THE KING GEORGE PALACE IN ATHENS
This is a hotel, where you will feel like a movie star. The location is fantastic... Syntagma Square, where every hour, you have the famous change of the guards. It is also the place where everyone meets each other... and also, the place where the strikes take place... After all, Syntagma Square (Constitution Sq.) is where the Government is placed.
It is within short walking distance from the touristic and traditional Plaka district, where you will find a huge amount of restaurants and tavernas, where you will enjoy local food.
The hotel itself is rather classical in decoration. I always prefer a much modern looking one, but this is just a matter of taste. Like Louis XIV, you walk along the extremely baroque decorated corridors until you reach your equally furnished bedroom. As you can see from the picture, I am not exaggerating. Its all frills there. (I have to say I was not welcome with a bouquet of roses... I think I should have complained, hehehe).Rooms tend to be rather small too. You would expect that a 5 star hotel at the high rates they charge would offer you a bigger room. At least, mine was very small. The bathroom is fully equipped with soaps and other accessories from a well known brand. I even like the smell of the soap... (Sometimes you find hotels with awfully smelly soaps).
But, something that you will never forget is breakfast. It is served in the terrace on top of the hotel. There are waiters coming in an out, to offer you coffee and juices. The rest is self-service. Between bite and bite you can stare at the Acropolis and the Parthenon in particular that is ... just there. In front of you... LOOKING at you. I fell in love with the place. Outstanding...Service was always very attentive, offering you whatever you needed. Something you really appreciate.
3 Vasileos Georgiou (Syntagma Square)
Athens 10564, Greece
Tel: +30 2810 300330
Fax:
A JUMBO JET TURNED INTO A HOSTEL, IN STOCKHOLM ARLANDA
This is the first time I talk about a hotel I have never been... but I saw it and I couldn't help making a short article. The Jumbo Hostel is at Stockholm-Arlanda airport entrance and offers you an unforgetable experience. At least, it would be for me: To spend the night on board a genuine jumbo jet transformed into a hostel. Ok, you won't be flying, as the plane is retired from flying, but still, it would be worth it.The Jumbo Hostel has a total of 72 rooms, divided into two- and three-person rooms and dormitories as well as a cockpit suite at the upper level of the plane.
In the café you can buy breakfast, take a coffee break and buy basic meals. It will also be possible to microwave food you have brought along. Which other hotel would allow you to do so? Additionally, you can visit the Jumbo Hostel, even if you don’t spend the night. It even has a museum, so it becomes more than just a hotel...
Pricewise, it seems to be rather economical, for Sweden, I suppose... :=)
JUMBO HOSTEL
Jumbovägen 4
SE-190 47 Stockholm Arlanda
SWEDEN
Phone +46 (0)8-593 604 00
Fax +46 (0)8-593 604 11
E-mail reservation: booking@jumbohostel.com
HOTEL CORINTHIA, IN LISBON
The breakfast, for me, is essential. And The Corinthia can boast to be one that has a wide range of food to offer. Fruit, cereals, cold meat, cheese, dry fruits, pastry, juices (that could improve, certainly) kitchen to have fresh fried eggs, omelettes, crêpes... you name it, and it's bound to be on offer. It even has a corner for those who look after their shape, with "light" products.
Some people say it is far away from the centre. True. It is not central, but, in my case, I need to be close to the motorway as I am going there for business and need to get out of the city fast. The ring road is barely 5 minutes away. If you do want to go to the city centre, you can always get the underground, which is just 100mts away, and it takes you directly to the Chiado. Lisbon International Airport is just 7 Km from the Corinthia, which is also another good point if you are flying back home.
There are 518 guestrooms, including double, single, twin, executive double, Club room, Executive Superior and suite.
But I also have to say that I am not very happy with the cost of the car park. The surrounding area is rather difficult to park, as there isn't much space for parking: 18 Euro per night. Also, the cost of internet connection in your room: another 18 Euro. Apparently in the hall, it is free of charge, but if you need to do some work, get some papers and so, the place is not prepared for that, therefore, I prefer to do it in the room. It is a 5 star hotel and, as such, extra services have 5 star price too, which, in my opinion, are not acceptable.
Nevertheless, it is a highly recommended hotel.
CORINTHIA HOTEL LISBONAv. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, nº 105,Lisbon 1099-031,
PORTUGAL
T: +351 21 7236363
F: +351 21 7236364
E: lisboa@corinthia.pt
CARLTON HOTEL SINGAPORE
A stop over in Singapore, with Singapore Airlines took me to this Carlton Hotel, in the Raffles area of the city. The first thing is that is undergoing expansion works, therefore, there was no reception in the ground floor. Staff were waiting for you in the entrance to take you to the provisional Reception Desk on the 6th floor... This was the beginning of the nightmare. The concierge took control of my luggage, while I got to reception. I was promised it would be sent to my room later.Reception staff was hardly helpful. In fact, after 3 weeks in Asia, where by politeness, everyone says yes to anything that comes out of your mouth, staff here, were the "NO" Type. They put me in a twin room. I asked to get a big bed instead. No... Hotel is full... As if... The conversations were as if I was talking to trainees. They were all extremely young, I suppose cheaper to pay and there was no one who seemed to be the senior.
I asked if they could add points to my frequent flyer card, as advertised in a panel in the reception. No, the booking has been done via a travel agent
They told me that breakfast was not included... When my reservation clearly stated the price included breakfast... "No... reservation is done without breakfast".
I was given the key and sent to the 11th floor. But my key didn't work, so back to the 6th floor to get it fixed. New key given and back to the 11th. This time, I was lucky. It worked. My room was 1116, next to the lifts, so the "Cliiiiiing" of the lift arriving was noticeable all the time. My room, was facing the works, therefore, it was noisy, as the windows, clearly were not properly isolated. In fact, you could even get the noise of the planes taking off...
As my suitcase didn't arrive, I decided to go to get something to eat. On my return, about 1 hour and a half later, my suitcase was STILL NOT THERE... I had to call the concierge to ask for it...
The room was rather basic. The carpet looked really old, slightly dirty, and there were no sleepers available, so, I was a bit concerned to walk barefooted. Asia tends to offer complementary water... Over here, not even a "mirage" of it.I had a shower and when going to get dry, noticed that the towels were unpleasantly stinking, as if they had been washed with dirty water and got dry. That made me go and complain, yet again.
They key kept not working, which made me quite worked up about it, having to go to reception to complain and complain. In the end, they came to my room with me "to show me I didn't know how to use a magnetic key". It worked for them...
The cleaner came in the morning, asking me if she could come in and do the room. I told her I was leaving that afternoon, and she said... "It's ok; I can do it for you, if you want". I said... help yourself. Strange... Nothing to complain about... (1st thing).
If you wanted to stay in, you had an old TV with some TV stations, most of them Chinese and the odd one European and English speaking. Unlike most hotels, if you wanted to see a movie, there was no free movie channel (HBO, Star, AXN...) that normally are available. Over in the "generous" (not) Carlton, you had to pay to watch a movie. Not even MTV or similar was available.
From the window, I could see the swimming pool and its floor was way far from being clean...
The worst part of it is that it wasn't cheap and I was staying there on a Stop-over from Singapore Airlines. Clearly, this airline would really have to reconsider whether to allow this hotel to be somehow related to them. Very poor image they are giving. Maybe it is also a sign that Singapore Airlines could be changing?
76 Bras Basah Road
189558 - Singapore
Tel: +65 6338-8333
HOTEL AFRICA EL MOURADI
It all starts in reception. The lighting is way old fashioned. The lifts have rather small doors and seem to go the way they want. I wonder if the would be able to cater for a wheel chair. The rooms seem abandoned to time. They are clean...ish. But very basic for this rating. One of the unbearable things for me was the air conditioned, that, once you left the room, started working even if it was off, so at you return, the room was... extremely hot. If you think that I am joking, look at the thermometer in my room one night. It was thanks to the fact that the window could be opened that I managed to get the temperature down. 
The views from the 18th floor where I was staying were good. The room had two small beds, even though I had asked for a big bed. As you can imagine, the cover and the blanket needed to be taken off... The bathroom was old fashioned, decorated in Arabic style, and could have been cleaner. Long hairs could be found in the bath, sink... which clearly were not mine. Even a little spider... Breakfast was generous, but most things were repeated. Fruit was not fresh apart from the odd thing that didn't look that fresh. Plenty of bread and Tunisian cakes. There was a cook waiting for your order of eggs, or crêpes. There was also some typical fried pastry, but in the end, hardly anything to eat. Cheese seemed really dry. Pain au chocolate was... ok... Coffee, horrendous. Not really my cup of tea...
Internet was ridiculous. It did not open many websites, which in the end, it was frustrating. 10 Euro for the use for 24 hours... I had to go down to reception and tell the guys there that it was not working. Initially, it was due to some problem in the building, which then turned out to be that it was a general problem with internet in the country... and of course, I said that in this condition, I could not accept the service. So I was promised I would not be charged for it and was sent to the room to give them the password back. Surprisingly enough, the following day, the bill contemplated Internet used which I refused to pay, and eventually, got deducted from my bill.
God, was I happy to leave the hotel !!!
50, avenue Habib Bourguiba-B.P.73 ,
1001, Tunis Ville,
Tunisia
Téléphone : + 216 71 34 74 77
Fax : + 216 71 34 74 32Site
Email : info.africa@elmouradi.com
SHERATON DUBAI CREEK HOTEL & TOWERS
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers is a nice hotel. It is grand, but you can tell that the hotel is not a new one. There is something about it that makes you feel it needs some updating.Checking in at reception, late at night, as flights to Dubai normally reach at night, was extreeeeeemely slow. I am not sure how many questions I got asked... which probably could have been done when reserving the room. I had my voucher... but still... questions and questions. Excuse me man! I want to go to bed... I was thinking. And I was lucky, as I was the first one to reach the desk from a large group. I wonder when the next group of Argentineans would have reached their room.
The elevators were on the opposite corner of the entrance, which was a bit of a nuisance, as my room was just on top of the main entrance... So my "promenades" in and out of the hotel were spectacularly long... I feel they need to improve this.
The room was nice and spacious. Big bed (as I normally ask) and plenty of pillows. I tend to only need one, but watching TV in bed always requires a few more. The room was clean, but my complaint would be that, facing the main road, the noise isolation was not very good. Also, the fountain in the lobby made a constant noise. I was too tired by the end of day to have these affecting my sleep, but I wonder how other people with lighter sleeping habits would manage.
The shower was good... and so was the smell of the soaps... Sometimes you go to certain hotels that have extremely scented soaps... which really, put me off. It was not the case here... I really liked it.
Breakfast was good... although not first class. Horrendous juices, of course, not fresh. Artificial egg liquid for omelettes (I am sure it has a name, but I don't recall it now). This is really important for me... so I opted to get fried eggs. Fruit, however, was impressively tasty, sweet and abundant, so... I got a lot of it.I had my breakfast in the outside terrace, which was a bit hot and had some smoke from smokers... but was worth it to overlook the creek, watching the waterbuses pass by, and the skyscrapers in front of you... A bit of relaxation to start with before a stressing day.
Checking out was way faster than checking in...although they tried to charge extra for my breakfast, which was included in the voucher. Strange! So beware of the charges.
Another negative point was the charge for Internet in the room. A totally unacceptable high price.
It is a good hotel, but I am not sure whether I would go back again. I would definitely try to go to the nearby Radisson, which is closer to Union Metro Station, and probably, would offer free Internet, as it is customary in those hotels.
SHERATON DUBAI CREEK HOTEL & TOWERS
Baniyas Street/Creek Road
Po Box 4250
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971-4-2281111
reservationsdubaiuae@sheraton.com
The Hilton Dublin
Hotel Overview
The Hilton Dublin hotel in Dublin lets you experience the hospitality and customer satisfaction which shows in the dedicated hotel staff that is always eager to help and welcomes every question that you might have. You can expect numerous facilities such as a 24-hour available reception desk and room service.
Many value this highly and thus the Hilton Dublin hotel, central south area, is well frequented by travelers around the world.
Furthermore, the rooms offer you all the amenities that you would expect from a hotel in this class and sometimes even more than that. Private telephones and a well stocked Mini Bar are just some of the features that the Hilton Dublin hotel provides to its guests.
The discounted rates mentioned here are available ONLY on Excelloz and not from the Hilton Dublin hotel directly. All service charges and taxes are already included in the stated price. With confidence, proceed now to your hotel reservation!
Hotel Rooms
Despite having low rates, you get comfortable Dublin hotel accommodation in a contemporary setting. Nevertheless, cleanliness and service quality are of a high standard.
All hotel rooms have numerous amenities such as private telephones and a well stocked Mini Bar to make your stay at the Hilton Dublin as pleasant as possible. The rooms themselves were furnished tastefully while being functional in a way that always keeps the guests needs in mind.
Hotel Location
The Hilton Dublin hotel is located at Central South, one of Dublin's most interesting areas, featuring quick access to plenty of shopping, dining or entertainment options. The hotel staff will be more than happy to help you find the right restaurant or the most happening bar to go out to.
Dublin Transportation from the area is also readily available if you need to reach any other part of the city. Just hop into one of the many taxis or have the reception call one for you. Dublin has so many things to offer that you will surely find many things that suit your taste perfectly.
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| Facilities include |
| • | Luxury | • | Shopping |
| • | Wheelchair Accessible | • | Broadband Internet Access |
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Hotel Facilities
Several facilities at the Hilton Dublin Hotel Dublin will surely satisfy your requirements. Also, the friendliness of the establishment's staff will make your leisure or business trip a complete success.
Why not just sit back and relax to fully enjoy your hotel stay in Dublin, Ireland?
The hotel also provides local and international dishes at its food and beverage outlet. Even when you should be outside the hotel the whole day you can have at least breakfast at the restaurant before you leave.
Other facilities available at the Hilton Dublin are 24-hour hotel room service, as well as express laundry and dry-cleaning service. Security is also a strong point, with video surveillance and round-the-clock guard service. Safe deposit boxes can additionally be used to store your valuables.
A tour desk present in the hotel lobby helps you with further travel arrangements, while the helpful concierge service can be used to inquire or make reservations within Dublin. The Hilton Dublin hotel even has an on-demand airport transfer service that can take you to or from your plane.
Why not just sit back and relax to fully enjoy your hotel stay in Dublin, Ireland?
The hotel also provides local and international dishes at its food and beverage outlet. Even when you should be outside the hotel the whole day you can have at least breakfast at the restaurant before you leave.
Other facilities available at the Hilton Dublin are 24-hour hotel room service, as well as express laundry and dry-cleaning service. Security is also a strong point, with video surveillance and round-the-clock guard service. Safe deposit boxes can additionally be used to store your valuables.
A tour desk present in the hotel lobby helps you with further travel arrangements, while the helpful concierge service can be used to inquire or make reservations within Dublin. The Hilton Dublin hotel even has an on-demand airport transfer service that can take you to or from your plane.
| Facilities include |
| • | Luxury | • | Shopping |
| • | Wheelchair Accessible | • | Broadband Internet Access |
| • | Air Conditioning |
Top 10: Urban beaches
Coastal metropolises with sandy oases are excellent for sizzling sojourns. Here are some essential destinations when it’s hot in the city – Hip Smith hubs with a beach in reach
01 – Rio, BRAZIL
No other city can match Rio’s jaw-droppingly dramatic landscape, framed by long golden beaches. Ipanema is where the beautiful people come to pose and party, and the most desirable section where the smart local set hangs out is Posto 9, off Rua Vinicius de Moraes. Try the cheese on sticks (such as halloumi – low-fat and friendlier to bikini-conscious bodies) roasted in a mini brazier and rolled in herbs. Wash it down with a crushed ice acai drink or lethal Caipirinha Maracuja (passion fruit).
If guys are brave enough to ditch the baggy boardshorts (too touristy) and wear a ’sunga’ (Brazilian tight lycra swimshorts) there’s a great stall on the beach at Poste 8 (the gay area). Swimming can be dangerous (Ipanema means something along the lines of ‘dangerous currents’) so it can be difficult to get back to shore if you swim out beyond the breaking waves.
Top tip: if this happens to you on a busy weekend, swim over to other people in same situation and wait for helicopter rescue – the rescue service drops a net into the ocean that scoops people up and deposits them rather ungraciously on shore. For less risky fitness thrills, go for a jog along the pavement of neighbouring Leblon and bump barely-there bikinis with a very honed, toned and tanned array of body-conscious sunseekers. (It gets more family orientated around there, towards Poste 10).
And while Copacabana, which is only a hop and skip up the coast, may have once been worth singing about, today it is too touristy – try and avoid. (There tend to be more unsavoury characters hanging about here waiting for people to go in the sea and then rob their possessions too – this happens less on Ipanema as it’s so wide and full of friendly eagle eyed locals.)
If you really want to make the most of the coast, hire a bicycle and do a beach crawl. Sundays are especially good for this as cars are banned during the day on the Ipanema beach road.
If guys are brave enough to ditch the baggy boardshorts (too touristy) and wear a ’sunga’ (Brazilian tight lycra swimshorts) there’s a great stall on the beach at Poste 8 (the gay area). Swimming can be dangerous (Ipanema means something along the lines of ‘dangerous currents’) so it can be difficult to get back to shore if you swim out beyond the breaking waves.
Top tip: if this happens to you on a busy weekend, swim over to other people in same situation and wait for helicopter rescue – the rescue service drops a net into the ocean that scoops people up and deposits them rather ungraciously on shore. For less risky fitness thrills, go for a jog along the pavement of neighbouring Leblon and bump barely-there bikinis with a very honed, toned and tanned array of body-conscious sunseekers. (It gets more family orientated around there, towards Poste 10).
And while Copacabana, which is only a hop and skip up the coast, may have once been worth singing about, today it is too touristy – try and avoid. (There tend to be more unsavoury characters hanging about here waiting for people to go in the sea and then rob their possessions too – this happens less on Ipanema as it’s so wide and full of friendly eagle eyed locals.)
If you really want to make the most of the coast, hire a bicycle and do a beach crawl. Sundays are especially good for this as cars are banned during the day on the Ipanema beach road.
02 – Paris, FRANCE
For the past few summers, the banks of the Seine in the French capital have been transformed into a beach – Paris Plage. Dance lessons, climbing walls, games, and swimming (in floating pools, not the Seine, thankfully) are there for the active, or if you prefer, just collapse on a beach chair under a parasol. Pack your bikini by all means – but remember, this is Paris, so make sure your swimwear is couture.
03 – Los Angeles, USA
California is no slouch when it comes to postcard-perfect sea-and-be-seen hangouts, and LA is the star of the show. Bohemian Venice Beach is a playground for body-builders, rollerbladers and Baywatch-fit beauties. A must if you’re in Santa Monica, after a cocktail at the Viceroy, saunter along the Ocean Front Walk and the Promenade to the fairground on Santa Monica Pier.
If it’s surfing you’re in the mood for, Malibu is always a winner, while south of LAX, Manhattan Beach is brimming with beautiful people and big sunglasses – to be quintessentially Californian, use the cycle path to get there. Zuma, north of Malibu is a great locals’ beach (Top tip: take a picnic as the food on offer otherwise is nothing-special burger and fries.)
But for LA’s most romantic beach, El Matador wins our heart, about 10 miles north of Malibu, with its rocky shores and hidden coves.
If it’s surfing you’re in the mood for, Malibu is always a winner, while south of LAX, Manhattan Beach is brimming with beautiful people and big sunglasses – to be quintessentially Californian, use the cycle path to get there. Zuma, north of Malibu is a great locals’ beach (Top tip: take a picnic as the food on offer otherwise is nothing-special burger and fries.)
But for LA’s most romantic beach, El Matador wins our heart, about 10 miles north of Malibu, with its rocky shores and hidden coves.
04 – Barcelona, SPAIN
Barcelona set the standard by which every modern city in search of a beach-front makeover would like to be measured when it created a brand-new swath of sand on the Med, Barceloneta, for the Olympics in 1992. Today it bristles with flashy restaurants, jumping bars and a shimmering Franky Gehry-designed fish, no less.
A little too on the stag-and-hen circuit by night, unless you’re lucky enough to have nabbed a table at the chic Agua (pictured) on Pg Marítim de la Barceloneta (+34 93 225 12 72; www.aguadeltragaluz.com) but by day, this coast-hugging stretch may not have the softest sand, but it is definitely the best place to grab some rays if you’re in the mood for some tanning.
A little too on the stag-and-hen circuit by night, unless you’re lucky enough to have nabbed a table at the chic Agua (pictured) on Pg Marítim de la Barceloneta (+34 93 225 12 72; www.aguadeltragaluz.com) but by day, this coast-hugging stretch may not have the softest sand, but it is definitely the best place to grab some rays if you’re in the mood for some tanning.
05 – London, UK
Shoreditch is still arguably London’s hippest neighbourhood (after all, Soho House has just opened up a branch here, complete with a fabulous rooftop pool: Shoreditch House), and the City Beach Club (www.citybeachclub.co.uk) at Truman Brewery, E1, is one of the most inspiring hubs for alternative cultural goings-on. Come summer, it is now also home to a giant sandpit for adults to play in with lashings of music, drinks and food as well as imported palm trees. City boys and girls also come to this sand-in-the-city spot to cool off in their lunch breaks and feel the Jamaican sand between their toes.
06 – Miami, USA
If you can prise yourself from the white sands a stroll from hotels such as the Setai, and should you fancy a hefty side order of beefcake with your steroid-enhanced serving of Cobb salad, then plant yourself at one of the many cafés that line art-deco-enriched Ocean Drive in Miami’s South Beach. Year-round sultry heat and humidity is matched by the heat generated by the look-at-me eye candy that struts past, making this pumped-up paradise strip one of the most extraordinary beaches in the world when it comes to grade-A people watching.
07 – Amsterdam, HOLLAND
Over the summer months, there are a number of sun-scorched beaches open to the public across Amsterdam, such as Blijburg aan Zee on the new IJburg Island complex, where bands or DJs provide a beach-party atmosphere every Sunday evening. Probably the most popular beach in the city is Amsterdam Plage, but venture a little further out of town (30 km: a 20-minute train journey) and you’ll find the in-the-know coastal resort of Bloemendaal, the ‘Ibiza of the North Sea’. We suggest you head for Republiek Beach Club (www.republiek.tv; pictured) on the beachfront.
08 – Palma, SPAIN
For sand, sea and sexy Balearic sounds Purobeach on Pagell (+34 971 744 744; www.purobeach.com) is a winner. And, if you’re a guest at Puro Hotel, you’re entitled to use the free shuttle bus service from the hotel to this seaside shindig. Situated just outside Palma, Mallorca’s fabulous first city, the Virtual Beach Club at 60 Paseo de lletas (www.virtualclub.es) is another fun-filled option for seaside frolics. By day, you’ll find a cool crowd lazing on hammocks listening to chill out tunes as the surf rolls in at their feet. Have a massage on the house or at sunset, kick back with a cocktail before the cave-club fires up later on.
09 – Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Sydney is a city blessed with more spectacular beaches than most towns have impressive buildings. One of the best walks in the world has to be the coastal path from Bondi to Bronte, where you’ll see surfers sharing the waves with dolphins. For a more exclusive scene, head to one of the harbour beaches (as opposed to one of the ocean beaches with crashing waves) in the Eastern Suburbs – Redleaf Pool in Double Bay is a secret spot with its own floating pontoon to swim out to. Nearby Nielsen Park is also a favourite with those who won’t dignify any old plot with their beach towel. Newport and Avalon beaches are a three-quarter-of-an-hour drive over the bridge north of Sydney centre – stunning setting (and surfers)
Sydney destination guide
Sydney destination guide
10 – Venice, ITALY
Venice destination guide
Hotel of the Week: Paradise Island Villas
The British summer may be on its way out, but in Crete the water is still in the mid-20s and the raki-distilling season is only just about to begin. We also love a hotel where the rooms are fit for Greek gods and goddesses (and named after them too)…
Style Set-apart, secluded villas
Setting Cretan paradise found
Why this week? Paradise Island Villas is knocking 25 per cent off room rates for bookings made by 30 September, for stays from 24 September to 1 November 2010, making a Senior Villa just €171.75, and their plushest accommodation – a Superior Villa – €327 a night. And the usual Smith member offer (a bottle of Cretan wine and a hamper of local produce) still applies. Lucky.
Our favourite bits Calling yourself paradise may seem like an ambitious claim, but the secluded, sanctuary-like villas of Paradise Island, with their private pools, dining areas and Jacuzzis live up to the name. Even the restaurant deserves to be called Ambrosia, serving perfectly grilled catch of the day and locally reared lamb, as well as delicious Greek desserts. Lastly, let’s not forget the villas’ stunning location between the Mediterranean and the mountains.
Mr & Mrs Smith say ‘The minimalist Mediterranean interiors have that warm, earthy feel. The lime-washed four-poster beds are draped with luxurious linens, and rooms are filled with examples of Mediterranean carpentry at its finest (tree-trunk bedside tables, bamboo panels and wood and glass corner cabinets). Each has its own gorgeous garden, with a Jacuzzi-jet pool and dining area. Delicate metal lanterns are scattered around in between palm trees and linen deck chairs. There are fireplaces, and spiral staircases leading up to heaven, sorry, the first floor. Our advice? Don’t bite any apples and you can stay forever…’
Style Set-apart, secluded villas
Setting Cretan paradise found
Why this week? Paradise Island Villas is knocking 25 per cent off room rates for bookings made by 30 September, for stays from 24 September to 1 November 2010, making a Senior Villa just €171.75, and their plushest accommodation – a Superior Villa – €327 a night. And the usual Smith member offer (a bottle of Cretan wine and a hamper of local produce) still applies. Lucky.
Our favourite bits Calling yourself paradise may seem like an ambitious claim, but the secluded, sanctuary-like villas of Paradise Island, with their private pools, dining areas and Jacuzzis live up to the name. Even the restaurant deserves to be called Ambrosia, serving perfectly grilled catch of the day and locally reared lamb, as well as delicious Greek desserts. Lastly, let’s not forget the villas’ stunning location between the Mediterranean and the mountains.
Mr & Mrs Smith say ‘The minimalist Mediterranean interiors have that warm, earthy feel. The lime-washed four-poster beds are draped with luxurious linens, and rooms are filled with examples of Mediterranean carpentry at its finest (tree-trunk bedside tables, bamboo panels and wood and glass corner cabinets). Each has its own gorgeous garden, with a Jacuzzi-jet pool and dining area. Delicate metal lanterns are scattered around in between palm trees and linen deck chairs. There are fireplaces, and spiral staircases leading up to heaven, sorry, the first floor. Our advice? Don’t bite any apples and you can stay forever…’
Four Spectacular Castles in Japan
Throughout Japan’s Warring States Period (1467–1603), many of the country’s magnificent feudal fortresses were destroyed. Numerous others that survived into the 20th century were strategically bombed by World War II air raids.
Thankfully however, four castles remain remarkably intact and have been declared National Treasures of Japan.
Matsumoto Castle – The “Crow Castle”, replete with a brilliant ebony exterior, is one of the most venerable landmarks in Japan. The second floor of this Nagano Prefecture point of interest contains a truly exception weapons museum.
The narrow windows of Matsumoto Castle allow visitors to admire fabulous views of the Japanese Alps and Matsumoto City. The immediate scenery is idyllic as well, as koi fish and swans swim in the moat below.
Local city government bought the castle after the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century and still own, maintain and cherish the landmark. Summer time in Matsumoto Castle brings a Taiko (drum) Festival as well as a Takigi Noh, a classical musical drama performed by torch light. Winter visitors enjoy the snow as it falls on the castle roofs.
Matsumoto Castle is a short walk from JR Matsumoto train station. Superb Nagano hotels are less than two hours away.
Hikone Castle – Built on the shores of Biwako in Shiga Prefecture, the country’s largest lake, Hikone Castle still has its feudal-area wooden stables,. The castle is also known for the Genkyu Gardens, a strolling garden designed around an ornamental pond. A good time to visit Hikone Castle is during the Castle Festival Parade on Culture Day (November 3), where a drum and fife band, samurai-costumed kids and an historical procession walk along the main streets of Hikone City.
To get to Hikone Castle, takea 15-minute walk along the main road from Hikone station.
Inuyama Castle – Called Hakutei (White Emperor) Castle for its regal splendor, the donjon, or central tower of Inuyama Castle is Japan’s oldest, having never been destroyed since its construction over 500 years ago. The landmark is the only privately-owned castle in the country and sits on a small hill looking over the Kiso River in Aichi Prefecture. The Naruse family continues to maintain this heritage site, but allows access to the general public.
Inuyama Castle is easily accessible from Inuyama Station.
Himeji Castle – located in Himeji within Hyogo Prefecture, this castle was the first landmark in Japan inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1992.
The “White Heron Castle” contains thick brick walls and mazes of halls and passageways meant to repel enemy intruders. Himeji Castle is undergoing major renovations from 2010 to 2014, so visitors will have to wait a few years to explore the interior once more.
To get to Himeji Castle, simply take a short walk from JR Himeji Station.
The best time to visit any of these castles is in the springtime, during hanami (cherry blossom season). The castle grounds are generally surrounded by hundreds of cherry trees that attract domestic tourists as well as international travelers.
Thankfully however, four castles remain remarkably intact and have been declared National Treasures of Japan.
Matsumoto Castle – The “Crow Castle”, replete with a brilliant ebony exterior, is one of the most venerable landmarks in Japan. The second floor of this Nagano Prefecture point of interest contains a truly exception weapons museum.
The narrow windows of Matsumoto Castle allow visitors to admire fabulous views of the Japanese Alps and Matsumoto City. The immediate scenery is idyllic as well, as koi fish and swans swim in the moat below.
Local city government bought the castle after the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century and still own, maintain and cherish the landmark. Summer time in Matsumoto Castle brings a Taiko (drum) Festival as well as a Takigi Noh, a classical musical drama performed by torch light. Winter visitors enjoy the snow as it falls on the castle roofs.
Matsumoto Castle is a short walk from JR Matsumoto train station. Superb Nagano hotels are less than two hours away.
Hikone Castle – Built on the shores of Biwako in Shiga Prefecture, the country’s largest lake, Hikone Castle still has its feudal-area wooden stables,. The castle is also known for the Genkyu Gardens, a strolling garden designed around an ornamental pond. A good time to visit Hikone Castle is during the Castle Festival Parade on Culture Day (November 3), where a drum and fife band, samurai-costumed kids and an historical procession walk along the main streets of Hikone City.
To get to Hikone Castle, takea 15-minute walk along the main road from Hikone station.
Inuyama Castle – Called Hakutei (White Emperor) Castle for its regal splendor, the donjon, or central tower of Inuyama Castle is Japan’s oldest, having never been destroyed since its construction over 500 years ago. The landmark is the only privately-owned castle in the country and sits on a small hill looking over the Kiso River in Aichi Prefecture. The Naruse family continues to maintain this heritage site, but allows access to the general public.
Inuyama Castle is easily accessible from Inuyama Station.
Himeji Castle – located in Himeji within Hyogo Prefecture, this castle was the first landmark in Japan inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1992.
The “White Heron Castle” contains thick brick walls and mazes of halls and passageways meant to repel enemy intruders. Himeji Castle is undergoing major renovations from 2010 to 2014, so visitors will have to wait a few years to explore the interior once more.
To get to Himeji Castle, simply take a short walk from JR Himeji Station.
The best time to visit any of these castles is in the springtime, during hanami (cherry blossom season). The castle grounds are generally surrounded by hundreds of cherry trees that attract domestic tourists as well as international travelers.
India’s Most Beautiful Beaches – Part 1
Feeling sun-deprived? Believe it or not, both the East and West coasts of India are littered with beautiful beaches. On the West Coast you’ll find the Arabian Sea while on the East Cost you’ll find the Bay of Bengal. Each coastline is full of picturesque beaches, spectacular sea resorts, and incredible vacation opportunities.
The beaches in India are almost too numerous to list, but they’re well worth exploring. Here are some of the most popular beaches in India, broken down by region.
Some of the most popular Andhra Pradesh Beaches include:
The beaches at Kerala aren’t necessarily the most popular but those who venture to the backwater area will find themselves surrounded by undisturbed beaches and sparkling blue waters. Relax under a coconut palm on one of these beaches and you’ll experience pure bliss!
Kerala’s most renowned beaches include:
The beaches at Orissa are some of the most visited in the world, especially by visitors on religious pilgrimage. The white sandy beaches along the coastal belt of Orissa draw the attention of tourists from all walks of life on a regular basis.
Some of the most important beaches in Orissa are:
Karnataka’s beaches are relatively calm compared to some of the more resort friendly destinations. The scenery in Karnataka is breathtaking and the area is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
So which beaches are the most peaceful?
If you thought the beaches at Orissa were popular, you have yet to see the beaches at Goa. Goa, unlike Orissa, is a renowned beach vacation destination and draws the attention of party goers from around the world.
Where are the hottest beaches in Goa?
No matter what part of India you visit you’re bound to find a beach destination that suites your tastes, whether you love relaxing in seclusion or immersing yourself in beach party culture. Grab your towel, pack your suntan lotion, and explore!
The beaches in India are almost too numerous to list, but they’re well worth exploring. Here are some of the most popular beaches in India, broken down by region.
Andhra Pradesh Beaches
Twenty three individual districts make up the area known as Andhra Pradesh, but only eight of them give visitors access to the sea. Andhra’s coast has remained remarkably unspoiled by tourism and features clean beaches where tourists can sunbathe or swim at their leisure.Some of the most popular Andhra Pradesh Beaches include:
- Bheemunipatnam Beach, one of the safest in Andhra Pradesh, and home to the renowned Bheemli sea resort;
- Manginapudi Beach, a remarkable beach on the outskirts of a historic port town and popular amongst tourists visiting the local health resort;
- Vodarevu Beach, a popular and somewhat secluded weekend destination amongst locals; and
- Rishikonda Beach, a beautiful golden beach popular amongst swimmers and water sport lovers.
Kerala Beaches
The beaches at Kerala aren’t necessarily the most popular but those who venture to the backwater area will find themselves surrounded by undisturbed beaches and sparkling blue waters. Relax under a coconut palm on one of these beaches and you’ll experience pure bliss!
Kerala’s most renowned beaches include:
- Marari Beach, an area relatively undiscovered by tourists. The beaches are found on the edge of a local fishing village and feature beautiful palm trees and friendly locals;
- Alappuzha Beach, an incredibly popular beach destination that features a pier that has extended into the sea for more than 140 years; and
- Muzhappilangad Beach, which is known for being the longest beach in Kerala. This beach is the only one in India on which visitors are allowed to drive.
Orissa Beaches
The beaches at Orissa are some of the most visited in the world, especially by visitors on religious pilgrimage. The white sandy beaches along the coastal belt of Orissa draw the attention of tourists from all walks of life on a regular basis.
Some of the most important beaches in Orissa are:
- Puri Beach, which is considered to be one of four important holy places in the country. The beach is on the Bay of Bengal and is one of the most beautiful on the planet.
- Konark Beach, another famous beach known for being the home of the Sun temple; and
- Gopalpur On Sea, a spectacular hot spot for swimmers, surfers, sunbathers, and anyone who merely wants to enjoy the sun, sand, and water.
Karnataka Beaches
Karnataka’s beaches are relatively calm compared to some of the more resort friendly destinations. The scenery in Karnataka is breathtaking and the area is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
So which beaches are the most peaceful?
- Maravanthe Beach can be found in the town of Karnataka and is a great destination for beach goers interested in water sports;
- Bhatkal Beach features not only a gorgeous seascape but breathtaking hills and a beautiful temple; and
- Karwar Beach, where you’ll relax on silver sands under the swaying palm trees in a calm and peaceful environment like no other.
Goa Beaches
If you thought the beaches at Orissa were popular, you have yet to see the beaches at Goa. Goa, unlike Orissa, is a renowned beach vacation destination and draws the attention of party goers from around the world.
Where are the hottest beaches in Goa?
- Anjuna Beach features palm trees that have been painted in fluorescent colors, an incredible flea market, and infamous parties held on the eve of every full moon;
- Benaulim Beach is one of the safest beaches for those who want to swim without fearing a jellyfish encounter. The area around this beach is also well known for its culinary creations featuring seafood; and
- Pololem Beach, a spectacular bay beach featuring coconut palms, bay nuts, and an incredibly relaxing atmosphere.
No matter what part of India you visit you’re bound to find a beach destination that suites your tastes, whether you love relaxing in seclusion or immersing yourself in beach party culture. Grab your towel, pack your suntan lotion, and explore!
10 Must-See Attractions in Durban
Hub of water sports, Great White Shark lore and bunny chow, Durban is a superb city and popular destination in South Africa. A host city for the successful 2010 FIFA World Cup, the KwaZulu-Natal metropolis is home to well over three million people. Durban’s main lures are pristine coastal areas that serve the international surfer community, a dynamic multicultural populace and a beautiful subtropical climate.
These ten must-see attractions help a great deal as well.
10. BAT Centre
This bohemian arts and culture community centre is strongly representative of a movement in contemporary Durban. The BAT Centre is very much a physical incarnation of a grassroots push to support local talent in a variety of disciplines. In this regard, the craft harbour off Victoria Embankment is terrific.
9. The Berea
The Berea overlooks Durban and the Indian Ocean at-large and serves as a perfect photo-op site. The lofty neighborhood is one of the traditional bastions of expensive real estate in the city.
8. Natural Science Museum
Durban’s Natural Science Museum is a good place to get in touch with the legacy of KwaZulu-Natal province. The facility is diminutive but nonetheless, has some wonderful fossils and ancient artifacts on display.
7. City Hall
Durban City Hall is undeniably the most prominent colonial landmark in the superb city. Built at the turn of the 20th century in veritable Edwardian style, the city hall is very much a relic of the past in modern South Africa but still valuable as a cultural and historic attraction.
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6. Botanic Gardens
Over half a million visitors pass through Durban’s lush Botanic Gardens every year, which makes it one of the top attractions in the city. Originally set up in 1849 to test potential cash crops, the facility now boasts a massive medicinal plant market and notable collections of orchids, cycads and palms.
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5. Moses Mabhida Stadium
Easily one of the standout hosts of the memorable 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Moses Mabhida Stadium’s arch rises gracefully above the Durban skyline. The now multi-purpose facility will serve the city well in the decades to come, certainly as the lynchpin of the Kings Park Sporting Precinct.
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4. Umgeni River Bird Park
One Durban gem truly for the birds is Umgeni River Bird Park. Puns aside, this nature reserve is spectacular and well worth the short 7.5 km trip outside the city center. The lush, scenic milieu is home to owls, cranes, vultures, hornbills, storks and scores of other colorful creatures.
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3. uShaka Marine World
As a major world port, beach and coastal city, it only makes sense for Durban to have a first-class aquarium and marine park. Enter uShaka, a phenomenal theme park for the entire family with all the requisite attractions in tow. From dolphin shows to a “waterworld” park, restaurants to thrill rides, uShaka is a complete destination. The aquarium has to rank as the top draw however. Only four others in the world outrank it in overall area.
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2. Gateway
One peek at Durban’s Gateway website mission statement is all you need to know about this remarkable “Theatre of Shopping”: Gateway’s vision is to remain the greatest entertainment and shopping complex in the Southern Hemisphere.
No mere boast either. The massive leisure attraction pulls it off with close to 400 shops, myriad restaurants, IMAX screens a sports arena and much, much more. A major Durban hub, without question.
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1. The Golden Mile
Another nerve center of Durban is The Golden Mile. This pre-eminent strip of urban beachfront between ocean and skyline is one of the best on the planet. The gateway to uShaka Marine World and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World may not offer the posh privacy of the nearby Umhlanga coast but nonetheless, is where the action is in this remarkable city.
Check out superb rates on hotels all over South Africa.
These ten must-see attractions help a great deal as well.
10. BAT Centre
This bohemian arts and culture community centre is strongly representative of a movement in contemporary Durban. The BAT Centre is very much a physical incarnation of a grassroots push to support local talent in a variety of disciplines. In this regard, the craft harbour off Victoria Embankment is terrific.
9. The Berea
The Berea overlooks Durban and the Indian Ocean at-large and serves as a perfect photo-op site. The lofty neighborhood is one of the traditional bastions of expensive real estate in the city.
8. Natural Science Museum
Durban’s Natural Science Museum is a good place to get in touch with the legacy of KwaZulu-Natal province. The facility is diminutive but nonetheless, has some wonderful fossils and ancient artifacts on display.
7. City Hall
Durban City Hall is undeniably the most prominent colonial landmark in the superb city. Built at the turn of the 20th century in veritable Edwardian style, the city hall is very much a relic of the past in modern South Africa but still valuable as a cultural and historic attraction.
Photo
6. Botanic Gardens
Over half a million visitors pass through Durban’s lush Botanic Gardens every year, which makes it one of the top attractions in the city. Originally set up in 1849 to test potential cash crops, the facility now boasts a massive medicinal plant market and notable collections of orchids, cycads and palms.
Photo
5. Moses Mabhida Stadium
Easily one of the standout hosts of the memorable 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Moses Mabhida Stadium’s arch rises gracefully above the Durban skyline. The now multi-purpose facility will serve the city well in the decades to come, certainly as the lynchpin of the Kings Park Sporting Precinct.
Photo
4. Umgeni River Bird Park
One Durban gem truly for the birds is Umgeni River Bird Park. Puns aside, this nature reserve is spectacular and well worth the short 7.5 km trip outside the city center. The lush, scenic milieu is home to owls, cranes, vultures, hornbills, storks and scores of other colorful creatures.
Photo
3. uShaka Marine World
As a major world port, beach and coastal city, it only makes sense for Durban to have a first-class aquarium and marine park. Enter uShaka, a phenomenal theme park for the entire family with all the requisite attractions in tow. From dolphin shows to a “waterworld” park, restaurants to thrill rides, uShaka is a complete destination. The aquarium has to rank as the top draw however. Only four others in the world outrank it in overall area.
Photo
2. Gateway
One peek at Durban’s Gateway website mission statement is all you need to know about this remarkable “Theatre of Shopping”: Gateway’s vision is to remain the greatest entertainment and shopping complex in the Southern Hemisphere.
No mere boast either. The massive leisure attraction pulls it off with close to 400 shops, myriad restaurants, IMAX screens a sports arena and much, much more. A major Durban hub, without question.
Photo
1. The Golden Mile
Another nerve center of Durban is The Golden Mile. This pre-eminent strip of urban beachfront between ocean and skyline is one of the best on the planet. The gateway to uShaka Marine World and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World may not offer the posh privacy of the nearby Umhlanga coast but nonetheless, is where the action is in this remarkable city.
Check out superb rates on hotels all over South Africa.
10 Must-See Attractions in Brisbane
As a city destination and gateway to spectacular Queensland, Brisbane is first-rate. The third-most populous city Down Under has over 2 million people – with a bullet – and a sprawling cityscape to explore. A vibrant arts and culture scene, colorful natural scenery, superb landmarks and eclectic points of interest combine to make the metropolis that feels like a small town a perennial favorite in Australia.
Whether on a road trip from Sydney up the Gold Coast or as far north as beautiful Cairns, take a long rest stop in Brisbane. And for the love of Sir Thomas Brisbane himself, give these ten must-see attractions a go.
10. Brisbane City Hall and Museum of Brisbane
Brisbane City Hall is perhaps the most indelible landmark in the city and while not built in the late 19th century like the Customs House and Cathedral of St. Stephen, the home of the Museum of Brisbane has foundation roots in a bygone era. The notable symbol of Brisbane is on the Register of the National Estate.
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9. Brisbane Powerhouse
The Powerhouse complex proves how funky and alternative Brisbane has become in recent years. The New Farm ‘hood gem is a performance arts, visual arts and festival hub, all in a former power station factory built in 1928. Come to New Farm Park and pay the facility a visit.
8. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Concrete proof that Brisbane is lush, the City Botanic Gardens draws nature lovers to Gardens Point, on the bank of the Brisbane River. Built smack within landmarks like Queensland Parliament House, Old Government House and Queensland University of Technology, the gardens date all the way back to 1855. Visit the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium while here.
7. Lang Park
Forgive us but in spite of the corporate name Suncorp Stadium, Lang Park will always be our favorite sports shrine in Brisbane. Whether you come for cricket, rugby or football, the electric atmosphere of “The Cauldron” is unforgettable.
6. Brisbane Forest Park
One bus ride from Brisbane’s Central Business District provides access to a truly remarkable nature reserve. Brisbane Forest Park spans parts of the D’Aguilar mountain range and features a surfeit of native wildlife in a first-rate animal sanctuary.
5. Newstead House
Newstead Park is a handsome, heritage enclave in the suburb of Newstead, with superb Brisbane River views. Built in 1846 by Andrew Petrie, Brisbane’s first architect and city planner, Newstead House is now a period museum.
4. CityCat Catamaran
Brisbane offers many ways for people to get around. The most scenic however, is CityCat Catamaran, which zips past some of the city’s best landmarks on the Brisbane River. Fun, convenient and affordable.
3. Kangaroo Point
A lovely suburb across the river from Brisbane CBD, Kangaroo Point is the most popular recreation point in the city. If you want to rock climb, abseil and have a picnic in one place in Brisbane, this is it.
2. South Bank Parklands
Brisbane was the memorable host city of World Expo 88 and today, the South Bank cultural, educational and recreational district is what remains of the global fair. Since 1992, South Bank Parklands has had a transformative effect on the Brisbane cityscape. A hub of bicycle paths, gardens, restaurants and cafés, the area is also home to Streets Beach, the Nepal Peace Pagoda and massive Wheel of Brisbane. If you want to celebrate Australia Day in Brisbane, come to South Bank Parklands.
1. Queensland Cultural Centre
Many attractions in one, the Queensland Cultural Centre is a major point of interest in Brisbane. What awaits when you get off at Cultural Centre Busway Station is no less than three superb city gems in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Queensland Museum and Queensland Art Gallery.
Check out awesome hotel rates in the capital of Queensland.
Whether on a road trip from Sydney up the Gold Coast or as far north as beautiful Cairns, take a long rest stop in Brisbane. And for the love of Sir Thomas Brisbane himself, give these ten must-see attractions a go.
10. Brisbane City Hall and Museum of Brisbane
Brisbane City Hall is perhaps the most indelible landmark in the city and while not built in the late 19th century like the Customs House and Cathedral of St. Stephen, the home of the Museum of Brisbane has foundation roots in a bygone era. The notable symbol of Brisbane is on the Register of the National Estate.
Photo source9. Brisbane Powerhouse
The Powerhouse complex proves how funky and alternative Brisbane has become in recent years. The New Farm ‘hood gem is a performance arts, visual arts and festival hub, all in a former power station factory built in 1928. Come to New Farm Park and pay the facility a visit.
8. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Concrete proof that Brisbane is lush, the City Botanic Gardens draws nature lovers to Gardens Point, on the bank of the Brisbane River. Built smack within landmarks like Queensland Parliament House, Old Government House and Queensland University of Technology, the gardens date all the way back to 1855. Visit the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium while here.
7. Lang Park
Forgive us but in spite of the corporate name Suncorp Stadium, Lang Park will always be our favorite sports shrine in Brisbane. Whether you come for cricket, rugby or football, the electric atmosphere of “The Cauldron” is unforgettable.
6. Brisbane Forest Park
One bus ride from Brisbane’s Central Business District provides access to a truly remarkable nature reserve. Brisbane Forest Park spans parts of the D’Aguilar mountain range and features a surfeit of native wildlife in a first-rate animal sanctuary.
5. Newstead House
Newstead Park is a handsome, heritage enclave in the suburb of Newstead, with superb Brisbane River views. Built in 1846 by Andrew Petrie, Brisbane’s first architect and city planner, Newstead House is now a period museum.
4. CityCat Catamaran
Brisbane offers many ways for people to get around. The most scenic however, is CityCat Catamaran, which zips past some of the city’s best landmarks on the Brisbane River. Fun, convenient and affordable.
3. Kangaroo Point
A lovely suburb across the river from Brisbane CBD, Kangaroo Point is the most popular recreation point in the city. If you want to rock climb, abseil and have a picnic in one place in Brisbane, this is it.
2. South Bank Parklands
Brisbane was the memorable host city of World Expo 88 and today, the South Bank cultural, educational and recreational district is what remains of the global fair. Since 1992, South Bank Parklands has had a transformative effect on the Brisbane cityscape. A hub of bicycle paths, gardens, restaurants and cafés, the area is also home to Streets Beach, the Nepal Peace Pagoda and massive Wheel of Brisbane. If you want to celebrate Australia Day in Brisbane, come to South Bank Parklands.
1. Queensland Cultural Centre
Many attractions in one, the Queensland Cultural Centre is a major point of interest in Brisbane. What awaits when you get off at Cultural Centre Busway Station is no less than three superb city gems in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Queensland Museum and Queensland Art Gallery.
Check out awesome hotel rates in the capital of Queensland.
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