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By Roberto Garabelli

 JAISALMER TRAVEL AND TOURISM OVERVIEW:

Jaisalmer is also known as the Golden City because of the honey color imparted to its stone ramparts by the setting sun. Founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, Jaisalmer lies near the extreme western edge of Rajasthan. Its array of sandstone buildings are surrounded by the stark Thai Desert and illuminated in a gold hue by the penetrating sun. Jaisalmer is different from all the other cities of Rajasthan and is worth a visit if you want to see a different side of India and take a camel safari. Jaisalmer is defined by its carved spires and palaces, and the massive sand-castle-like fort that towers over the imposing wall that encircles the town.

LOCATION:

In the north Indian state of Rajasthan. 663 km (412 mi) northeast of Udaipur, 285 km (160 mi) northeast of Jodhpur, 570 (353 mi) west of Jaipur.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTSEEING IN JAISALMER:

Jaisalmer, being a popular tourist attraction, each year, a large number of tourists come here from all around the world. Some of the most popular tourist attritions of Jaisalmer are:-

Jaisalmer Fort:

What’s extraordinary about this fort is that even today, 5ooo people live here, just as they did centuries ago. It is 100 meters over the city and is protected by a 30 feet high wall and contains 99 bastions. The Jaisalmer Fort walls have a magnetic charm that speak to you in an indefinable language and acquaint you with royal intrigues as you walk past the rooms, hallways, halls and other interesting places within the fort.

Jain Temples:

Within the Jaisalmer fort are the Jain Temples built in the 12th to 16th centuries, which house thousands of carved deities and dancing figures in mythological settings. Constructed in the style of the Dilwara temples, the Jaisalmer Jain temples are dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Sambhavnathji. The Ashtapadhi Jain temple is also worth visiting.

Patwon-ki-Haveli:

The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis. It has exquisitely carved pillars and extensive corridors and chambers. One of the apartments of this five storey high haveli is painted with beautiful murals.

Nathmalji-ki-Haveli:

This Haveli was carved in the late 19th century by two brothers, each working independently on his own half, the design is remarkably harmonious, though you can spot small differences.

Salim Singh-ki-Haveli:

This haveli was built in 1815 and has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superbly carved brackets in the form of peacocks. This extraordinary mansion in yellow stone is covered with intricate carvings and has an elaborate balcony on the top storey. The mansion is one of the most notable of the array of havelis.

Tazia Tower Jaisalmer:

Tazia Tower is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer. It is situated in the Badal Palace complex near Amar Sagar Gate. These were the homes of the former royal family. The Tazia tower is a 5-storied structure where each story has significance in its own. On each floor there is a balcony that is famous for their individual designs. They are made of wood, thermocol and colored papers. The architects gifted it to the then royal patrons.

Gadsisar Lake:

This freshwater lake built in the 12th century, is surrounded by numerous golden-hue shrines. It is now a picnic spot, ideal for boating. Jaisalmer is a remarkable travel and tourism destination.

EXCURSIONS:

Ludarva Temples (16 km), Wood fossil park (17 km), Amar Sagar Lake (7 km), Bada Bagh (6 km), Desert National Park Jaisalmer (4o km), Khuri sand dunes (40 km), Mool Sagar(8 km) and San Sand Dunes (42 km).

Robert is a freelance author and likes to write and Submit travel articles. He also likes to earn money online by writing articles on the internet. He has been writing articles on

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Healthy Flying at Malta International Airport
By Roger Munns

 Are you tired of the cramped quarters, smelly passengers and generally uncomfortable experience of flying? Does the idea of spending nine hours on a plane with noisy strangers make you feel a bit nauseous? In many places around the globe, the amenities once associated with flying, such as good meals, free drinks and great passenger service are lacking. Passengers are unhappy, and some people are flying less as a result. In Malta, however, conditions are different.

Malta International Airport has addressed the negative issues associated with flying and has taken action to change the public perception of airlines. The Healthy Flying campaign provides products to help passengers feel better during their flights. Airport Value Marketing Association and Aviation Health have teamed up with the airport to give passengers in Malta the flying experience of their dreams.

The internal air in a plane often leaves passengers with drying, cracked and uncomfortable skin. In Malta, the comfort of passengers is the number one priority. When flying to or from Malta International Airport, passengers have access to moisturizers, helpful in combating dry skin during a long flight. Dry skin equals cranky passengers, while well-moisturized skin brings the opposite effect.

How about leg swelling as a result of a long flight? The airport now provides flight socks that drastically decrease swollen limbs, as well as ear plugs to provide a quiet flight. With ear plugs, passengers can now get a nice, long nap on their flight, without children screaming and other passengers talking loudly and interrupting their dreams. There’s nothing like a good dose of silence to lull a person to sleep.

Under Aviation Health founder Farrol Kahn, an expert in the field of aviation health and medicine, passengers are guaranteed to receive a great experience in Malta. Oxygen supplement drops, which aid in reviving a stressed brain, are also given to passengers when requested. Dark chocolate and red wines, both well-known for their health benefits, soothe passengers who are often apprehensive about flying in a crowded plane.

Materials are handed out in the departure area by a staff highly trained in product knowledge. An expert on the products gives passengers a sense of comfort usually not associated with public airplanes. By keeping up to date with a strict training program, promoters and sales assistants are always aware of the benefits and side effects of each health care item available on the flight.

Mario Psalia-Savona, Malta International Airport’s head of non-aviation services, believes that the Healthy Flying concept shows the commitment that the airport gives to customer service. With the Healthy Flying program changing the face of aviation, other programmes are being planned to set the airport apart from the crowd. This makes Malta one of the top airports in the world for passenger comfort and service.

It’s a step in the right direction, and, hopefully, other airports around the globe will follow Malta’s lead. Every frequent flyer, and even non-frequent fliers, will benefit from the progressive steps Malta is taking to increase passenger comfort.

More information about Malta Airport and cheap Malta flights are at yourmalta.com

They also have hotel reviews including the Hilton Malta and other news and information about the island of Malta

Are Last Minute Ticket Promotions A Benefit or Not?
By Corbin Newlyn

 There is an ever increasing amount of airline companies that are utilizing last minute ticket deals for promotional type sales. This in reality is a very astute marketing method since there are times when life flies by and individuals do not have the time to spend making plans in advance, then when their week to travel actually comes they find that they don’t have any reservations.

Last Minute Ticket Deals

If you are going to make plans for traveling in any way, there are certain advantages to using an in-person or online travel agency. Very frequently if you are making last minute deals, you will more than likely need to do it on the internet. In any case, select a company that has extensive connections as well as networking since they will be in a more likely position to obtain for your last minute ticket deals that are more to your advantage. Larger agencies can more often than not make available to you better deals yet can also research into wholesale airlines.

It is in your best interest to deal with a company that has a history working with cheap last minute ticket situations in the past. Do not hesitate to ask about their prior experience and the amount of time they have been around. Because the majority of things are so technologically driven nowadays, you have the ability to one get the majority of this information on the internet. The majority of internet websites even contain a section for for last minute deals. In most of these instances you are required to buy whatever it is that you are getting in advance- typically a week. They will normally have different packages and also give each one an expiration date.

The majority of internet websites make available many deals for last minute travel that are even more affordable than if you were to do it ahead of time. For instance, there is a last minute round trip ticket deal from Chicago going to Las Vegas and a 2 night stay in the MGM Grand for only $381 - and this is last minute type of deal. With that type of package, it can be setup and booked just about anytime from all the way out to two weeks right down to three hours before departure. In lieu of making you pay additional funds for coming in at the last minute, what they do is make deals. Very often, their deals will have many extras, including hotel, rental vehicles. or have add-ons to pick from.

Beware of Last Minute Ticket Deals

There are some cases that the last minute ticket deals are seats that are spread out throughout the plane that nobody has yet booked. (ie - center seats). An additional thing to be cognizant of is the added secret costs. There are times when you select the entire last minute ticket deal including the hotel as well as everything else and the price will seem too good to be true - that’s because it is! This is typically due to the fact that all of a sudden when you get to the payment screen, a large sum of cash is added for tax. By large sum, there are times it is in the hundreds of dollars.

Finally, the majority of last minute ticket deals are usually non-refundable so you really need to be certain that you will be capable of going on the dates that you select. For a few travel situations, you will not need last minute ticket deals yet if there comes a time that you do, simply do the right type of research either through agents on the internet and make sure that you read the fine print.

Listen to Corbin Newlyn as he shares his insights as an expert author and an avid writer in the field of travel. If you would like to learn more go to Cheap Flight Destinations advice and at Cheap Europe Flight tips.

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