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CHOOSING THE BEST TIMES TO TRAVEL TO EUROPE
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
BOSTON, A BARGAIN TRAVEL GUIDE
BOSTON, A BARGAIN TRAVEL GUIDE
BY: STEVE PERLOW
made famous by revolutionary events, infamous by
cold winters, and both by the world-series
WINNING RED SOX, BOSTON HAS ITS FAIR SHARE OF
reasons to visit. with such a reputation,
however, comes high prices, and it has become
INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND BARGAIN DEALS IN
the city. that is why we created a list of
budget restaurants, bars and activities that
BOTH LOCALS AND TOURISTS CAN USE WHEN GOING OUT
in boston. spanning the unique boston
neighborhoods, we have suggestions whether you
ARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS OR SINGLE. WE ALSO
provide ideas for dates that won't break the
bank - great especially for a first outing, yet
PERFECT ALSO FOR A CHANGE OF PACE IN THE OLD
routine.
RESTAURANTS
grendel's den (89 winthrop street, harvard
SQUARE) - STOP BY FOR THE HAPPY HOUR FOOD
specials from 5-7:30pm and after 9:30pm at this
popular harvard square bar. the entire menu
(NORMALLY VERY REASONABLE) IS HALF PRICED,
giving the diner on a budget some great options.
try the mediterranean platter for steak tips and
HUMMUS FOR ONLY $5 DURING HAPPY HOUR. ALSO, STOP
by on sunday evenings for the special dollar
menu, featuring items such burgers and pasta.
THERE IS A MINIMUM DRINK PURCHASE OF $3 REQUIRED
for the discount prices.
BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ (96 WINTHROP ST., CAMBRIDGE)
- enjoy some of the best bbq you can find north
of memphis and east of st. louis. while the
ENTREES CAN GET PRICEY, YOU CAN ENJOY A GREAT
bbq sandwich and a side for under $10. try the
pulled chicken with the eastern carolina sauce
AND THE MASHED POTATOES WITH GRAVY. IF YOU'RE
looking to splurge, try a swamp-water; this fish
bowl of liquor is $15, but does come with its
OWN ALLIGATOR. ON WEDNESDAYS, BE SURE TO CHECK
out the ladies night specials and receive $1
domestic beers and $1 margaritas. also on
WEDNESDAYS, RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON YOUR FOOD
purchases with a valid southern id (states south
of the mason-dixon line and east of the
MISSISSIPPI). ON SATURDAYS, THERE ARE $0.35
wings and $8 pitchers from 12-4pm. for those
really looking to eat, stop by on sundays for
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT RIBS AND ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK
drafts for $22.95 (two hour max) or on mondays
for all-you-can-eat wings and rib tips and
ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK DRAFTS FOR $14.95.
fajitas and ritas (25 west st., downtown or 1237
HANCOCK ST., QUINCY) - IT'S EASY TO STUFF
yourself with fresh tex-mex food here without
spending too much cash, because fajitas and
RITAS IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES AROUND THAT
serves dinner-sized fajitas for less than $10.
for those who prefer the tex instead of the mex,
YOU CAN GET A BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
accompanied by slaw, beans and corn bread, also
for under $10. and even though you might be
TRYING TO SAVE MONEY, IT'S HARD NOT TO SPLURGE
on a raspberry margarita for a bit over $4. no
matter your budget, you won't be hungry when you
LEAVE!
mccormick and schmick's (north market building,
FANEUIL HALL) - THIS UPSCALE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
can normally cost a pretty penny but at happy
hour anyone can afford to enjoy some of
MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK'S GREAT FOOD. FROM 3:30 TO
6:30pm monday through friday and 10pm-12am on
saturday and sunday, the bar features a $1.95
MENU FEATURING STANDBY FAVORITES SUCH AS
burgers, chicken wings, and cheese quesadillas,
as well as seafood choices such as oysters and
CLAMS. THE MENU CHANGES DAILY AND THERE IS A
minimum drink purchase required. reservations
are suggested. for more info, take a look at
THEIR WEBSITE HERE.
drink specials
sunset grill and tap (130 brighton ave.,
allston) - while this bar doesn't have any drink
SPECIALS, THE SHEER VASTNESS OF ITS BEER
selection makes it worth checking out. offering
112 beers on tap and 380 types of bottled beer,
SUNSET IS TRULY A BEER DRINKER'S HEAVEN. THE
prices range based on the brand but try the
dogfish head 90 minute ipa. this one is 9%
ALCOHOL SO AT ABOUT $4 PER PINT, IT CAN BE A
pretty good deal. for the drinker living on the
edge, there's the 120 minute ipa, which is 21%
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME. THE SUNSET ALSO OFFERS A MENU
of tasty, relatively cheap food to accompany
your beer selections. you might want to get here
EARLY; THE LINES AND WAIT CAN GET LONG. FOR MORE
information take a look here.
ROGGIE'S BREW AND GRILLE (356 CHESTNUT HILL
ave., brighton) - while this is definitely a
boston college bar, any one looking for a fun
SCENE AND YOUNG CROWD CAN ENJOY THIS BRIGHTON
hotspot. roggie's offers 52 beers on tap and
martinis for only $5. also stop by between 4-7pm
FOR $0.15 WINGS. FOR THOSE WITH A LARGER CROWD,
or perhaps looking to not remember their night,
try the 64 once bowls of mixed drinks for around
17 DOLLARS. AS AN ADDED BONUS, ROGGIE'S ALSO HAS
a pizza shop right next door for anyone looking
for some great cheap eats after a night of heavy
DRINKING.
pour house bar and grill (909 boylston street,
FENWAY KENMORE) - WELL KNOWN AS A COLLEGE
student's dream bar, this place offers a fun
crowd and cheap prices. the deals on food can be
EXCEPTIONAL. ON WEDNESDAYS AFTER 6PM, TRY THE
$2.50 chicken sandwich and saturdays after 6pm
all burgers are half priced. this bar offers a
PRETTY STANDARD SELECTION OF DRINKS, WHICH ARE
also reasonably priced. the service is
seat-yourself, but this bar can fill up pretty
QUICKLY.
beacon hill pub (149 charles street, beacon
HILL) - IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO RELIVE YOUR
college years, then beacon hill pub is the place
to go. start with the $1.55 bud draft pints in
PLASTIC CUPS. THEN CHALLENGE YOUR BUDDIES TO A
game of foosball or pinball. within minutes
you'll feel as if you're 21 again (or even 18?).
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ARE BEST IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
a fun but chill scene - make sure to introduce
yourself to garrett the bartender (and, of
COURSE, TIP HIM), AND HE'LL BE SURE TO REMEMBER
your poison and prepare it for you as soon as
you approach the bar. thursdays through
SATURDAYS TEND TO BE MORE CROWDED, BUT FUN ALL
the same, especially if that is more your scene.
don't worry about driving and trying to find a
PARKING SPOT IN THE IMPOSSIBLE BEACON HILL
neighborhood - a t stop and a cabstand are only
a few steps from the door.
activities
FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE (DOWNTOWN) - MORE
commonly referred to as quincy market, this
marketplace offers all kinds of food, shopping
AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. HUNGRY? TRY ONE OF THE
17 restaurants or 40 eateries serving up
everything from famous new england clam chowda
TO ETHNIC INDIAN AND, OF COURSE, DELECTABLE
deserts. looking for something new? there are
multiple retailers, from recognized apparel
STORES TO LOCAL GIFT SHOPS, FOR YOU TO BROWSE.
just want to be entertained? the musical and
variety acts put on by the street performers
PROVIDE FREE AMUSEMENT FOR PASSERBYS OF ALL
ages. or check out the comedy connection (see
write-up below) for a more organized comedic
ROUTINE. LOCATED ON THE WATERFRONT AND EASILY
identified by the cobblestone walkways and 19th
century buildings, quincy market can't be
MISSED.
kayak the charles (charles river canoe and
KAYAK, IN ARTESANI PARK IN ALLSTON/BRIGHTON) -
you're sure to cross the charles river at some
point during your stay in boston - but have you
EVER CONSIDERED PADDLING THROUGH IT? STROLL WITH
a friend to the charles river canoe and kayak
kiosk and rent a two-person canoe or kayak for
AROUND $15 PER HOUR. WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
a strenuous workout or a leisurely paddle (the
waters are typically calm), kayaking the charles
RIVER CAN PROVIDE EITHER ONE, OR ANYTHING
in-between. just make sure the skies are sunny,
because rentals are not available on rainy days.
EASILY SPOTTED IN ARTESANI PARK BY THE
green-roof, this rental site is open on fair
days from may through early october. check out
OTHER OPTIONS AT THEIR WEBSITE HERE.
the comedy connection (faneuil hall marketplace)
RELAX FOR A NIGHT AND LET THE UPCOMING
professionals work to make your date laugh!
comedians perform live every day of the week,
BUT YOU WILL WANT TO CALL (617.248.9700) FOR
reservations if you plan to attend a show
between thursday and saturday. ticket prices
USUALLY RANGE BETWEEN $12 AND $25, DEPENDING ON
who is on stage, but cheaper doe
BY: STEVE PERLOW
made famous by revolutionary events, infamous by
cold winters, and both by the world-series
WINNING RED SOX, BOSTON HAS ITS FAIR SHARE OF
reasons to visit. with such a reputation,
however, comes high prices, and it has become
INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND BARGAIN DEALS IN
the city. that is why we created a list of
budget restaurants, bars and activities that
BOTH LOCALS AND TOURISTS CAN USE WHEN GOING OUT
in boston. spanning the unique boston
neighborhoods, we have suggestions whether you
ARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS OR SINGLE. WE ALSO
provide ideas for dates that won't break the
bank - great especially for a first outing, yet
PERFECT ALSO FOR A CHANGE OF PACE IN THE OLD
routine.
RESTAURANTS
grendel's den (89 winthrop street, harvard
SQUARE) - STOP BY FOR THE HAPPY HOUR FOOD
specials from 5-7:30pm and after 9:30pm at this
popular harvard square bar. the entire menu
(NORMALLY VERY REASONABLE) IS HALF PRICED,
giving the diner on a budget some great options.
try the mediterranean platter for steak tips and
HUMMUS FOR ONLY $5 DURING HAPPY HOUR. ALSO, STOP
by on sunday evenings for the special dollar
menu, featuring items such burgers and pasta.
THERE IS A MINIMUM DRINK PURCHASE OF $3 REQUIRED
for the discount prices.
BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ (96 WINTHROP ST., CAMBRIDGE)
- enjoy some of the best bbq you can find north
of memphis and east of st. louis. while the
ENTREES CAN GET PRICEY, YOU CAN ENJOY A GREAT
bbq sandwich and a side for under $10. try the
pulled chicken with the eastern carolina sauce
AND THE MASHED POTATOES WITH GRAVY. IF YOU'RE
looking to splurge, try a swamp-water; this fish
bowl of liquor is $15, but does come with its
OWN ALLIGATOR. ON WEDNESDAYS, BE SURE TO CHECK
out the ladies night specials and receive $1
domestic beers and $1 margaritas. also on
WEDNESDAYS, RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT ON YOUR FOOD
purchases with a valid southern id (states south
of the mason-dixon line and east of the
MISSISSIPPI). ON SATURDAYS, THERE ARE $0.35
wings and $8 pitchers from 12-4pm. for those
really looking to eat, stop by on sundays for
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT RIBS AND ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK
drafts for $22.95 (two hour max) or on mondays
for all-you-can-eat wings and rib tips and
ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK DRAFTS FOR $14.95.
fajitas and ritas (25 west st., downtown or 1237
HANCOCK ST., QUINCY) - IT'S EASY TO STUFF
yourself with fresh tex-mex food here without
spending too much cash, because fajitas and
RITAS IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES AROUND THAT
serves dinner-sized fajitas for less than $10.
for those who prefer the tex instead of the mex,
YOU CAN GET A BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
accompanied by slaw, beans and corn bread, also
for under $10. and even though you might be
TRYING TO SAVE MONEY, IT'S HARD NOT TO SPLURGE
on a raspberry margarita for a bit over $4. no
matter your budget, you won't be hungry when you
LEAVE!
mccormick and schmick's (north market building,
FANEUIL HALL) - THIS UPSCALE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
can normally cost a pretty penny but at happy
hour anyone can afford to enjoy some of
MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK'S GREAT FOOD. FROM 3:30 TO
6:30pm monday through friday and 10pm-12am on
saturday and sunday, the bar features a $1.95
MENU FEATURING STANDBY FAVORITES SUCH AS
burgers, chicken wings, and cheese quesadillas,
as well as seafood choices such as oysters and
CLAMS. THE MENU CHANGES DAILY AND THERE IS A
minimum drink purchase required. reservations
are suggested. for more info, take a look at
THEIR WEBSITE HERE.
drink specials
sunset grill and tap (130 brighton ave.,
allston) - while this bar doesn't have any drink
SPECIALS, THE SHEER VASTNESS OF ITS BEER
selection makes it worth checking out. offering
112 beers on tap and 380 types of bottled beer,
SUNSET IS TRULY A BEER DRINKER'S HEAVEN. THE
prices range based on the brand but try the
dogfish head 90 minute ipa. this one is 9%
ALCOHOL SO AT ABOUT $4 PER PINT, IT CAN BE A
pretty good deal. for the drinker living on the
edge, there's the 120 minute ipa, which is 21%
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME. THE SUNSET ALSO OFFERS A MENU
of tasty, relatively cheap food to accompany
your beer selections. you might want to get here
EARLY; THE LINES AND WAIT CAN GET LONG. FOR MORE
information take a look here.
ROGGIE'S BREW AND GRILLE (356 CHESTNUT HILL
ave., brighton) - while this is definitely a
boston college bar, any one looking for a fun
SCENE AND YOUNG CROWD CAN ENJOY THIS BRIGHTON
hotspot. roggie's offers 52 beers on tap and
martinis for only $5. also stop by between 4-7pm
FOR $0.15 WINGS. FOR THOSE WITH A LARGER CROWD,
or perhaps looking to not remember their night,
try the 64 once bowls of mixed drinks for around
17 DOLLARS. AS AN ADDED BONUS, ROGGIE'S ALSO HAS
a pizza shop right next door for anyone looking
for some great cheap eats after a night of heavy
DRINKING.
pour house bar and grill (909 boylston street,
FENWAY KENMORE) - WELL KNOWN AS A COLLEGE
student's dream bar, this place offers a fun
crowd and cheap prices. the deals on food can be
EXCEPTIONAL. ON WEDNESDAYS AFTER 6PM, TRY THE
$2.50 chicken sandwich and saturdays after 6pm
all burgers are half priced. this bar offers a
PRETTY STANDARD SELECTION OF DRINKS, WHICH ARE
also reasonably priced. the service is
seat-yourself, but this bar can fill up pretty
QUICKLY.
beacon hill pub (149 charles street, beacon
HILL) - IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO RELIVE YOUR
college years, then beacon hill pub is the place
to go. start with the $1.55 bud draft pints in
PLASTIC CUPS. THEN CHALLENGE YOUR BUDDIES TO A
game of foosball or pinball. within minutes
you'll feel as if you're 21 again (or even 18?).
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ARE BEST IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
a fun but chill scene - make sure to introduce
yourself to garrett the bartender (and, of
COURSE, TIP HIM), AND HE'LL BE SURE TO REMEMBER
your poison and prepare it for you as soon as
you approach the bar. thursdays through
SATURDAYS TEND TO BE MORE CROWDED, BUT FUN ALL
the same, especially if that is more your scene.
don't worry about driving and trying to find a
PARKING SPOT IN THE IMPOSSIBLE BEACON HILL
neighborhood - a t stop and a cabstand are only
a few steps from the door.
activities
FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE (DOWNTOWN) - MORE
commonly referred to as quincy market, this
marketplace offers all kinds of food, shopping
AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. HUNGRY? TRY ONE OF THE
17 restaurants or 40 eateries serving up
everything from famous new england clam chowda
TO ETHNIC INDIAN AND, OF COURSE, DELECTABLE
deserts. looking for something new? there are
multiple retailers, from recognized apparel
STORES TO LOCAL GIFT SHOPS, FOR YOU TO BROWSE.
just want to be entertained? the musical and
variety acts put on by the street performers
PROVIDE FREE AMUSEMENT FOR PASSERBYS OF ALL
ages. or check out the comedy connection (see
write-up below) for a more organized comedic
ROUTINE. LOCATED ON THE WATERFRONT AND EASILY
identified by the cobblestone walkways and 19th
century buildings, quincy market can't be
MISSED.
kayak the charles (charles river canoe and
KAYAK, IN ARTESANI PARK IN ALLSTON/BRIGHTON) -
you're sure to cross the charles river at some
point during your stay in boston - but have you
EVER CONSIDERED PADDLING THROUGH IT? STROLL WITH
a friend to the charles river canoe and kayak
kiosk and rent a two-person canoe or kayak for
AROUND $15 PER HOUR. WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
a strenuous workout or a leisurely paddle (the
waters are typically calm), kayaking the charles
RIVER CAN PROVIDE EITHER ONE, OR ANYTHING
in-between. just make sure the skies are sunny,
because rentals are not available on rainy days.
EASILY SPOTTED IN ARTESANI PARK BY THE
green-roof, this rental site is open on fair
days from may through early october. check out
OTHER OPTIONS AT THEIR WEBSITE HERE.
the comedy connection (faneuil hall marketplace)
RELAX FOR A NIGHT AND LET THE UPCOMING
professionals work to make your date laugh!
comedians perform live every day of the week,
BUT YOU WILL WANT TO CALL (617.248.9700) FOR
reservations if you plan to attend a show
between thursday and saturday. ticket prices
USUALLY RANGE BETWEEN $12 AND $25, DEPENDING ON
who is on stage, but cheaper doe
BECOME A TRAVEL PRO IN ONE EASY LESSON
BECOME A TRAVEL PRO IN ONE EASY LESSON
BY: JOYCE JACKSON
i focus a lot on helping the first time or
inexperienced traveler head out prepared and
CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES. STARTING OUT AS A NEW
traveler can be intimidating. how do you jump
into the gigantic travel fray and survive? how
CAN YOU LEARN TO LOVE DELAYS AND LONG LINES?
get prepared.
what exactly does that mean? it means being
confident in what you are doing, where you are
GOING AND HOW YOU ARE GETTING THERE. BASICALLY,
it means being comfortable with yourself when
you leave home.
ok, so what. how do you do that? follow these
quick tips:
tip #1
know your destination.
DO SOME KIND OF READING BEFORE YOU GO. KNOW HOW
long it's going to take to get there, and the
time zone. understand how the currency converts
AND GET A HANDLE ON LOCAL CUSTOMS.
tip #2
BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME.
make sure you have the essentials you will need,
especially for a safe trip. this includes a hide
AWAY MONEY BELT, COPIES OF YOUR PASSPORT, ONE
credit card, debit card, atm card and traveler's
checks. take no more than $500 cash. make sure
SOMEONE HAS YOUR ITINERARY IN CASE OF AN
emergency.
TIP #3
travel light.
pack for only five days. carry one bag. your bag
SHOULD BE A SOFT SIDED, DURABLE CARRY BAG OF
ballistic nylon. it needs to have a padded carry
strap to sling it over your shoulder.
tip #4
leave early.
WHEREVER YOU ARE HEADED, NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF
transportation, leave early for you departure
terminal. it means less stress for you . . . a
LOT LESS STRESS FOR YOU.
tip #5
LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE TRAVELED ALL YOUR LIFE.
appearance matters. if you do the above tips you
will look and feel like a veteran traveler.
VETERAN TRAVEL PROS DO GET A HIGHER LEVEL OF
treatment and service from people who work
within the travel industry.
tip #6
expect things to go wrong.
MOST THINGS RUN PRETTY WELL IN THE TRAVEL
industry. there are inevitable delays and
cancellations. after all, it's a dynamic
INDUSTRY AND GETTING THE MIND BOGGLING NUMBER OF
pieces to work all in sync is a real juggling
act. if you expect delays you are better
PREPARED TO DEAL WITH THEM. IF THINGS GO WELL,
and they usually do, you get a nice mental lift
as you travel. the more travel experience you
GET THE BETTER YOU GET AT KNOWING WHERE DELAYS
usually occur and can either plan for them or
try to avoid them.
tip #7
be polite.
THIS FOLLOWS TIP #5 AND #6. WHILE IT IS YOUR
hard earned money that is paying for your travel
you are one of thousands of travelers a day
MOVING AROUND THE GLOBE. ALMOST THREE-FOURTHS OF
these people are inexperienced travelers. many
are stressed out, tired, cranky and rude. if you
ARE POLITE YOU WILL FEEL BETTER AND GET BETTER
treatment.
SEE YOU ON THE ROAD! JOYCE TRAVELS AND WRITES
extensively. her travel tips from 30 years of
traveling appear on her website:
HTTP://TRAVEL-PACKING-TIPS.COM
BY: JOYCE JACKSON
i focus a lot on helping the first time or
inexperienced traveler head out prepared and
CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES. STARTING OUT AS A NEW
traveler can be intimidating. how do you jump
into the gigantic travel fray and survive? how
CAN YOU LEARN TO LOVE DELAYS AND LONG LINES?
get prepared.
what exactly does that mean? it means being
confident in what you are doing, where you are
GOING AND HOW YOU ARE GETTING THERE. BASICALLY,
it means being comfortable with yourself when
you leave home.
ok, so what. how do you do that? follow these
quick tips:
tip #1
know your destination.
DO SOME KIND OF READING BEFORE YOU GO. KNOW HOW
long it's going to take to get there, and the
time zone. understand how the currency converts
AND GET A HANDLE ON LOCAL CUSTOMS.
tip #2
BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME.
make sure you have the essentials you will need,
especially for a safe trip. this includes a hide
AWAY MONEY BELT, COPIES OF YOUR PASSPORT, ONE
credit card, debit card, atm card and traveler's
checks. take no more than $500 cash. make sure
SOMEONE HAS YOUR ITINERARY IN CASE OF AN
emergency.
TIP #3
travel light.
pack for only five days. carry one bag. your bag
SHOULD BE A SOFT SIDED, DURABLE CARRY BAG OF
ballistic nylon. it needs to have a padded carry
strap to sling it over your shoulder.
tip #4
leave early.
WHEREVER YOU ARE HEADED, NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF
transportation, leave early for you departure
terminal. it means less stress for you . . . a
LOT LESS STRESS FOR YOU.
tip #5
LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE TRAVELED ALL YOUR LIFE.
appearance matters. if you do the above tips you
will look and feel like a veteran traveler.
VETERAN TRAVEL PROS DO GET A HIGHER LEVEL OF
treatment and service from people who work
within the travel industry.
tip #6
expect things to go wrong.
MOST THINGS RUN PRETTY WELL IN THE TRAVEL
industry. there are inevitable delays and
cancellations. after all, it's a dynamic
INDUSTRY AND GETTING THE MIND BOGGLING NUMBER OF
pieces to work all in sync is a real juggling
act. if you expect delays you are better
PREPARED TO DEAL WITH THEM. IF THINGS GO WELL,
and they usually do, you get a nice mental lift
as you travel. the more travel experience you
GET THE BETTER YOU GET AT KNOWING WHERE DELAYS
usually occur and can either plan for them or
try to avoid them.
tip #7
be polite.
THIS FOLLOWS TIP #5 AND #6. WHILE IT IS YOUR
hard earned money that is paying for your travel
you are one of thousands of travelers a day
MOVING AROUND THE GLOBE. ALMOST THREE-FOURTHS OF
these people are inexperienced travelers. many
are stressed out, tired, cranky and rude. if you
ARE POLITE YOU WILL FEEL BETTER AND GET BETTER
treatment.
SEE YOU ON THE ROAD! JOYCE TRAVELS AND WRITES
extensively. her travel tips from 30 years of
traveling appear on her website:
HTTP://TRAVEL-PACKING-TIPS.COM
Saturday, September 26, 2009
A COMPLETE INDIA TRAVEL GUIDE LAUNCHED
A COMPLETE INDIA TRAVEL GUIDE LAUNCHED
BY: ARJUN ROY
your wait is finally over. a complete travel
guide, www.travelgoindia.com that focuses
COMPLETELY ON INDIA HAS BEEN LAUNCHED. THE DAYS
of scratching about for information on india
before you embark on a tour of this beautiful
COUNTRY IS PASSé. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF
this enchanting land from this exhaustively
informative website www.travelgoindia.com. this
TRAVEL GUIDE HAS QUITE A FEW USEFUL TOOLS THAT
enable it to become a traveler's best friend.
ARE YOU READY TO PACK YOUR BAG BUT NOT VERY SURE
about your destination? at travelgoindia.com you
will get to know about some tourist locations,
WHOSE EXISTENCE YOU WERE NEVER AWARE OF. NO
wonder, this is by far the best india travel
guide that you will find in the internet. rich
IN INFORMATION, THIS EXCLUSIVELY INDIA CENTRIC
travel guide is surely destined to become a
tourist's best pal.
travelgoindia.com is conceived to provide
travelers with enough information on travel so
THAT IT BECOMES EASIER FOR THEM TO TAKE
decisions. the website enables you to book
hotels in more than 150 indian cities. you also
HAVE THE CHOICE TO BOOK A LUXURY HOTEL OR A
budget hotel. one added advantage that this
complete india travel guide has is its ability
TO BOOK HOTELS REAL TIME THROUGH PARTNERS AND
give instant confirmation facility. it has more
than 500 hotels of all categories throughout
INDIA IN ITS DATABASE. YOU CAN, THEREFORE, BE
pretty sure of getting a hotel room anywhere in
the country.
this extremely informative guide on indian
tourism will help you plan you tour without
GETTING SAND BETWEEN YOUR TOES. TOURISTS WHO
love to stay off the beaten track will find this
website to their liking. there are plenty of
EXOTIC TOUR PACKAGES LIKE SAFARI TOURS, GOLF
tours, beach holidays and adventure tours. if
you want to re-live history, you will have
PLENTY OF INFORMATION ON HISTORIC PLACES LIKE
delhi, jaipur and agra. enjoy life in throbbing
metropolitan cities like mumbai. the website
AIMS TO PROVIDE YOU WILL ALL THE TRAVEL
resources that you may need. here you will find
popular tourist destinations as well as lesser
KNOWN PARADISES ON EARTH.
knowledge is power. your tour can be safe and
DELIGHTFUL IF YOU HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT
the place where you wish to go. at
travelgoindia.com, you will have more than
ENOUGH INFORMATION ON TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. SMALL
things often make big difference.
travelgoindia.com has an eye for detail. here
YOU WILL GET THE DIRECTION OF TOURIST HOT SPOTS
from different transit points like airport,
railway station and even bus stop. you will also
GET TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOTELS NEAR THAT
attraction. travelgoindia.com has the ability to
book a flight or car too.
this complete india travel guide is the only one
of its kind. it has more information than a
TYPICAL TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINE. AT THE SAME TIME
it enables you to book hotels, flights, cars and
packages online. these entire things combine
TOGETHER TO MAKE WWW.TRAVELGOINDIA.COM A UNIQUE
india oriented travel guide.
content writer in travel and tourism sites.
BY: ARJUN ROY
your wait is finally over. a complete travel
guide, www.travelgoindia.com that focuses
COMPLETELY ON INDIA HAS BEEN LAUNCHED. THE DAYS
of scratching about for information on india
before you embark on a tour of this beautiful
COUNTRY IS PASSé. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF
this enchanting land from this exhaustively
informative website www.travelgoindia.com. this
TRAVEL GUIDE HAS QUITE A FEW USEFUL TOOLS THAT
enable it to become a traveler's best friend.
ARE YOU READY TO PACK YOUR BAG BUT NOT VERY SURE
about your destination? at travelgoindia.com you
will get to know about some tourist locations,
WHOSE EXISTENCE YOU WERE NEVER AWARE OF. NO
wonder, this is by far the best india travel
guide that you will find in the internet. rich
IN INFORMATION, THIS EXCLUSIVELY INDIA CENTRIC
travel guide is surely destined to become a
tourist's best pal.
travelgoindia.com is conceived to provide
travelers with enough information on travel so
THAT IT BECOMES EASIER FOR THEM TO TAKE
decisions. the website enables you to book
hotels in more than 150 indian cities. you also
HAVE THE CHOICE TO BOOK A LUXURY HOTEL OR A
budget hotel. one added advantage that this
complete india travel guide has is its ability
TO BOOK HOTELS REAL TIME THROUGH PARTNERS AND
give instant confirmation facility. it has more
than 500 hotels of all categories throughout
INDIA IN ITS DATABASE. YOU CAN, THEREFORE, BE
pretty sure of getting a hotel room anywhere in
the country.
this extremely informative guide on indian
tourism will help you plan you tour without
GETTING SAND BETWEEN YOUR TOES. TOURISTS WHO
love to stay off the beaten track will find this
website to their liking. there are plenty of
EXOTIC TOUR PACKAGES LIKE SAFARI TOURS, GOLF
tours, beach holidays and adventure tours. if
you want to re-live history, you will have
PLENTY OF INFORMATION ON HISTORIC PLACES LIKE
delhi, jaipur and agra. enjoy life in throbbing
metropolitan cities like mumbai. the website
AIMS TO PROVIDE YOU WILL ALL THE TRAVEL
resources that you may need. here you will find
popular tourist destinations as well as lesser
KNOWN PARADISES ON EARTH.
knowledge is power. your tour can be safe and
DELIGHTFUL IF YOU HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT
the place where you wish to go. at
travelgoindia.com, you will have more than
ENOUGH INFORMATION ON TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. SMALL
things often make big difference.
travelgoindia.com has an eye for detail. here
YOU WILL GET THE DIRECTION OF TOURIST HOT SPOTS
from different transit points like airport,
railway station and even bus stop. you will also
GET TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOTELS NEAR THAT
attraction. travelgoindia.com has the ability to
book a flight or car too.
this complete india travel guide is the only one
of its kind. it has more information than a
TYPICAL TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINE. AT THE SAME TIME
it enables you to book hotels, flights, cars and
packages online. these entire things combine
TOGETHER TO MAKE WWW.TRAVELGOINDIA.COM A UNIQUE
india oriented travel guide.
content writer in travel and tourism sites.
Friday, September 25, 2009
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL HUMIDORS
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL HUMIDORS
BY: DAVE LAVINSKY
when humidors where first created by zino
davidoff in the early 20th century, they were
LARGE CELLAR HUMIDORS WHICH CERTAINLY MADE FOR
restricted travel. one now had the ability to
strive for the perfect cigar, but only from
HOME. MOST PEOPLE WOULD AGREE THAT THE
feasibility of traveling with a large room did
not exist, and still does not, even today. a
DILEMMA AROSE AS TO HOW TO PRESERVE A MOIST
cigar while traveling.
EARLY MODELS OF TRAVEL HUMIDORS WERE PATTERNED
after air-tight cases in which the cigar
aficionado placed cigars already maintained in a
CELLAR HUMIDOR. THIS WORKED WELL EXCEPT THAT
when one opened the travel humidor, since the
maintained humidity existed as a result of
ALREADY MOIST CIGARS, EACH TIME THE HUMIDOR WAS
opened, humidity would escape and the ambient
humidity of the room replaced the humidity that
HAD BEEN INSIDE THE TRAVEL HUMIDOR.
today humidors can be found that are
BATTERY-POWERED OR CAN BE PLUGGED INTO ANY
available ac outlet or a combination of both.
while these types of humidors are more
FUNCTIONAL THAN OSTENTATIOUS, THEY CAN BE MADE
of any materials in varying shapes and designs,
suited to please the taste of even the most
DISCRIMINATING SMOKER.
most travel humidors are made of extremely
DURABLE PLASTIC, DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE
rigors of being moved about and for its
lightweight portability.
travel humidors now meant that a society that is
becoming increasingly more mobile as a result of
THE PREVALENCE OF AUTOMOBILES AND AIR IS NO
longer demanded to choose between having a
perfect cigar and being tied to home or having
TO LEAVE BEHIND ONE'S FAVORITE PASTIME TO
travel.
TRAVEL HUMIDORS ARE ALSO AN INEXPENSIVE ADDITION
with many functional travel humidors costing
less than $30. the internet is an excellent way
TO RESEARCH THE DIFFERENT STYLES AND BRANDS
while also finding the least expensive style
that will meet ones requirements. humidors [2]
PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ON CIGAR HUMIDORS,
travel humidors, and humidor plans. humidors is
the sister site of cigars web [3].
BY: DAVE LAVINSKY
when humidors where first created by zino
davidoff in the early 20th century, they were
LARGE CELLAR HUMIDORS WHICH CERTAINLY MADE FOR
restricted travel. one now had the ability to
strive for the perfect cigar, but only from
HOME. MOST PEOPLE WOULD AGREE THAT THE
feasibility of traveling with a large room did
not exist, and still does not, even today. a
DILEMMA AROSE AS TO HOW TO PRESERVE A MOIST
cigar while traveling.
EARLY MODELS OF TRAVEL HUMIDORS WERE PATTERNED
after air-tight cases in which the cigar
aficionado placed cigars already maintained in a
CELLAR HUMIDOR. THIS WORKED WELL EXCEPT THAT
when one opened the travel humidor, since the
maintained humidity existed as a result of
ALREADY MOIST CIGARS, EACH TIME THE HUMIDOR WAS
opened, humidity would escape and the ambient
humidity of the room replaced the humidity that
HAD BEEN INSIDE THE TRAVEL HUMIDOR.
today humidors can be found that are
BATTERY-POWERED OR CAN BE PLUGGED INTO ANY
available ac outlet or a combination of both.
while these types of humidors are more
FUNCTIONAL THAN OSTENTATIOUS, THEY CAN BE MADE
of any materials in varying shapes and designs,
suited to please the taste of even the most
DISCRIMINATING SMOKER.
most travel humidors are made of extremely
DURABLE PLASTIC, DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE
rigors of being moved about and for its
lightweight portability.
travel humidors now meant that a society that is
becoming increasingly more mobile as a result of
THE PREVALENCE OF AUTOMOBILES AND AIR IS NO
longer demanded to choose between having a
perfect cigar and being tied to home or having
TO LEAVE BEHIND ONE'S FAVORITE PASTIME TO
travel.
TRAVEL HUMIDORS ARE ALSO AN INEXPENSIVE ADDITION
with many functional travel humidors costing
less than $30. the internet is an excellent way
TO RESEARCH THE DIFFERENT STYLES AND BRANDS
while also finding the least expensive style
that will meet ones requirements. humidors [2]
PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ON CIGAR HUMIDORS,
travel humidors, and humidor plans. humidors is
the sister site of cigars web [3].
Thursday, September 24, 2009
ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PLANNING
ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PLANNING
BY: DAKOTA CAUDILLA
ever tried to cram all your travel plans into
one small budget and short schedule? if you
HAVE, YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUE MEANING OF A FRUGAL
and haphazard vacation. some people think that
all-inclusive vacation packages leave very
LITTLE SPACE FOR THEM TO HAVE FUN AND THERE'S NO
flexibility. but they are wrong.
YOU CAN SAVE MONEY WITH AN ALL-INCLUSIVE
vacation package
IF YOU'RE REALLY TIGHT ON THE BUDGET, BOOKING AN
all-inclusive vacation package can save you
quite a big chunk of cash. because these
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE VACATION COMPANIES HAVE
close ties with hotels and popular tourist spots
in the country, they can get a better rate than
YOU CAN! HENCE, NORMALLY, THE DISCOUNTS AND
savings will be passed on to you - the
all-inclusive vacation customers, tourists and
VISITORS!
all-inclusive vacations are hassle-free
planning a vacation can give you headaches! when
you book an all-inclusive vacation package,
YOU'RE ACTUALLY GIVING YOURSELF THE CHANCE TO
completely enjoy the vacation without having to
worry about the nitty-gritty details. your
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND TRAVELING
are all taken care of. the only thing that you
and your family members have to worry about is
HOW MUCH FUN YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE DURING THE
vacation. some tourists and vacationers like to
get an all-inclusive vacation package because
THERE'S LACK OF TIME. SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO
contend with last minute plans. the
all-inclusive vacation packages can be real life
SAVERS IN THIS INSTANCE. EVEN HONEYMOONERS LOVE
all-inclusive packages because they don't want
to have to worry about meals, entertainment,
ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION
when they should be focused on each other!
MEALTIME FUN WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION
packages
ONE OF THE MOST WORRISOME THINGS FOR TOURISTS IS
where to eat. because we are not familiar with
the country and the booklets that we can get
FROM AIRPORTS ARE HARDLY ACCURATE (MOST OF THE
time), meal times are worrying. when we're
visiting another country, we want to try another
DELICACY, SOMETHING NEW....AND CHEAP. WHO BETTER
to tell you where to find it than an
all-inclusive vacation planner? they have all
THE ROPES, HANG ON TO THEM AND ENJOY THE MEAL!
all-inclusive packages - tells you the cultural
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RACES AND RELIGIONS
you can read all you want from the internet or
FROM BOOKS ON THE DIFFERENT CULTURES AND
religions in the country that you're
visiting...and yet, whenever you're on an
ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGE, THE TOURIST
guide will still tell you things that surprises
you! and this is an important point because you
DON'T REALLY WANT TO STEP ON SOMEONE'S TOES WHEN
you're in their country.
BESIDES ALL OF THAT, WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION
packages, you don't have to worry about where to
have fun because they plan everything for you.
ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGES ARE DEFINITELY
worth it!
DAKOTA CAUDILLA, JOURNALIST, AND WEBSITE BUILDER
dakota caudilla lives in texas. he is the owner
and co-editor of http://www.vacation-source.com
ON WHICH YOU WILL FIND A LONGER, MORE DETAILED
version of this article.
about the author
dakota caudilla, journalist, and website builder
dakota caudilla lives in texas. he is the owner
AND CO-EDITOR OF HTTP://WWW.VACATION-SOURCE.COM
on which you will find a longer, more detailed
version of this article.
BY: DAKOTA CAUDILLA
ever tried to cram all your travel plans into
one small budget and short schedule? if you
HAVE, YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUE MEANING OF A FRUGAL
and haphazard vacation. some people think that
all-inclusive vacation packages leave very
LITTLE SPACE FOR THEM TO HAVE FUN AND THERE'S NO
flexibility. but they are wrong.
YOU CAN SAVE MONEY WITH AN ALL-INCLUSIVE
vacation package
IF YOU'RE REALLY TIGHT ON THE BUDGET, BOOKING AN
all-inclusive vacation package can save you
quite a big chunk of cash. because these
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE VACATION COMPANIES HAVE
close ties with hotels and popular tourist spots
in the country, they can get a better rate than
YOU CAN! HENCE, NORMALLY, THE DISCOUNTS AND
savings will be passed on to you - the
all-inclusive vacation customers, tourists and
VISITORS!
all-inclusive vacations are hassle-free
planning a vacation can give you headaches! when
you book an all-inclusive vacation package,
YOU'RE ACTUALLY GIVING YOURSELF THE CHANCE TO
completely enjoy the vacation without having to
worry about the nitty-gritty details. your
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND TRAVELING
are all taken care of. the only thing that you
and your family members have to worry about is
HOW MUCH FUN YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE DURING THE
vacation. some tourists and vacationers like to
get an all-inclusive vacation package because
THERE'S LACK OF TIME. SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO
contend with last minute plans. the
all-inclusive vacation packages can be real life
SAVERS IN THIS INSTANCE. EVEN HONEYMOONERS LOVE
all-inclusive packages because they don't want
to have to worry about meals, entertainment,
ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATION
when they should be focused on each other!
MEALTIME FUN WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION
packages
ONE OF THE MOST WORRISOME THINGS FOR TOURISTS IS
where to eat. because we are not familiar with
the country and the booklets that we can get
FROM AIRPORTS ARE HARDLY ACCURATE (MOST OF THE
time), meal times are worrying. when we're
visiting another country, we want to try another
DELICACY, SOMETHING NEW....AND CHEAP. WHO BETTER
to tell you where to find it than an
all-inclusive vacation planner? they have all
THE ROPES, HANG ON TO THEM AND ENJOY THE MEAL!
all-inclusive packages - tells you the cultural
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RACES AND RELIGIONS
you can read all you want from the internet or
FROM BOOKS ON THE DIFFERENT CULTURES AND
religions in the country that you're
visiting...and yet, whenever you're on an
ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGE, THE TOURIST
guide will still tell you things that surprises
you! and this is an important point because you
DON'T REALLY WANT TO STEP ON SOMEONE'S TOES WHEN
you're in their country.
BESIDES ALL OF THAT, WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION
packages, you don't have to worry about where to
have fun because they plan everything for you.
ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGES ARE DEFINITELY
worth it!
DAKOTA CAUDILLA, JOURNALIST, AND WEBSITE BUILDER
dakota caudilla lives in texas. he is the owner
and co-editor of http://www.vacation-source.com
ON WHICH YOU WILL FIND A LONGER, MORE DETAILED
version of this article.
about the author
dakota caudilla, journalist, and website builder
dakota caudilla lives in texas. he is the owner
AND CO-EDITOR OF HTTP://WWW.VACATION-SOURCE.COM
on which you will find a longer, more detailed
version of this article.
AIR TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD AND LET YOUR CARES FALL BY
AIR TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD AND LET YOUR CARES FALL BY
THE W
by: mike yeager
air travel and vacations, to get on a plane and go
somewhere, can be one of life's most rewarding
EXPERIENCES. IT'S SO EXCITING TO CONTEMPLATE AN EXOTIC OR
relaxing destination, for no other reason than to just
get away. half the fun of air travel and vacations, or
ANY TRIP FOR THAT MATTER, IS THE ANTICIPATION OF WAITING
for the day of departure to arrive.
you know how it is; you're busy with your work and
CAREER, DEADLINES, MEETINGS ETC. ONE AFTERNOON YOU LOOK
over at the calendar and realize that in only 6 weeks, a
mere 42 days, you'll be taking off for 10 days of fun,
SUN AND EXCITEMENT. YOU GET A GOOD, WARM FEELING KNOWING
that your air travel vacation is just around the corner.
sometimes just knowing that your going on a vacation is
ALL IT TAKES TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY.
find the best air travel deals on the internet for your
next vacation.
BECAUSE OF THE POWER OF THE INTERNET, IT IS NOW POSSIBLE
to find wonderful air travel bargains and vacations right
from your own home. it doesn't matter if you're looking
FOR CRUISES, CHEAP AIRLINE TICKETS OR LAS VEGAS
vacations, you'll find them all on the internet.
mike yeager
publisher
http://www.a1-travel-4u.com/productpage/cheapcruises.html
THE W
by: mike yeager
air travel and vacations, to get on a plane and go
somewhere, can be one of life's most rewarding
EXPERIENCES. IT'S SO EXCITING TO CONTEMPLATE AN EXOTIC OR
relaxing destination, for no other reason than to just
get away. half the fun of air travel and vacations, or
ANY TRIP FOR THAT MATTER, IS THE ANTICIPATION OF WAITING
for the day of departure to arrive.
you know how it is; you're busy with your work and
CAREER, DEADLINES, MEETINGS ETC. ONE AFTERNOON YOU LOOK
over at the calendar and realize that in only 6 weeks, a
mere 42 days, you'll be taking off for 10 days of fun,
SUN AND EXCITEMENT. YOU GET A GOOD, WARM FEELING KNOWING
that your air travel vacation is just around the corner.
sometimes just knowing that your going on a vacation is
ALL IT TAKES TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY.
find the best air travel deals on the internet for your
next vacation.
BECAUSE OF THE POWER OF THE INTERNET, IT IS NOW POSSIBLE
to find wonderful air travel bargains and vacations right
from your own home. it doesn't matter if you're looking
FOR CRUISES, CHEAP AIRLINE TICKETS OR LAS VEGAS
vacations, you'll find them all on the internet.
mike yeager
publisher
http://www.a1-travel-4u.com/productpage/cheapcruises.html
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
5 ROMANTIC TRAVEL RESOLUTIONS
5 ROMANTIC TRAVEL RESOLUTIONS
BY: PARIS PERMENTER & JOHN BIGLEY
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.
(3) WE'RE GOING TO DO SOMETHING WE'VE NEVER
done. here you can be as mild -- or as wild --
as you dare. go whitewater rafting. rent a
HOUSEBOAT. TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE. SPEND
the night in a local bed and breakfast. learn to
scuba dive. dance the whole night away under the
STARS. THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
(4) we're going to take one mini-vacation every
MONTH. WHETHER IT'S FOR THE NIGHT OR JUST FOR
the night out, plan one tiny slice of a vacation
every single month. the only rule: you must
PRETEND YOU'RE ON VACATION. BOOK A NIGHT AT A
local bed and breakfast. call your local hotel
and find out their non-peak nights (in
BUSINESS-ORIENTED CITIES, IT'S USUALLY FRIDAY
and saturday) then plan a short romantic
getaway.
(5) we're going to go to at least one festival.
special events take place at just about every
COMMUNITY AROUND THE WORLD. WHATEVER YOUR
interests -- from square dancing to sandcastle
building -- you'll find a festival celebrating
WITH A DAY OR TWO OF FUN AND FOOD. IF YOU DON'T
have the time or budget to go far, contact area
chamber of commerce or tourism offices within a
DAY'S DRIVE OF YOUR HOME FOR THEIR CALENDAR OF
events. if you can, extend your trip into a long
weekend. if you've got the time and resources,
CHECK OUT SOME OF THE MAJOR FUN FESTIVALS:
carnival, mardi gras, rio's carnivale. don't
forget your costume!
HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM PARIS PERMENTER AND JOHN
bigley edit the award-winning lovetripper.com
[2] (www.lovetripper.com), a romantic travel
MAGAZINE AND RESOURCE FEATURING HONEYMOONS,
destination weddings, and romantic getaways
worldwide.
editors@lovetripper.com
BY: PARIS PERMENTER & JOHN BIGLEY
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.
(3) WE'RE GOING TO DO SOMETHING WE'VE NEVER
done. here you can be as mild -- or as wild --
as you dare. go whitewater rafting. rent a
HOUSEBOAT. TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE. SPEND
the night in a local bed and breakfast. learn to
scuba dive. dance the whole night away under the
STARS. THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
(4) we're going to take one mini-vacation every
MONTH. WHETHER IT'S FOR THE NIGHT OR JUST FOR
the night out, plan one tiny slice of a vacation
every single month. the only rule: you must
PRETEND YOU'RE ON VACATION. BOOK A NIGHT AT A
local bed and breakfast. call your local hotel
and find out their non-peak nights (in
BUSINESS-ORIENTED CITIES, IT'S USUALLY FRIDAY
and saturday) then plan a short romantic
getaway.
(5) we're going to go to at least one festival.
special events take place at just about every
COMMUNITY AROUND THE WORLD. WHATEVER YOUR
interests -- from square dancing to sandcastle
building -- you'll find a festival celebrating
WITH A DAY OR TWO OF FUN AND FOOD. IF YOU DON'T
have the time or budget to go far, contact area
chamber of commerce or tourism offices within a
DAY'S DRIVE OF YOUR HOME FOR THEIR CALENDAR OF
events. if you can, extend your trip into a long
weekend. if you've got the time and resources,
CHECK OUT SOME OF THE MAJOR FUN FESTIVALS:
carnival, mardi gras, rio's carnivale. don't
forget your costume!
HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM PARIS PERMENTER AND JOHN
bigley edit the award-winning lovetripper.com
[2] (www.lovetripper.com), a romantic travel
MAGAZINE AND RESOURCE FEATURING HONEYMOONS,
destination weddings, and romantic getaways
worldwide.
editors@lovetripper.com
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