The Ancient Greeks developed western civilisation and the modern world would have been in a very different place if it wasn’t the influence of Ancient Greece. Athens was the leading city of Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC and is therefore a fantastic destination for the traveller interested in history. Furthermore Athens is very much still a living, breathing city and offers other activities on the holiday-maker interested...more
What started as an experiment between two brothers has now become something as common as breathing. Back then, nobody thought that traveling through air is something that is possible, let along cheap. Today, however, cheap travel deals have become a way of life, what with the financial crisis still baring its teeth to so many countries. In fact, there are a great number of ways by which you can save costs on your trips.If you are someone who...more
Milton Friedman once believed that there"s no such thing as a free lunch. Today, this may not necessarily hold true. With the financial crisis still baring its teeth on most countries, people have learned of different ways by which they can enjoy the finer things in life without having to burn a hole in their pocket.One way of enjoying the finer things in life is by going in a cruise. However, you need to do your research first before you go jumping at the first cheap cruise package that comes you way. Keep in mind that, since the market is already saturated with offer from various travel agents, your best bet would be to scour through them and find the best offer.The first thing that you would need to consider is the size of the travel agent making the offer. Keep in mind that the bigger a travel agent is, the more negotiating power they have over cruise lines. And when we say big, this does not refer to the size of the company but on the number of clients that usually get their services. If you would search online, these agencies would usually be the first to pop-up after a search for "cheap cruise agents."Although most cruise lines charge the same price, it is the add-on perks...more
Not many people are lucky enough to have an open fire in their home to roast their chestnuts on at Christmas time, which is a shame because a crackling real fire is a fantastic, cosy focus for the festivities. Now everyone can have that real fire experience at Christmas thanks to fire pits at Rawgarden.co.uk...more
With the financial crisis not yet over, it is no surprise that most people are afraid to spend on a number of things. Those who risk it, however, are also as cautious and would oftentimes look for bargain deals first before making any commitment.The same scenario holds true even for people who need to travel every now and then, much more for people...more
When it comes to relaxing yourself and de-stressing, nothing comes close to what a spa treatment can bring. Oftentimes, however, having just an hour or two treatments would not suffice. When this is how you feel about your spa treatments, that its time for you to go on a spa vacation.Although most people equate spa with luxury, you can actually take spa vacations without having to burn a hole in your pocket. Here are some tips on how you can find and truly enjoy an affordable spa vacation:1.The first thing that you need to understand is the difference between a destination spa and a resort spa. The former refers to an all-inclusive experience while the latter allows you to just choose which treatments you would like to go for. With destination spas, the whole environment is geared towards your well-being. Activities are planned ahead so you have little choice on which ones to take and which ones to forego.2.Online is still the best way to find the hottest spa deals. However, make sure that you know what are included in the packages that they offer. Check if it already includes meals, treatments and room.3.Make sure you travel off-season. When we say off-season, this is during...more
While the rest of the world are interested in getting things done early on so that there wont be any last-minute problems, a small group of people have found it more worthwhile to wait for the last minute in order to get the best possible...more
There are more than a few things that should interest someone looking to visit or stay in the English countryside and topping the list are the wonderful number of exciting and interesting activities in the New Forest National Park.For the size of...more
Theres every possibility that youll fall in love on holidays to Cyprus. Not just because of the beauty of this island but also because this is where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love is believed to have been born. Cyprus has wonderful year round...more
A travel agency home based business is indeed a very gainful business proposition. It can make you rich if you do it meticulously. If you are eager to begin a travel business and would wish to turn into a travel agent then read on. If you are...more
Brighton is a haven of pubs, taverns and bars from the unique and quirky, to the modern and trendy. There are hundreds to choose from large establishments on the main roads to small and welcoming drinking holes hidden on the side roads.The benefit is...more
The Lyme Bay coastal region in south west England traverses the county border between Dorset and Devon. It is an area of breathtaking scenery, history and heritage and is one of the most beautiful and scenically diverse regions of England. I want to...more