31Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

The Animal Kingdom

The opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998 was the culmination of an eight year long process that began with a simple idea. The idea was to create a traditional theme park (much like an Epcot style pavilion) and marry it to a non-traditional zoo. This was the idea proposed by Joe Rohde (Imagineering Concept Designer) to Michael Eisner (then CEO of the Walt Disney Company). The park is, as Disney trumpets, a very different experience in interacting with animals. Every location in the park has been designed beautifully, with meticulous attention paid to making the animals feel comfortable in their environment. Because of this, you will almost never feel as if you are separated from the animals as the barriers in between look very natural or altogether invisible. The…

27Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Top Five Paradises

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Vacation time is around the corner and you probably need to find a great place to go to. Here are the top five most exotic places to go to in the world: 1. Barbados - Located in the Caribbean, Barbados is the island to visit. The fauna and flora is amazing and the white, sandy beaches are absolutely heavenly. Barbados is a popular vacation spot for top celebrities, politicians and even businessmen. The most luxurious hotel on the island is Sandy Lane which is complete with a state-of-the-art spa, with all treatments based on Far East and Caribbean traditions. 2. Lombok - An island in Indonesia, Lombok is ideal if you are looking for a nice, peaceful and quiet vacation. Choose the Oberoi Lombok Hotel, which is situated on the…

27Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Six Tips For Avoiding Hidden Hotel Fees

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The revenue hotels earn from telephone calls, internet fees, fitness centers, the business center and other charges have tripled over the years. Recently an investigation conducted regarding four Wyndham establishments by Florida's attorney general led to a settlement of $2.3 million and a new requirement that all hotel fees be disclosed straight up. Wyndham has agreed to now make this part of their system across the country. The rest of the hotels however, could be slow on the uptake, so here are a few tips to avoid hidden fees at hotels: Avoid top business hotels. These hotels cater exclusively to business travelers and are quite intent on helping them on spending their per diem. Choose hotels that are against hidden fees. Take for example Omni and Kimpton who now have…

26Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Explore The Beauty Of Hawaiian Islands

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The Hawaiian Islands are among the top travel destinations in the whole world. Each year a lot of people choose to take up a Hawaii trip and enjoy the unique beauty of these heavenly islands. However, it is indeed difficult to decide which island to visit. Each of them seems to be a separate part of land, a separate world, with its unique nature, its unique culture and places of interest. You may choose to go to the Kauai island and enjoy the luxury of its virgin nature or to the Maui island, which may be a suitable decision for those who prefer sea, sunny beaches and miraculous sunsets. If you are a fan of active and crazy life, Oahu island is the right place for you. At Molokai you…

19Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Tips for Vacationing on a Budget

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Traveling is a great way to see the world, but with the rising cost of living, traveling on a budget now seems to be a prerequisite. If you are on a low cost trip, the first thing you should do is to establish a budget for yourself. Once you have established an amount, then it is easier for you to decide how much you can afford to spend on other factors such as hotel, traveling and food etc. Once you have decided how much you are spending on each of these things, then you need to look around for the best deals in town. When putting together a budget, first decide what is most important for you on the trip. In this manner, prioritize each item on your list. This…

19Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Selecting a Virtual Travel Specialist

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Travel specialists are usually sought when you are planning a trip. Nowadays, they are just a thing of the past. Instead, your travel specialist is now the World Wide Web. Here are a few tips on how you can select the best options: Websites - When looking at websites online, take a look at how the website is designed and its content. A travel website should include all the necessary information which is current and covers everything you need. The website should include the basic contact details of the travel specialist, and it should not be hard to find. Other details that should be included on the website are maps, cost of the trip and directions. Visible track record - Perhaps you have already found a great website, but you…

13Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

How to Get the Best Seat In Coach

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Selecting your seat on an airline is not as easy as it used to be. Now, most airlines have started charging for seating preferences. Here are a few tips on how to get the best seat without paying anything: Fly during the off peak season - during this time, you are sure to get a good seat. Even if you do not, there is always a good chance that you can switch seats. Take advantage of frequent flyer privileges - if you are one of those who is a frequent flyer, do not hesitate to check if you are entitled to good seats. Sit at the back - this way, you can be assured that you most likely will have an empty seat by your side. The best options to…

13Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Affordable Disney Vacations

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Disney vacations are awesome, but they can be expensive. Here are a few ideas that might help you get that Disney vacation, but at a lower cost. Annual Pass - every single Disneyland has an annual pass, which lets you frequent the park a number of times per year. This advance payment you make initially ensures that you do not need to keep making payments to enter the park. The annual pass cost is also comparatively lower to what you would have to pay for a normal ticket. In order to make this purchase profitable, you need to visit Disneyland at least three to four times during that year. If you do not plan to do so, then purchasing the annual pass would be an absolute loss. Park tickets -…

06Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Where to Shop in Bangkok

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In Bangkok, finding places to shop is never a problem. It is a good idea though to know where to shop and what prices to expect. If you check out the shopping centers at hotels, be warned that they are mainly for foreigners and are thus fairly expensive. Instead, try the outdoor markets. They are the cheaper options, especially if you like bargaining. Supermarkets are far more clean and hygienic, and obviously are of a better standard than the outdoor food markets. This is useful to know, especially if you are uncomfortable buying your food from vendors in the outdoor markets. Shopping Rama I, Ploenchit and the Ratchadamri road as well as the Siam Square area are the more fashionable areas to shop in and is home to a number…

06Mar 2010 by admin No Comments

Packing Tips

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Some people will pack for a fortnight even if it is for a three-day weekend, while others just pack the bare essentials, and in most cases end up forgetting important stuff like medicine. To be well versed in traveler knowhow, follow these tips: How to pack If you usually pack your clothes by folding them like you do when you put them away in your cupboard, then it is a pointless task as it is bound to get crushed anyways. Here are a few other ways to get it right. Roll them - This is a simple step. For a t-shirt, lay it down, fold the sleeves and then roll it up. You can do the same with pants and skirts. Fold everything together - By rolling a few things…