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...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 areas that appeal to all kinds of people. Here are a few tips on what each has to offer.Famous for its nightlife, it is not surprising that the variety and number of bars and pubs covers practically every theme and appeals to all tastes and budgets. Barri Gòtic & Las Ramblas is popular with all types as it is located right in the heart of the city and has a lively atmosphere that appeals to tourists, as well as the locals. The area is full of trendy clubs, bars and pubs, particularly in the gothic area, and you will find a great range of chic spots mixed amongst the usual tourist places. Maremagnum is a waterfront shopping center with hundreds of shops and clubs to explore. Busy day and night, you'll find everything here from stylish bars and techno clubs to Irish pubs and Salsa, it's quite easy to party here until morning as some of the...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...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...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
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