‏إظهار الرسائل ذات التسميات Tourism in the world. إظهار كافة الرسائل
‏إظهار الرسائل ذات التسميات Tourism in the world. إظهار كافة الرسائل

الثلاثاء، 18 فبراير 2014

Abu Dhabi , capital of the United Arab Emirates


It's double the capital : the capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates . It is also an exciting city originally being an island , and its extensions towards the mainland and surrounding islands . Being the capital of the Double They include the headquarters of the head of state , embassies and the headquarters of the emirate's ruling also . Abu Dhabi city - such as the city of Dubai - did not receive the prosperity and tranquility of oil , but turned into a city of its economy diversified , where you find the investments of the areas of economy and tourism , which has the largest proportion of the rich in the world ( more than 75,000 millionaire ) , also gives a measure " Fortune , " the title of" the richest city in the world. " Linked to Abu Dhabi Island - the largest island in the UAE - four bridges : the bridge section and Mussafah Bridge and Sheikh Zayed Bridge and the new Sheikh Khalifa Bridge . And by virtue of its composition and geographical marine overwhelmed Abu Dhabi Island parks and beaches. Came the discovery of oil in the mid- sixty years a great respite for the city that lived difficult economic situations for several domestic and international factors . It consists Emirate " antelope " of three ways Chairperson : the city of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the western part ( such as Delma Island and Sir Bani Yas and Das and signalized and Zrko ) . Abu Dhabi city is clean and quiet and the gardens abound , but it is a matter of spinning Cornischha both visited , not to mention the wealth of its markets and metropolitan and its beautiful beaches . The majority of buildings downtown are of low and high towers and skyscrapers , the most famous : Building the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Etihad Towers project towers on Reem Island and Abu Dhabi International Trade . Abu Dhabi is also preparing for a new revolution at all levels under what is called the project " the vision of Abu Dhabi 2030 " , which includes the new Khalifa City , which would ease the enormous pressure on the center of the island - the city. It is tradition handed down in Abu Dhabi camel racing and hunting hawks , equestrian and racing boats . It is a huge city and unusual and had a trip of a lifetime.

The city of Amman , capital of Jordan


Amman is the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan and the center of the province of the capital , and is the largest cities in the Kingdom in terms of area and population . It's a well-deserved mountain town , and perhaps one of the most mountainous cities in Arab countries. A variety of terrain ranging from mountain and desert. Who loves the mountains and the climate will find its goal of 20 to the summit of Mount extends down this big city , and longs for the desert air , but he does not have to travel toward the east of the city . It's commercial and administrative center of Jordan and his heart, economic, educational , where it became a rallying point for many of the Arab communities to its unique location and architecture of contemporary , also attracts a lot of tourists annually from Western Europe and North America , Japan, Australia and the neighboring Arab countries and nearby, and many of the families of the Gulf states in particular , as infested tourist attractions generally and therapeutic medical particular. Oman is a strategic point in the historical and contemporary as well. Oman is still mediated Jerusalem , Beirut and Damascus , Iraq , mood changes , according to political changes , demographic and security in the region, despite the fragility of the fabric of the population sometimes , but they always knew how to accommodate immigrants and refugees to neighboring countries . It's beautiful and rich mosaic of nationalities , religions and sects and groups . Increases the number of residents of Oman for 1.919 million people, and with suburbs 2,200,000 inhabitants ( 2010 census ) . Oman consists of 20 mountain, and rising from the sea about 750 meters . The outdated Bidya in the seven mountains, an average height of 918 meters. These are the seven mountains : Mount palaces , Jabal Al , Crown Mountain , Mount Nozha , Mount Victory , Mount clean and green mountain , all located in the eastern section of the city . And stand alongside these mountains : Jabal Amman and Jabal Al- Jabal Al Hussein and the Citadel . Oman is one of the most accelerated growth of cities in the Middle East region , with a population of more than one-third of the population of the Kingdom of Jordan. The successive civilizations and peoples on the city of Amman , and was the most important in history : the Ammonites and the Greeks , Persians, Romans , Byzantines , Arabs , Muslims and Almmlukion and Caucasians . Began life runs in Amman contemporary slowly after the migration of the Circassians in the first instance from the Caucasus in 1880 . After the migration of the Armenians were Circassians , Chechens , then it soon received the city a lot of Arabs from different regions , especially those with assets of Jordan. Disruption of official departments and banks on Friday and Saturday , as many crashes of its businesses on Thursday afternoon as well. As well as the airlines and travel agencies . And the disruption of some institutions , companies and trade shops work part of the day on Sunday. The banks open their doors from 8:30 am to noon the third . Government departments operate from 8 am to 3 pm . The Times Shopping They are flexible and vary from one place to another . In the holy month of Ramadan is not allowed to sell alcoholic beverages only for foreigners in major hotels . And prohibits smoking , eating and drinking in public places throughout the daylight hours . Many shops, banks and offices open their doors through which a little late ( 9:00 - 14) . Markets and stalls in the city center operates seven days a week and on Fridays is the most populous . The best ways to navigate within Oman is the rapid bus . Weather in Amman moderate in general , as prevailing Mediterranean climate in most areas of the capital , especially in the highlands , while some regions prevail semi-desert climate , especially in the eastern regions of them. And rising summer temperatures reach their highest levels and in the middle of August / August where sometimes up to the mid-thirties Celsius. And winter temperatures drop to reach in January sometimes to zero or below it , where it causes the snowy highlands . The moderate climate in spring and autumn . It is recommended to pay attention to these tips special operation in Amman : 1 . Concentrated acts of theft and pickpocketing ( already scarce ) in the arena of Jordan and in the Roman amphitheater ; 2 . Health insurance in Amman AoRWorld , therefore preferable to buy health insurance to cover any tourist unexpected health costs . Oman cultural identity embodied in the food we offer, which is a product of the contemporary situation that prevailed in the Jordanian capital, which is home to different nationalities . Add to that the fact that the Jordanian capital, a bridge located in the middle between Iraq and Palestine, Lebanon and Syria , combines them, in addition to the global tourism for the city. In Amman , we find Arab and oriental restaurants privilege , restaurants to eat quick , sandwiches and a variety of different types of meat , gourmet restaurants and popular , Western and Asian dishes and traditional fast food , all at affordable prices . Shopping is based in Amman on certain areas Kalsofih and Abdoun and Jabal Al Hussein , add to shopping malls such as Amman Mall , Abdoun Mall , Mecca Mall , Al Baraka Mall , Sufi Avenue , Independence Mall , Zara and City Center Mall . All of these shops offer a diversity of exhibitions and tastes and standards in the field of fashion and fashion accessories, clothing stores and traditional decor Jordanian heritage and products of traditional crafts and traditional hand-woven carpets , embroideries and pillows and wood. Add to the above list , the downtown area, the commercial availability of opportunities for shopping and clothing accessories and different formations . In terms of tourism , the city of Amman, is the most Jordanian contain activities during the hours of the day and night throughout the week and the end as well, but with varying weather, months , and so on of the reasons . As a result, the population is rising Taker recently , there is always movement in the capital are divided among the different neighborhoods and areas day and night. Events are divided between parks and shopping in Downtown or malls to buy different accessories , from clothes to gifts to books or DVD movies , going to the cinema and a children's play centers . Add to sports clubs , which includes different games ; such as swimming , soccer, horseback riding and also for cultural events and artistic presence is important if the level of annual festivals or activities continued for theaters and cultural centers and art , and even weekly it is always like , " Souk Jara " in Rainbow Street , which opens through its doors on Fridays for stalls selling many products and accessories and food, and musical performances and lyrical variety , too. Among the most prominent festivals : Festival theater Oman and Music Festival and Sufi Festival Amman Contemporary Dance .

الأربعاء، 25 سبتمبر 2013

Travel Tips to European Countries: Spain


Travel Tips to European Countries: Spain

About The Country

Spain is famous world wide for its flamenco dancers and bullfights. The architecture reflects the Moroccan style. Cave paintings, renaissance cathedrals, Moorish palaces prove the diversity of the country. Spring, fall and early summer are very pleasant here, though summers are hot.

 

Culture

Spanish is the regional language of Spain. English is also widely spoken here. Over the period of time, Spanish people have become modern in order to gel with the changing times and are no longer conservative. But that hasn’t changed the values, traditions, manners and customs of the locals. People here have two surnames; the first surname can be used to refer to the person. To greet someone, a handshake will do the job. Take a small gift along when visiting someone’s house. Save the flowers for special occasions. Dinner is generally taken very late in the night. People wear casuals most of the time. Men are expected to wear jackets at some restaurants. Swimsuits should be confined to the pools and beaches. Recently a ban has been applied on smoking in public places.


Shopping

Shops open quite early in the morning and stay open late in the evening. In the afternoon, they are closed for lunch or siesta. Porcelain and leather goods are famous and they will be good gifts for friends and family members back home. Bills are to be paid along with the service charges, so tipping is a matter of gratitude. 


Electricity

Voltage is 220 volts and frequency is 50 Hz

Getting There

IBERIA is the national airline of Spain. Many other low-cost airlines offer services in the country. There are nearly thirty international airports in Spain, out of which Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Malaga are famous. 
Madrid located at 13km away from the city has a good bus service every fifteen minutes. Underground service also works to transport passengers to their destinations. Other facilities offered at this airport are duty free shops, bank, restaurant, tourism information, and hotel reservations.

Barcelona is very close to the city, situated at a distance of 3 km only. Buses are available every 15 minutes and trains are available every 20 minutes. Taxis are available throughout the day. Duty free shops, restaurants, bank, car hire and tourism information are available here.

There is a good network of roads connecting Spain north to south. Toll booths are installed in some parts of the country. Carrying few Euros will help smooth sailing at the toll booths. If driving one’s private car, it would be better if the travel insurance covers medical costs too. Carrying a medical kit can prove to be of some help.


Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (300 cigarettes, 150 cigarillos, 70 cigars and 400g of tobacco for EU nationals)
2. 1litre of spirits if exceeding 22 per cent volume or 2 litres of alcoholic beverage not exceeding 22 per cent volume and 2 litres of wine (1.5 litre exceeding 22 per cent and 3 litres of up to 22 per cent and 5 litres of wine for EU nationals)
3. 250ml eau de toilette and 50g of perfume
4. 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract (1000g of coffee and 4000g of coffee extract for EU nationals)
5. 100g of tea or 40g of tea extract
6. Gifts up to the value of approximately €37.26.



Travel Tips to European Countries: Italy



Travel Tips to European Countries: Italy

About the county

Italy, the birthplace of pasta and pizza provides a wide range of choices for artwork lovers to experience. A temperate climate exists here with very hot summers and not so cold winters. The weather is the best in spring and autumn with pleasant temperatures and scenic views. At that time of the year, the place isn’t crowded much and things can be enjoyed in leisure.  Incase of emergency call 112. For fire call 115 and for ambulance call 118.



Culture

Italian is widely spoken and is the official language. English isn’t very familiar to the locals. Family ties are of utmost importance here and hence social courtesies mean a lot to the locals. There is a great impact of the Roman Catholic Church on the culture here. There is a high content of chlorine in tap waters, so bottled water is recommended for staying fit during the trip. Since Italian is spoken on a wide scale, it is highly recommended to learn few common Italian phrases which can be of great use. Social gatherings call for formal wear, but one can dress in casuals otherwise. At some religious places, sleeveless shirt and shorts are frowned upon. So they are better avoided. Purses and wallets should be well guarded and in case of any theft, police should be informed about the incident. 


Site Seeing

The first thing to check out is the leaning tower of Pisa, where Olympics originated. At places like museums and art galleries, photography, especially flash photography is restricted. Check out the ticket counter for more information. Italy should be majorly discovered on foot for a thorough viewing of all the beautiful buildings and monuments. Coaches and trains are a good option to get to a tourist spot.



Shopping

Shops here are open from 9am to 8pm, closed for lunch. Quality of goods is great although the prices are very less. Items like crystals, lacework, leather good, and jewelry can be bought at the stores. Remember to hold on to the receipt. Tipping of 10% is customary along with the service tax levied on the bill. Italy is famous for top designers of the world, so do buy clothes and accessories to update your wardrobe. Cruises have formal gatherings in the evening, so ensure to buy a cocktail dress or some formal wear, though casuals 
can be worn at other times.


Electricity

The voltage used is 220 volts and 50 Hz frequency.

Getting there

Alitalia is the national airline of Italy.  Many other flights connect to Italy from USA, Canada and Australia and there is big competition to attract passengers giving a wide range of offers to travelers.  Rome airport is located 26 km away from the city and it takes 45 minutes to get there from the airport.  Trains connect directly to Termini Station from where one can take taxi to get to their destination. Duty free shops, bank, car hire and restaurants are the other services provided at this airport. Milan has another famous airport here, which is at a distance of 45km away from the city. 

Brindisi, Ancona, Naples and Venice are the major seaports of Italy. Italian State Railways connects many European cities. But, Eurostar provides the fastest train service.

If choosing to drive, don’t forget to carry international driving license and international insurance certificate. Roads connect Italy to France, Austria and Switzerland. Many coach services are provided from the neighboring countries. 


Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 250g of tobacco
2. 2liter of wine and 1liter of spirits (over 22 per cent) or 2liter of fortified or sparkling wine
3. 50g of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette; 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract (if over 15 years of age)
4. 100g of tea or 40g of tea extract
5. Gifts not exceeding €89.96 (if entering from an EU country), €175 (if entering from a non-EU country).