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March 27, 2008

Tips For A Budget Vacation

Are you thinking about a family vacation this year? However, with the rising cost of gas, food and just living day to day, this could possibly prevent some you from taking a trip. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are some helpful travel tips that can allow you to take the trip you desire, without breaking your bank.

Consider renting a house or condo instead of staying in a hotel. A rental provides you with a complete kitchen and eating area, allowing you to purchase and prepare your own food. Not having to eat at restaurants for every meal can really cut-down on the cost of your trip.

It’s very important to look for flights, hotels and car rentals on several websites to find the best deal. Prices can vary website to website, so doing your homework will pay off. (more…)

March 24, 2008

Buy Unique Travel Gifts: Rick Steves Silk Neck Wallet – In Stock On 24, March 2008

During my two weeks in Italy Rick Steves Silk Neck Wallet kept my passport, credit cards and money safe.

I liked the zippered area that is meant specifically for credit cards. The cord is nice and long and actually also allowed me to hang my Neck Wallet over my neck under my shirt and then tuck it into my pants when I did not want it to be obvious under my tighter shirts.

The only disappointment is that when I got back home a few days later I noticed that the cord had to be resewn because it became detached from the pouch. But I would buy this Rick Steves Silk Neck Wallet again.

March 21, 2008

5 Romantic Travel Resolutions

A new year always means a chance for a new start. You and yours can begin this new year by making some travel resolutions together, regardless of your time and budget restraints. Put aside those old travel habits and make some new ones! Let this be the year that your travel plans focus on fun, fantasy, and festivities!

1. We’re going to plan a real vacation. No, it doesn’t have to be an around the world cruise or first class getaway (but if you can afford it, what are you waiting for?) It does have to be an honest-to-goodness vacation, though. No cell phones, no laptops. Mark the dates on the calendar and keep it just like you’d keep any business appointment. The business of romantic travel, though, is a fun one and an activity that the two of you can plan for months.

2. We’re going to involve each other in the trip planning. All too often, one partner gets the job for planning a trip…and that task quickly becomes a bore. Plan your trips together! Anticipation is half the fun. Visit a travel agent. Collect brochures. Buy a guidebook. Rent a video about your destination. Search the internet for information. (more…)

March 16, 2008

Tips To Make Holiday Travel Easier

The holidays can be quite hectic but they are often a time when people travel to see family and friends or to take a well deserved vacation. Following some basic tips will help ensure you have the best time when you travel during this time of year. Being prepared for things to go wrong is the first step in minimizing the damages and getting on with your holiday travel plans.

Make sure you have all of your tickets and confirmation numbers in a specific place. It is a good idea to make a copy of the information as well as the contact number for your tickets and place it in another location. This way if you lose the originals you will have all the necessary information to take care of it. You should call about a week before your travel dates to make sure your reservation is still active for all modes of transportation and your accommodations. (more…)

March 12, 2008

Buy Unique Gifts: Black Perfect Pushup – Travel

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My neighbor has the original perfect pushup which inspired me to check it out for myself.

I saw this portable/travel version which interested me because it neatly collapses into one compact piece for easy storage as well as portability.

I was concerned that the snap in connector between the handle and the base would be strong enough to take my weight while exercising and ……no problem.

In general the perfect pushup is well designed and makes push up more challenging.

March 10, 2008

Visiting Venice For Your Italy Vacation

If you go on a vacation in Italy it is almost necessary that you visit Venice. Everyone who has ever been to Italy has an almost classic picture of them in a “vaporetti” or a “gondola” with a canal for a backdrop. This famous Italian city found in the north is also sometimes known as the city of water, the city of bridges and the city of lights.

Vaporetti are motorized buses used by Venetians for transportation around the city’s canals while the gondola is a Venetian boat that is now used mostly by tourists and sometimes for weddings or funerals.

The city is made up of several small islands, 118 to be exact hence the need for water transportation and the many bridges. (more…)

March 7, 2008

Buy Sleeping Bags: 100% Silk Sleeping Bag Liner w/ Water-proof Pouch: Perfect For Traveling, Camping, Backpacking

Travel Hammock Silk Sleep SackWell, I was skeptical at first at the other review of how comfortable and how much better I would sleep than in hotel sheets but I am hooked.

I won’t travel without my 100% Silk Sleeping Bag Liner w/ Water-proof Pouch: Perfect For Traveling, Camping, Backpacking. Travel Sheet.

I will buy another sleeping bag for my sister as I let her borrow it and she loved it and slept better too.

I am so glad I researched this Sleeping Bag Liner w/ Water-proof Pouch before I bought the more expensive one I saw advertised.

March 6, 2008

Italian People And Your Italy Vacation

One good reason to go to Italy for your vacation is the people. With over 58 million people in an area about the size of the state of Arizona, Italians are said to be some of the friendliest people in the world.

Their love of life, food, people, art and their great culture steeped in thousands of years of history makes an Italy vacation a great choice for leisure travel. You will find that the people are charming and charismatic. They love family life and music and tend to be freely giving of their affection.

During your Italy vacation you will notice that Italians are proud of their heritage and are passionate about everything they do. They are very welcoming to strangers and quick to share their food and offer their wine or even a joke or a story. So who are some of the famous Italian people that may be featured at some of the sites you may visit on your Italy vacation?

One of the most famous Italian people is Leonardo da Vinci. Not only did he paint perhaps the most recognizable picture of all time “The Mona Lisa” but most people around the world have heard of him because of his painting “The Last Supper.” This has become the source of several controversies such as the one portrayed in the book and the movie “The DaVinci Code.”

During your Italy vacation you will undoubtedly come across several places that are tied to the name of this famous Italian. For example he was born and spent much on his youth around Florence in the Tuscany region and later on moved to Milan. Unfortunately you will not find the Mona Lisa on your Italy vacation but the Last Supper is found in a famous church called Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.

Galileo is another famous Italian also from the Florence area known for his contributions to math, physics and astronomy. You can visit the University of Pisa during your Italy vacation if you are curious to know where things began for Galileo.

You can also visit the bronze chandelier in the Cathedral of Pisa that is said to be where Galileo first started thinking about his swinging pendulum theories. He is said to have timed the swings with his pulse while sitting in this cathedral.

Marco Polo is another famous Italian. He was a Venetian who traveled and explored the world. He was buried in the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice and the house that is said to be his actual birthplace in Venice also exists and is frequented by people on vacation in Italy.

Michelangelo is also a famous Italian whose name will come up during your Italy vacation. As a painter and sculptor he was said to be a rival of Leonardo da Vinci’s. “The Last Judgment” is a huge mural he took 6 years to paint that is on a wall at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City. It describes the apocalypse or second coming of Christ. Michelangelo also designed the dome of the St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City which you will be able to see on your vacation in Italy.

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