Tuesday, November 24, 2009

A Journey to Chichén Itzá Mexico

A Journey to Chichén Itzá Mexico
Mexico is a land of traditions and unique culture. It has a diverse weather and breathtaking landscape. This is the reason which makes it one of the top tourist’s destinations in the world. Tourism industry gets a lot of support and guidance from the government, which makes this country more attractive to the tourists. There are number of popular attractions available on this land including stunning beaches, cultural places and resorts. Among these attractions there is an attraction which has made Mexico famous worldwide and that is Chichen itza.
Chichen itza is a great archeological site since ancient times. These ruins carry architecture styles of classical era. They are spread over 4 square km. They are the property of federal government of Mexico and land is owned by Barbachno Family.
There are two ways to reach Chichen Itza .One way is to reach cancum via someairline and then travel from Cancun for almost three hours and second approach is from the city of Merida almost of the same duration. If you are traveling from spain then you can go from girona airport to there via some airline.Ryanair is cheap airline of barcelona girona airport.There is an entry ticket of 10$ for ruins .This site needs two days to explore completely but you can do it in one day too. For that you need not reach there early morning. Reaching early will give you a number of benefits. Firstly you will be able to see the site without getting caught into hot weather. Secondly, you will be able to avoid crowd. Mostly the rush hours start from 10 am. Arrangements of night stays are present in the area. So if you get late in reaching there then you can avail this facility and complete your tour the next Day. The site contains a rich architectural heritage. The carvings on the walls are worth watching .The effort and the skill cast a spell on the visitors. The people of classical era have done wonders by developing huge cities with architectural perfection in thick jungles without any modern tools. The Maya are the most famous Civilization of a classical era. They were at their peak around 200 AD. There architectural marvels include palaces, observation towers and temples. They were also class in agriculture. They built underground water reservoirs to capture rain water. These reservoirs were not only used for fields but also for drinking water. They created vast cultivation lands by clearing thick jungles. They not only developed rural areas but also created full featured urban areas.

At the entrance, there is a visitor area where you can use restrooms, toilets, shops and cafeterias. There is a museum in this area and have a great collection of this rich heritage. In the evening, Light and Sound shows are arranged at the site which is a treat to watch. You need to pay extra 4$ for this. The show starts around 7 pm. So must see this site whenever you get a chance.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Girona Airport

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From this page you will find useful information reagrding Girona (Gerona) airport. For detailed information visit Girona Airport

Girona Airport is located in between barcelona and girona on A7 motorway.Its Distances from other cities/tourist resorts are as follow:-

GIRONA:- 7 kilometers
BARCELONA:- 110 kilometers
CALELLA de PALAFRUGELL:- 35 kilometers
PALAMOS:- 30 kilometers
ROSAS:- 55 kilometers
ESTARTIT:- 45 kilometers
PLATJA D'ARO:- 25 kilometers
TOSSA:- 35 kilometers
LLORET:- 40 kilometers

Ryan Air is the major airline here.

Girona Transfers include:
a. Car hire/taxi
b. Bus
c. Train

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Traveling in Beirut

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. It has passed through various rough times but still this city is hub of all major financial and business activities of Lebanon. It is located at Mediterranean ocean so it has typical Mediterranean climate i.e. cold and rainy in winters, dry and hot in summers.If you are traveling by air thenyou have to check for the cheapest airport or airlines.In Barcelona or Girona spain traveling was easier and you can esily get a cheaper flight via Girona Airport or in spanish Aeropuerto de Gerona
A lot of tourists visit Lebanon every year. The prime tourist season starts in July and finishes in September. In this season the prices jumps to the sky especially of hotels and it’s very difficult to visit various places in limited or tight budget. You can also visit the Lebanon in winters too but rains can interrupt your schedule and chances of sight seeing.
You can start your visit from Down Town which lies at the centre of Beirut. Here, you can find cafes, restaurants and all items which you may require during your stay. All this is available within a walking distance. There are many historical places located in this part of the City. If you are looking for night life then Ashrafieh is the place for you. Monet Street and Gemmayze are two most popular places in the area. The former place is famous for the night activities and the later is famous for pubs and restaurants. If you are looking for shopping then the Hamra is the place for you. It is considered as heaven for shopping lovers. There are few hotels and restaurants in the area too. If you want to see the light house then you can visit Manara. It is the western district of Beirut but if you are looking for beaches then you need to go to Ramlet El Baida which is a residential area and contains a public beach or you can go to Jnah where various beach clubs and hotels are present.
Although there are variety of people living here but generally the people here are friendly and help the tourists. Some of them may be willing to show you the area but it depends upon your dressing. If you are well dressed then you will get VIP treatment otherwise … Language is not a big problem in the area. French and Arabic is the official languages but many of them speak English, old people speak French. You can travel in Beirut using a taxi or by bus. You can book the taxi in advance too. Rent a car service is also available in the area. So whenever you get a chance then do visit Beirut and best way to reach Beirut is by air.

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Friday, August 7, 2009

Girona Airport

Girona airport is 10 km away from city girona and 100 km away from barcelona.It is becoming one of the leading airports of spain.Raynair has made it a hub for its euorpean operations.

Girona aiprot is very popular among people who want to travel to barcelona and they are on tight budget.They can get cheaper fares of flight to Girona Airport.There can use girona airport transfers in order to reach to Barcelona.Its just 1 hour and 15 min drive. You can get the Girona airport car hire or bus.A lot of options are available for you which are cheaper too.

To get detailed information regarding girona airporttransfers,hotels,maps,guide,tel phone numbers etc you can visit the link below

Girona Airport

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