Subscribe via RSS FeedFeb|11|2008
Amazing Thailand Campaign
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Around The World, News, Asia, Family
This year, tourists are in for a treat if they ever visit the Land of Smiles, officially known as Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has recently launched “E-marketing for Amazing Thailand 2008” wherein there will be a flurry of online activities to promote travel products for the country.
I have always been a fan of Thailand, most especially after that week-long trip that we had there last year. When I got an e-mail from the TAT, promoting their new campaign, I headed directly to their Amazing Thailand web site. What I saw there made me long for the streets of Bangkok and the surrounding countryside once …
Jan|08|2008
Doing Good While On Vacation
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Eco-Friendly, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Family
Why do we go on vacation? If you are anything like me, the primary reason is to enjoy myself and to have a change from my daily life. I suppose that this is the main reason for most people to go on trips, yet have you heard of family volunteer vacations?
This is an alternative type of vacation for families who want to do more on their break than merely enjoy themselves. What happens is that the trip is meant as a get away from the mundane daily life of the family and aims to help other people who are less fortunate at the same time. The …
Dec|12|2007
Christmas Markets - Shop Your Heart Out
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Destinations, Around The World, United States, Shopping, Food and Drink, Family
Is your family a shopping family? Do you and your kids love going out on the weekends to hunt for great buys or to simply look around? If so, then Christmas Markets just might make the holiday season for the whole family.
Christmas Markets have long been a tradition in Europe. From Germany to France to the UK, Christmas Markets have always been a focal point of Christmas celebrations. Even as we speak, there are countless Christmas Markets going on in these places.
For those who are in the “New World,” Christmas Markets are not a thing to miss, as well. In fact, there are now quite a lot …
Dec|03|2007
See Santa this Christmas
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Destinations, Around The World, Festivals, United States, Family
For many children, Santa is a permanent fixture associated with Christmas. What better way to surprise and delight your family than a visit to see Santa at the North Pole? I am not talking about the “real” North Pole here – the trip may be beyond many families’ resources. However, there is a North Pole which is more accessible – North Pole, NY.
Around 12 miles from Lake Placid in the Adirondacks, you can find North Pole. Here, people take Santa seriously. For the most part of November and December, you can take your family to visit and enjoy everything about Santa. Usually, at this …
Nov|28|2007
Have a Chocolatey Christmas!
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Announcements, Destinations, Festivals, Events, Shopping, Food and Drink, United States, Family
Do you love chocolate? I sure do and I bet your children do too! If you are looking for something to do this Christmas with the whole family and you all love chocolate, why not head on over to the Hershey Park in Pennsylvania?
Believe me, they take Christmas seriously over there. During this time of the year, Hershey Park has a host of activities and events that are dedicated solely to the celebration of the Christmas season. At the center of all the hustle and bustle is the Hershey Park Christmas Candylane. You and your children will surely have a blast as you enjoy …
Oct|09|2007
Super Saver Trip Tips: Wander, Write and Win
Posted by Hannah Grace as Announcements, Website, Reading Room, Tips
Tip #3 - Wander, Write and Win
Tip number three won’t really save you any money during your trip but it can MAKE you MONEY AFTER you go on your trip. As the title suggests one way you can “reimburse” some of that money you spent on your grand (or not-so-grand) vacation would be to write about your travel experience, submit your story and get paid for it.
The problem with this set up is that most travel magazines and travel blogs already have full time writers and do not accept stories from “ordinary travelers”. Then there are those that do accept feedbacks and comments but do not offer payment, leaving you with a brain full …
Oct|09|2007
Salem: Halloween with an Authentic Ambiance
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Festivals, United States, Family
Who has not heard of the city of Salem, Massachusetts? Centuries ago, this town was the focal point of witch hunts, with people being burned at the stake under the suspicion that they were witches, cohorts of the Devil. Today, Salem has emerged from that history, not forgetting its past but dealing with it quite well.
If you are after a good time for Halloween, you should consider spending a weekend or two this October in Salem. They have one of the longest and most extravagant Halloween celebrations you can find in all of the United States.
The Grand Opening Haunted Happenings Parade was already held on the 4th of this month …
Oct|08|2007
Share Your Story!
Posted by Jen as Features, Announcements, People, Awards, Travelogger
Remember that interesting dinner in China?
Or the time when Uncle Jack discovered that old barn?
Or that unplanned stop in Havana?
Well, whatever story you have under your sleeve, now is the time to pull it out and share it with everyone! This fall, Traveling Stories Magazine is hosting a travel writing contest for all those with wonderful and interesting stories to tell. The objective of TSM is to encourage travelers to write about their experiences and perhaps, serve as inspiration to others.
The prize at stake is a featured link on the TSM Web site and $125 (courtesy of the travel company, On the Beach Holidays) which will be sent through PayPal. Winners will be chosen by …
Sep|19|2007
Shiver Me Timbers!
Posted by Jen as Announcements, Cruises, Adventure
In honor of today’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD), here’s a tour suggestion you might not have tried. Buccaneer Queen Pirate Ship Cruises offers only the best pirate tour for kids of all ages. This also includes adults who are kids at heart! The Buccaneer Queen is a 96-foot long ship that has been used in movies and TV commercials. It currently takes people along for a ride around Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The Whale Watching Tour will have you up very early in order to catch the beautiful gray whales of Cabo. These creatures migrate to the Sea of Cortez every winter in order to calve. You’d better get your cameras ready for this experience!
The Snorkeling Tour will …
Aug|11|2007
Beam Me Up, Scotty!
Posted by Jen as Announcements, Features, Around The World, News, Adventure, Travelogger
Soon, this famous Star Trek quote will no longer only be used during sci-fi conventions. In time, we may soon hear this catch phrase used as a common term among budding hoteliers. In outer space, that is.
Galactic Suite, which is predicted to come to completion by 2012, is the first ever hotel in outer space. It may sound a little strange and impossible but we have certainly come a long way, haven’t we? In fact, a fellow writer recently wrote about an unusual hotel that sits under the sea. Ever since the beginning of time, humankind has sought ways to reach for the heavens. Why should building a hotel in outer space be any surprising? Perhaps, the …
