Guide For Argentina Travel And Tours

By John Bolton


Even a fat book would hardly be enough to cover everything of interest that must be included in an Argentina travel guide. However, things can be clarified quite easily for travelers planning a South American holiday. To keep things simple, let's assume that the intrepid international traveler is going to land at Ezeiza International Airport.

This airport serves Buenos Aires, which is conveniently at the top of the list of must-visit destinations in Argentina. Unfortunately, filling up with the rest of the itinerary is not so easy. The vastness and diverse tourist attractions in regions such as Pampas and Patagonia are stunning, to say the least.

This may be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but it's hardly advisable to pack the itinerary with everything of interest from Buenos Aires to the end of the modern world at Ushuaia. A much more feasible plan is to pick a preferred activity or theme and go with that. For example, urban tours are mostly restricted to the Pampas region. Highlights of this tour will include the varied pleasures of Buenos Aires and a look-see at the historic colonial buildings in Cordoba.

A winery tour in Mendoza is the best choice for an oenophile, since this wine country just outside the capital offers exemplary wine producers with award-winning wines. Puerto Madryn has serene beaches that are popular for summer vacations. Tierra del Fuego, with its national parks, giant glaciers and lakes, is ideal for outdoor holidays with a wide range of choices in terms of fishing, wildlife tours, camping, etc. Tierra del Fuego also includes Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and the boarding point for Antarctic cruises.

The second major decision to be made is how to undertake one or more of these expeditions. As mentioned above, Argentina is a massive country and it's usually not possible to hop on a bus to get from one city on the itinerary to another one. For instance, getting to Puerto Madryn by road from Buenos Aires involves a full day of driving along the coast.

Iguazu Falls is just as famous and visit-worthy a destination as Puerto Madryn and requires a day's drive too, but in the opposite direction along the coast from Buenos Aires. People who want to spend their time on a road trip may enjoy these long drives up and down the coast, but most other travelers will find it to be a hassle and a waste of their valuable vacation days. Besides, a road trip is out of the question for remote places such as Ushuaia.

To avoid such travel hassles, domestic flights and hotels have to be booked for the appropriate dates. But such plans can easily fall apart over a single untoward and unforeseen incident. It's far easier to leave all the logistics in the capable hands of a tour operator. There are many luxury tours available that are designed to make good use of the limited vacation time and energy tourists have at their disposal.

Being part of a tour group greases the wheels, so to speak, with luxury accommodations and transport. They also provide expert Argentina travel and tour guides who know from experience exactly what visitors like to do and see at each destination. Not to mention the fact that it keeps travelers in these groups safe from all the pitfalls and tourist traps that foreigners can so easily fall prey to in a new place.




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The Secret Seven Bars in London

By Gordon Hector


Along with a few others, London is one of the design capitals of the World and it isn't hard to see why when you delve into its funky bars, boutiques, hotels and restaurants. In fact, London is such a great night out that we have taken a little time to compile our top seven bars. All of these deserve a visit at least once.

Archer Street Cocktail Lounge, Soho...This is one of the top cocktail bars currently in London, which is quite a statement as there seems to be a huge influx of these as of late. The cool and contemporary bar is split over two levels with two very different ambiences: the ground floor is a somewhat boutique hotel / elegant champagne bar; whereas, downstairs is more of a 'chillaxing' / drinking den; it's warm and cosy - a superb hideaway for a nightcap.

The NightJar Bar is just pure cool, nostalgic yet quirky and modern. It's like stepping back in time to 1920's New York or Paris with live Jazz and Americana tunes filling the air and sumptuous cocktails galore. The interiors mirror the 20's theme perfectly, so much so that you can't help but feel you're right there in that time.

Roxx at BlagClub, Notting Hill. This is where we move more towards the hip, trendy and fun side of London's bars. For a start, Roxx is modelled on that whole 'VIP after-party theme'. It's designed to enable you to let your hair down; dancing on tables is permitted here and the music is an awesome collaboration of rock n' roll alongside modern day anthems. This is definitely one not to be missed!

The Purple Bar at the Sanderson Hotel oozes glamour, sexiness, style and wealth. It's a superb bar to relax and unwind, the perfect end to a perfect night.

Zenna of Soho is one of the newer London bar editions, but also one of the most pioneering. Cocktails are of course a favourite here, as they seem to be everywhere, and the dance floor is just sheer brilliance. With so many intimate alcoves to sit and gossip, catch up and/or flirt, alongside a really dark and sultry interior, you can't help but to feel sexy and powerful.

BYOC, Covent Garden. BYOC in Covent Garden stands for Bring Your Own Cocktails, and by George we will! This seriously cool new London bar just has to be on our list. Basically, all you have to do is bring your own favourite spirit(s) and the bartenders will do the rest. A great way to save on the pennies whilst still experiencing a fantastic night out in the heart of London.

Home House of Portman Square's House Bar, located on the ground floor of No. 21, is our last, but by no means least, choice of top bars in London. Designed by the award-winning architect, Dame Zaha Hadid, and decorated by Candy Candy, this is an absolute must for the list. Featuring the designer's signature sweeping lines and metallic finishes, this is the ideal place to enjoy chic cocktails and fine champagnes whilst looking up at the marvellous space age lights: modern and majestic are the first two words that spring to mind.




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Enjoy private yachting the inexpensive way

By Jason Goh


Many people desire to enjoy the thrill of personal yachting mainly savored exclusively by the incredibly wealthy. To most however, these desires can only remain an impossible desire, because of the extremely substantial expense associated with possessing this type of boat. Conscious of those dreams, entrepreneurs discover ways to fulfill these dreams of common folks through developing with the luxury yacht rental enterprise.

Offered in various vessel styles, luxury boat rental provides one as well as a group of individuals to be able to experience yachting. To provide the particular wants of their would-be clients, this sector makes sure that it satisfies the varying desires of diverse people. Going solitary cruising or conducting celebrations, different vessels could be produced in any of these specific preferences. Corporate functions, for example product or service launching or seminars, could likewise be done the unique manner on board a luxury boat.

These boats can become obtainable for a full day as well as to a fortnight, based on the want of the client. Yacht rental companies enabled individuals the choice of skippering the yacht independently, in cases where they are absolutely competent of operating the boat. A cruising staff and sea captain are generally integrated in the lease procedure. Thus, the clients will be free of anxieties on running the vessel of their particular choice.

Inspite of the booming enterprise, as a result of the past worldwide economic downturn, the luxury boat rental business was also affected. This industry hence has been shown as serving the particular desires associated with ordinary individuals. Challenged by the recession, this business do well offering reductions as well as deals. These were presented in the form of marked down prices or added days, for instance, 6 days for a price tag of five days.

The industry go quick once more with the resurgence. However, majority of the charter business retained their own discount offers. Such offers are mostly confined to newly launched yachts. Although not stated in their pamphlets, many firms could be convinced to offer discount rates if bargained for.

The offered luxury boats are generally furnished with the features available in most five-star hotel rooms, minus the drabness of the locale of the second. The typical big area for dancing and merrymaking and also the furnished function rooms intended for the more official events or classes, are generally always provided, let alone the spacious rooms. And of course, there is no better spot for sightseeing but the usual and clean decks.

Foremost of all, basic safety of the travelers as well as the boat is first and primarily in mind of luxury yacht rental agents. Every single vessel is managed by staff expert within their occupations. These boats are put through standard and thorough upkeep procedures. The skippers are chosen depending on proficient experience and understanding of the location to be explored, and modern communication and safety equipment are set up in every boat.

With the yacht rental option, the wish of ordinary individuals to be able to feel yachting can be realized. With yacht rental, the same enjoyment could be had for a price tag the majority of typical individuals can afford. Hence, typical people can savor the reward of their period of jobs by indulging in a private ocean trip with less price tag.




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