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Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum at Pune

2010-04-20T08:52:00.000-07:00

The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is the one-man collection of Padmashree Late Dr. D.G. Kelkar (1896 -1990). This Museum was dedicated by Dr. Kelkar in memory of his only son 'Raja' who died in an untimely tragic death.

Pune city is one of the most visited cities in Maharashtra State. Pune city is the second largest city in Maharashtra state. Pune city is also called as Deccan Queen and also called as 'The Oxford of the East'. The Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum is one of the most attractions of Pune city located at Shukrawar Peth in Pune city.

Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum was founded by Dr. Kelkar in the memory of his only Son 'Raja'. Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum has 20,000 different articles, all these personally collected by Dr. Kelkar from all over the world over a period of 40 years. When his died at the age of seven years, Dr. Kelkar wanted to do something in the remembrance of his son. That is how the idea of building a museum was conceived by Dr. Kelkar.

There is an impressive collection of 21,000 articles which recall the historic Indian Culture and traditions which gently lead to more and more treasures. We can see the creations in stone, wood, metal, ivory, fabric and clay in this museum.

The Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum houses the entire collection of Dr. Kelkar. The Museum’s highlight ‘Mastani Mahal’ reveals the mansion of ‘Mastani’, the famous concubine of ‘Peshwa Bajirao Ist’ - Kaka’s tribute to the grandeur of a bygone era. This museum on Bajirao Road is a marvel and a must see for tourists. It comprises of rare exhibits and artifacts from all over the country and dates back to the Mughal and the Maratha periods. Paintings, nut crackers, Ganpati's guns, carved palace doors, pottery and a number of musical instruments.

This museum was handed over to the Department of Archaeology of Govt. of Maharashtra in the year 1962. Now there are more than 20,000 articles in the collection in the museum. Most of the items are belonging to 18th and 19th century.

The ground floor the museum has arranged more valuable Ivory objects, namely Ink-Pots, House-Shrines, Toilet Utility objects, Games and Playing Cards.

We can see exhibits of bronzes, the lamps of different varieties and writing materials along with decorative ink-pots in the 2nd floor. There is a Sun_Lamp from Nepal and the Kadamba.

The first floor is having a beautiful collection of Musical instruments of different types. In a small section of the Musical Instruments Gallery, the Museum has displayed the Objects of Tribal art, Hubble-Bubbles and pipes.

In the second floor, we can see the gallery of Textiles. The textiles from different parts of India are exhibited here.

We can also see a library with books on different topics like Art, history, Architecture and so on.

The Museum now has a collection of 20,000 articles divided into 40 sections, among which prominently figure the attractive Lamps, Paintings, Tambool objects, Musical Instruments, Wood - work and so on, housed in a three storey building located at 1377 and 1378,Shukrawar Peth in Pune. The important exhibits in the various sections have been displayed in the properly illuminated show-cases in the different galleries.

Chennai Spider - Chennai Information Site

2009-10-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

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Have you heard about Chennai City in Tamilnadu state. Chennai is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest metropolitan city. Popularly known as "Gateway to South India". Though there are dominant British influences in the form of old Cathedrals, buildings in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture and wide tree lined avenues, Chennai retains a charm characteristic of the typical South Indian heritage and way of living.

Chennai city was formerly known as Madras and was established by the British. The growth and expansion of British empire led to the development of the city. Chennai is a must place for visiting by tourists. The city is well connected internationally and to other parts of India through rail, air. Chennai is home to a host of Tamil culture art forms including Dance, literature, sculpture and music and cinema. Most of the Telugu and Tamil movies are shooted here.
The city has a thriving Tamil film industry. It is also known as Kollywood. It is the second largest film industry in India. One of the Indian Institues of Technology (IIT) is located at Chennai City. Chennai has mainly two seasons - summer (35 deg C - 42 deg C) Apr,May & June (Highest temperature ever recorded is 45 deg c on 30th May 2003) and monsoon (Oct, Nov and Dec).

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Pune Spider - Pune City information Website

2009-10-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

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Have you heard about Pune city in Maharashtra state. It is one of the best cities in India and was called "The Oxford of the east" by Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister due to the well-known academic and research institutions in the city and its popularity amongst students. Pune attracts students from all over the world.

Pune is a must place to visit by all of us. Pune is the 8th largest city in India and second largest city in Maharashtra state. Pune is also known as Second Bombay. Pune city is at a height of 560 meters above sea level.

Pune has number of colleges and 5 deemed universities. Government College of Engineering is the India's first and oldest engineering University is situated in Pune city.

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TATA Nano Reviews and Details

2008-05-23T07:05:00.000-07:00

TATA NANO is the latest and cheapest car India. Tata introduced this car during January 2008 and priced Rs 1 lakh (approximate US$ 2500), which makes it the cheapest car in India available as of now.

Price : Rs.100000

Stylish and comfortable

TATA NANO, designed with a family in mind, has a roomy passenger compartment with generous leg space and head room. It can comfortably seat four persons.

With a length of 3.1 metres, width of 1.5 metres and height of 1.6 metres and with adequate ground clearance, it can be effortlessly driven in busy roads and cities.

Fuel efficient engine

TATA NANO has a rear-wheel drive, all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 623 cc, 33 PS, multi point fuel injection petrol engine.

TATA Nano Features

. All sheet-metal body, strong passenger compartment
. intrusion-resistant doors
. seat belts
. strong seats and anchorages
. tailgate glass bonded to the body
. tubeless tyres
. lower pollution level than two-wheelers being manufactured in India
. rear-wheel drive
. all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 623 cc, 33 PS, multi point fuel injection petrol engine
. performance controlled by a specially designed electronic engine management system
. length: 3.1 metres
. width: 1.5 metres
. height: 1.6 metres
. 4 seats
. 4 doors

The above cool features of Tata Nano will make it the people's car, as dreamed by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors.

Hill Resorts in Kodaikanal

2008-05-04T16:51:00.000-07:00

Hotel Name :	PARADISE INN
Star Category :	3 Star (Government Approved)
Address :	Paradise Compound, Laws Ghat Road City : Kodaikanal PinCode : 624 101 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	120 kms. from Madurai Airport; 86 kms. from Kodai Road Railway Station; 2 minutes from Lake Stop Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	38
Locational advantage :	Near the Lake.

Hotel Name :	HOTEL J'S HERITAGE
Star Category :	(Government Approved)
Address :	P.T. Road, Near Seven Roads City : Kodaikanal PinCode : 624 101 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	120 kms. from Madurai Airport; 80 kms. from Kodaikanal Road Railway Station; 250 mts. from Kodaikanal Bus Stand.
Other Facilities :	Hotel Centrally located, Carpeted room, CTV with satellite transmission, Telephone, 24 hrs. hot water, 24 hrs. room service, Same day laundry service, Car parking, Doctor on call, Travel counter. Resort: Peaceful place with nice valley view, CTV with satellite transmission, Telephone, 24 hrs. hot water, 24 hrs. room service, Same day laundry service, Gymnasium, Conference hall, Discotheque, Campfire, Shuttle court, Table tennis, Carom chess, Self cooking facilities, Car parking, Doctor on call.
Number of rooms :	14
Locational advantage :	Heart of the city, Close to the Lake and other sightseeing spots.

Hotel Name :	HILLTOP TOWERS
Address :	Club Road City : Kodaikanal PinCode : 624 101 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	120 kms from Madurai Airport; 85 kms from Kodairaod Railway Station; 0.5 km. from Kodaikanal Bus Stand.
Other Facilities :	IATA approved Travel Agent Counter.
Number of rooms :	26
Locational advantage :	Centrally located & also close to lake.

Kodaikannal - Hill Station

2008-05-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

KODAIKANAL (Introduction)
Kodai or Kodaikanal is on the southern crest of the Palani hills, about 120 km from Madurai, at an altitude of 2100 mt. It is surrounded by wooded slopes, waterfalls and precipitous rocky outcrops.

Founded by American missionaries in 1845, Kodaikanal is steeped in history. Relics and artifacts of the Paliyans who once lived in these hills can still be seen in the Shenbaganur Museum. Even today, a few Paliyans can be seen near Kukal Cave. In the early days, there were no roads—people had to travel by bullock-cart and palanquin, braving the dangers of the forests. Slowly Kodaikanal developed, missionaries established church properties, many of the then ruling princes built summer holiday-homes, clubs were opened, school and hotels were built, and civic amenities were introduced.

Kodaikanal Hills is an idyllic getaway for regular tourists, trekker and honeymooners. Blessed with nature's breath-taking beauty, the star-shaped lake dominates this sleepy hill-station.

KODAIKANAL (Location)
Situated on the southern tip of the upper Palani Hills (Western Ghats) at an altitude of more than 6854 ft. Kodai is 120 km north-west of Madurai; 510 km away from Chennai, 262 km from Coimbatore and 615 km from Bangalore.

THE TOWN
Driving into Kodaikanal from Palani is a dramatic experience, reminiscent in parts of the drive up the Ghat road from Kallar to Ooty. It is a relief to leave the hot, dusty plains behind and drive up into the cool hills. The vegetation changes gradually from palm-fringed paddy fields to wild brush with flaming blossoms to plantations interspersed with stately silver oaks. The view of the Amaravathi Dam, a shimmering sapphire sheet of water is an unforgettable sight. Driving higher, banana trees give way to tall eucalyptus trees, and the whole countryside is dotted with wildflowers in jeweled colors, magenta and purple predominating. There is a marked nip in the air, as one reaches for one’s cardigan, or shawl. At a bend in the road, the shimmer and roar of the Silver Cascade waterfall welcome the tourist.

Arriving in Kodai town, one is greeted by orchards of pear trees with their graceful branches silhouetted in artistic curves against the evening sky like stark Zen etchings. Buildings with gabled roof dot the skyline. Broken fragments of light from the setting sun are caught and kindled in the wind-rippled water appearing like a myriad lamp floating on the lake. Soon, as though on cue, lights start twinkling all over the hillside, and even the stars pick up the message, and heaven and earth are a riot of light, as though beaming messages of goodwill to each other.

PLACES TO VISIT
The Coaker's Walk offers some fantastic views of the surrounding plains. Another superb vantage point, is the Kurinji Andavar temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, which provides a panoramic view of the lofty hills, that embrace Kodaikanal. Some of the popular picnic spots in the resort, are the Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, and Bear Shola Falls. Nature seems to have blessed Kodai in all her magnanimity, a fact evident from the immense profusion of exotic flora and fauna of the area. The amazing orchid collection at the Shenbaganur Museum, has granted Kodai international fame. Kodai is also blessed with the rare bloom of the highly elusive Kurinji flower, that makes a dramatic appearance, once in 12 years.The Kurinji last bloomed in 1992. The resort is also home to various species of birds, thus rendering it a bird - watcher's delight.

Kodaikanal promises to be an ideal getaway, for those craving for an invigorating yet soothing holiday, away from the madness of the city.

KODAIKANAL (Excursion)
There are several excursion spots in and around Kodaikanal.

Dolphin’s Nose: located about eight km from the lake, is a flat projecting rock from where one can have a breathtaking view of the yawning chasm below.

The Perumal Peak: about 11 km from Kodaikanal, is a trekker’s delight. Climbers begin their ascent from the Neutral Saddle.

Berijam Lake: supplies drinking water to Periyakulam town, and is 21 km from Kodaikanal (beyond the Pillar Rocks). It is a popular picnic spot with a beautiful view.

Kukal Cave: 40 km from Kodaikanal, is a favourite camping site for trekkers. Reportedly, descendants of the Paliyans still live here.

KODAIKANAL (Travel Information)

Air:The nearest airport is Madurai, 120 km away. It is well connected to other airports.

Train:The nearest railway station is Kodai Railway Station, which is 80 km away.

Road: Kodaikanal is connected by road with important towns. Regular bus services are available from Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore.

KODAIKANAL(Accommodation)
Kodaikanal offers good accomodation in Hotel Tamil Nadu, Hotel Clifton, Carlton Hotel, Shanmuga Vilas, Lodge Paradise, Hotel Jayraj, Jaya Lodge, Kodai Lodge and Sterling Guest House are some of the available means of accomodation

Hill Resports in Shimla

2008-05-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

Hotel Name :	HOTEL COMBERMERE
Star Category :	(Government Approved)
Address :	Opp. Tourism Lift, The Mall City : Shimla , PinCode : 171 001 State : Himachal Pradesh
Access :	24 kms. from Delhi Airport; 1.5 km. from Railway Station; 1.2 km. from Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	40
Type of rooms :	Standard, Suite, Deluxe.
Food Facility :	Indian, Chinese, Continental.
Facility :	Multi gymnasium, Billiards room, Table tennis.

Hotel Name :	SHILON RESORT
Star Category :	(Government Approved)
Address :	Kufri-Chail Road, Shilon Bagh P.O. Munda Ghat, City : Shimla PinCode : 170 001 State : Himachal Pradesh
Access :	42 kms. from Delhi Airport; 25 km. from Railway Station;
Number of rooms :	50
Type of rooms :	Standard, Suite.
Food Facility :	Multi-Cuisine.
Facility :	Restaurant (150 pax capacity), Bar, Business centre, Executive Lounge, Banquet facilities, Conference facilities, Utility shop, Tennis, Discotheque, Gymnasium, Billiards, Croquet, Badminton, Roller skating, Play pen, Video games, Horse riding, Doctor on call, Laundry, Safe deposit, Baby sitting, valet, Travel desk service, Credit cards accepted, Massage parlour & Amusement Park in progress, 23 hrs. hot & cold running water, Spacious parking space.

Hotel Name :	HOTEL HIMLAND EAST
Star Category :	3 Star
Address :	Circular Road, Shimla
Access :	22 kms Airport; 3.5 kms from Railway Station; 2 km from Bus Stand.
Location :	City Center
Property Type :	Business And Leisure Hotel
Himland East is Shimla's Drive-in-Hotel. Established in year 1969, just 1 km from the Shopping Mall & Lift, away from the hustle & bustle of the crowded city yet its within city. With all modern amenities and facilities of three star hotel. Hotel Himland East is a home away from home, best suited for families & Honeymooners.

Hotel Name :	CLARK'S HOTEL
Star Category :	3 Star
Address :	The Mall, Shimla
Access :	21 kms Airport; 0.5 kms from Railway Station; 0.5 km from Bus Stand.
Location :	City Center
Property Type :	Business And Leisure Hotel
Clarke''s Hotel embodies the elegance and charm of yesteryear, with modern conveniences of today. Located on Shimla's main promenade - The Mall, you are immediately welcomed into a warm and graceful environment.

Shimla - the Summer Capital of Birtish India

2008-05-04T16:34:00.000-07:00

Shimla (Introduction)
Shimla, the summer capital of the British India, is situated at a height of 2,196 metres. While the British have left the echoes linger on. today, its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and many attractions make it one of India's most popular resorts. In the Himalyan lower ranges, it is surrounded by pine, cedar, oak and rhododendron forests.
Shimla is located towards the southern parts of the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Now It is the state capital and is at a distance of 343 km from Delhi, 260 km from Manali, and 119 km from Chandigarh. The temperature range is not very high and the maximum temperature rarely crosses 25°C during summers. Winters are cold due to the chilly winds from the upper Himalayas.

Shimla ( History)
The British discovered Shimla in the form of a little village in 1819. Until then, it was a part of the Nepalese kingdom. It was during Lord William Bentinck's time that Shimla was truly acquired by the Government of India. The British persuaded the local Raja to part with the land in 1830, and the settlement became the subcontinent's most fashionable summer resort. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of India. After the independence of India, Shimla became the capital of Punjab until 1966, when it came under Himachal Pradesh.

SITES TO VISIT
Ridge
The Ridge is one place in Shimla where you must spend at least a couple of hours in a day, basking in the lazy sun. You won't be alone though, for the Ridge is perpetually swarming with the young and the old, out for a chitter-chatter stroll, a plate-full of chaat or a few shutterbug clicks of poses against the distant peaks.

Lakkad Bazaar
Find this world of wooden marvels right below the ridge. Lakkad Bazaar offers anything and everything you can imagine carved out of wood. From key chains, walking sticks, massagers, toys and jewellery boxes to sailor's wheels, planters and stationary holders - Lakkad Bazaar gives you plenty to pick from and take back home for friends and relatives, without flattening your wallets.

St Michael’s
St Michael's Cathedral is a stained-glass masterpiece. Once considered the finest cathedral in India, it depicts Hope, Faith, Patience and Humility.

Institute of Advanced Studies
Built in 1888, the institute was originally the Viceregal Lodge. It's a magnificent English Renaissance grey-stone edifice set admist beautiful gardens and lawns. Entry is by ticket. The grounds are open for visitors only on Sundays.

Tara Devi Temple
Situated atop a hill, Tara Devi leaves visitors gasping at the panoramic views. Built amidst oak and rhododendrons, it is accessible by road, rail and by foot.

SITES NEARBY

Naldhera
Naldhera, with its brilliant green landscape and dappled sunlight, is a recreational getaway 22 km from Shimla. You'll find charming log huts and also regular rooms. The Golf Course and the cedar forest (for its heavenly treks and pretty picnic spots) are the main attractions here. The log huts (HPTDC) cost between Rs 800 and Rs 1,000 (Tel: 487 809). The nearby Golf Glade Hotel offers rooms at the same cost.

Chail
Visit the highest cricket pitch and the highest polo ground in the world in Chail. Once the summer capital of Patiala, the town is worth a day's tour. Located 45 km from Shimla (via Kufri).

Fagu
Situated along the National Highway, about 22 km from Shimla, Fagu offers pleasant views of the distant Himalayas along with some fun treks. Include a trip to the Deshumata Temple in your visit to Fagu. You will be lured to the apple orchards simply by their sweet fragrance.

Kufri
Kufri is a half-hour's drive out of Shimla (12 km). Loaded with hundreds of picnic and look-out points, it even has a deer park. Something else you'll find in abundance here are the quaint souvenir shops. The Kufri slopes are a hot favourite with snow seekers.

Narkanda
Narkanda, 64 km from Shimla, offers wonderful slopes for skiing. At an elevation of 2708 m, it has dense pine forests. Hatu peak, 8 km from Narkanda, provides a striking panorama of the plains below.

Sarahan
Sarahan is a small village worth visiting. It provides a spectacular view of Shrikhand Mahadev (5224 m) and hiking opportunities to the nearby villages such as Ranwin and Bashal Peak. The Bhimakali temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is the finest example of Himachali architecture.

Tattapani
Tattapani (STD Code 0117), 51 km from Shimla, is a spot well known for hot sulfurous springs.

Shimla (Place for Adventure Activities)
In Shimla one can go to Kullu from Shimla And Sarahan to Sangla for a Trekking Some other treks are to the Shalipeak, to the Kullu valley, Shimla to Chail, Shimla to Junga and Shimla to Tattapani. Angling for trout can be done on the river Pabbar, near Rohru. Skiing is possible at Narkanda and Kufri (January–mid-March). Naldehra also offers a well-groomed nine-hole golf course.

Travel Information

By Air : Shimla Airport is 23 kms from the city connected by daily flights from Delhi and Kullu.

By Rail : Broadguage Railway line upto Kalka connecting Delhi,Calcutta and Amritsar. Kalka to Shimla (95 kms.) by Narrow gauge railway.

By Road : Well connected with Kalka. Chandigarh,Delhi, Amritsar and Jammu etc.

Shimla( Places to Stay)
There are so many hotels & guest house are located in Shimla which suits to the budge of every Travellers. The Mall is the best site for entertainment.

Shimla(Facts & Figure)
Languages : Hindi, Himachali, English
Best Time to Visit : May–July and September–November
STD : 0177

Hill Resports in Coonoor

2008-05-04T16:23:00.000-07:00

Hotel Name :	TAJ GARDEN RETREAT
Star Category :	5 Star (Government Approved)
Address :	Church Road, Upper Conoor City : Coonoor PinCode : 643 101 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	72 kms. from Coimbatore by road and rail.
Number of rooms :	33
Other Facilities :	24 hrs. Room Service, Safe Deposit Locker, Laundry/Dry Cleaning – 24 hrs. Pure water supply, Doctor on Call, Business Center, Fax/Telex/STD/ISD Dialling Facility, Car Parking, Tennis, Table Tennis, Carroms, Chess, Badminton (Outdoor), Golf putting Green

Coonoor - Hill Station

2008-05-04T16:10:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCTION
Coonoor is a fabulous hill station in the Nilgiri hills about 19 km from Ooty. Coonoor, located at an altitude of 1,856 metres, is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills.The Sim's Park with all its natural beauty was constructed in 1874 has unique trees and plants. Facinating and unforgetable view points for tourist are Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose, Lady Canning's Seat to name a few.Tourist can avail of the Toy train facility to get a detailed view of this place.

VISITING TIME
Though Coonoor has a beautiful weather but even then it is best to visit this place between the months of October and March.

HISTORY
Britishers developed Ooty as a very popular hill station for them to avoid the devastating Indian summer. But,soon Ooty became a popular tourist spot and lost its charm by the high traffic of visitors visiting the place.Soon a need was felt to have another eqally beatiful hill station.This gave birth to Coonoor.The grassy meadows, lovely sunflowers, marigolds and rhododendrons became a benchmark for this beautiful hill station.

The Toda tribes belong to this region.

TOURIST SPOTS

Sim's Park - This is a beautiful park famous for vivid varieties of fruits.Thus, it is a very important site for the tourists.

Lamb's Rock - It is a splendid landscape having beautiful carvings imposed on it.It is on the way to the dolphine nose.

Dolphine Nose - This is a dolphine shaped unbelievable rock which should undoubtedely visited by tourists. From this point the tourists can view almost the whole expansion of the beautiful Nilgiri hills. Catherine Falls can be viewed from here.This famous point is about 10 km away from Coonoor.

Kotagiri - This place is about 21 kms from Coonoor.It is famous for Coffee plantations, Elk Falls, Rangaswamy Pillar and Peak, Kodanand view point.

Other places important places near Coonoor are Lady Canning's seat, the Pomological Station and the Ralliah Dam.

Coonoor’s has many hillocks which are perfect for trekking.This place attracts tourists for birdwatching as an extensive variety of birds can be spotted at the Nilgiris. Various species of vultures, eagles and owls, song birds like bulbuls, thrushes, babblers, larks, cuckoos, robins and several others act as melodious music for the visitors who are accustomed to the huzzle and buzzzle of city sound pollution.Coonoor has a number of perfect picnic spots.

FESTIVALS
Tea Coffee festival during the winters and fruits & vegetable festival arranged during the month of May are quite fasinating for the tourists.

COMMUNICATION

By Air: Coimbatore airport is nearest to Coonoor, it has daily flights to and from Madras, Bangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum.

By Rail: Toy train route between Mettupalayam and Ooty has Coonoor in its route.Another alternative is from Coimbatore, it takes around 3 hrs to Coonoor.

By Road: Regular bus services from Coimbatore,Ooty and Kotagiri makes Coonoor well connected.

Population : 52,000
Languages : The localites use Tamil and English
Best Time to Visit : Suitable season for tourist visit is during October, March
Std : 0423

Hill Resorts in Coorg

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Hotel Name :	ORANGE COUNTY RESORT
Star Category :	2 Star (Government Approved)
Address :	Karadigodu Post, Siddapur City : Coorg Dist. PinCode : 571 253 State : Karnataka
Special Room Facility :	Elegantly furnished cottages, Satellite TV, Direct dialing, In-house Laundry and Valet service.
Other Facilities :	Swimming pool, Health club, Games room, Boating, Fishing, Trekking, Bird watching, Cycling, Spice tour, Golfing (20 & 38 kms away), Car rental, Medical facilities (4.5 kms).
Number of rooms :	48

Hotel Name :	HOTEL COORG INTERNATIONAL
Star Category :	(Government Approved)
Address :	Convent Road, Madikeri City : Coorg (Dist.) PinCode : 571 201 State : Karnataka
Access :	1145 kms. from Mangalore Airport; 130 kms. from Mysore Rly. Stn. 140 kms. from Mangalore Rly. Stn; 1 km. from Madikeri Bus Stand.
Special Room Facility :	Elegantly furnished cottages, Satellite TV, Direct dialing, In-house Laundry and Valet service.
Other Facilities :	Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Gymnasium.
Number of rooms :	25
Locational advantage :	Centrally Located.

Koorg Hill Station

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INTRODUCTION
Mudduraja, the Kodagu King had Mudduraja Keri as his capital.In the year 1681 he renamed it as Madikeri. It is the headquarters of Kodagu District at a height of 1170 meters.It is about 100 km from Mysore.Makikeri is famous for its coffee and oranges. It is famous as birthplace of the most famous river of Karnataka Cauvery.This place is famous for its scenic beauty.The fabulous paddy fields,coffee bushes and the morning mist form a sketch of some unforgettable memories for the tourists.

Coorg is famous for oranges and coffee plantation.This region also is famous for spices. pepper, cardamoms etc can be seen.The coffee plantations in Madikeri alone accounts for almost half of Karnataka' s coffee production. Karnataka is known to be India' s largest producer of coffee even today.

HISTORY
It is a place with disputed history. Some of the localites believe that this place was ruled by Lingayat rajas who ruled over Coorg.They established Madikeri as their capital.The famous gallient ruler Tipu Sultan in 1785 A.D, annexed Coorg into his kingdom. But,Maharaja Veerarajendra with the help of the British rulers was successful in getting Coorg free.He developed this place into a beautiful hillstation with beautiful coffee and oranges plantation.But,the joy of freedom of this place was short lived and in 1834 AD, the British took over power in Coorg. They imprisoned the last ruler Chikkaveera Rajendra.

SIGHT SEEING PLACES

Fort - The 19th century fort in the centre of the Madikeri town visualised some of the most ferocious battles of its time. From the fort the entire Coorg town is visible.The fort now contains a small museum having some historical paintings,arms,armours and possessions of the past rulers, the prison.The fort also contains a small palace.

Sri Omkareshwara Temple - This historical temple for Lord Shiva, was built in 1820 by the then King of Coorg. This temple is unique for its architectural beauty which is a combination of Islamic and Gothic style of architecture. Every year at the end of November, a colourful temple festival is held here.On the top of the dome of the temple is a guilded ball, with a weather clock.

Abbi Falls - Formerly this water fall was known as Jessey Falls.'Abbi' in the local language Kodagu means falls. This beautiful water fall is about 5 km from Coorg.

Raja's Seat - Kings of Kodagu spent their evenings to watch the unforgettable scenes of the sun set. From this point thrilling view of valleys, lush green fields and Western Ghats can be viewed.

Bhagamandala - This place is 30 km from Coorg. It is famous for temples and is known as the temple town of this region.This place also has significance as here Cauvery is at its confluence with river Sujyothi and Kannike.

Irupu Falls - This fresh water cascade is at a distance of 48 kms from Virajpet on the way to Nagarhole. This is a very famous picnic spot as well as a very good pilgrimage. On the banks of the river Lakshmanatheertha a tributary to the river Cauvery lies a very famous Shiva temple which is believed to have been dedicated by Lord Rama himself.

COMMUNICATION -
Air Port - The nearest airports are Mangalore 136 km and Bangalore 260 km.

Rail - Nearest Railway Station to Coorg is Mysore 114 km .Mysore is having well connected rail services to all parts of India.

Road - Coorg is having well developed roads connecting Mysore 120 km,Mangalore 136 km and Bangalore 260 km.

Hill Resorts in Ooty

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Hotel Name :	THE NILGIRI WOODLAND
Address :	Ettines Road, Udagamandalam City : Nilgiris PinCode : 643 001 State : Tamil Nadu
Access :	100 km Coimbatore Airport.; 1 km. from Railway Station; 1 km. from Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	29
Type of rooms :	Standard , Suite , Deluxe
Food Facility :	Multi Cuisine.
Facility :	Banquet & conference facility, Holiday activities, Travel counter, Ayurvedic massage, Tennis, Golf, Water sports, Trekking, Fishing.

Hill Resorts in Darjeeling

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Hotel Name :	WINDAMERE HOTEL
Star Category :	Heritage (Government Approved)
Address :	Observatory Hill City : Darjeeling Pin Code : 734 101 State : West Bengal
Access :	90 kms. from Airport; 1/2 km. from Railway Station; 1/2 km. from Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	36

Hotel Name :	HOTEL MOHIT
Star Category :	3 Star
Address :	H.D. Lama Road.(Mount Pleasant Road) City : Darjeeling PinCode : 734 101 State : West Bengal
Access :	80 kms. from Airport; 80 km. from Railway Station; 1/2 km. from Bus Stand.
Number of rooms :	30
Type of rooms :	Standard , Suite
Food Facility :	Indian, Chinese, Continental, Tandoori
Facility :	FULL FLEDGED MONEY CHANGER ,Billiards, Indoor Games, Travel Counter, Safe Lockers, Laundry Service, Hiking / Trekking, Medical Doctor on Call, Room Telephone with STD, Free Car Park.

Darjeeling - Places to Visit - Shopping etc.

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DARJEELING (Places To Visit)
No visit to Darjeeling is complete without a visit to Ghoom which is 6 km away from the main town. The hillock is dominated by the famous Yiga Choeling Monastery which has 15 images of the Maitreya Buddha. Belonging to the yellow hat sect, the monastery contains many ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Tibetan script. The Museum of Natural History is where one can see a fine collection of Himalayan animals, reptiles, birds and insects. If flora is what one enjoys, then Llyod Botanic Garden is the place of interest. It has a marvelous collection of alpine flora and orchids.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the only center in India for the breeding of the rare snow leopard. The Ussurian tigers and the Himalayan black bear are also among its attractions. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institutean which established in 1954 by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is the place where one can get all the information and details of conquest Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay,one of the first climbers of Everest was the Founder Director and Advisor till his demise. Darjeeling-Ranjit Valley ropeway is the another attraction which is very nearer to this place.The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center is the place where the excellent Tibetan crafts like carpets, wood and leather work are displayed for the visitors.

Kalimpong
Teesta ,the crown of this queenee valley is spreaded the tinny town Kalimpong. The view of Mac Farlane Church welcomes the tourists with open hands to this nature's paradise Once, it was the headquarters of a Bhutanese Governor. The word kalim means king's minister and pongmeans the stronghold. The place is situated at an altitude of 1250 meters and covers arround 3.5 square miles.

Dr. Graham' s Homes school which was founded by Dr. John Anderson Grahman in 1900 is one of the main attrctions of Kalimpong.. This has been built on the slopes of Delo Hill,approximately three kilometers away from the town.Visitors who wants to witness a bird' s eye view of the picturesque place has to go to Durpin Dara, an observatory point at hill top, from where he or she can get an overall view of the mighty Himalayan ranges.There are numbers of monasteries in this area, among them the Pedong monastery and Thongsha Gompa are the oldest and mostly known.. Another monastery is the Tharpa Choling Monastery which has been constructed in 1937 by the Yellow Hat sect , is situated at Tirpai Hill at a distance of arround two kilometers from Kalimpong.

Mirik
Mirik is the place which is famous tor tea gardens and orrange orchards. The climate of this place is cool and charming nad gives a completely different experence to the visitors.Lush green valley covered with tea plantation,small cottages, long oke trees, big lake and jucey orranges are the things which is unique to its comparison.This is the ideal place to spend some time away from the monotonous city life with friends,family or alone.Fishing and boating in the lake gives something more to the tourists.

DARJEELING (Shopping)
Mall is the place where the visitors can give the finishing touch "shopping" to there visit. This is basically a comercial center of this valley.Here one can find hand knitted sweaters,hand painted wall hangings,fancy bags, himalayan and tibetian antique , and specially tibetian theme based oil paintings of black&white in colour.Here the local people also appear with some traditional food like momos etc.

Mall leads to Chowrasta which is also popular and crowdy like mall for shopping purpose. Here hotels, restaurants and shops are plentily availabale in wide and different range.Woollen garments, tribal ornaments, Thankas, rosaries, brass statuettes and Gorkha daggers arewidely available here.Some shols offers foriegn goods.But the two places, Mall and Chowrasta deserves shopping after huge bargaining.
DARJEELING (Trekking)
Trekking in the Darjeeling hills started almost a century back.It was one of the first hill region in India where trekking were organised .The Everest and Kanchenjunga stillalluring thousands of nature lovers from different parts of the world since it was discovered.

The best time to undertake trekking programeis April-May and Octoberan dNovember. Through Travel Agents and personal program both are acceptable here.Both low and high altitude treks are arranged over here.Some of the most popular treks are Maneybhanjang (2134 m), Meghma (2900 m), Toughu (3070 m), Gairibas (2621 m), Sandakphu (3636 m), and Phalut (3600m)etc.

Anotherattractive high altitude trek is to Kalimpong valley from Relli, Pankhasari, and to the highest point in the areas, Rochella (3,400 m).All the varietiy of Himalayan flora and faunaare widely available her to experience The mostly used and adviseable routes are from Darjeeling to Kurseong through the Old Military Road, Darjeeling to Singla, Darjeeling to Bijabbari and Darjeeling to Tiger Hill.

DARJEELING (Travel Information)

Air: The nearest Airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra.It gives arround 100 km journey to Darjeeling.

Rail:Shiliguri is conected to all the major cities of india by train.From Shiliguri and New Jalpaiguri, the Toy Trains are available which gives a memorable journey to Darjeeling.

Road:Shiliguri is also well accessed by road ways and buses , minibuses jeeps run every thirty minutes or so from Siliguri to Darjeeling,Mirik,Gangtok Katmandu and other places.

Darjeeling, The queen of all Hill Stations

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INTRODUCTION:

Darjeeling , the queen of all hill stations,famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air,year round plesant weather and above all, the ever Darjeeling hill station tour,Darjeeling tour packages smiling and welcoming local people.The 3rd highest pick in the world,mount Kanchenjunga is very close to this lpece and also gives the clearest view.Darjeeling is widely known as visitors paradise because every day it offers something new to everyone ,may be the first time visitoe and may be the regular one.The morning bell comes to the viewers when the first ray of sun touches the mountain peak. This is tiger hill,a steep ride of five kilometers from Ghoom, is the place where one can witness this heavenly feelings.Here the air is chilly ,but unique to get an experience.Here the new day starts with the world famous blend of tea,foggy and smokky weather,mountain view and smiling face of local Gorkhi people. Darjeeling is also a place to know Tibetan culture,Himalayan Tribal Life, and to see the Tibetian Monasteries, Pine Trees,Tea garden etc.very closely.

General Information :

Altitude: 2134 and above.

Climate: Summer--15-23 degC.Winter--2-10 degC.

Best time to visit: April to mid june, September to November.

Visitors are advised to carry rain wear in all season and light woolen clothes in summer also.

Culture and Food :

The people of Darjeeling and near about places like Kalimpong and Mirik are consist of the Gurungs from West Nepal.Other races like Bhutias,Gukhas from east Nepal,Lepchas from Sikkim are also living togather.People from plains also came and have settled there as the place is very charming.

The local fare is rice and meat curry and momos which are steamed dumplings, and of course, chow, the locally made noodles. This generally accompanied by chhang, a locally brewed wine made from millet or the jaad which is made from fermented rice. The Gurkhas are staunch Hindus and celebrate all Hindu festivals with equal dedication. But Dussehra is the most popular Gurkha festival .

Enjoy your stay at Beach Hotels in Nicaragua

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Are you visiting Nicaragua?

San Juan Del Sur is a charming fishing village on Nicaragua's pristine Pacific coast. It is just 2 1/2 hours from Managua, 1 1/2 hours from the colonial city Granada or just 40 minutes away from the border of Costa Rica. It is also in the heart of famous Nicaraguan surfing beaches. A perfect destination for your Nicaragua beach vacation! Enjoy your stay at San Juan Del Sur Hotels where you can walk and enjoy the local charm, or watch the boats in the bay.

If you are looking for the perfect Nicaragua beach hotel, look no further. The historic wooden home was updated into a charming boutique hotel with seven elegantly appointed rooms, where you can relax and enjoy the hospitality in paradise! All rooms have private baths, hot water, fans, and air conditioning. There is a delightful large porch where a full breakfast will be served to the guests. Or you can sit around the pool in the private tropical garden filled with colorful bougainvillea and enjoy cold drinks from the honor bar located in the palapa. Come and experience a "peaceful paradise" in the heart of San Juan Del Sur at "ELEGANT BOUTIQUE INN BY THE BEACH".

For your vacation in the paradise (Hotel Nicaragua) each elegantly appointed room has a private bath, hot water, ceiling fan, and air conditioner. Enjoy the luxurious comforts of 100% cotton linens, plush cotton towels, and quality mattress'. To create our peaceful enviroment of "escape" there are no phones or televisions in each room. However there is a television in the large sala where you can catch the news, sporting events, or watch a movie. Even cell phones are available for rent to the guests and wireless internet is also offered throughout the hotel. You are not allowed to bring pets to insure the enjoyment of all guests except assistance dogs), smoking, or children under 12 years of age. But if you are a group renting the entire Inn children of all ages are welcome.

The Hotel is just steps from the beach where you can walk and enjoy the local charm, restaurants and gift shops, or watch the boats in the bay. Whether your perfect vacation includes adventures like attending a Nicaraguan Spanish school, sailing, fishing, exploring volcanoes, canopy tours, or catching waves at world famous surfing spots, our friendly, bilingual staff are here to help accommodate you to make your Nicaragua vacation perfect!

For more details please send an email to : info@laposadaazul.com. you can have a look at the photo Gallery of the hotel. Click here to visit the Photo Gallery

Visiting London? Know more about London

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Visitors come from far and wide to stay in London, arriving by air into one of the several airports surrounding the city. These are London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Stansted Airport and Luton as well as the City of London Airport near the Docklands. Trains to the nations capital are well served with the main stations being Paddington , Waterloo , Victoria and Kings Cross. Roads are excellent from the country’s north , west and south and ferry links to Europe make driving to the capital easy.

Shopping and Entertainment in London:

London offers probably the best shopping experience of any city in the world, after Paris and New York. London’s main shopping areas tend to center around Oxford Street and Regent Street, while Knightsbridge is home to stores stocking even more upmarket goods.

Oxford Street has over 600 stores - 150 international brands , 200 bars, cafes and restaurants all within a short walk to London’s famous parks, museums, theatres, and art galleries. What a lovely place to shop!

If you are into Arts & Entertainment, London has great many options for you. From Art Galleries, Museums, Parks & Gardens, Theatre, Clubs, Cinemas, and Live Music, London has it all.

If you are traveling to London on business or on a vacation and need to save up on your hotel accommodation expensse, so that you can spend it all on shopping and entertainment, check out CheaperThanHotels for great deals on London Hotels, Kensington Hotels, Knightsbridge Hotels, and Oxford Street Hotels

Are u visiting London with families for site seeing:

London is an expensive city for North Americans, especially when the exchange rate favors the English pound. Below are tips to help you do some great London sightseeing, with minimal hassles and reasonable cost.

Museums are free!
This is a wonderful boon for London sightseers. Kids will love the hands-on Science Museum: plan to spend many hours there and at the adjacent Museum of Natural History. The latter has an amazing collection of realdinosaurs (dead bones, that is, but the real Mccoy). Also not to be missed is the British Museum, with Egyptian mummies, Greek statues, and much more.

Use the Tube and Buy a Family Pass
"The Tube", as the Underground is affectionately called, is wonderfully efficient way to get around: you can even take it from Heathrow Airport.
Once you're in the city core, your best bet is to buy a day-long Family Pass. Fortunately, there is a real live person selling tickets at all tube stations --at least, all that I've ever seen-- who can help you figure out the best pass for your purposes.

BYOS
Bring Your Own Snacks: pad your suitcases with granola bars, juice packs, and the mini-packages of snacks you send in kids' lunches. They'll come in handy when you're out sight-seeing, and they'll save a bundle too: you'll be surprised how much even MacDonald's costs, across the pond.

Stroll the Thames
The Thames has many areas that are great for strolling, with restaurants, maybe even street entertainers (around the London Eye, for instance.) Nothing beats walking as a way to enjoy the vibe of a place.

Buy tickets online in advance
Top London sightseeing attractions are very popular indeed, especially in summer: buy tickets online for the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe, to be sure you see the sights you want; plus, you won't waste time standing in line-ups, er, queues, either.

SAVE MONEY ON TRAVELLING

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Do you know you can go on a 7-day cruise for half the price?

If you follow these steps, you can save more up to 50% in travel expenses.

1. Travel during low season.
Choosing to go on vacation during low season, will save you a great deal of money on airfare, hotels, cruises, car rental and more.

2. Hotels
The same applies to hotel rates.
When it comes to hotels, you should look for 3-star hotels that will offer most amenities you need at a lower price than 4 or more star hotels. You should keep in mind, that 3-star hotels are smaller, but you can find very good hotels for a great price.
Keep in mind that hotels that are very near local attractions will be more expensive than hotels located 2 or 3 blocks away.

3. Attractions and Places to Visit
Make a list of the places and attractions you want to visit and do some research. Find out about the schedules, locations, special events, etc. You'll find out that there are certain dates during the year that they will have discounts and even free admission.

4. Restaurants
Don't visit tourist-oriented restaurants.
Instead, ask locals to recommend family-owned or small restaurants. Not only will you pay less but the food, quality and service will be much better.

5. Metro vs. Taxi
In most places, there is a metro or train system which will be a lot cheaper than traveling by taxi. All you need to do is get a map and trace the route you're going to visit and find out the train or metro numbers you need to get on to.

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Visiting France? Enjoy your stay at France.

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Are you going to be visiting France sometime in the near future? Then you must know something about the culture and people of France so that you can enjoy your travel to France. France , the largest nation in Western Europe, is known to the world for its rich cultural heritage. The country has dominated and influenced the cultural world of western Europe specially in the field of art and literature right from the middle ages down to the modern times. French , the official language of France is the one of the most popular language in the world and recognized for its sweetness. Recovering from the losses it has suffered from the two world wars, France today stands as one of the strongest nations of the world, economically, politically and culturally.

France , lies in a very unique position between the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel and the North Sea and sharing the borders with the countries of Spain, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. The government is headed by the President , who in turn appoints the Prime minister.

France is a highly modern country with 75% of the people living in the cities. The French people are famous for their refined tastes in culture and fashion. France has been an attractive destination to the European artists throughout the world in the 17 th , 18thand the 19 th centuries. French Cinema secured a prominent position for itself in the 20 th century especially in the 1960s. France is the mother land of many world renowned painters,sculptors, philosophers ,writers, dramatists, music composers and film directors.

As the sixth most economically stable country of the world, France is one of the prosperous agricultural nation exporting cereals , wine , cheese and other agricultural products. French wine is famous in the world. The country is also the pioneer in the manufacture of automobiles, electrical equipments , machine tools and chemicals. Service industry has risen to prominence in present day France . The currency of the country is Euro. There are a number of hotels in France to stay. The cost for stay at Hotels in France vary range from EUR 25 to EUR 500 depending on your pocket.

Paris is the capital of the country and is the cultural heart of the Western world. The city is famous for its beautiful structures and sculptures and the famous Museum of Louvre.

Planning a trip to Paris? Here are some of the sights that you must see during your visit. When one thinks of Paris we usually think of the Eiffel Tower. However, Paris is a city that has a lot to offer the tourist. It is a city that boasts of over 170 museums, 145 theatres, and 380 cinemas. Here are some of Paris' most famous sights.

Eiffel Tower

The most notable structure on the Paris skyline, the Eiffel tower is definitely a must-see for all tourists visiting Paris. The tower was built in 1889, out of iron.

The Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe was built by Napoleon at the end of the Champs Elysees to honour the French soldiers who fought during the Napoleonic wars. The monument towers over tourists at an impressive height of 165 feet.

Notre Dame Cathedral

The Notre Dame Cathedral on the banks of the river Seine is renowned for its gothic architecture.

The Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is one of the oldest and largest amongst all museums and art galleries in the world. Originally a royal palace, it now houses some of the greatest paintings in the world including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Madonna of the Rocks. One of the most notable features of the museum's architecture is the Louvre pyramid. The pyramid is part of the new entrance to the museum.

The other places of attraction in Paris are given below:

Musee Picasso

Located in the Hotel Sale, this museum showcases the works of Pablo Picasso.

Pont des Arts

The Pont des Arts is a footbridge that connects the entrance of the Louvre with the Institut Fran�ais.

Les Catacombes

This network of tunnels situated 20 metres underground is infamous for being the burial place for some six million Parisians.

There are a number of hotels in paris for a traveller to stay. Here is a review of hotels in Paris.

Budget rates at Paris hotels begin from as low as EUR 30 from Mister Bed City Hotel Bagnolet which is located at HOTEL MISTER BED CITY DE BAGNOLET 2 AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE 93 170 BAGNOLET.

5 star luxury accommodation in Paris is available from EUR 366 in Madeleine - Opera at 2 Rue Scribe Paris 75009 with InterContinental Paris-Le Grand Hotel.

If you're looking for 4 star accommodation in Paris which can represent good value, it can be found here from as low as EUR 80 in La Defense West Paris situated at 49 AVENUE DE L'ARCHE 92400 COURBEVOIE with Residhome Prestige La Defense Residence Courbevoie. It is located in the heart of the new Faubourg de l'Arche neighborhood, right by the park, at the biggest 'entrance' to Paris. It is a neighborhood for business, work, and a new way of life that permits residents to live right next to their workplace. Its great location allows you to walk to the Grande Arche, the CNIT, and the Esplanade shopping center.

Victoria Hotel Paris La Defense is a 3 star place to stay in Paris. which provides an example of good value in the Paris area with rates from only EUR 40 in the La Defense West Paris vicinity, situated at 85 Boulevard Richard Wallace 92800 Puteaux-La Defense:Victoria Hotel Paris La Defense. The Victoria Hotel is a provincial hotel located near to the center of Paris and will appeal to you for its comfort and tranquillity. It is located just in front of the Puteaux Station, 3 minutes from the National Industry Center (CNIT) and only 15 minutes from champs Élysées Avenue(by metro or car). All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with showers, WC facilites, direct line telephone, automatic alarm clock, a mini bar and a TV with a satellite programs. Public parking is 100 meters from the Hotel. Connexion wi-fi free of charge at the reception.

2 star Paris budget accommodation from EUR 30 in the Porte de Bagnolet region is located at HOTEL MISTER BED CITY DE BAGNOLET 2 AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE 93 170 BAGNOLET. The Mister Bed City Hotel Bagnolet provides for an excellent choice in the Porte de Bagnolet area if you are on a budget. That is about Paris.

Now there are cheaper hotels at Nice. Budget rates at cheaper hotels at Nice begin from EURO 33.

So, Enjoy your trip to France and stay at hotels in France, hotels in Paris and Nice hotels.

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And for travellers, this website is really very easy to navigate and they can book vacation rentals from owners in top resort areas and they can save upto 30% on rental rates. This is possible because the middleman is bypassed and the listings are listed directly by the owners and the travellers can book the rentals directly from the owner.

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For Travellers : Are u planning to visit Hawaii islands? This archipelago in the South Pacific comprises eight islands that span 1,500 miles in all. Each of these islands has its own personality, culture, and offerings for travelers, but they are all united under the culture and banner of the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii vacation homes and vacation condos are surrounded by the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean, some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, world-class resort areas, and lush forests of tropical plants and exotic wildlife. No matter which island you choose to visit, your trip will be unlike any other and packed full of the most beautiful scenery, flora, and fauna. Honolulu and its island, Oahu, are the hub of activity and population for the islands, but are of course not the only place to go. Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, are constantly filled with travelers and residents enjoying the fruits of the land. Hawaii vacation rentals are a popular way to enjoy the isles without being among the throngs of tourists visiting with you. Enjoy a traditional luau, a hike up an active volcano on the Big Island, and relax with a book on a quiet, windy beach, all on the same day.

Search Hawaii vacation rentals and discover affordable beach cottages, condos and luxury villas throughout the Islands of Hawaii.

Want to visit the islands of Bahamas?

The islands of the Bahamas lie 50 miles off the Florida coast; closer to mainland USA than any other Caribbean destination. The Bahamas are a diverse chain of Islands that can be explored over a lifetime.

The common ingredient of the Islands is that each one offers wonderful weather, gorgeous scenery, eached touched with warm Bahamian hospitality.

Interested to visit Costa Rica? Costa Rica is one of the world's most fabulous vacation destinations. As big as West Virginia, there are few places that compare to the magnitude of Costa Rica's bio-diversity. Guests of Costa Rica vacation rentals will find a huge range of choices in accommostions in price and type. Browse the Costa Rica vacation rental ads and you will find incredible villas, condos and cottages tucked away in different areas of this gorgeous country.

Visiting Sydney on new year's Day -- Stay at Sydney Hotels to view the New years fireworks display

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Are you visiting Sydney on the new years day? Then you are lucky. You will get a chance to see the New Years's Fireworks Display at Sydney Harbour. Sydney becomes the New Year's Eve capital of the world - a billion eyes focus on the natural amphitheatre that is Sydney Harbour and its magnificant centre-piece, the steel arched Sydney Harbour Bridge, as, on the stroke of midnight, a fireworks display like no other heralds in the New Year. For the 1.2 million people gathered around Sydney Harbour these Midnight Fireworks are the culmination of 12 hours of countdown and celebration, encompassing everything from Every Hour on the Hour entertainment from 1pm, to the magnificient Harbour of Light Parade.

Stay at Sydney Hotels and enjoy the fireworks display event on December 31st every year. The range of accommodation covers serviced apartments which represent excellent value, compared to hotels, for those wanting more room and private facilities for guests or family. These are positioned in many areas, but perhaps the best value is to be found in Darling Harbour where the combination of location and spectacular settings on the Harbour can be achieved. However, there are also many other areas such as Manly , Bondi , outer suburbs such as North Ryde , Chatswood, or city locations close to Chinatown and the various universities.

Hotels vary from boutique accommodation in places like North Sydney, Kings Cross, Edgecliff and the lower North Shore, to budget and luxury hotels. For those driving to Sydney from the country, Brisbane or Melbourne it is possible to find good motels just outside of the City Centre, but a useful tip is to note that some hotels provide free parking on last minute deals.

Accommodation in Sydney : Sydney Hotels ? Cheaperthanhotels means what it says. Check out the prices on Sydney accommodation cheaper than for Sydney hotels. Yuo can get different kinds of accommodations in Sydney hotels. For example prices at Sydney hotels start from as little as AUD 40 from Manly Guest House which is situated at 6 Steinton Street Manly NSW (Sydney) 2095 Australia.

Room Types typically offered in the area are either single ( 1 person ) , double ( for couples ) , twin ( 2 persons sharing ) , triple ( 3 persons sharing ) , quad ( 4 persons sharing )and family rooms. Dormitory style accommodation is usually associated with Sydney backpackers wanting a low cost Sydney stay . These room types are suitable for single travellers to Sydney and couples, families and larger groups of friends. * Please note that not all options for rooms in Sydney stated here, are necessarily available in Sydney. Please check each detailed description. So if you want to enjoy the cheaper hotels at Sydney Click here for more details.

Visiting Berlin -- The Seat of German Power

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Introduction to Berlin: Berlin ranks with London, New York and Paris as one of the great cities of the world. Whether you want to visit historic sights including castles and palaces, the Riechstag or the Berlin Wall, you will want to include Berlin in your German vacation plans. The city is vibrant and has had a reawakening since reunification that makes it a delight to visit.

Berlin Location: Berlin is located in Northeastern Germany, a few miles from the Polish and Czech borders and on the Havel and Spree Rivers. The city is ideally located to tour castles, historic sites and lovely countryside areas in addition to spending time exploring one of the great capitols of the world.
Getting There and Getting Around Berlin: Berlin, as one of the premier destinations in Germany, has great connections from most major airports in the US. You will generally fly into Tegal and you can either rent your car there or take a bus and the subway or a train into the City Center. Make sure you buy a Berlin Welcome Card which will give you 2 or 3 days of full access to public transport as well as discounts on tours and events.

Once you are in the city, you can find tourist information offices at the Airport, the Hauptbahnhoff or the Zoo Station. The tourist information offices will assist you in booking hotels, car rentals, activity suggestions, and general information on getting around. You can pick up your maps and get services in case of emergency. There is an American Embassy in Berlin as well.

Where to Stay in Berlin: As the capital of Germany, Berlin offers a multitude of choices for hotels and hostels. Do u want to stay at cheaper hotels in Berlin. Cheaperthanhotels UK says what it means. Look for Berlin accommodation cheaper than for Berlin hotels. Cheaperthanhotels is operated for Flairview Travel Pty Ltd , Gullivers Travel Associates and their various brands. They are wholly owned subsidiaries of Travelport [formerly Cendant Travel Distribution Services ] , who have been providing online reservation services since 1996 for more than 30,000 hotels in 130 countries worldwide. Travelport processes more than 100 million travel transactions per year.

Cheaperthanhotels has established working arrangements with leading hotel chains and thousands of hotels across the globe through this association, to meet the accommodation needs of travellers at the most competitive rates and the highest ethical standards. Cheaperthanhotels is supported by service centres in key global areas with multi lingual staff and 24/7 coverage.

Interested to stay in the Cheaper hotels at Berlin. Make your stay at Berlin enjoyable. Please review the following information of their hotels in Berlin:

Budget rates at Berlin hotels begin from as low as EUR 10 from Orange-Hostel.com Hostel Berlin which is located at Spandauer Damm 101 14059 Berlin Germany.

5 star luxury accommodation in Berlin is available from EUR 106 in City West at Hotel Palace Berlin Budapester Str. 45 10787 Berlin Germany with Palace Hotel Berlin.

If you're looking for 4 star accommodation in Berlin which can represent good value, it can be found here from as low as EUR 45 in Charlottenburg Wilmersdorf situated at Kalckreuthstr. 12 10777 Berlin with Quentin Design Hotel Berlin. Our unique new boutique hotel is ideally located at one of the most beautiful and central places of Berlin. The Quentin Hotel Design is just few minutes walk from the nearest U-Bahn (underground train) station, the well-known shopping street Kurfuerstendamm, Europa Center, Memory Church and the world famous department store KaDeWe.Ideality location to the ICC and Exhibition Berlin.

HEP Hotel Berlin is a 3 star place to stay in Berlin. which provides an example of good value in the Berlin area with rates from only EUR 29 in the Treptow Köpenick vicinity, situated at Mahlsdorfer Strasse 61a, 15366 Berlin-Hoenow:HEP Hotel Berlin. 3 star familiar and comfortable hotel, with 50 rooms, breakfast restaurant, hotelbar, meeting facilities. The hotel is located in the east of Berlin. Distance to city centre east: 30 minutes by underground or by car. Distance to motorway A10: 2km. Directly at the hotel you will find an shopping centre, fitness centre, hairdresser, beauty studio, massage and much more.

2 star Berlin budget accommodation from EUR 13 in the City East/ Mitte region is located at A&O Hostel Mitte Köpenicker Str. 127-129 10179 Berlin Germany. The A&O Hostel Mitte Berlin provides for an excellent choice in the City East/ Mitte area if you are on a budget.

Click on the following sites for some more cheap hotels in Germany.

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Want to enjoy your vacation in Hawaii beaches.

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Growing Ecotourism Industry In Hawaii Protects Environmental Assets While Increasing Profits.

Ecotourism is nature and culture based tourism that is ecologically sustainable and supports the well being of local people and communities. HawaiianBeachRentals.com offers vacation accommodations through online resources such as HawaiianBeachRentals.com affords tourists the opportunity to plan a customized, environmentally-friendly vacation in Hawaii. They offer thousands of Hawaii vacation rentals, vacation homes, villas, condos, hotels, resorts, cottages, apartments and bed and breakfasts on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. From beachfront and oceanfront to ocean view and swimming pools - You can arrange your travel plans to paradise. So please Review the vacation rentals at Hawaii find out which best fits your vacationing dreams. The condos at Hawaii beaches range from 2 bed room to 5 bed rooms and the rate ranges from $210 to $2750 with amenities like High speed internet, Cable TV, Bath Tub, A/C bedroom, Full Kitchen etc. They have traditionally specialized in providing the customers with alternative trips to Hawaii allowing them to stay in unique places and helping them coordinate the details of their dream vacation, be it romantic, active or relaxation focused.

Environmentally responsible hotels known as "green hotels" use energy and natural resources in environmentally-friendly ways and give visitors a realistic Hawaiian experience without compromising the world around them. As a result, breathtaking natural wonders such as the majestic Na Pali coast can be found just steps away from many Kauai vacation rentals. Hawaiian vacations offer hiking, boating, snorkeling and whale watching in an unaffected, natural habitat. Since it is the incredible flora and fauna of Hawaii that lures vacationers, it is in the best interest of big business to protect the environment to keep the visitors coming back. These Hotels are built with special care to have the least impact possible on the precious local land and wildlife. Securing such accommodations is easy with the online help of informed locals. Hawaiian Beach Rentals offers accommodations such as vacation homes, condos and hotels, as well as airfare and car rentals to customers wanting to travel to Hawaii. Hawaiian vacations offer hiking, boating, snorkeling and whale watching in an unaffected, natural habitat. Since it is the incredible flora and fauna of Hawaii that lures vacationers, it is in the best interest of big business to protect the environment to keep the visitors coming back.

Whether your ideal Kauai vacation calls for a two bedroom ocean front villa or luxurious accommodations for 12 Hawaii Beach Rentals have the Kauai vacation rental that will fit your needs. The local and knowledgeable staff can help unlock the secrets of Kauai to make the most of your valuable vacation. Hawaiian Beach Rentals is here for you whether you need to locate the perfect romantic table at a beachfront restaurant or give windsurfing a try for the first time.

When you find a Kauai vacation rental that might fit your needs, feel free to fill out a contact request form to get more information. So Please visit Hawaii atleast once and make your Hawaiian vacation a dream come true!

Asia Hotel News (Updated news on special rates and discounted hotels in Asia)

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Are you interested to know updated information on special rates and discounted hotels in asia. Then Asia Hotel News is the best place. In this website you will get lot of information related to discounted hotels in asia. If you want to know cheap hotels in Hongkong, you will get information of cheap hotels in hongkong by clicking on the link available in the website.

Want to Stay in Malaysia. YOu can stay at a hotel in kuala lampur and watch the fastest cars in the world as they compete at the Sepang formula one circuit. The world's best drivers from all over the world compete here for the prizes. This event should not be missed by anyone. For more details please Click here.

Do you want to know the best hotel in Thailand. It is the Amari watergate hotel in bangkok. The hotel has a quality cocktail bar, gymnasium, cable tv, laundry facilities, and best of all is the hair dryer. To see more details Click here.

If you are interested in staying at discounted hotels in Taiwan, the following hotels are available.

Caeser park hotel is a 5 star hotel which is very near to botanic garden.
Ambassador Hsinchu is another brilliant 5 star hotel, recommended by all tourists, is only 1 KM away from train station.

Evergreen laurel Hotel Taichung is one of the best world class 5 star hotels in Taichung, taiwan. it is very close to national science museum. The hotel is well equipped with air conditioning, mini bars in each room, outdoor swimming pool, hotel restaurantes and excellent room service. To get more details Visit the website.

Lowest rates on European hotels online - No reservation fee

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Are u interested in online hotel reservations in Europe?
No reservation fee - No cancellation fee - No payment in Advance

Eurobookings offers the best choice of hotels and room rates in Europe. Coverage ranges from small family hotels, chain hotels, airport hotels, highway hotels, luxury hotels to low budget hotels in all the major cities of the world as well as the popular areas across Europe. The website provides hotel information and reservations in 13 different languages. You can easily find online hotel reservations for popular UK and european hotels on this website. You can also search over 30,000 hotels in 1000's of locations across the world. the hotel rates at this website include top destinations such as London, Paris, Barcelona, and Prague among others. With the most affordable luxury and budget hotels available, EuroBookings.com is the hotel booking guide for holiday and business travelers. The Hotel Guide Section on this website provides an insider's view into the top European hotels and travel destinations around the world. You can read news and reviews on the best travel spots like Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and France. You can search for hotels in Barcelona, Prague, UK etc.

The website requests no payments in advance and will not charge your credit card. Your credit card is only required to guarantee your booking. Therefore you can keep your money in your pocket until you pay for your stay at the hotel by all the usual forms of payment.

The reservation service of Eurobookings is free of charge. So therefore no additional fees are added to the room price, nor will we be charging you a cancellation fee.

Last minute Hotel Reservation Service

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HotelClub affliate program

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