When thinking of your next holiday destination you should seriously consider visiting the county of Devon. Situated in the south west region of England, Devon is an area of outstanding natural beauty and it has numerous historical sites of interest as well as many tourist facilities which make the county so appealing to thousands of holiday makers each year. Here are just five of the many reasons why you should put Devon at the top of your...more
If you want to spice up your trip to Catalina beyond anything you've experience, we have just the way to do that.Try, this time, visiting Catalina Island by helicopter.Your honey will feel like you two have won the Reward Challenge on TV's Survivor as you jump in your helicopter and are whisked away to an island just far enough from Los Angeles to make it feel like it's another country. No, Jeff Probst won't be waiting on the other side, but your...more
Its is now easier that ever to travel at low cost these days, due to lower airfares and a large array of new creative methods to pay your expenses. While some die-hard rules still work the best (like booking early for the best rates), some online services can even get you good last minute deals too. Learn a few tips to change a good vacation in to a fantastic one, without having to take out cash advance loans. See below to find out the some of the best budget-friendly strategies to create the best, cheap, vacation ever.Exchange Your HomeIf your home is located within a tourist area or resort, you can easily swap your home with other families online for a few weeks. You are not renting out your property; you are simply swapping your lodgings with another like minded family. This is perfect for exploring new locations and is a very cost free method of taking a vacation.Book with Meals in MindIf you decide to take your vacation by stopping in a hotel always ensure that you book your stay without meals. Most hotels add a large surcharge for including meals. Not only are they expensive but typically they don't add a whole lot of excitement to a vacation and can ring up a huge tab,...more
It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life and half way through this adventure, I wished I had never been stupid enough to try it. Yet at the finish of this adrenaline pumping experience, my tortured body was ready to start again. How crazy is that? Our gut wrenching adventure was trying to tame North Queensland's...more
Mozambique is a truly undiscovered gem, that is slowly becoming a must see for tourists. During decades of civil war the country was plummeted into poverty and adversity and tourism practically ground to a halt. Since continued peace from 1992, more and more people have been visiting the country.Mozambique has become known as a beach paradise with...more
Namibia neighbours South Africa and is a very popular tourist destinations, especially for South Africans. It also shares borders with Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola and Zambia. The country was governed by Germany and South Africa up until 1990 when a democratically elected government took over, and Namibia achieved independence. Although Namibia does make money from other industries such as mining, fishing and agriculture, the fastest growing industry is tourism. Being in Africa, means that the weather is typically quite hot, with summer days often getting up to 35C and winter days not often going below 23C. Some of the top things to do in Namibia include visiting the Skeleton Coast. This is a beautiful stretch of coastline, with many shipwrecks and great fishing to be had. The Damaraland features some of the most rugged and least explored parts of Namibia, and has simply spectacular scenery. In Damaraland some amazing sites include Rock Finger, the Petrified Forest and bushman rock engravings. Fish River Canyon is another highlight, being 161km long, 27km wide and 550m deep. The capital of Namibia is Windhoek, which is based roughly in the centre of the country. Although cities can...more
Everyone looks for different things in a holiday, but for many of us, beach holidays are what we really look forward to every year. The perfect sands are high on many peoples holiday tick lists. Whether you're staying in the UK or travelling to...more
In recent years it has become increasingly popular to head off on a round-the-world trip between finishing school and heading off to university. Gap years to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa can vary enormously depending on how...more
You don't have to have a lot of money to travel to fun places. High paid doctors and lawyers aren't the only ones who get to go to new and exciting places. All it takes to travel like the pros is a little creativity and flexibility. There are some...more
If you are staying in the area for several days, you will be searching for downtown San Jose, CA restaurants. You will want to spend part of your vacation or business trip sampling food for some of the area"s top restaurants in downtown San Jose. ...more
How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become a staple of the Christmas season. People love following the transformation of the heartless Grinch into a lovable Santa like creature. This season, guests can take it all in at The Old Globe Theatre-Balboa...more
Those interested in art, entrainment and live music can get it all at the Del Mar Harvest Festival. From October 23rd to October 25th, the Del Mar Harvest Festival will showcase the work of more than 300 artists. The festival will also have live...more