5 Ways To Enjoy An Italian Holiday With so much to see and enjoy, Italy provides the tourist with a vast array of romantic, historical and cultural settings to win the heart of any tourist. Once you have finalised your travel insurance, which you will definitely need when travelling in Italy, it's time to set about choosing the most exciting destinations.There are many ways to enjoy an Italian adventure, from the romance of Venice to...more
When it comes to Christmas lights, the obvious place to use them is on the Christmas tree. Have you considered other ways in which to decorate your home with them however? If you are a little bit creative you can use all sorts of led lights and fairy lights to decorate the house at Christmas time and really bring festivity into your home. Small lights are very atmospheric and are one of the best ways and inexpensive ways to decorate your home....more
5 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Orlando, FloridaUse these five tips to keep your Orlando air conditioning unit in great shape all summer long! 1. Tweak Your Thermostat Settings: Find a comfortable setting on your thermostat and keep it there. You want to set your air conditioning unit at just the right spot to beat the hot summer heat in Orlando but not so cold that it makes your AC work overtime. Most Central Florida residents keep their thermostats locked in between 72 and 78 degrees. Every degree closer to 72 is going to cost you a noticeable amount on your monthly bill. Sure, we all want to beat the heat but its also a good idea not to break the bank in the process. 2. Creative Use Of Window Shades: Shading the sun-facing portions of your home can reduce the stress on your air conditioning unit. Though a study by the Florida Solar Energy Center showed minimal savings with this technique, by using shade to your advantage you can take some of the stress off your air conditioning unit. Escaping the Orlando sun in the shade is always a welcome practice and a good idea for homeowners looking to stay cool. 3. Fight Off Humidity: Though you may be tempted to open your windows...more
Holidays can be crazy times. The weeks leading up to it can be a frenzy of additional things to do on top of already busy schedules. Yet, no matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, or simply celebrating the turning of the year, the whole point is for it to be meaningful. The real reason for...more
Nobody likes losing their underwear, getting sunburned, being sick, missing out, losing money or generally embarrassing themselves and especially when they are on holiday. So here is a short list of tips to try and help you avoid all of the above when abroad.1) BUY SWIM WEAR THAT ACTUALLY FITSIt's happened to the best of us - you might dive...more
Giving your staff a say in the annual Christmas party will not only motivate them and make them feel more involved, it will help you create the Christmas party they want and deserve. Heres a few ways you can make the more involved. 1.Announce a competition, asking them something like, what theme or entertainment they would like to see? After gathering your suggestions, ask your staff to vote on what was the best idea. Of course, keep the entries anonymous until the nominated winner is announced, that way no favouritism can occur. 2.Get each department to organise a part of the party after choosing a theme. For instance, let the administrators organise that fantastic dcor, whilst letting the sales team advertise the party by word of mouth and invitations. Make it more fun by giving those teams involved a little extra gift for their efforts. 3.If you are holding your Christmas party in the office, why not ask each member of staff to bring something tasty to share, it will encourage staff morale and improve communications. 4.Furthermore, you could ask your staff to organise fun Christmas games to play. Of course they have to be fitting to the season and agreeable among everyone....more
The holidays are almost here again. The older that you get, the faster time moves, and the shorter the waits between Christmases seem. While it may always bring you good cheer to see the holidays upon you, it can be a very frustrating...more
It's easy for families to fall into a Christmas tree decorating rut. Every year they get out the same decorations-the same round glass ornaments, lights, tinsel, and star for the top of the tree. After a while, the same old thing becomes...more
Author: Ryan FrankNow that the holiday seasons are definitely underway, airports are packed and tickets are getting harder to get. Crowded terminals, heavy traffic and stressed-out airline employees all combine around this time of year to make for a...more
A number of you folks at the moment might be planning to go on a trip. But it could be that you are in hesitation by reason of your budget. You should not fret because you can still have that much-deserved trip for a reasonable price. If you really...more
A few of you guys now might be preparing to go on a big adventure. However, you might be experiencing second thoughts of realizing your plans mostly because of your budget. Anyway, do not feel awful you can still have your getaway for a more...more
5 Top Travel Tips For EgyptOne of the reasons you will want to have a good travel insurance policy when visiting Cairo will become evident to you when you try to cross the street! With cars, bikes and motorcycles weaving in and out of the ill-defined...more