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The sensuality speaks itself when it comes to describing Agra and its beauty. Being the proud holder of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal, Agra has equaled in its facet of providing luxury staying option. Hotels in Agra have a class and dignity in them that makes every visitor yearns to return. After all, it is important to match the aura of Taj Mahal. So, all the hotels have special services and facilities for their customers to make it a comfortable stay for them. No matter it is a multi-cuisine menu, facilities in the hotel and rooms or other services, every hotel in Agra has a place for quality.

On staying at these hotels or resorts in Agra, it seems that one is getting a chance to experience royalty in every corner. One such hotel in Agra is Oberoi Amarvilas that provides something edgy and different in its own way. It is a five star hotel that is situated close to legendary Taj Mahal. The hotel presents a picture of grandeur and being sultry in its beauty. Resembling a palace, the exteriors give a view of exotic creativity of the architect and designer. With a breathtaking view of lawns and gardens, Amarvilas make it a most optimum place to enjoy an extravagant holiday.

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Comments (0) Jun 20 2009

When in Macau and looking out for a means to sample its night life visitors should look no further than Docas. This area also called the docks is situated close to Macau’s cultural centre.

This water front area is very popular with tourists as it is a place where visitors get to experience the local culture and cuisine all in one place. Docas is teeming with restaurants, clubs and bars. But to experience the best of the best visitors should step into the bars and restaurants near the Avenida Sun Yat Sen.

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Comments (0) May 19 2009

Of the three most famous temples, the Kun Iam temple comes in at number one. Its history goes back to the 1600s and borrows unique architectural tweaks from the Ming dynasty. It’s also famous because it is the place where the first Sino American treaty was signed in 1844.

So what do tourists have to see? The temple comprises of three main shrines which are placed behind each other. The Buddha of longevity hall, a hall of Sakyamuni and the Kun Iam Hall all have many smaller shrines which surround these main halls. Non Buddhists make the trek to this temple to take in the beautiful art work on the walls of these temples. Typical to its Ming Dynasty origins these halls feature detailed and intricate work making them more beautiful to look at.

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Comments (0) May 19 2009

The Camoes Garden and Grotto is the oldest and largest among Macau’s public gardens. Spanning an area of 20,000 square meters, the park is a haven of lush tranquility. Meandering pathways take the visitor through the sights of hills, majestic trees, and grass brightened by an abundance of colorful flowers.

The garden was originally a section of the residence of the Chairman of the British East India Company. In 1886, following the death of the succeeding owner, a Portuguese merchant, it was gifted to the state in memory of the renowned Portuguese poet Luis de Camoes. The poet lived for two years in Macau and is said to have spent much time in the park composing poetry. The grotto was built in 1835 by the Portuguese trader encircling a bust of Luis de Camoes. The government later constructed the bronze bust seen today. The grotto also contains inscriptions of the poet’s most widely read poems. On June 10th annually, the Portuguese in Macau gather at the grotto to commemorate the poet.

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Comments (0) Apr 19 2009

When speaking of potatoes, people always consider that they are so common that they are not worthy to talk about. But in the German’s eyes, the potatoes are so excellent food. The German have a special love to the potatoes. The potatoes always help the German solve all kinds of problems every time they meet.

The potatoes museum in Munich is one of the three potatoes museums in Germany. This museum collects thousands of potatoes that come from all over the world. Besides the yellow potatoes, there are also the purple, black and red potatoes while they are in different shapes such as round, pine cone, moon, strip and so on.

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Comments (0) Apr 09 2009