Archive for the ‘Travel Tips’ Category

Language Tips: German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese

Posted on: November 20th, 2011 by paul

Getting by with Basic Greetings

Being from North America definitely has its benefits, in that English is a common language throughout the world. North American’s can go pretty well anywhere in the world and get by, or in some cases barely squeak by (like northern Italy or some parts of Asia and the Middle East) with our mother tongue.

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Is Your Car Ready for Your Road Trip?

Posted on: November 10th, 2011 by paul

The thought of a road trip is always fun and exciting no matter if it is your first or it is your one hundred and first. You have a few things that you need to consider before you take your car out onto the open road though for your vacation.

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Is Your Luggage Still Fit Enough to Travel?

Posted on: November 6th, 2011 by paul

When you are planning your vacation, you have to account for many different things. You need to make sure that you have your itinerary and that you have your plane, train or cruise tickets. You need to have your accommodations reserved so they will be ready for you by the time you arrive. One of the things that not everyone considers is the type of luggage they are going to be bringing along with them. By the time they start packing, it’s already too late to get anything new. Instead of waiting until the last minute to drag your old suitcase and bags out of the closet, look at them now and see how they hold up.

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How to Choose the Perfect Souvenir

Posted on: October 20th, 2011 by paul

You’ve been having a great time on your vacation and you want to find a way to commemorate your trip. The natural choice is to buy a souvenir, but what is actually going to make a great souvenir for the vacation? The answer is going to be different for everyone, but if you keep a few things in mind when you are choosing one, you will find that you are able to look at your purchase years from now and remember your trip fondly.

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Let These Electronic Devices Smooth Your Travels

Posted on: October 14th, 2011 by paul

Traveling today is much different than it was fifty years ago. In fact, traveling today is even different than it was just a decade ago. One of the major things that has changed is the number of electronic devices that we carry with us. It seems that most people have smart phones today, but that is just one of the many electronic devices that we have with us. Here are a few of the common electronic devices that you might want to bring along with you on your next vacation.

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How to Choose a Vacation Destination Everyone Loves

Posted on: October 12th, 2011 by paul

One of the pitfalls of planning a family vacation is choosing the destination for your travels. You might think that you have the best idea for your next family vacation only to find out later that your spouse is lukewarm about the idea and your children don’t like it at all. Instead of taking the bulk of this pressure onto yourself, make choosing the next vacation spot a family affair.

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How to Choose a House Rental for Vacation

Posted on: October 9th, 2011 by paul

A great way to vacation and still feel at home is to rent a house. When you rent a house, you will be able to return to it after a long day of fun and still feel as though you are coming home. You can relax in front of the television, cook a meal in the kitchen and relax in your bedroom without worrying about other guests.

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Family Cruises are a Great Vacation Idea

Posted on: September 8th, 2011 by paul

Do you want to visit some fun and far off destinations on your next vacation without all of the hassle of finding a different hotel room in each city? A cruise can be a great way to do just that. You can take a nice long cruise and visit several different ports, all while staying aboard the ship. You never have to worry about changing hotels, and you never have to worry about stopping to fill up the gas. A cruise can take away all of the boring parts of a vacation, and they are fun for the entire family.

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Choose the Right Travel Books for Planning Your Vacation

Posted on: September 4th, 2011 by paul

When many people start planning their vacation, they believe that they have everything planned down to the last detail. They have their itinerary, their luggage and a great attitude about their upcoming vacation. However, one of the best ways to make sure that you are going to have a great trip is to read up on the area that you are going to be visiting. Travel books are ideal for this, but you want to make sure that you have the right books.

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Benefits of Renting a Car While on Vacation

Posted on: August 16th, 2011 by paul

When you are on vacation, you are likely going to need a way to get around. In some cities, you will be able to rely upon public transportation to reach most of the places you want to visit, but you still might want to have a rental on hand just in case you need it.

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