Articles, tagged with "colonial architecture", page 5
12th October 2010
Yucatan real estate is focused around the colonial city of Merida, the largest city and cultural center of this area of Mexico. When people think of Merida and Yucatan, images of colonial architecture and ancient pyramids come to mind; but it is just as i...
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Author:
Thomas Lloyd
30th September 2010
A visit to west Bengal takes you to the dark yet glorious times when British ruled over this state. The grandeur which existed in those times is a part of today’s present as well. The colonial times come alive with the revisit of those sky high and attrac...
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Author:
HTOIndia
22nd September 2010
The 2010 Commonwealth Games are going to be held in New Delhi, the capital of India. This mega sporting event is expected to boost the tourism in the country as thousands of additional tourists are likely to land up in India during this event. Hospital...
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Author:
Sam Walker
13th September 2010
Delhi hotels are superbly appointed to take care of the thousands of travelers coming to Delhi. It is visited by countless tourists being the capital of India. The tourists come here for various reasons like business and leisure. The place has enoug...
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Author:
indianmemoirz
10th September 2010
Himachal is one of the most beautiful and exotic tourism destinations that every adventure enthusiasts and the nature lovers would love to visit. It is endowed with some of the most beautiful natural attractions that festoon the place giving it a heavenly...
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Author:
jags
09th September 2010
The capital city of Lanzarote, Arrecife, is situated in the centre of the Island slightly to the east. The town first appeared on maps in the 15th century as a fishing harbour known for its maritime root which it is still very much active in. It has been ...
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Author:
VacationRentalPeople
08th September 2010
As the cradle of French Civilisation in North America and capital of the Province, Québec City shines for its incredible blend of old and new that, simply put, makes it a destination like no other.
Located on the shores of the St Lawrence River, this cit...
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Author:
black tomato
26th August 2010
Quest World Travel Ltd is a tour operator based in London, UK. They specialize in tailor made holidays to the most interesting and culture enriching destinations in the world. Their bespoke luxury family holidays have proven a real success. They assist in...
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Author:
arif12
18th August 2010
The city of Galle on the southern coast is considered to be one of Sri Lanka's oldest cities. According to historical texts the city was in existence even during the 14th century when Arabian traveler Ibn Batuta visited the island nation. He speaks of the...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
16th August 2010
Anyone going on vacation wants to get the most for their money. Because of the economy, many vacationers are sticking close to home and renting homes at their local shore communities. This can be deceiving though, as many of these homes go for almost as m...
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Author:
gill.solutions
11th August 2010
Coming to Seville is like seeing Spain on parade.
Tapas. Flamenco. Bullfighting. Art. Poetry. Pottery. Architecture. Style. History. Cervicitas!* It is all here - in splendour.
Seville , in the southern Spanish region called Andalusia , is what many...
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Author:
Sutikno Slamet
11th August 2010
Sand-dunes to snow-skiing, lush vineyards to hot deserts and mix in sandy beaches, Morocco has it all! This North-African nation can be a sensory overload and multi-colored mesh of culture and design. Travelers are going to be awed through the beauty and ...
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Author:
Laurapinckney
10th August 2010
Cape Town's art scene might be the most vibrant in South Africa, encompassing well-established art dealers, important national collections and trendy galleries exhibiting avant-garde new work.
Cape Town's many galleries and museums aren't just a great...
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Author:
AlterSage
05th August 2010
Dubbed a world heritage site, with a long history of sultanates and European colonization, the Malaysian state of Malacca retains the old world charm till date. Malacca is also home to some of Asia's finest cuisine, a perfect destination to feast your eye...
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Author:
John David
04th August 2010
Kerala holidays in India offer you have some spectacular scenery, with rivers and waterways cutting through beautiful palm filled countryside. The name Kerala means 'Land of Coconuts', but among the marvelous panoramic views there are tea and coffee plant...
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Author:
Rakesh Mishra