Janet Schlarbaum Unique Ideas
Apr 6th, 2010 by Janet Schlarbaum
Unique Ideas For Family Holidays
Janet Schlarbaum Unique Ideas by Bal S.
Enjoy your Family Holidays by choosing among the unique and carefully selected holiday ideas from around the world!
1. Europe
UK: Alton Towers Theme Park
Alton Towers is located near Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands. The theme park provides a wide range of activities and adventures to suit people of all ages.
Young children can enjoy the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory ride, visit the Farm or enjoy loads of rides and activities to keep all ages happy including many traditional fairground attractions.
France: Paris & Ile-de-France
Attractions include Panthéon, the Basilica of St Séverin, the Palais and Jardin du Luxembourg, the Hôtel des Invalides (containing Napoleon’s tomb). Also visit the Eiffel Tower and across the Seine Trocadéro, collection of museums.
2. Africa
Mauritius: Beaches
The beaches are well cared and offer a host of water sports and activities including water skiing, boating, swimming, sailing, wind surfing, and fishing. The marine life of the region can also be observed from the beaches. The famous beaches of Mauritius are – Grand Bay, Blue Bay, Pereybere, Belle Mare, Flic en Flac, Le Morne and Tamarin.
Egypt: Memphis and Saqqara
Memphis is the oldest capital of Egypt and is 24 km from Cairo. The Statue of Ramesses II built of fine-grained limestone is displayed in the museum. Saqqara is the ancient Egyptian cemetery on a desert plateau near Cairo.
3. Asia
Thailand: Wat Ton Son
Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, is the old temple of Wat Ton Son enshrining the image of the seated Buddha known as ‘Somdet Phra Si Muang’.
4. N. America
Canada: Butchart Gardens
Located in Victoria, Butchart Garden is a must-see for horticultural lovers on a Vancouver Island vacation. There are also regular shuttles during the summer from May through October leaving from the main bus terminal, every half hour.
5. S. America
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro
The city is home to a splendid bay and an immaculate beach. It also boasts of mountain ranges roofed by a lush tropical forest.
There is a good collection of museums that houses the whole lot of ancient objects and Brazilian artifacts. The charming long-standing neighborhoods, striking parks and gardens, and remarkable mountain views cannot be missed either.
6. Central America
Jamaica: Kingston
Straddling grand history and dynamic modern culture, this capital of contrasts is Jamaica’s government and commerce epicentre, the beating pulse of its politics, and the creative outlet of its people. > Learn More
7. Middle East
Dubai: Jumeirah Beach
Dubai’s main beaches run along Jumeira Road. Beach activities in Dubai include snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing and fishing, and there are many outlets in the city where gear can be rented.
8. Oceania
New Zealand: Underwater World
Located on the picturesque waterfront along Tamaki Drive, just minutes away from downtown Auckland, Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World is the city’s premier marine attraction, providing an all weather close up interactive experience of the Southern Oceans. A rare mix of aquarium, zoo and museum, visitors are assured of several close encounters with penguins, sharks, giant eels, stingrays and many other species of fish. The massive 350,000 litre open-topped tank allows the visitor to get up close and personal with these graceful, winged sea creatures.