Practical 8 and 9 - My Dream Holiday

a. Update your blog with magical pictures of your Dream Holiday destinations
British Columbia Canada

Yellowstone

Colorado River


b. Which evaluation criteria did you used to evaluate the multimedia websites f0r your dream holiday? Why?

Coverage
The website has various pictures,blogs and forum categories for viewing purpose. It is comprehensive in the sense that it gives recollections of past experiences in the USA through the use of the blogs posts, forum posts and pictures that have been posted. There are also links to other destination countries such as India,Cuba etc.

Presentation and Arrangement
The information is well presented and arranged in a simplistic and minimalistic manner. The information available throughout the website follows a consistent web layout. There is a search facility located at the top right hand corner of the website which is very useful as it generates a native list of search results which are relevant.

Overall
The website is pretty simplistic in it's design. It allows users to find photos,information of past experiences by other people who visited the country. The "Photos" link is very essential as ultimately, users seek pictures first instead of text regarding the country that they are planning to go to. The website is informative and provides easy navigation and access to information available.


c. Why did you choose to go to your Dream Holiday Destination.

There are many picturesque sights available in the USA. The sights there such as the Colorado River are very beautiful. I chose USA as it has many interesting and unique landforms.


References:

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http://community.usatourist.com/photos/christine_bs_usa_trip_2009/images/2036/original.aspx

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http://community.usatourist.com/photos/british_columbia_canada_by_jose_yague/images/974/original.aspx

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http://community.usatourist.com/photos/yellowstone/images/1814/original.aspx