Archive for August, 2011

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    Casablanca, Morocco – Sights and Attractions
    Casablanca is one of Morocco’s most famous cities, featured in the famous movie of the same name that came out in 1942. The movie won three Oscars. This is a cosmopolitan metropolis beyond belief, and is the center for finance for Morocco. The architecture of the city is one of its most valuable attractions. Casablanca being a melting pot of cultures, there is not a chance that you will be bored anytime in the city. This is a prosperous city with a host of the best in terms of sights and attractions. The nightlife of Casablanca is yet another reason to spend at least a day or two before you head on to Rabat. The Main sights of Casablanca . . . Hassan II Mosque : Hassan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Morocco, and the third largest in the world. It is a marvel of architecture, and was designed by Michel Pinseau, a French architect.  [...]
    Posted at August 29th, 2011 at 11:08 am
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    Abuja, Nigeria – Sights
    Abuja is the political headquarters of Nigeria, and is the most developed city in the country. The cosmopolitan capital of the city is a remarkably well planned city, and is among the financial hubs of the country. The city has a good deal of facilities, amenities and services, the transport system here is especially good, and traveling in the city is no big deal. The major international airport here is the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, which caters to international as well as domestic flights. Abuja has a number of tourist attractions. The city has a good combination of cultural attractions, architecture, religious attractions, entertainment and more. The cost of traveling in Abuja may be a bit higher than the African average, but is definitely worth it. There are a good number of restaurants, bars, shopping malls etc in  [...]
    Posted at August 22nd, 2011 at 03:08 am
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    Johannesburg, South Africa – Sights
    Johannesburg is referred to fondly as “Jo-burg”. It has a rich heritage related to its gold mining past, and is as such known as the “city of gold”. The city is a center for finance for entire Africa, and is among the biggest and most developed cities. The city center is ultra modern, with skyscrapers, shopping complexes and more. There are a huge number of historical attractions, as well a plethora of cultural attractions and major landmarks. The city of Johannesburg is a truly pulsating destination, with a melting pot of cultures. The city has a blend of European and African elements. There is a broad array of cultures. Johannesburg is also famous for having a number of offerings in the history and wildlife spheres. There are a huge number of museums, parks and reserves. The Lion park is a popular destination. You can  [...]
    Posted at August 16th, 2011 at 08:08 am
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    Whitesands Beach Hotel, Mombasa
    Whitesands Beach Hotel is situated in Bamburi, at the North Coast of Mombasa, in Kenya. It is a four star rated resort and is a thirty minute drive from Mombasa Airport. The hotel sits on twenty two acres of property filled with picturesque palm trees swaying in the wind and a virgin white beach from where the hotel derives its name. Whitesands Beach Hotel has some of the best seafronts on offer in the entire Northern Coast of Kenya. It is not only one of the best beaches in the country, but also the whole of Eastern Africa. Whitesands Beach Hotel had a humble beginning as a house with two bedrooms in 1930. The property began to be known as a hotel by 1946, and went by the name “pub by the sea’. It finally got into the hands of the Sarova Group of Companies that manage the hotel now. There are three hundred and forty rooms in  [...]
    Posted at August 8th, 2011 at 03:08 am