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This popular coastal town is located in the Izmir Region on the western tip of Turkey. Cesme (meaning fountain) has a reputation for being a health resort where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday whilst recharging your batteries. This reputation comes from the nearby thermal springs at Ilica which reach far into the sea. The therapeutic hot mineral springs are located on the coastline, on the beach. These springs have a temperature of 58C and are believed to hold curative properties.

The resort offers accommodation to suit all budgets including family-run guest houses for cheap holidays, hotels, villas and pensions. Cesme also offers yachting holidays for those wishing to spend their time sailing on the crystal clear blue Mediterranean Sea.

Cesme Castle acts as the centre piece for the surrounding authentic Turkish restaurants, cafes and tea houses. Some of the best restaurants are found along the waterfront where diners can enjoy a romantic meal as they watch the sun setting across the sea.

The town’s miles of golden sandy beaches makes it very popular with visitors looking for beach holidays in the Mediterranean. South of the town is the long golden sandy beach of Pirlanta Plaj and Altinkum Plaj (Golden Beach) which is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Pirlanta Plaj is extremely popular with surfers. The white sandy Buyuk Plaj Beach is popular with families due to its calm shallow waters which are warmed by natural thermal springs. Clark Plaj with its shallow waters is also very popular with families looking for a safe place for the children to swim. The remote, windswept beach of Alacati is popular with water sports fans including wakeboarding and windsurfing enthusiasts. Cesme plays host to International windsurfing competitions every year. Scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing are also very popular water sports in Cese. There are also beaches in the area with private beach clubs including the Seaside Beach Club at Piyade Cove.

Away from the beach you can enjoy an exciting visit to the Sunday market in Cesme and the Saturday market in Alacati. At the markets you can haggle with the vendors for Turkish rugs, leather goods, fake designer clothes, gifts and souvenirs, spices, fruit and vegetables. For a great day out the whole family will love a boat trip to the nearby Greek island of Chios and island hopping boat trips to explore the beaches and enjoy some snorkelling at the local islands. There are lots of day trip opportunities when holidaying in Cesme including visits to Sardis, Hierapolis and Pamukkale where ancient ruins can be seen alongside the mountains with frozen waterfalls. Other historical sites that are worthy of a visit whilst on your holidays to this popular resort are the ancient ruins at Pergamon and the museums at Izmir. Continue Reading

New Delhi is the paradise of adventure lovers, historic fanatics and food enthusiasts. The modern buildings and busy streets make New Delhi while the magnificent edifices and other tourist attractions are seen at Old Delhi. Delhi travel guide is indeed very essential for those who enter Delhi for the first time. This will help you to choose the right hotels in New Delhi. Most of the hotels in Delhi offer pre-booking a month before and many of them offer airport or railway station pickup.

If you are looking for cozy and luxurious hotel, The Taj Mahal Hotel will serve your purpose. This has five star rating and is situated in Lutyens just two kilometers from Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is easily accessible from Delhi railway station as it is only 5 kilometers from there. The traditional ayurvedic treatments and the Swedish massages at the inbuilt spa in this hotel are very popular. If you are very much cared about your looks, there is a beauty salon here. There are 294 rooms and suites and they offer the pool view and city view. 24 hours wi-fi, satellite television with premium channels and international direct dial phones are some of the other features.

The Imperial New Delhi is a five star hotel located near Palika Bazaar. This luxurious retreat is located in close proximity to India Gate, National Museum and Jantar Mantar. There are five mutli-cuisine restaurants within the premises of the hotel. The health club, spa and bars are also included. All the rooms have balconies. One can have the view of the garden, courtyard and the city from there. The premium bedding and plasma televisions make the stay in this hotel in New Delhi a desirable one.

Both the above said hotels are cozy, luxurious and very expensive. The pricing of these hotels in New Delhi starts above 12,000 INR. However if you are looking for moderately priced hotels, there are many two star and three star hotels at affordable rates. Hotel Le Ro located near Connaught place is one of them. It is close to Sadar Bazaar and Jama Masjid and the room rent starts from 2,500 INR. It offers complimentary breakfast and features 24 hour room service, porter service, wi-fi and coffee shop. The Wi-Fi access is free to all and all the rooms are air-conditioned. This hotel has three star rating and so you can expect quality service from them.

Hotel The Pearl is also a three star hotel that offer kind support to its guests. This is located in the heart of the city near Connaught Place, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Jantar Mantar. The hotel has concierge services that help you to book tickets to various destinations and sporting events. As pre-booking for all the major attractions in Delhi are done here, you need not go and stand in queue in particular spot. The rooms are featured with high-speed wireless internet access, 32 inch flat televisions, air condition and round the clock hot water. You can enjoy your dinner at the roof top restaurant located here. Those affordable New Delhi restaurants and New Delhi hotels will not disappoint you for sure.

Munich is fun. And all the beer halls are just part of the story. This modern city has a small-town Bavarian temperament, funloving locals, a great location at the foot of the German Alps and an appealing low-key approach to life. The fact that it’s home to many universities doesn’t hurt, either. Its city center is easy to explore on foot, with plenty of pedestrian-only streets and distractions for foodies and shoppers. When your feet get tired, good public transportation makes it easy to get to most of Munich’s many attractions: palaces, museums, galleries, parks and (of course) beer halls. With an impressive number of annual festivals and events (some that last for weeks), it’s likely there will be at least one during your stay-just keep an ear out for the sounds of an oompah band. Munich is fun. And all the beer halls are just part of the story. This modern city has a small-town Bavarian temperament, fun loving locals, a great location at the foot of the German Alps and an appealing low-key approach to life. The fact that it’s home to many universities doesn’t hurt, either. Its city center is easy to explore on foot, with plenty of pedestrian-only streets and distractions for foodies and shoppers. When your feet get tired, good public transportation makes it easy to get to most of Munich’s many attractions: palaces, museums, galleries, parks and (of course) beer halls. With an impressive number of annual festivals and events (some that last for weeks), it’s likely there will be at least one during your stay-just keep an ear out for the sounds of an oompah band.

Munich’s best views
St. Peter’s Church offers great views, perfect for photos. You can see Alps on one side, Frauenkirche and the Olympic tower on the other, but only when it’s clear. We took the alarmingly swift ride up the Olympic tower (Olympiaturm) at Olympiapark to catch the panoramic view of Munich. Even with the clouds, it was worth the ticket price. Neuschwanstein Castle lies about 50 miles southwest of Munich and is a mustsee. Go to the bridge behind the castle to get the most breathtaking views. A visit is worth the walk and the steep steps, as the views of the Bavarian Alps, castle and the surrounding lakes are incredible.~

Where to play
Families
Kids will enjoy riding the dragon from The Neverending Story and watching the famous stunt show at the Bavaria Film Studios.

The Munich Zoo “has a lovely children’s area. And it’s situated in a pleasant wooded area to walk around and see the animals. It has good eating and bathroom facilities.

We spent a long, rainy day inside the Deutsches Museum and had a great time. There is a Kinder Museum in the basement with water exhibits, things to climb and a bunch of musical instruments to pound on. Needless to say, that was the highlight for the kids.

Romance
For a bird’s-eye view of the glockenspiel, go to the Cafe Glockenspiel, which is on the fifth floor in the building directly across from the glockenspiel at Marienplatz. Have one of their coffees and the apple strudel- wonderful. If you can get tickets, take your true love to a romantic opera at the Bayerische Staatsoper Opera House. Walk, hand in hand along Lake Staffelsee and take in the dazzling view of the charming countryside.

Budget
The legendary Staatliches Hofbrauhaus is an absolutely brilliant place to visit. We were a group of lads from England, and we met up with several nationalities and drank and sang songs all afternoon. A definite must for all tourists, and I still have the headache to prove it! Visit the Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum) on Sunday, when the entrance fee is only one euro. We were just enthralled with the wood sculpture by Tilman Riemenschneider from the 15th century. The Marienplatz is a pedestrian-only area in old Munich. We sat at an outdoor cafe and enjoyed snacks and a beer, while waiting for the glockenspiel to perform. Continue Reading