It is a scene that plays out all over America every year. You go to a relatives house to open gifts and you receive a Christmas holiday gift basket full of inedible things including big logs of meat and rubbery cheese. It is enough to turn you off the idea of giving a gift basket after you have received a cheap holiday gift basket such as this.Something old Made NewIf you are willing to think creatively, the old idea of a Christmas holiday gift...more
Guide to London's Period Properties and Their History London is an ancient city and its buildings reflect its history and growth. By looking at London's buildings, you can see which parts of the city were prosperous at which times. Although there was a time when the period features of some of London's properties were discarded in favour of new, modern designs and fittings, homeowners are now trying to keep as much character in their homes as possible, and, in London, sash windows are a hallmark of character.Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian sash windowsLondon buildings from the Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian periods are often graced with sash windows. The fashion for sash windows in London buildings followed the installation of sash windows in Royal households, such as Hampton Court. Sash windows allowed far more light into the buildings than the traditional mullioned and leaded windows of previous periods, were easy to open, and gave buildings a classic design. Those who could afford to install sash windows into their London homes did so – whether they were building something new or updating their existing property. From the late 17th century onwards, sash windows...more
Surfing in Oahu - A Surfer's Paradise Surf's up in Oahu. Long recognized as having some of the best surfing available are the waves on Oahu. Here's some helpful information regarding surfing in Oahu.The best time to surf in Oahu is during the winter months from November through March. This is when huge waves come into the north and west...more
Christmas In Spanish Speaking Countries Once Thanksgiving is over it is time to get into full-fledged Christmas mode. Why not take the opportunity to spice up your holiday season this year by celebrating Christmas Spanish style! You could plan a trip to Mexico or Spain to enjoy the festivities and experience how another culture celebrates...more
Palm Springs, California If you are looking for a great travel destination this summer, then why not try Palm Springs? Located in the desert region of California, Palm Springs is a quiet metropolis, geared towards family life. A two hour drive from San Diego, Palm Springs hotels consist of rooms where you can walk to the pool, with spacious queen size beds and pool passes. If your children need entertainment while you relax in the sun, then try features such as Splashtopia, a pool complex where they can play to their hearts delight. The lazy river is a slow moving rapids, staffed by lifeguards, that gently pushes your rubber ring around and around, perfect for relaxing in the sun while being easily accessible to the cool water. There are water features here, and slides for the children to play in if they get bored of dozing on the rings. This pool also offers a shallower beach area, perfect for smaller children who want to be in the water, and great for them to play under the watchful eyes of their parents. They can also enjoy building sand castles and there is plenty of shade for their delicate skin. This pool complex also offers a large swimming pool, and a whirlpool for...more
Being located in the middle of the Aegean Sea, the Island of Rhodes is one of the beautiful islands of Dodecanese complex. With the increasing number of tourists visiting this place every year, it has become a center of tourist attractions. Despite...more
Something I Said: Thanksgiving - What If Native Americans Had It To Do Over? Something I SaidDwight HobbesMinnesota Spokesman-RecorderFor Native Americans, there's less to be thankful forThe first Thanksgiving Day feast is generally believed...more
Jaisalmer Travel Guide – Sightseeing and Attractions Jaisalmer is a wonderful place in Rajasthan to explore. It is one of the most important cities and most preferred travel destinations of Rajasthan. Situated in the middle of the vast Thar...more
Are you fed up of the affordable but deplorable hotel conditions but cannot afford abetter place due to exorbitant rates? Never compromise when it comes to luxury and comfort. New York Inns is a sophisticated New York City hotel located in New...more
Squeezing into your summer dress It's the dreaded time of year again when everyone is getting ready for the nice days of summer and you look into your wardrobe for that ideal dress you had last year. However, realisation begins to set in when...more
Are you planning a trip to Invercargill? If you are thinking about visiting Invercargill accommodation should be no problem as there are many options to choose from. There are numerous hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and backpackers...more