Posts Tagged ‘General’


The marathon of Death Valley, California

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Many times we talked, here on Travel blog, the magnificent landscapes of Death Valley, and many times we could not avoid to remember the conditions and especially the extreme temperatures of this beautiful natural park United States.

Just considering these factors, is even more incredible to know that every year, in July (that is, in most months hot, with temperatures often exceeding 50 degrees centigrade), held the Bad water Ultra marathon: 220 km, from Bad water until Mount Whitney (pictured).

According to Wikipedia, in 2004, for example, on 72 participants, 57 have failed to reach the goal. What can we say, as I see it is already so that all survivors.

Last minute for August (August) in Sardinia and Spain

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Last minute for August (August) in Sardinia and Spain, General, Low Cost, Sardinia, Spain, Last Minute,hotel

We see the latest proposals of tour operators for August:

Start with a goal Classical, Sardinia, more precisely, we are in the city of Badesi at The Residence Club To: Departure from the port of Civitavecchia or that of Genoa, accommodation in apartment max 4 persons, prices from 460 euros per head for 7 nights. Numerous dates available, from ‘August 8 until September 19. For more information, visit the Expedia dedicated to.

We at Tenerife in the Canary: Flight + hotel (Sol Princesa Dacil, 3 stars), with half-board, starting at 690 euros per head. It starts from Bergamo, Bologna, Milan, Rome, Verona, from August 4 to September 29. The hotel is located in the town of Arona, close to Playa de Los Cristianos. Here is the offer.

Finiamo with Di Palma de Mallorca: Date August 11-17, departure from Milan Malpensa, starting from 700 euros per person in a double room (flight included). The hotel is the Las Gaviotas (3 stars), situated in Bahia de Alcudia. Accommodation is in mono-equipped apartments.

Beijing Olympics: the flop of the hotels half-empty

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Beijing Olympics: the flop of the hotels half-empty, General, China, Hotel, Beijing

It is not known whether it is due to the recent issues with Tibet, it is not known whether it would depend on a machine organization that has not worked well but 54.5% of the rooms of Hotel 4 stars hotels that were supposed to accommodate at least 500 thousand tourists are without reservation.

The Olympics begin on 8 August and just over a month plan offers and packages to run to shelters. Meanwhile, average prices down for a night in three four-star range between 200 and 143 euros. Reggono instead Hotels to 5 stars who have reached 80% of bookings and average prices around 324 euros per night, making increase the price of 20 euros.

The cruise between heaven London

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

The cruise between heaven London General ,For Air

Who loves tour eccentric and a little exaggerated not let slip an opportunity: after so many years of planning will be possible to see London from above, aboard an airship that from July 10 will take you above the main attractions of the capital; blimp will host the 12 passengers and the tour will last 30-60 minutes depending on the tour.

Fly over the Cathedral of St. Paul or Buckingham Palace will certainly be a moving experience… and costly: tickets will cost from 185 to 360 pounds!