Here are some tips for trans-oceanic flights anywhere from 6 to 20 hours long. The 3 most important things are staying hydrated, good food, and sleep especially if you are traveling East to West. The 4th item is preventing boredom. For West to East, you must sleep at least 3 (or 4.5) hours on the flight as you will arrive in the morning and your body will feel like 2 am. For East to West, upon arrival, try to stay up as long as possible until 7 or 8pm. Don’t be alarmed if you wake up in … [Read more...]
What is the Weather Really Like in Hawaii?
By Braddah Kimo Yes, it is usually pretty balmy here in Hawaii, but are you prepared for all of the different weather that you will find in the islands? The weather can vary greatly within a few miles. For instance, Mount Waialeale on Kauai is the wettest spot on earth with over 460 inches of rain a year (in 1982 it actually rained 666 inches!) However, just a few miles away is a desert that receives less than 10 inches of rain per year. So as you can see the weather varies quite a … [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...]
Tis The Season for Outdoor Concerts, Fairs and Festivals
By Jennifer Atienza Summer is here - outdoor venues event calendars are looking plump! Everyone is gearing up for concert picnics, outdoor plays, and summer concerts - even restaurants and eateries are offering gourmet picnic baskets to take to these events. Get your hats, umbrellas, beach chairs, and picnic blankets ready! One particular event that I look forward to this summer is the California Philharmonic's Festival on the Green. It’s held at the Los Angeles Arboretum every … [Read more...]
How to Do Florence in 48 Hours
By Katy Hyslop You have just arrived in the Renaissance capital of the art world with a couple of days to spare, so where do you go and what highlights can you see in such a short time? This is the guide for you to get the maximum out of a short stay in Florence. 14:00 Now is probably a good time to familiarise yourself with the central city, if it’s late summer it will be beginning to cool down and hopefully the crush of the tourist crowds will be starting to diminish. The centre … [Read more...]
The Best Beaches in Spain
We all want something different from a beach. Whether you prefer facilities, peace, privacy or entertainment here are a few Spanish beaches which come highly recommended. Spanish Beaches to go to with children Look for beaches with fine sand, without stones or pebbles and with wooden walkways to the shore because these are easier to walk on. The best beaches for children are those which have shallow water and only very small waves. In addition, access should be easy and comfortable for buggies … [Read more...]
RV Safety 101 – the Basics
By Mark Polk “Are RV’s dangerous to own and operate?” After giving this question some thought I realized that this one short question covered a very large spectrum. There is no quick or easy response to this question. In most cases it’s not the RV that is dangerous, but the individual that is operating the RV that is dangerous. Some examples of unsafe acts that I have witnessed are carrying a full spare LP gas bottle inside the RV, sleeping in the RV with the generator running and never … [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...]
Thai Money And Taking Money To Thailand
By T. Bull The Baht is the currency in Thailand and is found in the following denominations: 20 Baht note-Green 50 Baht note-Blue 100 Baht note-Red 500 Baht note -Purple 1000 baht note- Brown 25 Satang coin -small brass coin 50 Satang coin- small brass coin 1 Baht coin -silver and slightly larger than a US cent 5 Baht coin- silver & slightly smaller than the 10 Baht coin 10 Baht coin- silver ring with a brass center There are also 1,5, and 10 Satang coins you will occasionally … [Read more...]
How to Make a Travel Insurance Claim
By Darren Faulder Taking a holiday or business trip is usually quite straightforward. Most of the time, you buy your tickets, fork out a bit extra for travel insurance (because it’s just what people say you should do) and jump on the plane. But what happens when something goes wrong, and that safety-net insurance policy you bought actually needs comes in to play? Many people’s first reaction to realising they have to make a travel insurance claim is slight panic – what evidence and … [Read more...]
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