I love Halloween. It is perhaps the most empowering holiday of the year. For fun, think of the person you admired most when you were a child. It could be Spiderman (or any other movie character - animated or not). It could be a favorite character in a book, a celebrity, a favorite Aunt or Teacher. Think back to when you were able to complete this sentence: "When I grow up I want to be _______."Create a costume for whatever answer popped into...more
Each year, American Citizens travel abroad and meet the love of their life. Unfortunately, it can be a time consuming process to take a loved one back to the United States of America. The following article looks at the United States Immigration issues connected with a US Tourist visa application submitted on behalf of a Citizen of the Kingdom of Thailand.The United States Tourist Visa can be a difficult travel document to obtain for...more
The winners of the 2009 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a special ceremony in Kendal this month and Rothay Garden Hotel was the proud winner of one of the most important awards of the year the Lady Inglewood Award for Innovative People Management.Tourism professionals and businesses from around Cumbria gathered as the winners were announced by actor and broadcaster, Ted Robbins. The prizes recognised excellence both in business and in people and each category winner received a certificate and specially designed award.The Lady Inglewood Award is given to a tourism business whose investment in innovative people management, training and development has directly contributed to improvements in business performance. In a gesture in keeping with the spirit of the award, Chris Carss asked Andrew Burton, Head Chef, and Victoria Bailey, Deputy Manager, to go up on stage to collect the award on behalf of the hotel and the whole team.Chris said Im especially pleased to win this award, as it is an important recognition of the extra training and development opportunities which all the staff took advantage of during our redevelopment period last year. It also goes a long way to...more
Choosing the ideal honeymoon location is just one of the ways to make your wedding memorable. Here are our top 5 honeymoon destinations - one is sure to fulfil your every romantic and indulgent whim.The Languid Peace of the MaldivesThe Maldives have a peace and a tempo all their own, a languid rhythm that harmonises beautifully with the slow...more
Those who need a break from work and want to go do something interactive and different turn to adventure travel. This form of vacationing allows each individual to experience his travel time to the max based on his physical abilities and limitations. Adventure travel has become a popular choice for travelers of all ages because it is easy to...more
Did you think exotic overwater bungalows belonged exclusively to overseas destinations, or did you know we have a range of top Australian overwater bungalows right here on our doorstep?In Australia, we offer new meaning to the term 'overwater bungalow' and you'll love our unique, luxurious slant on a Tahitian classic. Time to start dreaming and planning your Aussie overwater getaway.Lake Crackenback Overwater ApartmentsOverwater bungalows with a difference, the Lake Crackenback apartments stretch out over an inland lake affording magnificent mountain and Thredbo Valley views across a breathtaking expanse of crystal clear mountain lake.Spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments are available with Queen sized beds in the main bedroom and en suite while open plan living offers beautiful views from most rooms. Comfortable classic Jimmy Possum furniture enhances the natural timber feel where you can snuggle up beside a cosy log fire enjoying a fine red or a titillating sparkling wine, or stretch out in the sun on your own private balcony. Tuck into a complementary hot buffet breakfast before exploring the surrounds, setting out on a Kosciuszko alpine guided walk experiencing the...more
Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the most excellent ways to make your Indian vacation an unforgettable experience is to visit this enchanting beauty. A trip to Taj Mahal from Delhi, India is the very...more
Agra holidays would indicate spending some quality time in the shadow of the 17th century marvel that go by the name of the Taj Mahal. It is possibly the most excellent way to initiate your holidays in India. No issue in which corner of...more
With the paranormal more popular than ever, why not use it as an excuse to shoe horn a little bit of history and education into your children's half term break, with Halloween conveniently situated around most schools half term schedules they won't...more
Let's face it; not many holidays can compare to a camping holiday, particularly when you go away with friends or family in an off road caravan or trailer tent. Of course this is largely due to the fact that you'll encounter very few limitations as to...more
Christmas is near and it is a time of giving and celebration. The idea of giving is to share your interests and to try and make the other person feel loved. To do this, one way is to give them something that you have made yourself. So to help you...more
Hopping into your car rental right away and heading out on the streets without checking the car that you're renting could cause some serious consequences such as road accidents. It is very important to check the vehicle first before using it to avoid...more