Situated in the land of temples hill palace is Keralas first heritage centre and is also the largest archaeological museum. This magnificent palace was built during the year 1865 which was the official residence of Cochin royal family. The palace is built in a traditionally compromising style incorporated with imported décor from around the world. At distance of about 12 kilometer from Cochin this royal palace lies between the ernakulam – chottanikkara route. Surrounded with lush greenery and peaceful environment it has become one of the favorite place to spend weekends and day-out.

Hill palace is a treasury to archeologists, artists and tourists in search to quench the thirst for knowledge. Great paintings, art works, astounding mural works, ancient scripts, manuscripts, and rock carvings are included among 14 categories of exhibits of the museum. It has a golden crown set with precious stones and gems. Many more collection such as valuable ornaments and accessories, silver ware, royal chariots, royal furniture used by the rulers and the royal throne also form a part of the museum. (more…)

Before the 1950s, when the first tourist charter flights arrived on the island, Mallorca was an exclusive destination for artists, writers, and more adventurous travellers. They all found Mallorca the ideal retreat for an escape from Northern European winters, inspiration and relaxation. Anyone visiting Mallorca today will understand why. Roman, Moorish and Byzantine occupation have all left an impression on Mallorca, presenting a colourful mix of architecture and history in the towns and villages. Adventure is one way of describing the island today still, especially if you are prepared to go out and about. The narrow cobbled streets of the cities and towns are all too easy to become lost in, and every corner reveals trendy shopping opportunities, great places to eat out and traditional markets and fairs.

But Mallorca is much more than just sandy beaches and interesting rural villages. The landscape too beckons a feeling of discovery and anticipation of the unexpected on finding a pretty Mallorcan scene. There are mountains, rugged cliffs, vast nature reserves in the interior and some remote but stunning areas that only a few visitors manage to locate. Getting around the island is easy, with good roads, low cost and regular bus services and some good rail services between the major towns. (more…)

Deciding to go on a cruise is an easy decision to make, as a luxury cruise is a great way to get away and relax.  Deciding on which type of cruise to go for is a little trickier though.  There are so many exciting destinations and impressive ships to choose from, it can be hard to make a decision.

However, planning just what it is you are looking to get from a cruise can ease this problem.

Here are five steps to help you find the cruise for you: (more…)

There are many reasons to buy Regatta clothing but I intend to highlight the main unique selling points Regatta clothing have that their competitors do not. Regatta clothing has clothes to fit the whole family, including Regatta men’s clothing, Regatta women’s clothing, Regatta boys clothing and Regatta girls clothing and also supply a wide range of quality durable rucksacks. This does give you the convenience of knowing that you can get all your clothes for the outdoors from one shop and peace of mind knowing that it is from a quality reputable outdoor clothing company.

Regatta clothing has been in business for over eighty years which gives them extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to designing and making creative trendy clothes. Over the years they have firmly established themselves as a solid reliable brand and are now the number one supplier of outdoor clothing within the United Kingdom. This alone is an excellent reason to buy Regatta clothing as they are quite simply one of the best at what they do. (more…)

For a lively person spending holidays anywhere in the world is entertaining. However for some people holidays is a long awaited time and they plan whole year round to make their holidays memorable and the best ones ever. For such people choosing the vacation destination is one of the most difficult decisions. However, for any kind of holidays Rhodes Island is perfect.

Rhodes holidays offer a variety of entertainment, leisure and skill building activities. Also for inspirational Rhodes holidays ideas one has many options. Rhodes is an island with some great attractions and sites for one to explore.

If you want to visit the top attractions of Island Rhodes then add Acropolis of Rhodes into your list of must see places. The acropolis includes a monumental region with asylums, big shrines, public buildings and antiestablishment sect places. All the buildings in this acropolis are built on stridden patios which are carried with heavy walls. (more…)

Spain is known for its rich natural beauty. With the beautiful beach of the Mediterranean Sea on one side and the breathtaking beauty of tall mountains on the other side and many historic places to visit, this country is the ‘first in preference’ for all the tourists. There are ample avenues for water sports, fishing, trekking and what not.

It keeps the visitor busy and keeps him away from all the worries of mundane business or office work. The natural beauty of Spain keeps the mind of the visitor calm and rejuvenates him. It is not just the natural beauty that attracts the tourist; it is also the luxury holiday villas which have come up to welcome the tourist. These make him feel at home and are an added attraction for the tourist. (more…)

Shimla, famous for Victorian architecture, is the most preferred hill station for travellers and tourists. The word Shimla originates from ‘Shyamali Devi’, a re-incarnation of Goddess Kali.  Located at an altitude of 2200m above sea level, Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh was once considered as the summer capital of India during the British era.

The salubrious climate of Shimla makes it a popular holiday retreat. With a population of around 145,000, this region is mostly inhabited by the Pahadi community. (more…)

Older drivers are more experienced on the roads and have fewer accidents than young drivers. That’s not an opinion, but a fact. According to figures from the Department of Transport (DOT) released in 2004, during the previous year drivers aged 16–19 were three times more likely to die in a car crash than those aged 40–49, and a staggering four times more likely to perish than drivers aged 50–69 years old.

The DOT report also concluded that speed is the major contributory factor when it comes to deaths on the road among young male drivers compared to older drivers. Indeed, almost 41% of total casualties aged 16–25 were involved in accidents where excessive speed was the major contributory factor. In general, young drivers overestimate their ability behind the wheel and therefore frequently exceed safe driving speeds as opposed to older drivers who as well as being more experienced are also more cautious. (more…)

If you wish to travel within the country or need to plan your international travel, then there are a number of options available to you. With online travel agents like Make My Trip you can get to plan your vacation in no time at all. Make My Trip India is a very popular travel website that offers vacation packages to travellers. The packages offered by them are priced economically which makes it convenient for passengers to get budget trips with makemytrips.

Make My Trip is ideally popular for providing with airline booking facility. People generally visit Make My Trip India to know about the discounts and deals offered by different airlines. However, the website also deals in hotel packages and complete travel packages that are provided at discounted prices. This makes it possible for the travellers to plan economical vacation with Make My Trip and thus makes  makemytrips popular with them. (more…)

There are many options when it comes to buying a tent, with many stores offering a wide range of tents all with different benefits and unique selling points. So what do you look for when you’re buying a tent? To be honest it depends on what you need it for and what conditions and climates it will be put under. This is the first thing you need to ask yourself before purchasing a tent, so that you don’t end up with a tent that is designed for conditions you do not need it for. For example you wouldn’t need a tent that could be used on Mt Everest if you were just camping in the Peak District in the summer.

After looking through many different brands of tents and option that were available to me and speaking to different shops and researching reviews online; the Vango tent stood out from the others, with many good reviews being posted on blogs. My advice is when buying a tent make sure you do your research because if you make a mistake and buy a sub standard tent, you not only waste your money but also ruin your trip, after all this is going to be your shelter, so it’s worth taking sometime to make sure you get the very best. (more…)