Top Five Lake Garda Resorts
Posted on March 19, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
The Italian lakes are renowned for their beauty and none are more impressive than the stunning Lake Garda. Surrounded by pretty towns and villages, the area offers a wide range of places to stay.
Deciding which location is best for you will very much depend on the type of holiday that you are looking for. The following list should, however, give you a great starting point, with details on the best resorts around the lake:
1. Garda: This is the village that gave the lake its name. The village has a very traditional feel and hosts an impressive firework display in August each year.
Read More..>>Finding Accommodation In South Africa
Posted on March 19, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
South Africa is a country full of history, diverse cultures and rich landscapes. In this unique Sub-Saharan Nation, tourism is the 4th largest industry, fuelled with the abundance of hotels, guest houses, game lodges and beachside accommodation, ideal for any discerning traveller. South Africa boasts the best beaches, renowned wildlife parks, natural scenery and is home to 8 World Heritage Sights; all this adds that little extra to your chosen holiday destination.
Read More..>>Travel Tips - Packing Your Gear
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
Packing is an important part of your pre-trip planning. Leaving something behind may not be important if you’re heading off to a major destination where you can probably buy what you need. But travel well off the beaten-track (where the best adventures are usually found) and you could be in trouble.
Make sure you can easily identify you luggage. You can get something that has a unique colour or tie a coloured ribbon around the handle - anything that will make your stuff stand out from the crown. It will make it far easier to find in insode a mound of like coloured black backpacks or cases.
Read More..>>Visit Sheffield England For A Truly Green Holiday
Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
This may come as a surprise to those that still think of Sheffield as an industrial city but it’s officially the greenest city in Europe having won the Entente Florale competition, the international horticultural competition which has been running for more than 25 years. Sheffield is home to over two million trees - more trees per person than any other city in Europe - as well as over 170 woodlands, 78 public parks and 10 public gardens. In total, 61 per cent of Sheffield consists of green space.
Read More..>>Why You Should Go To Africa For Your Next Beach Holiday
Posted on February 27, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
Africa probably does not spring to mind as the first destination you would choose when planning a beach holiday, but there are many great reasons to give it a try. Cape Town in South Africa has up until recently always been “the” destination to go to if you wanted to go to Africa and enjoy the beach as well as all the other great things that only this great continent has to offer. Now there are new kids on the block and places like Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, Mombasa in Kenya and The Gambia have really come in to their own each offering their own unique selling points and flavour of Africa but all great beach holiday destinations.
Read More..>>How Cosmopolitan Brighton Is A Far Trendier Place Than Cheeky Postcards Suggest
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
Brighton Rocks…
Forget kitsch stereotypes, Brighton offers a truly unique and cosmopolitan city break…
With the advance of low-cost airline travel and cheap last-minute deals, many holidaymakers are opting to jump across to Europe for a week and embark upon the increasingly popular ‘city break’. But how about reducing your carbon-footprint and visiting one of the UK’s most cultured, cosmopolitan and unique cities, all from the luxury of your holiday home? With a vast array of houses, apartments and cottages to suit every need, a break in Brighton makes a refreshing change…
Read More..>>Why You Should Go To Africa For Your Next Beach Holiday
Posted on February 6, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
Africa probably does not spring to mind as the first destination you would choose when planning a beach holiday, but there are many great reasons to give it a try. Cape Town in South Africa has up until recently always been “the” destination to go to if you wanted to go to Africa and enjoy the beach as well as all the other great things that only this great continent has to offer. Now there are new kids on the block and places like Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, Mombasa in Kenya and The Gambia have really come in to their own each offering their own unique selling points and flavour of Africa but all great beach holiday destinations.
Read More..>>Top Five Lake Garda Resorts
Posted on February 4, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
The Italian lakes are renowned for their beauty and none are more impressive than the stunning Lake Garda. Surrounded by pretty towns and villages, the area offers a wide range of places to stay.
Deciding which location is best for you will very much depend on the type of holiday that you are looking for. The following list should, however, give you a great starting point, with details on the best resorts around the lake:
1. Garda: This is the village that gave the lake its name. The village has a very traditional feel and hosts an impressive firework display in August each year.
Read More..>>Why You Should Go To Africa For Your Next Beach Holiday
Posted on February 3, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
Africa probably does not spring to mind as the first destination you would choose when planning a beach holiday, but there are many great reasons to give it a try. Cape Town in South Africa has up until recently always been “the” destination to go to if you wanted to go to Africa and enjoy the beach as well as all the other great things that only this great continent has to offer. Now there are new kids on the block and places like Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, Mombasa in Kenya and The Gambia have really come in to their own each offering their own unique selling points and flavour of Africa but all great beach holiday destinations.
Read More..>>Navigate Your Way To A Self Catering Vacation
Posted on February 3, 2008 - Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment
The traditional use of a compass as a navigational tool is quickly shifting GPS navigation, or Global Positioning System. For anyone traveling to a new destination for vacation, a GPS unit might be a worthwhile investment to help you navigate through the unfamiliar territory. Or, if you are headed to an outdoor vacation such as hiking, a GPS unit could save you a lot of headaches if you become lost at some point.
However, it is still a good idea for hikers to learn how to use a compass as they are often far less expensive than a GPS device. Also, GPS units do not work in every area so you may very well find yourself in need of an old-fashioned compass at some point.
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