Navigating Foreign Cities
21. March 2010
Sammy
When holidaying abroad, the hardest part is finding where to go and how to get there. A map is helpful and a phrase book can come in handy, but when push comes to shove, you are in a foreign place with no real knowledge of where you are and what to ask for. It is at this point when you either fall apart and have a horrible time, throw caution to the wind and just explore, or you really wish you had spent that afternoon online sorting things out so you know what is where and how to get to it.
Prior planning really does save time and grief, and it can really make your holiday go with a bang - finding a street map before going there and marking the hotel, bus/train stops, and places of interest on it can really help keep you safe. Getting lost is bad enough, because you can miss out on so much, but bad things can happen to tourists abroad, and it is always better to be safer than sorry.
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Fuerteventura means “the windy island”
19. March 2010
Sammy
Due to the amazing weather and scenery, Fuerteventura is fast becoming a place to go for sunny relaxation, good weather and plenty to see and do.
An island just off the coast of Morocco on the northern coast of Africa, Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the famous Spanish archipelago (which is a chain or cluster of islands) known as the Canary Islands. Fuerteventura is lined by hundreds of kilometers of lovely sandy white beaches, with crystal clear water, and is blessed with plenty of sun throughout the year.
With cheap airlines providing cost effective means of getting there, and great deals to be had on hotels - it is silly not to consider Fuerteventura as the place to go this holiday time.
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The city of York
12. March 2010
Tom
With a population of 182,000 people, it is around halfway in the UK’s list of largest cities. But in my humble opinion, York is one of the most stunning, and understated cities we have.
It has the old fashioned, twisty streets, with the black and white buildings that look like they are leaning over, but have been around for hundreds of years, and will hopefully e around for hundreds more. Modern cities, with their glass and steel, just don’t have the same feeling about them.
York has good shopping, excellent food and drink, wonderful places to stay and plenty to see and do. All in all, it has something for everyone, and deserves the title of being the Capitol of the North.
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Camping Holiday in the UK this Easter
11. March 2010
Sammy
Our friends think we are nuts - but I do not care! We have spent some enjoyable holidays camping in the UK, mainly in Autumn, but this year’s first campaign trip will be over the Easter weekend, and we’ll be in “sunny” Wales.
We haven’t decided where we are going, and might leave it up to chance (have a drive, find somewhere nice, and then locate the campsite), but either way we will be spending 3 nights in a tent.
Noone seems to appreciate why we find this a lot of fun - but there’s often no phone signal, so the mobile and notebook are useless (meaning noone can get in touch with us), we are often far far away from noisy people (so there is a lot of peace and quiet) and more importantly, it is just us.
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Getting Married In The Sunshine
9. March 2010
Sammy
At the end of April, my boyfriend and I shall be flying out to Naples, Italy, to attend our friends wedding. A big fan of travel, our friend, and his future wife, spend most of the year saving so that they can take 3 holidays abroad. To celebrate this love of travel and sun, they have decided to get wed in Sorrento, Italy.
Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples, and the view from this plain above the sea covers Vesuvius, the city of naples and the island of Ischia.In short, stunning views all around.
When we first got the invite, we were a little worried about going, because we were not sure we could afford to go. But, the flights (for both of us) have cost very little for a return (the joys of booking well in advance with budget airlines!), and the hotels are not too expensive either. The most expensive part of the holiday will be hiring the car!
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Planning a holiday in advance
24. November 2009
Sammy
You may think it’s a bit too early to be planning your holiday for next summer or thinking to yourself i will just get a last minute holiday but take my advice plan your holiday well in advance this gives you the opportunity to plan and have the joy of counting down the days on calendars also gives you enough time to save your money.
Most people think that the later you leave your holiday the cheaper its going to be but this is not always the case i have been looking at holidays now In Greece for next year in which i went earlier on in the year and got a last minute fight out for 10 days this cost me around £500 and i am looking to day round the same time and place and so far the cheapest i have found this is for £380 now who said last minute flights are cheaper?
I am aware however it may just depend on when you are going and the time of season as this may vary the price. But my opinion is that booking well in advance is cheaper for going on holiday saves you a lot grief and gives you time to prepare.
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Keeping in touch abroad
20. November 2009
Sammy
There is no doubt about it; we all love to go on holiday, when we get the time. Mostly it’s down to when we can afford to go rather than when we get the time. So preparing for your holiday you must remember to pack the essentials. Appropriate clothing and footwear, tickets and passports, entertainment, such a magazine, mp3 player, portable games console or laptop and mobile phone.
If taking your mobile phone remember to get your ability to roam (so you can use foreign mobile phone networks) activated. But given the fact that you’ve spent all your money just to get to your destination; do you now want to spend another fortune contacting friends and family while abroad? I can imagine not. The return phone bill will be something to look forward to.
The cost of sending a text message from abroad using your mobile might be the cheapest option. But if you have access to a computer while abroad you may consider using online text messaging facilities. There are some websites that allow you to send a text to a mobile of your choice via there site. Some mobile provider’s website also offer this service providing you use their network and have an account.
Make use of such services while away if they are available to you. It will leave more money for your ice creams on the beach!
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Sweden
31. July 2009
Sammy
Stockholm is somewhere I have always wanted to visit. It seems to be a cross between New York, Prague and London, with hints of almost every country around the world. The more research I do, the more I want to go. The city itself is a group of 14 islands which are connected by 57 bridges. Stockholm is a hub of culture and architecture with gorgeous natural scenery cropping up all over the city, giving a stark comparison between the complicated and striking architecture and the traditional grand Scandinavian countryside. The close proximity to the water makes the city even more magical. The top tourist attractions would be the Royal Palace and the Vasa Museum which are incredibly majestic, and the old town of Gamla Stan which is one of the most brilliantly conserved medieval city centres in the world. Gamla Stan has a rich heritage and an abundance of cafe’s, shops, attractions and splendid sights all jumbled up together. The streets are mostly cobbled, the buildings a rich variety of colours and the whole place gives off its own unique feel and character. The city is famous for its handicraft skills and creativity and may well turn into the new place to shop due to the up and coming designers who are becoming increasingly popular. Definitely one for the list.
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Malta
31. July 2009
Daniel
Looking for a holiday with a bit of a difference? You want the whole package of culture, sun, sea and sand, shopping and partying. You need to check out Malta. With its Mediterranean climate, Malta has hot summers and rainy but mild winters. The food on the Maltese Islands is typically very Mediterranean in style, including fish and vegetables locally produced which makes the food that much more enjoyable and sustainable. There are three harbours on the island which need to be explored as they are all beautiful and packed full of culture, not to mention boats of all kinds. The main Maltese Island, Malta, is densely populated with the towns and villages all seemingly blending into one huge island town. There is not much open land on Malta due to this; however the buildings, culture and landscape all seem to fit and make the island much more interesting than if there were acres of open land. Top tourist areas to visit would be the capital city of Valetta and the beautiful Mdina which dominates the skyline as you drive up to it. The cathedral is lit up at night and is definitely worth a visit if you are interested in architecture. The whole island has a quiet sense of grandeur with a traditional cultural feel, as if a tad out of place in its own surrounding. Definitely worth a visit.
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Ibiza - San Antonio
30. July 2009
Sammy
So you are looking for an amazing clubbing holiday. You know Ibiza is the capital of clubbing and you want to find out more. Look no further. On a recent break to Ibiza, a friend of mine and a well experienced clubber visited San Antonio for a whole week of clubbing paradise. This is not a holiday for someone looking for a quiet break with the kids; you will be surrounded by sun, sea, sand, cocktails and tunes! That’s what San Antonio is all about! Last month, just sat on the beach, there was a shipwrecked boat that was just left on the beach to add to the nautical feel i’m sure! Apparently it looked like Popeye had arrived to join in the party! The top clubs to visit have been identified by our source, and I can reveal them to you now; Amnesia, Ibiza Rocks and Space are the places to be. The food and drinks were not cheap, which will be down to the exchange rate at the moment being almost one pound to one euro; however the local restaurants provide quality for your money. Top tips to try are goats cheese and smoked bacon salad and the traditional fish paella. And for the drinks, get a few mojitos and strawberry daiquiris down you. The best advice would be to hire an apartment on the harbour to really get into the feel of the island and you’ll be within walking distance of the best places to be. And if you can drag yourself away from the beach, the shopping in Ibiza town is definitely worth a trip!
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