Ben's Tours–Stanley Park, Vancouver BC
Each installment of Ben’s Tours will take you on a visit to a special place. This time we visit one of the world’s great parks, Stanley Park.
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14
Jun
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06
Jun
Vancouver Delights Tour
Travel from Vancouver’s top attractions to the lush rainforest of the North Shore with our Vancouver Delights Tour!
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04
Jun
Vancouver Sightseeing Tour
Video of many beautiful sights in Vancouver and region, including Spanish Banks, UBC Botanical Gardens, Queen Elizabeth Park, Bloedel Conservatory, Spirit of Haida Gwaii sculpture at the Vancouver International Airport, Stanley Park, Ambleside, Festival of Lights, Sea To Sky Highway, Britannia Beach, Shannon Falls, Stawamus Chief, and Whistler. Custom tours are available from Rocket Town Car Service, www.towncarservice.ca .
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26
Apr
Taba Heights Tours – Cairo
Tours from Taba Heights – Cairo
The unique location of Taba Heights on the Red Sea Riveria lets you visit some of the most stunning historical sites in the world. Taba Heights is a beach front resort surrounded by the Sinia Mountains, where you can view Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia across the Red Sea. The 4.2 million square feet development has 5 km of beaches where 4 world class 5 star hotels are located. The beachfront leads to the Red Sea and a whole new underwater world to explore.
Cairo tour
Tours from Taba Heights to Cairo are offered with the options of a 1, 2 or 3 days with a guide who is a qualified Egyptologist. Cairo is a 5 hour drive away and the trip usually starts very early in the morning, with a spectacular view driving through the stunning Sinai Desert as the sun rises. An alternative is to fly from Taba Airport and will still involve an early start.
Depending on the tour company you arrange your trip with will depend on what you get to see, although the guides are usually very accommodating and will deviate if there is something in particular you wish to see. The tour will usually include a trip to the Egyptian National Museum, which houses over 120,000 historical artefacts. The museum together with expert information given by your tour guide will give a great insight into the history of the great Egyptian leaders and the chance to see great relics such as those from Tutankhamun's tomb. A trip to the Papyrus institute is usually included in the agenda where you will be given a demonstration of the ancient art of making paper from the papyrus leaves and a chance to purchase decorative Papyrus artwork. The word Papyrus is where the English word "Paper" comes from.
The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx are the number one attraction in Egypt and all tour companies will include a visit in the Itinerary. Upon visiting you will understand why they are one of the wonders of the world, an awe inspiring sight so make sure that your camera is fully charged and you have plenty of room on your memory card. Depending on the duration of your tour you may get the chance to see Sakkara the oldest Pyramid in Egypt built in 2650 BC. Other places you may get the chance to visit include Khan el-Khalili Bazaars, where you can haggle for all your souvenirs in colorful surroundings, Mephis the ancient city of Egypt, the Citadel of Salah el Din, Mosque and Madrassa.
22
Mar
Dreaming About Amazon Jungle Tours?
Rumble in the jungle
The duration of Amazon Jungle Tours typically varies from 2 to 6 days depending on your starting point. If you start from Manaus in the Northern part of Brazil and want the full experience, then 5 days will be the best option for you. Within these 5 days you will get to explore the mystery of the Amazon jungle while sleeping in a jungle lodge, at a local family's house and going camping. The best thing about sleeping in the jungle is that you get to experience the diverse wildlife at close range both at night and during the day. When going on Amazon Jungle Tours you can go on a canoe trip, where you can fish for piranha and look for pink river dolphins. Also viewing large Caimans can be a possibility while staying at the lodge in the jungle. Trekking the jungle will give you an authentic feeling, being surrounded by spiders, monkeys and beautiful nature. But Amazon Jungle Tours are not just about trekking – you will also learn some survival techniques, which can help you in the tropical challenging forest. Tomorrowmore you will be taught about flora and fauna and the unique way of living when visiting a local family in Caboclo Village, where you also get to spend the night. Spearing fish for dinner and sleeping in a hammock in the jungle is also possible when going on Amazon Jungle Tours. All in all spending 5 days in the jungle can help you to understand nature, living in harmony with your surroundings and cherishing a unique experience that can not be compared to anything else.
When to go?
There is no specific time when it is better to go on Amazon Jungle Tours. It simply just depends on what you want to see, and then choose the season you prefer, as both the dry and the wet seasons has advantages. The wet season runs from mid-December to mid-May and the dry season runs from June to December.
Back to when it all started
The Amazon state became a state of the Brazilian Republic in 1889 and is named after the Amazon River. The state is mostly tropical jungle and a lot of the cities along the rivers are only accessible by boat or plane. The capital city in the state of Amazon is named Manaus and is the largest city in the state. The city holds 1.7 million residents and it is located in the middle of the jungle. One of the largest tourist attractions in Brazil is the Amazon jungle and a lot of travelers go on Amazon Jungle Tours when traveling to Brazil or the surrounding countries. You can also access the Amazon rainforest from Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
13
Jan
Goa Honeymoon Package – Beach Tours in Goa
Synonymous with fun and enjoyment, Goa is one of the most sought after tour and travel destination in South-Asia. Located at south-western region of Indian peninsula, it is the beach capital of the country and of course world's exotic tour and travel destination magnets tourists from every nook and corner of the world all the year round.
Due to the long coast line, it is marked around forty stunning beach destinations but apart from beaches there are many other things to explore such as exotic wildlife parks, thick forests, and diverse ranges of floras and faunas. In terms of natural attractions, it has not any competitor in the world.
Apart from beach tours in Goa, there are many other attractions that one can explore such as its tradition, hospitable people and many other things. Goa has long been ruled by several Mughal dynasties, while visiting this place you will find there magnificent forts and monuments which were built by them and presents the living testimony of their presence. While visiting there one thing which will certainly fascinating you is none other than its culture, which is quite alluring. Instead of believing any particular tradition and culture, Goan people only believe to live happy and to make other people happy which is the major thing about this place.
Away from hustle bustle of life, it is the perfect place to spend for vacationing. Amazing sighting places, natural wonders, magnificent architectural and several beach destinations make Goa a most favored destination among nature-lovers, holiday-seekers or honeymooners too. If you are looking for honeymoon in India, then there would not be any better option than Goa a paradise for honeymooners. Honeymoon is the occasion of love, romance and integrity, if you get married and looking for best honeymoon destination then there would not be any better place than this state, some of the best attractions that one can explore while Honeymoon Goa are listed below.
Beach Tours in Goa
As we mentioned above, Goa is the beach capital of India, so it is very obvious to avail some beach destinations at this place. This exotic place is speckled with around forty beach destinations and all have their own significance. Typically beach destinations of this state are categorized into two parts, north region beaches or south region beaches. people who love fun and parties may visit north region beaches on the contrast south region beaches are typically visited by them who wish to spend their vacations in the away from any kind of crowd. Apart from visiting to beach destinations you can experience some different flavors by indulge in several beach activities such as swimming, water-scooting, sun-bathing, scuba-diving and many more. Anjuna, Agonda, Calangute are some of the must visit beaches in this state.
Wildlife tours in Goa
Due to tropical rain forest and excellent geographical features it is spotted with numerous wildlife parks and sanctuaries where you may visit. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Cotiqao Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the popular wildlife reserves in Goa. Apart from there are many other attractions that one can explore through Goa Honeymoon Package such as its magnificent architecture and other destinations such as Panaji and many more.
09
Dec
Royal, Luxurious and Amazing Rajasthan Tours
There are a number of India tour packages which are known everywhere in the world. Among these, the most acclaimed India tour packages are the Rajasthan tour packages. Rajasthan is a beautiful, colorful state if India that still values its customs and traditions. The culture is rich and the people are famous for their hospitality. They welcome every tourist with warmth and treat them, like their family members.
It is a state that has a large number of forts and palaces scattered in every corner of every city. Rajasthan is a land of kings and a land of monuments. The forts and palaces in Rajasthan are magnificent and captivating. In many armies and palaces, some part is open to the general public. These parts have small museums in them that talk about the grandeur history of the fort's rulers and their bravery. And some of the forts and palaces have been converted into heritage hotels. The tourists can stay in these heritage hotels and enjoy a royal and luxury holiday along with and cherished hospitality.
Some of the most attractive tourist destinations of Rajasthan are Jaipur (the pink city and a capital of Rajasthan); Udaipur (city of romance, city of lakes, Venice of the east, city of sunrise); Jodhpur (the Sun City), Jaisalmer (the City of gold), Bikaner (known as the Camel City because of its famous camel safari), Mandawa (the town of Forts & fabulous Havelis), Pushkar (the Sacred City and the only city in the world, where there is a temple of lord Brahma), Mount Abu (Hill Station of Rajasthan famous for its Dilwara jain temple), etc.
Every city of Rajasthan is dotted with a number of havelis, forts & palaces and temples. Rajasthani culture and tradition is also very rich. It is a state located on the great Thar Desert. Camel safari is a great adventurous experience on the golden sand and the Sam sand dunes are another attraction of the desert area. The sunset in these areas looks perfect. Some of the popular cities of the desert region are Jodhour, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Bamer, etc. There are desert tour packages available in Rajasthan tour packages.
India is incredible and so is the state of Rajasthan. Along with all the major attractions, Rajasthan also houses some of the famous national parks and sanctuaries like Keoladeo Ghana national park, Ranthambore national park, Sariska bird sanctuary, Bharatpur sanctuary and many more. any fairs and festivals like Kumbh Mela, Kite Festival, Desert Festival, Gangaur Festival, Elephant Festival, Teej Festival, Dusherra festival, Pushkar fair, etc give and adventurous experience to the tourist in local melas, shops and competitions like camel race, elephant race , etc.
In all, Rajasthan tours is a complete tour package that offers luxury, comfort, excitement, enjoyment and an unforgettable experience to the tourists that chose it for holidaying.
Just think about visiting Rajasthan and your face brightens instantly. The reverberating royalty of Rajasthan has beautifully made its place among the world heritage spots. Come and explore this land of kings and experience the royal culture, customs and traditions of this mighty state.
06
Aug
Top 3 Day Tours From Marrakech
The city of Marrakech used to be an imperial city in Morocco, brimming with character. Much of it has been preserved today for the world to see. Being the economic centre of Morocco, there is much to explore in Marrakech. From mosques to palaces and from markets to gardens, Marrakech will not disappoint you. If visiting Morocco with less time in hand, you can plan a trip to this city, which offers you day-long picnics to happening tourist destinations. All that is required is that there should be a group of at least two people for the trip. One might even get to travel at discounted prices. Also, there are a wide variety of Sahara desert trips from Marrakech on a daily basis. All these trips are filled with adventure and excitement, thus making them a once in a lifetime experience. So here are a few highlights of the day trips:
• Atlas Mountains – This destination is a one-and-a-half hour drive south towards Moulay Brahim Gorges in Asni. A weekly market takes place here on every Saturday. Situated on the upper level foothills of the Atlas Mountains is a place called Imlil, which is the next destination of this picnic. This further leads to the main trailhead to Mt. Toubkal and other valleys. If you still have the energy to go further out, there is a hike towards the south of Berber village of Aroumd, hamlets of Ait Suka, up and down the stark slopes Arga Imoula, the Toubkal Massif along with Adrar Adj, Jbels Aguelzim, and the Aksouâl.
• Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – In this adventure, the group experiences the High Atlas Mountains as well as the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, which is the highest in Africa. While reaching the other side, the mountains the landscapes change suddenly, turning to semi-arid. Here, one can enjoy the unique Kasbah architecture that makes the traditional houses very suitable for the climatic conditions of the area. The next destination is the ruins of Telouet Kasbah, which was owned by the Glaoui family who were said to be the Lords of the Atlas. The group then takes lunch at Ait Benhaddou. Post lunch, the last destination is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, which has served as a backdrop for a large number of Hollywood blockbusters. The group then returns to Marrakech.
• Ouzoud Waterfalls – Ouzoud waterfalls are the highest waterfalls of Morocco and are situated in the middle of the Atlas section, which is quite close to Azilal city. The group takes a guided tour around the waterfalls here. This is where the excursion ends, and the group is taken for lunch before returning to Marrakech.
Taking a trip to any of these destinations is quite exciting and the experience of a lifetime. These day-trips can turn out to be a great idea if the duration of stay is less than two days, or if one just plans an outing with family or friends on an off day from work.
06
May
North India Tours: 5 Most Visited Destinations
The Northern part of India is one of the most visited tourism zones of the country for it is also the most captivating of them all. Diverse terrain ranging from snowy peaks to flat plains, a horde of cultures, astonishing historical heritage and more, and the region is highly intriguing to a variety of travelers. While on North India tours one can explore a world full of charming historic heritage and awe inspiring cultures and geographical treasures. There is a variety of sites to choose from for tours to North India each with a distinguishing character which adds charm to these North India tour packages.
Amongst the best below are mentioned 5 of the most visited destinations on North India tours:
Delhi: Delhi is the national capital of India and that is an important political center of the country. With a long history of mighty kings and prosperous dynasties, Delhi today flaunts its historical monuments. At the same time with technological advancement the city has also evolved as a glitzy metropolis with new hotel, infrastructure, restaurants, pubs, educational institutions, IT companies etc. Its popular markets are slowly picked up by sprawling dogs, but people still love to gorge upon food at street side vendors. Thus a mix of paradoxes, Delhi is intriguing in its own unique way.
Varanasi: Charismatic and spiritual bathing ghats of Varanasi are lining the banks of holy River Ganges. One of the holiest places in India, Varanasi is where Hindu pilgrims come to take a dip in the Ganges to wash away their sins and to cremate their loved ones. This magical land where intimate ceremonies of life or death take place are best looked up from a boat ride on the river.
Agra: One of the must visit places for all those on North India tours, Agra acquired world fame for its terrific architecture. The city is most renamed for housing one of the Seven World Wonders, Taj Mahal and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Shimla: Located amidst the mighty peaks of Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla in all its ways is a quintessential hill station. Both domestic and international travelers flank the soothing hilly retreat to have a breath of fresh air and to escape summers in the mid of a charming English ambiance with towering Victorian style edifices at the backdrop.
Ladakh: Made of mountains and sheer walls of rock, Ladakh is a barren land located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Narrow strips of greenery are where its populace resides while rest of the mountains and glaciers and barren landscape has been home to one of the last undisturbed Buddhist populations. Ladakh gives way to some of the most breathtaking and challenging trekking routes and is also particularly famous among biker groups who love to travel the indefinable Ladakh.
Each of the above mentioned regions comprises of a unique character which identifies it from the rest. These diverse facades of North India tours are both bewildering and inspiring in their own ways and thus are loved by a horde of travelers visiting the region each year.
03
May
Enjoy World Class Winery Tours in the Yarra Valley
Victoria's Yarra Valley is home to some of the most exclusive wineries in the world. The low yielding vineyards here produce a range of superb wines that have admirers all over the world. This lush valley is also known for its beautiful landscapes. The abundance of regional produce available here in addition to premium wines from very distinct vineyards makes winery tours very popular with tourists who come to this part of Australia.
The cool climate of the Yarra Valley makes it a very good place to grow a variety of grapes needed to make the wines this place is justifiably famous for. Wines of all types are created here, including table, dessert and sparkling wines. Some wine making establishments here make a very good premium sparkling wine by the methode champenoise. This verdant part of Australia also has many farms, some of which manufacture cheeses that are also popular with connoisseurs.
People who have an appreciation for fine wine and food love taking winery tours because they are not just educational activities. They are more than just a tour of vineyards because they aim to stimulate all the senses. You can certainly learn a lot about the process of making wine when you visit various wine making facilities. However, you can also indulge yourself in wine tasting sessions in which you can try out a variety of wines along with superbly crafted cheeses bursting with flavor. You can also visit a cheese making facility in order to find out how it is made.
There are quite a few world class restaurants here, where you can indulge in gourmet cuisine. The wine making facilities are set in beautiful gardens and you can soak in the beauty, simply wandering about, after you have completed the tour of the facilities. Most people do not return empty handed after a visit to this valley, and come back with shopping bags filled with wine and local produce.
The Yarra Valley is extremely easy to get to, and this is another reason why it is immensely popular with tourists. It is just an hour's drive away from Melbourne, and there are many guided tours of this region available to tourists. These tours are available in different price ranges depending on what is on offer. The most exclusive tours are very strict about the number of people that they will take on each tour. They also arrange for private tastings and barrel tastings that are not available to people who go on regular tours.
There are so many winery tours in the Yarra Valley to choose from that you can easily find what you are looking for. The organizers are usually very flexible because there is great emphasis on customer satisfaction. For instance, you could tell them about any special requirements or food restrictions you have and they will ensure that your needs are taken care of. You should definitely plan a trip to this valley if you are on vacation to Melbourne because this place is guaranteed to make your overall experience memorable.