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A Guide to Adelaide’s Most Interesting Attractions | Southall Travel

Adelaide, South Australia’s capital city is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Whilst many Southall Travel customers like to visit the vineyards of Barossa Valley when in Adelaide, there are other interesting facets of the destination beyond just fine wines. Here, we take a look at some of its most interesting attractions.

Southall TravelThe Adelaide Railway Station was renovated a number of years ago; today, it is known as one of the most lavish and ornate casinos in all of Australia.  With 950 gaming machines, 90 gaming tables, bars, restaurants and function rooms, you certainly won’t be stuck for something to do during your visit. The marble columns, sandstone walls, crystal chandeliers and beautiful decor are quite a sight; even if you’re not fond of roulette or blackjack, it’s worth taking a stroll around this spectacular building, just to admire the architecture.

If you feel like escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours, a trip is Glenelg beach is a great way to while away a sunny afternoon. You can hop on a tram from any part of the city, and you’ll be lounging on this beach within a few minutes. It’s a scenic, peaceful coastal area, which is perfect for a bit of swimming and relaxing.

Adelaide Botanic Gardens is another lovely spot; the Mediterranean style climate of these gardens means that there are plenty of European plants and flowers here. Roses are particularly abundant; you’ll find them in almost every colour imaginable. You can stroll around the pathways, or stop off at a bench and enjoy a picnic lunch, surrounded by the fragrant, colourful flora.

Adelaide is a shopper’s paradise, with plenty of department stores, boutiques and gift shops to explore. Rundle Mall is a very popular spot; with fifteen arcades and six hundred shops, even the fussiest of shoppers will find something that they like. There are also a number of bars and outdoor cafes, where you can quench your thirst and rest your feet after a long day of retail therapy. For fresh food, clients of Southall Travel say that the Central Market is one of the best places to shop. You’ll find plenty of gourmet cheeses, fresh seafood and meat, fruits and vegetables, as well as bakery treats and health foods here. Visitors love the colours, the scent of the food, the sounds and the general atmosphere of this market.

Things to See and Do in Miami | Southall Travel

Miami is many people’s favourite city in Florida; located on the south eastern coast of the state, it’s known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate and laidback atmosphere. Southall Travel customers find that it’s the perfect place to have a relaxing, enjoyable holiday. In this article, we’ll be discussing some of Miami’s top attractions, the first of which is South Beach.

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South Beach is located close to the popular Biscayne Bay. Just next to the beach itself, you’ll find an abundance of shops and outdoor cafes, where you can pick up a few bargains, and then sit back with an iced coffee and people-watch for a few hours. The beach itself is always busy, with plenty of people sunbathing, strolling along the sand, swimming in the crystal clear waters, or playing Frisbee or volleyball. This area is just as lively at night time, if not more so, as people come here to drink and dance at the local bars.

Another spot which Southall Travel customers recommend is Miami ‘Seaquarium’; this is one of the largest oceanariums in the entire country, and attracts more than six hundred thousand visitors annually. It houses a huge variety of marine mammals, as well as reptiles, sea turtles, sharks and exotic fish. There are a total of eight marine animal shows each day, and visitors also have the opportunity to swim with dolphins.

Monkey Jungle is also popular with many tourists; this park is situated in the Cutler Bay area, and is home to over thirty species of primates. There are approximately four hundred creatures that call this place home, all of whom are free to roam around the grounds. The tagline which Monkey Jungle uses is ‘where the monkeys are free, and the humans are caged’, as the visitors have to walk through enclosed tunnels in order to see the animals. There is also a small, semi-natural tropical rainforest (the only one of its kind in North America).

Nature enthusiasts will love the Everglades National Park; with over a million acres of sub-tropical jungles, saw grass prairies and swamps, it is certainly of the USA’s most unique parks. It is home to fourteen endangered, rare species, including the West Indian Manatee, the Florida Panther and the American Crocodile. Although some areas of the park are not suitable for tourists, there are plenty of safe walkways and grassy areas where visitors can hike and camp.

Southall Travel Keralan Experience

Kerala is one of the most beautiful regions of India and largely considered to be the most pleasant to visit.  The beauty of Kerala’s coasts, waterways and rolling countryside has garnered the region the nickname of ‘God’s Own Country’. Southall Travel knows the region’s beauty intimately and so offers numerous enthralling tours of Kerala. Southall Travel’s most in depth tour of Kerala is their 15 day tour they call the ‘Keralan Experience’.

Southall TravelThe Southall Travel Keralan Experience tour takes place over 14 nights and 15 days. The tour is a relaxing voyage through one of India’s most beautiful States. The tour will take Southall Travel customers from Cochin in central Kerala to Kovalam and Land’s End in the south.

The tour opens for two nights in Cochin; the Venice of the East. Cochin is famous for its beautiful waterways, harbour and wide idyllic sandy beaches, as well as its fascinating history and beautiful architecture.

The next few nights are spent inland exploring the mountainous rural beauty of Munnar. Munnar was famous as a holiday retreat for royalty. The gorgeous region is perfect for relaxing walks and exploring the national parks, tea and spice plantations.

Next stop on Southall Travel’s Karalan Experience is the Peryia national park where visitors can glimpse some of India’s most exotic wildlife. On day 8 tourists embark upon a picturesque boat cruise from Peryia to Kumarakum through Kerala’s famous network of canals. For the next few days the tours saunters through the palm fringed backwaters of Kerala.

Finally the Southall Travel tour passes through Alappuzha to reach Kovalam. The tour’s final three days are spent back around the stunning Indian Ocean coastline. Travellers can take a day tour out to Cape Cemorin, known as India’s Lands’ End where the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea meet.

Southall Travel is a highly regarded travel agent whose specialist knowledge of India has made it a favourite with travellers to the country. Southall Travel’s extensive and informative website can guide customers to their most suitable Indian tours whilst their dedicated Southall Travel staff will strive tirelessly to find you the best deal available. Customers can trust Southall Travel and the Southall Travel team to send them away on dream holidays at dream prices.

Southall Travel | Stunning Geography of India

Stretching over three million kilometres squared, India is an enormous and varied nation.

Originally a continent in its own right, the India sub-continent collided with Asia around 50-55 million years ago forming the Himalayan mountains in one of the most dramatic events of recent geological history. Due to this unique geological past, India has gained a varied and dramatic landscape. It’s this dramatic landscape that has shaped the human history of India, inspiring the beguiling mountain monasteries, fortresses and the epic architecture that Indian civilisations have become synonymous with.

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Some of the most significant geographical regions of India include;

-       The Northern Mountains

The Himalayas, the Hindu Kush and Pakti mountain ranges, dominate the whole of northern India. As the tallest mountains in the world, the Himalayas have a fundamental impact on the weather for the rest of India. The mountains block cold polar winds and melt waters from the heavy snow and glaciers form the grand rivers that flow through the whole country, particularly the extensive wetlands of neighbouring Bangladesh.

-       The Indo-Gangetic Plain

Created from the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers that flow from the mountains, the Indo-Gangetic plain is a vast swathe of flat land through central India of incredibly fertile soil. The plain dominated by extensive flat floodplains, farms threaded with irrigating canals as well as vast grassland homes to large mammals like rhinoceroses and buffalo.

-        Thar Desert

Northwest India is dominated by the Thar Desert, the 7th largest desert in the world. Formed when the great mountain rivers changed their course east, forming the Indo-Gangetic plain, and starved of rainfall by the sheltering Himalayas, the Thar Desert is a region of sand dunes and rocky outcrops.

-       The Deccan Plateau

Covering the majority of southern India, the Deccan Plateau is a region of ancient highlands formed way back when India was part of the Earth’s original super-continent Gondwanaland. Today the highlands protect south India from the worst of the Indian Ocean’s monsoons to create a pleasant and beautiful region of hills, rivers and forests.

If you’re interested in experiencing India’s epic vistas for yourself then Southall Travel specialise in Indian travel packages. With years of industry experience, Southall Travel can offer a wide range of flights and tour packages whilst their expert Southall Travel staff will work tirelessly to acquire the best prices available.