A trip to Washington State is not complete without a trip around the Olympic Peninsula. From its early days, Washington has been known for its vast forests and the lumber industry. Until the 1940s the seemingly endless supply of trees dominated Washington's economic development, with mill towns and lumber camps springing up throughout the state.As technology improved and demand increased the supply of lumber began to dwindle. Clear-cut logging...more
The key to a successful road trip is planning ahead. All too often what should have been a relaxing get-away is marred by the frantic search for a forgotten essential, a poorly planned budget, or an inadequate understanding of the area in which you are traveling.The first step in planning your trip is, of course, to choose a destination. This can be a single place that you are looking to visit, or a general area that you are looking to tour. Use...more
With the economy on the rocks and money on the mind, it can be difficult to contemplate the expense of taking a vacation. Fortunately, there are many ways to plan a great road trip and keep the costs to a minimum. Try these 10 tips when planning your next road trip vacation.1. Plan Ahead - This may seem obvious, but an amazing amount of money is wasted due to poor planning. By deciding where to go, what to pack, and where to stay you can make smart spending decisions without the in-the-moment pressure you may have on the road.2. Go Online - Most locales have tourism sites or Chamber of Commerce websites with heaps of tourist information. You can find out everything you need to know about your destination, get travel tips, and find discount coupons for popular destinations.3. Tune Up Your Car - A well tuned car runs smoother and uses less fuel. You can also save a lot of money and frustration, avoiding costly breakdowns while on the road.4. Pack Light - Avoid overstuffing your vehicle. More weight costs more fuel. Many places offer laundry facilities, reducing the need for clothes.5. Visit Tourist Information Centers - These centers not only give you plenty of information about the...more
Tenerife, the largest of the seven Canary Islands is a popular destination, chosen for its beautiful beaches and all year round warm weather with an average mid twenty degrees Celsius. Tenerife is a fantastic place to visit for those who enjoy the sun but don't want it to be unbearable hot. The climate of Tenerife is possible because of the winds...more
Sharm el Sheikh is located in Southern Sinai, the national park region of Ras Mohamed. The main tourist part of Sharm el Sheikh is Naama Bay. Here you will find the usual tourist settings with many hotels and apartments, restaurants and bars littered along the long sandy beach which stretches for 1km.This area of Egypt experiences two main seasons...more
Singapore is a small albeit beautiful country located in South East Asia. Singapore gets its name from Singa Pura, which means lion city. It is one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. This island city displays diversity and an amazing blend of three cultures - Chinese, Indian and Malay. While the national language of Singapore is Malay, Tamil and Chinese are also widely spoken here. Talked about for its high quality of life and beautiful landscapes, this clean and green country makes for a wonderful destination for a vacation.Things to do in SingaporeAlthough it is a relatively small place, there are a number of things to do in Singapore.Sungei Buloh Nature Park, the largest bird sanctuary in Singapore is home to all kinds of exotic birds, tropical trees, flora and fauna. If you are a wildlife enthusiast this nature park will definitely please you. Singapore is also home to the largest bird park in South East Asia, Jurong Bird Park and the largest reptile park, Jurong Reptile Park. While you are there, watch out for the All-Star bird show at the Jurong Bird Park and the 50 different species of reptiles at the Jurong Reptile Park.It is also home to a number of gardens, parks and...more
Thomson Sport has been appointed one of the official tour operators for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, enabling it to sell travel packages including match tickets.The football championships kick off in Johannesburg on June 11 and matches...more
Tighter controls on cruise ships are being called for after the inexperienced captain of a tourist vessel almost caused a Titanic-like disaster in the Antarctic.A report into the sinking of the MV Explorer found that an 'inexperienced and...more
Britain's leading travel companies have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer demanding an end to Air Passenger Duty (APD) and better financial protection for airline passengers.The letter, from ABTA to Alistair Darling, includes a 5-point plan...more
Leaving the holiday plans of dozens of Britons in tatters. Though the administrators, Ernst & Young, have promised cruises on Hebridean Princess will continue as planned, an early pledge by the cruise company to refund passengers booked on a larger...more
More than a third of 1,500 people polled by online travel agency On the Beach planned to downgrade their hotel this year, while half said they would cut back on excursions, water sports and trips to theme parks.Almost a third said they would take...more
Avis is to become the first car rental firm to charge customers for no shows.Those who don't cancel prior to the allocated pick up time, or don't turn up within 24 hours thereafter, will be charged £40.The charges will start to apply to Avis rental...more