Archive for the 'Travel' Category

First Trip to Disney World

Monday, August 4th, 2008

We just put the finishing touches on our trip to Disney World for Christmas 2008.  I normally don’t like to travel during the holidays but I am really excited about this particular trip.  We are leaving on the 22nd and returning the 27th which means we will actually spend Christmas day at the resort.  I used these tips for planning your first Disney Vacation and they helped me plan the whole trip for under $4000.  It is still a big chunk of change, but I think it is worth it for the kids.  They will certainly have plenty to talk about with their friends when school starts back up!

Save Money Go For a Cheap Hotel in Barcelona

Monday, August 4th, 2008

A luxury hotel is all well and good for those who can afford it but there are many cheap hotels in Barcelona that can satisfy the needs of most people.

The cheaper hotels can provide excellent facilities and a first class service so you do not have to sacrifice your quality of accommodation to enjoy yourselves.

Take a look in the many brochures or perhaps go online, compare the facilities, the service and the cost and you will find a large selection available to you.

Not only are there cheap hotels in the city but also there is a large selection of hotels in the suburbs.

Host Travel Agency Allowing You to Post Travel and Leisure Ideas

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Traveling in a group can be an extremely cost effective way.  The desire to explore ideal vacation spots is a commonality in all of us.  The biggest impediment that prevents us from materializing the dream travel or vacation is money.  Traveling alone to globally acclaimed tourist spots such as Minnesota, the Caribbean, the Grand Canyon is immensely expensive.  Huge expenditure is incurred in traveling, accommodation, and food and in getting around the place.  By way of traveling in a group, however, all these expenses are shared and so drastically reduced.  Indeed, group travels are extremely economical for all the members of the group.  Group travel provides the opportunity to see maximum number of places incurring minimum expenditure. If you have decided to follow this course of traveling in a group, you should check out for a host travel agency with proven track record.  Triplandia.com is one of these reliable group travel agencies.  The company allows travelers to post their travel and leisure ideas in the wide range category and destination list.  Their request will go through Triplandia.com’s carefully designed intelligent filters to deliver their request to the right travel specialist.

Costa Caleta is The Right Choice Holidays or Home

Friday, August 1st, 2008

I thought I’d mention a brief couple of words on costa caleta. It has been my residence now for 2 1/2 years and its somewhere I can see myself staying for many years to come. Whatever happens here Britain (my old home) is not an option. Its just way too depressing and seems to be dying a little bit more each day.Whereas where I am (Fuerteventura), seems to be growing each day, and its the kind of growth that’s so positive. Its a tourist destination, which is no bad thing, there are many bars and fun restaurants, but with all that its not tacky or daft; in fact its still pretty, its clean, and it’s definately my home.www.caletalive.org

The Many Amenities of Birmingham Hotels

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

With the rising prices of everything these days, hotels in Birmingham are shining through with the many amenities their hotels have to offer. While travelers won’t find all the amenities listed in every hotel available, much will be offered by most. You can also use this list to guide you while deciding what exactly is important to you during your stay. Some of the popular amenities include:

- In-house movies and music

- High speed internet access

- In-room safe

- 24-hour room service

- Complimentary coffee/breakfast

- 24-hour concierge

- Restaurant on-site or minibar

While these are just a few things to consider, they are among the most demanded amenities travelers look for when reserving a hotel in Birmingham.

What are Friends For?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

My friend Meg and I have gotten into the habit of going off on little weekend getaways around the State of Florida.

So I wasn’t surprised when she called and said she had an idea for “the perfect trip”. Of course, I was thinking Tampa.

Imagine my surprise when she said she’d found a Travelocity coupon code online which would allow both of us to fly to London for four days, and not break the bank.

At first I was skeptical, but once we went online and I verified the prices, it was only days before our tickets were bought and we were off on our memorable Great London Adventure.

Sin city hotels

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Before you go and book your vacation to sin city, have a look at the offers avaialble for your week away at boutique hotels Las Vegas. They are probably cheaper than the mainstream hotels on the strip. Most of them are themed on the pyramids or anything novelty like, but probably along art deco lines. But with incredible pampering spa treatments and the most amazing hotel service, they beat most of the chain hotels hands down. Plus they are located just off the strip (2 mins walk) so you can hop on and off it at your leisure.

Fishing in Manzanillo

Monday, July 28th, 2008

The big and busy city of Manzanillo offers amazing restaurant, clubs, beaches and fishing. The fishing in Manzanillo is world class fishing, with some of the best fishing in the world. Manzanillo is also a beach resort and, as the self-proclaimed "sailfish capital" of the world, they will host a yearly sailfish fishing tournament that bring in people from all over. Fishing in Manzanillo will surely please any style of angler and it will definitely get the first timers hooked on the sport of fishing.

Frequent Flyer Rewards - An All Expense Paid Vacation

Monday, July 28th, 2008

When we left for Singapore last summer, I was amazed how cheap the air fare was.  I went with my wife and daughter and stayed there for about three weeks.  Not only the air fare was cheap but they also have this Frequent Flyer Rewards, which entitled us for a raffle ticket.  The grand prize was an expense paid travel to Australia.  Wow! It really put my hopes up of seeing Australia for free.  To cut the story short, we did not win the raffle, which is alright for me.  Atleast, they have rewards in store for their customers. 

Why Preparedness Applies To Travel As Well As Boy Scouts

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

When I was in Europe with a buddy of mine some time back, we had an interesting little adventure on a weekend excursion we made to Ireland.

We were a bit rushed in planning our trip, so when it came to booking ourselves rooms, we simply found a list of Ireland Hotels, chose the city of Dublin and were done with the matter.

Unfortunately for us, on our mad dash to get everything ready and make it to the airport on time, we misplaced most of our travel itinerary - our hotel reservations included. We ended up spending the better part of four hours checking out various hotels and trying to remember where we had booked in all the confusion. Needless to say, it wasn’t the brightest of my travel memories.

My Daughter, the Equestrian

Friday, July 25th, 2008

My daughter is an equestrian, which is a fancy term for one who rides horses. Anyhow, she qualified for the state 4H show and the whole family went to the state show. While we were there, we checked out the area activities so that we would know what was going on during her ‘down time.’ There actually was a lot to do, as we were near the capital of our state. We had friends who lived there, so even though we stayed at a hotel, we got together with them. We went out to eat and then went site seeing. It was great, even though my daughter and her horse didn’t place.

The Best Rates for your London Accommodation

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Need to find the perfect place to stay for your families vacation this summer? How about finding the perfect London accommodation that fits with your budget no matter what your budget calls for. Whether your budget allows for you to spend a few nights at a four or five star hotel, from $130 to $170 United States dollars. Or perhaps your budget is more geared for being able to spend your money while you sightsee, so you just need a decent place to spend your nights while you are there. If that is the case, then it is even more affordable at less than $30 US dollars at some of the two star hotels in the London area.

What Is Travel Insurance?

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

There have been many more inquiries today about protecting yourself and your family. You purchase insurance to cover your home in case of storm damage. You purchase insurance to cover your car in case of a car accident. So, why not protect yourself while on vacation as well? This is where travel insurance comes in to play. Such insurance protects you from the risks of travel. If you’ve lost valuables or your luggage, there is help. If there are storms brewing over the Atlantic and your trip is cancelled, there is help. If you develop medical issues with an immediate need, there will be help.