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Must See Attractions In New York City

September 2nd, 2011 admin

Must See Attractions In New York City

With so many things to do, it can be difficult to decide what is deserving of your time on a trip to New York. Of course, there are those world famous sites such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Times Square, the typical New York postcards which you cannot afford to miss.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous landmarks in New York City, and one that the city has long been associated with. Originally a gift from the French in 1885, the Statue of Liberty (officially the Liberty Enlightening of the World), stands strong as a symbol of freedom, the first symbol that would greet immigrants arriving at Ellis Island.

Along with the Statue of Liberty, another landmark which has become synonymous with New York is the Empire State Building. Perhaps the most famous skyscraper in the world, and the largest in New York City, the building has become a defining feature of the city. Is it worth visiting? Well, with views that span across Manhattan and the rest of New York most tourist guides would recommend visiting. If in doubt however, why not ask one of the 10,000-20,000 visitors who climb to the top daily?

Aside from the fantastic views from the observation deck, at the top of the Empire State Building, there are also a number of tours and shops to enjoy, as well as a whole plethora of amenities nearby, from restaurants to souvenir shops and everything in between.

Although technically not a square, Times Square is one of New York’s greatest attractions. The ‘square’ was originally known as Longacre Square before the New York Times moved their offices there in 1904, giving the area a new vibrancy and a new name. Even though The New York Times have since moved offices, the company still continues its annual New Year’s Eve celebrations within the square, a tradition that has been running since 1907.

Finally, for the more humanistic visitors, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to the United Nations HQ. Located on an 18 acre site situated along the East River, the UN is perhaps one of the most striking modern symbols of culture and humanity within New York City. Opened in 1951, its glass-fronted building has been a part of the New York skyline for decades, making it a popular calling point for tourists.

No doubt there will be plenty of other attractions dotted throughout New York that you are aching to visit. While most of these are likely to be in Manhattan, it can be quite a challenge to find New York hotels which are nearby to all of your planned New York attractions. Thankfully the city is served by an excellent, 24 hour subway system. Failing that, just hail one of the many cabs you will see around the city.

Shipping lanes

August 31st, 2011 admin

Shipping lanes

Each day millions of tonnes of cargo are shipped via the world’s fleet of 50,000 merchant ships. Although goods are transported all over the world, the vast majority of ship movements are confined to specific routes – otherwise known as ‘sea lanes’ or ‘shipping lanes’.
These are routes that are regularly used for all major ocean-going vessels, including privately owned boats and recreational passenger ships. However the majority of vessels which travel the world’s shipping lanes are exactly that – shipping vessels.
For the most part ships not engaged in trading will stay clear but close to shipping lanes to avoid the possibility of any kind of collision with a large, less manoeuvrable cargo ship.
Although still an important part of maritime transport, shipping lanes have inarguably become slightly less essential than they once were. When they were originally created in the time of sailing ships, they were absolutely critical to any kind of safe voyage.
Shipping lanes were chosen to take full advantage of the prevailing winds that would take ships across the sea in the best time. It was well known among sailors that what we now call ‘trade winds’ would allow ships to travel to the west quickly, whilst the ‘westerlies’ would allow ships to travel to the east.
Based on these headwinds, maritime organisations divined the best routes for efficient sea travel, combing the direction of the winds with the flow of known ocean currents. Of course in several cases the concerns of physical geography meant that shipping lanes were often less than optimal for simple travel; many, such as the shipping lanes from Cape Town to Rio De Janeiro, were chosen based on the importance of the cities and landmasses that they passed close to.
Today, shipping lanes are still an essential part of the maritime world. Even though ships are no longer dependent on favourable winds, they are still dependent on the waves that the wind can cause. Vessels with a large surface area can still be affected by heeling (the lean caused by the winds force) and therefore it is still useful to follow the overall direction of trade winds and westerlies.
Shipping lanes provide a useful means of managing international seaborne traffic, particularly in regards to larger ships which require a significant depth for safe travel. Whilst sea travel is fairly safe, the ocean can still be a dangerous place and the use of shipping lanes means that certain areas of the sea will always be ‘busy’ (at least, busier than other areas), making them extremely useful for boaters who are in distress.

Monterey, California: not Just About Cheese

August 29th, 2011 admin

Monterey, California: not Just About Cheese!

California’s cities are each famous for one unique thing: Los Angeles has Hollywood, San Diego has surfing, San Francisco has hippies and Monterey has – cheese? The city of Monterey, located along the Pacific Coast’s Monterey Bay in Central California, has long been known around the world as the home of Monterey Jack cheese. However, Monterey boasts a rich history, with its past residents including the likes of Henry Miller and John Steinbeck, whose novel “Cannery Row” was set in the city. In fact, Monterey offers the visitor many attractions – not just cheese!

Monterey has been dubbed by some as “the cradle of history” and is home to many “firsts” in California’s history: including the Golden State’s first theatre, brick house, publicly funded school, public library and its first printing press. Anyone hoping to get a glimpse of Monterey’s rich historical tradition need only visit the Monterey State Historic Park, in which visitors will find many examples of early colonial architecture. Major historic landmarks in Monterey include Larkin House, Royal Presidio Chapel and Colton Hall – a public school and government meeting place that played host to California’s first constitutional convention.

Moreover, Monterey is well-known for its spectacular marine habitats and its long fishing tradition. Monterey’s fishing industry was for many years one of the most famous in the United States, but underwent severe decline in the 1950s due to over-fishing. Cannery Row, Monterey’s once bustling sardine-canning street has now been converted into a major tourist attraction with many restaurants and shops lining the important historical site.

Cannery Row is also home to one of Monterey’s most popular attractions: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. One of the largest aquariums in North America, the aquarium sees more than 1.8 million people pass through its doors every year and is home to 35, 000 plants and animals from around 623 species, including jellyfish, sea otters and stingrays. And in September 2004, the aquarium’s Outer Bay exhibit momentously became home to the first Great White Shark to ever successfully be kept on exhibit.

If you’re hoping to sample some of Monterey’s non-cheesy delights, you’ll find that getting around the city is simple due to its fairly compact nature. Any of the hotels in Monterey will leave you only a hop, skip and a jump away from the city’s main attractions. And since Monterey is only a couple of hours away from San Francisco and San Jose, and only a little further away from San Diego, Sacramento and LA, it’s an easily accessible day or weekend trip for tourists visiting any of California’s major cities.

Kids on the Costa del Sol

August 29th, 2011 admin

Kids on the Costa del Sol

As well as being extremely popular with singles and couples, the Costa del Sol also attracts thousands of families looking for a holiday in the sun.

The first thing families will notice is that the Costa del Sol is a lot more ‘child friendly’ than many of the other European countries. Nobody frowns when children are out late with their parents or sitting in restaurants with them and there always seems to be a lot more parks and play areas for children as you walk around the towns and resorts.

But what else can you do to keep your children amused when they come to the Costa del Sol?

One of the most popular attractions on the Costa del Sol is the Fuengirola Zoo, which is now called Bioparc. It is a proper zoo with many different animals from tigers and lions through to apes and reptiles. In fact it is more then just a normal zoo, it has been created so that the animals live side by side as if in their natural environment and you actually stroll around the ‘zoo’ in their natural habitat too so that you can experience the animals as if you were on safari.

Another very popular children’s activity is the Aqua Park at Fuengirola called the Mijas Aqua Park. Children (and the odd adult) have fun on the water slides and many other water based games.

Benalmadena has two main attractions for children, the popular Sea Life Centre where you can see everything from sharks to tropical fish and the Selwo Marina where you can see dolphins playing and having fun in the water.

Another animal orientated day out is Selwo Adventure Park down near Estepona where you can enjoy a trip around a min safari getting up close to the animals. There are also lots of additional treats for the kids with mini adventure playgrounds and park areas to keep them amused and happy.

With all this on offer the Costa del Sol is the ideal family holiday destination.

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