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Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Roger Munns @ Sunday, 1st June 2008 @ 1:56 PM

Are the days of the super yacht coming to an end? Not likely, as there are many luxury yachts traversing the oceans and seas at any given time. Celebrities and other wealthy people love their time away from land in their personal yachts. A new breed of luxury yacht is making an appearance on the horizon. This newly designed yacht is called the gigayacht. The gigayacht is an entirely new classification of yacht. WallyIsland is said to be the first of the gigayachts. Plans for WallyIsland i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Roger Munns @ Sunday, 1st June 2008 @ 1:01 PM

Early in 2008 the travel industry gives a dire warning of hard times for the year ahead, prices rising, and bookings looking poor. But 2008 has so far been a good year, with the Easter holidays period showing no signs of a slow down, and summer bookings for traditional favourite holiday areas looking healthy. Nearly all traditional travel agents and on-line travel sites report a surge of interest with many translating into bookings around the Christmas period, but this was before t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 3:54 PM

Narrowing the sites to see in San Francisco down to just a few is a near impossible task, but on a limited visit a task that one must undertake. The array of accommodation in San Francisco is wide both in terms of style and experience, and budget. It is recommended to try one of the boutique hotels of which there are many in the San Francisco area. The joy of the boutique hotel is that you get the same standard of hotel as in a large luxury hotel but on a more personal basis which provides a con... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 3:49 PM

Toronto is currently a cultural, industrial, and financial centre making it attractive to both businesspeople and tourists. Toronto accommodation options are as plentiful as one would expect from a city of its size and history with the choice of hostels or bed and breakfasts ranging up to 5 star hotels. Equally, transport within the city makes it accessible and easy. If you are driving into the city it is best to plan your arrival for midmorning-midday or later in the evening after the fi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 3:36 PM

Oslo is the capital city of Norway. It is located at the head of the Oslofjord inlet and at the foot of a large forest giving it lovely natural beauty. Oslo has a fascinating Viking past, while at the same time being a modern and progressive city with a vibrant nightlife and many bars, cafes and restaurants. There are many sites of architectural, cultural and historical interest throughout the city. Visit Oslo's main pedestrian street, the vibrant Karl Johan's Gate which is full... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 3:06 PM

Miami is a city with everything going for it, and for the young or even the young at heart there's something to do for everyone. Accommodation is plentiful even for those who probably won't be frequenting the top star hotels. In the South Beach area alone there are over 3,000 beds for rent so you can just imagine how many there are in the whole of the Miami and Miami Beach area. The prices of these beds may range from between $15 per night for a bed in a dormitory to thousands of dolla... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 3:03 PM

Accommodation in Stockholm is by most people's standards rather expensive, but there are ways of finding more affordable options. Many hotels offer reduced prices at various times in the year, and the cost will vary depending on the area. Norrmalm and especially the area around the central station are the best bets for budget to medium priced lodgings, whilst the Old Town tend to be more expensive. Unlike any other city, Stockholm is spread over 14 islands, creating a neighborhood ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 2:57 PM

The Opera House and the Harbor Bridge have, along with koalas and kangaroos, become an emblem of Australia. Designed by Jorn Utzon and completed in the 1973, the Opera House has defied aging and looks as fresh as it ever did. Today you can take a tour of the Opera House with one of their experienced guides. Such a tour will introduce you to the history of the building, its architecture and the day-to-day running of the site. If that isn't enough you could opt for a Backstage Tour of the O... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 30th May 2008 @ 9:12 PM

Spanish tourism officials anticipate a rise in British tourists in spite of the pound doing poorly against the euro. Parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands have been popular tourist destinations for decades. This isn't expected to falter any time soon. The 'Majorca Daily Bulletin' recently interviewed Ignacia Vasallo of the Turespana Spanish Tourist Board. Mr. Vasallo is confident in Spain's allure and believes it will remain a popular tourist ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Rita Borges @ Friday, 30th May 2008 @ 8:37 PM

Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year. As the paragon of style, Paris is one of the most glamorous cities in the world. The "City of Light", is the apex of architectural beauty, artistic expression, and culinary delight. As Ernest Hemingway once wrote, "There is never any ending to Paris" and Spring in Paris may be the stuff of romantic legend, but the most delicious time of year to visit is the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Rita Borges @ Friday, 30th May 2008 @ 7:58 PM

When you to travel to a destination are you a tourist or a visitor? Do you assimilate into the culture or do you instantly brand yourself as a tourist. Unfortunately Americans have the international reputation for not blending into the local culture and sticking out in the crowd. If you travel with a fanny back, you can rest assure that you will instantly be branded as a tourist. There is always an American tourist sporting the fanny. Get rid of the fanny pack, unfortunately it is cheesy ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Pius Victor Ephenus @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 11:58 PM

There are many options to take into consideration when deciding on how you would like to spend your honeymoon and where to go for your honeymoon, while trying to decide on the perfect venues for your honeymoon, whether it's in Paris or a tropical paradise island. Basically, the honeymoon is almost as important as the wedding itself, this is why it has now become a standard in most wedding packages. For many newlyweds, being able to get a wedding package that features honeymoon deals ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Gaizka Pujana @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 9:37 PM

Rome was founded as far back 753 BC by the twins, Romulus and Remus. It grew substantially until it became the Roman Empire which was ruled by an Emperor from the year 27 BC. The Roman Empire became a political and economic center for the Western World. Its influence stretched far and wide and it was said that "all roads lead to Rome." This most powerful Empire, however, fell in 476 AD. It had a bumpy history following its fall. The city retained its status as the capital of the ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 5:30 PM

Whether you are booking a hotel for yourself, or for your family, or even for a large group such as a work trip or group of friends, there will be a number of varying factors that you will need to take into account when making your decisions. This can certainly seem quite bewildering, and can prove difficult to know where to start. On top of which, once you decide to do the research online, you may well come across a range of websites which allow you to search for hotels by using filters.... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 1:15 PM

It is very surprising how many people don't even give a moment's thought to trying to get a lower price from the hotel than the one they are advertising in their brochures or on their website. Think about the last time you booked a hotel room - did you ask for a discount? Or a free upgrade? It is unlikely, most people don't. Yet the hotels do allow for this in their prices, and by haggling a little you will be very surprised just how easy it is to get a much cheaper price. more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 1:13 PM

It's often hard to know how to go about choosing a hotel for your holiday. The website and glossy brochures will portray the hotel as a fabulous location full of luxury and glamour, but what is it like really? When so much is at stake, both financially and also as far as your valuable holiday time is concerned, you want to make sure you are making the right choice, and the service, facilities, noise and general state of the hotel is up to a good standard. What is the food like? Is it good v... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 1:12 PM

Using the internet to book a hotel room has certainly become the most popular way of at least starting your investigations. Within seconds it is possible for you to be able to identify a range of hotels which fit certain criteria, such as, location, price and specific facilities. Although the internet does offer tremendous advantages, it is always worth accepting that this immediate access to standard, public information has its downfalls. Whilst starting your investigation this way, it i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 1:04 PM

Many people don't seem to give any consideration at all, when booking their holiday, to any kind of alternative accommodation to a hotel. Often, if you visit travel agents, 99% of all the holidays you see advertised will include a stay at a hotel. Certainly the luxury of a hotel is enticing, but it is all too easy to imagine that hotels are the be all and end all of a holiday, and that to select any alternative would be to lose out on the holiday experience. In fact nothing could be ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 1:01 PM

Possibly, you may be very lucky and get the world's most perfect hotel room, but for the average holiday maker staying at a hotel can cause occasional challenges to convenience or comfort. Here are a few tips to help you to survive all the difficulties unscathed. The first tip is to take one of those inflatable pillows with you. They take up no room at all in your bags of course, and are very easy to inflate without the need for any pump. They are usually covered with a comfortable f... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 12:59 PM

Of all the types of baggage, carryon hand baggage is certainly the most secure, simply because it usually stays with you, or at least it should stay with you, at all times. Therefore, you can give it your own personal attention. However, it is worth bearing in mind that thieves are very aware that of all the types of luggage to be most likely to contain items worth stealing, it is this same carryon hand luggage. Wallets, purses, tickets, passports and other small expensive items are usual... more...