Posted by Ardent Editor on August 5th, 2011
Traveling with your kids can really be quite a challenge, especially when it is a very long trip. they can easily get bored along the way, become restless and tired, not to mention complain all the time. This can get into your nerves and easily ruin a supposedly enjoyable and fun trip.
One way that may help prevent kids from becoming restless on a trip is by keep them occupied. Adding something fun and enjoyable w
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 5th, 2011
Wherever you are in the world, there are scams that prey on clueless tourists for thousands of dollars. Tom Hall and Kylie McLaughlin of Lonely Planet have compiled some of the common tourist scammers and remind fellow travelers that if something looks too good to be true, most likely it is.
Fake police – Many tourists have no idea how policemen in their destinations are dressed and are unlikely to spot a r
Posted by Ardent Editor on July 29th, 2011
Every traveler going on flights usually bring along with them carry-on bags on board. But different airlines may also have different regulations concerning carry-on bags and what may be allowable inside their planes. They may have their own issues regarding allowable compartment storage spaces on board, thus the need to regulate allowable carry-on bags on flights.
Generally, a carry on should measure around 22 i
Posted by Ardent Editor on July 28th, 2011
Planning a family vacation can be quite a challenge since there are kids to consider. Not only should the trips be planned to be enjoyable, it should also be made as stress-free as possible. Here are some things to consider when planning for that next family vacation.
Plan ahead of time.
Family vacations are not just something that can be made up on a whim. Even if they can, be prepared for the stress and the comp
Posted by Ardent Editor on July 28th, 2011
Buying a carry-on luggage should be carefully planned and prepared. Aside from being the type of luggage that is always close to the traveler, a carry-on luggage should also be the type that most airlines should allow on board their flights according to their regulations. Here are some of the important things to look for when trying to buy a carry-on.
Bag Dimensions
When choosing a carry-on, you should also be con
Posted by Ardent Editor on July 28th, 2011
Traveling by plane is not as simple now as it was then. There have been quite a lot of changes through the years that has differentiated travel today from the past. For one, security measures are now quite more strict than it was before.
With the threat of terrorism becoming more global, airlines are trying to make sure that passengers on each flight are safe and secure from such threats as possible. That is why t
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 5th, 2011
It is one thing to find cheap airfare, but another thing to find the best deal. With airfare changing by the hour and airlines removing their fares from travel websites, it is indeed a challenge. USA Today has come up with this guide to get the most out of cheap airfares.
Sign up for free airfare alerts – Researching for cheap flights can take quite a while, so why not let someone else do it for you? Many
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 4th, 2011
The airline industry struggles to get by this difficult economy as it continues to raise fees and add fees to cope up with high fuel prices. The income it is earning still does not help because Americans now opt for “staycations,” spending vacations within their cities instead of flying to other destinations.
Experts, however, say that a weak economy should not be an excuse. George Hobica, creator of
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 3rd, 2011
It is heartbreaking to hear news about the drastic changes in our environment, with global warming only making it worse. By 2030, the Great Barrier Reef will be bleached; the Arctic ice caps will melt, leaving the North Pole bare; and glaciers in the Swiss Alps and Mount Kilimanjaro would be gone.
The immediacy of these timelines prompts curious travelers to visit environmentally-fragile areas before they would b
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 2nd, 2011
Apart from its famous beaches and resorts along the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, Mexico, is home to one of the most interesting underwater attractions on the planet. The Cancun Underwater Museum is the world’s first underwater sculpture park, consisting of 400 life-like statues of indigenous Mayan people living in the local community. The sculptures were first installed in November 2009 in shallow waters of