y Trails for a Stress-Free Year
 by: Kathleen Walls and David Leonhardt

Finding happiness is easier than you might think. Happiness is all around us, and all we have to do is hop in the car and hit the road to find it. Actually, there is more to true happiness than just jumping in the car, […]

Barcelona is known for its great nightlife and it offers some other great attractions.  No matter what the reason for your visit to Barcelona, you need a good hotel in Barcelona.  The following information on these top Barcelona hotels come from reviews by former guests who have stayed at […]

Witches’ Market
 by: Thomas Carroll

“Son para dinero y trabajo,” the plump little witch raises the talismans to eye level. “Con estos tu tendras buena suerte.”
Magic talismans for money and jobs? Do they work? Of course not, but I need all the luck I can get, so I purchase the talismans for five Bolivianos. Darn […]

London is one of the world’s premiere cities.  With Buckingham Palace and the world famous London bridge, it has many attractions that draw visitors.  With locations all around London, a good hotel in London is not hard to find.  It is important to find out some basic information before […]

er Traveller Checklist
 by: News Canada

(NC)-If you’re going to hit the road this summer, it pays to plan ahead. Long trips by car can be exhausting if you don’t take precautions. St. John Ambulance, Canada’s leader in safety-oriented™ first aid training and high quality products, offers this Traveller’s Checklist to help ensure you get there safely.
Is […]

Madrid is one of the hot spots in Spain. Amongst the nightlife and attractions lie some of Madrid’s top hotels.  If you are traveling and looking for a hotel in Madrid check out the three hotels profiled below to see if one meets your needs.  These hotels offer a […]

eboats Give Us The Freedom To Explore
 by: Jane Stokes (courtesy of News Canada)

(NC)-Ask those who do it. Most people say it is a very special kind of freedom to cruise this continent’s most beautiful inland water routes in their own private family houseboat.
The 386-kilometre Trent-Severn Waterway of Ontario for example is a National Historic Site […]

There is a great amount of different things to do and places to meet in the island of Lanzarote.
Lanzarote is located towards the eastern area of the Canary Islands, and shows a size of about 13 miles in width and40 miles in length. One of the most […]

thy and Happy Feet While Travelling - A Travel Expert’s Advice
 by: News Canada

(NC)-Whether hiking in Canada’s Rocky Mountains or admiring art at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, travelling takes its toll on the feet, and sore feet can ruin the pleasure of a vacation.
Toby Saltzman is a freelance travel writer and editor and publisher […]

Segovia, located near Madrid, is an antique city, very rich in past and traditions and full of interesting historic spots and amazing constructions.
Segovia is one of the most interesting spots of the region to those who enjoy learning about culture, traditions, and history while visiting a city. […]

ida Is The Mythical Endless Summer
 by: Jane Stokes (courtesy lof News Canada)

(NC)-A complete break from routine - with guaranteed sunshine, sand and surf - is the only way to get a genuine taste of the mythical endless summer.
During July and August when the kids are at loose ends, when the corporate world finally slows down […]

La Gomera, belonging to the Canary Islands, is a very peculiar and interesting spot.
This island has a central massif of a height of about 1490 meters which can easily be seen from the distance and is, without any doubt, a unique peculiarity. This massif shows a dramatic […]

ing Feet One Step Ahead
 by: News Canada

(NC)-Foot care is essential, even for those vacationers relaxing at beaches and resorts. If taking the occasional walk on the beach or a leisurely swim in the ocean is the extent of your vacation activity, be sure to listen to your feet. Toby Saltzman is a freelance travel writer […]

Stretching nearly to Gibraltar, Algeciras has long been an important port in Spain.
Stretching nearly to Gibraltar, Algeciras has long been an important port in Spain. It’s a popular crossroads for Moroccan workers on the way to and from France, Holland, and Belgium. Partly for this reason, there’s […]

Trailing the Tiger
 by: Roozbeh Gazdar

So there are destinations and destinations, each offering their distinct USPs. Hot attractions that draw tourists seeking an ‘experience’ to carry home – a trophy to substantiate a battery of travel yarns. But in this craze for acquiring the best seller, our jetsetter often overlooks the finer details – […]

Tarifa has long been known as a culturally-blended town, through all its incarnations: frontier fortress, fishing village, trendy tourist town.
Tarifa has long been known as a culturally-blended town, through all its incarnations: frontier fortress, fishing village, trendy tourist town. All the peoples who have settled in […]

Important Chinese Festivals
 by: Wong Yee Lee

Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year (January/February)
It is usually in the winter of a year. The exact date would follow the one in Lunar Calendar. Entering the New Year month, every family would clean and tidy both the inside and the outside of their houses. New Year food would also be […]

The hotel zone in Cancun host many fabulous hotels and resorts. You can get whatever you need at the resorts and local shops. Arrange for tour to the Mayan Ruins or go on a Sea Doo tour through the mangroves. There is something for everyone in the Cancun Hotel […]

Ten Tips for Planning Your Vacation
 by: Kathy Paauw

I hope that by sharing my personal experiences, you will avoid learning similar lessons the hard way. And it goes to show that those little details in the planning of a vacation can make a huge difference in the outcome. You can make your next vacation relaxing and […]

When visiting Paris, France there are so many choices of things to do and see. What should your priorities be if you only have a short time?
As the second largest city of Western Europe, Paris is known as the City of Lights for its well-lit displays in […]

Hartman Luggage … A Trunkmaker’s Saga!
 by: Mike Yeager

Hartman luggage has been around for a while. The advent of the steam engine in the mid 1820s heralded the first wave of mass tourism. Mass organized travel probably began in 1841 when a 33 year old Thomas Cook organized his first rail tour. And from then […]

While visiting London, England, don’t forget to visit these popular attractions.
If you have always dreamed of visiting London and seeing the sights, you may have wondering what to do when you get there. There is so much to see and do in London when visiting that to […]

The Importance of Travel Insurance
 by: Karen Zastudil

You’ve finally saved enough to go on that dream vacation you’ve been planning. Now you’re wondering if you should buy travel insurance. Do I really need to go to the extra expense? All I can lose is my luggage, right?
Guess again! Anything can go wrong while […]

Costa de la Luz, meaning coast of light, is a city located towards the western area of Andalusia, on the coast line, offering attractive beaches along with several other appealing characteristics.
One of the main activities tourists practice while visiting this town and its beaches is wind surfing […]

Why an Algarve Vacation?
 by: Jennifer Dodds

If a vacation, as defined by a dictionary is: ‘leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure’, then one taken in Algarve must be the epitome of that term.
The southern-most region of Portugal, Algarve is a holiday-maker’s dream. Wonderful year-round weather, great beaches, fabulous scenery and - best […]

Seville, or Sevilla in Spanish, is located on the banks of the River Guadalquivir, within the region of Andalusia, towards the southern area of the country.
This town is recognized as one of the most famous and interesting of not only Spain but the entire Europe as well.
One […]

The Thoughtful Tinkerer - Make Homemade Devices For The Fun Of It
 by: Alan Detwiler

I’ve always liked to make gadgets and gizmos that have some function, either useful or not so useful. It started with the simple things that many kids make - slingshots, a simple bow and arrow, a toy boat. Occasionally I made more […]

If you are planning a visit to Prague there are many excellent, top quality hotels to chose from. Five star ratings abound in this historic city.
The Hotel Le Palais is one of the five store properties in Prague.  This beautiful property is a fine example of belle […]

MALAYSIA: An Asian Retirement Paradise
 by: Shannon Roxborough

Asia’s best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting pot of peoples, traditions and religions.
A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and you’ll find that just […]

Planning to have a Disney fairy tale wedding? You’re not alone! Walt Disney World hosts over 2,300 weddings every year.
The most popular wedding location
Getting married at Walt Disney World? It’s definitely not a surprizing question, as WDW is reportedly the most popular wedding/honeymoon location in America since […]