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Churches Cappadocia - Tours

Churches Cappadocia - Tours

Churches Cappadocia - Tours
There are numerous churches, Cappadocia tours, which can be found on the web. The trick is the one that found with your age, group size and purpose of the work.
As with any other tour, it is important to the group that you consider to be traveling with. How old are the people, are you going with? Are any of them disabled? How much walking you can do to your group? How close are the hotels at the airport? If the transport, including the cost of the tour? All these things are important questions that must be answered before booking a tour. Once you know the answers then you can start looking at various churches Cappadocia tours.
Consider booking a private tour that really be tailored to your specific trip. These tours usually include the Dark Church, Sandal Church, Tokalı church and the church with the apple. If you go the private route tour, you can ask the tour company of your choice for a certain comfort. Since you pay a high price for a guide, it makes sense to fit one that you really find all of your needs. Otherwise you could end up with a tour that you do not like, can not keep up, and nothing.
Looking for churches in Cappadocia tours are sold through travel agents in your area. This way you can be sure that you know what you get. It may also be useful to book an entire tour before you leave, because this usually save you a lot of money. Ask the travel agent if you need to give your own transportation for part of the tour, and ask if food is included in the tour price. No matter what kind of tour you are sure to bring all the comforts of home, because Turkey is a world away from North America.
If you are a traveler who can not live without an alarm clock and a large pillow, be sure to bring them to Turkey. Most hotels in this country do not offer North American standards. Then again, if you stay at a major hotel chain, you can probably find all you need. But it never hurts to be prepared when you are traveling.
Many churches of Cappadocia tours are unforgettable, even if some are not so great. In the end, with shop around to compare the best tour out there by the time to all off

The Setai, Miami Beach

The Setai



The Setai is an intimate, serene oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach. Its design vision artfully combines the rich architectural history of the neighborhood and its cultural diversity with the International Art Deco movement, particularly its influence in Asia.
The Art Deco landmark building was originally built between 1936 – 1938 as the famed Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel. Next to it is our 40-story glass tower that surpasses all around it in elevation, views and design.
 
The Setai & The Environmen

General

  • Goals are updated at least on an annual basis and are the responsibility of the hotel Green Team
  • Unless specifically stated otherwise, all goals will be set to at least a 5% improvement per year and are based on specific quantifiable data
  • Employees (and guests when appropriate) are kept aware of our green efforts and are encouraged to actively participate in helping the hotel to become more environmentally sustainable
  • The message portrayed to guests about our operational standards shall always be accurate and complete
Energy
  • Switch lights off when possible (and where possible through the use of timer switches or sensors)
  • Use energy-efficient bulbs where possible & aesthetically pleasing, including all back-of-house areas
  • Default room temperatures and controls for when occupied / not occupied
  • Monitor refrigerator & freezer temperature controls after each checkout
  • Sleep timers on computers set to conserve energy
  • Minimize room lighting after turndown service 
Local environment 
  • Support local environmental organization - ECOMB (Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches) through physical and financial efforts
  • In this program we will assist in Miami Beach clean up programs on a regular basis
  • We will participate in the ECOMB candidates Forum and provide financial aid where appropriate
Hygiene, Health and Safety
  • No smoking policy
  • Ensure adequate air circulation and quality
  • Green training & “Green Team” 
The Beach


The Setai is a masterful collaboration of nature and inspiration.

Set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the resort is infused with the revitalizing and soothing essence of water.  

Beyond the elegance and tranquility of The Setai lies the horizon-defining beaches and adult playground of South Beach. Our location allows you to craft your preferred blend of daytime relaxation and nighttime exploration.

Water, sand and spectacle. South Beach awaits your discovery.

The pools 


 At the gates of our property lie the white sand and turquoise waters of South Beach.

Whether you choose to spend your day by one of our three pools or at the beach in front of The Setai, our service will elevate your experience.

Available by the pools or on the beach, our day-beds allow you to linger by the water in complete comfort. Our full service includes towels, water, magazines and iPods for your use while you enjoy the sun. Select from our menu of light fare and refreshing beverages available from our pool-side restaurant. Our beach service also includes a range of jet skis for rent.

You can also enjoying refreshments in our courtyard, or in the dining pods, which are punctuated by water pools.

Surroundings

Coral Gables and Coconut Grove in Greater Miami are rich with historic sites, restaurants and shopping and make an ideal day excursion.

The world-renowned Everglades, located southwest of Miami is an intriguing eco-system that’s host to more than 45 variety of plants that grow nowhere else on Earth. As well, the Everglades are home to over 350 types of birds, 500 types of fish and dozens of reptiles and mammals.

The Keys are a string of low-lying islands that stretch about 200 miles from the southern tip of Florida’s mainland. From Key Largo, across the amazing seven-mile bridge to the storied Key West, which was home to Ernest Hemingway, this is a special part of the country that beguiles and delights.

Activities

Culture
  • Bass Museum of Art. Located next to The Setai, the Bass Museum is the only fine art museum on Miami Beach.
  • The Wolfsonian. This museum is built around the private collection of Mickey Wolfson and the works celebrate the decorative arts of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
  • Jackie Gleason Theater. The home of the Jackie Gleason Show of the early 1970s, this celebrated building is now a performing arts theater.
  • Lincoln Road Theatre. An easy walk from The Setai, the Lincoln Road Theatre is home to the renowned New World Symphony.
  • Miami City Ballet. Founded in 1986, the Miami City Ballet has grown to be one of the largest, most acclaimed companies in the US.
  • Lowe Art Museum. Located in Coral Gables, this museum is now one of the largest in Florida. 

Shopping

Miami welcomes the shopper with varied choices in shops and locales. 

  • Lincoln Road. Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of boutiques, brand name shops, bars and restaurants.
  • Bal Harbour shops. This area offers designer fashion and labels.
  • Village of Merrick Park. Located in Coral Gables, it offers a mixture of designer fashion and well known brand names.
  • Collins Avenue. Stretching the length of South Beach, Collins Avenue provides a wide range of shopping options, from boutiques to designer fashions
  • Coco Walk. Nestled in Coconut Grove, this village atmosphere offers a combination of fashion and dining options.

Outdoor Activities
Our Concierge will be delighted to arrange any of a host of outdoor activities for you.

  • Yacht rentals, including catered meals
  • World-class deep sea diving
  • Yoga and Tai Chi classes available through the spa
  • Golf and tennis
  • Parasailing
  • Boating
  • Snorkeling


Nightlife

When the sun goes down, South Beach comes to life. From bars to clubs and live music venues, Miami is ever-changing and never predictable. Speak with our Concierge to discover locations that best suit your tastes and interests.


Children’s Attractions
Miami has a host of activities available for our youngest guests.
  • Miami Children’s Museum. A place of wonder where pre-school-aged children can learn through play.
  • Jungle Island. This massive aviary is home to more than 3,000 parrots and over 500 other animals, including monkey and reptiles. Jungle Island also offers an exceptional 90-minute private VIP Tour.
  • The Museum of Science. Dedicated to bringing science to kids, it’s an ideal place for children to have a hands-on experience of the marvels of science.
  • Seaquarium. A marine-life rehabilitation center, this attraction offers whale and dolphin shows as well as many other exhibits.
  • Miami Metrozoo. A habitat-based zoo, in this extensive compound animals are grouped by their native continent and feeding demonstrations provide wonderful opportunities to see them.

 

Schilthorn and Piz Gloria

Schilthorn




The Schilthorn is a 2,970 metre high summit of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the Swiss canton of Bern. It is the highest mountain in the range lying north of the Sefinenfurgge. The Schilthorn lies above the village of Mürren, from where a cable car leads to its summit.
It has a panoramic view which spans from the Titlis, Jungfrau, Mönch, Eiger, over the Bernese Alps and the Jura mountains up to the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest. Mont Blanc is also just visible.

To get to the Schilthorn from the valley floor either of a series of cable cars must be taken. The cable cars begin in Stechelberg leaving to Gimmelwald and then onto Mürren. From Mürren another cable car is taken to Birg, which is the final change before the Schilthorn. this cable airway is the longest and was the most technically challenging airway to be built. The other way up is to take the cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp and a train to Murren, from where the cable car must be taken. Between Birg and the summit, the cable car passes over Grauseeli, a small lake. It is also possible to hike to the peak, along the myriad of small, but well-marked paths to the top. The hike to the top takes roughly 5 hours from Gimmelwald for an experienced hiker.
There is a panoramic revolving restaurant, named Piz Gloria, at the summit, which is where the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service was set. A famous black ski run featured in the film starts at the summit and leads down to the Engetal below Birg. The restaurant revolves a full 360 degrees in 55 minutes.
After considering a number of locations, the stalled construction of the sports bar atop the Schilthorn was chosen when the film's producer financed the completion of the famous revolving platform for the right to use the facility for his next film, the first and only Bond film starring George Lazenby.
Quite a number of scenes in the film were photographed by cameraman, John Jordan, hanging below a speeding helicopter. Jordan had previously lost a foot to a helicopter rotor while filming the movie You Only Live Twice.
During the Winter the Schilthorn is the traditional start for the world longest down hill ski race the "Inferno" which started in 1928.
During the summer the Inferno Triathlon finishes at the summit after a run up from the Lauterbrunnen valley.

SCHILTHORN CABLEWAY LTD.Revolving restaurant Piz Gloria
CH-3825 Mürren
+41 33 856 21 56 (Tel.)
info(at)schilthorn.ch


Contact:
SCHILTHORN CABLEWAY LTD.Head Office
Höheweg 2, CH-3800 Interlaken
+41 33 82 60 007 (Tel.)
+41 33 82 60 009 (Fax)
info(at)schilthorn.ch

Piz Gloria


Piz Gloria is the name of the revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn near Mürren in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The cable car station and the restaurant were designed by the Bernese architect, Konrad Wolf. The Piz Gloria restaurant claims to be the world's first revolving restaurant, although others already existed, such as the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., which opened during the 1962 World's Fair

Given the difficult topographic and climatic conditions, construction units were prefabricated. The outer skin of the glass circular upper floor is of aluminium-skinned wooden panels, that originally was an aluminum-coated tent roof. The rotative mechanism — a 12m-diameter core with a 3.0m annulus that completely rotates the upper floor in approximately an hour — allows every guest to have a view. In 1990, the restaurant was enlarged to accommodate some 400 diners, while retaining its original architectural character.
The name Piz Gloria originated in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963), wherein the hideout of the villain, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, is Piz Gloria, a mountain-top building containing an allergies investigation clinic. In the movie the location is implied as being near St Moritz where Romansh is still spoken, and "Piz" would be appropriate as the dialect name for peak. However the restaurant is actually located in the Bernese Oberland, where Romansh is not spoken and "piz" is not used.
The movie production team found the restaurant partly constructed, and financially contributed to its completion in return for exclusive use for filming the movie (released in 1969), where the building is shown quite prominently.
In the film, Bond's cover at the clinic is blown after he is caught seducing women, but he manages to escape the complex by skiing down the mountain sides despite the attempts of Blofeld and his men to kill him.
Afterwards, the restaurant retained the Piz Gloria name of the film location, and currently acknowledges the film's significant contribution to its commercial reputation; it features a James Bond exhibition, containing memorabilia and film clips, in the lower floor.
The world's highest revolving restaurant is now the Metro-Alpin restaurant at 3,500m (11,483ft.) at the top of the Saas-Fee lift system. The Piz Gloria is 2,970m (9,744ft.). Switzerland has a newer, third revolving restaurant, the Kuklos, above Leysin in canton Vaud.




Tierra Maya Tours


Tierra Maya Tours: With respect to the exploration oMexico, a name louder than any other. This tour company has been in business for lots of years and are improving as time passes.
Tierra Maya Tours was created with an amazing tourist trip to Mexico for over0 years. The hotel is located in Playa del Carmen, is Tierra Maya in downtown Cancun and Tulum. If the sandy beaches and lots of fun activities, which are looking for, then this is the location for you. With all that sun, that part of the world is also ideal for those who love a tiny adventure. In the event you like extreme sports, this area is ideal to try to try things they can do at home.
Of coursework there's those who put on the beach every day, why this company is a party prefer attractive beach that is what you require. It is everything, do what you require at your fingertips while in Mexico, after consultation with the travel company. Some companies aspect of a country or a different approach, although they account for a chance for you and your goals. In the event you like history, there's lots of ruins to visit. In the event you like lovely food, there's lots of local restaurants offering fascinating dishes. No matter what you require, you can use while on holiday in Mexico.
Spend five days of happiness in Mexico, if at Tierra Maya Tours. Part of Swiss hospitality group, this tour company like no other out there. Mexico is a great place to visit in the event you know where to be. With of the most popular tourist operators on your side is a great way to explore this seaside resort. While lots of people booking tours in the summertime months, this part of the best studied of the world in the coursework of the icy months of winter.
F enjoy heaven on earth disc Mexico to guarantee, by ensuring that your holiday is known to be free of issues. Plan your holiday today, and you can rest assured knowing that Mexico has a lot to must provide any type of traveler.
Looking now to the Tierra Maya Tours on the Web. Soon will be immersed in all that Mexico has to offer.

European Tours


Even in case you are travelling, the various European tours offered to be the best choice for you. This way you can explore this part of the world with a base of like-minded people.
Since there's so lots of different tours in Europe, it helps to figure out what kind of group you are looking for. In case you have a young college student, a student tour of the most fun you will be. Student tours tend to think about budget, nightlife, and take a few strenuous activities. Those sports are willing, you will notice that there's offered various sports-themed tours, and those who find the older people that there's lots of guides willing to take it simple.


In addition, there's culinary tours, wine tastings and tours that will take you through the heart of the city. As you can see, it makes sense to find out what kind of tourists are out in front of you. In case you find out what kind of tour you are looking for, the next thing to do to find out what is included in every tour. Several leaders including food, accommodation and transportation, while others are only accommodation or transport. All inclusive journeys cost much more, and those that are minimal, you are only a minimal amount of activity.
Offered more knowledge on the lots of tours in Europe, visit your local travel agent and ask for various brochures. Most of the time included the airfare in to the cost of a package, although this is something you can cope with the travel agent for booking. In case you do not think that you can enjoy a tour, you ought to explore different parts of Europe by yourself, and the connection with a tour group at a later time in the work of your trip. Europe is a friendly place that is simple to navigate, so you have no fear, a small try by yourself.
From France to Greece, and in every single place in between, Europe beckons its visitors with a call that is unlike any other. Full freedom, life and simple pleasures, won't leave this part of the world missed.
Start looking for European tours today, keep in mind those select your own style of travel needs. No matter where you go, Europe is waiting for a country waiting to be discovered.

New York Tours

New York -Tours

Prepared to take a bite of the Giant Apple? all of New York City tours are mentioned in this article are great, but unable to anything, no matter how hard you try to see.
Before you head for each objective, you acknowledge that you need to return to that objective, everything, see what you need to see. In the event you have this idea in mind, then you can take your time, relax & go at a slow \.\. tell you more time (& mean it). One time you see the truth behind this statement, you can then start looking for the best tours of New York out. Here are some stunning opportunities.

The New York City Pass is available from the Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, Guggenheim Museum, MoMA, & Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise at a cost. Usually, this step is worth it, although the total fee of all the places to be visited to see, it helps if the passage of $ 65 is worth the cost. There's other steps available of this type in the event you need to visit museums & other historic sites in the city. In the event you are more interested in the same city may think about, if from above in the sky with a helicopter flight.
A number of the most popular helicopter tours are the flavor of New York, flight, flight of Lady Liberty, & the romance of New York flight. All these programs offer different routes, so read the fine print before booking. If there is something that has to do with the love of food, a New Cuisine Chocolate Walking Tour N & V be up your alley. This two hours tour takes you through all the best chocolate shops to bring the city, so be prepared as a check range in the day. Each of these New York City Tours all who dare, the city that never sleeps, despite the city to explore by yourself.
Take a guide, some walking shoes & your camera to explore the city by yourself. While booking a tour for a few hours of fun, can be an adventure over the road.
Contrary to popular belief, this city is filled with excitement, friendly people & fun to do. You start at the New York tours in advance \.\. This is a city that tends to bookquickly!

Italy Tours

Italy -Tours

Those who have no visits to Spain a difficult time finding them. Because this country is a well-liked tourist location, over visitors to select from.

Before booking a trip Spain, take the time to study a map of the country thoroughly. There's lots of to explore parts of this country, although some may be more sensitive than others. In the event you enjoy a soothing holiday filled with lovely food & wine, is the region of Tuscany for you. In the event you need to know what life is like a contemporary city, your preferred city of Milan. Rome is ideal for history buffs, Napoli is ideal for those who can see what life is like in Spain & the Amalfi coast is picturesque, serene & filled with sunshine as.
As you can see, each field craft something truly distinctive, so you wonder what kind of tourist you are. There's boat journeys going from port to another, there's tours that take you through the mountains, & there's some leaders, the bustling streets of the city will proceed with you to through traffic safely. At the beginning of planning your dream holiday, you ought to limit the number & age of individuals who travel.
Older people enjoy slow country life, Tuscany has to offer accelerated over the life of the city. More youthful people might get a thrill out of the streets of Rome crowded, & those with a sense of romance must not be lost in Venice. In the event you are travelling with tiny children, you ought to know that Italians love children, so do not worry about the search for human consumption & pensions along the way. Select feasible tour of Spain to the needs of your group & ought to enjoy every moment of your trip.

India Tours


There's so lots of tours India, as you select the best? This is part of the world that you do not require to unless you are positive that you are travelling the right guide selected.
Numerous tours India to take it simple tourist funds. In the event you do your research, read this article thoroughly and understand the culture a bit, it ought to be feasible for a travelling party that find your stay pleasant. Before you go, make positive you buy a travel insurance and be positive to leave your message that you are travelling to India only in the event you require to be reached in a rush. India is home to over one.13 billion people, which means that this part of the world differently than somebody else that you have ever seen before means.
There's so lots of people in this part of the world that the streets of the city to be constantly buzzing noise, pollution, traffic and colors appear. Walking down these streets can be intimidating for the average tourist, because it is very impossible to walk on the sidewalk without colliding with anyone or something. Ladies who are travelling alone ought to think about leaving the habits, movements and ideals of Indian culture to the house. In fact, ought to be aware of all journeys in this part of the world, the local customs in order to keep away from any kind of conflict.
It may look a nice suggestion at the India Tours, your travel agent can offer than on a web-site. There's lots of nice tutorials out there, but some of them are not so great. It is also recommended that you book at least night hotel stay in advance of travel. Driving can be a major Indian city in the midst of the night in search of a hotel over intimidating. Try to relax while you are there, enjoy the sights and sounds, and try to take things as they come to like a local. There's lots of tourists in this country, yet those who enjoy the culture you have the best holiday.
Keep a duplicate of all important travel documents and passports at home. In fact, it is a nice suggestion to plan your travel, copies and other information with a mate or member of the relatives leave in the work of the trip. The Indians are friendly and open to tourists, although it is useful to make backup copies of important documents, no matter where you go.
India Tours
India Luxury Tours
A country where history, culture, color, cuisine and nature exhibit more diversity than very anywhere else in the world. A land of stunning contradictions, where bullock carts and jets co-exist in ideal harmony. An ideal fusion of modern and archaic. A country with over billion inhabitants, over a thousand deities, over a hundred languages. India is all this and far more. For visitors it is a fascinating mix of natural beauty, creativity, spirituality, boisterousness, warmth and color. From a tourist point of view, you can participate as picturesque monuments like the TajMahal, admire an elephant ride at amber fort, or take the time to stand still while driving the Kerala backwaters, or lazing on the beach in Goa.
Compare India all those journeys carefully, be positive to book the first night in the hotel, and keep in mind to enjoy the diverse culture around you. Millions of people call this part of the world at home for a reason, take the time to figure out why.

naked holiday


naked holiday

naked holiday

Nude recreation goes back at least to the ancient Greeks, who competed in the Olympics sans clothing, and later, in the United States, both Benjamin Franklin and Henry David Thoreau lauded the benefits of bare walks in nature, or "beach".

Mira Vista is a pretty nude resort is located on the left in Marana, Artiz. Most naturists enjoy most of their liberation from the typical pretenses of society.



Nude recreation goes back at least to the ancient Greeks, who competed in the Olympics sans clothing, and later, in the United States, both Benjamin Franklin and Henry David Thoreau lauded the benefits of bare walks in nature, or "beach".

naked holiday

A game of pool in the nude-only Hidden Beach Resort in Mexico. The $ 300-a-person all-inclusive luxury hotel opened in 2003 along the popular Riviera Maya.

naked holiday

In addition to pool volleyball, other au natural amenities at Hidden Beach Resort include nude dining, nude bars and a nude disco.

Sunbathing in the Hidden Beach Resort.

naked holiday

Lovely view of Hidden Beach Resort.
naked holiday

Wengen-Murren in Jungfrau – Switzerland

Wengen-Murren




Wengen

Wengen is a village in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern, located in central Switzerland at an elevation of 1274 m (4180 ft.) above sea level, and is part of the Jungfrauregion. Wengen has approximately 1,300 year-round residents. This number swells to 5,000 during summer and to 10,000 in the winter tourist season.

History

Wengen was first mentioned in official documents in 1268. The origin of the name is unknown.
Over the centuries Wengen has been visited by Julius Caesar, Napoleon, Adolf Hitler, as well as leaders of science, business, sports and mountaineering. Primarily an alpine farming community, the first tourists started to arrive in the mountain village during the early 19th century, when Felix Mendelssohn made it a tourist destination which was followed in the 1817 publication of Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley's History of a Six Weeks' Tour and Byron's Manfred, in which the scenery of the area is described. This became the advent of the modern tourism industry for the village.

 The first ski races were held in the early 1920s with the British downhill championship held in 1921; the following year a ski race was held between Oxford and Cambridge.These events were the first to have downhill races as opposed to Nordic races, which were held in other Swiss resorts. In Wengen, skiers requested use of the train system for access to the slopes; for some years trains were the earliest ski-lifts in the area.Arnold Lunn used the natural terrain of the mountains for the courses; the downhill event followed the slopes above Wengen and was called the "straight down": skiers went straight down the mountain. Also during this period, Lunn invented, and introduced in Wengen, the first slalom race, in which skiers followed the terrain through the trees, replaced with ski gates in later years. These events are considered the birth of modern ski racing and Alpine skiing.


Transport

It is one of very few car-free resort villages in Europe, although there are a few service vehicles, local farm vehicles, electric vehicles for taxiing to and from the railway station. The only other resorts in the Alps to follow the restrictions on vehicles are Zermatt and Avoriaz, although for ecological reasons other resorts are considering following the examples of these resorts.

Wengen is serviced by the Rack railway system Wengernalpbahn (WAB), and the village is accessible directly from Lauterbrunnen, or by train from Grindelwald via Kleine Scheidegg, as well as by a series of gondola lifts from Grindelwald via Mannlichen. In Kleine Scheidegg, the mountain pass at the foot of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, passengers must disembark and change trains to travel down to Grindelwald and Grund. The rail service from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen railway station runs daily from early in the morning until very late at night and is the most intensively operated section of the Wengernalpbahn. There are approximately 40 services between Lauterbrunnen to Wengen every day. Each service may consist of up to 4 separate trains, running closely behind each other because during busy periods, the scheduled train can be followed by additional trains as necessary, optimizing capacity

The cable car Luftseilbahn Wengen-Männlichen operates seasonally. The view from the tram and from Mannlechin above, affords clear vistas of Wengen and much of Lauterbrunnen Valley and small villages.
 

Recreation

Wengen hosts the internationally well-known Lauberhorn ski races, and it is on the route of the Jungfrau Marathon.
Since 1930, the Lauberhorn ski races have been held in Wengen. The races traditionally consist of a downhill run, a slalom, and a combined event. In addition to being one of the technically most challenging downhill races, the Lauberhorn is the longest race in the FIS World Cup circuit and arguably the most scenic. The top racers complete the 4.455 m (2.77 mi.) run in about 2.5 minutes and the top speeds reached at Haneggschuss are the highest on the circuit.

Mürren



 Mürren is a traditional Walser mountain village in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft.) above sea level and unreachable by public road. Tourism is popular through the summer and winter; the village features a view of the three towering mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Mürren has a population of just 450, but has 2,000 hotel beds.
 

Transport

A series of four cable cars, known as the Luftseilbahn Stechelberg-Mürren-Schilthorn (LSMS), provides transportation from Mürren downhill to Gimmelwald and Stechelberg, and uphill to the summit of the Schilthorn and the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria. This was a principal filming location for the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service, released in 1969, in which Bond (George Lazenby) made his escape from the headquarters of Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas) and fled four of Blofeld's henchmen in a car driven by his girlfriend Tracy (Diana Rigg). There is an additional cable car that runs directly from Mürren to Stechelberg, but this is provided solely for the movement of freight. Mürren is also connected to Lauterbrunnen by the Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen-Mürren, which consists of a narrow gauge railway and a connecting aerial tramway. Mürren is also the lower terminus of the Allmendhubelbahn funicular.

 

Recreation

There are a total of 52 km (32 mi.) of ski runs with 14 ski lifts (6 cable cars, 7 chair lifts, 3 railways and 2 drag lifts). There is also off-piste skiing, but guiding is often needed and should be used. Although there is good skiing, a popular activity is sledding (sledging). There are many paths that are used for sledding including a route from Mürren to Gimmelwald (once in Gimmelwald, you can follow the short path through the village and take a cable-car back to Mürren) and from Gimmeln to Mürren that are used solely for hiking and sledding. The "bobrun" (which was a bobsleigh track) is also used for sledding and hiking but is also a well used ski run, often used by the ski school.

Hotels

There are quite a few hotels in Murren that include hotel Alpina, hotel Alpenruh, hotel Edelwiess, hotel Alpenblick, hotel Jungfrau, hotel Blumental, Eiger Guesthouse, Eiger Swiss Quality Hotel, Sportschalet, Hotel Jungfrau and Hotel Regina.

History

Mürren has its roots as a farming village. However, it has grown in size and wealth owing to tourism in both summer and winter. Tourism and winter sports have been an important part of Mürren's history since 1911, when the first British winter tourists arrived. In 1924 the Kandahar Ski Club was set up by Sir Arnold Lunn and eight other British skiers. The club takes its name from the Roberts of Kandahar Challenge Cup, first run in (1911). This, the world's senior challenge cup for Downhill ski-racing, was presented by Lord Roberts, who, in the Second Anglo-Afghan War, won the decisive Battle of Kandahar

In 1928 the Inferno ski race was set up, and continues till this day. The International Inferno Race, comprising cross-country, giant slalom and downhill races, is the longest (15.8 km, 9.8 mi.) and largest amateur ski race in the 

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Luxury Hotels in India


Luxury Hotels in India
Luxury Hotels in India
India is the seventh largest country in geographical area. Surrounded by the south Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea in the west & the Bay of Bengal in the east, India is of the most populous countries. It is the ideal place to enjoy your holiday. India is a major tourist location, offering a range of accommodation options. Apart from the city can be considerable wildlife, magnificent scenery & cultural sights in this excellent country to accomplish. That definitely enjoy their stay in the popular luxury hotels in India, because there's a few shelters, hostels & hotels to suit lots of tastes & budgets of tourists.
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Ranging from five-star four-star hotels, cheap hotels, India will get lots of accommodation options in India. You can also find a few restaurants & leisure luxury hotels in India. All accommodation in India have used a variety of restaurants, bars & entertainment venues for you. The restaurants offer local dishes, Chinese dishes & other culinary delights prepared by master cooks. Facilities at the hotel five star & four star hotel with private bathroom, air conditioning, non smoking rooms, business middle & conference facilities, laundry service, valet service, concierge service, automobile rental, pool, gym, parking lots, gyms , parking facility &
India Hotels & Resorts are great. You also get the discount hotel options that are kept simple to offer competitive prices.
Luxury Hotels in India
Trident Hilton, Kochi
Taj Bengal, Kolkata
Taj Hotel, Mumbai
Le Meridiean Delhi
Leela Palace, Bangalore

Vietnam Tours


Vietnam tours, you will open your eyes to a whole new world. This part of the earth will go through a tiny bit of resurgence, which is why there is more guidance than ever before.
As with any other location, it helps a tiny bit about the country you are visiting before you go to know. Take your time to some great instructions to examine books from the library to make use of for the areas you require to watch, research. Since you can not see a whole area while on leave (unless you have several months free), it is best to narrow down the places that pique your interest. Then you can start to guide the service areas you require to visit when you are looking for. One time you get to this point, you will notice that there's lots of tours to select from Vietnam.
The best way to get the choice of regulated Vietnam tours go looking on the official tourism Web-site. This net site is a list of all the tours, the government recommended. From this point you can start then, for the tours, the users also search recommended. Soon you will discover a tour that fits perfectly along with your lifestyle. Enjoy your trip while you are in it, and be sure to bring everything that strikes your guide \.\. you never know when you need an additional pair of shoes or an underwater camera.
Some people enjoy adventure tours, while others would keep both feet planted on the ground. No matter what kind of tourist you are, you select the tour that fits your lifestyle. Whatever you do while you are on holiday trying something different, you would never try at home. If a tour, passengers will need to discover a bicycle through sure cities, give it a shot. You never know what kind of leader you enjoy until you try something new.
Let the people have begun to flow, to Vietnam to see this part of the world. Join those who have begun to discover something new and fascinating by beginning with a guided tour of the famous sights.
Luxury Travel Vietnam
Travelers rave about Vietnam 's incredibly friendly people, unique 54 traditions, beautiful landscape and countryside. Vietnam has established its reputation as a unique and genuine Southeast Asian experience. And now, there is ample opportunity to explore it in style and luxury.
Looking for the best Vietnam tours beginning today with the tourism net site. One time you are getting the right tour for you, and you get prepared for an fascinatingholiday.Vietnam Tours

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus (in Greek, Μαυσωλεῖον τῆς Ἁλικαρνασσοῦ) was a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC at Halicarnassus (present Bodrum, Turkey) for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire, and Artemisia II of Caria, his wife and sister. The structure was designed by the Greek architects Satyros and Pythius of Priene.

The Mausoleum stood approximately 45 m (148 ft) in height, and each of the four sides was adorned with sculptural reliefs created by each one of four Greek sculptors — Leochares, Bryaxis, Scopas of Paros and Timotheus. The finished structure of the mauloseum was considered to be such an aesthetic triumph that Antipater of Sidon identified it as one of his Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The word mausoleum has now come to be used generically for grand tomb.



Location

In the city of Bodrum (f.k.a. Halicarnassus) on the Aegean Sea, in south-west Turkey.

Description

The structure was rectangular in plan, with base dimensions of about 40 m (120 ft) by 30 m (100 ft). Overlying the foundation was a stepped podium which sides were decorated with statues. The burial chamber and the sarcophagus of white alabaster decorated with gold were located on the podium and surrounded by Ionic columns. The colonnade supported a pyramid roof which was in turn decorated with statues. A statue of a chariot pulled by four horses adorned the top of the tomb.

The total height of the Mausoleum was 45 m (140 ft). This is broken down into 20 m (60 ft) for the stepped podium, 12 m (38 ft) for the colonnade, 7 m (22 ft) for the pyramid, and 6 m (20 ft) for the chariot statue at the top.

The beauty of the Mausoleum is not only in the structure itself, but in the decorations and statues that adorned the outside at different levels on the podium and the roof. These were tens of life-size as well as under and over life-size free-standing statues of people, lions, horses, and other animals. The statues were carved by four Greek sculptors: Bryaxis, Leochares, Scopas, and Timotheus, each responsible for one side. Because the statues were of people and animals, the Mausoleum holds a special place in history as it was not dedicated to the gods of Ancient Greece.

Since the nineteenth century, archeological excavations have been undertaken at the Mausoleum site. These excavations together with detailed descriptions by ancient historians give us a fairly good idea about the shape and appearance of the Mausoleum. A modern reconstruction of the shorter side of the Mausoleum illustrates the lavish nature of the art and architecture of the building... a building for a King whose name is celebrated in all large tombs today -- mausoleums.

INSIDE OF Mausoleum







Construction of the Mausoleum

Artemisia spared no expense in building the tomb. She sent messengers to Greece to find the most talented artists of the time. These included Scopas, the man who had supervised the rebuilding of the temple of Artemis at Ephesus. The famous sculptors were (in the Vitruvius order) Leochares, Bryaxis, Scopas and Timotheus, as well as hundreds of other craftsmen.
The tomb was erected on a hill overlooking the city. The whole structure sat in an enclosed courtyard. At the center of the courtyard was a stone platform on which the tomb sat. A stairway flanked by stone lions led to the top of the platform, which bore along its outer walls many statues of gods and goddess. At each corner, stone warriors mounted on horseback guarded the tomb. At the center of the platform, the marble tomb rose as a square tapering block to one-third of the Mausoleum's 45 m (148 ft) height. This section was covered with bas-reliefs showing action scenes, including the battle of the centaurs with the lapiths and Greeks in combat with the Amazons, a race of warrior women.

Discovery and excavation

In the 19th century a British consul obtained several of the statues from the castle, which now reside in the British Museum. In 1852 the British Museum sent the archaeologist Charles Thomas Newton to search for more remains of the Mausoleum. He had a difficult job. He didn't know the exact location of the tomb, and the cost of buying up all the small parcels of land in the area to look for it would have been astronomical. Instead Newton studied the accounts of ancient writers like Pliny to obtain the approximate size and location of the memorial, then bought a plot of land in the most likely location. Digging down, Newton explored the surrounding area through tunnels he dug under the surrounding plots. He was able to locate some walls, a staircase, and finally three of the corners of the foundation. With this knowledge, Newton was able to determine which plots of land he needed to buy.
Newton then excavated the site and found sections of the reliefs that decorated the wall of the building and portions of the stepped roof. Also discovered was a broken stone chariot wheel some 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in diameter, which came from the sculpture on the Mausoleum's roof. Finally, he found the statues of Mausolus and Artemisia that had stood at the pinnacle of the building. In October 1857 Newton carried blocks of marble from this site by the HMS Supply and landed them in Malta. These blocks were used for the construction of a new dock in Malta for the Royal Navy. Today this dock is known at Dock No. 1 in Cospicua, but the building blocks are hidden from view, submerged in Dockyard Creek in the Grand Harbour.
From 1966 to 1977, the Mausoleum was thoroughly researched by Prof. Kristian Jeppesen of Aarhus University, Denmark. He has produced a six-volume monograph, The Maussolleion at Halikarnassos.
The beauty of the Mausoleum was not only in the structure itself, but in the decorations and statues that adorned the outside at different levels on the podium and the roof: statues of people, lions, horses, and other animals in varying scales. The four Greek sculptors who carved the statues: Bryaxis, Leochares, Scopas and Timotheus were each responsible for one side. Because the statues were of people and animals, the Mausoleum holds a special place in history, as it was not dedicated to the gods of Ancient Greece.
Today, the massive castle of the Knights of Malta still stands in Bodrum, and the polished stone and marble blocks of the Mausoleum can be spotted built into the walls of the structure. At the site of the Mausoleum, only the foundation remains, and a small museum. Some of the surviving sculptures at the British Museum include fragments of statues and many slabs of the frieze showing the battle between the Greeks and the Amazons. There the images of Mausolus and his queen forever watch over the few broken remains of the beautiful tomb she built for him.



Christ Redeemer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Christ Redeemer Rio de Janeiro


Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world and the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world. It is 39.6 metres (130 ft) tall, including its 9.5 metres (31 ft) pedestal, and 30 metres (98 ft) wide. It weighs 635 tonnes (625 long,700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. A symbol of Brazilian Christianity, the statue has become an icon for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and was constructed between 1922 and 1931.

History

The statue was struck by lightning during a violent electrical storm on Sunday, February 10, 2008 and suffered some damage on the fingers, head and eyebrows. A restoration effort was put in place by the Rio de Janeiro state government and archdiocese to replace some of the outer soapstone layers and repair the lightning rods installed on the statue.

On April 15, 2010 graffiti was sprayed on the statue's head and right arm. Mayor Eduardo Paes called the act "a crime against the nation" and vowed to jail the vandals, even offering a reward of R$ 10,000 for any information that might lead to an arrest. The Military Police eventually identified house painter Paulo Souza dos Santos as the suspect of the act of vandalism.



Restoration

Declared a protected monument by the National Heritage Institute, IPHAN, in 2009, the Christ the Redeemer monument underwent restoration work in 1980 before the visit of Germano Wallerstein.
In 1990, further restoration work was conducted through an agreement between the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro, media company Rede Globo, oil company Shell do Brasil, environment regulator IBAMA, National Heritage Secretariat SPHAN and the city government of Rio de Janeiro.

More work on the statue and its environs was conducted in 2003 and early 2010. In 2003, a set of escalators, walkways and elevators was installed to facilitate access to the platform surrounding the statue. The four-month restoration in 2010, carried out by mining company Vale in partnership with the Archdiocese,[citation needed] focused on the statue itself. The statue's internal structure was renovated and its soapstone mosaic covering was restored by removing a crust of fungi and other microorganisms and repairing small cracks. The lightning rods located in the statue’s head and arms were also repaired. New lighting fixtures would be installed at the root of the statue to produce an all new dynamic lighting effect on the statue.

The restoration involved one hundred people and used in excess of 60,000 pieces of stone, taken from the same quarry as the original statue. During the unveiling of the restored statue, it was illuminated with green and yellow lighting in support of the Brazil national football team playing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Maintenance work needs to be conducted periodically due to the strong winds and rain to which the statue is exposed.

How to get there

By train – The most popular access to Christ is located at Rua Cosme Velho, number 513, and can go up by train every day between 8:30am and 6:30pm. The trip takes 20 minutes and costs R$ 30.00 for adults (round trip) and R$ 15.00 for children (6 to 12 years old). Children under 6 years old don’t pay to get in and seniors over 60 years old pay half ( Wednesday and Thursday). The train travels into the Corcovado railway, inaugurated by Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1884. On the way up it’s possible to appreciate the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world.
Subway to the Cosme Velho station – Exit on Largo do Machado subway station and catch the bus 584A, which leaves in front of the Cosme Velho Station.
Bus to Cosme Velho Station – Take the 422 or 498 bus lines at Praça XV square in city center and get out in front of Igreja Sao Judas (St. Jude Church).
By car – Take Cosme Velho street then Ladeira dos Guararapes street. Then eturn right on Conselheiro Lampréia street. From there, already in the Paineiras Road, follow the signs. You pay R$ 5.00 more per person, plus R$ 5.00 for the car. But beware: At weekends and holidays it is congested. There is another option, park your vehicle in Paineiras and walk for about 8000ft uphill.
When you are up there – There are 3 panoramic elevators. Access is through an area that serves both visitors arriving by car and arriving at the train platform. There are also 4 escalators.



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