Travel Guide & Tour Reviews

Shopping for kids in KaDeWe, Berlin

To Trip — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:06:24 +0000

KID’S FASHION ON THE 3RD FLOOR You will find exclusive designer labels for babies Hilfiger, Timberland, Girbaud, La Martina, Baby and children displayed over 1,400 square meters Graziella, Diesel, Mexx, Replay&Sons, Schiesser, of retail floor, from names such as: Armani Junior, Sucre d’orge. Miss Sixty, Monnalisa etc. Burberry, Escada, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Bad Girls, Bad [...]

Dining and kitchenware in KaDeWe, Berlin

To Trip — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:45:15 +0000

TABLE & KITCHEN STYLE ON THE 4TH FLOOR The 3,800 square metre department in KaDeWe, Berlin, plays host to Meissener Pbrzellan, KPM, Rosenthal, Hutschen-reuther, crystal and glass from Baccarat, Lalique, Riedl and Saint Louis, cutlery from Zwilling, WMF as well as Robbe & Berking and Wilkens. Further exclusive interior and design brands include: Christofle, Dibbem, Eisch, [...]

Shopping in Kadewe - Berlin, Germany

To Trip — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:11:22 +0000

The “Kaufhaus des Westens” (Department Store of the West), KaDeWe, is a shopper’s paradise - the largest department store on the European continent. LUXURY BOULEVARD - GROUND FLOOR International brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Gucci Bulgari, Montblanc, Cartier and Omega present their goods here in their own shops. In the watches4 and jewellery boulevard [...]

Shopping in Berlin - The KaDeWe

To Trip — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:31:06 +0000

The KaDeWe, with its total floor area of 60,000 sq.m., is one of the leading retail stores in the world - standing alongside the Galeries Lafayette in Paris and Harrods in London. The store is not only at the pinnacle of the world’s league of exclusive shopping experiences, but also claims one of the top [...]

Venice of Prague - River Canal Boat Trips

To Trip — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:31:02 +0000

For some it suffices to see the Prague Castle with its palace of princes. For others, the Old Town Square with its fantastical Astronomical Clock and its houses of aldermen. Yet whosoever wishes to see Prague must set sail on the river Vltava. Cruise Route Firstly, the views of the well-known panorama of the Prague Castle, the [...]

Kuressaare history tour

To Trip — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:16:08 +0000

A brief overview of the history of Kuressaare shows how the island was passed on from one ought ruler to another. In 1227, the Teutonic Knights finally broke the resistance in Saaremaa, thus thwarting the Estonian fight for freedom. The islanders had persisted in protecting their freedom for longer tharf the rest of Estonia. This was [...]

Kuressaare - Estonia health resort

To Trip — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:11:01 +0000

Kuressaare was the first city in Estonia to become a member of European Healthy Cities Network in 1998, although the capital of Saaremaa has been an important health resort since the 19th century. In the 1820s, curative sea mud was discovered and in 1824, the first spa in Estonia was built in Saaremaa. Ladies in [...]

Estonia Islands Travel

To Trip — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:24:30 +0000

There are an innumerable islands and islets in Saaremaa County. The islets are especially popular among birds. People are more fond of the biggest islands in Estonia - Saaremaa; Muhu, which is between Saaremaa and the mainland; Abruka - right next to Saaremaa; Ruhnu - a solitary piece of land in the Gulf of Riga; [...]

Island Travel for a Lonely Wonderer

To Trip — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:04:57 +0000

Those not fond of organized tourism can find countless places at Saaremaa to have one-on-one encounters with nature. In summer, one can start with the beautiful north shore beaches of cold water and a rocky seafloor. In autumn, mysterious marshes covering one tenth of the whole island, are breathtaking with a riot of colour. The [...]

Winona Hotel - Winona-Days Inn

To Trip — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:50:51 +0000

Hotel is newly renovated hotel - very friendly with it’s old-fashioned atmosphere, has clean and comfortable enough rooms. Hotels’ location is useful if you are goig to have a rest on your way to Missisippi Boat Harbour. We’ve got no problem with wireless & wired Internet. It’s free. Continental breakfast was very tasty. After it - we had [...]

Saaremaa Island Vacation Attractions

To Trip — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:40:09 +0000

The summers in Saaremaa are filled with different concerts, festivals, etc. Just choose what you like best, and go! In July, for example, you can waltz through the city to the castle’s courtyard and dance until the early morning at the festival, Saaremaa Waltz. On the Castle Day, history is presented with re-enactments. The summer begins [...]

The “Must-see” places: Saaremaa’s Eiffel Tower, Loch Ness and Great Canyon

To Trip — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:33:23 +0000

There are places in Saaremaa that one simply must see! The first in the list would be the Kuressaare fortress from the 14th century. Lake Kaali - created from a meteorite It looks just like a completely round bowl filled with green water and one is standing on the rim. It has been here for over 2000 years [...]

Saaremaa Island Travel - Food, drink, accommodation

To Trip — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:12:11 +0000

It would be a sin to leave the island without trying the fish. Nowadays the fish is more rare than it used to be when the nets were so full that the fishermen took only the liver out of the codfish and threw the rest back into the sea. The best fish on the island [...]

Saaremaa city travel

To Trip — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:39:05 +0000

The capital and the only city in Saaremaa is Kuressaare with over 15,000 inhabitants. The town that had its beginnings as a market and trading place still carries a certain sense of the ancient days. Cobblestone streets pass by centuries-old semi-hip roofed buildings. The triangular shape of the central “square” and crossroads [...]

Estonia Island Travel Hints

To Trip — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:50:52 +0000

Do as the locals do - a few hints Go to a real beach Kuressaare has been diligent about cleaning the water and the seaside near the city and a nice sandy beach with lifeguards and all kinds of attractions has been created next to the park. If the locals find the water there too low, they [...]

Saaremaa island rivers

To Trip — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:32:07 +0000

Saaremaa is full of rivers and lakes that are waiting to be explored by visitors. Even the islanders sometimes overlook the beauty of these smaller bodies of water as the livelihood and focus of the island has been made with the sea. The land in Saaremaa rises 2-3 mm each year. What, in old times, used [...]

How to get to Saaremaa

To Trip — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:09:25 +0000

The most common way to get to Saaremaa is by ferry from the mainland or, in summer, also from Ventspils in Latvia. Planes arrive from Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm. Small marinas welcome the brave, who sail in on yachts. Once on the island, one notes that time and life move at a slower pace. “Driving back [...]

Hampton Church

Pretty Tourist — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:16:59 +0000

Among other attractions, Hampton has two places of visit that makes it attractive for those who are interested in US history. ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Downtown Hampton 100 West Queens Way 757/722-2567 Established in 1610, St. John’s is the oldest continuous English-speaking parish in the U.S. Since 1728 the church has been at its present site on lovely [...]

Power Plant of Hampton Roads Attractions

To Trip — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:49:08 +0000

Hampton’s new entertainment district, the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, have visitors buzzing. Located within a leisurely drive, or an easy stroll, of many Hampton hotels, visitors to the Power Plant discover retail and restaurant names synonymous with fun. Anchor Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World opened last year to the delight of Virginia outdoor lovers. [...]

Winona travel - Historical attractions in Winona

To Trip — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:32:46 +0000

Take a step back in time. From Victorian commercial architecture to antique stained glass windows. Winona is rich in historical splendor. Within two years of its founding in 1851 by steamboat Captain Orrin Smith, Winona was a full-fledged river town with a population of 300. Settlers from the east and immigrants from Europe journeyed up the [...]

Winona Minnesota Travel - outdoor family attractions

To Trip — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:29:23 +0000

Winona Minnesota - a small city with a big heart, nestled between the bluffs and the mighty Mississippi River. Winona is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, wrapped in history, and steeped in cultural legacy. Founded by a steamboat captain in 1851. Winona’s location on an island in the Mississippi made it a transportation hub and one of [...]

Hampton, Virginia Family Beach Attractions

To Trip — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:42:27 +0000

Hampton gives ability to find special activities for your every family member. Your children will spend hour-for-hour at the beach. BUCKROE BEACH End of Pembroke Avenue 757/850-5134 Enjoy the wide, clean beach and gentle surf of this Chesapeake Bay beach. Playground. Lifeguards on duty during the summer season. Umbrellas and watercraft available for rent. Picnic shelters available for a [...]

Art Museums and Galleries in Hampton, Virginia

To Trip — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:07:56 +0000

This is represented in the permanent collections of Hampton’s museums and galleries, as well as the special exhibits and performances. From The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center and the Hampton University Museum, to The American Theater and the Dr. Mary T Christian Auditorium at Thomas Nelson Community College, lovers of cultural and performing art have [...]

Hampton, Virginia Outdoor Attractions

To Trip — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:37:06 +0000

If you plan to visit Hampton, Virginia, there are must-visit attractions. AIR POWER PARK 413 W Mercury Boulevard 757/727-1163 Learn about Hampton’s space and aviation history by touring the outdoor air and spacecraft displays, model airplane collection, and wind tunnel exhibit at Air Power Park. The park contains aircraft from the country’s various service branches. Open year-round: daily. 9 am-4:30 [...]

Newport News, Virginia Attractions

To Trip — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:42:29 +0000

Planning a family trip to Newport News, Virginia? Here is a list of places of visit that can attract you and your kids. ENDVIEW PLANTATION 362 Yorktown Road 757/887-1862 Built in 1769 by William Harwood Jr., Endview Plantation has experienced the ordeal of the Revolutionary War. the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Admission fee. THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM 1-800-581-SAIL Home of [...]

Virginia Beach Family Attractions

To Trip — Sun, 04 May 2008 11:25:19 +0000

If you are looking for whole family attractions in Virginia, take a short list of the most popular places. Your children will find a lotta joy in Water Park, you’ll have some hours of relax while teens staring at ocean flora & fauna in Aquarium and Marine Center; you will learn something new, visiting historical [...]

Hampton, Virginia Tour

To Trip — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:24:08 +0000

Hampton’s downtown waterfront district encompasses the site of the original 17th-century seaport that served as a port-of-entry for commercial vessels from Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. It is now dotted with restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops, marinas, and a waterfront park. Attractions such as the Virginia Air & Space Center, the restored 1920’s-era Hampton Carousel, [...]

Williamsburg, Virginia Attractions

To Trip — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:10:37 +0000

Williamsburg, Virginia is a perfect place for a family vacation. With it’s Colonial history (Colonial History Triangle) attractions it gives ability to get into Nations past. Here is the must-see places: BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG A European themed park with 17th-century flair and 21st-century adventure. Experience the world’s “favorite theme park.” Admission fee. COLONIAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Visit and explore [...]

Norfolk, Virginia Attractions

To Trip — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:29:49 +0000

While visiting Norfolk, Virginia, look at the top of must-see places of visit: THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART Located at 245 West Obey Road. 757/664-6200. One of America’s finest art museums with more than 30,000 objects spanning nearly 5,000 years of history, including a world-renowned Tiffany-glass collection. Admission Fee. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR MEMORIAL Located at Bank Street and City Hall Avenue in [...]

African-American Heritage of Hampton, Virginia

To Trip — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:40:54 +0000

Even as the history of Hampton is inextricably aligned with major events in American history, so too is the city’s history intertwined with the story of African-Americans in this country. You are invited to trace the footsteps of those who through their vision and tenacity have set a path for others to follow. ABERDEEN GARDENS HISTORIC [...]

Buckroe Beach Tour

To Trip — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:14:11 +0000

Miles and miles of fun for the whole family all year long… An established Hampton neighborhood reborn where vintage beach cottages share the zip code with newly constructed town homes and bay-front estates. A promenade offers the modern equivalent of a stroll down the boardwalk where visitors enjoy bay breezes and sunshine. Buckroe Beach’s eight-acres are guarded [...]

Hampton, Virginia Museums

To Trip — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:30:48 +0000

If you are interested in learning something special; fond of astronomy and space, want to see the nation’s historical places - Hampton gives you such an ability. Here’s the list of must-see museums in Hampton, Virginia: VIRGINIA AIR & SPACE CENTER Downtown Hampton 600 Settlers Landing Road757/727-0900 Your imagination will soar when you visit the Virginia Air [...]

Canary Islands Flight & Transportation

To Trip — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:47:47 +0000

Flight to Canary Islands There are cities on various continents with direct flights to the Canaries, with an annual passenger flow of several million. All of the islands have airports, where numerous companies operate, with daily flights to different geographical areas, whether international, domestic or local. The average duration of a flight to anywhere in central Europe is [...]

Hampton Roads Convention Center

To Trip — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:06:35 +0000

A sparkling new Embassy Suites Hotel sports a Coliseum Central address near the new 344,000-square-foot Hampton Roads Convention Center, whose dramatic and inviting tensile structure at its entrance serves as an icon, joining the Hampton Coliseum as a symbol of Hampton’s proud maritime heritage. The Hampton Roads Convention Center presents planners and meeting attendees with 35 [...]

Canary Islands attractions

To Trip — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:55:10 +0000

The islands long history has given rise to an immense cultural heritage, characterized by the mixing of the legacies of the numerous influences received by the islands in their role as a meeting point between continents. In correct chronological order, the first events that must be emphasized as part of this valuable cultural background are [...]

Canary Islands Travel - Golf, Surfing & Diving

To Trip — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:42:49 +0000

The Canary Islands have the privilege of enjoying gentle temperatures of around 22 degrees centi grade throughout the year as well as a rich and varied natural environment, with outstanding beaches and landscapes. The volcanic origin of the islands, their subtropical location and the influence of the sea have given rise to a characteristic ecosystem [...]

Canary Islands Travel Guide - Introduction

To Trip — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:34:06 +0000

The islands specialize in offering a range of leisure options fordifferent segments of the population. There are many varied ways of undertaking an ac-tive form of tourism with activities, installations and schools which guarantee attention at all levels. There are a wide range of theme parks for all tastes including water parks, fun fairs, zoos, botanical [...]

Budapest Tourist Information

To Trip — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:33:05 +0000

The incredible beauty of Budapest and its numerous and diverse attractions and sights guarantee a great time and unforgettable memories. Although, compared to many other European cities, the Hungarian capital does not belong to the category of the most dangerous locations in terms of public safety, we advise you to observe the practical suggestions and [...]

Getting around Prague

To Trip — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:43:04 +0000

Municipal transport consists of a well-functioning system of bus and tram lines and three Metro lines, which can take you to all areas of the city. The public transport network also includes a funicular up to Petfin Hill. Tickets are on sale at street ticket-machines, newsagents, some shops, hotels and travel agencies. Tourists can also [...]

Prague Visitor Guide

To Trip — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:41:31 +0000

Money We recommend you carefully check the trading terms or consult the counter operator! Prior to changing money in the exchange office, к is advisable to ask about the final amount you will receive. We strongfy warn you against changing money with unauthorized persons in the streets! in Prague and other towns a network of bank machines is [...]

International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo

To Trip — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:40:51 +0000

The beauty of the city of Monte Carlo is independent of changing weather or the seasons. A curious guest will always find something there for entertainment, something new and surprising. But if you really seek unforgettable impressions, you should go to Monaco at the end of January when the best circus groups in the world are [...]

Egypt Travel Guide

To Trip — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:50:34 +0000

Welcoming sunny Khurgada attracts you by its perfect sand beaches, its tender sea - paradise for the surfers. The story of it is for desert, and only for the chosen … And El-Guna is a small warm Egyptian Venice… and dainteth and elegant Madinat Makadi… And Soma Bay, and Marsa Alam, and Dakab, and Safana… Every [...]

Egypt Guide

To Trip — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:44:25 +0000

Mix golden desert color and all tints of blue of the Red sea, add dazzling white shine of buildings and deepness of the black starry sky; and then interlace as threads in a fanciful lace of millennial history, transient today, desert, sea, sky… And also - interchange summer and winer, spring and autumn… And finally, [...]

Cairo travel guide

To Trip — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:31:21 +0000

There is no existing standard with which to measure Cairo. It has its own dimensions. It is approachable yet exudes an air of superiority. It is simple and undemanding yet incomparable. It is the biggest city in Africa, one which has merged Heliopolis, Babylon and Fostat (Old Cairo) to where they now they are only components [...]

Procession in the Honor of Jesus Christ in Manila, PHILIPPINES

To Trip — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:00:24 +0000

This is one of the brightest celebrations of the Philippines, strictly religious from one perspective and a true southern carnival from another. The high day of the event, of course, is a procession where they bring out a statue of Jesus Christ while bearing his cross on their shoulders. This statue of black wood was [...]

Celebration in honor of the God of Wealth and Luck January, 9 in Japan

To Trip — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:00:01 +0000

This three-day celebration in Japan is held in honor of Ebisu the old god of wealth, one of several luck gods. He is represented as funny and happy with a fishing rod in one hand and a huge fish in the other. Having gone through all the hardships of seamen by the will of the [...]

Fire Festival in Scotland

To Trip — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:12:59 +0000

When we’re getting snowed under and hit by frost, Scotland is already greeting spring. In honor of the season of renewal and blossoming, the traditional Fire Festival takes place there-a picturesque, bright celebration that is over 1,000 years old. Since Viking times, the fire celebrations haven’t changed much. At dusk, numerous torches light the streets of [...]

Carnival season in Canary Islands

To Trip — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:11:05 +0000

Carnival season. End of January to the beginning of March Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Gran Canaria are caught up in a carnival whirl from the end of January until the middle of February. Then the baton is passed to Maspalomas, and the fairytale show continues until the beginning of March. What happens during these [...]

Easter in Florence

To Trip — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:36:50 +0000

According to a tradition first recorded by the ancient Italian chronicler Giovanni Villani, “Scoppio del Carro” should be associated to the time of the first Crusades. On July 15, 1099, following a long siege, Crusaders conquered Jerusalem. Ranieri, the representative ofthe Catholic Church, broke the news to the Florentines, following the orders of Pazzino di [...]