Online travel sales in Europe are increasing rapidly. It is expected that in 2009 over 25% of the total European travel market will be purchased online. The UK remains the largest online travel market in Europe, with Germany in second place. These two markets accounted for 49% of the EUR 49.4 bn. European online travel market in 2007.The Germans took a total of 302 million trips in 2008 (domestic 226.4 million and outbound 75.8 million) and spent...more
When you think of slow travel and relaxing living it is impossible for Italy not to come to mind. From the habit of always stopping for a coffee or the birth of the Slow Food movement the country, as a whole, embraces the spirit of a slow, relaxing style of life and travel.Staying away from the largest cities allows even more focus on a relaxing style of vacation, and cities like Florence embody the idea. Embracing the Italian style of life in a...more
Las Vegas is truly Cirque du Soleil's home away from home. Sin City currently has numerous Cirque du Soleil shows including: The Beatles Love, Viva Elvis, Kà , Mystère, "O," Zumanity, and Criss Angel Believe. Each production plays at a different resort/casino and most are performed in a theatre specifically created just for Cirque.Every night nearly 9,000 people in Las Vegas see a Cirque du Soleil show. That's five percent of the city's visitors.Below are descriptions of each of the traditional Cirque du Soleil shows performing in Las Vegas including Le Rêve, a Cirque-style show playing at the Wynn Hotel.Love showing at The MirageAll you Need is Love, Cirque du Soleil style. This celebration of The Beatles has over sixty international artists bringing the Fab Four's original master tapes to life. The show's "soundscape" was produced by Sir George Martin, the Beatles original producer, and his son Giles. Love, which debut in 2006, can trace its roots to the friendship between George Garrison and Cirque founder Guy LalibertÃ(c) .Viva Elvis showing at Aria Resort"Thank you, thank you very much" Cirque for bringing this show about Elvis to Las Vegas. Having just...more
Blarney Castle is one of the most popular sites in Ireland. Millions have traveled to southwest Ireland, climbed a very steep stairway, bent over backwards, and kissed a stone. Why would they do that?My daughter told me that she is doing a report on Blarney Castle for speech class. It took me a minute to understand how clever that choice was. You...more
Nestled along the majestic, tranquil Mediterranean coast lies the romantic Spanish city known for its ancient culture and awe-inspiring historic architecture. The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona has mild, comfortable winters and dry, smoldering summers. The best time to vacation, weather-wise, is during the Spring and Fall, March through June or...more
The verdict on the true cost of spending your vacation in a hotel versus staying in a vacation rental is in, and I have the proof. For a family on a vacation, a vacation rental provides great accommodations for far less money. I just had a very unique personal experience that allowed me to test this: my own marriage two weeks ago in Maui, Hawaii, with friends and family in attendance.We had a whole bunch of folks that came in from different parts of the globe to celebrate the event with us. Being the owner of a vacation rentals by owner website, I asked most of them where they were staying so I could compare notes. Our extended family stayed in a nice vacation rental right on the beach, a few stayed at resorts, and a few stayed at local hotels.Here's the hard data on the major expense items for the trip, excluding rental car and airfare:Hotel / Resort (Standard Hotel Room, Queen Bed, 1 Bathroom):Maximum Occupants: 2Per Person, Per Night Rate: $175.00Per Day, Per Person Average Food: $125.00Per Day "Resort Fee": $25.00Per Day Parking: $20.00Total Cost Per Person, Per Day: $322.50Vacation Rental (2 BR / 2 BA Condominium on the Beach with Queen Sleeper Pull Out):Maximum Occupants:...more
Hershey, Pennsylvania is a great location to take a vacation.While it is bustling with tourists in the summer, it is a quaint, small town that is very welcoming and full of beautiful scenery year around.There are lots of different attractions you can...more
As the summer temperatures rise, those hot Vegas hotel deals start to smolder with low, low prices. With the economic slow down of the past few years, the Vegas hotel booking scene has reflected a decrease in room reservation rates. As a result, you...more
When you finally get to take that dream vacation to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, you should take time to review all the possible online discount sites before finalizing your Vegas hotel reservation. Before the current recession, Las Vegas hotels...more
This has been a wonderful year so far for Nadal, as he has managed to not only become the number one in the ATP World Tour, but also win the first US Open title in his career.Rafael Nadal has become the seventh player to win all four of...more
Living in Hawaii is like you are living in paradise Adam and Eve have lived in. Come to Hawaii. Live there. If you don't have enough resources, you can start by renting a condo and work until you can live on your own.These are the top reasons why you...more
Travel with comfort does not have to be relegated to First Class passengers. Opting to fly on a chartered flight can offer greater convenience as well as the same degree of personal comfort. Private planes can be taken advantage of by groups,...more