Archive for the ‘North America’

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    Whistler Resort
    Peak 2 Peak: The Worlds Biggest Gondola As the Winter Olympic Games date is close enough, Whistler is all set to give their guests secure, safe and comfortable stay at their resorts. Whistler is spending ton amount of money on capital improvement. The Winter Olympic Games is been hosted by Canada for the third time and it will be held from February 12th to 18th, 2010 at Vancouver and some events such as the Alpine, Nordic and sliding events are held at Whistler. And the main attractions of Whistler are the giant two point seven miles gondolas which will cross from Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain. The Peak 2 Peak gondolas are the brand new and eye-catchy gondolas system on which most of the money is spend. So it’s worth taking a ride on! The distance between the two towers, these gondolas covers around one point eight-eight  [...]
    Posted at January 22nd, 2010 at 01:01 am
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    Explore The Quirky Attractions Of Yelapa, Mexico
    Tourists looking forward for taking a break from the routine hustle and bustle of daily lives and seeking a tranquil spot, I have good news for you all. I have a destination which is an entity of its own kind. Serene ambiances, kindness, down-to-earth are namely few terms describing this enchanting spot. I think it is the perfect time to unleash the spot’s name as it seems that the heat has started igniting within. Concealed in isolation in the South Pacific Island, the simplistic hamlet of Yelapa, close to Puerto Vallarta is an idyllic town worth visiting. The bucolic little town of Yelapa is an ideal eco-friendly tourist destination. Simplistic and naïve charm adorns this spot, in fact Yelapa is a pastoral countryside, that got the illumination of electric power in the last decade only. Tour to fishing hamlet of Yelapa As we  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2009 at 01:12 am
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    Montreal- Pillar Of Strength
    Reputed as the second largest city of Canada and the largest region in entire Quebec City, Montreal is one of the most splendid cities. Majestic royalty adorns its name, as it has derived the name ‘Montreal’ from triple peaked hill ‘Mont-Royal,’ that stands proudly in the heart of the city. Initially, this name was tagged to the island, which shelters the city today. Even, its geographical positioning nearby the European coast, alike that of Vancouver devotes Montreal with some of the finesse qualities. Characterized by a blend of some of the excelling traits of the two continents, Montreal makes a pleasant city worth visiting. Montreal’s architectural style and designs are completely out-of-the-world and leaves one’s jaw-dropping. The North American skyline formulated out of lustrous glass and concrete materials looms  [...]
    Posted at November 27th, 2009 at 03:11 am
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    North America: Adding New Flavor To Life
    Traveling towards the same childhood days where you had loads of adventures and fun is not a fairy-tale now. You need to take just a step ahead to North America, a country which has loads of amusement parks only for you. So if you want the precious moments back, here is a right site that will provide a list of the top amusements parks in North America. So become a child again and taste the sci-fi fiction more than the childhood flavors.  Visit these amusements parks and Get into the world of excitements at list once every year. Visiting these parks is worth to enjoy a break. Decide your dream vacation to amusement parks and discover a new child in you. A vacation of thrills, fun, excitement and loads more. These parks will give you new refreshment and relaxation apart from all the pains of the day-to-day life. Just land into the  [...]
    Posted at November 20th, 2009 at 03:11 am
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    Unique Cancun City, Mexico
    ‘Cancun’ sounds quite unusual and distinct one, also its meaning is as striking as the name itself. According to Mayan language, Cancun denotes ‘snakes nest.’ When I came across with this fact I conceived that this location might have derived its name as it would be filled with snakes and one could easily spot them anywhere in this terrain. However, when I toured in this destination all my pre-conceived notions turned upside down as there was nothing like this. Although, this location provides warmth over the sprawling white-sandy beaches and affords scenic views of noteworthy hotels standing tall on the captivating beaches. In addition, this place has a rich historical background, once a small fishing village with barely 120 inhabitants during the recent 1970’s, today has managed to shelter almost half million residents.  [...]
    Posted at September 24th, 2009 at 04:09 am
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    Superstition Mountain
    The magnificent 29 million years old monolithic haven of the Superstition Mountain is the world renowned insignia that effectually segregates urban opulence and quest of the wild. Towering at 3,000feet, the Superstitious Mountain lies east of Apache Junction Arizona that is perched next to Mesa and is visible from the close by Phoenix. The Spaniards were the premier Europeans to unearth the Superstition Mountain, and most likely got christened by the initial settlers and farmers who overheard fables of mystery, unexplained on-goings and the Pima Indians who had major trepidations regarding the mountain and would not cross the mountain. Old and recent folklore surround the Superstition Mountain like that of the Indian myths that believed that it was the abode of the evil spirits who caused the shrilling grumblings audible from the  [...]
    Posted at August 16th, 2009 at 09:08 am
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    Multi Faceted Mardi Gras
    The New Orleans city in the face of calamity perseveres in moving ahead with restoring several years of history and carrying on the three centuries old tradition of Mardi Gras as it is called in French or Fat Tuesday in English. The significantly popular tradition goes back to 1699 when the voyagers held the festivities of this French holiday on the Mississippi River banks, with the New Orleans locals every year adding several new features to the celebration like wide scale parades and balls backed by associations that attract hoards of crowds from across the globe who come here to sample the prolific entertainment the locals have to offer. Between the years 1835-1837, New Orleans got to experience the premier float and from 1856 onwards, the festivities included a splendorous sight of a fleet of floats sashaying down the main  [...]
    Posted at August 6th, 2009 at 06:08 pm
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    Sleepless In Seattle Washington
    A rendezvous with Seattle is ideally commenced at the Pike Place Market, suitably hailed as the ‘Soul of Seattle’ located just over the Waterfront. This olden market having commemorated its 102th anniversary, spans nearly 9-acres with splendid sights of ferryboats and cargo ships gently gliding by the bay beneath, the freshest seafood transported right from the feral waters of the North Pacific Ocean, Pike Place Market bustling with a whole host of local and international gastronomic options, pubs, shops, booths, arcades, handmade pieces and lot more to amply cater to all ages. The Space Needle, the artistic genius of architect Edward Carlson, is a mimic of the spacecraft mores of the Cold War period, undoubtedly the pictogram of Seattle proffering scenic views of the city atop the observation tower. The humongous steel erection  [...]
    Posted at July 10th, 2009 at 05:07 am
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    Exotic Diamond Beaches Of Malibu
    Like precious gems scattered along the pristine settings of Malibu, the celeb-dotted celestial abodes of the likes of Bruce Willis, Brangelina, Sting, Sean Pean, Michael Jackson, Goldie Hawn, Jennifer Aniston, Cher, Pierce Brosnon to site a few of them who line the splendid Carbon a.k.a Millionaire beach, where it is quite usual to own a million or two. David Arquette’s space age inspired abode at Carbon beach has be spotted in several flicks of Charlie’s Angels, Diamonds are Forever to name a few. One can go shopping at the Malibu Plaza, an eye-catching place with beautiful architecture or grab a quick bite at the Malibu County Mart or the numerous chichi outlets with celeb sightings a daily affair. Enjoy a day in the sun with beautiful landscapes at the Pepperdine Campus, enjoy a game of beach ball with amazing views of innate  [...]
    Posted at June 22nd, 2009 at 07:06 am
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    Mystic Marfa Lights In Texas
    Make way to the land of ethereal, innate beauty, majestic sky line , which is synonymous to Marfa , the majestic Davis Mountains and the Big bend Area rich in varied animal forms, revel in the rich art culture, go zippy in one of the Glider rides or simply sift through the star-studded nights about town. Many visit this quaint ranching town situated on the Chihuahuan Desert plateau in West Texas to revel in the Marfa Lights Festival which is held on Labour Day weekend where there is a carnival-like atmosphere with street procession that go on during day and night times, foodie paradise and live shows. The Marfa Lights Viewing Area, the base of the Chinati Mountains, is the ideal place to visit after dusk to get hypnotised by the sights of these tiny multi-colored, hued and intensity baffling lights that keep moving about in the skies  [...]
    Posted at June 16th, 2009 at 10:06 am
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