The name Rio evokes so many passions among people. The huge statue of Christ that can be seen with its arms spread wide as your flight approaches Rio, the beautiful beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the Sugar Loaf, the botanical garden, the beautiful women Rio is indeed a place to be for any tourist. When you are in Rio, you must take a Rio city tour and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. And who best other than a Rio personal tour guide...more
Some bloggers wait until the last minute to get their blogs updated for Christmas. Wrong! There are many people who are early Christmas shoppers and are online right now. You could be losing profitable opportunities as you wait. There are bloggers who are one step ahead who promoted Christmas in July featuring their products or services. The following are 3 easy ways to get your blog ready for Christmas today!Send the message to your readers that...more
3 Ways To Get In The Holiday Spirit The holidays are great and we look forward to them but they are not a happy time for everyone. There is surprisingly an awful lot of depression and even suicide during the holiday season. Many people feel somewhat overwhelmed and/or somewhat down. Similarly a lot of people are annoyed by all the holiday goings on and this can easily be explained by saying that "We all have a little Grinch in us." Here are three ways to get rid of that Grinch and get into the holiday spirit.1) Volunteer to help those less fortunate than ourselves. For example my friend Joe volunteers at a local food bank and soup kitchen. The holidays are the busiest time and he tells me they serve an incredible amount of turkey dinners on Thanksgiving! Getting out and helping people will help get you into the spirit, and volunteers are always needed.2) Do any shopping and preparation early this year. There is nothing like a mast minute time crunch to stress us out! My wife actually buys most presents for Christmas right after Christmas for the following year. She saves lots of time as the stores are less crowded and lots of money as many items are discount! I can't do...more
Staring a new business can be a daunting prospect. While most people jump into it with great enthusiasm, the reality is that most start up businesses fail within the first six months. Starting a business from scratch takes a lot of hard work, dedication and skill and if you are really good it can take you months to even start seeing positive...more
More and more people are traveling these days, both domestically as well as internationally, as travel is so much more available than it was only 10-20 years ago. Today there are more airplanes in the air, more trains traveling from one place to another, and more motor vehicles on the road than ever before, and they all cost much less to use too....more
Everyone loves deals, especially when you're a family that is trying to budget, but still have a really great time. Due to the economic downfall, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Las Vegas hotels offer something from everyone, including great summer deals.The Imperial Palace is offering a good low price value for their rooms starting at $25.99 a night. So what's the catch? This Vegas hotel is offering 2 free 24-hour buffet passes if you book a three night stay with them before June 1st. Eating out can become very expensive, especially when you are in Las Vegas. Why not take up the offer to have your room and meals covered for under $200?The Tropicana has one of the best Vegas hotel deals; if you book a four night's stay or more before August 31st, you will get 40% off your stay! Room rates start as low as $25.99 a night. Again, you are still keeping it under $200 and extending your fun. Wouldn't you want to book this Vegas hotel?Book your room at the Las Vegas Hilton; you'll not only receive 50% off on your room, but you are entitled to 2 free breakfast buffets! Rooms start off at $49.99 if you book them 7 days in advance of your trip. If you're a traveling couple, you...more
When booking hotel rooms for a Las Vegas getaway, the type of room you book can make a difference in how much you enjoy your trip. The price of cheap Vegas rooms may be attractive, but there are features that your hotel should have in order to make...more
Vietnam is one of the safest holiday destinations in south-east Asia. Families can travel in comfort and with peace of mind knowing that the population is friendly, the incidence of crime is relatively low and even walking round at night is quite...more
Woodworking is an enjoyable pastime for many of us who love to work with our hands and complete interesting projects from scratch. For many of us, woodworking gives us a relaxing opportunity to create something ourselves that we can be proud of,...more
3 Tips to Keep Your Luggage Safe When Traveling Internationally In recent years the level of security on international flights increased dramatically. Since 9-11 all luggage undergoes strict security checks and although the main aim is to...more
Never underestimate the importance of travel insurance while travelling for long distances and periods. The reason being, even if you have medical insurance, your regular medical insurance may not cover the health or accident risks during a travel...more
There is quite possibly no place on earth as romantic as Paris, the City of Light. Lovers, poets and artists are drawn here like moths to a flame. Expats and business executives alike return time and again for a dose of this city's indefinable magic....more