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 to the neighboring islands. This stylish, friendly island is truly a heaven; the key basis on which...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...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 easy to use your imagination to find ways for yourself to enjoy your stay here in Calgary, but as Joseph Joubert once said:"One who has imagination without learning has wings without feet."What is Foursquare? What does it do? Well, what it does, in a nutshell, is allow you to learn from the experiences of others so your feet can guide you to the cafes, restaurants, shops and services that appeal most to your imagination. What it IS, is a location-based social networking website, software for mobile devices, and game. Users "check-in" at venues with a text, or a smart phone specific application. The more you check-in, the more points you get, and the more points you get, the more prizes you win and deals you qualify for.To get started, all you have to do is head on over to www.foursquare.com, create a profile and then start querying your favorite hobbies or foods. You can also link Foursquare to your Facebook and Twitter accounts to find...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 also learning to use it to improve their travel.A feng shui travel kit will typically come with...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 may be wondering why you should vacation in Mexico.Romantic getaways in Mexico are popular for an...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 can easily prevent athlete's foot on your travels.Athlete's foot is the most common fungal infection of the feet. Every day, podiatrists see people with feet that are burning, itching and peeling. Although many different species of fungus and yeast can cause the problem, the ways that you as a traveler can prevent it are simple and effective.The fungus that cause athlete's foot thrives in places that are dark, warm and moist. Shoes are the perfect habitat for fungus. Unfortunately for business travelers and vacationers, there are many places in airports, hotels and vacation spots that are covered in fungus just waiting to infect your feet.Whenever living foot fungus or fungal spores (which are basically seeds for fungus waiting to sprout) stick to bare skin or enter through tiny little openings in the skin, it can take hold and start to grow. As the fungus grows, it pulls water from the surrounding skin.This causes peeling and itching of...more
One the most overlooked techniques in marketing your vacation rentals is the use of offline methods to achieve those vital bookings. Offline marketing can also be cost effective and if done regularly can achieve good results and successfully...more
With several companies offering their own travel deals to the general public, a lot of individuals also seek for the perfect and affordable travel deals and the majority of them end up slogging through information in a bad situation. You must have a...more
I was a lucky guy recently as I got to meet the host of the Travel Channel's "Great Vacation Homes", "Sam's Disney Favorites", "Girl Meets Hawaii" and the soon to be aired "Passport to Great Weekends" the lovely Samantha Brown.Samantha said...more
Travel insurance is an added expense tacked on to the end of your vacation tab, and most people waive the fee without learning the details of what the travel insurance covers. The most common coverage is for medical emergencies, lost luggage and a...more
What is the GhanThe Ghan is the legendary train that plies the rails between Adelaide and Darwin in Australia. It takes its passengers on a fascinating journey of 2979 kilometers through spectacular and diverse landscapes. The train travels on a...more
Haiphong is a long-aged history sea-port city and the main gateway to the sea for the Northern provinces. This beautiful city boasts the charm of the French colonial architecture of nearly hundred years old. Visiting to Haiphong is taking good...more