There's nothing worse than going on a vacation and then realizing that no matter where you go and no matter what you do, you're stuck depending on the whims of others. That's what happens when you're forced to leave the car at home, and it can be frustrating. But what you can do is get your power back by hiring a car for your vacation or business trip, giving yourself the freedom you do at home and putting more of your destination's greatest...more
You and your family have decided to take that long awaited vacation and now it's time for the planning. In the past this was an exciting time however with today's economy, many families have had to cut back and this can present a challenge.The new buzz word of the day is a Stay-cation, where you can get your down time right in your own back yard. If you are looking for a change of scenery, there are still many ways that with a little careful...more
The father of hot air ballooning was the brilliant French chemistry and physics teacher, Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, who launched the first airborne success on September 19th, 1783. The balloon itself was named 'Aerostat Reveillon' and its pilot was a sheep, carrying a duck and a rooster as its passengers. The grand escapade managed to remain aloft for 15 minutes before giving in to gravity with a thud. Since that time the altitude record for somewhat more modern hot air balloon flights has reached 102 000 feet, this feat accomplished in 1960 by a Captain Joe Kittinger who proceeded to parachute out of the heaven headed balloon. On a side note, the Captain won the dual honour of breaking the parachute jump record as well breaking the sound barrier with his own body! The year 1987 produced a hallmark moment in the industry as magnate Sir Richard Branson and partner Per Lindstrand pioneered the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon flight. Covering a distance of 2 900 miles they also managed a record breaking time of 33 hours. They teamed up again in 1991 to become the first to cross the Pacific as well. They covered 6,700 miles in 47 hours from Japan to Canada,...more
Many tourists are fond of visiting the Niagara region for a vacation spot. Niagara Falls is one of the main attractions of the area. Niagara Falls has picturesque beauty and breathtaking views. The attraction make tourists want to further explore the region. Some tourists enjoy exploring the wineries and taking Niagara wine tours. The region offers...more
Orlando is widely known for its numerous attractions in and out of the main city, thus a lot of people prefer to spend a notable vacation in here. One of the mostly visited venues and considered a focal feature of the place is the eminent Disney Blizzard Beach.Comfortably situated in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Blizzard Beach is a themed park and...more
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You've booked a Latin American vacation with a reputable tour operator or travel agent and you're looking forward to enjoying your trip - maybe even relaxing a bit, right? Well according to a ton of websites and articles out there, you just made the...more
When you go on vacation, it can be hard leaving your car back home. Now you've got to depend on everyone else to get you where you want to go and then you end up spending half the vacation waiting around. Hey, get your own set of wheels and you'll...more
There's nothing like hitting the open road for a few hours, or a few days, to increase your appreciation for the land around you. If you've ever taken a road trip, then you know what an experience it can be. It's a great way to either leave all your...more
Random. Surprising. Frustrating. Strange.If you've ever taken a Peru Vacation, one or all of these words will float into your mind sooner or later. If you were expecting to encounter life in the same form as back home, you'll be in for a shock. Why...more
To paraphrase, "It Happens". If you are traveling independently things won't always go according to plan on your Peru vacation and often the best you can hope for is that the disaster happens to someone else. However, you can always reduce your...more
So, the vacation plans are set. Tickets are booked, packing is done, dog has been left with the neighbours. All the vaccinations have been injected (ouch), visas are arranged and there's no sign of political unrest on the television. What have you...more