Bird Park Singapore is the largest indoor aviary of Asia Pacific region. The bird park is what environmentalists call heaven. Here one can find birds of all the origins in one place. The park is set up to make humans understand the world of little birds and get close to nature in all the more serene surroundings. We all have a lot of curiosity about the different kinds of birds that are found in all parts of the world. This curiosity can be...more
When you plan a holiday on the Gold Coast, be prepared to spend a good of time on having fun. There is so much to see and do here, that it is next to impossible to do it all in one single trip. This perhaps explains why a lot of people come to the Gold Coast once and then keep returning. After a day of surfing, swimming and relaxing, it makes sense to go out and enjoy the active nightlife, shopping and dining options available to...more
Here is a luxury resort spa that offers one of the most joyful and carefree and full-of-adventure vacations, the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Orlando. One of the reasons most families prefer it out of the myriad spas and resorts in the United States (or elsewhere) is because it is barely a stones throw away from Walt Disney World. It is also close to the Orange County Convention Center, the renowned International Drive, and the Orlando International Airport.As stated earlier, the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is hailed amongst the best spa hotels by families specially because the entire vacation experience here is geared towards fun and frolic in a spirit of unreserved gregariousness. The accent of accommodation in this luxury resort spa, whether you choose to stay in studio units or grand villas, seems to be perceptibly familial. The grand villas thats what they are called are truly grand in every sense of the word, being able to cater to a large joint family of up to 16 people, almost!Most villas come with lake-front views and have fully equipped kitchens or whirlpools. In some cases, both. Of all the best spa hotels this is one resort that offers an entire universe unto itself...more
Before you can enjoy the relaxation of a holiday you first have to suffer through the stresses. Insurance, booking flights, finding decent accommodation, keeping everyone happy- the lists of pre-holiday jobs are endless and stressful.One of the worst of these stresses is booking travel arrangements. Trains are awkward, especially if you have lots...more
Weve all been there. You get off the train at Kings Cross, step outside and.... where are you? How are you going to get to the airport carrying your rucksack, two suitcases and a child? Can a taxi really cost that much? Why on earth did you decide to come on holiday?The stresses and traumas of transport to and from the airport can turn even the...more
The rise in the popularity of air travel, driven in no small part by a plethora of low cost airlines, has seen a rapid increase in the number of international airports around the UK. It also means that you may have to travel across the country to get a flight, with only certain airports offering certain routes.London, as ever, is right at the heart of Britains air travel industry. With Heathrow recently expanding, and the likes of Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City Airport all transporting more customers than ever before, for most people, their holiday starts dealing with Londons transport network just to get to the airport.Whilst there are Underground or overland rail transfers to each of the airports mentioned above, and there is always the option of a taxi, the EasyBus is undeniably the cheapest way to get to any of Londons EasyJet airports: Gatwick, Stansted, and Luton. Unfortunately, it is somewhat prone to the vagaries of Londons transport, and it takes around an hour and a half to get from the Victoria Bus Station to Stansted airport, an hour to Gatwick from Fulham Road, and around an hour and twenty minutes from Victoria Bus Station to London Luton. This is around double the...more
Gatwick Airport is the busiest single runway airport in the world and the second largest airport in the United Kingdom. Despite the airport being put up for sale by current owners BAA, there are future development plans for Gatwick that could see it...more
No trip to Spain is complete without seeing the breathtaking mass displays that take place during Semana Santa. Every Easter the Spanish celebrate Holy Week in fantastic style. A celebration of the death and rebirth of Christ, Andalucia is famed for...more
If you are planning to head to Africa for a safari holiday, here are some tips to help you make the most of it.Find out about it first. Get a book or two out of the library and maybe watch some safari videos to give you an idea of where you want to...more
The Finnish capital of Helsinki can boast hundreds of spectacular tourist attractions. Here are just a few of the best:Temppeliaukion, the Church of the Rock. This stunning modern church was built in the 1960s. It is built into solid rock, with not a...more
When it comes to successful holidays, planning in advance is the way to go. Working from your own list or a checklist like ours will help you to remember everything that you need. Simply tick off each item as it goes into your luggage.The paperwork -...more
Planning for your holiday, especially with the family in tow, can be a lot of work. To make things simpler, weve compiled a list of tips for you to follow before you jet off to ensure that your holiday goes as smoothly as possible. Once you have the...more