season in the Caribbean starts in January all through April. So if you want to get the best Caribbean travel special, then get the deepest discounts in late April or early May, and last into December.

Below are some of our top picks for Caribbean travel specials:

Apple’s February Frees and Best Buys

A well-established company with departures from dozens of US cities, Apple Vacations is always offering Caribbean travel specials and promotions, including multiple departure cities and popular all-inclusives. The company also specializes in Hawaii and Mexico, often departing from the northeast US, but with flights from the Midwest, Seattle, San Diego, and more.

Like most booking sites, the Apple web site also offers a nifty tool to allow you to choose a Caribbean travel special. And if you want to find out more about what resorts offers what to families, just click on any of the resort name and get info on:

  • Kids’ programs
  • Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free
  • Children’s pool
  • Teen disco
  • Babysitter fees
  • Dining and entertainment
  • Beaches

And plenty more. Their February Frees also offer great promotional rates. The have one now at the Allegro in Punta Cana. Apple’s Best Buys are discount Caribbean travel specials to all-inclusive resorts like Sandals and Beaches, as well as packages to other popular destinations in Cancun, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and more.

Off-Season Caribbean Travel Specials at Aruba.com

If off-season deals are for you, then check for island-wide Caribbean travel specials at Aruba.com. The site allows you to explore their directory where you can book your accommodations, plan your vacation, dine in the best restaurants, and enjoy the exciting activities available to you at sunny Aruba. To customize your Caribbean travel special, just make your choice on the following items:

  • Activities
  • Air only
  • Aruba Certified Expert to plan your trip
  • Best hotel rates and availability
  • Booking flight and hotel saving packages
  • Preferred partners
  • Restaurants

Atlantis Resort Waterscapes

This world-famous resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas, is truly one-of-a-kind with acres and acres of waterscapes, including shark lagoon, Lazy River, amazing water slides, casino, spa, and Discovery Channel Camp. Atlantis also has many underwater viewing areas where you can see some 50,000 sea creatures.

So if you want a Caribbean travel special perfect with kids, then choose any of the 4-day/3-night stay deals at the Beach Tower. In addition, these Caribbean travel specials include ground transfers. For the lowest-priced Caribbean travel specials, get a room at Atlantis’ Beach Tower. Coral Towers comes second while the Royal Towers got the steepest rates.

Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbor

82 oceanfront rooms, terraces and balconies with panoramic views, one-bedroom suites for families with full kitchen and two bathrooms – all on an island so quiet you’re going to think you’re alone…which you probably are. That is what the Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbor offers. With 52 acres of white sand beaches surrounded by lush gardens, this Caribbean travel special resort has activities for families, including snorkeling, tennis, feeding fish of the pier, mountain biking, sailing, and sport fishing.

Southern Caribbean Travel Guide

Travel Tips and Guide October 10th, 2008

Southern Caribbean travel guides are a must-have if you plan to visit. Southern Caribbean is that region of South American consisting of the nations that border the Caribbean Sea – Colombia and Venezuela. Due to the region’s closeness to the equator, its climate is very tropical, which of course makes it a popular destination for those who want beaches and sand in their vacation itinerary.

From the Caribbean coast, the bulk of Venezuela rises instantly and green like the bulging muscles bursting through a comic hero’s shirt. To the Spaniards, everything would have seemed wild and yet to be controlled. From world’s highest uninterrupted cataract, the Rio Churun, to the arching bridge spanning Lake Maracaibo, much of the interior of Venezuela is still to be settled, even today.

In 1533, the Spanish founded a city that would become known as the Queen of the Indies. Yet, even without the added attraction of its colonial heritage, Colombia’s Cartagena is in the perfect position in the Caribbean Sea as to make it an attractive tourist destination.

Below are some top Southern Caribbean travel guides you may find useful as you travel to the Southern parts of the Caribbean.

Backpack Traveling in Latin America

This page contains a very helpful Southern Caribbean travel guide based on the site owner’s personal experiences. While this guide does not contain a very accurate and up-to-date information on travel to Latin America, it does provide you with enough information to give you a basic information about the places you’ll be visiting while on your Southern Caribbean travel.

This site should be used as an addition to the books you may have bought from stores. It includes but not limited to:

  • Introduction to culture
  • Safety and recent safety development
  • Info for US citizens
  • Tourism
  • Police
  • Money
  • Entry over land
  • Getting around
  • Places to stay and eat

Poor But Happy Colombia Guide

Another good Southern Caribbean travel guide is Poor But Happy. This site contains the best discussions and topics on the popular tourist destination of Colombia, and written no less by those who live and work there. The topics are just about anything Colombia related from visas to adoption, to medellin, places to stay, food, etc.

Venezuela Voyage

Dominic Hamilton travels in Venezuela as research for the Traveler’s Venezuela Companion guidebook. The result is a Southern Caribbean travel guide featuring a blend of stories and images, a mix of features, and practical information that both inform and entertain.

The Lonely Planet

Perhaps the most popular Southern Caribbean travel guide if you’re traveling on a shoestring, the Lonely Planet is actually comprised of several guides to several different points in the world submitted by travelers like you. The Getting There and Away sections are the best because they teach you how to go about border crossings. There are also plenty of simple maps to give you an idea of where you are, as well locations of cheapo cafes, best banana milk shakes, and all that.

The New Amsterdam Theater in New York

Destination Place October 10th, 2008

In the history of Broadway, the New Amsterdam Theater is a name worthy to consider. It is considered as the oldest house for Broadway, being opened in 1903, the same night as the Lyceum Theater was opened. It was built by Marc Klaw and Abraham Erlanger and its elaborate design was said to be a collaboration of a number of painters, sculptors, and designers.

The New Amsterdam Theater in New York was first decorated in mauve, green and dull gold, and it is from these colors that the beauty of the New Amsterdam Theater earned its name “The House Beautiful” from the New York Time upon its opening. Many have said that during the opening of this theater, three motifs were used in the decoration. The first is the history of New Amsterdam from Henrick Hudson to 1903, the history of the theater, and art nouveau floral and fauna.

The first show staged in the New Amsterdam Theater is Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream. Although the theater could accommodate up to 1800 people, making it the largest theater in New York, it was fully packed when the first show was staged. From then on, several plays and musicals were performed on this theater. Top the list are She stoops to Conquer, George M. Cohan’s Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway, and The Merry Widow. It was in the 1913 that the New Amsterdam Theater became the home of Ziegfeld Follies. The Follies were the ones who brought a number of the greatest Broadway actors and actresses to the theater.

However, during the depression period, the New Amsterdam Theater was greatly affected. While shows produce inside the theater remained fairly constant through the early thirties, the rooftop theater had suffered, and in 1936, the theater was closed. It was only reopened the next year, but for radio use rather than live productions. Then, it was transformed into a movie theater, but again the further project was cancelled when certain problems were discovered in the main supporting beam.

The New Amsterdam Theater was brought back to life when the Walt Disney Corporation purchased it in 1993 at a cost of $34 million. The theater was then restored, and it was noted that from the outside to the inside, the restoration is stunning.

The grand opening of the New Amsterdam Theater happened in May of 1997, with a concert staging of King David. Later that year, a stage version of the highly successful full-length cartoon The Lion King was performed at this theater. It was actually The Lion King which went on to win the Tony Award for best musical in 1998 and has been playing to capacity crowds since its opening. The Lion King is still staged at the New Amsterdam Theater up to now.

Today, purchased and restored by Walt Disney Corporation, the New Amsterdam Theatre has been considered as the focal point of the recent Times Square revival. It is now considered as Disney’s premiere showcase for its stage shows, and much to your surprise, tours are still given on Mondays and Tuesdays and cats from The Lion King seem to play the New Amsterdam Theater in New York forever.

Where to Find an Amsterdam Map

Travel Tips and Guide October 5th, 2008

Although the seat of the government of the Netherlands is the The Hague, Amsterdam remains as the nominal capital. It is well-known as the country’s largest city, with a population of almost 750, 000. Recent statistics have also shown that Amsterdam is the country’s most visited spot, with more than 3.5 million foreign visitors annually.

Now, Amsterdam is considered as one of the greatest small cities in the whole world. It also has gained the title of being the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe because of its great canals, world famous museums, and historical sights. As commonly noted, your destination is never far away in Amsterdam as this is a city of tolerance and diversity.

Having said all these, Amsterdam is then a place worthy of visit. But, before planning to visit the city, I guess it is better to know first where the Amsterdam is strategically located. Thanks to the production of Amsterdam maps that knowing where you are situated and where to go in the city is now highly accessible.

I have here a few sites online where you can access an Amsterdam map. Just note that what will be presented here are just a few of the many resources online offering Amsterdam maps. Please read on.

Amsterdam.info

Amsterdam.info currently features an advanced navigation street map of Amsterdam. The map offered by this site can be printed. All you need to do is to click the selected portion of the map for print resolution enlargement. You can then print the map for personal use to your own convenience. However, it is necessary to note that the Amsterdam map presented by this site is protected by the copyright of the authors and cannot be used by any other means.

WorldExecutive.com

WorldExecutive.com has a city guide section where you can access Amsterdam maps. There are actually two versions of the Amsterdam map presented at this sight. The first one is a city map, while the other is a map of the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For better view, you need to select a segment of the map by clicking on the overview Amsterdam map.

AmsterdamHotSpots.nl

AmsterdamHotSpots.nl is also out there on the web to give you a map of the city of Amsterdam. The map has advanced navigation mode, and all you need to do with it is to click on a particular section to zoom. What is presented on the map is the 12 major areas in the city: the Waterlooplein, vondelpark, royal palace, Rijksmuseum, rembrandtplein, requliersdwarsstraat, red light district, leidseplein, jordaan, dam, central station, and beqijnhof.

LonelyPlanet.com

LonelyPlanet.com is now featuring their Amsterdam map, designed to help tourists and locals alike in identifying what and where part of the city they are in. Just like the Amsterdam maps of the other mentioned sites, the map of LonelyPlanet.com can zoomed in and zoomed out. A map of the Netherlands is even available to allow you to pinpoint where exactly is the city situated in the country. Helpful information regarding the place is even provided for much knowledge.

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