May
16
2012
British government plans to change the name of one of the major tourist attractions in the city of London, Big Ben clock Diamond Jubilee celebration in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who fell in the middle of this year.
Twenty-three British MPs have signed a petition from the House of Commons Commission to consider changing the name of the east tower of the Houses of Parliament Westminster Clock Tower which is now called, became Elizabeth Tower to commemorate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II came to power in England, such as HuffingtonPost released on Saturday ( 03/24/2012).
The petition proposed by lawmakers from the conservative party, Tobias Elwood and has been supported by three main British parties.
Big Ben clock tower is the second largest in the world. This clock is located in the northeast of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. There’s a reason the tower is named after Big Ben, Big Ben is actually the first name of the bell is located in it (was formerly the Great Bell). The tower is also called The Tower of Big Ben, or is not appropriate, the Tower of St. Stephen.
When the Westminster Parliament House was built in 1860, the clock tower is called Victoria Tower, to signify the reign of Queen Victoria.
May
15
2012
Like a jewel, Mercure Banjarmasin comes with a brilliance that is designed to satisfy the guests. A relaxed atmosphere can be felt in the middle of a beautiful panorama presented.
The hotel is located in the southern city of Banjarmasin and is right on top of a prominent mall in Banjarmasin. This is where entertainment, festival food, and shopping centers joined in one place.
Mercure Banjarmasin only takes five minutes drive to government offices and private sector in the city center so it is a strategic location and affordable.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and modern architecture
Relaxed and friendly atmosphere will be felt from the moment guests enter the lobby. As a new hotel operated by a hotel chain Accor, Mercure Banjarmasin offers 180 rooms that have a blend of modern architectural design and enriched with elements that reflect local customs. The types of rooms offered Mercure Banjarmasin, the Superior, Deluxe and Executive Deluxe.
Guests can also enjoy a luxury oasis at the Mercure Banjarmasin Suite with elegant decor and modern. This suite offers views of the vibrant city, dubbed the ‘City of a Thousand Rivers’ is. It is quoted from the release received Legal, Wednesday (03/21/2012).
Ready to indulge the culinary tastes
To indulge the culinary tastes of the guests, Mercure Banjarmasin presents Bon Appétit, a restaurant serving Indonesian and International cuisine. Bon Appetit has an open kitchen concept so as to provide a different experience for the guests when dining. Continue Reading »
May
14
2012
Free to watch the sun shines and the sink is a rare thing for the citizens of the capital. However Mercure Padang can bring it.
To meet the needs of a comfortable and relaxing accommodation combined views of the beautiful sea, Mercure Padang offer a complete range of facilities and services. In addition to the beautiful panorama in the Bukit Barisan, there were also the best accommodation choice in the presence of the first Mercure hotel in the city Minang. Mercure Padang is the only hotel in Padang where guests can view the sunrise and sunset from one place.
Padang is also a tourist destination that offers unique appeal nan and different, such as Muaro Old Port and Chinatown areas. Thus, Mercure Padang perfect choice for visitors who are doing business or recreational activities.
Presents the most complete accommodation
Mercure Padang has 146 rooms with modern contemporary design, comfortable beds, accompanied by an alternative view leads to the pool or the wide blue sea. Guest rooms facilities, such as air conditioning, cable television channels, broadband internet access, IDD telephone, safety deposit box, mini bar, and facilities for making tea and coffee, hair dryer, water heater, laundry bags, hotel slippers, electronic door locks, and for 24-hour room service.
Other services include pick up from the airport to the hotel (PP), WiFi internet access, fitness center, swimming pool, spa, lounge and business center. The hotel is within approximately 45 minutes from the Minangkabau International Airport. Similarly, as the release received Legal, Wednesday (03/21/2012). Continue Reading »
May
13
2012
Designer fashion world class started venturing into the path of building a hotel with a luxurious upscale accommodations. Do not forget to tuck them inside the hotel design.
Check out his review below, as quoted from Departures:
Dior: St.Regis: New York City
Prior to Dior, Hotel St.Regis’ve ever worked with another designer brand, the Bottega Veneta and Tiffany. Now, with Dior, St.Regis collaborate to make the room look very luxurious hotel with a distinctive accent gray Dior.
This suite rooms furnished in Louis XVI style, with white wooden carvings and gold leaf accents. Each room is also equipped with four paintings depicting the silhouette of a woman wearing a Dior gown design.
Dianne Von Furstenberg: Claridge’s, London
This evening gown designer is one designer who pioneered the co-operation with top-class hotels. In the fall of 2010, the Belgian-born designer is putting its distinctive design accents in shades of animal suites Claridge Hotel, London. The room was now filled with white leopard-patterned carpet, sofa pink leopard, and zebra-patterned curtains. This motif appears in stark contrast to the typical antique furniture in the 1930s era hotel.
Betsey Johnson: The Plaza Hotel, New York City
If you have a girl or maybe like everything pink, then this hotel is the right choice. Betsey Johnson design suite is a great fit with his trademark which always looks cheerful in their design.
When he opened the door, you will be greeted with a wall, bed, and furniture that are all pink. This room has two rooms, a special children’s room and another room for adults. Continue Reading »
May
12
2012
Southeast Asia has many wonderful places to visit and interesting activities to do. One of them might want to try.
Southeast Asia offers some of the things that are less traditional and a little crazy for you can do. Here are some of them, as reviewed CNNGo:
Play with Ak-47 or Bazooka in Cambodia
If you liked the activity of the shoot, you can try the Ak-47 weapons in Cambodia. This attraction is very popular among tourists Cambodia. Tested the old Ak-47 may not be quite strange because most crazy thing is you can try out an old Bazooka. Be careful, this weapon is very noisy and can be deafening.
Watch a show in Bangkok Ping Pong
Bangkok has some famous performances and many people have heard about the Ping Pong show. You can find this show on Pat Pong night market and some areas of Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. The tuk-tuk driver will usually offer to take you to one of the event. Place of pick-up is usually around tourist areas like Khao San.
Piped drinking alcohol in Vang Vieng
This is a common activity in the small village of Vang Vieng, Laos. This attraction means drinking alcohol in bars simplest of bamboo beside the River Vang Vieng. Most tourists half naked with their bodies covered with fluorescent paint. Travelers often get into the river, float a while, then asked staff to pull you out of the river. Continue Reading »
