The white splendour of architecture- Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal often addressed as the crown of Palaces is beautifully crafted white marble mausoleum located in Agra of Uttar Pradesh, India. This building is said to have been built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the fond and loving memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum is universally admired as masterpieces and finest examples of World’s heritage. In the year 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most famous part of Taj Mahal is the white domed marble mausoleum and is said to be an integrated complex of structures.

The extraordinary splendour of Mughal architecture is reflected in the beautiful structure of Taj Mahal. In fact the style of this mausoleum combines elements from Persian, Ottoman Turkish, Islamic as well as Indian architectural styles. The construction is said to have begun around 1632 and was reported to have been completed around 1653. The Taj Mahal is said to attract a large number of tourists every year not only from the country but also from all across the globe. UNESCO is said to have documented that more than 2 million visitors in the year 2001 with nearly 200,000 from overseas. I will sure end by saying that the sight of Taj Mahal on a full night will surely make you spellbound.

The Majestic remembrance of Roman architecture- Colosseum of Rome

In the year 2007, one monuments was added as the Seven New wonders of the world which is the Colosseum of Rome. The mighty structure is also addressed as Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre located in the centre of the city of Rome in Italy. This structure is said to have been built of concrete and stone and is reported to be the largest amphitheatre of the entire Roman Empire. This work is regarded as the greatest works of Roman architecture as well as engineering.

This structure was started by emperor Vespasian in the 70 AD and was completed during the time of his heir and successor Titus in 80 AD. This colosseum can hold around 50,000 and 80,000 spectators and is said to have been used for gladiatorial contest along with public spectacles such as animal hunts, executions, re- enactments of famous battles along with dramas based on Classical mythology. In the early medieval era, this structure was used solely for entertainment. The Majestic structure will surely take you back to the Roman Medieval era once you step your foot in it.

Great Pyramid of Giza - The unique reflection of ancient Egyptian culture

One of the oldest seven wonders of the ancient world  to remain intact till date is Great Pyramid of Giza. This place is often addressed by various other names like Pyramid of Khufu or Pyramid of Cheops. This pyramid is situated in the El Giza in Egypt. This Great Pyramid was said to be the tallest man made structure in the world for over 3800 years.  It is said according to the Egyptologists that the pyramid was built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period and is said to have concluded around 2560 BC.

This great pyramid incorporates about 23 million stone blocks which is said to have weighed an average of 2.5 to 15 tons each. The pyramid is said to have three burial chambers. The first is underground which is carved into bedrock. The second is aboveground chamber which is called the queen’s chamber and third is the king’s chamber which had a red granite sarcophagus placed  almost exactly at the center of the pyramid.  I would surely say this place will take you much closer to the culture of ancient Egypt and you will also feel the sense of mystery once near the pyramid.

The Pristine White Beauty of the City Palace Udaipur

India is incredible when it comes to offering exclusive tourist locations. One of such architectural splendour is the City Palace of Udaipur. Built for over a period of nearly 400 years, the construction of this palace was started by Maharaja Udai Singh II.

The palace is located on the eastern bank of Lake Pichola in Rajasthan and is said to be a unique blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles.and is considered to be the largest of its type in Rajasthan. This palace is often referred to as the “Venice of the east” and is built on a hilltop offering panoramic view of the city and the surroundings.

Located against a picture perfect background of rugged mountains, this palace was used for filming for various movie like James Bond movie Octopussy. There are series of palaces and structures within the city complex area. I can conclude by saying that architectural blend here left me spell bounded with a longing to visit this place again and again.

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Top Six Locations which offers you a splendid warm Holiday this Festive season

Christmas and New Year is the most special time of the year. Its Holiday and festive mood everywhere. The longstanding tradition of the western world is that they wish to spend this festive time of the year with family and friends. However the people living in colder northern countries experiencing extreme cold climate usually look for alternatives. These alternatives are usually the island and countries with tropical climate where this people can spend a marvelous holiday instead of being bundled up. Here are some of the exclusive tourist places where one can enjoy the warm weather along with low prices during Christmas and New Year’s.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta till date remains Mexico’s tourism jewels. The weather here during Christmas is ideal for those who want to escape the bitter winter cold. The average December temperature ranges from 18°C to 30°C. There are well located chains of hotels and resort areas which offer you affordable accommodation and you can also get easy good deal flights from various North American cities.

Cartagena, Colombia

The tourism industry of Colombia has been given a new dimension in the recent years. However the historic beach city of Cartagena has been popular for much longer time. Cartagena offers interesting mix of a Walled colonial city along with beach hotels. This location is not only popular with international tourists during the winter months but also domestic Colombian tourists take their holidays here. The temperature here is also favorable with the highest being 30°C and the lowest being 24°C. So this location is surely one of the sunshine favorite locations of the world.

Phuket, Thailand

One of the Asia’s most popular beach destinations is undoubtedly Phuket. There are 12 different beach areas here which are very different from one another. There are numerous villas to rent in Phuket offered at an affordable price located at different strategic locations which includes Patong Beach, Karon beach, Kata Beach, Surin Beach, Kamala Beach to name a few. The Patong Beach is most popular given its bursting nightlife and exclusive Thai food but it is one of the most crowded beaches of all. On the other hand, beaches like Karon and Kata are much more serene. This had been the favorite tourist destination among North European for decades and it is still quite affordable even during the peak season with its favorable climate ranging between 31°C to 24°C.

Roatán Island, Honduras

Roatán Island is known to be the largest Honduras' Bay Islands and lies on the Southern Edge of Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the world’s second largest reef. As a result this island offers great opportunities to indulge in various water sports which include diving and snorkeling along with various sandy beaches to laze upon. All total there are 60 hotels on this island with surprisingly cheaper holiday rates. That is the reason it is advisable to book early and book fast to get the best possible deals and holiday in Christmas.

Goa, India

Next is incredible India. One of the tourists friendly location is Southern India with numerous beach towns is Goa. Goa is surely a famous hippie hangout for the Europeans for decades now and is popular with families especially during the festive season of Christmas and New Year. Room rates are quite cheaper here even during the peak time with beautiful music and exclusive beach life to fill your days with joys and laughter. You will surely not be disappointed from spending a holiday here and this place is surely worth your money.

Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

The location Penang Island along with the main city of Georgetown is certainly worth a location during the festive season. This region is quite popular with Westerners and Asian visitors as a compensation for Phuket and other Thailand islands. There are numerous cheaper hotels in the historic center of Georgetown with the beachfront areas being a little costly. The city of Penang is known for its culinary delight with numerous cheap as well as colorful food courts.

The Christmas as well as the New Year are just knocking at our door and are certainly high time that you start your planning. Without further delay, choose any of the above location as well as early as possible to enjoy a marvelous warm Christmas Holidays with your family and loved ones.

The Enhanced Beauty of Niagara Falls

Collective three waterfalls lying in between the international border of Canada and United States is often addressed as the Niagara Falls. The three falls are the Horseshoe Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls.

Peak number of visitors arrives at the falls during nighttime when the Niagara Falls can be visited both during daytime as well as evening. The fall can be viewed from both the Canadian side and American side. There are different floodlights which illuminate the both sides of the falls. According to report, the number of visitors in the year 2007 was expected to be 20 million while by 2009, the rate increased to top 28 million tourist.

One of the oldest as well as the best known attraction which attracts maximum tourist is the Maid of the Mist boat cruise. This cruise boat carries passengers into the rapids below the falls since 1846. This cruise boats can easily operate from different boat docks on both sides of the falls.

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Cautionary Measures While Investing in Phuket’s Real Estate Industry

Phuket the island on Andaman Sea is known for its tourism sector as well as real estate sector. If considered the tourism industry, this island surely has a lot to offer to the tourist visiting the land starting from its carefree tranquilities of the beaches, delicious cuisine, bursting nightlife and last but not the least happening shopping outlets.

Now the real estate sector, there are numerous reasons why people opt to buy property in Phuket say for example to use it as a second vacation homes, to live in at the time one reach the retirement age or even as a business investment. Surrounding the real estate industry in Phuket, numerous things had rapidly developed like modern infrastructure, schools and international hospital to attract potential people from all across the globe.

Land across the busy beaches of Patong and Kata, Bang Tao and Surin Beach are offering exclusive villas, resorts, condos for long term rental as well as purchasing purpose. The real estate industry of Phuket has considerably flourished in the past twenty years which has lead to the development of commercial real estate market. The growth in the real estate market has considerably stimulated the economy of Phuket.

Many tourists who come to Phuket often falls prey into the hands of dishonest realtors. Due to the rising demands of Phuket’s real estate market, there is nothing unusual in the fact that dishonest realtors try to cheat or make use of inexperienced travelers. The prime reason behind this being that Phuket’s real estate market is very active and profitable. So it is always better to contact respectable companies which have a good reputation in the real estate and property sector.

Mostly the problem occurs when tourists decides to contact private brokers dealing with the real estate sector. These private brokers are not looking for good name but they only target profits and money which is not the case with genuine companies.

There are different ways in which these dishonest realtors attract customers. Mostly what happens is that fraud realtors request you to deposit a minimum payment in advance especially during the high season like for example 10-30% of the total amount. While on the other hand, the standard reputed landlords usually request you to deposit 50-100% in advance if one is booking house or villa in the high season which is generally considered the standard amount in Phuket. Thus these low prices acts as bait and customers falls prey into it. What happens in most case people usually lose their prepayment which had given to dishonest agents. So you will have to be more careful as lost money could not be received so easily.

A careful research is necessary while opting for real estate agents in Phuket. If your real estate broker refuses to show any additional photos of the villa or property, it means that they have no access to the property. What happens in most cases is that these fraud realtors copy pictures from different agency’s website and claim that as their own. As result when customers book those properties they are cheated very easily as they prepay money for the property which does not even exist.

It is advisable to opt for investment through local Phuket real estate agent when buying any property in Phuket. These agents have 100% knowledge about the property they are offering. These local agents real estate platform are internationally acclaimed for their services and you can even cross check their status and genuineness from various reviews posted by happy customers on different reputed review websites. Thus since real estate investments are investments for lifetime so always opt for the company you can completely trust with your money.

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The Rich History and Architectural Significance of Temple of Karnak

Comprising of vast chapels, decayed temples, pylons as well as other buildings, Temple of Karnak attracts tourist from all across the globe. This place has derived its name from the nearby and surrounded village of El-Karnak which is 2.5 kilometres north of Luxor.

This city of temples was said to have been built over 2,000 years and the temple is dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Khonsu and Mut. This place is majestic in itself and its several colossal statues has the power to overshadow different wonders of the world.

It is said that the area of the great temple situated at the heart of Karnak is so big that it can easily fit the Notre Dame Cathedrals and St Peter’s in Milan within its walls.

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