Christmas can be stressful times, having the in-laws over, having to cook a lavish Christmas dinner, provide drinks for everyone, the stress of the shopping queues and that’s even before you have fought around the shelves to find what you are looking for.
We have a solution: an all-inclusive Caribbean Christmas holiday, away from the moaning relatives, the screaming kids and the late night shopping hell.
Almond Resorts offer fantastic luxury all-inclusive holidays in Barbados and St. Lucia at some fantastic locations, offering you escapism this Christmas at resorts such as the Almond Morgan Bay in St. Lucia and the Almond Beach Club & Spa in Barbados.
Christmas dinner could be fried plantain and barbecued shrimp, enjoyed on the beach with the waves lapping the shore, avoiding the repeat films and tiresome Christmas speech, settling down with some fine local rum enjoyed with the locals.
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Going Skiing? Go Prepared
Statistics for ski holidays shows that one in seven holiday makers will face some kind of injury. These injuries can vary greatly, and can be very nasty from a sprained wrist and twisted knee to an open fracture of you lower limbs.
Those embarking on a skiing holiday for the first time should really make sure they are prepared for what is in store for them as these holidays can be very demanding physically. It is estimated that last year, through injuries, winter sports holiday makers lost out on £4.5 in unused ski passes.
It is important to make sure you are in shape ready for the holiday, so your body can keep up with the demands of the slopes.
It is worthwhile to take some lessons on a dry ski slope on home soil first, so you can get to grips with the technique and will have more time drifting down the slopes at break neck speeds.
Those venturing out to the mountains should also always ensure they have appropriate ski insurance. Be warned that a regular travel insurance policy will be unlikely to cover you for skiing accidents; you will instead need to seek winter sports cover.
Those looking to be even more adventurous and head off piste or try their hand at something like heli skiing will need to check whether this is covered in their policy by checking the terms.
Those embarking on a skiing holiday for the first time should really make sure they are prepared for what is in store for them as these holidays can be very demanding physically. It is estimated that last year, through injuries, winter sports holiday makers lost out on £4.5 in unused ski passes.
It is important to make sure you are in shape ready for the holiday, so your body can keep up with the demands of the slopes.
It is worthwhile to take some lessons on a dry ski slope on home soil first, so you can get to grips with the technique and will have more time drifting down the slopes at break neck speeds.
Those venturing out to the mountains should also always ensure they have appropriate ski insurance. Be warned that a regular travel insurance policy will be unlikely to cover you for skiing accidents; you will instead need to seek winter sports cover.
Those looking to be even more adventurous and head off piste or try their hand at something like heli skiing will need to check whether this is covered in their policy by checking the terms.
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Pilot Your Own African Safari
Hanks Aero Adventures are a flight operator with a difference – they provide light aircraft to those with a pilots license for you to then plan your own safari holiday in Africa, and then fly the plane across the African bush yourselves!
This allows complete freedom to fly across the African savannah, taking the route you want to and incorporating all of the sights you specifically want to see, and with the choices seemingly endless, this ability could produce an adventurous safari holiday that you will never forget.
This allows complete freedom to fly across the African savannah, taking the route you want to and incorporating all of the sights you specifically want to see, and with the choices seemingly endless, this ability could produce an adventurous safari holiday that you will never forget.
Thursday, 13 September 2007
Kenyan Travel on the Rise
Those planning a holiday to Kenya this year are far from alone. A report on Business Daily Africa describes how Kenya is on course to achieve it’s goal of becoming one of the top 10 long haul destinations.
A report from Last Minute dot com shows bookings on holidays to Kenya have increased dramatically in the past months. Kenya is now said to be on a par with popular long haul destinations such as Thailand and the Maldives.
It’s sudden popularity growth has been attributed to the introduction of high quality holiday packages which have recently been introduced. A report in 2006 by Kuoni showed that Kenya had moved up to the fourth position, overtaking Dubai. The Maldives and Thailand held first and second, with Egypt taking third position.
Tanzania is also growing rapidly in popularity as a long haul destination, with Egypt expected to drop right down in 2007.
Kenya is also an incredibly popular place for weddings abroad. It is said to be the fifth most popular destination for couples to tie the knot, and is expected to rise to fourth next year.
A report from Last Minute dot com shows bookings on holidays to Kenya have increased dramatically in the past months. Kenya is now said to be on a par with popular long haul destinations such as Thailand and the Maldives.
It’s sudden popularity growth has been attributed to the introduction of high quality holiday packages which have recently been introduced. A report in 2006 by Kuoni showed that Kenya had moved up to the fourth position, overtaking Dubai. The Maldives and Thailand held first and second, with Egypt taking third position.
Tanzania is also growing rapidly in popularity as a long haul destination, with Egypt expected to drop right down in 2007.
Kenya is also an incredibly popular place for weddings abroad. It is said to be the fifth most popular destination for couples to tie the knot, and is expected to rise to fourth next year.
Safe Travel In South Africa
Like any big city, South Africa has its share of scammers. To remain safe, it is just a case of awareness. Preparing yourself for what to expect will arm you with the knowledge you need to firstly recognise a scam, and secondly to fend off these scammers.
In South Africa, porters at the airports try to swamp new visitors by offering to carry their luggage and guide them through the airport, expecting money at the end of it. They can be difficult to fend off, and will often just walk with a hand on your luggage, expecting to be paid at the end of it.
The best way to avoid this is to carry your luggage on your back, and to not wheel it around the airport by trolley. If you do end up tipping a porter, it is said that around 7 Rand will be sufficient.
Mini-bus taxi’s are considered as unsafe methods of transport. There have been reports of numerous assaults and stabbings by the taxi drivers for very trivial things, such as asking for the taxi’s music to be turned down.
A holiday to South Africa can also bring about amazing experiences, and it would be very misleading to just comment on the bad. Noordhoek Beach was recently voted as one of the best three beaches in the Western Cape, and is relatively un-crowded. It features brilliant white sand, be warned however that the water is freezing and can be incredibly rough – great if you are a surfer.
Don’t forget the beautiful array of wildlife and the fine wines South Africa has to offer – it really is a fantastic place to visit. Like any place, it is important to read up on the dangers of any area, so that you can make informed decisions on how to remain safe once you arrive at your destination.
In South Africa, porters at the airports try to swamp new visitors by offering to carry their luggage and guide them through the airport, expecting money at the end of it. They can be difficult to fend off, and will often just walk with a hand on your luggage, expecting to be paid at the end of it.
The best way to avoid this is to carry your luggage on your back, and to not wheel it around the airport by trolley. If you do end up tipping a porter, it is said that around 7 Rand will be sufficient.
Mini-bus taxi’s are considered as unsafe methods of transport. There have been reports of numerous assaults and stabbings by the taxi drivers for very trivial things, such as asking for the taxi’s music to be turned down.
A holiday to South Africa can also bring about amazing experiences, and it would be very misleading to just comment on the bad. Noordhoek Beach was recently voted as one of the best three beaches in the Western Cape, and is relatively un-crowded. It features brilliant white sand, be warned however that the water is freezing and can be incredibly rough – great if you are a surfer.
Don’t forget the beautiful array of wildlife and the fine wines South Africa has to offer – it really is a fantastic place to visit. Like any place, it is important to read up on the dangers of any area, so that you can make informed decisions on how to remain safe once you arrive at your destination.
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
All Inclusive Resorts – From Tacky to Tasteful
There was a time when the all-inclusive resort was considered tacky, evening entertainment comprising of sing-a-longs and limbo dancing coupled with poor quality food and local booze are all characteristics that were once associated with this popular holiday type.
This has now changed as hotels are offering a higher level of luxury, with plasma screens, wireless internet and iPods in-room. Even the rich are now pushing aside the preconceptions of what an all-inclusive resort is really all about.
Now that opinions of these types of holidays of changing, it is going to be hard for people to ignore the lure of menus with no prices and endless amounts of beer and wine.
This has now changed as hotels are offering a higher level of luxury, with plasma screens, wireless internet and iPods in-room. Even the rich are now pushing aside the preconceptions of what an all-inclusive resort is really all about.
Now that opinions of these types of holidays of changing, it is going to be hard for people to ignore the lure of menus with no prices and endless amounts of beer and wine.
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
Obtaining Reasonable Travel Insurance after Illness
Trying to find a reasonable travel insurance quote isn’t easy at the best of times. If you have suffered from an illness such as cancer, this can be near on impossible. Insurance premiums for ex cancer sufferers can be sometimes more than ten times the cost of premiums for others.
A recent survey by Cancerbackup shows 9 out of 10 people who had had cancer, struggle to obtain a travel insurance policy. Thanks to Cancerbackup though, there is some hope, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is investigating into whether cancer sufferers are discriminated against. The survey also wants to make sure the results haven’t put people off obtaining travel insurance on their holidays.
You can read the full article on Arabia.com
A recent survey by Cancerbackup shows 9 out of 10 people who had had cancer, struggle to obtain a travel insurance policy. Thanks to Cancerbackup though, there is some hope, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is investigating into whether cancer sufferers are discriminated against. The survey also wants to make sure the results haven’t put people off obtaining travel insurance on their holidays.
You can read the full article on Arabia.com
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