Travel Information

Backpacking

Safely backpacking around China
By: Andy Burrow, Thu Aug 30th, 2007
The key to having the best and safest possible holiday in China is to plan ahead carefully. Make sure you decide where you’re going ahead of time and know how long you will be in the country so you can purchase travel insurance accordingly. It can take six months to see everything in a country of this size, so you’ll want to see a few of the highlights if you have limited time.

Prepare your Body Ready for Backpacking
By: Joseph Then, Thu Nov 1st, 2007
Backpacking is a fun leisure activity, but it is also a very demanding sport. If you look at backpacking as just a hobby, you may end up regretting it. If your body is not in good shape you will definitely feel it after your trip. That is why getting your body in shape is an important part of planning fro your backpacking trip.

Considerations when Buying a Backpacking Tent
By: Joseph Then, Thu Nov 1st, 2007
Your backpacking tent is going to be an important part of your backpacking experience. If you choose the wrong type of tent then you will likely come away form the whole backpacking experience not being too satisfied. Don’t let your trip get ruined by a bad tent choice.

Hotels

Pet Friendly Hotels
By: Mark Hammond, Thu Jan 25th, 2007
It was not too long ago that it was nearly impossible to travel with your pet. No matter what type of pet it was, cat, dog, or another type of pet, they were absolutely not tolerated in hotels, at least not the upscale, more trendy hotels. If you were traveling with your pet, it meant that you generally only had the choice of low budget, less trendy hotels. Things are definitely changing for the better.

UK Hotels: Better Than The Best
By: Adam Jaylin, Thu Aug 16th, 2007
No one can rule out the importance of hotels. It is like second home to everyone and specially important for those who are on tours for most part of the year. Hotels play a major role in popularising tourism in the country as well. After all everyone needs a descent place to stay. A place that would provide them a nice, secured and comfortable stay.

Cheap Hotels Switzerland: Magnificent Experience at Low Budget
By: peter eben switzerland, Thu May 10th, 2007
A Central European state, Switzerland is stunning location be at. The most enterprising, naturally rich and well maintained country, Switzerland is one of the favorite destinations of tourists. Snow capped mountains, wonderful sceneries, and excellent facilities for skiing and staying accommodations are the best traits of this country. Wide range of hotels supports the budget of all pockets. If you have any budget constraint, cheap hotels in Switzerland are the solutions for you. You can relish each of the activities and sceneries of Switzerland while staying here in the cheap hotels Switzerland and that too ate low cost.

Hotels In Cambridge
By: Craig Jeavons, Thu Mar 1st, 2007
There are a wide variety of Hotels in Cambridge. Whether your visit is business or pleasure you are sure to find a Cambridge Hotel to suit your needs.

Europe

Europe Travel Cities Top 5
By: Mitchel Geerts, Thu May 31st, 2007

• Barcelona
• Paris
• London
• Madrid
• Venice

Be aware while in Europe
By: Harrison Hollis, Thu Jun 14th, 2007
Traveling to Europe can be a very rewarding experience if you plan carefully. I myself have made many trips to Germany and Holland, and quite a few times I have had problems of one kind or another, most which would not have happened if I had better foresight/ better planning. Plan for the Euro Exchange. Your budget can be butchered by the unseemly high cost in tourist areas.

Vacation Travel

Romantic African Safaris
By: Sarah Manners, Thu Apr 12th, 2007
There are many gorgeous locations excellently suited to romance around the world - a trip to see the lights of Paris, the beautiful views of Venice from a gondola or the thrill and excitement of New York City - no matter what your preferences you will definitely find something to suit you.

Athens: a perfect springtime venture
By: Andrew Regan, Thu Apr 12th, 2007
Spring is the perfect time to travel: the weather is warm, the cost of travel is modest and the crowds of summertime tourists aren’t due to appear for another couple of months - so the season provides an ideal opportunity for travellers to visit even the most popular holiday destinations. Athens, Greece, for example, offers the best in sights, culture, food and hospitality. So why not pack your bags this spring, and head to the city that’s known for its countless splendours?

The Rio Safari Elche - A Fantastic Animal Park
By: Steve Locke, Thu Apr 12th, 2007
The Rio Safari Elche - Located between Santa Pola and Elche in the central Costa Blanca region of Spain, is the wonderful animal park, the Rio Safari Elche. All the family will enjoy a trip to this excellent park with plenty to offer new and returning visitors alike.

Freeport Bahamas is the perfect destination for nature lovers
By: Suzane Gray, Thu Apr 12th, 2007
Freeport, a planned, modern, and beautiful city situated on the islands of Bahamas and also is the capital city of this Grand Island .This Island is one of the most popular destinations among tour lovers. You will find long and wide deserted clean-white beaches, hotels, night time entertainment clubs, scuba diving facilities, and also land and sea related sports.

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Travel Articles

• Pet Friendly Hotels
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by Mark Hammond)
  It was not too long ago that it was nearly impossible to travel with your pet.
• Explore Costa Brava
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by Johnathan Bakers)
  With so much to do and so little time to do it in we would like to give you a brief overview of some of the highpoints when visiting Barcelona.
• Airport Chauffeurs
  (Fri Jan 26th, 2007, by MJC)
  Arriving at Heathrow Airport our smartly dressed and presented chauffeurs will greet you as you come out of arrivals and assist you with your luggage then take you to your car.
• Spain Is A Great Tourist Destination
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by Peter Wilson)
  Malaga is an ancient city that was founded by the Phoenicians and has been under the rule of many different groups of people over time.
• Fly on budget
  (Fri Jan 26th, 2007, by Metodi Mladenov)
  Looking at the oil prices lately you may decide to skip this year’s vacation because the flight tickets will cost you a fortune. But what about flying for free from London to Barcelona or for just $130 from US to Germany?
• Your Stay In The Costa Blanca
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by Rob Carlton)
  If you have decided upon the Alicante region of Spain for your vacation this year, you will want to know how to choose a hotel in this area.
• World’s most beautiful tropical islands
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by gelfey)
  Welcome to Lakshadweep - one of world’s most beautiful tropical islands where life spring surprises at all places. Here, you can find life in full bloom all the time.
• Dallas Travel Information
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by Elyse Morgan)
  Erase images of cowboy hats, dusty bars and the Wild West from your mind before you book your airfare to Dallas.
• Atlanta Travel Information
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by Elyse Morgan)
  To gain a full understanding of America’s struggle through infancy and keeping the threads of the nation together during the Civil War, Atlanta is a mandatory travel destination.
• Pacific Paradise
  (Fri Jan 26th, 2007, by Metodi Mladenov)
  Swelling and recessing four times a day according to the rhythms of the moon, the Pacific Ocean breaks on the shores of five separate continents, but you can hardly find place so beautiful like Cannon Beach.
• Illinois Travel Information
  (Thu Jan 25th, 2007, by Elyse Morgan)
  Illinois is a myriad of sites and sounds, history and multiculturalism, all blended harmoniously into what is considered a perfect microcosm of the United States.

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Paris budget vacation tips
By: Marie, Sun Apr 15th, 2007
When visiting Paris on a budget, choosing a vacation rental is the best solution. An apartment rental on a weekly basis will save you on the cost of the rooms. If there are 4 of you, you can rent either a 1 or 2BR apartment which you pay per unit, not per guest. But when the vacation rental budget is tight, wise travellers will take a closer look to the location of their apartment.