RSSMay|25|2009
Destination Norway: Family Fun And More
Posted by Noemi as Cities, Destinations, Europe, Family
When I have free time, I like to go on trips. Obviously, I cannot go on as many trips as I would want to so in between them, I do a lot of reading (and watching) in order to get ideas for possible destinations. Recently, I discovered a section in The Independent where they feature various destinations, and I liked what I read about Norway.
Dubbed as the most family-friendly destination in the world, Oslo is Norway’s capital. Siobhan Mulholland, the travel writer, states that she has strong reason to believe that the city just might live up to that tagline. She writes:
Foreign capitals and young children don’t always go together. Schlepping around crowded streets tends to be more a task in herding recalcitrant cats than mutual enjoyment. So to find a city that caters brilliantly for …
Apr|10|2009
Obama To Life Travel Ban To Cuba
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, United States
If you have a Cuban heritage and you have been wanting to travel freely to your country of descent, then Obama just might have made your day. According to news reports, the new president intends to allow Americans to visit relatives in Cuba, something which has not been considered by past administrations. In addition to this, the Obama administration is also looking at allowing remittances to be sent from the United States to Cuba. This is certainly good news for those involved.
As a presidential candidate, Obama promised to open up the channels of communication and interaction between the two countries. AP has a story on this:
President Barack Obama plans to announce the policy change before the Summit of the Americas April 17-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of …
Apr|04|2009
North Cyprus: Your Mediterranean Paradise
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Europe, Features, Getaways, Islands
Through the years, I have come to the realization that I am very much partial to beaches. When planning a vacation, I would seek out a beautiful isolated beach. The wonderful thing about this is that there are so many of these in the world, and one destination that I have recently discovered is North Cyprus.
I am sure that the name is not unfamiliar to many of you. It is an island located at the northern part of Cyprus, shares the same name, but is an independent republic. It has so many things to offer the traveler, best of all its long stretches of sandy beaches.
Since the sun shines in this part of the world almost all year long, you can visit any time you want to. The beaches in North Cyprus are numerous, offering …
Mar|22|2009
The Beaches Of Bohol
Posted by Noemi as Asia, Destinations, Islands, Resorts, Tips, Travelogger
When I wrote my last post, I was getting ready to leave the resort where we stayed in Panglao, Bohol in the Philippines. I have to say, without any equivocation, that where we stayed has one of the best beaches that I have ever visited.
The popular destination in Bohol is the stretch of Alona Beach, where the sand is white and fine. I didn’t choose to stay in that area for two reasons:
1. Too many people
2. Seaweeds.
Of course, I haven’t experienced any of those for myself, but most of the people that I have talked to have the same comments. Since Alona Beach is where you will find most of the hotels and resorts, people would tend to go there. The accommodation there is quite affordable, though, so it is a good place to go.
We stayed at the Dumaluan Beach Resort, which is right …
Mar|08|2009
Discovering Bohol, Philippines
Posted by Noemi as Asia, Destinations, Islands, Travelogger
Today is a big day for me – I am about to embark on a day’s worth of new experiences! Yesterday, we flew to Cebu City, which is considered the Queen City of the South of the Philippines. We didn’t really spend much time there – just enough to rush from the airport to the pier, where we got on a ferry boat to the neighboring island of Bohol. We are staying in Cebu in a couple of days, though, so I shall post about that later on.
Going back to Bohol, we took on the services of a seasoned tour guide for today. I have always wanted to go around Bohol because of the things I have been hearing about it. To give you a quick idea, these are some of the things that we plan …
Mar|01|2009
Spring Break Travel Advisory
Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Destinations, Warnings
var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,162,676417,”http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css”)}catch(ex){}}()strong>Spring Break is almost here and I am sure that a lot of college kids are getting all geared up for some traveling. We might not be of that age group but the chances are that we all have someone in the family who are. If you have children, other family members, or friends who are thinking of hitting the road during Spring Break, here is a piece of advice for them, courtesy of the United States government.
Travel to Mexico is not advised. The Department of State issued this warning late in February:
This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. It supersedes the Travel Alert for Mexico dated October 15, 2008, and expires on August 20, 2009.
While millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year (including …
Feb|24|2009
So Near Yet So Far
Posted by Noemi as Backpacking & Budget, Destinations
After writing about reasons why we should go ahead and visit local places I naturally started thinking about the places I still haven’t visited (or have visited but only once or twice way back when I was still a kid) that are near my hometown that I want to go to. To narrow down the list I define local places as places to within a couple of hours drive from my parents’ house. Here’s my top 5 local places I need to visit. Hopefully in the next couple of years I would have visited most of them.
1. The Hidden Valley - A famous mountain resort with first class amenities. I’ve never been there and always only think about going there someday but that day still hasn’t arrived.
2. The peak of the mountain near our place - My number one reason for not reaching the …
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|09|2009
Luxurious Valentines Getaways
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Getaways, Hotels, Resorts, Romantic, United States
Got some cash to spare? Are you yearning to pamper yourself and your partner for Valentines? If so, take a look at some of these luxurious destinations that will surely make both of you happy on Valentines Day, courtesy of About.com.
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Phoenix, Arizona
This resort and spa is one of the cheapest on my list – rates start at $600++ per night. Their Valentine offer is dubbed Escape to Romance and the package includes the following:
• Overnight stay for two
• Rosetta Ridge champagne, chocolate strawberries, or truffles and rose petals delivered upon arrival
• Couples massage
• Dinner for two at AAA Four-Diamond Ristorante Tuscany or the steakhouse
• Breakfast in bed
• 2 p.m. late check out
Inn of the Five Graces
New Mexico
Here’s a cheaper package for $500++. For this price, you can Paint the …
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 …
