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 Machu Picchu has become a very popular destination in recent years. Maybe you know this site has been declared as one of new 7 wonders of the worl this year. Approximately eight hundred thousand tourists visited Machu Picchu this year. And it is expected that nearly one million travelers visit this fabulous city in 2008. Admittedly, this is a great place to visit. But can you visit on your own? Or did you take the help of tour operators? Many people have asked me this question. I'll try to answer that question in this article. Well, some of you need tour operators, some of you are not. If you plan to visit Machu Picchu, stay in Aguas Calientes (I wrote about Aguas Calientes in detail below) one or two nights, you do not need a tour operator. But if you decided to hike the Inca Trail, then you need a tour operator. Under the new law, tour operators can not operate in licensed Inca Trail. The exception is for those who want to go independently, but they have to carry their own equipment, luggage, food and tents, so it is not practical to go hiking the Inca Trail no tour operators. Also, if you plan to visit Machu Picchu in one day and return the same day, and you have kids, then you may need to help them make tour operators. So if you're not in a hurry (and not going to hike the Inca Trail), then you do not need to tour operators. You can save money and spend it otherwise. In addition, it is a challenge, know new things and make them work. You'll love it. Just get ideas on the website, note the important information, and begin. Go To reach Peru Peru Visa is the first factor, but the good thing is that you do not need a visa if you are a citizen of one of the following countries - EU countries, Australia, Canada, United States States and Japan and Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Kiribati, Korea (Rep. of), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia (FS), Monaco, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa South, Surinam, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and; Tobago, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela. If you're not one of countries mentioned above you can still get a visa, but you must apply, and the processing time is 24 hours. Entering Lima city If you come from outside of Peru you will probably land at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. This airport is very close to the area of the occupied city. You can reach the center of the city in half an hour away. You can also reach most of the cheap hotels in half an hour from the airport. If you reach Peru by road, you will enter Peru via Tumbes in Ecuador, Bolivia and Puno Tacna in Chile. If you decide to travel by car and want to drive yourself, then you should know that congestion is very common in Lima and driving is very difficult there. Stay in Peru is cheap. With $ 25.00 per day, you can easily spend your days in Peru and again you can get good food and comfortable hotels. Check websites for the hotel. Remain about whether or Plaza de Armas in Miraflores. Plaza de Armas is like Central Square, Central Plaza. Miraflores is the center of this city, which is southwest of Lima. Miraflores is the business district of Lima. Lima to Cusco you can stay one night in Lima and travel to the city of Cusco. To get to Machu Picchu you have to reach first Cusco by air or land. Then, from Cusco you can travel to Machu Picchu by train. You can reach Cusco by plane from Lima, which is less than an hour away (50 minutes-to be precise). You can go to Cusco by bus too. But it will take about 24 hours (!). There are mainly 4 companies operating domestic flights between Lima and Cuzco. They are LanPeru, Aero Condor TACA Peru and Star. LanPeru and TACA are more reliable. You can buy tickets on the website LanPeru. But remember LanPeru and TACA are expensive. Aero Condor is relatively much cheaper. There are two companies (if you want to travel by bus) - Cruz del Sur and Ormeno. With first time you can buy tickets online. Ormeno has a site too, but only in Spanish. Staying in Cusco in Cusco you might have to stay at least overnight, for the train to Machu Picchu begins early in the morning and returning from Machu Picchu in the evening. You can check websites for the hotel. Stay around the Plaza de Armas, who is the center of the city. Buy train tickets a day before your departure. You can get help on bills from your desk of the hotel too. Cusco to Machu Picchu Check the schedule of trains Lan Peru in their site, and choose a trip. Peru has three railway train services from Cuzco to Machu Picchu. Currently Peru Rail is the only operator. So you have a choice between one of these three. The three train services are -1. Hiram Bingham 2.Vistadome 3. Backpacker these three services Hiram Bingham is a very luxurious. It is very expensive too. Vistadome has windows to both side and roof. So when the train passes through the mountains and the ups and downs, you can enjoy the surrounding landscape. Backpacker is the cheapest. Yet the service is good. There is an alternative road service. There is no direct road service between Cuzco and Machu Picchu. But you can take a combination of bus / taxi from Cusco and Ollantaytambo and then train between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. Aguas Calientes Cusco Train stops in a small town, Aguas Calientes. From there you can take bus to Machu Picchu, which is only a few kilometers. You must pay an entrance fee to enter the citadel of Machu Picchu. Buy this ticket from Aguas Calientes. Ask anyone and they show you where you need to buy the ticket. If you want to stay in Machu Picchu one or more nights, you can either stay in Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes. In fact, Machu Picchu is not a city, it's just the ruins. There is only one hotel just before the entrance to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. This hotel is very high therefore very expensive, over $ 600.00 per night. But you can stay in Aguas Calientes (as most tourists do). At Aguas Calientes, you will get all the standard hotels. You can choose a hotel from $ 10.00 to $ 300.00 overnight. In Aguas Calientes, you will find many restaurants for lunch or dinner. They have hot springs in Aguas Calientes, you can visit there. One last thing, do not forget to buy your train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco after you reach Aguas Calientes. Try buying a ticket as soon as possible or can not return to the desired time. You can see that it is not difficult to visit Machu Picchu on your own. You can visit some websites and just enough information and you plan. I hope you enjoy.

 The Bahamas is a short boat or plane from Florida's Gold Coast. There are 700 different islands of the Bahamas, but most visitors tend to stay in the Bahamas in Nassau and Freeport. Both destinations are popular cruise ship stop, will be met with islanders and tourists who are comfortable with the large number of daily visitors and media attention travelers.Recent rental on the story of Anna Nicole Smith rose to travel to the Bahamas curious paparazzi followers. summer vacationers should not let this discourage the media frenzy visit to the Bahamas this summer paradise, though. Bahama resort can offer travelers both excitement and relaxation. The crystal clear turquoise and emerald waters of the Bahamas are the cleanest water in the world with a see-through up to 200 feet deep. The ideal summer temperatures in the range of 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit, the water is perfect for summer visitors BahamasMany sports.Popular Summer activities in the Bahamas are drawn to the islands by the amazing scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities in the pristine , coral-filled waters. There are diving and snorkeling offered by many tour groups Bahama, or visitors can plan their own adventures diving and snorkeling in designated areas. Wrecks, reefs, and an abundant amount of interesting marine life, are all characteristics of the adventures Bahamas.Swimming water in one of the many beaches along the ocean and sunbathing are popular activities in the Bahamas. Water sports vehicles and boats are available in many local rental companies in the Bahamas. Sailing, boating and deep sea fishing are favorite tourist activities. Ecotours are now popular with visitors who are interested in learning more about the natural environment and the wonders of the Bahamas. special statutes for the nearby Bahama Islands are also offered.Hotel casinos offer guests exciting game and entertainment. Shoppers can enjoy duty-free shops in the Bahamas, often located near the center of the city. The Bahamas is famous for its rum and various specialty rum-based alcoholic beverages. The Straw Market in Nassau is managed by local residents who sell everything from a particular faith in the Bahamas straw baskets, handbags, purses and hats, handmade jewelry for souvenirs and the Bahamas. The Straw Market is open early morning until late evening. Visitors should understand the system of bargaining for the purchase before shopping. Straw prices on items at the market are often negotiable.Visit BahamasThe the Bahamas is the perfect destination for summer holidays for many different travelers. The local music of the Bahamas and drinks served in coconuts set the mood for holiday fun and enjoyable for adults. Children can enjoy the beautiful turquoise waters and swimming, while couples can find the Bahamas to be the perfect backdrop for romance. Diving and snorkeling should visit the Bahamas at least once, just to try some of the unique dishes of fish marine life.Local used as a staple, with a variety of spices and recipes to try, only for the Bahamas. Conch is a popular treatment, often placed in moist, seasoned with lemon and spices to be eaten raw, fried or conch fritters. Bahamian lobster, crab and fresh fish are traditional dishes in the refined Bahamas.The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort is located in the Bahamas, near Nassau, and there are other known hotel chains for the presentation. The best hotels are located on the sea, and well worth the extra cost. Be sure to check the websites of comparing prices for accommodation, such as orbitz.com and travelocity.com to get a better idea of accommodation options. Pack a, camera, sunscreen, and snorkeling equipment for the perfect summer vacation in the Bahamas.

 India is one of the fastest growing and most successful countries in the world, with cities such as Indian city of Mumbai are now getting to the top destinations for business, desperately, in the ground floor of a booming Asian economy. Business travelers to Mumbai, of course, want to stay to business hotels offering world class facilities, which for high-level meetings and fortunately many of these Mumbai business hotel. If you are planning a trip to Mumbai, do not miss these top three best business hotels, for demanding business travelers.Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi perfect - is located in a busy shopping district and steps from the city's main business district, Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi is a perfect choice for any business traveler. With 150 rooms and suites and first class facilities, is Four Points by Sheraton necessarily please.Each room has a private bathroom, comfortable beds, minibar, refrigerator, flat screen TV with DVD player, Wi-Fi Internet, safe, coffee and tea making facilities and hairdryer. Plus, you get a fresh fruit basket upon arrival, so you still have welcome.This Mumbai business hotel has a beautiful pool, 24-hour fitness center and spa. For food, do not miss Asian Kitchen and Grill Sky packed for a great selection of food or the glamorous 24 hour coffee shop, if you want something more casual. Clients would love to have a drink in Tippler Lounge, has, with its large selection of international wines and beers.Four Points by Sheraton features a business center with all the business services you need, and a series of meeting and conference rooms. If you are planning a big business meeting, lunch or dinner, it is with Four Points by Sheraton in complete confidence. They put on a world-class affair.Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi is on site 39 / 1, 6 to 15, Sector 30A, Vashi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400701Intercontinental Marine Drive, Mumbai - near the Nariman Point business district, the Intercontinental Marine Drive have sea views and a relaxing atmosphere, ideal ingredients for a business traveler who has a break too.Every rooms have a private bathroom with bathrobe and slippers. Flat screen TV with DVD and video and audio technology. There is a coffee maker, mini bar, wireless Internet access, spacious work areas and even a fax machine.The Intercontinental Marine Drive has an incredible restaurant in the Dome - the roof of sky bar with cocktails, international wines and dishes from the grill, Bar Rouge is a perfect place for a drink and do not miss dinner has one of the other restaurants of the Intercontinental and cafes.The hotel business center has two large meeting rooms, 12 meeting rooms, printing and copying services, computers, WLAN and limousine service to request.The Intercontinental Marine Drive is at 135 Marine Drive, Mumbai 400020.Sahara Star - If you for a beautiful traditional Indian hotel, located just happened to be near the airport, with excellent business facilities, then the requested Sahara Star is the place.Guest Rooms are equipped with shower and bath, bathrobe and slippers, mini bar, flat screen TV with cable, coffee and tea making facilities, in-room safe and wireless internet. There is a large work area with direct dial phone lines. The hotel has a large spa and fitness center - perfect for relaxing after a long day meetings.You'll enjoy the Sahara Star's specialty restaurants, including Namak, a traditional Indian restaurant and Mabruk, serving Mediterranean cuisine. If you are looking for casual, or just coffee and pastries, the bakery is a wonderful place to relax or to host a friendly business breakfast.The hotel business center offers first class business facilities, secretarial services, as well as seven different sizes of meeting and conference rooms. There are also banquet and meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 120 people. Sahara Star is located directly across from the airport is Mumbai, Mumbai 400099Sources: Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, VashiThe Intercontinental Marine Drive, MumbaiSahara Star, Mumbai

 The 4 days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for many people a dream and even challenge Trek, there are thousands of people who do this hike, and get Machu Picchu. But why Inca Trail stretches that many people;? Because it extraordinary ecological diversity, it is rich in biological diversity, the exotic vegetation, including more than 300 varieties of orchids, cloud forests and the surrounding landscape are impressive, snowcapped mountains can be seen, from camping sites, the Inca Trail Magic, with stones made many centuries ago. The Inca Trail is very difficult hike, but worth way requires good physical condition, but Machu Picchu is not complete without the experience of walking are as in the ancient world. Let's say, hiking the Inca Trail is an act of devotion to the Inca memory, and try not to describe in simple terms the way, you must Realle must be there. * When and how to book it at the last time the famous hiking trail has been settled, and imited to only 500 people per day, open from March to January;? Except February. According to these rules is that only 500 people can get in this way per day, counting guides, cooks and carriers (people who carry tents and food). So only about 200 tourists allowed each day, also means that availability always full 2 months in advance for low season (December, January, March and April), during the high season (May, June, July, August, September, October and November) Availability get full from 3-4 months. My advice to confirm your reservation time, you know, the sooner you book, you can use and you spot and avoid the situation pussycat. For booking, will be asked to complete personal details such as: is-full name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, gender * the only way to Machu Picchu, if you are not so lucky, for your approval for the 4 days inca get? Trail to Machu Picchu, worry not made the Inca a complete network system of trails for all to connect with them, you can get Machu Picchu, here are some new Inca Trail hike option to Machu Picchu, they are all nice and pleasant, and none of them beautiful, others are everyone has unique things. 1. - Machu Picchu Salkantay 5 days. One way that is more popular, it's a bit easier, but larger than the 4 days Inca Trail, also in 4 days. It starts at 2,800 m, the highest point is close to snow on 4.657 m and 1,800 m lowest high jungle. 2. - Vilcabamba Machu Picchu 6 days. Trail, which connects the Incas took refuge in the colonial period includes a visit Inca sites, and this is for hikers who recommended more privacy, there are no people walking much, or guide, and it is only in private service, it is more and a little harder than Salkantay hike possible in 5 days. It starts at 3,400 m, the highest point is close to 4,500 m snow, 1,800 m and the lowest, the high jungle. 3. - Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days. One way that is more popular, it's a bit easier and shorter than the other options are also possible in several days because it named many different ways as well as llamas, hiking, or Weber hike, you will see many villagers weaving along the way and has Category Lamas. It starts may begin at different points, the highest points are in the vicinity of snow over 4,300 m and the lowest 2.800. is required for the final section of her train, spend the night in Aguas Calientes and the last day fresh visit to Machu Picchu. 4. - Yanacocha - Ancascocha 5 days. He leads from the first Section of the Inca Trail before connecting to the traditional 4days includes a visit to the Inca quarry, recommended for hikers, the new and not explored a lot of ways, it's likely that you will not see other hikers, and only about 7 tour will guide from Peru know the whole hike. Only in the private services, challenge walk for nature lovers, it starts at 3.350 m, the highest point is close to snow on 4.450 m, and lowest 2.800 m. need for the last leg to Aguas Calientes train, spend a night in Aguas Calientes and the last day fresh visit to Machu Picchu. 5. - Choquequirao Machu Picchu 8 days. A complete migration challenge, it's probably the hardest Peruvian migration, the name and Combo hike, because you reach the Choquequirao visit, the site is even bigger than Machu Picchu, but only architectural structure. This is the greatest migration and covers about 100 kilometers, recommended challenger for hikers, there are few people take this kind of challenge. Gets too high jungle, only in private service, it starts at 2,800 m, 1,500 m and is lower to the highest point at 4.550. * When is the best time for hiking in Peru? Travelers can visit Peru any time of the year. Hiking never stops, but some of them are closed because of the rainy season of nature. The best season for hiking is from April to November at the most recommended period is to get dry and sunny by day, cold at night and June to July August temperatures below freezing. But with warm clothing, it is not a problem, good sleeping bag is always needed. While the rest of the time we have the rainy season (December to March), you can expect showers to 3:00 to 4:00 afternoons a week. For travelers who do not mind a little drizzle, offers this time of year, small crowds and green hills, often with wild flowers and orchids in bloom. When you visit more information on Inca Trail, the Inca Trail or availability of any tours to Machu Picchu, or any place in Peru: Peruvian http://www.inkachallengeperu.comCheersWilbert Quispe.Professional tour adventure, experience guideSpecialized, shamanic and traditional tours and tour guides [email protected] Cusco - Peru