RSSOct|09|2009
Best Fall Destinations
Posted by Zahir as Around The World, Destinations, Nature
Fall is one of the best times to travel and visit destinations bursting with color. Unfortunately for those living in tropical countries, this season is not part of our daily lives. Then again, all the more reason to go pack one’s bags and discover the beauty of fall! So, where to go?
For those in Asia, Japan could very well be the best place to go in fall. The cherry blossoms in spring may be more popular, but there is no denying that fall offers a spectacular sight. The temples, shrines, and castles which are already amazing in normal color seem to be even grander when the foliage around them seem to be on fire.
In the United States, you can go practically anywhere to experience the best of fall, but a lot of people agree that …
Mar|06|2009
Nuances of a Vacation
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Americas, Around The World, Family, Features, United States
Last trip wore you out? Well, that’s all part of the game, and with any trip it just happens to be part of the whole experience making it memorable and enjoyable. From the planning stage, you are made to decide on several aspects of a vacation from deciding where to go and when, where to stay and what to do when you get there. With a large family, this quickly turns into a nightmare where decisions become more than challenging. Though we want all voices heard, we have to put out feet down sooner or later to get down and move on with the vacation. Booking flights is another worry for everybody wants the cheapest deals around. Planning where to stay is the next thing to consider and then what to do as you get there. This is the common …
Feb|11|2009
Refreshing New Jersey
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Backpacking & Budget, Cities, Destinations, Family, Food and Drink, Hotels, Luxurious, Romantic, Shopping, Spa, Tips, Travelogger, United States
New Jersey is known to have one of the most culturally diverse population in the whole US. People of different nationalities setting up shop creating a unique mix of food, culture, history and hospitality like a basket of fruits that all taste good. From the wonderfully relaxing beaches to the many leisure activities that can be enjoyed day and night comes the time when you need a bit of rest form all the exciting offerings the state has to offer.
from the Sea Isles to the other wonderful beaches many hotels and local inns abound to give tired souls a place to relax and recharge for another days adventure. Some of the best Jersey Shore hotels can be found near the wonderful beaches making it ideal for beach lovers and their families to have a relaxing …
Feb|07|2009
More from New Jersey
Posted by Zahir as Americas, Destinations, Eco-Friendly, Family, Getaways, Hotels, Nature, Resorts, Travelogger, United States
Heard about the wonderful beaches of New Jersey, well there’s more. New Jersey differs from most summer vacation spots due to an emphasis on family and the importance of being together. Need time out from the hustle and bustle of city life, give Sea Isle City a try and you’ll be amazed at what’s been hidden from most of us for so long.
Quiet and pristine beaches where you can wander along in peace. Love water, why not try the marina for some water sports. Golf, they have wonderful golf courses and much much more for the whole family. Most places claim to cater to the whole family but this is rarely the case. Here in Sea Isle City, we revolve around the family. From family businesses to time tested family recipes on our many restaurants. Sea Isle …
Feb|05|2009
All Bundled up along The Shore
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Americas, Cities, Destinations, Family, Features, Shopping, Travelogger, United States
New Jersey is considered to be one of the best vacation spots in the whole US mainly due to its diverse landscape giving you the whole deal in terms of activities to engage in. From skiing in some of the best slopes this side of the US, to lounging around in the perfect sands of some of the best beaches along with everything in between included, you get it all in New Jersey. Do you know that they have some of the best beaches in America along with the states of California and Florida? The Shore as it is called is the coastal area of New Jersey which is the best combination of natural beauty with regards to the surf and beach, to all the amenities of modern life, all in one place on the coast of New …
Feb|04|2009
Florida’s Pride on the Gulf Coast
Posted by Zahir as Americas, Cities, Getaways, Luxurious, News, Resorts, Travelogger, United States, Website
Florida has long been known for it’s perfect tropical weather and breathtaking sunsets. This is why most of the world’s rich and famous prefer the area which is rich in unspoiled beauty along the sea where a beach is sure to be within reach all the time. One of the newest and hottest developments along the Gulf Coast is The Village of South Walton, one of the newest development projects in the whole of Florida. Florida hasn’t seem much development due to the sudden collapse of the sub-prime lending market, whose effects have been attributed to be one of the causes that led to the current recession. This being the case, more and more people are running out of options when it comes to vacation homes upon retirement with some of the best having fallen victim to the …
Aug|03|2007
Guided Island Tours in Maine
Posted by Zahir as Around The World, United States
Tourists will always look for something different. Sure there will always be the usual sight-seeing, swimming and beaches but checking out nearby islands and what lies within them is another adventure waiting to be discovered. Such regions as that of Maine use the nearby islands as a part of preaching their rich tradition of promoting tourism and providing people with something worth their while.
The usual transport towards them would be through the boat rides. While people can expect another type of experience in these island settings, it would be best to get the necessary information so that they can more or less have an idea of what makes island tour hopping unique from the usual standard tour packages. Nature and roughing it in a sense, islands will provide the needed atmosphere that temporarily replaces the urban way most tourists …
May|03|2007
Lurrvly Luxe Guides
Posted by Zahir as Travelogger
First off, let me admit that I LOVE Luxe guides. After a bad experience in Hoi An, Vietnam last year, where we were wrongly lured by the Lonely Planet to expect a charming, un-ruined-by-tourists town and were instead faced with throngs of tourists each clutching LP (lets just say a ratio of 20 westerners to locals, most of whom were bad tailors), I vowed that I’d never buy a bloody guide book again.
So when I discovered the joys of Luxe through my father-in-law’s decorator Sahran (of Amazing Race Asia fame), I was in heaven. Its design, in my opinion, is not just attractive (no cheesy postcard pics to be had), but small enough to actually take around with you without your looking like a… dare I say… tourist. Its all about style, taste and best of all, takes you far away from …
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Apr|28|2007
Toxic Hotel Rooms
Posted by Zahir as Eco-Friendly, Hotels, Trends, United States
Caring about the environment is something we should all do, but there are those who have taken it one step further, not just in their homes but on holiday as well. Given that many of these people make the toxic-less choice because of allergies and the like (even sending their own special sheets to the hotel ahead of time), others simply believe in true “green living”.
Kudos to them I say, but speaking for myself, I would be too lazy to bother if my hotel sheets were washed with some eco-friendly detergent. Ignorance is bliss, at least on holiday at a 5 star-hotel.
But back to what I was saying, those who do want to stay in a hotel without any “toxic exposure”, or maybe even at a hotel who runs things in an environmentally-friendly way now can as these places actually do exist! …
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Apr|24|2007
Watch Out For Ebay Travel Scams
Posted by Zahir as Australia NZ, News, Tips, Warnings, Website
Much as I am a self-confessed Ebay junkie, I’ve always been suspicious of “untangiable” goods offered on the site like travel deals. Some years ago I bought a cheap ticket to Australia (the person had won it in a raffle) through the auction, and although I was able to indeed use the ticket, the whole process wasnt the easiest to arrange. At the end I would have paid the extra cash to just get it from my travel agent, hassle free.
But anyway, coincidently also in Australia, a travel scam took place, which should serve as a warning for us all:
A TASMANIAN woman faces jail after pulling off a travel scam on popular internet auction site eBay.
Nadia Lee O’Loughlin, 24, of Sutton Place in Burnie, appeared in the Burnie Magistrates Court yesterday.
She pleaded guilty to one count of using a computer with intent to defraud.
Prosecutor Colin …
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