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Theme Park Delights

May 20th 2013 14:24
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Getting millions of visitors each and every year, theme parks are a popular part of holidays. Often frequented by families, they capture the imagination of children and give us all the thrill of adrenalin. From the Kraken at Seaworld, Orlando to Oblivion at Alton Towers in the United Kingdom, there are so many options to choose from; lets take a look.

Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is by far the largest theme and water park corporation in the world. Their marketing means that Magic Kingdom comes top of the list for children when it comes to holiday wish list.


From the boat trip on entrance to character dinners to fireworks there is plenty to do besides the rides but that is not to say there are no great rides to enjoy. The classic Space Mountain is always a treat while Splash Mountain and Big Thunder are well loved at the most popular and largest theme park in the world.

Sea World also in Orlando, Florida


Sticking in Orlando, Sea World is great fun for all the family. Big thrill rides like Kraken, Manta and Journey to Atlantis are brilliant. In fact, Manta is Floridas first flying rollercoaster and Atlantis is an adventure from a Greek fishing village to the legendary kingdom. Not just about the rides though, it is the shows that bring this park to life. See Shamu and friends in action, watch the dolphin show although recent developments have turned it into a Cique du Soleil esque version and head over to see the family fun of Clyde and Seymour at the Sea Lion and Otter stadium.

Paramount Park Ohio

Heading over to the Midwest of America, and this movie-based park has character and thrill rides in abundance. Some 12 huge roller coasters makes it a standout performer against bigger name competition. The longest wooden roller coaster in the world The Beast along with speedy Diamondback and the innovative Firehawk are the biggest names. With the worlds largest dinosaur as well, there is plenty to enjoy.

Alton Towers United Kingdom


Back in the UK, the best England has to offer is the thrill seekers paradise of Alton Towers. Air, Nemisis, Oblivion, Rita and Thirteen are there for thrills and spills while the newest ride The Smiler is set for launch and is said to mess with the minds of riders. With 14 loops, it holds the record for most loops on a roller coaster. Do you dare?

Get ready to be thrilled

These are four of the best. Three others worth a shout out are Port Aventura in Spain, Everland in South Korea and Ocean Park in Hong Kong. They all have their own special charm but it is time to get ready to go. Theme parks often come as part of package holidays, and this is what has made Orlando such a popular place to go. You can find all the information on the internet when you are getting ready for a summer trip by buying things like swim shorts, comfortable shoes and all your kids clothes online.
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Why Visit Lanzarote

May 16th 2013 13:35
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Six Good Reasons To Visit Lanzarote

Lanzarote is one of the ever popular Canary Islands that are seven Spanish owned islands which are ideal for a sunshine break all year round thanks to their location close to the African continent. Two million people a year visit Lanzarote on average, so what is the attraction of this small volcanic island for so many holidaymakers


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Why Barcelona is a popular venue for conferences and congresses

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New York Grand Central Station

April 10th 2013 09:42
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Reasons to visit Grand Central Station in New York

As iconic as the Empire State Building and many other New York sites, Grand Central Station is always on the list of must-sees in New York. Why should you visit it


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Enjoying Gran Canaria

March 23rd 2013 18:31
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Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary islands and is located 130 miles from the African coast promising all year round sunshine. It has been described as an island of contrasts and is steeped in a vibrant local culture as well as a very lively holiday scene for families, couples and groups of young people.


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Apres Ski

March 19th 2013 09:30
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Hard times......

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The Worlds Oldest City Damascus

March 9th 2013 12:29
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The city of Damascus has been around since 10000BC and is considered to be the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world. When you visit this wonderful city you are taken back in time with its maze of narrow alleys and ancient doors that lead you into glorious courtyards that can take your breath away. The old city of Damascus still carries that medieval touch and it is still considered to be the social and religious centre.

People have long since been fascinated with this city and its survival in an otherwise barren landscape. Its continuance as a thriving city is mainly due to its position around the Barada River and the Ghouta Oasis. The fascination with todays society is the wonderful and enigmatic bazaars that are full of charming gifts for you to buy. In the centre of the city is Martyrs Square and it is here that you will find many of the city's hotels and restaurants


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Skip On Over to America

February 14th 2013 18:19
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Top Historical Locations in America That You Cannot Afford to Skip

Although the United States of America is a relatively new country, it is home to a number of world-famous historic landmarks that attract millions of tourists every year


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Liverpool after the Capital of Culture

February 3rd 2013 18:00
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Since the inaugural year of the European Capital of Culture in 1985, when Athens was named as the host city, there have been over 40 other designated cities. It is currently a title jointly held by Marseille, in France, and Kosice, in Slovakia. While these destinations might be a bit pricey to get to, in 2008 the European Capital of Culture was held in Liverpool, in the northwest of England.


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From the ancient Greeks to the Chinese, mankind has always had a love of invention, call it tinkering if you will. From ancient mythologies concerning the god Hephaestus, who created the clay automaton Pandora, to legends of a giant defensive statue on Crete that threw boulders at passing ships, there are plenty of nuggets around to entice those interested in innovations.

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