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101Malta and 101Dublin – a far cry from the usual online travel guides

Log on to any site that claims to be your perfect travel guide and what do you get – a multitude of travel deals. Wherever you click you are instantly overwhelmed with

special offers: book this, buy that, fly with us, hop on this, reserve that!

Few are the travel websites which are honestly aimed at really informing travellers about the country or city they are visiting, the sites and attractions that make the

country so popular with tourists, and the things one should or could do while visiting.

And this should come as no surprise to anybody who is in the industry. Advertising is what generates sales and keeps the websites going so where do you strike a balance?

Where do you draw the line and give the prospective traveller a real taste of the country he is planning to visit whilst remaining truly honest?

On the other hand, why should the tourist be influenced as to where to go and what to do according to what the highest paying advertisers would like?

The travel guide websites 101malta and 101dublin are a far cry from the average sites which are primarily aimed at generating revenue without giving a candid picture of the location itself.

Each website has more than 100 pages spilt under four categories: things to do, things to try, things to see and things to eat. And here you are truly regaled by what the country really has to offer the potential tourist. Both 101websites have crawled, clicked and looked into every nook and cranny to bring you a straightforward, raw guide about the place.

For example, 101Malta invites travellers to delve into the mystery of the ancient civilizations that lived on this tiny Mediterranean Island by visiting the various Neolithic temples, which actually pre-date both the Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge.

Written with a flair that appeals to all and sundry, each page is dedicated to a particular site, attraction or events worth doing while on holiday on the island. 101Malta goes one step further than most other websites dishing out genuine, blunt, no-nonsense advice to travellers intending to visit the Maltese Islands.

Malta’s rich history is evident in every corner of each street, not only by the Neolithic treasures but also by the various influences left by its former conquerors, which included the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Sicilians, the Knights of St John, the French, and last but not least, the British.

From the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral to the Forts built by the British to repel attacks during World War II, 101Malta gives a direct view of these majestic buildings and why the Capital City Valletta was paid homage by being declared a World Heritage Site.

The Dublin Travel Guide - 101Dublin - gives the same honest view of where you should go and what you should do when on holiday in Dublin. Everyone’s got the same misconception about Dublin, that it’s all about the beer and many fail to make good use of their holiday.

If you are the type to enjoy history and culture, 101Dublin has a page dedicated to each location which it believes are definitely worth a visit – from St Patrick’s Cathedral to Dublin Writer’s Museum to a look around Trinity College.

Each page is neatly designed, with a brief yet concise explanation of the city’s major highlights, culinary delights as well as any traditions or customs to look out for, which, when thrown in all together is what makes travel such an eye-opening experience.

Travel is about embracing cultures and getting to know the nitty gritty of the place. Both 101travel guides embody this belief in an easy to use and light hearted manner making booking your trip that bit more exciting.

About the Author

Luciano Borg is Project Manager at Untangled Media Ltd. Before joining UML, he spent 17 years working for English Language Newspapers in Malta, where he worked as a reporter, journalist, designer and night-editor.

www.101Malta.com and www.101Dublin.com take an honest look at the many, many things you can do while on holiday there, ranging from the adventurous to the relaxing and from the culinary to the cultural.

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Top 10 Best Travel Guides

If you're planning a trip, you'll definitely what to learn as much as possible about the place you'll be visiting. Finding out more about the area's top attractions, sights, tours and other features can help you get the most out of your travel experience. Travel guides are the best way to get a clear idea about what to expect - but not all of them are truly helpful. Below, we highlight the top ten best travel guides, all which can be found online.

• 1. Fodor's - Originally best known for its printed series of travel guides for locations around the world, Fodor's maintains an excellent travel website that covers hot destinations from around the world. It's a great place to stop and peruse some well-written articles about visiting different regions.

• 2. Frommer's - Like Fodor's, Frommer's began strictly as a print travel guide company. Today, its website offers great tips and advice about visiting various parts of the world. You can still order print editions, too, that are handy for bringing with you on your travels.

• 3. AAA - AAA - the American Automobile Association - is well known for providing its members with great travel guides and advice. Today, you can visit their website and plan a trip using their many useful articles and information. Get a better idea about where you're going - and how you'll be getting there - by using AAA.

• 4. TripAdvisor - A one-stop shop for travel reviews and advice, TripAdvisor offers travel guides for every region in the world. Their guides are also conveniently broken down by attractions, restaurants, hotels and other categories.

• 5. Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet offers articles, videos and other features, allowing you to peruse many different kinds of travel guides all in one place. Since they have such a wide assortment of different takes on any given location, you can really get a feel for what to expect on your trip. Best of all, they usually offer excellent advice about things you really shouldn't miss seeing - and otherwise probably wouldn't.

• 6. The Travel Channel - Best known for being a television channel offering many different travel related shows, the Travel Channel website also doubles as an excellent travel guide. Different features are broken down by and organized by category and location, making it a breeze to get the scoop on any area you plan on visiting. It has a true wealth of information to share with you, and can make planning a vacation more intuitive in general.

• 7. The New York Times Travel Section - One of the most highly regarded newspapers in the world, The New York Times, offers up its unbeatable Travel Section online. Visitors can search past issues to get the best information about the places they are planning on visiting. Getting the New York Times' take on locations around the world is another great way to plan a trip and to know what to expect, as well.

• 8. Chowhound - Since dining is such a huge part of the travel experience, it's nice to know that there's a travel guide out there that focuses solely on the cuisines of various parts of the world. Visit Chowhound to find out where the best places to eat in any given city are - and where the true hidden gems can be found.

• 9. Travelistic - It's been around since 2004, so Travelistic has proved that it's a travel guide with staying power. The site revolves around the posted reviews, videos and photographs of its registered members. It offers you a "real" look at many locations around the globe, and is a useful guide to look through when planning a holiday.

• 10. IgoUgo - With its extensive collection of readers' tips, reviews and other resources, IgoUgo is a very beneficial travel guide to take a look at when trying to plan an itinerary. It allows you to find out what others' experiences have been at locations around the world. Sometimes, you'll be alerted to someplace new and exciting; other times, you'll find out what places to avoid. Either way, it's information you can definitely put to good use.

About the Author

Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who represents a number of UK businesses. For a range of online travel guides, he recommends Gawwk.com.

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What is a great all-around travel guide to Venice?

I am looking for something comprehensive yet easy to follow. I consider myself a fairly serious tourist given my interests in art and art history. I like getting into the heart of a city and seeing everyday life. But I also like to hit the top tourist sites (musems, palaces, etc). Rough Guides are great for their depth, but they're no good at prioritizing which sites to visit. The ubiquitious Top 10 or Top 25 guides are largely lists of the most common and well visited sites. I am looking for something in between or maybe two books which complement each other. Also, I am planning a day trip to Verona, so information on other cities within the Veneto is a bonus. I think I've looked at most of the books on the market and I'm having trouble selecting one.

I go to Europe pretty much every summer and have found the Lonely Planet guides the most reliable each time. Whenever I've purchased others, I invariably find myself wishing I'd just gone and bought the Lonely Planet guide instead.

The good thing about Venice is that (a) it will live up to your expectations and (b) it's not very big so if you have a good chunk of time to spend there, you can see most of it in a short amount of time. Unlike Paris, London, New York, not a lot of time is taken up getting from place to place. Like Rome, it's pretty much all there.

Whatever you do, do NOT miss the Ducal's Palace. It's gobstoppingly gorgeous...but make sure you use the bathroom before you start (and/or do not have coffee at breakfast!). It takes a while to go through and it's all one-way traffic and you can only go before or after, not during. The line can be long so I would strongly suggest you book your reservation online before you go.

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Holiday Travel Guide to Istanbul

Istanbul city on two continents

Always a good mood, whenever you reach.  The edge of two continents, here side by side it is Istanbul capital of the Turkey.  For holiday travel guide you the   article is not enough,  you need a book.  People settled here even 660 B.C.  Today Istanbul has not the center of town, but each of the seven hills has its own.  Sea side viewing is Golden Horn bay, myth and reality. This horn-shaped water inland is one of the best natural harbors in the world. In the old days in was the base camp of the Ottoman and even the Byzantine Navies. It is surrounded by the oldest structures Istanbul can offer, districts like Balat, Zeyrek, Cibali, Fener, Eyup, are amongst the must sees. Most of them are UNESCO protected.

Some facts and history for Istanbul

When Muhammad 2th the Conqueror took Constantinople give all the rights of Orthodox and released their priests. The seeds of religious tolerance were accepted since then.   One of the biggest evidence of that time is The Orthodox Patriarcate located in Fener district which is just along the Golden Horn.  It is interesting to note that, the first pope to visit even in 2007 for the very first time, not mentioned in most  of the holiday travel guide books. Agatha Christi has passed part of his live here.  One of the highest achievements of Islamic art and culture the mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.  The mosque was to be built on the site of the palace of the Byzantine emperors, facing the Hagia Sophia.  In the holiday traveling books Hagia Sophia is considered the official center of the world. Kemal Ataturk ordered to turn in a museum, today highly targeted by holiday travelers.

Glamour of ancient Istanbul

Your travel Guide must point you to Dolmabahce Palace.  Built in 19th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. Very similar to Versatile in Paris It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there. It's known that most then 14 tons of pure gold has been used during the building of Dolmabahce Palace.   It cannot be found in most of  the travel's guide books is fact that, during a crisis in the past, the Sultan family donated 100 billion dollars to save Turkey.

Istanbul  today

Istanbul has 17 million inhabitants and today is the fourth city in the world turn according the official traveling guides.  April each year there is festival of tulips, symbol of Istanbul.  For any city in the world are not so composed songs. Istanbul was the capital of three empires.  In Istanbul, all sizes live in one place. Being there is more than holiday.

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Johnie Traveler

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