Archive for October, 2010
Aspen, Colorado – Popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts
Aspen has always been a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts, and for good reason. Located in central Colorado, Aspen has several ski resorts to choose from. Since it is a major tourist attraction, resorts in the Aspen area will almost always be busy, especially at the prime of the ski season. Filled with steeps [...]
Oresund Bridge – The longest road and rail bridge-tunnel in Europe
Oresund Bridge is the longest road and rail bridge-tunnel in Europe and connects the two metropolitan areas of the Oresund Region: the Danish capital of Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmö. European route E20 crosses the bridge along with the Oresund Railway Line. The bridge is called Öresundsbron in Sweden and Øresundbroen in Denmark. [...]
Iguazu Falls , one of the most unique sights in the world
Iguazu Falls, located on the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones, offers one of the most unique sights in the world . The falls are shared by the Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil). Catwalks are built on both sides providing closer (often times mistier [...]
Sky Tower- the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand
The Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located on the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in Auckland City, New Zealand. At 328 meters, it is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometers in every direction. Project history Fletcher Construction was the contracted builder [...]
Chamonix Mont-Blanc , one of the world’s most famous ski resorts
Chamonix ranks among the elite of contenders for the title of “world’s most famous ski resort.” Located at the foot of Mont-Blanc, it’s the highest peak in the Alps and the second highest in Europe (top elevation 4,810 m/15,771 ft). Chamonix is situated in the north-westerly part of the Alps, just 15 km from the [...]
Barbados – the real fantasy island
Barbados , the real fantasy island, gives a dreamlike intimate feeling to your trip. Barbados is an island nation of the Lesser Antilles, 34 km (21 mi) in length and as much as 23 km(14 mi) in width, amounting to 431 square km (166 sq mi). It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic [...]
Kitzbuhel , Austria- The Pearl of the Alps
Kitzbühel is a medieval city in Tyrol, Austria, situated along the river Kitzbühler Ache, now best known as a ski resort . Kitzbuhel is considered the “Pearl of the Alps” and is the most famous holiday resort in the Austrian Tyrol. This 700-year-old village offers visitors the charm of an alpine village. Skiing began in [...]
Squaw Valley Ski Resort , a more attractive winter vacation
The Squaw Valley Ski Resort is one of the largest ski areas in US and is located in the Olympic Valley , California . It is the second-largest ski area at Lake Tahoe (after Heavenly), with 33 chairlifts and the only funitel in the U.S. The resort attracts approximately 600,000 skiers a year. Around 600,000 [...]
Banff/Lake Louise, Alberta – one of the world’s top ski destinations
Banff/Lake Louise ski resort located in Alberta, Canada is undoubtedly one of the world’s top ski destinations. With spectacular mountain scenery, visitors can always rely on pure powder snow . Banff/Lake Louise has three different ski areas (Mount Norquay/Mystic Ridge, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise) that are roughly 30 miles apart. The Canadians are very [...]
Windsor Castle – the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world
Windsor Castle, located in Windsor – Berkshire, is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years. Dating back to the time of William the Conqueror, is the oldest in continuous occupation. The castle’s floor area is about 45,000 square [...]
