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Best destinations for stargazing

Man has been fascinated with the heavenly bodies since time in memorial. We have used it to study about our place in the universe, made stories about them, or just ogle at the sky’s pure beauty. If you are one of those who love looking up the sky and tracing the stars and their formation, we lined up the best destinations that you might want to visit in your life time:

Chile

Find your way to the Atacama Desert and see how clean and dry air plus the high altitude does to night sky viewing. The conditions are almost always perfect to enjoy the stars in this corner of the globe. It is not very easy to get to the highest located desert in the planet but the rewards are great.

There are public tours offered by the Cerro Mammalluca observatory. You can also book a room at Hotel Elqui Domos where there are seven domes dedicated to seeing the stunning night sky.

Hawaii

The islands of Hawaii are another ideal destination for stargazers. The best spot will be at the Mauna Kea, a volcano in the Big Island where Keck Observatory is. At 9,000 feet, you feel like you can reach for the stars and connect dots following the shapes of mythology.

United States

The southwestern regions of the United States also offer a haven for those who want to enjoy the stars and the planets. Some of the best spots include the Sonoran Desert and the Kitt Peak Observatory just near Tucson

You also have other options like the Griffith Observatory (Los Angeles); McDonald Observatory (Texas); Lowell Observatory (Arizona); and the Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah).

New Zealand and Australia

New Zealand has a number of good observatories like the Auckland Stardome and the Mount John Observatory.

In Australia, you can enjoy the stars under the scopes of the Sydney Observatory. If you want to escape the city lights, head to the Uluru and join astronomers in appreciating the skies of the southern hemisphere.

Posted on 1st December 2011 in Australia, chile, New Zealand, United States | No Comments »

10 Vacation Ideas for Active Young Couples

Everybody has a different idea of the way that they want to spend their vacation. Most young couples these days prefer to spend theirs doing something active. Fortunately there are lots of opportunities for that and many companies that now cater specifically to this market. The following are some of the more popular vacation ideas for active couples. In most cases these ideas can be combined so that you are doing more than one thing on your vacation.

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Posted on 14th September 2011 in Vacations | No Comments »

Travel tips for your Morocco holiday

The people in Morocco are very hospitable to travelers and they will do everything so they can show you their country and culture. Here are some tips to make your Morocco travel smoother:

Go when it is spring in Morocco since the summer or the winter can very brutal. A visit during the Ramadan may also be very interesting but the cafes and restaurants are closed during the mornings.
Learn some Arabic words and you will see how far a few phrases can take you. One basic phrase is es salaam alaykum or peace be with you.
Rent a riad or a traditional house in Morocco.
Tipping is important in the Moroccan culture so it will be very convenient if you bring some change in your pocket. A tip of around 5% thru 10% when you dine in a restaurant is appropriate. You also need to tip taxi drivers, tour guides, or locals who help you find your way.
Make sure you hire a tourist guide accredited by their tourism department since faux guides are illegal.
Hire a grand taxi to help you go around but remember that these taxis wait until every seat is take before they set off. If you are a woman and traveling alone, you may want to occupy the front seat and pay for two spaces.
Be ready to bargain and you will see that you can get a better deal when you decline the first offer.
Some locals will invite you to have some mint tea and this is their way to show their hospitality. It is also impolite to refuse the offer.
If you are a female traveler exploring Morocco alone try to ignore any unwanted attention and avoid eye contact. If you feel threatened, try to push back and say you will call the police and this proves to be a very effective technique.

Posted on 28th August 2011 in Morocco | No Comments »

What To See In London: 3

Now that you have seen some of the most beautiful building in London, let’s go ahead and talk about one of the other famous attractions and that is Hyde Park. Hyde Park is actually flush against the Kensington Gardens, which is definitely one of the benefits of this particular park.

Hyde Park is actually one of the most popular parks in London and it is liken to Central Park in New York. It actually is about more than a mile square and that includes Serpentine Lake, Marble Arch and of course, the Diana Memorial Fountain that you will find.

This park is definitely one of the best if you are looking to chill out and laze around after a hard day of touring.

If you are looking for a great place to stay, Gatwick hotel with parking is near you!

Posted on 3rd April 2010 in Vacations | No Comments »

What To See In London: 2

When you think about it – Greenwich is one of the top attractions for London, however, the Houses of Parliament is another attraction that I know that I have fallen in love with for quite some time now. This impressive Gothic-style building is definitely one of the most beautiful and most popular buildings in London.

It has the beautiful and famous clock tower that is known as Big Ben. When you see the Houses of Parliament, you know that you are seeing a part of history and it is certainly one attraction that you should now miss.

If you go to London and miss the Houses of Parliament – you have not truly seen all of London.

Posted on 2nd April 2010 in Vacations | No Comments »

What To See In London: 1

London is definitely one of those places that you should visit sometime in your lifetime. Not only is it one of those places that is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful but it is a fantastic place whenever you are looking to go to truly get away and to truly be wowed by all of the beauty that one place has.

Greenwich is a definite must whenever you are staying in London, it is certainly something that is very popular and definitely worth it for a day trip. It is actually a stretch of land that is about four miles long and there is a bunch of attractions right there, including the Millennium Dome and the Greenwich Park.

In the next blog, we are going to talk about the Houses of Parliament!

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Posted on 1st April 2010 in Vacations | No Comments »

Celebrating Easter In NYC: 3

Now that we have touched a little bit on a few of the finer points of New York City for Easter, let’s go ahead and move onto Central Park because that is where all of the fun happens. If you have kids, you definitely want to make sure to take them on over to the Easter egg hunt there.

However, you want to make sure that you are on the look out for little ones running around everywhere because I can tell you, that there are a ton of different kids running everywhere.

Now that you know where to take your kid’s, where are you going to buy their chocolate? Well, La Maison du Chocolate is where you should buy their chocolate! This place has the best chocolate – hands down!

Posted on 20th March 2010 in Vacations | No Comments »

Celebrating Easter In NYC: 2

After you have seen the annual Easter Parade, the next step that you should be doing whenever you are in New York City and you are looking to go traveling is have Easter dinner at the Tavern on Green. Easter dinner is a traditional holiday and no New York restaurant is a better choice than the Tavern.

They serve up everything from ham to turkey and yes, all of the fixings are included! The historic tavern is breathtakingly beautiful, totally chic and is one of the hippest places in the world – especially right around Easter time!

In the next blog, we will talk about where to get your chocolate bunnies and where you can go in central park for some fun!

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Posted on 19th March 2010 in Vacations | No Comments »

Celebrating Easter In NYC: 1

When it comes to traveling right around Easter time – which is right around the corner mind you – NYC is by far the best place to travel. Not only is there a ton of different things to do but I can promise you that New York City is a magical place right around Easter time and it is certainly different and unique.

One thing that you are not going to want to miss whenever you are in New York City right around Easter time is the annual Easter parade. This is actually the centerpiece of the entire celebration in New York and it is awesome.

It is right on Fifth Avenue and is from ten in the morning all the way until four in the afternoon.

Posted on 18th March 2010 in Vacations | No Comments »

Spring Break Tips — How To Get It Cheaper!

Spring Break is right around the corner and if you are looking to go out of town, you might want to stop for a second and do your research so that way you can save some money. Spring Break is a time for fun and while you should definitely have fun on your vacation, you want to make sure that you are saving as much money as possible as well.

That is where I come in – I’m going to help you save some cash! One of the first things that you should do is make sure that you look for destinations that are outside of the US. That way, you can actually get a cheaper price, as most people are going inside of the US for their vacations.

Next, make sure that you travel in the early or late spring, as that way you can save money on peak season.

Posted on 26th February 2010 in Vacations | No Comments »

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