Dublin at a Glance

Dublin, as we all know, is the capital city of Ireland. Officially known as Baile Átha Cliath or Áth Cliath in Irish, this city has one of the fastest growing populations capital city in Europe, thus ranked this city 23rd in the Global Financial Centres Index. Dublin covers a land area of about 115 sq. kilometers and situated at the mouth of the River Liffey, bordered by a low mountain range in the south, and surrounded by flat farmland in the north and west.

Dublin Castle is one of the oldest landmarks in Dublin which was built in the 13th century. This castle is surrounded by a tall defensive walls and protected by a circular tower at each corner. Other popular landmarks worth to visit include the Mansion House, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Áras an Uachtaráin (the residence of the President of Ireland).

Phoenix Park, St. Anne's Park and St. Stephen's Green are the most popular parks in Dublin. Phoenix Park is located in the north of the River Liffey, about 3 km from the city centre, where you can find Dublin hotels quite easily. You can also visit Dublin Zoo while visiting this park because the zoo is the part of it.

There are many transportation modes to choose. Visitors can use the Luas tram system or Dublin Bus to go around this city. While the service area of Luas tram system is still limited, there are hundreds of bus routes (nearly 200) which serve all areas of this city. You can also rent a bike from Dublin Bikes to explore the city.

Explore the World of Mediterranean Sea

When you cruise the Mediterranean, you can find so many cultures and historic sites during the cruise from France, Spain, Italy or Greece while enjoying its beautiful scenery. Many cruise lines operate in the Mediterannean. You can choose from a small and inexpensive lines to the large and extra-luxurious one. It is recommended to take this cruise from April through October, but don't worry if you can't because there are ships sailing all year long.

You can start your cruise from any points. You may start it from Athens, sailing around the Greek Islands which has a rich culture and mythology. Another great place to start is Barcelona, Spain. It has everything for you that will make your cruise amazing and fun. Almost all of the major cruise lines sail from this city.

You may also choose to start from Monte Carlo. It is a beautiful city situated between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, that's why most luxury lines start their Mediterranean cruise from this city.

Explore the world rich of cultures by taking a Mediterranean Cruises now!

New York: The Empire State

New York is the third most populous state in the United States. Bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east, by Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec to the north, is well known as the destination of choice for many foreign visitors.

Although its capital city is Albany, but the largest city of this state is New York City, a city that never sleeps. NYC has more than two-fifths of the state's population and one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. NYC is also the leading center of banking, finance and communication in the United States.

One of the most notable landmark of this state is the Statue of Liberty, erected on the Island of Liberty. This statue was a gift from the French government to mark the Centennial of the American Declaration of Independence in 1886. Holidays to New York is not complete without having a chance to visit this famous statue.

Edinburgh at a Glance

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, part of the United Kingdom. Although Edinburgh is a capital city, but it is not the largest city in Scotland - the largest is Glasgow. Also known as Embra, Enburrie and Dun Eideann by the Scots, this city is well-known for its annual Edinburgh Festival from early August until four weeks later. This city is the second most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom after London because it attracts more than a million foreign tourists per year.

If you have a chance to visit this remarkable city, Royal Botanic Garden is a must to visit. It is about 2 kilometers north of Princes Street, not too far if you stay at some hotels in Edinburgh city centre. There is no fee to enter this beautiful garden - you will only have to pay a small amount of money to enter the glasshouse. This garden covers about 31 hectares and there are various collection of plants, trees, etc. that you can find there, all of them is labeled with detailed description. Even if you're hungry after taking a walk, you don't need to go out of this garden. There is a restaurant there with a reasonable price.

Another place worth to visit is the Arthur's Seat. It's a hill of an extinct volcano which rise about 823 feet within the center of Edinburgh at Holyrood Park. This is one of notable landmark of Edinburgh. Edinburgh also has many museums and libraries. Museum of Scotland, Royal Museum, Royal Society of Edinburgh and National Library of Scotland are only a few examples.