Today we’ll speak about some amazing ways to spend your spring vacation in the most extreme and mysterious areas of our Earth.

Hunting

Hunting is a cool way of demonstrating your bravery. You can hunt in forests, bogs, and even in the air and under water. You can hunt alone or get attached to a group of hard core hunters. You can go for the trophy in the vast expanses of our country or discover a new country where you once went for sightseeing and souvenir shopping, and not for hide and horns.

There are many advantages in hunting in Europe: A big number of wild games, a perfect compliance with laws, an unspoken code of the hunter, excellent service and well-established traditions. If you rent a cozy hunting lodge in Bulgaria, Poland or Hungary, you will be able to hunt deers and wild boars, and in summer partridge and duck hunt will be possible. In Greenland you can hunt a 300-pound musk ox, a polar fox and a snow partridge. In Spain you go for ibex and long-mane sheep, in Macedonia — for the Balkan chamois and mouflon. Even a travel to Turkey can be combined with night wild boar hunting.

If you love exotics, you should go to Australia, since only there you can hunt crocodiles, kangaroos and wild dogs, dingoes. Nothing can be compared with the breathtaking nighttime chase after a Buffalo under the leadership of a hereditary Australian hunter.

In Canada you can hunt black bears in spring and grizzly bears, snow goats and wolfs in fall. In South America, in Ecuador, you’ll find many deers and wild cats, the latter are allowed to shoot freely. It can also be a good idea to hunt a Siberian roe in Barrow, an elk in Yakutia, a bear in Kamchatka, or birds and grouse in the central regions of Russia. In any case, as it’s said in the cartoon about Mauglis, “it will be a nice hunt.”

Antarctica: Forged Ice

Mainland, bound with eternal ice, covered with white snow that blinds the eyes… It never gets warm air, and only the lonely silhouettes of majestic icebergs are around Antarctica. Being there means reaching the top of the world, seeing the land that has never been populated and will never get a chance to get any cities. Only scientists come to this place to conduct researches in special stations and then return back home — to civilization. The only inhabitants of this cold kingdom are cute penguins in their black frock coats, waddling awkwardly from foot to foot. And there are many whales masterfully dissecting the dark waters of Antarctica.

Cruises to Antarctica are committed from two continents — South America and Australia. If you visit Antarctica, you’ll have every right to say that you had been on the edge of the world.

With the same purpose you can have a visit to South America, the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. The most southern city of the Earth — Ushuaia — is located there. By the way, this land is called Tierra because the locals always had special vessels with them that should help them fight the fire on the boat if there was one.

Discovery Tours

Have you ever wandered through the Cambodian jungle as a tribute to the beloved Indiana Jones? Have you ever “walked on the water” in the South Korean island of Chinden, where every month a “sea road” in length of 2.8 km appears because of the tides, similar to the miracle of Moses in the Bible? Along this route you can go from the mainland to the island. The chance of walking on the water lasts a few hours only. Have you been at the home of anime and kimonos, have you seen the mysterious Imperial Palace, climbed Mount Fuji, drunk tea and seen danching geishas?

If your answer to all these questions is affirmative, then it’s time for you to discover new countries, learn about unfamiliar cultures and deal with natural phenomena by abandoning the usual route to the sea or your house somewhere in town.

It is not necessary to attend only the well-known attractions like the Great Wall of China, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square in London or the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Sometimes, the national color may appear brighter in bustling English pubs, vast rice fields of China or abandoned unknown quarters of the French capital.

You can also travel to places of glory of your favorite book characters: Visit the Quasimodo monument or sit in an armchair in Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street.

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New York

Shopping in New York – a kind of religion. The only question that will be wondering for a long time is  how to find some time to shop in NewYork. Huge lighted shop windows: here you will find plenty of brands that have remained unknown in Europe. New York  is offering many opportunities for your budget.

In addition you will find here a lot of sales. With Thanksgiving Day the start of the first sales are heading the stores (discount 30%), from December 26 begins the Christmas sales (discounts up to 50%), and after the New Year, January 2, begins the most important holiday for all fashionistas, when the discount stores reaching 80%.

The most famous place in New York among shoppers is the department store Saks, located at 5th Ave / 49 Street. The most popular store is even popular among European tourists, who are not that willing to pay big sums of money for some items.

The department store Macy’s (Broadway / 34th Street) is considered to have one of the brightest sales in entire US.After the New Year, you can buy  chic shoes from this store for $ 60 or haute couture dress for $ 90.  Isn’t this amazing?

Going for shopping in New York, you must have a stop in the department store of  Bloomingdale’s (Lexington/59 Street). Here you can buy expensive clothes as a luxury and also some cheaper clothing items of not that known brands.

Paris

Ah, Paris! Fortunately, the times when we dreamed of  inaccessible French perfumes is long gone: you can buy them anywhere. But nothing can compare with the effect, if you buy your favorite perfume in one of the world known French boutiques. One of the major attractions of Paris – is Le Printemps, the oldest department of the city. Parisians even complain that this store is the most visited historical monument of the French capital.

If men think that shopping is women’s business – they must attend Bryummel, a dedicated French department store with merchandise for men only. Do not forget to buy one of the delicatessen, you’ll find for example in Montmartre, a bottle of champagne or a French wine.

Sales in Paris only occur twice a year: winter and summer, during the rest of the year the government officially prohibits mass  price cuts. Winter sale starts on the first Wednesday of January, and summer – the last Wednesday of June.

The main store of the country – Galeries Lafayette (40, boulevard Haussmann). For many years the gallery shop here was serving Catherine Deneuve, Edith Piaf, Prince Charles,Claudia Schiffer and many others. The discount card allows the stores the week before the sale to postpone the thing that you liked to buy it later at a discount.

Not far from the Galeries Lafayette is the largest store in Paris Printemps. Here you can buy clothing, accessories, cosmetics, jewelry and any kind of expensive stuff.

During the winter you should visit the sales and boutiques of famous brands, which are mostly located on the same boulevard. Discounts at these stores is 70-80%.

London

Sales in Britain cause any of  fantastic effect. For the British sale – this discount from a minimum of 60%.

The most expensive and the big department store of the world is Harrods (Brompton Road). For many years is has been the supplier of the royal family. 3 days prior to sale around the store tent and just face down shop. During the first day of sales in the store is shopping around 250 thousand people.

Vivienne Westwood has acquired three boutiques in London, which is located on King’s Road, Conduit Street, Davies Street. During sales you can buy  clothes discounted up to 50%.

In stores Selfriges and Debenhams, located on Oxford Street you can buy dresses from young designers and famous worldwide brands. Discounts in the sale of up to 50%.

Milan

Milan – it’s taste and style of Italy, the main attraction of this wonderful city – shops, so it’s a haven for fashionistas and fashionistas. Here you will find everything from socks to jewelry of the highest quality. We must not forget that Italy is known for its exquisite taste, is home to brands such as Armani, Gianfranco Ferry, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Fierucci, Diesel.

But why all this list: go to the fashion district which is located on the five-kilometer avenue in Buenos Aires (corso Buenos-Aires), or in the prospectus Vittorio Emanuele II (corso Vittorio Emanuele II), Centre for young fashion Porta Tichineze (corso di Porta Ticinese) , Dante Street (via Dante) – in virtually every corner of the city you will find shops and boutiques! Season sales – ‘Saldi’ in the period between Christmas and the first week of March dastavit you really enjoy.Do not forget to book in our cheap hotel in Milan!

Let’s have a look at the specific locations and precisely hotels ideal for the hotel reservations for the honeymoon.

Location: “Bellagio” Hotel and Casino
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

While in Las Vegas still in the airport you will be met with “armed bandits” and the sound of falling coins in the trays. It is called the “garden of delights” and “nest of vice.”Here you are kicked out of the club at 9 pm, if you are under 21 years old, but at the same time there’s a chance to get married without any paperwork on demand in the chapel with a neon sign. Not surprisingly, it was here millions of Americans and Europeans come to celebrate their honeymoon. Particularly suited to this is the magnificent five-star hotel “Bellagio”. Subject of this hotel is the fact that it’s one of the most expensive in the world, inspired by the famous Italian resort on Lake Como. Hence – an artificial lake in the area of 8 acres, surrounded by poplars and “Tuscan” villas. Here there are nine thousand rooms, and the construction of the hotel took 1.6 billion dollars. The building was a place for gambling hall and six outdoor swimming pools, four sources of forty separate houses, two chapels for weddings, two dozen restaurants and eateries. In his own art gallery hotel “Bellagio” that went to $ 300 million, collected the masterpieces of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso, El Greco, Goya, Degas and Monet. True, they have not hung out in hotel hallways, and in separate rooms and the entrance. If looking for some other hotel in Las Vegas keep in mind Paris hotel in Las Vegas.

Price: The cost of living in the “Bellagio” – from $ 165 for the simplest room.

Place: Hotel “Amankila”
Where: Mangiss, Bali, Indonesia.

Bali has always been a favorite destination for romantic couples and honeymooners. This is due to the list of facts: the sea is particularly calm, there are multiple deserted beaches, and a way of life in the Eastern leisurely. Best hotel for a romantic holiday in Bali is the luxury “Amankila”, which is situated on a high rock on the shore of the Straits of Lombok. It is a member of the “Special Honeymoon Hotels”, combining hotel, recognized as the best for its honeymoon packages. They are located in the most picturesque places and different romantic atmosphere and impeccable service. The hotel is not designed for the ignorant masses and is suitable only for connoisseurs. There are only 34 rooms, each of which is a separate bungalow, covered in tropical jungle. The rooms offer breathtaking views of sea and green hills of East Bali. In this part of the island are ancient temples, royal palaces and the many picturesque villages, ways of life which does not change over the centuries. Each of the guest suites – a small copy of the famous Water Palace Amlapury. In their decoration the designers used sea shells, half a coconut and rattan. In luxury suites, which often choose a couple who have their own swimming pool and a pond with water lilies.

Price: from $ 600 per night for a bungalow.

Place: Hotel George V
Where: Paris, France

Genuine romance is only possible in the main city of lovers – Paris. Romance in a very chic entourage in a hotel “George V”, located in one the most aristocratic avenues of Paris. Legendary Palace was built in 1928 and immediately attracted the attention of the press, admires with its many technical innovations and luxurious furnishings. At various times in the local room stopped Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin and many U.S. presidents. The hotel has created an elegant setting in the style of the XVIII century, the interior used expensive fabrics, crystal and marble. By the number of works of art adorning its walls, “George V” is unparalleled among the Parisian hotels. Hotel restaurant was awarded three Michelin stars in the category. The hotel has an excellent health club and luxurious spa with a swimming pool and saunas. It is worth to mention rooms for the newlyweds in the lineup of “Honeymoon Suite”. It is located on the top floor, the room for three terraces, which are visible to the Eiffel Tower, in the bedroom – a huge four-poster bed and the bathroom overlooking the Opera House, Madeleine Church and the Palace of the Grand Palais.

Price: “Superior suite” costs 1595 euros per day.

Location: “The Ritz Carlton Cancun”
Where: Cancun, Mexico

Two decades ago, Cancun was a village lost in the jungle, but now it has turned into one of the most famous resorts in the world with dozens of great hotels. Hotel “The Ritz Carlton Cancun” belongs to an elite hotel chain “Ritz Carlton”, is managed by the main office which is located in the U.S. The hotel occupies one of the best beaches in Cancun, facing the Caribbean Sea. It is popular primarily because of its exceptional service and part of the association “The Leading Hotels of the World”. “The Ritz Carlton Cancun” is built in a colonial-style palace with Spanish fountains, columns, a dome of glass and steel. All rooms are tastefully decorated in soft tones and equipped.

Price: “Honeymoon” a three-day package costs about $ 1500. Price includes deluxe room with ocean view, four-course dinner on the beach, wine and fruit on arrival, massage for two and a shuttle to the airport and back.

Location: “Hotel Danieli”
Where: Venice, Italy

Narrow streets and palaces of Venice are particularly visible from the windows of the magnificent “Hotel Danieli”. “Hotel Danieli” can be rightfully called one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. It is located on the waterfront close to St. Marks Square. It is a three interconnected buildings, the main one – Palazzo Dandolo – the 14th century was the ruler’s palace in Venice. The hotel has preserved original interiors and furnishings in Venetian Gothic style, with gold, pink marble and products from Murano glass. Here, the Gothic arches and passages, murals on the walls, mirrors with a patina. A romantic dinner can be made at the restaurant “La Terrazza”. It is on the roof and called out particularly exhilarating view of the Grand Canal, the Lido and Adriatic Sea.

Price: from 325 euros per room per night.

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Traditionally, the period of timing between November and January is announced to be best time for having long walks and experiencing the holiday spirit. Some of the beautiful and historic places, surroundings of the museums, castles and squares of many cities start to offer something amazing- scenic skating rinks. These enchanting places are being decorated with hundreds of colored lights and garlands, where you can have fun, paint on ice with elegant loops, and dance to the fiery rhythms of the music.

Ice rink – a place where you can enjoy the atmosphere of winter holidays with family and friends. In addition, it is a good way to keep warm in cool weather. Well, if skating is not your calling, you can always sit in the nearest cafe, drinking hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine and taste a sweet slice of Christmas cake. At the same time you can have the pleasure for laughing out loud at those who are falling down while making their first steps on the ice.

Paris

From 18 December 2010 till March 7, 2011 Parisians and tourists can have a good time and skate around one of the main attractions of the capital – the Paris City Hall Square close to the Hotel de Ville. Once this area was called Grev and was the site of public executions. Today – it is a grand pedestrian zone with a stone tiling. And this place is ideal both in summer time while having a carousel and a skating-rink in winter. The rink is free in case if you have your skates, while renting skates here will cost you 5 euros.

In addition to this Paris has another cool surprise for its visitors. Since December 15, 2010 to February 9, 2011 Visitors to the Eiffel Tower will be able to ride on the horses at a height of 57 meters. Visiting the rink is included in the entrance fee to the tower. Here you will be prohibited to bring your own skates but anyways the price for the rental is not that high.

Berlin

From 22 November to 26 December 2010 in the centre of one of the oldest and most beautiful city of fountains you’ll have something to be astonished with. The fountain of Neptune will turn into stretched expanse of ice with an area of 600 square meters.

This symbol of Berlin’s Christmas celebrations will be seen from afar. Next to it Ferris wheel will be working, at a height o which you can see the Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower and other landmarks of Berlin.

Vienna

From 19 January to 4 March 2011 the square in front of City Hall will be at the mercy of winter fun. Festive ice rink will be the main ornament of all, taking approximately 4,5 thousand square meters. In addition, everyone can ride together on a festively decorated ice tracks of Rathausparka. And the lovers of outdoor activities can try their best at any of six special rinks in the new Olympic sport – curling.

Day of Admission will be 02.05 euros in the evening – 5 euros. Skate rental will cost you some extra fee.

Brussels

From November 26, 2010 till January 2, 2011 one of the oldest areas of Brussels – Marche aux Poissons becomes the center of the Christmas festivities and a symbol of this winter. Here, in the former Fish Market there will be a huge ice rink placed, where you cannot just go to yourself, but look at the ice show done with professionals while enjoying a cup of chocolate.

Children’s tickets cost only 4 euros per hour, for adults – € 6 per hour.

London

This city is the leader in the number of the most beautiful Christmas rolls. From 5 November 2010 to January 9, 2011 Lawn London Natural History Museum will be a temporary ice rink with an area of 1050 square meters. The building itself is a museum, built in 1881, it is recognized to be one of the architectural masterpieces of the UK. For children there is a special small rink, which is separated from the main ice bridge.

Children’s tickets cost 8.50 pounds (about 10 euros), as for the adult – 13 GBP (15 Euros).

But this is not the only ice rink in the London. From 23 November 2010 to January 23, 2011 there will be another rink in the capital’s museum-palace complex at Somerset House. And from 20 November 2010 to January 9, 2011 there will be a mini ice rink around the historic fortress of the Tower of London.

In addition, rollers promise to fill the walls of the Royal Naval College at Greenwich, at Windsor Castle, as well as the business district of Canary Wharf.

Where is it better to stay in the French capital? With the help of our article we will can make you to avoid the typical mistakes of the tourists and to get the most out of your Paris trip!

Cheap and unsafe

Lowest prices traditionally offer hotels in the North and East railway stations in 10 constituencies. If you have decided to settle in this place, be prepared for an unpleasant neighborhood: a dirty noisy street at the door of your hotel will constantly hang dubious kind of personalities which are mainly the representatives of the minorities. But to live near the railway stations is cheaper almost by a half, than in other more decent areas.Another troubled area – the neighborhood of the subway stations of Blanche and Pigalle in the north of 9 and south of 18 districts. This place is Paris’ red light district due to the fact that on the Boulevard de Clichy and alleys around the main business is selling drugs.

However, if you do not suffer of intolerance and do not get disturbed by the prostitute girls and dozens of sex shops, then you may well live there – almost in the center and at an affordable price. Criminal situation in the area is a little better than around the stations. Another place with “fun” girls, which may be uncomfortable to live for a decent tourist – Gaité street near the train station of Montparnasse.

Expensive and luxurious

The most expensive and luxurious apartments are located in the central part of the city – in 1,2,3 and 4 districts. Here you are guaranteed to get surrounded by the Louvre, the Opera House, shops, boutiques famous designers and crowds of tourists. But note that in 3-4 district, especially in the region of Mare the representatives of the non-traditional sexual orientation like to settle, and due to the fac that closing the curtains is not a typical case for the Parisians, you might become an unwitting witness to various intimate moments of their lives. Therefore, think about it, is it worth it to stop when you are traveling with curious offspring?

In the area of streets and des Gravilliers du Temple is a small Chinatown. If you are not confused, the prices are slightly lower than in 1-2 districts, and the Isle de la Cité and Notre Dame should also be at hand. Quite expensive housing is close to the Champs Elysees. For example, a neighborhood Boulevard Haussmann and Park Monceau in 8 district are rather popular for their rich and famous. Want to be among them – prepare money!

Fashionable suburbs

If you want to learn how to live when being a French bourgeoisie of average level, then you should start looking for a hotel or an apartment at 11, 12 districts. This is not the center, and to get to major attractions, you will need to use a transport. The advantages of these areas – reasonable prices and relaxed ambience. Nice to live in the 13 districts, if only to ignore the fact that there is a huge Chinatown over there. To settle right in the middle part of it is clearly not worth it – it will be uncomfortably noisy, though let’s be honest it will be rather safe. Do you like the idea of living in Montmartre?

Refreshing in your memory the paintings of famous artists who loved to rent cheap housing in these areas: gardens, fields and suburbs of the city, you will realize the main charm of it. Of course, private lands today in 18 districts of the French capital will be hard to find, but it’s still the same suburb of the city and to get to the center you will have to get on the subway or take very long walks. This is not the most peaceful place: around the crowds of consistently antisocial elements. Very quiet and exclusive suburbs is in the South of the 16 district with the name of the Exelmans. To the center is it far away, but in this place there are a few tourists, almost no hotels, so that at an affordable price you can feel like a real Parisian.

Hotels by interests

While concentrating on the choice of the hotel in Paris it is worth thinking about, but what exactly are you going to do in this awesome city. So, if you just want to get from the airport to the downtown, spend the night here and early in the morning go further to somewhere else, it is best to choose a hotel closer to the desired station. If you fly away in the early morning, we strongly recommend you find a free room in one of the many hotels at the airport: first, it usually even cheaper than in the city, and secondly, the RER train from the airport of Charles de Gaulle mostly gives you chances no miss your flight- either itdoes not go because of repair, due to the accidents or due to the strike of employees, and if you leave the city before the flight, there is a high probability of being late. If you plan to basically walk through Paris on foot, plenty of comfortable hotels with optimal price and rooms can be found in 5 and 6 parts in the district of Saint-Germain.

So if you find a hotel there, and all of the major attractions, shops and restaurants downtown Paris will within walking distance, you’ll save on transportation. In addition to live at Saint-Germain is cheaper than in the heart – in 1 and 2 distrincts.But note that in the north of this area is the bustling tourist Latin Quarter – one of the few places in Paris, where the night life is missing, because those who are accustomed to sleep in peace.Well, I would choose a quieter place, in the south of this zone, close to the Luxembourg Gardens and the Rue des Ecoles.

Of course, most prefer to warm their bones on the sunny beaches of the marine waters. Since the sea – and it is in Africa is a sea, literally and figuratively. And if we are talking about Africa, it is preferable to all – Egypt! In October, the air temperature at the local beach is less than 30, water – 25-26. Paradise and not only!

Egypt is in the North Africa. Here during the entire fall the weather is albeit warm. And at the same time in South Africa they have high temperature air and water should be multiplied by the spring sunshine, the fragrance of flowering tropical gardens and stunning beauty of these exotic places. What are some names? Well, Sun City, Johannesburg, Cape Town, the river Zambezi, Victoria Falls!

October and will please the admirers of the Eastern exoticism. For the East – it is not only cool but warm. Well, where is East Asia’s coolness combined with European comfort? In the UAE – will be the answer to you. United Arab Emirates – is aquamarine expanse of the Arabian Gulf- flowering gardens in the sands, cool pool, shops flooded with cheap goods. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah – splash of emerald-green ocean waves, scratching azure sky, the huge ancient minarets and ultramodern skyscrapers. However, tourists planning to have a vacation in the UAE, must remember one this- that it is the heart of the Muslim East, and traditions are sacred. Alcohol is difficult to get even at the fantastic prices, and this year the holy month of Ramadan begins on October 4. This means that within a month the tourists will not see the entertainment shows and celebrations. However, tourists in Dubai are expected to have a lottery holiday and elegant illumination that adorns the city nightlife, decorated in the style of Arabian tales.

Wonderful October can be spent also in Tunisia. Tunisia is an ancient coliseum, the sacred temples of the immortal Carthage. It is the “white sun” in the Sahara, shady groves of date palms and spicy scent of jasmine in the life-giving oases of coolness … Tunisia – a tender bliss of the sea, sugar-sand beaches, opal pools, marble hotels … Beaches and Casino Sousse, the centers of Oriental Medicine in Hammamet, quiet streets and pubs of Mahdia , the traditional October Carthage Film Festival (every odd year) – those are also in Tunisia.

Not familiar to the East and South-east Asia? Just get there! Especially in October. Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam – there are volumes written about these ancient countries, but they are not in a silt to pass all their exoticism, and beauty, customs and rituals, the peculiarity of the national cuisine, a philosophical attitude to all parties life, not excluding the sensual …

A related topic – India. The magnificent Taj Mahal, the Ganges blessed, sacred cows in the urban intersections, the wonders of fakirs, glass eyes hypnotized cobra, purple peaks of the Himalayas – in a word, India, ladies and gentlemen, India!

There are no bad trips. In this sense the October is the visual confirmation of this. The world is big, and that’s why it’s always beautiful in any season. Fabulous Hawaii, lost in the wilds of South American jungle mysterious Mayan city, Martian landscape of deserts, Australia, coral atolls archipelagos of Oceania – lists such miracles can be continued for weeks. Travel companies will offer you an exotic touch to any taste. It would be the time, desire, and well, of course, money.

But we should not lose sight of the Europe. And here is what to rejoice in October. First and foremost, of course, in countries with a mild Mediterranean climate such as Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, southern France.

But those who prefer beach to the creak of snow on the mountain slopes of the Alps and will not go there in October are losers anyways. Lovers of winter sports will find joy and solace in the style of old small hotels in the Swiss and Austrian Alps, in the morning reveling in the wind whistling in your ears and an elastic sense of the speed of the striker in the face of wind, and in the evening sitting with a glass of sweet port wine in the hotel lobby with fireplace… All of this is too romantic… but at the same time too realistic….

European capitals are the best places for sightseeing tourism and that’s why nobody cares whether it’s October in the yard, April or July. In fact: wandering the streets of Vienna, Berlin, London, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest, Prague numerous tourists with those philosophy somehow not up to the time of the year: moving with little steps worn paving roadways, they listen to the pace of history and have indirect conversations with Cromwell, Bismarck , Bonaparte, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Goethe, Schiller, Hasek …

It would be really shameful not to sing an ode for the final praise of the oldest and most beloved peoples of all nations with a cup of beer. Beer! It’s considered to be the drink of the month. Honestly, it deserves to spend a vacation studying the history of cooking, geography, traditional brewing regions associated with the manufacture and consumption of beer centuries and old traditions. Beer festivals – an integral part of everyday life of people in Germany, England, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and other European countries.

Take, for example, the annual Munich Oktoberfest, traditionally taking place in late September-early October in the city, rightfully considered the world capital of amber drunk refreshing! The festival has been held in the third century in the same place: in the meadow of Theresienwiese.

Spread out on the vast expanse of tents it can accommodate up to 7 thousand people. Especially for this festival, and once a year is brewed a special beer, called “curvature” – the one that chose the founder of the feast, who ruled in the early XIX century-King Ludwig I. In 1810, King Ludwig publicly celebrated his marriage to a respectable young lady Teresa von Zaksenhildburghauzen, and a celebration was delayed by more than two weeks. From this day the custom every year to celebrate the holiday beer here is firmly entrenched in tradition and for nearly two centuries has never been broken.

Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

For 500 years from the XVI to the XI century BC in the valley on the west bank of the Nile were buried rulers of the Ancient Egypt. After many years this place was being visited only by robbers. A few thousand years of oblivion valley of pharaohs’ interested archaeologists, and soon after the huge tomb of Tutankhamun was found, and after that turists regularly come here. Under the scorching sun you are unlikely to be able to bypass all 64 found graves, access to most of the pyramids and caves buried, but most likely, you will be shown only the burial of Ramses IX and Ramses VI. But do not think that you can see the mummies and treasures: the majority finds have long been sent to museums in Cairo.

Pere-Lachaise, Paris, France

This cemetery is called the most visited, not only in Paris but also on Earth. On fine days it is crowded by throngs of fans who want to pay tribute to the memory of theri idol, and tourists who decided to take a look at the famous tomb. It is the last destination point for a list of many prominent figures of art: the writers Marcel Proust, Oscar Wilde, Honore de Balzac, Sarah Bernhardt, actress, dancer Isadora Duncan. Well, if this list is mostly interesting for those who are in love with classical art, then music lovers will also find something interesting. That’s the main reason why most visitors are moving to the grave of the singer and composer, Jim Morrison.

Sainte-Genevieve-des-Bois, France

In France, there is a huge list of buried writers, artists, musicians, who left Russia after the revolution. However, their graves not look at the big tourist Pere Lachaise. Those interested fate of the Russian emigration is better to go to the provincial cemetery of the village of Sainte-Genevieve-des-Bois near the French capital. In addition to therlocal residents, are buried a few thousand Russian immigrants, among them philosopher Sergei Bulgakov, writers and poets Ivan Bunin, Zinaida Gippius, Dmitry Merezhkovsky, Teffi, Alexander Galich, director Andrei Tarkovsky.

Chelyakovitsy, Czech Republic

Lovers of chilling stories about vampires need to visit this tiny mysterious cemetery in the town called Chelyakovitsy. It was discovered only recently in 1994. Scientists have found out: about a thousand years ago the land was devoted to the remains of 13 men, they are all connected by leather straps, and in their hearts stuck aspen stakes in some of the dead cut off arms and heads – all said that the deceased were vampires. At least in the view of local residents. Well, the option to choose whether this sounds to be realistic for you is left to your own choice.

Highgate, London, UK

In the northern part of the British capital is, perhaps, the most beautiful cemetery of this country with the most unusual and eccentric vaults and tombstones, reminiscent of a Victorian era bygone. It was established in 1839 and immediately became something of an elitist club for the dead – a plot of land for this cemetery was high and is available only to very wealthy people. Among the most famous buried in the cemetery of people are the popular philosopher Karl Marx, novelist George Eliot, scientist Michael Faraday and many more.

Sapinta, Romania

A small rural cemetery fell into the UNESCO World Heritage Site because of folk art – an unusual headstones with colorful anecdotes and even funny pictures, in the naive style of telling about the life of the deceased. The graves are decorated with beautiful images and at the beginning you might not even feel like you are in a cemetery. And the most amazing thing is that most of them have some kind of writing on them in a form of a humorous poem, describing that specific person’s life.

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Military Cemetery near Washington in Virginia is the most revered in America. At this point it has lots of heroes buried in it- mostly the victims of the First and Second World Wars and other military conflicts involving U.S. troops, down to the “Desert Storm”. It is also the last resting place for one of the best American Presidents- John F. Kennedy. Endless rows of white tombstones, installed in memory of 60 thousand unknown Americans – perhaps one of the most striking illustrations of the war. Today, the honor of being buried at Arlington cemetery is awarded to only Distinguished military members and their families. Let’s say that being buried here is an honor for every single military member.

Hollywood forever, Hollywood, USA

At arisen in 1899 in the necropolis of Santa Monica Boulevard near the film studio Paramount you will find the buried figures of the American film industry. This cemetery can hardly be called “quiet the last refuge”, because in “Hollywood Forever” there are many stage performances and lots of movies are being shown. This means that the new stars are not only taking their spots in terms of Hollywood attraction, but often violate the peace of the dead. In this place there are the graves of movie director Victor Fleming, singer Joe Dassin, actress Fay Wray and many other popular personalities. By the way, there is already a chosen spot for Britney Spears who announced about the fact that she wants to join the star cemetery.

St. Louis № 1, New Orleans, USA

Perhaps nobody would have heard about this strange place, if it was not shot in 1969 in Dennis Hopper film “Easy Rider”. After the graveyard appeared on the screen, it has begun to present a pilgrimage of tourists. Unlike most cemeteries, this place attracts travelers not for the well-known dead, and unusual tombstones. Due to strong groundwater the graves have gone both under the ground and above it. However, since you are in New Orleans, at the same time you can visit the cemetery of Saint Louis № 2 and 3, where the famous jazz and blues musicians are buried.

Hôtel Ritz, Paris, France

This hotel is in the heart of the French capital on one of the most beautiful areas. It has become synonymous with the aristocratic luxury. Specific blue-blooded, business tycoons, political elite, celebrity fashion and film, arriving in Paris, choose this particular hotel. It was inspired by Marcel Proust, it was turned into a fashion house of Coco Chanel, it was here where the passionate novel of Ernest Hemingway was developed. And I still entering the doors of Paris’ Ritz – means to join the world of the rich and famous.

Bayerischer Hof, Munich, Germany

Back in 1832 Ludwig of Bavaria decided to build a huge hotel in Munich which will have a unique interior and exclusive appearance. Unfortunately, during the bombing in 1944, a significant part of the building was destroyed, but the owners decided to restore the famed hotel. During the Olympical Games in 1972 the hotel has been added with another wing – adjacent Old Palace Mongelas, and even after a couple of decades, opened a large swimming pool on the roof and the new-fashioned spa center. But despite the modern gloss, Bayerischer Hof is still the same good old Munich hotel.

Marriott Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

We all believe that in recent years everything has turned into a form of a modern skyscrapers, but we need only to cross the threshold of the hotel, and you have a completely different world – the realm of imperial luxury and bliss. Once, this luxurious hotel was called Al Gezira Palace. It was opened in the house of Napoleon’s wife – the Empress Eugenie. Since then, the hotel appears to have spa and fitness center, but has remained the same elegant atmosphere and kept some of the interiors.

Old Winter Palace, Luxor, Egypt

In this hotel with noble Victorian interior stopped a long list of famous people and celebrities around the world such as Agatha Christie. The hotel was built in 1886 in lush tropical gardens on the banks of the Nile. Now it is in the center of the city, next to the temple of Luxor. It can be reached in just a few minutes. Being on tour in Luxor you should make sure to look briefly here: admiring the interior and to have a cup of flavored beverage in a tea room.

The Imperial Hotel, Delhi, India

The history of the hotel began exactly a century ago, when King George V declared New Delhi the capital of India. The hotel has been conceived as one of the most original buildings of the city: the architect reflected in its interior the style of the outgoing Victorian era and spirit of our new age of art – art deco. One needs only to walk around the hotel, as before you will open up the most significant pages of Indian history. They even still carefully preserve the table at which the heads of the country were discussing the independence of India.

American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel

Prior to the beginning of the twentieth century in this ancient city there was not a suitable hotel with a decent level of service for the reception of travelers and pilgrims from Europe and America. And at the same time the Turkish inns could not meet the demands of wealthy gentlemen. This hotel opened in 1902, and named American Colony became the first high-class hotel in Jerusalem. Being the property of Americans, this hotel has always been known as a neutral territory, free from the hazards of local political life, and so it became a kind of oasis for meetings of heads of governments and diplomats of Arab and Jewish parties.This is called to be the first hotel to symbolize peace!

Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya

Built in 1932 in Africa it looks like a typical hotel is a cozy Scottish hunting lodge. But instead of the nature of Northern Europe, the place has a view of peacefully grazing giraffes, and even not in the far distance stands the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. The owners of the hotel are paying much attention to the nature reservation, protection of wild animals and that’s why they even opened up a whole fleet of giraffes. For hotel guests the entry is totally free there: they will have a plenty of time to admire the graceful animals.

The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

Beautiful hotel is built in a traditional palace style. Under the elegant indoor shiny tiled roof with upturned edges of the amazing splendor of the interiors, the characteristic red bearing columns and grand arches – all reminiscent of imperial luxury apartments. Each of the eight floors corresponds to one of the dynasties of Chinese rulers, reflected in the form of paintings, furniture and decoration throughout. Today, this hotel has become a symbol of Taiwan.

Hotel New Grand, Yokohama, Japan

The hotel symbolizes the history of Yokohama – port city, which became a bridge between Japan and the modern Western world. It harmoniously combines different styles and eras in a single building: the main building have a quiet classic style, the interior successfully combines western elegance and brightness of the Asian endurance. It adjoined a separate tower in 1991 which has a modern design. In this hotel it is worth staying not only for the architecture but also for the wonderful views of various species of the bay of Yokohama.

Majestic Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Everyone who settled in this boutique hotel, built in 1925, feels surrounded with the old world charm. Elegant columns and vaulted ceilings characterize the classic French colonial design of the golden age of architecture. Of course, time has not stopped: after the last overall renovation of the hotel, an 8-stored department was attached to the main building. Also here you can use the service of the modern SPA center. At the same time the architects managed to keep the main thing – the spirit of a bygone era.

What’s the most amazing thing about the travelling sites is that most o the time they do have lots of surprises for those who are planning fun trips to this or that point of the world. This websites provide daily updated information on new discounts and special offers that will help travelers to organize their holidays with pleasure and to avoid the stress which is caused by the limited pocket and timing.

In addition to discounts, some of the “virtual” travelling agencies provide their clients with the opportunity to receive bonus miles from this or that airlines, e.g. for € 1 you spend on the trip as a program participant, you might get 1 mile as an encouragement. And in the period when the amount of the travelers is the least or most you might also get some more bonus points. Just keep in mind all of this is being done in case of buying tickets from a specific airline company.

After you got the idea of how to organize a cheap trip, it’s time to turn to the places which are worth visiting if you’re having a break during June.

Milan, Italy

Getting a ticket to Milan during the summer time might sound to be too difficult, but in reality it isn’t. You just need to find the proper travelling agency and most likely you will also get some discounts if you will travel by the local Italian airlines.

In the most important cultural, industrial and business center of Italy, tourists can visit the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses a fresco by Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, the Catholic Cathedral Duomo di Milano, Brera Gallery, the famous medieval Sforza Castle and many other attractions. Gourmets can taste delicious Italian cuisine with a Milanese accent, a kind of fusion cooking directions: traditional Italian and international (Bice restaurants, Ulmet, Pacific Milano Restaurant, Don Carlos), Tuscan (Assassino), Japanese (Nobu Armani).

Fashionistas and inveterate shopaholics can come to the delight of the local shopping in local stores (La Rinascente), boutiques (Vicini, Baldinini, Roberto Cavalli) and outlet stores (Biffi, RJ, Griffes Diffusion). Here you can buy almost everything, especially during the summer sales when the prices are the lowest.

Geneva, Switzerland

Here the main tip to save on your trip is to book your ticket couple of days in advance to your trip. This way you will be able to save from 10-20% on your trip.

The refined beauty of Geneva, superbly situated on the banks of the Rhone River and Lake Leman (Lake Geneva), its beautiful parks, museums and monuments of history and architecture fascinate tourists from all over the world. The main attractions of the city – the Palais des Nations, Town Hall, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Saint-Germain, Museum hours Patek Philippe, the highest in Europe, Jet d’Eau fountain in the lake, and some other cool spots. Shopping center in Geneva is simply awesome.

Let’s say that there’s even a shopping district on the left bank of the Rhone with plenty of antique and jewelry shops, pastry shops, bookstores and watch shops, boutiques and shopping malls. This means that you can always get back home with a list of souvenirs which will remind you of this beautiful place. The best restaurants in town offer excellent mixture of European and traditional Swiss cuisines. It’s worth to try roulette, fondue, the famous Swiss cheese and all sorts of seafood dishes.

Paris, France

Paris looks to bit a little bit more luxurious place to stay in. But if you’re not running short on your money, then you can also save them. What do I mean? Well, nothing strange. The thing is that if you will stay in one of the 3 to 4 star hotels of the city for more than 3-4 nights, then most of the time you’ll get a chance to have lots of surprises, including even free night stay offer.

It’s one of the most beautiful and romantic cities on earth, the most “fashionable” capital of the world. “Holiday, which is always with you”. Paris is literally composed of museums and attractions. Its historic center is decorated with the famous Notre Dame. On the right bank of the Seine is the Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens, the Museum of Impressionism, Champs Elysees and the Place de Gaulle, the Arc de Triomphe. The symbol of Paris – Eiffel Tower – is situated on the left bank of the Seine. Here are the Pantheon, the Sorbonne, Luxembourg Gardens and the Champ de Mars.

Another “landmark” of Paris – the refined French cuisine: blue lobsters at Le Bristol, branded duck in La Tour d’Argent, oysters in La Cagouille, famous cakes at Laduree. The true gourmet will enjoy Paris.

As for the shoppers the famous Galeries Lafayette, boutiques of Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, etc., and the outlet stores in Paris will turn your trip into an unforgettable event.

A whole week in Europe and specifically in its coolest cities – what else is needed to escape from the daily routine and dull reality? Changing conditions and new thrills make the most effective rest. All of this is also true in case of the short rest.

You just need to keep in mind that making a positive life and helping to sustain its rapid pace is the best way to avoid stress when getting back to the routine life.

An established world capital of fashion is Milan. There one must make regular forays wishing to buy clothes that had not yet left the podium. Fashionistas from all over the world do not forget to stop in this outlet city located close to Paris, London and Barcelona and other major European cities. If you decide to cross the ocean, it is unlikely to be able to resist the temptation of shopping in New York. Fashionable addresses in this city are multiple including mega-stores in Manhattan, exclusive boutiques of fashion brands on Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue.

Cheap Clothes

Inexpensive clothing, for example, children’s shirts, shorts, socks usually require a lot of best buy in the U.S. This state has long been a center for inexpensive shopping. The main drawback is that you might need a long time flying, but if you find yourself in those parts, do not deny yourself the pleasure of returning home with a suitcase full of all kinds of junk. Another world center for consumer goods is China, where all of the products offered in various countries are made. The main street for such a useful pastime in Beijing is Yabaolu. It is mainly retail, but some stores sell goods and retails. But Beware: getting profitable deals in this country can be done only by the expert shoppers – communicating with the Chinese is very difficult.

Gems

Inexpensive gems can be bought in South-East Asia: Sri Lanka, Thailand. If you have a thorough understanding of sapphires and emeralds, you can try to get them literally on the street “in the open-air markets”. When not too confident in their ability – is to go to specialized eminent center where, together with the stone will be given a certificate clarifying the exact origin of the stone. Of course, the huge halls of such companies sell jewelry, but, unfortunately, their design is quite poor and models differ only with few small details, so better to buy them from the and get a true jeweler to make a masterpiece out of the unusual gems.

Gold

For gold and jewels, many prefer to travel to the United Arabic Emirates. Your heart quickens beating while watching women on the “gold market” which usually has a form of miles of sparkling gold glitter shops. However, upon closer examination it appears that most of it is made of dark soft “Arabic gold”, which cannot be considered to be one of the favorites of the European women, and massive glittering necklaces and bracelets that resemble chains, are unlikely to be put in a civilized society. Good choice of accustomed yellow and white gold can be found in large shopping centers. The most attractive prices are waiting for those who come for the winter shopping festival. During this period the Arabs lure tourists not only a great discount, but lotteries, where you can win a car or apartment.

Diamonds

Unlike other gems in the world diamonds have special places for purchase. The best stones are sold on the world diamond exchange in Israel. In this huge complex transact is not only designated for bulk purchases of diamonds and diamond-like stones,  but there are retail jewelry stores, exhibitions and showrooms, offices of diamond companies and even the post office and customs. All of this reminds us of the opportunity to get real diamonds.
Another brilliant reserve for the diamond retails is Amsterdam. In this “rich” city it will be rather simple to find shops and diamond stone cutting workshops at every corner. Here the experts will give the buyers good advice about how to choose the diamond and how to design the jewelry.

Watches

It’s obvious that the country of the best, most accurate clocks and watches is Switzerland. Huge selection of very expensive brands, watches with special order can be found in the boutiques of Zurich and Geneva. Let’s call those cities the cities of watch purchase possibilities. However, a good selection of the same Swiss watches with reasonable prices can be found in the Emirates. Here the brand watches come up with much cheaper prices. But not all are ready to buy a clock, equal to a value of a car, while ignoring other commodities needed. For those who are not ready to empty their wallets China offers patents of the origin watches with the quality nearly indistinguishable from the originals.

Furs

Huge selection of furs can be found in Kastoria – a region in northern Greece, where there are largest numbers of fur factories. The tour agencies even organize here shareware shop-fur-tours: tourists do not pay for the trips, but agree to spend certain amounts of money on fur purchase. But you better avoid this appealing offer: most of the time the pricing of the furs is being so much exaggerated that the trip is being paid via the fur purchase. Independent travelers are being offered a very different price which seems to be reasonable. While in Italy you might also get a chance to buy fur, especially while in the northern part of the country.

Antiques and Vintage

In London and Paris to buy real antiques can be much more profitable than in the cities of Eastern Europe. If you are interested in the old days, the main address in the French capital will be the neighborhood of the Place Vendome, and in London – Islington District, Oxford Street – Camden Market. This range can be found in other markets – Portobello. The most expensive antique shops are located near Hyde Park. Quite a lot of antique shops can be found in the vicinity of Metro Bond Street. All of these stores will offer a wide range of antiques starting from simple old books up to quite expensive jewelry and much more.