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Mar25

Entertainment and Enjoyment wait for you

Published by in Austria, Chillin, Europe, Parks, Relaxing, Travel Tips, Walking

starfly
The Prater has something to offer for the whole family: take a ride with the children on the fairy-tale railway, the children’s dodgems and the scenic railway. The Vienna Prater is a modern adventure world, offering Action and Fun with 250 different attractions, from casino automats to auto-drome rinks, ball toss and shooting booths, exciting roller coasters and ghost trains to flight simulators. Plummet down the extra-long slides, laugh yourselves crooked, bent, fat or thin in the hall of mirrors, savor the romantic nostalgia of an old merry-go-round or the great variety on offer from the Prater caterers: from pickled gherkins to boiled beef.

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Mar25

Unique boutique hotel in Costa Rica

Published by in Chillin, Costa Rica, Hotels, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, South America, Swimming, TOPICS, Villas

entrada
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica. The signature architecture is whimsical and unique. Perhaps best described as a combination of the architectural styles of Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright, Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is one of Costa Rica’s preeminent boutique properties. Includes lustrous hardwood accents, vivid jungle murals painted by talented local artisans, pre-Columbian artifacts, contemporary paintings and wood sculptures, beautiful weaving and a host of unique furnishings and art objects.

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Mar25

Have you gone to Perlan ?

Published by in Eating, Europe, Iceland, Monuments, Shopping, Travel Stories, Travel Tips, Urban Tourism

perlan
Perlan (The Pearl) is a landmark building in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. It is 25.7 m high and attracts on average 20,000 visitors every year. It was originally designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson. Perlan is situated on the hill where there had been hot water storage tanks for decades. In 1991 the tanks were updated and a hemispherical structure placed on top. This project was largely done at the behest of Davio Oddsson, during his time as mayor of Reykjavik. The Pearl is a remarkable building, built in 1988, unique in Iceland and probably in the whole world. On Oskjuhlid hill, a top the huge tanks in which natural hot water is stored for heating the city, a glass dome has been constructed: under the dome is a rotating restaurant serving fine cuisine.

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Mar25

Top Park Hotel Bologna – for your business events

Published by in Eating, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Restaurants, Urban Tourism

park hotel
The Top Hotel Park Bologna in Pianoro is a modern complex set in gardens and located ten kilometres from Bologna city centre and 18 kilometres from the airport. This four storey hotel features 142 guestrooms, all of which include a bright contemporary decor and modern furnishings. The elegant and modern Top Hotel Park Bologna is placed close to the beautiful old city centre and is ideal for those looking for a strategic location and the lively Colli Bolognesi hills region, this property is within minutes’ drive from the dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. All rooms have air conditioning, designer toiletries, pay movies and wireless Internet.

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Mar24

Padua – art, culture, religious and more

Published by in Arts, Chillin, Europe, Italy, Monuments, Museums, Parks, Shopping, Urban Tourism

padua
Padua is a walled city situated along the Bachiglione River, between Verona and Venice. This city is one of the cultural and economic centers in the Northeast of Italy. Padua is a pilgrimage city, millions of pilgrims come here every year to visit the “Basilica di Sant’Antonio”, where the grave of “Sant’Antonio” is preserved. The other reason to visit this city is Giotto. In Padua you will find the most complete collection of works by Giotto. Set amongst the historic Euganaean Hills, Padua boasts a picturesque network of arcaded streets, numerous bridges, and large communal plazas.

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Mar24

The consummate place to celebrate your Aloha

Published by in Eating, Hotels, North America, Resorts, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Spa, Swimming, United States of America

kona pool
Kona Village Resort is located on the western coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Kona Village Resort offers 125 individual hale (Polynesian-style thatched-roofed bungalows) spread out on 82 tropical acres. The hale are all different in style, size and view. If you want to relax, unwind and get closer to nature, Kona Village Resort is the place for you. The vacation resort caters to couples seeking romance as well as families wanting to spend time together. Polynesian-style cottages have no phones or TV sets. Guests spend their days trying out new activities, exploring rich Hawaiian marine life in the bay, or just relaxing on the beach.

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Mar24

From a long glorious times…The Arch of Triumph in Paris

Published by in Arts, Chillin, Cultural, Europe, France, Monuments, Romantic, Urban Tourism, Walking

Arc of triumph
The Arc of Triumph, the world’s largest triumphal arch, forms the backdrop for an impressive urban ensemble in Paris. The monument surmounts the hill of Chaillot at the center of a star-shaped configuration of 12 radiating avenues. It is the climax of a vista seen the length of the Champs Elysees, es from the smaller Arc of Triumph du Carrousel in the Tuileries gardens, lisque de Luxor in the place de la Concorde.

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Mar23

Welcome to the oasis of dreams

Published by in Arts, Asia, Chillin, Hiking, India, Restaurants, Romantic, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories, Villas

Amanbagh resort
Amanbagh sits in isolation amidst the arid Aravalli Hills near Alwar in northern India. The region is rich in early Hindu history, dating to the dawn of Hindu civilization. The resort comprises a main building that rises over three levels. A team of highly-skilled therapists provides a range of healing therapies as well as more traditional treatments such as facials, massages and scrubs. These are available in the resorts spa treatment rooms. Yoga and meditation are offered in the resort as well as the nearby scenic surroundings.

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Mar23

The picturesque Troyan residence

Published by in Bulgaria, Europe, Monuments, Praying, Relaxing, Sightseeings

the troyan monastery

In addition to its remarkable natural features, Stara Planina is also rich in valuable cultural and historical landmarks, which it has preserved during the centuries. One of its greatest wealth are the dozens monasteries nestled in its bosom. During the hard years of foreign rule the Bulgarian people looked for more concealed and secret places to create in them their Christian sanctuaries and keep the national spirit alive. There is no other mountain in Bulgaria, which has housed so many Christian temples and which has given so much to its people in its struggles for survival and spiritual rise!

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Mar23

Winter challenge in bicycle

Published by in Biking, Extreme, North America, Skiing, United States of America

winter bike

A lot of winter resorts offer an winter bike – more whole world competitions stage themselves. What a human made in today’s time, satisfies its emotion from adventures. One of the pleasures to be a mountainous bicycle in the winter. Ride bicycles instead of skiing-sport be much in extreme know.

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