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First Timers Guide to New York

New York can be reached ever more cheaply from most major US cities using cheap flights on low fare airlines. The New York accommodations are also well organized. The following are the major sight seeing places in New York that are not to be missed out on your first trip to New York:

Statue of Liberty – An emblem for social equality, Lady Liberty apprehended the torch to receive settlers to America more than a hundred years ago. You would have to ascend 354-steps to the crown.

Times Square – New Yorkers describe this meeting point of Broadway and Street no. 42 as the “Crossroads of the World.” This is one of the world’s most famous squares and millions watch the New Years celebrations each New Year. An astounding light presentation may be witnessed when the Times Square is lit up.

Empire State Building – It was erected in 1931 and took only 410 days. It eld the record for nearly fifty years as the tallest skyscraper.
Central Park – This world famous park provides an escape from the madness and chaos of NYC with it’s acres of lawns, lakes and pathways. Everything is complimentary. You can go to zoo, lease a boat or take a carriage trip in the park by paying for it.
Metropolitan Museum, otherwise known as the Met should be top of your museum priority list. The museum contains more than two million art pieces.

The Museum of Modern Art – MoMA shows off the world’s maximum compilation of painting and monuments.

United Nations – You can’t fail to notice the 188 national flags soaring high on top of First Avenue in the headquarters of the intercontinental organization. Tour packages would make you go through Security Council as well as General Assembly.

New York Stock Exchange – Like numerous tourists, at this juncture you would be able to observe where plenty of money is earned and missed. Go to the guests area and watch the world’s most famous dealing floor in action and see the hectic close of trade with the closing bell.

Grand Central Terminal – Sometimes erroneously known as Grand Central Station, this is not a plain coach terminal. Grand Central Terminal is utilized by almost 150,000 travelers every day. Renovated in 1990, this terminal offers numerous restaurants, shops etc.

World Trade Center site – The World Trade Center conquered lower Manhattan, but it was damaged by terrorists. The twin towers of the World Trade centers which were over 1300 feet tall were the tallest buildings in Mahatten and will be forever lost on the skyline. New York Botanical Garden – This place is located in the district of Brooklyn, the garden is dwelling place of over 12,000 types of plants from all over the world.

Bronx Zoo – Though it is out of Manhattan, it’s the principal metropolitan zoo in USA. The Bronx Zoo contains over 7,000 varieties of animals.
Museum of Natural History – visit this museum to witness the renowned dinosaur halls and the technologically sophisticated planetarium that is one of a kind in the World.

While finding great travel offers in New York is difficult there are good deals available through many last minute accommodation websites. Try and pick somewhere with a good location to access all the main sites and check travel reviews to get feedback from past guests. Do visit all these places and make the most of your time in New York city.

Posted by holiday_travel - July 14, 2009 at 2:10 pm

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Stirling Weekend Breaks And A Number Of Superb Places You Must See

The city of Stirling has featured strongly in the history of Scotland, especially during crucial moments. The city and surrounding area has a fantastic selection of superb tourist attractions and a mass of of photo opportunities. In the article below I provide information about 3 places to visit in Stirling; Argyll’s Lodging, Stirling Castle and Stirling Old Town Jail:

Stirling Castle

Set two hundred and fifty feet above the city of Stirling, and surrounded on 3 sides by steep cliffs is Stirling Castle. Stirling Castle is very important in Scotland’s history, there have been many coronations within the castle, including Mary Queen of Scots’ in 1543. Stirling Castle was also witness to a violent murder in 1452. The eighth Earl of Douglas was victim to James II in 1452. The castle is the home of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, even though they are, sadly no longer garrisoned at the castle. However, the regimental museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, is situated in the castle.

Stirling Old Town Jail

The Stirling Old Town Jail we see today is not the original jail, for 400 years, Stirling’s prisoners were secured in the Old Tollbooth Jail. This jail was awfully overcrowded, and smelled dreadful, with twenty four prisoners to each cell, and zero sanitary facilities. The Tollbooth jail was condemned, because of the fearful living conditions there, and in 1847 the new jail opened. Although the jail was classed as a custodial prison, from 1888 to 1935, it was also the only military prison in Scotland. Today the Stirling Old Town Jail is a visitor attraction, and was only restored in the 1990′s. As well as guided tours, there is a glass paneled elevator that rises to a viewing platform at the top of the jail. From this superb spot you can gaze out across the Forth Valley, and enjoy the spectacular view of the Highland mountains.

Argyll’s Lodging

Argyll’s Lodging can be found on Castle Wynd, located in the center of Stirling and is Scotland’s best existing renaissance house. The house was constructed around 1630, by Sir William Alexander, founder of Nova Scotia and Viscount Canada. Sir William Alexander who became Secretary of State for Scotland, and was then appointed the 1st Earl of Stirling. Argyll’s Lodging became the property of the Argyll family on his death and was added to by the ninth Earl in 1666. The rooms which include the dining room, bed chamber, drawing room and laigh hall, have all been expertly furnished and restored, as they would have been when the 9th Earl lived there, circa 1680.

If you are planning to have a holiday in Stirling you will discover a large amount of online Stirling hotels and guest houses and you will find a massive range at http://stirling.hotelreservationhelper.com/

Posted by holiday_travel - July 2, 2009 at 11:34 pm

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Perth Vacations And Three Magnificent Places You Must See

The ‘Fair City’ of Perth in Scotland a former royal burgh stands at the head of the Tay estuary. Inbetween the 12th and 15th centuries the city competed with Dunfermline for the title of being the capital of the country. In the article below I discuss three places to visit in Perth, Scotland; Elcho Castle, Scone Palace and Huntingtower Castle:

Scone Palace

These days, home of the Earls of Mansfield is Scone Palace, and a popular attraction to visitors from across the world. The palace is an important part of Scotland’s history, as the Scottish kings were once crowned there. In 1306, Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone Palace, as was Charles II when he took possession of the Scottish Crown in 1651. There is a beautiful and mysterious feel to the palace, which is justifiably so.Once upon a time the site acted as an important meeting place of the Picts and there was also an early Christian church on the site.

Elcho Castle

Lying about three miles from Perth, with awe inspiring views across the River Tay, is Elcho Castle. Elcho Castle is one of the finest examples of 16th century architecture in Scotland today. The Wemyss family commissioned the erection of the castle in the 1570′s. The land had belonged to the family since 1468, when it was consigned to them by King James III. In 1633, the leader of the family was given the titles of Earl of Wemyss and Lord Elcho. Elcho Castle and it’s lands remained in possession of the Wemyss family until 1929. It was then, the 11th Earl of Wemyss, gave the castle to Scotland. The castle has recently been renovated and is now in the care of Historic Scotland.

Huntingtower Castle

Situated just west of Perth is Huntingtower Castle, a medieval pile. Even though the castle is medieval in origin, it has been significantly redeveloped throughout the majoprity of it’s history. The Ruthven family were occupiers of the castle and lands from the 12th to 17th century. During this time the castle consisted of two separate towers, built 3 meters apart. When the Murray family took possession, later on in the 1600′s, they decided to merge the two towers, making the house appear more like a ordinary country manor house. The bridging work between the two towers is still clearly noticeable today, both outside and in.

If you are planning to have a vacation in Perth you will find plenty of online Perth hotels and guest houses and you will discover a broad range at http://www.perthhotelscotland.com/

Posted by holiday_travel -  at 11:34 pm

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