- Travel Tales and Destinations

The Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, is one of the most delightful places to visit in England. The estate is privately owned by the British Royal Family since 1862 and it has been a private retreat for four generations of British Royals from Queen Victoria to HM Queen Elizabeth II. People are welcome to visit the estate on designated visiting schedules where they are free to enter various rooms inside the Sandringham House and take an opportunity to tour around the gardens and even walk on the basement tiles.

Reliable sources have claimed that the Sandringham House is indeed the Queen’s favourite retreat in Norfolk. A total of over 250,000 people visit the estate each year, just to get a glimpse of its 24 hectare-gardens and 240 hectare-woodlands filled with evergreen and deciduous trees.

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A friend of mine recently had a vacation at Maldives, an island in the Indian Ocean, with her fiance.  The images they took of the island and the serene beach are really breathtaking!  I couldn’t agree more when she said that it’s indeed the ultimate paradise.  There weren’t much tourists, in fact, it appeared that they were alone by themselves so that’s how private, calm and serene the island is.  How I wish I can share to you the pictures they take but I wasn’t able to ask for permission so these pictures from the web will do to supplement this post.

My friend has a picture exactly in this spot:

They indeed had a wonderful time together in this magical island. She just also shared that they’re up for another adventure. This time they’ll be heading to another beautiful paradise, South Africa. In fact, booking of their flight via South African Airlines are already in place. She mentioned about getting the best airfare offer from FlightSite.co.za and how convenient it is to book on the site.

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Christmas is one of the most celebrated holiday in the world. People from different walks of life enjoy the merriment of the yuletide season in one way or another. Some love to spend it with their loved ones at the comfort of their own homes, while some love to experience the season’s celebration while travelling around the globe.

One of the topmost peoples’ travel destinations is Dubai. Almost always known for its immeasurable job opportunities, Dubai takes pride in quite a handful of things. It is located at the south of the Persian Gulf and emerges as one of the 2 most prosperous emirates of the United Arab Emirates and has been known for its top-class and grand scale architectures. Yet to be a famous tourist destination,Dubai has an immense mirage of places and buildings that symbolizes progress and advancement. They boast for the tallest skyscraper ever built and the largest cargo port, and the others yet to come, such likes of biggest arched bridge. But what is more exciting are the marvelous and magnificent hotels of Dubai, that would matches comfort, relaxation and luxury.

A magnificent hotel that is both budget friendly and yet charming is the Le Royal Meridien Dubai Beach Resort & Spa, situated strategically at the coasts of Jumeirah. More than 500 luxurious and elegant rooms, with each equipped with a balcony from which the outstanding view of the sea can be see, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort substantiate what travelling and relaxing is all about. In addition, the hotel features 14 variety of restaurants and bars that would cater to you every cravings whether you are yearning for Japanese, Indonesian or American Cuisine. While relaxation could never be better with body massages and pampering, it could only come from the Caracalla Spa and Health Club that fuses traditions of ancient Rome and the latest in Spa technology.

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Thanksgiving Day is a festival primarily observed and celebrated in the United States and Canada.  By tradition, it is a harvest festival for the US Native Americans during which they serve food and do feasting as a sign of their gratitude for a bountiful harvest.

In this modern age, Americans and Canadians identify this as a secular holiday and it’s also known as the Turkey Day.  It’s referred as such because a Thanksgiving dinner table would usually include a stuffed Turkey as the main meal.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the US every fourth Thursday of November while Canadians celebrate it every second Monday of October.

Thanksgiving Day also marks the beginning of the Christmas season. 

Two other post events associated with Thanksgiving are the Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day.  It is on this day when most US retailers and shops open very early (some as early as 12 am now) and welcome a mad crowd of shoppers wanting to take advantage of their promotional sales and blockbuster deals to kick of the shopping season.

Cyber Monday on the other hand is the Monday immediately following Black Friday.  It’s actually similar to Black Friday only, the online retailers are involved in coming up with sale promotions. 

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Christmas.

It’s no doubt, it’s the most wonderful and yet the most stressful time of the year.  Aside from the merrymaking brought about by parties, food feasting, and reunions, many frantically await this Holiday season because of the exciting gift giving that takes place not only within the family but also with colleagues and friends.  It’s raining gifts during Christmas!  This prompts everyone to hunt and score the most practical and affordable yet valuable gifts for every lucky recipients in our Christmas list.  The shopping activity in a packed mall is what makes Christmas stressful.  That is why many take advantage of bazaars, sale events, and big shopping events such as the Black Friday (in the US) early not only to avoid the crowd and stress but to score cheap and blockbuster deals as well.

Black Friday is taking place this coming Friday.  Be sure to be on guard for the most tempting and irresistible deals from your favorite shopping malls.

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Make sure to book a Branson Missouri vacation if you plan to make a tour in the midwestern part of the United States.  It is known as the The Live Entertainment Capital of the World because it is the home to a ton of world-class attractions.  It is also where the world-famous performers like the Oak Ridge Boys and Mickey Gilley as well as the home-grown stars of Grand Jubilee and The Baldknobbers are hosted.  Branson also boasts off various attractions and theme parks like the Silver Dollar City where exciting rides await the eager tourists.  Other places of interest include: White Water, Waltzing Waters, Mount Pleasant Winery, Stone Hill Winery, Ride The Ducks, The Haunted House and Monster Asylum, Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure, Predator World,  Branson Landing, Ripley’s Odditorium and the The Titanic Museum.

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When someone says that he’s heading to BKK, it means that he’ll be traveling to Thailand.  It isn’t an acronym that stands for something but rather, it is the airport code given by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport which is Bangkok’s official international airport.  BKK is one of the favorite key destinations in Asia because of its well-known lovely destinations such as Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Ko Samui.

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When traveling to another country, what better souvenir you can keep to remind you of the place’s wonderful culture other than its currency?  A paper bill or minted coins perhaps.  This would be a nice addition to an existing coin collection that you might have or it could also serve as your initial precious metals inventory which you can later on invest as these coins age.  So if you’re traveling to the United States, do know that you can buy gold coins from the United States Gold Bureau which is among the top American gold dealers offering a convenient market and a competitive precious metal price.  Their company is a home to a huge collection of commodity coins like gold, silver and platinum, including old and rare coins.

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Even the veteran traveler would be hard-pressed to partake in all of Britain’s major cultural offerings. However, why try, when the country offers so many offbeat and alternative festivals? Though many are music-based, there are festivals with everything from reiki healing to recycled fashion. If you’re willing to venture off the beaten track during your British vacation, many of these festivals will provide experiences that few British tourists ever have. So go online, start pricing some flights to London and book any of the luxurious London hotels that are highly rated by many satisfied tourists.

1. London Alternative Fringe Festival

The festival began in 2009 and spans the month of August. Performances range from cabaret to burlesque to vaudeville and are not for the faint of heart, but are more interesting than many traditional theater offerings.

2. Sunrise Celebration

This festival takes place in Somerset, and is one of the country’s most earth-friendly, with over 50% of profits channeled to local charities, and a focus on sustainability. There are several music and dance acts, and even an eco-friendly fashion show.

3. Beatherder

Beatherder is a rave-like festival that happens in Lancashire every year. It focuses on electronic music and has a wide variety of performers and several stages. In addition, it’s kid-friendly (but unfortunately, not dog-friendly).

4. Buddhafield

Buddhafield, as you might expect from the name, is a festival that focuses on the benefits of healthy living. There are musical acts, but also group yoga classes, meditation sessions, and a variety of alternative healers. You’ll come out feeling healthier and more peaceful than when you went in.

5. Green Man

To call Green Man a hippie festival would probably be apt, but if you don’t have a beard, dreadlocks, or homemade clothes, you’ll still be welcome to partake in the folk music performances and beautiful views of nearby Sugar Loaf Mountain.

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