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A different holiday in Marrakech

b-travel — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:03:56 +0000

So you want to go to Marrakech, Morocco? Make sure you know how to handle certain situations there. Remember, you’re a tourist and some people, especially taxi drivers, would try to fool you into paying them more than you should.

When obtaining a taxi in Marrakech you must first talk to the driver before you board the taxi especially if you have just arrived at the airport. Many taxi drivers would charge you a lot higher so it’s best you talk to them and ask them to turn on their taxi meter and pay only the amount on the taxi meter. If this is not applicable, just talk to the driver and agree on a certain amount. If the driver disagrees, well move on and find another one.

In Marrakech you can travel by bus or by train or you can rent a car instead. Petit taxis cost less than the grand taxis here so better choose to ride Petit taxis if you don’t carry a lot of baggage while sightseeing and going to different places. There are lots of places to go to here such as the Djemaa El-Fna where you’ll find lots of dancers and you’d enjoy the music here. Dance to the beat of the drums and go crazy with how the Morrocans party at night. By day though you can still come and enjoy this place but with animals entertaining you such as funny monkeys and dancing snakes.

Other great places to go to are Koutoubia mosque, Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Gardens. Although Marrakech is not as appealing as other Morroccan cities, many still frolic in this city. You can have fun and enjoy a different kind of adventure.

Flights to Morocco start from £280.

Cruise the river Kwai in Thailand

b-travel — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:31:52 +0000

Thailand boasts of its natural beauty and add to that its newest attraction, the River Kwai Cruise. Experience Kanchanaburi province in the west of Bangkok aboard Thailand’s primary central cruise ship, the RV River Kwai whose design was sourced from the colonial style of the biggest convoy of ships in the 1920s, the Irrawaddy Flotilla.

In ten lodges, the RV River Kwai transports a limited number of 20 passengers from Thursday to Sunday and Monday to Thursday all year round with its 4 days and 3 nights programme which offers land tours in the morning and in the afternoon.

Aboard the RV River Kwai you can see Thailand up close and go to various tourist attractions such as waterfalls, temples, hot springs, remarkable and historic sites, the war cemeteries and the Khmer ruins. If you want to experience more of Thailand, there are other fascinating locations that you can see. Feel like a real adventurer and ride an elephant along the river as you take in nature’s beauty. Wish to bring out the caveman in you? Then visit the largest cave in this province which is full of stalagmites, stalactites and maybe even a few hidden treasures, the Lawa Cave. Get the chance to see some locals and how they live their life in s refugee school near the Thai and Burma border. Last but not the least, relax and dance the night away as you enjoy good music and entertainment at a party thrown on the last night of your cruise.

Feel invigorated while discovering a new world in Thailand’s River Kwai cruise.

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Scotland – via direct ferry

b-travel — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:15:44 +0000

Scotland locals and tourists will be experiencing direct ferry rides to mainland content again in May. The ferry will be under the new owners and will feature a new ferry that promises to be appealing to tourists as well as the local travellers and businessmen.

The previous management under the name of Superfast, decided to stop operations on September 13, 2008. Problems with finances have greatly troubled the company. This has forced them to stop operations before further losses will be reported. The financial problems stemmed from the fact that during that time, fuel prices has been on the rise. The number of passengers is also lower than expected. These factors have greatly contributed to the losses of Superfast.

However, the new management under the name of Norfolkline is confident that the return will be beneficial not only for the company but also for the country. The launching of the re-established route will just be on time of the new tourist program of Scotland which is a series of homecoming celebrations. Through this program, persons that have been living in other countries that used to call Scotland their home will be enticed to go back and experience the country all over again.

The country has also acknowledged the new company who will be operating from Rosyth to Belgium specifically in Zeebrugge. The ferry will be travelling three times a week from both routes.

The new ferry promised by Norfolkline 109 cabins with premium amenities. Haulers should also experience savings as the ferry is more affordable compared to other forms of transportation.

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