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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Travel Tips to European Countries: Belgium

Belgium is situated in the west of Europe. The land here mostly comprises of flat coastal plains in the northeast, and southeast is occupied by the Ardennes Forest. Dutch, Flemish, French and German are the official languages of Belgium, with Dutch being the widely spoken followed by French. The weather here is pretty predictable. Months from April to September are the warmest. Otherwise the weather is pretty humid and skies are gray, that explains why umbrellas and raincoats are a part of the dressing. So, if the visit is planned for holidays during the rainy season, one must not forget to carry sufficient cover for maximum protection, as this is a coastal region. In case of emergency call 100 or 112.

Culture

Belgians are English-friendly and will make every attempt to speak in English with a foreigner. Always remember to carry a small gift or at least flowers especially when invited over dinner. The dress to wear will be mentioned in the invitation, when invited for a party. Smoking in public is acceptable.

Shopping

Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Ostend, Namur, Mons, Liège, Ghent and Mechelen are the main shopping centers. Belgium is famous for ceramics and hand-beaten copperware from Dinant, laces from Bruges, crystals from Val Saint Lambert, woodcarvings from Spa and Belgium’s finest chocolates. In jewelry, diamonds from Antwerp are on high demand.

Eating Out

The specialty of most of the restaurants is horse and rabbit meat dishes. Although visitors can find a wide range of ethnic foods, but the most famous are frites and mayonnaise and mitraillette; mitraillette is a large bun filled with fries, donair meat and garlic sauce, the vegetarians can ask for a veg. substitute for the donair meat. While eating at a restaurant, tipping is considered customary along with the value-added tax. At the cinemas, leave a €0.50 tip for the attendant and €0.25 after using the public toilets.

Electricity

Voltage is 230 V and frequency is 50 Hz.

Travel

Delta Air Transport has inaugurated its new European airline SN Brussels Airlines recently. It flies to more than 58 destinations in Europe and as well as worldwide. The Brussels Zayentem airport is twelve km from the city and it takes 35 minutes to reach the city from the airport. The airport has facilities like duty free shops, car parking, taxi booking, car hiring, banks, post office, restaurants, and medical help. Internet and fax services are provided for the passengers. The Airport City Express train transports passengers to three main railway stations - Brussels North, Central and South. One can avail a bus which runs regularly from the airport, taxis can also be hired which wait outside the arrival hall. Tipping the taxi drivers is considered customary. Train runs every 15 minutes.

Another airport, Brussels South Charleroi, is 5 km away from Charleroi and 46 km from Brussels. Ryan air serves as the local airline here and has cheap deals for several European destinations to and from Charleroi. The facilities provided here are bus and train services, café, car hire, and duty free shops.

Ostend airport is 5 km away from the city and car parking, car hire, duty free shops, and restaurants are provided here.

Antwerp airport is just 2 km away from the city. Buses run to the Brussels Central Station every few minutes.

Liege is situated at a distance of 5 km away from the city. Buses run at regular interval here.

The departure tax at Brussels Zayentem is €20.93, Brussels South Charleroi is €3.49, Ostend and Antwerp is €10, and at Liege is €7.

There is a network of high-speed trains, which are operated by Thalys, from Belgium to France, connecting Brussels with other destinations like Bordeaux, Chambéry, Cannes, Marseille, Lyon, Nice, Valence Perpignan, and Rennes. Booking should be made in advance for these trains. The national railway operates through out the day providing service every few minutes to destinations such as Andorra, Austria, France, Czech, Germany, Italy, Poland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the UK and the Netherlands. Insiders can avail the Inter-Rail pass which allows visitors to travel almost 29 European Countries. This service is valid for residents who have been settled there for more than 6 months.

Duty Free Items

Visitors can carry alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, coffee and tea without getting customs duty levied on them, but only the goods should be limited. Check out for the limits before carrying such goods. Food items that are not preserved are better avoided.

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Travel Tips to European Countries: Austria

 Austria celebrates world’s best music festivals like the Salzburg Festival, Haydn Festival in Vienna, and the International Chamber Music Festival. Vienna is the capital of Austria as well as the musical capital of Europe. Music and art are in full flare here after centuries of hardship and innovation. That explains Vienna being the birthplace of Mozart. Horse dances are also part of these festivals. Since it snows in winter, the snow covered Alps is a must be visited place during the winter. Austria experiences a moderate summer. Rains can be expected year round. Incase of emergency call 120 or 123.

The romantic castles simply leave you astounded. The Schloss Durnstein provides a magnificent view besides the River Danube. A 10% tip should be paid to the taxi drivers, which is customary here.

Culture

German, Hungarian, Slovene, and Croatian are the languages spoken by the locals. To greet the locals, a handshake will do. When meeting someone for the first time, its better to refer them by their last name, but once better known they can be addressed by the first name. When out in the public, say Guten Tag or Gruss Gott to greet people and while leaving say Auf Wiedersehen. Carry along flowers when going over to someone’s house. The locals here have a passion for horse riding. The world’s best art of horsemanship can be found here which is as old as 400 years and to watch the horses perform at these schools; tickets must be booked in advance. Although service charge is levied on restaurant bills, an extra 5% should be paid as tip.

Getting there

Three national airlines operate in Austria, Austrian Arrows, Austrian Airlines and Lausda Air, which work in collaboration with the Austrian Airlines Group. The Vienna airport is 18 km away from the city. Airport buses transport passengers to the South Train and West Train Station. Railway, chauffeur-driven car and taxi service is also provided at the airport. Duty free shops, post office, bank, eateries, left luggage, tourism information, conference hall, nursery, car hiring and car parking facilities are provided to the passengers at the airport.

Salzburg airport is 4 km away from the city and buses, trains, taxis and hotel coach shuttle passengers to and from the airport. Facilities such as duty free shops, post office, currency exchange, left luggage, conference hall, restaurants and car hire exist at the airport. Check out the other airports such as Klagenfurt airport, Graz airport and Linz airport for more details. All the airports charge a fixed rate for porter service. 

International tourists can get to Austria by Austrian Federal railways, if planning to travel by train. It has a large network which connects the major cities within Austria and also outside Austria. Travelers can find connections to/from Germany, Russia, Greece, Romania, Turkey Brussels, Paris and Italy. International rail passes or Eurail pass can be bought to travel around Austria as they provide unlimited travel and other offers too.

A good network of roads here provides an interesting journey. Take Eurotunnel when crossing the Channel Tunnel while traveling by car. Bookings should be made in advance. The cars can be hired at the airports and railway stations and if driving own car carry documentations like UK driving license or national driving license and car registration papers. Toll booths are installed on the motorways and ‘S’ roads, so if change is carried in advance it will ensure no delays in the journey. Registration documents should be carried along all the time while driving. The lights should be turned on while driving, in the city or outside, all the time. There are strict laws for seat belts and drinking while driving. If using the motorbike, high visibility jacket and helmet must be worn, it’s a compulsion for both the passenger and the driver. Many federal, private companies and local authorities provide bus service. Coaches are provided for moving around within the cities.

Wurm and Kock provide cruise passenger service. Along with the cruise trip, packages include stay at a hotel. Check out, before hand, for offer. There are many Ferry service providers too.

Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco or a proportional mix of these products
2. 1l of spirits over 22 per cent or 2l of fortified wine or spirits up to 22 per cent or 2l of sparkling wine or liqueur and 2l of still wine

3. 500g of coffee or 200g of extracts, essences or concentrates of coffee, and 100g of tea or 40g of tea extracts

4. medicinal products sufficient for the journey
5. 50g of perfume or eau de toilette
6. All the above mentioned goods should be carried by a person over 17 years of age.

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tourism in croatia

Croatia looks set to finally eclipse the tourism figures achieved in its heyday before war broke out with Serbia, the Croatian Tourism Minister has told reporters. 

Capital attraction:The stunning Adriatic coast including southerly Dubrovnik is proving a big draw for European holidaymakers

Veljko Ostojic said the country had registered record figures for the first eight months of 2012 and is on target for its most successful year ever as a tourist destination. He said: 'Based on the results achieved so far and announcements (for the rest of the year) this is the best tourist season in Croatia's history.'

The period including the peak season months of July and August saw 9.82million holidaymakers descend on Croatia, staying mainly on the popular Adriatic coast and the country's islands. The figure is a 4.22 per cent hike on that recorded for the same period in 2011. 

The eastern European country is hugely popular with German tourists who make up around 20 per cent of the overall tourism figures. 

Visitor numbers from neighbouring countries including Slovenia, Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic are also high. 

Mr Ostojic said the country was aiming to increase tourism - a lone high point for Croatia's struggling economy - by three to five per cent this year. 

'The goal is to achieve or surpass seven billion euros' in income from tourism, he said.

British travel operator Prestige Holidays would concur with the upturn in Croatia's tourism figures, having seen a 200 per cent rise in the number of bookings this year.
John Dixon, Managing Director of Prestige Holidays told MailOnline Travel: 'Croatia is very much in fashion and is being rediscovered. Travellers are recognising that the quality of hotels has gone up, the service and food has improved and there are no longer any language problems. Many travellers are returning for their second or third visit.' 

He added that Croatia retaining its own currency, the kuna, was also a bonus for British visitors: 'Croatia's appeal over more traditional summer sun destinations is that it's not in the euro so, while not cheap, offers excellent value. 

'The most popular part of the country is the Dubrovnik region but Istria and the Kvarner regions are far less crowded, equally beautiful and full of history. They are also more competitively priced and offer fantastic sea food.'

This winter sees increased flights between the UK to Croatia with BA recommencing flights to Zagreb from December. In May 2013, Jet2 will also add flights to Pula from Leeds-Bradford.

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tourism thailand

Thailand is a little country that is highly renowned worldwide for some the world's best and never-seen-before beaches. For time unknown, this place was a great tourist attraction. People, from all corners of the world, visited this place to have enormous fun and adventure, with some even travelling here for 'the sun and sand'. This country has lots to offer to its tourists, from ancient historic temples and forts, to the very entertaining and alluring cosmopolitan Thai nightlife.

For these and many other reasons unexplored, this place is also becoming a preferred choice of couples worldwide for tying their eternal knot of love and togetherness. This country, or the 'land of smiles', is a place just too amazing to ignore for your big day fiesta.

For all the adventure-seeking couples fantasizing for destination wedlock, must consider the spectacular Thai land as their ultimate choice to celebrate their once-a-lifetime moment. Let us try to answer a few queries that might arise in the minds of couples, before choosing this exotic country as their idyllic nuptial location.

Why do I choose Thailand?

Thailand has an abundance of marriage venue options, which are as varied as they are spectacular. In addition to the very beautiful venues in the island, Thailand is also very special for its gorgeous natural beauty, marvelous history, splendid cuisine, and the very friendly local population. Apart from all this, the place is also very popular for its breathtaking beaches, and the very delighting Thai culture.

What has this country to offer me for my wedlock gala?

If you are at this island, be completely relaxed about choosing your favorite venue to marry. The place has countless choices and various spectacular options to choose from – whether it is a private and isolated beachfront, or an adventurous jungle location, or a Buddhist temple, and many more. Apart from the naturally beautiful spots, the country also has a good number of luxurious hotels and resorts to celebrate your grand reception.

The place also has a lot to keep your wedlock invitees occupied and fully entertained. Being at Thailand, you will not have even a single moment of yours spare, and without having fun.

Whom do I seek help from for the D-day arrangements?

The island has many knowledgeable and skilled marriage planners, who put in the best of their efforts to make your special day, a memory of a lifetime. These coordinators are specialists into relieving you from all the marital workload, taking the entire union arrangement responsibility over their shoulders.

How do make my ceremony different and unique in the Thai wonderland?

A couple, who wishes to celebrate their day in a different style, can include the some glimpses of the Thai culture into their marital festivities. This will be like adding a cherry to your wedding cake, which will make your day much more enjoyable and fun-filled.

Having cleared all your queries about Weddings in Thailand, you will surely be all set to fly to this beautiful place for spending your life's most precious moment and making your dream come true. Thailand Weddings are undoubtedly, the most exclusive ways to celebrate unison with your soul mate at one of the most romantic oversea location in the world.

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