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Christmas Destination: The Christ Redeemer
Posted by Noemi as Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Cities, Destinations
If you are thinking of an alternative destination for the holidays, you may want to consider going somewhere which can help you experience the meaning of Christmas all the more. There are many choices all over the world but one good destination – which is not at all that far – is Brazil.
Have you heard of The Christ Redeemer? This amazing statue has in fact been featured in countless documentaries, highlighting its significance and relevance with regard to the Brazilian culture. This statue of Jesus Christ stands 124 feet tall and is located on top of Corcovado Mountain, just overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
For Christians, this would be the …
Dec|10|2007
Great Christmas Reads
Posted by Noemi as Books, Family
One of the greatest treasures that our parents have imparted to us is the love for reading. My earliest memories include bed time stories and reading through the weekend. I still recall going on trips and making sure that I had my favorite books packed. This Christmas, why don’t you make sure that your children have their own mini-library of books to choose from while on the road? Here are some of the best children’s books that you can choose from.
The Night Before Christmas
Every child should read this classic Christmas story. It dates back to 1823.
The Polar Express
We just talked about train rides in my last post …
Dec|06|2007
First Class Lounges: Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Around The World, Destinations, Luxurious, News, Reviews, Transport
In case you’re planning to fly with Qatar Airways, and assuming you can afford it, buy first-class tickets so you’ll get a chance to check out their Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport. It was rated as one of the best first-class lounges for 2007 by Skytrax, the iindependent airline industry’s monitoring agency. It opened last November 26, 3006, a week before the start of the 15th Asian Games that took place in Doha, Qatar.
The 10,000sqm Premium Terminal was built in just nine months, at a cost of US $90 million, as part of a US $200 million expansion at Doha International Airport. Designed to pamper and delight First and Business Class passengers, the …
Dec|06|2007
Choo-Choo Rides For Christmas
Posted by Noemi as Family, United States
After watching The Polar Express several years ago, what child wouldn’t want to ride a train (or two) this Christmas? Even before that animated film became really popular, children have always had a certain attraction to train rides. This Christmas, why not take them on one? There are many places in the U.S. where you can take the family for a short trip and enjoy Christmas train rides.
Polar Express
Of course, after that movie, what can we expect? There are many recreations of the scenes from the movie and your children will definitely love the experience. You can listen to the telling of the classic story while aboard …
Dec|05|2007
A Warm Christmas for Everyone: Island Destinations
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Asia, Carribbean, Destinations, Islands
Australia, Egypt, Florida and Dubai. They are all great places to spend your Christmas vacation on but if you want a real tropical Christmas then to the islands you should head. With all the tropical islands all over the world you shouldn’t be at a loss for one to visit during Christmas. Some really cool (or more aptly, warm) islands to spend your Christmas vacation on are:
Maritius - Maritius is a perfect place to relax during winter. There are lots of Christmas holiday packages available from tour operators so that vactioning there is not only fun but also budget friendly. The island is a hodge podge of religions and though there are lots of non-Christian religions there …
Dec|05|2007
Flying Tips: Discounted Tickets, Part 2
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Around The World, Tips, Transport
As I started listing in my last post, here’s the rest of the air fare discounts you can ask about if you’re planning to travel.
infant with or w/o seats – this is another discount ticket that may be purchased online, but again, not all online sites can offer these. These discounts are offered for infants under two years of age. You’ll have to indicate the birthdate of the child, and bring a birth certificate as proof when you check in. There are two kinds of discounts for infants:
• lapchild – if you don’t want to get a separate seat for your infant, babies under 2 can be seated on your lap. The ratio is 1 parent …
Dec|04|2007
Flying Tips: Discounted Tickets, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Around The World, Tips, Transport
The world is getting smaller, and nowadays, a record number of travelers are choosing to fly to get their destination. It’s an easy choice; after all they say flying is still safer than driving a car on a highway. And with a lot of smaller airlines joining the skies, air travel is getting more and more affordable, with even the bigger and more established airlines lowering their prices to keep up with the competition.
I’ve already covered some of the ways you can fly for cheap on my previous post. However, with the coming holiday, the travel industry is approaching their peak season, and tickets won’t come cheap. But there are still some ways …
Dec|03|2007
See Santa this Christmas
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Around The World, Destinations, Family, Festivals, United States
For many children, Santa is a permanent fixture associated with Christmas. What better way to surprise and delight your family than a visit to see Santa at the North Pole? I am not talking about the “real” North Pole here – the trip may be beyond many families’ resources. However, there is a North Pole which is more accessible – North Pole, NY.
Around 12 miles from Lake Placid in the Adirondacks, you can find North Pole. Here, people take Santa seriously. For the most part of November and December, you can take your family to visit and enjoy everything about Santa. Usually, at this …
