Blogs Posts in Tips category; 71 blog posts

Tips For a Frugal European Vacation

Ok, ok. I know a going on a European vacation in itself means you’re going to be spending a pretty penny. Traveling to Europe these days isn’t cheap, with the Euro being worth about $1.50 in U.S. dollars. That exchange rate m [...]

Posted On : Mar, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

Cheap European Cruise Vacations Tips

Indeed, those who have been on a European cruise vacation can attest to the wonderful experience that you may have at stake once you venture into the same plan. The good news for you is that there is a wide array of choices when it c [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Florida Travel Tips & Deals

Two Waldorf Astoria Collection resorts, the Casa Marina Resort and The Reach Resort in Key West are offering rates starting at $149 per night through December 2009. The Casa Marina Resort, anchoring the very tip of Key West since New Year's [...]

Posted On : Sep, 28 2009 | Comments : 0

Bad economy pushes visitors through zoo gates

To draw visitors, zoos count on gentle giraffes rolling out their long tongues to grasp treats, stingrays gliding through a pool to be petted and the playful tussling of tiger cubs. This year they're also getting help from the recession. Z [...]

Posted On : Jul, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

How to Choose a Day Trip Around Madrid

It is easy to get swept up into the beautiful capital of Spain, Madrid. From day time highlights, such as three of the best museums in Europe or bull fighting, to the always busy night life, Madrid can keep any visitor or local busy. But [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Spain sightseeing, Culture and interests

Shopping - Generally shops open from about 9.00/10.00 a.m. until 1.00/1.30.p.m, when they close for the traditional ‘siesta’, and re-open at about 3.00/3.30 p.m. until 7.30/8.00 p.m. Larger stores are open right through the day. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Wildlife Holidays in Europe

Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland by Paul Stanbury: Our holidays in Europe are generally no longer than a week or ten days and focus on the outstanding wildlife habitats that we have left in the region. We explore the great Danube [...]

Posted On : Mar, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

Austria Travel - Information and Advice

It's efficient, safe, uncrowded [by locals - total population is about 8m], and has stunning towns and magnificent mountains. The rise and fall of the Hapsburg [aka Habsburg] dynasty [1278- 1914] and the Austrian Empire is a monumental s [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2008 | Comments : 0

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is still all things to all people. From the pulsing capital Prague to the back-in-time villages of Moravia, from toiling up mountains to lounging in spas, from the world-famous Pilsner to the strains of Smetana and Dvo& [...]

Posted On : Mar, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

Moldova

Moldova is a picturesque country - all rolling green hills, whitewashed villages, placid lakes and sunflower fields - with an old-world charm that's hard to manufacture. Oh, and those vineyards. Go see it before it becomes completely Peps [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

Vulcano Island

If you’ve read Roman mythology you’ll be familiar with Thermessa or Vulcano. It was the abode of Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire, and also the entrance to Hades. It is a volcanic island and Thucydides, Siculus and Aristotle have [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Lithuania - Trakai

If you have time and you have come to Lithuania during a warm period, we recommend that you visit Trakai. This is a rather small town with a lovely castle and little more than a few streets. But the visit is worth it! After touring the ca [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2008 | Comments : 0

Espoo Travel Guide

Espoo is Finlandâ€™s second largest city and quite original in urban structure. The city consists of five district centres, all of them as large as a normal Finnish town, connected perfectly by public transport to one ano [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2008 | Comments : 0

Latvia - Riga

Unwary travellers lured into Rīga's winding cobbled streets are transfixed by swirling Art Nouveau architecture and warm bars with candles flickering in the windows. Just as you can't take the Old Town's beauty any longer, you look u [...]