Archive for March, 2009
Top 5 Cruising Activities
• Eat. You could say this is obvious. We need to eat to survive right so what is better about a cruise ship? Well they have such a large number of places to find food and such as range of styles to choice from, you will literally be spoilt for choice. Try sampling a small amount of food from all the restaurants on board to make the most of having lots of top class chefs in effectively the same building.
How To Get Cheap Plane Tickets
People will tell you that to get cheap plane tickets you need to go to this website or that. What many don’t realize, however, is that the web site with the cheapest plane tickets will not always be the same one. One week it will be Hotwire.com, and the next week it will be Expedia or Travelocity or Priceline.
Also, some web sites will more consistently have the cheap plane tickets of a certain type or destination. One might specialize in finding deals on international flights. Another might have the most last-minute deals. Bottom line? When using the internet, you really have to check a lot of web sites if you want to consistently find the cheapest tickets.
Ten Vacation Packing Tips
The vacation packing tips that follow are based on experience – both good and bad. My wife and I have done enough things right, and enough wrong to have something to teach about travel. The last time we traveled together to Ecuador, we went with carry-on luggage only – a ten-pound pack each. This was one of the things we did right, and is tip number one.
Alaska cruise with no set meal schedule or assigned meal seating?
Does anyone know which cruiseline (destination Alaska) that doesn’t tell you when to eat and where to eat? It’s annoying to follow any set schedules, so i’m looking for a cruise with “restaurants” that do not operate under any set schedule (or assigned seats for that matter). Thanks!
Is there an alaska cruise that does not touch/stop-in Canada?
I want to take an Alaska cruise with my family, but if the ship stops at a Canadian port, I will need to get a visitor visa for Canada. I don’t want to go through that hassle. Is there a 5-7 day Alaska cruise that does not stop at Canada/British Columbia?
Dirt Cheap Airfare
People are always looking for dirt cheap airfare. Everyone has a budget they have to meet. Read on for some tips and tricks on how to cut your airfare costs.
The rising price of fuel in mid-2008 prompted many airlines to begin charging for things that used to be free. For instance charging a premium for checking a second piece of luggage. Many charge for even one piece of checked luggage. Window and aisle seats add a charge. A low fare is now critical. People need to save money in some way.
Events made even better by holding them out at sea
Thames Cruises can be a great idea for some events- a poker night, weddings, clay pigeon shootng, but also some stranger events that you may not have thought of -heres afew that have been seen going down the Thames recently.
- A sushi making cruise – maybe this one works, sushi is after all, basically raw fish. These sessions gve particpants to chance to eat and compare their own sushi at the end of the event, and are taught by an expert chef the art of sushi making. Feel contended in the knowledge that if your sushi isnt quite up to scratch, it can go overboard back to where it belongs.
Things To Know Before Taking Your Dream Cruises
In the last few years, cruise vacations have become a multi-billion dollar industry with some people taking two or three cruises each year. This has led to a number of cruise destinations appearing in many different areas of the world, including in some areas that you would never think of. There are a number of different categories of places to go for cruises and the one that is chosen will depend on the personal preference of the person who is going on the cruise.
Best Airfare Deals
Airfare deals and getting the best price at the best time to travel seem to be a common topic among those who travel often. Ticket prices appear to fluctuate significantly in different parts of the World, but it’s possible to fly to most locations for considerably less than the full standard fare,with the aid of a good travel agent and some research.
South American Cruises: Discover the Caribbean
The crystal clear waters and relaxing, fresh ocean breeze cannot be found anywhere else in the world. This is definitely the spot to go if you need to take a break from it all. This site allows you to select a cruise of your choice and bid on what you feel is a good deal. From the early days where pirates cruised the Caribbean looking for plunder, the islands have developed rich trade in local handicrafts and in attracting tourists. Since there are so many Islands to visit the recommended way to get a taste of each is just to cruise through, stopping on each one at a time.
