Geneva Festivals
The Geneva Festival (or Fêtes de Genève) is held from the end of July to early August, and for visitors to the city in the summer this is an extravaganza of fun and entertainment.
Thousands of people flock to Geneva for the festivities, all keen to see such attractions as the boat races, the huge fireworks displays, the numerous fairground attractions and the lake parade. Over the 10 days that the festival takes place, there are over 100 concerts; so it’s no surprise that so many people from far and wide arrive in the city during this period to enjoy the fun.
International Flower Show
If peace and quiet are more your things head to Geneva during November for the International Flower Show (Floralies Internationales). Here you will find yourself surrounded by spectacular colours and aromas as international participants arrive to show the crowds their flower-arranging skills. It is held at the Palexpo Exhibition Centre, so do check it out if you are interested in seeing some spectacular flower arranging.
Coupe de Noël
This is not a festival that many people will want to take part in, but it is great fun to watch. If you happen to be organising your Geneva airport transfers around the middle of December then you might be lucky enough to spot some brave (or stupid) participants jumping into the freezing Lake Geneva. If you want to enjoy the spectacle then head to Jardin Anglais.
Europ’Art
For art lovers, the time to visit the city is at the beginning of May when the Europ’Art art festival takes place. This is held at the Palexpo Exhibition Centre, where you will be able to enjoy a whole range of different styles of art, from classical to more contemporary works.
Exmoor Family Holiday
Exmoor family holiday cannot be missed out. Your children will be entertained with its local attractions. The must see local attractions are;
The first attraction is the BIG Sheep. The BIG Sheep is a theme park that is centred about sheep. It features sheep racing, indoor play area, and an outdoor lazar games.
The second attraction is Watermouth Castle. Watermouth Castle is a theme park that includes rides and soft play areas. This is one of the best child friendly attractions to see in Exmoor.
The third attraction is The Milky Way Adventure Park. The Milky Way Adventure Park is a theme park that has something for everyone in the family to do. These things include roller coasters, slides, live shows, laser tags, golf, and a maze.
The fourth attraction is the Wildlife Cruise. The Wildlife Cruise is the best way to see seals, porpoises and dolphins in Exmoor.
The fifth attraction is the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. The Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is over 30 acres of beautiful nature that lets your child swim with the sea lions and feed the lions.
The sixth attraction is Exmoor Zoological Park. The Exmoor Zoological Park is a zoo full of unique birds and animals. It is known for joining together endangered and domestic animals in one area.
The seventh attraction is The Alpaca Park. The Alpaca Park is a park full of alpacas that features a trail along the River Claw.
The eighth attraction is The Borough Farm. The Borough Farm is the home of the sheepdogs. It is a working 700 ewe sheep farm.
The ninth attraction is the Ilfracombe Aquarium. The Ilfracombe Aquarium is an educational attraction that has the many wonders of the aquatic world from Exmoor.
Ecuador Jungle Lodges
Top Ecuador Jungle Lodges are;
• Hosteria: This beautifully designed lodge has private beach surrounded with bamboo forest and vegetable gardens. They offer their guest the fun of whale watching in La Plata Island, wildlife tour to Cantalapiedra and many more.
• La Selva Lodge Alandaluz Lodge: This lodge is an ultimate place for those who desire to enjoy birding tour in Amazon jungle. It is surrounded with tropical garden of giant trees, ferns and hence, provides space to rare bird species, butterflies and wild mammals. The lodge has 17 thatched cabanas, lounge, bar and dining room, which add to the comfort zone of holidaymakers here.
• Sacha Lodge: Located in the Amazon region, Sacha lodge offers accommodation in its 26 well-furnished cabins. Each cabin has been constructed with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces. In addition to offering accommodation facilities, the lodge also provides bird watching trips in Ecuador.
A tour to Ecuador can be planned anytime in a year. If you are looking for customized travel plans, do contact the best tour operators in Quito. They provide accommodation ideas and tour itineraries which will suit your requirements and budget.
Dubai Top Places to Visit
Flights to Dubai: Things to Do in Dubai
Top Places to Visit in Dubai are;
1. Burj Khalifa: This is the tallest building in the world, consisting of 124 floors. There is an outdoor observation deck at the topmost floor, featuring a telescope that allows visitors to view the whole city from this incredible height.
2. Dubai Museum: The building of Al Fahidi Fort, built against foreign invasion in 1799, has been converted into the great Dubai museum. It allows visitors to have a look at the rich culture and heritage of Dubai. The museum also offers a virtual trip to desert life, conventional Arabian homes, mosques, ancient warfare and trade.
3. Grand Mosque: This is a distinguished landmark and important place of worship in the city. Situated on the Bur Dubai side, this Grand Mosque was re-built in 1998. It is 70 meters in height and considered as the tallest minaret in the city.
4. Wild Wadi Waterpark: Both children and adults alike are will enjoy the exciting water rides this place offers. The special recreational feature of this theme park is that various fun activities are based on the Legend of the Arabian adventurer, Juha and his friend Sinbad. Thus, you get the feel of ancient Arabian life here.
5. Hydropolis Underwater Hotel: This is Dubai’s first luxury underwater hotel and offers a totally unique experience to its visitors. The hotel structure is divided into three parts – the first is the land station, where the guests are welcomed; second is the connecting tunnel, through which visitors are transported to the actual hotel; and the third is the main hotel interior.
Dolphin Tours
For those who like to have unique holiday, dolphin tours may be the answer. The listed places below can be visited for dolphin tours;
Southern California, USA - The coastal areas of Southern California offer some of the best dolphin and whale watching waters in the world. The warmth of the Pacific lends itself to grey whale migrations between December and April and provides perfect conditions for the ‘pods’ of wild dolphins (bottlenose, Risso’s, and Pacific white-sided dolphins, and as many as 5,000 in some) that are near the coast. Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safaris, in Orange County, offers year-round dolphin tours and boasts the world’s first ‘Eye-to-Eye Underwater Dolphin Viewing Pod’. This ‘pod’ is a government-approved vessel that pierces the water below the catamaran and is made of glass, for a feeling of truly swimming with the dolphins.
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain - The south-west coast of Tenerife is a perfect place for dolphin and whale watching; there are more than 21 species of dolphins and whales in Tenerife’s waters, and it is known as the European destination for year-round spotting. Many operators work out of Tenerife and are glad to host private dolphin tours. Be sure to get the most out of your dolphin tours by either booking a place on a glass-bottomed catamaran, or by renting a private boat that will take you directly to the action. But if your boat doesn’t offer the intrigue of a glass-bottomed view to the cetaceans below, make sure it comes with a sea camera to bring you all the action below the surface.
Turks and Caicos Islands - If you find yourself in the post New Year slump and can’t wait until summer to head off on your dolphin tours, book a luxurious trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. These two groups of tropical islands in the West Indies are a British Overseas Territory, and claim to be some of the best places for humpback whale watching during the winter/spring months from January to April. Be sure to reserve a glass-bottomed catamaran for your excursions, so you can see all the underwater action as you follow the migratory path of these North Atlantic humpback whales through the Salt Cay, a 75 square mile area of shallow coral reefs, and on to Silver Banks, their mating and nursery grounds. And, when you’ve had enough whale-spotting for one day, you can jump into the waters and snorkel or dive while listening to their melodic underwater songs.