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October 21st, 2009 | in Milan | Leave a comment

One word that is synonymously attached with Milan is “style” Milan symbolizes the finer things of life.

The main attractions of Milan are the gleaming white structure of the Dummo. This architectural wonder was constructed over the period of 500 years and continues to fascinate tourists till date. The Valleria Vittorio Emanuele,is a oldest and perhaps the most unique shopping mall with a glass top roof dating back to the 19th century.

Milan is a rich artistic centre and the most famous art galleries are the Santa Maria delle Grazie which houses the famous painting “last super” by Leonardo Da Vinci. Other important museums includes The Theatre Museum at La Scala, The Gallery of Modern Art, Pinacoteca di Brera and the Museo Poldi-Pezzoli.

Other important destination is the world famous opera house of La Scala, and Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio.

Shopping in the streets in a once in a life experience. Being the fashion paradise, the streets of Milan is full with designers’ boutiques selling items designed with the most vintage to the most retro look. Tourists can also shop for perfumes, handicrafts, and jewelry and fashion accessories.

September 16th, 2009 | in Sydney | Leave a comment

The city of Sydney is described as the most shining bright star of the Australian horizon. The tourist attractions in Sydney mainly give a feel of the cosmopolitan nature of the city.

The main attraction of the city is the Sydney Opera House. Though it is a relatively new building but its architectural brilliance makes it stands apart in its own class. The second important destination is the Harbor Bridge, which is the second largest Bridge of the world. Third in the line is the Royal Botanic Garden-spread over an estimated area of 30 acres this garden is home to 7,500 different species of plants .And finally the St. Mary’s Cathedral known for its wonderful 18th century gothic façade .Other attractions includes The Hyde Park, The Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbor ,Taroonga Zoo, Sydney Tower and the Kings Cross.

Sydney is also famous for its golden beaches. The most popular beaches include the Palm Beach, Coogeebeach and the Bondi beach.
Sydney is another cosmopolitan town like New York, and more than local stuff, items like beachwear, high end designer labels, jewelry, and leather goods forms the basic shopping list.

August 11th, 2009 | in Puerto Rico | Leave a comment

There is only one word to describe this tiny island of the American commonwealth and that is “amazing”. From the pristine white beaches to the Spanish colonial history to the natural rain forests the list is unending.

An idle way to start a tour is by visiting the Spanish forts, most popular among them being the fortress of San Felipe del Morro build in the 17th century to protect this island from foreign invasion. Other important forts are that of CasaBalnca & La Fortaleza.

The second most important attraction is The Caribbean National Fores .Located on an area of about 28,000 acres this forest is the home to over 240 species of flora and fauna. Other natural attractions includes The Rio Camuy Cave Park and The Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve.

Tourist interested in the art and culture if the island can visit the Arecibo Observatory, Luis A. Ferré Fine Arts Center,and Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

Tourist interested in carrying the unique flavor of their Caribbean trip back home can shop for beautiful hand carved figures called santos, bright festive Vejigante masks, handmade Mundillo lace, local rum and locally harvested coffee, and hand rolled cigars

July 5th, 2009 | in New York | Leave a comment

New York City is perhaps the only city on earth where it’s difficult to decide the starting point of a tour. This iconic city of the modern world is described as one of the three best cities of the world.
Come to think about New York City and one can’t help but visualize the Statue of Liberty, so needless to say this symbol of freedom is the first major stop for any tourist. Following closely is the 143 meters high Empire state building. The third stop is unquestionably the World Trade Center – Ground Zero which symbolizes the dreadful terrorist attack on 9/11/2001. The Central Park Zoo known for its exotic collection of some of the rarest species of animals from the animal kingdom is another major crowd puller.

Other important sites of attractions includes the American Museum of Natural History, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal and finally the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

Literally New York City is a shopper’s paradise and tourists can find items belonging to the biggest and best brands of the world available in New York.

June 30th, 2009 | in Amsterdam | Leave a comment

The city of Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands. Unlike any other busy European capital, Amsterdam is a much peaceful city, speaking about the grotesque history of Nazi Germany, yet looking forward to new brighter tomorrow.

The main attraction of Amsterdam is the House of a young gal called Anne Frank who gained fame posthumously after the publication of her diary where she recounted the horrific days of WW II. Second most important site is the Van Gogh museum which showcases the original paintings by Vincent Van Gogh. Among other museums, The Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art is also noteworthy. Other important places include a tour of the notorious red light district of Amsterdam, The Royal Palace ,a canal boat trip and a trip to the famous coffee and smart shops of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is famous for its coffee, diamonds and flowers and the first two items always takes a priority in the shopping list of tourists visiting Amsterdam. Other items include beautifully baked pastries and other food items besides the usual items like native artifacts, books or gift items.