After several long trips with my son in the first nine months of his life I have learned a lot about what should and should not be brought along. The process of packing what you use at home and the reality of dragging it all around with you are completely different. From car safety to feeding you don't want to miss a beat. Read on to find out what you don't want to forget when traveling with baby.Birth CertificateThe only form of identification...more
Natives of Arizona and travelers alike will no doubt make a stop at the historic Whiskey Row when driving near Prescott. A rebuilt block of saloons, "The Row" gives visitors a taste of the typical Wild West of 1900. A century ago the entire wood line of buildings was destroyed by fire, but quickly reconstructed with lasting bricks. Today, the street is one of Prescott's greatest attractions, with several additions to the original sights.Prior to...more
Koh Samui, what do those words evoke? Perhaps lying on a deckchair with the sun beating down and the air fragrant with coconut and sun cream oil. Voices, music and the distant buzz of a jet ski fill the air. And as the sun begins to slip to the horizon, your thoughts begin to turn to the evening's agenda - a sundowner cocktail overlooking the beach, a meal of grilled lobster fresh from the ocean, and then a leisurely amble through the local nightspots. This is the life, you think to yourself. Whoever coined the phrase 'life's a beach' must have had Chaweng Beach on the Thai isle of Koh Samui in mind. For when you spend your holiday on Chaweng Beach, you get that feeling of total bliss that 'life's a beach' evokes.Chaweng Beach stretches for six glorious kilometres of white sand in the north eastern part of Koh Samui. It's now the island's most popular tourist area and consequently the most developed. Here's you'll find everything you need for the perfect vacation in the tropical sun - water sports, a wide array of dining options, and Koh Samui's most pulsating nightlife scene.But if you want the quiet life, you can find that, too. Away from the tourist bars, fast food restaurants...more
Visiting Barcelona for many people is not about Gaudi, shopping and beaches, they are attracted to the city for its nightlife and on any night of the week you will find the place buzzing with travelers, visitors, students and locals. To cater for them there are a wealth of nightclubs, bars, entertainment, and dining venues and the city has various...more
The island divided by French Saint Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten, is resident to magnificent beaches and pristine scenery, not forgetting two completely distinctive, friendly societies.St Martin / St Maarten vacation rentals are probably one of the most splendid condos offered in the Caribbean, exhibiting an exclusive cultivated beauty incomparable...more
These days the words "inner city" usually conjures up images of decay and desolation, but in St Petersburg the inner city is graced with a tropical paradise. It is the Sunken Gardens, the city's oldest museum and the home of the oldest tropical plants in the region.The Sunken Gardens is not only a nice place to stroll and enjoy the plants, it offers guided garden tours, horticultural workshops, special events, field trips and has become the venue for corporate and private events. Weddings are even held there.The Sunken Gardens started out in 1903 when a St. Petersburg plumber, George Turner, purchased six acres and drained a lake using clay tiles. He then turned the rich soil into a garden that soon attracted neighbors and other visitors. Seeing this as an opportunity to make some extra cash he started charging five cents for admission. His family kept the operation going for three generations, improving the gardens and inviting visitors. Finally, in 1999 the City of St. Petersburg purchased the gardens and developed it as a prime cultural and educational center.The site has a trail that covers one mile and it is full of tropical and sub-tropical plants. Almost all the plants have...more
The guests in the extended stay, furnished apartments here at O Hotel Suites in downtown Calgary are always asking us for better ways to get out and explore the city. That's where Foursquare can be incredibly useful to the long term tourist. It's...more
A feng shui travel kit can help you to have a relaxing and productive journey, whether it's leisure or a business trip. Myriads of people have already learned how to use this ancient Chinese notion to improve their homes and premises, and many are...more
Mexico vacations are available for individuals of all ages. While many enjoy taking their family on a Mexico vacation, there are others who choose to vacation in Mexico alone with their spouse. With all of the romantic destinations in the world, you...more
Each day millions of people wander in their socks or barefeet through airport security screening lines or hotel rooms. These places are teeming with fungus and bacteria. Many travelers pick up athlete's foot while on vacation. If you know how, you...more
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