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...]
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...]
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...]
Spain – UNESCO World Heritage Cities
By Michael Russell Magnificent, unique monuments. Streets that carry you back in time. In Spain you will find unique places where you will live art and history at each step. These are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Exploring them you will enjoy a privileged journey back in time, where you can discover Spain's important cultural heritage. There is lots to see in Spain. It is no coincidence that Spain is the country with the second largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. … [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...]
Cathedrals Of Europe
By Chris Bonds Being an enthusiast of great architecture as well as a history buff, I have developed a fascination, with European cathedrals. My wife has never quite shared my passion, but since she adores traveling and shopping, we have a perfect arrangement. Our special time of the year is Easter, for the religious significance of the day, and also because we were married on Easter. This year our journey took us to Paris, a city that is known throughout the world as a cultural mecca with a … [Read more...]
New Zealand’s North Island – A Unique Holiday Experience
By Marc Weiss Travelers to New Zealand’s North Island can expect unique scenery and adventures beckoning around every corner. The North and the South Island of New Zealand are very diverse regarding scenery and geographical makeup. The North Island is warm and with a scenery scope from sandy beaches, through rolling farmland to active volcanic peaks. It is home of about 73 percent of the nation's population and is maybe best recognized for the unique volcanic plateau at its centre. The … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Holiday in New Zealand – Part 1
By Sue Taylor New Zealand is a small country of approximately 4 million people. It is made up of 2 main islands, the North Island, which contains the majority of the population and the South Island, which abounds with lush scenery. This is the ideal country for a holiday. There are a multitude of airlines (approximately 45) that fly in to New Zealand these days. Most of them fly in to Auckland which is located towards the top of the North Island and is considered to be the gateway of the … [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...]
Taste of Gold in Melbourne
By Tatyana Kogut Thanks to its great amount if old buildings and parks, Melbourne is almost an "English" city. The history of Melbourne started in 1803, when first colonial settlements appeared around the Yarra River. In 1851 there was gold discovered at this region, and from this moment the city has been developing rapidly. It took Melbourne just a few years to turn into the capital of state Victoria, named after Queen Victoria. In 1901 Melbourne became the official capital of … [Read more...]