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Free Activities for Kids in Singapore

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:58 +0000

Originally founded as a British trading colony in the early 1800s, the Singapore has grown into a huge city-state in Southeast Asia. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in this region of the world and is home to the busiest seaport in the world. Singapore is characterized by great shopping venues, a lively nightlife scene, and some of the world’s tastiest cuisine, all of which feature a combination of Chinese, Indian, and Malay culture. However, most people don’t realize that this is a great place for a family vacation.

Australia’s 10 Best Beaches

matteo — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:00:31 +0000

Australia boasts over 11,000 beaches across its 37,000 km coastline, including some of the finest coastal spots in the world. Whichever type of beach you’re looking for, this country has it covered. Here are just some of the best beaches Australia has to offer.

Top 7 Beaches in Barcelona, Spain

Allan Dumayas — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:00:40 +0000

As one of Spain’s economic and cultural center, Barcelona is also a prime beach-lover’s destination with a myriad of beaches to choose from. Its 4.5-kilometer long coastline near the urban area showcases at least seven general beaches where one has even been named by a Discovery Channel documentary as the world’s third best beach! Let’s go and see what these beaches have to offer so be prepared to go for a dip below the cool waters, watch the beautiful people, and bask under the palm trees beneath the hot Spanish sun!

5 things not to miss in the Balearic Islands

Linda Koscova — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:00:54 +0000

The Balearic Islands are a Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean sea that includes Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

Majorca is the biggest island combining a little of everything. It doesn’t matter if you like mountain sceneries and hiking or enjoying sun on the beach – you can find it here. Ibiza is a well-known clubbing island, Menorca is a heaven of tranquility with isolated beaches and Formentera is a small chill-out island.

Sunny Travel Destinations: The Bahamas

Will Joce — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:00:15 +0000

There are two undeniable things about the Bahamas. The first is that the island chain represents possibly the global pinnacle of luxurious holiday making in beautiful surroundings.

Photo by Vagabond Shutterbug

The second is that this comes at a price, often a fantastically high price that makes the islands the preserve of the rich and glamorous.

Budget Travel: Free Water in Paris & Things to do in Daytona Beach

Mireia — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:00:45 +0000

Do you remember the last time you went for a city trip on summer? Heat, tiredness, thirst,... You stop at the first bar you find and are forced to buy those tiny and really overpriced bottles of water. Well, it seems that travelers heading to both Paris and Milan will be able to avoid this.

Best Beaches in Puglia, Travel Apps, and Hot Chocolate

Mireia — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Leaving maps and guidebooks behind, we've entered the Internet era and traveling itself has really changed. Far more conveninent than those big maps or huge guidebooks we were used to brining on vacation, the iPhone, the Blackberry or any other android-compatible smatphones can really make our life easier.

Tips for a weekend getaway

Linda Koscova — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:00:25 +0000

Everybody needs to relax sometimes. It doesn’t matter if you are a businessman or shop assistant. I’ve prepared some tips and tricks on how to arrange a weekend getaway to enjoy and relax for a few days before another week at work starts.

Getting the most out of the Isle of Cyprus

Anita Choudhary — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:17 +0000

The primary feature of the Isle of Cyprus is the fact that its climate is literally perfect 320 days out of the entire year. Basically, there is only about a month and a half during the year where you wouldn’t want to visit there. One of the peak tourist periods is December through February because you would never know you were in the throes of winter there as possibly compared to where you may be living.

The Best Day Trips out of Lisbon

Poonam Chopra — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:00:14 +0000

Though Lisbon is an utterly beautiful and picturesque city in itself, it is quite small relative to other international metropolitan cities. After a few days of walking around, the city starts feeling familiar and navigating through the city becomes a cinch.

Entertainment in Menorca

Will Joce — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:21:27 +0000

Menorca is the quietest of the Balearic Islands, although still geared mainly towards tourism. While the clubbers and cheap package tourists tend to stick to Ibiza and Majorca,

Menorca attracts more families and relaxed

Most Beautiful Beaches in Cape Town, South Africa

George Gally — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:11 +0000

With it’s white sand, million dollar views, clean water and unbelievable African sunset, Cape Town has some of the beautiful beaches on the planet.

The city is unique in having two oceans - the warm Indian Ocean and the cold Atlantic which meet at the spectacular Cape Point.

Best Beaches in Ibiza, Spain

Anita Choudhary — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:35:46 +0000

One of the most popular holiday and vacation destinations in the Mediterranean Sea

is the Island of Ibiza situated off Spain’s Iberian Peninsula.

Top 5 Innovative Travel Objects

Paul Crompton — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:10:47 +0000

5. Swiss Army Maverick II Dual Time Watch Got family or friends to stay in contact with but also got to keep time in your current location on holiday?

This watch includes a small second watch on the face for the second time zone

Best Travel Destinations for Spring Summer 2010

Will Joce — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:30:51 +0000

outh Africa, as I'm sure everyone is aware by now, is hosting this summer's football FIFA World Cup.

Although the global financial conditions and the high price of flights to South Africa mean

Top 5 Museums in LA, California

Tiffany — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:15:16 +0000

When people picture Los Angeles, CA, museums may be the last thing to come to mind.

Although there are beaches and premieres galore, Los Angeles still offers come beautiful cultural pursuits. Here are five of LA’s top must see museums.

5 of the most interesting beaches near Lisbon

Tiffany — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:21:54 +0000

Lovely Lisbon is the home of steep tiled streets, delicious egg tart pastries and strong sea breezes.

Indeed, multiple beaches are tantalizingly close and locals flock to them to lay in the sun in summer and to gaze at the sea in winter.

European Beaches, Low-fare flights and Green Gadgets

Mireia — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:54:28 +0000

2010 Green Gadgets From lights, to subwoofers, energy chargers and smart energy devices: these are some examples of the kind of products that are in competition for the Greener Gadget ideas 2010.

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Great Day Trip from Marseille: the Calanques of Cassis

Morgan Hille — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:00:42 +0000

One of the most popular day trips from Marseille, Provence, is an excursion to the splendid calanques of Cassis.

Rent a car at Marseille’s St. Charles train station and get to one of the calanques or, all five if you can. The other option is to take a train to Cassis then a taxi to any of the calanques. It really depends on the time of day and your schedule. There is a Tourist Information booth at the train station. Grab a map and ask about the best way to get to the calanques at the time of your departure.

Family Vacation, Trendy Getaway, Adventure Holiday

Marion — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:16 +0000

Family vacation in Salento, Italy, adventure holiday in Vancouver, Canada, romantic city break in Budapest, Hungary, trendy getaway in Mexico… What is your favorite holiday? A Family Holiday in Southern Italy On Travel Savvy Mom, Kimberly Sullivan recommends a family trip to Salento (the heel of the Italian boot). She invites travelers to discover the [...]