Spring Hell Beppu Tourism Japan

spring hell is a unique tour that lies exactly in Beppu, a town in Oita, Kyushu Japan. Beppu is home to 2,800 hot springs that are found on the island of Kyushu. Nine of them dubbed the 9 spring hell that has its own uniqueness in there.

The hottest hell named Umi Jigoku, which means “fire of the sea”. The pond water is very hot issue. The second pond called Oniishibou which is a “bald head of hell”. Its name was taken because this pool contains a gray mud boil. Third there is hell Shiraike Jigoku, which means “white pond hell”. Called like that because in this pool contains boiling water concentrates high in calcium. Hell the fourth named Yama Jigoku, which means “little pools”. Meanwhile, the fifth hell named Kamada Jigoku meaning “hell pot boil”. Why it was so named because it has five pools of boiling water which is flanked by statues of the Red Devils as a cook.




Beppu Tourism

The sixth is the Oniyama hell Jigoku meaning “mountain demon of hell”. Is boiling water flow Oniyama are very powerful and can pull one and a half train cars as well as the home of the 100 crocodile to hell. The seventh is a hell Kinryu Jigoku means “Golden Dragon of hell”. In the spring, in the seventh hell this puff of smoke resembles the shape of a dragon. That’s why the hell it’s named as such. The eighth is a hell Chinoike Jigoku means hell pool of blood “.

In the outdoor mini red water caused by deposits of iron and other minerals is very high in it. Finally, the ninth hell is hell Tatsumaki Jigoku, literally “hell spout”.

 Tatsumaki is a glacier that emit bursts every 30 minutes with a temperature of 105 degrees Celsius. 9 spring hell make Beppu looks like a city that is being cooked over open flames. Due to the extreme temperatures and some very unique characteristics.

 From across the pond there turned out to be the most popular Chinoike Jigoku. This pool of red mud that had existed since 1300 years ago. Very cool if you want to visit the 9 spring hell this in Beppu

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The complete tourist guide for visiting Towns and Villages in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is an expanse of gently sloping green hills and ancient, picturesque towns and villages in south-western and west-central England. It is a designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the largest in the country, and its quintessentially English charm predominantly spans the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, while also reaching into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

The Cotswolds has the largest number of conservation areas of any English region for the travel visitor to see. It stretches from the northern gateway of Broadway to the magnificent roman town and Georgian city of Bath on the southern fringes. The fringes of the region include Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon, the king maker's castle of Warwick, the historic academia of Oxford, and Winston Churchill's childhood home, Blenheim Palace.

Northern Cotswold Places

In the northern portion, step back in time by wandering the streets of the Regency spa town, Cheltenham, as well as ancient market towns like Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden and Anglo-Saxon Winchcombe – where you’ll discover Sudeley Castle. Beautiful ancient villages of note in this area include Broadway ('Jewel of the Cotswolds'), Bourton-on-the-Water (Little Venice), Stanton, and Snowshill.

Some of the best Cotswold gardens can be found all within a five-mile radius, including Batsford Arboretum, Hidcote, Kiftsgate, Sezincote and Bourton House. Leading visitor attractions include Snowshill Manor, the mysterious Rollright Stones and Chastleton House.

Central Cotswold Places

Moving into the middle portion, some particularly special historic towns include Cirencester (the Roman capital of the Cotswolds), Tetbury, Painswick (often called Queen of the Cotswolds), Burford, Malmesbury, Woodstock (home of Blenheim Palace), Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Bradford-on-Avon and Chippenham. Some tourist attractions of special note are Westonbirt Arboretum (near Tetbury), Woodchester Mansion, Kelmscot Manor, Malmesbury Abbey and Gardens, Owlpen Manor, and Prinknash Abbey and not forgetting the village of Bibury which was once described by William Morris as 'the most beautiful village in the Cotswolds'.

Southern Cotswold Places

In the south part of the Cotswolds you’ll find the World Heritage City of Bath and lovey, ancient, untouched villages like Lacock and Castle Combe.

Not only is the Cotswolds home to unspoiled heritage communities dating back five to six hundred years, but the surrounding rolling countryside with its 3000 miles of public footpaths is steeped in prehistory too. It’s an area rich in Neolithic remains, with about 80 long barrows, the remains of some 400 round barrows, and many Iron Age hill forts.

The Cotswolds is particularly famous for its ancient honey-coloured limestone, which was used to build the villages and bustling market towns. The warm, mellow colour of the communities blends perfectly with the surrounding golden green countryside — a big part of what makes the Cotswolds so breathtakingly distinctive.

J. B. Priestley once wrote of Cotswold stone:

"The truth is that it has no colour that can be described. Even when the sun is obscured and the light is cold, these walls are still faintly warm and luminous, as if they knew the trick of keeping the lost sunlight of centuries glimmering about them."

The Cotswolds is one of the most treasured and visited destinations in the UK and indeed the world. Nowhere else will you find such timeless, unique and heart-warming preservation on such a scale. No doubt a reason it recently placed number two on a list of top ten paradise locations on earth.

For further Cotswolds information: -

• See - Top Things in the Cotswolds
• See - Heritage & History
• See - Cotswolds Fact Sheet
• See - Most Romantic Street in Britain
• See - 5th Top shopping street in Britain
  

Practicalities of Touring the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is a very rural region interlaced with many thousands of miles of country lanes. Many of the ancient villages are hidden in idylic valleys and within wooded hills. To fully explore these timeless places touring by car is certainly the best option and if you do not want to drive then the hire of a Chauffeur Personal Car is a good alternative.
Tours by Bus or Coach companies are available for exploring the more accessible towns and villages.
Touring by using Public Buses can be done reasonably easily but it is suggested you choose your base at a largish Cotswold town to have more choice of destination places to explore.
Touring by using an Organised Tour Company is a 'hassle free' way of seeing the best of the region.

Getting to the Cotwolds by train

The Cotswolds are at the heart of the British Rail network with mainline trains to the Cotswolds from London, the Midlands and the North and the South West of England.
There are main line railway stations at Cam and Dursley, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Kemble (serving Cirencester),
Moreton-in-Marsh, Worcester, Stonehouse and Stroud.
Visitors as part of a rail based holiday are recommended to plan accommodation within easy reach of these stations.
There are regular rail services through the Cotswolds including:-

• From London Paddington to Cheltenham via Swindon, Kemble (serving Cirencester), Stroud, Stonehouse, and Gloucester
• From London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh via Charlbury and Kingham and ending at Worcester.
• Between Gloucester and Cardiff
• Between Birmingham and Bristol via Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Dursley
• For further information see - Touring by Train

Getting to the Cotswolds by Car

Travel time by car from London - circa. 1.45 hours
Travel time from Birmingam - circa 1.0 hours

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Bibury village, Englad

Bibury is situated in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds on the River Coln 9 miles from the market town of Burford

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The village was once described by William Morris as 'the most beautiful village in the Cotswolds'.
The village centre clusters around a square near St. Mary's, a Saxon church. Some of the Saxon remains inside the church are replicas as the originals are housed in the British Museum.
One of the village's main tourist spots and overlooking a water meadow and the river is Arlington Row, a group of ancient cottages with steeply pitched roofs dating back to the 16th Century.
Henry Ford thought Arlington Row was an icon of England. On a trip to the Cotswolds he tried to buy the entire row of houses to ship back to Michigan so that he could include them in Greenfield Village.
Bibury has provided the backdrop for blockbuster films including Stardust and Bridget Jones's Diary.

ATTRACTIONS
Bibury Trout Farm and restaurant where you can catch your own trout. The restaurant serves fresh trout meals.

Arlington Mill Museum.
Strolling alongside the river watching the trout in their live habitat and visiting Arlington Row.

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Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel Marrakech, Gueliz, Morocco

Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel, a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity in its 5 acres park, is at last revealed in all its splendour. Built as the owner's family home, after 20 years a house with seven bedrooms became too big and the year of the millennium, it was turn into a luxury guest house, all of the very highest quality, now run by father and son.

The majestic old residence with its charming and peaceful garden stands proudly in the heart of the Marrakech palm grove, facing the snow-covered Atlas Mountains. It is now , an exclusive address. You will be enchanted by all that it has to offer, whether for a week-end, a formal lunch, or a candle-lit dinner in a veranda by the pool or one of the saloons.

What a way to discover Marrakech? Described by previous visitors as a positive mirage and a place of everlasting wonder, the Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel is there to fulfil your every wish. You can take your time to relax, enjoy the hamam (steam bath) and sauna, or sunbath by the palm-bordered swimming pool. It also possible to taste the delights of Moroccan and international cuisine.

 Hotel Address:

• Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel
• Imm. Lazrak Rue
• Hassan Ben M'Barek
• Marrakech , Gueliz 40000
• Morocco

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Hotel Ksar Char-Bagh | Marrakech, Morocco

Ksar Char-Bagh has been inspired by the 14th century Moorish architecture. The courtyard is an homage to this style and art of life - carved plasters, marbles, murmuring water and perfumed scents. Inside and outside, running water and criss-crossing streams symbolise the rivers of paradise.

This is the meaning of Char-Bagh, the fundamental link between water and life. A Guests' Palace -Ksar Char-Bagh is a private palace that opens it's doors to receive privileged guests. Not more than 26 persons can share the large spaces and enjoy the palace. Even a few days spent there is a voyage.

 The Gardens - Water runs in the seguias from the small village to the tennis court amidst century-old olive-trees, near the reservoir fed with fresh water from the Atlas mountains. At the far end of the path through the fruits orchad lies the farm with its small stalls made from pis - traditional earth walls- and the medieval kitchen garden.

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tourism in United Kingdom

United Kingdom also called as England or Great Britain is the country which once ruled nearly the entire world a century ago. The glory might have been lost but people are still proud of their country and heritage. It has come a long way from a colonial empire to a member of the EU.

The country comprises mainly of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country is full of scenic locales and energetic cities.

Also the county is home to nearly two million heritage points. The capital city of UK is London. A city beyond comparison, representing itself as an icon of diversity with people from different races, creeds and all walks of life blended into its culture. It is also home to many architectural marvels and one of them is the London Bridge. While York and Durham manifests the bygone era of country, Liverpool and Newcastle are modern industrial marvels.
 Not to forget the scenic Lake District and Edinburg still attract people from all over the world.

Population & Languages

The population is around 61 million and the official language is English. Other regional languages spoke are Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish etc.

Electricity

The voltage is 230-240 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The type of plug used is rectangular blade.

Geographic Location

It is located in Western Europe and consists of islands including the northern one-sixth of the Ireland. It is 22 miles from the France border and linked by a under sea tunnel. The terrain is mostly rolling lowlands and low mountains.

Climate

It has a moderate climate but lots of rain with around half of the years being overcast. The lowest temperatures never go below −15 °C (5 °F) and in summer the average maximum is 34 °C (93.2 °F). It also gets snow in winter and early spring.

Local Customs

The handshake is customary when you are meeting somebody for the first time. When visiting someone’s house a small gift like flowers or chocolates is customary. Waiting till everyone is served before eating is also one of the etiquettes. Tipping is usually 10-15% in hotels, restaurants and taxis. Smoking and non-smoking areas are clearly designated and thus should be taken care of.

Places to see

London – Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Whitehall Palace and the Tower of London
Scotland - The Bannockburn Heritage Centre and Ben Lawers Mountains
Wales - Aberdulais Falls, King Arthur's Labyrinth, Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Great Orme Mines, Portmeirion Village, Rhossili Visitor Centre, Taff Valley Activity Centre and TechinQuest 

Travel

By Air – The domestic airlines is British Airways which also connects almost all major world destinations. Almost all airlines connect UK through London which is hub for all international flights between east to west and west to east. Heathrow and Gatwick are international airports of London.

By Sea – Since UK is surrounded by water from almost all sides it has many ports. There are many ferry services operating between Europe and UK.

By Rail – Trains connect Ferries at Dover, Folkestone, Newhaven, Portsmouth and Weymouth, sailing for Belgium, France, Germany and Spain (you need to board at Victoria Station in London); and at Harwich, sailing for Germany, The Netherlands and Scandinavia (you need to board at Liverpool Street). Eurostar train connects London with Brussels and Paris through channel tunnel.

By Road – The vehicles can enter UK through channel tunnel. Cars and motorcycles, coaches, minibuses, caravans, campervans and other vehicles over 1.85m (6.07ft) can also use channel tunnel. Bicycles are also provided for.

Duty Free Items
1. Up to 3200 cigarettes
2. 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars
3. 1 liter spirit over 22% or 2 liter wine or 32 liter beer
4. Perfumes
5. Gifts up to ₤145

Prohibited Items
Narcotics, firearms, ammunition, weapons, most meat and dairy products, eggs, plants, endangered species, fireworks and alcoholic beverages that contain more than sixty per cent alcohol.

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Travel Tips to European Countries: Ireland

The summers are warm and the winters are moderate with some snow. May and June are the sunniest months. Weather changes quite frequently from cloudy to sunny and vice versa. If planning the visit during the summer, lightweight woolen or cotton clothes are recommended and jacket for spring and autumn. Always carry raincoat for that untimely showers. Incase of emergency call 999 or 112.

Culture

Most of the locals prefer speaking English here. Handshaking is customary. Irish are social people and are good at having a lively chat even with strangers. People live in great harmony and make great friends. Foreigners are welcomed with warmth and are made to feel at home. Guests are never sent back empty stomach as food is always served at any time of the day, to the guest. Most of the locals come from an agricultural background. Dinner is considered to be a meal of importance as it is the time when the whole family gets together and eat. One can dress casually when out on the streets except women are expected to dress formally at social gatherings and at fine restaurants. Smoking is banned in public places. 

Shopping

Many towns organize flee markets at least once a week, which is worth checking out for cheap goods. Belfast is the shopping capital of Ireland; most of the stores open up early and close early too. On Thursdays, shops remain open till 8 in the night.  Value Added Tax of almost 17% is charged, which can be reclaimed later. So if the visitors buy anything from the stores remember to check if the store operates the Retail Export Scheme, which would require the passport and filling of the Tax Free Shopping Form by the sales person. If the restaurant bill doesn’t includes any tax, leave behind a 10% tip to appreciate their service. Giving a tip to the porters and hair dressers is customary here.

Electricity

The voltage in Northern Ireland is 240V, 50AC.

Getting There

The national airline that operates here is Aer Lingus, which provides service from most of the major cities of the world. Airlines like Delta Air Lines and many other have been introduced and to promote them, promotional air fares are being offered. Checking out such offers will prove to be money savers. There are many flights from UK to Ireland. The Dublin airport is located at 10 km away from the city. Services like taxis, air coach, buses transport passengers to their destination. Airport has duty free shops, bank, currency exchange, car hire, tourism information, and restaurants for a comfortable journey. Shannon Airport is situated to the north of Limerick City and is 24 km and 25 minutes away from it. Buses, coaches and taxis are available for transportation. Other services that are provided are duty free shops, currency exchange, bank, tourism information and restaurants. While planning to travel, check out other airports like Cork Airport and Knock Information Airport for more options. A departure tax of €10 is to be paid by people over 12 years of age at the Knock International Airport.

To take ferries check out the Baltimore, Galway, Dublin, Wexford and Kinsale ports. Most of the ferries offer high-speed services. Time to time special offers are being announced which can be availed to save money. Check out the websites as some of them offer online booking facility.

Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
2. 1l of spirits and distilled beverages (more than 22 per cent) or 2l of other alcoholic beverages with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 22 per cent, including sparkling or fortified wine, plus 2l of table wine
3. 50g of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette

The carrier should be above 17 years of age. Sharp objects, explosives, firearms, food or agricultural items and hay or straw should be brought along as they are strictly prohibited.

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