Vacations

A Surprise Holiday – Let The Fun Begin

Admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:18:00 +0000

The concept of a ‘surprise’ holiday may be unpleasant to some; after all, isn’t half the fun of a vacation looking forward to going there? Maybe it is, but if you hanker for something a little spontaneous and fun, then a surprise holiday might just work for you.

Are Travel Guides Very Useful?

Admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:15:47 +0000

It’s safe to say that the vast majority of us book a holiday to a place where we ‘like the sound of’. Destinations tend to be spread by word of mouth, when other people enjoy their vacation and tell their friends – or the entire internet. Yet oddly, when we’ve booked this people-recommended holiday, many of us then go and by a travel guide from a book retailer.

The Ever-Increasing Popularity of Air Travel

Admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:16:08 +0000

Ever since the determinedly brave Wright Brothers made the first unassisted flight aboard their plane Kitty Hawk, man has been taking to the sky (and beyond) so as to explore the world. Air travel is fastly becoming the biggest of all the transportation industries, allowing people to shrink the world and go from one hemisphere to another in a matter of hours.

Online Travel Agents

Admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:15:28 +0000

Once upon a time, when people wanted to book a holiday they went to see the travel agent. Usually found on a high street with heavy pedestrian traffic, the travel agent was the start of vacation dreams for several decades – until a new, flashier kid arrived on the block.

Why Hostels Aren’t Just For Students and Backpackers

Admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:14:11 +0000

When going on vacation, the cost of accommodation while you are away is one of the biggest drains on your budget. It would seem that no matter where you go in the world, hotels are always expensive places to stay – leaving you less money for enjoying yourself and having fun. Yet most of us cling to the concept of hotels as clean, enjoyable places to stay – and book ourselves in despite the cost.

Travel Advice: Emergency Contact List

Admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:12:11 +0000

When going on vacation, part of the fun is unleashing yourself from the bonds of home life and responsibilities. However, there is still a little bit of home you should always take with you: your emergency contact list.

The Con of ‘Discounted Attraction Tickets’

Admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:10:31 +0000

When you visit a new city or country, there tends to be a thousand and one things you want to see, try and do. The adventures to be had in somewhere new and unknown are seemingly never-ending; from museums and art galleries, right through to theme parks and thrill-seeking attractions, every day can be a new experience when you are traveling

Is Travel Insurance Really An Essential?

Admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:10:01 +0000

Any holiday website, hotel reservations website or travel agent will be quick to tell you that travel insurance is an essential for any trip either abroad or in the same country. This ‘advice’ usually accompanies a hard sell for their in-house insurance, which many people purchase without even thinking about it.

Travel Q&A: The European Union

Admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:18:20 +0000

Question: “I live in America, and I’m going on holiday to Spain next summer. I’d also like to go to Italy, and I know I can drive there from Spain. My question is about my passport; will I need to show it when I cross the border from Spain to Italy and vice versa? I know they’re both in the European Union, so I’m not sure if normal border controls apply. If at all possible, I’d rather not carry my passport around with me.”

All You Need To Know About UK Travel

Admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:17:32 +0000

The United Kingdom – the union name for the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – is one of the most popular tourists destinations in the world, especially the capital of England, London and the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh.