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Fancy Eating By The Drain?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Looking for something new and “adventurers”?  And you don’t mind looking at rats running around and seating on a low stool with low table..then you should try the famous ‘si ham‘ (cockles) in Melaka.

Click here Cockles Stall By The Drain in Melaka

Holiday Rentals

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

When travelling with family for a long holiday or a summer holiday, we will surely look for an apartment or condo for rental.  This is so easy as we can use the kitchen to cook simple food for the baby.  I remember one of my relatives bought a holiday home resort and when ever there is holiday, all the family will gather at the holiday home.  Surely, it is must more cheaper than renting hotel rooms.

If you fancy a luxury homes and a long holiday away from home, you can think of Panama City beach condo rentals. At their sites, you will find varieties of rentals that suit every individual.

Online reservation for Las Vegas Hotel

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

No more hassle going to the travel agency or squeezing with the crowd in travel fair. Now las vegas hotel reservations is very easy task for everyone. At i4vegas.com you will find varieties if Las Vegas hotel with great discounted rate. You might even find it cheaper than booking through your local travel agency.

Everyone knows holiday season is around the corner, so make sure you have your accommodation booked well ahead and also arrange some tours in Las Vegas before your arrival. Don’t forget to purchase your travel insurance and plan your tour carefully when travelling with children.

Hilton Head Island

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

What is the 2nd largest Barrier Island on the East Coast of the United States?

That is Hilton Head Island. It is 12 miles long and 5 miles wide and is located in the Southeastern part (Beaufort County) of South Carolina.

Hilton Head Island Glorious Past

The history of Hilton Head Island began with the Spaniards in 1526, as they explored the coastal waters from Key West to the St. Lawrence, naming it “La Florida”. There they found Indian settlements and the evidence of Indian agriculture. Captain Jean Ribaut, a French Huguenot, led an exposition to the area in 1562. He built a fort, named Port Royall near the present town of Port Royal in Beaufort County.

In 1566, the Spanish established a Fort named Santa Elena on Paris Island ( St. Helena ), in what is now Beaufort County. From here they explored westward into the new world.

In year 1663, English Captain William Hilton was exploring the Port Royal Sound and found the high bluffs of the Island, and named it for himself, “Hilton Head.” The word “Head” refers to the headlands visible to them as they sailed the uncharted waters. He lingered several days, making note of the trees, crops, and also the sweet water and clear sweet air.

The first English development in the Low Country began in 1698. Indian attacks, sponsored by the Spanish, continued to harrass the settlers in the area.

In 1717, Col. John Barnwell was granted a thousand acres on the NW corner of Hilton Head Island by the Lord Proprietors. He became the first white settler. By 1766, 25 families lived on Hilton Head Island.

In 1742 the SC colonial half-galley Beaufort, commanded by Captain David Cutler Braddock, was stationed in the cove at the southern point of the Island to guard against Spanish intrusions. The point and the cove have carried the name Braddock ever since.

Modernization of Hilton Head Island

  • 1951 electricity arrived
  • 1960 the first telephone was installed
  • dirt roads gave way to paved ones
  • beautiful bridges replaced Ferry boats
  • the Island Residential Plantations were developed
  • 1970 a rapid growth and the population has grown from 2,500 then to some 39,000 in 2006.
  • In 1970 the birth of The Island Packet daily Newspaper
  • 1975 the Island Hospital was built

Today, Hilton Head Island continues to offer travellers and residents the natural beauty of the Atlantic Ocean beaches. Hilton Head rentals are well cater to all explorer and sea lovers. Plan your tours in advance and don’t miss out all the places of interest in the island especially the wonderful beaches.

Check it out the following public beaches:-

  • Alder Lan Beach
  • Coligny Beack Park
  • Fish Haul Park
  • Driessen Beach Park
  • Burkes Beach
  • Folly Field Beach Park
  • Islanders Beach Park

Where to stay?

Hotels, Inns and Resorts

  • Marriott Resort & Spa
  • Sea Pines Resort
  • The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
  • Main Street Inn & Spa

What to see & do?

  • Harbour Town Lighthouse – shopping, waterfront dining, horseback riding
  • Shelter Core Harbour – fireworks, shopping, kayaking, sailing
  • Coastal Discovery Musuem – exhibitions
  • Island Playground – indoor playground for children
  • The Soundbox – interactive musuem

New York City

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

About New York:-

  • New York ranks as 27th largest state by size
  • New York’s borders touch (clockwise from the west) two Great Lakes Erie and Ontari which are connected by Niagara River.
  • Away from the city center, part of New York is dominated by farms, forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes.
  • New York’s Adirondack Park is the largest state park in the United States. It is larger than the Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier and Olympic National Parks combined!
  • New York City’s 5 boroughs are on the three islands at the mouth of the Hudson River: Manhattan Island, Staten Island and Brookklyn and Queens on Long Island.

New York City also known as Big Apple, it also has world class museums, big statues, gigantic buildings and whole lot more to be proud of. New York is packed with people, the city’s rush are pulling more and more people to it.

The worse time to go is on Summer, everything is so expensive, tourist are lesser and it can be very hot. Best time to go is during Spring between March – June or Fall between September – November. These months are popular for tourist, so hotel prices are carefully scaled.

Important events:-

  • New Year Eve
  • Three Kings Parade
  • Super Bowl
  • St Patrick’s Day Parade
  • Independence Day
  • New York Film Festival
  • Thanksgiving Parade
  • Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

There are more in New York for you to discover like places to shop, dining place and entertainment. So, there is no reason why New York is not a destination for holiday. Plan your journey ahead and check it out with New York City travel agencies for tour packages.

Happy Travelling!