Vacationing Aboard Mega Yacht Charters
May 31, 2008
Vacationing Aboard Mega Yacht Charters
by: Charles Mohaney
More than your average sailboat, mega yacht charters offer all the luxury of a five star hotel, more room than most city apartments around the world, and the freedom to go where you want without having to pack and unpack at every stop. In addition, mega yacht charters come fully staffed if you so desire making this one vacation you won’t need another vacation to recover from!
The Secrets to Affordable Yachting
Mega yacht excursion can run the gamut of prices. Some fully-loaded and staffed luxury yachts can cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single week. So how can the average person afford such luxury? The key is to make it a family affair, choose the right destinations, and time things to get the best rates. If you are willing to do some of the cooking, cleaning, and even sailing responsibilities yourself, you will find it even easier to afford a vacation at sea.
Things For Families To Do In Hawaii
May 30, 2008
Things For Families To Do In Hawaii
by: Claire Quaty
There are six islands that make up Hawaii; Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island. On each of these islands there are many activities and adventures for you and your family to experience.
Kauai -
Kauai is one of the best islands to visit if you are traveling to Hawaii with kids. On the island of Kauai, children are welcomed and celebrated because the tradition and culture of Kauai centers around ohana or family.
Some things that you and your family can do together on the island of Kauai are:
Crafts and cultural activities usually offered at the resorts of Kauai.
Fishing
Beach games
Nature walks
Surfing lessons
Sand sculpture contests
Coconut frond weaving
Tide pool exploring
Tours
The island of Kauai also has two great museums for children. The Kauai Children’s Discovery Museum in Kapaa which has many interactive exhibits that adults will enjoy too and the Starlight Planetarium which tells how the Polynesian voyagers used the stars, winds and ocean to navigate their canoes over the Pacific. This program takes place on Saturdays.
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City
May 29, 2008
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City
by: Henry Vacher
Thirty years after the end of the war, the incredibly resilient nation of Vietnam, and the Vietnamese people, is beginning to emerge from the shadows - from www.Sticky-Rice.com.
Vietnam is a country deeply scarred by war and yet its outlook is forgiving and forward—looking. Its people believe last century’s occupations, battles and political influences have enriched the nation.
Washed ashore above the Mekong Delta, some 40km north of the South China Sea, Ho Chi Minh City, known also as Saigon, is a city on the march, a boom—town where the rule of the dollar is absolute. It is a testament to its war—torn past. Its history has made it resilient, effervescent, charged with initiative and roaring with trade.
The centre of Ho Chi Minh is compact and ideal for wandering around. It boasts fine restaurants, immaculate hotels and glitzy bars amidst its colonial villas and venerable pagodas.
There are many interesting places to visit including the markets, cathedral, river—port, Presidential Palace (perfectly preserved for some unknown reason!) and the nearby park which also houses a museum of Vietnamese History and Culture and a small zoo.
Wisconsin Dells Is A Fun Family Vacation Destination
May 29, 2008
Wisconsin Dells Is A Fun Family Vacation Destination
by: Dorrie Ruplinger
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is a fun destination for a family vacation, and with a little research and advance planning the trip doesn’t have to make your wallet cry out in pain.
Wisconsin Dells (and the area is really two towns: Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton) has been a popular summer vacation destination for people who live in the Midwest since the late 1800’s. In recent years, several indoor water parks have been built making Wisconsin Dells a popular year around vacation destination, not only for people who live in the Midwest but for people from around the world.
What first drew tourists to the Wisconsin Dells area? It was the scenery. The Wisconsin River meanders through the Wisconsin Dells area and has beautiful sandstone rock formations. A trip to Wisconsin Dells wouldn’t be complete without a boat tour of those rock formations.
There are two basic choices of tours; either boat tour or a “duck” tour which also includes some sightseeing on the land. If you have small children, they’ll enjoy the “duck” tour the most.
Winter Sun Breaks - The Caribbean
May 28, 2008
Winter Sun Breaks - The Caribbean
by: Robin Richmond
The build up to Christmas is always an exciting time of the year with various parties to attend and presents to buy. However, January and February can become pretty depressing times of the year, with little to look forward to and the festive cheer of Christmas nothing but a distant memory. Booking a winter holiday and getting some sun can be the perfect tonic to beat the winter blues - and where better to head than the Caribbean!
Lets face it swapping horizontal sleet and freezing winds for a beautiful, warm beach isn’t a tough choice - but choosing the right holiday package to ensure a holiday of a lifetime. With prices becoming increasingly more competitive for long-haul winter sun destinations, a Caribbean holiday shouldn’t necessarily mean a begging letter to the bank manager either. In terms of destination, you’re spoilt for choice between the popular islands of Barbados and Jamaica or the equally beautiful Dominican Republic or Grenada, among others.
A Family-Friendly Florida Vacation
May 27, 2008
A Family-Friendly Florida Vacation
by: Caroline Brame
Florida has long held the title of “Most Kid Friendly Vacation Destination” due to an abundance of theme parks and miles of sandy beaches. Ranging from the large theme parks around Orlando to nature oriented kid programs in the Everglades, there is so much to see and do that your kids will love! On your next Florida vacation, give your kids a little something out of the ordinary and experience all that the Sunshine State has to offer!
Water Parks
North Floridian Hospitality
May 26, 2008
North Floridian Hospitality
by: Caroline Brame
Interested in taking a trip to Florida? Consider North Florida for the next vacation destination. Although most of Florida’s most famous attractions are in the south, the northern part of the state, extending from Pensacola to Jacksonville, offers travelers plenty of what they expect from Florida with a twist of Southern Charm.
The area surrounding the bustling metropolis and unofficial capital of South Georgia of Jacksonville is full of fun activities and sights for the whole family. Amelia Island, home to the Ritz Carlton and the Bausch & Lomb ATP tournament, is a resort community set within beautiful natural beauty. Between hundred year-old live oaks, the marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean is a nature-lovers paradise, a tennis players dream, and the perfect place to get pampered. Travel south to Ponte Vedra Beach, home of the Tournament Players Championship at Sawgrass. Golf lovers will find a plethora of the most prestigious and world-renowned golf courses while the family will enjoy its beautiful beaches and tranquil lifestyle. Following the coastline will take visitors to St. Augustine, the nations oldest city, and home to great shopping and beaches. Take a stroll down St. George Street for old city charm and shopping and stop for a bite to eat at Opus 39, 95 Cordova St, Fiddlers Green, or Saltwater Cowboys, all St. Augustine favorites. Jacksonville itself is home to great attractions, including Alltel Stadium, home to the Jacksonville Jaguars professional football team, the Florida Theatre where you can see concerts, plays, and shows year round, and the beautiful St. John’s River.
Travel Bargain Or Travel Scam? How To Know The Difference
May 25, 2008
Travel Bargain Or Travel Scam? How To Know The Difference
by: Jolana Klobouk
Congratulations!!! You have been selected to win an exciting luxury vacation to…….
Where have you heard that one before? Although there are many genuine travel offers, there are also many travel scams that defraud innocent travelers out of millions of dollars each month. Travel is a big ticket item and most people would like to save some money or even travel for free. Unfortunately, it opens the door to some unscrupulous individuals and companies who try to take advantage of this.
Travel packages turn out to be very different from what was originally offered or what the “winner” expected. Sometimes, the company just takes the money and runs! So if you get a phone call or email offering a free or extremely low-priced vacation , keep these tips in mind:
The Most Common Travel Scams
- Emails, phone calls, or snail mail advising that you have been selected to “win” a free vacation, free airfare, or a hotel stay, especially when you haven’t entered anything.
Cabin Rental Tips
May 24, 2008
Cabin Rental Tips
by: Robert Bibb
Cabin rentals are some of the best vacation ideas for you and your family. They beat hotels and motels from many perspectives, such as cost, surrounding and so on and they have a certain charm that cannot be valued in money. Here are some tips and benefits related to cabin rentals:
You get a house to stay in instead of a single room - that’s more room to have fun.
The level of privacy is a lot higher, and the cabin allows you to cook and try your own rustic meals.
The accessories are also beyond comparison with what most hotels would offer at a similar price: full size refrigerator and several other facilities like a game room, Jacuzzi and any other recreational accessories.
A single bedroom vacation cabin rental will cost about as much as a hotel room, so from a financial point of view the two options are equal. However, when considering the other benefits of cabin rentals, the hotel room suddenly looses a lot of its attractiveness.
Large cabins are also available for families or groups of friends and they are more economical than renting several hotel rooms.
Choice Dining in the French Caribbean
May 24, 2008
Choice Dining in the French Caribbean
by: Danielle Mitchell
For many travelers, good food is a key part to enjoying your island vacation, which makes the French Caribbean a great place to book your next trip, because here, you can sample some of the best French cuisine and blend of specialty dishes in the Caribbean. In addition to the stunning sugary-sand beaches and the gleaming azure Caribbean Sea, the region of the French Caribbean is also known for its mouthwatering food. The islands of the French West Indies have inherited their motherland’s love for food and cooking, producing succulent traditional French dishes as well as a blend of cuisine influenced by many other cultures.
Culture of Cuisine
The French Caribbean islands are infused with rich influences from people of many different nationalities, including African, Chinese, Dutch, Indian, Spanish, and French. This infusion of cultures lends a unique flare and a distinctive appeal to the recipes from islands such as Martinique, Guadeloupe, and St. Martin, making these islands well-known and highly visited destinations among travelers who appreciate a standout dining experience.
