Fort lauderdale is the perfect destination for a family break. Spend a weekend, or longer, in one of the many Fort Lauderdale hotels and explore some of the myriad attractions on offer. Because Fort Lauderdale has so many canals (it’s often referred to as the Venice of America) what better was to start off than to have a waterway tour.  There are lots to different modes to choose from, ranging from kayak to ...

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is an international hotspot for tourists, it´s the second oldest capital in Europe and home to some of the world´s greatest explorers. Here´s a fun fact for you that I bet you didn´t know about Lisbon: it´s never been signed on an official document as the capital of Portugal, not like all the other capitals, crazy huh?! Anyway back to the point, Lisbon is full of various thi ...

Seeing a destination on foot is one of the best ways to really acquaint yourself with and explore a place. Ecuador is a prime destination for such a holiday. From rugged mountains to relaxed beaches it is an ideal country to explore whether an experienced trekker or first time rambler. The Joy of a Walking Holiday A holiday can take any number of different forms, from location to activities undertaken once ...

When the time comes to hang up your backpack, you don’t always have to do it in the place you first put it on. Why not move to one of the amazing places you visited while travelling; somewhere you love that really inspires you? For me, this was the wine-making region of Burgundy in central France. Why, you ask? Well, let me explain… My love of Burgundy goes back to when I was saving up for my travels. I wor ...

There are so many incredibly exotic and delightful places that you can take in from the side of an enormous and spectacularly well-equipped cruise ship these days that the choices can seem to be endless. But the classic destinations are the UK's favourite for good reason and they promise everything that fun-seekers could realistically be hoping for and plenty more besides. Arguably top of the list when we t ...

How hard it is to hold on to your purse strings and still make the most of the thrills that traveling offers? Very;if you are a seasoned traveler you would know how bank notes slip like sly thieves right before your eyes. This makes managing money, crucial to your travel plans. Here are a few tips that help you do just that: [caption id="attachment_7187" align="aligncenter" width="300"] photo credit: techie ...

If you are a backpacker, and you like to travel fast and light, you will know that some of the world's best campsites are in Europe. Sling on a backpack, and hike along trails that have already been established and you will find yourself in a good European campsite. When you backpack you get to see a country beyond any other tourists will see. Before you start you would do well to consider these tips. Buy y ...

It’s surprising what’s on your doorstep. For years I thought summer travelling from England meant cheap easyJet flights to Prague, heading to St. Pancras to catch the Eurostar to Paris or driving to Wales in a beaten up Ford Fiesta with a guitar sticking out the window. But I’m from Plymouth. It’s a port. A harbour. What about travelling over water? Perhaps because I’ve never had sturdy sea legs I’ve always ...

Budget should never weigh too heavily on your vacation plans; after all, you want to sit back and take a break without any worries! Even though you may feel the heat of inflation, you should always make time to see the world whenever you can. Here are a few tips that can help you keep your total travel budget in check and add to your trip experience. Reduce Food Costs When you are on the road, you tend to f ...

As the economy slowly improves, more and more people are taking to the roads and airways in order to travel while it is cheap and easy to do. But, there are some things that travelers need to take into account before embarking on their journeys. One of the most important things they need to take into account is how safe the countries they are going to actually are for tourists and foreigners. Most people as ...