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Driven to Distraction - Survey Supports New Careless Driving Laws

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:33:53 +0000

With new laws on careless driving, survey highlights the distractions that are rife on Britain’s roads - from eating Chinese meals to using iPods and e-mail.

Lichfield (PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — With new laws on careless driving, survey highlights the distractions that are rife on Britain’s roads - from eating Chinese meals to using iPods and e-mail.

Over 1 in 7 drivers have asked the passenger to hold the steering wheel for them while they do something else
Nearly 90% admit to holding the steering wheel with their knees to allow them to juggle hot coffee, e-mails, takeaway food and more
25% of respondents know someone who has had an accident because of careless driving
Nearly 50% check e-mails on their Blackberry while driving, with a quarter writing documents
1 in 6 have spilt a hot drink while driving

The new laws on careless driving have been welcomed by car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk, following its survey of 800 drivers, which highlights the use of everything from mobile phones to make up and even Chinese food by UK drivers.

The survey found that over 1 in 7 drivers have asked the passenger to hold the steering wheel to enable them to do anything from tying a shoelace to sending an e-mail or checking a map, underlining the potential danger of driving distractions.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, said: “The survey findings surprised us, because they showed just how common it is for people to be doing other things while they are driving. The variety of activities that take place behind the wheel is vast, but our main concern was for road safety. The introduction of the new laws are very welcome, and this survey backs up the decision to toughen up on careless drivers whose actions can cause tragic consequences.”

The survey found that key distractions included changing music on the radio, with a quarter saying they often do this; checking directions on a map or sat nav; eating while driving; and over 50% still answer their mobile phone.

Nearly 90% of respondents said they have used their knees to steer the car to help keep them on the road while their hands are occupied elsewhere, while 22% use their elbows, and a small percentage even admitted to using their chin.

The issue of driving distractions is causing a growing number of accidents, with the research being told of incidents ranging from bumping the car in front to driving into a hedge and even rolling the car. Nearly 1 in 5 respondents said they knew someone who has had an accident because of distractions behind the wheel.

Adding to the danger on the road, nearly 1 in 6 have, or know someone who has, spilt a hot drink on themselves while driving, while 1 in 10 say they have taken part in a sexual act while driving.

Work is also taken on the road with nearly 50% checking e-mails on their Blackberry while driving, a quarter writing or checking documents, and others working on spreadsheets to ensure deadlines are met.

Carrentals.co.uk is the UK’s leading car rental comparison site, comparing prices from companies including Budget, Ebookers, Holiday Autos, Opodo, and EasyCar all on one site. For more information visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 7,000 locations.

Websites searched include Budget, Thrifty, Sixt, Holiday Autos, Opodo, EBookers, Carrentals.co.uk and EasyCar, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 6,000 links to useful tourist information sites, plus over 2,700 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit http://www.carrentals.co.uk.

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wwwins Consulting HK Aggressively Expands Their iProspect Search Engine Marketing Practice

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:33:38 +0000

wwwins Consulting, a member of the Isobar digital agency network, is aggressively developing their iProspect search engine marketing practice in Hong Kong by the promotion of current Search Manager, Antony Yiu, to Search Director as well as the key appointment of Michael Pieper as Senior Search Analyst this week.

(PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — wwwins Consulting, a member of the Isobar digital agency network, is aggressively developing their iProspect search engine marketing practice in Hong Kong by the promotion of current Search Manager, Antony Yiu, to Search Director as well as the key appointment of Michael Pieper as Senior Search Analyst this week. The team, which has seen four new hires in the last five months, strengthens iProspect’s search initiative in the Greater China and APAC region by broadening their search engine marketing offerings.

Anthony Yiu, Search Director

With his newly expanded role, Yiu will now be responsible for overseeing the search engine marketing team’s capabilities as well as creating strategies and supervising the operation of integrated SEM campaigns including both pay per click advertising management (PPC) and organic search engine optimization (SEO).

Yiu says, “What the iProspect search engine marketing team in Hong Kong aims to do is to uphold and reinforce our standing commitment to hire great people, continuously refine our proven campaign management process as well as to spearhead the ongoing development of leading-edge technology in both PPC and SEO services.”

Chris Ryan, Managing Director of wwwins Consulting Hong Kong says, “We are very excited to be working with such a well known search player as iProspect in expanding wwwins’ SEM offerings here in the Greater China region as well as in Asia. With these new appointments we hope to better align ourselves with our vision of creating an all-encompassing digital marketing platform for our clients.”

For further information contact:

Sarah Goh
Marketing & Communications Manager, wwwins Consulting Hong Kong
E: sarah.goh @ wwwins.com
O: +852 3962 4445

About full service digital marketing agency wwwins Consulting
Founded in 1999, wwwins Consulting, a leading full service digital marketing agency in the Greater China market, specializes in marrying technology with innovative marketing and business ideas. wwwins is the agency of choice for many blue-chip clients including Coca-Cola, Emirates, Northwest Airlines, Peninsula, HSBC, adidas, P&G, and Yahoo!. wwwins joined Isobar, the world’s largest global network of digital marketing companies, in July 2004. wwwins is also a frequent winner of numerous industry awards all across Asia and the world, and has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Taipei with over 270 digital specialists. The wwwins HK office was created with the acquisition of Ion Global, a power player in global web building sector, in September 2007. For more information, please visit www.wwwins.com

About search engine marketing firm iProspect
iProspect® is the Original® Search Engine Marketing Firm. The company helps many of the world’s most successful brands maximize their online marketing ROI through natural (”organic”) search engine optimization, paid inclusion management as a Yahoo! Search Submit Certified Ambassador, feed management, pay per click advertising management via their own patent-pending bid management agent called iSEBA™, and Web Analytics through their own SEM-configured version of WebTrends™. For more information, please visit www.iprospect.com.hk

About global digital agency network Isobar
Isobar launched on July 5th, 2004, providing alignment, integration, coordination and leverage of all digital assets within Aegis on a global, regional and a national basis. Isobar provides clients with a full service digital marketing offering through its global network of 104 offices in 38 markets worldwide. Isobar’s media business currently has online billings in excess of $1 billion, employing over 3,605 staff worldwide. Isobar is a truly global digital communication network. Isobar was ranked number 1 digital network globally by Recma the French Media Industry evaluation company in 2007. (www.recma.com). Nigel Morris is the CEO of Isobar. For more information, please visit www.isobar.net

Sonic Electronix Boosts Bluetooth Product Availability in Response to the Latest Hands-Free Laws

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:04:42 +0000

In a new law that took effect July 1st, drivers are required to use their phone’s speakerphone, a hands-free kit or a Bluetooth headset while driving.

(PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — SonicElectronix, a leading provider of aftermarket car stereo equipment and consumer electronics, today announced that they would expand their line of Bluetooth compatible products in response to recent laws passed in California, New York, and Washington. The so-called “Bluetooth laws” have led to an increase in demand for both headsets and hands-free kits because of the recent law that prohibits people from holding a cell phone while driving.

SonicElectronix

“SonicElectronix added the JawBone II Bluetooth headset with noise cancellation to its lineup of headsets for use especially in vehicles, professional settings, or in noisy environments,” said Lucas Lazore, Associate Director, Sonic Electronix. “Sonic Electronix is constantly expanding our product line in an effort to meet the needs of our customers, all while offering affordable prices.”

Available in gold, silver and black, Aliph Jawbone’s latest headset features superior noise canceling capability due to the cutting-edge NoiseAssassin technology. Bluetooth headsets like the Jawbone II allow users to talk on the cell phone while using their hands to direct their vehicle’s steering wheel or for performing any other task at hand. This increases driver functionality and responsiveness, which is why Bluetooth users enjoy a safer and more efficient lifestyle.

“The Bluetooth laws were passed because it’s a lot safer to drive in a vehicle using the Bluetooth hands-free kits,” said Sedric Arnold, Marketing Director, Sonic Electronix. “People who knew nothing about Bluetooth before the law was passed are now looking to add Bluetooth to their car. They will find that it is hard to beat our selection and prices on Bluetooth products.”

Sonic Electronix is already an authorized dealer of top brands such as Aliph Jawbone, Blueant, Dual, JVC, Kenwood, MoodooFree and Pioneer, which enables them to offer customers top of the line Bluetooth products at competitive prices with full warranty coverage. The retailer’s growing line of Bluetooth products includes the complete Bluetooth stereo lineup, from Bluetooth-ready car stereos and receivers to in-dash head units with built-in Bluetooth hands-free capability. The latest in-dash DVD players with built-in monitors feature touchscreen dialing as an added convenience.

Arnold mentions the selection of sun-visor Bluetooth kits and bluetooth rearview mirrors with built-in Bluetooth as some of their top sellers in 2008 due to their enhanced safety features. These devices allow for voice activated dialing and use a digital voice to announce the name of the incoming caller. The caller ID is displayed on the rearview mirror readout to keep the driver’s eyes on the road. For further safety, when backing out in reverse, the parking sensors relay a beeping signal to alert the driver of an approaching object.

Sonic Electronix also carries Bluetooth hands-free kits which can integrate with factory OEM stereos. With the use of Parrot and EGO by Funkwerk Bluetooth kits and Parrot or PAC factory integration harnesses, users can participate in wireless conversations through their vehicle’s stereo system and auto-mute the music or radio station while the conversation takes place. Bluetooth conversations over the car speakers give users a factory integrated feel without having to replace or significantly modify the dash.

For further information please contact Sonic Electronix via Telephone at 1-877-289-7664 or 661-257-9993.
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About Sonic Electronix:

Sonic Electronix is a fast-growing company. Sales rose by 98% in 2005, by over 95% in 2006 and kept growing at a rapid pace since then, to the point that they have shipped over 225,000 orders since their inception.

Listed in the 2008 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide which is made even more impressive given their concentration in the 12V arena.

Offers an online “Beat-a-Price” as well as a “Make an Offer” system for consumers allowing them to always receive the lowest price without sacrificing service.

Privately held and founded in 2000, Sonic Electronix is based in the heart of Southern California in the Santa Clarita valley.

Sonic Electronix has strived to become the one stop shop for consumer electronics.

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Making the Most of Your Vacation in Marbella

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Marbella is the best known resort of Andalucia’s Costa del Sol, the Sunshine Coast, and is sometimes called the St Tropez of Spain because of its popularity with the rich and famous. The resort has been tastefully redeveloped, unlike Torremolinos, has a beautiful old town area, the casco antiguo and many sights to see and tourist attractions to visit when you are renting villas in Marbella.

The Old Town

The old town area of Marbella is largely unspoilt and is made up of narrow white streets and alleyways, historical churches and pretty squares surrounded by the ruins of Moorish walls. The prettiest square, the Orange Square, Plaza de los Naranjos is located right in the middle of the Old Town and dates back to the 15th century. From this square you can see the 16th century Town Hall, the Hermitage of Santiago, the old governor’s house and a 16th century stone fountain at the end of Nueva Street. The nearby Plaza de la Iglesia, Church Square, is the location of the 16th century church of Nuestra Senora de la Encarnacion with its Baroque features, tower and famous organ.

Museo del Bonsai

The Bonsai Museum is situated in the Arroyo de la Represa park. It is an incredible display of bonsai trees and is said to be the largest collection of bonsais in Europe. Unwind after shopping or sightseeing by strolling through the shaded park of bonsais, weeping willows and lily ponds.

Rio Verde Roman Villa

This Roman villa can be found 4km east of Marbella and is from the second century. The villa is known for its unusual black and white mosaics which depict kitchen utensils as well as more classic themes like Medusa’s head. The detailed representations of kitchen equipment helped archaeologists to date the villa.

Roman Baths of Las Bovedas

These Roman baths can be found on the edge of the beach of the Guadalmina urbanization. These baths are from the third century and you will see a well-preserved bath in the centre surrounded by seven chambers which would have been steam rooms. It is also possible to see remains of the hydrocaust system. To visit the baths you need to visit the tourist office at San Pedro de Alcantera to arrange a guided tour or to collect a key.

The Municipal Art Gallery

Visit this gallery, when you are renting villas in Marbella, to see beautiful works by local artists. It can be found in the Jose Palomo Square.

The Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo

The Museum of Spanish Contemporary Engravings is said to be one of the world’s best collections of engravings. Make time to visit this museum to see works by Picasso, Miro, Dali and Tapies. The museum itself is a 16th century building, the old Bazan hospital.

The White Villages

Not far from Marbella, just off the coastal strip, built on the side of the mountains are the famous ‘White Villages’ (pueblos blancos), which have barely changed in the last hundred years.

Perhaps the nicest of these is Casares, which can be found if you drive inland for approximately 15km from the main highway near Estepona. Keep going past groves of olive and cork trees and, as you round the corner, you will experience your first dramatic view of the beautiful and unspolit village of Casares.

In this real working village, life continues much as it has done for decades, with locals gathering together in the village square every evening for conversation, drinks and tapas. For many people, this is the ‘real’ Spain that they came looking for, and hopefully, it will be for you as well.

About the Author

Gerrard Cholmondeley is an author and publisher who writes content for Villa Retreats (http://www.villaretreats.com), a luxury villa rental specialist offering a range of luxury apartments and villas in Marbella, the Balearics, and the Algarve. If you want a relaxing holiday in the sun, then Villa Retreats can even arrange a chauffeur, chefs or babysitter.

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Making the Most of Mallorca

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Mallorca is Spain’s largest island and is a member of the Balearic Islands situated in the Mediterranean Sea.

Mallorca, or Majorca as the English sometimes spell it, has had bad press over the last few decades because of its over-development in the 1960s. However, although there are parts of the island which have high-rise hotels and apartments, these tend to be just in one small area the Bay of Palma.

The rest of the island is a wonderful mix of attractions for those who love to rent villas instead of hotels, and offers :-

* Mountain scenery.* Fantastic beaches and coves.* Caves.* Aquacity.* Marineland.* Palma.

Mountains

The spectacular Mallorca mountains, in the north-western part of the island, are responsible for the lush greenery of the island. If you enjoy walking holidays, then you may want to walk through the Tramuntana mountains or you can simply drive through the mountains to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and views.

Beaches and Coves

Mallorca’s beaches range from busy touristy beaches, and beaches offering a wide variety of watersports, to isolated beaches in rocky coves that can only be accessed on foot or by sea. Mallorca’s best beaches include the beaches of the resorts of Magaluf and Palma Nova with their fine sandy beaches, water-sports and glass bottom boat trips, Platja de Coll Baix with its unspoilt pebble beach surrounded by rocks, the beaches of Camp de Mar and San Telm which are surrounded by pine forests, the environmentally protected beach of Es Trenc and the unspoilt Platja de Formentor.Which beach you visit all depends on where your villas in Mallorca are located and whether you like an isolated, unspoilt beach or a beach with facilities and water-sports.

The Caves

Mallorca has over 200 caves dotted around the island, some of which are open to the public. In the caves you will find stalactites, stalagmites and huge underground lakes. They even sometimes hold concerts in the caves because of the wonderful acoustics. The Coves (caves) d’Arta are located near to Capdepera and are surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. These are great caves to visit because there is chamber after chamber to walk through and even a light and sound show to watch in the Chamber of Hell. Other caves include The Caves of Hams, located 1km from Porto Cristo with their underground lake and music/light show, and the Coves del Drac on Mallorca’s eastern coast with their underground amphitheatre.

Aquacity, El Arenal

If you are renting villas in Mallorca with children, this is the Mallorca attraction to visit. Have a fun packed day swimming, using water slides and enjoying attractions such as Banzai, Polynesia, the Grand Canyon and Devil’s tail. The park is located on the south of the island near El Arenal beach.

Marineland

Another great family attraction, this park is an amusement park where the family can enjoy watching performing seals and dolphins, seeing the park’s collection of sharks and reptiles, and watching the Parrot Circus.

Palma

Palma is the capital of Mallorca and is a mixture of high-rise hotels and a lovely Renaissance Old Town area. The five hundred year old cathedral is worth a visit, with its pillars, beautiful stained glass windows, Catalan Gothic architecture and interior features designed by the famous Antoni Gaudi. The cathedral overlooks Palma’s busy harbour with its pleasure boats that will take you for a tour around the harbour, and its ferry terminal where you can catch ferries to other islands.

Palma is also the place to go to sample Mallorca nightlife. In the narrow streets near Placa Llotja, a host of bars and clubs can be found.

About the Author

Gerrard Cholmondeley is an author and publisher who writes content for Villa Retreats (http://www.villaretreats.com), a luxury villa rental specialist offering a range of luxury appartments and villas in Mallorca, Minorca and the Algarve. If you want a vacation that is completely stress free, then Villa Retreats can even arrange a chauffeur, chefs or babysitter.

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Aims For Reunification in Cyprus

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0000

In addition to the reunification talks set for the 3rd September this year, between the Greek Cyprian president Demetris Christofias and his Turkish counterpart Mehmet Ali Talat, the two leaders wish to rehabilitate areas within the UN buffer zone (a 300km stretch of deserted land, running along the border and through towns such as Nicosia and Famagusta) and prevent illegal dumping.

They have drawn up a series of confidence boosting measures with instructions to implement them immediately, to aid the peace process:

Work together in crisis situations.

For environmental experts to collaborate, exchanging ideas and information.

Work together to prevent wildfires.

Address waste management, treatment and recycling and increase awareness of water saving.

To reach a common approach towards mining and quarrying.

Find an agreement on biodiversity and nature protection.

To control and manage marine maritime pollution.

To control and manage asbestos pollution.

To control and manage historical pollution.

Compile a list of immovable Cyprian cultural heritage.

Form concrete plans for two pilot restoration projects.

Create guidelines for an interactive educational computer programme.

To exchange information and intelligence on criminal matters.

Despite making progress and working together to introduce these measures, the two leaders still cannot agree over the reunification of Cyprus. Northern Cyprus, the TRNC, wish to create a brand new Cyprian state, whilst the Greek Cypriots wish to reintroduce the old Republic of Cyprus with full inclusion of Turkish Cypriots.

Prior to the meeting, President Christofias outlined how he personally would like to reunify the island; he wished for a single sovereignty with rotating presidency, one citizenship, one economy and one international personality. He also spoke of both the Cyprian and Turkish communities being politically equal; however, somewhat contradictory to this aim, Christofias said that a president from the Greek Cypriot community would hold the office for a longer period, whilst the vice-president would come from the other community.

Greek Cypriots view the Turkish as invaders and the TRNC as an unlawful occupation of the northern part of their island. A petition was made by the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament supporting a report condemning the Turkish occupancy, with 26,000 Greek signatures.

The report states that as a candidate country Turkey is under obligation to respect fundamental principles of the EU, i.e. respect for civil liberties and property rights. The Famagusta Refugee Council (FRC) believes that Greek ownership would allow communities to co-exist more peacefully and together develop economic independence.

The Turkish Cypriot president has not commented on the issue, however Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, publicly supported the Turkish Cyprian President, Turkey will continue to support the constructive approach of Talat. He believed a solution would be achieved by the end of the year.

Although the leaders have conflicting ideas concerning the reunification of Cyprus, there does not seem to be animosity between the two communities. It is not hard for visiting EU citizens or either communities to cross the divide. It is generally a simple case of presenting a passport, with the exception of non-EU citizens crossing from the north to the south.

About the Author

Hannah Walker is a writer for www.whiterocksbafra.com

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The Beautiful Island of Phuket

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Situated on the southwestern coast of the Thailand, Phuket is a stunning and magnificent island that is highly admired for scuba driving travel and visited places by a large number of travelers. The warm and exciting waters of the Phuket Island are also located on the Andaman Sea and this is why this Thailand province is popularly called as the Pearl of South. Phuket is the largest island on the coast of Thailand that covers the total area of about 300 square miles. The best part about this calm island is that it is directly linked to the main land Thailand through a huge bridge at the islands north edge.

Famous For Scuba Diving Travel Activity

The Phuket Island is catering to a great number of tourists from all across the world from the last 25 years out of which a large percentage of the travelers are the lovers of scuba diving. People visit this place in large numbers due to the fact that they want to enjoy the best of the diving experiences on the finest dive locations in the whole of Asia. Scuba diving travel in Phuket is a great activity that is performed at almost each and every exotic and marvelous beach of this island. There are a wide variety of scuba diving services that are provided by the dive centers so that the scuba divers can have a safe and excellent diving time. The various services offered for scuba diving includes leisure dives and various advanced scuba diving courses.

Islands And Beaches Famous For Scuba Diving Travel

Racha Islands, which is considered to be the best diving sites in Phuket is situated on the southern tip of the mainland Thailand and is popular for its crystal clear water and opportunity to encounter the huge water animals while diving. On the other hand, Racha Noi, the smaller island is famous for providing the divers with the underwater scenery experiences and is also known for the encountering with the manta ray and whale sharks.

Phuket is also a center place for various worlds best live aboard industries. Some of the live boards offer the divers with the best diving destinations like the Mergui Archipelago, the Burma Banks and the Similan Islands. Even in the eastern regions of Phuket, scuba diving is performed in the Ko Phi Phi Lae and Ko Phi Phi Don islands that are popular for their great limestone cliffs. These islands feature coral gardens, sea whips, black coral and orange sea fans.

Phuket is also blessed with the title of Pearl of the Andaman and is undoubtedly the best scuba diving sites in Thailand. There are various fantastic yachts provided so that the scuba divers can experience great diving in the regions of Phuket along with the facilities of fresh water, exit ladders, and stern platforms for diving.

Ko Tao is another island in Thailand that is popular for its scuba diving travel activity. The divers can encounter with the stingrays, small fishes, reef sharks and barracudas. As this island does not face large currents, it is the ideal place for all those who want to learn the adventure water sport of scuba diving. Other activities that can be enjoyed along with the scuba diving travel includes swimming, wake boarding, sumo tube, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing. So, what are you waiting for? Make this vacation a blast by visiting Phuket and enjoying its excellent scuba diving activity.

About the Author

The article written by Weera Kunti, please visit the website for more information as it provides information about Phuket scuba diving or scuba diving travel

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Must See Places to Go to While Vacationing in Cyprus

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Cyprus, known as the birth place of the goddess Aphrodite, is a popular tourist destination located near Turkey, Greece, and the Mediterranean.

Lefkosia is the capital of Cyprus. It combines the old and modern culture of this beautiful region. The city has an oriental feel, making you want to explore its beautiful streets and buildings. A museum can be found in the city, where in, its rich history can be seen through its different artifacts. Examples include:

1.Medieval walls the walls that surround the city has been around since the 14th century. Those who occupied the city have fortified it through the years. Now it is a tourist attraction, where in, different sports can be done in the field. Aside from this, a public garden is also present, and a sculpture exhibition can be appreciated.

2.Faneromeni Church one of the largest churches found in the city. During the Ottoman invasion, priests and bishops where executed and this is where their remains were buried.

3.Hamam Omeriye - this tourist spot was only recently restored. It is the one place people love to go to in order to have a relaxing time. The Ottomans bestowed this bath to the Caliph Omar.

Another popular tourist area in Cyprus is Paphos. Legend says that this is the island where Aphrodite came out from the sea. It is rich in architectural designs and history, which dates back to the twelfth century B.C. It is also noted that this is where the disciple Paul was flogged when he was spreading the word of Jesus. Paphos Castle is one amongst many popular landmarks in the region. It is found along the harbor. Here are several tourist attractions that can be seen on this island:

1.Tombs of the Kings this impressive burial site is carved into a hill that has Doric pillars. The ruins are very well preserved although there has been no evidence that anyone with royal blood has been buried at the site. Its name was given because of the extraordinary structure of the tombs.

2.Kato Paphos Archeological Park this park has ancient ruins that feature recently restored beautiful mosaics.

3.Roman Mosaics are ancient ruins found in Paphos. They are considered as the most beautiful mosaics found in the world. They speak about the stories of people who lived in the area thousands of years ago.

Ayia Napa is another popular tourist destination in Cyprus. It is popular for its beaches and spectacular nightlife. It offers a wide array of water activities for the young and the old. This is from snorkeling to water sports. It also has a reputation for being one of the hottest clubbing spots, keeping you occupied during your stay in this once quiet fishing village.

1.Water World Water Park it is the biggest water park in Europe. It has many slides and has an Ancient Grecian theme about it.

2.Dolphin Boat Safari they offer a wide array of activities from snorkeling, diving, fishing, and sightseeing opportunities around their crystal blue waters.

3.Bars and clubs there are numerous bars and clubs to visit in Ayia Napa. This would include the Bazaar Bar, Bedrock Inn, and the Ambassaden Bar.

The fourth most popular tourist spot in Cyprus is in Limassol. It is home to several archeological sites and museums, showing the rich history and culture of Cyprus second largest city. It is well known for the festivities they celebrate, namely the Wine Festival and the Carnival Festival.

1.Lambouri winery it is the oldest and best winery found in Cyprus. They produce and distribute their wines in selected restaurants and hotels. They are proud to produce wines with the highest quality.

2.Kolossi Castle it is one of the ancient ruins found in Limassol. It was once a military base that held a strategic location in Cyprus. This is also where it produces its main export product which is sugar.

3.Omodos Village - a historic village located in Limassol. It is said to be the wine center of the village. A festival is usually celebrated during the month of August. Aside from this, they have a large religious event on the month of September Cyprus, known as the birth place of the goddess Aphrodite, is a popular tourist destination located near Turkey, Greece, and the Mediterranean. The country is rich in culture and has a wonderful geography, making your stay on the island as enjoyable as ever.

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Scuba Diving Thailand: Especially in Phuket

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0000

One of the most diverse aquatic habitats are present in Thailand with over 300 main reef groups around an area of more than 4500 sq. miles. From submerged rocks and pinnacles to sheer walls and coral gardens, scuba diving Thailand has a lot to offer to the scuba divers with all levels of expertise and experience. Due to this diverse marine and diving environment, Thailand has attracted diving lovers from throughout the world due to which it has become one of the most popular destinations for scuba diving. Located on its western coast is the wonderful island of Phuket, covering an area of 300 sq. miles.

For the last three decades, Phuket has been catering to a huge number of visitors from almost every part of the world out of which a large percent is of scuba divers looking out to dive in some of the finest diving sites in Asia. Today, scuba diving Thailand has become on of the biggest businesses and the island of Phuket offers many great diving centres and services from leisure dives to advanced courses in diving.

Scuba Diving destinations in Phuket:

One of the best diving sites in Phuket is the Racha Islands located off Thailands southern coast. The small island of Racha Noi provides some overwhelming underwater scenic views and has been renowned for encounters with manta ray and whale shark. King Cruiser Wrecks and Shark Point also attract a large number of scuba diving enthusiasts to try their hands on.

The water around and in the Ao Phang-Nga has been notable for their marine life profusion offering access to diverse marine and coral life unrivalled anywhere else in Phuket. Diving in the destinations such as Mergui Archipelago, Burma Banks and Similan islands can be an awe-inspiring experience for the fans of scuba diving Thailand. Ko Phi Phi Lae and Ko Phi Phi Don are the regions characterised for stunning topography, amazing cliffs of limestone, many hard coral gardens and excellent soft corals, sea whips, black coral and orange sea fans.

Why and when scuba diving in Phuket:

While scuba diving, the divers can frequently see whale sharks, large pelagic fishes, manta rays and silver tip sharks. With its vast variety of tropical fishes variety, the place has impressed even the most seasoned divers. Scuba diving Thailand can be done all year through but the best time is during October to June when the waters are calm and you can have the ultimate scuba diving experience.

It will be impossible to talk about scuba diving Thailand without mentioning Phuket. Undoubtedly, diving in this area is of a high standard and the place is a host of many excellent diving sites. In fact, Phuket has managed to develop an entire tourism industry due to its scuba diving attractions and today, a large number of scuba divers visit the place every year. There are endless diving opportunities in Thailand and the place has been listed in the top ten scuba diving sites.

It is not surprising why a large number of people get attracted towards the place due to its world-class scuba diving Thailand sites, crystal clear water and white clean sandy beaches. It is just the ideal place for the adventure lovers.

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Phuket, Thailand - A Must Visit Island

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Phuket, Thailand is a stunning and calm province that is located in the Andaman Sea and situated on the southwestern coast of Thailand. Anyone not only get mesmerized by the soothing and enchanting beaches of the province, but there are various other options as well that will definitely make a stay or vacation at Phuket, a really excellent experience. People who are great lovers of different adventure sports such as the scuba diving, fishing, and snorkeling can have a real blast at Phuket, Thailand.

Best Attractions of Phuket, Thailand

The most astonishing and attractive part about the island is that the place offers a great blend of the simple and complex, excitement and peace and the old and the new. A large number of travelers and vacationers from all across the globe visit Phuket, Thailand to have great fun and enjoy the calm environment of the place. Another reason that draws a large chunk of people towards this exciting location is the fact that they want to relax in the soothing atmosphere of the province and that too away from the hustle bustle of the hectic city life.

Excellent Climate Of The Phuket, Thailand

The province of phuket is also gifted with great climatic conditions. There are two main season types that this charming place experiences. The summer season is enjoyed from the months of November to April and the rainy season is experienced from the month of May to October. Phuket is also popularly known as the Pearl of South due to the fact that it is situated in the Andaman Sea. This beautiful and magnificent province of Phuket is the biggest island in the whole of Thailand.

Greatly Affordable Accommodation Options At Phuket, Thailand

The island promises luxurious and comfortable stay at this Thailand province to the visitors. A large number of travelers also admire this place for its excellent accommodation amenities. The best part about the Phuket, Thailand accommodation facilities are that the visitors can experience a comfortable stay at affordable and cheap rates. All the lodging services contribute tremendously in taking care of the conveniences of the travelers.

People looking for the accommodation options in this marvelous province can enjoy the luxury of three star, four star and five star hotels which are well maintained and equipped with contemporary amenities and fittings.

Must Visit Tourist Destinations Of Phuket, Thailand

The most popular tourist destinations of this place are the Patong Beach, which attracts a numerous amounts of travelers from even across the international borders. People who are the great lovers of exciting night life and endless shopping, this beach is a must visit place and it should be a top tourist spot in the list of famous spots to be visited. Other exciting and famous beaches of this island includes Karon, Nai Yang, Kamala, Kata, Rawai, Mai Khao, Nai Thon and Bang Tao to name a few.

One of the mind-blowing activity for which Phuket is popular for is the plantation of the rubber trees. It is both interesting as well as educational to watch the process of making latex from rubber trees. This tradition of rubber tree plantation can also be viewed at the night time as the Thais feel that doing the job at night would make them work in a cool environment so that they can easily make the latex and support their income from this night job.

Phuket, Thailand is also highly appreciated and admired because of its exciting Mai Khao Beach where the visitors can witness the laying of eggs by the huge turtles anytime between the months of October to February.

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The article written by Weera Kunti, please visit the website for more information as it provides information about Phuket Thailand or Thailand diving

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