Globetrotting for Chocolate Lovers

One such delicacy that everybody craves for is Chocolate! Let’s take you on a choco-filled tour across the planet:

• Flanders, Belgium: People of Belgium just love chocolates. They are fond of innovation and quality and look for the same in their chocolates. Flanders in Belgium swanks some of the most creative and finest chocolate makers. Check out for the amazing creations of Hans Burie in Antwerp and the orient inspired contributions of Laurent Gerbaud in Brussels. Brussels and Bruges both boast of the museums where one can learn more about the production and history of chocolate.
• Ghana: Now when you take a bite of your favorite Dairy Milk, say thanks to Tetteh Quarshie. He is the person who first planted the cocoa seeds in Ghana, thereby giving birth to the chocolate industry. This made the country of Ghana the main exporter of cocoa in the twentieth century. Visit the first plant of cocoa at the Quarshie’s farm in Ghana and also learn about the production of chocolates at ‘Tafo Cocoa Research Institute’.
• Switzerland: This lovely nation has the largest per capita consumption of chocolate in the world and has produced some of the famous makers: Nestlé, Toblerone and Lindt. To have some fun in the factory, visit the ‘Nestlé Calliers’ site near Gruyères. For handmade top truffles and pralines, check out one of the Sprüngli outlets. This company is known for making cocoa since the year 1836.
• Paris, France: Paris forms the heaven for chocolate addicts. A visit to any one of the outlets of ‘Robert Linxe’s Maison du Chocolat’ will set you drooling. Learn to make chocolates at the cocoa cooking class in ‘Lenôtre Culinary School’. If you are left with some time then go and try some scrumptious chocolates at the ‘Salon du Chocolat’ festival.
• Bourneville, Birmingham, England: Birmingham’s world of Cadbury feeds our need to drool over huge vats of dark brown yummy liquids and see the bars come out through the wrapping-machines. Go and take the tour in Bourneville and get crazy in the largest Cadbury shop of the world.
• Hershey, USA: Go and visit this place filled with the sweet aroma of chocolates. The headquarters of Hershey’s empire has produced a complete resort of choco-themed entertainment. Sip some choc-martinis in a themed restaurant at Hershey and also get smeared with the healing cocoa at the Chocolate Spa of Hershey. So sweet.

Get ready to swim in the luscious brown fantasy. Visit these exquisite destinations and ensure for yourself a fun filled and chocolaty vacation. 

5 Best Family Holiday Destinations

Family holidaying is always a fun thought but a lot of planning and preparation is needed to execute it, especially when you have to travel with kids. A lot of things have to be kept in mind while planning a vacation such as where to travel, what to take with you and how to engage the kids. As summer vacations are not too far, let’s guide you about 5 ultimate destinations that you can choose for your vacations:

1. USA: USA is an abundant holiday destination and even a lifetime is not enough to fully explore this place. Each state of the country possesses its own specialty which will leave you wanting for more. Whether it is the ‘Golden State’ California, ‘Sunshine State’ Florida or the beautiful city of New York, US has something for everyone. Go for a road-trip on the wonderful Pacific-Highway to San Diego or travel in a group to catch a glimpse of all that is there to see.

2. DUBAI: Dubai has everything that you could wish for in a holiday destination. The stunning beaches, budget-friendly hotels and adventure-sports of Dubai lure visitors from all over the world. As the weather is hotter during the day, it is advisable to make your move to the beaches early in the morning and when the sun begins to shine brightly, go for activities like Dolphin-Bay, Ferrari-World, Ski-Dubai or just head to shop in the magnificent malls. Also enjoy the Desert safari in the evening. Dubai has so much to offer to the travelers that a single visit to this place is not enough to dive deep into its beauty.

3. THAILAND: If you are a family with kids then your children are bound to have a gala time in this country. Apart from the well known shopping-hub Bangkok, other destinations such as Safari-World, Grand-Palace and Tiger-Temple form wondrous attractions. Along with binging on the sumptuous street food, also slurp on the freshly-squeezed orange juice that is sold on the streets. After spending a few tiring days in Bangkok, go to any beach-town to have a refreshing time or just wander more in the country.Hua-Hin is one such beautiful town where you can have a fun time. The beaches, night bazaars and malls of the city are the things you will crave for more. You can even go to Krabi and amuse yourself in its shining emerald-waters, scrumptious sea-food, kayaking and rock-climbing. Another popular option in Northern-Thailand is Chiang Mai which is renowned for its shopping centers, ancient-temples and delicious food.

4. SINGAPORE: Ranking among the top ten cleanest-cities of the world, Singapore is known as the family-paradise. Loaded with delightful activities for the families, the country draws tourists from across the globe. Sentosa, Singapore-zoo, Jurong Bird-Park form a few captivating places to visit. You can even add various temples and museums to your itinerary. One can even go on a shopping spree in this beautiful country packed with beautiful shopping destinations. You will find profitable deals on various brands. Do not miss out to collect some cool stuff from there.

5. HONG KONG AND MACAU: Madame Tussaud’s, Ocean-Park, Disneyland, Observation-Deck, Avenue of Stars- the city has everything that you could wish for. Hong Kong is renowned for its bakeries and delicious street-food. If you are done with eating the Chinese cuisines then you can go for some grand international-options.In twenty minutes, you can reach the city of Macau by helicopter. Macau is a cool mix of adventure and entertainment. Summer shows like “Zia” by ‘Cirque Du Soleil’ and “The House of Dancing Water” at the ‘City of Dreams’ keep the theatres packed with visitors. The kids will take pleasure in grass-sliding and go karting. If you are someone looking for adventure then cover a distance of 233 meters and reach the top of ‘Macau Tower’ to sky-walk or sky-jump.

Select the destination of your choice and pack your bags to get ready for a wonderful summer-vacation.