Cracow s hot june festivals

Cracow s hot june festivals
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Krakow is not just an alternative destination as it’s not too much touristy yet, but it’s also a lively city of the Old fascinating Eastern Europe.. with a lot to offer to young people!

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There is a quite interesting list of things to do, see and live while you’re there. In June there are some interesting events that can be worth a visit to the city of Krakow (Cracow). The Jewish population of Poland was cruelly squashed by the holocaust, however Jewish culture is still rich and flourishing. The Jewish Culture Festival proves it.  Every year the Kazimierz district of Krakow, destroyed in World War II, holds an internationally-famous Jewish Culture Festival. 
The event first took place in 1988 and today it’s arrived to its 18th edition. Each June for more than a week,  all kinds of events, from synagogue singing to klezmer music and Hasidic, classical, and Jewish folk music, take place in the Jewish district. The music is the core of the festival, but besides music there are also film screenings, exhibitions, presentations and story telling about a Jewish theme. The visitors can make an experience of Jewish traditional dances, songs, cooking, theatre and even paper-cutting and calligraphy. All initiative are opened and free for everyone. For more information about the Festival visit : jewishfestival.pl/.  A couple of weeks later, Krakow celebrates another Festival.
The Wianki - Floating of the Wreaths Festival. The beginning date is 24 June, 2008. The festival traces its roots to a peaceful pagan ritual. Whianki literally means 'wreaths' and it is a traditional midsummer celebration that remembers St John.  Polish girls wear wreaths of flowers with a lighted candle in the centre and then throw them into the Vistula River.
This ritual is for predicting when they would be married. If the wreath comes back to shore, the girl will never marry, if it sinks, she will die young and if it flows down the river, she will be married and be happy. By the 19th century this tradition had become a festive event, and it continues today. Apart from the official floating of wreaths, there are musical performances, dignitaries' speeches, fairs and fireworks by the river bank opposite the imposing Royal Wawel Castle. Poland's top pop stars are now joined by international acts to complete a day of celebration. More info at : visitpoland.org.
Also, in terms of accommodation, you will be happy to know that your budget won’t be suck up all in a sudden! Krakow offers some of the cosiest  and cheapest youth hostels of the Eastern Europe. The Lemon hostel or the Old Walls youth hostel are very nice as like as the Bling Bling Hostel or the cool AQQ hostel, the Free hostel, the Secret Garden, the Moon hostel. They are easily found in internet  in some bookers providing online bookings and prices comparison.
Very useful. In general, youth hostels  offer clean, colourful and comfy rooms at very cheap prices in Krakow. Let’s say you can expect to pay no more than 10 euros per person per night with breakfast included! Not bad ah?
So look around and you will see that some of the cutest and cheapest youth hostels of Europe are there, in Krakow and will offer you the warmest hospitality! And do not forget to book in advance your accommodation if you wish to get a central location and the best price in hot summer months.

Cracow in may won’t be better

Cracow in may won’t be better
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With a passion for food, we couldn’t avoid to mention the Cracow International Soup Festival in May.A much-loved feature in Cracow's spring calendar, this festival features dozens of chefs from across the region competing for the crown of soupmeister!

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Hotels, cheap, krakow, cracow

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The action takes place down in mellow Kazimierz on Plac Nowy, and the guzzling is usually accompanied by live music from a number of enthusiastic bands. Best of all, everyone is a judge, as the soups are all free to be sampled - until they run out!
In the same month an increasingly fashionable fixture on the international scene is the Krakow Film Festival that concentrates on short films, documentaries and animated features, There are different categories and prizes, from Polish to International. There is also the possibility to attend to the press conferences and meet the actors and the film-makers for some chit-chat.
Other thing not to be missed is the Krakow's annual Month of Photography. Various unusual venues in bars, clubs, breweries, cafes for dozen of exhibitions throughout the month. If you're a student or you have friends in Krakow, May is the best time of the year  to be around for an ancient and venerable tradition: the Juwenalia! For a week parties erupt across Cracow and most of them are open to outsiders.
Until the 4th of May at the Arsenal of the Czartoryski Museum Arsenal (ul. Pijarska 8) will host twenty works by the master sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822). One of the most eminent representatives of classicism, the Italian sculptor worked in Venice, Rome, Wien and Paris . Inspired most by Hellenistic sculpture, most of his works relate to mythology and the main attraction should be a marble sculpture of Prince Henry Lubomirski as Cupid.
And after a long day visiting, tastino, listening, cherishing all Cracow ha sto offer in may, we recommend an after dinner at the Harris Piano Jazz Club, one of the best places to head for if you're in search of an evening of quality jazz.  Many local talents have performed there, whilst a host of established stars regularly drop by to have a jam. For classic jazz, be there on Tuesdays; for jam sessions on Thursdays, whilst Fridays for Blues. On Saturdays there are big concerts from well known Polish and international names. Small cover charge is the norm.
Once you are done will all this stuff, guys, you’ll need a secure, warm place to rest.
Consider booking in advance your accommodation if you wish to get a central location and the best price!  Anyways, you will be happy to know that this voice of your trip won’t suck all your pocket up! Krakow offers some of the cosiest  and cheapest youth hostels of the Eastern. You can try to find a spot at the Lemon hostel, the Old Walls youth hostel, the Bling Bling Hostel, the AQQ hostel, the Free hostel, the Secret Garden, the Moon hostel. They all offer clean, colourful and comfy rooms at very budget prices. Meaning from about 7 euros per person per night with breakfast! Fair enough?

Considering Travel Insurance? Okanagan, B.C. Man Loses Kidney In Costa Rica Hospital!

Considering Travel Insurance? Okanagan, B.C. Man Loses Kidney In Costa Rica Hospital!
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For all the future travelers that have the opportunity to read this story, I would hope that after you finish this article, you would highly consider Travel Insurance!

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travel insurance, travel, insurance, trip, policy, medical, online, services, emergency, health, accident, protection, insurance policy, travel medical

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For all the future travelers that have the opportunity to read this story, I would hope that after you finish this article, you would highly consider Travel Insurance!
As a former travel Agent, when I read sad stories about travelers that have bad medical experiences abroad, it starts to make my stomach turn because I would quickly check all my client files to make sure they have all purchased some form of medical and/or cancellation policies from me prior to their travel.
However, when he awoke in the Costa Rica hospital where he had admitted himself, he quickly found out that his kidney was removed! This young man’s jaw was never fixed and the medical doctor in Costa Rica claimed several of his internal organs were damaged, and out of all the organs that were injured, they had to remove one of his kidneys. Makes you go Hmmm!
Now in my professional opinion, I would classify Costa Rica as a popular destination that I would recommend to many of my past clients to visit for their ecotourism and exotic vacation appeal. The problem is that when we suggest these destinations that are glorified as paradises, we sometimes forget to tell them that these vacation destinations don’t have medical facilities that are comparable to North American standards, and also not all facilities operate in the best faith.
All the facts about this incident are not proven yet, but the truth of the matter is in this incident, having the proper travel medical insurance coverage could have been the difference in this gentleman coming home safely with a fixed jaw and his kidney intact.
<b>How Does Medical Travel Protection Policies Eliminate Situations Like This, You Ask?</b>
Keep this in perspective due to the nature of the incident. The facts are still coming in about this mans occurrence Costa Rican hospital, and I’m not totally certain he did not have travel coverage, but in my professional opinion, if he did have a reputable comprehensive travel medical policy, I truly believe this situation would not have happened.
Here is my explanation that you can apply to having quality medical coverage. When you visit your travel agent, or decide to book your vacation online, many of the agencies and online companies will offer you an insurance policy that is designed specifically for your travel protection while away from your originating country. Due to a large percentage of your medical costs that may not be covered by the country you live in, travel medical emergency policies are there to protect you from the additional costs that your country will not be covering.
Let’s take this one step further. While you’re away on vacation, the Travel Medical/Cancellation Company you purchased your policy from now has a vested interest in your physical and financial protection. However, they also have a reputation and a financial interest in their company! By saying this, they must make sure that claims that are paid out are legitimate, and are not abused by many of the un-regulated foreign medical facilities that treat patients for emergency situations.
To control these illegal practices, most, if not all, travel insurance providers (including online Insurance companies) establish worldwide relationships with a great number of medical facilities in the tourist areas, and in this relationship, the selected Travel Insurance Company regulates them with very strict rules and guidelines.
This is why it’s important to read the policy terms and conditions, and understand what is required as the policyholders must follow these terms for their own protection under emergency situations. What many conditions state are that the people who get injured due to an unexpected situation, must contact the insurer prior to admitting themselves to a hospital, or a large percentage of their claim may not be paid.
Now I know many of you may be saying that if you were not conscious at the time you were admitted to a hospital, that’s beyond your control, and you’re right! However, upon becoming aware, you must at your earliest opportunity advise the Insurance Company where you are, and if it’s not a regulated hospital on their list, they will make arrangements to remove you to their preferred medical facility.
<b>Why Does A Travel Insurance Company Go To All This Trouble? </b>
This is where we continue from the story about the young man that had his kidney removed. Again, I’m going by my own opinion and no one else, and like I mentioned prior I don’t have all the facts, but in my profession I strongly believe that if this person had coverage with a reputable Travel Insurance Company, he would have more than likely contacted their toll free worldwide number, and talked to professional staff that are trained in the medical field.
He would have been directed to the correct hospital, and when he arrived, upon the instructions of the Insurance staff, he would have passed this information on to the medical staff at the Costa Rican hospital. This does one of two things, it gives the Insurance Company the power to regulate and make sure that only the necessary surgeries are taking place, and because they’re paying the bill, they will ensure that every situation is medically documented for any future liability.
I can’t guarantee that having the medical coverage would have avoided this situation, but I have to say when you eliminate all the risks by working with the Medical Insurance provider, you have a better opportunity in walking out of that foreign hospital with the peace-of-mind that you’re not going back home without all your valuable functioning organs.

Common Sense Travel Tips

Common Sense Travel Tips
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Flying is a routine activity for millions of Americans, and raises no health considerations for the great majority of them. However, there are certain things you can do to ensure that your flight is as comfortable as possible.

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travel, air plane, airfare, reservation, ticket, ticketing, booking, airline, agent, TSA, tips

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Changes in pressure can temporarily block the Eustachian tube, causing your ears to 'pop' or to experience a sensation of fullness. To equalize the pressure, swallow frequently; chewing gum sometimes helps. Yawning is also effective. Avoid sleeping during descent; you may not swallow often enough to keep ahead of the pressure change. If yawning or swallowing doesn't help, use the 'valsalva maneuver':
    * Pinch your nostrils shut, then breathe in a mouthful of air.
    * Using only your cheek and throat muscles, force air into the back of your nose as if you were trying to blow your thumb and finger off your nostrils.
    * Be very gentle and blow in short successive attempts. When you hear or feel a pop in your ears, you have succeeded. Never force air from your lungs or abdomen (diaphragm); this can create pressures that are too intense.
Babies are especially troubled by these pressure changes during descent. Having them feed from a bottle or suck on a pacifier will often provide relief. Avoid flying if you have recently had abdominal, eye or oral surgery, including a root canal. The pressure changes that occur during climb and descent can result in discomfort.
If you have an upper respiratory or sinus infection, you may also experience discomfort resulting from pressure changes. Postpone your trip if possible. (Check to see if your fare has cancellation or change penalties.) A final tip on pressure changes: they cause your feet to swell. Try not to wear new or tight shoes while flying.
Alcohol and coffee both have a drying effect on the body. Airliner cabin air is relatively dry to begin with, and the combination can increase your chances of contracting a respiratory infection. If you wear contact lenses, the low cabin humidity and/or consumption of alcohol or coffee can reduce your tear volume, leading to discomfort if you don't blink often enough. Lens wearers should clean their lenses thoroughly before the flight, use lubricating eye drops during the flight, read in intervals, and take the lenses out if they nap.
If you are permitted to buy bottled water and bring it on the plane (check before your fly), get the biggest bottle you can carry.  Some countries don’t allow you to carry a bottle of water through the security checkpoint – but you can purchase one in the terminal (at ridiculously higher prices).  Even if you can buy the water at the terminal, doesn’t mean you can carry it onboard.  Check, check and re-check.
If you take prescription medications, bring enough to last through your trip. Take along a copy of the prescription, or your doctor's name and telephone number, in case the medication is lost or stolen. The medicine should be in the original prescription bottle in order to avoid questions at security or Customs inspections. Carry it in a pocket or a carry-on bag; don't pack it in a checked bag, in case the bag is lost.  Check with TSA on latest rules and regulations.

Common Car Rental Questions

Common Car Rental Questions
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When you rent a car you can choose between several different types of cars.  To try to make renting a car, or a type of car, easier, rental agencies generally break all cars down into five categories.

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When you rent a car you can choose between several different types of cars.  To try to make renting a car, or a type of car, easier, rental agencies generally break all cars down into five categories.  Each of these categories usually comes with a different series of rates, and although limos and vans are available, just about all other vehicles will be classified as one of the following: economy car, compact car, mid-sized/intermediate car, full sized car, and luxury car.   
A car in the economy class would be a smaller two door car, like a Geo Metro.  These cars usually have room for two adults, two children, and two small suitcases.  These are also generally the cheapest.  The next step up would be to a compact car, which could be two doors, or four doors.  Two of the most popular rented compact cars are Ford Escorts and Chevy Cavaliers.  These are generally seen as having room for two adults, two children, one large and two small suitcases.
The next step is up to the mid sized, or intermediated sized, car.  These are two or four door cars that include cars like the Ford Tempo or Buick Skylark.  These vehicles have room for four adults, and several large suitcases.  The full sized car would be a large car like the Ford T-Bird or Buick Century.  These have room for four adults, plus plenty of leg room, and a lot of luggage. 
Then there are the luxury cars.  These cars generally have four doors and include the Ford Crown, Lincoln Town Car, or Pontiac Bonneville.  These cars have room for five adults and four large suitcases, plus extra bags.  These are good vehicles for family vacations.  There are convertibles available, too, but they will obviously cost more and are not as good for family travel.
Most travelers will recommend at least a mid sized car, since these models offer the engine power and special features needed to tackle most terrains (such as mountain roads) while having safety features like airbags.  Think of what you need the rental for, where you will be going, what you need the car to provide reliably over the course of your trip.  Based on that, match your needs with the class of rental car and make your choice from there.  Especially in new places or long trips, having a car you are comfortable with is very important, and will help guarantee a safe and comfortable trip.

City Breaks In New York City

City Breaks In New York City
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When Henry Hudson arrived in 1609 few could possibly have anticipated the legacy he would leave behind. From humble beginnings, New York City has developed into the greatest metropolis on the planet.
Far from the crime ridden cesspit portrayed in films from the 1970s, New York has cleaned up its act. Many visitors are pleasantly surprised at the new found order and obedience within the present city.
Few places can compare for modern human spirit, depicted perfectly in t...

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When Henry Hudson arrived in 1609 few could possibly have anticipated the legacy he would leave behind. From humble beginnings, New York City has developed into the greatest metropolis on the planet.
Far from the crime ridden cesspit portrayed in films from the 1970s, New York has cleaned up its act. Many visitors are pleasantly surprised at the new found order and obedience within the present city.
Few places can compare for modern human spirit, depicted perfectly in the mass gathering of human emotion that is the New York City Marathon. Sunset in Central Park is the motivation for training.
But New York is also a place for individuals. The mammoth manmade canyons – a consequence of New York’s endeavour to reach the sky with its epic buildings – provide a space to reflect on its worldwide fame.
For many New Yorkers the sun can prove pretty elusive. The rousing skyscrapers shroud the Big Apple in shadow for much of the time.
For the tourists however, New York is blessed with iconic landmarks on every corner. Make your way to the summit of the Empire State Building to witness a magnificent 360-degree view that is the glory of Manhattan.
Art lovers should make their way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and revel in its noble works from America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Alternatively you may try the more enigmatic collections housed at the Museum of Modern Art and purchase eccentricities within the gallery stores.
If you’re fortunate to be in town at Christmas, don’t miss the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting including the wonderful festivities. New York captures the full Christmas flavour; maybe you’ll even be lucky enough to see some snow.
The bottom line is New York – and Manhattan in particular – is a living organism. The city that gave the world legends such as Miles Davis, Irving Berlin and Martin Scorsese quite literally shakes you by the shoulders and pushes you into the 21st century.
Many have succumbed and sought refuge in this vibrant theatre. John Lennon, Andy Warhol and the great lady herself, The Statue of Liberty – a gift from Paris – have all yielded to the cities charm.
When you find yourself entering the gates of New York for the first time, ignore the lousy coffee, New Yorkers’ dress sense, and the constant irritation of ‘wacky’ mobile phone ring tones. Just take a breath, grab a seat and go along with the ride.

City Breaks in Germany: Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt

City Breaks in Germany: Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt
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Germany has a lot to offer the visitor from fashionable cities to quaint villages and castles. There are concerts, opera and ballets and a broad array of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and swimming, along with skiing in the winter. And for those long evenings, a host of beer gardens and cafes await.

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Germany, Hotels, Accommodation, Cheap, Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt

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Berlin: city of a new era
Today Berlin is a creative, dynamic place to visit with museums, theatres, many bars, cubs and restaurants. A city which was at the grim heart of 20th century European history, the Berlin of today has a tendency not to take itself too seriously.
Transport: how to get there and around
To reach Berlin by air, you will probably have to make a connection through Amsterdam or Frankfurt. Not many direct flights arrive in the city. The Train service in Germany is extremely efficient, you can get to Berlin from other European countries this way. The bus is also an option.
The city itself has an underground system to help you get around, it is also cycle and pedestrian friendly. The East part of the city is served by a tram.
Weather
Berlin winter is between November and March and can be cold below zero. Throughout the rest of the year, rain is often a possibility.
Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays
The internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and location of hotels in Berlin.
Attractions & Events
*February brings the worlds second largest Film Festival to Berlin known as the Berlinale.
*10 days of festival fun with concerts and operas takes place in April for Festage.
*Popular gay festival day, Christopher Street Day is in June.
*Jazz lovers can enjoy JazzFest in August.
*As Christmas approaches the city opens markets throughout the city in November.
Munich: Sophisticated capital of Bavaria
Munich creates images of ledehosen and beer, but this is a very incomplete picture. The city is sophisticated and has many cultural attractions including art galleries and museums.
Transport: how to get there and around
European flights are served by the Franz-Josef-Strauss Flughafen in Munich. From further a field you need to make a connection with Frankfurt airport. The train also serves many European cities.
The city is served by buses and underground trains, which make is easy to get around. Munich is also a cycle friendly city.
Weather
You can catch some Munich sunshine during months April - May and also September - October. The coldest time of year is between November and March.
Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays
The internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and location of hotels in Munich.
Attractions & Events
*January brings the beginning of Fasching, six weeks of street celebrations.
*The end of Lent is marked by Starkbierzeit, with strong brews consumed.
*The Munich Film Festival is held in June.
*Strangely, in September, you can enjoy the world best beer festival Oktoberfest.

Frankfurt: with a heart for art
Frankfurt is not as formal and business like as you might imagine. The city loves art and has many attractions at its museums. And its spectacular skyline is a work of art in itself. What's more, Frankfurt is Germany's most cosmopolitan city which adds to its pizzazz.
Transport: how to get there and around
Frankfurt can easily be reached from all over Europe and beyond with it’s major airport and train station. The bus is also an option as Frankfurt links with many major cities.
Like most other German cities, Frankfurt has excellent public transport, you are spoilt for choice, which is fortunate as walking is not really an option in the city.
However there are plenty of bicycle lanes for the cyclist.
Weather
Winter here is very cold and often has storms. For the best months come to Frankfurt between June and August.
Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays
The internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and location of hotels in Frankfurt.
Attractions & Events
*There are parades held before Lent, the Fastnacht parades take place in February.
*The International Music Trade Fair is held in March.

*You can enjoy Frankfurts famous apple wine all summer with many events being held throughout the city.
*Art and music lovers can enjoy the July riverside with the Museumsuferfest exhibitions.

Choosing Your Vacation Walking Shoes

Choosing Your Vacation Walking Shoes
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Carefully chosen walking shoes will make a world of difference on your vacation. Your feet are as unique as your personality so just any old shoes won't do.
Here are some tips to help you choose the right walking shoes for you.
Find an athletic store that has qualified people who can evaluate your walking gait. They can then point you toward a shoe that will match your style.
Your feet will swell on a walk. So pick a walking shoe that is about a size bigger than you ...

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vacation, travel, walking, hiking, shoes

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Carefully chosen walking shoes will make a world of difference on your vacation. Your feet are as unique as your personality so just any old shoes won't do.
Here are some tips to help you choose the right walking shoes for you.
Find an athletic store that has qualified people who can evaluate your walking gait. They can then point you toward a shoe that will match your style.
Your feet will swell on a walk. So pick a walking shoe that is about a size bigger than you usually would buy. Or, if possible, try on your shoes after a long walk.
Fit your shoes while wearing the same socks that you will be wearing on your vacation.
Consider the type of walking you will be doing. Hiking boots are good for poorly maintained trails, off trail or cross country hikes. But they are heavy and stiff. Stick with walking or running shoes for walks on paved or maintained trails.
Make sure there is room at the toes and the sides. Even a small amount of rubbing will produce blisters.
Cushioned shoes provide comfort and are great for non rugged walking surfaces. They usually have a little less support.
Lightweight is important when you are walking all day. You can afford to give up a little support for light weight when you are walking on pavement or maintained trails.
Avoid flared soles and heels that are more than an inch higher than the sole in front. These types of shoes are not good for a walker's gait.
You want a flexible shoe that will twist and bend at the ball of the foot.
If you have wide or narrow feet make sure that you get a shoe that is sized for you. Don't settle for a standard width shoe. You will regret it.
The success of your vacation can depend on having a comfortable pair of shoes to walk in. Take the time to find the right one. It is worth it.

Choosing vacation rental property in Whistler

Choosing vacation rental property in Whistler
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Offers advice on the factors to be taken into account when looking for vacation rental property in Whistler

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Whistler is perhaps North America’s best ski resort; certainly there is nowhere close for vertical drop, acreage of groomed runs and variety of expert terrain.  However there is also a tremendous variety of rental accommodation, and before you make a choice it would be as well to be educated about the options and their implications. 
Whistler properties vary along 3 key dimensions: size, quality/style and location.   We don’t need to say much about size; there are properties on the rental market ranging from shoeboxes of 350 sq. ft to imposing chalets of 6000 sq. ft. or more.   Quality is another question altogether.  Much of the Whistler rental inventory was built in the 80s and 90s when the profile of the resort was lower and cost was the name of the game.  Most developments were built with indifferent design, cheap materials, poor quality fixtures and fittings and décor that is unimaginative at best.   You do not want to spend your vacation in a condo with a blue carpet, magnolia walls, formica countertops, shiny brass bathroom fittings and garishly-coloured sofas.   So you need to seek out either one of the more recent developments, such as Taluswood, that were built to a much higher specification, or you need to find a unit that has been recently renovated (or ‘Whistlerized’, as the local term has it).  ‘Whistlerization’ typically involves installing slate floors, granite countertops, stone fireplaces, wooden cupboards, beams and trim, and painting in earthy autumnal tones of café-au-lait, caramel and burgundy.   These units have a much more mountain-cabin feel.  The top-of-the-line properties in Whistler go a stage or three beyond this, with spectacular designs and extremely high-end finishes, although only a few of these properties are on the rental market. 
Location is perhaps the key issue in choosing your Whistler rental.  Although only a small town, there are many different areas you can choose for your vacation, and each of them has advantages and disadvantages.
The Village is the place for proximity to bars and restaurants, and for being a relatively short walk to the lifts.  However most of the inventory in the Village is small, with one or two-bedrooms units dominant in the mix, and it was all built to a cheap standard.   It is critical to find a unit that has received a recent quality renovation.   There are also one or two units that are larger, but you may have to search hard to find them. 
The Upper Village is on the lower slopes of Blackcomb Mountain.   This is the location for ski-in, ski-out units that are also reasonably accessible to the Village.   However, if you want ski-in, ski-out make sure that you check what this means.   Some properties are actually on the slopes; others, still styling themselves ‘ski-in, ski-out’ may be up to 5 minutes walk away.   Still others are ski-in, but not ski-out.
The second main location for ski-in, ski-out units is Taluswood on the lower slopes of Whistler Mountain.   This is a very upscale area with a variety of accommodation, but all of a high quality standard using peeled logs, natural materials and quality décor.   Access to the slopes is very easy, with no more than a 2 minute walk from most properties.  However you need a vehicle to get to shops and restaurants, as this area is not served by either the free shuttle or by municipal buses. 
The fourth location is Creekside, the original location of Whistler.  This used to be a very downmarket area, but recent heavy investment has made it a decent alternative to the Village.  The Creekside gondola is always less crowded than the lifts in the Village, and there is now a great selection of shops and restaurants in town.  The quality of accommodation is very mixed, with many unattractive older properties and a few newer, luxury chalets that are equal to any in Whistler.   You can walk to the lifts from most locations in Creekside.
Finally, there is a selection of other locations, including Blueberry Hill, Nicklaus North and Alpine Meadows.  Here you will generally find larger homes, but they are not ski-in, ski-out and you will have to drive to the Village as well.  However, you will get more for your money in terms of the quality and size of the property itself here.

Choose the right hotel in Dubai

Choose the right hotel in Dubai
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An increasingly important number of visitors are traveling to Dubai each year, on business trips, to attend trade shows and conventions, or for leasure.

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An increasingly important number of visitors are traveling to Dubai each year,
on business trips, to attend trade shows and conventions, or for leasure.
In the last nine months of 2007, the number of guests staying in hotels in Dubai rose 7 percent to 5.1 million while hotel occupancy rates rose 4.1 percent to reach 86.9 percent.
In terms of Hotels, Dubai offers a wide array of choices. However the hotel
chain brand names, ratings and facilities differ dramatically from the European
or the US market. Also the ethnical and cultural variety of Dubai, its geographical
spread and its problematic traffic system, make it easy for you to make the WRONG choice
There are a ton of websites that offer online hotel room booking for Dubai. But all these websites don't offer more than the "official blabla" description of the hotel
Is is a good hotel for business ? What if I'm attending a trade show ? Do they have working girls in the lobby (Could be a very bad idea if you're traveling with children) ? Is their cuisine striclty asian ?
A group of business travelers united to launch the first "honest" Dubai hotel reviews community at PracticalDubai dot com Dubai hotel reviews.
You can also contribute and send your tips and tricks, do's and dont's and help others all free of charge

China Video travel Beijing

China Video travel Beijing
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ChinaVideoTravel is a new type of video travel website that provides an instantaneous online visual exploration of locations and tourist attractions around Shanghai and Beijing with more Chinese location videos and articles being added to the site every week.

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china,tiananmen square,forbidden city,beijing olympics,shanghai,shopping,chinese,food,mandarin,china travel tips language,video,travel,videos

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ChinaVideoTravel is a new type of video travel website that provides an instantaneous online visual exploration of locations and tourist attractions around Shanghai and Beijing with more Chinese location videos and articles being added to the site every week. At the click of a mouse you can read informative articles and view interesting videos about China on just about any topic, like its history, people, produce, travel locations, travel tips, astrology, food, and you can even pick up a few easy to cook and very tasty Chinese recipes.
So far China Video travel has created many online video presentations in many locations in and around Beijing and Shanghai. Our Chinese video travel tours take you to places such as The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City (now known as the Palace museum), Tiananmen Square, The Imperial Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, and the ultra modern skyline of Shanghai’s new business district Pudong. The many backstreets and Shopping areas of Beijing and Shanghai are a real visual experience and not to be missed and the journey doesn’t stop there as we give you sneak preview video tours of what happens behind the scenes of some of China’s well known industries such as the Jade, Tea, silk, and various Chinese artisan and performance groups, you will be amazed at what the Chinese can do. Care for an online tea tasting?
We are continually updating the site with new articles and many more Chinese travel videos of tourist locations and points of interest around China. If you would like to experience life in China (especially Beijing and Shanghai) from the comfort of your own home log onto chinavideotravel.com now, and take yourself on an unforgettable video travel tour throughout China that will help you experience, get to know, and appreciate some of the most fascinating and beautiful things that the Chinese have to offer.

China Heritage Lauriat

China Heritage Lauriat
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With history and culture as old as civilization itself, China is as complex as the DNA code of each of the 1.3 billion (and counting) Chinese populating the earth.

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China,heritage,forbidden,city,wall,fabled,forest,ancient

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With history and culture as old as civilization itself, China is as complex as the DNA code of each of the 1.3 billion (and counting) Chinese populating the earth. Hence, we will not attempt on a crash course of the Chinese menu, but we will have a taste of its popular and most sought-after offerings.
Forbidden City
Constructed during the Ming and Qing dynasty eras, native Chinese call it Gu Gong while the tourism board and guests alike now call it the Palace Museum. It holds the record for being the largest palace complex in the world, sprawling over 74 hectares of property located at the very heart of Beijing.
A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1987, it served both as a residence and as a seat of power to a total of 24 emperors, fourteen from the Ming dynasty and ten from the Qing dynasty. An imperial palace for a period of almost five centuries, it is composed of two divisions, namely, the Inner Court and the Outer Court. The former is located in the northern half of the compound and used as the royal residence of the emperor and his family while the latter is the southern half and served as the seat of imperial power of the ruler of China.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortress with its own history of construction that spans across dynasties from the Western Zhou dynasty in 1100 BC to the Qin dynasty in 206 BC. The citadel that meanders through 6,700 kilometers of mountains and valleys, and grasslands and deserts from west to east, was refurbished and fortified by the Ming dynasty from 1368 to 1644.
A UNESCO World Heritage since 1987, it is one of the world’s greatest wonders and believed to be the only human construction on earth that is visible from outer space. A tourist who has never set foot on the Great Wall has never been to China.
Stone forest
Sculpted by nature’s own hands, the enchanting Stone Forest located in Lunan Yi Nationality Autonomous County is acclaimed as the First Wonder of the World. It is a group of several patches of limestone formations interspersed with scenic oasis spots covering an area of 96,000 acres.The fabled Stone Forest has a rich collection of legends and myths pertaining to its origin. However, geologists simply say that it used to be an expansive sea which dried up and the result of millions of years of erosion.

Chill Out In Taba Heights

Chill Out In Taba Heights
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Taba Heights is the one of the trendy holiday destination for the europians and British. Cheap Luxury hotels and astonishing nature is the main attraction.

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Fantastic! What a wonderful place to relax. Just put your wallet, keys  and phone in the safe and chill out in Magnificent surroundings  The hotel in the resort of Taba Heights,  Sinai. The hotel is designed the style of a Nubian Village and really sets the mark in Taba.
The views and grounds are spectacular - you can see Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel at over the gulf of Aqua on the Red sea. At night this is particularly stunning as the mountains take on a red hue reminiscent of sunset at Ayres Rock in Australia.  
The hotel has its own huge, 500 metre stretch of  beach on the Red Sea where you can snorkel straight off the beach amongst the beautiful coral Reef.
There's more than enough sun-lounges (and the hotel was full) and food which is great. The staff are friendly and can't do enough to help.
If you want to go out and party beware! There are hardly any Bars or restaurants out side of the hotel Complexes.  However, we were given a dine around card at reception which allowed us to eat in the Neighbouring hotels including the Intercontinental, Sofitel & the Marriott. Most of these hotels were within a 15 minute walk from the Hyatt Regency. Not that you could get bored with the food at the Hyatt there are over 5 restaurants to choose from all with an International theme.
One evening we went in to on a Bedouin feast hosted in the desert by the local Bedouins. Where we drank tea, danced, and smoked the customary Shisha pipe. One day during our our stay we went to Water world for the day they have a range of water sports and diving classes for all levels. The underwater scenery was unforgettable. 
Due to the remoteness’ & tranquillity it is recommended that you take plenty of reading material as the books and Magazines they have on offer in the hotels are limited and Expensive. 
Overall I can say that this hotel is definitely worthy of its 5star Grading and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to go and really want to relax within a peaceful setting.
I can recommend booking with online company Holiday click who specialise in Taba Egyptian holidays. I found their staff very helpful and knowledgeable.  We went in Early July and paid £429 for 7 nights half board and were given a free upgrade to sea view on arrival. Holidayclick contact details: http://www.holidayclick.co.uk/

Cheltenham City Guide, Including Cheltenham Hotels

Cheltenham City Guide, Including Cheltenham Hotels
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Located in the heart of the scenic Cotswolds, Cheltenham is a city famous for many things – its horseracing and award-winning gardens being just two of them. Then, of course, you have the Regency architecture of the city centre and the lively shopping district, elements that come together to bring vivacity and life to this Gloucestershire city. Further, the city also proves to be a fine base from which to explore the surrounding Cotswolds, home of gently rolling hills and qua...

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Located in the heart of the scenic Cotswolds, Cheltenham is a city famous for many things – its horseracing and award-winning gardens being just two of them. Then, of course, you have the Regency architecture of the city centre and the lively shopping district, elements that come together to bring vivacity and life to this Gloucestershire city. Further, the city also proves to be a fine base from which to explore the surrounding Cotswolds, home of gently rolling hills and quaint, charming villages.
Places of interest
When you come to Cheltenham, you will soon discover that the draw of the city lies in its appearance, for it has long been considered to be one of Britain’s prettiest towns. Accordingly, many of Cheltenham’s places to visit are ones that focus on scenic displays and historic buildings. Some of the most popular tourist destinations are:
The Holst Birthplace Museum. Originally the home of the famous composer Gustav Holst (of ‘The Planets’ fame), this Regency home shows life as it was in the Victorian period – and incorporates a working Victorian kitchen.
Pittville Park & Pump Room. The beautiful Park contains two lakes, a golf course and spacious, well-tended lawns, whilst the historic Pump Room contains the drinkable spa waters that originally made Cheltenham famous.
The Imperial Gardens. For almost two hundred years, the gardens have been enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year – not least due to the 25,000 bedding plants used annually to create the extensive floral displays.
Sudeley Castle & Gardens. Located just eight miles outside of Cheltenham, the castle is open during the summer and visitors have the chance to see some of the beautiful paintings and artefacts inside.
The Promenade. Cheltenham’s most famous street boasts pavement cafes, smart shops and an attractive history. Lined with trees and boasting Regency architecture throughout, it is considered to be the most picturesque part of the city.
Things to do
During your stay in Cheltenham, you’ll discover a pleasing variety of attractions to visit and things to do, whether you’re a family or couple, or just visiting alone. Throughout the year, the city is buzzing with activity, playing host to many festivals and events, such as the Literature Festival. Just a few things to see and do include:
Cheltenham Town Hall. The elegant hall plays host to festivals in the city throughout the year, and at the same time stays a concert programme in which the music ranges from the classical to the contemporary.
The Everyman Theatre. This hotspot features a massive variety of live entertainment, where you can watch musicals, comedy, drama and even West End productions on tour.
Cheltenham Racecourse. This world-famous venue is home to plenty of racing during the October to April season. Why not time your visit to coincide with the popular National Hunt Festival in March, or visit the Hall of Fame that relays the history of steeple chasing?
Cotswolds Coach Tours. Take the opportunity and join a scenic coach tour in which you’ll join a guide and take in some of the most beautiful views of the English Cotswolds.
Cotswold Farm Park. See history brought to life with numerous animal demonstrations and displays, an ideal place to visit for all the family. There are many rare breeds of farmyard animal from sheep to cattle, waterfowl to horses.
Food & Drink
Cheltenham is home to many different types of restaurant, with the focus on quality. Of course, if you’re after something fast and easy, you’ll find plenty of different cafés and takeaways serving up what you’re looking for, but Cheltenham particularly prides itself on being the home of many stylish eateries. Here are some of the best you can sample:
The Scena Bistro. Enjoy one of the finest dining experiences in Cheltenham at this French restaurant, which has a relaxed and welcoming style.
Off the Square Restaurant. Located in Cheltenham’s fashionable Montpellier district, this friendly eatery serves a variety of dishes on the menu, including plenty of old favourites. Eat in style.
Monty’s Seafood Restaurant. Visit and enjoy a flexible menu that offers a range of different seafood. Alternatively, keep it simple and enjoy the stylish accompaniment of oysters with champagne.
The Storyteller Restaurant. Located in the heart of Cheltenham, this Californian restaurant is both welcoming and atmospheric, boasting the famous Mississippi Seafood Platter and the taste bud-teasing Duck from Heaven.
Epicurian. This is one of Cheltenham’s top restaurants, featuring a bistro and wine bar.
Hotels & Accommodations
There are literally hundreds of places to stay during your visit to Cheltenham, whether you’re looking for a hotel, guesthouse, bed and breakfast or self-catering establishment. Alternatively, other types of accommodation include camping and caravan sites and hostels. Many of the hotels offer special offers and it’s always advisable to search around to find the best deals. Elizabethan manors and country mansions serve as the setting for some of the top hotels in the district.
Kings Arms Hotel
Cheltenham Park Hotel
George Cheltenham Ltd
Beaumont House
Macdonald Queen's Hotel
Cotswold Grange Hotel
Hotel On The Park
North Hall Hotel
The Prestbury House Hotel & Oaks Restaurant
Clarence Court Hotel
The Quality Hotel Cheltenham
Cleeve Hill Hotel
Thistle Cheltenham
The CheltenhamTownhouse Hotel
Lords of the Manor
Rising Sun Hotel
White Hart Inn
De La Bere Hotel
Oaklands Bed and Breakfast
Entertainment
The night life in Cheltenham is completely entertaining with a host of nightclubs and exciting pubs and bars. You’ll find Cheltenham to be a welcoming and friendly city where you’ll always feel safe. If you’re looking for a nightclub, Subtone and Enigma are two of the most popular, with attractive line-ups of events going on all the time; alternatively, if you’re a fan of Hollywood then you’ll discover that the Odeon cinema shows all the latest blockbusters as well as popular British films.
Cheltenham is sometimes called a city within a park, and when you visit, you’ll see why. The architecture of the city itself is beautiful enough, with Regency-period buildings (over two thousand of them listed!) and attractive designs, but the picturesque parks are what make Cheltenham really special. There are lots of tree-lined avenues, plenty of floral displays and many more examples of nature in bloom that give Cheltenham a truly attractive appearance. Combine this with the wealth of activities and places to see, and it’s hard to deny that Cheltenham is one city you really must visit.

Checking Accessories that You Need in Traveling

Checking Accessories that You Need in Traveling
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So, finally you have found the time for your deserving break. You have already planned what to do on the big trip. Everything seems to be prepared. But what happens when you forget your favorite digicam and you only discovered it when you’re already nearing the point of your destination?

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travel accessories, travel backpacking, backpacking tips

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So, finally you have found the time for your deserving break. You have already planned what to do on the big trip. Everything seems to be prepared. But what happens when you forget your favorite digicam and you only discovered it when you’re already nearing the point of your destination?
Why does it happen that every time you go out of town, you always forget an item or accessory that you only remember after you left the house? If you are lucky, you usually forget small things like a toothbrush, where you can buy one in the nearest store.
But what happens if you forget, for example, your digicam? Or how about your raincoat in a rainy season? How about the travel supplies you usually forget?  If you’re lucky, it’s a simple accessory like a toothbrush, which any hotel will have in their gift shop.  But what if you forgot a more important product, for example, a rain coat?  Or a backpack you’ll be using for a hiking trip?
What are all the travel accessories you need?
When going on trips, whether it is big or small, check out if you have a complete set of your travel accessories. What accessories should I bring? Among the most obvious are:
- Suitcases
- Travel clothing
- Toiletries
-Travel appliances (electric razor, travel alarm, hairdryer)
These, however, are just the basic accessories. You will see that the more you travel, the more you need things other than suitcases, toiletries, and travel clothing and appliances. For example, did you think that you should have brought a small nice neck pillow in a long train ride or flight? Or, what if you get bruised from a hiking trip, do you have a first-aid kit close at hand?
Here are some accessories that you might want to bring when you take your next trip:
- Binoculars
- Music player
- Mini-flashlight
- Camera
- Clothing steamer
- Mini-umbrella
- Luggage rack
- Door alarm
- First-aid kit
It would not be surprising that you might have additional options to this list, or you might have a list entirely different from the list above. And when you check out stores and Internet sites that sell travel accessories, you would learn that there are many products out there that you thought you never needed but turned out to be the contrary!

Checking-in For Your Flight-It’s in the Bag

Checking-in For Your Flight-It’s in the Bag
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Arriving at the airport is the start of your vacation.  You can make it painful or painless.  It is all up to you.

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bags, baggage, check, flight, flights, need, airlines, luggage, destination, go, change, change aircraft, different, sure, customs, airline

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For domestic flights, ensure that you check in 2 hours before your flight time.  For international flights you should check in 3 hours early.  For either type of flights, make sure that you have all your documentation readily available.  You will need your ticket, proper identification, and for international flights, your passport and, if required, your visa.
Don't check in at the last minute. Even if you make the flight, your bag may not. If you miss the airline's check-in deadline, the carrier might not assume liability for your bag if it is delayed or lost. If you have a choice, select flights that minimize the potential for baggage disruption. The likelihood of a bag going astray increases from #1 to #4 below (i.e., #1 is safest): 1) nonstop flight 2) direct or 'through' flight (one or more stops, but no change of aircraft) 3) online connection (change of aircraft but not airlines) 4) interline connection (change of aircraft and airlines)
Check with the airline on luggage weight restrictions.  Different airlines and different classes of travel have different rules.  Be prepared to pay for excess weight. When you check in, remove straps and hooks from garment bags that you are sending as checked baggage. These can get caught in baggage processing machinery, causing damage to the bag. The airline will put baggage destination tags on your luggage and give you the stubs to use as claim checks.
Make sure you get a stub for every bag. Don't throw them away until after you get your bags back and you check the contents. Not only will you need them if a claim is necessary, but you may need to show them to security upon leaving the baggage-claim area. Each tag has a three-letter code and flight number that show the baggage sorters on which plane and to which airport your luggage is supposed to go. Double-check the tag before your bags go down the conveyor belt. (The airline will be glad to tell you the code for your destination when you make reservations or buy your tickets.)
Your bags may only be checked to one of your intermediate stops rather than your destination city if you must clear Customs short of your final destination, or if you are taking a connection involving two airlines that don't have an interline agreement. Be sure all of the tags from previous trips are removed from your bag, since they may confuse busy baggage handlers.
When you get off of the plane, check and see what conveyor belt your luggage will be circling on.  Ensure you pay attention and get your own bags.  Many bags look alike.  You may want to put some sort of identifying ribbon, tape, or band on your bags to make it easy to spot upon arrival.
If you have to go through immigration/customs, ensure that you do not open your suitcases until directed.  The immigration officer usually asks a few preliminary questions and determines if you get the “green line” or if you need further checking.  Cooperate with the security officer and it should only take a few minutes unless you have something illegal.  Be honest on the customs declaration form.  Telling lies can get you in some very big trouble.
Once you locate you bags and clear customs, it is time to start enjoying your vacation.

Cheap Travel To Russia And Some Important Things You Should Know... Make A Good Decision!

Cheap Travel To Russia And Some Important Things You Should Know... Make A Good Decision!
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Russia might not be a good choice for most travelers who want to visit Europe. With its questionable peace and order situation particularly in the regions of Chechnya, the Communist rule impression still resides to most, and frigid climate throughout the country especially during the winter, Russia should be uninviting for most. But that was before. Now, although there are still shadows of the past Soviet, Russia is a place worth to be visited.
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Russia might not be a good choice for most travelers who want to visit Europe. With its questionable peace and order situation particularly in the regions of Chechnya, the Communist rule impression still resides to most, and frigid climate throughout the country especially during the winter, Russia should be uninviting for most. But that was before. Now, although there are still shadows of the past Soviet, Russia is a place worth to be visited.
Travelers would not be disappointed with several historical sites that tell how rich Russia's culture is. There are several museums, monuments, and untouched nature.
Cheap travel to Russia
Visiting Russia can be very expensive considering the distance of country. But with several online travel companies, the price tag is significantly lower that it was before.
To get affordable and cheap travel to Russia, all you have to do is to check the websites specializing on cheap tours. There are available travel tours and packages for group and family who decide to make a stop to Russia.
About Russia
While Moscow and St. Petersburg are the primary cities of the country, Russia has several side countries to discover. Be careful though when traveling. Make sure you know very well the places you are planning to visit.
You might have a little trouble communicating with locals especially if you are away on these two cities. But if you can understand the Russian language, you wont be having any problem.
Russia is a big country. In fact, it is the largest country in the world with a size twice as much as the United States. It spans from Europe to Asia and is divided into 11 time zones.
Climate has been the major issue of those who plan to travel Russia- that is if you will go to the Siberian region. Most people visit Russia when winter ends. It is usually for May- September. Unlike the usual impression, summer is perfect during these times.
Safety tips
When you decide to travel to Russia, learn as many things as possible. Know the language, the people, the culture, how to get around, and especially- know where the U.S. Embassy is located.
When you pack, pack light. Avoid carrying too much cash and expensive jewelry. Never show your wallets in public. Use money belt that can be worn around your neck. It is safer than wallet. Be vigilant when in crowded places like public markets, public transport, and tourist sites among others. Be aware of pickpockets at all times.
If you are going from point to point, do not hail on unmarked taxis and cars. Likewise, never share taxi to other people you do not know. If you are planning to travel by bus or train, take extra precaution.
If you are planning to drink on public places, make sure you have someone who remains sober. Any sign of intoxication might attract professional robbers and thieves.
Make sure other people back at home know your itineraries and contact numbers and numbers of your travel document such as your passport before leaving. If something wrong happens, they would know where to find you. Make enough photocopies of your plane tickets, passport, visa, and all your travel documents. Leave a copy at your home or to someone you know.
Check for travel warning and avoid the regions of Ingushetia, North Caucasus of Chechnya, eastern and southern parts of Stavropol Krii, and Dagestan. These places could be dangerous for tourist.
Avoid drinking tap water. Instead drink bottled water. If there is no available bottled water, boil the water first before drinking.
All these could help you make it through your Russian trip safely.

Cheap Travel – How To Save Substantially On Travel, Vacation And Entertainment Packages

Cheap Travel – How To Save Substantially On Travel, Vacation And Entertainment Packages
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An increasing number of individuals utilize the internet to make travel reservations. Potential travelers often make their arrangements through the company or website offering the lowest prices. Popular sites such as Hotwire offer highly discounted rates on various types of travel packages. However, these types of sites do not disclose certain information such as name of hotel or airline until after the customer has made the non-refundable purchase. Alternative travel agents ...

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travel, tickets, vacation, cruise, cheap tickets, cheap travel, travel mexico, travel europe

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An increasing number of individuals utilize the internet to make travel reservations. Potential travelers often make their arrangements through the company or website offering the lowest prices. Popular sites such as Hotwire offer highly discounted rates on various types of travel packages. However, these types of sites do not disclose certain information such as name of hotel or airline until after the customer has made the non-refundable purchase. Alternative travel agents generally offer similar rates to one another. However, it is possible to save significantly on your travel, vacation packages and entertainment.
Every day, thousands of tickets and fares become automatically discounted by companies due to unclaimed or unsold status. Tickets are discounted by travel companies and direct providers for a variety of reasons such as unclaimed status, unsold status, discontinued status, midnight fare recalibration status and more. These tickets are then sold to travel customers for up to 90% off the original price.
Previously, these types of direct discount purchases were generally only available to authorized travel agents. However, there are currently internet databases which provide these tickets for purchase to members. Anyone is eligible to join these sites. Members are provided with a searchable database of discounted flight tickets, vacations, cruises and entertainment packages. Flights and cruises are available to hundreds of destinations worldwide on every major airline and cruise line. A variety of travel options are accessible, including trips to exotic destinations, family holidays, romantic getaways, weekend deals and more. Entertainment packages include tickets to sports events, concerts, theater plays and many more. Upon sign up, users are given access to the database which usually contains listings of thousands of available packages. Members book directly with special discounts through wholesalers, travel discounters, last minute specials and air couriers.
Unlike more popular discount sites, users are provided with full details before purchase. Buying through unclaimed ticket databases provides consumers with huge travel savings. Now individuals previously considering a vacation but were unable to afford it may now have the opportunity. Regular travelers can also benefit from the significant cost savings.

Cheap Reservations Without The Hassle

Cheap Reservations Without The Hassle
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- Plan your vacations on off seasons, Hotel rates, even airline and car rental rates are lower during this time due to lower demand. You can get as much as a 50% discount if you book a room during off season, so try and call the hotel if they have off season discounts and ask them when the discounts will be effective.
- Some hotels give discounts to certain people like students, military contingents, Senior citizens, honeymooners etc. Ask for these discounts and what their...

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- Plan your vacations on off seasons, Hotel rates, even airline and car rental rates are lower during this time due to lower demand. You can get as much as a 50% discount if you book a room during off season, so try and call the hotel if they have off season discounts and ask them when the discounts will be effective.
- Some hotels give discounts to certain people like students, military contingents, Senior citizens, honeymooners etc. Ask for these discounts and what their details, you can save a lot with these.
- Ask if your kids can stay for free, if you’re with your family, sometimes hotels can allow up to two kids for a two bed room provided that the kids are within the age limit.
- If you’re not very particular with hotel locations, you can access name-your-price websites for car rentals and hotel reservations. They’ll do the haggling for you and you’re sure not to over-budget.
- Some hotels and even car rental companies, give “free days” if you use their services for more than a week. Ask about these certain perks if you’re planning a long stay.
- Make sure that the room fees are the only ones you’re paying for. Some hotels have surcharges and extra fees that aren’t mentioned in room rates and then suddenly pop-up on check-out. Before you reserve, ask about these, and if upon check-out you suddenly find yourself with fees that you didn’t know about, refuse to pay it.
- You can also exchange frequent Flier miles for hotel lodgings so if you have an expiring miles card, or a miles card that you’d just want to get rid of, ask the hotel if they honor these exchanges.
- Sometimes, hotels provide free airport pick-up you can use this as bargaining tool. Ask for a free pickup when haggling so you’ll get something extra even if you pay the full price.
- If you’re planning to travel during peak season, always call in advance, rates tend to get higher as the season approaches.
- Sometimes, weekend rates are lower than regular fees, or vice versa, ask your agent, or ask the hotel yourself if they have these, then you can schedule your trip during these times and be able to avail of the discount.
- Always ask for a confirmation number when you reserve a room, so that they can’t say that they didn’t receive your reservation.

Cheap Las Vegas Hotel accommodations

Cheap Las Vegas Hotel accommodations
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Las Vegas, like any touristy type city has their share of great deals at great prices.  The great deals however are also limited to certain days of the week or month.  This is not to say that Las Vegas isn't a great place to be anytime.  The lower rates are like many in many areas, available in low season when there are fewer visitors.

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Las Vegas, like any touristy type city has their share of great deals at great prices.  The great deals however are also limited to certain days of the week or month.  This is not to say that Las Vegas isn't a great place to be anytime.  The lower rates are like many in many areas, available in low season when there are fewer visitors. 
Low season in Las Vegas is typically during the week.  Most hotels have a Tuesday thru Thursday, daily rate that is ridiculously low.  If you're interest is in enjoying one of the premier properties in Las Vegas, then consider the mid week getaway deals.  During these mid week times, you can book and reserve a room in hotels like Treasure Island, Luxor, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace and many more top Las Vegas hotel destinations at a substantial discount. 
Occupancy is what the hotel is looking to achieve so the more people going, the lower the daily rate.  So check around and see what kind of deals can be found using local and web based travel agents.  Some travel agents specialize in Las Vegas tours and act as consolidators, booking blocks of rooms and travel arrangements.  Don't let the word "tour" discourage you however.  Tour in this case in nothing more than a designation of a group of people going to a common location.  This is not like a sightseeing type of tour where someone will take a group around the city to see the sights.  This is just a group of people who are traveling at the same time to the same destination city and usually staying at the same hotel accommodation. 
If you're looking to visit Vegas during the high season, which is Friday thru Sunday, the strategy to snag a cheap Las Vegas hotel needs to change a little.  As always, it pays to plan ahead.  Don't go during a busy weekend when major conventions are in town.  The rates are high and stay that way for everyone.  Still, the way to lower hotel costs is your membership in other groups.  The automobile club, American Association of Retired Persons, or even your employer may have discounted rates established at many of Las Vegas nicest resorts.
Another way to save big is to stay longer.  That's right, staying longer usually gets a better rate than a one or two night stay.  Remember to always ask when booking.  Las Vegas always have tourists coming and going.  Although many 4 and 5 star hotels will have higher rates, remember to look for discount packages and stay awhile longer.  These are your best bet to find the cheapest rates and the nicest places.

Cheap Holidays to Turkey

Cheap Holidays to Turkey
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Turkey is the favorite cheap holiday destination for Europe. Discover Turkey.

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Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey was the junction between civilisations, crucial in the development of history itself since biblical times; Anatolia has played a major part in the history of civilisation.
Golden beaches, ancient history, and mouth-watering cuisine all await you. Pick a modern beach resort brimming with top-class entertainment, or perhaps a tranquil bay. Alternatively take to the seas and see Turkey on a relaxing cruise.
Gulet cruising sailing for a week or two along the coast with a crew, enjoying the adventure and romance of the ocean. Cruise and Stay Spend a week on the open water followed by a stay at a beach resort or vice versa.
Twin Centres give you the best of both worlds, for example combine an Aegean coastal experience with a stay relaxing at a hotel resort and spa.
Historical and Coach Tours will give you the option to see some the of Turkey's most famous natural  and historical sights.
City breaks to Istanbul are a great way to sample the exotic atmosphere.  Beaches in Turkey are it's most popular attraction - come and see why!
Turkey Holidays: Endless attractions...
Ancient sights of epic proportions await you on the Aegean Coast. Visit beautiful Pamukkale, a petrified limestone waterfall or some of the world's best preserved ruins at Ephesus. From Altinkum make the trip to the Temple of Apollo where you will be awe-struck by the sheer size of the still upright columns not to mention the ingenuity of the ancient civilisations.
Turkey Holidays...and time to unwind.
Wherever you stay you will be presented with tempting sandy beaches, perhaps the most famous of which being Olu Deniz. The white sand beach and beautiful blue lagoon have been designated a National Park. Once you have had your fill of sun and sand, relax with a visit to Dalyan's famous mud baths and sulphur springs or if you're brave try a Turkish bath for the ultimate local experience. To top it all Turkey offers some excellent shopping opportunities - it's a wonder how you'll fit it all in.
Why Holidays in Turkey?
Because Turkey is the one of the cheapest Mediterranean holiday destination. It is quite easy to book cheap holidays to Turkey especially if you grab the bargains on Teletext Holidays to Turkey or on the web.  It Is possible to get thousands of pounds value of package less than couple of hundreds.

Cheap Flights and Hotels in Top Indian Destinations!

Cheap Flights and Hotels in Top Indian Destinations!
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Make your trip to colourful India for your holidays and vacations through discounted flights.

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Cheap Flights to India, Trips to India, Tours to India, Cheap Tickets to India, Trip to New Delhi, Online Booking to India, Cheap Flights to New Delhi, Discount Flights to Mumbai, Cheap Flights to Goa

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By Mridu Sinha
December 2, 2005
Take a trip to vibrant, colourful India for the holiday of a lifetime!  Book your discounted air fares on line now and receive discounts immediately!  Fly into the main hubs of Delhi or Mumbai and then take connecting flights or trains into the rest of India.  Rail travel in India has never been more comfortable with most services offering the traveller a choice of First & Second Class, air-conditioned sleeperettes with en-suite bathroom and a personal butler service.  Prices are still low so getting around India is a very viable option. 
India, being a diversified land of many cultures, religions and hospitality, has always been the first choice for tourists looking for that little bit extra the world over.  Romantics will adore visiting the glorious Taj Mahal in Agra, a grand marble monument dedicated to the memory of a great love to neighbouring pink city of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur where you can stay in the wondrous floating palace!  See the stunning yellow domes of the Golden Temple in Amritsar and enjoy the fresh, hot ‘halwa’ which is generously distributed to all worshippers daily.  India is not just a land of sights and wonders.  It also offers fantastic, white sand beaches and an excellent variety of water sports and speciality massages.  From hot stone therapy to cold mud body packs to hot oil being slowly dripped on your forehead in Kerala, there really is no place quite like India. 
India has many travel holiday packages to offer. The capital of India, New Delhi, is a green, clean city with many famous tourist sights including the Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and the India Gate (reminiscent of the Parisian Arc de Triomphe).  The bloom seasons of February and March make Delhi vibrant, colourful and aromatic.  Go further west and modern and fabulously rich Mumbai’s stock market and Mahalakshmi racecourse can make you a millionaire overnight. The Juhu Beach, Fashion Streets, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive, Gateway of India and Flora Fountain are its major attractions. Enjoy the throbbing pace of the Mumbai nightlife where bumping into a celebrity or two is part of the norm! 
QUICK OVERVIEW:
AHMEDABAD:
A variety of habitats coastlands, islands, saline desert plains, forests, hills, lakes, grasslands combined with a location on the migratory route of birds from Europe and West Asia has made Ahmedabad one of the most prolific bird watching areas in all of Asia.
HYDERABAD:
Hyderabad is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance.
CHENNAI:
Particularly charming features of Chennai are its allegiance to ancient traditions.
BANGALORE:
The flirtatious city of Bangalore can never stop wooing the people. It is known as the Silicon Valley of India.
KOLKATA:
Kolkata, India’s largest city is now a busy & flourishing city, the centre of cultural as well as political and economic life.
The cheapest flights to New Delhi, Mumbai and various other cities of India are available by online booking at “http://www.ticketstoindia.co.uk”. It offers air tickets to India top destinations at extremely competitive rates as well as regular discounts and special offers. Trips to India will always continue to be the best option for your Indian vacations. We can also cater for all your Wedding needs.  Want to get married like a Rajah or Rani on horse or even elephant back?  Want to get married by the sandy shores of Goa whilst flower maidens scatter rose petals at your feet?  Amazing wedding packages are now available in India and will leave lasting memories for you and your guests!

Cheap Airline Flights And Travel

Cheap Airline Flights And Travel
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Every one of us dreams of traveling by airplane and view the beauty of the world from the aerial view. There are many variants when it comes to air traveling, some of them were developed by freight or for commercial and company use.

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cheap airline tickets, cheap flights, dirt cheap airline tickets, cheap airfare, super cheap airplane tickets, cheap airfares, cheap international airline tickets, cheap plane tickets, cheap student airfares, cheap air fares

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Every one of us dreams of traveling by airplane and view the beauty of the world from the aerial view. There are many variants when it comes to air traveling, some of them were developed by freight or for commercial and company use.
Why choose travel by air?
Obviously one of the problems by land is lack of space. Meaning thousands of motorists traveling everyday and it seems that this will cause a time delay if you are heading to an important appointment. For busy people the time factor is very important.
It is also a know n fact that traveling by air is much faster than its alternatives. We can assume that people traveling by air are those who have important things to do, like businessperson, authors, diplomats, travelers, government officials and some other important persons.
If you are planning to travel by plane with a large number of friends and relatives to go to a far place and you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of transferring from one bus to another, air travel is the solution.
Evidently, the most interesting spatial characteristics of an airport are its setting and relativisation of the social life implied by air travel.
Cheap flight on the way
Always put up with in mind that cheapest does not always mean the best. For instance, a courier flights may be cheaper than the student fare but restrictions and limitations can affect you personally.
Some times traveling thru a weekdays is unlike from the weekends. At times also staying one day or less or more could affect the fare price. Some airlines cut off their flights. Some of them scheduled it in every month and then two months.
It would be cheaper to flight from one airplane then transfer to another rather than having a flying directly towards the destination.
Fares depend on who the traveler is or his/her status. As much as traveler's status is concern nowadays, the following people are the one entitled to discounts with some airlines, like students, young children, disabled persons, and senior citizens.
Consulting an airline agent will be a great help to the passengers; it will surely be able to cover up all the issue and thoughts running in your mind about the flight. You can also bargain with the agent to have a good deal with them.
Getting a flight and paying little is a tough job. It maybe concluded that that there are so many considerations and options in choosing cheap air flight whether local or overseas. Finding for cheaper ways to travel by air is not that easy. It will need to take a lot of time and patience.
Just remember this that there is no charge to consult a travel agent. It would be better to find someone who can suggest you of those travel journals in order for you to know what would fits your needs.
Travel agents will provide the best costumer service, full practical advice, and will assist you finding the information on cheap airfares when you need to travel. You also need to know information about last minute flight, hostel memberships, rail passes and hotel reservation.

Celebrate Songkran in Thailand

Celebrate Songkran in Thailand
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Sawasdee Pii Mai & Happy Thai New Year!  Although it is a few months away, it is never too late to plan for a trip to Thailand to celebrate Thai New Year.

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songkran, year, water, new, new year, tourists, people, thailand, pattaya, bangkok, wet, tourist, festival, bangkok pattaya

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Songkran will be celebrated from 13 – 15 April in 2008 (or 2551 on the Thai calendar) and usually runs for about a week unofficially in parts of Bangkok and Pattaya.  Thai people know how to party and celebrate their own New Year, Chinese New Year and the Western New Year.  Of the three, Songkran is the wildest.
Depending on who you ask, Songkran is the best or the worst time of year to be on vacation.  The main reason – water.  Traditionally, Songkran is a water festival and celebrated by ‘sprinkling” water on other people.  In tourist areas of Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket, the sprinkling has escalated to fire hoses, water tube blasters, and super-soakers. 
Drunken tourists and locals in Pattaya and on Khaosan Road in Bangkok take this festival as a time to get absolutely crazy and drench each other in water.  Additionally, a white paste made from flour or talcum powder is smeared on unwitting people’s faces.
If you are in a tourist area or even in an upcountry village during Songkran, you can expect to get wet. The more touristy the area, the wetter you will get.  Being soaked and then going into an air conditioned bar or restaurant can be very uncomfortable and could lead to a nasty cold.  There is also the possibility of infection as the water is not always clean.
I am not trying to throw a damper on a New Year celebration; I am just trying to let people know that they can expect to see a lot of drunken tourists getting soaking wet during this festival.  You can have a lot of fun, but you can see tourists at their absolute worst.
Getting back to the real meaning of Songkran, it is a time to go to the temple to pray and give food to the monks.  It is also a time to cleanse the Buddha images at their household shrines and at the monasteries with water and a pleasant fragrance. 
This is also a traditional time to make resolutions to do good deeds and refrain from evil and even a time to clean the house.  Out with the old and in with the new.
Sadly, it is also the worst time of year for road accidents and deaths on the highway.  Wet roads, alcohol, and helmetless motorcycle drivers are a deadly combination.  Despite the government’s best efforts, the number of revelers who don’t get to the New Year is way too high each year.  The annual Songkran don’t drink and drive campaign usually falls on deaf ears.
Many expats who live in Thailand leave the country or head north to quieter Songkran celebrations and leave the tourist areas to the tourists.  Personally, I schedule my trips so that I am nowhere near Thailand during New Years.
As are most other things in Thailand, it is “up to you” whether you want to experience Songkran.  I would recommend seeing it at least once and then you can determine for yourself if you want to go back to do it again.
If you go, be careful or the slick roads and drunk drivers, and make sure you bring plenty of zip-lock bags to keep your valuables dry.

Celebrate Loy Krathong in Thailand

Celebrate Loy Krathong in Thailand
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Unique to Thailand, Loy Krathong is celebrated country-wide during the 12th month of the Thai lunar year.  The holiday is usually in November.

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krathong, thai, float, krathongs, november, loy, afloat, holiday, loy krathong, respect goddess, respect, goddess, celebrate, thailand, thai

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In 2008, Loy Krathong will be celebrated on November 13th.  If you search on the Internet, you may find the date listed as the 12th, 24th, or even the 27th.  From everywhere I searched, the consensus is the 13th of November.  You may also find different spellings with different phonetics – like Loi Kratong.
Loy Krathong is probably the best holiday festival to attend.  You can celebrate it wherever you are in Thailand.  The Thai people dress in traditional outfits and it is a party that lasts all night long.
In Thai, loy means float and krathong is a small boat or raft about the size of your hand.  Companies and businesses may make them larger but for the individual person a small float about 6 to 8 inches around is normal.
They are usually made from banana leaves folded in intricate patterns and carry flowers, candles and incense.  It is believed that floating your krathong will bring you good luck and some believe it is an offering of respect to the goddess of the water.
According to legend, in the 13th century, Nang Nopamas, a royal consort of King Ramkhamhaeng (the founder of Sukhothai), made the first krathong as an offering to Mae Nam. She set it afloat on one of the canals of the palace so that it would drift past her lover, the king. This is the origin of the belief that if two lovers set a krathong adrift and it stays afloat until out of sight, their love will last forever.
Thai people also use the krathongs to float away their problems and anger and sometimes include a bit of themselves in the krathong.  Bits of hair or fingernails may be sent afloat to symbolize the letting go of bad things in their life.
Traditional krathongs have come back in vogue with the Thai government telling people not to use Styrofoam to float their bad luck away.  Good to see concern for the ecology.
Competitions for the biggest and most beautiful krathongs are held nation-wide.  Usually there will also be beauty contests and the ladies will be decked out in their finest traditional Thai costumes.
If your vacation spot is on or near the beach – like in Pattaya or Phuket – you won’t be  fireworks.  If you are in Bangkok, head for Lumpini Park or the Chao Phraya River and experience this festival.
The place to celebrate Loy Krathong is in northern Thailand – Chiang Mai.  The celebration lasts for about one week with processions, open markets, stage shows and a beauty pageant.  Hotels will be booked solid so book in advance.
Loy Krathong is not a national holiday, but a night when Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom.
Plan your Thai holiday in the month of November to witness this spectacular Thai festival of water and romance.

Caveat Emptor: Let the Renter Beware

Caveat Emptor: Let the Renter Beware
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This a good motto for business travelers to take to heart.

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car rentals

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This a good motto for business travelers to take to heart.  While the same can be said for families and individuals looking for rentals, the rental business is made and maintained by business travelers, and there are very few business men, especially older ones, who have not experienced some very unwanted last-minute surprises when the final bill for the car-rental is much higher than what they originally anticipated.
There are a lot of horror stories involving expecting a $100 bill and paying $200, or of checking a credit card statement that included huge fees and expenses that the renter was never expecting.  The bad news is, usually these will have to be paid, and there generally is not an appeals process.  All rental contracts have small print, and guess what’s in that fine print?  The good news is that with only moderate training, your eye will be able to scan a contract whether on paper or online, and see the most common traps that renters fall into.  Once you see the traps, you’ll have the discernment to avoid them.
First off, watch out for local taxes and fees.  Taxes and fees should be part of the quoted rate, but some places will try to pull a quick one by having the rental fees without the taxes.  Always ask to be sure.  Ignorance is not an excuse, and some rental places make their money off people not asking questions they should.  Taxes and fees can increase your final cost by up to 70 percent in the worst situations.
Although usually a minor expense, you should note that most rental car places now add a small fee to customers earning frequent flier miles for their rentals.  Expect to pay 50 cents per day, up to a maximum of $2 per rental, for earning those miles.
The most major thing to look out for is insurance.  This is the one major car-rental fee you can do something about.  When they pitch collision or liability damage waivers, don't fall for rental car agents' hard sell (these are commission items, which is why they are so strenously recommended at the counter).  Normally, if you own a car and have insurance you're already covered when driving a rental car.  Many major credit cards offer insurance as long as the rental is charged on that card.  Before your next trip, call your insurance company and credit card company to see if you’re covered.  If you are, tell the person at the counter to forget the pitch: it’s not worth $30 a day or more to buy something you already have.  Avoid these things, and your next car rental bill will be far less likely to start a migraine.

Carpool to Save Money, Save the Environment and Reduce Traffic

Carpool to Save Money, Save the Environment and Reduce Traffic
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Are you tired of traffic jams, increasing air pollution and ever increasing fuel prices? Do you want to do something about all this?
Now you can by forming a carpool.

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automotive, auto, cars, bikes, internet, website, transport, carpool, business, social, environment

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Are you tired of traffic jams, increasing air pollution and ever increasing fuel prices? Do you want to do something about all this?
Now you can by forming a carpool. Carpools are an excellent alternative to public transport and private commuting. While there have been carpool sites in developed countries, the awareness about carpools in developing countries such as India is very low. To counter this Indimoto has launched Indimoto.com an auto classifieds site which is also India’s first carpool matching site. A carpool or rideshare is an arrangement wherein people share their vehicles with other carpoolers and commute together. “The objective behind Indimoto.com was to build an auto classifieds site where users can buy and sell cars and bikes, auto products and services, search for auto events, auto clubs and carpools. Our carpool matching service is the first of its kind in India and through it we wish to enable commuters to easily form carpools and enjoy its benefits while contributing to saving the environment” says Udit Bhandari, founder & CEO Indimoto.com.
According to Udit “Carpools make lot of sense because you save money by sharing fuel costs, vehicle maintenance cost & parking fee, you save the environment by saving fuel and reducing harmful exhaust gases while reducing traffic congestion. By carpooling you also expand your network of friends/contacts”. Indimoto.com allows users to search carpool offers and requests in his/her city, and also start ones own carpool by posting a free ad in the carpool section.
“With growing air pollution levels in our metro cities, manic traffic jams and increasing burden of fuel prices on commuter’s wallets, there are only two alternatives, public transport or carpools. Public transport infrastructure is not yet a comfortable and logical alternative to private transport for many urban commuters and that’s where carpools come in. Also carpools generate a sense of community and caring for your environment” says Udit. Carpools are a common phenomenon in the developed world often supported by city and state government for the many advantages they offer. Indimoto.com has taken the initiative in India wants to make it a habit amongst Indian commuters.

Caribbean Travel Guide

Caribbean Travel Guide
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All there is to know about the vacation destination of your dreams – that is exactly what a Caribbean travel guide offers. But are Caribbean travel guides really godsend? Or are they just patronizing materials designed for commercial purposes?
Well, they’re a little of both actually. After all, the people behind Caribbean travel guides do need a source of income in order to continue to publish their guides. But a tremendous amount of research has been placed in these guide...

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vacation, travel, caribbean , holidays, travel guide

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All there is to know about the vacation destination of your dreams – that is exactly what a Caribbean travel guide offers. But are Caribbean travel guides really godsend? Or are they just patronizing materials designed for commercial purposes?
Well, they’re a little of both actually. After all, the people behind Caribbean travel guides do need a source of income in order to continue to publish their guides. But a tremendous amount of research has been placed in these guides to just dismiss them as useless resource material.
What else is more nifty, informative and convenient than a Caribbean travel guide?
Sure, the Internet may prove more updated when it comes to information, but you can’t carry the Internet everywhere. And believe it or not, it’s always much more gratifying to pull out a Caribbean travel guide from your carry case, flip a few pages open, then slip it right back when you’re tried of reading. It sure beats having to wait in the airport, sitting bored silly and wondering whether or not your flight’s going to be delayed.
That said, don’t cling to travel guides religiously. Many travelers make that mistake. They are not the bibles that they are made out to be by some people. You should know that published materials, including travel guides, are out of date the moment they are published, because by then, there would have been new updated material that came up and it would be too late to include them.
So, how are you supposed to use Caribbean travel guides then? How would you know which information to believe and which facts are outdated? Unfortunately, there is no exact answer to that. To get the most out of your Caribbean travel guide, use them sparingly for basic orientation. So once you have the basics right down to a tee, go out there and discover the towns and cities on your own. That is, after all, what traveling is all about – adventure and discovery of new things. At the very least, when all other signs look foreign, the information on museums and places of interest are great.
However, when it comes to hotels and restaurants, each to his own taste and budget. Remember that bargains rise in price with popularity, so there’s every bit of chance that that hot new deal in your Caribbean travel guide isn’t much of a deal anymore, considering how pricey it has become. And then sometimes, too, the places get easily full with foreigners and travelers like you, so you can’t always expect your Caribbean travel guide to point you in the right place all the time.
Then, if you do wander around on your own, then you will surely find quality rooms with reasonable prices. They may be located in out-of-the-way places that Caribbean travel guide writers may not know about. Remember that because you in the destination, you are in far better place to get what you want out of your vacation.
So to close it off, don’t be a sad type who writes to say that “it wasn’t like what you said in the book.” Here’s a tip: open your eyes and explore for yourself!

Caribbean Cruise Tours

Caribbean Cruise Tours
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Ever dreamed of going on a Caribbean Cruise but don’t know what to expect when you get there? Well, to start off, you have to know what the Caribbean is. It’s a region of the Americas that’s located in between North America and South America.

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Travel, cruise

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Ever dreamed of going on a Caribbean Cruise but don’t know what to expect when you get there? Well, to start off, you have to know what the Caribbean is. It’s a region of the Americas that’s located in between North America and South America.
When you think about the word Caribbean, you’re probably thinking about beaches. But there’s more to the Caribbean than just beaches. There are a number of things that you can do. You can go beachcombing, have a picnic and sail in San Juan, Puerto Rico, or go on powerboat adventures in Nassau, Bahamas. You will never run out of options as to what to do next. You have the entire place, the sun and the sea.
The top destinations in the Caribbean are Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Aruba, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Cayman Islands, and the US Virgin Islands.
Now what can you do at those top spots? In Montego Bay, Jamaica, you can go on a Catamaran Cruise for approximately 3 hours for as low as US$60 with Viator. You can also go see the Luminous Lagoon for 6 hours in Trelawny, Jamaica for US$37 per person. If you want to go sightseeing in the Dominican Republic, you can go and check out the Ocean World Adventure Park in Puerto Plata. Have you ever wondered how the Caribbean waters look underwater? Well, you can stop wondering and go on the Seaquarium Adventure in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
If you’re the type who would rather go shopping than go on adventures, don’t worry, you can still shop in the Caribbean. In St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, driver-guides will show you Magens Bay, St. John and the chain of British Virgin Islands from Mt. Top, the highest point on St. Thomas. After touring the mountains, you will be taken to downtown Charlotte Amalie, where you can be by yourself for lunch or browse the duty-free shops of the Old Danish town.
There is so much more to do in the Caribbean, go on cruises, stay in the best hotels, go sightseeing, go on spa vacations, night clubbing and more. If you just got married, why not have your honeymoon in the Caribbean? Or if you’ve been married for quite a while now, why not have a second honeymoon?
For more information on traveling to the Caribbean, visit your favorite online travel guide for an extensive Things-To-Do list for you to enjoy your vacation. Now go check out the Caribbean to experience them!