Travel Guidelines http://www.travelguidelines.net Reviews of the best travel destinations. Tue, 17 May 2011 11:23:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 Ireland’s Best Wonders http://www.travelguidelines.net/ireland%e2%80%99s-best-wonders/ http://www.travelguidelines.net/ireland%e2%80%99s-best-wonders/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 11:23:47 +0000 admin http://www.travelguidelines.net/?p=17 Aside from its natural beauty and tons of tourism attractions to visit, Ireland is also famous for some of the best historical artifacts and man-made wonders. There are several interesting wonders to visit during your trip to Ireland, and we are going to take a look at some of the best ones you should see in this article.

The Newgrange, reportedly built several hundreds of years before the pyramids, is always amazing to see even when it is not your first visit. The structure was built as a tomb but no scientific research has concluded who actually built the Newgrange or the Bru na Boinne and for what purpose. Still, the Newgrange is always fascinating to see, whether you are seeing the magnificent structure from a distance or exploring the inside of this structure.

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is another great wonder you can visit when you are visiting Ireland. You will find this megalithic cemetery as breathtaking as the surrounding sceneries. It is certainly a memorable landmark that will make your trip to Ireland even more fascinating.

Next, we have the round towers. Round towers were built as bell towers for monasteries. The best one to visit is the fully-restored one in Glendalough. If you get the Ireland postcard with a picture of the round towers, you are seeing the one in Glendalough.

Be sure to time your visit correctly so that you can enjoy these outdoor wonders comfortably. Make sure you also bring your camera to capture these amazing wonders.

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Best Places for Scuba Diving http://www.travelguidelines.net/best-places-for-scuba-diving/ http://www.travelguidelines.net/best-places-for-scuba-diving/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:23:02 +0000 admin http://www.travelguidelines.net/?p=15 If you love scuba diving, this article is certainly perfect for you. There are various great places to scuba dive around the world, but why settle for mediocre ones when you are visit the best scuba diving spots? You can enjoy a fantastic, unforgettable scuba diving experience by visiting any of these scuba diving spots we are about to discuss in this part.

You can’t say you are an avid fan of scuba diving without first visiting Bonaire. Known as world’s best underwater museum, Bonaire is THE best scuba diving spot to visit in the world. It is situated in the mot eastern part of Leeward Islands in the southwest Caribbean, and it is actually the tip of a submerged mountain. Once you get to around 60 feet of depth, you will be amazed by the colorful coral and will soon find yourself surrounded by fish and other spectacular sea creatures.

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is also a fantastic scuba diving spot, but to enjoy the best part of it you need to visit the Great Barrier Reef’s Lady Elliot Island. You wouldn’t believe the majestic views and underwater sceneries you get to enjoy at this scuba diving spot for sure.

Last but not least, we have the coral canyon in the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean for those of you who want to enjoy some serious diving and adventures. The series of vertical walls that ring the three islands are certainly a must-see if you are a true diving fan.

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Exploring Hong Kong http://www.travelguidelines.net/exploring-hong-kong/ http://www.travelguidelines.net/exploring-hong-kong/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:22:23 +0000 admin http://www.travelguidelines.net/?p=13 Even though there are a lot of places to visit in the South East Asia, Hong Kong remains most international travelers’ favorite. The area offers superb cultural wealth, interesting tourism attractions, and unlimited number of amenities and amusements for you to enjoy. What are the best things Hong Kong has to offer? We are going to find out in this article.

The Hong Kong skyline is by far the best in the world, even compared to New York’s Manhattan. The sheer number of skyscrapers is stunning – or rather breathtaking to be exact – and you will certainly enjoy the view at night. Visit the Victoria Peak and you will be able to see the entire city perfectly.

Hong Kong may be one of the most modern cities in the world, but it still has a fascinating cultural heritage. If you want to discover more about Hong Kong’s heritage, visit the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and spend at least half a day exploring the exhibits. The museum is designed to be very interactive so you will certainly enjoy your time here.

You can’t visit Hong Kong without at least praying once at the Hong Kong Temple. You can easily visit the Hong Kong Temple from the city center; as you drive to the temple, you will notice how the overall ambience changes from modern and contemporary to cultural and oriental. Some say that praying at Hong Kong’s main temple brings fortune and luck. The Hong Kong Temple is certainly interesting to visit and it will give that distinct experience of traditional Hong Kong.

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Australian World Heritage Sites http://www.travelguidelines.net/australian-world-heritage-sites/ http://www.travelguidelines.net/australian-world-heritage-sites/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:22:18 +0000 admin http://www.travelguidelines.net/?p=11 The United Nations, particularly the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations, inscribes no less than 18 World Heritage sites in Australia. These sites are certainly very interesting to visit. If you are planning a trip to Australia, here are some of the Australian World Heritage sites you may want to visit.

The Australian Convict Sites, one of the latest World Heritage sites in Australia inscribed in 2010, is among the best places to visit if you are visiting New South Wales, Tasmania, Norfolk Island, and Western Australia. These sites offer great views along with interesting historical facts to explore.

Fraser Island is known to be Australia’s fourth largest island, and it is one of the best Australian World Heritage sites to visit as well. The Fraser Island is also noted as the largest sand island in the world, with the colored sands of Fraser Island being the main attraction at this island.

If you love adventures, the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia is the place you need to visit. The magnificent geological features – including some of the endangered rainforest species – around shield volcanic craters are just too good to miss. Get your digital SLR out and take some of the most amazing pictures while visiting the Gondwana Rainforests.

For those who love diving, there is no better place to visit than the Great Barrier Reef. This magnificent diving site is certainly the best in Australia (and one of the best in the world). The reefs and ecosystem are simply fascinating.

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What to See in Dallas http://www.travelguidelines.net/what-to-see-in-dallas/ http://www.travelguidelines.net/what-to-see-in-dallas/#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:21:21 +0000 admin http://www.travelguidelines.net/?p=9 Dallas may not be a popular travel destination, especially when compared to other cities in the United States such as Los Angeles and New York, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous time visiting the second largest city in Texas. There are still various interesting tourism attractions to visit, and we are going to discuss some of them in this article.

The infamous Six Flags Over Texas is certainly among the best tourism attractions to visit. It is the best theme park in Texas, offering rides, shows, and various other amusements to visitors. This theme park is also famous for its stunning performances and unique ambience.

If you are visiting Dallas during summer, you should also visit the Dallas Zoo. When the weather is friendly, you can take a monorail around the zoo and explore this award-winning zoo thoroughly. If you prefer beautiful gardens without the wildlife, then the Dallas Arboretum is the place you should visit.

I personally love the Sixth Floor Museum, mainly because I’m a huge fan of John F. Kennedy. This museum is dedicated to Kennedy’s life, career, assassination, and death, with great collections including authentic memorabilia being displayed. The museum itself is located on the sixth floor of Texas School Book Depository building, the actual place where a sniper’s gun was discovered shortly after the assassination.

With these great attractions to enjoy, you will certainly enjoy your time visiting Dallas. Be sure to time your visit correctly so that you can explore the city even further comfortably.

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Attractions to Visit in Athens http://www.travelguidelines.net/attractions-to-visit-in-athens/ http://www.travelguidelines.net/attractions-to-visit-in-athens/#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:20:30 +0000 admin http://www.travelguidelines.net/?p=7 As one of the most visited countries in the world, Greece certainly offers a lot of tourism attractions to visit. Athens is of course the city to visit if you want to enjoy the best of Greece, and in this part we are going to talk about several top tourism attractions to enjoy in Athens.

My personal favorites are the Acropolis and the Parthenon. These great remnants of the old Greece are truly majestic, making them the most popular tourism attraction in Greece nonetheless. Be sure to have your camera ready because there are so many interesting sceneries to capture.

The National Archaeological Museum is also worth visiting, especially since this museum is known as the flagship museum of Greece. There are a lot of fascinating collections you will be able to explore through when you visit the National Archaeological Museum. If you are visiting Athens with your children, this is one of the must-visit tourism attractions for sure.

Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon are the perfect place to spend your afternoon in Athens. Although these tourism attractions are situated just outside Athens, the memorable sunset view this particular spot has to offer is simply too good to miss. You can easily visit Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon from Athens city center by using any available public transport or private tours.

Be sure to also visit other great tourism attractions in Athens including the Lycabettus Hill and Syntagma Square. With all these great tourism attractions to visit, you will certainly have a magnificent time visiting Athens.

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