Professionals are attracted to Queensland like a magnet, and chefs are no exception. With the growing culture, in Queensland, comes some of the best chefs. This popular beach strip has an abundance of fine dining options and recently has spread to the regional areas as well. The Gold Coast has some of the best restaurants that vary in cuisine types.Seafood restaurants: Aqua restaurant in Labrador for a beautiful view of boats from the terrace and...more
Our family simply love it, travel in South Africa is easy for us, we live here. From our base in East London, in the Eastern Cape, we have a short hop through Port Alfred and on to Port Elizabeth. The start (or end) of the Garden Route, it depends which way you're coming from. For this travel article we'll take you from Cape Town toward Port Elizabeth and try and give new visitors to the area an insight into this beautiful part of South...more
Visiting Panama's Bocas Del Toro? Ten Tips to Maximize your HolidayAre you thinking about going to Bocas Del Toro, Panama? Think no more! Pack your bags and get going! It's time to hit the finest beaches that you'll ever find in the Caribbean like the Red Frog beach (and you can probably see some of the little Red Frogs the beach was named after, too). Maybe you can even do a little bit of adventure tourism like mountain biking and zip-lining, or indulge in water sports like underwater sightseeing and sea kayaking - name it, and you've got it. After a day of "hard work" having fun, you can wind down with a gourmet dinner, a bit of dancing, and a drink or two (or three) in Bocas Town's hopping nightlife.A Bocas del Toro stay is a cross between the fun you can expect from an Aruban beach vacation and the adventures offered by a Costa Rican jungle resort. And it doesn't cost as much as the two put together, either. For about $50 a night you can get a decent standard room in Bocas Town, and for about $20 you can buy dinner for two.Now that you know that, we might as well cover a few more bases to make your trip to wonderful Bocas del Toro more enjoyable. You might want to take the...more
Paris Hideaways offers top rental tips for choosing the right vacation apartment for your trip to the City of LightsParis/London 8 June 2009So you've decided to rent a vacation apartment for your trip to Paris! Congratulations!The advantages of a vacation rental apartment in Paris over a hotel are almost too numerous to mention. Depending on the...more
South Africa, host country to the 2010 soccer world cup. Football, soccer, accommodation, full hotels, crowded roads, no hotel beds, chaos, visitors, tourism, what does this all mean to South Africa. Well, in my humble opinion this is probably one of the most exciting sporting events in the world, it will bring tourism and opportunity to a country...more
South Africa, a holiday in winter, you've got to be kidding. Are you aware that the 2010 soccer world cup, the largest sport event in the world will bring thousands of travel visitors to South Africa to watch this even slap bang in the middle of winter.The average temperature in the day time, winter, is approximately 23 degrees, the evenings and early mornings are certainly chilly but the rainfall is minimal, perhaps with the exception of the Western Cape. South Africa enjoys a moderate climate with arguably more average hours of sunlight in winter than almost every other travel destination. Cuddle in bed if you will, perhaps a little longer than usual and enjoy the lovely facilities in your hotel or bed and breakfast accommodation offers and enjoy travelling around South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Durban to Port Elizabeth as you follow your favourite team as they play soccer and strive to win the famous world cup trophy.What travel tips can we offer you, Firstly, camping is not recommended for the faint hearted unless you are on a budget, this form of accommodation however will take you to some wonderful places, ensure warm clothing and a comfortable bed. South Africa...more
The Travel Bug: How To Cope With Travel Sickness & Other Illnesses AbroadFor those of us that get sick when abroad, it is just typical! You have all year round to be sick and then the one week that you are away from your mundane and boring life you...more
Budget Honeymoon Travel: How To Consummate The Best DealsAnyone that has ever paid for a wedding will fully realise just how expensive it is. Many individuals save up for years for their wedding and yet find that they only have just enough for their...more
Budget Travel Insider SecretsBudget travel is the buzz phrase when it comes to planning a vacation today. There are so many ways to actually make a vacation fit your budget rather than the other way around, and yet some people still have no idea...more
Eco-tourism Today: Travel Lean & GreenThe new trend in travel is eco-tourism these days, or ecological tourism to give it its full name. In a world where more and more people are looking at ways and means to save the environment as a result of...more
Travel Success Tips: How To Enhance Your VacationThe majority of people look to have the perfect vacation when they take time off work today. The world is an extremely stressful place these days and it can be difficult to relax when at home as a...more
Travel Smart: How To Pick The Best Time To TravelChoosing the best time for a trip and combining it with cheap travel is an art form. It is about getting all of the factors that make any given place on Earth at its best and coming up with an...more