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Vacation Travel

Mexico: Surf’s Up!

December 26, 2010 | By

If you have always wanted to catch the big wave, but have never been surfing, Mexico can offer you a great opportunity to try this sport. Surfing lessons are available for the novice just north of Puerto Vallarta at Punta Mita. The waves are gentle and they are slow and …

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Africa -Lake Malawi

December 25, 2010 | By

Lake Malawi is called the calendar lake, since it is 365 miles long and 52 miles wide. It is about 12km from the coast of Mozambique. Found in its dazzling waters is the friendly island of Likoma, where the most famous attraction is St. Peter’s Cathedral in Mbamba Town. It …

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Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort, Mexico

December 24, 2010 | By

If you are looking for a romantic getaway from winter, why not try the adults only, all inclusive, all-suite Royal Hideaway Playacar? This AAA 5-diamond resort, with six pools and a stunning beach, is only 45-minutes from Cancun, but a world away from reality.

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Vacation travel with multiple charger cords?

Vacation travel with multiple charger cords?

December 23, 2010 | By

Think back to the last time you packed for a vacation.  Do you remember having a section of your suitcase devoted to charger cords?  My luggage has been known to include the following separate cords: Phone charger iPod charger Camera charger Video camera charger Laptop charger Seriously?  Those cords are so …

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Australia’s Great Ocean Road

December 23, 2010 | By

The Great Ocean Road is the largest war memorial in the world. Tourists and locals, alike travel this road to see the incredible scenic beauty along the 151 mile stretch of road between Torquay and Warnambool, Australia.

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Good Travel Advice – Use a travel agent!

December 22, 2010 | By

ASTA Cautions Against Travel Offers That Sound Too Good to be True With the craziness of the holidays, sometimes it’s easy to forget common sense when it comes to special offers and prizes. ASTA is cautioning consumers to carefully evaluate any travel offer before spending their hard-earned dollars and offers …

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Las Vegas -Cosmopolitan

December 22, 2010 | By

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas opened at 8pm on December 15 with a concert by Brandon Flowers. They will showcase musical events, but will it be enough to keep their rooms full in a city that is over built and under visited? Not without its struggles, this hotel began construction …

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Australia – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Adoptions

December 21, 2010 | By

This Christmas give a gift that is unique and makes a difference. You can adopt an animal at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland, Australia.  With hundreds of native Australian animals, there is always a need for food, conservation, breeding, research, medical care and habitat maintenance. This organization is not …

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Ireland Travel 2011: Golf Packages!

Ireland Travel 2011: Golf Packages!

December 21, 2010 | By

If you want to talk about travel to Ireland – you talk to me! I have friends that live in Ireland that haven’t seen as much as I have. I’ve also golfed in Ireland – and it is amazing every time.  Now is the time to start planning that summer golfing vacation.  …

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Travel Agents are Back in Vogue

December 21, 2010 | By

A recent study by Forrester Research cited that in the first quarter of 2010, “28% of leisure travelers in the U.S. who booked their trips online said they’d be interested in going to a good traditional travel agent. That’s up from 23% in 2008. Another Forrester report finds that the …

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