Family. There is nothing like time spent with family, is there? Would you consider vacationing with family? Or even spending a long weekend with family? Or hosting a family event away from home? You're thinking of a big venue, aren't you? A hotel with 200 rooms or more? Staff that changes every 8 hours? Breakfast that's been kept warm under heating lights, or even worse, is wrapped in cellophane?I'm thinking of something more personal. My wife...more
Transport:How to get there The modern Siem Reap International Airport which is located 6 kilometres from Siem Reap City is serviced by most of South East Asia's International Airlines. These airlines include Malaysia Airlines, Lao airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and China Airways.In addition Cambodia's domestic airlines provide flights to on from Phnom Penh. Daily bus operators service the route from Phnom Penh with...more
Today I am off to the Bug Zoo with my friend and co-worker Lisa. We are on a mission to check out some of the attractions in Victoria and report on them. The Bug Zoo is located at 631 Courtenay Street, just off of Douglas. It is only a few blocks from the famed Empress Hotel and only two blocks from popular Government Street. When Lisa and I walk through the front door, we are greeted by Carol, the congenial proprietor. The admission area and accompanying gift shop are awash with color and all kinds of neat toys, games, and whimsical items. It is immediately uplifting. As we enter the Zoo, we find a young, energetic host in the midst of a demonstration of live giant Walking Stick bugs. He places them into the hands of willing onlookers as he explains how they live and eat. One falls to the floor and immediately goes into camouflage mode: it shapes itself to look like a blade of grass. How cool is that!Next we are off to visit the large African Millipedes. Apparently they do not have a thousand legs. They had so many that their discoverers gave up counting and settled on "one thousand". Although they look like doggie do-do, they apparently are quite clean. The host asks the crowd...more
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland Australia and is a popular tourism and business destination. The city is home to almost 2 million people and renowned for its laid back atmosphere and temperate climate. Almost 5 million people visit the city, for either business or pleasure, every year.Brisbane Airport (airport code: BNE) features both...more
Gulet cruising is one of the most popular activities that holidaymakers can enjoy while exploring the temptations of the Turkish Riviera. It is no exaggeration to say that they are to Turkey what the Gondola is to Venice or the Tram is to Melbourne. The modern industry of the Gulet cruise has evolved to perfectly exploit the beauties of Turkey's...more
There are few places in the world better suited to the thrill of Paragliding than the Turkish resort of Olu Deniz. But how does one go about arranging it? Can anyone Paraglide? What does it require? As a sport that not many people have had the opportunity to try, many of these questions hang in the air (apologiesÂ…) when the subject is raised. With this in mind, a 'Question and Answers' approach would seem to be the most helpful to anyone looking to enjoy the sport on their Olu Deniz holidays.What exactly is Paragliding?Paragliding is a free-flying, foot-launched recreational sport. Using a canopy that looks like a parachute, but acts like a rigid wing, the pilot takes a few steps to launch themselves from a suitable slope and is immediately airborne. Using a few simple controls they are then able to soar over ridges, rise upon warm air currents and travel great distances with minimal effort.Is it safe?With well maintained equipment and sensible planning Paragliding can be said to be extremely safe. The companies that you will encounter on your Olu Deniz holidays hire only professional and experienced pilots, only fly when weather conditions are agreeable and are equipped with...more
An idyllically serene resort bathed in warmth and surrounded by the natural beauty of southern Turkey, holidays to Kalkan are most often based around the golden sand beaches and the plethora of first-class restaurants in the town. Listed by The...more
If you've driven by Playa Bonita Resort chances are you may have seen the man above - Juventino Jimenez J. - sitting under his umbrella or grooming one of his 7 horses that he rents to tourists and residents.As I was traveling down the road on my way...more
Travel to Morocco in comfort and style with us. Travelscene American Express offers great online travel deals, flights, packages & cruises backed by 400 experienced agencies Australia wide. Luxury travel deals and deluxe packages are a speciality...more
Cornwall is one the loveliest of the Western counties of England. It is a county of spectacular landscapes and a host of attractions which make this county one of the most popular tourist destination in the British Isles. A bed and breakfast stay is...more
Using a backpack for your carryon luggage has many advantages. Airlines typically allow you to carry on one piece of luggage, so you want to make sure that what you carry on has the most available storage space and allows you to carry what you want....more
Raipur is a very historic place in India. The tourists here are drawn to the many beautiful attractions the city has to offer.Raipur was once the capital city of all the powerful kingdoms of India. But this faded during the time where the reigning...more