All Entries in the "sightseeing" Category
Malecon 2000 In Guayaquil, Ecuador
On a recent stopover in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on the way to the Galapagos Islands, we had a chance to check out the Malecon 2000, a boardwalk that spans the Guayas River. Here you can take a stroll along the river, and stop at the many points of interest including restaurants, bars, theaters, fountains, and gardens. We [...]
Copenhagen Layover
If you’re stuck on a layover at the Copenhagen Airport, CPN, (Københavns Lufthavn, Kastrup), there’s plenty to do to keep you busy, inside and outside the airport. The airport is a hub for Scandinavian Airlines. Located just five miles south of Copenhagen city center, it is a great place to get out of the airport [...]
Swimming With Humpback Whales In The Dominican Republic
While there are many activities to consider when planning Dominican Republic holidays but none can quite compare to swimming with Humpback whales. The Silver Bank, which is approximately 100km north of the Dominican Republic, is considered a top breeding zone for the humpback whales. Most Dominican Republic boat operations to the Silver Bank are booked for 7 days, [...]
Padma Lakshmi’s Pictorial Tour Of India
Padma Lakshmi, the beautifully exotic model and television host of “Top Chef” shared her pictures of her most recent trip to India. “Arrived back to the homeland. Chennai is beautiful, balmy and filled with sunshine with a nice coastal breeze! Idlis for breakfast!!” Padma Tweeted on January 5. Padma posted some great photos of her [...]
Layover In Sri Lanka
Stuck on a layover at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Sri Lanka? This airport is Sri Lanka’s only international airport and is the hub of SriLankan Airlines. The Bandaranaike airport is located roughly 22 miles from Colombo which makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on a long layover. If you’re trying to [...]
Layover In Beirut, Lebanon
Stuck on a layover at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Lebanon? The airport is roughly 6 miles from the city center of Beirut, which makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on long layovers. If you’re trying to determine whether you can leave the airport during your layover, click here for [...]
London Layover Tours
London offers a number of Layover Tours from Heathrow and Gatwick for passengers stuck on long layovers, to help you see some sights in a hassle free manner. Customized tours can be personally arranged to pick you up from the airport on your London layover, see the places that most interest you around, and then [...]
What NOT To Do In Paris
Jaunted put together a fun list of top five things tourists shouldn’t do while in Paris. While some of their advice may seem, well, obvious (like don’t grow out a thin mustache or don a beret) some others were well worth pointing out. One of the best pieces of information was: DON’T forget to purchase [...]
Atlanta Layover
Stuck on an Atlanta layover? The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a busy airport, as both Delta and Eastern Air Lines use this airport as their chief hub. If you’re stuck in Atlanta for either a short or lengthy stay, there’s plenty to do. The airport proudly offers wireless Internet service from anywhere inside the [...]
New York Layover
If you’re on a long layover in The Big Apple, you can really only get a small taste of the things available to see and do. Here’s some of our favorite things, especially for someone new to the city. Remember, especially with International flights, to leave plenty of time to get back to the airport [...]
Paris Layover
There are worse things in the world then being stuck on a long layover in Paris. If you’ve got quite a few hours (I generally suggest a minimum of 5 hours for International layovers), it would be a shame to pass up a small taste of Paris, while you’re there. Picking what to do in [...]
Tips For Making The Most Of Your Layovers
Before you leave: If possible, when you are checking in for your flight, check your bags straight through to your final destination. If your layover is too long, however, and you’re not planning on booking a hotel, most large airports will have lockers for your luggage. Pack your carry-on with just what you will need [...]
