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I’ve been writing about weddings and honeymoons for a while now, and I’ve totally kicked myself in the rear end the other day when I realized I hadn’t put the most simple 2 and 2 together before: a honeymoon in the biggest monument to Love the world has ever seen.

The Taj-Mahal in exotic India was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal(hence the name!). He was so devastated by the loss of her that he decided to honor her in the best way he could – by building a gigantic, stunning mausoleum.

Naturally, your trip would involve a lot more than just the Taj-Mahal. India is a beautiful, unparalleled country, where the old meets the new in amazing ways. In the same day you can shop in a modern mall, experience traditional cuisine or, if you’d rather, a high-class gourmet meal, and later take an elephant ride through the jungle – maybe even spot a beautiful Bengal Tiger. All of this will be available to you should you feel adventurous enough to take a plane on your honeymoon and visit one of the World’s most exotic locations.

If you have ever heard any of your friends boast about their China Holidays, then you will no doubt realise the country is stunning and an amazing place to visit.

One of the most special holidays you can have in China, is taking a ride on the Himalayan Express.

The project’s travel directors have named China’s new railway the Himalayan Express, which stretches 1142km between Tibet and Qinghai. The name is slightly catchier than the official name T27 or T28, depending on which way you are travelling.

So what makes this railway special compared to any other ones round the world? Well it is that the peak altitude is 5072m which makes for an exciting and spectacular ride.

This amazing feat of engineering took thousands of workers four years to build and was completed in 2005 ahead of schedule. As well as the track itself, the railway workers built 44 new stations including the worlds highest at Tanggula at 5068m. The total cost of the project has been reported at $3.68 billion.

So what can you expect if you take the plunge and take a ride on this amazing railway? Well depending on what station you board the train and where you depart, this will determine what sites you will witness.

One popular journey is travelling from Lhasa to Xining. On this journey you will travel across the Tibetan Plateau, taking in dramatic landscapes and cross through the Kunlun and Tangula Mountains. Once you arrive in Xining, you will be able to visit the amazing Ta’er Temple.

The train itself has many amenities to make your trip comfortable. There are tea and coffee stations, a simple Chinese menu to choose from and information boards that let you know statistics about your journey (speed, outside temperature).

It is always advisable to be aware of the hazards of travelling at high altitudes. If you travel up to quickly and fail to acclimatise properly, you may get sick. If you are travelling with an organised tour, they will make sure you are well looked after and take the appropriate measure so you won’t get ill.

So if you are considering China Tours as a possible holiday in the near future, why not take a trip on the Himalayan Express and see China in style.

Visiting London’s capital and want to know what to see and do? Read on…

1) ‘Learn something new’

With London having some 300 museums on varying subjects, there really is no excuse not to learn something new. Whether it’s a quick look around, or taking it all in you won’t be disappointed with what’s on offer. The Natural History Museum and Science Museum are undoubtedly firm favourites of the public, whilst is it’s something different you’re after the London aquarium is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and elsewhere the Victoria and Albert museum plays host to a vast array of decorative art and design artefacts.

2) ‘See the sights’

Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Downing Street… the list goes on. So much to see, so little time. There is a solution. Rather than having to pick and choose your attractions, see the lot with an open top bus tour. An ideal way to see the sights, beat the crowds, and all from the comfort of a seat.

3) ‘Shop ‘til you drop’

London is famously renowned as the shopping capital of England, playing host to a multitude of some of the worlds most famous labels. If it’s extravagance you’re after, a trip to the flagship Harvey Nichols store is bound to leave you in awe. Even if it is only of the prices.

4) ‘Take a stroll’

A break away from the commotion of London’s commercial district is never hard to find what with the vast array of Green spaces and parks on offer. Why not take in the sheer enormity of arguably the most famous river in Britain, and saunter by the sides of the Thames.

5) ‘See a West End show’

‘Avenue Q’, ‘Joseph’, ‘Cats‘, ‘Les Miserables’, London’s West End has housed some of the most famous productions out there, and now’s your chance to see one of them. For listings of the most recent productions, and for details of exclusive hotel and theatre packages check out these London theatre breaks for the hottest offers around.

Holiday in Disney provides an experience of a lifetime. Vacation in Disney isn’t popular only amidst kids but is popular among each cohorts. Whenever you attend Disney, one thing that you must make is to go on a Disney cruise.

Disney holiday bundles are good to expend with your entire family. The resorts at Disney world are extraordinary to have absolute enjoyment and amusement. You’ll get to relish all the resort welfares and you’ll be able to customize the holiday programs consorting to your own penchant. This means you can easily tailor the vacation package consorting to the demands of your budget and your family.

A holiday at Disney is a good way to gain the enthusiasm of sprightliness in your lives and it’s true that your family will never experience a more gratifying time than this. Disney World regularly hosts numerous special events throughout the year. The Disney vacation homes are not too expensive; the Disney World Orlando is among the most renowned Disney World resorts. In Disney World, there are five distinct types of Disney Hotel Resorts. Thus, go and plan a holiday for your family and frinds in Disney.

Lanzarote was once famously dubbed Lanzagrotty by the Monty Python team.
An unwarranted tag that this holiday island has found hard to shake off in the UK.  But in the rest of Europe Lanzarote is regarded as a unique holiday destination – boasting great beaches, raw volcanic scenery and the many inventive works of a locally born artist called César Manrique.

Despite the Monty Pythons team jibe Lanzarote has still proved hugely popular with British tourists over the last thirty years.  With visitors from the UK accounting for well over 50% of the 1.5 million foreign travellers who spend their holidays in Lanzarote every year.

All of the leading low cost flight operators, such as Ryanair easyJet and Monarch operate direct services to the island and one way fares are available from as little as £49.99.  Making the island accessible to all.

Tourism first took off here in the 1970´s – as General Franco sought to open Spain up to overseas visitors in order to generate some much needed foreign currency for his failing economy.  And today package holiday makers will find themselves staying in one of the three main resorts on the island; Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise.

Playa Blanca is the newest resort on the island and home to the best selection of four star hotels on Lanzarote.  Which are all arrayed along the coastline, granting great views across to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura.  A growing number of guests prefer to opt for self-catering accommodation – and villas in Playa Blanca are now proving hugely popular as result.  With the best selection to be found in and round the Montaña Roja area of the resort.

Puerto del Carmen is the oldest – and still the most popular – resort on the island.  This is where Lanzarote´s holiday industry first started up – transforming a fishing village called La Tiñosa into the bustling resort that it is today.  Puerto del Carmen boasts a high concentration of apartment complexes and is ideal for anyone seeking a break on a budget.

Costa Teguise is the third largest resort on the island and is located along the coast from Puerto del Carmen just past the island capital of Arrecife.  The resort was developed under the aegis of the local artist Cesar Manrique, who had a hand in the creation of so much of Lanzarote´s tourist infrastructure.  And is home to the Gran Melia Salinas – widely regarded as the best luxury hotel on the island.

One of the things that has made the Baltic Travel Company such a big success is the fact that they always take the time to listen to their clients desires and requirements. And, with customer satisfaction as a top priority, you can feel secure in knowing that your vacation plans will be in good hands.

Their agents are always willing to answer any questions and address any concerns with prompt, reliable replies. They strive to offer unparalleled  service and high quality travel arrangements and accommodations. And, they take pride in delivering a vacation package that will meet all of your expectations.

The knowledgeable staff at the Baltic Travel Company will work with you every step of the way to customize the perfect vacation no matter where you wish to go. And, if you’re limited by a budget, you’ll love their flexible programs that can be customized to fit almost any price range.

They can offer personal knowledge of all of the activities and events for any of the locations that you choose and even point you in the right direction for a day of shopping. No matter what your idea of a great vacation is, the professionals at the Baltic Travel Company can advise you on an almost unlimited amount of options.

There’s just so many good reasons to choose Baltic Travel as your vacation expert and no reason not to. With all the choices the company has to offer, there’s no need to look any further for the ideal vacation package for you and your family.

Found at the Northwest extremity of North America, Alaska is the largest state in the country in terms of land area. This place has become increasingly popular among tourists and vacationers because of the unique experiences one can take part of in Alaska. There are a wide variety of activities to choose from such as bird watching. There are over two hundred species of birds that can be found in the wilderness of Alaska which is why it is a great place to go for bird watchers. At the same time, one can take part in an activity like no other, whale watching.

Every year, hundreds or even thousands of whales can be found feeding or travelling through Alaskan waters. This is a great opportunity to see them up close and personal and to take pictures of orcas, beluga whales and humpback whales among others. It is an experience that you will never forget and one which cannot find anywhere else in the United States. Sport fishing and hunting are also great activities in Alaska. There are tons of species to be caught and the wilderness of Alaska is just breathtaking.

For couples and other romantic people however, the best time to go there is during the winter times. Not only do the prices of accommodation and other necessities drop during this time of year, but it is also the season where you can catch the infamous Aurora Borealis or the Aurora lights. This is something that you will surely not find anywhere else and an experience you will never forget, especially if shared with that special someone.