I was a lucky guy recently as I got to meet the host of the Travel Channel's "Great Vacation Homes", "Sam's Disney Favorites", "Girl Meets Hawaii" and the soon to be aired "Passport to Great Weekends" the lovely Samantha Brown.Samantha said something that made me stop and think she was talking about the reasons why people travel and why they take vacations. She said "most people take a vacation to tune out but what they really...more
Travel insurance is an added expense tacked on to the end of your vacation tab, and most people waive the fee without learning the details of what the travel insurance covers. The most common coverage is for medical emergencies, lost luggage and a full or partial reimbursement for any cancellation fees. However, before you add a travel insurance policy, evaluate your unique situation as to how much coverage is prudent, or if you need any at all....more
What is the GhanThe Ghan is the legendary train that plies the rails between Adelaide and Darwin in Australia. It takes its passengers on a fascinating journey of 2979 kilometers through spectacular and diverse landscapes. The train travels on a north-south route right through the "red center" of Australia. Travelers on the train will see the magnificence of Australia from the fertile plains of Adelaide, the rusty reds of the McDonnell Ranges through to the tropical green splendor of Darwin.Brief history of the GhanOriginally called the Afghan Express, the name The Ghan was inspired by the pioneering Afghan cameleers who blazed a permanent trail into the central areas of Australia over 150 years ago. The train's emblem is an Afghan on a camel in recognition of the Afghanis' outstanding contributions to the opening up the inhospitable interior to the rest of Australia. The train began service in 1929 and originally only traveled from Adelaide to Alice Springs. It was envisaged that the train would eventually travel right through to Darwin but this didn't happen until 2004.Styles of travel on boardThere are three classes of travel aboard the Ghan - Red Service, Gold...more
Haiphong is a long-aged history sea-port city and the main gateway to the sea for the Northern provinces. This beautiful city boasts the charm of the French colonial architecture of nearly hundred years old. Visiting to Haiphong is taking good opportunities to learn more about the typical culture of the Red River Delta, about the influences of...more
In today's fast going world everyone needs a break in his life. India is a vast country with a population of over 2 billion. Most of the cities of India are overcrowded and people sometimes feel bored. People living in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, etc. feel the urge to flee away from the...more
Customized European Tours just got better, thanks to Reservations Master, a company that offers a blend of non-customized and customized tours for individuals and groups. With a wide range of travel packages, individuals can explore the European continent in their own special way through the customized tours that are on offer at Reservations Master.Whatever your destination, the perfect vacation can be hard to organise. Lack of knowledge of the history or geography of your destination, the language of the locals, or the local cuisineamong other thingscan make your vacation a stressful and often unfulfilling experience. With its team of travel specialists, Reservation Master can eliminate all the stress of travel and maximise the pleasure.Backed by more than 15 years of experience, Reservations Master's travel experts can give you an out-of-this-world customized tour of any major European destination you desire. Among the highlights of the Reservations Master customized European tours showcase is the Classic Greece tour, which begins with your arrival in Athens and takes in Crete, Delphi, Olympia, Meteora, and Nafplion. Along the way, you get to see the National...more
Humboldt Redwoods State Park is an unforgettable place to visit. Imagine driving your car down winding country highways, over steep hills and hairpin switchbacks, until you arrive at the edge of a deep wooded area, full of trees so old and tall that...more
The family vacation. It's our long-awaited chance to relax with loved ones, spend time together, escape everyday stresses and enjoy some good old fashioned family bonding. But more often than not, there's one particular loved one who has to...more
Things just aren't what they used to be when it comes to travel, now more than ever you must have a current valid passport to travel just about anywhere. For most of us it's very easy to get in trouble when it comes to your passport and not...more
There is nothing worse than arriving at your destination whether it's for business or vacation and being exhausted and over tired. In some cases the sleep that you will get on a plane is the only sleep you may have for that day so it's very...more
The important steps involved are described in this article; if the advice given is taken and you do the necessary work (some effort is necessary for what is, after all, a major investment), there will be no problems and you will maximise your...more
So what's so complicated, you say, about providing information and answering questions from potential vacation renters? After all, as an owner, you certainly know your property well. And it's not like it's rocket science or something....more