Cheapflights.co.uk Swaps Old Landmarks for New Alternatives
Giving Travellers a Fresh Perspective on Some of the World's Most Visited Destinations
(firmenpresse) - LONDON -- (Marketwire) -- 10/25/11 -- While the world is filled with great destinations, the path to many landmark locations has been worn away by fellow travellers. For those looking to have a more authentic experience, , the UK's leading website for travel deals, offers this list of Top 10 Alternative Landmarks. The list was crafted from the site staff's travel expertise and offers new must-sees and dos with half the crowding and at half the cost.
"Travel is about adventure and seeing new things," says Nadine Hallak, Travel Expert for Cheapflights.co.uk. "We've tapped our team's first hand experience to create new ways for travellers to get that first time thrill while visiting some of the world's most famous destinations."
Here we explore five of the website's Top 10 Alternative Landmarks suggestions. Each was recommended by a different member of the staff who either lived or travelled extensively throughout one of the destinations.
No one would dare rule out a visit to Sydney's exquisite harbour and waterfronts for a spectacular view, but it's the vantage point that makes all the difference. Live it up like a local and head over to the Fish Market -- located a little more than a mile west of the business district -- over touristy Darling Harbour. Share a plate of oysters and a bottle of wine (Australian, of course), and admire the seaside marina's sights and sounds. Want a lesson in shelling and grilling? Sign up for a class at the market's premier Seafood School -- Australia's leading cooking school. Those heading Down Under for New Year's Eve might want to visit Balmain for a view of the bridge and ring in the New Year with locals rather than tourists. (Tip: Get there early to nab a good spot!)
Thailand's luxury for peanuts and sunny beaches have made it a favourite for Brits in the last few years. Moreover, Chiang Mai offers visitors the chance to bathe, ride and play with elephants, drawing them in from tourist-packed hotspots like Phuket and year-round. But foreign tourists rarely see the negative impact that these wait-in-line attractions have on the animals, and unknowingly support ill-intentioned groups. For an equally spectacular, yet animal friendly experience, try the Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre in . The nonprofit is a wonderful alternative and gives volunteers the chance to learn about and play with their elephants on day, overnight and week-long visits.
Step off the beaten path and onto the new 'cool' for nights out and cultural experiences in the U.S. capital. For dinner, swap M Street for the newer, much trendier 14th and U Streets near Logan Circle. From Asian fusion to Spanish tapas (insider recommendations include Estadio and Masa 14), the area's culinary gems are climbing the ranks of DC's best restaurants. While there, also check out Logan Circle's recently happening art scene. Less buttoned-up than Georgetown's galleries, Logan Circle boutiques, like the Hamilton Gallery and Project 4, are more casual -- and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is a startlingly impressive national art museum -- and every visitor to knows it. The tourist-filled, all-kinds-of-art attraction can be overwhelming, so if modern art is your thing, consider a visit to the Cobra Museum instead. Only Dutch, Danish and Belgian artists are featured at the wonderfully inventive space, and its curators do a fantastic job of blending local culture with contemporary art to create a powerful homage to the Cobra movement. The avant-garde collection and rotating exhibits make the trip to Amstelveen, a suburb of Amsterdam, absolutely worth it.
In spite of its jet set drawing reputation, the Italian Riviera doesn't have to be painfully pricey. Instead of just handing over euros in Portofino's central harbor, catch a water taxi to neighboring Santa Margherita, a more down-to-earth alternative. Melt-in-your-mouth food and charming bed-and-breakfasts fill the coastal town -- and at a fraction of the price of Portofino's restaurants and accommodations. Even more important for some travellers, Santa Margherita attracts fewer tourists -- providing you with a more authentic Italian holiday.
To see the full Top 10 Alternative Landmarks made by our staff, visit
To search and compare flights to these or any other destination, visit
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