Monday, May 28, 2012

Travel Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik is the capital city of Iceland and also the largest. The city is the centre of culture and life of Iceland and also the focal point for tourism in Iceland. The centre of Reykjavik is known that have electric and colorful houses, dining and drinking places as well as shopping centre.

What to see
  • Nordic House
  • The Pond in Central Reykjavik
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Center for Icelandic Art
  • Hallgrímskirkja – largest church in Iceland
  • Harpa Reykjavik – Concert & Conference Center
  • Heiðmörk – largest forest and nature reserve in the area
  • Laugavegur – main shopping street
  • Nauthólsvík – geothermal heated beach
  • Perlan – glass dome on five water tanks
  • Reykjavik Art Museum
  • National and University Library of Iceland
  • National Museum of Iceland
  • Árbæjarsafn – open air museum

What to do
  • Culture Night
  • Gay Pride
  • Iceland Airways Music Festival
  • Reykjavik International Film Festival
  • Whale Watching
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/iceland/reykjavik for more information on Reykjavik, Iceland

Monday, May 21, 2012

Travel Guide to Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem or “City of Gold” as it called in Hebrew is the largest city in Israel as well as being the capital city, although many nationalities don’t recognise the city as the capital city. The city has a religious value as it hosts many religious sites pertaining to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The city hosts the “Old City”, which is home to the many religious sites. This tiny ancient city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of Christians and Jews living all over the world make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem each year.

What to see
  • The Western Wall
  • Temple Mount
  • Temple of Jerusalem
  • Dome of the Rock
  • Mount of Olives
  • Tomb of Absalom
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre
  • Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Ein Karem – traditional birthplace of John the Baptist
  • Mt Zion – traditional resting place of King David
  • al-Aqsa Mosque – sacred Muslim site
  • Shrine of the Book
  • Israel Museum
  • Jerusalem Botanical Garden
  • Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
  • Jerusalem Cinematheque
  • Heichal Shlomo – houses the Jewish Heritage Museum

What to do
  • Jerusalem Film Festival
  • Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival
  • Israeli Festival
  • Feast of Tabernacles
  • Tisha B'Av
  • International Jerusalem Marathon
  • Christian Holy Week
  • International Writer's Week
  • Light Festival
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/israel/jerusalem for more information on Jerusalem, Israel

Monday, May 14, 2012

Travel Guide to Nice, France

Pronounced as the English word “niece”, Nice is located on the French Riviera on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea. Nice is very popular amongst young and old holiday goers and has something to do for everyone. The ‘Promenade des Anglais’ is the city’s most famous attraction. The city enjoys mild Mediterranean climate and with its spectacular natural beauty Nice is a city that one should not miss to visit.

What to see
  • Promenade des Anglais
  • Colline du Chateau
  • Parc Phoenix
  • Old Town
  • Cliff Walk
  • Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
  • WWI Monument
  • St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral
  • Seafront
  • Bischoffsheim Cupola
  • Zone Pietonne (Pedestrian Zone)
  • Opéra de Nice
  • Fort of Mont Alban

What to do
  • Mars aux Musées – exhibitions around the city’s museums
  • Nice Côte d’Azur Boat Show
  • Nice Half Marathon
  • Festival C’est Trop Court – short-film festival
  • Fête de la Misuque – national music festival
  • Ironman France Nice Triathlon
  • Fête de la Mer – traditional fishermen’s procession
  • Fête du Château – modern music festival
  • Nice Jazz Festival
  • Les Nuits Musicales de Nice – chamber music concerts
  • Blues Festival
  • Nice-Cannes Marathon
  • Prom Classic – 10km race along the Promenade des Anglais
  • Paris-Nice International Cycling Race
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/france/nice for more information on Nice, France

Monday, May 7, 2012

Travel Guide to Los Angeles, CA - USA

Los Angeles (LA) is the capital city of the state California and is also known as the "City of Angels". Located around the city are vast mountain ranges, deep valleys, forests, desert and the Pacific Ocean. The city is the center of the world's entertainment industry with the Hollywood district located within the city. Hollywood is famous for its movie industry and the annual Academy Awards. The city is also an important hub for culture, business, media and international trade.

What to see
  • Hollywood
  • Griffith Observatory
  • Los Angeles Coliseum
  • MacArthur Park
  • Echo Park
  • Grauman's Chinese Theatre
  • Capitol Records Building
  • Dolby Theatre
  • Los Angeles Times Headquarters
  • Fox Plaza
  • Dodger Stadium
  • Staples Centre
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Theme Building at LAX
  • Union Station
  • Getty Centre
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art

What to do
  • Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show
  • Academy Awards Ceremony
  • Laguna Beach A La Carte Food & Wine Festival
  • LA Marathon
  • San Dimas Festival of the Arts
  • Cowboy Festival
  • Renaissance Pleasure Faire
  • Doo Dah Parade
  • Honda US Open of Surfing
  • Long Beach Jazz Festival
  • Septemberfest
  • LA Taste of Soul Festival
  • The Nutcracker Ballet
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/usa/los-angeles for more information on Los Angeles, CA - USA