Traveling to Switzerland

The basis of current Swiss Confederation was founded at the end of the XIII century., August 1, 1291, when three of the "forest" of the canton of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden entered into a contract "in perpetuity" for mutual support. This historical document is stored in the archives of the town of Schwyz. A forest glade on the shore Ryutli Firvaldshtetskogo lake, where a treaty was signed, is considered a symbol of freedom in Switzerland. At the Battle of Morgartene in 1315 of the Confederates defeated the Austrian army of knights of the Duke Leopold of Habsburg, and defended its independence against the claims of the Habsburg dynasty in the Office of Switzerland. In the sequel to the Confederation joined the new cantons of Lucerne in 1332, in 1351, Mr. Zurich, in 1352, Mr. Glarus and Zug in 1353 Mr. Byrne. New state education consisted of a virtually independent of urban and rural communities that harmonize their economic and political interests in terms of autonomy. Read the rest of this entry »

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"Transaero" has concentrated all of Tel Aviv flights to Domodedovo

Transaero Airlines has translated from Sheremetyevo to Domodedovo one of his Tel Aviv flights. Of the three daily flights out of Moscow to Tel Aviv, he was the one committed from Sheremetyevo. In most cases, he departs from Moscow at 9.05, and from Tel Aviv to 11.50. The flight first appeared in the calendar two years ago, after the conclusion of a new intergovernmental agreement with Israel, would increase the frequency of flights. Race was originally occurred from Sheremetyevo, whereas the two previously existing flight continued to fly out of Domodedovo. It is possible that the current of his transfer to the main base Transaero at Domodedovo is linked with the emergence of another flight in Airport in Tel Aviv - Aeroflot charter. Now from the Airport in Tel Aviv is only possible charter flights Transaero.

Double-deck cars could appear in Russia in two years

It is assumed that these cars can be delivered in trains to the Black Sea resorts, as well as on the line from Moscow to Volga cities - particularly in Nizhny Novgorod, Samara and Saratov. "These cars are needed, where we do not have enough bandwidth lines for the transportation of all passengers," - explained the choice for vice president, Mikhail Akulov Railways. Recall that the car has developed TVZ 16 four-seat coupe - 8 on the lower level and 8 at the top. Thus, it is almost twice the usual roomy compartment car - 64 seats to 36. Coupe little different from normal - except for a much lower ceiling, so that on the top shelf will be slightly less spacious than the cars are now plying. In addition, for the same reason there is no upper cargo compartment of a corridor. in compartment version of the car to reduce its weight rather big designers abandoned the shelves, Transformers and did the usual. For the same reason, and a set of minimal Shelves and grids to accommodate passenger belongings. But the CD-version of the car will Shelf-transformer. The car weighs 65 tons - about 10% more than usual. Its length (26.2 meters) and more, but only by 70 centimeters . The height of a giant - 5,25 meters. corridors of the upper and lower floors are made with different side of the car, so walking on them passengers can enjoy the scenery on both sides. However, in a prototype car to make it in the corridor of the upper floor is difficult - the window ends approximately five feet from the floor, and to look at it, most passengers will have to bend down.

Caribbean Islands

Since the plantation Savona, we can also go to the east, towards the windy, cliff washed by the waves of Playa Grande. Next door to him is a small (435 ha) reserve Sheth Boca designed to protect habitats of sea turtles. According to those who prefer the contact with nature beach pleasures, this is the most beautiful place on the island. In the region of Boka Tabla steep cliffs down to the sea, huge waves crashing rush into the bay, in a partly flooded cave and carved stone corridors. On steps carved into the rock you can reach the exit of the cave to the very edge of the cliff, and was surprised and delighted to admire the elements. Read the rest of this entry »

Visit Novgorod Troitsky excavation can be up to 15 rubles

Trinity archaeological excavation - one of the most popular tourist sites in Veliky Novgorod. In 2010, during the 167 Tour visited here in 2525 people. This is a 115% increase over 2009. Summer 2010 was pleased not only representatives of Novgorod's tourist industry, but also scientists. During the excavation, archaeologists found thousandth of birch bark, leather mask of the tenth century, and many other unique items of antiquity, said VisitNovgorod. And if the season of archaeological research with the end of summer stops, the tour of excavation remain accessible to tourists. Moreover, from September 1 for groups of discounts: the cost of the excursion program, "a living history lesson on the Trinity Excavation" will be from 15 rubles per person. Novgorod Troitsky excavation site is located in the historic Lyudin end, at the beginning of the Trinity-breakdown (in Soviet times Proletarian) streets. It got its name by the name of standing next to Trinity Church built in 1365. Archaeologists working here since 1973, from the time of the excavation were found tens of thousands of various items, which were used by ancient people of Novgorod to the X century.

Traveling around the island of Crete

Rethymno, situated on the north coast of Crete's third largest tourist center. Besides beaches, its main attraction is the lovely old town which is a compound of Venetian and Turkish styles. Old houses and scenic entrance porticos XV century, reminiscent of the Venetian rule. Lancet minarets, the memory of the Ottomans (XVIII century). In the city are the gates, when - what are called large. This construction of the XVI century can be seen today in the beginning of the street Etnikis Antitazeos. Following it to the port, we get to the Venetian loggia. In contrast, another example of the magnificent Venetian architecture, fountain Rimondi. Typical heads of lions, of which beats the refreshing water, have become the hallmark of the city. Just behind the fountain is the old Venetian port. This is one of the most frequented parts of the city. White lighthouse, which towers over the coast, appeared later than the port building, it is the memory of the Ottoman times. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling around the island of Crete

Nikos Kazantzakis was born on February 18, 1883 in Heraklion. Raised in a village that later was reflected in his work. In 1903 - 1906 years Kazantzakis studied law at Athens University and a year later - the philosophy of the Parisian "College de France. Parisian teacher Kazantzakis, philosopher Henri Bergson (1859 - 1941) had a significant impact on the mindset of the writer. In 1927, the famous Cretan wrote his first philosophical work "Askitiki" based on the ideas of Bergson. His numerous novels (including "Zorba the Greek"), drama, poems and stories inspired by the ideas and intuitional. In 1951 he published his controversial book "The Last Temptation of Christ", introduced by the Catholic Church in the Index of prohibited books. Greek Orthodox Church excommunicates author of Communion, and several years later, in 1957, a writer dying of leukemia. In the Cretan village of Myrtie (formerly Barbara), which remained his father's house Kazantzakis, is a museum of the writer.

Resorts of Romania

In terms of recovery we have clearly underestimated Romania - a country rich, but extraordinarily beautiful, and owns a third of the mineral water across Europe. And one area can have just a few types of healing water. The country has dozens of resorts, stay that do not ruin you. For example, a two-week vacation in three-star hotel, including standard course of treatment will cost around 700 euros. Standard rate - this is an initial consultation with a doctor and for 4 treatments a week. If necessary, the entire rest period must be ordered diet. Let's start with the spa and thermal resorts. People who suffer from respiratory diseases, we can recommend the Romanian South Carpathians (eg, resorts Biele-talk and Biele-Olenishte) with their truly healthy air. In Slenik Moldova (Eastern Carpathians) also successfully cope with asthma, chronic bronchitis, allergies. Here are seven types of mineral water, which greatly expands the range of treatments. In particular, here come women with gynecological pathologies. And the results are very encouraging. Vatra Dornei resort, located in northern Romania, focused on cardiovascular diseases and problems in the endocrine system. One of the most famous spa resorts - Dzheoadzhu Bay, which is actively used mud treatment is very effective in diseases of the joints, as well as gynecological pathologies. Peat mud has a rejuvenating effect, sapropel - anti-inflammatory and resolving. True, before going "on dirt", talk with your doctor.

Traveling around the island of Crete

Samaria Gorge - an unusual natural phenomenon, not only within Cyprus: it is the longest gorge in Europe. It is located in the western part of the island in the White Mountains (Lefka Ori). Its length -16 km and its width varies from 3 to 300 m, height is reached in the most spectacular places 600 m. To see this extraordinary natural phenomenon, we must prepare for the 6 - hour shift. Species that appeared to our view, is more than offset the effort. National Park, established around the valley in 1962, occupies 4,800 acres. On its territory live endangered species of wild goats, which the Cretans called Cree - Cree. Residents of the island care about preservation of the species under natural conditions, because similar animals have been portrayed by another Minoan vases. Eagles soar above the canyon and hawks, sometimes found partridges, and in the hollows of trees hiding Owls - Barn Owl. Read the rest of this entry »

Flights from abroad went up by 1,28%

A number of airlines have applied this course is also for fuel surcharges and some other weird charges on domestic flights - so these tickets are also slightly more expensive. The number of such airlines include, inter alia, "Aeroflot, Russia, Donavia, Nordavia", "Vladivostok Avia", "Transaero" and others. "Sibir" (S7 Ailines), UTair and Sky Express calculate fuel surcharges on Russia in rubles. The euro exchange rate for the sale of international air travel is set weekly on Wednesdays. Most of 2008 it fluctuated between 34.5 and 37.5 rubles. At year end exchange rate began to soar after the Central Bank exchange rate and for the three months increased by 35% - to 46.5 rubles. In spring 2009, exchange rate fell to 44 rubles and the rest of the year ranged from 43 to 45 rubles. Since early 2010, began lowering rates. May 19 it reached its lowest level since December 2008 - 38 rubles, and then began fluctuations in the range of 38-40 rubles. Sept. 1, most flights abroad, as well as fuel surcharges several airlines on domestic flights rose by about 1.28%.

Traveling to Thailand

The coastline of Thailand is 2500 kilometers of sandy beaches, secluded coves and silent caves. The mild climate and the sun's rays can relax here all year round. The world's best beaches and luxury hotels of international resorts on the southern islands of Phuket and Koh Samui, Pattaya, entertainment centers and family vacation on the island of Hua Hin will spend an unforgettable holiday in his tastes and desires. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling to Thailand

Small-sized archipelago of Koh Tao, or, as it is called, "Turtle Island, located 45 kilometers north of Koh Phangan and is most distant from Koh Samui. The coastline is 28 km, the area is mainly covered by rock formations and shrubbery. In the area of ??the archipelago is the eight-kilometer zone of exotic coral reefs. Read the rest of this entry »

Beer weekend in Brussels

On Friday, September 3, through Sunday, September 5 in Brussels to host Beer Weekend (Weekend de la Biere). Center of the festival will become an area Grand-Place, but the events will be organized throughout the city. Guests of the festival can take part in an entertaining program and try the variety of excellent Belgian beers. On Friday at 13.30 at the Grand-Place will celebrate in honor of St. Arnold, patron saint of brewers, at 18.00 - Grand opening Grand-Place for Beer weekend. During the opening of the brewers present their best products. Tastings will be paid, tickets can be purchased at up to 20.00 or on site - up to 21.00. On Saturday, 4 September at 10.00 at the Fish Market on the waterfront Bois-a-Bruler an historic "portable beer, at 11.00 to begin tasting at the Grand-Place. At 13.00 the parade will be "beer on wheels, and vintage cars, which will take place on the streets of Brussels. At 14.00 in the Grand-Place will begin a procession of brewers. Ticket office on this day will run until 19.00 on the spot to purchase tickets will be up to 20.00. On Sunday, September 5 at 11.00 to begin tasting at the Grand-Place, at 12.00 am on city streets will go a procession of musicians and representatives of the Commonwealth of brewers. Tickets for this day will be sold until 18.00 at the box office and until 19.00 on the spot. Visiting the festival events - free, pay only for the tasting. Need to pay special tokens worth 1 euro. The minimum cost of a beer mug is 3 tokens, the site says Brussels.

Traveling to Thailand

Located in the northeast of Phuket, Phang-nga Province is known for the beauty of its breathtaking scenery. The path here runs along the river through the thicket of mangroves. As soon as the river widens, gaze appear numerous limestone formation, which appeared as if from nowhere. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling to Thailand

Originally, Koh Samui was considered a destination for people who have sought unity with nature. However, over time, the island began to develop and became a resort with a modern infrastructure, and Koh Phangan is the main rave area for the younger generation of travelers. Located 20 kilometers to the north, the island is approximately 2 / 3 of Koh Samui. The beaches are smaller than on the main island. Part of the area of ??Koh Phangan take wild forests. Read the rest of this entry »

Currency in Turkey

Before visiting Turkey, you need to arm themselves about the new currency of this country. The fact that 1 January 2005, in turn launched a new Turkish lira (YTL: Yeni Turk Lirasi). New odnya lira equals 1,000,000 old lira. In other words, one million old lira became one new lira. New Turkish Lira, the rate of which is - US $ 0.66, 0.54?, Or a UK 0.37, divided by 100 yeni (Kurush). Old Turkish banknotes and coins will be withdrawn from circulation during 2005, but will still be accepted until the end of this year. A century ago, one Ottoman lira was worth US $ 5 and $ 5 worth approximately $ 100 as in our time. What is the problem and why we focus your attention to this event? Explain the extra zeros on the old bills - that's the problem. Yes, for foreign visitors it may be a problem. Although most Turks are honest, but still you can try to give the old banknotes rather than new ones. Carefully consider your delivery, and especially zeros on paper money. These inconveniences will be until the turn of izymut not all old banknotes. The easiest way to get cash liras is to use your bank credit card in one of the Turkish banks, or from a vending machine. Travelers' checks - less than efficient way. You can also exchange the cash exchange offices (Doviz Burosu).

"Green Cathedral" - a new vista of Italy

The Commune-Oltre il Colle (Oltre il Colle) in the Italian province of Bergamo said the opening of the new cathedral, which became the first "green" cathedral, in harmony with the environment. The project is designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri, who died a year ago. The cathedral is located at the foot of Mount Arera and built entirely of logs, ropes and branches. When its construction was used by 1,800 barrels oil, 600 branches of chestnut trees and 6,000 branches of walnut. Five "aisles" "supported" 42 columns. Construction of the cathedral dedicated to the International Year of Biodiversity, the UN announced in 2010. It is expected that construction will become a new landmark-Oltre il Colle and attract tourists, writes Diariodelviajero.com.

Traveling to Thailand

Koh Samet is quite popular among tourists who are buying weekend tours of Bangkok. The island became famous for Thai poet Santhon Phu, who wrote part of his epic poem about a hero who won the giant with the help of a magic flute. The plot unfolded on this island. Ko Samet is located 6.5 kilometers away from the mainland. Island are primarily interested in picturesque coves, caves and beaches. Read the rest of this entry »

With the advent of the euro in Estonia will rise slightly fines

As you know, from 1 January 2011 the national currency of Estonia is the euro. Already, price tags in stores and restaurants are published in two currencies. Among the changes that await visitors and residents with the beginning of next year - an increase of fines for ticketless travel on public transport or traffic violations. This is explained by the fact that one penalty unit, it is 60 kroons (3.83 euros at present), based on the Euro-currency will be rounded up to 4 euros. Officials of the Ministry of Finance, is actively promoting the transition to the euro, believe that the principles of fair pricing for goods and services is not contrary to rounding. Penalty unit under the law must be flat sum, but to round it downwards can not be said novosti.err.ee. The Union taxpayers support this view and believe that the rounding of the penalty unit to pocket a respectable citizen would have no effect, and the competent authorities - on the contrary, facilitate the work. We add that a penalty unit is not equal to a finite sum of the fine - it only allows to calculate the amount of money violators. In particular, now the penalty for ticketless travel in Estonia is 600 euros - is 38 euros. Thus, after rounding off a fine will increase by 2 euros.

Traveling to Scandinavia

History is replete with Oslo almost fairy tales. It is believed that the Oslo as a trading settlement in 1048 founded the King of Norway Harald Hardrade, alias Harold Stern (1015 - 1066), personality is almost legendary. Warrior, with fifteen years led the battles, who led the guard of the Byzantine emperor, dobyvshy many precious booty, he was a true Viking. And there was a famous poet. Love for the daughter of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Elizabeth Harald himself has described in "Visah joy" that thousands of years later, many poets have shifted into modern language the story of how Russian maiden in a golden necklace neglected the great warrior, causing him to suffer immensely. However, his beloved Harald eventually married. A founder of the Oslo killed while attempting to conquer England, but thanks to him, William the Conqueror (1027/28 - 1087) managed to defeat the already exhausted by the battle with Harald British troops. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling to Portugal

Today, Portugal, quiet and cozy little country, where life is quiet and nesuetlivo and cares and worries disappear magically. And when - it was a real "superpower": over the possessions of the Portuguese crown, which stretches from South America to the Far East, the sun never sets. Now it's hard to believe, but five centuries ago, Portugal was one of the greatest and richest of world empires. A small country with today's card a narrow strip of land along the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, where - that successfully compete not only with neighboring Spain, but also the mistress of the seas of England.

Plateaus, mountains, canyons, feeds the world

Ships Europeans hundreds of years, mastered the sea passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. Cape Horn was an important milestone in their path. ... And Drake made it to Cape Horn, and Britain became an empire. In this poem by Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) Cape Horn coincidence mentioned in connection with the establishment of Britain as a "ruler of the seas." "Edit the Seas" by - the Europeans were able to present only after having found and mastered the way from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The first expedition, which failed to reach these places, was Ferdinand Magellan voyage around the globe in the Strait, which opened the way to the Pacific Ocean, his ship came in 1520 Mr. Magellan gave his name to the strait between the mainland and the archipelago in the extreme south of South America, which he also called the Fire land. Read the rest of this entry »

Sierra Leone welcomes tourists to build ekoderevnyu

The cost of such holidays is $ 450 per week. The package includes accommodation, meals and a contribution to the development of local infrastructure. Ticket and travel to the airport the tourists pay for separately. Tribewanted project in Sierra Leone is realized with the help of the local community John Obey. A few years earlier, the same idea was embodied in Fiji, which has already brought the local economy more than $ 1 million. Sierra Leone is located on the Atlantic coast. In the north and east of the country borders with Guinea to the south-east - with Liberia, south-west and west by the Atlantic Ocean. Previously, came here hundreds of thousands of tourists, but due to political instability in recent years, local island Sherbro and Banana, widely known as resort areas, almost fell into disrepair, and beautiful beaches are not used. However, now the state, which decided to finally their internal problems, relies on tourism and hopes to help those travelers who care about ecology and ethnography. New ekoderevnya built in a picturesque location on the coast, not far from the capital, Freetown. Each traveler chooses the type and amount of work which it can be useful project: In addition to the actual construction, you can cook, fish, and so on. In addition, the guests there is a lot of time to enjoy their stay in this wonderful country. Book a trip on our website Tribewanted. Summer in Sierra Leone - the rainy season, so tourists are welcome in the period from October to June.

Plateaus, mountains, canyons, feeds the world

However, the peculiarity of the Grand Canyon and devoid of vegetation, but very beautiful landscape on the work of not only the depth and lateral erosion and its stepped transverse profile. This destruction of the slopes in the canyon for millions of years involved various geological processes, especially weathering (due mainly to continuous sharp temperature fluctuations), which contributed to the vertical fracture formations of sedimentary rocks. Side temporary water, wind, and the effect of gravity generated fragments were transferred to bottom. Since the layers were gradually carved innumerable scarps, with the upper edge of the valley is increasingly retreating from the riverbed. Formation of a uniformly sloping slopes with the powerful mantle of clastic sediments that are so characteristic for the humid temperate climate of our latitude, this is not happening. Apparently, the stepped structure of the slope caused by frequent alternation of different layers and dry climate. Read the rest of this entry »

The new natural sites included in UNESCO's World Heritage List

At the last from July 25 to August 3 regular session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee in the current World Heritage List was introduced five new natural sites. As reported on the UNESCO website, the list includes landscapes Dansya (Danxia) in China, peaks, craters and shafts Reunion Island (Reunion Island, French overseas department), belonging to Republic of Kiribati, Phoenix Islands (Phoenix Islands, Kiribati), mountainous region in central Sri Lanka and the Russian Putoransky State Nature Reserve, located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. As of August 2010 in the List of World Heritage - 911 sites, of which 704 are cultural, 180 - natural and 27 - mixed.

Traveling to Australia

Colorado Plateau, which is embedded in the Grand Canyon, extends north almost to the Palestinian city of Salt - Lake - City and south to about the Phoenix (about 800 km!). Geologically and geographically the plateau is an unusual area of ??North America. K. Hunt, it highlights the following features: glubokovrezannaya river network, canyons with steep, often variegated in color slopes, dry climate and poor water, everywhere exposed. Devoid of vegetation, rocks, sparse vegetation and rare (about 500 thousand inhabitants) population; colorful and unusually diverse desert landscapes. This short list of natural features is enough to understand why, in this picturesque part of the United States holds more than a dozen national parks and national monuments of nature. Read the rest of this entry »

Railways tickets will be sold abroad, and vice versa

However, it should be borne in mind that at the box office Railways will also be available, not all variants of tickets - in particular, there will be a web of tariffs. It is assumed that the first phase of ticketing will be available only in Moscow and St. Petersburg - at the box office Mzha (on Komsomolskaya Square and the Small Haritonevskom lane) and SPZHA (on channel Griboyedov), respectively. In what is supposed to open the cash register and in Rostov-on-Don. In addition, both scheduled to conclude and agreement on implementation of the Railways tickets abroad through Hermes. Sales will be held by the French reservation system ResaRail. The total number of sales outlets Hermes - about 15,000, said Vice President Michael Akulov Railways. Through them, expected to be sold as Russian domestic tickets and tickets for international trains Russian formation.

Traveling to Jordan

Biblical Mount Nebo, which is traditionally considered the burial place of Moses, stands 10 kilometers west of Madaba. It is from the top prophet before his death should have seen the Promised Land. There are wonderful views over the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley, deep in the green of Jericho, and in good visibility and Bethlehem to Jerusalem. At the top are partially restored ruins of a church built in 390 year, transformed into a Byzantine basilica in the VI century. Inside the temple you can see mosaics depicting farmers, hunting scenes and animal figures. There is a large metal cross, decorated with obvivsheysya around the snake. Territory on Mount Heaven in 1934 were the Franciscans, is conducting archaeological research.

Traveling to Jordan

Jordan (Al - Urdun), also known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an Arab state in the Middle East, bordering Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Jordan also owns a small part of the Red Sea (Gulf of Aqaba). On the territory of more than 90 thousand square kilometers is home to about 6 million people, most of whom (98%) are Arabs. The rest of the population is Circassians, Armenians, Turks and Kurds. In addition, each year in Jordan, comes nearly a million Palestinian refugees. Official language Arabic, but English is also widely used. Islam (especially its Sunni branch) practice 92% of the population, while Christianity is about 6%. In the north - eastern part of the country extends the stony Syrian desert, which occupies about 80% of the country.

Rapid growth of international tourism in the next year is not expected

According to research firm Euromonitor International, presented at the passing of these days in London, the annual exhibition World Travel Market, next year, world tourism will grow at a slower pace than at present. The most likely reason - consumers cut their spending due to the instability of the economy. International tourist flow in 2011 could rise by 4%, while in 2010, an increase of 5%, and in 2009, observed a decrease in flow at 5%. Unemployment and as governmental measures to save the budget for 2011 by 1% will reduce the amount that people will be willing to spend on vacation. This year's decrease spending did not exceed 1%, whereas in 2009 this figure reached almost 5%, says Bloomberg. At the same time next year, air fares could rise by 2%. In 2010, prices in this area was 5%, and in 2009, prices for air travel fell by more than 15%, the study said. After two years of decline expected a small, up to 2% rise in hotel business. However, business travel, the level of which was to recover this year, can not compensate for the decrease in the number of personal trips for leisure travel, which accounted for most of the spending in tourism. This year, the number of British travelers decreased by 10 million compared with 2008, while Britain is one of three countries (along with Germany and the U.S.) whose inhabitants mostly travel. Tour companies pin their hopes on new clients from middle-class population in developing countries to help fill the lack of tourists from Europe and America.

For completing the questionnaire in a Canadian visa can go to prison for seven years

As previously reported, the Canadian Embassy in Moscow, introduces an expanded form of the questionnaire on non-immigrant visa. Currently installed the so-called transition period: in order to introduce a new form can be downloaded from the Canadian embassy, ??but when they apply until filled with the old form. The new application form consists of a declaration with the addition and two appendices. "Curiosity," the embassy of Canada surprised the representatives of the Russian tourist industry. For example, in Appendix 1 is required to provide information on the work of the applicant, wrote Rata-News. Including the need to clarify whether the applicant was ever witnessed or participated in the mistreatment of prison inmates or civilians, whether to participate in the looting or desecration of religious sites. The Embassy requested "detailed information about organizations that you support, which member you are or with whom to cooperate, including any political, social, youth or student, trade union or professional association." But a special resentment of the Russian Union of Travel Industry has raised questions relating to military service. Apart from the fact of service in the army, police or intelligence organization, the questionnaire should be called the period of service, branch of service and number of the unit, its location, grade of the applicant and a detailed description of his duties. Even need to write the name and patronymic of the unit commander.

Traveling to Jordan

Vast, sun-scorched Syrian desert stretches to the east of Amman towards Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It may seem that its barren landscapes do not involve life. However, as shown by archaeological excavations, some 500 thousand years ago people lived here. They left behind a flint implements. But not these remains astound most. Much more striking desert palaces built by the rulers of the Umayyad dynasty in VII-VIII centuries. They can enjoy traveling from Amman to the east to Al - Azraq and back. In the vast desert grow up the walls and towers of the abandoned castles. Read the rest of this entry »

Belize starts to fight against smoking

Belize, who signed the international Convention on Tobacco Control in 2003, finally began to implement its directives. From now on, here we introduce the ban on smoking in government buildings and private companies with public access (it is, for example, lobbies of banks and hotels). Restaurants and cafes will also have to delineate areas for smokers and nonsmokers. In addition, smoking in all educational institutions in Belize and public transport. In locations where the ban, there will be an appropriate sign, according to BuenoLatina.ru. According to the Health Ministry in Belize caused 37% of all deaths are smoking-related disease. Belize is located in Central America, the Yucatan Peninsula. The west and north state borders with Mexico, the south and south-west - with Guatemala, to the east is washed by the Caribbean Sea. Despite its small size, Belize is one of the most unique countries in the region due to its nature and unique culture. For Russian citizens to travel visa is required here, which shall issue the visa in the UK.

Traveling to Jordan

Reserve Shavmari lies a few kilometers south of Al - Azraq. It created the right conditions for life of animals and birds that are endangered: ostriches, gazelles, antelopes and others. Also implementing a program for breeding oryx, species, almost entirely exterminated by hunting, which was conducted in 1960 - ies. Currently, the livestock population of two hundred individuals, of which several dozen have been fired at will in the desert of Wadi Rum.

Traveling to Jordan

Vast sandy plain with cliffs of red sandstone unusual shape. Created by erosion of unusual rock shapes, arches, bridges, towers, picturesque canyons, here and there are small dunes and small oases. All this, Wadi Rum, one of the most beautiful in the world. Cliffs shimmer with rainbow colors, but the best look at the time of sunrise and sunset. Wadi Rum is a good place for those who appreciate the wild, untouched by human nature. However, here we do not meet typical sandy desert dunes, through which the camel caravans. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling to Jordan

From the Neolithic Jerash, which in the classical era was called Geraza, this is one of the best preserved ancient cities in the Middle East. Located in the northern part of Jordan, about 40 km north of Amman, he is one of the major tourist attractions of the country. Initiated in 20 - of the last century archaeological excavations show that people lived in this place already in the Neolithic era. The city was founded during the reign of Emperor Alexander of Macedonia (IV century BC. Er.). Visit to the city a better place to start is with a majestic Arch of Hadrian. Located near the racetrack-place horse races and sporting events. Go to the main area of ??excavations led South Gate. Behind them on the dais are fragments of the temple of Zeus II century. Next is the Southern Theatre auditorium for five thousand people. Among the monuments is to highlight the oval area of ??the I century, surrounded by Ionic columns. Read the rest of this entry »

Venice defends his gondola

Venetians turned to UNESCO to make the List of World Heritage famous gondolas. Thus the city is trying to maintain a classic look of these boats. As Lenta.ru reports citing agency ANSA, has already received an invitation to make a gondola made of plastic. Venice Gondola Association is outraged like sacrilege: Traditionally, these boats were made of wood and had a strict size - 11 meters in length and 1.4 meters at its widest point. Gondolas were for centuries the main means of transportation on canals of Venice and are considered as the symbol of this city. The very city of Venice and the lagoon, in which it is included in the number of World Heritage in 1987.

Travelling around Slovenia

Driving on the highway Ljubljana-Postojna, you can get acquainted with some typical karst phenomena. From the Ljubljana basin, wetland on the south and formed as a result of slow tectonic subsidence, the road leading into town Vrhnika, located at the foot of limestone mountains. Powerful Lyublyanitsskie sources (Ljubljanica River, a tributary of the Sava), which extend along the edge of the highlands, is nothing but a karst springs, in other words, underground rivers, pouring here on the surface. Research has established that the river is beer, which we will see, driving another 20 miles in the cave of Postojna - Yama, also carries its waters into Ljubljanica. Read the rest of this entry »

Cuba to celebrate anniversary of its oldest city

Next year, Cuba will celebrate the 500 anniversary of the founding of the city of Baracoa (Baracoa), which is translated from the language of the Taino Indians means "high land" - is a mountain near El Yunke (El Yunque). And its founder, the conquistador Diego Velazquez, called the city of Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion de Baracoa. Nowadays, Baracoa is perhaps the only place in the Caribbean, home to descendants of Taino Indians. A grand celebration in honor of the old Cuban city is preparing seriously, reports BuenoLatina.ru. In addition to the many activities that take place in the Jubilee Year in Baracoa, is planning to issue commemorative postage stamps, as well as traditional drinks and dishes for special recipes. Baracoa is situated on the Atlantic coast in the province of Guantanamo. According to one version, a decade before Velazquez, visited by Christopher Columbus. This version says the wooden cross, now located in the city's cathedral, whose age (end of XV century) was recently confirmed by examination. Most scientists agree that it is Baracoa is the first city on the island. Now Baracoa - the main focus chocolate production in Cuba is also actively developing tourism, and in addition to historical monuments, among its attractions - the National Park named after Alexander von Humboldt, made a UNESCO World Heritage List.

Mountains and Volcanoes of the World

In addition to Ischia and Capri, the most famous geological objects in the vicinity of Naples are Flegreyskie fields, and their center-of Pozzuoli, a typical yuzhnoitalyansky port town. Landscape, they are often likened to the moon, but "on - the moon" Flegreyskie fields with their dozens of low-truncated volcanic cones appear only on a stylized relief map. In contrast to the large stratovolcano of Mount Vesuvius volcanic forces sprayed here to set short-term operating centers of eruption (formerly existed here as one big volcano tuff "right" - Flegrei. "The last vestiges of which is upland Camaldoli). Tuffs Flegreyskih Fields used as a valuable building material, and an excellent cement (putstsolap). Read the rest of this entry »

Cartoon Museum opened in Moscow

In the territory of Russia Exhibition Centre recently opened the Moscow Museum of animation. His collection includes more than 5,000 exhibits, which tell the history of both domestic and foreign animation. The exhibition consists of five sections, three of which are devoted to the development of animation art. In the first room tells about his appearance. Here are the vintage cameras and projectors, stereoapparaty 1900, praksinoskopy, zootropy, camera for still photography, served for more than 50 years of studio Soyuzmultfilm - with the help of cartoons in 1960. In the same hall demonstrates the first animated film of Emile Reynaud's, which premiered at the Paris Museum of Greve in 1892. The second hall is devoted to the history of domestic animation. Among the exhibits in this room - wood, plasticine, rag dolls from the popular cartoons, as well - equipped workplace Svetozar Rusakov, creator of the popular cartoon characters, "Well, wait a minute!" Athletes of the cartoons "puck-puck," "The rematch and many others. Another Hall talks about the world of animation and presents such characters as Spider-Man, Avatar, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck. In the interactive room "Studio" everyone can try to create your own animated movie, and animators will tell about the secrets of their profession. In the "Cinema" can be viewed and their own work, and cartoons, classics, wrote "your leisure." The museum is located at: VVC, Pavilion "House of Culture" (structure 84a).

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In the largest of the British Isles Chester Zoo will create a huge transparent dome, under which will house a tropical forest with its unique flora and fauna. In addition, under the dome is planned to build a small hotel, whose guests will be able to live in the zoo.

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However, the peculiarity of the Grand Canyon and devoid of vegetation, but very beautiful landscape on the work of not only the depth and lateral erosion and its stepped transverse profile. This destruction of the slopes in the canyon for millions of years involved various geological processes, especially weathering (due mainly to continuous sharp temperature fluctuations), which contributed to the vertical fracture formations of sedimentary rocks. Side temporary water, wind, and the effect of gravity generated fragments were transferred to bottom. Since the layers were gradually carved innumerable scarps, with the upper edge of the valley is increasingly retreating from the riverbed. Formation of a uniformly sloping slopes with the powerful mantle of clastic sediments that are so characteristic for the humid temperate climate of our latitude, this is not happening. Apparently, the stepped structure of the slope caused by frequent alternation of different layers and dry climate. Read the rest of this entry »

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Swedish ski resorts are gaining increasing popularity. This is not surprising. Indeed, in addition to high slopes and traditional entertainment for skiers and snowboarders Swedish resorts offer a lot of other fun activities. Thus, in the region Ore, located 80 kilometers from Ostersund, you can ride a dog sled, to visit old confectionery factory, where all the sweets on - are still produced by hand, go to the world-famous musical - gastronomic Wallmans Show, take a walk on the snow slopes on horseback and even-quite so exotic pastime for local places, play golf.

Travel Agencies in St. Petersburg, disappeared with the money clients

In St. Petersburg over the past few weeks, ceased operations three travel companies. In early August, along with the money of tourists disappeared guide travel agency "August", which existed for 12 years on the market, and within a few days, customers of "Hellas-round" looking for their money and stay. And the other day, collecting money from tourists, travel agency closed the Smart tour. " Total in St. Petersburg recently suffered a few hundred people who paid for the next trip from 30 to 100 thousand rubles. In the Baltic Association of protection of human visitors approached, not all the victims, many do not even hope to recover their money. As reported RATA-News, the disappearance of travel agencies is always going to the same scheme - the first customers pay vouchers, then the date of tour was postponed several times, but in the end - office closed and the leadership no one can find. Experts see the problem in the imperfection of tourism legislation. So, a spokesman for the Russian Union of Travel Industry Irina Tyurina said: "financial guarantees required by law only to travel agents. Regulation is necessary and the agency market, because it is the tourists to travel agents make a full prepayment for their trips." According to Tyurina, St. Petersburg should enjoy the right of legislative initiative, which is in all regions, and prepare the necessary amendments to the Law "About bases of tourist activity." Recall financial security for tour operators, revenues do not exceed 100 million rubles a year and who apply the simplified taxation system is 30 million rubles.

"Avianova suspends flights from Moscow to Kazan

Budget airline Avianova suspends flights from Moscow to Kazan. Flights will not be committed at least from October 31 to March 26. It is possible that they will resume in the future summer schedule The company said it warned in advance purchased tickets for passengers to cancel flights. They offered a voucher for 110% refund or a refund. Kazan route now serves as Aeroflot, Sibir "(S7 Airliens), UTair," Transaero "and" RT ".

Traveling across America

What - you sense that Guatemala is like a powder keg: its territory is located 33 of the volcano, not all of them are active, but lava eruptions and earthquakes are frequent, phenomenon. After three centuries of Spanish rule, Guatemala in 1821 became an independent state, but still a long-awaited freedom did not bring this country nor prosperity nor stability. About 2000 BC. er. on the grounds of the current Guatemalan born and began his path to a flourishing ancient Mayan civilization: the first city - state appeared here over the I millennium BC. er. Hence, the Maya began to migrate to the territory of modern Honduras and Colombia. However, by X - XI centuries. Maya is gone, and it immediately took advantage of the tribes of the Toltec, the Mexican Indians. Soon most of the Mayan cities was destroyed. Although the grandeur of the city - states were only ruins, still about 40% of Guatemala's population are descendants of the Mayas. Read the rest of this entry »

Stone Bridge in Riga has a new illumination

September 30 at Stone Bridge in Riga again illuminate decorative lanterns. 8 lights, each of which has 10 plafonds were the main decoration of the bridge, but they have not worked in the past decade. Since 1957, when the bridge was opened, the lights have not been repaired, and eventually came to the wiring completely useless. Just last year, the Riga City Council found necessary to repair equipment. The reconstruction will be replaced and corroded cast iron parts, in their place appear lightweight aluminum construction, according to Telegraf.lv. Sami lamps will shine with a bluish tint. Stone (previously - October) bridge across the Daugava River joins the center of Riga with located on the left bank of the city. Its total length exceeds 500 meters. Across the bridge is carried out bilateral tram, trolleybus and car traffic. In order not to disturb him, the reconstruction under way at night. In addition to the lights, the bridge is decorated with cast-iron railings with national ornament.

Traveling in Latin America

Brazil Country of the Future! - Wrote to the Austrian novelist Stefan Schveyg in 1941, living in exile far from Rio de Janeiro, and will remain so forever, was added today jokers. Because before all the bright hopes of collapsing over and over again: because of corruption, because of the greed of oligarchs and because of the military dictatorship. Will this time be different? Over the past seven years, the Brazilian stock market index rose by 300 percent. During this same time 30 million Brazilians have risen out of poverty and adding to the middle class, becoming parties to the largest in Latin America, the consumer market. Read the rest of this entry »

Modigliani exhibition in Prague postponed for a month

Exhibition eminent expressionist painter Amedeo Modigliani, who was to open Nov. 12 in Prague's Kampa Museum (Museum Kampa), postponed for a month. She will start work on 8 December and will be held at the Municipal House (Obecni dum). The exhibition will feature 14 drawings, 6 paintings, as well as a series of photographs depicting the life of Modigliani. So far, only one in the Czech Republic exposed the Wizard - multiple patterns can be seen at the National Gallery, wrote ILOVECZ.RU. The exhibition runs until February 28. Received the recognition after his death, Modigliani is a singer beauty of female nudity. His work traces the echoes of primitivism and abstraction, and the influence of such masters as Toulouse-Lautrec, Cezanne, Picasso, Renoir.

Traveling in Italy

More than a thousand years the world's oldest trade fair St. Orso (Sant'Orso), which is annually held in late January in Aosta. She was more than a thousand years, in 2010 it will be held in 1010-th time. They say it all started back in the X century. dealt with poor clothing and shoes before church Sant'Orso. Then she began to mark the end of winter (still short in Italy in winter). At the fair, local farmers could sell or buy the instruments made by them during the long winter evenings, and needed to work in the new summer season. In the past, the evening that the family spent together in smaller works, conversations, "scary" stories about devils and witches called "veya". Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling in Italy

Traveling in Italy

In the castle Ussel often held folk festivals. For example, dedicated to the ancient inhabitants of the Valley "Meeting salascov" with the military and sports games, dances and wedding in salacski. Previously owned a lock graph Beek, who invented and patented the fountain pen and a lighter with a label Bis. Read the rest of this entry »

The Greek cafe, despite the prohibitions, still smoking

September 1 in Greece came into force a law banning tobacco advertising and smoking in public places. However, as shown by the results of official inspections, conducted one month after police in Thessaloniki, over 40% of owners of cafes and entertainment facilities are not fully respect the law banning smoking in enclosed spaces. From 1 to 3 October municipal police carried out 48 rounds, recording with 20 violations. In those sneeze - not in the public schools of a special sign prohibiting smoking, and total disregard for the ban by some visitors with the tacit consent of the owners of establishments. All violators were fined, reports from Greece greek.ru ". Such inspections will be conducted in the future. The tourists who wish to enjoy the magnificent Greek cuisine without a mixture of tobacco smoke, in the cases seen violations can call the hotline of the Ministry of Health (Room 1142).

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Claim that Hannibal and his army crossed the Alps through the pass Piccolo St Bernard, which is located in the West Valley near the resort town of La Thuile (La Thuile), located in a broad valley at an altitude of 1,441 m. This is an expensive move to the Apennines Gauls. Hence it came to them by the Romans. In VI. Pass through the valley were the Franks. In the era of Savoy, in the Middle Ages, this is not just the battle unfolded. The oldest building - the parish church of St. Nicholas (XII). Next - a beautiful bell tower (XV). La Thuile - a great ski resort and summer tourists go away on a glacier Rutor (Rutor), on an excursion to the mountain plateau Zhu (Joux), to Lake Arpi (lago d'Arpy), where their way lies the pass of San Carlo ( colle San Carlo) with stunning panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif and the pass Piccolo San Bernardo. Read the rest of this entry »

Fate kushetochnyh cars in Russia in question

Over the past year in the Railways had time to test this car and were not completely satisfied with the results. "Passengers are not easy to give the perception of this car - it only a third of the shelves are lower. In particular, problems arise in the elderly passengers who find it difficult to climb up, "- explained Travel.ru doubt the company vice president Michael Railways Akulov. Perhaps the root of the problem may be covered in an inaccurate positioning of the car - in any case, the exhibition TVZ erroneously represented his as "second-class." In fact, he has no second-class with nothing in common except a similar number of seats. Another problem may be lack of awareness campaign among passengers. Hopefully, the Railways will continue to test all the same design, which in the long run may push one of the the worst remnants of Soviet times - the second-class trains. Now at the Russian Railways has developed an extremely uncomfortable situation for the passengers when traveling in a compartment carriages prohibitively expensive, and in second-class - very nekomforten due to stuffiness and overcrowding. Kushetochnye cars are a logical compromise between these two extremes . Recall that kushetochnye cars have six shelves in each compartment - three on each side. All the shelves at the same time there are slightly lower than in the Soviet second-class trains, and for lifting the second and third ladder is provided.

Traveling in Italy

Nearly eight centuries ago, the eastern part of the Valley of the German shepherds settled peoples Walzer, who came from a neighboring valley Walzer (Walser), which they owe their name. Walzer live mainly in the towns of Gressoney-Saint-Jean (Gressoney-Saint-Jean) and Gressoney La Trinite (Gressoney-La-Trinite). Walzer diligently keep their traditions. They build "shtadel» (Stadel) - wooden houses on stone discs, based on short columns in the form of a mushroom. This is done to avoid visits to wildlife. In the traditional costume of Walzer contains only red and black, the shirt is decorated with embroidery. Women wear bonnets, embroidered with gold. Read the rest of this entry »

Tourist service center was opened at the Wawel Castle in Krakow

On the Wawel hill in Krakow on November 9 opening of the service center of tourist traffic. Large-scale project for the conversion of a small information center in the mixed-use complex which opened in December 2009. The facility is situated at the foot of Wawel Hill and almost completely drowned in it, without violating thus the architectural integrity of the attractions. Tourists who visited the center, will be able to find out what's on offer in Krakow, where to sleep, and other useful information. Here you can purchase tickets to city events. The building also arranged accommodation for tour guides, public toilets, 13 stalls with souvenirs and a cafe, writes Tur-Info.pl.

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A well-known since the beginning of XX century. resort town of Breuil-Cervinia in the north of the Valley its name must broad valley Breuil (Breuil) at the beginning of the valley Valtournenche (Valtournenche) at the foot of Cervinia / Cervino (Matterhorn, 2000 m). Here, go skiing all year round thanks to the ski lifts, allowing easy access to the Plateau Rosa glacier / Plateau Rosa and Ventina / Ventina. In Cervinia are: one of the highest golf courses in Europe, the skating rink for skating and traditional skating, swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling alley, a place for fishing. Read the rest of this entry »

U.S. wants Russian tourists return again and again

The newly created organization Visit USA Russia - a non-profit partnership of tour operators, airlines, hoteliers and representatives of the ski resorts operating in Russia in the American sector. Currently, a number of major Russian cities is Week presentations Visit USA President Visit USA Russia Margarita Babayan's mission to eliminate the prevailing myths about that trip to America - is difficult and expensive, besides, there is far and long to fly. However, she notes that the United States - not the country where you can get something for nothing. " In addition, there are no hotels, working on an all-inclusive or full board. Tourist Industry in the U.S. is constructed in such a way that benefits travelers to contact the tour company. Margarita Babayan cites the example of the ski resorts of Vail (Vail) and Aspen (Aspen), tour operators who provide such conditions that the tour, bought from them, will cost the tourist is cheaper than a similar trip, booked individually. Professionals working in the American sector, is pleased to note that once the main problematic issue - registration of visas to Russians - successfully resolved. Consul General of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Richard Beare (Richard Beer) confirmed that the consulate has been working tirelessly over the simplification of visa regime for tourists. Other achievements include the fact that the consulate on Novinsky Boulevard should appear only once - to leave fingerprints. Subsequent visas obtained remotely.

Traveling to the islands of the world

North of the island is washed by the Java Sea, has always been more accessible than other parts of Bali. Perhaps that is why the Dutch conquered the territory of almost 60 years earlier than lying in the mountains south. Today in extending from west to east Kabupatene Beleleng fewer tourists, but it has enough beautiful architectural monuments and beautiful landscapes. The farther to the north of Tabanan and Dzhanyara, the less we see rice fields, and more - planting vegetables and fruit, which favors the mountain climate. Increasingly steep road leads us to Bedugul, a small mountain village, situated at an altitude of 1300 meters on the shore of Lake Dan Bro. Read the rest of this entry »

Tours in the Czech underground castle for children

Castle in the Czech town Slavkov u Brna prepared for the smallest visitors an exciting adventure. Next Sunday, September 5, tours will be held for children on castle dungeons. During the tour, guests will tell many legends associated with the city and its surroundings, and will tell the story of a mysterious treasure hidden in the cellars of the castle. Dungeons Slavkov Castle is a two storey complex consisting of corridors, stairways, utility rooms and a kitchen with a bakery, as well - remains of the medieval castle of the XIII century the Order of Teutonic Knights. In addition to the inspection of the catacombs, young visitors waiting for a specially prepared exhibition of plush toys. Start Tour - at 14.00, 14.45, 15.30 and 16.15. Ticket price is 40 kroner (1.5 euros), writes ILOVECZ.RU.

Maldives

Island life from the first day sharpens senses, awakens the ancient instincts and teaches genuinely enjoy peace. Slowly, listening to yourself and a new feel, to savor every visitor surge, surprising, playful breeze, substituting the person to meet him, feel the happiest man on earth, hiding from the midday sun under the palm of luxury and in the mornings with excitement listening to a colorful sunrise. Greater unity with nature at the edge of the ocean than it is here, probably does not exist. And it is no wonder: the highest point of the archipelago is lower than 2,5 m above sea level, so have to live literally on the water. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling to Oceania

PLACE: The most romantic place in the Pacific Ocean. HISTORY: On the origin of "apple" New Zealand Maori aborigines tell a legend: the stone "fruit" character is simple beauty of love daughter of one of the local gods, and a simple fisherman. Idol allegedly put an impossible condition for unwanted marriage: it could happen only after the young with a heavy stone apple halves. As you might guess from the photo, the young do not have coped. It's just a romantic legend, but no other explanation, from the coast of the Tasman Sea took a single granite boulder near perfect spherical shape with a perfectly correct fault and a diameter greater than 6 meters, no. Read the rest of this entry »

At the Airport you can now buy tickets for public transport

Mosgortrans installed two kiosks for the sale of tickets at the Sheremetyevo Airport. They allow passengers flown in to buy tickets for the bus to the usual prices, rather than a premium for the sale of the driver. Savings, thus, be at least 4 rubles, and for buying reusable tickets - more than 10 rubles per trip. The kiosks are located at the terminals Sheremetyevo-1 (B) and Sheremetyevo-2 (F) In addition, the opportunity to buy tickets before the arrival of the bus will dramatically reduce the time required for a landing. Until now, each of the terminals Sheremetyevo bus routes 817, 851 and 851S to spend 5-10 minutes, because almost every incoming buy a ticket from the driver. It would be logical to open a kiosk at the Aeroflot and Sheremetyevo-3 terminal (D), but the area around it is controlled not Sheremetyevo airport, and OJSC "Terminal", not always taking logical decisions in terms of transport services. Suffice it to recall chinivshiesya first obstacle to arrival routes, long-term work with only three visits of gates, and the whole scheme of road junctions of the terminal, forcing public transport to travel many circles - the path from neighboring terminals, to which about five hundred meters to the line stretched for about three kilometers.

Traveling in Singapore

A new home cafe in Chiang - a real find for those who are settled in local rice fields. The fact that Chang is developing at a frantic pace, confirms not only the frenzied development of every square inch in these parts, but also the emergence of what is called infrastructure. More recently, apart from Canggu Club and Canggu Deli is almost nothing of the usual institutions of the Europeans did not exist - but in the past six months on the quiet streets began to appear boutiques and cafes very different directions. Read the rest of this entry »

Gressoney La Trinite

In Greece - another strike on the railways

In addition, a line of subway trains to Athens airport and will not operate on these days in the area from the airport to the station Doukissis Plakentias, since it belongs to a railway company. Passengers are left to rely on buses. The same applies to long distance communication. However, the rail network in Greece is underdeveloped, and the main means of transport and so are the buses. All week until October 29 will not walk and international train from Thessaloniki to Sofia and Bucharest.

Travelling to Iceland

Direct flights to Reykjavik from Russia do not. Fly with a change in the cities of Northern Europe offer Finnair, SAS, KLM and other companies. The most favorable rates from Air Berlin-16 ? LTD. for a flight from Moscow to Reykjavik via Dusseldorf and back. Alternatively, take the train from Moscow to Helsinki and from there fly to Reykjavik on a direct flight Icelandic airline Icelandair. WHERE TO GO FOR VISA Iceland is included in the Schengen area. Visas for Russian citizens are issued with visa centers Embassy of Denmark. Term review of the documents, dated 8 working days. Consular fee of 1500 rubles. WHERE TO STAY HOTEL-101 the most fashionable hotel Icelandic capital. Modern art in the lobby, designer furniture in the rooms. On the ground floor bar, where people love to gather at the Reykjavik preparty. Location-convenient you can imagine. On the left is the main shopping street Laugarvegur, right-historic city center, also known as quarter-bars and nightclubs. From 180 euros for a double room. www.designhotels.com KRIUNES-friendly gesghaus on the shores of beautiful Lake Ellidavatn, 15 kilometers from downtown Reykjavik. Bonuses: bike rental, free wi - fi and hospitable hosts. Ideal starting point for those who are going to travel the country by car. From 110 euros for a double room. Read the rest of this entry »

Airline airBaltic promotional tickets

The Latvian airline airBaltic carries out regular sale of tickets. From Russia offers flights to cities in Europe and Asia with a connection in Riga. Minimum fares from Moscow and St. Petersburg in the same direction, taking into account the fee is 69 euros in the Baltic countries, Scandinavia, Finland and Germany, 75 euros in Italy, Spain, Turkey, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Moldova and Israel, 119 euros for other Asian destinations airBaltic, same or slightly higher fares are available from Kaliningrad, a half to two times the price will be similar flights from Arkhangelsk. Tickets are sold until September 14, flying on them may be from 5 October to 26 March (the dates from December 15 to January 15, individual tickets are available only in some areas of the shares). Return tickets are not allowed. Exchange is possible with a fine of 15 euros and an additional charge to the force at the time of the tariff.

Luxury valley slope

In the Valley laid 1200 km of pistes, of which 878 km - ski slopes, there are about 170 ski lifts, there are over 100 mountain bases. Here a wide range of trails for skiers of primary and secondary levels. Its services to offer more than 1500 instructors and 200 alpine guides. Since each station can reach the routes of any complexity. At the disposal of tourists and more than 300 km cross-country skiing. In addition to downhill and cross country skiing are possible glacier climbing, ski mountaineering, mountain biking on snow, hot air ballooning and just walk on snowshoes. Season on the glacier - all year round. Valle d'Aosta - the only area in Italy, on the slopes which allowed heliskiing - skiing on virgin snow with the use of helicopters as a means of lifting. Heliskiing is permitted only when accompanied by guides or ski instructor. On flat terrain practiced "kaytskiing - windsurfing on skis, where instead of the sail kite. Gathering in Valle d'Aosta, one should bear in mind that from late December until January 7 people at the resort added - New Year! Another "surge" - in February, the so-called "White Week".

Hotel in the Maldives offers to hold their wedding night under water

Resort Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Hotel Maldives offers the bride and groom to use Proposition Ithaa Undersea Ceremony and to hold a wedding ceremony, as well as on their wedding night under water at a depth of 5 meters in the premises of the world's only underwater restaurant Ithaa with full glass walls . The proposal includes the spa-procedures for the newlyweds, wedding ceremony in the hall Ithaa, boat rides at sunset, festive dinner of specialties and seafood, wedding night under the water in the room Ithaa surrounded by coral reefs and rare fish, champagne breakfast and much more . The proposal is very popular, so book it should be not less than 14 days before the desired date, reports TheBridesGuide. Offer Price - on request. Resort Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is located on two private islands in the Indian Ocean and is known for white sand beaches and coral reefs of great beauty. The hotel, twice named the best in the category "Best Hotel in the World" and several times in the category of "Best Resort", offers its guests 50 luxury villas on the water, 79 villas on the coast and 21 villas with private spa-suites. Prices start at $ 380 per night for a villa on the coast.

Traveling around the island of Bali

October for me was the month of surprises. And unexpected coolest Wolfmother concert in Deus, and surprise visits old friends in large numbers, travel to other islands and - unexpected calm in all this. In early October in Bali was the World Cup on Surfing Oakley Pro Junior. Young talents get up in the water so that even the tourists sunbathing on the beach, rolled up his neck. I am particularly waiting for this event: comment on the competition promised to visit a friend of mine, a very outstanding surfer and manager of the notorious Jordy Smith. We had previously planned to definitely go together. And once we all - have managed to do it. That day came in Sanur very good waves - seeing them, the guys whistling with happiness, and I felt like - it does not on its own. The wave of powerful, fast, sometimes wrapped in a pipe, and yes even right, that is, I have to ride in the backside, that while I did it not so confident. We quickly found a boatman who took us on line - up. And then began the real show - I seem to hit the surf - a video about tough guys. My attempts to take the same wave ended with a beautiful vaypautami. My friend gave me some advice, and finally the day I still - still took her a wave, and I can say that it was the best right-hand wave in my life! And after a beautiful sunset and cheerful dinner, and I think the whole evening sitting stunned again and again passing in his mind that wave. Read the rest of this entry »

Rope Adventure Park opened in Moscow

In Moscow recently opened verovochnogo Adventure Park "Panda Park". These complexes exist in many cities around the world and are popular with active recreation. In the Russian capital is the first such park. It is designed to rest for the whole family. On the territory of "Panda Park" are the obstacles and routes of different difficulty levels. It offers a choice of "child" route at a height of 50-70 centimeters, "courageous" - with obstacles placed at 3-5 meters above the ground, and "high" - at a height of 6.5 meters, it completes the 60-meter trolls - descent to the video on the stretched down the rope. Ticket price depends on the complexity of routes: the "children" will cost 150 rubles, "bold" will cost 250 rubles, and "high" - 300 rubles. "Panda Park" is located in the historic district of Moscow, Sokolniki Park "

Traveling around the island of Bali

To the north-west of Dzhanyara is Ubud, a city well worth a visit because of its picturesque location and the artistic talents of the residents. It is important to remember that this is the only center on the island are struggling to maintain the local nature and culture. Sightseeing We start with the market Pasar Ubud, which lies at the crossroads Yalan Yalan Raya Ubud and Vanara Wan. Area in the morning filled to the brim with people who empties about two hours of the day. Across the street stands the palace of Puri Saren Agung, who served as the seat of government since the end of XIX century until the Second World War. Like the palace in Dzhanyare, it was rebuilt after the earthquake in 1917 and is now in it every night are representations of traditional dances. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling through Egypt

Anyone interested in ancient history and how it is maintained, there awaits many discoveries. The city built new hotels, restored monuments and upgraded airport, given in the order of the promenade and the main street of the city, restored the facades of historic buildings, restored and Greco - Roman Museum. The plans of the city and the restoration of one of the seven wonders of the world-famous Faroese lighthouse. Thousand years (from 283 g to n. Er. Until 1375), this lighthouse lit the way sailors. Its height is 140 m-do Lighthouse the tallest building of its time. Although from ancient Alexandria was kept not too much and its a big part of today is on the seabed, it is still this city you can imagine, for example visiting the Greco - Roman Museum, where there are tens of thousands of exhibits of the Ptolemaic era. Read the rest of this entry »

First Hotel Four Points will be in Thailand

Sheraton hotel chain opens in November, its first Four Points Hotel in Thailand and offers special rates for the period from 15 November 2010 to March 31, 2011. In stock room price per night is about $ 80 and includes breakfast for two, four free drink (coffee or beer) and check-out at 16.00. As reported AsiaTravelTips, hotel Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, located in Bangkok at the following address: Sukhumvit 15, offers 249 rooms, 8 standard suites and 11 luxury suites. The hotel guests - Restaurant The Eatery, a cafe Wrapped, pub BeerVault, where you can sample local and foreign beers, rooftop cocktail bar, Cielo, and an outdoor pool and fitness center. In addition, guests can use meeting rooms with a total area of ??about 400 square meters and equipped with the latest technology. The hotel is a five minute walk from the Asoke subway station and not far from the business streets of Silom and Sathorn.

Lake Baikal and its surroundings

The water temperature of many hot springs above 50, 60 and 70 °. So Garginsky source has a temperature of 75 °, Bolsherechensky (southern shore of Lake Baikal) 74,5 °, Allinsky (on the river. Barguzinskaya Alla in the valley) 72 °, Kotelnikovsky (the northern coast of Lake Baikal) 62 °, Goryachinsk (south-eastern coast of Lake Baikal) 54,5 °, Ilyinsky (downstream p. Selenga) 54 °. Medicinal sources are used here primarily for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, gynecological disorders, skin diseases and some diseases of the nervous system. Tunkinskaya hollow-known spring water has Arshan Kislovodsk type of mineral water and is used to treat gastric disorders. Arshansky water even surpasses Kislovodsk seltzer on the content of carbon dioxide and other components. Read the rest of this entry »

Wine Festival will be held in Prague in mid-September

The Slavonic Island in Prague from 17 to 19 September will be a wine festival. Guests will be invited to taste hundreds of wines produced in the Czech Republic and abroad. The festival will bring together winemakers from the best wine regions of Moravia and Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Hungary and France. In addition to tastings, visitors waiting for a rich cultural program that includes performances by folklore ensembles, competitions and lectures sommelier. The festival is intended to remind the public that the winemaking tradition began in the Czech capital a century ago, when Emperor Charles IV founded the Prague first vineyards. Memory of it remained, in particular, in the name of one of the quarters of the city - Vinohrady, wrote ILOVECZ.RU.

Krabi Province

Krabi, located about an hour's flight from Bangkok, is the most beautiful and picturesque in the Andaman Sea. This is paradise, where ancient customs and wilderness perfectly in tune with modern infrastructure. Here you will find unspoiled beaches of white sand, amazingly clear water and tropical undergrowth. This idyllic picture supplement ancient stone cliffs and the coastal cliffs of a thousand meters or more. The resort is conventionally divided into three zones. In the north-west is the Thar Huth Nopharat - quiet and surrounded by unspoiled beach area. Here you can be alone with yourself, enjoying the sea and the lack of civilization. Ao Nang Beach - a beach and entertainment zone, where along the beaches are built first-class hotels, restaurants and shops. No less interesting place is Cape Laem Phra Nang, bordered on all three sides by beaches, the best of which - Hat Phra Nang. You can explore the local caves, cliffs and coastal cliffs, climb the mountain to the observation platform. How to get company Thai Airways International makes direct flights from Bangkok every day, while in flight - 1 hour. Bangkok Airways makes flights from Koh Samui. Daily from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok sent a comfortable bus. Rail links with the island.

The Jordan River

Biblical Jordan River and Dead Sea are on the verge of environmental catastrophe: they are at risk of drying, environmental signals. Waters of the Jordan, in addition to the fact that they are heavily polluted, is used to irrigate fields and to provide human needs. Over the past 40 years, the inflow of water into the river has dropped by 90%. The threat is not just Jordan. It fully applies to the Dead Sea, which exists thanks to the waters of this river. The water level in the salt pond on the Earth each year is reduced by 1 m. The sea can dry completely for what - some 50 years. Experts call to take action and offer to perform the necessary hydro - and geological work that would help increase the flow of water. There are also views on the need to take under the protection of the entire Jordan Valley. The border between Jordan and Israel is a special place. It passes through the Jordan Valley, which is a deep tectonic lowlands and represents the northern branch of a major system faults, extending from eastern Africa across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba to Jordan Valley and the Bekaa (Lebanon). In this valley runs a well-known thanks to the Old Testament legends Jordan River, which flows into the Dead Sea. The first people settled in the valley about 10,000 years ago. The favorable climate, fertile soil, as well as an abundance of moisture contributed to the fact that for centuries there has developed agriculture. Contrary to popular opinion, Jordan is not a major river. Its length is 252 km, of which the Jordanian territory over about 134 km.

Legacy of the Incas and nature - the main attractions of Peru

The most popular attraction in Peru is Machu Picchu - a tour here opt for 62% of the total number of visitors. In addition, tourists are attracted by the nature of Peru (48%), extreme sports (19%) and beach holidays (10%). Such data were obtained during the investigation committee on development of tourism Promperu. Tourists from Chile are the largest category of travelers in Peru: in the first quarter of 2010, they came here 147,000. From the U.S. came to 82,000 people from Argentina - 34000, and from Colombia - 24,000, according ATOR. Most of the tourists - well-educated people in leadership positions. Duration on the average of 12 nights. The amount that foreigners are willing to spend during their visit to Peru - about $ 1000. More and more tourists coming to Peru during the combined tours, and purposefully in order to more deeply acquainted with this country. In 2009, there were 75%. In turn, the Peruvian authorities are doing everything possible to increase the number of guests: from active promotions, telling about the sights, to reduce the price of their visit. Russian tourists to travel to Peru visa is not required. The easiest way to get here from our country - low airfare international flights with a connection in Europe or the United States, travel time - about 20 hours.

Travels in Russia

Despite the intensive extraction of salt lake resources Baskunchak immediately restored by nature. Baskunchaksky lake has a really unusual properties: even the person who had never in his life did not try to swim easily be able to stay afloat thanks to record levels of salinity of local water-about 300 grams per liter. This concentration of salt is lethal to most living organisms, usually found in lakes: the fish are simply not enough strength to resist heavy water column Baskunchak literally buoyancy to the surface. However, for the people of lifeless water of the lake are considered to be extremely useful (and often their properties compared with the properties of Dead Sea water). Swimming in the lake shown in skin diseases, circulatory disorders, metabolism and many other health problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Traveling to Switzerland

At the entrance to Leukerbad expect to see rising from the outdoor pools, steam and secular elderly couples who came to restore health to a local nursing home. The reality is quite impressive: thermal pools do exist in abundance, but the local audience is not too reminiscent of languishing aristocracy of the last century. The effect of water quality is akin to Leukerbad relaxing massage - in minutes leaving stress and tension, and the most difficult task seems to only need to leave the pool. The atmosphere was good, proper old very successfully recreates the thermal complex Lindner Alpenfherme at the eponymous hotel. In the wider Burgerbad more modern, but the magic action of the water all the same. Above Leukerbad located about 50 km of ski trails and 25 miles - cross country, but at this ski resort - only a fashionable addition to wellness programs. However, at the first visit to the thermal complex of a passionate desire to ride - ride - ride, mired to his arrival in Leukerbad, where - suddenly evaporates. Such is the magic.

The Acropolis of Athens can be closed until late October

Continue the strike of employees of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Greece. On Wednesday, the strikers blocked access of tourists to one of the main attractions of Athens - the Acropolis. The next day, police fired tear gas to disperse the strikers and opened access to tourist groups on the Acropolis, but almost immediately the territory of the museum complex was again closed. According to RIA Novosti, the permanent staff of the Acropolis, out of solidarity with their striking colleagues, who have only temporary contracts, barricaded the entrance to the hill. And the police came under a wave of criticism in local media, where they were accused of excessive use of force. We remind employees of the museum complex to seek to conclude them permanent instead of temporary contracts and the payment of wage arrears. Striking workers plan to continue the protest, at least until the end of the month. It is unclear whether police will facilitate the passage of visitors. Currently, at the foot of the Acropolis on duty Special Forces. Culture and Tourism Minister of Greece Pavlos Gerulanos demanded from trade unionists to open the Acropolis, and promised to pay back wages, without mentioning, however, a specific timeframe.

Gressoney Saint Jean

Holiday Programme of the Czech tourist attractions

Nov. 17 Czech Republic celebrates the struggle for freedom and democracy. On the occasion of celebrations Louchen Czech castle and the castle Houska prepared for their guests a special program. Castle Louchen one day return to the era of socialism - if it was closed to tourists and used as an educational center employees of public transport. About this period of remembrance specially prepared exhibition: the library will reappear works of Marx, and the walls will be placed portraits of Czech Communist leaders. From 10.00 to 17.00 of the castle will take excursions to the retro wrote ILOVECZ.RU. Visitors castle Houska on this day will be able to see the dramatization of the poem "May" the Czech poet Karel Hynek Macha. "May" is recognized as one of the most beautiful works of Czech literature. In 1836, the poem was rejected by his contemporaries as inappropriate Mahi morals of the time.

In Prague, you can try hemp beer

The Prague Exhibition Centre Vystaviste from 19 to 21 November will host the first international fair Cannafest, devoted to cannabis. It will be available with an assortment of products, proving that cannabis - not only drugs but also a useful plant. The event will be attended by companies from 15 countries worldwide, producing hemp seeds, textiles and cosmetics, as well - the representatives of organizations seeking to legalize the plant and extend its use. In the framework of the fair will be organized numerous activities, among them - tasting foods from hemp: butter, bread, pasta and even a hemp beer, wrote ILOVECZ.RU. Expo Center is located at: Areal Vystaviste, 67.

Delight and peace

Palm beach at Vai

In junior 10 kilometers to the north - east of the monastery Toplou is one of the best beaches in Crete - and the most exotic. Gulf of Vai, the question is, looks like a piece of land taken from Africa. Here is the only one in Crete, this palm grove, where it grows endemic species palm (Phoenix theophrastii). It is to be related to date palm, but the nature stripped of its edible fruits. Each tree grows no higher than 10 m, and the green leafy part of the locals call the "frond" (hence the name of the bay). Do not know where these plants have appeared here, but legend has it that they have grown from seed, which spat out the Saracens, having landed on the shores of the Gulf in 824 year.

In Prague, Charles Bridge repairs completed

On the Day of St. Martin, who celebrated on November 11 in the Czech Republic, will be solemnly concluded lasted three years repairing the Charles Bridge - one of the main attractions of Prague. On this day in the pavement was packed last symbolic stone Mayor Paul Bam and the saint Martin, who will appear at the ceremony in the garb of the Roman warrior on a white horse. Together with St. Martin on the bridge to arrive possibility of snow, because, according to national signs, that day must fall first snow, and 11 mushers chase across the Charles Bridge 11 geese - those birds are the main attribute of the holiday. The last stone is laid in the roadway on November 11, ie 11.11, exactly 11 hours and 11 minutes. After the ceremony at Krzhizhovnitskoy area (Krizovnicke namesti) near the Charles Bridge will begin the celebration, which will last until the evening. Participants waiting for festivities food, tasting of Czech and Moravian wines of the new harvest, holiday fair, musical and theatrical performances and much more

Traveling to Cuba

The island of Trinidad - a spring carnival, the noise bands. Caribbean beach and sandwiches with the sharks! On the island in the Caribbean, made to ride for doing nothing. Wiggle in a hammock, sipping rum-and here's a trip. So it is possible, for example, spend days in Tobago, which forms with the neighboring republic of Trinidad. But Trinidad different kind of island is an island - an upstart, who pretends to be appreciated for the unique culture and economic ambition. Read the rest of this entry »

The high prices scared off tourists to Abkhazia

This summer, Abkhazia took 20% fewer tourists than a year ago. Among the reasons for this - unjustified rise in prices, the president of the republic, Sergei Bagapsh. "Our businessmen have decided that just come to us from Russia, we can inflate up to the ceiling. And because tourists do not go Abkhazia highest income level is middle class and lower middle, people will react to rising prices uniquely - they cease to come "- he explained. Moreover, in his opinion, which results in Kommersant, a During the season in the Russian press took place negative information about the situation in the republic, which also scared off tourists. In 2009, Abkhazia has about 800,000 visitors. Prior to this season's power is not predicted to take fewer tourists, but by mid-summer flow of tourists from Russia decreased by 25-30%. For the reasons voiced by Sergei Bagapsh, the experts added to the remoteness of the Sochi airport, the average level of service quality and high prices for airline and rail tickets. For less money you can fly to most resorts in the world, where quality service is guaranteed. a record season for the post-war Abkhazia remains in 2007. Then under permits republic resorts visited by more than 1.2 million people and one-day visit to tour arrived more than 700 thousand tourists.

It all depends on your desires

The coastline of Thailand is 2500 kilometers of sandy beaches, secluded coves and silent caves. The mild climate and the sun's rays can relax here all year round. The world's best beaches and luxury hotels of international resorts on the southern islands of Phuket and Koh Samui, Pattaya, entertainment centers and family vacation on the island of Hua Hin will spend an unforgettable holiday in his tastes and desires. Well-known resorts, national marine parks, tropical islands, cliffs and reefs, sea caves - from a variety of local beauties truly breathtaking. A variety of proposed beach holiday distinguishes Thailand from other countries. Every place here has its own, unique character - you can arrange a trek into the jungle, to organize a festive party on the shore, or to escape from the world and listen to the sound of the ocean on a tropical island.

Class service

Facilities and Services global level will make your holidays unforgettable. Whatever your preference or budget, you'll find what you are completely satisfied with, ranging from luxury five-star hotel and ending with a small beach bungalow. By the usual beach holiday you will be able to add courses wellness massage, spa treatments and plenty of sports, from diving and sailing, and finishing a game of golf, visit the restaurants with excellent cuisine, offering fresh seafood, which is famous for Thailand.

10 interesting cemeteries in Europe

For those who like to while traveling to visit the historic grave, eTurboNews compiled a list of the most interesting cemeteries in Europe, relying on the opinions of site users TripAdviser. American Cemetery in Kolvil-sur-Mer (Colleville-sur-Mere) in France is located on a cliff overlooking the beach of Omaha, which unfolded the most bloody battles during the American landings in Normandy in June 1944. It is buried about 9,500 American soldiers and officers. Cemetery itself was shown in Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan." Pere-Lachaise in Paris - one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. It was the last refuge for many famous people. Buried here, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Sarah Bernhardt, Oscar Wilde and other prominent individuals. Zentralfriedhof in Vienna is the second largest cemetery in Europe. Every year it is visited by thousands of passionate fans of classical music, to pay tribute to such composers as Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Strauss, Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms. Catacombs were built in the first century AD, in compliance with the burial traditions of the Etruscans. Over the centuries the local tombs were looted, flooding, and almost total destruction. Tourists visiting the catacombs in Rome, wrote rave reviews about the tour, conducted tours, which has been working here for over 28 years. London Highgate cemetery is full Gothic tombs and crypts. As at the Pere-Lachaise buried here are many celebrities, such as Karl Marx, George Eliot and Douglas Adams.

National Marine Park Similan Muko

Marine National Park is situated on nine islands in the Andaman Sea northwest of Phuket. Similan Islands are known for its beautiful nature and the underwater world of the main attraction of these places. Long island are among the best places for diving. Divers from all over the world come here to enjoy the views of the huge gorgonian, watch the most bizarre fish and plants, to swim among the underwater coral reefs and touching the surface of the stone pillars. How to get public water transport and private boats, which can be hired, depart from the docks in Phuket and Thapa Lamu, which is located in the province of Phang-nga. You can also join a special diving tours that are organized by local companies.

Caribbean Islands

Over 100 years ago in the northern part of the island of Bonaire had two plantations: Washington Slagbay. Their owners were bred cattle, grown aloe, producing charcoal, and the products were exported to Curacao with a local marina. Despite all efforts, they lost the struggle with the natural conditions are not conducive to agriculture. On the territory of both plantation area of ??5.9 hectares of National Park was established Washington Slagbay. Originally (in 1969) he was only the plantation, Washington, 10 years later was expanded into the territory of the plantation Slagbay. Read the rest of this entry »

Gezira palace in the Cairo Marriott Hotel will be restored

In Cairo Gezira Palace, which is located in the hotel Cairo Marriott, began restoration. Work will last two years, however, as promises to administration of the hotel, guests are not disturbed. Restoration of the first touches of the palace and antiques that are in it. There will also be updated all the guest area of ??the hotel: entrance, lobby, lounges and spa-center. The result is a popular tourist holiday destination will be more modern, to the highest standards, reports RIA Novosti. Gezira Palace (Gazirah Palace) - one of the national treasures of Egypt. He is unique not only for this country, but for the entire Middle East. The palace interior is made in oriental style mid XIX century with the traditional Islamic culture of ornaments and patterns. The palace was built for the reception of distinguished guests - representatives of royal houses of Europe, who arrived in Egypt in 1869 at the opening ceremony of the Suez Canal. Over its long history, it is not being received by the heads of many states. In 1982, the Palace were added to the body Cairo Marriott. At that time it was the largest hotel in the Middle East, which offered 1,250 rooms, seven presidential suites and the former only in downtown Cairo hotel with a garden. Now the cost of accommodation here starts at $ 195. During the past year, Russians have done in the Cairo Marriott 440 nights. For the year 2010 this number had increased four-fold, to 1915 to the present time.

Phuket

One of the best tropical beach resort, Phuket offers you a magnificent nature and services of the highest level. The island is located just an hour's flight from the capital Bangkok. The area of ??this largest island in Thailand is 810 square kilometers. It is located on the west coast, where green hills surrounded by stunning beaches and crystal blue waters of the Andaman Sea. Besides the unforgettable natural beauty, you will find a wide variety of hotels, ranging from the category of super-deluxe, ending budget bungalows. Large selection of entertainment - such as water sports, scuba diving, yachting, golf courses, the spa and delicious cuisine, sure to make your holiday unforgettable. Phuket - is not only a sunny island, but also the region with historical tradition and culture. Buddhist temples, Chinese pagodas, Muslim mosques, as well as the annual Vegetarian Festival talk about the diversity of ethnic and other traditions in the province. Huge mansions in the Sino-Portuguese style talk about the period of construction of the tin mines in the XIX and early XX century, rubber and coconut plantations on the background of pristine forest and breathing the freshness of green landscapes are striking. In any case, Phuket - an island of stunning beauty with a unique history and traditions. Vacations spent here will be remembered for a lifetime. How to get company Thai Airways International makes several flights from Bangkok to Phuket every day, while in flight - 1 hour. Private airline Bangkok Airways makes flights from Koh Samui, in addition, you can reach the island from the international airports in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and other regional centers.

Discounts and unusual entertainment - for guests of the resort of Le Jeu

In particular, ski passes to the ski area Le Jeu - Morzine (Les Gets - Morzine) for adults in six days worth 151.5 euros, for children - 120.4 euros, for pensioners - 130.5 EUR . Ride across the area Portes du Soleil can be for 209 euros. Discounts put children (148 euros), retired (178 euros) and youth (188 euros). Throughout the season, families can get a 10% discount. Offer, you can use when buying at least four ski passes at the same time to housing in the LES and Morzine for the period from 6 to 14 days in a row. Seasonal ski pass when you buy before December 15 will cost 305 euros against the usual price of 435. Children under 12 years starting from April 9 to receive a discount on accommodation and unlimited free skating. For all other categories of tourists from April 2 to any ski passes has 20% discount. Ski area Portes du Soleil (Portes du Soleil) located on the border of Upper Savoy and the Swiss Alps. Local resorts have traditionally opened closer to the Catholic Christmas, as most trails are not too high. End of season - in April, depending on the condition of the snowpack. In order to attract tourists in spring resort offers not only discounts but also a rich entertainment program. For example, this year there will be the first festival of wild concerts: a unique musical celebration, which allows to attend concerts in the most unexpected places. According to the concept of the festival, a few minutes before the concert the audience alert via SMS, and everyone will be able to ski to drive up to buildings on the eve of the scenes.

Alitalia sells cheap tickets from St. Petersburg to Madrid

The airline Alitalia has introduced a special offer for flights from St Petersburg to Madrid with a connection in Rome. Ticket price is 7,458 rubles roundtrip According to unconfirmed reports, the sale can be completed on Saturday, October 9. Tickets are available at the depth of the schedule, including the following summer. Minimum stay in Spain - until the next Sunday, the maximum - one a month. Returns and exchanges of tickets are not allowed.

The famous Cretan Nikos Kazantzakis

Nikos Kazantzakis was born on February 18, 1883 in Heraklion. Raised in a village that later was reflected in his work. In 1903 - 1906 years Kazantzakis studied law at Athens University and a year later - the philosophy of the Parisian "College de France. Parisian teacher Kazantzakis, philosopher Henri Bergson (1859 - 1941) had a significant impact on the mindset of the writer. In 1927, the famous Cretan wrote his first philosophical work "Askitiki" based on the ideas of Bergson. His numerous novels (including "Zorba the Greek"), drama, poems and stories inspired by the ideas and intuitional. In 1951 he published his controversial book "The Last Temptation of Christ", introduced by the Catholic Church in the Index of prohibited books. Greek Orthodox Church excommunicates author of Communion, and several years later, in 1957, a writer dying of leukemia. In the Cretan village of Myrtie (formerly Barbara), which remained his father's house Kazantzakis, is a museum of the writer.

The island of Crete

For centuries Crete continues to be one of the most mysterious places in Europe. Such a reputation it has established an ancient civilization whose origin dates back to the legend of King Minos. It is hard to tell how the Minoan culture was reached such a high level, but do know that it served as the development of many other nations. For this reason, Crete is also considered the cradle of European civilization. To the ancient inhabitants of Crete considerable importance was the fact that their island was born the greatest of the gods of Greek mythology, Zeus - God of Thunder. Myths and legends of ancient Greece Crete consider a place where there were many other important events. Here there are images of gods (Poseidon), heroes (Heracles) and the mere mortals (such as the grandfather). It is hard to be surprised that the gods have chosen this island's beauty can be called heaven. Washing Crete blue waters of the seas pouring into rocky coves, buying them a sapphire hue. Cloudless sky aquamarine dissolves into the horizon and the sun casts a shadow on the hills. Majestic mountains tower over Idi vast plains. Vineyards and the evergreen olive groves give abundant fruit, and golden olive oil and white wine flow freely. Even a crowd of many thousands of tourists arriving on white beaches, to partake of this earthly paradise, can not violate the peaceful rhythm of life on the island. Perhaps because in my veins flows the Minoan Cretans blood. On the power of their ancestors of archeological excavations, especially the large: at Knossos and Phaistos.

For the new season Kaprun opens a new spa-hotel

For the upcoming season in the Austrian ski resort of Kaprun (Kaprun) starting a new four-star hotel Tauern Spa. His health and beauty center will become one of the largest in the Alps. Apart from a few pools in the set will include spa-zones with different kinds of saunas and 17 massage rooms. For children will run children's pools, water slide, a climbing wall and games room. The hotel offers its guests 160 luxury rooms with fireplace and panoramic terraces, as well as six restaurants and cafes, according to Superski.ru. Room prices start from 133 euros. Tauern Spa is located 10 minutes from the center of Kaprun, the nearest ski area - Kitzsteinhorn glacier (Kitzsteinhorn) or slopes above Zell am See (Zell am See). Ski season in the region of Zell am See - Kaprun officially opens the first weekend in November: by this time there is usually enough snow. But since mid-October in Kaprun can ride on a glacier. Nevertheless, the opening of the hotel Tauern Spa timed it to the top of the ski season.

Traveling around the island of Crete

The rich history of the islanders' spirituality begins with the second millennium BC, when there appeared the first European civilization. Minoans - and we are talking about them - this is one of the most mysterious cultures in human history. Although we know little about it, assumed the leading role it played by women. The Great Mother - the Goddess was the main deity, the patron of fertility, harvest and queen of the world dead. Masculine represented in Minoan religion god of fertility. According to the Minoan beliefs, this god was born and died in accordance with the periods of changing seasons. Worshiped as a bull, whose role is still not entirely clear. We only know that it was used for sacrifices, as well as unsafe jumping ceremony, practiced only in Crete. Today, almost all Cretans are Orthodox Christians. Head of all the local churches (as well as the Dodecanese and the Autonomous Republic of Mount Athos) is the Patriarch of Constantinople.

Knossos. In the labyrinth of the Minotaur

The story of Crete can not start other than with this legendary story. It was here, in a grotto in the mountains dictate born chief of all the Greek gods Zeus almighty. It also embraced the desire God has decided to kidnap the Phoenician princess Europe. However, he soon abandoned his chosen one, along with children born of their union. Three sons: Minos, Sarpedon and Radamanf-together ruled the kingdom of the three palaces: Knossos, Malia and Festo. After some - while the eldest of the sons, Minos, seized power in Crete, and became king. He married a beautiful Pasi - FAE, the daughter of the god Helios, and they begat many children. The family ideal place finish at the angry sea god Poseidon. Seeking to punish the king of Crete for disobedience, he didst send for his wife charms, making her fall in love with a bull to be slaughtered. From this context was born a man with a bull's head, who was named the Minotaur. King Minos ordered Daedalus to construct a brilliant designer labyrinth, where he locked his son and his faithless wife. On the location of the labyrinth, there are many hypotheses. Most often, it is believed that the mythical labyrinth was the palace at Knossos. Difficult to challenge this hypothesis, a multi-level residence the king of Crete had about fifteen hundred rooms, that is, it could easily get lost. The palace at Knossos was so important that from its construction began counting time. Moreover, all the thousand-year civilization of this legendary period was named after King Minos, the Minoan.

In Monaco, you can dine in the middle of construction

In a restaurant in Monaco, you can dine almost in the world's most original way. Clients are asked to take some food, sitting on the scaffolding. The fact is that, since opening in June of this year, the restaurant MC2 remains hidden behind scaffolding: the facade of the building continues to be reconstructed. However, this did not prevent the new institution to become popular. According to the Tourist Office of Monaco, the secret to success is simple - the original concept, high quality and sense of humor. The ability to turn the temporary difficulties into an advantage - that's what separates this young restaurant from other institutions in Monaco. So the owner of MC2 and the idea of ??"partying in the woods." These dinners will be held at the beginning of each month, from November to February (if tentatively expected completion of work on the restoration of the facade). Special menus at a price of 46 euros includes starter, main course, dessert and a glass of pink Clos Requier. The first "building" dinner will be held on November 5. Seating is limited, so customers are advised to book a table. MC2 Restaurant is located at: 27 Boulevard Albert 1er.

Moni Monastery of Arkadi

Not far from Rethymnon is the famous monastery of Crete - Moni Arkadi. They say it originated in the X century, and perhaps even earlier - during the reign of Emperor Arcadia (377 - 408). In fact, the first non-questioning evidence of its existence are to the XIV century, and the final form he found in the XVI century. The building, which we can contemplate today is the result of reconstruction after the events of 1866 then took refuge in a monastery from the Turkish invaders one thousand Cretans, including fighters for liberation under the leadership of Abbe Gabriel. 15,000 Turks shelled the monastery, and when they managed to break through the gate, started the massacre. Then the Cretans took the desperate decision to blow up the powder magazine, where they hid. Survived the explosion of a total of 114 people.