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The Cradle Of The Cruises

December 13, 2015

A look back to the birth years that the idea originated with a ship on an educational or leisure travel to go, cruises in Germany. Hamburg shipowner Robert M. Sloman, an Englishman immigrant from, had the idea of sending one of its underutilized sailing ships on a cruise ship in 1845. Take that the plan had failed, was on the ad because Sloman wanted only respectable and preferably scientifically literate people”. These verifiable factors probably discouraged many prospective customers. What avail as indicating that the passengers in versatile educated society, with all the comforts of life surround the wonders and beauties of the farthest areas, learn about the habits of so many different peoples and fresh sea air of toughened health is at the same time earn a perennial for a lifetime treasure trove of experiences”.

The hoped-for onslaught on the courts did not materialise. Only his wife and unloved mother reported. Both insist on a scholarship. Sloman should both proposals with the note have rejected that integrity alone is not sufficient. It may be just one of those malicious stories that were traded at the Hamburg regulars of every time.

A half century later, specifically, on 22 January 1891, left the steam ship Auguste Victoria “from the port of Hamburg. With only 241, however handpicked passengers should go to the cruise in the Mediterranean. The guests were selected according to the request of Albert Ballin not money alone, but also for rank and level of education. “” “On the occasion of the test drive the Meteor” was the head of the Hamburg-America line, Albert Ballin, to speak on the first cruise ship and reported amused: lacking even in my most immediate vicinity not to people who believed it to be in my upper story not quite right, bold as I at the top of 241 passengers with the Auguste Victoria “- so was the young Empress – undertook an excursion trip to the Orient.” The high demand for education, the Hamburg major shipping company to the customers was, could not be long endured because the pleasure trip cost between 1800 and 2700 mark per person.

Cruise Business

December 10, 2015

It's time to leave, and hence the time to spend it somewhere in a different atmosphere, different environment, different from the disgusted home decor. Let's say you're going to go on a cruise to the Caribbean islands or to are on nearly opposite side of the world's islands of Oceania (Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, Tuamotu, Fiji …). Or, say, from St. Petersburg, want to make a circular tour to Scandinavia. The cost of sea cruises and many more of them you can read the article Cruises.

Let us imagine for a moment that you become the happy owner of a winning lottery ticket that promises you the following choice: either a new foreign the latest model car or world tour, which lasts several months. Yes, yes, to date, cruise companies offer tours lasting from 95 to 115 days. During this time passengers are not a cruise ship only ten furrowed the seas, cross the equator, to swim in several oceans, but also will visit dozens of countries and cities, ports, which will anchor their floating hotel. But we digress. Well, this lucky I strongly advise to choose the second option. Because it is you will be impressed by the rest of his life.

You do not just visit the different parts of the unprecedented home planet, but will try and overseas courses, swim in the pool cruise ship. In general, you will be something to boast about and remember this is an unforgettable adventure. It is interesting to note that sea cruise tourists fate of almost all ages, but still give him preference for the elderly. As such citizens to be contraindicated for a beach holiday during the day and walking tours are given to them hard, then this type of vacation is the best suited to them. By the way, if a cruise on the Mediterranean during the warmer months or in tropical countries, during the piers on the beaches can be wild and a little swim in the sea. Also, you might be interested in information on river cruises on Europe.

Canary Islands

November 17, 2015

Lanarote is a popular destination of Canary Islands cruises. Born in an island of lava. Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands and could expect so since people learned ages with the interest. The island from the 1 September 1730 to no longer belonged to the there suspected Elysian Fields”but with security. The geological craters a dozen going on storm, which lasted six years and wiping out source areas and fertile acreage to the largest volcano, the party came on this day. The island got their today’s face, where the lava was the main motif. Fortunately for the today’s Canaries, the civilizational survival by a decree of the King in the distant Castile was arranged cruises. Philip III had ordered an escape of the endangered population.

So it was considered to be innovative, to be in this landscape, where barely a place is, the not lava had rolled in to survive. And the descendants of the Guanches and conquistadors were inventive. They developed such unique forms of agriculture. The Drought they encounter by covering the Earth with lava ash, the effect of hygroscopic which stores the Tau, the wind by ramparts made of lava rock. These geometric lines against the backdrop of the bizarre landscape revealed a kind of graphic effect, which seems to have an almost magical effect on the shutter of cameras. Each tender green, the Red of a hibiscus flower, are here for the event. The Dromedary serves as a plow horse – in turn highly decorative for the eye of the tourist -. The vineyards in two-metre-deep funnels down wind-ruffled as a kind of Creeper; they have turned into a huge vineyard the ash slopes of la Geria. The Malvasia, here grows – introduced from Crete for two hundred years ago – has brought even, particularly appreciated by the English, it to a certain celebrity.

Tourist Attractions And Discounted Hotels In Puerto Vallarta

May 12, 2015

The beaches, landscapes and the large number of activities to perform make Puerto Vallarta one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Republic of Mexico. It is located in Banderas Bay and is located 350 km from Guadalajara, this region is distinguished for its warm climate, with temperatures reaching C-27U, the presence of lush jungles, rivers and stunning waterfalls turgid, forming unique scenarios in the Mexican territory. With the increasing development in Puerto Vallarta tourism growth has reached unimaginable a few decades ago, now offers a wide variety of choices when choosing accommodation and lodging in these lands. I advise you to take time to make reservations well in advance and access to the best, they offer a first class service, warm service and comfort you are looking for your holiday in a very convenient price. As I mentioned at the beginning of the review the beaches are the main tourist attraction in Puerto Vallarta: the gentle waves and transparent waters, the beaches of this region of Mexico are presented as the finest in the country, inviting a number of travelers to enjoy an unforgettable vacation. Among the must-see is the Playa Mismaloya, one of the most exclusive design of this destination. In this beach meet local celebrities, national and international stage to enjoy a charming and water sports such as diving, an activity center for tourism in the area. Water sports get all the attention at this location for scuba diving at Los Arcos will find the place you always dreamed to practice this activity, since there are some of the most impressive rock formations of the country that seem to emerge from the waters crystal, forming the perfect setting to discover the underwater world. Logically, in this tourist destination fans of extreme sports will find a number of spaces to defy nature through surfing and kayaking, while the more observers may ecotourism. The nightlife is also very strong in Puerto Vallarta: the area offers a host of restaurants with the best of traditional cuisine, national and international levels, and the best bars where you can enjoy a drink listening to music of your choice, and the latest clubs, ideal for those who want to dance until dawn. Another alternative is to participate in any of the artistic, theatrical and musical performances taking place in the city. To conclude this small review of the alternatives offered by tourism in Puerto Vallarta I will highlight the options related to the local art and culture: it’s not all beach in this area of Mexico, by contrast, the range of activities is overwhelming in this brief description, however include the possibility of a tour through the streets of downtown, where you’ll find the best galleries in which paintings and sculptures are exhibited in local and international artists, as well more than interesting temporary exhibitions.

Bavarian Forest

February 1, 2015

Pichelsteiner Festival – one of the oldest folk festivals lower Bavaria rain (tvo). Pichelsteiner is a stew of various meats and vegetables. The popular and quickly prepared dish is in the Bavarian Forest, close to the city rain was invented. It has been proved, that the Grattersdorfer hostess Auguste Winkler served the stew for the first time. Probably the stew was named after the nearby Buchel stone, where the Buchel Steiner Festival was celebrated in 1839 in a meadow.

So the Pichelsteiner was fixed from the Buchel Steiner. Since 1874 until today, the citizens of the city rain meet traditionally dedication Monday to the Pichelsteiner-eating. In an hour, often up to 3,000 portions have been issued. The hot stew stops proudly in honor and heard the pretzels to the Festival as elsewhere. Also to the this year’s Pichlsteinerfest from July 30 to August 4, the city rain expected many thousands of visitors. What attracts them to the two major festival venues, is not only the delicious stew. Rides and stalls, live music and an attractive social programme with pageant, Fireworks and cook parade, as well as furious waterworks on the river of rain make the Festival a highlight in the calendar of events in the region. The gondola on the river is also unique. Many boats are designed in meticulous hand work according to an annually changing theme. Information: Tourist information rain Schulgasse 2 94209 rain, Tel. 09921/604-26, fax 09921/604-33,,.

In Tbilisi

December 4, 2014

Administratively, the city is divided into districts, which have their own authorities. This unit was established under Soviet rule in the 1930s, after the general division The Soviet Union. Tbilisi is located at the southern Caucasus, 41 43 'north latitude and 44 47' east longitude. The city is located in eastern Georgia on the banks of the river Mtkvari (Mt'k'vari). City at a level of at 380-770 meters above sea level and has the form of an amphitheater surrounded by mountains on three sides.

Part of the city, which is located on the left bank of the Mtkvari (Mt'k'vari), extends more than 30 km. To the north of the city a large pool (commonly known as the Sea of Tbilisi) fed by irrigation canals. The climate of Tbilisi is transitional from humid subtropical to relatively mild continental. In Tbilisi, relatively cold winters and hot summers. Since the city is limited to Most sides by mountain ranges, proximity to large bodies of water (Black and Caspian Seas) and the fact that the Big Caucasus Mountain Range (further to the north) blocks the intrusion of cold air masses from Russia, Tbilisi has a relatively mild climate compared to other cities that have a similar continental climate. The average annual temperature in Tbilisi – 12.7 C.

January – the coldest month with average temperatures 0.9 C. July – the hottest month with average temperature of 24.4 C. Tbilisi – refers to cities with diverse culture. The city is home to more than 100 different ethnic groups.

Seaside Boulevard

July 19, 2011

Extreme-culture, the meaning of which can be briefly expressed in the words: 'there is nothing too in your free time', has flourished on the abandoned spaces of the Crimea double flowers. Economic crisis 'popribral' is not only an incredible number of watchmen and everywhere bdevshih nepuschateley of all kinds, but also dissolved in the depths of suburban and bar building hundreds of miles of fences and the local Berlin sten.Teper in the Crimea are possible only with caution. Please note that This small section – not tutorial, but only a review of suitable sites for those who already know how long ago. Before you go to the mountains in the register of the local CIL. Those who like the sea, waiting for: Cape Tarkhankut with unusually clear water for diving and underwater archeology, Alushta with extremely rusty tower (for a form of piles) and other pieces for diving in the waters of the unfinished yacht club (the Palace of Pioneers).

Cape Soter between Alushta and Sudak (you can ride a bike or motorcycle) – a combination of radio telescope with a primitive-type parking nudist Trash or lemon juice have long attracted here tolkienistov, contactors, psychics (and ekstraseksov – fans al fresco). Pushkin's grotto – the island of anarchy in the pioneering Empire Artek and clear water for diving. On the other side of the legendary Ayu-Dag – all water sports in Partenit. To the west of the Crimea, not far from Sac, is A string of naval aviation ground with the world's largest springboard for ascending currents of air and parachuting, sea of asphalt for racing (on carts and tractors to ice boat) and just the sea for sailing and veykborda. Evpatoria with extreme park Fanboks (Frunze park near the city beach), is rolling rollers.

Stritovaya famous party in Yalta at the monument to Lenin, hip-hop Tale of Simeiz, Sevastopol – get-together on 'Primack' – Seaside Boulevard. An excellent addition to the sea rasslabuhe give joy mountain: mountain bike, motorcycle and dzhippov on Ai-Petri plateau, in the same cave-equipped 'Three-eyes'; Nikitskaya cleft the rock Phillips, Mount Falcon and other well-equipped climbing routes. The route for the motocross near Alushta, mountain Klementieva in Koktebel – the cradle of light aircraft, and the beach – old system and place hippies Mitki. Caves and offroad-track Chatyrdaga and plateau Karabi, Bakhchisarai Baba breaks Kachi-Kalona, Mangup and other 'cave' cities, as well as chalk prairie White Rock (Ak-Kaya) – tidbits not just for rock climbers, but for hunters. Well fantasy here comes the most natural way. Full apofigey extreme comes to mid-August at the ruins of the Crimean nuclear power plant on Cape Kazantip .. A motley mix of smartly packaged fan Boarders (sailing enthusiasts board), cyber-punks, and other non-formals with non-stop music ethereal Bukhanov, dancing to the reactor at night and racing jeep during the day – all this has changed the city Shelkino. People with traditional morality is better to refrain from visits: such an abundance of tattoos, pierced noses, lips, and then got such mad hair and a free nudism and free love is nowhere in our country are no longer bred seen.