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Sentosa Island
Singapore is a country where everything is taken very seriously. Even, to such a seemingly frivolous thing as relaxation and entertainment. There is a place for everything. One thing for business, one for entertainment – Sentosa.
It is said that the word “Sentosa” translates as “island of calm.” If we consider calm a relaxed state of mind, then everything is true. But this will be accompanied by a mass of impressions, and powerful adrenaline rush. A visit to Sentosa Island may not be enough. To try all the pleasures, you need at least a week. But that is – that is. We will visit at least the most basic attractions. Continue reading
Differences between tour operators and travel agents
Many have a misconception about tour operators and travel agents. But tour operators and travel agencies differ from each other and play completely different roles in the tourism business. Compared to the factory, the tour operator is similar to the production department, and the travel agency is similar to the sales department …
The tour operator is the organizer and provider of a package of travel services. It is often called a ground handling company. Travel company – tour operator will conclude contracts with hotels and resorts, airlines and land transport companies, for example, cars, buses, minibuses, ferries and trains, etc. With all the necessary prices and information gathered, tour operators prepare detailed travel packages and distribute to travel agents, in travel agent catalogs and abroad. Continue reading
ISLAND SAN ANDRES
230 km east of Nicaragua and 750 km northwest of Cartagena (Spanish Cartagena), located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, there is a small archipelago of San Andres and Providencia (Spanish San Andres y Providencia archipielago). The archipelago consists of several dozen coral atolls, concentrated around the 3 largest islands: tranquil Providencia, romantic secluded Santa Catalina (Spanish Isla de Santa Catalina) and wonderful San Andres (Spanish Isla de San Andres).
Although coral San Andres is geographically located closer to Nicaragua, officially it belongs to Colombia.
CHARACTERISTICS
The island is small and elongated: 12.5 km in length, 3 km in width. The length of the ring road along its coast is about 30 km. Continue reading