Sunday, August 29, 2010
MSC Cruise Ship Music Video 2009
Monday, August 23, 2010
QM2 cruise-0477-20091029-newyorkcity-Macy 's & Empire State Building OnSightseeingBus
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Michelangelo The Italian Super liner
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Liverpool - Transformed Into a UK Best Investment Destination
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Liverpool is the metropolitan administrative division of Merseyside, England. It lies on the eastern side of Mersey Estuary. In recent times the city has been transformed into the UK's leading business spot by an ambitious regeneration program. In Liverpool, £4 billion have been committed to investors' confidence and physical regeneration. Liverpool has seen large growth in all sectors, both private and public, as compared to the rest of the United Kingdom.
Major private sector industry firms have also invested in Liverpool, especially in the financial sector, and are either opening or expanding their sites. For example, JPMorgan, Barclays and Alliance & Leicester. Many call centers have also popped up in recent years. Means of transportation such as ferries, transatlantic steamships, electric trains, municipal trams and helicopters are found in Liverpool. In the field of public health, purpose-built ambulance, slum clearance, X-ray medical diagnosis, motorized municipal fire-engine and cancer research centers all have originated in Liverpool. Potentially profitable investment opportunities are coming up because of the changes in national and international perceptions regarding Liverpool. Investment in this city is becoming an increasingly attractive option as innovations are led for its shift towards a city with world class proportions. Property can be considered a long term investment option in Liverpool. There are city lofts to manage your property and to ensure that the tenant and landowner both are satisfied. By investing in property in Liverpool you can build a comfortable nest egg for retirement, either as a mortgage-free home in the cosmopolitan city or a good source of income for those who wish to stay where they are. Investors from all over Ireland and England have arrived on the property market.
Investment in Liverpool is encouraging because of schemes such as 'Liverpool vision' are helping to create a number of investment opportunities in the city. This focus on regeneration and business is even attracting students to Liverpool. The number of students has increased considerably and so has their accommodation facilities. Many investors have acquired cheap terraces in the last year which threatens to be a torrent of student property on the market. Many warehouse apartments are being built near Liverpool's Chinatown, which is a serious development and is expected to lead to substantial price rises.
Unemployment in Liverpool is rapidly disappearing due to financial services and government jobs which are relocated to Liverpool. Liverpool also attracts a number of tourists as this city is packed with leisure outlets, art galleries and museums. Liverpool is the home to premier soccer teams Everton FC and Liverpool FC and the world famous horse race Aintree Grand National. The creative industries, culture and tourism will ensure sustainable development in coming years. The two big exposures this city has are the Halewood car plant to the south of the city - where they make Jaguar cars - and call centers moving to India.
Thus, foreign investment in Liverpool is continuing to be encouraging and supported. With all the favorable investment opportunities, Liverpool is surely one of the best destinations in which to invest.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Disney Family Vacations
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The name Walt Disney has become synonymous with fun and thrills for decades. Mr. Disney had wanted to create a place where dreams could come true and with his Fantasy Lands and Tomorrow Worlds he has dramatically succeeded. When you hear Disney, you know you will have the time of your life. Family vacations are what Disney is call about, from the cruise line through the multi-national Parks; you won't regret the time you spend with your family.
Disneyland
Located in Anaheim, California this is the first venture from Walt Disney. Make sure you come to the Park with a plan otherwise you may miss out on a lot. The best thing to do is to put aside enough time to see and do everything.. which could be days. Definitely get a pass for the multiple days you plan to visit, and as an added bonus, you probably should take advantage of the vacation packages available and stay on campus. You get additional monies off, coupons, etc. when you go this route. Oh รข€" and don't miss out on the California Adventure.
Disney World
This is the second park created by Disney, located in Orlando, Florida. There are four different theme parks and two water parks, including the Epoch Center on this campus. The beach is also accessible for fun in the sand and sun. Again, it is suggested to get all-day passes and plan with a package in mind for extra savings.
Disney Resort: Paris, France
With all the rides and thrills offered by the American counterparts, Paris has added in the Walt Disney Studio Park, Disney Village which is an entertainment district and Lake Disney. Plan, plan, plan. Maybe think of a few highlights the family doesn't want to miss, or you'll spend weeks and weeks here to catch everything that there is to offer.
Tokyo Disney Resort
You can visit nearby Tokyo and Disney all in one trip if you plan your time wisely. The Park has the standard set of Disney rides, plus the Ikspiari dining, shopping and entertainment district.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Outside of the Park you can visit a multitude of places to offer up a good chuck of history. Within the Park there are the rides that make Disney famous, along with Inspiration lake and an arboretum.
Cruise Liners
See Europe, the Bahamas, the Caribbean or take a Transatlantic cruise with Disney. There are plenty of off-ship activities to enjoy as a family, as well as onboard. Disney musicals and pools are just a couple of the things to enjoy while on the cruise.
The Plan
First, do not go over budget. Disney.com has plenty of packages and information available for each of the destinations so that you can plan accordingly, with no surprises. Secondly, if you want to beat the crowds, go off-season. You can see more when the lines are shorter. Don't forget about your family's needs. Schedule some down time for eating and sleeping so the kids don't become over stimulated. Enjoy getting in earlier to the park when staying in a Disney-run hotel. There are kids camps and childcare available at many of these hotels, so if the adults wish to get away on their own, you have a chance to do so. Guidebooks are great, and don't forget to figure souvenirs into the budget.
Pack up your troubles, head for the hills of Disney and have yourself a ball! Mickey and friends are ready and awaitin'!