Sunday, December 27, 2009

Hotels in uk and Aberdeen Attraction

Edinburgh

Aberdeen, the 'Silver City' in the county of Aberdeenshire, is located 117 miles north-east of Edinburgh on the North Sea coast between the mouths of the rivers Don and Dee, and is Scotland's third largest metropolis. Due to the enormous supply of crude oil from the North Sea, it is often called "Oil Capital of Europe" thereby achieving the status of Offshore Capital of Europe. Aberdeen is also is often called the "Granite City" because of its buildings, which are constructed largely of pink and gray granite.

Aberdeen has a total population of about 212,125, and ethnic groups comprised of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Ulster, West Indians, Indians, Pakistanis, and others. The city experiences a temperate climate with an overall temperature of 46.2 degrees Fahrenheit (7.9 Celsius.) May to September is the best time to visit, with long hours of daylight.

Aberdeen International Airport is situated 7 miles from the city centre in Dyce and offers a wide range of domestic and some international flights like British Airways, BMI, Easyjet etc. Buses are operated by First Group, Stagecoach Group, and First Aberdeen, which has the largest share of routes with 22 services running throughout the city. Aberdeen also has regular rail services to Glasgow and Edinburgh, including long distance trains to London. Regular trains run north westerly towards Inverness and north to Dyce for the airport.

Main tourist Attraction

Main tourist attractions in Aberdeen include Aberdeen Art Gallery, displaying a diverse collection of works of art, such as work by the Impressionists and the Scottish Colorists; Provost Ross' House, the third oldest dwelling in Aberdeen; James Dun's house, now a museum featuring temporary exhibitions; Aden's Country Park, which covers about 230 acres on the Buchan Estate which dates from the 18th Century; King's College Conference Centre; Provost Skene's House, a good example of early burgh architecture; Braemar Castle, built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar; Doonies farm, one of the largest collections in Scotland of endangered breeds of farm animals; the Northeast Falconry Visitor Center, featuring spectacular falcons, owls and eagles and regular daily flying demonstrations; and Marischal College.

Kings Collage

Provost Ross house

Aden Country Park

Aberdeen Art Gallery

There are several family-run Bed and Breakfast's, guest houses, and hotels in Aberdeen. Visitors can check out a wide choice of Aberdeen hotels for free from the link below. Some of the best theaters can be found at King Street, Tarves, Union Street, and Rosemount Viaduct, whilst Market Street, Nicholas Lane and Union Street house some of the best nightclubs and pubs. As for shoppers, the main shopping districts focus on specialty shops such as those on Chapel and Thistle streets, as well as the reputed chains on George and Union streets.

The city's most popular festivals and events include Aberdeen International Youth Festival, with around 1000 young people from the world's finest youth orchestras, bands, dance and theatre groups coming together; Aberdeen Jazz Festival; Aberdour Festival, music, dance and creativity from around the world including bellydancing, henna painting, tabla drumming etc; Aberdeen Highland Games, competitions showcasing the skills of sportspeople, dancers and musicians from all over Scotland; Devron Festival, celebrating years of musical fireworks; and the Spirit of Speyside Whiskey Festival.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

CAMERON HIGHLAND TOUR

Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25C and rarely falling below 12C year round. It was then recommended as a resort but it was not until 1925 that the present location was proposed as a hill resort, and developed.



Cameron Highlands is also popularly known as the "Green Bowl" of the country as it supplies large amount of local produce of vegetables to many major cities of Malaysia and Singapore. Tea and strawberries are also grown on the terraced slopes of the Cameron Highlands, and the area possesses notable rose gardens as well.

Cameron Highlands consists of a series of little townships which include Ringlet, Tanah Rata, and Brinchang. The best tourist amenities are sited in or around Tanah Rata but Brinchang is fast catching up with a number of new apartments and restaurants.

Attraction
Cameron Highlands is the perfect, cool mountain hideaway distant from all the frantic rush of city life. With perfect climatic condition it abounds with lush and colourful flora, providing an excellent and serene atmosphere for both business and pleasure.

Tea Plantation
The Cameron Highlands are well known because of its tea plantations. You can visit the tea factories to see the process of tea production and some have shops where you can drink and buy tea.

1. Road Habu, Ringlet

One of the most beautiful tea plantation located about 9 km from Ringlet. Founded by J.A .Archie Russell in 1929, the Boh Plantation is a Cameronian institution. The tea factory is open to public and you can also have a cup of BOH tea at the tea shop. Open everyday except Monday from 9am to 4.30pm.


2. Bharat Tea Estate

Located along the main road from Ringlet to Tanah Rata and further up from BOH, you can stop and enjoy a great view of the tea estate. It is second largest tea producer in Malaysia, producing Cameron Valley Tea which is synonymous with exquisite highland tea.



3. Sungai Palas Tea Estate
Another tea estate with a breathtaking view, located off the Kea Farm.There are short guided tours of the factory and you can also buy tea here. Open everyday except Monday and public holidays from 9am to 4.30pm.



Butterfly Farm
Cameron Highlands is home to a number of birds and insects not found in the lowlands. A selection of the unusual butterflies including the well-known Raja Brooke butterfly , moths and insects indigenous to the area can be found at Butterfly Garden and Butterfly Farm in the Green Cow area. The Butterfly Farm located 5 km north of Brinchang, which open daily from 8am - 6pm

Flower Nurseries
A number of flower nurseries can be found alongside the main road from Ringlet all the way to Kampung Raja. Most nurseries allow visitors to view the various varieties.

Robertson Rose Garden
2km to the northwest, on the way to the Palas Tea Estate, you'll find the Robertson Rose Garden which open daily from 10am - 6pm. Have the free visit here which also offers superb views of the sculpted sweep of the surrounding hills. Rose bushes aside, the shop here sells honey and cordials, as well as attractive dried flowers and arrangements.



Strawberries Farm

Visit the strawberry park here will entail visitors not only to the
opportunity to see how strawberries are cultivated but also offer the opportunity to purchase freshly picked strawberries with thick delicious fresh cream at affordable prices. Cameron Highlands's strawberries tend to be slightly smaller than those grown in Europe, probably due to a lack of long sunshine hours to promote growth, although they can be just as sweet and delicious. Most strawberries are sold to visitors as fresh fruit or jam, with the rest exported down to the lowlands.

Fruits & Vegetables Farm
There are many vegetable farms located throughout Cameron highlands. The most interesting ones to view can be found along the Boh Tea Estate road at Habu and in the Kea Farm area surrounding the Equatorial Hotel after Brinchang. Over forty percent of the produce is for export to Singapore, Brunei and Hong Kong.

Cactus Valley
Cactus Valley is one of the biggest and most popular tourist destination located at the cool mountains of Brinchang, Cameron Highlands. Cactus Valley boast of having one of the most variety of cactus plants, some as old as 60 years. Red and green man-made cactus beckon to you from afar. Here you'd be able to witness Nature at its finest, with blooms of every shape, size and colour. .



Golf Course
The 18 hole Golf course allows visitors to play in comfort away from the heat and humidity at sea level. The course is quite challenging with tricky greens and undulating terrain. Best to play from early in the morning as heavy afternoon rains are quite common.

Mountain Hiking
The most popular mountains are Gunung Brinchang, Gunung Beremban, Gunung Jasar, Gunung Perdah and Bukit Mentigi.
  • Brinchang Hill: The highest sealed road on Peninsular Malaysia leads to the tallest peak in Cameron Highlands, Gunung Brinchang. The summit is 2,032 metres high, which offers panoramic view over the surrounding forest to the city of Ipoh. To reach the summit, head towards the Equatorial Hill Resort which leads to the Sungai Palas tea estate. The narrow single track road then leads direct to the summit, winding up steeply through the tea estate and vegetable farms.

Jungle Trekking

There are plenty of jungle walks of varying difficulty and distance to satisfy nature lovers. Two of them lead to the popular Parit Waterfall and Robinson Waterfall near Tanah Rata. Maps showing the trails are available at many of the shops and most hotels.

Accommodation

Cameron Highlands used to be a favorite amongst the British during the British colonial rule. To them, this place resembles England - with its old English country inns, chalets, and government rest houses in the form of quaint bungalows. These beautiful buildings still dot the rolling countryside to this day and now offers a cheap & cosy accommodation. Apart from this you will find a huge choice of luxurious 4-5 star Hotels, country lodges, in town or in the quiet countryside.

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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Hong Kong - A Vital Node For Business and Trade in Asia

Hong Kong

Even before it was handed back to China, Hong Kong was the gateway to mainland China. With the growth of the mainland as a leading manufacturing and sales destination, the city is certainly one of the best and most efficient entry points to venture into one of the few fast growing markets in the world.

This city has evolved from being a small trading and fishing port to become a vibrant, modern city recognizable for the attractive blend of skyscrapers, green hills and the waters of the South China sea. A major center for the global financial services industry- on par with the cities like London, New York and Tokyo- the city's port and its proximity to mainland China make it a key global center of trade and business.

Asia's hub for trade shows and Asian home for MNCs

The strategic importance of the city, proclaimed as Asia's World City, for global corporations can be gauged by the fact that most major multinational companies have established their regional headquarters in the city.

Similarly, more trade shows and business related events are held here throughout the year than any other city in Asia. It not only reinforces the premier position of the city as an ideal destination to do business, but is also a testament to the cosmopolitan nature of the city, which appeals to both business visitors and tourists.

Hong Kong hotels: Picking the right one

Like any city that caters to a large influx of international visitors, Hong Kong boasts of a large number of hotels to meet different budgets and preferences. Visitors to the city can choose from small and independent boutique hotels to luxurious, business class hotels from international tour and hotel chains Most of the larger and recognized hotels have already built a reputation for excellent service; however, that is not to say that the smaller hotels do not offer the same level of service. In fact many of them do.

Choosing the right one from among the hundreds of Hong Kong hotels available, is undoubtedly challenging, not only from the perspective of price but also in terms of knowing for sure that the hotel one chooses is reliable. It is undoubtedly helpful to take the help of a travel search engine such as Sprice.com that not only shows information from multiple providers but also presents reliable Hong Kong hotel reviews from other travelers.

One must also remember that hotel room rates in the city go up significantly for dates near or during a trade show. Therefore, one must certainly book their flights and hotel rooms well in advance to ensure that they are not only guaranteed a room but also do not have to pay exorbitant room rates.

Find the best cheap hotel deals in Hong Kong and other cities in Asia on Sprice.com, a leading travel search engine.

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Beauty of Australia