Sunday, May 27, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
China Tour Travel Tips - Advice on Your Trip to China
The prearranged China tour would be the best choice for the travelers first visit to experience the exoticism of China. Prearranged tours means that you will have some professional tour operators to help with the travel arrangements like booking hotels, customizing the tours in China. In this way, the tour operators and tour guides not only give knowledgeable information about the tourists attractions where you will visit, but also you can acquainted with the locals very well along the trip.
When you're planning a China tour, it would be best if you choose an tour package that includes as much as possible. Finding hotels, looking for the right restaurant and arranging the transportation are all tedious work that best left for your tour agent to work out. The China tour package covers all hotels, city transportation, and most of your meals would make the China trip easier. And as well, it would be great if the tour package including the best airfare deals from your country to China. Then you will be free and leisure on this trip.
When on the China tour, the accommodations will be the most important to you after a full day sightseeing, as you maybe very tired. The tour packages that offer 4 star or 5 star hotels for your choice, which would make you fully relax and enjoy the trip. And the 4 Star or 5 Star hotels would offer you standard or luxury accommodation that you feel very comfortable.
The China cities and tourists attractions you see and the local Chinese you meet during the trip will lead you to good memory in your life. The capital city of Beijing in China, could offer you a great place to begin with any of your China tour. Beijing has plenty of cultural and historical remains throughout the world, Great Wall, Forbidden City and Summer Palace, are the places you never to miss.
Xian, Once was one of the greatest cities in the world, the signs of human habitation date back to 6000 years, is known for the Terra-cotta Warriors. Also, Xian is regarded as one of the birthplaces of the ancient civilization in the Yellow River Basin area of China. This booming city attracts more and more visits traveling to China.
No China tour is perfect without touring the wonderful scenery of Guilin, where rivers and karst peaks covered in lush greenery. If asked which of China's natural scenery is the best to see, most Chinese people are certainly to point out to the beautiful scenery of the Guilin area, as the ancient Chinese saying goes: Guilin's attractions top China.
Your China tour trip will bring you good memories everlasting. Finding a right China tour operator and tour package would assure you a safe and smooth trip. And good luck for your trip.
Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands - (Singapore)
Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land.
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| Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
With the casino complete, the resort features a 2,561-room hotel, a 120,000 sq.m. convention-exhibition centre, The Shoppes mall, an Art & Science museum, two Sands Theatres, seven "celebrity chef" restaurants, two floating pavilions, a casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. The complex is topped by a 340m-long SkyPark with a capacity of 3,900 people and a 150m infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world's largest public cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 67m. The 20-hectare resort was designed by Moshe Safdie Architects. The local architect of record was Aedas Singapore, and engineering was provided by Arup and Parsons Brinkerhoff (MEP). The main contractor was SsangYong Engineering and Construction.
Originally set to open in 2009, Las Vegas Sands faced delays caused by escalating costs of material and labour shortages from the onset. The severe global financial crisis also pressured the company to delay its projects elsewhere to complete the integrated resort. Although Marina Bay Sands has been compared on scale and development costs to MGM's CityCenter, the latter is a mixed-use development, with condominium properties - comprising three of the seven main structures, being sold off.
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| Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
The resort was officially opened with a two-day celebration on 23 June 2010 at 3.18 pm, after a partial opening which included the casino on 27 April 2010. It was, however, not finished at the time of the April opening, which was marked by numerous service failures. The SkyPark opened a day later on 24 June 2010. The theatres were completed in time for the first performance by Riverdance on 30 November 2010. The floating pavilions are still being built and are expected to be fully completed by 2011. The indoor skating rink, which uses artificial ice, opened to a performance by Michelle Kwan on 18 December 2010. The ArtScience Museum opened to the public and the debut of a 13-minute light, laser and water spectacle called Wonder Full on 19 February 2011 marked the full completion of the entire Integrated Resort.
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| Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
The grand opening of Marina Bay Sands was held on 17 February 2011. It marks the opening of the ArtScience museum, the Wonder Full Light and Water Spectacular laser show, seven celebrity chef restaurants, and the highly-anticipated Broadway musical, The Lion King, which debuts on 3 March 2011.
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Sands Sky Park
Be one of the first to see the spectacular views of Singapore!
The Sands SkyPark is an awe-inspiring engineering wonder. This unique structural masterpiece, designed by visionary architect Moshe Safdie, floats atop the three soaring Marina Bay Sands hotel towers 200m in the sky.
Stretching longer than the Eiffel tower laid down or four and a half A380 Jumbo Jets, with an impressive 12,400 square meters of space, the Sands SkyPark can host up to 3900 people. The gravity-defying cantilever is one of the largest of its kind in the world. From this privileged observation deck, hundreds of visitors at a time can feast their eyes on the unforgettable panorama view.
With the Sands SkyPark pool and Observation Deck open, take in the astounding features!
The best views of Singapore - Sands SkyPark
The Sands SkyPark is an architectural masterpiece sitting on top of the three hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands. This 1.2 hectare tropical oasis is longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and large enough to park four-and-a-half A380 jumbo jets. It extends to form the one of the world’s largest public cantilevers.
* 200 meters in the sky
* Landscaped gardens are home to 250 types trees and 650 types of plants
* 12,400 square meters of space big enough to fit three football fields
* Exclusive restaurants including The Sky on 57, helmed by Singapore’s celebrity chef Justin Quek
* A spectacular public observation deck that can host hundreds of people
* A 150-meter infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at that height
Home to luxury rooftop restaurants and lounges, the Sands SkyPark will offer exclusive perks to hotel guests and a taste of the good life to lucky visitors. Whether you come for a gourmet meal, a refreshing cocktail, or to simply revel in the unsurpassed views of Singapore and the new national Gardens By The Bay, you will be forever captivated by the spellbinding Sands SkyPark.
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| Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
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| Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
Monday, April 2, 2012
You Don't Have to Be a Millionaire to Cruise Like One
You might not have won the Mega Millions lottery on Friday night, but there's no reason you can't cruise like a millionaire. There are some compelling luxury cruises aboard intimate vessels that will make you think you've struck it rich and boarded your very own vessel. Check out these options aboard intimate ships and yachts.
The South Pacific bewitched me when I first visited the Society Islands aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin. For my next outing aboard this ship, I'd pick the 12-night Fiji Eastbound itinerary. Embarking from Lautoka, Fiji, the ship calls upon Suva, Viti Levu and Savusavu, Vanua Levu in Fiji before setting a course for Vava'u, Tonga; Aitutaki in the Cook Islands and finally Bora Bora, Taha'a, and Moorea. You'll disembark in Papeete, Tahiti. For more information, contact Paul Gauguin Cruises.
Four Seasons dubs this Maldivian yacht voyage as the "ultimate marine odyssey" and I can see why. Each day promises amazing dive spots and unexplored reefs of the Baa, Raa, Ari, and North Male atolls. This seven-night adventure is a must-do for all divers since the yacht's onboard marine biologist will guide you on sunrise, daytime, and night dives—each and every day. If you're like me and don't dive, you'll still love this cruise for its visits to secluded beaches. Four Seasons Explorer offers 10 cabins and one suite with a crew of 25. Begin your journey at Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa and the circuit cruise will take you sail to Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru and back. (Three- and four-night cruises are also on offer.) For more information, contact Four Seasons.
This summer AMAWaterways launches three itineraries in southern Africa: the 16-day Stars of Africa, the 16-day African Sunsets, and a 19-day Golden Trails of Africa. Each itinerary includes several days aboard the Zambezi Queen, a luxury riverboat that cruises the Chobe River. Personally, I'd select the Stars of Africa itinerary, which includes three nights in Cape Town, three nights on safari in Kruger National Park at either Makalali Game Lodge or Kapama River Lodge, one night in Johannesburg, four nights aboard the Zambezi Queen, and two spectacular nights at famed Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side. For more information, contact AMAWaterways.
I love American Safari Cruises, part of InnerSea Discoveries, because the line of yachts offer truly unstructured exploration of Hawaii, Alaska's Inside Passage, Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the Columbia & Snake Rivers, and Washington State and British Columbia. The 36-passenger Safari Explorer sails the Hawaiian Islands between October and May each year and calls upon Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and the Big Island. On this seven-night excursion you'll swim and fish off the back deck of the boat, go hiking on land, snorkel and kayak, and take the skiff out for exploratory adventures. You can also arrange for golf outings on the islands and diving excursions. For more information, contact InnerSea Discoveries.
Here's one on my bucket list: a few days aboard one of Anantara Cruises' restored 100-year-old teak rice barges. The two-cabin Anantara Dream and four-cabin Anantara Song cruise Thailand's Chao Phraya River. Embarking in Bangkok, you'll spend three days enjoying river life; visiting the temples, villages, and museums in the vicinity; and enjoying English afternoon tea and gourmet meals. A personal guide will make sure you see the best of Thailand. For more information, contact Anantara Cruises.
I can't think of a better "starter" cruise for someone who's never been to Indonesia before. This expedition launches in Bali and you'll want to stay a few days on-island pre-cruise. (I vote for a few days at any of the Aman Resorts.) You'll then sail to Semarang for excursions to the city of Jogjakarta for Javanese history and culture and Borobudur, a 9th century Buddhist monument in Central Java. On day five of this ten-night cruise, you'll spend an amazing day at the Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan. It's here that you'll make a trek into the protected rain forest to see orangutans in their natural habitat. Next, you'll spend two days in Pare Pare, Sulawesi for an overnight trip to Tana Toraja. You'll disembark in Bali. Head home via Hong Kong or Singpore for a taste of modern Asian cities. For more information, contact Orion Expedition Cruises.
Top Luxury Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises – Fiji Eastbound Itinerary
November 20, 2012
Four Seasons Explorer – Maldives Circuit Cruise
Many departure dates throughout the year.Four Seasons dubs this Maldivian yacht voyage as the "ultimate marine odyssey" and I can see why. Each day promises amazing dive spots and unexplored reefs of the Baa, Raa, Ari, and North Male atolls. This seven-night adventure is a must-do for all divers since the yacht's onboard marine biologist will guide you on sunrise, daytime, and night dives—each and every day. If you're like me and don't dive, you'll still love this cruise for its visits to secluded beaches. Four Seasons Explorer offers 10 cabins and one suite with a crew of 25. Begin your journey at Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa and the circuit cruise will take you sail to Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru and back. (Three- and four-night cruises are also on offer.) For more information, contact Four Seasons.
AMAWaterways — Stars of Africa
June 18, July 16, September 3, October 29, December 3, 2012
This summer AMAWaterways launches three itineraries in southern Africa: the 16-day Stars of Africa, the 16-day African Sunsets, and a 19-day Golden Trails of Africa. Each itinerary includes several days aboard the Zambezi Queen, a luxury riverboat that cruises the Chobe River. Personally, I'd select the Stars of Africa itinerary, which includes three nights in Cape Town, three nights on safari in Kruger National Park at either Makalali Game Lodge or Kapama River Lodge, one night in Johannesburg, four nights aboard the Zambezi Queen, and two spectacular nights at famed Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side. For more information, contact AMAWaterways.American Safari Cruises — Hawaiian Seascapes
April 9, 17, 25; May 3; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012I love American Safari Cruises, part of InnerSea Discoveries, because the line of yachts offer truly unstructured exploration of Hawaii, Alaska's Inside Passage, Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the Columbia & Snake Rivers, and Washington State and British Columbia. The 36-passenger Safari Explorer sails the Hawaiian Islands between October and May each year and calls upon Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and the Big Island. On this seven-night excursion you'll swim and fish off the back deck of the boat, go hiking on land, snorkel and kayak, and take the skiff out for exploratory adventures. You can also arrange for golf outings on the islands and diving excursions. For more information, contact InnerSea Discoveries.
Anantara Cruises — Ayutthaya Thousand Golden Temples Tour
Many departure dates throughout the year.Here's one on my bucket list: a few days aboard one of Anantara Cruises' restored 100-year-old teak rice barges. The two-cabin Anantara Dream and four-cabin Anantara Song cruise Thailand's Chao Phraya River. Embarking in Bangkok, you'll spend three days enjoying river life; visiting the temples, villages, and museums in the vicinity; and enjoying English afternoon tea and gourmet meals. A personal guide will make sure you see the best of Thailand. For more information, contact Anantara Cruises.
Orion Expedition Cruises — Borneo, Borobudur & Beyond
October 22, 2012 and September 29, 2013Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Golden Triangle With Goa
If you want to enjoy perfect leisure holiday trip then plan your leisure holiday trip with us and enjoy the majestic grandeur and beauty of India thata Golden Triangle Tours Goa 
of India offer. The rich heritage cities of India that are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
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| Golden Triangle With Goa Tour |
Delhi – Capital of India
The Golden Triangle Tour with Goa begins in the India's capital city Delhi, which is also known as India's heart. The city prevails with magnetic attraction for million from every nook and corner of the world because of its rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical monuments like India Gate, Red Fort, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. Moreover, New Delhi talks about the future India with an introduction to tall buildings, malls, and metro stations. Thus, Delhi serves as one of the side of Golden Triangle Tour that gives the sight of past and future India, and becomes a revitalizing experience for tourists from all around.
begins in the India's capital city Delhi, which is also known as India's heart. The city prevails with magnetic attraction for million from every nook and corner of the world because of its rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical monuments like India Gate, Red Fort, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. Moreover, New Delhi talks about the future India with an introduction to tall buildings, malls, and metro stations. Thus, Delhi serves as one of the side of Golden Triangle Tour that gives the sight of past and future India, and becomes a revitalizing experience for tourists from all around. Agra – The City of Love
Agra – The city which defines Incredible India as it houses one of wonders of the world that is the Taj Mahal – An eternal Love symbol. Taj Mahal, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, and is known to attract millions from all around. Being an integral bit of Golden Triangle Tour, the Taj city – Agra not only offers a visit to the Taj Mahal but also to other majestic historical monuments like Agra fort, Itma-ud-daulah tomb and Chini ka Rauza etc.
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Jaipur – The City of Colors
The Pink city of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, and is an essential part of Golden Triangle Tour. Tourists get a chance to explore India's first planned city with introduction to rich Indian heritage in the form of historical monuments like City Palace and Museum, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Wind palace (Hawa Mahal) and Jaigarh fort etc, and royal past of Incredible India.
Goa – The Beautiful Beaches
A visit to Goa after the historical Golden Triangle Tour doubles the majestic holiday experience of the visitors gives an introduction to Goa, which is considered as World's Paradise. The tiny state of Goa is well known for its charming beaches, exotic national parks, majestic resorts and Portugal era reflection. The Golden Triangle Tour with Goa is known to attract maximum count of tourist from every nook and corner of the world because of an enthralling Triangle experience that doubles with an introduction to location on Wester Ghats of India –Goa, which is diverse hotspot for vacationers.
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| Goa – The Beautiful Beaches |
Let us know some more about Golden Triangle Tour With Goa. There are many golden tour packages available in the market. You can find numbers of packages with any travel agents containing a visit to http://www.golden-triangle-trip-india.com.
. There are many golden tour packages available in the market. You can find numbers of packages with any travel agents containing a visit to http://www.golden-triangle-trip-india.com.About Author
Manoj Jha is a famous Travelogue along with a knowledgeable author in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has written several Articles on Golden Triangle With Goa, India Tour Packages, Golden Triangle, Golden Triangle Trip, Taj Mahal Tour, Rajasthan Tour, Golden Triangle Tour etc.
Enjoy Taj Mahal Tour With luxury
Tourists wish to see Taj Mahal in different times of day to have a high regard for its magnificence because Taj Mahal changes its shade with the change in the position of sun..
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Taj Mahal:
No tour of India can be complete without a visit to Taj. The majestic architecture and its irresistible beauty are the major factors that attracts the travelers. Even some tourists visit India only to see
the enchanting charm of this marvelous monument. The majestic architecture of Taj is simply worth praising and worth watching.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit Taj Mahal is in the months of October-March when the weather is very pleasant. One can see different colors of Taj during day. It is said that Taj looks best in the morning time.
In the morning it has a misty red glow. In the noon it changes to pearly white and in the evening it turns subtle pink.
Other attractions in Agra:
Apart from Taj Mahal the tourists can also visit other historical monuments that are located in Agra. They were also built by the Mughal emperors and are a true architectural marvels. Here you can see Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikiri, Salim Chisti's dargah, Sikandra and National Chambal wildlife sanctuary.
Travel packages to club with Taj Mahal Tours
:Along with Taj there are so many other places to explore in India. Here are some of the travel packages that you can enjoy with it.
Golden Triangle Tour Package : It includes a tour of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.
Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour Package: Enjoy the wild world of India on this tour. It includes Delhi- Mandawa-Jaipur-Ranthambhore.Agra.
Yoga and Medication Tour Package : It covers Delhi- Haridwar- Rishikesh- Shivpuri-Agra.
Taj Mahal With Tiger Tour : Delhi - Agra - ranthambore - Jaipur - delhi.
Spend the most memorable holidays of your life by planning the Taj Mahal Travel Package
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Taj Mahal Tour Packages
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Some of the customized Luxury India Tours like Ayurveda tours and spa bar are considered the best in terms of attaining peace and relaxation. The yoga exercises and the meditation process are the best ways to be wellbeing. Luxury India Tours are also preferred by honeymoon couples at large.
like Ayurveda tours and spa bar are considered the best in terms of attaining peace and relaxation. The yoga exercises and the meditation process are the best ways to be wellbeing. Luxury India Tours are also preferred by honeymoon couples at large. One can choose between luxury tours that cover yoga and medication and the ones that cover Ayurveda. Some of the India luxury tours to different parts of the country are for honeymoon couples. The most fascinating attraction covered by Luxury India Tours is the seventh wonder of the world, Taj Mahal. This historical monument is a UNESCO World Heritage site build in white marble stone. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is also the most popular destination covered by Golden Triangle Tours.
to different parts of the country are for honeymoon couples. The most fascinating attraction covered by Luxury India Tours is the seventh wonder of the world, Taj Mahal. This historical monument is a UNESCO World Heritage site build in white marble stone. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is also the most popular destination covered by Golden Triangle Tours.  |
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We can Say, In India You have Different Options To Design You Tour Package As Per Your Taste. If You Want Historical Tour Then Golden Triangle Tour (Delhi, Agra Jaipur), Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh is Best. If Your Taste is For Wildlife Then Ranthambore, Kanha Wildlife Etc. is Best And For Beaches Goa is
Magnificant Place. India is a paradise of tourism enchantment and delight where tourists come for experiencing the affluence of various sights, diversity in terrain, liveliness in cultures and also in search for something special that can only be offered by the luxury India tours. For three consecutive years, India remains amongst the most popular countries in the Readers' Travel Awards by the world's leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller. In 2007, it was the world's most liked country for variety of attractions it offered, value for money, and culture. The culture of India remained its favorite highlight over the next year too. The influx of tourists who come to enjoy Great India Holidays is on a sharp rise..
Magnificant Place. India is a paradise of tourism enchantment and delight where tourists come for experiencing the affluence of various sights, diversity in terrain, liveliness in cultures and also in search for something special that can only be offered by the luxury India tours. For three consecutive years, India remains amongst the most popular countries in the Readers' Travel Awards by the world's leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller. In 2007, it was the world's most liked country for variety of attractions it offered, value for money, and culture. The culture of India remained its favorite highlight over the next year too. The influx of tourists who come to enjoy Great India Holidays is on a sharp rise..
Apart from that rich India wildlife tours enable travelers to witness the unique species and rich flora and fauna of India. What's more, India also offers wildlife weekend tours that can make your family tours to India more than imagined. As India comes with exquisite national parks, its unique people make India tours more than worthwhile in terms of travel.
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One of the great advantages of availing the services of a reputable tour operator of India is that you don't need to worry about anything. You just need to book your India tour at reputable Tour Operator of India website from the very luxury of your own home via online booking and rest all the things on your tour operator. They will not only provide you the valuable information about the popular tourist destinations of India, for example, which places to visit, where to eat, where to shop, where to stay, how to travel, climate, safety and security tips but they will also help you in flight booking, hotel booking, tour booking, car rentals, guides and escorts. You can make the most of these services at a very reasonable price compared to the luxury level you get in the deal.
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Manoj Jha Working as Senior Tour Consultant at Mughal Caravan Tour & Travels. His experience is extensive and he provides professional travel consulting and booking services at IndiaTour ,India Travel, Golden TriangleTour Taj Mahal Tour Packages, India Luxury Tours, Golden Triangle Tours and India Tours and other destinations of
Seven buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Site of origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Address: Dekoven and Jefferson Street
In 1961, a bronze sculpture of stylized flames entitled "Pillar of Fire" was erected at the point of origin of Chicago fire.
Sculptor: Egon Weiner ..
At the base of the sculpture "Pillar of Fire" is written:
Here began the Chicago Fire of 1871..
The site was designated a Chicago Landmark on September 15, 1971..
Since 1956, Chicago Fire Academy, a training facility for Chicago firefighters has been located here..
Chicago Landmark ..
Site of the origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 ..
The great Chicago fire began October 8, 1871, in the O'Leary barn on DeKoven Street. Fanned by a strong wind, in a city largely built of wood structures, the blaze raged for nearly 30 hours. Flames spread so far as Fullerton Avenue, before finally dying out in the early morning rain, October 10. Almost everything in the path of the fire had been destroyed.
Designated a Chicago Landmark on September 15, 1971
by the City Council of Chicago
Richard J. Daley, Mayor
Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks
The plaque reads ..
Mrs. O'Leary's Home..
On this site stood home and barn of Mrs. O'Leary where the Chicago fire of 1871 started. Although there are many versions of the story of its origin, the real cause of the fire has never been determined.
Erected by Chicago's Charter Jubilee
Authenticated by Chicago Historical Society 1937...
The Fire started around 9 o'clock on Sunday evening, October 8, 1871; and continued till Tuesday morning, Oct 10, when some much-needed rain helped to stop the blaze. The Fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed over 17,000 structures, and left 100,000 people homeless..
I've read at many places that a few buildings survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, most famous being the Old Water Tower at Magnificent Mile. But, I coudnt find the names of all the buildings that survived the fire together at-one-place anywhere. However, in my googling endeavours, I did find these names scattered over at different websites. So here I'm putting them all together..
All the seven buildings that survived the fire..
- Old Water Tower.. at the Magnificient Mile..
- Chicago Avenue Pumping Station..at the Magnificent Mile..
- St. Michael's Church in Old Town..
- Old St.Patrick's Church on Adams Street..
- 2339 N Cleveland in Mid-North District..
- 2343 N Cleveland in Mid-North District..
- 2121 N Hudson in Mid-North District..
Location: 806 North Michigan Avenue...
Location: 821 North Michigan Avenue..
Address: 1633 N Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614..
REF: St. Michael in Old Town, history..click here
"Soon, flames tore into all the parish buildings, leveling all of them. Only the walls of the church remained standing."
Address: 700 W Adams Street, Chicago, IL, 60661 ..
REF: Old St. Patrick’s Church.. click here..
"Having survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Old St. Patrick’s stands as the oldest public building in the city."
Three cottages in the Mid-North District ...
# Twin buildings: 2339 N Cleveland and 2323 N Cleveland..
# 2121 N Hudson building ...
2339 N Cleveland [left].. and.. 2323 N Cleveland [right]..
REF: Chicago Landmarks: Mid-North District click here...
"Several pre-Fire of 1871 wooden Worker's Cottages still survive in the district"..
However, the official site on Chicago Landmarks, did not specify the name of the buildings. So I had to search on wikipedia ...
REF: Chicago/Lincoln Park-Old Town - Historic Districts..
click here..
Some pre-fire buildings..
- Clarke House..
- St. Ignatius College Prep Bldg.
is considered the oldest surviving domestic structure in Chicago.
Address: 1855 S. Indiana Ave.
Year Built: Circa 1836
Architect: Unknown
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: October 14, 1970.
# For more, click here..
Address: 1076 W. Roosevelt Road
Year Built: 1869; West addition, 1874
Architects: Toussaint Menard,John P. Huber
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: March 18, 1987..
Road trip from Las Vegas, Nevada to Los Angeles, California.. and a detour to Hoover Dam..
Perhaphs the best day in my trip!!! The weather too was beautiful. Sunny, blue sky with some cumulous clouds and the temperature around 40 degree F. Perfect!!! Hoover Dam was very impressive and so was Lake Mead and the wonderful sculptures by Oskar Hansen..
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, California..
Las Vegas, Hotel Bellagio, Musical Fountain..
We reached Las Vegas by night and drove around in the city. For whatever reason, I was not in a mood to take many photographs. Few shots include the Musical Founatin at Bellagio Hotel. Our stay was at the huge Circus Circus Hotel. Next morning, we checked out by 11 am; and left for Hoover Dam. So the trip to Las Vegas was extremely short. And I have to admit, my first impressions on Las Vegas was not very favorable! It was too ostentacious, theatrical, flaunting. Not my type! But then, my stay was very short, to come up with a reasonable assessment!
Road trip, from Las Vegas [Nevada] to Los Angeles [California] ..
Saturday, February 18, 2012
5 Cruise Stories You Don't Want To Miss
Here's a quick look at some of the best cruise writing on the web this week...
Avid Cruiser correspondent Wallace Immen on AMA Waterway's new southern Africa itineraries
Writer Liz Fleming writes about one of my favorite Caribbean islands, Guadeloupe, for Cruise and Travel Lifestyles magazine
Cruise Critic announces the winners of the 2012 Cruisers' Choice Awards
Editor Paul Motter's step-by-step guide at CruiseMates for complaining to a cruise line and getting results
Cruise Diva, Linda Coffman, talks about new muster drill policies
What travel stories did you bookmark this week?
Avid Cruiser correspondent Wallace Immen on AMA Waterway's new southern Africa itineraries
Writer Liz Fleming writes about one of my favorite Caribbean islands, Guadeloupe, for Cruise and Travel Lifestyles magazine
Cruise Critic announces the winners of the 2012 Cruisers' Choice Awards
Editor Paul Motter's step-by-step guide at CruiseMates for complaining to a cruise line and getting results
Cruise Diva, Linda Coffman, talks about new muster drill policies
What travel stories did you bookmark this week?
—Andrea M. Rotondo for Luxury Cruise Bible
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Has Costa Concordia's Accident Changed How You Think about Cruising?
I cruise a lot; it's one of my favorite ways to travel. Over the years, I've sailed on many ships, including intimate yachts, masted sailing ships, and mid- to large-size cruise ships. Some itineraries were ultra-popular routes in the Mediterranean and Caribbean while some—like our recent Borneo cruise—were definitely off the beaten path. I never once questioned my safety and instead put my trust in the ships' officers and crew and the cruise lines as a whole.
Today, with the sad news that several passengers and crew of Costa Concordia have been lost at sea, I must reexamine the faith I put in others while traveling.
I am saddened by the Costa tragedy and all the families of those lost and those who survived a horrific experience are in my thoughts.
It's difficult to second-guess the situation when hard facts are still being determined but these questions definitely come to my mind...
We'll learn more in the days and months ahead, but how will this accident change the way you think about cruising?
As I said earlier, I love this method of travel and it would take a lot for me to shun the industry. Despite this accident, cruise travel is historically a very safe way to travel. (Check out Cruise Junkie's excellent website that details cruise ship accidents and illness reports.)
However, I will think more carefully about the cruise lines that I trust my safety to and why. I'll also be more cognizant of my own personal emergency plans (i.e., always carrying a copy of my passport on my person along with some cash and a credit card).
It's troubling that this incident causes us to question the faith we put into our ship's captain, executive officers, crew, and cruise line home office. There are so many well-trained and caring cruise ship employees.
I can only hope that this incident sparks conversation and that cruise companies make a renewed commitment to ship safety and training protocols. What happened aboard Costa Concordia is a wake-up call and it's up to each of us to press cruise lines to improve safety practices.
Today, with the sad news that several passengers and crew of Costa Concordia have been lost at sea, I must reexamine the faith I put in others while traveling.
I am saddened by the Costa tragedy and all the families of those lost and those who survived a horrific experience are in my thoughts.
It's difficult to second-guess the situation when hard facts are still being determined but these questions definitely come to my mind...
- Why did the captain wait so long before issuing a mayday?
- Why didn't the captain and executive officers communicate more effectively with fellow crew and passengers in the early moments of the disaster?
- Why didn't the captain order all passengers to go to their cabins to put on warm clothes, grab their passports and medication, and then head to their muster stations?
- Why did the crew seem less than prepared for evacuating the vessel?
- Why did the captain leave the boat before making sure all passengers and crew had been evacuated?
We'll learn more in the days and months ahead, but how will this accident change the way you think about cruising?
As I said earlier, I love this method of travel and it would take a lot for me to shun the industry. Despite this accident, cruise travel is historically a very safe way to travel. (Check out Cruise Junkie's excellent website that details cruise ship accidents and illness reports.)
However, I will think more carefully about the cruise lines that I trust my safety to and why. I'll also be more cognizant of my own personal emergency plans (i.e., always carrying a copy of my passport on my person along with some cash and a credit card).
It's troubling that this incident causes us to question the faith we put into our ship's captain, executive officers, crew, and cruise line home office. There are so many well-trained and caring cruise ship employees.
I can only hope that this incident sparks conversation and that cruise companies make a renewed commitment to ship safety and training protocols. What happened aboard Costa Concordia is a wake-up call and it's up to each of us to press cruise lines to improve safety practices.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for Luxury Cruise Bible
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sign Up for Paul Gauguin Cruises Webinar on January 10
If you've been dreaming about cruising the islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, et al, you'll want to sign up for the PGC-hosted webinar at 7pm EST on Tuesday, January 10.
Register for the January 10th Paul Gauguin Cruises webinar now.
PGC is offering 50% off cruise fares in 2012 plus free airfare from Los Angeles. Additionally, webinar attendees sometimes receive other incentives after the event.
Here are just a few reasons why I'm looking forward to sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises again...
- the islands—the South Pacific is the most beautiful part of the world I've ever visited (and I travel a lot)
- the locals—French Polynesian culture is fascinating and we met so many engaging people
- onboard lectures and shore excursions—PGC works with the best lecturers and guides, including anthropologist Mark Eddowes and marine biologist Dr. Michael Poole
- the cuisine—dinners were especially scrumptious and we enjoyed the themed buffet lunches
To learn more, read my Paul Gauguin review for Cruise Critic.
- —Andrea M. Rotondo for Luxury Cruise Bible
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