Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It features many kinds of beauty. Mostly, it's a land of natural wonders with spectacularly beautiful open space: its central desert with Aires Rock in its center, its extensive woodlands & grasslands, mountains, and breath-taking ocean coastlines and beaches. Australia is a very large country (as big as America) whose land comprises of the continental mainland, the large island of Tasmania plus other islands in the Indian and … [Read more...]
Celebrate Autumn with Fall Vacation Getaways
Fall is my favorite season. It gives you the opportunity to get away (particularly if you didn't get a summer vacation) for a fraction of the cost of a summer vacation and usually the weather, nature and cultural activities are at their best. There is so much opportunity to get away in Fall to enjoy all that the season has to offer. Fall Foliage Tours Whether you drive yourself or take a tour bus, there's nothing quite like seeing the changes of the season reflected in the changing … [Read more...]
Great Vacations To Napa Valley Can Be Found Online
By Dominic Ferrara When planning Napa Valley travel, you should understand the key areas that make up the majority of Napa Valley. Calistoga, St. Helena, Oakville/Rutherford, Yountville, and Napa are towns that offer winery tours, pleasant accommodations, and other activities that tourists can add to their Napa Valley travel itinerary. As Napa Valley is well known for its wine, adults will find plenty to do, but children may not be quite as thrilled. Calistoga became popular in the early … [Read more...]
From the Renaissance to the Riviera – a Historic Stroll Through Rimini, Italy 1
By Michael O'Connor Who knows what Sigismondo Malatesta, the famous 15th Century Lord of Rimini (and original 'renaissance man', as described by American poet Ezra Pound), would make of his city were he to return today. Apart from the obvious differences between the renaissance city (many significant parts of which remain, for example Malatesta's castle) and that of the 21st - i.e the presence of skyscrapers, electrically powered street lights, and the ever present motor vehicle - one … [Read more...]
Travel Majorca On Your Holidays In Spain – Discover The Unknown Parts Of The Balearic Island
By Markus Mross Mallorca (derived from Latin "insula maior" (larger island)), the largest of the Balearic islands, has become a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world in recent years. The name of the island has become a synonym for cheap mass tourism since the 1960s. But besides the well-known tourist centres around Palma de Mallorca and at the southern and eastern coast Mallorca also offers many diverse landscapes, excellent sites and perfect … [Read more...]
Thailand Travel Insurance
By T. Bull You've booked your flight, made reservations at the hotel, got someone to bring in the mail and watch the dogs, what about the travel insurance? I know what you're thinking, "I'm only going for two weeks", "I'll be fine I'm in great shape", "other people get sick on vacation, not me", but what if you're wrong? Thailand is known for being a bargain for westerners. Cheap clothes, food, hotels, entertainment, even the hospitals and clinics are cheap compared to the west and … [Read more...]
S.E. of France: Top 10 Places to Visit
By Vera Lang Looking for places to visit in the South East of France? Well, I would not skip the Cote d'Azur as it's a special place. If you're traveling by train from Italy back to the UK, you'll most likely pass right through it. Top 10 Destinations in SE France (places in order of driving from Italy; not ranked as best to worse) 1. Monaco: casino & nearby garden with meat eating plants 2. Nice: various impressionist art museums. 3. Nice old town. It's beautiful and filled … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe – A Vacation Paradise
By Michael Russell Lake Tahoe is shared by two states, California and Nevada, with two-thirds of the lake located in California and one-third in Nevada. It is situated between the Sierra Nevada and the Carson Range and is surrounded by very large mountainous peaks. It is the eighth largest lake in the world. The water is crystal clear (99.1 percent pure) and visibility at times measures two-hundred feet deep. It has its own natural filtering system with water filtered through marshes … [Read more...]
French Riviera Vacation Guide – Bormes-Les-Mimosas
By Cheryl Antier Bormes-les-Mimosas means "the Sunny One" and it's an accurate description of this medieval village that is perched high on a mountain top. Bormes-les-Mimosas still has the imposing remains of a castle and the rampart walls that protected it during the Saracen invasions. Its official title as the "village of flowers" was given to Bormes-les-Mimosas for good reason - first because of the flowering trees called "Mimosas" that line the streets and lean out over … [Read more...]
How to Do Venice in 48 Hours – part 1
TRAVEL TRIP VACATION - tip: Venice Carnival 2008 is Friday, January 25, 2008 - Tuesday, February 05, 2008. BOOK NOW! * FIND DEALS * By Katy Hyslop Canals, gondoliers, romance, swaying buildings and mystery persons wearing painted masks. This guide will help you get behind the mask of Venice in just 48 hours. Providing you haven’t spent the better part of the day trying to locate your accommodation you may find some time after checking in to do some exploring. One of the first … [Read more...]