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Internet Access in Hotels

July 15, 2013 by Dave3 Comments

When I first came to Europe - Internet cafe's were plentiful - seemingly several per block in the more touristy cities. Over the past 6-8 years I've been to Europe many times and have seen the Internet cafe's disappear. Even this afternoon while traveling through the Cote d'Azur in southern France I saw several old Internet cafe's with the name of the business fading above the currently empty location. Friends who don't travel are often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Euro, Europe, France, Internet, Riviera

Top activities for a fantastic family Summer

June 10, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Butlins, a historic camp in Skegness England first opened in 1936. Famous for their red coats and appealing to families they continue to attract people for family vacations. They have grown since that first camp, most recently opening up a ocean hotel and spa which oddly enough features a snow cave! Not long ago they reached out asking for me to come up with some of my favorite family activities. For short trips including spending weekend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: America, Beach, Bicycle, California, Caves, England, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Restaurants, River Rafting, Santa Catalina, Spa, Sports

5 Tips for Reducing the Stress of Family Life

May 20, 2013 by Ragil PLeave a Comment

Thanks to our contributor Ragil for this piece - less stress on the home front hopefully equates to less stress on vacations! The stress of day to day family life is enough to get any of us wound up from time to time. Sticking to timetables, cleaning up the place and dealing with the inevitable family disputes can make even the most laid back of us feel a bit stressed out now and again. Sometimes all you need to do is something simple to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Coffee

Defining the Perfect Holiday

May 15, 2013 by Dave3 Comments

I was recently asked to write about my perfect holiday by the folks at Happiness Included. Their parent company focuses on a variety of International trips but Happiness Included is focusing on trips to Spain and Thailand. They are currently giving away a tree trip to Thailand - you can enter via their website; also check out some of their screen shots below. I have taken many trips over the years - some almost perfect, many not - but nearly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Andes, Art, Beach, Food and Wine, Himalayas, Mountain Climbing, Spain, Thailand, Trekking

Five of the best affordable spa breaks, Guest Post

March 11, 2013 by Patrick2 Comments

At the start of a New Year, kick-start your resolutions and boost your self-confidence with a relaxing spa break. After the stress of Christmas, the deluge of winter illnesses and with the imminent arrival of spring and summer, January is prime-time for some well-deserved pampering. With literally hundreds of spa breaks to choose from, we’ve done the leg work for you and picked five of the best. Booking cheap holidays today is a good way to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Beach, Christmas, Culinary travel, France, Golf, Italy, Massage, Resort, Spa, Spain, Thailand, Tuscany

Planning a travel abroad – Guest Post

January 21, 2013 by Dave2 Comments

Planning a travel abroad. Got bit by the travel bug again? Feeling a sudden craving to embark on a plane and set off for some wonderland far far away? Tired of your busy work routine and want to get away? Well, travel is the answer. No better stress-buster than meeting new people, exploring new worlds and letting oneself free! Be it alone or with family, backing those bags and landing in a totally different place is an adventure in itself. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Beach, Culture, Internet, Journey, Travel Abroad

Interesting & Unique Hotels

January 3, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Some weeks we wade through hundreds of links to add to our always growing travel links directory (over 20,000 now!) - occasionally we update several thousand in a week. Every once in a while we come across some interesting sites for whatever reason - while adding additional hotels to our directory - here are a few interesting ones we came across: Boutique hotel based in Paris: Hotel Costes - this one takes the cake for creative video … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: America, Architecture, Naked, Paris, Spain

The Dave and Jim Show

November 20, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Jim lives in London - Dave is regularly in the UK visiting friends and sightseeing. Jim has a popular International talk show where prominent and celebrated guests often make appearances. World traveler Dave has been his most common guest so we went ahead and just changed the name of the show to: "The Dave and Jim Show". We present the show to you in short webisodes. Enjoy! Essentially Dave goes on Jim's wildly popular International travel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Africa, Airport, America, Art, Asia, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Beer, Britain, Bus Travel, California, Celebrity, Chennai, China, Chocolate, Dancing, Drinking, England, Fashion

Pre-Christmas Break Vs. Post-Christmas Break: Which One Is Right For You? Guest Post

November 8, 2012 by Dave1 Comment

Christmas is a magical time of year. Family, friends, neighbours and strangers all gather together to share wonderful memories, delicious food and exchange thoughtful gifts. The kindness and generosity that is generated in people at this time of year is admirable. However, with our generosity towards others and our selfless giving, we often forget to make time for ourselves and treat ourselves to something special. We think there is no better … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Beach, Britain, Christmas, Edinburgh, England, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Markets, New York City, Shopping Mall, Spain

Club Med Villages at a Glance, Guest Post

September 1, 2012 by Dave1 Comment

No two destinations are exactly the same, so it's no surprise that Club Med villages have stayed away from a "cookie cutter" model. There are a few items you'll find at every village and many different types of villages to choose from. What You'll Find at Every Village CM has been around since the 1950s, and in that time have established a more-than-just-popular resort routine. Here are some elements you'll find in every village. GOs: The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Beach, Club Med, Dancing, Drinking, Eco Resorts, Family Resorts, Golf, Resort, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Singles Resorts, Ski Trip, Spa, Sports, Village

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