RSSJun|18|2007
Baby-proof Your Hotel Room
Posted by Noemi as Family, Health & Wellness, Tips
Traveling with children is not easy, we know that. Yet imagine traveling with children under the age of 5! That would even be harder, wouldn’t it? However, a lot of people have done it (and are doing it) so why can’t you? Here are a few tips to help you handle hotel rooms and your babies.
For starters, you have to make sure that the hotel you are going to has taken steps to consider the needs of and precautions for toddlers. If they haven’t, there isn’t really much that you can do to baby-proof the hotel room. So from the beginning, ask the hotel staff about such matters.
Next, you might want to bring along …
Jun|09|2007
Coping with Motion Sickness
Posted by Hannah Grace as Health & Wellness, Tips
I love going elsewhere, whether for the first time or the hundredth time. I love the anticipation of going on a vacation. I love the feeling of finally arriving at my destination. I love fixing myself hurriedly in the mirror, getting out of the car, stretching my legs, looking around and savoring the moment of arrival. All this I love about travelling.
I even love the experience of being on the road. I love watching the other cars go by. I like watching people sleep or chat or whatever it is I see they are doing from the car window. I especially love watching the ever changing landscape and the feel of the cool wind on my face. But whenever my …
May|21|2007
Sunscreen Tips
Posted by Camica as Family, Features, Health, Health & Wellness
You know it’s summer when the smell of sunscreen lotion replaces the scent of perfume. Although sunscreen or sun block should be used the whole year round, sunscreen becomes more of an essential during summer. After all, summer means more trips to the beach and outdoors. With that in mind, I decided to remind all you sun lovers out there about using sunscreen.
First off, what’s the difference between sunscreen and sun block? Well, sunscreen contain chemicals that absorb UV rays. They are also inconspicous on the skin. The chemicals that are most often found in sunscreens include PABA, Benzophenones, Cinnamates & Salicylates. Sunblocks reflect UV rays. Sunblocks are usually opaque white film, but nowadays, some companies create sunblocks that …
Feb|26|2007
Dealing with Jetlag and Climate Changes
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Asia, Australia NZ, Business, Carribbean, Cities, Europe, Getaways, Health, Health & Wellness, Luxurious, Oceania, People, Tips, Transport, Trends, United States, Warnings
People who love to travel are already used to the different time zones that most countries have. Sudden changes in the time and weather may prove to be a problem on adjusting to such if a person is not used to such fast paced evolution and lifestyle.
For people, traveling to any part of the world such as the United States, Europe and Asian continents would need body clock adjustments as well. The cultural practices and traditions are not the only immediate things that globetrotters should worry about but rather their ability to cope up with change.
Climate also entails being ready for the level of health a person is …
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Feb|24|2007
Going on a Skiing Vacation Holiday
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Backpacking & Budget, Europe, Health, Health & Wellness, Hotels, Luxurious, Nature, People, Resorts, Tips, United States, Warnings
For people who are not used to knowing what to do in fields of white snow, skiing is perhaps the best activity that they can do, something that they can only make for certain periods such as vacation holidays and tourist vacations.
There are a lot of places such as the Hartkaiser Chalet, in Austria and La Rosire 1850 in France to check out if people are decided on taking a skiing vacation. A good place to be for beginners and experts, emabarking on the fields of snow and riding them just like the pros will certainly be something that will be a memorable part of the lives of people on a valued break.
Ski …
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Feb|08|2007
The Benefits of a Spa Vacation
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Eco-Friendly, Europe, Getaways, Health, Health & Wellness, Spa, Tips, United States
Everyone taking on tours and vacation holidays would only think about taking a breather and a change of scenery, mostly focused on the psychological aspect and surrounding environment a person is exposed to. Stress is the number one culprit that becomes the reason for people to seek better surroundings and leisure like activities. But today, maximizing the health benefits from such in the form of spa tours as specialized by countries like Budapest, Hungary and Italy have been a good alternative.
Spas can be located anywhere, even in the local towns. But the type of service that foreign spa groups make the trip to them even more worthwhile. Each …
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Jan|12|2007
Eco-Living In The Dominican Jungle
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Americas, Carribbean, Eco-Friendly, Getaways, Health & Wellness, Nature
Pirates of the Carribean aside, the island of Dominica is wonderful place to visit for those who are looking for some relaxing time in an unspolit natural jungle setting.
Enter The 3 Rivers , a small award winning, Green Globe certified eco lodge in the eastern part of the island. Owned and operated by Brit Jem Winston (who first came to the island in 1990 looking for a place just like the 3 Rivers), the small hotel and campsite is no ordinary commercial enterprise, but an ecological project which enables humans and nature to live in harmony.
” In keeping with this goal, every aspect of the project has the environment in mind. We espouse …
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Dec|23|2006
Wheelchair Travel Tips
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Health & Wellness, Tips, Transport
If you or somebody you know is travelling for the holidays and uses a wheelchair, a quick whiz through these tips below should make the trip a lot more comfortable.
1. If you are able to fly first class, go for it — more room and lot more enjoyable. If not, try to get the first bulkhead seats; they are closer to the front of the aircraft and they give you more room if you should have spasms.
2. If possible, book a nonstop flight. You’ll have fewer problems with a wheelchair. If you can’t, always allow at least 45 minutes for connecting flights. Some wheelchair travelers prefer to have a change of aircraft for an hour or so. It …
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Oct|17|2006
Yoga In Ko Samui
Posted by Zahir as Asia, Getaways, Health & Wellness, Islands, Nature, Spa
The island of Koh Samui in Thailand is perhaps known more for its party atmosphere, large resorts, and action activites galore, but beneath the lively exterior are places where people can find some real mind and body relaxation - through yoga.
Whether you practice yoga at an advanced level, are just a beginner, or want to get your children to give it go, the island has what you need. Here are some worthwhile places to check out:
Located on Lipa Noi beach, this center offers yoga as well as a variety of health and rejuvenation treatments and activites such as meditation, breathing exercises, herbal cleansing, shiatsu massage, Thai herbal steams, dietary education, fasting, …
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