Ask anyone the first three things they can think of when mentioning Cuba and you will most probably hear Cuban cigars, music and Castro. The first two not only are the reasons a lot of tourists visit Cuba every year. Even though a socialist country and in tensed relationship with the United States, Cuba seems to be one of the preferred Caribbean holiday destinations. With lots of places to visit and lots of things to do, most of them with very...more
Cyprus is a very common holiday destination for people from all over the world. As with any other country that you plan to visit, you should check if you need a visa and how you can obtain one. A lot of the countries which rely heavily on tourism will not ask for visas for short term stays or if they do, it is made available at the port of entry. Depending on your starting point, you can get to Cyprus by plane or sometimes by boat and there are...more
Keeping in mind that an important expense for your holiday budget is the getting there part, if you have a limited budget but still want to visit Jamaica you can do it by finding cheaper accommodation and eating in local places. Jamaica is the island in the Caribbean Sea where everything and anything is possible. There are great beaches you can go to, a wide variety of things that you can do and a lot of places to visit. However before actually getting there, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. You need to plan your trip in advance in order to be able to get low cost accommodation. For some hotels, apartments or rented places reservations are made even several months before. If you plan to go during the season you have to make sure you have confirmed reservation. Since this can be the most difficult thing to get, once you have confirmed reservations you are good to go.The most known places and towns are the ones from the tourist area: Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Kingston, the capital. There are however other towns worth visiting like for example Spanish Town, Port Antonio, or Port Royal. The must sees of the island are the Bob Marley Museum, the Hope Garden, the...more
Out of all the European destinations, UK is one of the best places to have a great time and visit a lot of historical places without needing to have big expenditures. Because a lot of people from all over the world visit Europe for millions of reasons each year, relatively cheap accommodation places are available from rented rooms to eco-tourism,...more
As the heart of the Midwest Chicago has is an important city in terms of traveling, history, entertainment and location. Located on the shore of the Lake Michigan, Chicago is a great destination travel for people who love blues and jazz, comedy and the theater. With a great architecture and several skyscrapers that make the city's skyline, the city...more
If you want to spend your vacation in the Caribbean Islands, the most difficult part of your vacation planning is choosing the island you want to visit or deciding how many island you can visit during your holiday. There are over 7,000 islands in the Caribbean Sea and most of them can make a great holiday destination. While some of them like the Bahamas, Aruba, Barbados or the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic are well known tourist destinations, there are several less known islands like Curacao, Saba Island, St. Kitts and Nevis Island or St. Vincent and the Grenadines Island where you can spend an unforgettable holiday. Most of the islands have beautiful beaches some of which are always present in the top ten beaches of the world. Access between islands is made by plane and by boat. A great way to visit several islands is to take a Caribbean cruise. There are several companies offering cruises with stops on different islands and activities for all kinds of tourists.While a lot of the islands where the tourism industry is more developed have all inclusive resorts where prices can be quite high especially in the seasons, you can still enjoy a...more
My review of our visit to Universal Studios in Orlando Florida is based on a trip we made there in early 2007.It is a fantastic place and very enjoyable for the kids.Universal Studios in OrlandoFlorida is made up of two amusement parks and Three...more
You may be planning a holiday on the Sunshine Coast with kids in mind, if so the accommodations you choose need to be somewhere the kids are going to have something to do. This way everyone is happy and there aren't kids whining about having nothing...more
At holiday time, the role of grandmother can be most rewarding, especially if you and you grandchild spend some of the holiday together. While buying and giving presents is important, the most significant gift you can give your grandchild is your...more
On this article we will explain the professional role of the "carnavalesco" figure or Carnaval Producer, in English. We believe the description of his role and profile is essential not only towards the understanding of parades, but to the Brazilian...more
Paris is one of the worlds most famed cities with a prominent position in education, entertainment, politics, media, fashion, the arts and sciences. A global cultural and business centre, Paris has maintained its leading status in many fields. It is...more
Paris is undoubtedly one of the best known cities in the world, a globally recognized centre of business and culture, with a strong influence on education, politics, entertainment, fashion, media, the arts and science. The Paris urban area is Europes...more