Archive for January, 2012

A Backup Plan for Lost or Stolen Luggage, Credit Cards, and Passports

A Backup Plan for Lost or Stolen Luggage, Credit Cards, and Passports

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Your biggest nightmare when travelling, especially to a foreign country, is not just how the unfamiliar food you had for dinner is going to sit; it’s what you are going to do if you lose your belongings. While local law enforcement in most places want to ensure visitors return to spend their hard-earned dollars, criminology [...]

The best and the worst … airports

The best and the worst … airports

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Airport terminals, love them or hate them, are a part of air travel. Some terminals are little utopias providing you with everything you need, and some are just endless lines inside a dirty old tent. Here’s a guide to some of the best and some of the worst airport terminals in the world. The Best [...]

How to get away from it all

How to get away from it all

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When a simple beach holiday just won’t cut it and you really need to get away from the pressures of modern life, don’t fret, there is hope. The only way to really ‘escape’ is to go to a remote island destination. These are a few remote islands you can go to and still have a [...]

Why Whitby Holiday Cottages Can Be The Perfect Setting For A Romantic Break

Why Whitby Holiday Cottages Can Be The Perfect Setting For A Romantic Break

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With the economic downturn meaning that more hours are spent at the office, a romantic break away with your partner can be just the ticket to unwind and shed the stresses of a busy working lifestyle. There is a huge variety of locations to consider; however, the coast has always been considered a romantic location [...]

The most expensive holiday you will ever have

The most expensive holiday you will ever have

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Bhutan, a small land locked country situated between India and China, is one of the most expensive places to go on holiday. Tourists are required to book through one of the registered Bhutanese travel agencies, which charge a minimum of $250 per night, per person. That’s roughly R2000 per night. If you choose to stay [...]

Skiing and Snowboarding: the Silken Powder of Niseko

Skiing and Snowboarding: the Silken Powder of Niseko

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Niseko has some of the deepest, softest powdery snow found in any ski resort in Japan or other popular ski location, including those in North America. Most areas only receive about 500 inches of snow per season but Niseko averages around 640 inches person season, maybe more in a good year. The powder is drier because [...]

7 Ways to Discover Sri Lanka

7 Ways to Discover Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka truly has everything to offer travellers, from adventures and spirituality to fine beaches and nightlife. It is one of those breathtakingly exotic, hidden treasures that you will not hear most travellers talking about. Often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, this tropical island is embraced by dazzling white beaches, golden [...]

Is Télépéage A Worthwhile Option For Foreigners Holidaying In France?

Is Télépéage A Worthwhile Option For Foreigners Holidaying In France?

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Anyone who has driven on the French Autoroute will have been faced with the prospect of negotiating their way through the toll booths that are interspersed around the country.  If you are yet to take a driving holiday in France then you should know that use of the Autoroute is chargeable.  Whilst fees vary for [...]