5 Places You Should Not Miss in Mauritius
Mauritius, located to the East of Africa is one of the most beautiful islands of the world. Indeed with some white sandy beaches and a calm blue sea, this destination will surely delight the most difficult of travellers. In this article we will be having a look 5 interesting places that you should not miss when visiting this tropical island.
Ile aux Cerfs
Located off the east coast of the island, Ile aux Cerfs is an islet that will definitely please those that are looking for a quiet place to relax. You will need to take a small boat from the village of TrouD’eauDouce in order to reach this island. Once there you will be able to try various water sports and also a wide variety of restaurants that will surely suit every taste under the sun. Read more…
As Britons Seek Warmth, European Tourism Rebounds
Beat the Brochure, an online travel provider based in London, has identified a large increase in the number of people seeking sunny holidays in Europe. Their analysis indicates that Britons seeking warm European destinations for their summer vacations are a powerful driver of the rebound in European tourism. British travelers are heading for Crete, Spain, the Canary Island and other Old Continent popular vacation spots.
“During the first four months of the year we saw a significant surge in travel to European destinations. This owed to numerous factors including the economic resurgence and the harsh winter, indeed many people fled to warmer spots to escape the weather,” said Daniel Ox of Beat the Brochure. ”This is excellent news as it shows that the travel industry is beginning to rebound in the wake of the recession, and we expect that Brits will go on more and more holidays as economic conditions improve.” Read more…
South Carolina, a Vacation Paradise
When planning a trip to South Carolina, tourism brochures can be helpful, but quite often they have a tendency to focus on the most-visited and better-known attractions. For the tourist who prefers to discover underappreciated and “out of the spotlight” places to visit, a little research and digging into free vacation information can be extremely rewarding. In the state of South Carolina, taking a detour off the beaten path can uncover some hidden gems while providing your own vacation guide.
State Capitol, Columbia, South Carolina
Congaree National Park, near Columbia, gives visitors an exciting adventure with a scenic ancient tree canopy of Spanish moss and gently swirling waterway. Evening canoe tours along Cedar Creek brings tourists up close and personal with the native wildlife, including deer and otter. Read more…
3 Ways to Deal with Rising Gas Prices and Still Travel
After air flight tickets, gas prices are the new mean kid on the travel scene. Car trips and tours might all be cut short or canceled completely due to rising gas prices. Recent news refer to the USA, but gas prices are on the rise in Europe too and our pockets can certainly tell the tale. How can an avid traveler tackle this issue without altering their vacation plans? Here are a few ideas:
Everyone in Tulsa is traveling during spring break
As the brutal winter of 2010 – 2011 packs its bags, and spring break is upon us, travelers start hitting the beaches, casinos, cruises and all other sorts of resorts and retreats despite the higher air fares and limited availability.
“People aren’t discouraged by the higher fares,” said American Airlines spokesman Tim Smith. “We’re seeing strong increases in international bookings, which were up 6 percent in February. We consider spring break is a time when some people travel internationally compared with other holidays.” Read more…
A Simple Guide to a Great Staycation
Buzz word or marketing trick, staycations are a trend and I believe are not as new as the media would have you think. First off, what are staycations? The product of financial troubles, they are those vacations where you cannot really travel far. Maybe you take a few day trips close to home or just enjoy your home city, maybe you just visit all your relatives, the bottom line is staycations are not your normal vacations: you don’t plan much, you don’t really have a budget, you’re just looking for ways to relax and recharge without the actual expenses of a real holiday.
While this happens a lot in recent troubled economic times which keep nagging us since 2008, we’ve all experienced that one year when money was scarce at best and while the possibility to take time off work existed, actually going away on vacation didn’t. After reading this inspiring post, I wanted to further express the best staycation philosophy – instead of fighting it, let’s take the worst case scenario and embrace it. If we’re stuck with a staycation, what can we actually do to make the best out of it? Here are a few things to consider: Read more…
You need a little bit of Jamaica in your life
Guest post by Mona Gonzales
They say that once you have been to Jamaica you won’t feel like leaving, ever. A Jamaican vacation has something for everyone. For those of us who are tired of staring at the brick wall next door, Jamaica offers the most stunning sunset and sunrise views just for your pleasure. If you are itching to get off that ergonomic office chair and stretch your legs, there are miles and miles of biking and hiking trails; river rafting and canoeing all over Jamaica. For families with kids, parents are most likely to be dragging them back home than worrying if the kids are going to be bored.
Photo credit JohnRiv
Getting to Jamaica is quite easy. Taking a flight is the best option. Once in Jamaica, you can arrange for a self-drive car. But we might as well warn you that driving in Jamaica is not for the faint hearted. The roads are narrow, winding and the local traffic can be a little wild. There are plenty of taxis around otherwise and you are bound to find a colorful, interesting cabby who will tell you tales that you would never believe. Read more…
