August 30, 2008

The Island of the Sun

Filed under: Living With Travel, Looking for Adventure — admin @ 8:08 am

Cyprus is and island that is well know for many centuries of great traditions, but to most of us simply know it as a great hotspot, which has made it a very popular destination with tourists, with over 2.4 million visiting the island each year. The island receives over 330 days of sunshine a year, which has given it the name The Island of the Sun. There is no shortage of travel companies offering Cyprus holidays and low cost airlines including Monarch offering routes to Paphos and Larnaca, it has never been easier to get there.

While attracting visitors from around the world, most of them tend to be Europeans. Affluent eastern Europeans and Russians have also joined the crowd in recent years. One of the main reasons why there is such a heavy presence of Brits in Cyprus is because of the positioning of the British Armed forces in the southern Greek part of the island. With quick and easy access to the Middle East, this is likely to be the case for some time to come. The impact of this on the surrounding area is that Cypriots have grown used to, and in turn, now cater for the Brits. English is widely spoke and understood among nearly all age groups to driving on the left side of the road. A major attraction for many Brit tourists is that the island offers all of the comforts and familiarities of home, but we also get to bask in the sun.

Much of olden Cyprus is giving away to culture that is more eclectic and less traditional. However, this side of Cyprus, that continues to attract millions of tourists year after year, is only one aspect of the island and is concentrated around the tourist hotspots of Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa. As soon as you leave the packaged paradise and clubbers haven of these areas and hit the road the real country reveals itself.

If your fancy cooling off, and seeing something different take a trip up to the Troodos Mountains. In the heart of the mountains you will find the Kykkos monastery, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1998. Housing art and exhibits on ancient Greece, the monastery has the twin function of being a museum for visitors and a practising monastery lived in by worshiping monks. Kykkos even has its own winery where the monks bottle and sell their wine. A daytrip to the Troodos Mountains can be a welcome change from the beach and with overnight accommodation available in many of the authentic villages dotted about; you might want to spend a few days here sampling another side of Cyprus.

June 29, 2008

The latest craze - Tank Driving experience days!

Filed under: Looking for Adventure, On the Wheel, Recreation Tips + More — admin @ 3:22 pm

A top gift this summertime is Tank driving!
Tank driving is always popular and ranges from the 56 tonne Chieftain Battle tank to the lighter Saracen & Ferret armoured cars. Put on your army gear and settle into the driving seat of an Abbott tracked gun, an Armoured Personnel Carrier or a six-wheeled Stalwart, and get ready to learn tank driving!

Whatever kind of racing experience turns you on, there is an ideal activity day for you. From rugged monster trucks to sleek Ferrari cars, whether you are looking for a day of speed or power, excitement and elation, theres a Racing Experience driving day to put you where the action is.

There’s plenty of classic driving activity days like Rally Driving and Motor Racing. Try out some of the skills of champion rally drivers in a fast and furious Rally Driving day. Get ready to hit the racetracks for some serious fun in a incredible Racing experience day.

After an breathtaking 4×4 Racing experience day, you’ll never want to testdrive on tarmac again!
Off road driving is great for corporate entertainment, team building and training events.
It’s all angles, all action and lots of fun as you gain car driving skills that could one day save your life in a Skid Control event.
Drive in on challenging purpose-built, off-road driving course combining steep gradients, big drops and deep water, demanding your full attention as you navigate a tricky course.

With a cosmic range of Ferrari driving experiences at locations across the Uk you are sure to find the perfect Ferrari experience day for you or a loved one.
These driving experience days allow you to drive Ferraris of various models without having to pay millions of pounds to own them. Be prepared for laps of adrenaline fuelled excitemen that will change the way you look at Ferrari supercars.
From exclusive Ferrari days behind the wheel of a Ferrari 355, 430, 550 or 360 Modena you are bound to have a momentous day.

If you’re a real car enthusiast then take a look at Ferrari or Porsche Racing or Aston Martin Thrill .With its roaring V10 engine powerfully wailing, your Aston Martin will push you forward at an incredible pace.
Experience one of the world’s most mind-blowing high octane sports cars during an Aston Martin driving experience. The Aston Martin is a hand-crafted sports car that offers electrifying performance and outstanding agility.

After going through a driving experience day, you will have unforgetable memories you will want to share all day!

May 26, 2008

Drive a super sexy Italian supercar this weekend

Filed under: Living With Travel, Looking for Adventure, On the Wheel — admin @ 3:47 pm

Live out your wildest fantasies and get behind the wheel of an Italian supercar. At locations around the UK, you can actually drive a Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and feel its power and experience its sleek design.

Driving experience days normally begin with a starters introduction preparatory study that will incorporate safety processes and track racing techniques. On a few events you get an introductory meal and get to participate in a guided visit of the iconic racing course.

Then you get to race some of the worlds most exciting driving cars alone, or with a driving instructor. This is an astounding experience, where you can try out the sensation of speed and luxury.

We have selected certain of the greatest Racing experiences available in the United kingdom, to provide you with a very memorable day!

The Caterham Seven is the original British lightweight sportscar. Originally created by Colin Chapman and launched as the Lotus 7 in 1957, the car embodies the Chapman design ethos of ‘adding lightness’.
There is nothing quite like the experience of being let loose behind the wheel for 4 hair raising laps in the Caterham 7

Ferrari is one of the most evocative names on the super car list, Ferrari is world renowned for combing incredible performance with stunning beauty.
Driving a Ferrari offers you the chance to sit behind the wheel of a true legend of the driving world.

The 2008 Lotus Elise continues the tradition of refined motoring with a sublime sports car that handles and performs like a race car.
With a Lotus driving experience you can test this great car for yourself as you push the car to its limits on the race track.

After a Mini experience day you will never see a Mini Cooper in the same light.
This experience allows you to get behind the wheel of one of the fastest hot hatches on the road, the Mini Cooper.
For half a century the little cars have provided family transport and has revolutionized the way people think of small cars.

Porsche racing cars have been on the road for over 35 years and the brand has undergone numerous face-lifts and technological advances to make it one of the prized jewels of the motor world.
The Porsche really is the darling of the German motor world and with over 30 years of refining, diving experiences area ideal to appreciate its legendary status.