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Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Abbi Rouse @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 6:47 AM

Many Britons have fallen out with friends and family before their plane leaves the runway as a result of concerns about the economic impact of taking a trip away, according to new statistics. American Express has found that nearly a third (31 per cent) of travellers admitted to having an argument over the financial viability of a trip abroad, while others were found to have had spates over luggage and leaving for the airport on time. Nearly half (48 per cent) of respondents to the financi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Thomas Pretty @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 2:26 AM

As Romania becomes an increasingly popular destination for tourists who want to see the beauty of Transylvania, the wonderful medieval architecture and the many quaint towns and villages, car hire becoming an evermore logical option for travellers. Known as the crossroads of Central Europe, Romania has a long history of seeing travellers pass through its borders and hinterland. If you decide to hire a car however there are certain aspects of driving in Romania that you should be aware of to ensu... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Anna Stenning @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 10:26 PM

These days booking, a holiday is just a few clicks away on the computer. Gone are the days when organising a short break consisted of going to the travel agents and discussing all of your holiday needs. This was a time consuming event and would require you to pay a fee to the agents. It also meant that you would need to make a lot more phone calls to book the tickets and then wait for the tickets to arrive by post. Now you can select your holiday by looking up forums and booking online. T... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Anna Stenning @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 7:47 PM

If there was a trip, I like to do during the winter months, as way of dealing with the winter blues it would be skiing. Ski holidays are something that people love to do almost year in and year out. Some people re-visit a specific destination due to their experiences previously. One of the most popular destinations is Val d'Isere. Skiing in Val d'Isere offers people the opportunity ski down slopes tailored for beginners, children, intermediate or advanced level skiers. For begi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Roger Munns @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 11:03 AM

Shifting currency exchange rates are responsible for changes in summer travel plans for many British holidaymakers. The value of the euro is increasing, while the value of Britain's pound is on the decline. This situation is changing the way people travel. A trip that used to be affordable has holidaymakers rethinking their plans because of the rising costs. The British pound is following in the footsteps of the U.S. dollar. Compared to the euro, it is at an all-time low. Whi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Roger Munns @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 9:31 AM

2008 has seen the cost a typical family holiday as well as weekend breaks rise much faster than inflation, and many tourists have noticed the difference in the same 2007 holiday package compared to this year's price. To blame are higher oil prices, and with a large part of a holiday often being a flight oil rising to over US $100 a barrel in early January was what sparked the prediction - if the analysts had known it would be over US $130 a barrel of oil by May their predictions migh... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Stephen Campbell @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 1:21 AM

Nothing good comes easy and cheap airfare is definitely a good thing. To get cheap airfare, you will have to ask the right questions, talk to the right people and search the right places. Cheap airfare is not obtained without a little amount of sweat. Multiple stops are an excellent way to save costs on air tickets. Multiple stops involve you stopping at several places along the way before you get to your destination. Multiple stop flights generally cost less than direct flights. Another... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Thomas Pretty @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 4:42 PM

The hire of a car can forms one of the fundamental parts of any holiday or road trip. While there are many cheap car hire companies out there it is not always the case that they are a great deal. With additional charges and penalties your cheap hire car can turn out to be ultimately expensive. This is rarely good for your trip as having to keep funds back to deal with any penalties you may have incurred can be an added stress. Here are some of the best tips to prevent the extra charges and penal... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Anna Stenning @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 4:26 PM

Taking sailing holidays is a good option for people looking to do something more active. Sailing is a skill that requires plenty of training and experience in order to be able to enjoy the travelling experience. You can opt to go for a bareboat yacht, which means you will need to pick up the boat yourself and organise your own itinerary on the days you have chosen to charter. If you do choose to go for the bareboat yacht charter you are held responsible to make sure that it stays in a good quali... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By David Friel @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 3:06 PM

Cancun conjures up images of beautiful beaches and endless nightlife, which it has in abundance, but the savvy traveler will discover there is more to it than just fun in the sun and late nights painting the town. Make no mistake about it, Cancun vacations spoil you with some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, crystal clear turquoise blue water, water sports galore, and a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, bars, and clubs. But take a closer look, and you will find no shortage of c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By David Friel @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 2:53 PM

Long before French painter Paul Gauguin ventured to Tahiti for inspiration in the late 19th century, the mystical charm of this Polynesian paradise beckoned explorers with its palm shaded beaches, turquoise lagoons, emerald mountains, and understated simplicity. Also known as French Polynesia, Tahiti and its sister islands continue to entice people the world over with unparalleled beauty and blissful tranquility. Comprised of 118 islands and atolls spread across an area as large ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Stephen Campbell @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 8:22 PM

On the Internet, you can get information on the best way to get cheap airfare. Apart from airfare websites, you can get to read up articles on the tricks of getting cheap airfare on the Internet. Finding cheap airfare is actually a skill that must be perfected. You cannot save costs on airfare if you fail to plan your trip properly. Proper planning can help you identify cheap airfare opportunities. Planning your air trip enables you to pick out the perfect time for you to travel and save ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Anna Stenning @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 3:37 PM

There is nothing more exciting than counting the days to your holiday. More people prefer to go out to hot and exotic resorts. Others prefer short city breaks that say a lot about the historical aspect of the trip and gain a better insight into the place they are wishing to see. The best holidays have to be the ones where you aim to go just to relax, have a good time and get used to doing things without having to plan your day. Honeymoons are a form of holiday, only this is a tradition t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Roger Munns @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 11:19 AM

At a recent press conference, no less a financial expert than the Governor of the Bank of England warned that the 'nice decade' was over and that the British economy was now on a bumpy road while adjusting itself, and noted that personal disposable income would be reduced for the ordinary man and woman in the street. But that hasn't stopped the British booking their summer holidays - indeed some travel analysts are suggesting that the holidays industry could see a rise of a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Jay Brandley @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 1:42 AM

Sometimes we do not travel for recreation and leisure. There may be situations that require us to do a lot of traveling such business or family issues. At times, we may have to fly on the fly, so to speak. When we must do things very quickly, we may not have enough time to be organized. However, here are some tips for organized air travel. This article is meant to be some sort of a check list that you can refer to when you are packing or getting ready to travel on the fly. It may a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Jay Brandley @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 1:29 AM

Motion sickness is a terrible thing to have to deal with, especially when you are traveling by airplane. If you are traveling long distances, than it must be an even bigger pain to go through. Sometimes, a trip may not be enjoyable because motion sickness can continue to affect a person even after he or she gets off an airplane. However, there are ways to control motion sickness. Granted, motion sickness affects people differently. Here are some tips and methods to get a hold of motion sick... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Attila Jancsina @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 11:52 PM

The Panama Canal is a man-made transoceanic route that was first constructed by the French and completed by the Americans in 1914. It was made to shorten the travel time needed by ships needing to get to the Atlantic from the Pacific, and vice versa. Its two ends are at the Gulf of Panama, and the Caribbean. The United States previously controlled the Panama Canal Zone, but it was turned over to the Panama Canal Authority on December 31, 1999. For more information about Panama and real es... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 11:41 PM

Most people work hard all throughout the year, so with anticipation, they look forward to making the most of their vacation when they will have the opportunity to get away from their daily routine and get out and see the world. One of the best ways to make the most of a travel budget is to look for good deals on vacation packages. By shopping for a travel vacation package, instead of making arrangements separately for the different aspects of vacation travel, a family is often able to sa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 5:57 PM

What ever your expectations of Marrakesh are, if you are a first time visitor, you can be guaranteed that they will be exceeded. Marrakesh is not just a city of history and architecture, but also a city of relaxation, of youth, and of culture. To demonstrate the full array of experience that Marrakesh has to offer its visitors, here's a short list of some of the must visit sites. For the young, beautiful, and those who fancy themselves as much, Nikki Beach situated in the centre of ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 5:55 PM

Valencia CF Valencia Club de Futbol is often referred to as just Vaencia or as Los Che. Founded in 1919, today Valencia plays in La Liga and is one of the biggest clubs in Spain and one of the most well known in the world. In total Valencia Club de Futbol has won 6 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, 2 Spanish Super Cups, 2 Fairs Cups, 1 each of the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners Cup, and 2 UEFA Super Cups. They have also come second place in the UEFA Champions League, loosing ou... more...