Archive for February, 2009
Avoid Staying Near Embassy Row
When planning a visit to New York, Washington DC, London, Rome, Paris or any major foreign city , be certain to locate where your embassy is located and how to contact them, but don’t choose a hotel in the embassy neighborhood. Unfortunately these days there’s always an increased risk of demonstrations or violence in those [...]
March Madness Free Caribbean Vacation Sweepstakes
OK all you sweet sixteen sports fans, here’s your chance to not only win your office pool, but to win a fabulous vacation by a pool as well. The famed Nisbet Plantation Inn on the tropical island of Nevis is sponsoring a contest to name this year’s ‘Cinderella Teams’ in the NCAA finals (both Mens [...]
Meet Icoon – A Pocketsize Travel Picture Dictionary
Forget all the stress of learning a new language when you go traveling, just pop an Icoon symbol dictionary in your pocket and you’ll be ready for most any situation that comes up. Icoon is a handly passport size mini-book that contains over 2,000 travel icons sorted into 12 categories for fast reference. You’ll find [...]
Bye-Bye to Dubai – Major US Tour Operator Pulls Out of Dubai
A leading US tour operator, IsramWorld has made an unprecidented decision to cancel all tour programs to Dubai, saying that “Dubai appears not ready to be a member of the world tourism family”. The action comes in the wake of a decision by the United Arab Emirates to deny a visa to Israeli tennis player, [...]
Take A Gap Year Adventure To Expand Your Horizons
The job prospects for graduating students this year are just plain dismal. Rather than bemoan the situation, it may be the perfect time to consider a “Gap Year” adventure to enrich your life beyond expectation. Live among the cultures you’ve only contemplated in classroom discussions, and step out of your comfort zone to volunteer for [...]
Israel Launches Tourist Hotline
One number will connect you to all the vital information you need while traveling in Israel. Simply dial *3888 from any cell phone or land line while in Israel and you will be connected to information on local attractions, airports, visas, or emergency assistance. Assistance for the “Tourphone” is provided in English and French.
Super Low London Vacations from Virgin Atlantic
The latest deal from Virgin Vacations is nothing short of WOW! The Virgin group occupies a warm spot in my heart for great service, cheaky humor, and low prices, and their current deal is worth a close look. From now until March 12, 2009 you can book at 6 night Virgin Value Vacation to London [...]
Little Palm Island – Tahiti Style Luxury in Florida
I’ve just returned from a fabulous visit to Little Palm Island in the lower Florida Keys. If you’ve ever yearned to experience the lush verdant beauty of Tahiti, but don’t want to fly half way around the world, take heart – a visit to Little Palm Island is about as close to tropical nirvana as [...]
Route I-95 and I-75 Road Trip Helpers
I’ve just done the winter escape road trip run from New England to Southern Florida and back, and couldn’t have lived without the terrific website I95ExitGuide.com. This wonderful guide tells you about all things related to Route I-95 from beginning to end, and every exit in between. I began by checking the weather all along [...]
Discover All-Inclusive Resorts in Europe
Have you discovered what a terrific bargain all-inclusive vacations can be? These lively resorts have become increasingly popular in the Caribbean as travelers enjoy knowing in advance exactly what their entire vacation cost will be. But few travelers realize that many of the prominent all-inclusive resort developers in the Caribbean have lavish resorts in Europe [...]
