RSSMar|24|2008
Have A Healthy Vacation
Posted by Noemi as Family, Health, Health & Wellness, Tips
One of the major concerns of parents when going on family vacations is the health of the family members. This is particularly important if the family has young children. With enough planning and preparation, your family can enjoy a healthy vacation. Here are some tips to help you out.
Prepare a vacation kit
It’s much like a first aid kit but better. I am sure that you have a first aid kit at home – just throw in a few more things in there and you have your vacation kit. So, aside from the regular supplies such as alcohol, band aids, antiseptics, etc., you may want to bring along medication that your children regularly take (if they have any). You should also bring along some diarrhea medicine – you never know if someone might come …
Mar|23|2008
Travel Tips For The Beijing Olympics (Part 4)
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Asia, Cities, Destinations, Festivals, Tips
Here’s the last installment for this series. I am sure that those of you who are thinking of going to Beijing for the Summer Olympics have your own list of things to do and see as well as tips to make one’s stay more pleasurable. Here are the last items on my list.
Don’t use up all your energy during the day
The chances are that you would not be spending all your time watching Olympic events – that is, unless you have enough funds to buy tickets to all of them OR get passes for several days. In any case, my suggestion is NOT to focus solely on the Olympics. Beijing has so much more to offer. However, do not expend all your energy during the day. Even if you are not a night person, you should experience Beijing’s night …
Mar|21|2008
Travel Tips For The Beijing Olympics (Part 3)
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Asia, Cities, Destinations, Festivals
Here are more things for your to consider as you plan your own trip to Beijing this summer.
Discover the city on public transportation
If you are on a budget, this may very well be your best option. Renting a car for the duration of your stay may be convenient but costly. Beijing’s public transportation system is quite efficient so it is not really a hassle. More so, it comes dirt cheap! It seems that the bus system around the city is very reliable and buses go everywhere. The price? About 1 yuan to 6 yuan, depending on the distance. They also have a metro which can take you around faster. If you feel adventurous, try renting a bike. Though not really public transport, it is an alternative way of getting around.
Discover your own …
Mar|18|2008
Travel Tips For The Beijing Olympics (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Asia, Cities, Festivals
In the last post, we took a look at the alternative ways of getting to Beijing. As you saw, it is not necessary for you to go straight there – you can take detours that may actually save you some money or at the very least, enhance your experience. This time, let us look at the accommodations.
For sure, the accommodations will be quite expensive around the time of the Olympics. This is actually one of my biggest concerns. I might not be able to afford decent accommodations at that time. Based on my research, I have narrowed down my choices to two options – one is to stay in a hutong and the other is to arrange a homestay.
A hutong is traditional community wherein some guest houses are located. The best word to describe a hutong …
Mar|16|2008
Travel Tips For The Beijing Olympics
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Asia, Cities, Destinations, Transport
Just a few more months and the Olympics will be here! I have been planning to visit China for the Olympics since it was officially announced that it was going to be held in Beijing. I have never been to mainland China and I thought, what better time to do it than when they hold the Olympics, right? Knowing how difficult and expensive it would be to set up a trip at this time, I did tons of research. I’d like to share some of the tips I have come across with you.
It is not necessary to go straight to Beijing.
Of course, it would be the most convenient thing to do – just hop on a plane that goes straight to the city of your destination, right? Then again, there are so many other places that you …
Mar|14|2008
Have A European Easter Holiday (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Destinations, Europe, Events, Family
As promised, here are more deals from TravelSuperMart:
UK cottage break – Easter is one of the most popular times of year for cottage breaks with the Lake District and the Cotswolds being two of the most popular destinations. Cottage breaks are perfect for couples, families and even pets, and are a home away from home. We featured an excellent discounted offer for Easter in this week’s Top Deals with Cottages4You – to find out more call 0845 268 0521 and quote SUPER.
UK Family Break – Edinburgh, York and London are just some of the fantastic city breaks Britain has to offer. They are a great option for families plenty to keep the whole family occupied.
Romantic Easter break – If you’re looking for a romantic weekend away this Easter, look no further than Paris. The European capital of romance has everything from …
Mar|12|2008
Have a European Easter Holiday
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Destinations, Europe
This post is a special one for our readers in Europe. I remember posting something about a UK Easter vacation but that was specifically for the UK only – here’s something that covers the other parts of the continent, thanks to TravelSuperMart.
European city break – The abundance of no-frills airlines means that travel to Europe’s top cities can sometimes be cheaper than staying in the UK! Flights to cities such as Rome, Berlin or Prague can be found for bargain basement prices. We found a return flight to Berlin over the Easter weekend for just £28pp using our flight finder. Accommodation is also available for less than you might think.
Easter Sun – You don’t have to travel to the Caribbean to find guaranteed sunshine this Easter. The Canaries and Balearics offer year round sunshine and temperatures that will make …
Mar|10|2008
Breakaway In Orlando This Spring Break!
Posted by Noemi as Cities, Family, Festivals, Getaways, United States
Spring Break is always something that students look forward to. For the older kids, especially those in college, they would probably look to spending time on their own – away from their parents. For those families with younger kids, however, Spring Break could be a perfect chance to have a family vacation to break away from the mundane life that usually prevails from January to March. So if you fall under the second category, what options do you have for a Spring Break vacation this year?
About.com tells us that Orlando is actually the number 1 destination for families for Spring Break. I don’t know where they got the numbers but I am inclined to believe them. You can opt to go to Orlando but be prepared to join many other families. Then again, Spring Break is not …
Mar|06|2008
Easter Holidays in the UK
Posted by Noemi as Cities, Cruises, Destinations, Europe, Family, Festivals, Getaways, Hotels, Transport
In the last post, I wrote about some Easter vacation ideas for families in the US. Of course, the US isn’t the only country that celebrates this holiday – our cousins across the ocean do so as well! Here are some great holiday ideas in the UK. Whether you live in Britain or not, it is always worth traveling to that part of the world for a break.
Tour the countryside in a camper van
You do not need to own one in order to do this – there are plenty of camper van rentals all throughout the UK. The best thing about renting a camper van is that you get to explore the land without having to pay extra for the lodging! I think one of the best places to roam around in a …
Mar|04|2008
Ideas For Easter Vacation
Posted by Noemi as Americas, Cities, Family, Festivals
It’s almost here! Easter is always a good time for kids and can be a good excuse to take the whole family on vacation. Though some families may prefer to stay at home during this period, why not consider going on a vacation this time around? Here are some great ideas for a fun-filled Easter vacation.
New York City’s Easter Parade
To be held on the 23rd of March, this parade is perfect for the whole family. It is going to be held on 5th Avenue but do not expect floats or marching bands – just admire the astounding array of people in Easter bonnets and costumed pets. Oh, you could come with your own bonnets as well.
New York Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
What is Easter with an egg hunt? Go to Central Park on the …
