For most of my life I have been fascinated with other languages. I recall being somewhat excited about the prospect of studying a language in High School, but the end result was a great disappointment. In two years of study of the Spanish language we barely knew anything past finding out about names, telling about going to the movies, or asking where the bathroom is. In two years we had done little more than cover the basics and in the final...more
Universal in Orlando, Florida was awarded the World"s leading Theme Park recently at the World Travel Awards Grand Final staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, in London, England.At Universal you can go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world."This award validates our commitment to and enthusiasm about this...more
The Sunshine Coast is perhaps one of the most incredible regions to see in Australia. If you are planning a Sunshine Coast holiday then a car hire is a definite must. Pick up your car hire at the Brisbane Airport and head north. Just past Noosa you will find the beautiful region known as the Sunshine Coast.An area called Mooloolaba is now the most visited tourist site, it used to be Noosa that brought the crowds but it's changed. You'll want to stay in the area of Main Beach in Mooloolaba, it has all the shops and cafes you'll want to visit. There's also fine dining restaurants, and all these places are busy all the time.Even with the number of tourists that this region attracts it is still a more serene alternative to the ever popular Gold Coast, filled with many tourist attractions as well as home to most of the regions popular theme parks. The Sunshine Coast truly holds its own in the area of tourism as it is home the Australia Zoo a popular tourist attraction and is much more than a zoo, it is a wildlife preserve designed to give refuge to the natural creatures of the region. It is located at the foot of the Glass House Mountains and is a must see for all visitors to the...more
Author: EM Downing JohnsonThe new year is here. It is time to go back to work, take down the tree, and put away all the Christmas presents. Well...maybe not all of the Christmas presents. Did Aunt Frieda give you a pair of Uncle Freddie's unused golf ball-shaped gold cufflinks? Did Cousin Sarah knit you a pair of socks better suited to a toddler...more
So the other day I was looking for apartments for rent and I came across an ad for cheap holidays apartments in Aya Napa. Intrigued, I started looking a little close and found that Aya Napa is actually a section of the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean. It's supposed to be an absolutely lovely place to visit and spend time in. One of the places...more
From a very young age, I was very conscious of the need to impart to friends and family members meaningful, if simple, gifts, particularly for the holidays. I have always delighted in seeing the reactions of the receivers as they open my gifts. But in this economy, we unfortunately cannot lavish the same kinds of gifts on our loved ones. That means, of course, that we have to get creative! Don't worry about impressing people or making sure their every desire is met. Instead, pour all your love into your holiday gifting, and for the people that really care, that will always be enough.First, you will want to consider each person individually. You would do this anyway, but instead of thinking only of what they want, you should consider what they need. For example, you can spread holiday cheer to elderly neighbors, parents, and grandparents by raking leaves, shoveling snow, doing laundry, or bringing over dinners. These gestures are tremendously helpful and truly convey your concern for those close to you.Second, don't be afraid to use your own two hands and some inexpensive craft supplies. For friends, roommates, and others whose company you enjoy often, you can have a great time...more
When it comes time to choose presents and gifts, I write my list and then I sit and look at it. Sometimes this is where I stop, as it can be extremely difficult to come up with gift ideas that are new and exiting, and sometimes the truth is - people...more
Autumn is the perfect time to clean out and let go of what no longer serves you in your life.Look around and notice that the days are getting shorter and the leaves are falling from the trees. Soon, there will be less bounty and abundance being...more
Just accepting the first available airplane ticket prices at the airport nearest to you can be a big mistake! Learn how to save a bundle by exploring fares from alternate airports near you.For the purposes of this article we are going to book a...more
When arranging a kid's birthday party, parents would attentively consider giving time to each of the preparations required. Besides the fact that they should also attempt to follow a timetable for the jobs to ensure that everything is sorted out and...more
The Red Sea is one of the most popular diving sites in the world. With narrow, sheltered shoes and shallow shelves, the marine life has flourish with hundreds of variation of coral and thousands of species of sea life. The biodiversity of the area...more
Princess Cruises aims to meet the needs of all kinds of cruise lovers by not only operating large ships split into different classes, but also running a fleet of small vessels that can offer a quieter and more intimate cruise.The brand 'Princess...more