Spring and Summer Concert Tours of 2008

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in Tour on 20-01-2010

For any lover of music – whether it is rock and roll, hip hop, or country, or anything else under the sun, the spring and summer concert schedule of 2008 is set to blow your mind and give you a chance to see many different acts out there on the road. No matter where you live or where you’d like to travel to see shows, you’ll be able to find plenty of great spring and summer concerts, and you’ll be able to end the summer knowing you’ve seen the best that the music industry has to offer.
Rock Fans
No matter what time period of rock you are a fan of, you’ll be able to find something to delight you this summer. Neil Diamond is on tour this year, starting in the late spring. So is Celine Dion. She starts her tour in the UK on May 2nd, and tours there for the majority of the summer. On August 15th, she begins the North American leg of the tour with two nights in Boston. Bon Jovi starts a tour in the US at the end of April, and is in the United States through the end of May. Starting in June, he will continue to tour in the UK for several dates.
Rod Stewart is also on tour this spring and summer, and will most definitely be coming to a tour destination near you. His tour begins in California at the end of July and goes through the end of August. The Police kick off an exciting and spectacular series of shows. They begin in Ontario on May 1st, and their shows run through the end of August. The Cure is also on tour, beginning in May and running through the end of June.
Jimmy Buffet is also on tour this spring and summer. His shows begin at the end of April, on the 22nd, and they run through the end of September. The Eagles currently have four shows planned in late May in Georgia. Also, Eric Clapton currently has 12 shows scheduled in May and June across the US and Canada. Elton John is playing several shows in Las Vegas during June of 2008.
Rock fans from a later generation will also be pleased to know that some newer acts are out there on the road as well. Projekt Revolution/Linkin Park kick off a summer tour, and continue to tour through the end of September.
Jack Johnson and Radiohead will have several tour dates planned for spring and Summer of 2008. Also, Dave Matthews Band is also touring this summer. They’ll be hitting several major cities. They begin at the end of May, and the tour lasts through September.
John Mayer is set to launch his summer tour, starting July 2nd at Summerfest in Milwaukee. The tour runs through August as of now, and also has Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen
Jonas Brothers “The Burning Up Tour” will begin in Toronto on July 4th. This is the first time that the Jonas Brothers have started a tour on their own, and they are hoping to have big crowds for their entire tour, which should last most of the summer.
R&B And Hip Hop Fans
Kanye West starts his tour at the end of April, in Los Angeles, and ends in Los Angeles again in June. Jay-Z and Mary J Blige are touring together in April and May. There are several tour dates listed for them, promoting Jay-Z’s new album.
Country Music Fans
Kenny Chesney and Leeann Rimes tour this summer a well, with the Pirates and Poets Tour, starting in May and going on for most of the summer. Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, and Sugarland all have separate concert tours that are beginning in the spring and going through the summer months, across the North American continent, mostly in the United States. Rascal Flatts begins a tour in May, and has dates that run through October, all in North America.
Reunion Tours
It isn’t only new bands that are on tour, or even bands that have been around awhile. This summer kicks off a great era in music tours, where bands that haven’t been together in many years are coming back together and touring. For instance, New Kids On The Block kicks off a spring and summer tour in late spring, and this is one that should not be missed by any fans, new or old.
Poison is also touring this summer, starting late spring and hitting more than 40 cities along the way. They are going to be joined by Dokken and Sebastian Bach.
Stone Temple Pilots, after being off the seen for eight years, and after being apart for five years, will reunite for a tour of North America that will last for 65 cities. The tour is set to begin on May 17th in Ohio.
Major Tours
It isn’t just single concerts that makes this summer amazing, either. The Lollapalooza event kicks off three days of great music – August 1-3, in Chicago’s Grant Park. This even is headlined by Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West, Wilco, and The Raconteurs.
You can also go to the Live, Raw & Uncut Tour, which is launching July 3rd at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City. This tour runs through early September, hitting more than 40 stops along the way.
As a fan of any type of music, there are going to be plenty of chances for you to see your favorite artists, all across North America and even in Europe this summer. Keep your eyes open for tour dates and shows near you!

J OConnor writes for Authority Tickets where you can get concert tour and concert ticket information.

Yellowstone National Park Tours: Travel Tips

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in travel tips on 19-01-2010

Yellowstone National Park is one of the best reasons for living in and visiting the United States. The vast natural forest is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and it’s been preserved so well that pleasant and exciting surprises await the adventurous visitor. If you’re planning a trip to Yellowstone soon, here are some travel tips you can use for your safety and security:Be aware of prevailing conditions but be ready for anythingYellowstone is like a whole different world in itself. Conditions vary here, changing easily from calm to stormy within just 24 hours. When traveling to Yellowstone, always check weather conditions in the area and use precautions to ensure your safety for the trip. Practice defensive driving. The area going to and within Yellowstone is often used by both humans and animals. Be especially aware of distracted drivers, animal crossing and other related incidents. These will result to travel delays, so be very patient. Bring all necessary gear and suppliesWhen traveling to Yellowstone, bring all the basics with you in terms of food, water, clothing and survival gear. Having sufficient supply of clean water is essential since water from the park itself is not guaranteed safe. Drinking water from streams, lakes, ponds or creeks that have not been boiled or treated could put you at risk of intestinal infestations and infections. Even water from thermal pools isn’t safe for consumption. They have been known to cause serious burns in numerous visitors over the years. As for equipment, think of worst-case scenarios. Bring a tent, weather-resistant clothing and other survival equipment such as lighters, all-purpose knives, flashlights, first aid kits, etc. to ensure your personal safety and protection. Take care of your trashFood, food scraps, containers, tissues and other materials that end up in your trash should be disposed of properly. During travel to Yellowstone, be aware that the trash you leave behind could have a negative impact not just on the environment but also on the animal residents of the area. Think safety, regardless of where you areWhen entering Yellowstone, know that you are at the mercy of Nature. Your only defense is correct information and common sense. When traveling to Yellowstone or participating in the numerous activities available there, be aware of animal activity. Bears, for example, are just a few of the natural threats that you have to watch out for. When driving, walking, hiking or camping, be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out for signs of animal activity that might expose you to danger unnecessarily. Follow regulationsYellowstone maintains a strict system for its camps and backcountry areas. Be aware of all regulations that are in place not just to ensure you don’t violate any rules but also for your own personal safety. Certain activities also require permits. Camping, for example, is allowed only in certain designated areas. Permits for overnight stays have to be obtained personally in advance, so check with the administrative office for information. Enjoy yourselfYellowstone is too beautiful to ignore. When traveling, bring a camera to capture the scenic routes and spectacular views. As long as you keep safety and security measures in mind, you can be assured of a very enjoyable trip to Yellowstone again and again.

If you’re planning to do comparison shopping to see which is the best among the numerous Yellowstone National Park Tours, check out Tours4Fun.

Private Tours in Israel

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in Tour on 18-01-2010

11 reasons to choose a private tour in Israel There are 3 ways in which you can travel Israel: by your own, with a group or with a private tour. This article explains why preferring private tour on the other tour options that mentioned above. Indeed Israel is a modern country with western culture, a country in which getting along should not be too hard. All signs written both in Hebrew and English, most people you will meet will speak Basic English and yet, here are 11 reasons for preferring a private tour guide when you are in Israel.     Flexibility- You needs an itinerary that will fit your needs.  The only way you can have this is with a private tour.   When you are tired you can stop and rest, if you want to change the plan, you can do it instantly.  You have the final word. Transportation- on private tours, the guide drives the car.  He knows the shortcuts, where to park the car, how to handle other Israeli drivers, and he comes with a comfortable car.  Israeli drivers are patient less, driving a rent car on roads that you do not familiar with, can lead to an unpleasant conflicts with the typical Israeli driver. On Private tours you have a driver guide that will handle that easily. Other driving issue relevant to Israel is: knowing where you are not allowed to drive for military reasons or for security reasons. Not that it’s dangerous! But avoiding incontinency is always better.      Asking questions- Private tour is the only way that you can assure that your questions will be answered. Only on Private tour you can ask as many questions as you like. The guide will give all his/her attention just to you and to your questions. There are no other people that will compete on guide’s attention. Hearing the guide – Private tour is the only way that you can assure that you won’t miss any information. On private tours the guide will wait for you and walk with you on you own pace. The guide will start explaining only on your convenient time and there will be no other people to block your way or access to the guide. You will never loose your group because you are the group and the guide is with you on all time. Out of the ordinary sites- feel like seeing the battle field of David and goliath? Want to hike in the desert in a unique valley? Have you ever seen the stalactite cave? The only way to see unique and out of the ordinary sites in Israel is with a Private tour guide. A Private tour guide in Israel will take you to absolutely any place in the country. Out of the ordinary hours- with Private guide you can see Jerusalem by night, with Private tour guide you can hike up the snake path to Massada for sunrise. Only on Private tour you can start and end the tour on your own your time.    Budget – Private tours are not cheap (Compared to joining a group tour) but if you travel with your family or friends that share the costs, it’s really worth it.  The friendly atmosphere and personal touch on private tours, worth every Shekel.   Wasting time- your time in Israel is valuable therefore you don’t want to waste your time waiting for other people. In any group tour you will have this guy of family that is always late. You will wait for them in the morning on departure from the hotel and you will wait for them when they are shopping during the tour. The only way to maximize tour site seeing time, is by taking a Private tour guide in Israel. Not only you will maximize your time, you will do it in a very ease and tranquil manner.   Friendliness- Your tour guide is someone who looks in your eyes, talks to you from a close distance and shares the adventures and experiences with you at the same time. From our experience the tour guide turns into a family member right from the beginning. Shopping and restaurants – professional tour guide will also know where the good shopping places to be are, he can advice you for what should be a reasonable price for something. Private tour guide in Israel can recommend to you and take you to good non touristic restaurants, authentic restaurants that you will not find on your tour book. Meeting Israelis- with a private tour guide you will have the opportunity to meet face to face with Israelis. Touring a country, especially a country like Israel, is not just site seeing. A very important part of Touring Israel is by knowing its people. With a private guide you will be able to sit down and talk to Israelis, understand their way of life and their culture.

Licensed tour guide in Israel, BA in humanities, specialize in private tours in Israel

Popular Adventure Tours in North America

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in Tour on 17-01-2010

The growing popularity of adventure tours has changed the way many people spend their vacations. Once thought of as primarily a chance to kick back and relax, modern vacationers have a multitude of options available to them besides simply sitting on a beach. Adventure tours offer vacationers a chance to explore and challenge themselves in ways not possible in their everyday lives. Mountain climbing, hiking and white water rafting are just some of the exciting and memorable experiences vacationers can have on an adventure tour. Often experienced in remote parts of the world such as Africa or Southeast Asia, adventure tours are available in North America as well. Take a look at some of the most popular adventure tours available. Pioneer Adventures of the Old West Covering several beautiful landscapes in the Southwest area of the United States, this adventure tour will take you everywhere from the Grand Canyon to Montezuma Castle. As opposed to a vacation which simply takes you to the Grand Canyon or Zion National Park, this adventure tour includes both of these breathtaking locations as well as several other incredible landmarks. Besides coordinating meals and transportation, an adventure tour includes a qualified tour director to keep everyone together and informed of important stops and historical landmarks. For instance, during the “Pioneer Adventures of the Old West” adventure tour, the tour director will discuss the historical importance of Williams, which was once a rough frontier town. Vacationers who choose this adventure tour will also have the unique experience of seeing Sedona, Arizona, by 4WD Jeep. The Jeep tour goes through incredible Dry Creek Basin, offering the adventure tourist a different perspective of the landscape which was once home to the Old West. Grand Tour of Canada Most vacations take you to just one fantastic destination: a warm and beautiful beach, a majestic mountain range or a bustling city. An adventure tour combines all of these destinations into one memorable experience. The “Grand Tour of Canada” adventure tour includes all of these aspects. Visit the beautiful Canadian cities of Vancouver and Victoria, take a ride on the Athabasca Glacier on a custom designed ice explorer and take in the picturesque sights of Lake Louise and Banff. It is important to note that just because an adventure tour is mapped out and planned ahead of time, there are still days which can be customized to the vacationers specifications. Often referred to as “your choice activities”, these days are set aside so that vacationers can experience certain locations at their own pace. An example of “your choice activities” occurs during the Jasper stop on the “Grand Tour of Canada” adventure tour. Vacationers have the choice of taking a cruise across Maligne Lake, experiencing a horseback ride through the mountains or venturing down the Athabasca River on a comfortable float trip. Best of California An adventure tour allows you to experience more than just one location. The “Best of California” tour brings you the best of both San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as everything in between. An ordinary vacation to either of these cities would of course be a great and memorable experience, but on an adventure tour nothing is left to chance. The thought and organization that is put into the planning of these tours ensures this, as does the tour director who accompanies you on your trip. The “Best of California” tour begins in San Francisco, ushering you across town on the famous cable car and through beautiful Pacific Heights and historic Golden Gate Park. As you soak up the culture and sights of this “world” city, the tour continues taking you into the California country and wilderness via Yellowstone National Park, Carmel and picturesque Pebble Beach golf course. Next stop is Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California. Bringing you the best sights and sounds of the great state of California, this adventure tour takes you right down Sunset Boulevard to the famous “Hollywood” sign and Hollywood walk of Fame. This particular adventure tour offers two types of tours in one package. In both San Francisco and Los Angeles, vacationers are treated to an in-depth sightseeing tour and an orientation tour of Carmel, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. A North American adventure tour includes beautiful cities and landscapes, history and culture. An ordinary vacation to even one of the locations would not provide the incredible possibilities available to travelers on an adventure tour. Also, the degree of physical exertion and the amount of activities taken is entirely up to the vacationer. Some individuals want the most intense vacation they can find while others want the sights and sounds without an intense physical requirement. An adventure tour is a traditional vacation and so much more. Some adventure tours are crafted for the nature lover, highlighting numerous national parks and the best nature settings that North America has to offer. If you can dream it up, then there is probably an adventure tour available which can help you make your dream a reality.

Lisa Parker is a freelance writer who writes about the travel industry and vacation deals, often discussing specific tour operators such as Globus Tours.

What is the best tour company to work for in New York City, for bus tours and for walking tours?

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in Tour on 13-01-2010

I am especially interested in giving ghost tours & history tours, but other types may do too. Do you know which tours pay the best for tour guides? Thank you.

Jamaica Tours: A Great Way to Spend Your Trip

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in Tour on 12-01-2010

Are you in the process of planning a trip to Jamaica? If so, the first step is to make your travel arrangements. Book your airline reservations and a stay at an affordable, yet luxury all-inclusive resort. After these travel arrangements are made, take the time to research area activities and attractions. All-inclusive resorts are designed so that you never have to leave to have a good time, but Jamaica is an island that has so much to offer. Get out and see it. One of the best ways to do so is with a tour. When it comes to Jamaica tours, you have many options. In fact, you may want to try them all. So, what should you do? One popular tour is a sunset Jamaica boat tour. These tours are available all across the island. Most tours start around 4pm and conclude after sunset. The sunset of Jamaica is beautiful no matter where you view it from, but why not be on the water in a luxurious boat or yacht? Many sunset boat tours also double as dinner cruises. Depending on the company hosting the tour, dinner may be included in the cost of reservations. Another popular Jamaica tour is that of a river tour. The Black River is Jamaica’s largest river. One tour offered by JLT Tours takes you six miles up the river and back. The boat caption provides you with detailed information on the land and the history behind it along the way. This type of tour of tour is ideal for those who not only want to see beautiful landscape, but learn about it. If you want to enjoy a Jamaica tour, but step off a bus or a boat, opt for an ATV tour. One tour, known as the Ocho Rios ATV Safari tour, last two hours long and takes you on a journey you will never forget. The tour begins at a local farm, where all tourists undergo a short safety training session. Next, the adventure begins as you drive an ATV along beautiful scenery. Depending on the location in question, you may travel along a riverbed, the coast, underneath treetop canopies and more. Most Jamaica tours call for travel by foot or boat, but there are tours available by horseback. Most of these Jamaica tours double as ride and swim tours. For example, your day will start with a horseback ride along scenic trails. Towards the end of the tour, you and your horse will step into the Caribbean Sea! This Jamaica tour is ideal for any type of trip, but perfect for honeymoons and romantic getaways. A unique, but adventurous Jamaica tour is that of a canopy tour. Have you ever wanted to feel like Tarzan? As silly as it sounds, you can with a canopy tour. With adequate safety gear, you can swing between trees and different platforms. This tour is perfect for those looking to see the unseen sights of Jamaica or those with an adventurous side. The tour begins with a safety demonstration and there is a safety guide by your side at all times. Day tours are also popular in Jamaica. These tours combine many of the above mentioned activities into one. For example, your tour can start with breakfast in a Jamaican café, include a jeep tour along the scenic coast, lunch, a stop for a dive in the refreshing Caribbean waters, an afternoon of shopping at authentic Jamaican shops, dinner, and close with an breathtaking view of the sunset along the coast. Day cruises do take up more time, but well worth it if you don’t mind spending the day away from your all-inclusive resort. When choosing a Jamaica tour to enjoy on your all-inclusive Caribbean vacation, take a number of factors into consideration. First is cost. You will pay more for a day tour than a two hour boat cruise. Next, consider age. If traveling to Jamaica on a family vacation, your tour options are limited. Tourists must be at least 16 years of age to participate in horseback riding tours, ATV tours, and canopy tours. It is easy to find Jamaica tours in or around resort communities. In fact, your all-inclusive resort may offer these tours or partner with a well-known tour guide or company locally. You should research tours before leaving for your trip. For that reason, call your resort ahead of time and see if they have any suggestions. Some Jamaica tour companies operate on a first come first serve basis, but most require reservations.

Before researching Jamaica tours, make your all-inclusive travel arrangements. You can do so at SuperClubs. com. They have a large selection of luxury, yet affordable Jamaica resorts to choose from.

Advantages of Escorted Tours for American Tours

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in Tour on 12-01-2010

Most of the American tours are escorted tours. Escorted tours include a tour guide who goes with the tourists in various destinations unlike self-guided tours wherein the tourists can only guide themselves with brochures and maps. The tour guide can provide a more personal touch of showing to the tourists the wonderful places they are going to visit. There are several advantages of getting escorted tours America. Knowing these advantages make the American tours worth your while. It’s worth your time, money, and the visit. While you are having your escorted American tour, you’ll have a great time and memorable experience.   Tour guides of escorted American tours can provide an interactive experience as well as relevant information to the tourists. The information would usually be about the place, its people, culture, current condition, and the guide’s personal experience. However, not all escorted tours in America follow the same pattern. Some escorted American tours may not have an informative escort. This kind of guides would only help you get your accommodations and rides and tell you the various places to visit throughout the duration of the tour. Whatever the style the operators for the American tours use, escorted tours are still better than self-guided tours. Another reason why escorted American tours are advantageous is because the tourists are sure that tour is secure and safe. The driver would simply concentrate on driving while another person entertains the guest. They can focus on their job, and the guests won’t have to bother the driver.   The tourists would know who to ask their questions and air their concerns, suggestions, and complaints. But whenever there is a problem, both driver and tour guide would be more than happy to assist the tourists. Some American tours even have more than just the driver and tour guide. Another advantage of escorted tours is that help is available when you need it. Imagine if you need something or at least request for something, you don’t have to worry about it because the tour guide can help you. If you are on a self-guided tour on a foreign country that couldn’t understand you, you are going to have a hard time getting help. Availability of Escorted Tours There are several companies that offer escorted American tours. You can find most of them on the Internet. There are some websites that cater only to a few tourist destinations concentrated in their local area. Some sites provide a broader tour of the country. You can book a tour directly on their site or find a listing or directory of operators of American tours. You will know the type of American tours that they offer, the tourist destinations, and the schedules. Some would even provide rates for the specific American tours. One of the websites where you can get a one-stop shop of escorted tours in America is Coach Tours America. You can find and book escorted American tours to the most interesting places in America. You will also find the schedules or duration of the tour, the operators, and the packages of the escorted tours available on the site.   All you need to do is select and click, and you will easily get the most preferred American tours that are escorted.

Coach Tours America is an online company offering American Tours including the interesting service of the escorted tours .

Chocolate Hills, Philippines – Bohol Nature Tours Services

Posted by hostaldelospoetas.com in Tour on 11-01-2010

Coming To The Philippines In coming to the Philippines, it could be an easy trip going to Manila, the capital city due to frequent flights from any countries. It could also be possible to land at the Cebu International Airport.   Tourist That Arrives In Manila Going To Bohol At the Domestic Airport or any ticketing office in Manila, it is very simple to book a flight at the Philippine Airlines office or PAL ticketing outlets and Cebu Pacific office or ticketing outlets for flights going to Tagbilaran City, Bohol.   Airport Tourists that arrived in Tagbilaran via the airport are being met by the representative of Bohol Nature Tour. . . The representative will be holding a Welcome note with the name/s of the guests. . . The guest then will be introduce to the tour driver. Upon loading the guests and the baggages to the car, the tour driver will then proceed to the reserved hotel or resorts either in the city of Tagbilaran or in the island of Panglao.   Pier Tourists that arrived in Tagbilaran via the pier are being met by the representative of Bohol Nature Tour. . . The representative will be holding a Welcome note with the name/s of the guests. . . The guest then will be introduce to the tour driver. Upon loading the guests and the baggages to the car, the tour driver will then proceed to the reserved hotel or resorts either in the city of Tagbilaran or in the island of Panglao. Tourists from Cebu has an option to arrive in Bohol via the port of Tubigon thereby easy to have the tour start in Sagbayan Peak, and the next spots are Chocolate Hills, Hanging bridge, Tarsier and the Floating Restaurant in Loboc. Later in the day to stay in any of the resorts in Panglao or hotels in Tagbilran City. Therefore, the representative from Bohol Nature Tour or Tour Guide will meet the tourist in the port of Tubigon.   City Tour A package tour includes the Cathedral church of Tagbilarn City, the Bohol Museum, at the Malls of Tagbilaran, the City Hall of Tagbilaran and the Bohol Provincial Capitol.   Beach Tour – Panglao Tour at the Bohol Bee Farm, the resorts at the white sand beaches in Alona Kew, Alona Tropical, Lost Horizon Resorts, ISES, Bohol Divers Resorts and the Hinagdanan Cave in Dauis and the Panglao Island Nature Resort.   Chocolate Hills Tour A package tour that pass to the historical Blood Compact site marker at Baranggay Bool, Mansasa, The Baclayon Church and Museum in Baclayon, (first town after Tagbilaran City), Python Snake at Alburquerque, the Tarsier in Loboc, Loboc Church and Museum, Cruise at the Loboc river with the floating restaurant going to Busay water falls (served buffet lunch while cruising and with singer serenading). The Hanging bridge plus the added attraction of Buko King peeling off coconut with his bare teeth. The Man-Made-Forest (Huge Mahogany tree plantation). Butterfly Dome in Bilar. The Chocolate Hills in Carmen town.   Sagbayan Peak Tour A package tour includes going to the Mag-aso Falls in Antiquera. It is also in Antiquera that the famous souvenir crafts and weaving are made and being displayed. It will also go to the historical site of Punta Cruz in Maribojoc town. Up until it reaches the Sagbayan Peak (another version of Chocolate Hills) facing the island of Cebu.   East Side Tour A package tour that includes the Heritage Residence of former Senator Clarin. Passing to the beautiful ocean view surrounding the new road installed under the administration of President Gloria Arroyo. At the town of Valencia, the Badiang, water falls supplying water at the two swimming pools. Up until reaching the Roxas Park with swimming pool in Garcia Hernandez.   Bohol Landmarks/Spots Tagbilaran City = The capital of Bohol Bohol Museum = Located in C. P. G road under the establishment of Provincial capitol office. Cathedral Church = Located in front of Plaza Rizal facing the provincial capitol office. Saint Joseph is the patron of the Church City Hall = Location of the new City Hall office is in Dao district. Provincial Capitol = Located in front of Plaza Rizal facing the Cathedral Church of Tagbilaran City. Blood Compact = A marker of the friendship treaty between Boholano chieftain Datu Sikatuna and Spnish conquestadores Miguel Lopez de Legaspi which occurs way back in the year 1565. Baclayon Church and Museum = Baclayon church was established in 1595 by Jesuit priests Fr. Juan De Torres and Fr. Gabriel Sanchez and in 1727 the stone church was built and considered the oldest Stone church in the Philippines. Python Snake = Located in the town of Alburquerque. Sen. Clarin Ancestral Residence = The ancestral residence of former Sen. Clarin located in the town of Loay. Loboc = It is an interior town and considered one of the oldest town in Province. Founded by Jesuit priests, Fr. Juan De Torres in 1602. Distance of 24 km from the capital city of Tagbilaran and about 35 minutes travel time. Loboc Church and Museum = Considered one of the oldest church in the province and the original paintings remain intact. Museum is located adjacent to the church and the relics, clothes, and history of the Loboc children’s choir are reserved. Tarsier = Primate like monkey with a soft furry body and a slender limbs. It has a goggled like eyes adopted for the animal’s nocturnal lifestyle. Loboc-Floating Restaurants = Floating restaurant which served lunch with a folk singer serenading while cruising the Loboc river going to the Busay mini water falls and passing the nature scenery and back to its dock in ii front of Loboc church Hanging Bridge = A hanging bridge located about 1 kilometer from the main highway going to Sevilla. It is secured with a cable wires up to the other end of the canal. Buko King = A man at the edge of the Hanging bridge peeling-off coconut with his bare teeth with a very limited time. Man-Made-Forest = Huge mahogany plantation planted 1. 5 metes apart located at the end part of Loboc and partly in the town of Bilar. Chocolate Hills = One of the world’s wonder. Thousand cone-shaped hills of about 100 feet high with grassy covering that turn chocolate brown during dry season. Mag-aso Falls, Antiquera = Waterfalls found in Antiquera. Punta Cruz, Maribojoc = Old lighthouse still from Spanish occupation an still existing as it served as a navigation landmark. Sagbayan Peak = Another version of Chocolate hills. At this site the island of Cebu is visible. Badiang Falls, Valencia = Waterfalls that supply water into two swimming pools facing the seaside located in the town of Valencia. Roxas Park, Garcia Hernandez = Park and swimming pool with nature scenery located in Roxas Park, Garcia Hernandez town. Hinagdanan Cave = Cave with cold water located in Dauis. Panglao White Sand Beaches = white and fine sand. Panglao Island = small island connected with two bridges to the mainland of Bohol. It has two municipalities namely Dauis and the center of the island is Panglao Municipality.   Chocolate Hills Tour Car – One up to three persons, fully air-conditioned Inclusion: Entrance fees at all tour spots Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River Mineral water per pax Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town 1 person = P3,200 solo pax 2 persons = P1,960 per pax 3 persons = P1,544 per pax Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour >For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 1 up to 3 pax – only Entrance Fees included in the package. Meals and snacks excluded. P2,940 Van – Minimum of 3 up to 12 persons, fully air-conditioned Inclusion: Accredited Tour Guide Entrance fees of all tour spots Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River Mineral water per pax Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town 3 persons = P2,280 per pax 4 persons = P1,825 per pax 5 persons = P1,552 per pax 6 persons = P1,370 per pax 7 persons = P1,240 per pax 8 persons = P1,143 per pax 9 persons = P1,067 per pax 10 persons = P1,006 per pax 11 persons = P 956 per pax 12 persons = P 915 per pax Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour >For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 3 up to 12 pax – Tour guide and entrance fees are included in the package. Meals and snacks are excluded. P5,580 Coaster – Minimum of 10 up to 24 persons, fully air-conditioned Inclusion: Accredited Tour Guide Entrance fees of all tour spots Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River Mineral water per pax Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town 10 persons = P1,326 per pax 11 persons = P1,248 per pax 12 persons = P1,182 per pax 13 persons = P1,127 per pax 14 persons = P1,079 per pax 15 persons = P1,038 per pax 16 persons = P1,002 per pax 17 persons = P 970 per pax 18 persons = P 942 per pax 19 persons = P 916 per pax 20 persons = P 893 per pax 21 persons = P 873 per pax 22 persons = P 854 per pax 23 persons = P 837 per pax 24 persons = P 821 per pax Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour >For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 12 up to 24 pax – Tour guide and entrance fee are included in the package. Meals and snacks are excluded. P9,700 Bus – Minimum of 20 up to 40 persons, fully air-conditioned Inclusion: Accredited Tour Guide Entrance fees of all tour spots Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River Mineral water per pax Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town 20 persons = P1,175 per pax 21 persons = P1,140 per pax 22 persons = P1,110 per pax 23 persons = P1,080 per pax 24 persons = P1,055 per pax 25 persons = P1,031 per pax 26 persons = P1,010 per pax 27 persons = P 990 per pax 28 persons = P 970 per pax 29 persons = P 955 per pax 30 persons = P 936 per pax 31 persons = P 920 per pax 32 persons = P 910 per pax 33 persons = P 895 per pax 34 persons = P 880 per pax 35 persons = P 870 per pax 36 persons = P 860 per pax 37 persons = P 850 per pax 38 persons = P 840 per pax 39 persons = P 830 per pax 40 persons = P 820 per pax Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour >For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 20 up to 40 pax – Tour guide and entrance fees are included. Meals and snacks are excluded. P15,500

Mr. Jaime L. Tinio
Manager
Bohol Nature Tour Services
email: jtinio@boholnaturetours. com
website: www. boholnaturetours. com
cellphone: (63)-09108906666
Phone: (038)-4124307
Address: 243 Graham Ave. , Booy District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Vietnam Golf Tours

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START YOUR DREAM VACATION WITH US Salute Vietnam warmly welcomes you and your dreams of sunshine, food and friendly faces in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and beyond to China and Thailand. Let us show you the sights – as well as the nooks and crannies – that will indulge your senses, open your mind and free your inhibitions!   What sets Salute Vietnam apart is our flexibility. This may be our neighbourhood, but we want you to see it your way and at your pace. If you are having fun somewhere we want you to stay. If you ‘get the itch’ to see something new we want you to be able to follow that itch before it wears off.   We offer an outstanding suite of services – call it your travel sketchpad – that allow you to design your dream trip through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, or to any one of these countries in exciting detail. If your trip involves passing through Thailand or China, we have extensive services in those countries too. A tour of the beach towns in central Vietnam then a hop over to Siem Riep to see Angkor Wat? A customised tour of all there is to see in North Vietnam? Whatever suits you suits us.   In addition to custom tours, we offer several basic travel services, including domestic and international airline tickets, hotel and resort booking, Vietnamese tourist visas, car rental, and bus and train tickets, throughout Indochina and beyond. Our services are delivered through www. salutevietnam. com (our main webpage), (our online visa processing service), and our many agents and partners around the world.     Salute Vietnam confidently offers you control over the entire trip planning process. This of course means you need to know what is on offer and where  – so we support you with custom searches and a rich library of information on what to see (as well as what not to see!), who to see it with and how to see it from the right angle. Your door to this library is this website, a few electronic windows you can use to peek through at the beautiful scenery, rich culture and amazing food that is Vietnam, Indochina and the region.   Salute Vietnam is proud of our reputation as an extremely reliable online tour operator and travel service. No matter what part of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, China or Thailand strikes your fancy, we will help you put together the trip that best suits your taste and price range. Call or email us today to find out how we can turn your travel dreams into a real itinerary.  Vietnam Travel ,Vietnam GOLF TOURS If you are also in the travel industry and committed to excellent customer service, we would invite you to form a business alliance and join our trusted list of strategic partners. Please contact us for further information on how we can work together to benefit each other and, most importantly of course, the traveller.

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How to Enjoy Xian Highlights on Your China Tours

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Marvel at the world’s eighth wonder Too see the world famous Terracotta Army, which collects over 8,000 life-size pottery warriors and horses. This spectacular archaeological discovery has been listed the top ten sites when tours in China, also regarded as the tourist icon of Xi’an. Watch the fabulous Tang Dynasty Show & Taste the delicious dumplings Watch the Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show, one of the recommended night entertainments when traveling Xi’n, is really a spectacular show that combines music, singing, dancing, and costumes of Tang dynasty. The dumpling feast served at the same time are in very interesting shapes, Some were shaped as little birds, goldfish, flowers, as well as more expected dumpling shapes but they are still delicious. That would be an evening that never forgets.   Cycling on the historical Xian City Wall Xian ancient city wall is the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient fortress; on the top of wall, renting a bike and cycling on the wide stone-paved ground, see the whole city and have fun! Stroll around Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque The Muslim Quarters (or Huimin Street) features mix of Han & Hui cultures where Moslem snacks and restaurants available. There are also many stores and stands that sold kinds of fun local things, including replicas Terracotta Warriors! The huge, beautiful mosque, called the Xi’an Great Mosque also worth a visit. Stun at the numerous historical relics at Shaanxi Provincial History Museum There are thousands of bronze wares, pottery figurines, ceramic wares, gold, silver and jade wares, and ancient coins and so on; they are beautiful, showcasing the craftworks and culture of ancient time, while some of them are priceless!  Climb the steep Mountain Huashan Known as the most precipitous mountain on the earth, mountain Huashan attracts more and more mountain lovers every year. It is famed for its natural vistas of steep and narrow paths, precipitous crags, and a breathtaking mountain range. There is a proverb goes that in China: “From time immemorial the Mt. Huashan has been only one way to climb atop. ” Travel to the Xian Huashan Mountain and start a one or two day trekking, as it is hard to describe the great scenery along the route. Shop some unique Xian souvenirs As the top destinations of China tours, Xian offers unique and various tourists products as well, like replicas of terracotta warriors of the Qin Dynasty, tri-colored glaze potter of the Tang Dynasty replicas of old paintings, hand scrolls and albums, four treasures of the study, metal of stone seals, paper cutting and vivid shadow puppet figures. Feast your eyes or collect some. All the above-said are the never-miss sites and things when you plan a Xi’n China tour, it is a great city attracts worldwide visitors with its royal tombs, city walls, pagodas, towers, temples, mosques, stele forest, pools, museums, mountains, prehistoric village, cave dwellings, unique folk-customs, civilian workmanship and culture of the central plains of China.

EasyTourChina. com, a professinal China tour operator provide ready-made xian tours and custom tours in China, http://www. easytourchina. com/city-packages/3-day-typical-xian. htm

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