Tourism Hotspots Around The World

A major pilgrim centre for Christians, Church of Our Lady of Ransom is one of the oldest European Churches in India built by the Portuguese Missionaries. The church dedicated to the Holy Mary of Vallarpadam popularly known as 'Vallarapadath Amma', is located in the middle of Vallarpadam, a small idyllic island on the Vembanad lake, 1 km north from the mainland Kochi (Ernakulam), Kerala. Today the church elevated to the status of a Basilica as well as a National shrine attracts more than... Read Full Story

Kochi, Jun 16 (PTI) The 'Queen of Arabian Sea' and home to one of the most ancient natural ports in the world, Kochi is gearing up to host the India stopover of the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, the world's premier offshore yachting event. The nine-month Volvo Ocean Race is the most spectacular round of the World Marathon Ocean Yacht Racing competition and is seen as the ultimate in extreme adventure sporting, N Ramachandran, Chairman, Cochin Port Trust, said. This is the first time... Read Full Story

San Clemente has been a secret treasured spot by surfers in the know. The word has leaked out, and now the town is home base for many of the country’s major surf magazines. The New York Times calls San Clemente “a center of West Coast surfing culture and one of those few corners of Southern California where development is hemmed in by protected wild areas.” Longboarders can enjoy several great spots in San Onofre State Park (or “San-O”), including “Dogpatch”, “Old Man’s”, “4 Doors”, and... Read Full Story

Have you been considering a vacation home but are not sure what the market is doing? Offered at $265,000, this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo may be just what you are looking for. The community boasts babbling brooks and streams with lush landscape. The condo is on the lower level with no stairs. The bedrooms are both master suites situated at opposite ends of the unit. The patio is perfect for BBQ's or simply relax while listening to the stream after a long day at the beach... Read Full Story

San Clemente is more than just a beautiful beach retreat with great surf. Its small town charm offers culture and history as well. Casa Romantica is the estate of San Clemente’s founder Ole Hanson. It has been revitalized and is a Cultural Center and Garden. “It embodies the Romance and Reality of the Southern California experience and is a place for people of all ages to explore and understand our history, architecture, ecology and culture.“ If you love the theatre, don’t miss a play at... Read Full Story