A trip to an unknown destination will always be better if well researched. A travel guide is an excellent way to read up on a destination, and is a great resource that collates all kinds of interesting facts and places you must know about. When looking for a travel guide, keep these things in mind: " Most guides contain specials and discount coupons. This is a great way to save money on your trip. The coupons can offer anything from freebies to price reductions on meals, hotel stays and tours. Look out for discounts on car rentals and even airline fares. Most rival companies will match or better these discounts. " Pick a travel guide that has colour pictures of the destination. This kind of book is the best on…

Planning a holiday party is a creative exercise, requiring a lot of organization on your part. Like any event, this holiday party can be as lavish or as simple as you wish it to be. Having it at home however, can be easier on your purse. A holiday party at home can be stressful, but adds a warm and cozy feeling to it. Keep these in mind when planning your holiday party: " Take the size of your house into account when deciding on your guest list " Invite everyone personally " Make provisions for parking " Choose finger food carefully and those that complement each other " Choose items you can make in advance, to ensure lower levels of stress on the day of the party " Decorate your…

Diabetes is a manageable condition for most. However, when travelling you would need to take the necessary precautions to ensure that you enjoy and relax during your holiday. Getting travel insurance for diabetics can be a challenge, but, there are specialist insurers that can provide the necessary insurance to keep you covered minus any restrictions. You would need to provide the required information and keep them informed of your condition. Failure to do so could result in an invalid insurance policy. Travel agents offer very generic travel insurance packages. With a medical condition like diabetes, this will not be sufficient. Specialist insurers are more likely to get you a better deal on your holiday insurance cover and provide you with one that would cover you in the case of any…

While travelling overseas, it is important you are in the best of health. It is that much easier to get sick when in new surroundings, since your body isn’t familiar with the change in food and environment. A few things to keep in mind: - Medical card – always carry one with, stating personal medical history. This could be useful in case of an accident. It can be a lifesaver. - Vaccinations – specific vaccinations are required for different countries around the world by public health services. Do the necessary research and get the required vaccinations and stay safe. - Water – in countries where local drinking water cannot be trusted, it is important that you always drink purified water and carbonated drinks. - Insect repellent – always wear insect…

Backpacking has always been a popular style of vacationing. It keeps things exciting and cheap, which can be very seductive characteristics in these tough financial times. At the point you decide that backpacking is your best and cheapest option to get away from it all for a while, the hardest part then becomes your destination. Backpacking will always be cheap, but airfare is not. It will not always be the first place nominated, but Thailand is a wonderful option. Why? Everything is cheap there. Nothing is out of the realm of possibility and the prices are always right. Great year-round weather, beaches, historic temples, amazing and healthy cuisine, and elephant rides. That is just a small sample of the numerous offerings Thailand has to offer you. Not always the cheapest,…

The types of activity holidays available are much more than African safaris or treks through the Himalayas. Today, activity holidays are extremely versatile and should be based upon the individual’s personal interests. The realm of the types of activity holidays can take place in most anywhere in the world. • Off the beaten track, adventurous options, can include rafting in Alaska, camping expeditions through Mount Kilimanjaro, or kayaking in New Zealand. • Any lust for discovery can be appeased easily with an in-depth view of the ancient Inca temples of Peru. An interesting alternative activity holiday of discovery can be sighting great ruins, while floating in a felucca on the Nile. • Sports fans can indulge in activity holidays in its entirety that help make future tennis, football or baseball…

Dubai is a place of many different cultures, which makes it a truly cosmopolitan city. It is also very compact, and visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities and see various sights quickly and easily. For example, they can experience a desert safari, visit old Dubai (Bastakiya) and become acquainted with modern Dubai and marvel at the contrast. Some of its main archeological sites in Jumeirah, Al Ghusais, and Al Sufooh are more than 2,000 years old. The mosque in Jumeirah, with its majestic dome and two minarets, is also a prime example of modern Islamic architecture. Even its golf courses are models of successful desert landscaping and greening, and the clubhouse architecture is spectacular. The various Souks in the city are the most interesting places for sight-seeing and…