Green Transportation - How it Helps the Planet Against Climate Change

 Usually, public transport and car pooling is considered a green mode of transport, compared to private vehicles, although for some people a better definition of green transport is one that does not involve non-renewable energy.

Indeed the scope of green transport cannot be limited to electric vehicles and hybrid cars alone. It may also include walking, cycling and other forms of human-powered transport, green vehicles, solar energy transportation, wind energy transportation, water energy transportation, electric transportation, and other forms of renewable energy transportation or alternative energy transportation.

A transportation reform group called the Transportation Alternatives has inspired a green transportation hierarchy which rewards the low cost, space efficiency and zero environmental impact of cyclists and pedestrians. Trucks get priority over personal cars due to scarce curb side parking and for eliminating double-parking problems. The green transportation hierarchy include congestion pricing, the pricing of all on-street parking in Manhattan south of 96th Street, tolls on bridges and tunnels, and parking policies that prioritize commercial needs over personal cars.

The year 2008 had been a good year for green energy transportation. It was in this year when lots of competitors came up with cars that competed with the hallmark hybrid vehicle Toyota Prius. Among these cars include the Ford Fusion, the Mini-e, the Audi A1, and the Honda Insight which had all left a good impression on auto owners who also liked living green. The green car that got the most raves, however, was the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt was built by General Motors with the goal of building an electric platform that can be deployed first in the Volt, and then later on to cheaper cars. Many have commented on the irony of having a company that killed the electric car which is now building one to survive.

Key characteristics for a green car can also include being small and efficient. For compact green cars, Nissan's Nuvu and the robot-assisted Pivo 2 had been launched. Meanwhile Chrysler developed the GEM Peapod while Mitsubishi came up with I-Miev.

Other green cars that aimed to battle global warming that were launched in 2008 include Mazda's Kiyora, a car that cleans water, BMW's hydrogen-powered car that cleaned the air as it goes through the city, and the Eco-Elise from Lotus, an energy-efficient vehicle that was created with green materials.

Hungary also introduced their own efficient car -the Antro, which has 150 miles per gallon mileage. Volkswagen, on the other hand launched a 235 mpg concept with the VW 1L. French Microjoule is also hoping to produce an 8923 mile-per-gallon vehicle in the near future.

There are many other means of green transport out in the market. Here are some basic green car tips to remember:

1. Before getting in your car, consider whether you could reach your destination by other means. Walking regularly can reduce your risk of heart problems and other illnesses.

2. Identify your most common destinations, and investigate whether you could get there by bus, train, bike, or walking.

3. Travel to work or school by public transport, walking, or cycling once a week.

4. Investigate the possibility of car sharing. By sharing with one other person, you could half your costs of driving.

5. When driving, get rid of any additional and unnecessary weight, like roof bars or bike racks.

6. Use air conditioning carefully, as this increases fuel consumption by 15%.

7. Change into a higher gear as soon as possible.

8. Accelerate and brake as slowly and smoothly as possible.

9. Drive at slower speeds - driving at 70 mph uses 30% more fuel than driving at 40-55 mph.

10. Have your car serviced regularly - an incorrectly adjusted carburetor can waste up to 25% of fuel. Incorrect tire pressure can increase fuel consumption too.

11. Switch off your engine at short stops (more than one minute).

Sunshine Chen is a seasoned writer, having travelled around the world, largely putting all her experiences and the sights and sounds she has come across to paper. She now writes extensively about topics related to green news, mostly on renewable energy, but also on a variety of related topics as well. When not travelling around the world, she is based in Central Hong Kong, taking in the myriad colours, flavours, and scents of the melting pot that Hong Kong is known for.

Transportation In Ancient Rome

 The first and most simple vehicle found in Rome, was the plaustrum. It was little more than a flat board carried by four wheels. The wheels were fixed to the axle in a stiff manner and the axle itself was also fabricated tightly to the cart. This made steering of the wagon a cumbersome business and meant a very low efficiency. These problems and the fact that no supple wagon had been invented to bind the animals in the front-only the Celts had invented a balanced harness to pull with-made freight over land costly and time-consuming.

The most impressive skill in Roman transportation was the so-called cursus publicus (something like 'public race course'). This postal service was started by state couriers bringing information and diplomatic instructions into the far reaches of the empire. This developed relatively quickly into the organization of postal diligences that connected the various provinces with each other. These were not really public postal services as they were meant for people employed by the emperor and for the rich and powerful.

The cursus publicus was strictly regulated as far as size and capacity of its vehicles was concerned. Also it was precisely specified who was allowed to drive them, for what purpose and who was responsible for their maintenance. Because of the high cost of constructing and maintaining roads, transportation was managed in accordance with tight stipulations and great care was taken that a relative light maximum weight was allowed for the different modes of transport.

When the Roman empire lost its vitality, the cursus publicus became victim of nepotism and misuse. With the demise of Roman central power the excellent qualities of the system disappeared. Only in modern times the cursus publicus would be matched.

In general transportation was carried out by ancient customs. Sail boats were given a smooth skin, instead of riveting, and a fully developed keel with front and stern. The ancient Greeks used a square or oblong sail to catch the wind and in case of headwind they employed one or two rows of oarsmen to make headway. The Greeks were the first, as far as we know, to construct a special kind of battle ship with a ram at the front. Also they had freight ships without rowers and these, of course, were totally dependent on the wind. These developments were completed in the time of classical Greece. The Romans adopted both these forms without making any changes.

The Romans devoted much more attention to their roads than to transportation by sea. They worked out a remarkable network with carefully planned roads, both as far as the position as the construction were concerned. The road network was stretched out far and wide throughout all the provinces of the empire. Over these roads the legions marched to wherever there was a crisis. The roads also served for the development of trade, but their primary function always remained the maintenance of the imperial dominion.

At the zenith of Roman power trade was connected over land to the cultures of Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor and even China and India. But the system of transportation depended on the Roman, Chinese and Mauritanian empires. When these great powers collapsed, the trade routes became ways of invasion for foreign hostile armies. Almost everywhere the road networks became dilapidated for centuries. Freight transport was substituted by troupes of beasts of burden that were able to travel those ancient roads and that were sufficient to carry the lesser stream of goods. It would last till the twelfth century before the situation was improved.

The Important Role of GPS in the Transportation Industry

 The global positioning system, or GPS, is a solar-powered satellite navigation system consisting of 24 satellites located 11,000 nautical miles in space. The United States Department of Defense placed these satellites into orbit for military operations but in the 1980s, made the system available at no charge to the public. Since the system works anywhere in the world during any time of day and in any weather conditions, there is a place for GPS in the transportation industry.

The Workings of GPS in the Transportation Industry

Twice a day, GPS satellites circle Earth, moving in a precise orbit and transmitting signals. GPS receivers capture this information and calculate the exact location of a user through triangulation. An electronic map on the receiver displays this location in either 2D or 3D depending on the number of satellites in view from the receiver. After determining the position of the user, the unit can calculate distance to destination, speed, bearing, directions, and other information.

GPS tracking systems have been important to the development of the auto transportation industry. Reputable ground transportation companies use this technology to strengthen their businesses. GPS is used to constantly track the location of transportation vehicles so supervisors know where each member of the fleet is at all times. Customers may have access to this information, allowing them to monitor shipments.

Safety and Emergency Roles of GPS in the Transportation Industry

With major investments in fleets and expensive cargo on board, safety becomes a top priority for shipping companies. An accident or other emergency can occur at any time and GPS allows supervisors to quickly identify when something goes wrong during transport. They can see a vehicle veering away from the intended course or making unscheduled stops, allowing them to respond immediately.

When GPS is used for fleet tracking, data is transmitted in real-time. Emergency services also use GPS to locate and respond to vehicle accidents and other roadway emergencies. Drivers who encounter trouble rely on this technology to keep their cargo and themselves as safe as possible. Quick response to an emergency can mean the difference between intact and lost cargo and more important, life and death.

GPS is extremely accurate due to the parallel multi-channel design of current receivers. The newest receivers improve accuracy to an average of less than three meters. Signals can pass through glass, plastic, and clouds and satellites are built and launched to replace existing satellites, which have an approximately ten-year life span.

Advantages Provided by Private Transportation Companies

 If you are going in a different city for a business trip, or to mix business with some pleasure, you can think about hiring private transportation in that city. In doing so, you get some obvious advantages.

Generally, corporate transportation makes use of glamorous vehicles - such as limousines. Certainly, riding in a stretch limo to a business meeting is one of the most effective ways to let other people know about your social, financial and hierarchical power in the organization.

Hiring corporate transportation lets you use world class cars based on a contract. Therefore, you just have to pay for the service only when it is needed, and you can use it as frequently as you like. When you would rather spend time in the car to discuss business plans and close deals, corporate transportation provides you with the comfort and posh interior that you are accustomed with at your office.

When you go around a new city, you need to be aware of the interior of the city. You need to be a little bit familiar with the rules and routes. If this is your first time to visit the place or do not have time to learn more about these unnecessary details, the best thing to do is search for private transportation.

Reputable service providers always ensure that you get to your place on time. To make this possible, they hire the best drivers in the industry. It is not sufficient that the driver knows how to run the car, he must be exceptionally familiar with the roads and distances from one destination to another. When he meets this qualification, he will be able to bring his client/s to the designated place on time. Therefore, dependable drivers are the bread and butter of this kind of service.

Private transportation services ensure that you get the best chauffeur to accompany you and to look after your comfort when you are on the road. If you or your organization need only the best services, getting the most reliable service provider will give you the best value for your money.

If ever you need to arrange transportation for your boss and you want to make an impression on him/her, consider hiring corporate transportation. You will surely impress your boss, and would not have to worry that he/she would have to put up with the rude manners and poor service given by local cabs.

4 Types Of Ground Transportation Services

 Were it not for the several types of ground transportation services present at most airports, travelling to the airport, finding your way around the airport and getting to your residence from the airport would be fairly hectic. That is, unless you had previously arranged for a relative or friend to drop you off or to come and pick you up at the airport on arrival. However, the majority of airports have a wide range of ground transportation options available for you to choose from. The most common and most widely used transport services are discussed below.

Hotel or resort shuttles - Most of the big hotels and resorts that are within a short distance from the airport offer shuttle rides for their clients. These hotels know how stressful it is to manage a scheduled ground transportation service while dealing with the ever changing traffic conditions. They are also very much aware of the consequences of having their customers miss their flight due to delays and are therefore very strict in terms of time. To deal with the unpredictable traffic conditions they ensure that their shuttles are dispatched in good time so that even in the event of a traffic jam they arrive promptly.

Taxi services - This is the most popular type of ground transportation and found in great numbers in any city. Their yellow color makes them easy to spot and they are an efficient and reliable means to find your way around any given city. The majority of cab drivers start or end their shift at 5am or 5pm and as a result their numbers are usually at a minimum during this shift changing period. This is due to the penalty imposed on drivers who fail to return the cab on time. It has also been observed that a good number of cab drivers tend to avoid airport destinations due to the traffic jams associated with roads leading to airports. They usually prefer to get multiple fares by simply picking up passengers in the city center.

Gypsy cabs - These are the private cars whose owners patrol airport terminals and hotels in the search for passengers. Although they may appear professional, more often than not these lack insurance and have no license. Also their vehicles might not meet the minimum safety requirements or may have not have even undergone the mandatory safety inspections which means that they are illegal. This ground transportation option is dangerous and not recommended for anyone.

Limo car services - This is the one of the best ground transportation service and it also has a lot to offer. A good number of limousine service companies offer you the opportunity to book online in advance which saves a lot of time. The limousine is dispatched well before the scheduled time so that you reach your destination punctually or even earlier.

Pre arranging your ground transportation is the best way of managing the situation rather than letting the situation manage you. When you have just landed in a foreign city the last thing you want is to do is to wait for over an hour for transport to your destination.

Where IS The World's Largest Neon Sign?

 Where is this giant sign? It is right where it should be. There is only one logical place in this country where it could be. No, it isn't in New York City. A neon sign this size needs plenty of room. It also has to advertise someplace that is popular enough so that this gigantic sign can pay for itself. That means a location that draws millions of visitors annually. New York City does get them.

But where could they put it? Times Square doesn't have enough space. Also, the corporation who owns this neon sign does have property in The Big Apple but no place not enough room for this sign which is not a sign you can hang on or attach to a building. The only place that meets all of the requirements, if you haven't guessed it by now, is "The Strip" in Las Vegas. This location is ideal because the money generated here far surpasses whatever income New York could produce and once you see the price you will know why Las Vegas got the nod. The most obvious reason, the size of this neon sign, points to Las Vegas.

This neon sign was the idea of the Hilton Hotel Corporation. The company that was to build the original sign had planned to build a 364 foot tall sign on the site when they started in 1994. However, this neon sign was practically destroyed during construction by a windstorm in July of that year. However, as luck would have it, the undamaged foundation and steel structure was able to be used when the foundation for the new sign was poured in 1996. It became the world's largest and tallest free-standing advertising sign. Las Vegas known as The City of Lights received the brightest neon sign anywhere.

Just what makes this neon sign the brightest star in town? It is powered by flashing ballasts and neon transformers. Lights are provided by more than 1,500 flashing sign ballasts. The sign's total surface area is over 70,000 square feet. This neon is able to produce as many as 64 changing color shades. The hotel's name, Hilton, is done in rebox style letters 164 feet wide and 29 feet high and uses 9,310 feet of lighting. The sign is two-sided and displays ridges which are four lamps deep all the way up and down the sign.

The sign features a "Star Trek:The Experience" logo and a programmable reader board. This double-sided reader board is 40 feet high and 80 feet wide and is filled with 32,000 colored lamps per side. The Star-Trek part of the sign took 6,944 linear feet of neon to illuminate.The sign's flashing ballasts are used to turn the colors on and off, move the light across the screen and control the sign's flashing activities in as efficient and effective manner. The flashing sign ballasts are 120-volt, high output, which allows for dependable stopping at low temperatures. They support up to three lamps and have pre-heated cathodes to improve lamp performance. The ballasts are good for about 20,000 hours. The sign has proven to be very popular with visitors. There's another title that could undoubtedly apply to this sign for at a price tag of approximately $9 million it could easily be the world's most expensive neon sign.

It is interesting to note that Saginaw, Michigan claims to have the largest neon sign in the state. It is 35' tall and 50' long and is said to be the largest figural sign in the entire United States. A figural sign is based on human or animal figures.

Neon signs are things we see every day. From our largest cities to our smallest towns they exhibit their colorful brilliance day and night through all kinds of weather. Although their main function is to advertise they add warm lights to brighten many dark areas. They add color to drab buildings.

The US has its Times Square and Las Vegas, both being impressive neon sign showcases. London has its Piccadilly Circus, a well-known sign display. Some of the other places with bright sign centerpieces are Tokyo's Ginza and Shibuya, Osaka's Do ton bun, Shanghai's Nanjinj Road(the world's largest shopping street), and Bankok's Soi Cowboy district which was named after an American who opened a go-go bar there in the 1970's. This one made the list because of its so-called unpleasant strangeness which featured pink elephants marching up and down its pink neon streets.

Neon signs are found worldwide. Although they proclaim their messages in hundreds of languages their purposes and their benefits are the same as they are here.

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Paris Hilton - Her Qualities

 We cannot to tell you more about her good qualities, that's quite impossible. But we will tell you some of the qualities that the public, the press and the Hollywood knows about her.

Hailed to be the real embodiment of America's True Princess, bypassing Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and her sister Nicky Hilton in the third place, Paris Hilton seem to have captured the American majority opinion on what an American Princess should be like.

That was stunning indeed since for long years, Ms. Caroline had been reigning as the epitome of being the American Princess. But this result lead to the conclusion that an American Princess is very far from being an American Royalty where class, intelligence, finesse, beauty and everything admirable in between take the greater part of the pie. American Princess therefore means that the "princess' must be from a famous family (not necessarily a good one), and should be backed by great wealth and acceptable attitude. The rest of the criteria include a split between a multi-dollar home, jewelries, expensive clothes and a trust fund.

Well, that basically speaks Paris Hilton's qualities. Some calls that chic while others despise her fate.

Her absurdities- A Hollywood writer once commented that Paris Hilton is like a black hole, she sucks the light out by her mere presence. That's how absurd other people see her while other thinks in what she has said before-that she gives hope to the young American people and to the world.

Her money and its effects- Being the heiress of the hotel magnate, Paris is destined to practically get what her grandfather has earned through hard work. That virtually gave her the chance to live a life in full liberty, luxury and expensive items to swing over her neck. And unlike many other women who came from well-respected American royal families, Paris Hilton was raised as a princess but with the exception of refined character, intelligence and elegance.

Her immense money deprived her of the trainings that life could give her to become a well thought-of personality. Beautiful people, as it was once written, were those who have suffered trials, went into the deep caves of suffering, and endured life's tests and in the end, triumphed life's challenges and turned out to be the souls that contribute much for the benefit of the world and humanity. Well, that keeps Paris Hilton way beyond the borders.

Her money also bought her way into the spotlight of Hollywood. She can pay even the most expensive publicists without even scratching the surface of her wealth. These people can bring her almost instantly into the public's eye without having to endure the experience little people have to go through just to get even 30 seconds of fame.

Her popularity- Many people have various opinions on her popularity. Some people see her as nothing but anther beautiful face pampered with money while many maintains that she is someone worthy of all these media exposure. Some people admit that without her fortune, she would be reduced to a witless, skinny woman who, in case you have met her in the street, would not even catch your single glimpse.

It is a wonder for so many that she gets the popularity she has now. Maybe the media created her but also, maybe it is the public that brought her into popularity. But, definitely, she has contributed nothing, except pay some good publicists plus the leisure of subjecting herself and her unwanted attitude to extreme public scrutiny.

On some aspects, she is being treated like a beneficial goddess who has contributed much for the welfare of young people and the world in general. Well, she has promised some time ago that she would donate something for the unfortunate which could have made her popularity useful. There are still no updates on this issue though.

Further, there are lots of people who doubt her fame. Is she famous because she buys it with her money or is she famous because people see something special in her? This questions, along with numerous others, have doubted the mysteries of her popularity. Nonetheless, so long as people are eager to read or write her stories, so long as the media gives her airtime, so long as the internet continues to talk about her and so long as her money gives her the insurances, she will always be the epitome of an American Princess that speaks well of her qualities.

Solo Female Travel in Latin America - Safety Tips For Women

 A common question seen on many travel forums is "how safe is it to travel to X (one on the Latin American countries) as a solo female traveller?" It is fully understandable why travelling alone to Latin America can seem an intimidating prospect, particularly if you are a woman. However, women who have already been to this region of the world know there is no need to post this type of question. All of the countries in Central and South America are generally safe to visit as a solo female traveller. There are, however, some areas that pose a risk and these should be avoided.

Many of the large cities in Latin America have areas that aren't particularly desirable and you should stick to the main tourist or modern parts of these cities if you visit them. This includes all of the major cities in Central America (i.e. Belize City, Guatemala City, Managua, Mexico City, Panama City, San Jose, San Salvador and Tegucigalpa). There are also certain parts of South American cities that should be avoided such as Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Sao Paulo in Brazil, and Caracas in Venezuela. As with the large cities in Central America, stick to the touristy areas and you'll be fine. You should also take care when visiting particular areas of certain countries such as in Colombia and Venezuela. For example, it isn't a good idea to hang around the border regions of Colombia or travel to obscure, off the beaten track destinations. Although Colombia and Venezuela get some bad press they are both relatively safe to visit if you stick to the top tourist destinations mentioned in reputable travel guides. If somewhere is mentioned in a reputable guidebook, it is almost certainly safe to visit.

This leads to an important point in the discussion. It is very easy to get paranoid about visiting certain countries and cities but this is totally unwarranted. Remember, it's only certain parts of these countries and cities that are best avoided, just as certain parts of cities in Europe or North America are best avoided. In fact, travelling around most of Latin America is far safer, and more pleasant, than travelling around many parts of Europe or North America. Additionally, as Susan Griffith rightly points out in 'Travelling Solo as a Woman in Asia' "there is a pernicious mythology surrounding the lone female traveller, whether it be as a hitchhiker around Britain or a traveller in Southeast Asia. Many people instantly exaggerate the perils and dwell on a single woman's vulnerability. Often this doom-ridden response is just an excuse for their own timidity of spirit." Don't get paranoid: the countries of Latin America are no more dangerous than many other countries in this world, and in reality you are more likely to encounter problems in some European countries or North American states.

Referring back to the classic question seen on travel forums (i.e. how safe is it to travel to X as a solo female traveller) it is worth mentioning the responsibilities and abilities of the individual. Safety is inherently linked to knowledge and experience. Whenever planning a trip to Latin America or anywhere else in the world, it is absolutely essential you do your research. Try and find out as much information as you can about the country or countries you wish to visit. Travel guides such as those produced by Lonely Planet and Footprint will help you decide which places you want to visit and those you might want or should avoid. The internet is also an invaluable source of information and there are many websites dedicated to the concerns of solo female travellers. We often hear people described as being 'streetwise;' if the definition was applied to travel rather than the urban environment, some travellers could be easily be labelled as 'travelwise' (i.e. having the shrewd awareness, experience, and resourcefulness needed for survival in a difficult, often dangerous overseas environment). Travel experience (particularly in the third world) goes a long way in ensuring safety. This is because people with extensive travel experience evaluate risk more effectively and size up situations more successfully. Thus, it's fair to say that overall safety is partly dependent on the qualifications (age, knowledge and experience) of the person posing the question.

To a large degree safety is simply a case of being sensible and staying alert. For example, flaunting items such as expensive cameras, jewellery, or mobile phones is likely to attract opportunist thieves. Similarly, putting your day pack on the luggage rack of a public bus rather than keeping it on your lap or by your feet is asking for trouble. The key message here is don't take any unnecessary risks. You might fancy a late paddle on Copacabana beach (Rio de Janeiro) but any guidebook will tell you not to visit this area after dark. You might want to hit the bars and clubs in Quito but leave your valuables in your hotel. You might want to get drunk in the nearest disco but don't try walking back to your hotel late at night. It's all a matter of common sense really.

The main issue for solo female travellers is the threat of sexual harassment from local men and even male travellers. While male travellers might be a problem on occasions, you need to be aware of the culture differences between Latin American men and those from your own country. Machismo attitudes are fairly widespread among Latin American men and it is advisable to follow local practice and take your cues (i.e. how do local women deal with prolonged eye contact, etc) from local woman if you don't want to be the object of curiosity. Appropriate dress and conduct will attract less unwanted attention from the local men. It is a sad fact that many local men view Western women as promiscuous. This impression is largely due to how some women dress. Acting drunk and a bit wild is also bound to create the sort of interest you are trying to avoid. You need to balance your sense of adventure with an awareness of cultural differences. It is also important that you listen to and trust your instincts. If you are in a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable as a woman, you need to follow your instincts and leave.

Most countries in Latin America are well established on the 'gringo trail,' hence, there will always be opportunities to hook up with other travellers. This will greatly reduce any hassle you might get. This should not deter any woman from travelling alone as this can be a rewarding and empowering experience. There is probably nothing more satisfying to a solo female traveller than knowing she forged her own path.

While it's true that there are specific concerns for female travellers, the risks that are out there shouldn't stop you from hitting the road. There are thousands of solo female travellers currently exploring Latin America and you could be one of them

Accra Ghana - A Popular Tourist Spot

 Accra is one of the contemporary and wealthiest cities on the continent of Africa. This populated city is the capital of Ghana and it is the home to Kotoka International Airport. Throughout the year this airport remains busy as plenty of aircraft take off and land at this airport.

Though people from all across the world come to visit this place, Accra is mainly connected with North America and Europe. So, most of the time, the majestic beaches of this alluring tourist destination are seen to be crowded with Europeans and American

If you can plan properly, you can surely expect to have an amazing Accra city tour. After reaching this place, you can hire a car that will surely make your transportation smooth and comfortable. Usually Accra Ghana hotels offer these rent-a-car services. So, you do not have to find any difficulty to avail such services. However, before hiring a car, make sure the driver of your car is a good guide. Otherwise, you may miss out to see some of the most wonderful tourist spots and thus your Ghana tours may remain incomplet

Taxis are another mode of transportation in Accra Ghana. Some of these taxis are not metered. In that case you have to negotiate the rate with the driver before starting your journey, but most of the time it becomes a bit expensive. Another means of transportation is shared taxi. These taxis follow a fixed route and a fixed rate. Apart from all these, the third option is tro tro. These are basically vans, which serve as the public transit system of the cit

Some of the main spots, that really worth appreciation are as follow

- The Makola Mark

It is a shopping district, where one can find everything from clothes to shoes, from electronic parts to luxury items. The most interesting thing about this market is that here most of the traders are wome

- The National Muse

Its collections include a wide variety of textiles, pottery and fine art. Here the visitors will also come across a number of Zulu wooden statues, carvings from the Congo and the bronze heads from Nigeri

- The Beach

There are plenty of spectacular beaches in Ghana. To enter some of these beaches, tourists have to pay entrance charge

- Kwame Nkrumah Mausole

It is a memorial park, which is dedicated to the first president of Ghan

If you are interested to see all such alluring spots, you need to select an accommodation options, from a wide range of Accra Ghana hotels. Some of the hotels, which offer superb boarding and lodging facilities, are as follow

- La Badi Beach Hot

- Golden Tulip Hote

- La Palm Hote

- Highgate Hote

- African Regent Hote

For getting more information on these hotels, you can contact the travel agencies, which are providing Ghana tourism services for quite a long time. Apart from hotels, there are also a number of restaurants in Accra. Among them Haveli serves Indian delicacies, whereas, Maquis Tante Marie serves African cuisine and Frankie serves Western foo

World's Best Luxury Hotels

 Travel to the best resorts and bask in the luxury that the Worlds Best Hotels offer you. If you are one of the lucky few who can afford the best, get the travel agents to get you a good deal or scour online for the Best Luxury hotels at the destination of your choice.

The Ritz Carlton in Washington, United States of America is located in the heart of town but when you enter the hotel, prepare to be enveloped in a haven of splendor and opulence. The magnificent ballroom and the immense spaces are elegantly designed to heighten the sense of well-being. Voted as one of the world's best hotels, the experience provides value for money.

The Sofitel Los Angeles Hotel rates as one of the worlds best hotels. This hotel has an exquisite blend of French décor and Hollywood glitz and the feather-draped beds that one can sink into are the ultimate in luxury. The Spa and Conference centers have state of the art equipment and the very latest in sophistication and style. For fine dining with an international flair, Sofitel Lost Angels Hotel delivers what it promises.

The Sheraton Park Tower, in London, United Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the Worlds best luxury hotels due to not only its strategic location but also the excellent service and courtesy extended by them over the years. The cuisine is excellent the panoramic view remains one of its best features

For a breath taking picturesque view and a romantic getaway, Villa D'Este in Italy surpasses the best resorts as on of the Best Luxury hotels in the worlds. Around since 1873, this former residence of a 16th century aristocrat has transformed into one of the world's best hotels and welcomes guests with their own special "celebrated standard of service". Even thought the Villa D'Este is expensive, the luxury that this hotel offers is exquisite and lavish.

For a "Versace fully fashion-branded experience", Palazzo Versace in Gold Coast, Australia promises you what it offers as one of the Worlds best luxury hotels. The style is classic and contemporary and the furnishings ooze grandeur, with every expensive item directly imported from Italy. Donatella Versace has created a masterpiece, which ranks as one of the Worlds Best Hotels today.

The Peninsula Tokyo in Japan, rated as one of the world's best hotels, allows you to soak indulgently in their luxurious comforts, which hints of Japanese heritage and culture combined with the latest in innovative technology. The hotel is one of the worlds best hotels and an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Capella Singapore opened in the early spring of 2009 and ranks with the Worlds Best Hotels as one of the Worlds best luxury hotels. Though built in the heart of town, the long meandering driveway allows the guest privacy. With most of their rooms overlooking the South China Sea, the hotel promises to be one of the Best Luxury hotels in the world.

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