To me, growing up in the 1980s, having an American Express gold meant that you were rich. Well that was sort of true but not completely. For many years, the Amex Gold card has been an integral part of life for the rich, the poor rich and all those folks who just plain work hard to make some extra dollars. Today, credit products have continued to evolve. Other cards such as the Platinum Card by Amex have gained even more status in the eye of...more
Truffles, Those rare funguses sniffed out in deciduous European forests by hounds or pigs are coveted by many and afforded by few. They are celebrated in Michelin starred restaurants the world over, so to introduce the less wealthy, but equally curious gastronome to the delights of the much-esteemed tuber, festivals of truffles are celebrated across the globe for everyone to enjoy. France – French culture rivalled only by that...more
Comments Feed Planning a holiday can be an exciting and overwhelming task. The key to a successful holiday is careful planning. You need an itinerary even if it is one that is open-ended and general. When it comes to accommodation, you will be spoilt for choice because in Australia, there is a huge range of options, from boutique hotels to rustic country pubs to quirky little caravans. You will probably be able to find something that tickles your fancy. Whatever that may be, the first thing you should do is create a list of what you need so that you can choose the right accommodation and maximise your budget. 1. ChildrenIf you are bringing the little ones, you may want to consider a hotel with babysitting facilities. That way, you can still spend an hour or two with your partner without having to worry about a soiled nappy or a bored child. Child-friendly amenities such as a kid's pool and playground are added bonuses to keep the children occupied and happy, even if it is for a mere 10 minutes. You may also want to look out for hotels that are close to parks and attractions.2. Fur BallsAre you bringing your furry little friend along? Pets make great travel companions....more
Time is of the essence and when it comes to the holiday season there simply never seems to have enough time to do everything that needs to be. Christmas cards to holiday gifts, you will probably find that there is a long list of things to do and you'll probably find it difficult to do everything with all activities of daily living.With your laptop...more
There are various ways to get relaxed and fresh but beachcombing has its own beauty. Looking at a brad picture on Beachcomber, there are ideally three factors responsible for ultimate satisfaction – fashion, innovation and technology. Today, one can find Beachcomber hot tubs easily. These hot tubs are manufactured with cutting-edge...more
Many people from the United Kingdom holiday in Spain because of the sunny climate and also the culture. If you are planning a trip to Spain, it does not have to cost you a lot of money if you take in the villas in Spain that are for rent to those who want a short visit. The private homes afford you luxuries and accommodations that you will not find when you visit hotels in this part of the world. You can also branch out and take in villas from other countries when you are traveling as well. You can take in Cyprus villas as well when you decide to visit the island of Cyprus. There are so many choices for the traveler when they decide to go on holiday. Whilst most people make a beeline for the hotels when they go on holiday, they are usually cheating themselves out of the authenticity of the travel experience by not renting Cyprus villas or villas in Spain. No matter where you plan to travel when you are going on holiday, you can get more for your money when you decide to rent a villa for holiday rather than a hotel room. You can easily find villas in Spain that will accommodate you and your guests when you go online. There are plenty of villas in Spain that you can choose...more
The busiest of the summer holiday months are over for another year, but sometimes the best time to take a holiday in Tenerife isn't July or August, but September or October - especially for those without children of school age who can choose when to...more
Portugal is one of the top holiday spots for those traveling from the United Kingdom as well as elsewhere in Europe. If you are looking for the perfect villas in Portugal that you can lease during your stay, you need to take a look at the villa...more
Taking species from natural environments and introducing them to foreign ones can, and has caused many unintended consequences. The following cases have caused considerable destruction of Australia's environment and natural ecology....more
Managing Australia's water supply has been a major government focus in recent times, with the following resultant policies and programs. While canopies can help reduce evaporation, concerted efforts are now being made to reduce water...more
Some bloggers wait until the last minute to get their blogs updated for Christmas. Wrong! There are many people who are early Christmas shoppers and are online right now. You could be losing profitable opportunities as you wait. There are bloggers...more
Have you ever had trouble making and sending your own Christmas greeting cards? Or maybe you just haven't had the time and energy to send them out to your relatives; whatever the reason, it's something that can be done completely online...more