The word "safari" automatically conjures visions of vehicles making their stealthy way through tall savannah grass: of lions, elephants, leopards, gazelles and other game that can only be glimpsed with great difficulty, in a journey thick with breathless suspense. Today, this is not all that can be described by the word "safari". In recent times, the word has returned closer to its original Swahili meaning of "a long journey", and now refers to...more
A large proportion of Tanzania's land is taken up in national parks. National Parks are large expanses of land which are protected by the government or other environment preservation agencies, leased out to safari companies to generate some revenue. Out of these, one of the most famous is the Serengeti. Located in North Tanzania along the Tanzania-Kenya border, the Serengeti is a 14000+ sq km expanse that houses an equally diverse range of...more
With the global financial crisis, tourism has been slow all over the world, and this has further affected economies everywhere. Thankfully for Queensland, there has been a big increase in tourism and holiday bookings across the Sunshine Coast. This spells good news for the Australian economy.Recently there was about a 12% dip in tourism to the Sunshine Coast. Since tourism produces a lot of income for the area, any decrease in it can cause buying and selling to decrease, which can hurt the jobs market. This becomes a vicious cycle, and if it continues can have detrimental effects on an area. Many small local businesses depend on tourism to keep their doors open.As recently as June 2009, the outlook for the upcoming holidays was bleak. Bookings were low and nobody was sure when this was going to change. Now reservations are on the increase, both for the near future and beyond. In addition, online promotions for Sunshine Coast accommodation got great results and point to many more bookings being made in the near future.One of the changes that many people are excited about is the end of major road construction on the Bruce Highway that has been causing huge disruptions for Brisbane...more
The Natural ChoiceFragrant nature is an exclusive 4 star Resort offering the ultimate in relaxation and seclusion from the hustle and bustle of city life. With 16 Premium lake view villas and 13 luxury lakeside rooms, the resort lies nestled amongst graceful palms, on over five acres of beautifully landscaped, waterside land, on the breathtakingly...more
There are many benefits to sending your daughter to a summer camp. What really adds to her experience is choosing the perfect summer camp for her - one where her developmental needs are met and her interests are matched. You will want a camp that has the experience to handle everything from homesickness to medical emergencies. Here is...more
Instead of cramming the car with luggage or navigating through crowded airport security lines and gates this year, consider vacationing in style without all the hassles with a cruise deal to Mexico and the Panama Canal.A Chance to RelaxNo matter how many games you stuff into the car, podcasts you upload onto our mp3 players or detailed preparations you make, traveling always ends up being the most stressful part of a vacation. It tends not to be until you swipe your hotel key for the first time or sink your feet into hot sand that you can exhale fully and think, "Ahh--vacation has officially begun."When you take a cruise, however, the relaxation and fun begins as soon as you set foot on your ship. Offering you the luxury to sit back and relax or party like theres no tomorrow while drifting to such beautiful and exotic places as Panama or the Mexican Riviera, cruises are like several vacations in one, both on the ship itself and at several vacation hotspots along the way. AccommodationsThough the least expensive cabins on any cruise ship will be located near the center and most likely be windowless, cruises of the Panama Canal and Mexico, which tend to be longer, are a perfect...more
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most easily climbed peaks in the world. This is due to many factors - 1.Its relatively smooth and steep slopes, best to prevent acclimatization2.Its convenient height - not too high3.The absence of frequent landslides,...more
If youve been pining to visit North Americas last great frontier but fear such an ambitious trip is just out of your price range, take heart, get out your parka and read on about some fantastic discount cruises to Alaska!The BasicsNearly all...more
The Kilimanjaro, like all mountains, offers different types of vegetation with every little rise in altitude. In a way, it seems to be mimicking the change in vegetation that you would see while moving from the equator to the poles, albeit on a much...more
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most famous volcanoes. Volcanoes, as everyone knows, are mountains that explode every once in a while, causing untold devastation... and then dying down again for thousands of years. You have to wonder -...more
Everyone that's any type of climber has been to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. You've been dreaming about climbing the mountain for years. You've made other smaller climbs, but this the one that you've talked about but haven't...more
Denver International Airport (DIA) is one of the busiest airports in the United States. Denver being a business hub attracts several visitors. It has been winning awards consistently since it was inaugurated in 1995. It is also linked with different...more