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Travel is more of a passion to me rather than just a hobby and I love to travel across the globe. Though travel is my passion but I don’t want to travel full time as I love my job, my family and my friends very much. I can’t think of leaving all of these and set out for travel across the globe. Unlike many travelers I don’t like to stay in hostels or traveling in 3rd class so money is a big factor for me . .

I go out for vacation at least 4-5 times a year to various places. A few months back I went to New Orleans for couple of weeks and it was a great trip with loads of fun and relaxation..

I went to New Orleans with one of my girlfriend, Ivy; who loves to travel as me and was thinking of going somewhere for a long time and when I told her about my plan she was more than happy to join me.

I believe that holidays are for meeting new people and chlling out with friends rather than exploring as many places as you can. Before traveling anywhere I do lot of research about good hotels, things to do, local transportations and history of the place. After doing thorough reasearch I book my hotel, flight tickets and tickets for other attractions as well. Most of the time if you book your ticket well in advance you get a better deal than booking at the last minute. A few years back I had visited Eiffel tower and didn’t book my ticket in advance and as a result I had to stand for more than 3 hours in the queue and after that incident I always prefer to book my tickets in advance.

We went to New Orleans in July this year. Our flight landed at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 2 o’clock in the afternoon; from there we took a taxi to our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. Our hotel was located nearly 12 miles from the airport and one way trip costs $20. You can also book a round trip for just $38 at the airport. The airport shuttle will pick you up at least 3 hours in advance of the departure flight. When we reached our hotel it was around 3:30 PM and we were very tired so after having a sandwich I went to my room to had a good sleep.

In the evening we didn’t do much as we were very tired so we decided to take a walk and explore the nearby areas. Our New Orleans hotel was situated in the French Quarter, which is the most famous area of the city. French Quarter has many historic buildings and is a National Historic Landmark. During the Spanish rule this area was known as Vieux Carr© and many historic buildings were built during the Spanish rule. I loved the area and decided to explore it further before leaving the city. We decided to have our dinner at a local restaurant named, Angeli. It was a small Greek restaurant which serves delicious food at a very reasonable rate.

After we finished our dinner we headed to our hotel as next day we had to wake up early to go to New Orleans School of Cooking to learn how to cook local dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya, Shrimp Creole and few more other dishes. We have booked our classes from 10 AM 12:30PM and it cost us $29 per person. As I had heard a lot about this class so didn’t want to miss the experience.

After coming back from our trip I invited few of my friends to taste few traditional Louisiana cuisine that I had learned from my cooking class in New Orleans and every body loved my food.. I am currently planning to attend the Tomatina event, where people throw tomatoes at each other, in Spain very soon.

Larissa Tayah writes about New Orleans Hotels. She has just found a great selection of Cheap Hotels in New Orleans for his next trip.

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Barcelona is the second largest city and the cultural capital of Spain. It is a major tourist spot in the world. By hosting 1992 Olympic it gained international recognition, which brought a huge boost to its tourism industry.

It is a beautiful city with churches, museums, shops and outdoor markets.. The best way to travel around Barcelona is metro rail but the best way to enjoy the rich culture and friendly people of Spain is to walk around the city.

Summer is usually very hot and humid, so travellers should avoid visiting Barcelona during summer. Try to avoid going there during summer as it becomes very hot and humid.

If you want to chill, take a walk or just want to watch people passing by then ‘Las Ramblas’ is the place for you. It is a pedestrian street with loads of cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Some of the most beautiful museums in Europe is in Bacelona, so you shouldn’t miss visiting these beautiful museums.

Budget Travel – Barcelona

The best way to move around cheap in Barcelona is to purchase Barcelona Card which valid per 2, 3, 4 or 5 consecutive days. With this card you can travel free in public transport, will get discount at museums, cultural venues, leisure attractions, restaurants and shops. A 3-day Barcelona Card costs ¬30.15 and 5 day card cost ¬40. You can buy Barcelona Card online using barcelonaturisme.com.

Getting there

By Flight

Barcelona International airport is just 7 milts from city centre. Barcelona international airport receives around 30 million visitors annually and is the busiest airport of Barcelona. The best way to travel from airport to city centre is taxi which can be found outside the airport just follow the taxi sign to locate the nearest taxi stand. The average cab fare comes approximately ¬25 ¬30.

By Train

Barcelona Sants Station is the primary rail station for national and international arrivals and departures. It is located in the western side of the city and it easily commutable by buses, taxis or metro.

Barcelona Hotels:

Eurostars Grand Marina It is 5 star hotel situated at the centre of the port of Barcelona overlooking La Ramblas. It is just 2 minutes from Columbus monument and 15 km from Barcelona International airport. This hotel is perfect for families, business travelers and couples.

Hotel Barcelona Universal It is 4 star hotel located just minutes away from Las Ramblas and other landmarks like Maritime museum and old town. Metro station is just outside the main entrance and buses are available nearby. All the rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, AC, central heating, safe, LCD TV and lot more.

Hotel Hesperia Tower This hotel is one of the tallest buildings of Barcelona and is a landmark in itself. It offers a bird’s-eye view of the city from its glassed vaulted restaurant which is situated at the top floor of the tower. Being one of the best hotels in Barcelona Hesperia Tower is a perfect place to enjoy your holiday.

Kacper Xena writes travel guides. Lately he is writing about Barcelona hotels. He has just found a great selection of Madrid Hotels for his next trip.

Manchester has, for a long time, been a hub for artistic and sporting accomplishment, and in the last decade the city has prospered and succeeded in modernizing itself and pulling in many thousands of visitors annually. The city’s large changing population, made up of vacation visitors and business folk, are waking up to the joys of staying in Manchester serviced apartments.

Three Examples Of What’s On Offer In Manchester

The Manchester International Festival – A Once In A Lifetime Event
30th Jun – 17th Jul
There have been two international festivals in the past and this will be the third and yet again the organizers have created a line up of renowned artists from around the world.

Which Performers Will Be There?

The Engish National Opera are partnering with Damon Albarn of Blur fame, Bjork is spending three weeks here on her first UK date in three years and the world famous Teatro Real Madrid are performing another world premier of the life and death of one of performance art’s godmothers, Marina Abramovic. Perhaps you saw Damon Albarn performing one of the songs from the Opera on Andrew Marr’s TV show? A treat in store, I think!

For children desperate to join in themselves, try The Crash of the Elysium, a theatrical collaboration between audience and Punchdrunk, the inspirational immersive theatre group! There is every chance you will find something to suit your taste.

Tatton Park’s RHS Show
July 20 – 24

The best floral show in Northern England, the RHS flower show will amaze with important plant collections and flowers from the UK’s top nurseries, children’s gardens and a Young Garden Designer of the Year competition. Flowers on hats, dresses, skirts and women will grace ladies’ day as well as the usual displays on show. A visual feast not to be missed! Ladies’ Day is not just about gardens, although you can join Fortnum and Mason’s exclusive private tours of the show prior to a cocktail party! It is also about dressing up, winning prizes and enjoying the latest in fashion at the many fashion shows taking place during the day.

Titans of Cricket Competition
2nd Oct 2011
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Sport is important to Manchester. You only have to look at the football fans to know how ardent their passion is. But, 2011 also sees Manchester putting on a superb day of 1 day cricket where the best of Twenty20 cricket will be on show with a festival of bowling, batting and fielding. English captain, Freddie Flintoff, will captain his side against long term rivals, Australia, led by David Boon. The sides from Pakistan and India will be ably led by Virender Sehwag and Wasim Akram – a battle for the subcontinent!. Crowds will have the opportunity to see these cricketing greats pushing the boundaries of skill, as they would in an exceptional training session.

Accommodation

Visitors to these and Manchester’s many other attractions will all require a place to stay; a bed and breakfast or hotel room.

Other visitors will choose Manchester serviced apartments as an ideal accommodation choice near the heart of the city.At SACO’s Manchester serviced apartments, you can make the most of spacious and extremely well equipped accommodation that permits you to relax in a home from home experience. You will find the Piccadilly location ideal for sight seeing and events and being in the city centre, and you’ll receive the best a serviced apartment can offer.

We love Manchester and everything she offers. Enjoy your stay.