Arbo Valley Travel and Tours

The United States was once synonymous with having the largest incarnation of just about anything you could think of – whether it was the world’s largest ball of string or the tallest free-standing structure on the planet. However, out of the top ten current tallest buildings in the world, Uncle Sam has only two structures, neither of which sits in the top slot. That honour is held by Taiwan, whose Taipei 101 structure measures a lofty 509m in height, almost 70m taller than Chicago’s Sears Tower, the United States’ tallest building.

While Taiwan can claim to have the world’s largest industrial building, Dubai can lay claim to having the world’s tallest hotel. In fact, Dubai is home to three out of the top ten world’s tallest hotels with the Rose Tower – despite still being under construction – the tallest at a height of 333 metres. When construction began, the Rose Tower was supposed to reach 380 metres – the height of the Empire State Building. However, design modifications led to its projected height being reduced, and while it is still under construction, the honour of tallest hotel is unofficial.

Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea is home to what would have been the second tallest hotel, the Ryugyong Hotel. With 105 stories rising to a height of 330 metres, the Ryugong Hotel is a towering, empty concrete shell, which has stood unfinished since 1992. With no windows, fixtures or fittings ever being installed, the basic structure is complete but has never been surveyed for safety and some believe the structure to be unsafe due to the use of poor quality building materials.

As a result, travellers looking to stay in the world’s tallest operable hotels should head back to Dubai, where they’ll be able to stay in the third and fourth tallest hotel structures in the world: the Burj-al-Arab and the Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The Burj-al-Arab has 60 guest floors, stands at 321 metres tall and is constructed on an artificial island that is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. Construction of the Burj-al-Arab began in 1994 and was built to resemble the sail of a dhow – a type of Arabian sea vessel.

The Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel is a 56-floor five-star business hotel in Dubai which stands at a height of 309 metres and is the 29th tallest currently-standing structure in the world. The Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel is also referred to as Emirates Tower Two and is connected to the 54-floor Emirates Office Tower by a retail boulevard and together the two structures form the Emirates Towers complex, which is complete with lakes, waterfalls, public seating areas and has ample car parking space for up to 1800 cars.

Although renowned for its sand, sun, and shopping, Dubai is fast becoming world famous for its architectural audacity and breathtaking structures. Today, shiny new skyscrapers reflect the mosques and wind towers of Old Dubai while some of the world’s tallest structures – hospitality and industry alike – dominate the Dubai skyline.

The summer has started and many of us are planning to visit some cool and chill destination, may be with family or group of friends. Amsterdam is among the few wonderful cities in Europe, which promises the cool nature beauty with spirit of true tourist destination. The beautiful small city is famous for its canals, museums, and historical sights. It is considered as one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe.

It is a city small in size but have all the advantages of a big city: culture, nightlife, quality restaurants, good transports, and luxurious or budget hotels in Amsterdam. Although city has a strong public transport system, but biking and cycling make the city tour more enjoyable and authentic experience.

Amsterdam is mainly popular for its museums and historical monuments. The city houses over fifty museums which attracts millions of tourists each year from all over the world. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum are most popular museums among many others. Royal Palace, Stopera, Kalvertoren, AEX, Beurs Van Berlage, Oude Kerk Church, Artis Zoo, and Central Station are some other very popular tourist attractions of Amsterdam.

Being a world class tourist city, Amsterdam also provides quality accommodation to its guests. Every area of the city houses some wonderful hotels from luxury hotels to cheap hotels categories. These hotels provide all facilities according to their grading. The neat and clean room with all basic amenities, parking space, in-house restaurants, and quality services are some facilities provided by these luxury or cheap Amsterdam hotels.

Hotel Atlanta, Hotel Neutraal, Hotel Bastion Hoofddorp, Hotel Manofa, Hotel Plantage, and Hotel Rembrandthplein are some good cheap hotels in Amsterdam. These cheap hotels provide all quality services in very reasonable charges. You can book your rooms in these hotels directly or through online services, which is provided by Hotel’s own website or through other reliable tourist or hotel websites.

Sandton rules as the most important financial and business district in South Africa and perhaps also the sub – Saharan Africa. Till 1990 it was Johannesburg city center that was the heart of the city but than a mass exodus from the city center to this northern suburb that made Sandtorn to be known not only as a physical center but also as a refuge of the “White Flight” from Johannesburg CBD. Sandton hotels are varying from one to four stars hotels and up to the 5 stars luxury hotels as well as suites hotels. When looking for accommodation in Sandton it is highly recommended to stay in one of the Don Suite Hotels which are the Don Sandton I, Don Sandton III and the Don Sandton IV.

Sandton is a sophisticated province that host top investment banks, Johannesburg stock exchange, financial consultants and perhaps the biggest convention center in Africa.

The district is known as “Africa’s richest square mile” and it is headed up with many Manhattan style sky crapes that are operating as landmarks in the whole region of Johannesburg, particularly are the city’s roof top as they are made in pyramid style. It is advisable if you are ending your day tour here to stay in one of the Sandton Hotels and enjoy their short distance to many of the Sandton attractions.

Sandton can be reached from around the globe through the Johannesburg international airport. From the airport and through the city all kinds of transportations are available starting from taxi, trains, public buses and rental cars. You can also reserve a special pickup from the airport to any destination in Sandton.

Attractions in Sandton:

 Mandela Square

Situated in the center of Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The square is named on Nelson Mandela. It is surrounded by luxury hotels and restaurants. Near by the square you can find Sandton most popular shopping center.

The square has six meters of Bronze statue of Nelson Mandela. The statue was made not only to respect the vision of the former president to freedom and justice in South Africa but also to create a focus for local tourists as well as foreign tourists to reflect on the events that led to the creation of a rainbow state.

You will always see some tourists trying to take their picture along with this Hugh statue,

Melrose

The streets of Melrose are tree lined that allows the coffee shops to set up their tables under the tress.

Luxury restaurants and coffee shops fill the whole area with enticing aromas. You can walk along the magnificent streets and see the world class petite shops and architecture. A whole day can be spent at the Melrose Wild Bird Sanctuary where you can see more than 120 wild bird species.

Melrose continue to develop but its idyllic nature keeps on attracting many to visit .

Morningside

Located just outside of Sandton, this up market suburb of Morningside stands along both sides of Rivonia Road. In the center of the northern surface of Johannesburg but is able to maintain peaceful and relatively quiet against the massive surge of Johannesburg heavy traffic.

The walking distance village in Maude Street offers a quiet alternative to Sandton city with the quiet and relaxing restaurants and coffee bars that gives you another way to pass the afternoon. The shopping center of Morningside offer a calm environment

Sandton is offering a great place to stay after a long business day or touring around Johannesburg. You can easily look for accommodation in Sandton by touring the area or the internet or just ask your travel agent. You should take into consideration the one of the Don Suites hotels which are part of the Sandton Hotels that will offer you great locations along with unique service that will make your stay pleasant and comfortable.

Don Sandton I

The hotel is located in the main business center of Johannesburg where you will find first class pubs, shops, restaurants, cinemas and more. The hotel offers one and two bed room suites with designer furnishings that will cater your daily needs.

Don Sandton III

The hotel is ideally located near by the upmarket Village Walk Shopping and Entertainment Center where you can the find world class of restaurants, cinemas and shops. The rooms are fashionably furnished and you have a selection of studios, one, two and three bedrooms suites.

Don Sandton IV

The hotel is an annex of the Don Sandton III. This suite hotel is offering spacious one bed room suites. All suites are furnished in Georgian style and have a computer workstation with modern desk lamp as well as a fax. Each suite has a warming fireplace. Like all of the Don Suite hotels all of the suites in Don Sandton IV are equipped with kitchen.