Travel to the most pristine beaches, the most diverse rainforests, and the most fragile ecosystems in the world should be low-impact. We want to enjoy the treasures that this world has to offer, but we want to ensure that they remain as untouched and unaffected by our presence as possible. There are few places remaining in the world that offer unspoiled nature, and eco travel seeks to maintain and preserve them while empowering the surrounding...more
Watch whales swim and dolphins jump gracefully through stunning blue water; walk on pristine, white beaches; marvel at the Bagaces waterfalls and the brilliant flowers and butterflies; drink in the riches of beautiful Costa Rica; and do all of it with your family by your side. Costa Rica is a friendly destination that offers a tremendous variety of attractions, accommodations, and opportunities for fun-loving, adventurous families.Each year,...more
A benefit of luxury travel is that one is able to enjoy their travels in comfort and tranquility, while every need is attended to. Spacious suites, spa services, upscale shopping, and a number of other accommodations are intended to add to the enjoyment of the trip. A benefit of a guided luxury tour, however, is that one is able to get a glimpse into locales, venues, and hidden treasures that are not readily accessible to other travelers. One is able to experience sights and adventures that they never thought possible. Guided tours are perfectly suited to the luxury traveler.Guided tours, which are prearranged, allow travelers to enjoy more time visiting sights of interest, touring cities, or walking through beautiful gardens. Ideally, traveling should be an experience in which you glimpse the real identity of a culture, not one in which you hurry from hotel to shuttle, scrambling to arrange everything and get where you need to go on time. By contrast, a leisurely tour will have taken care of all these details so you can enjoy traveling as it should be.New and mysterious locales are alluring. They pull us in and captivate us with their secret charms. But sometimes a guide...more
The appeal of travel to Africas beautiful countries is due to the immense wealth of beauty, raw nature, and diverse cultures. Its allure is also in its mystery and promise of adventure. Perhaps the most surprising gem of all is Botswana with its dazzling sunsets, wide array of wildlife, rich cultural heritage and art, spectacular views no matter...more
Where can you find a wild, untamed rainforest virtually in the middle of a city? Where can you experience the adventure of seeing rare birds, three-toed sloths and white-faced capuchine monkeys one minute and the next be on your way to indulging in the comforts of a five-star resort? Panama, of course. Home to the Soberania National Park, Panama...more
The holidays are synonymous with family and friends. Chances are your family is scattered across the country - Aunt Mae and the cousins are in Nebraska, Grandma and Gramps spend their winters in Florida, and your best friend finishing school in Oregon making it almost inevitable that someone is going to travel to be near their loved ones during this festive season. Whether its you going to see them or them coming to you, green travel can help offset the carbon footprint we leave when were on the road. 1. Seek out eco-conscious airlines. Air travel is the quickest but not always the greenest. Try to find cheap tickets with airlines that promote recycling. Southwest Airlines not only offers discount airfare; it recycles cabin waste, was one of the first airlines to offer electronic airline tickets, and has retrofitted its Boeing 737s with additions to the plane wings that are supposed to reduce fuel consumption by 3 percent per plane. 2. Use online airline tickets. If discount airfare is what youre looking for youll be best served by booking on the Internet. Online tickets cut down on paper and make for more convenient check-in when you get to the airport. 3. Take non-stop...more
If you are traveling to the Tropical North Queensland region of Australia on holiday, you will probably want to rent a vehicle. This is wise since this area is one that you will want to be able to travel through freely in order to be able to take it...more
When you choose the right supplies for nest camping or backpacking trip, the important thing to keep in mind is its weight. Experienced backpacker is always on the lookout for the lightest backpacking supplies, especially if they are going hiking. ...more
One of the countries that are frequent by tourists is Australia. Yearly, thousands go to the country to have at least a few days of a relaxing vacation. And, interestingly, this isn't just restricted to the peak seasons, like holidays and summers. In...more
Learn all about the top 5 travel related promotional merchandise products in this article. There are lots of new and innovative promotional items available for this market sector so you don't have to stick with sunhats and towels any longer1...more
Located amidst the hustle and bustle of Britains vibrant West Midlands County lays the modern metropolis that is Birmingham. Known for its industrial past, Britains second biggest city or Brum as its locally called is a melting pot of culture, trade,...more
It may seem hard to travel with your family dog or cat nowadays thinking that it would be so hard to find them a place to stay. But pet friendly motels and hotels are not as difficult to find as you may think. This may be very convenient for those...more