The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are the Scottish Highlands and added on are Orkney, Shetland and Hebrides. The Highlands and Islands are sometimes described as an area to which the Crofters' Act of 1886 applies. This area contained of the regions of 7 of the counties of Scotland. These are Shetland, Orkney, Caithness, Sutherland, Inverness shire, Argyll, Ross and Cromarty.The Highlands and Islands Partnership for Transport, was established...more
Pensacola is just one of the many hot spots in Florida, but it offers up a unique experience that young and old alike can enjoy. A Pensacola vacation is easy to plan. With so much to do, the hard part will be deciding how much you can do during the visit. Try visiting the Seville Historic District. It is one of the oldest districts in Florida, and its architecture will take you back to another time. Within the small neighborhood is Old Christ...more
Spring and Fall are particularly busy times in Las Vegas, as one of the premier business convention destinations in the country. Every hotel and airline serving this desert oasis wants in on the action and there are many travel deals to be found online. The Travel section of the newspaper will often include information on hotel deals and cheap airfare.Of course, Las Vegas is a reasonable driving distance from maybe 40 million people, so many visitors drive instead of flying. From Southern California you can make the trip in 4-5 hours; some convention participants drive in for an overnight trip, and then back home. Others come for the casinos and shows, with convention and trade show sessions during the days and Las Vegas casino action after hours. The Las Vegas Convention Center is huge and can handle multiple large conventions at once. There are other convention halls in town as well, and they get very busy in the April-May timeframe and again in September-October. The conventions often last 2-4 days.However, if time permits and you aren't tied to the blackjack tables, there are a lot of great outdoor destinations that you can add to the trip, making it a real vacation. There...more
CroatiaThe scenic destination has only recently emerged as a package holiday destination but with its mass of sprawling hills and perfectly manicured beaches it has quickly built up its reputation to emerge as one of the top destinations for holidays in the sun.Children of all ages will love the Squirrel Park based in the resort of Istria and the...more
KOHALA COAST, Big Island of Hawaii - Guests of Mauna Lani Point at Mauna Lani Resort discover unparalleled space, privacy, entrée to the oceanfront Beach Club with an idyllic sandy beach cove for swimming & snorkeling plus a choice of enticing offers.One of the many luxuries easily arranged for guests of Mauna Lani Point is the services of a...more
A vote to allow the San Diego Port District to build a $28 million facility to make Broadway Pier a new permanent cruise ship terminal was made by the California Coastal Commission last Wednesday.A few controversy about the new terminal has risen as there are opponents who declare the views of the San Diego Bay could be blocked by the buildings they will build and it violates the spirit of a 2005 waterfront makeover plan to show the pier as a public plaza. Bayfront Complex Coalition's Don Wood expresses that the port is attending to the cruise ship industry at the expense of the public. "The port has reneged on those promises and the public is losing important access to the waterfront," he said, adding that litigation might be coming Coastal Commission has said that the terminal will have insignificant impact on coastal resources and supporters say that the terminal and the cruise ships will bring economic benefits to San Diego along with hundreds of new jobs. The public is still welcome to the area when ships are not in port to enjoy a 15,000 square foot viewing area of the 1,000 foot pier.Marguerite Elicone, a port spokeswoman, reports that the terminal is expected to seek...more
Most people do not consider trying to find affordable Orlando vacation rentals when they holiday in groups in Orlando for Disney World, the golf or whatever other reason. Generally, they will look at hotel prices and many will have to discount...more
Are you planning on taking a family vacation? With all the tropical islands all over the world, you have a varied choice when picking an island as your family vacation spot. The best part about going to a vacation in the tropics is that it won't be...more
Tropical islands are well known getaway popular activities like fishing, shelling and sunbathing. But many tourists don't realize that there is a lot more to indulge in apart from spending a perfect day on the beach from dawn to dusk. A tropical...more
When is the best time of the year to secure cruise ship jobs?Has the idea of working on a cruise ship been in the back of your mind off and on for some time now? Have you ever wondered how you would go about getting such a job? And since you don't...more
Working with a travel agency can be difficult if you are planning a family vacation. Typically, couples without children are much more flexible, so if you have kids, make sure your travel agency can accommodate your special travel needs. Here are...more
Taj Mahal AgraThe name Taj Mahal is quite justified. The beauty, exquisiteness and splendour of this world famous mausoleum make the Taj Mahal the finest jewel of India. The most beautiful monument built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan surpasses any...more