With so much to see and enjoy, Italy provides the tourist with a vast array of romantic, historical and cultural settings to win the heart of any tourist. Once you have finalised your travel insurance, which you will definitely need when travelling in Italy, it's time to set about choosing the most exciting destinations.There are many ways to enjoy an Italian adventure, from the romance of Venice to the quaint villages of Tuscany and the...more
5 Ways To Enjoy An Italian Holiday With so much to see and enjoy, Italy provides the tourist with a vast array of romantic, historical and cultural settings to win the heart of any tourist. Once you have finalised your travel insurance, which you will definitely need when travelling in Italy, it's time to set about choosing the most exciting destinations.There are many ways to enjoy an Italian adventure, from the romance of Venice to...more
When it comes to Christmas lights, the obvious place to use them is on the Christmas tree. Have you considered other ways in which to decorate your home with them however? If you are a little bit creative you can use all sorts of led lights and fairy lights to decorate the house at Christmas time and really bring festivity into your home. Small lights are very atmospheric and are one of the best ways and inexpensive ways to decorate your home. It is always a sad day in January when the lights have to come down, but there is always next year to look forward to! Walkways / Hallways / StairsLinking the walkways in your home is a great way to make the whole house sparkle. Hallways or stairs are perfect places to run strings of lights. You could weave the lights around banisters or simply line the walls. It provides a "Christmas Grotto" feeling and because the area is likely to be quite small, it is not too much. Your kids will especially love this form of decorating. To make it really fun you should use coloured lights, or to go for a more sophisticated look plain white lights are ideal.FireplacesFraming fireplaces or stoves in the house is another great way to use lights. A fireplace...more
5 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Orlando, FloridaUse these five tips to keep your Orlando air conditioning unit in great shape all summer long! 1. Tweak Your Thermostat Settings: Find a comfortable setting on your thermostat and keep it there. You want to set your air conditioning unit at just the right spot to beat the hot summer heat in Orlando...more
Holidays can be crazy times. The weeks leading up to it can be a frenzy of additional things to do on top of already busy schedules. Yet, no matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, or simply celebrating the turning of the year, the whole point is for it to be meaningful. The real reason for...more
Nobody likes losing their underwear, getting sunburned, being sick, missing out, losing money or generally embarrassing themselves and especially when they are on holiday. So here is a short list of tips to try and help you avoid all of the above when abroad.1) BUY SWIM WEAR THAT ACTUALLY FITSIt's happened to the best of us - you might dive over exuberantly into the swimming pool or maybe you didn't expect the wave to be 'that' big - but we've all lost our swimming costumes/trunks to the water and there's nothing worse than having to bare all, running for your towel and a big dollop of shame smelling sun cream after its happened. Don't worry, there is a solution to this problem - just buy trunks/bikinis that actually fit so they tie tight around your waist, hold your boobs in nicely and don't ride up so high they leave little to the imagination. 2) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AT LEAST A BASIC GRASP OF THE COUNTRIES LANGUAGE AND DON'T RELY ON PHRASES YOUR "MATES" HAVE TOLD YOU:It is possible to get into a variety of embarrassing situations if you don't know the basics in the appropriate foreign language. It's always advisable to buy a...more
Giving your staff a say in the annual Christmas party will not only motivate them and make them feel more involved, it will help you create the Christmas party they want and deserve. Heres a few ways you can make the more involved. 1.Announce a...more
The holidays are almost here again. The older that you get, the faster time moves, and the shorter the waits between Christmases seem. While it may always bring you good cheer to see the holidays upon you, it can be a very frustrating...more
It's easy for families to fall into a Christmas tree decorating rut. Every year they get out the same decorations-the same round glass ornaments, lights, tinsel, and star for the top of the tree. After a while, the same old thing becomes...more
Author: Ryan FrankNow that the holiday seasons are definitely underway, airports are packed and tickets are getting harder to get. Crowded terminals, heavy traffic and stressed-out airline employees all combine around this time of year to make for a...more
A number of you folks at the moment might be planning to go on a trip. But it could be that you are in hesitation by reason of your budget. You should not fret because you can still have that much-deserved trip for a reasonable price. If you really...more
A few of you guys now might be preparing to go on a big adventure. However, you might be experiencing second thoughts of realizing your plans mostly because of your budget. Anyway, do not feel awful you can still have your getaway for a more...more