Calpe is one of the more popular resorts on the northern Costa Blanca. The city is located north of Altea and south of Denia. It is an ideal spot for a vacation along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
The city started out as a fishing village. In addition to tourism, fishing remains a major industry in the town. As a result, fresh seafood that arrives in the port is regularly served on menus in restaurants throughout the city. (more…)
Camping is a terrific way to enjoy the great outdoors. It can also be an economical way to take a vacation.
There are two main kinds of campgrounds: public and private. Campgrounds have facilities established for campers, including sanitation, showers, perhaps even shops and dining. You may be assigned a site, or allowed to choose your own. (more…)
A Florida Yacht Charter is a perfect destination for your next trip. The weather is ideal for sailing all year round. Hurricane season in the summer and early fall can be unpredictable, but in the absence of a hurricane the sailing conditions are beautiful.
Companies offering charters and luxury yacht sales are abundant in Florida. (more…)
For centuries people considered hot springs to be a source of curative powers as those seeking to be cured would soak in the water. While the curatives of the water have been downplayed over the years, the springs are still a big attraction for those around the world. In the United States there are many states that feature hot springs. Some of these springs are now the site of huge hotel resorts while others remain largely undeveloped and untouched by man. (more…)
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving (Lao Tzu, Chinese traveler). Now whether you want to do a spot of armchair traveling, or plan a family trip, or even catch up on your knowledge of world geography and culture, then you must be a subscriber to at least one travel magazine. Many people fall in the first category, and they have more knowledge than most frequent flyers. Take Herge, for example, the man who created Tintin. (more…)
There are more remedies for the business of life than an expensive two week vacation. Your hometown is full of amazing sights and sounds that you, with a bit of creativity and know-how, can turn into the perfect getaway. (more…)
Of course vacationers never plan for this to happen, but it can happen anyways for reasons beyond their control. Sometimes, the vacation you saw in the package turned out to be far less than what your expecations were. The hotel had roaches and dirty sheets, the beach was closed for the season, and the attractions you were told existed turned out to be tourist traps. (more…)
When summer comes, people love to stay along the beach or any form of water. They just simply want to stay close to the water. Water seems to be the answer to lower the heat of the summer. What if water with sharks over head or a summer with fishes swimming by? That is not a day dream folks that is going to happen. (more…)
Officially named the Kowloon Ferry, the Star Ferry has been shuttling passengers between Hong Kong and the mainland for over 100 years. And although the surroundings have changed, the romance has stayed the same.
Until 1970, this was the only way to travel between the two destinations. In fact, it still is the only way to travel if you are looking for a scenic view with everything Victoria Harbor offers. (more…)
Teenagers are adults-in-training. They crave independence, but they still require guidelines. Vacation planning can be a daunting task for any parent of adolescents.
Make your job easier - involve your teenagers in the planning process. Arrange a family brainstorming session and decide on a holiday that everyone will enjoy. (more…)