MONTREAL CANADA

Montreal Canada ::
By Hannah Rollmaker

Montreal is considered as the second largest city of the country. The name of the city is derived from a hill which is triple peaked named as Mont-Royal and is located right in the heart of Montreal. The island on which Montreal is situated was also use to be called as the name of the hill. According to the 2006 census statistics Montreal was home to approximately 1,620,693 people. The figure makes Montreal the sixth largest city overall in the whole of Canada and United States of America. The metropolitan area which is commonly known as Greater Montreal had about 3,635,571 residents in 2006. Commonly spoken language of the city is French and according to some surveys Montreal is regarded as the second largest French speaking city of the world and is just behind Paris.

Geographic location of the city is the province of Quebec in Canada. Montreal is also the city capital city of the province. Montreal city covers a major portion of the Montreal Island. The Mount Royal from which the name of the city is derived is 232m high.

The climatic conditions of the city are very humid; Montreal comes in various climatic regions. The city's summers are from April to middle of September as after September the temperature starts to fall down. Rainfall and snowfall are in abundance in the city. The month of July is the hottest month and the temperature can even rise up to 30 degrees in day time. Strangely according to the statistics the summer season enjoys most of the rainfalls but also at the same time also receives maximum number of sunshine days. The winters are very chilly and cold. The coldest month of the winter season is considered as January during which most of the time the temperature below 0 degrees. Summer seasons are also very humid but the winters are very cold because of chilling breeze factor and snowfalls. The lowest ever temperature recorded in the city is believed to be -37.8 degrees.

Economically Montreal is a very strong city and also is recognized as the second largest economy in the province Quebec. Montreal is also ranked second among all the other cities of Canada. According to 2005 statistics Montreal's GDP was approximately 120 billion dollars. The growth rate of the city is rapidly fast hence increasing the GDP of the city on a daily basis. The city was also home to Montreal Stock Exchange. Montreal's major sources of revenue include the fields of commerce, technology, culture, and finance. The city is also home to headquarters of some of the biggest multinational companies which include IBM, and Air Canada.

CHICAGO HOTELS

 Chicago Hotels ::
By Hannah Rollmaker

 As the largest city in Illinois and the third largest city in America, Chicago has captivated the hearts, minds, and souls of people all the world over for centuries. The city's sports teams, like the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bulls, are among the most recognized franchises in worldwide sports history. On a less salutary note, the city's crime problems over the years have become the stuff of legend; from Al Capone and his Valentine's Day Massacre to the widespread gang problems of the 70s and 80s that nearly crippled the city, violence has been a huge part of Chicago's history for better or worse. Bootlegging during the Prohibition Era was perfected in the Windy City when there were over a thousand gangs operating within the city limits and Chicago has been notorious for having some of the highest murder rates in the world ever since. Even today Chicago leads the country as the Murder capital of the United States, but that doesn't mean that a visit to the city is a bad idea; on the contrary, Chicago is perfectly safe providing you don't have an interest in some of the more run down areas or any bus stop in particular.

Chicago has also captivated people in song and on the silver screen as well. From the universally-known Broadway musical "Chicago" to the countless records like Robert Johnson's "Sweet Home Chicago", Chi-Town has been a word on everybody's lips for time immemorial. This reputation is well earned, however, considering how much culture that is now part of the worldwide fabric originated in Chicago. Jazz music, one of the greatest American inventions known to man, was born in Chicago after the "Great Migration", when thousands of African Americans fled the more racist southern states in favor of the larger urban framework of the developing cities at the time like Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, and Cleveland.

Visitors to Chicago will realize right away why the city has inspired so many artists, singers, and writers: Chicago is like no other city in the world. While other cities have impressive skylines, none matches Chicago for the sheer grandeur of its skyscrapers. The Sears Tower was once the tallest building in the country but it has recently been eclipsed and it has also changed its name to the less iconic Willis Tower after Sears and Roebuck sold the landmark. All the same, the skyline of Chicago is still the tallest and largest in the world. There is good reason for this; after building the first steel-framed building in 1885, Chicago practically invented the skyscraper! Chief among these impressive edifices is one of the largest buildings in the world: The Merchandise Mart. This tourist favorite is so enormous that it has its own zip code! The Trump Tower is also an impressive draw, as if Chicago didn't have enough to offer on its own. The Chicago Zoo is also one of the largest and most amazing of its kind, as is the Chicago Philharmonic. This old city has withstood gang violence, a massive fire that burned much of the city to the ground, bombings, and major racial strife. Still, though, this city is standing gloriously, touting its amazing legacy to all willing to see and hear. If you've never been to Chicago, you're missing out on one of the most important pieces of cultural history known to man.

EDINBURGH HOTELS

Edinburgh Hotels ::
By Jenith Bravo

Weekend is probably one of the days that everyone is waiting. During these days, you have lot of time to do many things other than work. You can have a weekend vacation and go somewhere else.

What place will go to give you the enjoyment that you are looking for this weekend? What else, but Edinburgh is the answer. This city has everything for you to enjoy your weekend. No need to think of anything else because once you are here, you will surely enjoy. Because of the anticipation with the incoming tourist, Edinburgh tourism has prepared everything to meet all the demands.

When it comes to weekend vacation in other place, you need to think where to stay that will not cost you more. There are discount hotels in Edinburgh that you can book in for this exciting weekend. These hotels are perfect in when it comes to budget is concern. The beauty of discount hotels are they are not just simple hotels, from budget to luxury hotels, there are discounts that you can avail.

You can have cheap hotels for minimum expenses but you can also choose luxury hotels for a more exciting and special weekend. Nevertheless, whatever choice you have, you are assure that there are discount hotels that will give you what you want.

If you do not want hassle finding hotels far from the city, you may consider airport hotels in Edinburgh. These airport hotels are very affordable. Just make sure to reserve your booking because for sure most of the tourist wants their stay near the airport for faster access.

AMSTERDAM HOTELS

Amsterdam Hotels ::
By Hannah Rollmaker

Amsterdam is located in the west of the Netherlands and is the country's largest city. Also it is of great importance because the city is the capital of the country. If we go a little deeper into the name of the city then there is a concept behind the word Amsterdam. Basically, the concept is that there is a dam inside the city whose name is and also there is a dam on the river so combining these two words the name of the city popped out as "Amsterdam". During the 12th Century Amsterdam became one of the leading and important ports for trading purposes. During that time the city was well known for the trade of diamonds.

Geographically Amsterdam is located on the west side of Holland. The position is 2 meters above sea level.
Amsterdam, due to the ocean, has a cool climate. Winters are very cold having temperatures most of the time under 0 degrees, and at night it even falls below 5 degrees easily. The summers are hot but most of the time just warm. The summer temperatures commonly range from 20 to 30 degrees. Rainfalls are a common thing in Amsterdam as the city enjoys rainfalls for 175 days on average throughout the year.

Architecture wise Amsterdam is a very rich city which has a lot of history. In the present day Amsterdam is the only city in the world which has two buildings made of total wood which were built in the 13th and 14th Centuries. In the starting era of construction people use to build their houses and all the other buildings from total wood but later, in the 16th Century, all the buildings made from wood were demolished and were rebuilt with stones and bricks. Most of the buildings in Amsterdam are of Gothic style architecture.

The economy of the Netherlands is strong, the main reason behind that is the economy of Amsterdam really contributes in the economy of Netherlands. The stock Exchange of Amsterdam is the oldest of the world. It is considered as a financial platform or hub for the total economy of Holland.

For tourists Amsterdam is one of the most popular and destination. The city alone receives around 3 million tourists every year according to the latest 2009 statistics. The report also suggests that this figure is increasing day by day. Tourists are attracted towards Amsterdam because of its architecture and arts and natural beauty.

In the field of sports Holland has its own football league named as and Amsterdam has a team playing in that league which is called as Ajax Amsterdam. Their home ground is located in Amsterdam and is name as "The Amsterdam Arena.

In the educational sector Amsterdam has two universities and a number of schools and colleges which are producing quality students. Among all these institutions "University of Amsterdam" is highly regarded as the best educational institution in all of the Netherlands. Among schools and colleges, "The International Institute of Social History Amsterdam" is one of the biggest research institutions.

Eastern Central Western Southern Africa And New Developments

Eastern Central Western Southern Africa And New Developments ::
By Anthony A Juma


African Continent  has become one of the busiest in terms of Air Transport for Cargo and Passengers to and from.Due to this it is important to have updates on new developments on Aviation Industry in regard to expansion and introduction of new types of Aircrafts inline with the needs and wants.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has  become the Hub for  connection of Eastern,Central and  Southern Africa flights for both Private Charter Flights and Commercial Flights.Many Investors are  setting up their base in Kenya at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport like the  who are introducing  cheap flights on Nairobi-Mombasa route  and Nairobi-London route using A320S and A330S by Mid October 2009.This will make competition stiff on this routes thus reduction in fares and will put competitors on their toes to provide reliable,efficient and cost effective fares thus the beneficiary being the consumer.Delta Connection was to introduce their flights from July 2009 but they postponded the flights indefinitely having  forced A Kenyan registered company Delta Connection to re-brand to D-Connection after a court ruling for using their trademark.All cargo freighter operates out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport carrying  textile,fresh produce,fish,fruits,flowers,meat, to various destinations in Middle East,Asia,United Kingdom,United States of America just to mention afew ranging from 1tonne to  6o tonnes flying in and out daily.Kenya has played an important role for Private Charter Flights to East Africa National Parks as a hub for both connecting and dismbarking .There are many Private Charter companies in Kenya operating from 3 seater to  70 seater for fixed wing,Helicopter and Jets .Jets ranges from 7 seater Citation to 70 seater CRJ and  Helicopter are scarce and the highest capacity is 5 and lowest 3 seater.Kenya links to Tanzania where we have the Serengeti,Mt Kilimanjaro,Ngorongoro Crater,Lake Manyara,Mafia Island,Pemba Island,Zanzibar where you can have a memorable holiday and Uganda with the Gorilla Gaming,Lake Albert  scenic safaris and the Ruwenzoris mountains,Kabalega falls,Karuma falls aerial survey & photography for tourists flights.From Either Jomo Kenyatta International or Wilson Airport you can connect  by a private executive jet,private charter flight,helicopter flight or commercial flights to Masai Mara,Amboseli,Tsavo East/West,Samburu,Lake Baringo.

CHEAPEST HOTELS

Cheapest Hotels ::
By Fazal

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Bay USF is located one mile from Busch Gardens, two miles from University Mall, and approximately 12 miles from Tampa International Airport.


Hotel amenities include the heated pool, whirlpool, fitness room, business center, and complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel also offers laundry facilities, parking, 24-hour front desk service, and safety deposit.