Monday, April 30, 2012

Travel Guide to Doha, Qatar

Doha is the capital city of Qatar and is located on the Persian Gulf. The city is a modern city that is rapidly developed. Due to the large amount of money that is poured into construction it is believed that the city is set to become on the of the premier cities in the Gulf.

What to see
  • Museum of Islamic Art
  • Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
  • Al Khor Museum
  • Sheikh Faisal Collection
  • Al Koot Fort
  • Doha Heritage Village
  • Souq Waqif
  • Al Zubara Fort
  • Heritage Library
  • Corniche
  • Doha Zoo
  • Rumeila Park
  • Jungle Zone
  • Al Shahaneya
  • Singing Sand Dunes
What to do
  • Doha Trade Fair
  • Doha Food Festival
  • Doha Tribeca Film Festival
  • Festival of the Senses
  • Qatar Masters
  • Qatar Class I Powerboat Championship
  • Run the World
  • Emir GCC Camels Race
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/qatar/doha for more information on Doha, Qatar

Monday, April 23, 2012

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The city of Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee and also called the “Country Music Capital of the World” and often also called “Music City, USA”. The city also home to the Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest standing radio show. The city boast with many country music attractions, but other genres, such as blues, jazz, rock and R&B attractions can also be found.

What to see
  • Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge
  • Parthenon in Centennial Park
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Musica
  • Fort Negley
  • Fort Nashborough
  • Grand Ole Opry
  • Ryman Auditorium
  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conventional Centre
  • Opry Mills
  • Music Valley
  • First Center for the Visual Arts
  • Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
  • Tennessee State Museum

What to do
  • CMA Music Festival
  • Nashville Film Festival
  • Country Music Marathon
  • Veterans Day Parade
  • Iroquois Steeplechase
  • Tomato Art Festival
  • African Street Festival
  • Tennessee State Fair
  • Country Music Association Awards

Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/usa/nashville for more information on Nashville, Tennessee - USA

Monday, April 16, 2012

Travel Guide to Koh Samui, Thailand

Koh Samui is an island off Thailand and a popular tourist destination. The island is fairly big. The Chaweng and Lamai beaches are very popular and commercialized while the northern beaches are much quieter and peaceful to visit. Tourism in Koh Samui has boomed in the past few years and the result was the numerous resorts, bungalows and luxury private villas that were built to accommodate the increasing tourist.

What to see
  • Chaweng Beach
  • Lamai Beach
  • Maenam Beach
  • Bophut Beach
  • Na Thon – island’s major seafront settlement
  • Namtok Hin Lat – popular waterfall
  • Old House – Chinese house aged almost 200 years
  • Wat Khunaram Ko Samui – Koh Samui’s most famous temple
  • Grandmother & Grandfather Rocks
  • Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo
  • Wat Phra Yai – also known as Big Buddha Temple
  • Laem Sor Pagoda Ko Samui – one of Koh Samui’s important shrines
  • Samui Butterful Garden / Insect Museum
  • Secret Buddha Garden
  • Monkey Shows

What to do

In addition to diving events & festivals include:
  • Buffalo Fighting Festival
  • Ten Stars Samui Art Party
  • Bowling Championship
  • Avis Samui Tennis Open
  • The Fisherman’s Village Festival
  • Triathlon Event
  • Samui Regatta
  • Loy Krathong (Light Festival)
  • “Sart” Festival

Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/thailand/koh-samui for more information on Koh Samui, Thailand

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Travel Guide to Flagstaff, AZ - USA

Flagstaff, AZ is located in Northern Arizona near the San Francisco Peaks and the Grand Canyon. Due to the high elevation of the city in Arizona it is much cooler as the desert situated in South Arizona. Flagstaff is a dry place but rain and snow falls in the area, which is enough for the ponderosa pine trees to flourish and grown all over the landscape. The city is also located on the historical “Route 66”.

What to see
  • Lowell Observatory
  • Museum of Northern Arizona
  • Arboretum at Flagstaff
  • Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
  • Arizona Historical Society-Pioneer Museum
  • San Francisco Peaks
  • Orpheum Theatre
  • Oak Creek Canyon
  • Grand Canyon
  • Walnut Canyon National Monument
  • Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
  • Wupatki National Monument
  • Barringer Crater
  • U.S. Naval Observatory
  • Arizona Snowbowl
What to do
  • Alpine Skiing at Arizona Snowbowl
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Rock Climbing
  • ZGI Career & Gear Fair (film festival)
  • Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
  • Jazz on the Rocks Festival
  • Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival
  • AZ Stage HOG Rally
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/usa/flagstaff for more information on Flagstaff, AZ - United States of America

Monday, April 2, 2012

Travel Guide to Walvis Bay, Namibia

Being the only commercial port of Namibia, Walvis Bay is a hub for holiday-goers. The town is located on the West Coast of Namibia and is bordered by the Namib Desert to the east. The city is a top tourist destination featuring open spaces, scenic beauty and unique marine and plant life.

What to see
  • Wetlands – haven for migratory birds
  • Flamingos
  • Walvis Bay Church
  • The Raft – popular restaurant
  • Walvis Bay Lagoon
  • Kuiseb River Delta
  • Dune 7 Sand Dune
  • Bird Island
  • Langstrand – popular Walvis Bay beach
  • Walvis Bay Museum
  • Whales
What to do

The town of Walvis Bay doesn’t have that many festivals but boast with other tourist attractions and events such as:
  • 4×4 Desert Tours
  • Historian Quad Tours
  • Sandboarding
  • Kiting
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Angling
  • Sailing
  • Golf
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/namibia/walvis-bay for more information on Walvis Bay, Namibia