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Just announcing that on Raiyai.com I saw that among most of the condominium projects approved for go ahead in the past few years, the Waterfront Pattaya is finally getting the green light on construction after a lengthy process. The issue among others was the size of the building, it is going to be huge and block many buildings potentially who currently see the Thailand bay along beach road in Pattaya. Although this claim is somewhat funny since most of the small buildings there are bars and restaurants and nothing really high class yet along beach road. However the Waterfront Condo Pattaya project hopes to change all that for good. When this hotel and condo are finished it will truly be a milestone in the growth of Pattaya like the cleanup of Times Square in New York. However that may be a stretch, time will tell. I saw on Gecko Travel a mention on Raiyai a few years ago talking about Thailand classifieds and real estate, and thought it was interesting. Anyway tons more condos being developed so don’t worry if you can’t afford Waterfront Pattaya Condo. Good luck everyone.

The first thing that comes into people’s mind when they hear the word ‘Venice’ is Grand Canal. For sure, Grand Canal is considered to be one of the most miraculous sights in Venice as far as the city actually stands on water. The benefit of water roads is seen in absence of vehicle, traffic jams and pollution with gases. The major transport is vaporetto – traditional Venetian boat, however, many people prefer walking through the dry pieces of land. Tourists all over the world come to Venice just exactly to try the possibility to live on water and feel the sense of uniqueness.

Grand Canal is not the only attraction that draws millions of tourists each year. Venice itself is an art masterpiece, with divine architecture and magnificent sights. The epicenter of visitor activity is indeed St. Mark’s Square. Worldly known church situated on the square makes every tourist shiver from excitement and admiration. In addition, St. Mark’s Square is the place for people to relax and take their meals. There are several traditional Italian cafes here which offer delicious pasta and other types of food. Devotees of the antiquity might indulge their taste by visiting Archaeological Museum counting thousands of exhibits of the old age.

Venice has a number of interesting places to visit among which is glass factory. This is the place where glass is produced and is given an unrealistic shape. Tourists have a perfect opportunity to try their skills in glassblowing and create any glass souvenir. Besides, the territory of glass factory embraces dozens of shops where everyone might buy some glass handicrafts. Read the rest of this entry »

People who have already enjoyed the fruits of being parents know for sure that traveling with kids might turn out to be a catastrophe. This is especially vital if traveling presupposes long-distance flight. Being in an unknown atmosphere and restrained by certain rules makes children go capricious and uncontrollable. It is frequently connected with their fear, sleepiness, hunger or boredom. If taken appropriate steps before you get to the airport, the kinds won’t make any trouble at all.

One might think that it’s impossible to control the situation when small children are on board. However, learning some unpretentious rules of how to handle the stress or boredom will prevent any undesirable situations during the flight. First of all, many adults are afraid of flights, especially take-offs and landings, so what to say about children. It’s necessary to give detailed explanation to the kids what people do at the airports, what happens during the take-off, during the flights, why there are some jolting, etc. Learning those facts, a child won’t ask too many questions and frighten the passengers with requests like ‘what will happen if the plane explodes or falls down’.

Secondly, airport registration and check-ins usually take much time. This is the time when the kids feel first boredom or irritation. Thus, in order to avoid boredom and inevitable misconduct, it’s necessary to take some entertainments from home. This might be toys, puzzles, phone games or other things which can distract the child from the fuss. Read the rest of this entry »

Tibet is one of the most haunted tourist places in the world. Every year millions of people come here to revel in the local natural beauty and reach the unity of mind and soul. Tibet is located high in the mountains and is surrounded by marvelous hills, lakes and rivers. Along with natural beauty Tibet is the global capital of Buddhism and is ready to welcome Buddhism adherents from all over the world. Thus, this place should become number one destination in every traveler’s list.

The first thought that comes to mind when talking about Tibet is its famous monastery. This is a place for spiritual renovation and physical strengthening, so not only Buddhists come here for conciliation. The monastery is located far from civilization and is a sample of Tibetan traditions and culture. In fact, there is a range of monasteries situated at different heights and each of them is a haunted tourist destination. It is believed that those monasteries have healing and even miraculous effects. People with some diseases or disabilities are cured by the monastery’s hidden power. Besides, some people state that monastery is the clue to the dreams realization.

Tibet is known not only due to its monasteries but also due to its shimmering lakes, beautiful gardens and centuries-old temples. All tourists are offered to visit must visit a magnificent Potala Palace in Lhasa. This is the former home of the Dalai Lama with unique and captivating architecture. It’s a precious place for Tibetan remnants and artifacts, such as sculptures and statues, jewelry and embellishments, murals and paintings, and other cultural things of great significance. The palace itself is an architectural masterpiece: one can count up to one thousand rooms and 13 floors. The palace is divided into the Red Palace and the White Palace. Once visiting this place, you’ll definitely return here again. Read the rest of this entry »

If you had already tasted all the pleasures of live, visited a lot of countries, met a lot of interesting people and realized all intended plans, then you would have probably longed for solitude and pacification. The isle of Bora-Bora might become your temporary or permanent paradise asylum. This is really an inimitable location in the Pacific region which is void of any turmoil, any fuss, any violence or haste. Despite the inconsiderable dimensions, Bora-Bora offers wonders for everyone; exactly because of this reason no visitor is left indifferent after his vacation.

Bora-Bora inhabits only up to nine thousand of dwellers, the rest are wonderers coming here for peace and relaxation. The uniqueness of this island is in the location of resorts and hotels. It’s not an unusual thing to stay in a bungalow on the water. Only imagine: you wake up in the morning and see fantastically transparent turquoise water everywhere around your place. The effect is unforgettable and leaves hope for returning in every visitor’s heart.

To continue, the ocean water here is considered to be the warmest and the clearest one in the world. Indeed, high transparency secures meters of visibility under water; watching over the life of oceanic creatures is one of the major attractions in the island. You can become a witness of the creation of true water histories produced by various fish kinds and plants. There are special underwater excursions allowing tourists to appreciate all the benefits of local waters. Read the rest of this entry »