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Posted by Ardent Editor on July 23rd, 2007
Unspoiled islands that bring enchantment and romance, these are the reasons why people go to Fiji on their honeymoon. Newlyweds and couple often think that they can’t get any better than this, and most of the time they are right. The word Fiji came from an old Tongan word which means islands. The word is a derivation of the Fijian name Viti. The Republic of the Fiji Islands is an island nation situated in the South Pacific Ocean. It is east of Vanuatu and west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu. It is…
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 1st, 2007
Whether it is your first time or your tenth time traveling abroad on your own, it always pays to keep your safety in mind. Always remember that you will be going to some faraway land with a culture or a lifestyle that may not be similar to the one that you have been accustomed to. In terms of the safety level, this might also prove true to most countries that you might plan on visiting. Overall safety is the key to having an enjoyable as well. Here are some tips that may be able to help ensure t…
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 26th, 2007
Home exchange is an exciting and inexpensive way of enjoying an overseas vacation. By swapping homes with a family intent on vacationing in your area, you save a lot of money on hefty hotel price tags, as well as being able to experience the foreign country in a truly local setting. But before leaving your home, there are some things that you need to check. Leave the name and phone number of your trusted neighbor – This would come in handy in case your exchange partner may want to ask simp…
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 3rd, 2006
Here are useful links plus other relevant sites for traveling: Airlines:America West: www.flyawa.comAmerican: www.americanair.comBritish Airways: www.british-airways.comContinental: www.continental.comDelta: www.delta.comNorthwest: www.nwa.comSouthwest: www.iflyswa.comUnited: www.ual.comUS Airways: www.usairways.com Car Rental Companies:Alamo: www.goalamo.comAvis: www.avis.comBudget: www.budgetrentacar.comEnterprise: www.pickenterprise.comHertz: www.hertz.comNational: www.nationalcar.comThrifty:…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2006
Panama City, Florida, is becoming the “in” place to experience that good ol’ American Spring Break. Its 27 miles of dazzling white beaches and unspoiled natural beauty is mixed with an outrageous nightlife, making it the modern mecca of Spring Break. Here are some great reminders that are helpful in getting around.Drink on the beach – Drinking here is so fine in Panama City that it allows you to even bring a keg to the beach, but no glass bottles are permitted.Student-fri…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2006
South Padre Island (or SPI) is popularly called “The Two Nation Vacation” because this island in the tropical part of Texas is 30 minute away from Cancun, Mexico, which is considered as the Spring Break Capital. It is rated as one of the top 10 beaches in the world and getting around there can be a breeze once you know these great tips.No departure taxes – Not only you can enjoy two destinations during your Spring Break, you do not have to pay expensive departure taxes like you…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2006
Online travel planning can save you time and money, if you know what to look for and how to find it. To help you get started, here are some tips and web sites. Start with travel search engine – Traditional search engines just don’t help much when trying to plan a vacation online. Try expedia, travelzoo, Orbitz, TripAdvisor or Travelocity to make quick work of finding the best information out on the web on where to go, where to stay and what to do. Use specific search terms – When you’re search…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2006
Below are search engines that help you locating travel and destination information. AOL Pinpoint Travel – Searches a broad array of online travel agencies and travel provider sites. Includes major hotel chains, airlines and even some low-fare airlines. Dohop – Allows you to find schedule and fares for more 300 European destinations. Short review: Expedia – Long-standing travel search site letting you find prices on flights, hotels, car rental, vacation packages and more.Kayak – Allows comparison…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2006
Traveling can be expensive nowadays, especially if you and your family are planning to take a trip to a costly destination. Do not worry, because more and more people are choosing to home exchange, where you swap places to another family in another country. Not only this practice erases steep hotel expenses, but it also gets your family accustomed to a completely new culture in a local perspective for several weeks.The first thing that you should so is to post an advertisement in a home exchange…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2006
A honeymoon isn’t like an ordinary vacation: It’s your first trip together as a married couple — and a vitally important way to relax after the wedding, alone at last. Planning the perfect honeymoon can be almost as stressful as planning a wedding. There are many options, so you and your new spouse need to determine what will be most enjoyable to you. Here are some honeymoon planning tips that go a long way in making your honeymoon a most memorable experience. Choose destination – you need to d…
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