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Jul232021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Public transport tips in Northern Ireland

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Metro is responsible for bus services in the Belfast area while Ulsterbus provides bus and coach services throughout the rest of the province. Tourists visiting Belfast should download a copy of the brochure 'See Belfast by Metro' from the Translink website. This contains information on how to use the system to visit the city's main tourist attractions. Metro's Main Arterial Services are Most Frequent The most frequent Metro services are Metros 1 to 12 which run along Belfast's main arterial corridors. Metro also operates a network of other services in Belfast with varying frequencies as well as 'City Express' which links the city centre with suburban areas of Newtownabbey via the M2 motorway. Belfast Metro Bus System Divided into Three Fare Zones The system is divided i...

Jul82021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Coastal Croatia — Island hopping in the Adriatic

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The islands along the Adriatic Coast of the country are less in the limelight than the Greek Islands or the Scottish Islands. There are islands here that are renowned for gourmet cuisine, others for mile upon mile of dunes and undulating white sand beaches, others for forests teaming with wildlife and others for nudism. Below are the best Croatian islands to explore by boat. Vis Island — Best for Adriatic Cuisine According to local folklore, the first grape vine anywhere in Dalmatia (an historical region encompassing much of modern day Croatia and Montenegro) was planted in Vis. To this day, the island has retained a proud tradition of excellent food and wine. Vis Vugava is the top island wine to taste, whilst the culinary reputation has ben further helped along by the importance...

Jun232021 by Paul Linus1 Comment

Top hotels near Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont IL

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The O'Hare International Airport is about 15 miles west of the downtown area of the City of Chicago. O'Hare has a Chicago address, but is adjacent to Rosemont. The Village of Rosemont is a destination in itself, with the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre in close proximity. The hotels in Rosemont offer the convenience of being just a few minutes away from the airport. Most hotels offer free shuttle service. Guests of these Rosemont hotels will find themselves within walking distance to the Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center. Travelers who stay in Rosemont can find transportation to downtown Chicago, even if they do not rent a car. The Blue Line El offers inexpensive transportation to downtown Chicago. Taxi service is readily available. Taxi...

Jun142021 by AhithoNo Comments

Chartering a Yacht Is a Great Stress Reducer.

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We seem obsessed with making money and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight, when it comes to how much is enough. Clearly, we all need enough money to survive and put food on the table, but sometimes we work too hard for the impossible dream. As long as your mortgage payments are covered, the kids get a great education and your other outgoings are easily paid for, then you pretty much have everything that you need. Maybe it's time you started to spend some money on yourself and spending it on something that will make you happy and also improve your physical and mental health. Many of us are experiencing problems within our relationships because we are not paying attention to the things that are truly important, like family. If you and your family members have been drifting apart as ...

Jun132021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Dog sled adventure vacations, Northwest U.S.

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Dogsledding allows people of all ages and physical conditions to experience the wild stillness of the Northwest’s backcountry. The excitement of being pulled by a powerful team of sled dogs is a wilderness adventure like no other. When the dogs hear the command to go, “Hike!” they’re off at a run, taking passengers flying over the snow. As the dogs settle into a trot, the flurry of paws on packed snow and the gliding swish of sled runners accompanies the dogs’ panting. From the Pacific Northwest of Alaska, Oregon and Washington to the inland Northwest of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, there are a variety of sled dog tours available. Alaska Dog Sled Tours The best place in the Northwest to find dog sled tours is Alaska, home of the famed Iditarod race and a state where dog sled...

May312021 by AhithoNo Comments

Hong Kong – a mecca for tourists

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Hong Kong has been going through some troubled times, but it still remains one of Asia’s top tourist destinations and should feature high up on every globe trotter’s bucket list. Sightseeing by sea… There is much to do and see in this island city and for those looking to see the sights from the sea surrounding it, a good starting point would be with a Hong Kong Boat and Yacht Rental from Simpsons. The number and variety of craft on offer is mind boggling and in addition to one-day trips there are longer cruises that can contribute and element of calmness and relaxation to a holiday. A day trip on one of the larger cabin cruisers would also be a very popular option for a company from the mainland eying Hong Kong as a venue for a staff outing. Fashion-conscious ladies will want to be weari...