Friday, March 21, 2008

South Africa Tours | Balloon Trips

South Africa Tours Balloon Trips: "With South Africa’s scenic landscapes, fantastic weather (most of the time) and its natural wonders, taking a balloon ride to survey the scenery below is a popular idea amongst explorers. The most common balloons in use today are hot air balloons: they are filled with hot air to make them float. Gas balloons are also used and filled with propane gas which has a lower weight than the air, causing them to become buoyant. Paarl in the Western Cape offers ballooning, and as the picturesque town provides the perfect stop – over in a tour of the Western Cape, why not make a road trip out of the experience?"

Hawaii – The Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Hawaii – The Perfect Honeymoon Destination: "Hawaii, with its magnificent blue sea, stunning beaches, and wild mountain scenery, is not surprisingly one of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations. A Hawaiian honeymoon, at one of the hundreds of resorts, hotels and condos that cater especially for newlyweds, is the perfect way to create that special post wedding bond and provide special memories for years to come."

Romania’s Top Ten Cities To See And Enjoy

Romania’s Top Ten Cities To See And Enjoy: "Romania is a country in Europe. Although it was not a major tourist destination before the 1990s, now, it has opened itself up to people who would love to see historical places as well as beautiful sceneries. Here are top ten cities in Romania that a visitor should visit."

Oaxaca, Money and Exchange: A Primer

Oaxaca, Money and Exchange: A Primer: "You don’t need to take travelers’ checks, ATM’s are common, safe and reliable, and while pesos and American cash rule, a VISA card will get you through your trip to Oaxaca. But there innumerable other tidbits of advice to heed before heading out the door to the airport, questions you’ll have after landing, and issues around money which will arise in the course of your vacation."

Traveling To The Philippines? Know Your Travel Agency!

Traveling To The Philippines? Know Your Travel Agency!: "The Philippine Travel Agency market is currently a burgeoning success. As sound government policies on tourism takes primacy along with the natural beauty of the Philippines, different travel agents have regarded the Philippines as one of the fastest growing Asian destinations.

With the magnificent Philippine beach resort and beaches in tow, the best and cost effective travel agents look at Philippines as a choice recommendation for their tourist clients. With the impressive hospitality of its people, the Philippines has a wide collection of Philippine travel agents eager to bring the spectacular side of the Philippines to its market."

Five Ways To Avoid Passport Delays

Five Ways To Avoid Passport Delays: "If there is some exotic locale in your travel plans for the immediate future, you’ll need to pack more than your toothbrush, suntan lotion and a favorite novel in your carry-on bag. You’ll need a United States passport, the all-critical key to successful travel beyond U.S. borders. New government travel rules that went into effect in 2007 require that all U.S. citizens have a valid passport when traveling by air to and from Bermuda, the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada. This legislative change resulted in unprecedented demand for passports over the summer. In June of 2007, the U.S. State Department reported that there were nearly three million applications pending for passports, pushing the turnaround time from the standard four to six weeks to twelve weeks or longer."

Luxury Australia Travel - 7 Of The Best Attractions To Visit On Your Melbourne Australia Travel

Luxury Australia Travel - 7 Of The Best Attractions To Visit On Your Melbourne Australia Travel: "Luxury Australia travel has got to be one of the best ways to see one of the most fascinating travel destinations in the world. This huge continent which is split into 6 states and 2 territories covers an area of some 7,617,930 square kilometers or 2,941,299 square miles. The largest state alone, Western Australia, is approximately 5 times the size of Texas, USA!

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and one of the most popular destinations for travellers to the continent. So what are the best things to see and do?"

Missouri Has It All

Missouri Has It All: "Missouri is a state of diversity. From two major, bustling metropolises in the east and the west – St. Louis and Kansas City – to farming communities dotting the state from top to bottom to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country – Lake of the Ozarks and Branson – Missouri really does seem to have it all. Indeed, Missouri seems more than capable of living up to its motto of being The Show Me State – anyone spending a moment in Missouri will see that the state truly does offer residents and visitors alike a broad palate when it comes to business, recreation, entertainment, culture and other aspects of life."

Backpacker, Student, And Gap Year Travel Insurance Explained

Backpacker, Student, And Gap Year Travel Insurance Explained: "Most backpacker travel insurance policies contain a clause relating to failed examinations. This is a very important matter for students to consider. If exams are failed they may be required by the college or university to sit them again. If the student is already off travelling the world the cost to return quickly for a re-sit could be high. However, be warned that claims on the insurance may be denied if travel insurance is not taken out prior to the sitting of all exams which lead up to the final result."

Utah - Wide Open Spaces

Utah - Wide Open Spaces: "Perhaps the natural wonder of the area really is what Utah is best known for. Utah is the location of stunning geography and beautiful natural surroundings. On so many levels, Utah epitomizes what the Western United States is famous for: lovely surroundings, breathtaking vistas, clean air and healthy living.

In point of fact the commitment to health living is strong across the State of Utah. With this in mind, many residents of the Beehive State take a very proactive stance to their health and wellness. As a consequence, a great deal of attention is paid to making certain that the very latest medical technology is available across the state to ensure that people from all walks of life have ready access to the best possible proactive and therapeutic healthcare possible."

A Mauritius Luxury Holiday In A Great Honeymoon Hotel

A Mauritius Luxury Holiday In A Great Honeymoon Hotel: "A Mauritius Luxury Holiday, be it a Family Holiday in Mauritius that you want, or a Honeymoon in Mauritius that you are planning, needs careful research. Recently voted as the Number one Resort and Spa of choice in Mauritius is The Sands Resort and Spa a Flic En Flac Hotel on the west coast. As there are some amazing hotels in Mauritius including the legendary St Geran, it is worth investigating what has made The Sands so popular amongst visitors."