Canada, sitting just north of the United States of America, consists of ten different provinces and three territories. It stretches to the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the west side, and spans almost ten million square kilometres, making it the second largest country by total area. It’s a pretty fantastic place – although it was explored and settled by British and French forces from the … [Read more...]
A Rough Guide to Kefalonia
Just a hop, skip and a jump from the Greek mainland, charming Kefalonia is a great choice if you fancy a taste of the gorgeous Greek Islands. Best known for its picture perfect scenery, the island ticks all the right boxes with sandy beaches and friendly tavernas to soothe your soul on your annual break away. Couple this with fascinating sights, traditional villages and perfect weather, you can’t go far wrong! Take a look at this rough guide to … [Read more...]
Top activities for a fantastic family Summer
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...]
One girl’s adventures in the Valle de las Batuecas
I don't have a great track record with my attempts to visit prehistoric paintings. All my other travel plans seem to work out just fine, but not this one. My attempt to visit the Lascaux cave paintings in the Vezere Valley in France failed when I discovered that the Lascaux caves are not in fact in Lascaux, the tiny mist-shrouded village I was standing in, but are in fact over half an hour's drive away. Meaning on this particular occasion, I … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Those Travelling To New York On A Budget
New York is an extremely popular holiday destination for many people around the world and it’s easy to get caught up in the bright lights and expensive lifestyle. However, New York can be done on a budget and through these tips and steps, you’ll see how easy it is to do this. Tip One It’s boring and probably something you don’t really want to be thinking about before you jet off on holiday, but budgeting isn’t just for everyday life; it’s an … [Read more...]
Tulip Time on Holland and Belgium Waterways
Millions of flowering tulips in a myriad of colors can be enjoyed in a spectacular setting at Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam, but check your calendar because this dazzling display can only be seen in the spring during late March and April in Holland. A delightful excursion into this cornucopia of colors is made easy by riverboat. My husband and I recently returned from a “Tulip Time” cruise aboard the AMA Prima, launched in 2013. The 9-day … [Read more...]
Colonial Williamsburg’s new summer experience
Colonial Williamsburg’s new summer experience offers refreshed programming, more interaction and exclusive offers for hotel guests Williamsburg, VA May 20, 2013 - This summer, Colonial Williamsburg will introduce a new concept created to make the on-site experience even more effortless and fun for first-time and repeat guests. The refreshed programming; additional opportunities for interaction; integrated technologies; and exclusive … [Read more...]
Bring Adventure Back to Europe
This was Richard's Keynote to The European Travel Commission, presented on May 9, 2013. This also took first place in our 2013 travel writing competition. I once ran with the bulls of Pamplona....by mistake, involuntarily. I was at Microsoft, where we were developing a new travel product that would become Expedia, and we had the idea to use a new web technology called Live Chat to convey from the field the adventure of travel. I had the idea … [Read more...]
Death in Africa
While scouting for the first descent of the Baro River in Ethiopia, a tributary of the White Nile, I heard about a Peace Corps volunteer, Bill Olsen, 25, a recent graduate of Cornell, who decided to take a dip in the river at Gambella, a village near the South Sudan border. The locals warned to stay away from the river, which they claimed was busy with monsters. Bill ignored the cautions, and swam to a sandbar on the far side of the muddy river, … [Read more...]
Exploring Bermuda, an Introduction to the Island
Getting Here There are nonstop flights to Hamilton from a number of cities along the east coast of the USA as well as London Gatwick. It is surprisingly a short flight from many major metropolitan areas including New York (under 2.5 hours) and Toronto (about 3 hours). Many airlines service the island with nonstop flights including Air Canada, American, British Airways, Delta, Jet Blue, United, US Airways and Westjet among others. Bermuda … [Read more...]
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