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Vacationing in (road trip warrior) Spain

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By Jim Guerra

 About The Country

Spain is famous world wide for its flamenco dancers and bullfights. The architecture reflects the Moroccan style. Cave paintings, renaissance cathedrals, Moorish palaces prove the diversity of the country. Spring, fall and early summer are very pleasant here, though summers are hot.

Culture

Spanish is the regional language of Spain. English is also widely spoken here. Over the period of time, Spanish people have become modern in order to gel with the changing times and are no longer conservative. But that hasn’t changed the values, traditions, manners and customs of the locals. People here have two surnames; the first surname can be used to refer to the person. To greet someone, a handshake will do the job. Take a small gift along when visiting someone’s house. Save the flowers for special occasions. Dinner is generally taken very late in the night. People wear casuals most of the time. Men are expected to wear jackets at some restaurants. Swimsuits should be confined to the pools and beaches. Recently a ban has been applied on smoking in public places.

Shopping

Shops open quite early in the morning and stay open late in the evening. In the afternoon, they are closed for lunch or siesta. Porcelain and leather goods are famous and they will be good gifts for friends and family members back home. Bills are to be paid along with the service charges, so tipping is a matter of gratitude.

Electricity

Voltage is 220 volts and frequency is 50 Hz

Getting There

IBERIA is the national airline of Spain. Many other low-cost airlines offer services in the country. There are nearly thirty international airports in Spain, out of which Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Malaga are famous.

Madrid located at 13km away from the city has a good bus service every fifteen minutes. Underground service also works to transport passengers to their destinations. Other facilities offered at this airport are duty free shops, bank, restaurant, tourism information, and hotel reservations.

Barcelona is very close to the city, situated at a distance of 3 km only. Buses are available every 15 minutes and trains are available every 20 minutes. Taxis are available throughout the day. Duty free shops, restaurants, bank, car hire and tourism information are available here.

There is a good network of roads connecting Spain north to south. Toll booths are installed in some parts of the country. Carrying few Euros will help smooth sailing at the toll booths. If driving one’s private car, it would be better if the travel insurance covers medical costs too. Carrying a medical kit can prove to be of some help.

Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (300 cigarettes, 150 cigarillos, 70 cigars and 400g of tobacco for EU nationals)

2. 1litre of spirits if exceeding 22 per cent volume or 2 litres of alcoholic beverage not exceeding 22 per cent volume and 2 litres of wine (1.5 litre exceeding 22 per cent and 3 litres of up to 22 per cent and 5 litres of wine for EU nationals)

3. 250ml eau de toilette and 50g of perfume

4. 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract (1000g of coffee and 4000g of coffee extract for EU nationals)

5. 100g of tea or 40g of tea extract

6. Gifts up to the value of approximately 37.26.

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For a great family holiday it has to be Benidorm

By david henry

 Benidorm has been a favourite with holiday makers since the 1960s. Situated on the Western Mediterranean, this Valencian city has grown and developed with visitors in mind. Protected by the mountains, Benidorm has a temperate climate varying between 15 and 32 degrees centigrade. accommodation in Benidorm match every sort of budget. If youre looking for Benidorm hotels that will continue you in the lap of luxury with private balconies, Jacuzzis, and spa treatments on call, theyre here. Youll discover hotels in Benidorm to cater for your every whim. On the other hand if youre backpacking your way around Europe on a tight budget, there are basic hotels in Benidorm to suit your needs too. Take your time to look through the available Benidorm hotels for your time period and pick the one that offers you the most for the budget you have available.

If youre travelling in a group, perhaps as an extended family or having a holiday with all your pals, then hiring a Benidorm apartment will perhaps give you enhanced value for money. Regardless of being a established tourist destination Benidorm has managed to stay comparatively unspoilt. The city is lively so if you want peace and quiet this isnt the perfect location for you. On the other hand if you desire sun, sea and sightseeing, Agreat benifit to Benidorm is the choice of other stunning areas within a few minutes drive. Altea is a superb example with stunning natural features and is a must for that special photo or two. The waterfalls there are spectacular. Further sightseeing opportunities in the same area are the Algar Cactus Co and the Railway Mining tour. About 40km from Benidorm youll uncover another of the areas top natural tourist attractions; the Caves of Canelobre.

There are many attractions for the young and the young at heart! If its an Alton Towers type day out its got to be Terra Micha which is full of rollercoasters and rides and boasts the longest wooden rollercoater in the world. For a more sedate day out try Terra Natura which is based on a zoo but with roaming animals. Nightlife is an fundamental element of a holiday for many people, and Benidorm has much to offer in this regard. Its a party destination where youll uncover top DJs from around the world playing sets next to admired time-honoured familiar favourites. If night clubbing isnt your scene, even the local bars are known for their entertainment.

With a huge range of things to do, places to stay, and of course the warm climate, Benidorm is still a good choice for your next holiday abroad.

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Top Tourist Places in Bangalore for Weekend Holidays
&
Long Trips

By Trafficwala

 Bangalore, presently called Bengaluru, is widely known among Indians as the capital city of Karnataka. With so many attractive Bangalore places are there to visit, Bangalore is emerging out as one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The tourists find its healthy climate & lively atmosphere encouraging enough.

Apart from top tourist places Bangalore, the city also offers historical monuments that present deep cultural values & architectural excellence as well. Being one of Indias largest cities does not seem enough in the praise of Bangalore as it several other names to its credit such as City of Gardens, Air Conditioned City, Pub Capital of India & Silicon Valley of India. Now, the city has created a modern identity for itself out of its past & present achievements. So if you are on a business trip to Bangalore or going there for weekend holidays, just dont forget to find out tourist places Bangalore so that you can visit them in leisure time.

People who are considering upon different recreational activities might just strike with an idea to have a trip to one of Indias tangibly cleaner & calmer city of Bangalore. There are several interesting & appealing tourist places Bangalore that can provide you with relief from busy work schedule & bring back enjoyment to your life. Traveling to such Bangalore places does not cost tourists more. So tourists including those who want to go on a weekend gateway or long term holidays could hardly resist the attraction of Bangalore places & get drawn toward them ultimately.

Below are given a list of Bangalore places that are best for long term trips & weekend holidays too. Travelers including those desirous for fun outing, adventure trips & family vacations can refer to them.

Vidhana Soudha: It is Karnatakas state legislature which is built upon Neo-Dravidian style with shades of Rajasthani Jharokha, Dravidian & Indo-Saracenic styles.

Attara Kacheri: It is the red brick & stone made high court building of the state of Karnataka which follows Greco-Roman style of architecture

Lal Bagh: It is a well known botanical garden that was started in the 17th century by Mysore ruler Hyder Ali & later finished by his son Tipu Sultan. It owes its name Lal Bagh from red roses blooming there for the entire year.

Cubbon Park: It is a centrally located park in Bangalore famous for its toy train.

Bangalore Palace: This palace is similar in structure to the Windsor Castle in England & built using Tudor style architecture with arches, towers, elegant wood carvings & green lawns in its interiors

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