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Tourist attractions showed a positive performance in 2013, with 7% growth in current value terms, despite the fact that the country lacks entertainment venues. Nevertheless, growth was driven by people visiting historic buildings/sites, which reached 28 million visitors in 2013. Growth came as the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities made diligent efforts to boost tourism by reviving archaeological sites such as Madain Saleh, Al Dir?iya and Old Jeddah. Pre-Islamic sites were also restored, and investments were made to improve and upgrade the National Museum. Further efforts included the organisation of the National Heritage Built Forum annually, which focuses on the preservation and promotion of the country?s National Heritage sites. These efforts helped to develop the interest of domestic and incoming tourists in exploring the country?s historic sites, which led to growth.

Guinea Bissau is a country characterised by political and administrative instability and this has had a very negative effect on its economy in recent years. This country lays claim to one of the world's lowest rates of per capita GDP and its economy is based on agriculture and fisheries, primarily the exportation of cashew nuts and ground nuts and this has made it difficult for the country to attain financial independence. As it remains reliant on loans from other countries for development,...

The temperature is beautiful in Kauai, Hawaii throughout the year. For a weekend getaway, or a deep sea fishing trip in the beautiful Pacific Ocean waters, Ohana Fishing Charters is announcing they have numerous availabilities throughout the fall season for customized fishing charters. Depending on the length of the trip, as well as the amount of passengers, the price will vary. Though a big catch is not always guaranteed, Captain Lance Keener is very knowledgeable of the waters and takes his guests to the active areas of the ocean for the best chance at a bite.

Compass India Holidays introduces Golden Triangle Tour to experience India as a country of the bygone era with unlimited natural resources. The country boasts itself with rich culture, flawlessly flowing rivers paving its way through the elevated mountains and lush green vegetation with exotic species, which makes the country an amazing destination for tourist to visit.

There are a few primary needs that every travel business would like to fulfill online; guaranteed customer clicks, a fair chance to attract the customers, a platform for displaying travel packages and all this at an affordable price. The only place online that can satisfy all these needs is TouristNeeds.com.

Florida Gulf Vacation is established in 2004 to offer vacation rentals on the Florida Gulf Coast. Currently, their list with rental options numbers over 2,000 Disney vacation and Florida beach rentals on either side of the coast, along with the Florida Keys.

Goldenfish Travels put out an announcement on their website that an all new Japan tour package is now available, and this includes all the custom features that the other tours have. The company also stated that special discounts and other deals are offered as well.

This October two of New York's noted paranormal investigators will be taking groups of courageous amateur ghost hunters in training on actual ghostly adventures through Flushing Meadows Park -- the home of the two former World's Fairs. With equipment in hand, like something out of ghost hunting blockbuster they'll prowl Flushing Meadows passing hulking relics from a time long gone for signs of paranormal activity.

While travelling in a foreign country one of the most challenging things is getting a reliable transport company that has a reach to various destinations within the country. Transferring from the airport to your hotel as well as other places of choice can be a daunting task. In Thailand, one company is making all the difference, providing a seamless transfer from the main airport to various destinations within the country. Visitors making their travel plans in Bangkok Thailand will find their movement with the country such a smooth process. With a service provider such as Thai Happy Taxi, visitors will have a nice stay in a country which is rich in culture,” said the company spokesperson.

Art lovers and just about everyone else who hears the name Picasso thinks, genius, cubism, priceless paintings, but two New York ghost hunters think...well, ghostly hauntings of course! Pete and Stew Kandel aka New York's own Ghost Doctors, noted paranormal investigators and licensed NYC tour guides have been checking out the Met for ghostly spirits and have found some unusual happenings.

Deep-sea and sport fishing is enthralling and excellent experience. From reports and surveys, 90% of people from different parts of the world travel to the popular destinations like Cancun to relax and engage with amazing sport fishing options available. Even adventure seekers love this location as it is packed with powerful sport fishing packs. Discover the right services to make the most of the experience in this wonderful location.

Healthcare in the US has reached a watershed which has finally made it more affordable to everyday citizens, but operations and procedures nevertheless still run into the tens of thousands of dollars and the insurance needed to cover such costs can still be extortionate. This drives people to look for affordable medical care elsewhere, though organizing every element of international medical procedures can be overwhelming. Thankfully Tour Choice, a company specializing in package holidays to South East Asia, has put together a specialized medical tourism package to take all the headache out of getting high quality medical help abroad.

In 2013, outbound travel and tourism in Chile continued with growth that began in 2009, as macroeconomic conditions remained very positive in the country. As stated previously, unemployment reached a historical low rate (6%) and real GDP grew by 4%. This resulted in Chileans having higher disposable incomes to spend on different leisure activities, including travel and tourism. In other words, as people became wealthier they were in a position to afford the luxury of taking a holiday abroad. On the other hand, for those who did not have a large increase in disposable income, the positive macroeconomic environment encouraged them to opt for credit and other forms of borrowing to pay for their holidays. This was due to the economic context boosting expectations about their future ability to pay. Therefore, through either higher disposable incomes or borrowing, Chileans spent more on holidays, as the country's economic performance encouraged them to do so.

TravelCare Mexico is best known for providing a comprehensive range of real-time first responder services covering medical, legal and roadside problems for Mexico travel. In addition to these services however, TravelCare clients are automatically entitled to a huge range of discount coupons to use on their Mexico vacation. The discounts can be redeemed across the entire country, from Cancun to Oaxaca, at hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, museums, pharmacies, beauty salons and many more.

Under the glare of the global spotlight due to the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics Games, the hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup and World Youth Day in 2013 helped Brazil solidify its competitive positioning as a tourist destination within the travel and tourism global industry. These two mega-events boosted tourism flows during the year and helped Brazil reach a historic record regarding international arrivals. In addition, it also contributed to an outstanding...

In 2013, domestic tourism flows were boosted by a combination of diverse factors. For example, the fact that there were 19 public holidays in 2013 encouraged people to travel throughout the year instead of taking only one large holiday while the high inflation rate led people to spend money instead of saving it (according to private estimates by the National Congress, inflation reached over 28%). In addition, according to trade press during 2013 average salary increases reached almost 23%. Furthermore, the possibility of financing touristic expenditures (air tickets, packages or cruces) in 3-12 instalments with no interest rate using credit cards has been an important incentive to boost demand, as well as the lack of opportunities to save money, mainly due to restrictions by the Federal Government on the foreign exchange market since 2011.

New Caledonia is a special overseas territory of France whose Congress may call for an independence referendum following its Congressional elections in 2014. With pro-independence sentiment growing amongst local citizens, trade sources indicate that a referendum is inevitable before the "right to call" deadline in 2018. However, anti-independence groups have demonstrated strong resistance to this move. The political struggle between the two groups and the instability created in national...

Purchasing a home according to the desire is a difficult job. If people made a decision to get started on searching for a completely new area, they have to think about the homes for sale.

Singapore enjoyed a healthy influx of international arrivals via Singapore Changi Airport in 2013 with the abundance of low cost carriers, transporting tourists from regional destinations with multiple flights per day. However, the growth of international arrivals was not directly proportionate to tourism receipts. This was contributed to by the cut of corporate business travel budgets, the strong Singapore dollar exchange rate, as well as lower average transactions per trip as tourists travel...

Besides the 35 million annual visitors who enjoy this green oasis in the heart of Manhattan, there also seems to be some lingering spirits that relish New York's most famous park as well, according to Pete and Stew Kandel (known as Dr. Pete and Dr. Stew) aka the “Ghost Doctors” noted paranormal investigators and licensed NYC tour guides. And it seems that the park's long history has attracted quite a few ghostly inhabitants who appreciate an evening stroll through some of Central Park's most historic locations.

In 2013, the number of trips taken by UK residents abroad remained below pre-recession levels as consumers remained cautious due to the strong decline in disposable income they have experienced. The economic downturn led many people to holiday in the UK, with the "staycation" trend taking over. In this respect outbound tourism was more affected by the recession than domestic tourism. In 2013, the number of domestic trips taken by UK residents remained relatively stable on the previous year,...

Western tourists travelling to India are often faced with a dizzying array of choices all of which look suspiciously similar. The ubiquitous Taj Mahal tour, the Kerala package, the royal tiger safari, offered by thousands of tour operators, each promising the complete package, a totally authentic experience; each claiming to be the best tour of India. In such a competitive market, how does a relatively young tour and travel consultancy survive a decade and create a loyal clientele who return to them again and again?

Iam Group Japan has been working hard for the sake of coming up with new tours and itineraries. Of late, their new initiative is to help residents of Hong Kong take a tour of Yokohama city and explore the beauty of the place.

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When one plans to buy something that is supposed to be useful and will last long, they make sure to choose the one that meets their specific requirements. The more careful they become is the item is expensive. This is the one way of ensuring to attain their money's worth. Buying a house is a serious decision one has to make. The more choices one have, the greater their chances of picking out the best among the rest. In case of finding houses or condos for sale in one’s own town, they might not be able to discover all the possible and available properties for sale. But if one contact a real estate agent, they can be sure that they can get hold of as many real estate listings as they can. This way, they won't be missing out other opportunities out there.