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Three ghostly castles in England
June 29, 2005 EST | Europe
England is a land steeped in history, tradition and legend. It boasts more than 1400 medieval castles across its countryside, many of which are said to be frequented by ghosts, specters and other supernatural occurrences. Here is a delightfully ghoulish... [More...]
Three classic hikes abroad
June 29, 2005 EST | Asia , Asia Pacific , South America , Travel
Paul Scott Mower once said, "There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country…" If you've ever contemplated going abroad to find your next trail, here are 3 classic hikes to consider.... [More...]
Disney’s 10 most magical experiences
June 27, 2005 EST | North America
An Epcot Illuminations Cruise — Each evening boatloads of visitors depart from the docks of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Disney’s Yacht Club headed for Epcot. Their destination is a prime position under the bridge between the United Kingdom and France... [More...]
A Cruise may be just what you need
June 27, 2005 EST | Cruise
Do you ever want to escape from reality, just Get Away? Then finding cheap cruises and discount cruises from among several different cruise ships is what you need to do. Cruise ships come in all sizes and themes. It doesn't... [More...]
Fly fishing vacations for your sanity
June 25, 2005 EST | Vacation
Fly fishing vacations are advertised all over the Internet,in magazines, and wherever fishing related activities aretaking place. Your choices are limited only by your budget. Fly fishing vacations on a budget Speaking of budgets, if your wallet isn't amenable to... [More...]
Top 10 Spanish experiences
June 25, 2005 EST | Europe
Guidebooks often provide the visitor with a list of sights to see and places to visit when venturing overseas to a brand new country, but this list of top 10 experiences to have in Spain provides the visitor or new... [More...]
Potential health hazards to travelers in Middle East
June 23, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Middle East | Comments (0)
Common infections in travelers are gastrointestinal infections. Chronic and latent infections in immigrants (and long-term residents) include tuberculosis, echinococcosis, cutaneous leishmaniasis, brucellosis. Vector-borne infections: Malaria is present in focal areas of Iran, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.... [More...]
Planning for healthy travel
June 23, 2005 EST | Consumer Info
International travelers can take a number of simple steps to avoid potential health problems before and during travel. International travelers should contact their physicians, local health departments, or private or public agencies that advise international travelers at least 4 to... [More...]
America's best beaches
June 20, 2005 EST | North America | Comments (0)
Admit it: You're beach crazy. We can't blame you. In fact, with sandy stretches on two coasts, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and around countless bodies of water throughout the country, most of America has the same affliction.... [More...]
Frequent flyer programs
June 19, 2005 EST | Airline , Consumer Info | Comments (0)
Frequent flyer programs allow you to earn certain travel benefits based on the number of miles (or occasionally the number of trips) you fly on a particular airline. Typical awards include a free ticket or a free upgrade from coach... [More...]
Temporary unavailability of the International Certificate of Vaccination
June 19, 2005 EST | Consumer Info | Comments (0)
The International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) is on backorder from the Government Printing Office. Certificates are expected to be available by mid-July 2005. As a temporary measure, health-care providers should document vaccination of the traveler on office stationery with letterhead... [More...]
China travel tips
June 16, 2005 EST | Asia | Comments (0)
These China Travel Tips, Survival Techniques, will help you get around and make your trip to China easier, so you will be able to experience the real China with a little less stress. China is an odd beast that needs... [More...]
Overland with the independent adventure truck
June 14, 2005 EST | Africa , Middle East | Comments (0)
Transcontinental journeys are no mean feat, you need a sturdy; trustworthy companion. Not just any auxiliary travel buddy, but a solid, dependable vehicle. When it comes to choosing that vehicle, nothing beats an Overland Expedition Truck, Here's why... Some of... [More...]
Dude Ranch tourism
June 14, 2005 EST | North America | Comments (0)
Dude Ranches have since become a fixture in the U.S., as American as apple pie and baseball. Many tourists are drawn to Dude Ranches for the same reasons they were at the beginning of the 20th century: a sense of... [More...]
Travel Shanghai China
June 12, 2005 EST | Asia | Comments (0)
Travel Shanghai China, An amazing city. I live, work, play in Shanghai, China’s largest city, largest port; a city of 16 million people, (many millions more during holidays and festivals), a city wanting to be the biggest, best and most... [More...]
Hilton Head Island - Off the beaten path
June 12, 2005 EST | North America , Vacation | Comments (0)
Hilton Head Island is well known as an upscale resort and golf destination. What is often overlooked is the many wonderful activites available for family vacationers. If you grow tired of enjoying Hilton Head's 12 miles of beach, five star... [More...]
The exotic Antarctica Cruise
June 12, 2005 EST | Cruise , South America | Comments (0)
Antarctica is one of the great unexplored areas of the world. It wasn’t until the last fifty years that there has been any appreciable exploration or study of the vast frozen continent. Now the tourist with sufficient money can actually... [More...]
Royal Caribbean cruises
June 10, 2005 EST | Caribbean , Cruise | Comments (0)
Imagine a cruise line where choices include ships with golf courses and rock-climbing walls looming 200 feet over the ocean. Where there is so much happening, so much to discover and experience it’s just possible the crack of dawn will... [More...]
Villa holiday or package holiday
June 10, 2005 EST | Vacation | Comments (0)
Everybody knows someone who has been on one and an awful lot of people have been on one themselves. Yes we are talking about the age old Package holiday. The safest, most common holiday. Package holidays have been around for... [More...]
Explore in Barcelona Spain
June 07, 2005 EST | Europe , Vacation | Comments (0)
As any European can brag about, Barcelona in Spain is no exception with its endless history, much of it still remaining, but much more of it has been added on in the 20th century. In many people´s opinion, you fully... [More...]
The Spanish regional travel guide
June 07, 2005 EST | Europe , Travel | Comments (0)
Up to 60 million visitors travel to Spain every year to delight in the country’s 315 sunny days and its rich and diverse history and culture. As a result the Spanish government spend millions of Euros per year on the...
Flight-rights - delayed & canceled flights
June 06, 2005 EST | Airline , Consumer Info | Comments (0)
Airlines don't guarantee their schedules, and you should realize this when planning your trip. There are many things that can-and often do-make it impossible for flights to arrive on time. Some of these problems, like bad weather, air traffic delays,... [More...]
Flight-rights - lost tickets
June 06, 2005 EST | Airline , Consumer Info | Comments (0)
Airline tickets are similar to negotiable documents. Because of this, refunds can be difficult to obtain if tickets are lost or stolen. Many passengers believe that air tickets can be replaced as easily as travelers checks just because the reservation...
Flight-rights - reservations & tickets
June 06, 2005 EST | Airline , Consumer Info | Comments (0)
Once you decide when and where you want to go, and which airline you want to use, getting reservations and tickets is a fairly simple process. You can make all of your arrangements by telephone, at the airline's ticket office,... [More...]
Flight-rights - Aire fares
June 06, 2005 EST | Airline , Consumer Info | Comments (0)
Because of the emphasis on price competition, consumers may choose from a wide variety of air fares. Some airlines are trying a "back to basics" approach-offering flights at bargain basement prices with few extras. For fare information, you can contact... [More...]
Transporting live animals
June 04, 2005 EST | Airline , Consumer Info | Comments (0)
Over two million pets and other live animals are transported by air every year in the United States. Federal and state governments impose restrictions on transporting live animals. In addition, each airline establishes its own company policy for the proper... [More...]
Coping with flight delays
June 04, 2005 EST | Airline , Consumer Info | Comments (0)
Most airline trips are uneventful; however, airlines don't guarantee their schedules, and you should realize this when planning your trip. There are many things that can make it impossible for flights to arrive on time. Some of these problems, such... [More...]
Orlando Florida lodging deals
June 02, 2005 EST | Hotel , North America | Comments (0)
Disney Area Lodging Specials The Orlando area communities of Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee and Davenport all leave you very close to the Walt Disney World community, as well as offer you diversity in lodging deals for your vacation. Many times,... [More...]
Budget lodging in Orlando FL
June 01, 2005 EST | Hotel , North America | Comments (0)
Locating Inexpensive Lodging in Orlando, FL Your Orlando vacation will be packed with excitement from the start and filled with activity, so you might want to save money when it comes to your lodging choice. The great thing about visiting... [More...]
Hamburg Germany - insider tips
June 01, 2005 EST | Europe | Comments (0)
Hamburg has 1,734,000 inhabitants. They all want to have fun, excitement, and occupation. You too? Great! Then read on. 1. Speicherstadt The historical Speicherstadt in Hamburg is the largest warehouse complex in the world, and one of Hamburg's landmarks and... [More...]
