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This means that there are a large number of world-class and cheap Seoul hotels to choose from, as well as a broad spectrum of interesting and unusual attractions. While trying to decide what to see first can be a challenge, the follow list features 10 of the most famous attractions in the city.

Outdoor attractions:

Memorial Cemetery

Established in 1995 to honour 224 people who gave their lives for Korea in various wars, Memorial Cemetery is located in the Dongjak-dong are of Seoul. People travel from all over Korea to visit the graves of friends and loved ones here as well as visiting the on-site museum.

Namsan Park

Centrally, located near many visitors’ cheap Seoul hotel, Namsan Park is the perfect place to relax and unwind for a while. Containing more than 60 species of trees, plants and animals, this is a popular attraction with natural lovers and the park also contains the magnificent N Seoul Tower.

Mount Pukhansan

In the summer months many of Seoul’s citizens climb this mighty mountain in order to witness panoramic views of the city and surrounding area. After taking the time to soak up the scenery, visitors can also explore the Pukhan Fortress, which is situated on the side of Mount Pukhansan.

Indoor Attractions:

Changyong Palace

One of Seoul’ five grand palaces hailing from the Joseon era, Changyong Palace is the oldest palace in the whole of Korea to still be standing. The palace was extensively renovated in 1986 and offers visitors an insight into what it would have looked like when King Sejong resided here.

N Seoul Tower

A great way to get a feel for the size and magnificence of Seoul is by climbing to the top of the N Seoul tower, which can be found at the summit of Mount Namsan. Offering stunning city views, the tower was built in 1969 and measures 236.7 meters from the base to the very top.

The National Museum of Korea

Opening its doors to the public in 2005, the National Museum is not only one of the newest information centres in the country but also one of the best as it contains a rare collection of artefacts from all over Korea.

Bongeusna Temple

Open from dawn until dusk, this important temple is a popular place to unwind from the stresses of modern life for a while. This is a good place to explore at leisure, taking the time to appreciate features such as the woodblocks, which have been painstakingly carved with Buddhist scriptures as well as artwork.

Chongdong Theater

This is a great play to gather to watch Korean plays and musical performances. All the performances take place in the basement and include both traditional and modern styles as well as a fusion of the two, making the Chongdong Theater a popular place for culture vultures to hang out.

Lotte World

Open 365 days a year, Lotte World is open until late in the evening, making this a popular activity after spending the day seeing the main sights of Seoul. First open in 1989, this is already one of the largest and most popular theme parks in all of Asia and the doors stay open until 23:00.

63-Building

Featuring an observation deck on the 63rd floor, this enchanting tower is within walking distance of many visitors’ Seoul hotel. Opened to the public in 1985, the building features a large number of entertainment options such as cinemas, restaurants and shops as well as simply stunning city views.

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Century City, an entertainment center in LA http://balashiha.su/?p=1863 http://balashiha.su/?p=1863#respond Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:15:52 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=1863 Century City, an entertainment center in LA

Century City is located on the West Side of Los Angeles City; the place is a residential and commercial district. Century City covers an area of approximately 712, 000 square meters or 176 acres. The main access roads to Century City are Century Park East, Century Park West, Avenue of the Stars, Pico Boulevards, Olympic and Santa Monica. Century City is primarily a business hub, the majority of which have connections to the music, television and motion picture industries. Many executives and law firms also have their offices in the area.
For countless years the ABC Entertainment Center was at the Century City. Century City was the house for network operations of Shubert Theater and ABC Television Network. However in the year 2004 these buildings were demolished. 20th Century Fox makes its presence at the Century City by its head office building, the Fox Plaza. The Plaza was part of the movie Die Hard and went in the movie by the name of Nakatomi Plaza. The historic and maybe even legendary studio of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or MGM has its head office here as well and the building is called the Constellation Place or the MGM Tower.
Other buildings that make a mark on the Century City scene are the AIG SunAmerica Center, the Century City News, the Century Plaza Hotel and the Century Plaza Towers. The Century Plaza Towers are twin towers and are colloquially referred to as the “Twin Towers”.
A stay at a Beverly Hills hotel is recommended while touring the area. A better option would be to stay at a luxury hotel in Beverly Hills.

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City-Traveling – Choose The Best Vacation For This Year http://balashiha.su/?p=2298 http://balashiha.su/?p=2298#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:27:35 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=2298 City-Traveling – Choose The Best Vacation For This Year

If you like to explore nice cities, then consider your vacation time and find some decent areas of your interest. City-Traveling is a perfect way, to let your dreams come true. The idea is, to get you out of the usual pre-made vacation trap and create your own world of relaxation.

Take any travel magazine from any country you like, and find an area of your liking. It can take some time, to find it. Then collect all the data about this environment, does it have enough variety and does it really give you, what you personally would like. If it is real satisfying, you book hotel and flight. The difference to the usual relaxation booking is here, that you are completely cause over, what you can now expect. Most of the time, what is wrong with all these pre-made vacation offers is, that you will only realize their existing variety, after you did arrive. And if you don’t like just laying at the pool, it may not be as good.

Do you like historical cities. or do you like more elegant. Do you prefer a city beach, including lots of other attractions, or are your real dreams in the mountains. You could make your list per country, city, sensations and action. After that, you can compare your cities and prices and figure out, what it will be this year.

But here is still another aspect for making the right decision.

Let’s say, there are some different types of vacations. Not every vacation has the same purpose, and you should always take the right one for each year. It all has to fit with your current situation in your life as well. Don’t choose the wrong environment with the wrong activities, for what you really need.

1. There is, let’s say the sick person, who needs some help and relaxation, together with some more peaceful environment around her. The best place is here a real relaxation facility, where everything is cared for during the day. Even medical treatment is somehow possible, if really necessary. Sitting in the garden playing games like monopoly or chess, are the only the fun activities.

2. This is a vacation, where you can bring your new born baby, and you may decide heading for a farm or country hotel. The big, open space is yours and there will not be big crowds of people, bothering you.

3. You feel, you need relaxation and you don’t want anything else as just laying on the beach and eat your ice cream. Then you should choose one of the pre-made Hotel-Beach vacations. But your interest level can change and you may ask for more variety. After some days it can become then pretty boring. Only if you want to be alone, “in the greens” or only with your family, a Country Beach or Hotel Beach would be the perfect place and very wonderful for you.

4. If you consider yourself being somehow in good shape and want to keep up playing with others, then only choose a place with some bigger variety of things to do. Let’s say, you should have a fantastic beach, but also several movie theaters, restaurants and shopping centers, together with golf, basket ball and other opportunities. You should be able to rent a boat or yacht, go surfing, parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving – the list would just go on. And if you find some other fellows, then you can celebrate some major barbeque. Disco dancing is another choice for being entertained and having fun.

5. is similar to 4. but goes still a bit higher in its quality, because this city is also featuring some attractions, cultural or historical. With gardens, parks, museums and wonderful family fun parks – and you should go for one or two days and visit one or more of these places, before you walk the next time back to the beach. This would kick you a little bit out of your day-by-day-beach routine and is giving you some fresh impulses and impressions. This can become a big adventure – plus more variety also brings more fun !

Coming then back home after your vacation time, you will be a different, but very relaxed person – with some new energy, views and spirit.

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Make Huge Savings Visiting London http://balashiha.su/?p=6094 http://balashiha.su/?p=6094#respond Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:46:41 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=6094 Make Huge Savings Visiting London

London is expensive, so how can you save money? Look for things to enjoy in London for free! Those ticket prices add up in a hurry when you have to pay admission.

Remember whenever it costs you 10 Pounds, that’s really about 14.00 US Dollars and 11 Euros — give or take — with today’s exchange rate…. And you’ll find plenty of admissions that are 10 or 15 Pounds and more. You will want to see the Tower of London… and you should, but the admission fee is 17 Pounds… that’s $25.00 or 20 Euros!

So what can you see in London for free? Lots of things. First of all think museums. Almost all of the museums in London are free. The British Museum, the Tate Britain, and the Tate Modern. Also the National Galley in Trafalgar Square. It’s full of old master’s paintings.

See Trafalgar Square itself with its column monument to Lord Nelson. St. Martin-in-the-Fields church is in one corner of Trafalgar Square. Admiralty Arch marks the entrance to the square. If you go through Admiralty Arch you end up on the Mall.

Walk down The Mall to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Join the crowds at the fence. The ceremony takes place at 11:30, but to get a good vantage point you’ll want to arrive earlier. If there isn’t a crowd, you’ll know you’re there on the wrong day. They don’t preform the ceremony everyday. Check the schedule before you go and stand around.

You could go in another direction from Trafalgar Square and walk down Whitehall Street. Stop in a pub for a pint… you’ll have to pay for that, but you do have to eat, and Whitehall connects Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square. Pause to peer through the fence at Downing Street, see if you can catch a glimpse of 10 Downing Street where the Prime Minister lives.

The Bobbies probably won’t let you pause for long though. At Parliament Square you can see the outside of the Parliament Building, take pictures of Big Ben, and walk the Westminster Bridge for free.

Westminster Abbey is across the street from Parliament. There is an admission fee… they need it to maintain the building, but the Abbey says they will never turn away worshipers. There are free organ recitals on Sundays, check their website to see details.

You can wander around in any of the London Parks and Gardens. St. James Park offers some of the best views of Buckingham Palace in London. Enjoy the show as speakers get up on their soapbox at Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park. Free speech is alive and well, and some of it may sound a little tedious, but there will be plenty of hecklers to spice up that action. The Diana Memorial Statue is also in Hyde Park.

Another fun thing to do is to walk the Victoria Embankment along the River Thames and take pictures of all the famous sights along the river. Take in the shops and theaters around Piccadilly Circus.

Use your walking tour and your time seeing London for free to choose what you want to spend your hard earned vacation money on.

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Little Known Chinese Night Life http://balashiha.su/?p=5860 http://balashiha.su/?p=5860#respond Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:11:04 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=5860 Little Known Chinese Night Life

f you are looking for ideal evening entertainments in China, there are several leading shows you should never miss.

Beijing Opera Show: Beijing Opera, mostly known as Peking Opera, is a purely Chinese opera form, which dates back to the year 1790. That year, four local opera troupes of Anhui Province came to Beijing on a performance tour on the order of the imperial court.

The 1.5 hour Peking Opera is full of Chinese cultural facts, the opera presents to the audience an encyclopedia of Chinese culture as well as unfolding stories, beautiful paintings, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures and acrobatic fighting.

The costumes in Peking opera are graceful, magnificent, elegant and brilliant, most of which are made in handicraft embroidery. As the traditional Chinese patterns are adopted, the costumes are of a high aesthetic value.

Lucky customer can have chance to see the makes-up before the performance starts. In Peking Opera, the colors of the faces represent different characters and personality. For example:

  • Yellow and white represent cunning
  • Red stands for uprightness and loyalty
  • Black means valor and wisdom
  • Blue and green indicate the vigorous and enterprising character of rebellious heroes
  • Gold and silver represent mystic or super-natural power.

    Beijing Kung Fu Show: This newly-produced show is put on in the Red Theater located on the east of Tiantan Hotel in Xing Fu street, Chongwen. The theatre has collected a group of the best Kung Fu practitioners in China and invited the best directors and designers of the country. After seeing that, visitors will be really excited about that and eagerly to practice.

    The Legend of Kung Fu follows the story of a young boy found wandering outside an ancient temple. Like every boy in China, he dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master. On the road to enlightenment the young monk encounters many difficulties and temptations.

    The show has English subtitles shown above the stage to keep you informed of the story line. The actors do not speak and the show is all Kung Fu, dance and acrobatics. It is the fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional arts which make this performance unique and spectacular.

    Portman Acrobatic Show in Shanghai: Chinese Acrobatics is a traditional performance of art with a long history. In broad sense, acrobatics is a general designation of various exceeding skills. It used to be called Zaji or Zajiyue. Chinese Acrobatics has by now developed such artistic features as follows: It emphasizes training on waist and legs. Performers of acrobatics illustrate the harmonious beauty of human body when performing to the public. In Portman Acrobatic Show, you will enjoy many wonderful and stunning programs such as hoop diving, the plates spinning, silk suspending, leg and foot juggle, rolling cups & contortion, poles climb, bungee jump, rolling hoops dives, trapeze, bicycle feasts, and so many more. You will truly have an unforgettable experience of your life.

    Third Sister Liu Impression in Yangshuo: Natural theatre is located at the joining point of Lijiang River and Tianjia River. This 65 minutes performance regards the Impression Sanjie Liu as the general theme, and creatively combines the classical Sanjie Liu’s songs, ethnic groups’ culture and the fishing lights together, to reflect the harmonious atmosphere between human beings and the nature. All performers are local, mostly from Zhuang and Yao background and more than 600 people play on the performance. It has the biggest natural stage in the world and is built in the Li River, which stretches for 2 kilometer’s long with 12 mountain peaks as its background. It is the first of its kind in the world. You will be amazed and feel lucky to have a dry weather to have a chance to see such spectacular outdoors show.

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    Getting to Know Some of the London Theaters http://balashiha.su/?p=3966 http://balashiha.su/?p=3966#respond Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:43:42 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=3966 Getting to Know Some of the London Theaters

    If you are in London and are looking for a means to make the whole family enjoy, then you can choose amongst the many London theaters available. Most of the London theaters are huge, comfortable and well equipped so that you can have the best movie experience possible. London theaters display a wide variety of movies. From cartoons to Bollywood productions, London theaters take care of the needs of every category of people. Should you be an Indian residing in the UK, you may be able to watch the latest Indian movie releases on the giant screen.
    London theaters exist in a wide variety and you could be spoilt for the choice trying to point out the best one. Some of the London theaters are named as follows: The Adelphi Theatre, The Apollo Theater, The Almeida Theater, The Donmar Warehouse and the Fortune Theater among lots of others. The Adelphi Theater is a 1500 seats theater opened in the year 1806. It is found in the City of Westminster.  After its opening, the theater had been rebuilt and renovated several times. It as well had several names in the past alike other London theaters. It is one amongst the many London theaters which plays comedy and musical productions.
    London theaters are fascinating as practically all of them have a glorious history. Likewise, the Apollo Theater had been the first one to be built during the Edwardian period. It is a Grade II listed theater and is also situated in the City of Westminster. The Apollo Theater opened its doors during the year 1906 and can accommodate around 796 people on four levels. That said, London theaters date back to the ancient era and can be mythical at times. London theaters have unique interior decorations and these add up to give you a distinctive movie experience.
    Moreover, as said before, London theaters exist in a variety of types. London theaters not only play movies but they play dramas as well. If you want to go to such a theater in London, The Almeida Theater can be your answer. The Almeida Theater is a 325 seats Studio Theater opened during the eighties. It gains its name from the street in which it is found. More precisely, it is found in the London Borough of Islington. It is amongst the wide range of London theaters that produces dramas. So, if you are a fan of dramas, be sure to head to the Almeida Theater to have a nice time.
    London theaters can give you a lot in terms of fun and excitement. Irrespective of your age, you might be able to have a relaxing time in one of the many London theaters within your reach. What about the Fortune Theater? This theater is as well found in the City of Westminster near Covent Garden.  It can hold around 432 people on three levels and was erected during the year 1922. Many London theaters had different names in the past which have been changed gradually. The Fortune Theater has endured the same fate and plays a wide variety of movies these days.

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    Bus Company Alliances Make the Trip http://balashiha.su/?p=1588 http://balashiha.su/?p=1588#respond Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:20:57 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=1588 Bus Company Alliances Make the Trip

    Whether you have been on a packaged bus tour or not, you probably think that the tour managers at the bus company simply pull out a map and plot out a route via interstate highways and local roadways. Trace the route in a magic marker color and give it to their drivers.
    In fact, the package tours created by the bus company are very elaborate and are based upon alliances that the bus company has with a variety of entertainment attractions, restaurants, hotels and other service providers.
    If you book a tour from a bus company that takes you some distance from home, then that tour needs to include restaurants where the bus can stop so that you and your group can have meals; hotels that will provide you lodging as well as meals; and even special attractions that might be a part of the tour package because they are on the way or within easy access from and back to the route.
    A large independent bus company may be independent but it may have also been able to negotiate alliances or partnerships with entertainment attractions, restaurants, hotels and other service providers on their own. I feel save in saying that depending on how big that individual bus company may be may have an influence as to the reach it has beyond its headquarter city. For example, a bus company in Montreal, Quebec, Canada may have reach only into the suburbs of Montreal. So it can provide you with a great tour of Montreal taking advantage of alliances or agreements it may have worked out with restaurants and sites of attraction, but is unable to go beyond that boundary.
    Other companies are large and have offices in many regions of the country so they have a longer reach and can provide you with a choice of more restaurants, special entertainment attractions, hotels and other service providers.
    Then there are alliances like International Motorcoach Group. International Motorcoach Group is an alliance of 50 bus companies in Canada and the United States and each has access to the entertainment attractions, restaurants, hotels and other service providers that the alliance has been able to partner with.
    Let’s face it. An alliance of many companies which can include large and small bus companies have more strength than one bus company. And it is an alliance that can negotiate partnerships with a better standing than say one large company.
    What does that mean to you the traveler? It can mean stays at top rated hotels, meals at top rated restaurants, appearances at top rated entertainment attractions all across the country.
    International Motorcoach Group partners with 41 entertainment attractions which include:
    Andy Williams Moon River Theatre
    Branson Variety Theater
    Crazy Horse Memorial
    Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre Complex
    Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede
    Dollywood
    Graceland/Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel
    Grand Ole Opry/Gaylord Attractions
    IMAX Entertainment Complex
    Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation
    Jim Stafford Theatre
    Longwood Gardens
    Lookout Mountain Attractions
    Newseum
    Quebec Casinos
    Ripley’s Aquarium
    Sands Casino Resort — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
    The New England Aquarium & Simons IMAX Theatre
    And more.
    International Motorcoach Group has partnerships with 20 hotels and resorts including:
    Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse
    AmericInn International
    Beau Rivage Resort and Casino
    Best Western Oceanfront
    Country Inn of Lancaster
    Country Inns of America
    Fairfield Inn Properties of the Smokies
    French Lick Resort & Casino
    Hiltons of Branson
    Quality Inn Gettysburg
    Turning Stone Resort & Casino
    Wyndham Hotel Group
    Then International Motorcoach Group has an alliance with Tour Operators who have access to entertainment and other special sites in their region. These Tour Operators include:
    Branson Vacation Company/Edgewood Receptive Services
    Northeast Unlimited Tours
    Ozarks’Kirkwood Tour & Travel
    Smokey Mountain Tour Connection
    Sweet Magnolia Tours
    The Maine Tour Connection
    The restaurants with which International Motorcoach Group is associated include:
    Branson Best Restaurant.com
    Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ships
    Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre/Prather Entertainment Group
    Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn
    Finally, International Motorcoach Group has ties to 44 convention visitors bureaus that stretch from the East Coast to the West Coast with a large number in the middle of the country too. These visitors bureaus include:
    Adirondack Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau
    Branson (Missouri) Lakes Area Convention Visitor Bureau
    Chattanooga Area Convention Bureau
    Explore Minnesota Tourism
    Gettysburg Convention Visitors Bureau
    Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association
    Louisville Convention Visitors Bureau
    Maryland Office of Tourism Development
    Memphis Convention Visitors Bureau
    Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Visitors Bureau
    Pennsylvania Dutch Convention Visitors Bureau
    Philadelphia Convention Visitors Center
    Valley Forge Convention Visitors Bureau
    Vermont Tourism Network
    Virginia Tourism Corporation
    VISIT Milwaukee
    Visit Pittsburgh
    So, again the question is what does all of this mean to you? Well, regardless what your interest, you can find package tours that fit it at International Motorcoach Group. Interested in gambling? As you can see, there are connections with gambling resorts. Interested in ante-bellum housing and pre-Civil War or Civil War history, International Motorcoach Group and turn you toward a bus company that can satisfy that. Interested in good old American family entertainment? You can get that too.
    Go to imgcoach.com and check out their lists of entertainment sites, resorts and casinos and visitors bureaus. Click on any listing and you will be guided to the website of that listing.
    It’s a great way to hone in on a particular tour you may want to take.

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    Europe Travel Tour Plan http://balashiha.su/?p=3177 http://balashiha.su/?p=3177#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:32:38 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=3177 Europe Travel Tour Plan

    Europe is one of the seven conventional continents of Earth. The westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, it is surrounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, to the southeast by the Caucasus Mountains, the Black Sea and the waterways connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Air Europe was a completely confidentially owned, Independent British airline, established in 1978 below the working title Inter European Airways. Air Europe became the first British charter airline using new apparatus right from the very commencement as well as the first UK charter airline offering a standard of service that was analogous to the best service offered by the leading modern-day scheduled carriers. Air Europe also had the distinction of being the first new UK charter airline to become profitable during its first year of operation.
    Europe is a dream destination for travelers worldwide. Travel to Europe wins hands down on several accounts over other popular international travel destinations. The selection it is able to suggest the traveler in a short duration of time and distance is amazing and exclusive to Europe alone. Every one province has countries with a rich cultural and political history. You could be attracted in travel to Europe for reasons like the wide-ranging cultural opportunities you will be able to observer. It could be the prosperous cultural ancient times and in attendance in the art scene – with museums, art, literature, theater, cinema or music of countries like France, Germany and England. It could basically be wide-ranging natural beauty that travel in Europe ensures – like the mountains of Switzerland and the Tuscan sun surroundings on the beaches of Italy. Be it the lifestyle, architecture, food or languages, Europe is enthralls the travelers with its multiculturalism and diversity.
    A European cruise brings maritime luxuries to the plan traveler. Moderately than air or road travel, more people are now choosing travel by ship. A most important reason for this shift is the added expediency of not transportation the baggage form hotel. When docking a port, you just jump on a smaller boat and head for shore. Europe is a good-looking continent filled with magnificent sights and views. Even for a romantic trip for a couple. There is a world prominent ice-skating rink for everybody to enjoy in London. There are traditional music concerts preformed in London. In Amsterdam, there is a tram that departs every 20 minutes that can let persons move around the city with simplicity. Also, in Amsterdam there is an international casino that persons can play a variety of games that may not be accessible in other countries. Persons that travel to Europe can visit many diverse attractions all the way through the excellent methods of travel. There is a broad collection of things to do on this enormous continent. Here are several travel tips that you can use to make certain your protection while traveling over seas. The most important thing is to make sure that you have all of your papers in order, including visa, passports and airfare tickets. It is not compulsory that you should register with the Indian Embassy when you reach your destination so you can be located at anytime for in the occurrence of an urgent situation. Be sure to get make acquainted yourself with the civilization and laws of the areas that you will be visiting so you know what is predictable of you. Leave a copy of your entire passport with your family or friends for emergencies.

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    Shopping in Dubai: a Classifieds Guide http://balashiha.su/?p=7666 http://balashiha.su/?p=7666#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:51:08 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=7666 Shopping in Dubai: a Classifieds Guide

    Among the many charms of Dubai is shopping. Whether it’s haggling over Persian carpets in the centuries-old souks or shopping for French perfumes in the air-conditioned hush of the most modern department store, Dubai offers every shopper a great experience. And as an open port with low import duties, prices are very attractive. Trade is at the heart of Middle-eastern culture, so the variety of products is staggering.

    So if you’re moving for that new job in Dubai , or just spending a few weeks vacation, shopping will be one of the highlights of your visit. Here’s the lowdown on the shopping scene in Dubai. First, let’s look at where to go. We’ll refer to locations relative to the Dubai Creek, the waterway that splits the city into the two halves of Deira and Bur Dubai.

    For sheer comfort, you can’t beat Dubai’s many modern shopping plazas. Air-conditioned and furnished with escalators, these multi-storey emporia sell everything from designer fashions to the latest Japanese televisions. They also house restaurants, cafes and movie theaters for the total day out. Among the most prestigious in Bur Dubai is the centrally-located Bur Juman Center, an enormous shopping mall with180 prestigious stores selling high fashion labels for the uber chiq.

    Leading malls in the Deira district include Al Mulla Plaza, the Intercontinental Plaza, Abu Hail Shopping Centre, The Galleria, and Al Ghurair Centre Bur Dubai features the Wafi Mall and Holiday Centre Plus there are a host of top class department stores and boutiques spread throughout the city. Emirates mall is one of the most exclusive shopping properties in Dubai, and should not be missed.

    Modern malls offer the most convenient and comfortable way to shop. But to uncover the exotic past of this futuristic city, and to savor the sights and smells of the authentic Arab world, you need to head to one of Dubai’s souks. These are the traditional markets of Dubai and you’ll find them on both sides of the creek.

    Souks are usually organized into areas selling similar items and are often named after a product. Thus the Gold Souk is the place to pick up gold ornaments. Here you can browse earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants in a stunning variety of designs. A specialty of the local gold craftsmen is creating items in shades of pink, white, yellow or green by varying the alloys.

    The nearby Spice Souk is filled with baskets piled with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts. Browsing here is an aromatic adventure which you can continue in the Perfume Souk. And there’s even a Fish Souk to sell the morning’s catch of fish from the Arabian Sea.

    So there’s no shortage of places to shop in Dubai. Now let’s look at some of the practicalities of shopping.

    Traditional shopping hours from Saturday to Thursday run from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a break between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Most modern outlets such as malls and supermarkets stay open all day. All outlets close for prayers on Friday between 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and many shops stay open late on Fridays.

    Bargaining is a traditional part of shopping in Dubai. While most modern outlets have fixed prices, for family businesses and markets, negotiation is a key component of the buying process. One good tip is to check out prices at the fixed-priced outlets before heading to the souks. This will give you an idea of a fair price before you start haggling.

    As an entrepot port, you can buy products from all over the world in Dubai. And electronic goods, watches, cameras and such items are competitively priced. You can often pick up fashion items for less than you’d pay in the country of origin due to the low taxes. But don’t leave Dubai without picking up some local delights.

    If you’re looking for authentic local souvenirs you have many choices. You can’t go wrong with Arabic coffee pots to remind you of the aromatic local brew. Then there are silver and brass sword and daggers, prayer beads, frankincense, Arabian perfumes, rugs and Persian carpets. And don’t forget pearls. Before oil was discovered in the UAE in the 1950s, the country’s economy was built on fishing and pearling.

    The important thing about shopping in Dubai is to enjoy yourself. There are bargains to be found and you can acquire rare and exotic items that will grace your life for many years to come.

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    Alluring Luxembourg http://balashiha.su/?p=799 http://balashiha.su/?p=799#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:06:15 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=799 Alluring Luxembourg

    Although small in size, this capital metropolis of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is quite big on surprises. A Bookingwiz provides  flight to the Luxembourg City and you’ll be delighted by what you see. Lush green river valleys, more than hundred bridges, and beautifully juxtaposition of the old and the new, Luxembourg City is all this and more. Start a day on a historical note, exploring the old city with its impressive walls and cobbled streets, regale in the sights of ornate windows and jewel-like medallions. After you’re done with revisiting history, admire the contemporary architecture of glass and steel, housing various multinationals establishments. Cosmopolitan in every sense, its inhabitants are polyglot, warm and hospitable. You are never too far from good things in this city, be it good food, good conversations, good sightseeing or good entertainment. Indulgently great fares along with absorbingly fine conversations, find them all in vibrant cafes, Irish pubs, cozy bistros, and upscale restaurants. Keeping you enraptured and captivated through the length of your stay here, the plethora of things just doesn’t seem to run out on the enjoyment quotient. For the artistically inclined there is cinema, theater performances, opera houses and symphony presentations happening every month. In case you intend to discover the place by foot, be sure to wander through the charming galleries showcasing works by local and foreign artists. If you happen to be in Luxembourg City on a 2nd or 4th Saturday be ready with your shopping bags, the flea markets open up their gates on these days. Who knows, you might get lucky and chance upon an interesting thing here. Don’t miss out on the strawberry and apple festival in Steinsel, they are just the best of their kind throughout the world. What if we tell you that there’s a “Little Switzerland” hidden here somewhere? Also known as Mullerthal, this region is located around the medieval town of Echternach. Truly an explorer’s paradise, you can experience Mesolithic era at the Museum of Prehistory. A little closer in time but still archaic, catch glimpses of the vestiges of the first church and an old Roman camp. Mesmerizing to the hilt, Little Switzerland or Mullerthal’s valleys are as expansive, cliffs well-rugged, waterfalls with an awe-inspiring aura, and rock formations as quaint as they can get. Nonetheless, it provides a perfect ambience for hiking, cycling, walking, and rock climbing. Luxembourg City is certainly a great vacation destination, for it gives you double the bang for your buck. Explore the scenic historical spots and cultural sights through a guided tour, they’ll give you a more detailed understanding of the city. Don’t forget to buy yourself some fine china, you get some of the best out here. A place with such interesting things to see and do, shouldn’t it figure somewhere higher in your must-go list? Book a  cheap international flight to Luxembourg City and give yourself that much needed vacation.

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