The All-Inclusive Honeymoon

Whatever you are looking for in the way of accommodations from high-rise hotel, o bed-and-breakfast or private villas, you will find exciting honeymoon accommodations. Prices vary as much as the unique accommodations available to you. Everything from budget motel to the most luxurious settings is possible.

Unlike a property on a traditional vacation or a business trip, your honeymoon accommodations become a home away from home.
For many people, all-inclusive resorts are a blessing come true. Gradually becoming more popular throughout the world, the “one price pays all” policy makes the all inclusive trip a bonus. No matter who is buying the honeymoon, the price includes such things as transfers, meals, drinks, water-sports and more activities.
This means that you're free to try anything you like without blowing your future vacation budget. Ever been curious about windsurfing? Take a lesson. You're free to try it all. An all-inclusive is just right for you.

Perhaps the two of you want to try it all: scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, golf, or tennis. An all-inclusive is just the ticket for you as well. The one-price-pays-all policy will be a better deal than paying for individual lessons.
You’ll know how much to put aside for the entire vacation before you ever buy your ticket. Once you arrive, feel free to live like a king and never have to count how much money’s left or how high the tally's going on your credit card.
If the two of you are using your honeymoon to blend a new family, you’ll find that you can still have a romantic trip with kids along thanks to all-inclusive resorts with children’s programs. The kids will have fun doing age-appropriate activities, making new friends, and learning about a new culture, while the two of you enjoy the start of your life together.

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What to See in Singapore

When many people in the western world hear of Singapore, it’s often the Singapore Sling cocktail that comes in mind.  Most people don’t really know where the country is and would probably never consider it as a travel destination.  For any trip to southeast Asia, especially on longer excursions to multiple countries, Singapore is worth a stop as it provides a nice change compared to the usual crowded, polluted and chaotic large cities of Hong Kong or Bangkok.  Singapore is an island, country and city all rolled into one. 

Compared to other destinations in southeast Asia, Singapore is ultra clean thanks to its somewhat restrictive government.  There are heavy fines for littering, spitting in the streets and jaywalking.  It’s even illegal to bring in chewing gum into the country.  Drug offences can result in death penalties so travelers definitely should not take the risk by bringing any illegal narcotics into Singapore.  But the result of all the tough laws is a place in the region that is quite low in crime rates.  It is one of the safest destinations for female travelers where equality is encouraged.

With its gleaming high rise buildings, Singapore is one of the most modern cities in Asia due to its economic success.  It also makes great efforts to make itself presentable and beautiful.  On the trip from the international airport to the city center, it can be noticed that the bridges passing over the main highway are covered with orchards and flowers.  This is something that one doesn’t see often anywhere else in the world.  The city center itself is well designed with the Singapore river running through it.  River cruises are available to take in the local sights from the water.  There are numerous outdoor cafes, restaurants and shops along side the river which makes for a pleasant stroll.  Because of the hot temperatures here since Singapore is pretty well on the equator line, the city can feel like a giant sauna.  So extended walks are suggested in the early mornings, late afternoons or evenings when things get a bit more comfortable rather than in the midday hear. 

Singapore with its mixed population including Chinese (77%), Malay (14%) and Indian (7%) is a case study in multiculturalism.   Everyone here lives and works together in harmony.  Only in Singapore can one see a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple and an Islamic mosque all in close proximity to each other.  The country has four official languages being English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.  One of the great advantages of such a multiracial scene is that there are different ethnic neighborhoods to check out including Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street.  All have their own distinct flavors in little shops, markets and cuisine.  In addition to restaurants, there are outdoor food vendors which serve very low priced meals so one can dine well at any budget level.

For horticulture enthusiasts, Singapore is a gold mine where there are world class gardens including the Singapore Botanic Gardens as well as the Chinese and Japanese Gardens.  For nature lovers, there are some interesting attractions including the Jurong Bird Park, Jurong Reptile Park, Singapore Crocidilarium, Singapore Zoological Gardens and the very unique Night Safari which is open only during evenings.  Sentosa is a small resort island south of the city with a scenic cable car, an aquarium and some nice beaches. 

In addition to the modern skyline and the contrasting ethnic temples, there is still some wonderful colonial architecture including the famous Raffles Hotel where the Singapore Sling was originally invented.  If one wishes to stay indoors during the hot midday sun, there are several museums including the National Museum to take in.  Singapore has some Asian theme parks such as Tang Dynasty City which is a recreation of life during 7th century China and Haw ParVilla Tiger Balm Gardens which has colorful statues depicting Chinese mythology.  High end boutique shopping for fashion and electronics will be concentrated on or near Orchard Street.

It is a good idea to take a quick organized city tour to get an overview of what Singapore has to offer.  Then tourists can easily take advantage of the very efficient bus and subway system known as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to go pretty well anywhere on the island for selected sights of interest.  A nice thing about Singapore is that it is pretty compact and easy to get around.  It won’t take long to see all the sights and attractions one would be interested in so even a few days is all that would be required.  Singapore would be the much needed change of pace within a longer hectic southeast Asian tour.

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Welcome to Bragg Creek

Welcome to Bragg Creek! Bragg Creek is located in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta Canada. It must be by far one of Alberta’s best kept secrets. From it’s scenic beauty to it’s one of a kind shops and restaurants, Bragg Creek has something for everyone.

Recreation:
Because Bragg Creek is in the Rocky Mountains is has a wide variety of outdoor sports for any type of audience. Scenic walks to extreme mountain biking, and climbing. To list some other activities that can be done at all levels around Bragg Creek: hiking, running, bird watching, orienteering, photography, sightseeing, picnicking, kayaking, golfing, paintball, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, skating and many more!

Restaurants:
“The Steak Pit” is Bragg Creek’s signature restaurant. With live music and fine dining at a reasonable price it’s definitely not something to miss. If your looking to grab a quick bite to eat there are several bakeries, and places where you can grab a quick sandwich or snack. Another place worth mention the cinnamon spoon coffee shop. Starbucks and similar have been overdone and if your looking for a nice place, a place with personality, to grab a coffee or a snack, Cinnamon spoon is the place to go.

Facilities: Bragg Creek has every type of facility to enjoy a great visit. Everything from a Grocery stores, parks, and information services, to a fire hall, and gas stations.

If you are ever in the Alberta Rocky Mountain range, I wouldn’t miss visiting Bragg Creek. It’s a beautiful town with a lot of personality. You won’t be disappointed!

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Dubai Parks and Gardens For Family Holidays

A holiday in Dubai will find many families enjoying the time in many of the emirate's parks and gardens. The Dubai parks and gardens are actually one of the reasons why the emirate is experiencing a continuous increase in the number of tourists visiting the place each year.

Planning www.LetsGo2.com destination holidays to Dubai are easy because there simply are many parks and gardens in the emirate to spend the day. Seven of the most popular parks and gardens in Dubai are listed below:

1. Jumeirah Beach Park - This park occupies a long, rectangular 30-acre land along the Jumeirah Beach Road. It is close to the Hilton Beach Club. The park has a beach frontage of more than half a kilometer, which extends its length. It is equipped with all the necessary amenities, including food kiosks, barbecue areas, children's play areas, and volleyball sites. It also has jetty areas with lifeguards on duty.

2. Al-Mazmar Park - This park spans some 262 acres of land in Deira Dubai. It is located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) after the turn off to Hamriya Port. It is one of the most frequented parks in Dubai. Its features include children's play areas, a swimming pool, food kiosks, barbecue sites, and grassed picnic areas.

3. Mushrif Park - This is a desert-like park spread across 306 acres of land near the Khawaneej suburb in the eastern part of the city. The park is home to the famous Ethiopian hedgehog as well as to different bird species. Its features include swimming pools, camel and pony rides, play areas for children, and fountain and lakes. The park also features an "International Garden Area," where miniature houses from different countries are exhibited.

4. Jumeirah Beach Corniche - This park is situated next to the Marine Beach Club, just off the Beach Road. It has about 800 meters (2,625 feet) of beach front. The park's features include several children's playing areas, shaded picnic tables, showers, and a shaded swimming area.

5. Za'abeel Park - This 126-acre park is another one of the favorites among tourists. It features ponds, lakes, and a clubhouse. It also has sports facilities and jogging track.

6. Creekside Park - This park is located in Bur Dubai, and is one of the largest waterfront parks in the emirate. The park spans two bridges - the Al-Garhoud Bridge and the Al-Maktium Bridge. It is a big attraction among tourists for its dhow cruises, abra rides, restaurants, amphitheaters, and beaches.

7. Safa Park - This approximately half-mile park runs from Al-Wasi Road to Sheikh Zayed Road. It occupies a 158-acre land some 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Dubai central along Sheikh Zayed Road. The park's features include an area for playing cricket and a lake where families can spend the day. Paddleboats are available here.

Every park or garden in Dubai offers a wide range of recreational activities. On top of this, the quality of service it provides is something that will make visitors look forward to visiting the place again.

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Why Mont Blanc Can And Must Become A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mont Blanc sits on the cross roads of Europe and it’s exceptional value and symbolism is in evidence to all. It’s rare qualities, its situation at the heart of Europe, and its position as Europe’s highest mountain give Mont Blanc a universal recognition. But, although Mont Blanc is the third most visited natural wonder on the world (behind the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls) it is the only one of the grand massifs of the seven continents which doesn’t benefit from UNESCO status. But why and what are these criteria?
The UNESCO convention for world heritage adopted in 1972 allowed for the designation of sites with an exceptional universal value: such as the pyramids in Egypt, the Galapagos Islands or Kilamanjaro. There are now 730 sites of which 144 are natural and 23 mixed (natural and cultural) in 125 different countries. 57 of these sites are mountains, or mountain ranges but Mont Blanc doesn’t feature.
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Western Europe with an altitude of 4807m. With new technologies the altitude of Mont Blanc can be accurately measured and its oscillations measured (between 4807m and 4811m). This constant fluctuation is due to the level of snow which accumulates on the rock summit (which is estimated to be 4780m) which is in turn dependant on precipitation and temperature. It is foreseeable that with global warming there will be an augmentation in precipitation and this will favor an elevation of Mont Blanc. The rise of the massif continues today at a rate of 1.5mm a year but is in competition with the forces of erosion.
Due to the fascination with which Mont Blanc captures the spirit and the imagination the massif has played a leading role in the birth and evolution of geology. Literature, natural history and the history of science converge when one talks about the rock structures of the massif. This interest in Mont Blanc started with Saussure in the 1700s who studied Mont Blanc as the key to understanding the formation of the Alps and all mountain chains. So the massif du Mont Blanc was and continues to be an object of scientific interest of the premier order, which has permitted the advancement of our knowledge of the Alps. A heritage which must be developed and conserved for the future.
The Mont Blanc Massif is also an important entity for flora and fauna. It is surrounded by deep valleys, has a very marked altitude range from 800-4807m and a large number of different and varied valleys. One can find all the animals symbolic of the Alps - royal eagles, marmottes, choucas, chamois - all of whom have developed and adapted very specifically to the alpine life and harsh winters. The region is also a botanical garden with a number of rare and protected plants with a richness in variety due  as much from the variation in altitude as the various orientations of the massif, the chemical composition of the rock and the ancestral ways of man in the lower regions. The importance of several habitats: pine forests, rocks, meadows and moraines assure a good representation of species.
The glaciers of Mont Blanc cover a surface area of 170 square kilometers and  is characterized by a great diversity of glacial forms - a nearly complete collection. The enormous accumulation zones at altitude form several currents of ice from the famous Mer de Glace (with over 5 million visitors per year the most visited glacier in the world) the second largest glacial complex in Europe after Aletsch, to hanging glaciers such as Le Tour or the long cascades of ice like Les Bossons - which starts practically at the top of Mont Blanc and culminates in the depths of the valley below (3400m of declivity, the largest in Europe). The aesthetic value and pedagogic quality of this range of glaciers merits them to be made a sanctuary for the benefit of all.
Mont Blanc’s 17000 hectares of snow and ice also make it a huge reserve and of water and humidity and a great barrier to global warming. Its deep glaciers and their steep angle enable them to be more resistant to global warming than others. The subtle interactions of orientation, slope, altitude, latitude, the amount of solar energy  reflected and the rate of precipitation are the origin of a number of very different microclimates from one valley to another. This unique richness make Mont Blanc the ideal laboratory to study climate change. Indeed, one can see in just the last 50 years an elevation of 300m in the alpine ecosystems.
Mont Blanc represents both nature and culture and stands at the heart of an overpopulated Europe as a last great wilderness. With its full representation of habitats, its offers opportunities to study the adaptation of life at altitude - in different seasons and microclimates - to study the development of the Alps, and to learn the history of the Alps. One of the unique characteristics of the Mont Blanc massif is that while it represents a mountain wilderness it is very accessible. This is part of what gives it its charm and equally its vulnerability. And this is why it needs and merit’s the protection and recognition of UNESCO.
“Do we really need to save this type of condor? Not really…Apart from the fact that by saving the condor we will be able to save ourselves.” Conway MacMillan.

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