Hong Kong is a great place to visit whether on business or pleasure. If you are a budget conscious traveler, there are a few things you can do to save money. First time visitors (and even some experienced travelers) make the mistake of using the Airport Express to get into the city. While it is quite fast and convenient, it is not necessarily the cheapest way to go to the city from the airport. Airport Express will cost you between $60 and $100, whereas the Airbus service will be between $30 and $45. The taxi service is not recommended as it will cost you almost $300 (prices are quoted in USD). Once you are in the city, get yourself an Octopus Card. This is a prepaid card which can be…

Family vacations are great, but they can also be quite expensive. There is no option of putting off a family vacation, as children just cannot wait for vacation time. These are also some of the times that you have such fond memories of and pictures and home videos. However, when planning out a family vacation, you must be conscious of how much it will set you back, and you must check if you can really afford it. If you can manage a great deal on a family vacation, then all is well and good, otherwise, here are a few great ideas for a family trip on a budget. Keeping it affordable Not every single family vacation must be to an exotic destination that costs you huge bucks. If you have…

Located in South East Asia, Vietnam is becoming a fairly popular destination for holidaying. Plagued by its association with war and poverty, Vietnam is still not a top choice amongst most people for a holiday destination. However, over the years, Vietnam has slowly risen to its feet, and the economy has just started to take off. Blessed with beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains and wonderful cities, Vietnam is a picturesque country. When to go to Vietnam There is no 'time' to go to Vietnam. Given the fact that it is a tropical country, the climate really means the equivalent of a humid and very hot summer. The weather however is quite different from the North to the South of the country. In Northern Vietnam, between the months of November and April…

The Maldives is a collection of islets located on top of 26 atolls. The country is fully geared towards tourism and therefore, many of the 1,200 islets have idyllic resorts that welcome you into 'paradise'. If you travel to one of the resorts or private islands you will realize the pleasure of isolation. Unlike other destinations the fact that these are islands means that you won't be bothered by beggars, touts and other incessant worriers of tourists. Instead, you can lounge about the beaches with parasols over you and sip away at a never ending supply of cocktails. If you feel the Sun is a tad too hot, you can always slip into the warm sea and explore the sea life underwater. Whether you are a scuba diver or a…