London, England : London is definitely one of the best summer vacation destinations, but it is also not the cheapest. Though London is one of the most expensive cities in the World, if you can afford to vacation there then maybe you should consider doing so. And unlike France where you can sample some of the World’s best cuisine, London is not famous for fine food. And neither is vacationing there cheap. But if you are a history buff, then London is one of the best vacation destinations you can ever visit.

Russia : Known for its cold and frigid winters, summer is possibly the best time of the year to visit this beautiful land, once home to the Tsars. And Russia is one of the most fascinating countries on the planet that has a lot to offer to any type of visitor – from fun loving college teenagers to serious history professors. Read the rest of this entry »

The third Ming emperor YongLe returned the capital to Beijing (from Nanjing) and in 1406 he began construction of a new and extremely grand imperial palace complex. The building work took 14 years to complete – and an estimated one million workers, including 100,000 artisans, were involved.

The Forbidden City gets its name from the fact that ordinary citizens were excluded from the complex. It is surrounded by a six meter deep, 52 meter wide moat. Inside the moat, the outer wall is 10 meters high and 3,400 meters long. The enormity of the complex, with the emperor hidden inside, added to the imperial mystique and air of legitemacy. Read the rest of this entry »

This Malaga city overview will help you plan your vacation. There is a lot to do in this city. Malaga is home to several museums allowing you to enjoy the history, art and culture of the area. The market area and the surrounding area is a great place for shopping, eating and enjoying the night life in the city. Become familiar with the attractions to help you create an itinerary for your vacation.

Malaga is the second largest city in Andalucia. It is located on the Costa del Sol. Malaga city is the capital of the Malaga province. The region is well known for wine production, fresh seafood and beautiful weather. The Malaga airport is convenient to the city and offers discount flights from several airlines. Read the rest of this entry »

Cancun, with its ancient and noble Mayan splendor, sits boastfully with its fist held high in the air, towards the end of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. This made to order tourist venue is frequented by millions of sun seeking vacation goers each and every year. With its powdery white, coral sand beaches, an average of 240 sun bestowing days a year, and an endless array of sites and activities, it is no wonder that this location is one of the most sought after travel destinations in the world.

The actual date of Cancun’s inception varies depending upon whom you query. Sometime around the late 1960’s to the mid 1970’s, the Mexican Tourist Board decided that a world-class tourist destination was needed to boost the income of foreign dollars for Mexico’s lingering economy. Read the rest of this entry »

Anyone who has been to Budapest will know exactly what makes it one of Europe’s best-loved destinations; you’re really getting two cities for the price of one. Bisected by the mighty Danube the city has something of a split personality. On the west side of the river is historic Buda; the ancient heart of the capital. On the east side is industrious Pest; defined by handsome boulevards and the familiar sights and sounds of European commerce.

Each side of the Danube has its own temptations: To the west hilly Buda corrals together some of the city’s finest monuments with the Roman ruins at Óbuda providing the obvious historical starting point. For a lesson in medieval architecture wander the cat’s cradle of narrow streets that surround the picturesque castle district. Read the rest of this entry »