Orlando, Florida is known for its abundance of terrific theme parks. But what is there to do after you have ridden all the rides and seen the theme parks and just want to relax? You can venture off the tourist trail and see the Orlando local residents know and love. Orlando is Central Florida's largest city. While the outskirts of the city has seen a plethora of theme parks mushrooms up and flourish as a fantastic holiday destination, the heart and soul of Orlando has remained the same. It is a gentle Southern city with a wonderfully eclectic arts community, great restaurants, interesting neighborhoods and a long and distinguished history. Who is the city of Orlando named after? That is one of the hottest debates in the city. Some say it is a soldier, Orlando Reeves, who died on the shore of Lake Eola defending the area. Others say it was named after rancher Orlando Savage Rees. Still others say cultured gentleman James Speer named the city after the character from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. No matter who was the city's namesake, its name officially changed from Jernigan to Orlando in 1857. It became incorporated as a city in 1885. ...

New York holidays can be cheap as chips for the savvy bargain hunter. Top New York hotels are rolling out the deals from chic boutiques to trusted corporate chains. Saving money on your holiday is a like playing a board game you can win when you put your mind to it. Book the best rate all inclusive hotel packages and pound the pavement in search of budget-friendly dining options. The top 6 New York hotels that consistently rack up the holiday savings remain the Grand Hyatt, Paramount Hotel, Hudson Hotel, and the Crowne Plaza Hotel. In addition, luxury living and unbelievable package rates are found at the legendary Waldorf Astoria and the landmark Roosevelt Hotel. In between sightseeing and living large in The Big Apple, you will need some niche places to eat. Contrary to popular belief, not all New York City restaurants will cost you and arm and a leg. These top 10 traveller favourites are conveniently located to the main events in Manhattan. Take a break for breakfast, lunch or dinner and save a mint on your travel food bill.   1. Empanada Mama This little cafe is located at 763 9th Street between 51st and 52nd Streets. Fill up on tasty South ...

Dubai is the gem of the Middle East. All the best luxuries, technologies, architectural advancements and entertainment are available in Dubai. Dubai is home to the tallest man-made structure in the world, some of the most expensive real estate in the world, the tallest dancing fountains in the world and many more of the world's best places and processes. Dubai has transformed itself from a small fishing village to one of the richest countries in the world almost overnight. That has made it a magnet for people the world over who want an opportunity to enjoy the best the planet has to offer. Dubai is both a city and one of the United Arab Emirates. It is located on the Arabian Peninsula on the southern edge of the Persian Gulf. Dubai City is on the emirate's northern coastline. Established in 1833, Dubai has exploded onto the world scene as a highly regarded holiday destination in the past quarter of a century. It is an amazing place. It is a desert region with beautiful cities and a series of man-made islands. The islands are called the Palm Islands and they are some of the most expensive real estate on the planet.   The best ...

Are you on a travel to New York? Can’t decide what to see and what not? The best way to “see” New York is to travel on foot. There are actually quite a few interesting things you can do if you travel around the city on foot. Take a trip to the Union Square. A lot of people meet here. From here go down Fifth Avenue and hop on to Washington Square Park. After you have reached the Park, you can go two ways. Either you can turn west to view some beautiful brownstones or if you are an adventurer and more of the mysterious type, turn east and find your way among old tenement buildings covered with soot. On a travel to New York, you can visit the bagels and Broadway. You can watch some play there. The Broadway is famous the world over. But on an extra initiative, don’t remain stuck to only seeing plays, go beyond them to see what makes the play really tick. You can pay $20 for art at the Museum of Modern Art. If you are reluctant to spend so many bucks on art, then go gallery hopping for free. This gallery is at ...

It is said that Shanghai is a witness to the last 100 years of modern China.  Shanghai is referred to as the “Oriental Pearl” because it consists of both eastern culture and western facilities. Shanghai occupies a unique place in China. A travel to Shanghai is worth exploring as Shanghai has a rich cultural heritage. Shanghai is called “Hu” for short. It is situated on the estuary of River Yangtze. Due to its unfavorable position, foreign invasions have been common in this once provincial town. However during the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai came to be called the “Oriental Paris” as it was transformed into a major international trade center. Its natural conditions are very advantageous. This brought about a rapid development in the region. Established businesses and entrepreneurs were attracted to Shanghai. Some famous people who gave lectures in Shanghai include Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore, Bertrand Russell, Bernard Shaw and Albert Einstein. But even though Shanghai had been ravaged by the invasions of the past, modern Shanghai has developed in a new light owing to the Great Reform and Opening Up since 1978. Lujiazui in Pudong New Area is one of the most developed trade and financial zones in Asia. The Shanghai ...

It won’t be an overstatement if we call Walt Disney a visionary who gifted the world a children’s fantasy land designed to make youth “savor the challenge and promise of the future”. He dedicated Disneyland to the hard facts, dreams, hopes, aspirations and ideas that gave shape to the country called America. Throughout his life Walt Disney had hoped that his vision would afford pleasure, inspiration, happiness and joy to the people of the world. Disney land is located in various corners of the globe to enthrall as many children and kids and their parents as possible. The Walt Disney World Resort is located in Florida in the city of Orlando. Then there is the Hong Kong Disneyland. Another Disney land found in the Far East is located in Tokyo – it is called Tokyo Disney Resort. The European chapter of Disney land is to be found in the culture capital of the world, Paris. It is known as Disneyland Resort Paris. Then there is another Disneyland in Anaheim, the Californian chapter and it consists of three divisions – Downtown Disney, Disney’s California Adventure and Disneyland Park. The Disney Land Park features children’s attractions such as shows and parades, Tomorrow Land, Critter Country, Frontier ...