Things To See In Los Angeles Roughly 60 miles across it is one of the largest cities by area in the US. Crossing from side to side can take an hour, but with freeway traffic conditions you are more likely to take at least double this time.Downtown LA is more of a commercial district of skyscraper office blocks than a shopping district. You will find shopping in the form of small shopping plazas and larger shopping malls...... Similar Editorial : by Manuel Salvacion. | Source : Florida Travel Packages
Bitterroot Valley, Western Montana The Bitterroot Valley, approximately 96 miles long and 20 miles wide at mid-valley, was the ancestral home of the Salish (Flathead) Indian tribe long before the white man ever set foot in the valley. The Indians gathered and ate the starchy root of the succulent Bitterroot plant. The small pink blossoms of this plant prompted the naming of the Bitterroot River and surrounding mountains and earned...... Similar Editorial : by Janet Ilacqua. | Source : Fishing Florida Guide
A Quick Look At Montreal Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec, Canada. The city is located on a river island and surrounds a hill called Mount Royal. Its picturesque streets mostly bear the names of Catholic saints. Even the city itself was originally called Ville-Marie "Mary's City." Modern Montreal is the city of skyscrapers, a huge traffic centre, the country's maritime and air gates and also an...... Similar Editorial : by News Canada. | Source : Things To Do South Florida
Gates To The Fjords Are In Bergen Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, is often called "gates to the fjords" and "the city amongst seven mountains". It looks like an impressive amphitheatre surrounded with mountains and water. Bergen will impress you with its provincial atmosphere and charm. Local citizens are proud of the city's shipping, industrial and cultural traditions and are delighted to discuss all this...... Similar Editorial : by David Leonhardt. | Source : Cottages Holiday France
Kottayam Travel Guide The name Kottayam is derived from the word "Kotta" which means "Fortress" in Malayalam. The old town of Kottayam was originally founded on the hilltop now known as Kunnumpuram. The small hamlet developed within the walls of the fort and thus was derived the present name from the words "Kottackk Akam" which literally means "Inside the Fortress". It is commonly believed that down the ages this...... Similar Editorial : by Richard Monk . | Source : Vacation In Dubai
The History Of Hilton Hotels Hilton Hotels are upscale, full service properties catering to business travel and leisure guests. They are a chain of over 500 hotels all over the world from Rome to Omaha. Hilton Hotels are enjoying a phenomenal growth in online sales. Hilton hotels are the place for you if you want a distinctive hotel. The original company was founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton. Conrad Hilton was determined to...... Similar Editorial : by Christopher Kyalo. | Source : Four Star Hotels London
Unique Hotels Around The World Though hotels are all similar in that they all have beds and other accommodations to make staying there much more homelike, there are some very unique hotels in various parts of the world that challenge the concept of the traditional hotel. The unique treetop hotels in Costa Rica, Kenya and other parts of the world where the hotels are built with very large living trees making up a substantial...... Similar Editorial : by Mike Yeager. | Source : Four Star Hotels London
Marriott Hotels Varied History And An Overview Of Properties Marriott International was established in 1993 when the Marriot Corporation split into two different companies, with the other company being named Host Marriott Corporation. In 1995 Marriott International purchased a 49 percent interest in the Ritz Carlton Corporation. Then in 1998 they purchased an additional 50 percent, which gave Marriot International 99 percent ownership. In 2002 Marriott...... Similar Editorial : by Mike Yeager. | Source : Four Star Hotels London
Tips On Pet Friendly Hotels And Motels It is easier than you think to find Pet friendly hotels and pet friendly motels when traveling with your pets. Although many hotel establishments still don't allow pets of any kind in their rooms, there are many that do. Most of the time there will be no extra charge for accommodating your family pet, but sometimes you will be asked to pay a small fee usually ranging anywhere from 5 dollars to 50...... Similar Editorial : by lynter. | Source : Four Star Hotels London
Luxury Hotels And Condo Hotels Around The World There are many gorgeous Luxury Hotels and Condo hotels worldwide. Because most condo hotels are or were luxury hotels, you get outstanding amenities and spectacular views in wonderful locations. The most recent innovations in the second home industry are the introduction and rapidly increasing popularity of luxury fractional real estate and the condominium hotel, two of the fastest growing...... Similar Editorial : by Bob Waun. | Source : Four Star Hotels London
Resort Condo Hotels As A Vacation Home The latest trend in vacation homes or second homes is the resort condo hotel. According to NAR, investment homes accounted for a quarter of all home purchases in 2004, and vacation home purchases an additional 13 percent. Condo Hotels first started appearing in places like Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. They have increased tremendously in popularity and can now be found in places like Belize and...... Similar Editorial : by sayush. | Source : Four Star Hotels London
A Bahamas Family Vacation If splashing in the sea on your family vacation is a must, then head over to Paradise Island and the Atlantis hotel, a full service resort, in the Bahamas. The Atlantis Resort, in the Caribbean, has a 14 acre waterscape filled with water slides sure to excite kids of all ages and will please everyone on your family vacation. Now is the best time to be planning a Bahamas family vacation. Make plans...... Similar Editorial : by Karen B. Heather. | Source : 5 Star Caribbean Resorts
Cruise Vacations Guide Most of the newer ships offer wheelchair assessable state rooms and can provide dining room seating arrangements to avoid stairs and raised areas. Just be sure your travel agent notifies the cruise line of your wheelchair usage and any other special needs prior to sailing when making your cruise vacation reservations. Cruise travelers with physical challenges should check with the...... Similar Editorial : by Ricky Hussey. | Source : Affordable Family Vacations
Airline Reservation For My Cruise Vacation When considering a cruise vacation this is a very good question. The Cruise lines pre-book massive amounts of airline space. That allows you better access to flights, and many cruise lines pass on their reasonable prices to passengers whose travel agents book through them.If you choose to make airline reservations on your own please select flight schedules that allow you enough time to get...... Similar Editorial : by Hugh Goble . | Source : Affordable Family Vacations
