- Federation Square, we call it Fed Square. This is our public place, the hub of Melbourne. It connects the Melbourne city grid with the Yarra River and Southbank.There is often something on, such as free concerts or live broadcasting of a major Melbourne event.Fed Square is surrounded by cubic structures housing various museums, including the Ian Potter Centre, the Australian section of the National Gallery of Victoria. A must for the art lover!
- From there, take a walk along Birrarung Marr, the stretch of the Yarra from Fed Square to the MCG (the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground). It’s the best place from which to enjoy the spectacular Melbourne skyline.There are large sized sculptures along the tree-lined river promenade, and the Federation Bells that ring through the air various times a day.
- Then take a walk across to the Southbank, most popular on Melbourne holidays. On Sundays there is the Arts Centre Sunday Market - a great place for crafts and uniquely Australian souvenirs.Further along, you will find the Crown Casino and entertainment complex with food courts, cafes, shops, and nightclubs. On the river front are fountains - very attractive for kids play -, sound and light shows.
- Catch the free City Circle Tram. It is a hop on - hop off old style tram that takes you free of charge around the city square and into the Docklands.It’s way to experience one of the famous Melbourne trams, and can listen to announcements of Melbourne holiday attractions on the way.For a more sophisticated tram experience, the same type of old tram has also been transformed into a tramcar restaurant traveling around the city at night. Read the rest of this entry »
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BOULDER, Colo., June 18 –
Intrepid Travel’s new research and development division, The Travel Lab, announces the launch of its new luxury Antarctic adventure: a visit to experience the land of the emperor penguin.
The exploration of this region, once the sole domain of scientists and grand emperor penguins, offers travelers a luxury Antarctic adventure. Travelers will spend thirteen days walking along pristine coastlines surrounded by monstrous ice cliffs and previously unclimbed mountains. The focus then turns to wildlife, spending three days experiencing the sheer bedlam and excitement of the emperor penguin colony.
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Besides the luggage, holiday itinerary and so on, a vital aspect of holiday planning is ‘health planning’.
PLANNING for your dream holiday? It can be an extremely stressful experience, considering all the things that go into it, such as finding the best travel agency, reading up on tourist spots and souvenirs, organising your ticket, visa and passport … not to mention packing all your stuff and getting ready to go!
In the midst of it all, it is very easy to let an important aspect of your travel slip your mind.
Wherever you are headed, you should also think about the health aspects of your trip.
After all, travel is all about new experiences, and sickness or accidents are experiences we could all do without.
So, be prepared for healthy travelling!
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If you’re planning a vacation in California this summer, you may want to get a copy of “California Road Trips 2008,” a free guide published by the California Travel and Tourism Commission. The guide, which divides the state into 12 regions, includes maps, itineraries and ideas for places to stop, including historic sites, wineries, parks, beaches and lakes. Featured attractions include waterfalls and rivers in the Shasta Cascade area; eco-friendly attractions along the North Coast; a family guide to San Francisco; and exploring the history of gold and mining in Gold Country. Read the rest of this entry »
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