Travel Guide to Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, has a population of 380 000 in the city and about 2 million inhabitants in the urbanized area. The city is situated about 30 km north of the Alps, nestled between the wooded hills on the western and eastern side. This lifestyle capital on the water offers views of the snow-covered Alps as well as the unique mix of adventure, pleasure, culture and nature. It is known as a leading global city and is among the world’s largest financial centers. The official language is German, but English is also widely spoken.

What to see / do

• Bahnhofstrasse
• Burkliplatz / Quaibrucke
• Fraumunster (stained glass)
• International Airport
• Konditorei Sprungli
• Swiss National Museum (Schweizerisches Landesmuseum)
• Uetliberg (Uetlibergbahn / Sihltalbahn)
• Zurich – Old Town streets
• Zurich – Rietberg Museum (Zurich Museum Rietberg)
• Zunfthaus zur Meisen (ceramics) (Keramiksammlung)
• Zurich Art Gallery (Kunsthaus)
• Zurich Zoo (Zoologischer Garten)

Events

• Art on Ice, ice gala (usually held in February)
• Art International Zurich
• Jazznojazz
• Lake Zurich Street Parade
• Langstrasse Festival
• Live At Sunset Festival
• ZuriCarneval
• Zurich Spring Festival
• Zurich Festival
• Zurich Pride Festival

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Travel Guide to Algarve, Portugal

Algarve, an incorporation of 16 municipalities, is situated in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. With an area of 5412 square kilometers, it is home to about 450 500 permanent inhabitants. It is known as one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations because of the glorious year round sunshine, beautiful sandy beaches high quality of life and safety.

What to see / do

• Albufeira – The tourist capital
• Aqualand – Water Park
• Albufeira, Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago – Beaches for windsurfing, waterskiing, jet-skiing
• Loule Market - A market with stalls selling everything from souvenirs, shoes, clothes, watches and bags to fake designer stuff
• Parque da Mina – Theme Park
• Vila do Bispo – Beach for surfing and bodyboarding

Events

• Festival Med - A Mediterranean summer festival with music, dance and art.
• Festival do Marisco – A seafood festival
• FIESA  – An International Sand sculpture festival
• Loule Carnival - A carnival with floats and a fancy dress parade
• Saint Irene's Fair – 10 Day Festival with entertainment and exhibitions

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SAA voted Airline of the Year to Africa 2011 - ITCM

SAA voted Airline of the Year to Africa 2011 - ITCM
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SAA voted Airline of the Year to Africa 2011

Once again, South African Airways has picked up Travel Agents Choice Award earlier this month. For the second year in a row, SAA has been awarded the prestigious Airline of the Year to Africa award. These awards carry special significance in the travel industry as they are the only travel awards entirely nominated and voted for by UK travel retailers.

Mexico City Attractions

Mexico city, the capital city of Mexico, is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world and is divided into 16 delegaciones. An estimate of about 20 million people live in the region of the greater Mexico city metropolitan area.

In terms of racial, sexual, political, cultural and wealth diversity, you will find all kinds of people in Mexico city. It is one of the most liberal cities in Latin America and it was one of the first cities to legalize same-sex marriages.

Tourism

The nightlife of the city is very exciting with an enormous selection of pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. The busiest time to visit these places will be around the 30th/ 31st or 14th/15th of every month as this is the dates that salaries are paid. If these dates coincides with weekends, you might have to wait to get into the places.

What to see / do

• Chapultepec Park
• Central Mexico City
• Metropolitan Cathedral 
• Angel de la Independencia
• Basílica de Guadalupe
• Ciudad Universitaria
• Xochimilco
• Torre Mayor
• Mariachi Band
• National Museum of Anthropology Mexico City
• Anahuacalli Museum
• Chapultepec's Castle

Events

• Dia de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany)
• Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemass Day)
• Guelaguetza Dance Festival
• The Carnaval
• Di de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
• Fiesta del Virgen del Carmen
• Semana Santa

General Info

Mexico City is the wealthiest of all of Latin American cities. Tourism sectors are rapidly growing and play an important role in the economy of Mexico.

Weather

The city is divided into two seasons, a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. October to January have temperatures of around 0°C and March to May experience mid-day highs of about 32°C.

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Travel Guide to Konya, Turkey

The Konya Province has a population of around 1 million people. The city lies on a flat ground with a man-made hill, erected in the centre of the city. The hill serves as the central park and is a shady and pleasant place to visit while in the city.

What to see / do

• Mevlana Museum
• Iplikçi Mosque
• Ince Minare Museum
• Alaaddin Hill (Alaaddin Tepesi)
• Seljuk Palace remains

Events

• Whirling Dervishes Festival – A Commemorative Ceremony for Mevlana, a great Sufic saint
• Kondokum – Steel and Metals industry fair

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Travel Guide to Valencia, Spain

Valencia, meaning “strength and valour” , was named after the Roman practice of recognizing the valour of former Roman soldiers after a war. The charming, old city of Valencia is the capital of the Old Kingdom of Valencia province of Spain. The city’s metropolitan area has about 2 300 000 people and 1 560 000 in the urban areas, making it the most densely populated town in the region.

What to see / do

• El Puerto y La Playa
• Jardin Botanico
• La Catedral
• Palau de les Arts
• Plaza del Mercado
• Torres de Serranos

Events

• Falles Festival
• Feast of Corpus Christi
• Tomatina de Bunol
• Valencia July Fair

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