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Calgary Skyline on Dawn Time Calgary is the biggest city located in the province of Alberta, Canada. It’s proximity with Rocky Mountain makes it as one of the best destination for winter sport such as: ski jumping, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, and other types of sports during summer. If you’re a fly-fisherman, then you’re going to love Bow River (especially in the summer). Golfing is another well-known activity among the Calgarians, which explain why you can spot many golf courses in the area.

Ecotourism is the other main attraction at this wonderful city. You’ll easily find numbers of mountain resorts both in the metropolitan area and also in the city. In 2007, Mercer Quality of Living named Calgary as the World’s Cleanest City and published this survey result in Forbes magazine .

Some of the Calgary attractions are: Calgary Tower, Chinese Cultural Centre (which claimed to be the largest facility of its kind in North America), Devonian Gardens (It’s a Botanical garden with some seasonal exhibitions), EPCOR Center (place for performing arts), and many other sites.

If you visit Calgary for a business trips or for vacations, then you don’t have to worry about accommodation as many Hotels in Calgary provides you with the finest stay experience. Among those finest hotels in Calgary, these are the top 5 recommendations: Sandman hotel, Sheraton Cavalier hotel, The Westin Calgary, Delta Bow Valley hotel, and The Fairmont Palliser.

Visit and enjoy the beautiful and cleanest city of Calgary.


Singapore Experience: Marina Bay

singapore-flyerMarina Bay, a downtown area by the sea, is buzzing with life. Besides being home to the Esplanade - Theaters on the bay (one of the busiest arts centers), it is also home to the Singapore Flyer. Singapore flyer is the world’s largest giant observation wheel, which just opened on March 1st, 2008.

Standing at 165m - or 42 storeys - the Singapore flyer, which takes half an hour to complete one round, offers spectacular views of Singapore’s cityscape - be it day or night.
After a ride on the flyer, explore the Singapore flyer complex, which has plenty of things to keep you well-fed and retail-happy.

Take your pick from the restaurants serving local and international cuisine, browse through shops offering everything from jewelry and luxury watches to exquisitely handmade accessories, or opt for an unusual pedicure with fish from Turkey nibbling away at your feet.
Coming up in September is the Singapore Grand Prix, the world’s first night race, which will see world-class formula 1 driver racing through this vibrant area.

Never leave Singapore before spend sometimes at Marina Bay - you will never ever regret it.


helsinki-recommendFashion designer Annika Rantala lives in Finland’s capital, where she retails her own clothing line in Helsinki’s emerging design district. Here’re some of her recommendations:

  • Favorites spot: Suomenlinna is a historic naval fortress, reachable by ferry. It’s a beautiful place to spend a sunny summer day with a picnic.
  • Hidden treasure: A Finnish sauna is a must, and the Kotiharju Sauna is the only remaining publick wood-burning one in the city.
  • Best meal: Restaurant Tori in the trendy heart of the city, Punavuori. With a living room atmosphere, it’s popular with art and media people who dine off its extensive menu which includes excellent Finnish home cooking and all-day breakfast. Decent prices, too.
  • Best music: Erottaja Bar is my favorite bar to hang out with my friends. It is small, cool and cozy, DJx play mostly electro music and it is packed on weekends. There is no dance floor, but I hear that people dance on the tables when the nights get crazy.
  • Solo spot: Esplanade Park is in the middle of Helsinki, with hundreds of people walking through each day, yet you can sit on a bench with an ice cream and enjoy the crowd or read a book.
  • Shopping: Helsinki Design District is ideal for the best Finnish design products - found in design and antique shops, fashion stores, museums, art galleries, restaurants and showrooms.
  • Market: The Market Square is Helsinki’s most famous market, loved for its traditional food, produce, handicrafts and souvenirs. Its heated café tent is where you can sip steaming hot coffee even on the coldest of winter days. In summer, the flea market at Hietalahti market place is a must for great finds and good bargains.
  • Quiet place: The park around Toolo Bay, with its winter gardens and historic wooden villas. Stop for coffee at Blue Villa; its opening is a sure sign that spring has arrived.

As told to Andrew bender of SilverKris Magazine


Recent survey result mentioned that Caribbean is still the top cruise destination for American cruise ship travelers, regardless its higher price and shorter itineraries. Another survey by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) also found 43% of their respondents choose Caribbean as main destination for Cruise travels. Among tops others are Alaska, Europe and Mediterranean (Greek Islands).

The rising of fuel cost these days deeply impact Cruise industry. This can be seen by increment of surcharge price and also changes in itinerary to cut out some destination port. But this doesn’t seem to stop the vacationers to travel Caribbean by cruise ships.

Talking about the best Cruise Line services, then you can’t miss Royal Caribbean. Think about staying in the first rate resort hotels with excellent fine dining, show, cultural events, movies, dancing, etc… while floating to your destinations. It’s one of the largest and most innovative cruise ships on entire cruise industry.

You can always consider Celebrity Cruises service, as this line is also top rated cruise lines on the industry that offers highest quality food, services and entertainment. This line ensures that there is at least one staff standby for every two guests onboard.

Apart from two previous cruise services, Norwegian Cruise Line offers The Freestyle Cruising Experience where you can eat anytime and whatever you want, and even wear whatever you want. Its unique services allow you to stay away from traditional cruise into personal and customize itineraries that fit your need.

Whatever cruise line that you’re choosing, make sure to experience the Caribbean islands Top Destination.


Fira at Santorini (from north)If you’re looking for the best place for cruising along the Greek Islands, then you’ll soon find 3 islands: Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos. Each island has its own uniqueness and gives something for everyone. Greek Island Cruises are best visited on late springs, early summer or autumn.

Santorini – a small but Wonderful and spectacular island located in southern Aegean Sea. It’s an ancient volcanic caldera formed at 1500 B.C., made it a spectacular physical beauty island. Archeological sites from Minoan era like Fira, Oia, Pyrgos and Therasia are other main attractions of this island.

Rhodes – is another island with wonderful beaches and extremely popular among European tourists along with many its historical sites. Well known as the home of the Knights of St.John who fled Jerusalem in 13th Century. Get 45-minutes bus rides to go to ancient village of Lindos to witness spectacular acropolis overlook the old city and sea horizons.

Mykonos – Different with 2 previous islands of Santorini and Rhodes, Mykonos more well known as the party island, especially in July and August. You could not find any ancient city or archeological sites in this island, but this Island has charming streets lined with artist’s shop and cafes.

You might ask what cruise ships sail to the wonderful Greek isles? Well, there’re many large cruise lines that sailing to Greek including Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princes and Celebrity Cruise Line. Or if you prefer the mid-to-small sized cruise lines, you could also consider Holland America, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, etc. With so many alternatives, it’s a good idea to start booking and packing for your wonderful Greek Island Cruises now.


mitad del mundoQuito, the capital of Ecuador in South America, is only 24km south of the Equator, and lies at an elevation of 2,850m, flanked by snowcapped volcanic peaks. This amazing locations means that you can experience what feels like four seasons in one day: spring-like mornings, summery afternoons, cool, autumnal evenings and wintery nights.

A visit to its vibrant Old City will also be a rich sensory affair. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, it has been protected and preserved.
As you traipse through its labyrinth of colonial mansions, cathedrals and busy cobblestone streets, look out for the exuberant magnificence of its colonial - and independence-era architecture and heritage.

But alongside the experience of 40 Cathedrals, museums and mansions lies modern luxury in the form of boutique hotels and chic restaurants. One must do: Head to the Mitad del Mundo, an obelisk-shaped monument which marks the equatorial line, where you can straddle both hemispheres and stand in the middle of the world.


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