• Destinations

    What to do on a Holiday in Florida

    Whenever I think of Florida, two things spring to mind – long white beaches and theme parks. These tend to be the main reasons why people head to the sunshine state every year, but I’ve put together a guide to Florida if you want to find out other things you can see and do here.Busch GardensOkay, so we all know about Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World in Florida’s theme park capital, Orlando, but what about its other attractions? Busch Gardens, situated in Tampa Bay, is another great place to visit with the kids and you’ll not just find a huge number of rides here, but also a zoo,…

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    Beyond the Beach in Antigua

    You want the beach. You want the sun in your hair. You want your worries to disappear and your life to be as free and easy as the trade wind blowing through the palms. So where do you go to find this? You hightail it out of here and set sail for Antigua. However, not just any old hotel in Antigua will do. You want the lap of luxury, so book a room at Carlisle Bay. If you’re going via Gatwick Airport then check out deals for car parking at Gatwick and book now!If you’re looking for the best things to do in Antigua, then number one, two and three on…

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    Top Seychelles Events to Enjoy in Early 2013

    When I’m planning a holiday, I always want to make the most of the trip and take part in as many events as I can while in the country. But this isn’t always possible if you aren’t going away at a time when lots of festivities take place. This is why I’ve come up with some events you can get involved in if you’re going to the Seychelles at the beginning of 2013.1)      Kavadi ThaipoosumHead to the archipelago in the Indian Ocean this February and you can witness the Kavadi Thaipoosum festival. This Hindu event is a celebration of Lord Murugan, who is the warrior god of the hills. It…

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    Tips for Saving on Holiday Travel

      Whether you’re being coerced into visiting in-laws for the holidays or even if you just want to get away to some luxurious, warm island to beat the winter blues, there are millions of people traveling all across the globe this year. And they’ll all be taking off in a few days. Christmas is right around the corner, and no matter which of the similar holidays you personally celebrate, the point is that holiday travel is not only insanely crowded, but it’s also expensive. The economy is still tough out there, and we all know that there’s no sense in taking a trip if you can’t afford to have fun…

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    Best Ways to be Prepared for a Trip

    These days there are so many tools at your disposal for preparing for a trip abroad, be it your first time ever or your forty-first as an old pro. While in the old days people would prepare solely by asking friends and talking to travel agents – maybe reading an encyclopedia or popular magazine – there is a wealth of information available to you virtually everywhere you look. From fancy talking books to websites written by average ordinary citizens, you’ll never be at a loss when it comes to planning a trip. The important thing though is that you do plan as it makes the whole experience so much more…