Travel For the Arts and Dance Lovers

Australia is a country with a rich history and a vibrant culture. An Australia vacation is the perfect way to experience this unique place for yourself; the only difficult part will be choosing which sites in Australia you want to see. No one Australia vacation can cover everything, and with that in mind, it only makes sense to do your research and focus on the itinerary for one trip at a time. There are many options to explore, including whether to book a private trip or a group tour, so it makes sense to discuss everything with your travel agent before any serious planning begins.

That being said, one place that you will want to be sure to visit on your trip is Kuranda Village, a mountain retreat located 25km northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia, and surrounded by the World Heritage Rainforest. These rainforests have been home to the Djabugay Aboriginal peoples for over 10,000 years. It was not until the early 1800s; in fact that European exploration in the areas first began. Initially, Kuranda was a gold prospecting and timber settlement, and until the severe frosts of the early 1900s, the region was also known for its coffee production. Kuranda quickly became a popular Australia vacation destination, both for locals and International tourists, who reveled in the beauty of the rainforest and the magnificence of the falls.

In the late 1960s, Kuranda was the home to an eclectic mix of artists , musicians, and other creative people, who built unique houses of bricks and timber, and pioneered the open air markets that still flourish today. With this new outlet of revenue generation, the community of Kuranda prospered, and the population grew quickly, while still maintaining its secluded, natural feel.

Visitors to Kuranda today can view these unique structures, as well as the famous rainforests and stunning waterfalls. Kurandas abundance of shops and markets make it the perfect place to purchase those unique Australia vacation souvenirs. While youre there, why not take a walking tour of the exotic rain forest, or go on a nature tour to explore the many unique inhabitants of the village, including the platypus and the luminescent blue Ulysses butterfly. With so much to see and do in Kuranda Village, you will want to return again and again. Bring your camera, comfortable walking shoes, and plenty of adventurous spirit, and you wont be disappointed with the results of your Australia vacation.

Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour

 

Culture, couture, and colour; the ostensible vibrancy and spirit of London permeates every aisle, nook and cranny of the city, and will corner you at some point in time. The eternal revelry, in its myriad hues and shades, ensures that every day of your vacation is an experience.

 

London is probably the only metropolitan that makes holidays a ‘cakewalk’, literally! The famous walking tours in London are a phenomenon wherein you are almost transported to a different era or experience. One of the most popular walking tours being the ‘Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour’.

 

This tour is a must-do for any Sherlock Holmes aficionado (or if you are not, and still want to be part of this walk, ensure you educate yourself about this legendary detective, or else you might feel like you stick out like a sore thumb).

 

Not surprising, this ‘elementary’ walk begins at Baker Street, home to Holmes since his inception. During the next hour and a half, you shadow the path taken by Holmes and Watson years ago, through the Holmes Statue, Sherlock Holmes Hotel, Sherlock Holmes Museum and Kendal Place the site of the story of the ‘Empty House Adventure’. You will relive the mystery of sites used in the stories such as the ‘Devil’s Foot’, the ‘Final Problem’, the ‘Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax’, the ‘Sign of Four’ and many other popular Conan Doyle stories.

 

From Charing Cross to Strand’s gas-lit alleys, and Covent Garden with its Opera House and colourful market stalls, the journey will probably give you an adrenaline rush similar to what the Detective felt while solving a mystery.

 

Following a peek into Dr Watson’s home, both addresses of Arthur Conan Doyle, and Sherlock Holmes pub in Northumberland Avenue, the walk will end at the Sherlock Holmes memorabilia shop.

 

After such an exhilarating experience, and feeling one with London, the perfect way to unwind would be to relax, and continue feeling like a ‘Londoner’ at your private holiday home, carefully chosen from a website such as holiday-rentals.co.uk.

 

With plenty of space and privacy, you can relax with your own kitchen and living room while striking out to explore your surroundings feeling fresh every morning.

 

A trip to London during summer will ensure that you return with a suitcase full of lifelong memories.