Destinations Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 4:42 PM

New Zealand is known as the beautiful land of the Kiwis and Kangaroos. New Zealand is a beautiful country full of lush forests, stunning beaches and amazing mountain peaks. It also is full of wildlife and the pleasant climate makes it an ideal place to visit and unwind. It is growing in popularity with tourists and has some great holiday home accommodation to rent as holiday homes. Due to the fabulous outdoor life style that New Zealand has to offer, you will find some of the most diverse... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 3:47 PM

Morocco is a popular holiday destination with holiday makers looking for a mixture east meets west culture. It is a country full of interesting things to do and places to visit. Its year round warm climate has made it a very popular holiday destination with holiday makers looking for a relaxing sun filled holiday. There are some great holiday villas and self catering apartments that can be rented as holiday home accommodation in Morocco. Marrakech is a city laden with culture, history and... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 2:52 PM

Mauritius is the land where the east meets west and is known as the land of beaches. Mauritius is a small island country south of India. It has many beach resorts, lagoons and other sites that are popular with tourists staying in self catering holiday home accommodation. Mauritius has some of the best holiday villas in this area that can be rented directly from their owners. The island is a beautiful place that attracts holiday makers looking for a relaxing holiday in the sun. Many choos... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 2:44 PM

Many tourists visit Malaysia each year on their holidays. They are attracted by the beautiful diverse landscape and the cultural diversity that this popular country has to offer. Some holiday makers stay in self catering holiday accommodation in Malaysia and they use these holiday homes as a base to explore Malaysia. There are some stunning holiday villas with swimming pools in the coastal regions of Malaysia. It is also possible to rent self catering holiday apartments in some of the bi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 12:36 PM

Madagascar is a popular tourist destination with holiday makers looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday. Many holiday makers stay in self catering holiday accommodation in Madagascar. There are some great holiday villas with swimming pools and self catering holiday apartments available to rent as holiday home accommodation in Madagascar. Madagascar is a beautiful and scenic island with clean beaches, palm trees, grassy and green plateaus, volcanoes, forests and natural reserve. Madagasca... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 11:40 AM

Kenya is a great country to visit on your holiday if you love the great outdoors. It is home to some of the best wildlife in the world and has a diverse range of countryside. There are some great holiday homes that can be rented as holiday accommodation in Kenya. These holiday homes vary from holiday villas, self catering apartments, holiday cottages and game lodges. Kenya is home to the prominent tourist attractions of the African continent; hence it is hailed as the Jewel of Africa. Ken... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 8:15 AM

Egypt is a great country for you to go on holiday to and is home to some of the best holiday home accommodation in this part of the world. Many holiday makers like to come to Egypt on a family holiday and stay in self catering holiday accommodation. There are some great holiday villas with swimming pools in Egypt and you can now also rent self catering holiday apartments in Egypt. Egypt is a North African country covering the total area of around 386,660 square miles. This country share... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 8:15 AM

There are some great holiday homes in Cape Verde and many tourists rent holiday villas there on their vacations. Cape Verde is now a popular holiday destination with tourists wanting to rent holiday accommodation. If you are fed of being working in your regular nine to five office then it is better for you to spend some days with your friends and family in peace. The ideal place for holidaying for you is Cape Verde islands. This place is also known as tourist's paradise. In fact Cape... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 8:11 AM

Indonesia is a very interesting country to visit and makes for an ideal holiday. Its diverse range of culture and beautiful scenery draw back holiday makers year after year. There are some fabulous holiday homes to rent in Indonesia with some stunning holiday villas by the beach. You can also rent self catering holiday apartments and use them as a base to explore this wonderful country. Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world and comprises five main islands of Java, Sumatra, Ka... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 7:45 AM

India has become very popular with tourists in recent years. This beautiful country has so much to offer not just in terms of scenery but also its diverse range of culture and people. Many holiday makers now rent holiday home accommodation while on holiday in India. By staying in a holiday villa or self catering holiday apartment they are able to experience the true culture of India. A land of rich culture and Heritage, India is unique for diversity in language, culture, landscape, climat... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Jamie Jefferson @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 10:20 PM

Thanks to Disneyland and other family destinations, Orange County is now a hotbed for vacationers. Like any tourist destination, the prices have risen along with the number of attractions, but it's definitely possible to fund an Orange County vacation without breaking the bank. Before you get started planning your vacation, it's best to set a budget. This way you know exactly how much you have to spend, and how much you need to save in order to go on vacation. When you have a bu... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Ranju Kumar @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 5:37 PM

Every one likes to travel, who would not love to have peaceful vacation at an exotic location? It is human tendency to crave for vacations. Almost every person saves money throughout the year to enjoy the best possible vacation in the summer and spend all the money brought. But many people are likely to forget the fact that they have to return from the vacation back to their own factual life. By saving on expenditures it does not means to miss all the fun part on the vacation by bargaining on ev... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Ranju Kumar @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 5:24 PM

Who does not love to go on a long relaxing vacation? We all do, but the problem with it is in selecting the right vacation destination. People often spend very much on their vacation is not even far from their hometown. It often considered a big headache to select the right travel resort for your vacation. After all the hassles in selecting the right spot is solved, then raises your budget issue. There are too many things to consider when you select your vacation destination, like the distance, ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 2:30 PM

For years, Menorca has been a favorite holiday island for millions of people worldwide. Many celebrities and royalty spend their free time there relaxing, soaking in the sun and spending quality time with their families. Several celebrities have bought homes in the Balearic Islands in recent years. One of Menorca's prime holiday spots is also its longest beach, Son Bou. In the Alaior region of Menorca sits the small village of Son Bou. Son Bou, San Jaime and Torre Soli Nou offer some... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 8:31 AM

Moldova was part of the U.S.S.R before it was separated from this country and became an independent republic on August 27, 1991. Bordered by Romania and the Ukraine, this country is a democratic nation with the President as the head of the country. Moldova has been infiltrated by the Russian forces for a very long period of time. It is a member of the United Nations and aspires to be a member of the European Union. Moldova has been invaded by a number of rulers owing to its importance ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 12:30 AM

Over the years, Mallorca has been the most visited of the Balearic Islands. The majority of tourists to Mallorca are British. This is probably because of it's location in the Mediterranean Sea, a very short flight away for British visitors. Palma International Airport reported that visitors to Mallorca from the United Kingdom were up by 5 percent in 2007. The only slow months for the airport were the first two months of the year. Total passenger arrivals were up by over 5 perc... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 15th May 2008 @ 10:31 PM

A vacation is usually preceded by a road trip. May it be a two hour drive or a whole day of steering and maneuvering, it helps to keep in mind some precautions that will ensure that you will arrive in your destination vacation safe and sound. Never forget what mom told you. Do not drink and drive. Make sure that your head is clear to handle the obstacles of the road ahead. Sure the path that you may be trudging in is smooth and straight with little concern for traffic but a hazy mind and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Attila Jancsina @ Thursday, 15th May 2008 @ 10:20 PM

Rhode Island is situated in New England, between Massachusetts and Connecticut, is the smallest state of the United States. Newport, a nice seaside city which is one of New England's must-see places, is sits on the southern end of Aquidneck Island. Newport is better known as a relaxing escape for the wealthy and for its mansions.You can see wonderful old, antique homes and beautiful gardens in this area, they were built in th 19th and early 20th century. The most famous mansi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Thursday, 15th May 2008 @ 3:06 PM

Djibouti is a small country with very few natural resources and has only recently began to open its doors to tourism. It is not well known and many people don't know what to expect when holidaying here. Djibouti was for centuries a lonely, desolate island. The main tourist attraction would have to be the volcanic plateaus. Djibouti is not picturesque at first glance, but it does posses an intriguing combination of French, African, and Arab influences. Djibouti lies in the north eas... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Destinations | By Andrew Gibson @ Wednesday, 14th May 2008 @ 7:30 PM

Although not top of the list for the main countries to visit in Africa, Mali has its own unique culture and charm with as well as welcoming people and a pleasant atmosphere. Mali is West Africa's largest country bordered on the North by Algeria and South east and East by Niger. A Muslim country with rich beliefs and customs, Mali is becoming a more popular tourist destination in Africa. Bamako is the capital city of Mali and is considered as the most frequently visited and well-know... more...