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...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 of bags; leaving your car at the airport itself is prohibitively expensive; and taxis are over-priced...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 most relaxing break into a nightmare of screaming kids, aching backs and arguments. Many flights go from the main three London airports- Gatwick, Stansted and Luton- meaning youll have to work out a way to get to them which wont break your back, your wallet or your mind.One, seemingly simple option is a taxi. Get a train to London, taxi from there to the airport and.... oh, hang on. If youre happy to pay an extortionate amount for the privilege then it is an option, but if not youll have to look elsewhere. Drive from home to the airport? Perhaps, but youll have to fight your way though the traffic, round the one-way system and onwards before finally paying a massive amount to be able to leave your car in the airports car-park.Another option is provided by buses, but these can be complicated and difficult to navigate around. One useful...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...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 even outstrip Heathrow for passenger numbers in the coming years.As with any other airport there are...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 hosting the grandest celebrations in the country, but each city and province in Spain celebrates in its own special way.You will never have experienced a festival like it. From the ornate and sometimes frightening looking costumes, to the smell of traditional Spanish dishes and thick incense smoke that clouds the streets, it is a feast for the senses.Teams of men, sometimes numbering into the hundreds, carry vast floats from city churches, through the city streets and then back to the church at the end of each day. The floats are a sight to behold, intricately decorated with fresh flowers, wax figures and swinging bells that ring out with the swaying motion of the procession.Many tourists are taken aback by the traditional costume worn by the participants. Children wear large cloaks with pointed hoods that obscure their faces with the exception of two small eye holes cut from the cloth. The children carry large candles, incense is...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
Wondering where to go on a vacation this year? Have a pleasant surprise for yourself and for your family, plan a trip to Bali for your most exciting vacation. It is one of the most famous and exotic island destinations in the entire world. Bali is...more
While most kids faces here in the UK light up at the sound of an ice cream van approaching, kids living in the slum areas of Goa get more excited about the prospect of the mobile school bus rolling in! On i-to-is brand new trip in the stunning Indian...more