Archive for July 14th, 2009

July 14, 2009: 3:56 pm: CraigTravel

Malaga is one of the most interesting cities in Spain. It is culturally diverse and celebrates many festivals throughout the year, as well as having a thriving arts scene. As with the other major metropolitan areas, it is rich in historic relevance and there are many landmarks and monuments that testify to its solid place in history and the present. Tourists are attracted to this enigmatic city and many come to take part in one of the annual festivals such as Holy Week, or simply to relax in its beauty and natural charm. The hotels Malaga Spain are suited to their environment and contribute to the overall grandeur of the city.

The Holy Week celebrates the last week of Lent in Christian tradition. This takes place right before Easter and is incorporated into many cultures with a Christian population. It also corresponds to the carnival celebration, which is a popular component of the season throughout much of European history. Carnival is a celebration of the excesses and generally focused on sensual abandon. There are usually street performers, and it was traditionally a time for apprentices to run through the street wrecking havoc and creating mischief. It was a time to celebrate all aspects related to the body, and was a time of turning world order upside down. Comedy played a major role in the performances and activities. This is a tradition that continues throughout many areas in the world.

The Malaga Fair is another major festival and it was chosen specifically to take place in the hottest month of the year, August. During this time many vendors take to the streets to represent various aspects of Spanish history and tradition. Live flamenco shows are common, and tapas and sweet wines are essential to the celebration. Live music is available and performed all over the town during the day. There is a transition into the evening when much of the activity moves to Recinto Ferial and includes rides, games and entertainment. Restaurants also take part in this, and will feature special menus and specific themes for the evening. Night clubs are also active with thematic specials and activities.

: 3:24 pm: CraigTravel

New Delhi has much to offer tourists in major historic landmarks, architectural elements and cultural performance aspects. All of these represent the significance culture and religion has played on the city. The New Delhi four star hotels provide the top luxury accommodations guest can expect and also serve to enhance an already incredible vacation. The can provide insight and information on some of the most popular and historic landmarks, as well as the great entertainment scene and major city festivals.

Qutab Minar is one of the most popular and spectacular landmarks that is visited by tourists every year. It is located in the southern region of the capital city and dates back to the early 12th century. It was built by the Muslim King Qutab-ud-din-Aibak, though it was not completed in his lifetime. The complex was finally finished during the reign of King Iitutmish. The Red Fort is another historic complex, located along the Yumana River in Delhi. The two cities combined offer many diverse offerings, and tourists often consider them both in planning their vacation agendas.

The Jama Masjid is the largest Muslim Mosque in India. It was built in the middle of the 17th century, and devote Muslims have prayed and worshiped there for centuries. It remains a popular prayer and devotion center today, and its incredible architectural design attracts many to its doors. It built in tribute to the Mughal Kings and served to honor their devotion and religious commitment. There is a large courtyard in the middle of the Mosque to offer a quite place for reflection and quite comfort. The grand staircase inspires awe and wonder, as does the rest of the building complex. It is conveniently located to the Red Fort, and many shops and restaurants are found in the area. Local cuisine often features many vegetarian options, though there are dining options in the area that represent food from around the world.

: 12:31 pm: CraigBusiness, Economy, Nature, Travel

Many people have been traveling to Singapore for purposes of business for many years, whether in marketing, banking or trade.  Singapore is well known for the excellence in practice, and for the convention halls, lectures and seminars dedicated to expanding the knowledge of the Singapore business world, and creating new business as well.  The city is a bit congested and for anyone working there on a daily basis, say in a Singapore private bank, office building or hotel trips outside the city become a necessary retreat for peace of mind and well being.  One of the best get aways close enough for a day trip is to the rain forest.  The surroundings of the natural world will bring one back to onself, and give one the sense of the proper world.  One of the largest trees in the rainforests of Asia are the Tualang Trees.

And of the most distinguishable features of the tree is that honeycombs, like large disks, hang from the branches high above the top of the forest canopy.  One of the aspects of the trees is that the natural predator for honey, the bear, is unable to grip the sides of the tree due to the slick bark.  Which means, the honey is there for the people.  The honey harvestd from these trees is worth more than the timber would be should they be cut down, so the trees remain.  Some of the combs reach a diameter of six or more feet, containing as many as thirty thousand bees.  The bees are of the species of Asian bees, the largest honey bees in the world, averaging about a foot in length.  An average tree will contain about one thousand pounds of honey.  The ritual harvest of the honey occurs in February and March, and holds religious significance for Hindus and Muslims.  This is one of the times of great festivals, and work.  This is just one of the many aspects of the forest of interest when one decides to head to the rainforest of Singapore for a break from the city life.