Clues are all around you ' waves are pushed along by the wind but it is the ripples on a waters surface that show the direction of the wind. Look for leaves, sand or anything that can be blown. Moored boats will swing to point into the wind, unless influenced by currents. Light shallow boats are the best indicators. When all else fails, face the direction of the wind, turning your head slowly from side to side. You'll soon notice the...more
Frequently Asked Questions when staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls.What time is check in and check out at the Crowne Plaza Hotel?At the Crowne Plaza Hotel, check in starts at 3:00pm, and our check out time is 11:00am.Where and how do I park my car, and how much is parking?The Crowne Plaza offers two parking options: guests may park their vehicle in our easily accessible self parking garage for $15 plus taxes per night, or guests can...more
Marbella in Spain is a place rich in history over many thousands of years. Many civilisations have made this one of their favourite places the Greeks, Phoenicians, Moors, Arabians, Huns and the Carthaginians to name just a few.In the later half of the 20th Century Marbella became famous as a tourist destination starting form the early 1950's for the rich and famous.Princess Margaret and Michael Jackson have both stayed at the Los Monteros Hotel on the Costa del Sol now sadly closed.The growth of Marbella as a tourist and area for the rich and famous to visit started after the end of the Second World War in 1945.The start of the growth as Marbella as a place to be , to be seen, to relax and wine and dine started I believe as do many others with the Marbella Club hotel which was and is set in a beautiful spot by the sea.It all started back in 1946 just one year after the second World War , when Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe together with his father, Prince Maximiliano came to Marbella with the thought of purchasing land.The very next year in 1947, Prince Alfonso's family purchased an old farm house which was known then as Finca Santa Margarita initially as a family home.This...more
No sooner have you started searching for car prices on the Internet, your head will be spinning with competitive car prices and promises of prompt delivery, dedicated customer service response, and huge discounts. Are all of those promises and claims to be believed? Your guess is as good as mine, if you want the truth. But then, there are ways to...more
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok has an environment that is striking. In this big city, it appears that there is all over music in the air. OK, truth is there is also dirtiness of the big city in the air ;) There is not just singing and music, but loads of historic temples, monuments and old palaces, and of course exciting Thai exhibitions and...more
I think that Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is an absolute must-read for any world traveler. It helps you discover the power of thinking without thinking. I read it while I was traveling in New Zealand, and I have to say, it was a very inspirational read.Here is a quick rundown of the book.Blink, helps to change the way we understand the world. It is a book that analyzes how we think without thinking. It talks about the choices that seem to be made in an instant; ones that arent as straight forward as they may seem. Many famous entrepreneurs claim to know whether a business idea is worth following within the first 30 seconds of it being pitched. Why? Because of the internal knowledge that they already carry within their own minds. This allows them to know, without knowing (if that makes any sense).The reason this book is so great for travelers is that it allows you to understand why some decisions do not need to make sense to be correct. Backpackers leave home, often for more than a year at a time, with no real aim, other than seeing the world and meeting new people. Does this make sense from a logical standpoint? Maybe. Does it make sense from a financial standpoint? Probably not. Does...more
I had worked for Natwest Bank in Cardiff for three and a half years and Bournemouth branches for a year and having passed ny banking exams, I was ready to find more exciting work and higher pay and started to apply to various overseas banks here in...more
There are lots of reasons to visit the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. You might want to ski the Alps or visit the Olympic city of Turin that perhaps surprisingly is home to a museum housing one of the world's richest collections of Egyptian...more
In this day and age of heightened airline security, plane travel can be fraught with hassle, delays and frustration. Whilst we all understand the necessity for such measures, and are now somewhat resigned to the almost inevitable problems that you...more
If you are planning to visit India in your upcoming holidays then there are few tips and advice which should be kept in mind for a smoother and relaxing trip. Some of the Dos include: •Carry light luggage and avoid heavy bags. Always...more
Autumn is a great time of year to take a break, after the crowds of the summer season, the traffic jams to popular destinations and the promise of long hot sunny days not quite living up to our expectations. At least with Autumn you know where you...more
Theres few things more romantic than whisking your loved one to the coast for a break with the opportunity for long walks along the beach and maybe even a paddle in the sea. The chance to stroll around quiet villages or small towns where you can...more