Archive | January, 2010

Theme Park Cruise through Europe

Theme parks can be very exciting indeed. There are several of them available across Europe; it would be very nice to go on a trip, visiting some of the most popular theme parks in Europe. If you are interested already, check out several parks you should visit along the way.

Alton Towers in North Staffordshire, England, can be a great start. With lots of rides and amusements, the Alton Towers is definitely more exciting than the more subtle Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The Magical World of Fantasy Island can also be a great stopping place. It is located in Lincolnshire coast of England.

Europa Park is next, with its reputation as Germany’s biggest theme park. You will find a lot of interesting and thrilling rides in this park for sure. It is competing closely with the Gardaland in Italy. The Gardaland is also noted as the biggest theme park in Italy, and it is offering hundreds of excitements to visitors.

EuroDisney France or Disneyland Resort Paris is the crème de la crème of amusement parks, maintaining Disney’s long reputation of being the world’s best theme park brand. You will find not only rides and amusements, but also spectacular shows and other attractions. Make sure you spend more than one day at the Disneyland Resort Paris to be able to enjoy all of the available attractions.

A Shopping Spree in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is famous among travelers for many great reasons. One of them is the superb shopping experiences offered in most part of the town. It is considered to be the shopping capital of Netherlands, hosting items and products of many kinds including trendy, antique, modern, luxury, cheap, second-hand, and lavish items throughout the town. There are so many shopping centers and outlets to visit, so let’s narrow down the options.

De Negen Straatjes or The Nine Little Streets is the first place you should visit when you are out on a shopping spree in Amsterdam. Walk through the amazing hand-laid brickwork lanes and simply find designer boutiques, bistros and cafés, vintage stores and specialty shops. This place is the center of Amsterdam’s shopping attractions; have a wristwatch with you or you will lose track of time in an instant.

Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat is the place to go when you are looking for designer labels. Fashion lovers from all around the world have traveled to P. C. Hooftstraat just to check out world’s best fashion lines from Chanel, Gucci, Hermés, Louis Vuitton, Chopard, Cartier, and many more. If your budget is not unlimited, you can also visit Mexx and Claudia Strater for a more affordable fashion pieces.