Visit To Puglia

If you want to head to Italy on your holiday this year then one of the best regions of all to discover is Puglia. Scorrano is the base for this festival to celebrate its patron saint, Santa Domenica. This festival is held in Otranto and lasts for three days from August 13th. It is held in memory of 800 martyrs who refused the Turkish demand to convert to Islam and were executed as a result, which took place in 1480.  If you are booking your Puglia villa with pool in July, then on the 6th of the month you may want to visit the town to take part in the festivities. Lots of large wooden arches and other structures are built specially for the event, and the festival is awash with colour and lights. There is also a fantastic fireworks display to end off the events.
Apulia (Puglia in Italian) is sometimes referred to as "the heel of Italy", in reference to the country's boot-like shape.In July there's a typical music festival in Melpignano near Lecce where you hear the famous "Pizzica".
Visit the Gargano National Park and the Tremiti islands.If you are considering booking a Puglia villa with pool, the above festivals may make your holiday even more exciting. Try to book your trip at the same time as one of them if you can, and then you will be able to see another side to the region during your holiday.

Eritrea Travel Guide

Unfortunately, the long years of war destroyed almost all the landmarks in many cities of the country. Still, the country can offer beautiful beaches of Massawa, the Dahlak archipelago, Eritrea was conquered in 1890 by Italy, who hung onto it until World War II, when they were expelled by the British. Eritrea was awarded to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province ten years later sparked a 30-year struggle for independence, which ended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating Ethiopian and Ethiopian-backed forces. Independence was overwhelmingly approved in a 1993 referendum, administered by the UN as well as numerous historical sites. The local cuisine is especially remarkable here.
The port of Massawa on the Red Sea has long been the cultural center of the country. This harbor was used by foreign traders and invaders. The city lies on Massawa and Taulud islands. Massawa Island has a labyrinth of streets and a mixture of interesting buildings, hotels, squares and religious edifices. In the side streets opposite the harbor you will find the houses made of coral blocks. Coral was once a traditional building material for houses, but it is a real attraction nowadays. Massawa is also famous for the ancient buildings decorated with luxurious Turkish and Egyptian carved facades.

Climate

Hot, dry desert strip along Red Sea coast; cooler and wetter in the central highlands (up to 610mm (24 in) of rainfall annually); semiarid in western hills and lowlands; rainfall heaviest during June-September except in the coastal desert.

Landscape

Asmara is located on the eastern edge of the elevated plateau, known for its quite mild climate, clean streets and architectural sights. It has a reputation of one of the safest capitals in Africa. The main street of the city is called Liberation Ave, which crosses the capital from east to west. All walks across Asmara normally start here. The tourists admire the Corinthian columns of the neo-classical Palace of the Governor, the Romanesque portico, the Opera House, the Catholic cathedral. Other notable places are the City Mosque and the impressive facade of Cinema Empire. The excellent National Museum of Asmara still needs a complete renovation of its new premises. The expected exposition is going to include the exhibitions dedicated to the struggle for independence, the history of the nine ethnic groups, the culture of the country and its main archaeological sites. Of special interest is also the City Park and the Tank Cemetery, where you can find the remnants of tanks, armored vehicles and other military equipment of different periods.

Travel in Menorca Spain

The oldest and largest towns in Menorca are Mahon on it’s eastern side, the walled capital of the island, which is at the end of an enormous natural harbour and Ciutadella,
The town does not offer much in terms of sightseeing, but it has excellent eateries, shops and a very relaxed ambience for wandering around. Mahon itself is a sedate and conservative town, consisting of classical Georgian houses from its British past (Admiral Nelson once lived at the Golden Farm Mansion) For sightseeing, a trip to the famous Xoriguer Gin distillery is well worth a visit.
Menorca’s ancient and co (western) end of the island. Mahon is a particularly busy port and has many impressive acrchitectural features whilst Ciutadella is a more graceful town, full of winding streets and characteristic old buildings, reminiscent of the Moorish and Spanish influence, including several churches.

The town does not offer much in terms of sightseeing, but it has excellent eateries, shops and a very relaxed ambience for wandering around. Mahon itself is a sedate and conservative town, consisting of classical Georgian houses from its British past (Admiral Nelson once lived at the Golden Farm Mansion) For sightseeing, a trip to the famous Xoriguer Gin distillery is well worth a visit.Citizens from non-EU member countries need an International Driving Permit, as well as their national driving licence. You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Spain and have a valid driving licence and car insurance.
 It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts and children under 14 years old are not allowed to travel in front seats. In Spain, cars drive on the right-hand side of the road. Give way to traffic coming from the right at junctions and roundabouts  Beware of what appear to be shortcuts on maps - these often turn out to be unpaved roads or mountain passes.   Unless indicated, other major routes are 56 miles per hour / 90 km per hour and slower speed limits of 30 miles per hour / 50 km per hour are enforced in urban areas  It is an offence not to carry some form of identification, such as passport or driving licenceMenorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands and is smaller and quieter than its main neighbour Mallorca, but bigger than it’s other neighbour Ibiza. It is only 9 miles (15km) wide and 32 miles (52km) long and located just 34 km / 21 miles from Mallorca, the island has many family-friendly resorts and almost as many beaches as Mallorca and Ibiza combined. Peaceful holiday resorts line the south coast of the island and sleepy fishing villages are dotted along its rocky north shore.

Galapagos Islands

A total of 140 species of birds have been registered in Galapagos. About half of the resident birds cannot be seen , anywhere else in the world. You can observe shore and lagoon birds such as ducks, stilts, herons, warblers, pelicans and frigates all easily approachable, just like all the Galapagos animals.
Although the islands are tropical, there are two markedly different seasons : the warm, humid and sunny season from December to May and the dry, windy and not-so-sunny season from June to November.

Transitional months are January, April and May. The Warm Season offers hardly any wind (so the sea is usually very calm) and the visibility tends to be better. In the Dry Season there is more wind, sometimes the sea tends to be choppy and the visibility lower.
he Galapagos Islands were named after the giant Galapagos tortoises. The archipelago emerged six million years ago as a result of volcanic activity in the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. These enchanted place on earth is composed of 19 islands and more than 40 islets, with white sand beaches, dark and solid rocks, unique landscapes, deep crystal clear waters, you can enjoy yourself swimming with playful sea lions around you,
watching friendly sharks cruise six feet under you. All these wonderful nature makes you feel as if you are part of it all.
It has a world record of especial titles and management categories: the islands are Ecuador's first National Park; UNESCO World natural heritage Site, both the terrestrial Park and the Reserve, (the second largest and possibly the most unique in the world); Biosphere Reserve and a Whale Sanctuary.
hile the traditional vows endure, the ways to celebrate a marriage have changed right along with the travel
industry. Today's honeymooner may be looking for value, adventure, or variety and searching for a getaway that's as exotic as a stay in a private European castle or nearby as a local bed-and-breakfast inn.

A Guide to Arizona's Forest National Park

One last nearby sight to travel to is the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. This is still the home of a group of Navajo people and offers plenty for interested visitors to see and do. You can take a tour of the canyon itself, go on a self-guided walk or drive along one of the scenic routes through the area for some unforgettable views. There's no better way to round off this particular leg of a Route 66 road trip than by leaving Arizona with memories of some of the most spectacular scenery the US has to offer.

There are also nine locations that are on the National Register of Historic Places. One of these is the Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs, which is a collection of drawings etched into a huge rock measuring around 200 sq ft in area. These images are believed to be up to 2,000 years old and offer a fascinating insight into the history of the region. Another historic site of note is Puerco Pueblo, a 600-year-old house - or pueblo - that was once made up of 100 rooms. Not much remains of the building, but it still makes for an intriguing sight as you wander around the ruins and imagine what it was like to live there.
Tours of Arizona are a treat for anyone fascinated by nature. While the Grand Canyon is arguably the most famous attraction in the state, there are many other sites well worth visiting - especially the Petrified Forest National Park. The park is a key stop on Route 66 road trips, as it's the only US national park to protect part of this historic highway, and is named for the petrified wood that it was set up to protect so that scientists could continue to examine it.