Vacations are a great time to get away from work, relax, and see the world. Unfortunately, they can also be a costly endeavor. To ensure that you have a clear mind, plan well in advance and prepare for any unexpected costs. Follow these steps to be sure that your budget is not one of the things on your mind during your next all inclusive vacation:
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Holiday Travel Tips
The holidays are a time for fun, family, friends, and of course, travel. To ensure you are prepared for the inevitable travel delays, take note of the following reminders on safe holiday travel:
Tips for Choosing your All-Inclusive Vacation
With so many all-inclusive resorts in so many countries, how can you be sure you’re choosing the right one? Much time and money goes into the selection of your holiday destination, so if you are thinking about a cruise or all-inclusive for your next vacation, here are a few things to consider before you book:
Caribbean Fun for the Kids
After spending money on your Caribbean holiday, there’s no doubt that you want your kids to have fun and stay busy during those vacation days. Although the beach and the surf seem like intriguing enough focal points for the duration of the trip, it may keep their attention for less time than you think.
Getting Around While on Vacation
When booking an all inclusive vacation, it is most of the time fairly easy to get around the town you are in as you hotel concierge service is up to par on the fastest, easiest, and cheapest ways to get around. However, what if they aren’t? Or, what if you plan to do more exploring than the average all inclusive traveler? Or, what if you’re not on an all inclusive and you need to get around from the airport to your hotel to your sightseeing destinations?
Here are some things to consider with each mode of transportation that may apply to you.
Out for Tapas in Spain
One characteristic of Spain that sets it apart from other European countries is its late start on the night and its unique, small appetizer size meals called ‘Tapas’.
Typically, Spaniards have a light breakfast of bread, ham, cheese, and coffee. Lunch is the largest meal of the day which is always followed by an afternoon siesta. The Spaniards take this chunk of the day very seriously. When it is time for siesta, the town shuts down. The siesta time for shops and businesses is from approximately 2pm-5pm while bars and restaurants close from about 4pm-8pm or 9pm.
Top 5 Canadian Hiking Destinations
In our ten provinces, three territories, and 9,984,670 square kilometers of land, Canada’s population density is a mere 3.41 people per square kilometer (among the lowest in the world). The majority of the population of Canada lives in the southern part of the country leaving a vast wilderness of varying terrain to be explored, much of which is mountainous.
Canada’s Wine Regions: Niagara
Short distances from Niagara Falls, Ontario are two of Canada’s most popular wine-country destinations. Both are located in the Niagara Region and are set between the picturesque Great Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. Small historic towns welcome visitors with a keen and adventurous pallet for new and fresh Canadian wines and of course the region’s specialty; Icewine.
How to Plan for Your Vacation
Planning for your next vacation doesn’t have to be difficult. If you take it a single step at a time and you start early, it is actually quite simple. Let these following tips help you when you are planning your next trip.
Determine where you are going to go on your vacation. This might seem a simple enough task but if you are trying to plan with your family or friends, it can take longer than you think. Everyone is going to have his or her own opinion of the best place to go. You can consider everyone’s opinion, but it is going to be your budget that ultimately determines where you are going to travel!
Canadian Customs Limits: Tobacco, Alcohol, and Goods
Have you ever wondered how many bottles of rum you are allowed to bring back from the Caribbean? Or how many cigars you are allowed to bring back from Cuba? Or even how much clothing you are allowed to buy while you are travelling in the United States?
Look no further, consult this list before bringing goods back into Canada based on the length of your absence: