Nokia expanded its maps to include IOS and Android devices

Nokia expanded its maps to include IOS and Android devices

After that Nokia has restructured the platform maps under a new name and is "Here" instead of Nokia Maps, Nokia announced that it will expand its service to include IOS and Android devices after it was confined to Windows Mobile devices

Custom application for devices IOS includes property guidance "turn-by-turn" and property information on public transport, and will be available as soon as receiving approval from Apple, as Nokia will provide a copy of the devices Android with a wide range of functions and features, worth mentioning that the platformHere combines local information and information found on the cloud service, which allows to provide three-dimensional maps faster in addition to a "offline" enhanced too, where Nokia announced that the application Here for Windows Mobile devices could consumption up to 2.2 gigabytes of storage space,we do not know if it was possible other versions the same storage space consumption or not, and it seems that we have to wait until other copies available to know that

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srilankan tourism

srilankan tourism

srilanka

The famous explorer Marco Polo of the 12th Century wrote that Sri Lanka is the finest island in the whole world. For centuries it had been a great tourism destination particularly for European Travellers. However the 30 year long internal conflict and terrorism had a negative impact of Tourism and the growth of the industry got stagnated. However after the end of the conflict in 2009 the country’s tourism prospects look promising. In 2010 immediately after the end of the war Sri Lanka had a growth of 46% in Tourism arrivals. From 2009 to 2011 the Tourism arrivals got doubled with the number of arrivals reaching 855,975 as at end 2011.

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Beaches

Being an island Sri Lanka is surrounded by sea and a perfect destination for a beach holiday. When the seas are rough on one side of the island it is calm waters on the other side. So it is a year round beach destination.

West Coast  

sri lanka beaches Negombo   (35 km north of Colombo)

   

sri lanka beaches Mount Lavinia  (12 km south of Colombo)

 sri lanka beaches Kalutara (42 km south of Colombo)

South Coast

• Bentota (62 km south of Colombo)

• Ambalangoda (Approx 85 km south of Colombo)

• Hikkaduwa (98 km south of Colombo)

• Unawatuna (140 km south-east of Colombo)

• Weligama (143 km south-east of Colombo)

• Mirissa (151 km South east from Colombo)

• Matara (160km south of Colombo)

• Tangalle (195 km south-east of Colombo)

East Coast

• Arugam Bay (315 km east of Colombo)

North Coast

• Nilaveli & Uppuveli (280 km north-east of Colombo)

• Trincomalee (257 km north-east of Colombo)

Heritage Sites

With a recorded history of more than 2500 years Sri Lanka has a rich heritage. There are 8 world heritage sites within the country which include; the hill capital kandy, the sacred city of Anuradapura, The Dutch fort of Galle, The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, The rock fortress of Sigiriya, The golden rock temple of Dambulla, the beautiful Horton plains and the Singharaja rain forest. Apart from these famous sites there are hundreds of heritage sites in the island which are frequented by tourists.

• sri lanka anuradhapura- Ancient Kingdom

• Sigiriya - Ancient Kingdom & fortress

• Polonnaruwa - Ancient Kingdom

• Kandy - Ancient Kingdom with temple of tooth relic

• Galle - Fortress

• Dambulla - Rock cave temple

• Maligawila - Ancient Monastery with largest statue of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka

• Yapahuwa - Fortress

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Sri Lanka Honeymoons   

All of our Sri Lanka hotels are romantic settings for an unforgettable honeymoon. To find out more about our favourite, most intimate retreats for your first holiday as man and wife, visit our Sri Lanka honeymoon page. Please note that due to local laws and customs, same sex honeymoons are not recommended in Sri Lanka.

Important Travel Information

When travelling to Sri Lanka you must apply for an ETA visa which allows entry into the country.  Names on the ETA must exactly match those appearing on your passport.  Therefore when booking  a honeymoon in Sri Lanka, brides need to ensure that they book under their maiden name as they will not be able to apply for an ETA under their new married name.

             Kuoni Exclusive Sri Lanka Hotels 

         We have specially selected some of our favourite Sri Lanka resorts and made them exclusive to Kuoni customers in                                                                               the UK. These resorts also rate amongst the most consistently recommended hotels on Trip Advisor.

            Our exclusive Sri Lanka Hotels include:

             •   Club Bentota

               •   Jetwing SEA

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        Jetwing Lighthouse 

       Unwind on the beach at this luxurious hotel

            Rooms - 63 

            Airport transfer time - 4½ 

         hoursRecommended for - Honeymoon, Spa

          Facilities

          •   5 restaurants and bars

         •   2 swimming pools and 1 children’s pool

            •   Fitness centre

        •   Steamroom

         •   Spa

           •   Squash

            •   Tennis

           •   Table tennis

            •   Pool table

            •   Boutique

•   Business centre with internet facilities

Swimming Pools

Two freshwater pools.

Spa and beauty

Therapies at the spa:

•  Massages

•  Facials

•  Body scrubs

•  Wraps

•  Manicure and pedicure

•  Wet areas

•  Signature treatments

•  Spa packages

Location

Located in the beautiful colonial town of Galle, approx. 3½ hours drive from the airport in Colombo.

Public transport

1.2m (Bus Station)

Beach description

Golden sand.

  

Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana 

Explore the Cultural Triangle from this lakeside lodge 

Rooms - 25

Airport transfer time  - 4 

hoursRecommended for- Spa, Kuoni Collection

Facilities

•   2 restaurants

•   1 bar

•   Wine cellar

•   Open-air library lounge

•   Swimming pool

•   Spa

                •   Yoga

                •   Fitness centre

               •   Boutique

                •   DVD library

                        •   Bicycles

                  Swimming Pools

                      One swimming pool.

                   Spa and beauty

                 Island Spa:

                 A secluded haven where you can unwind in peace and luxury.

                   Therapies at the spa:

                •   Massages

                 •   Facials

                   •   Body scrubs

                         •   Wraps

              •   Manicures and pedicures

                  •   Steamroom

                        •   Plunge pools

                         •   Spa programmes

                          •   Ayurveda treatments and programmes

            Location 

                Set just 3 miles from Sigiriya Rock Fortress, about a 4-hour drive from the

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Red Square russia

      

Red Square Moscow

UNESCO World Heritage Site 

The first stop for any visitor to Moscow.Red Square remains, as it has been for centuries, the heart and soul of Russia. Few places in the world bear the weight of history to the extent that Moscow's central square does. From the 16^th Century St. Basil's Cathedral - one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world - to the constructivist pyramid of Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square is rich in symbols of Russia's turbulent and intriguing past.

  

St. Basil's Cathedral 

more imageSt. Basil's Cathedral 

Although it's known to everyone as St. Basil's, this legendary building is officially called "The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin by the Moat". The popular alternative refers to Basil the Blessed, a Muscovite 'holy fool' who was buried on the site (in the Trinity Cathedral that once stood here) a few years before the present building was erected.  

The Cathedral is now a museum. During restoration work in the seventies a wooden spiral staircase was discovered within one of the walls. Visitors now take this route into the central church, with its extraordinary, soaring tented roof and a fine 16^th Century iconostasis. You can also walk along the narrow, winding gallery, covered in beautiful patterned paintwork.

One service a year is held in the Cathedral, on the Day of Intercession in October.

Opening hours: Daily from 11.00 to 17.00, closed on Tuesdays.

  

The Kazan Cathedral 

This small but charming Cathedral was built in the 17^th century on the north side of the square near the Resurrection Gate. It was built to commemorate the repulsion of Polish invaders, and in honor of the Virgin of Kazan icon. One of the most revered icons in Moscow, it has been connected more than once with the struggle to protect Russia from her enemies. In 1812, during the Napoleonic wars, a prayer service was conducted before the icon to plead for the safety of the country, and it was even attended by the great Russian commander, Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov.  

The Statue of Minin and Pozharsky 

This famous statue commemorates Prince Dmitry Pozharsky and the butcher Kuzma Minin, the leaders of the militia that repelled the Polish invasion of 1612, at the height of the Time of Troubles. Designed by the architect I. Martos, it was erected in 1818 and became Russia's first monumental sculpture. One of the bas-reliefs shows the people of Novogorod bringing their sons to be armed - Minin famously forced the city to provide funds and fighting men by holding their womenfolk hostage. The other shows the Poles fleeing from the Kremlin, pursued by Russian troops. The pediment is inscribed with the words: "To Citizen Minin and Prince Pozharsky, from a grateful Russia".

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