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Land of Temples, Orissa: India

Orissa is a state in India that is located on the east coast below West Bengal. The capital of Orissa is Bhubaneswar and it is one of the fast growing states in India, w.r.t economy and infrastructure. Orissa is a beautiful place to visit because it has the most scenic, pristine and untouched beaches and [...]

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Top 5 Attractions in Kashmir , India

Kashmir is called heaven on earth by many people who have visited the place before. Kashmir is a state in India located on the northernmost point of the country. It is bordered by the Himalayan mountain range. Most of the places in Kashmir are scenic and picturesque. Because of the controversies surrounding the state, not [...]

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VIP THEME PARK PACKAGE at Sea World Resort

Travelista is delighted to bring you this special offer from Sea World Resort: Stay at Sea World Resort for a 2 nights including unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet’n’Wild Water World and Sea World Stay before 30 June 2011 and get unlimited theme park entry until 30 June 2011. Stay between 1 July [...]

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Stay, Play and Save At Sea World Resort

Travelista is delighted to bring you this special offer from Sea World Resort: Stay, Play and SAVE at Sea World Resort and enjoy – 1 night at Sea World Resort – UNLIMITED Sea World entry during your stay – FREE entry to Paradise Country – Kids Eat FREE* Get below the surface to discover a [...]

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Toledo, Spain

Declared  a national monument, Toledo, a small city found on a Castilian hilltop overlooking the Rio Tajo (River Tagus), was once the Spanish capital under the Visigoths (567 to 711) and again when Felipe II moved the Court of Spain to Madrid (1085 to 1561). It is still the religious centre of Spain. Locals often [...]

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Songkran and other adventure holidays

When it comes to public holidays, Australia seems like it’s missing out a bit. After all, pretty much every holiday activity comes down to: have a barbie. Of course, so does pretty much every day that ends in ‘y’. But a quick look around the world reveals some of the craziness you can get up [...]

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Las Vegas, Part 3 – Getting Comp’d

Vegas is all about getting you to come back. The casinos make so much money from you gambling that they can afford to give a little back. Usually that ‘little’ comes in the form of comps. Comp is short for ‘complimentary’ and comps range from free food and drinks to T-shirts and other souveneirs, all [...]

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Las Vegas, Part 2 – How to play Blackjack

Blackjack has the best odds for the gambler of any game in Vegas; the house edge is only .5%. That means that over time, if you bet 100 dollars on blackjack, the casino will end up with a measley 5 cents. But wait, you ask – if the odds are so good, why do most [...]

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Las Vegas, Part 1 – The Basics

Anyone who’s ever seen Ocean’s 11 has dreamed of going to Vegas. Sure, Australia has its pokies and casinos but a few fireballs on the Yarra River is nothing compared to the sheer spectacle of Vegas. The entire city is a temple to bad decision-making – from the drive-thru wedding chapels to the Elivs impersonators [...]

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Greece

Country Guide: Greece

Fascinating, enchanting, and relaxing are words that truly define Greece. A favorite European travel destination, the beauty of Greece will put every traveler at ease with its classic Mediterranean atmosphere whether its amazing beaches, fresh seafood, sparkling night spots, mythical legend or ancient relics.

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