Endowed with rich natural beauty, the famous island nation of Barbados is located in the east of Caribbean Sea, near Puerto Rico, and is a part of the Lesser Antilles. This island was discovered in 1536 by the Portuguese, and 90 years later it was colonized by the British. It became an...
The Angel of the North is a magnificent modern structure in Gateshead, near Newcastle. While the sculptures unusual appearance initially attracted some local controversy, the Angel is now warmly regarded as a landmark of the North East and was chosen as one of the UKs twelve official Icons of...
Home to the Alhambra Palace, built by the Moors, the city of Granada from whence the regions name is derived is a city of historic beauty. The Alhambra dominates the city and must be included as part of any visit here. The palace and its gardens were built under the rule of the Nasrid dynasty...
Looking for some vacation money saving ideas? Theres nothing wrong with vacationing on a budget. Hey, we all cant travel like the rich and famous.
You save all year to get the money for a well earned vacation. You want to stretch your vacation budget but still enjoy yourself. Sounds like...
If youre old enough to drive, you know its a pain in the butt to pull up to the pump and pay that $50 to drive those four hundred miles or so. What a lot of people dont realize is that you can actually save a little bit on gas if you change your driving habits. You should note that these...
Approximate flying times: From New York: 17 hrs. From Chicago: 22 hrs 30 mins. From LA: 19 hrs 25 mins.
If New York is the city that never sleeps, forget the alarm clock. Bangkok, Thailands capital city, comes a very close second. The city was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the...
Perugia’s Eurochocolate Festival, an annual event that is famous throughout the world, is the most popular chocolate festival in Europe. Chocolate is big business in Umbria and Italy, with annual sales of 350 million euros. Consumption has doubled over the past 10 years, rising from two to...
It’s every travelers worst nightmare: standing at the luggage carousel in Anytown, USA, waiting for a bag that has unwittingly made its way to San Francisco. Lost luggage can put a damper on even the shortest vacation. So if you’re planning a family vacation this year, take the time...
What according to you is the best way to travel, would it be by guided travel or individual travel? We recently took a trip to Washington. Taking a bus tour that would take us around the capital showing us the highlights, this turned out to be a good decision. We were allowed to travel by foot...
Famous for its endless sandy beaches, scenic mountains and rich coral reefs, the Red Sea Riviera provides an exquisite destination for an unforgettable holiday.
Located on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, Africa, the Red Sea Riviera consists of a number of resort cities lying on the western...
If youve traveled with a friend or with your family you know the joy of sharing the holiday experience with others. Its not just the camaraderie but you are sometimes persuaded to see and do things you wouldnt normally do. Traveling solo doesnt mean you need to compromise the joy and...
I went on my first holiday to the tropics recently. I was afraid of catching a disease, so I did a bit of research, and took some precautions. Here are some tips I found useful.
1. Get your shots.
I spent a short time in areas relatively free of mosquito-borne disease. The key...