Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Accra - Eternal Bliss

Accra, situated in Ghana, is the capital of the country. It is a thriving place with tons of happening activities. The city has maintained equilibrium between modernity and its traditions. It is blessed with a near-perfect climate that attracts tourist from around the globe. If you are in Africa you must visit this stunning city.

Kotoka International Airport is the prime airport. International airlines like Jet Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Air France have regular flights serving this route. Travelers can buy airline tickets at great discounts throughout the year. They can also get great flight deals by booking tickets online.

The city has divine beaches and ample of activities for the travelers. There are numerous budget, three star and four star hotels which generally remain occupied. The city has successfully hosted many international conferences and exhibitions.

Though the city lacks skyscrapers the architecture is modern and interesting. Travelers and history enthusiasts have a treasure of attractions to explore. The vibe of this African city is fabulous and the natives are generously courteous. You can easily start a conversation and they will guide you.

Accra’s prime attraction is the astounding National Museum. It has a huge collection of African arts, crafts and paintings by renowned local and regional artistes. The museum displays information about their origin and their inspiration. Visitors will also love The National Archives of Ghana. The park named after the legendary freedom fighter Kwame Nkrumah is also worth your time and resources.

Being the center of cultural attraction, Accra also has many other interesting monuments. The history of Osu castle dates back to the 17th century. It is huge and magnificent. The place is guarded but open to public under strict rules. The symbolic Independence Square is quite a sight.

Jamestown is a unique part of Accra. Dominated by fishing it has the famous lighthouse and Customs House. This area also has two forts Ussher and James making it top traveler’s itineraries.

The famous Labadi beach is a gorgeous white-sand beach. Lined by exclusive hotels and restaurants the beach is well kept and organized thanks to the hotels. Surrounded by palm trees the view is scenic, serene and breathtaking. Visitors can relax and bask in the warm sun. The entry to the beach is not free. Visitors spend the entire day just lazing around completely unaware of the happenings in the outside world.

For intoxicating escapes in the night head to Osu. This area has amazing clubs and bars with live music. The latest techno beats hit your ears. Food is exemplary and suits each taste. For great local flavors Monsoon is the place to be. The decor and the service are great. Mouth-watering sea-food is served here and you have to be dressed for the occasion.

Cafe Dez Amis offers quick bites. You can munch sandwiches along with coffee and tea. The city also serves pizzas dipped in local flavors. Mama Mia is a pizzeria which has hit popularity charts among expats. It is a great place to dine with children.

Haveli and Noble serve great authentic Indian and Chinese food. Plenty of bakeries sell breads, pastries and other delights.

Of course there are no more anthills, as the name suggests, but this city is spectacular and a must see place.