Sri Lanka Tourism-General Infomation & History of Sri Lanka

July 32010

A Land like No Others
Sri Lanka has a rich history dating back thousands of years.
Sri Lanka – Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Serendib, Ceylon, Land of the Lotus Eaters – has long captivated travelers with its natural beauty and its rich culture.
From the golden beaches of the southern coast to the mist-filled hill country, from the ruins of the cultural triangle to virgin rainforests, and from lush green paddies to desert-like plains, Sri Lanka offers travelers diverse experiences and seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. But it is the hospitality of the Sri Lankan people that makes travel in Sri Lanka truly delightful.

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LOOKING FOR FOREIGN\ INVESTORS\ POTENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN KERALA INDIA

June 142010

POPULAR TOURISM LOCATION-
LOOKING FOR PREFERABLY ACTIVE INVESTORS FOR POTENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN KERALA INDIA OR LEASE / SALE

GREAT FOR TOURISM INVESTMENT-VERY SAFE LOCATION, PEACEFUL, SERNE, ASTOUNDING VIEW.

POTENTIAL UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY ATTACHED TO THE WORLD FAMOUS BACK WATERS OF KERALA.

LAND FACING THE ARABIAN SEA WITH ITS MANIFICIENT SUN SET.
1 ACRE OF THE LAKE ATTACHED TO THE PROPERTY RESERVED FOR HUTS ON STILTS,

ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BOATING, JET SKI, FISHING ,CRUISING) ON THE WORLD FAMOUS BACKWATERS OF KERALA=INDIA.

ALL AMINITIES REQUIRED ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN REACH-SUCH AS WATER, ELECTRICITY, PHONE CONNECTIONS, BANKS, ATM MACHINES, FOREIGNERS REISTRATION OFFICE, NEAREST RAILWAY STATION PARAVUR 3.5 KM & CLOSE TO TOWN,

KOLLAM RAILWAY STATION & TOWN 20 KM,
NEAREST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THIRUVANTHAPURAM 65 KM,
COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 200 KM.
COCHIN DOMESTIC 165 KM,

LOCATED ADJACENT TO POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION VARAKALA APPROXI 4-5 KM WALKING ALONG THE BEACH SHORES.

VIEW PLOT. LAKE, ARABIAN SEA,ENVIRONMENTAL LOCATION NAMED BLUE LAGOON ON YOU TUBE VIDEO CLIPS

Contact Detials :- George
Email Address :- georgeferns57@hotmail.com
Mobile Numbers :- 61-0411393063

Adjacent vital tourist attraction is Varakala, keralas second most popular tourist attraction and is only 4-5km from the Paravur plot and one can walk along the beach sands to reach the shores of Varakala. Paravur plot as an added advantage to Varakala because it as the Arabian sea and the world famous lake on the peninsular.

History: The rulers of Kollam (Desiganadu) and China, exchanged embassies and there was a flourishing Chinese settlement at Kollam. Merchant Sulaiman of Siraf in Persia (9th century) found Kollam to be the only port in India, touched by the huge Chinese junks , on the way to Carton of Persian Gulf. Marco Polo ,the great Venician traveller ,who was in Chinese service under Kublahan in 1275, visited Kollam , in his capacity as a Chinese mandarin. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a trading centre at Kollam in 1502. Then came the Dutch followed by the British in 1795. A British garrison was stationed at Kolam in pursuance of a treaty between Tranvancore and the British.

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London – tourist information film for Americans

May 92010

Here’s a short, informative film for any American tourists who may be thinking about visiting London. I hope you find it helpful.

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Visit Albuquerque New Mexico – Tourism Video

April 292010

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Discover Albuquerque in the heart of New Mexico. This sunny city offers authentic culture, history, cuisine and is the perfect location to experience the heritage of the Southwest.

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Estoril tourism

April 112010

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We invite you to discover Estoril, the Portuguese Riviera.

A small, but smart resort full of glamour bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, where everything you need to see or experiment is a stone’s throw away.

Discover why so many consider Estoril a place with a thousand sensations.

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Tourism, Sport and Cultural Industries Seminar

April 112010

Tourism, Sport and Cultural Industries Seminar: Annual Hospitality Event
Mr Peter Lederer FIH (Chairman of Gleneagles Hotel and President of Institute of Hospitality)
‘Todays Challenges of Hotel Management Leadership’
IoH Annual Meeting

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Thailand Travel Doc – Part 02

April 112010

The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. By the maritime boundary, the country is bordered to the southeast by Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, to the southwest by Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea.

The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country’s centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as “Krung Thep Mahanakorn,” or, more colloquially, “Krung Thep.”

Thailand is considered to be the world’s 50th largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km² (198,000 sq mi), and the world’s 20th largest country in terms of population with approximately 63 million people. The population consists 80% of Thais, 10% of Chinese, and 3% of Malay. The rest are minorities such as Mons, Khmers, and various hill tribes. The country’s official spoken and written language is Thai.

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Visit Las Cruces New Mexico – Tourism – Long Version

April 32010

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Located in Southern New Mexico, Las Cruces offers historic attractions, beautiful scenery, exciting history, culture & music, plus 350 days of sunshine a year. Visit Historic Old Mesilla, White Sands National Monument or the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. We offer visitors year round outdoor activities like golfing, hiking or a chance to enjoy one of our many yearly festivals, celebrating our history and culture.

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Transit Tourism Dubai

April 32010

Transit Tourism development in Dubai

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Thailand Travel Doc – Part 01

March 252010

The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. By the maritime boundary, the country is bordered to the southeast by Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, to the southwest by Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea.

The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country’s centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as “Krung Thep Mahanakorn,” or, more colloquially, “Krung Thep.”

Thailand is considered to be the world’s 50th largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km² (198,000 sq mi), and the world’s 20th largest country in terms of population with approximately 63 million people. The population consists 80% of Thais, 10% of Chinese, and 3% of Malay. The rest are minorities such as Mons, Khmers, and various hill tribes. The country’s official spoken and written language is Thai.

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bbtv broadbandtv thailand southeast asia india buddhist bangkok thai bhumibol adulyadej travel tourism tourist vacation destination krung thep thais chinese theravada buddhism

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