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“Honeymoon” is a kind of conventional holiday that newlyweds take to have a good time in seclusion and intimacy. Across India, Goa, Manali and Kerala are stunning sites while Thailand, Mauritius, Malaysia and Singapore are some international locations which are preferred highly and considered as romantic and special trip among newlywed couples. Our India Honeymoon Tour Packages and International Tour Packages are fabricated specifically by taking into account the fondness and budget of customers and offer maximum value to their investment.
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India is a vast country with second largest population in the world.  Its population is marginally short than China. India is having 28 states and 8 Union territories and it is the largest democracy in the world Indian society is mixture of most of the religions. Hindu, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists Parsees etc. All living with peace and harmony. Though Hindus are in Majority, all religions and faiths have equal rights and are living with peace and harmony. The people living in India are most peaceful and one will be surprised to know that India never attacked or took over any country in the past 9000 years old History of India., whether it was a big or small country, where as India has been a victim of being ruled by foreigners for more than 600 years .

Geographical Position: – India is situated in the South of Asian continent. Its three sides are covered by sea i.e. in east it is covered by Bay of Bengal, in South by Indian Ocean and in West it is covered by Arabian Sea. In the North the Great Himalayan Range covers the Indian continent. India is also having two groups of Islands In the bay Bengal and Arabian Sea. These island are in their Natural form and are not disturbed by present modernization and are very good place for water games

India is the 12th largest economy of the world and 4th largest purchasing power in the world. India is one of the fastest growing economy having economic growth of 8% and above .The name India is derived from the word Indus and Northern part of undivided India was known for Indus valley civilization though most part of it has gone to Pakistan after partition of India in 1947.

Why one should visit India and spend vacations in India:

1) To know about your past

Man is always curious to know about its past history. He is interested to know about the past human life. How he lived, his society, clothes he used. In India one can find even 9000 years old civilization remains. Stone Age rocks shelters with paintings at Bhim batika in Madhya Pradesh

Monuments and buildings built by Indian Kings and Muslim rulers are the true picture of the past glory of India.

2) Knows about your religion:-

Indian society has always been a peace loving society and always believed in the freedom of individual. Indian religion i.e. Hinduism has been a profound religion and praised by all religion, Hinduism is not a religion but a philosophy and always gave due respect to other religion.

3) To know about wild life:-

India is the place where enough steps have been taken to save the endangered spices and you can watch them in their in natural way which is possible only in few countries only.

4) Favorable climatic condition:-

The Indian climate is suitable to all. Its temperature ranges from sub zero to forty five degree calicoes. You can visit the places as per your choice of climate round the year.

5) Cheap lodging, boarding and transport:-

Lodging, Boarding and transit fares are cheapest in India comparing to other countries here one American Dollar is equivalent to Rs. 50 which is sufficient to provide one time meal for an individual.  Hotel accommodation is also very cheap varying from 10 to 100 American Dollars per day.

6) Atithi Devo Bhav (Guest is our God):-Indian society always feels that Guest is our God and always treats him special.

7) Availability of modern Water sports, Wild life, Tracking, rock climbing etc.

Facilities exist for water games, Himalaya offers toughest and most exciting river runs where rafting can be done. There are so many fresh water lakes and rivers available for fishing, boating etc. Costal India in group of islands provides an ideal place for scuba diving surfing and other activities.

Tracking rock climbing. Mountaineering sky diving, paragliding, hand gliding etc facilities is available at a very cheap rate.

9) Better air, rail and road connection to visit different places. A better network of Air, rail and road connection is available to visit different places in the brief it can be said “For best and economical holiday visit India as early.

THE HOUSE OF SERENITY

By joining the fascination and the elegance of second empire architecture, our two superb self catering flats with clear pine furniture offer to you comfortable rooms with high ceilings

( 3,5 m ) and double glazed large windows. The style of our flats allows you to benefit from a lot of space and light as well. The flats are functional and have a trim decoration. The flats have every comfort and all equipments necessary to an ideal family stay.

   Madam CATERINA and her husband open to you the doors of their House of Serenity at Les CARROZ d’Arâches in High Savoy, all around the year, for your holidays with the family, either among friends or as lovers.

   The fascination of old time

In the flats all is taught to receive the families. You find your TV, fridge, freezer, wash dishes machine, electric cooker, table for ironing, vacuum cleaner, hair dryer; The flats are furnished with little full automatic house appliances and kitchen utensils necessary to prepare lunch. The flat communicates with a large covered terrace arranged with a table and four chairs to enjoy the wonderful view on mountains and woods. This flat with independent entrance is placed on the first floor of the house. You may go to the garden by an external stairway, here on the grass are installed a table benches, sun chairs, umbrellas, a barbecue.

   Each one of our flats may receive up to seven people. The flats have three rooms, in particular sleeping rooms with beds for two people and others with single beds, two bath rooms, dining rooms with sofa bed. In the lounge corner there is the functional kitchen where you may prepare “tartiflettes”, “fondue”, “raclette”. At the end, cherry on the cake, a terrace will allow you to enjoy your breakfast with an astonishing view on the mountains all around.

   A quiet, delightful environment 

   Our house is surrounded by a nice garden ornamented with wonderful flowers                   and strawberries. It is near a nursery slope, supermarket, restaurants and bars. All that makes our house an ideal choice for families, children and grandmothers to relax all together and recover the energies keeping in touch with the nature. During the month of June and July children are free to pick up strawberries, mum to cook beans growing under the windows of your functional flats, daddy to eat kiwis of our production and grandmother will pick up flowers to fit  up a table full of biological products.   

   Location

The nearest airport                        GENEVA Cointrin, 53 Km,

The nearest highway                     Autoroute Blanche ,15 km,

The nearest railway stattion          CLUSES , 14 km,

Mont Blanc Tunnel                       48 km,

Suggestion                                    To visit all what offers the area please travel with you car!

   Excursions and activities

Les Carroz is a wonderful place for hikers as it has hundreds of km of marked paths in the valleys and foothills giving endless opportunities for exploring the high mountains. Every year the village organizes a hot balloon festival during February and a mountain bike race during July. At only 200 m near our house are situated: a sport complex with tennis courts and archery, three swimming pools. In Les Carroz resort you may practice many sports activities: football, horse riding, skate board, skating, ice-hockey, climbing, paragliding, rafting, caving, bird watching. There is also a garden where children may play and a service of nursery slope with certified personnel committed in watching the children from six months up to six years. Furthermore you find to your service guides for trekking, for carrying you on husky-slit through the pine woods covered of snow to see ermine and dears. We have foreseen every distraction aiming to push young relatives wishing to disappear hand in hand!

   Life in Les Carroz all around the year

   Village life in Les Carroz centres around the village square where one can enjoy interesting shops, pleasant pavement cafes. Every Tuesday the open air market offers fresh vegetables, fruits and biologic cheese and ham produced by craft men in their farms. In 15 minutes drive you may reach the Pierre Carré Golf area 1900 m high, from where you may see the Mount Blanc top.  Les Carroz is an ideal winter venue for families. Children under the age of 12 can attend a local activity school in the village, leaving parents free to enjoy the skiing or the golf. There are two ski schools providing lessons for all ages and all ranges of abilities.

   Les Carroz is one of five ski stations which with Flaine, Morillon, Samöens and Sixt cover the area known as “Le Grand Massif” This widespread wood-domain is crossed with 265 km of pleasant skiing trails suitable for every level of ability!

   SOME PLUS

   The House of Serenity is settled 300 m. near the village center. Next to its fence indeed there is the free shuttle stop carrying tourists to gondolas and ski lifts only 600 m from our flats. A ski/bike local is open for your convenience by each flat. You may park your car in the house garden, protected from possible vandalism. By us babies discover again their high chair, cot, color book and the adults, books, DVD. An open air terrace on 180° allows you to enjoy a rainbow panorama on the mountains profile!

   GOOD TO KNOW

   The week runs from Saturday to following Saturday. Costs are included. Discounts available for multiple weekbooking. The owners live in the same house being so always to your disposal. A week holyday by us may be the fitting idea as a wedding present, Christmas present, birthday present or for every other anniversary occasion that allows you to be among people you love to live magic and unforgettable moments!

   So do not hesitate any longer! By the House of Serenity you will be fondled like by your relatives but in a new, fresh atmosphere to catch the essence of traditions and culinary of French culture!

Many people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America because of the wide range of incredible locations in which to learn the language. Students can choose a beach location like Montanita in Ecuador, or a very historic town like Cusco, high up in the Andean Mountains of Peru. Whether you want to explore archaeological sites, experience indigenous culture, observe wildlife, or simply laze on unspoilt beaches, Latin America provides all the ingredients for the perfect learning experience.If you want to see the jungle or have always wanted to go to Machu Picchu, then take a Spanish course that facilitates these aspirations. For example, El Paraiso Spanish Language School (Costa Rica) enables students to stay in Manuel Antonio National Park, with its beautiful beaches and extraordinary biodiversity. ACUPARI Language School (Peru) is based in Cusco, the amazing capital of the ancient Inca Empire. Some students divide their time between two locations so they can explore the natural and cultural diversity of Latin America. Another reason people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America is the immense choice of courses available. They range from private one-to-one tuition to a myriad of specialized programmes. For example, Interhispanica (Argentina) offer Spanish and Latin American economy classes. OLÉ (Mexico) offer specially designed programmes for children, teenagers and seniors. Educacion Para Todos (Guatemala) offer customised programmes for social science and medical professionals. Most language schools offer special modules to meet the needs and personal interests of students.A popular option is to combine a Spanish course with some volunteer work, either once you have finished your language course or during the time when you are not attending lessons. Typical areas of work include helping out in orphanages or nursery schools, working in local community projects, assisting with wildlife or conservation projects. Volunteer Latin America provides information on over one hundred Spanish language schools that offer volunteer work and internships. One such school is Tandem Santiago – Escuela de Idiomas Violeta Parra (Chile), which arranges internships for high school graduates and college students throughout Chile.Many language schools enable students to combine a Spanish course with adventure and sporting activities. For example, Andean Global Studies (Ecuador) offer Spanish classes combined with diving, surfing or kiteboarding. The Mariposa Spanish School and Eco Hotel (Nicaragua) organizes horse riding trips to the Masaya Volcano. A wide range of outdoor pursuits and activities are offered at other language schools including trekking, paragliding, rock climbing, river rafting, skiing and snowboarding.In addition to the Spanish courses, most language schools offer extra-curricular activities to suit the tastes of all students. This includes attending sporting events, jungle hikes, guitar lessons, cooking classes, movie evenings, trips to the theatre, parties, and excursions to local places of interest (archaeological sites, indigenous communities, national parks, etc).From the evidence cited above, it is easy to understand why many people choose to learn Spanish in Central or South America. There isn’t anywhere better to combine a language course with learning new skills and having fun. For example, a Spanish course combined with Salsa, Merengue or Tango dance lessons is a great way of meeting other like-minded travellers and having fun. Many students forge lifelong friendships through such an experience. So what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture of Latin America for the most rewarding educational experience of your life. Forget about Spain, where the accent isn’t as attractive and prices far higher than in Latin America.

The Life List.  Everyone has made a list of some sort or other in their lives.  It is a list of goals and dreams that most of the time is put away in a drawer and forgotten about.  But don’t wait too long like Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson did in the movie The Bucket List. You might not be as lucky to find a millionaire to whisk you around the world checking off your wish list in a few short months before you kick the bucket.  It is time to start fulfilling your dreams and one of the best places to start is in the country of Peru.Filled with incredible scenery, famous sights and offering several adrenaline filled activities Peru is the perfect choice to start checking off the things that you have always wanted to see and do but were too afraid to try. It doesn’t take long before you have actually made it through a large chunk of your list during your stay.Machu Picchu is at the top of most peoples list. If there is one thing that you must see in your life is one of the greatest ruins on the planet and this one is as good as it gets. Located in the Andes Mountains it is a mesmerizing Inca Ruin top a 2500 meter mountain. Take in the sight as you sit on another peak overlooking Machu Picchu and try to imagine how it was built over  600 years ago with no technology.  Make sure to arrive early to beat the crowds and feel the magic as the cloud and mist burns off.  Machu Picchu consists of 200 buildings that terrace down the side of a steep mountain leading in to the deep valley below. Whether you hike the Inca Trail visit Macchu Picchu, or take the train on a breathtaking journey through the Andes, you will not be disappointed.Many people are looking for a thrill when they make their life list.  Jumping out of an airplane seems to be atop many lists.  If you happen to visit Lima, you can take that goal and give it a twist to try paragliding.  Walk down to the waterfront of Mira Flores and you will soon find a place where people sign up to jump off of a high cliff over the Pacific Ocean. The fun doesn’t stop there however, once your parachute catches the air, you and your instructor will be able to ride the airwaves high above the city as he steers you through sky scapers and over the ocean.  It is one of the most unique experiences you will have in your life and you will have the same thrill and excitement as skydiving, but in a more exotic location than your local airstrip.Many people want to see one of the great deserts of the world. The Sahara or Kalahari are a couple of famous ones, but did you know that Peru has some of the largest sand dunes on the planet?  Located in the region of Ica, you can go on a tour deep into the desert by dune buggy. This isn’t your every day relaxing buggy ride however, you will be plunging down near vertical cliffs only to spin out at the bottom and take off again at top speed over the desert dunes.  Not only that, you will be treated to an introduction to sand boarding.  Feel the freedom as you surf in the sand or hop on your board like a sled and whiz down the hill into the valley below. It will make you feel like a kid again.We all know about Oasis from movies and television, but how many people have actually seen one and stayed on its shores overnight. Huacachina is a village built around a natural lake in the middle of the desert called the Oasis of America.  It is an incredibly beautiful location.  There are only about 10 hotels most with swimming pools and the giant dunes right in your backyard. You can rent pedal boats to float around the small Oasis and spend the day relaxing by the waters edge taking in the incredible once in a lifetime opportunity.If wild life is on your list, you will be in for a real treat when you visit Isla Ballestas.  Located near Pisco, you can catch a tour boat to take you out to sea to view sea lions, penguins, Peruvian boobies and condors as well as millions of birds in this nature reserve.  Your boat will take you out to beautiful rock formations located off shore where wildlife is free to live and play in a protected area.  Take the once in a lifetime opportunity to see actual penguins play in their natural setting and watch the hundreds of sea lions bask in the sun on the beach or on the rocks. You will not be disappointed, although make sure to ask your operator if they are sensitive to the animal and do not take their boats too close to shore disrupting the wildlife with exhaust pollution and the loud engines of the boats.  Responsible tourism is a must.These are just a few of the things that you can do in Peru to kick start your “Bucket List”. There are so many other things to see and do like visit Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world, see real life catacombs in Lima or take a flight over the Nazca Lines. These lines are a mystery of the world etched in the sand over 2000 years ago. Shaped in the forms of spiders, monkeys, sharks and lizards, nobody really know what their purpose is or how they were made. Want to visit the jungle? A good portion of Peru is located in the Amazon basin where you can explore one of the most fabled and vast rainforests on the planet.  So go to Peru soon and start living that life list rather than just dreaming about it. What are you waiting for? Go out there and start your life list. Life is short so you better get going and visiting Peru is a quick and easy way to check off a lot of dreams and wishes in a short amount of time.

Shimla and Manali are the beautiful hill stations situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Both the hill stations are endowed with superb natural beauty that tempts tourists from all around the world for tours and travels in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and it famously known as the “Queen of Hill Stations”. During the British Raj it was the summer capital of the country. Gifted with superb natural beauty, gorgeous hills, emerald meadows and adventure and sports activities like skiing, heli skiing, paragliding, golfing, trekking, etc. Shimla offers amiable ambiance for a memorable vacation in India.

Shimla exotic beauty and captivating tourism appeals tourists, holidayers, honeymooners, nature lovers and adventure seekers for tours and travels in Shimla from all over the world. There are myriad places of tourist interest which are worth visiting and exploring with Honeymoon Package Manali. Some of the popular places to visit in this beautiful city are Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre, Ellerslie, Railway Board Building, Viceroy Lodge, etc. More of all Shimla’s beauty is enhanced by the seven hills that surround the city. Observatory Hill, Summer Hill, Jakhoo Hill, Inverarm Hill, Prospect Hill, Botany Hill and Elysium hill offers tourists and vacationers with picturesque vistas that never fail to lure the heart of tourists. Exploring the beauty of these superb places of Shimla will be delightful experience that you will love it and cherish it for lifetime.

Beside these there are several other attractions such as Scandal Point, Combermere Bridge, the Mall, the Ridge, Kamna Devi Mandir, State Museum, India Institute of Advance Study, Sankat Mochan Temple, etc. These tourist places are also worth visiting and exploring on tours to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla acts as a paradise for the adventure enthusiast. During the winter time the city adorns herself with the new white cloth from her wardrobe. The thick sheets of snow covers this beautiful city making it the perfect place to enjoy skiing, trekking, angling, fishing, golfing, etc. Adventure enthusiast visit this city from across India and abroad to get chilled and thrilled with the adventurous sports provided by this beautiful hill station Shimla.

At the distance of about 275 km from Manali there is a beautiful town Manali. Visiting Manali from Shimla itself it a pleasurable and lifetime experience. Tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty of nature, picture perfect landscapes and the cascading waterfalls while visiting Manali from Shimla. It is the dream destinations of the honeymoon couples and newly wedded couples. Family Vacationers, holidayers, nature lovers, adventure seekers also prefer to visit Manali to spend their vacation in a delightful and memorable way. It offers tourists with the superb view of nature, breathtaking landscapes and snow covered Himalayas that steals the heart of tourists with their charm without making them notice.

There are several places of tourist interest in this picturesque hill town of Manali which are worth visiting and exploring. Rahala Waterfalls, Manali Temple, Vashisht Temple, Solang Valley, Rothang Pass, Hot Water Spring, etc are some must attraction on tour to Manali. It is also a much popular destination for adventure and sport activities. A visit to Manali gives tourists wonderful opportunity to enjoy some of adventure & sport activities like trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, white water rafting, fishing, angling, skiing, heli-skiing, ice-skating, etc. Enjoying adventurous sports in this beautiful hill town will be a lifetime experience of your tours to Manali that you will love to cherish throughout your lifetime.

There are several tour operators and travel agencies offering tailor made tour packages for tour and travels in Himachal Pradesh. They offer various exciting travel packages in Himachal like Himachal Tour Package, adventure tours in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla Honeymoon Package, Kullu Shimla Manali tours, etc. Choose any package of your choice and explore the superb natural beauty of Himachal Pradesh.

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With brilliant white snow and crisp clean air, Switzerland represents an amazing opportunity to hit the slopes.

Listed below is a breakdown of Switzerlands top 10 resorts and places to ski. These locations represent some of the finest skiing resorts in the world!

10. Arosa – Doubling as both a summer and winter resort, Arosa is located in the Eastern section of Switzerland. Arosa, with its traditions and unusual history, cannot be fully experienced in one trip. So how are the slopes? Arosa has over 50 miles of pristine terrain for you to fully immerse in. The air is especially pure and the slope drop offs will challenge even the most experienced skiers. Nature lovers will also enjoy the relative isolation of Arosa as compared to some of the other resorts on this list

9. Gstaad/Saanenland – Looking for a ski resort where you can gain some experience without be subjected to extremely difficult courses? If so, then Gstadd might be the place for you. Their courses attract mostly beginners and intermediate skiers because the slopes aren’t as insane as some of the other locations in Switzerland. The only drawback for me is Gstaad is a bit on the pricey side. Swank hotels, trendy shops, and upscale restaurants are a common sight throughout. However, if money is not an obstacle, you will be pleased to know that the Gstadd/Saanenland area is one of the largest ski resorts in the Alps.

8. Murren – Murren is truly a picturesque sight to see. Located on a high cliff in Lauterbrunnen Valley over 5,400 ft. in the air, this mountain village can only be reached by cable car. During the rare occasion where snow is in its top form, you will have no problem finding other activities to do. However, during peak snow season you will find that Murren offers some of the best snow and slopes around, attracting more advanced skiers.

7. Davos/Klosters – Davos is located in East Switzerland on the Landwasser River. The popularity of Davos has tailed off a bit from its heyday and the village is a bit rundown. Klosters offers a better alternative and brings in many skiers from The Netherlands and UK. This region offers ample slopes for the less experienced skier. First class hiking and fine dining located thousands of feet in the air, are just a few things to do.

6. Laax/Films/Falera – This area offers a wide range of summer sports. The winter months provide ample opportunity for world class competitions. Skiing and snowboarding are just a few of the many top notch events that attracts visitors. Combinded, the Laax/Films/Falera area occupies over 130 sq. miles of prime skiing opportunities. The Vorab Glacier and Crap Sogn Gion attract much of the cross country skiing crowd while Foppa and Nagens represent an awesome downhill alternative for beginner and intermediate skiers. The lodging accommodations are reasonable and isn’t as pretentious as say Gstaad. If crowds aren’t your thing be sure to book your trip during the weekdays, the locals take advantage of the prime snow conditions during the weekends.

5. Saas-Fee – Saas-Fee is located in southwest Switzerland, next to Zermatt, and is home to the highest mountain in all of Switzerland, The Dom. What attracts many visitors to Saas-Fee is the amount of glacial activity. Glaciers of the Dom and the Allalinhorn allow for year-round sports activities, including summer skiing in some locations. With a wide range of blue rating slopes, Saas-Fee brings in much of the intermediate and advanced enthusiast. Don’t be intimidated,however. There are also many slopes and schools of training for beginners.

4. Grindelwald – Next on my list is Grindelwald, which lies in the valley of Bernese Oberland, located very close to the middle of Swizterland. With over 120 miles of prime ski slopes, Grindelwald skiers have many different areas to choose from, most choose the Kleine Scheidegg for a fine sking experience. What sets this location apart from the others are the slopes accesabile only by helicopter. Griendwald has some of the best helicopter skiing in the world! In addition, you will be amazed to find that Grindelwald is a hub for activity. If you ever get tired of the slopes, (highley unlikely) Grindelwald is filled with museums, top notch golf courses, and a wide array of other adventure sports.

3. St. Moritz – Fancy a place with over 300 days of sunshine, superb housing, and a resort full of ancient history? If so, then St. Moritz is the place for you! Located in the far south east corner of Switzerland, St. Moritz is one of the most famous destinations in Switzerland. Beginners will enjoy the area of Corviglia where you will experience relatively easy slopes while advanced skiers will soak up the mind-numbing bliss of Pontresina. The view is said to be majestic. However, as with many of the other higher end resorts in Switzerland, be prepared to spend a bit of money!

2. Verbier – The runner up on my list of top places to ski in Switzerland is Verbier. As one of the more popular Swiss resorts in the Alps, the slopes can get a bit crowded during peak season. The slopes stay in pristine condition during the Spring months and make for a wonderful alternative to the sometimes overcrowded winter. The wide assortments of unique and challeneging courses suits both beginners and advanced skiers. Tortin has consistently been rated as a top draw for experts while the numerous ski training locations in Verbier create a fun atmosphere for the beginner. In addition, superb hotels, dining, sporting activities, and night life make Verbier one of the world’s top ski destinations and tourist attractions.

1. Zermatt – Heard of Zermatt? If you haven’t heard about Switzerland’s greatest ski resort, you have now! In Zermatt, skiing is a year round affair. Enjoy the Sunegga and Gornergrat regions during the winter months and make your way over to the Theodul Glacier for a fine intermediate adventure during the warmer summer months. With great snow, a wide array of obstacles and challenges, and some of the cleanest,freshest air in the world, Zermatt caters to just about everyone. In addition to incredible skiing, Zermatt features some of the most beautiful, natural ice skating rinks and many other adventure sporting activities such as climbing and paragliding. The world famous Matterhorn draws locals and tourists alike to scale this magnificent mountain. Nature lovers will appreciate the car-free resort with unbelieveable natural hiking trails. To visit Zermatt is said to have a Zen-like feel and this is why Zermatt is my top place to ski in Switzerland!

If you are looking for a holiday destination that is rich in culture and heritage and also has plenty to see and do, from attending festivals, to equine shows, bird watching to paragliding, with plenty of accommodation, Tamworth is a great option. Get away from the city and to a place that describes itself as having a City Heart with a Country Soul.

About Tamworth:

Tamworth in New South Wales is popularly known as the country music capital of Australia and come January and you will see more than 50,000 visitors coming in from all around the world to attend the famous Tamworth Country Music Festival, which is the second biggest country music festival in the world. This city is also known to be the National Equine Capital of Australia because of the large number of equine events that are held here. Another contributing factor is the world class construction of the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Center which the biggest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Another name the city is known by is the First City of Lights as it is the first place in the Southern Hemisphere to use electric street lights making a big impact on the fight against wastage of energy and precious resources.

The Telstra Country Music Festival, Tamworth

This event has to be one of the main attractions of Tamworth, with over 800 artists making up acts of over 2500 at 1200 different venues. It is the home of the Golden Guitars which are equivalent to the Academy Awards of Country Music. You can check out the 12m tall Golden Guitar and the 20 different icons at the wax museum. Another attraction is the Busker Boulevard where you can visit the archives bronze bust, song maker tributes and check out the Hands of Fame.

More to see:

Tamworth has more than 160 parks and open spaces, from the Bicentennial Parkland to the Botanic Gardens, along with numerous play places and sports fields. The regions of Tamworth include:

Where is Tamworth?

This fine city is situated at the junction of the New England and Oxley Highways. It as an easy five hour drives from Sydney and six hours from Brisbane. Tamworth is ideally situated on the main track inland from Victoria to Queensland.

Tamworth Accommodation

There are a number of world class establishments, from B&BS to 5 Star accommodations, in Tamworth. There are caravan parks, camping grounds, country inns like Ashby House Motor Inn http://www.ashbyhousemotorinn.com.au, self contained cottages and apartments too. You will never be short of a place to lie down after an enjoyable day out.

Women have made it their business to break the barriers and make their marks in places you would least expect them to; adventure sports being one among them. Starting in 1975 when Junko Tabei became the first women to climb the Everest to Jessica Crisp who went on to become multiple World Champion in Windsurfing, women are giving a tough competition to their male counterparts.

Although women have taken to adventure sports since its inception it is sad to note that they have not been recognized for their participations. Speculations about whether a woman can take physical strain or not have been going on for a long time now. But the debate is being questioned severely as more and more women are seen indulging in extreme sports.

Be it Niki Gudex, a pro snowboarder or Lynn Hill an ace rock climber. There is no denying that women like in every other domain of their life are becoming known for pushing their limits and taking on themselves some self – directed action.

As much there is a need to clear the myth about women being able to do well in adventure sports there is also a dire need educate the masses about the accessibility of adventure sports. Adventure sports are not just for the tough ones. They are for everyone. They are so varied in their style that anyone who has the faintest of the idea about adventure can give it a try.

If I say adventure sports and you think of climbing the steepest hill on the planet, or spending days alone in Antarctica, you may also see that although these extreme sports sum up the essence of adventure they are not the only ones.  There are several other sports which do not require extreme training, neither great fitness levels. Paragliding, parasailing, hot-air ballooning, scuba diving and snorkeling are to name a few.

The misconceptions that adventure sports create in everyone’s mind can be challenged when you try out some of these sports. You would discover how all of these have a charm of their own. They all are addictive and so fun-filled that you would prefer adventure breaks to any other. The best about these sports is that they are more of a recreational activity, more for instant fun and thrill rather than something that has a long set of pre-requisites.

You may ask what pre-requisites I speak of here. Seasoned adventurers believe in constant practice and thorough training. For them climbing a mountain peak or swimming an ocean is serious business and probably the only task at hand for the time being. Hence being well toned and masculine becomes a priority for them. The dedication of these seasoned adventurers however should not stop us from trying out different activities. As said before adventure sports are many, not all require the participant to be perfect and fit.

In fact what you can try out is to indulge in the fun activities and gradually proceed onto the tougher more challenging tasks. It may take time but don’t you worry people, if you have the will to move ahead, there is no stopping you.