Vacation Spot http://vacationcoach.com Wed, 02 May 2012 04:58:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Denmark: Cultural vanguard, ancient cities and nature http://vacationcoach.com/2012/05/denmark-cultural-vanguard-ancient-cities-and-nature.html http://vacationcoach.com/2012/05/denmark-cultural-vanguard-ancient-cities-and-nature.html#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 04:58:50 +0000 admin http://vacationcoach.com/?p=4506 A trip to Denmark can not start better than visiting the capital, Copenhagen. And it’s natural that travelers direct their steps directly to the port, and to contemplate the country’s most famous sculpture, which has become the emblem of the city: the mermaid in Andersen. But upon completion of the tradition of visiting the unfortunate lady, it’s time to turn our attention to the rest of the town.

Copenhagen is a real center of culture and design, both in terms of architecture, as far as fashion, art, museums … In this beautiful city come together more stately antiquity, represented by its magnificent Renaissance palaces and spectacular residences, to contemporary street as Vestebro. This artery was formerly part of the famous “Chinatown” of the city, where sex was the prevailing tone, but a clever renovation has transformed the area into a center of social activity and tourism.



The walker will find windows with the most important names in fashion and design as well as cafes and restaurants where you get your strength back edge. Other streets that should be present in our journey is Stroget, a pedestrian walkway that crosses the center of Copenhagen and offers the best places for luxury shopping. This beautiful town is also dotted with relaxing parks and gardens, where bicycle traffic is already custom and tradition. In the middle of city we can find a site situated in the Amusement Park Tivoli, and of course, do not miss the ride to the port of Nyhavn, where you can contemplate the beautiful facades painted in colors of the houses.

Leaving the capital there are many other points of interest in Denmark. West of the country are located towns like Aahus Odense, the latter is characterized by a huge influx of students, which makes it a bustling young city. Aarhus no waiver for this reason his past, and the oldest living peacefully with modern areas. And not to mention its long sandy beach, where walking is a must before making a visit to museums as Moesgård, which will discover the fascinating Viking past of Copenhagen. The art museum ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, Den Gamle By (The Old Town, a recreation of a village in time of Hans Christian Andersen) and the relaxing Japanese Garden are other points that should feature in our tour of Aarhus.




The area of North Jutland is the fate of those who enjoy the pure nature, and the hundreds of thousands of travelers who visit this area every year. This region is the small town of Aalborg, where hospitality has become a lifestyle. There is de rigueur test the spirits and beers that are produced in the distilleries, and all the culinary delights of the country in one of its great restaurants. The city also offers the opportunity to visit archaeological excavations of the Viking era, walks to admire the beautiful old buildings, shopping or visit modern art galleries.

Nature is also the protagonist of the Faroe Islands archipelago, a total of eighteen islands in the North Atlantic. The islanders are known to be very welcoming, and wisely combine the past and present in their lifestyle. The most spectacular landscapes are there just around the corner, as in Borholm, a beautiful island in the Baltic Sea. Its ancient forests, endless beaches, landscapes and boundless real postcard villages are an attraction known for many travelers. It is also the perfect place to buy handicrafts, art and culinary specialties.

Finally, we mention the town of Skargen an unforgettable point. Set on the edge of Europe, this city presides over the meeting between the Kattegat and Skagerak seas. Many Danes flock to this region to spend their acaciones, for its huge beaches and its rugged natural surroundings. The light that bathes the region is truly unforgettable, and their cultural and social life.

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  • British Museum:

    Located in the elegant streets of Russell Street and is considered among the most important museums around the world due to an extensive and varied collection of archaeological remains of the British Empire and its expansion in the five continents.

    The museum is founded in 1753 gathering the addresses of Sir Hans Sloane, currently among the most famous objects that you can find that the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, the medieval remains British, Egyptian mummies and sarcophagi, etc.. Another major exhibit is the historic remains belonging to the African collection, one of the largest in the world.

    The museum remains open throughout the year, only closed on March 25, 24 and 26 December and 1 January, visiting hours are from 10:00 to 20:30 Thursday to Friday and 10:00 to 17:30 Saturday to Wednesday. Importantly, entry is free. It is easy to get because it is very close to metro stations Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square and Goodge St. You can also reach by bus.


  • Tate Gallery in London:

    It is the great British contemporary art museum that is worth visiting not only mandatory for their samples and their contents in exhibitions, but also because the monument is its architecture, design and environment. It is located in an area where once stood a power plant and is currently the center of the art.

    The museum includes exhibits of modern art world from 1900 to today, and includes works by major artists of the twentieth century such as Picasso, Warhol and Dali. The entrance to the main collection is free, and includes short-term exposures. The exact location is Bankside – SE1 9T. The hours are from 10:00 to 18:00 from Sunday to Thursday and on Fridays and Saturdays until noon. Just close the 24th and 26th December.

  • Tate Britain in London:

    This important museum is located on the banks of the River Thames and has a superb collection of British art history, also with contemporary samples. The oldest collections are made up of objects of the year 15000 and include works by JMW Turner, Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable, the Pre-Raphaelites, William Blake, David Hockney and Francis Bacon. The most famous are in the area of ​​Art Now.

    Admission to the collections is completely free and are accompanied by temporary exhibitions of art from Britain throughout the year. The museum is located on the street Tate Britain, London, SW1P 4RG. The hours are 10:00 to 17:30 every day of the week, except the first Friday of each month, the date on which the income is made from ten o’clock until nine of the night. The days are not open to the public on 24, 35 and 26 December.

    To reach the museum you can go by boat, the Tate Boat service comes every 40 minutes and joining the Tate Modern, London Eye and Tate Britain. You can also use the meter in Pimlico and Vauxhall or bus in Zone2, 3, C10, 36, 87, 88, 159, 185, 436 and 507.

  • Natural History Museum of London:

    A really nice experience visiting this museum, especially for younger members of the family and the greatest love of science and industry.




    In the museum you can enjoy the best kinds of space science, the command module of Apollo 10, the Foucault pendulum, or the steam engine of Boulton and Watt. The museum has 40 galleries, which can be seen to travel to the future. It also has virtual reality simulators and an IMAX theater.

    The Science Museum in London is located on Exhibition Road London – SW7 2DD and the closest way to get there is using the South Kensington tube. The hours are from ten o’clock until six in the evening for every day, closed only on days 24, 25 and 26 December. The entrance to the facilities is complimentary.

  • Victoria and Albert Museum:

    The Victoria and Albert Museum houses a vast collection of all kinds of art objects, ceramics, vintage dresses, photography, metals, paintings and sculpture. The great cultures of humanity are represented in this museum, especially the collections of Italian sculpture of the school, including the paintings of Constable and galleries known as the British Galleries.

    This magnificent museum is located on Cromwell Road London – SW7 2RL. Their telephone numbers are: (020) 7942 2000. Open daily throughout the year, opening hours are from ten o’clock until five thirty in the afternoon. Admission is free. You can find more information by visiting their website: www.vam.ac.uk

    To reach the museum, you can do in the South Kensington tube, following the corridor destined for museums.

  • National Portrait Gallery in London:

    This museum houses many portraits of historical figures and people of the nobility. Enjoy seeing the dress of the time.

    Of the three plants that owns, is in the second where you can marvel at Tudor portraits, and from the top floor, enjoy a magnificent view of London.

    Admission is free and open daily from ten o’clock until six o’clock in the afternoon until nine at night on Thursdays and Fridays. The meters that can take are: Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus, Embankment. Bus: Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Road. Rail: Charing Cross.

  • The Cathedral in London:

    Special architectural structure, considered historical and spiritual center of the British, is now one of the largest cathedrals in the world with his style “skyline” in London. It’s worth paying the ticket price, as it is one of the most historical places in the city. He survived the German bombing of the World War II. On its walls we find excellent collections of art from medieval to the viceregal period.

    From the top you can see the whole city, climb the 560 steps to become an ordeal to enjoy excellent views of the city. Located at Ludgate Hill, EC4. Admission is £ 8 adults, £ 3.50 children under 16. Open Monday to Saturday from eight o’clock until six o’clock.

  • London’s Chinatown:

    In the center of the city of London, the famous Chinatown, well known worldwide for its bustling nightlife, a reputation earned it meritoriously, because despite not having a very large amount of lime you can find all kinds of nightlife, from bars, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs. The place is good to be visited any day of the week, so lots of people and most are young people looking for fun in the SOHO district as also called, it seems that while walking through its streets is to taken to another country, because it seems China, restaurants, Chifa, supermarkets and other stores. The most recommended are the neighborhood of Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, the three are the most interesting area of ​​Soho.

  • The Tower of London:

    Located beside the River Thames, is one of the most visited monuments in London. It was declared a World Heritage Site, in view that is the best preserved medieval castle in the world. Damn Steeped in history, has been imprisoned, strong defensive performance and fort square protector of the crown jewels. For blood has flowed bases of prisoners, such as Anne Boleyn. Currently holds the large collection of jewels of the royal family, highlighting the two largest diamonds in the world.

    The hours are as follows: From November to February: Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. Monday and Sunday opens at 10.00 and closes at 17:00. From March to October: Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00. Monday and Sunday opens at 10.00 and closes at 18:00. Closed 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January. You can easily take the metro station Tower Hill. Prices: Adults £ 16.50, Students and Seniors £ 10.50, Children: £ 9, Under 5 years free. Guided tours are given daily by the Beefeater (caretakers of jewelery). Allowing get to learn much more than what you see.

  • Madame Tussauds:

    It is the wax museum ‘s most famous and important in the world, the museum of Madame Tussaud `s, created by a French artist in the nineteenth century, has to famous characters of history immortalized in wax. It is located on Marylebone Road, NW1 5LR and features artists from film, television, music and sports. Beckham, Bush, Blair, Britney Spears, among others.

    The new attraction is the planetary solar and optional to the visit. The only downside is the long lines to do to enter. Prices are € 6 for children and adults 21.99 o. The hours are from nine thirty until five thirty pm on weekdays and until six weekends.

    • ]]>     http://vacationcoach.com/2012/05/attractions-not-to-miss-in-london.html/feed 0     London: Modernity and History in a big city http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/london-modernity-and-history-in-a-big-city-2.html http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/london-modernity-and-history-in-a-big-city-2.html#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:17:56 +0000 admin http://vacationcoach.com/?p=4493 The city of London is the capital of England and also from the UK. It is located on the banks of the River Thames east of the island of Great Britain. Its foundation was made in AD 43 by the Roman Empire, whose original name was to Londinium. Currently has 7.5 million inhabitants, is the largest city in the European Union and representative center of cultural diversity in the world. London is in the GMT time zone, so the official time is GMT or, in the summer season are GMT +1.

    In London, speaking over 300 languages, since 50% of its population is of English origin, but belonging to ethnic minorities. Business possible to find in London, the majority are Indian immigrants, and ultimately to citizens of Bangladesh. London becomes a major city for their economic power, its contribution is 205 of GDP, growing mainly in the industrial sector and the arts sector, however the 5 neighborhoods with higher poverty rate in the country, 3 of them are in London.

    Annually London receives an average of 30 million tourists from around the world, representing almost 15 billion in revenue to the country, with visitors, the Spanish are among the most frequent travelers, they will reap a French and Italian. The great tourist activity is reflected in the excellent Gatwick hotel, famous for their great service ,stay and park gatwick.

    The City of London has more than 3250 museums and art galleries to visit, has four points recognized as a world heritage site, some 100 theaters: what makes London the entertainment industry in the country’s largest British. Fashion and film are other important sectors in London.

    The main feature to locate to London is the Thames River, which divides into two parts to the city, ideal for transportation is the subway because of the long distances to be traveled to find London completely and enjoy a true vacation.

    The main tourist attractions in London are located in North bank, and West End London’s tourist attractions, here you can find the Soho, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Regent St., also part of the cultural possibility of East End and other areas of north as Islington or Camden Town.

    Other interesting places to visit include the city, the West End for its cinemas, bars, clubs, theaters, shops and restaurants. The city of Westminster in Westminster Abbey, the royal palace of Buckingham, Clarence Horse and bull, the District of Kensington and Chelsea with its museums (Science Museum, Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Hyde Park. Other is the Cathedral of St. Paul, the National Gallery, the Bank side in Southwark with the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern and the London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tate Britain, the British Museum in Bloomsbury.

    Business hours are comfortable in London, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm serving banks, while the offices are open from 8:00 am to 10:00 night, there are exceptions that serve 24 hours a day. The malls and stores held from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. The largest shopping centers and large supermarkets tend to open later.

    One thing you should take into account when visiting London is its unpredictable weather, so it is always preferable to go prepared, in general the weather is quite comfortable, although in winter the cold. The best time to visit this beautiful city is from April to September and dry months of good weather and preferred to think of sightseeing.

    Now there is no justification for not enjoying the beautiful city of London thanks to the many cheap flights to London , ideal for Spanish tourists.

    Here you have all the information you need for your trip to London!

    ]]>     http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/london-modernity-and-history-in-a-big-city-2.html/feed 0     Tenerife, the Best Place for a Sightseeing Trip http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/sightseeing-trip.html http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/sightseeing-trip.html#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:40:50 +0000 admin http://vacationcoach.com/?p=4488 Sightseeing travel Spain is one of the countries in South-western Europe and some of its neighbouring countries are Portugal, France and Andorra. The currency being used here is Euro and the main language spoken here is Spanish. Spain is a really famous country for tourism, and it is currently in second place for the top countries in the tourism industry’s profit rating. It is worth to mention here that the star rating for hotels in Spain is really strict compared to other European countries, so you can expect that the quality of the accommodations here have really high standards and the room fees here are also more expensive.

    Spain is popular for its beautiful islands and one of them is Tenerife. Tenerife is one of the seven Canary Islands and this island attracts more than five million tourists each year. To get into this island, you will need to take flights into other destinations in the country first before buying another ticket to go into the island. This is because the airports in the island do not handle any international flights. Car hire Tenerife is the best choice if you are looking for a car for your travels, and you will be able to find the best car for your holiday from the wide choices here.

    Spain has a couple of places which is worthy to be declared as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. UNESCO, which is the abbreviation for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a non-profit organization that is always working to contribute peace and security to the world. There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tenerife where the first one is Mount Teide. This mountain is the heart of the island, and the huge area of the mountain has already been declared as a national park. This national park is the most visited park in Spain with around three million visitors each year.

    The second World Heritage Site in Tenerife is the former capital of Tenerife, La Laguna. This city was declared as a World Heritage Site during the year 1999 and the origin of its name comes from a lake that has already disappeared from the surface of the island. It is called the religious and cultural capital of the island as there is a world renowned university and the Bishop’s Palace in this city. As a conclusion, Tenerife is a great place for a holiday and you can expect to have a really enjoyable time here.

    ]]>     http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/sightseeing-trip.html/feed 0     Travel holidays to Goa http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/travel-holidays-to-goa-2.html http://vacationcoach.com/2012/04/travel-holidays-to-goa-2.html#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:14:56 +0000 admin http://vacationcoach.com/?p=4484 3 places you must visit

    Although Goa is the smallest state in India, it certainly is not lacking in character.  The state is the richest in the entire country of India, and with its status as a former colony of Portugal, much of the state’s cultural influences remain Portuguese.  The state’s diverse background, as well as the beautiful landscape and intriguing attractions make Goa holidays popular, and over two million visitors are reported to vacation annually.  As you plan your next trip to India and consider visiting Goa as part of your tour, note that there are three attractions in the state that simply cannot be missed.

    Basilica of Born Jesus

    The Basilica of Born Jesus, which holds the remains of St. Francis Xavier is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Along with St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier founded the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits.  Because his mortal remains are located in the basilica, this site has become an important landmark in Christianity.  Additionally, this is one of the oldest churches in Goa, as well as India, and features remarkable baroque architecture.

    Goa State Museum

    Located in the state capital of Panjim, the Goa State Museum is the perfect spot for vacationers who are in need of an accurate history of the state of Goa.  There are over 8,000 artefacts on display, showcasing everything from Hindu and Jain scriptures to historic furniture.

    The Beach

    Goa is renowned in India for its beaches.  There is no one to recommend over the other, as a visit to any beach in Goa is a treat.  The 39 beaches in Goa are separated into two categories:  North Coast and South Coast beaches.  North Coast beaches are known for being hot spots to party, while South Coast beaches provide a more peaceful and subdued feel, allowing vacationers seclusion and relaxation.

     

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