As the enthusiasm and number of people for cruising grows, the need for more cruise ships also increases giving out hundreds of cruise ship job opportunities. A lot of people has a strong desire what opportunities are available out there but there are certain things you need to know first before applying for a cruise ship job because out of the thousands of applications and resumes, only a few gets hired by cruise line companies.The opportunities...more
There are hardly any people who fail to get impressed by the royalty of limo transportation. Limousines are a perfect way to add on a touch of special treatment while trying to say how much you care. This is the reason why most people prefer limo hire to pamper their loved ones with elegance and style. Weddings, quincineras, bachelorette parties and prom nights are a one in a lifetime occasions that stays in our memories forever. This prompts...more
A trip to Washington State is not complete without a trip around the Olympic Peninsula. From its early days, Washington has been known for its vast forests and the lumber industry. Until the 1940s the seemingly endless supply of trees dominated Washington's economic development, with mill towns and lumber camps springing up throughout the state.As technology improved and demand increased the supply of lumber began to dwindle. Clear-cut logging razed acres, leaving the damaged forest with little chance for regrowth. While the government stepped in and established forest reserves in an attempt to protect the valuable lumber resources, this didn't help to rebuild the forests that were already destroyed.Some efforts were made to replant and conserve forests for sustained yield production, but this didn't solve the problem of the habitat being decimated by the forestry industry. In order to preserve some of the natural forest, President Theodore Roosevelt set aside 615,000 acres of forestland in 1909, establishing the Mount Olympus National Monument.Much of the Olympic National Forest has been set aside to preserve the endangered Spotted Owls, and this forestland is the...more
The key to a successful road trip is planning ahead. All too often what should have been a relaxing get-away is marred by the frantic search for a forgotten essential, a poorly planned budget, or an inadequate understanding of the area in which you are traveling.The first step in planning your trip is, of course, to choose a destination. This can...more
Tenerife, the largest of the seven Canary Islands is a popular destination, chosen for its beautiful beaches and all year round warm weather with an average mid twenty degrees Celsius. Tenerife is a fantastic place to visit for those who enjoy the sun but don't want it to be unbearable hot. The climate of Tenerife is possible because of the...more
Sharm el Sheikh is located in Southern Sinai, the national park region of Ras Mohamed. The main tourist part of Sharm el Sheikh is Naama Bay. Here you will find the usual tourist settings with many hotels and apartments, restaurants and bars littered along the long sandy beach which stretches for 1km.This area of Egypt experiences two main seasons both of which are dry desert climates. The summer season is between April and October, the weather is very heat and dry, it is however bearable because of the low humidity. Normal temperatures for the summer months can be in the forty degree range with night time temperatures still in the thirties. If you're not used to this kind of heat do take care ensure you drink plenty of water throughout the day and have an air-conditioning system in your room as it is necessary to allow you to sleep.Sharm el Sheikh offers some of the best dives to found anywhere in the world. The corals are beautiful; you don't have to go far into the ocean to see them as they come within 1 metre of the surface. The fish life on the reef is amazing from small fish to the big boys lurking down in the deep below. You can experience these amazing sights...more
Singapore is a small albeit beautiful country located in South East Asia. Singapore gets its name from Singa Pura, which means lion city. It is one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. This island city displays diversity and an amazing blend of three...more
Thomson Sport has been appointed one of the official tour operators for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, enabling it to sell travel packages including match tickets.The football championships kick off in Johannesburg on June 11 and matches...more
Tighter controls on cruise ships are being called for after the inexperienced captain of a tourist vessel almost caused a Titanic-like disaster in the Antarctic.A report into the sinking of the MV Explorer found that an 'inexperienced and...more
Britain's leading travel companies have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer demanding an end to Air Passenger Duty (APD) and better financial protection for airline passengers.The letter, from ABTA to Alistair Darling, includes a 5-point...more
Leaving the holiday plans of dozens of Britons in tatters. Though the administrators, Ernst & Young, have promised cruises on Hebridean Princess will continue as planned, an early pledge by the cruise company to refund passengers booked on a larger...more
More than a third of 1,500 people polled by online travel agency On the Beach planned to downgrade their hotel this year, while half said they would cut back on excursions, water sports and trips to theme parks.Almost a third said they would take...more