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Monday 19 November 2012

History Abound in Machu Picchu

The city of Machu Picchu caught my attention when I was reading about the selection of new Seven Wonders of the World. Before having read the article, I hardly knew about the beautiful, old ruins where history spoke through each of the brick in the construction site. While its history relevance makes it a much preserved and highly protected site, the sheer design and architectural brilliance of the city of Machu Picchu intrigues the tourist, visitors, historians and the archeologists alike. While, I had the right-booking partner to help me through and with the travel arrangements and bookings, I would like to share a few personal experiences with all.

When you decide to visit the relics of Machu Picchu, choose the nearest and the best hotel in Machu Picchu to the historic site and the ruins. The city itself abounds with beauty of pre-Columbian architecture that can be seen in the narrow lanes, beautiful shops, old buildings and houses that are still preserved well against the tarnish of time. When you visit the town, you will be mesmerized by the peace that the place exudes and the history it puts forth.  The sheer genius of the construction of Machu Picchu is a human marvel to experience.

When you visit the town, having the right hotel in Machu Picchu to stay after your day of travel is very important to be able to relax and unwind with peace of mind to be ready for another day of exploration. Your hotel should be able to guide you through the local destinations and must see or must visit places along with places of local relevance. The best hotels in Machu Picchu help you with travel arrangements for local visits as well.

Make sure you choose the travel agency after a lot of research and take feedback from people who have visited the place. From my experience, I feel that choosing the right travel agency or partner to do the necessary groundwork of your travel and hotel bookings as well as tickets and itinerary is very important to having the right travel and visit experience.

Friday 9 November 2012

Hotel in Cusco: A Wow Experience

As a traveler, I love to visit the some of the lesser known and yet historic sites in the world. I have had the opportunity and chance to visit many places across the globe due to work and personal family trips. On one such trip, I discovered the historic, beautiful and snug town of Cusco. While the town is small, it is full of beautiful lanes with places to visit and eateries that serve the most amazing delicacies round the clock. Having found the best hotel in Cusco to stay rest of the stay was a cakewalk. The hotel staff was cordial enough to help me find my way around the town and commute around to see places of interest.

Cusco is a town rich in history with amalgamation of different cultures due to invasions and attacks by outsiders for the local bounty in the region. As one of the most visited tourist destinations in Peru, Cusco has established itself as one of the most preferred tourist destinations thanks to its hospitality industry and warm and welcome locals. The government gives a high focus on tourist visits and makes available services at affordable prices.

The most famous place that one has to visit when one is going to Cusco is Machu Picchu. Besides the main tourist destination, the following are the must visit locations and should be on your intinery.

•    Walled complex of Sacsayhuaman and the temple
•    Cathedral of Santo Domingo
•    Inca Wasi
•    Calle Hatun Rumiyuq
•    The Plaza de Armas of the city of Cuzco

Given the beautiful place, Cusco is and the original buildings, plazas, streets, shops and houses built in pre-Columbian times; they retain the original Colombian architecture designs make it a beautiful place to visit. While, we all might read about history, to live history through the places in Cusco and by choosing the right Hotel in Cusco would make the trip worthwhile.

To enjoy your visit to the beautiful land of Cusco, work closely with the right team and agency to make your bookings right from your flights hotel to local travel needs and have a WOW experience.