Archive for the ‘Vacations’Category

The Best Of London: 1

London-eyeOne thing that you will notice whenever you go in London there are different views.  Take the London Eye for example.  This little ride certainly makes a ton of different views of the city and all of them are breathtakingly beautiful!

The wait is a little long most of the time; however I can tell you that it is definitely worth the wait.  Typically, on a good day, you can catch the wait at about thirty-minutes however; it can go a lot longer sometimes.

If you are looking for a fun and awesome ride, I can tell you for sure, that the London Eye is certainly the best option for you!

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04 2010

Top Easter Vacation Ideas: 1

boston-springAlthough it is not quite the end of February, Easter will be here before you know it, so now is definitely the time to start booking your flights, train tickets, and hotel reservations.

One great place to visit this Easter, or simply this spring in general, is Boston. Natives to New England like to say that spring, like autumn, lasts all of ten minutes, but they may well be the most beautiful ten minutes in the world. Goodness knows that Boston definitely blossoms in spring time.

It is a great vacation idea for a number of other reasons as well. For one thing, the historic significance is a big draw, especially during family vacations. Not to mention, this is a great time to go on a whale watch.

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02 2010

Top V-Day Destinations: 2

Laguna BeachNow that we have talked about the skiing aspect of Valentine’s Day, let’s move onto the hotter and wetter version of a V-Day vacation.  By far, one of the most romantic places for you and your sweetheart to take off to for the weekend is Laguna Beach.

While it might not be super warm in Laguna Beach, you can definitely still thaw yourself out – especially if you live on the east coast and you can definitely beat all of the crowds, as February is actually off-peak for Laguna Beach.  This particular time of year is actually beautiful too – everything from the beaches to the sunsets you can enjoy with your sweetheart.

If you want luxury and sun … along with some awesome hotspots, Laguna Beach is definitely the place you should go!

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02 2010

Top V-Day Destinations: 1

BanffValentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are anything like me, you are looking for a place for you and your sweetheart to stay for that night … right?  Well, if you haven’t booked your V-Day vacation just yet, don’t worry!  We have some of the top destinations that you should sweep your honey right off their feet and take them here.

One of the first places is Banff, Alberta.  This is the place that anyone who likes to ski should go.  There are a ton of different hills available and they range from bunny all the way up to mountains, which are of course for the more advanced skiers.

After you guys ski the day away, you can definitely take a load off at the Banff Springs Hotel – they have everything that you will ever need and honestly, it is all about luxury here!

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02 2010

What Happens If You Get Sick On Vacation?

imgname--things_to_do_if_you_get_sick_on_vacation---50226711--images--flickr_409745082I know for sure that whenever I go on vacation – I want to have all of the fun that I can have.  What happens though if you happen to get sick while you are on vacation?  Well, I have some tips and tricks in mind for you to do when you are sick on vacation.

One of the first things is making sure that you check all of your bags.  That keeps yourself free of any things that you have to haul up and down the hallways and onto the plane and it can also save you a heck of a lot of energy, as hauling bags can be difficult.

Next, make sure that you let any of the flight attendants to know.  That way, they know to try to keep any seats near you clear and they will get you anything you want.

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01 2010

A New Years Surprise: Celebrate in Ko Phanagn

thailandWhere do you want to be for New Years Eve? How many of you are thinking about Thailand?

It is one of those surprising, rarely considered destinations, but you would be surprised how awesome and awe inspiring the holiday can be when you spend it there, specifically around the Ko Phanagn area.

Typically, more than twenty thousand people fill the Haat Rin beach to the very brim in order to ring in the New Year properly.

People come from all around the globe in order to celebrate in wild, surprising ways — they paint themselves intricately, dance, and of course there is pretty of drinking going on, not just until midnight strikes but all the way until the sun comes up over the water.

To be sure, the festivities are smaller than what you see in places like Paris or New York, but the celebrations are just as lively!

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12 2009

Taking A Christmas Vacation: 2

image_galleryNow that we have talked a little bit about what it takes to take a Christmas vacation, let’s talk about some of the activities and things that you should be doing.  One of the first things that you need to do whenever you are looking for a last minute vacation is your research.  You want to make sure that you find the very best price and the very best location.

If you really want the full winter experience, I can tell you for sure that you want to go somewhere snowy.  As mentioned before, Alaska is an awesome place to go to really get that winter feel.

Next, you want to decide what you are going to do on your vacation.  For example, skiing is very, very popular on winter vacations and if you do not know how to ski, it might be a good time to learn!

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12 2009

Taking A Christmas Vacation: 1

bayo_21Christmas is almost here … can you believe it?  I can’t.  Only five days and if you are still looking for the perfect Christmas vacation spot, I can tell you for sure that you have not missed your chance yet.  There are a ton of different places that you can go to have the greatest Christmas ever!

By far, one place that I love to go for Christmas is Alaska.  Not only does Alaska have some of the best winter weather, but it holds the North Pole – which as you know, is the ultimate Christmas town!

If you are planning on going on vacation for Christmas, there are a few things that you should know and activities that you should plan – those things will be discussed in the next blog, stay tuned!

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12 2009

How You Can Survive The Busiest Airports Over The Holidays: 2

airplaneNow that you know some of the airports that you should avoid if you can – if you have to fly into any of thee airports, let’s go ahead and talk about some of the things that you can do.

Firstly, make sure that if you have not booked your flight and want to avoid the crowds, consider flying into a smaller regional airport and then driving the extra miles to your final destination – as that is going to certainly help you avoid the crowds.

Next, make sure that you check into your flight online – even if you have to check your bags.  That way, you can be ready to get to your gate right away.  Whenever possible, make sure that you secure a seat assignment at the time of booking, it will help you in the long run.

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11 2009

How You Can Survive The Busiest Airports Over The Holidays: 1

K64060_lgThe holidays are a very, very stressful time – I know that.  It is also the busiest time in the world for traveling.  If you are planning on traveling this holiday season, I can give you some tips and tricks that can help you avoid the crowds and make sure that you get on your flight in time.  Firstly – the busiest airports this holiday season, arranged by busy-ness for the season:

1.    Chicago O’Hare
2.    Los Angeles International
3.    Denver
4.    San Francisco
5.    Atlanta Hartsfield
6.    Boston Logan
7.    New York LaGuardia
8.    New York John F. Kennedy
9.    Newark Liberty
10.  Seattle Tacoma

Should you be traveling into one of those airports though, don’t worry, I am going to help you make your air travel as hassle free as possible!

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11 2009