Surfers Paradise is the most popular area in the entire Gold Coast region. People who visit Surfers Paradise often claim they feel like they are in heaven on earth. As such, many individuals who come here end up staying longer than expected or never leaving at all. Such is the nature of this beautiful beach and surrounding metropolitan area. If you are planning to visit Surfers Paradise, you should know that you will have access to world-class...more
With the skyrocketing prices of gas and food, many families simply cannot afford to hop on a plane and head to an exotic locale for their yearly family vacation anymore. However, don't let the economic downturn ruin your plans to have a family vacation this year. One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to have a family vacation on a budget is to go camping.There are a variety of campgrounds across the US so you don't have to go very far to...more
I spent over a year working in the rental car industry in that time I witnessed 7 out of 10 customers being taken advantage of by the rental agent in a multitude of ways.Many customers are not even aware they are being ripped off when rental agents sell them upgrades,optional coverages,perform personal credit checks,include miscellaneous fees,taxes,pre paid gasoline,& charges for damages to a vehicle. It was making me sick to observe all the shady tactics rental agents were using to make a few dollars, and meet or attempt to exceed the goals set by the company.Car rental companies often require rental agents to meet certain goals before giving them commissions or earning incentives. This really brought out the absolute worst in sales people. All of the agents I worked with blatantly lied to customers just to get a sale. I recall witnessing a rental agent boldly lie to a customer. Claiming the car they were booked in was unavailable because the customer didn't want to buy the optional coverages. The agent swindled the traveler into paying for an upgrade they didn't want. The customer took it because the alternative vehicle the agent offered was no where near comparable to what they...more
Are you looking for an innovative way to please your girlfriend this weekend?Are you planning a romantic evening with your spouse on her birthday?Do you want to celebrate your wedding anniversary in exclusive way?If you are really planning anyone of earlier said things, you need to consider my suggestion of hiring a limousine for such occasions....more
Costa Rica is truly beautiful - magnificent even. It is one of the most bio diverse countries in the world. Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, between the Pacific and the Caribbean, it is home to lush rainforests, active volcanoes, hills, valleys and spectacular beaches. It boasts exotic wildlife. The temperatures are permanently set on summer...more
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia. Melbourne offers great shopping and dining and Victoria has got a beautiful countryside and coast line combining beautiful national and state parks with quiet little towns and some larger regional centres. The Mornington Peninsula is a great area offering beaches and stunning bay views, golf courses, vineyards and shopping. Whatever you want, the peninsula has got it all. The Mornington Peninsula is a prime spot for holiday makers. But it is close enough to Melbourne for weekend getaways or daytrips as well. How To Get To The Mornington PeninsulaThe Mornington Peninsula can be roughly characterised as anything south of Frankston.Frankston is only about an hour's drive away from the Melbourne CBD. Especially now that CityLink and EastLink are established, the drive to the peninsula takes no time at all. Be aware though that the roads around Frankston get very busy in weekends and during the daily commuting hours.You can avoid some of that frustration by taking a little more scenic drive. This leads via Beach Road which offers bay views as you drive through the Bayside towns of Brighton, Black Rock, Hampton upto Mordialloc, where you...more
You need short stay apartments during your Melbourne stay. Although luxury hotels in Melbourne are a popular accommodation option in such cases, but nowadays the concept of short stay apartment and serviced apartments are being popular and perfect...more
A classic option to explore the celebrated cities of France such as Nice is through car travel because the unbounded freedom that car travel offers is much needed for exploring Nice in France. Cruising through the south of France, there are museums,...more
If you've not experienced desert tours in Dubai, you have missed out on a lot. The desert surrounding Dubai is a thrill and an adventure. Most safari tours include a desert safari drive, a camp, a barbecue, camel rides, dinner and belly...more
Being a popular tourist destination, Hamilton Island has no dearth of accommodation options. Right from budget hotels to luxurious resorts you have a plethora of options to choose from. Still, the most preferred accommodation type on the island are...more
In light of the recent economic downturn and subsequent belt tightening, I have opted against a fabulous Caribbean vacation or cross-country road trip this summer and have decided instead on a "staycation" and becoming a tourist in my own town. And...more
Air travellers are so concerned with their travel plans that they rarely give a second thought to who is responsible for what at the airport. In fact, most travellers seem to think that an airport is operated by one big company which is responsible...more