The lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and granite towers of Chile's Torres del Paine are a wonder to behold. The "8th Wonder," one travel website says. Whether it can be christened 8th wonder or not, many may argue, but there can't be any doubt that it is indeed one of the most wonderful places in the world, one you would never like to miss. After receiving 5 million votes on VirtualTourist.com from visitors across the world, the national park has been named the "8th Wonder of the World" by the site, beating out more than 300 entries from 50 countries in a contest launched earlier this year. "With its awe-inspiring physical attributes and breathtaking landscapes, it's no wonder our site visitors named Torres del Paine the winner," claimed website. Earlier this year, VirtualTourist decla...
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From stunning parades and trampoline jumping with Santa to outdoor ice skating and an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas Stroll, a holiday in Florida includes tons of fun for tourists of every age and interest. A glimpse of some spectacular Christmas & New Year’s Eve celebration’s events taking place in several regions of Florida. Tampa Bay, Florida Thanks to the AirHeads Trampoline Arena, one can see Santa fly this year without the help of his reindeer. Hit the trampolines and jump along with jolly old St. Nick himself on December - 8, 15 and 22. Christmas Town transforms Busch Gardens® Tampa into a holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas, Nov. 29 through Dec. 23. Special Christmas entertainment, live music, festive treats, holiday shopping and t
Read MoreA 13.6 km rail tunnel under the Istanbul Bosporus river connecting Europe and Asia has opened a new chapter in the world of travel & tourism and transportation. Turkey unveiled on Tuesday a three-billion-euro rail tunnel under the Bosphorus connecting Istanbul's European and Asian sides, one of several mega projects driven by the Islamic-rooted government in the country's main gateway city. Bosphorus strait connects Black sea to sea of Marmara. The 8.5 miles tunnel includes an immersed tube tunnel which as claimed is the world's deepest at 60 meters (nearly 200 feet) below the seabed. The inauguration of the ambitious project costing an estimated three billion euros coincided with the 90th anniversary of the founding of modern Turkey. Turkey has realized a one-and-a-half ...
Read MoreArtists of Korean National Ballet performing in New Delhi on Sunday, 27th October 2013. This is a scene from the fourth piece of the performance- Giselle Act 2. ...
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With sailings from Singapore starting November 2013, the ‘Fly & Cruise’ vacation offer is comprehensive and valuable for the Indian travellers. This holiday concept combines the most attractive airfares from Jet Airways and inclusive value from a leading cruise brand, Royal Caribbean International. These packages are 3-night itineraries onboard Mariner of the Seas, sailing from Singapore to exotic destinations in Malaysia, with a choice of multiple sailings from November 2013 to February 2014. Available sail dates include 15, 22 and 29 November 2013 and 6, 13 and 20 December 2013; 20 January, 12 and 27 February in 2014 respectively. The packages include return air travel in economy, airport transfers, 3Nights/4Days accommodation onboard Mariner of the Seas, all meals onboardMariner o
Read MoreOne of the most common sights in an Indian city was very unusual for me to have noticed in Tokyo near the Sensoji Buddhist temple at Asakusa. That too in a constant drizzzle... ...
Read MoreIn the first eight months of the year, international tourist arrivals grew by 5% to reach a record 747 million worldwide, some 38 million more than in the same period of 2012. Demand for international tourism remained strong throughout the first eight months of 2013, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Between January and August, the number of international tourists worldwide grew by 5%, driven by strong results in Europe, Asia and the Pacific and the Middle East. UNWTO’s Panel of Experts confirms this positive trend. Its evaluation of the May-August period shows a significant improvement in confidence, while prospects for the last four months of 2013 remain upbeat. After a solid start of the year, demand for international tourism maintained strength throughout th...
Read MoreDaocheng Yading Airport, the world’s highest civilian airport, which is located 14,472 feet above sea level, began operations this month in China’s Sichuan province in a remote Tibetan region of China. The new airport is approximately 98 miles from Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Yading is known as “the last Shangri-La” for its untouched lands and breathtaking scenery. The new airport will cut travel time from this provincial area to the city of Chengdu from two days to just 65 minutes. Additional flights to cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing are scheduled to commence in the future. China’s Tibet Autonomous Region has recently experienced a surge in tourist arrivals, with numbers rising 19.6 percent for the period of J...
Read MoreFrom 20 December 2012 to 9 February 2013, locals and visitors to the Place des Palais in Brussels will be able to discover the capital of Europe and its famous cartoon characters from a totally new angle. With this event, VISITBRUSSELS will be shrouding the old town in all the magic of winter. The Brussels Skyliner will take visitors up 70m to give them a unique view of the city. In Ice Magic, they will have the chance to see our famous cartoon heroes carved in ice. Brussels Skyliner – ‘Flightseeing’ in Brussels The Brussels Skyliner is a steel tower 85m tall, with an enclosed platform that takes 60 people up to a height of 70m. When the skies are clear, this experience gives you a 360˚ view stretching for 12km. A recorded guide will fill you in on the main monuments that passengers
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Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Cruise Line's New York-themed ship, was named Best New Ship in 2013 Editors' Picks Awards. The ship, which had a debut in April 2013, was lauded for its state-of-the-art sports complex and variety of dining options -- including waterfront venues and celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian's new restaurant, Ocean Blue. Cruise Critic's international team of editors named the best cruise lines, ships and ports for 2013. Cruise lines were awarded in 18 categories. Over the past year, Cruise Critic's editors covered every major ocean and river cruise line in the world -- around 75 cruise lines, representing more than 400 ships. Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic explained, "Choosing the best out of that list is always a tough task; there are so ma...
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