Make sure your kids are safe when you travel this holiday season. In 2008, 4,268 children 7 and younger were injured; and 20 were killed in motor vehicle crashes in North Carolina. Of the 20 that were fatally injured, six were unsecured, the release said. Here are some tips to help keep children in your […]
I recently found some old photos of my overland trip across North West Africa and went down memory lane and wondered why it isn’t so popular anymore. Overlanding started in the mid 50’s/early 60’s with the classic London to Kathmandu run. This route was then followed by the Trans Africa route and the phenomenon of […]
It may seem cheaper or more practical to book a vacation online, however there are some vacations that should never be book online. Sometimes what appears to be an affordable vacation turns into an expensive nightmare. So when should you not book on the internet? Here are seven vacations to make sure you book with […]
With your flights, meals, drinks, transfers, accommodation and even your ski pass included in the price of a ski getaway, it’s no wonder that so many people are going to Club Med for the holidays. While the Euro is still quite high, Club Med offers competitive prices and holidays free of any stress or hassle. […]
Travel hangover (NOUN): the sad feeling you have upon returning home from an inspiring trip, otherwise known as the back-home blues or a hangover without the alcohol. We’ve all had it, and there’s no easy cure for it either. No matter how eager you are to return home from a trip, there’s something about the […]
From the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Rocky Mountains in the east, British Columbia is a place of endless diversity: lush rainforests and dry canyons, barren alpines and gentle farmlands, soaring ranges and sea-swept beaches. There’s no better way to see it all than by setting out on foot, and experienced hikers know […]
U.S. officials have unveiled their plans for dealing with an increase in traffic from B.C. during the 2010 Winter Olympics, with up to 12,000 people a day expected to cross the border into the U.S. during the Games. While the Olympics are being held in Canada, the number of visitors drawn to the entire region […]
They are coming and will be here before you know it. Yes, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games are just around the corner. Do you have your accommodation for this amazing event? We have what you want….1, 2 and 3 bedroom condo’s right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The views from these privately owned […]
A Princess signature amenity, The Sanctuary is a serene, calming retreat available on most Princess ships. A relaxing alternative to the myriad of outdoor activities and entertainment, this spa-inspired, outdoor setting provides personal space for you to unwind and rejuvenate. Indulge with an alfresco massage in one of our private cabanas. Sink into a plush […]
1. Unparalleled wildlife viewing – Nature’s own zoo with animals so fearless they sometimes build their nests or nurse their young in the middle of marked trails; sea lions, boobies, gulls, mockingbirds and finches, and of course the giant tortoises that provide the origin of the Galapagos’ name. One of the first notes Darwin entered […]