Blog Archives
THAILAND 6 going south part 3 pattaya crocodile farm 7´38 yt
Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
Currency Issues on Pattaya Tour
Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | Travel |
Baht is the currency of Thailand comprising of 100 Satangs. Coins are minted of 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 Baht, 5 Baht and 10 Baht pieces. However, coins of same value are of different sizes and this could create confusion. So you should use the coins carefully.Paper MoneyPaper money is easier to use than the coins. The paper notes have Arabic as well as Thai numerals and these are also color coded. Notes of different sizes are printed for different denominations.Money ExchangeMoney exchange is ...› Continue reading
The Chalong Temple
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 | Travel |
Amongst its influx of go-go bars, night clubs and happy go lucky atmosphere, Phuket locals are religious and cultured. Chalong Temple also known as Wat Chalong is the largest and most ornate Buddhist monastery in Phuket. This temple comes with its own unique history and is considered to invoke much wealth and luck in to the every day lives of the locals. Considered one of the most popular historical sites of Thailand, the Chalong Temple is the largest and the most beautifully created Buddhist ...› Continue reading
Temples in Phuket
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 | Travel |
Phuket has played significant role in Thai history. It has been an important in several administrations of the past. Thanks to its tryst with history, Phuket has a pool of temples, all having shades of different eras. Some prominent Phuket temples are Wat Chalong, Wat Phra Nang Sang, Wat Prathong, Wat Suwan Khiri Khet and Chinese shrines. Wat ChalongWat Chalong is the most famous among temples in Phuket. The wat played a pivotal role during Chinese rebellion. Located in the northern part of ...› Continue reading
myHotelVideo.com presenteert Siam Bayshore in Pattaya / Pattaya / Thailand
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
Imagine: Bangkok Thailand Hotels
Friday, May 29th, 2009 | Travel |
A City of Angels Even before I touched down on the Bangkok tarmac in the smooth as silk Thai international flight from Rome, I somehow knew what lay ahead of me- I could half imagine the Siamese as they were once so elegantly known. And now simply Thais; the meaning of freedom, freedom because this country was never colonized. Freedom, because they still hold on to their values, their history, their wonderful artistic language and script and freedom because that they against all odds have ...› Continue reading
Be tempted by Bangkok Hotels
Friday, May 29th, 2009 | Travel |
The City of Angels in the land of smiles Thailand; the land of smiles and widely known so because of the happy Thai people who would rather give you a smile than a frown. Just checkout youtube and see photos of Thai people and you will see how happy they really appear. When you first arrive in Bangkok you will notice that nothing ever really worries the Thais. [Nai pen Rai]-never mind- is one of the most popular expressions here and you won't go a day without hearing this. When they are happy, ...› Continue reading
Sports and Marine Sports near Thailand Pattaya Hotels
Friday, May 29th, 2009 | Travel |
Available to all: Hail the town of Pattaya, a couple of hours away from Bangkok-Thailand and one of the most famous hotel resorts around. What struck me the most about the city of Pattaya was its diversity; on the one hand we have a down town hotel area, laid out in and around the center and on towards the beach. And on the other hand we have luxury, exuberance, lavishness by way of the opulence on offer at the Dusit Thani Garden Resort hotel- set away from the vivaciousness of the bustling ...› Continue reading
Siagon Girl, Soi Six, Pattaya, Thailand April 2009
Friday, May 29th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
A Thailand Vacation in Chiang Mai And Its Luxury Hotels
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 | Travel |
When it comes to transport in Thailand (depending on your vacation time frame)-I would say take the train every time. Not only will you see more, meet more and enjoy more. You will spend a comparatively luxury-time from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. (First class of course is an almost certain luxury). Approximately thirteen hours of train ride, on the special express sleeper train- the nicest way to travel will get you on the night train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Of course, part of the journey ...› Continue reading
Pattaya Luxury Hotel in Thailand
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 | Travel |
The Nam The 1950s saw Pattaya as a small sleepy fishing village on one of those sleepy lazy Thai ports. Its beaches like many other Thai beaches stood beautifully palm fringed with squeaky golden sands but yet ignored, unused and alone; its sole purpose-to haul in fishing nets and boats. Indeed, Thais in those days were hardly interested in Beach hotel resorts and entertainments a luxury not yet discovered here. When the North Vietnamese attacked South Vietnam, Thailand and number of other ...› Continue reading
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 | Travel |
Khao Kheow Open Zoo, situated on Bangkok Highway, is a good day trip from Pattaya. Among the biggest zoos in Thailand, it has more than 200 beasts. Patronised by the Thai Government, the zoo has constantly evolved. It is proud of the bird aviary which is the second largest in Asia. Black Necked Stork and White Crested Laughing Thrush are two most prized birds in the aviary. The zoo is credited for having successfully bred some endangered animals like rare Clouded Leopard. AnimalsThe zoo has all ...› Continue reading
Koh Samui : The New Holiday Paradise
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 | Travel |
Koh Samui is fast becoming popular as the new paradise for people who love to go on holidays to exotic locations. The place provides you the utmost calm and serene environment that you would never like to return from the vacations. Koh Samui is also known as the coconut paradise on earth. This is because of the most unique varieties of coconut that the place inherits. You would be amazed to see these coconut types that you would have never seen in your lifetime. Although it is the whole Koh ...› Continue reading
Voila! Villas at Thailand
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 | Travel |
Thailand is best known for its villa holidays. And why wouldn't be? The villas offer comfort and indulgence at a cheap price, which would boggle your mind. Whenever a holiday is planned, a traveler generally looks for cheaper options. This way he/she gets the best deal out of the holiday and even spreads the word amongst other enthusiastic travelers who also long to go to cheaper holiday destinations. The villas at Thailand are only beautiful, but also offer a stunning view of the beach. The ...› Continue reading
myHotelVideo.com presenteert Crown Pattaya Beach in Pattaya / Pattaya / Thailand
Monday, May 25th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
myHotelVideo.com presenteert Royal Cliff Beach in Pattaya / Pattaya / Thailand
Sunday, May 24th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
myHotelVideo.com presenteert Caesar Palace in Pattaya / Pattaya / Thailand
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
myHotelVideo.com presenteert Hard Rock in Pattaya / Pattaya / Thailand
Friday, May 22nd, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
Malaysia Tourist Information, Malaysia, Asia
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 | Travel |
Malaysia is a country that consists of thirteen states and three federal territories in Southeast Asia with a total landmass of 329,847 square kilometres (127,355 sq mi). The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. The population stands at over 25 million. The country is separated into two regions'Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo'by the South China Sea. Malaysia borders Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines. ...› Continue reading
Phon SongKram, Khorat, Thailand
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 | Travel |
Phon Songkram is a small thai villiage in the province of Khorat (Nakhon Ratchasima) in Thailand situated 10km of the A2 highway between Bangkok and Khon Kaen. The archeological site Ban Prasat is 5kms to the south east. It is situated on the railway between Khorat and Khon Kaen and has its own railway station. Phon Songkram, although not listed anywhere on the internet, has its own Khmer Temple although it is very small. It dates from the 12/13th cemtury at the same time as ...› Continue reading
myHotelVideo.com presenteert Sawasdee Court in Pattaya / Pattaya / Thailand
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
THAILAND 6 ... going south - (part 3) ... ด้วยความรัก
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 | Art and Entertainment |
...› Continue reading
New Restaurant Located at Lithia Springs Resort & Gardens of
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 | Travel |
Innkeeper Duane Smith of Lithia Springs Resort & Gardens of Ashland has opened a new restaurant, Verdant, serving Southern Oregon Cuisine prepared using traditional European methods, Verdant will feature a Prixe Fix (fixed price) menu, changing daily, that includes a variety of roast meats and fresh fish complemented by a number of creatively prepared and presented vegetable dishes. The new restaurant's lush, European-style desserts and an extensive beer and wine list will cater to the ...› Continue reading
Bitterroot Valley, Western Montana
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 | Travel |
The Bitterroot Valley, approximately 96 miles long and 20 miles wide at mid-valley, was the ancestral home of the Salish (Flathead) Indian tribe long before the white man ever set foot in the valley. The Indians gathered and ate the starchy root of the succulent Bitterroot plant. The small pink blossoms of this plant prompted the naming of the Bitterroot River and surrounding mountains and earned further prominence by becoming the Montana State Flower. The first white men came to the valley on ...› Continue reading
Discover The Biggest Travel Secret In The World Today - And Book
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 | Travel |
It sounds like a dream doesn't it? Hopping onto a plane and taking a flight to the destination of your choice. Imagine collecting your flight tickets to New York, London, Goa - or wherever takes your fancy - and not having to pay a cent for them. For a few people, this dream is actually a reality. How? Simply put they have discovered a little travel secret - namely that a lot of companies will actually pay the travel expenses for you to oversee their package or document from one country ...› Continue reading
Tourist Information Thailand.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 | Travel |
The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia . The country traces its origin to the Sukhothai Kingdom founded in 1238 and its successive Ayutthaya Kingdom.The heart-land of the country is the Chao Phraya plain around its capital Bangkok. It has a coast to both the Gulf of Thailand as well as the Andaman Sea, bordering the countries Malaysia to the south, Myanmar to the west and Laos and Cambodia to the east.The Thai political system is a Constitutional Monarchy with ...› Continue reading
Tourist Information Laos, Asia
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 | Travel |
Lao People's Democratic Republic or Laos, is a country in southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar and China to the north, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. Laos can trace its history to the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants, which existed from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. Laos was founded in the fourteenth century by Fa Ngum, himself descended from a long line of Lao kings, tracking back to Khoun Boulom. ...› Continue reading
Top Beaches of the World
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 | Travel |
Beaches are very popular on warm sunny days. Many flock to beaches such as Joss Bay beach in southern England despite its reputation for unpredictable and wet summers. In the Victorian era, many popular beach resorts were equipped with bathing machines because even the all-covering beachwear of the period was considered immodest. This social standard still prevails in many Muslim countries. At the other end of the spectrum are topfree beaches and nude beaches where clothing is optional or not ...› Continue reading
Online Travel Statistics
Monday, May 18th, 2009 | Travel |
The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) released their annual Travelers' Use of the Internet study in December 2003. The study shows an increase in the number of people using the internet to research and book travel. TIA found that 30% of the adult U.S. population (63.8 million) consult the web for travel information. These travelers spend (on average) $300 more on travel, and nearly 40% had an annual household income above $75,000. Online travelers surf to two or more travel websites, ...› Continue reading
Across Sydney - north to south avoiding the city centre
Monday, May 18th, 2009 | Travel |
For many people the prospect of crossing Australia's largest city, Sydney, by car is not going to be the highlight of their trip along the east coast of Australia. Sydney has many great attractions and should be seen but if the challenge is too great or you have been there before and are heading elsewhere, here is a route that we used through Sydney in a north/south direction in October 2003, which we found very successful. That is, no accidents, not too much traffic and no arguments between ...› Continue reading
How to have a 5 Star Holiday on a 2 Star Budget
Monday, May 18th, 2009 | Travel |
Travel, Holiday & Flight Discounts - Getting The Best Travel Deals Online Love to travel? The international traveller has never had it so good in terms of being able to afford to see the world at discounted prices. Sometimes there is a huge over-supply in holidays and this leads to a slash in holiday prices. Below you're going to learn just how to spot cheap holidays as well as the best places to find them, particularly if you're based in the UK. Companies That Offer Regular Travel ...› Continue reading
How to Buy a Timeshare
Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | Travel |
My way of buying timeshares is a little different. It may take a bit longer, but you'll save money. Start by selecting a favorite vacation spot. That's because if a timeshare exchange request doesn't work out, it's nice to own at a resort that you enjoy staying at. If it isn't far from home, you won't have to spend a lot of time and money getting there. And if it is a popular spot, others will be willing to exchange their weeks to go there. Going Onsite Now that you have a location selected, ...› Continue reading
Travelling to the UK from abroad
Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | Travel |
If your journey isn't too great a distance, for example you are visiting from Europe, you might want to consider a variety of travel options. But if your journey is a long one, plane fares are now so competitive that in terms of speed, comfort and cost you should probably just look at flights. Flying is the most obvious way to travel to the UK. Fares can vary dramatically so the best advice is to shop around and be flexible about dates and airlines. In particular students, young travellers and ...› Continue reading
Keeping in touch abroad
Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | Travel |
In these days of mobile phones, it's tempting to think that staying in touch will be easy. Oftentimes this is the case. But you need to think about a few things if you're going abroad and still want to be able to keep in touch. This simple checklist should help: 1. Can you use your current cell phone in the country you are visiting? For instance, many European phones are dual band and won't work in America. Check your cell phone supplier's web site for information about using your phone in the ...› Continue reading
SecretsPattaya.com 16th May 2009
Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | Art and Entertainment |
...› Continue reading
Airport Parking at LAX just got easier.
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 | Travel |
Whether your flying out of LAX for business or leisure, we all know how parking at Los Angeles International Airport can frustrate any human being. The lack of space, the price, the thought of your car being at an unsafe, insecure lot. As a frequent flyer myself, I understand that the person who only travelers maybe twice a year or 20 times year, the same holds true. Airport Parking is the toughest part of the trip. I have compiled a list of reason why it is extremely advantageous to 'reserve' ...› Continue reading
NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA TRAVEL SPECIALIST SPEAKS
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 | Travel |
NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA TRAVEL SPECIALIST SPEAKS BY ALECE SCHREIBER Have you ever approached your local travel agent with a request for information on an out of the ordinary destination? Have you seen his or her eyes glaze over? You may be in need of a niche travel specialist, one who puts all of her energies and study on one part of the world. This is a situation that happens often when people are seeking help in planning travel to Australia. The map of Australia looks quite similar to the map ...› Continue reading
The World's Biggest Capital Village
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 | Travel |
Oslo. Norway's capital city. Population about half a million. Compared with places like New York, London, Paris and Tokyo, it's little more than a village although it does cover an astonishing 454 square kilometres. Smack bang in the middle of the city you'll find the Royal Palace. For those not used to kind of freedom enjoyed by the Norwegian royals, the palace can be quite a surprise. There are no fences surrounding it and the gardens are open to the public at all times. You'll find families ...› Continue reading
TiffaNY2009 3fiNaL CaNdidaTE
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 | Art and Entertainment |
...› Continue reading
Kid doing soccer ball tricks, Pattaya, Thailand. Pt. 2
Friday, May 15th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
SECRETS OF THE LONDON TUBE
Friday, May 15th, 2009 | Travel |
Although it's many years since I left my home in London I still occasionally use The Tube, as the London Underground is affectionately known. Hold on. Affectionately? Does anybody actually hold any affection for the network of tunnels that run beneath the surface of our capital, or the rolling stock that runs through them? They're over-crowded, far too warm and stuffy (the temperature in the tunnels is about 10 C higher than at ground level), and the views are pretty dire. In central London, ...› Continue reading
RoomSaver.com Launches "Trip Clip"
Friday, May 15th, 2009 | Travel |
RoomSaver.com Launches 'Trip Clip' February 10, 2004, Virginia Beach, Va. ' RoomSaver.com (www.RoomSaver.com), the Web's most comprehensive source for hotel discounts and a division of Trader Publishing Company, today announced a new 'Trip Clip' product, which is an advertisement that includes dynamic, Flash-based clips with music and moving text. Hoteliers can personalize their Trip Clip with their property's location, features, amenities and photographs. RoomSaver.com launched this product ...› Continue reading
Vacations That Rock
Friday, May 15th, 2009 | Travel |
Vacations That Rock Initially, Elizabeth Duss was a little hesitant when her husband, Anthony told her about his special plans for their anniversary. 'When my husband said that he was taking me away on a romantic weekend for our anniversary, I was thrilled, until he told me he was planning on taking me to Boise. But it was the best anniversary we ever could have had.' Like tens of thousands of people nationally, Anthony had discovered the newest thing in getaway weekends'Event Based Travel. ...› Continue reading
RoomSaver.com Enhances Web Site by Adding Unparalleled New
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 | Travel |
RoomSaver.com Enhances Web Site by Adding Unparalleled New Features February 20, 2004, Norfolk, Va. ' RoomSaver.com (www.roomsaver.com), the Web's most comprehensive source for hotel discounts and a division of Trader Publishing Company, today announced the addition of several new and aesthetic changes to the site. The recent modifications include a more distinct location for the Featured Advertisers, larger ad objects, streamlined navigation menus as well as more visible links to advanced ...› Continue reading
New Zealand GreenStone or Jade
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 | Travel |
Learn More about Jade / Greenstone What Is Jade? Well, to start with, there are two kinds of Jade: their geological names are Jadeite and Nephrite. The common names for Nephrite are Greenstone or in Maori - Pounamu. Jadeite is found in an area around the northern Burnese border with China. Nephrite is found in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Russia, Wyoming and in other small deposits around the world. Jadeite is a silicate of sodium and aluminium. Nephrite is a silicate of calcium and ...› Continue reading
New Zealand Paua Shell
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 | Travel |
Learn More about Paua Haliotis Shells We have a small group of shells collectively known as paua, unique only to New Zealand. The group comes from the worldwide family Haliotidae, which contains nearly 130 species from oceans in both tropical and temperate zones. These shellfish have been used for food since ancient times and have figured largely in the diet of coastal Maori. Most countries have their own local names, Abalone (North America), Ormer (Guernsey), Mutton Fish (Australia and early ...› Continue reading
WALT DISNEY WORLD IN JUST 3 DAYS
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 | Travel |
So your headed to Walt Disney World, but you only have time for a long weekend. Although it's certainly not the ideal way to see 'The Happiest Place on Earth', it definitely can be done, especially if you're willing to hit the parks early, stay late, and be content with only catching the highlights. Even though you'll only be touring for 3 days, buy a 4-day Hopper Pass (unused days never expire) in order to visit two parks on the last day. Stay on Disney property for easy access and pre-arrange ...› Continue reading
Pack List for a Cruise--and other Travel Tips
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 | Travel |
/p> What you bring on a cruise depends a great deal of the kind of ship it is.........casual or elegant.........and your plans for "fine dining". If you are sailing a ship with all the elegant evenings, this takes special forethought on your part. Even though they say that its two formal evenings, three informal and two casual........you are sitting in such elegant surroundings and eating a wonderful 5 course meal...........you may want to look your best ! Consider that this will be like a ...› Continue reading
RoomSaver.com Releases Survey Results Profiling Travelers'
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 | Travel |
RoomSaver.com Releases Survey Results Profiling Travelers' Reservation Habits February 16, 2004, Norfolk, Va. ' RoomSaver.com, the Web's most comprehensive source for hotel discounts and a division of Trader Publishing Company, today announced that a recent poll of their Travel Club members concluded that thirty-one percent of travelers prefer to reserve lodging weeks in advance. Members of RoomSaver.com's exclusive Travel Club responded to the question featured in the January issue of the ...› Continue reading
Thailand Video | Pattaya Video | Chiang Mai Video
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
Tips For Disney World First-Timers
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 | Travel |
So you've finally decided to head to Walt Disney World. With so much to see and do, it's important to come prepared. Here are some excellent tips to make your trip one that will be remembered for a lifetime. ' Plan ahead. - Decide ahead of time what your priorities are and make a plan of action. ' Get to the parks early. - It's amazing, particularly in busy season, how many of the popular rides you can knock off before half the 'World' gets out of bed. ' Take the time to rest in the middle of ...› Continue reading
PARENT'S TIME-OUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 | Travel |
So you think a trip to Walt Disney World is one only the kids can enjoy. Well, think again! Here are a few tips for making your vacation to Mickey Mouse Land a memorable one for the whole family. 'Hire a babysitter for an evening alone. - If you're a registered guest of a Disney resort, drop off the kids at one of their child care centers for around $10 per hour, per child. They'll be given dinner along with classic Disney movies, arts and crafts, and video games. If your child is under 4 or ...› Continue reading
Visit Walt Disney World in Style
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 | Travel |
Is your image of Walt Disney World one of sleeping in motel-style accommodations and dining on hamburgers as you roam the theme parks? Well, it's time to change that picture. Instead of a chain motel, how about an African-style lodge or a resort with the sophisticated ambience of an exclusive yacht club? Instead of chicken fingers, how about Potato Wrapped Florida Red Snapper with a Creamy Leek Fondue, Basil-Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Ragout of Spinach, Shitakes, and White Beans, or ...› Continue reading
10 Best Children's Activities at Walt Disney World
Monday, May 11th, 2009 | Travel |
I'm sure you all know about Disney World's amazing theme parks, but are you familiar with the myriad of fascinating activities for children offered throughout Walt Disney World that are either complimentary or offered for a reasonable fee to Disney resort guests? Here are some of the best: ' Snag a Bass On a Kid's Fishing Excursion. - 1-hour angling trips just for children are available from the resort marinas of Disney's Contemporary, Polynesian, Yacht and Beach Club, and Boardwalk Inn and ...› Continue reading
DISCOVER THE SOPHISTICATED SIDE OF MICKEY MOUSE
Monday, May 11th, 2009 | Travel |
Is it possible for sophisticated travelers to really enjoy themselves in the land of Mickey Mouse? Absolutely! Walt Disney World has undergone a transformation much like that of Las Vegas, with an abundance of fantastic themed resorts and sumptuous dining choices. Maybe your image of Disney is of lackluster, motel-style accommodations. Not so! All deluxe property choices are unique and offer that special Disney touch. You'll find them to be adorned with impressive lobbies, painstakingly ...› Continue reading
Disney's 10 Most Magical Experiences
Monday, May 11th, 2009 | Travel |
An Epcot Illuminations Cruise ' Each evening boatloads of visitors depart from the docks of Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Disney's Yacht Club headed for Epcot. Their destination is a prime position under the bridge between the United Kingdom and France for a view of the Illuminations fireworks spectacular. Cruises are offered nightly with your choice of either a pontoon boat seating 10 or a beautiful reproduction of a 1930s Chris Craft accommodating 6-7 people. Although reservations can be made up ...› Continue reading
Thailand.Pattaya.Wat Yansangwararam. Prog 10/3
Monday, May 11th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
Top Ten Most Searched Cities in 2003 for Online Hotel Listings
Sunday, May 10th, 2009 | Travel |
Top Ten Most Searched Cities in 2003 for Online Hotel Listings January 19, 2004, Virginia Beach, Va. ' RoomSaver.com, the Web's most comprehensive source for hotel discounts, today announced that RoomSaver.com's (www.RoomSaver.com) most-searched cities for discount hotel coupons in 2003 were Orlando, Fla. and Las Vegas, Nev. Recent data show the top ten most-searched cities on RoomSaver.com in 2003 were Orlando, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev., Miami, Fla., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., New York, NY, ...› Continue reading
TimeShareSaver.com Launches "Hot Deals" Search
Sunday, May 10th, 2009 | Travel |
TimeShareSaver.com Launches 'Hot Deals' Search January 19, 2004, Virginia Beach, Va. ' TimeShareSaver.com (www.TimeShareSaver.com), an online forum for the selling, buying and renting of timeshare properties and a division of Trader Publishing Company, today announced a new 'Hot Deals' search, which features bargain-price timeshare properties for sale and for rent. The 'Hot Deals' search allows prospective timeshare buyers and renters to find bargain timeshares in the U.S., the ...› Continue reading
The Best of Walt Disney World
Sunday, May 10th, 2009 | Travel |
So you're headed to Walt Disney World ... but where to start? Disney offers such a wealth of fantastic resorts, restaurants, and top-drawer entertainment experiences it can be difficult to choose which fantasy you wish to indulge. How best can you plan a visit in which each day comes with the finest Disney has to offer? Here are a few tips that can make the difference between a mediocre trip and a fantastic one: Best Time of Year for a Disney Vacation If at all possible plan a trip to Disney ...› Continue reading
Come and See the Bats in Texas and While You're At It, Check Out
Saturday, May 9th, 2009 | Travel |
Q: What is Texas best known for? A: The Alamo Q: And what else? A: Having the largest bat colony in the world, and the largest urban bat colony in North America WHO KNEW? Interested in partaking of this opportunity? It could even bring you luck. To the Chinese, bats are thought to bring good luck and happiness. They symbolize health, long life, prosperity, love of virtue and natural death. If you're looking for something different to do that's also educational and generally not expensive, ...› Continue reading
The Stars at Night, Are Big and Bright, Deep in the Heart of
Saturday, May 9th, 2009 | Travel |
Ooops. Oh those engineers. When they reconstructed the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas in 1980, they inadvertently created a unique ECO-TOURISM DESTINATION, and an experience not available many places in the world. The bridge was evidently the perfect roosting place for bats and now houses the largest urban bat colony in North America. Yes, not only does Texas have the Alamo, it's very batty! The largest bat colony in the world is also near San Antonio (about 60 miles from Austin). Who ...› Continue reading
Top Ten Most Searched States for Online TimeShares in 2003
Saturday, May 9th, 2009 | Travel |
Top Ten Most Searched States for Online TimeShares in 2003 January 13, 2004, Virginia Beach, Va. ' TimeShareSaver.com (www.TimeShareSaver.com), an online forum for the selling, buying and renting of timeshare properties and a division of Trader Publishing Company, today announced the most-searched states on TimeShareSaver.com in 2003 were Florida and Hawaii. Recent data show the top ten most-searched states on TimeShareSaver.com in 2003 were Florida, Hawaii, California, South Carolina, ...› Continue reading
New Jersey Resident Wins $500 National Sweepstakes
Friday, May 8th, 2009 | Travel |
December 17, 2003, Virginia Beach, Va. ' RoomSaver.com (www.RoomSaver.com) is pleased to announce the winner of their second national Visitor Sweepstakes drawing. Ms. Laurie Couri of East Rutherford, New Jersey is the recipient of a $500 cash prize from RoomSaver.com. 'I am thrilled to have won this sweepstakes,' said Couri. 'I have passed along your Web site to my family and friends for the information and services your site can provide. My family will be using your site in the future, as we ...› Continue reading
Pattaya Thailand Alcazar show 2 -- Teresa Teng
Friday, May 8th, 2009 | Travel |
...› Continue reading
Dauphin Island, AL
Friday, May 8th, 2009 | Travel |
Part of the fun of vacationing on Dauphin Island is driving there. Coming east on IH-10 from Houston, you will watch the landscape change dramatically as you experience the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and finally Alabama. And then you can easily include Florida while you're there, too. As you near your destination, you'll see men wearing big white boots for clamming, known locally as ' Baldwin County Nikes'. You'll drive through casino land, then, turning south from Mobile, enter ...› Continue reading
Catch the Bluebonnets in Texas This Spring
Friday, May 8th, 2009 | Travel |
If you haven't seen the wildflowers in Texas in the spring, you haven't lived! The highway medians and hillsides are full of color ' bright red, yellow and blue, pink and cream ' but you better look out because cars are always pulling off the side of the highway to ogle and take photographs. It's a tradition to get in your car in the spring and go look at the wildflowers. Nearly everyone in Texas has a photo of their kids in the bluebonnets. Typically, in my photo album there's a photo of me ...› Continue reading
Zambia African Safari
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 | Travel |
You are on the highway traveling as usual and thinking you are enjoying yourself. But it occurs to you that in fact you are a tepid tired, actually really tired and that you have just realized that you have been tired for such a long time! Why? Because you realize that you have had no break in a long, long time! Voila! You realize that you know the solution. A break! To recharge your natural rhythms, to recharge your natural 'batteries'. In your mind you see a banner, an advert you recently ...› Continue reading
Planning International Travel for Christmas?
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 | Travel |
Christmas international travel 475 [shudder]. No really, a little EQ - managing the attitude, and using the ole noggin' can make it almost pleasant! 1. Pack your patience and your Emotional Intelligence. Turn down the emotiong, turn up the forethought. Example - research your destination on the Internet prior for websites where individuals (not paid interests) can tell you what you can ^anticipate^. 2. Pre-arrange everything you possibly can ' air, hotel, car, restaurant, attractions, plays. ...› Continue reading
Contemplating Taking a Cruise? Here are Some Myths and Facts.
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 | Travel |
'A cruise has been proven to be good for your health,' announces the captain on the RCI at the end of the cruise.' I am nodding my happy and relaxed head in agreement. Many of us who take cruises think that's true. I haven't been able to find any documentation, but ocean passage has long been considered the traditional cure for anything from heartbreak to consumption. There's something about staring at the ocean, and being rocked to sleep at night (barely noticeable with today's ...› Continue reading
RoomSaver.com Releases Survey Results Profiling Holiday Travel
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | Travel |
RoomSaver.com Releases Survey Results Profiling Holiday Travel Destinations December 9, 2003, Virginia Beach, Va. ' RoomSaver.com, the Web's most comprehensive source for hotel discounts and a division of Trader Publishing Company, today announced that a recent poll of their Travel Club members concluded that Florida and Disneyworld are the top travel destinations this holiday season. Members of RoomSaver.com's exclusive Travel Club responded to the question featured in the November issue of ...› Continue reading
Stay in the embrace of nature at Ratanakiri, Cambodia
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | Travel |
Situated in the northeastern corner of Cambodia, where the Indochina Triangle (Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia) is, Ratanakiri is home of the country natural heritage and cultural diversity of multi-ethnicity population. The natural and ecological features of the province remain largely untouched, and the old style living of the indigenous people has changed little over the past time even development is starting to take place with the increasing in-migration of the lowland Cambodians. Of the ...› Continue reading
Experience Malaysia today with asia-hotels-Malaysia
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | Travel |
Paragon Travel Limited, a premiere internet hotel guides and reservation systems operating company, has recently lauched asia-hotels-malaysia.com. Asia-hotels-malaysia is a one-stop hotel online booking and travel guide in Malaysia. Malaysia, one of the most pleasant countries to visit in Asia, is a haven of beaches, from powdery sand stretches to black sand beaches. People are very warm, hospitable and charming in Malaysia. The bustling and modern Kuala Lumpur, which is home to the ...› Continue reading
Shorin Kempo (Sir Gee Dorr) Black Belt Grading Part 2
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |
...› Continue reading
Were WOOFERS Not Dogs
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 | Travel |
Ruapehu Farm Stay ' New Zealand Farm Stay PLEASE DO NOT REPRODUCE WITHOUT AUTHORS PERMISSION Date 30 October 2003 AuthorChristopher Ford Contact c.ford@mcrmail.com WERE WOOFERS NOT DOGS Traveling doesn't come cheap. Even with a very strong pound and a stern budget I still crossed my fingers and prayed waiting for cash at each ATM I visited. I'd been away from home 5 months to date, jumped off, climbed up, and swam through, every piece of land, rock, and stretch of water in New Zealand. It was ...› Continue reading
Passport Not Required
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 | Travel |
The Elderhostel is the most unique travel organization I've ever come across offering outstanding opportunities for learning while traveling; not to mention meet new friends during your journey. The Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Africa to South Dakota, Elderhostel offers you a world of educational opportunities - at exceptional values. Their tagline reads: ...› Continue reading
Traveling with Babies & Toddlers
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 | Travel |
You may be surprised at how often babies will sleep to & from the destination. Be sure to have their favorite stuffed animal ready & blanket for the trip (also a pacifier & bottle if the child is young enough). For babies & toddlers, bring along cassette tapes filled with stories & music that is age appropriate. You can sing along to help entertain them. Other items that you will want to take with you are : A foldable playpen An age appropriate car seat A diaper bag Something to keep the ...› Continue reading
Iple Part 22 Thailand Visit Pattaya Music Festival Part 3 [Thai Sub]
Friday, May 1st, 2009 | Art and Entertainment |
...› Continue reading
Opening der Ski-Saison in Kitzbühel
Friday, May 1st, 2009 | Travel |
Los geht's vom 5. bis 8. Dezember 2003 ' Kitzbühel startet offiziell in den Winter. Wintersportler können an kostenlosen Ausrüstungstests und Schnupper-Skikurse der örtlichen Skischulen teilnehmen. Sportliche Highlights des Opening-Programms sind der Hahnenkamm-Cup, Rennen des Kitzbüheler Ski Clubs sowie der 'Mausefalle Blizzard Speed Cup', ein Geschwindigkeits-Contest auf dem spektakulärsten Streckenabschnitt der weltberühmten Streif. Wenn der Winter es gut meint, startet die ...› Continue reading
Pretty Women Have Stayed At The Beverly Wilshire
Friday, May 1st, 2009 | Travel |
Since it was built in 1929, The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel has attracted rich and famous guests from around the world. To the general public the hotel is most famous for being used in the 1990 movie Pretty Woman. They have disappointed thousands of people by turning down requests from around the world who would like to stay in the same suite that Julia Roberts and Richard Gere had in the movie because it does not exist, it was filmed at the Walt Disney studio. Julia Robert's character in ...› Continue reading
Honeymoon Hot Destinations
Friday, May 1st, 2009 | Travel |
Ahh, the honeymoon, whether it be a trip to Vegas or a quiet beach hideaway it will always be remembered as one of the best and most important vacations you've ever gone on. Here's the Wedding Wonderful hotlist of great honeymoons. NORTH AMERICA AND CARRIBBEAN Las Vegas, Neveda-- Las Vegas is like nothing else in this world. The lights, the gambling, the shows, the $4.99 prime rib, you'll find it all here in Las Vegas like nowhere else. For the couple who enjoys gambling, seeing shows, and the ...› Continue reading