Wednesday 27 August 2014

How to plan your honeymoon in Argentina

Are you planning your Honeymoons in Argentina? It is an ideal place for the couples who look for an exotic as well as romantic honeymoon. Though the life in Argentina is fast-paced, you’ll find the accommodation at an affordable price.

Argentina is a large country in South America which is quite famous for its tango, the pampas and of course for the consumption of beef. It is also quite famous for the highest peak in the America, the Aconcagua which lies on the western border of the country and it is to be noted that the southernmost city of the world Ushuaia is located on the lower shore. One of the most fascinating capitals of Latin America is the Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. It is an ideal place to wander about, so for shopping, watch soccer or simply soak up in the unique atmosphere. Argentina is also quite famous for its wildlife.

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For all those looking for Honeymoons in Argentina, Buenos Aires is a quite romantic place and ideal for honeymoons. When you are planning your honeymoon in Buenos Aires, the first thing that comes to your mind is the accommodation. There are many luxury hotels in Buenos Aires where you can enjoy your romantic honeymoon and one of the famous being the Alvear Palace Hotel located in La Recoleta and has 200 rooms approximately with a state-of-the-art fitness centre; a full service spa and you will also be provided with a butler service to cater to your request. The hotel has a restaurant called L’Orangerie that offers the guest the buffet breakfast and you can get your afternoon tea served in Jardin D’ Hiver. It is an ideal place as the honeymooners can unwind either in the Lobby Bar or Cigar Bar where they have wide variety of distilled drinks, wine, chocolates and cigars to choose.

Yet another hotel where the honeymooners can stay is the Four Seasons in Buenos Aires which is also located in La Recoleta and the hotel is designed after early 20th century French-based architecture. The hotel also comes with facilities like fitness centre, swimming pool, Spa and also provides complete concierge services to its guests. The Four Seasons Hotel has two restaurants namely Le Mistral and La Mansion and of course, a bar named Le Dome. However, the Argentinean capital has got only two luxury hotels that will suit the honeymooners.

The couples can visit city’s famous museums, enjoy the nature in the city parks and can even visit the famous Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is buried. Your honeymoon in Argentina will not be complete without tango which is the country’s famous dance in which tourists and locals can take part. There are many places called as ‘milongas’ where tango dancing is allowed and is also open to everyone. If you are unsure of which milongra will suit you, then you can either take a tour or learn the difference between various milongas. The formal venue with uniformed waiters, tablecloths starched and comes with other formal touches is known as ‘Salon de baile’. Normally, the families in the neighborhood attend a club called as ‘club de barrio’ and the younger and informal crowds are permitted in ‘balie joven’.

Don’t miss out on the Argentinean steak on your honeymoon as Argentina is famous for the steak dinner. If you are not a great meat eater then you can go for empanada which is a savory pastry that could be filled with meat or even with cheese and onions. Argentines also love sweets and you will find dulce de leche in every nook and corner of the Argentina. Argentines add this along with caramel spread on every dish right from dessert to bread at breakfast.

When you go for your Honeymoons in Argentina, you have excellent places to stay, amazing local food to eat, wonderful things to do and of course, the adventure lovers can explore into other parts of Argentina.  

Sunday 24 August 2014

How to enjoy Rio de Janeiro – the “Marvellous City”

The soaring mountains, sandy beaches and a beautiful harbour make Rio de Janeiro to be called as “cidade maravilhosa” or the “marvellous city”.  The second-largest city of Brazil with more beautiful natural settings makes it ideal for Rio Holidays.

If you are looking for a great holiday, then no wonder that Rio de Janeiro is your ideal choice. Rio is the melting point of colours, creeds and races. In Portuguese, Rio de Janeiro means “River of January”. Rio was Brazil’s capital until 1960 and now it is the second largest city after Sao Paolo. The residents of Rio called as “Cariocas” have made extensive contributions especially when Rio was the capital and the centre for growth in the fields of culture, music, literature and history.


Spending Rio Holidays is the great way of enjoying your holidays. You can visit in Rio the tourist beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana which are enchanting. Another way is to visit the Sugar Loaf Mountain or Pão de Açúcar. From the mountain, you can have a spectacular view of Guanabara Bay and the city of Rio. It is also ideal for rock climbers. On the mountains, you will also find the “Floresta da Tijuca” or ‘Tijuca Forest’. If you are on top of the mountain at the end of the day, then you can enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset.

Yet another charming mountain is the Corcovado Mountain where you will find the 38 meter statue of “Christ the Redeemer” with outstretched arms has become a symbol of Rio city reflecting the friendliness and warmth of the people of Brazil. This statue of Jesus Christ is magnificent and will take away your breath. From the mountain, you can have a view of favelas going down the hillside and joining the beautiful city below. You can also have an enchanting view of the bustling Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.
    
One can really enjoy the city during its annual carnival as the whole city will be enlivened for complete 4 days with music, parties, singing, street parades and balls of the samba dancers who are also brilliantly costumed. If you are a true football fan, don’t forget to visit the Marcana Stadium which is more like a pilgrimage. Of course, you can feel the presence of legends like Pele and other Brazilian great football players.

If you are done with the mountains, then it is ideal to get to the beach of Av. Atlantica and you can enjoy in the one of the world’s most popular beaches, Copacabana. You can sit for hours in the beach enjoying the ice called “bottle of chopp”  - Brazilian lager and watch the Atlantic Ocean go by.

In case, you are a culture buff then spend your day at Centro District of the city which is famous for historic buildings like Municipal market, the churches Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares and Igreja de Candelaria. You can also visit the one of the oldest streets in Rio, the Travessa do Comercio which has many bars and small independent shops. After spending a day here, take the tram to reach the Santa Teresa District up the hill where you will find the colonial plantation mansions converted into boutique hotels, shops, galleries, eateries, etc.  You can have a wonderful view of Atlantic Ocean sipping a Caipirinha – a Brazilian cocktail.

Thus, Rio Holidays will unravel you to the magnificent bay, dazzling beaches and rising mountains and with the combination of wonderful climate makes it a great destination for tourists.

Friday 1 August 2014

Why should you go in for Ecuador travel packages?

We all have become so busy in our day to day lives that we hardly pay attention to the fact that there are a few explorers left in the world. We are not able to explore new places but have got some favorite destinations that we visit on a regular basis to relax ourselves over the holidays. If you are also having such a habit of visiting the same place on every holiday and you wish to break this trend then you should go in for exploring hidden treasures like Ecuador. If you are not aware of this country then you should know that it is a rich cultured nation than is located between Peru and Colombia.

Now, if you are curious about all the things that this place has to offer then you must have a look at some of the things that you can expect from this place so that you can add them to your Ecuador travel packages.

Visit real volcanoes of Chimborazo and Cotopaxi

If you have never visited a volcano before and are anxious to get near one of them then you should visit the volcanoes named as Chimborazo and Cotopaxi. These volcanoes will add to your knowledge the wonders earth has to offer and you will feel very excited after visiting them. These visits would be worth telling everyone in your social circles as visiting a volcano’s from up close can be very enticing.

Chill out at beautiful beaches of Montanita

If you wish to get a good tan while sitting under the sun along with listening to your favourite music then you should definitely try to spend some time at the beautiful beaches of Montanita. These beaches are relatively quiet than other beaches of the world and would offer you ample time to have peace of mind while just chilling out over here.

Participate in Adventures
You can try to add snorkelling to your Ecuador travel packages as you can meet various water species like marine iguanas, sea lions, and reef fish while doing so. You can also go in for kayaking and biking in order to explore the beautiful sceneries of Ecuadator rather than becoming dependent of the local guides to show you the way.

Learn about the history of Ecuadator at Cuenca
You can learn about the history and culture of the nation at Cuenca which is also within walking distance of Quito's Old Town that offers all modern day places such as restaurants, cafes and even universities.

Get lost in the Amazon jungle


Your Ecuador travel packages are incomplete without a trip to Amazon Jungle where you can just hire a lodge that is fully equipped with food, transport facilities and so on. Doing so will allow you to explore the jungle without being dependent on anyone for your basic needs and would give you the freedom to visit many special species of the jungle as per your wish.