RSSJun|23|2011
Little Passports: Impart The Love For Travel To Your Kids
Posted by Noemi as Family, Website
I don’t have kids – yet. One day, I really hope to have my own (two should be enough) and I want to share with them the world. The easiest and most creative way of doing this, in my mind, is to cultivate their imagination through reading. Indeed, one can travel the world just by reading.
Of course, reading alone will not be enough if I want my kids to experience the real deal. Still, reading is a good place to start, especially if the destinations I have in mind are of a totally different nature from what the kids are (going to be) used to.
That’s where this cool web site comes into the picture. I just discovered Little Passports, a web site founded by two moms who wanted to share the world (and its diverse …
Aug|13|2010
Everything You Wanted To Know About Airline Meals
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Food and Drink, Tips, Trivia, Website
I was actually told to visit this site some time ago by my sister (who has a knack for sniffing out extraordinary sites), but never got around to doing so until today.
Airline Meals is a site entirely dedicated to (surprise, surprise), Airline Meals. It has 8,484 images of airline meals from 534 airlines, gives you the latest news and trends on airline meals and even has a forum for those who want to discuss the meal from the skies which people (more often than not) love to hate.
Quirkiness aside, the site actually has a lot of interesting and relevant information, especially if you find yourself on airplanes a lot, or planning your next trip (which means you’re probably OC though). The creator of the site says in the FAQ, that his mission for this site is not purely for entertainment, but also to …
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Jun|25|2010
Pet Airways Can Solve Your Pet Travel Problems
Posted by Noemi as Tips, Website
If you are an animal lover and you have at least one pet at home, you probably have issues when it comes to traveling. We grew up with dogs – lots of them – at the house. The thing is, we never really flew much when we were young, so we didn’t have any problems. Today, I can easily see how having a dog, a cat, or even a turtle (yep I have one) can pose a problem when you go traipsing around somewhere.
Enter Pet Airways, the airline that promises to give your pet the care and attention they deserve while up in the air. Some may think that this is excessive, but if you actually think about it, your pets probably get so scared when they fly. Humans get terrified of flying …
Apr|21|2010
Hang Up Your Hammock In Some Of The World’s Best Beaches
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Destinations, Islands, Website
There is no denying it – I am a beach fanatic. It wasn’t always the case. It wasn’t till 2006 that I discovered my passion for the sun, the sand, and the water. Since then, however, I haven’t been able to control this passion. When I saw Lonely Planet’s list of the best beaches in the world to put up a hammock, I knew I had to put these places on my own list. Here are my most desired destinations in the list.
Jambiani, Tanzania
The Beach that Time Forgot – that’s how this area is described. The only drawback to this beach is that you cannot really swim as the tides are low. However, you can put up that hammock and be lazy all day.
Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia
Lonely Planet’s write up says “Except for snorkelling, …
Jan|31|2010
The Dirtiest Hotels In US
Posted by Noemi as Asia, Hotels, United States, Website
Trip Advisor is one of the top web sites in the world when it comes to travel tips and advice. It is a big community of people from all over the world who love travel. One of the things I like about them is that I get to read reviews by “real” travelers from different countries. This month, they just released a list of the dirtiest hotels in the United States. According to the web site, the list is based on member reviews.
Are you ready to find out which hotels are the dirtiest? Here goes…
1.Heritage Marina Hotel, San Francisco, California
2.Days Inn Eureka/Six Flags, Eureka, Missouri
3.Tropicana Resort Hotel, Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.Super 8 Virginia Beach/At the Ocean, Virginia Beach, Virginia
5.Quality Inn, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
6.New York Inn, New York City, New York
7.Parisian Hotel & Suites, Miami Beach, Florida
8.Capistrano …
Sep|15|2009
Travel Deals For The Expecting Couple
Posted by Noemi as News, Tips, Website
No, we are definitely NOT expecting, but I can just imagine how difficult it will be for new parents to continue with their “traveling lifestyle” a year or so after their child is born. There are so many things to consider; aside from the obvious fact that they have a baby to think about (you can hardly go trekking up a river with a months-old baby!), money can be quite tight. For those who are expecting the stork to drop off that package in the next few months or so, you might want to take that trip – it might be the last one you’ll be taking in the next year or so.
Luckily for couples in this situation, there is such a thing as a “babymoon deal.” Truth be told, I only discovered this by accident, through Travel …
Aug|31|2009
US Travel Hotspots Have “Poorly Performing” Hospitals
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Health, News, United States, Warnings, Website
When you plan your trips, do you take hospitals into consideration? Probably not. Most people do not really plan on getting sick or injured while on vacation, but it is comforting to know that there is a hospital nearby with competent staff and adequate facilities to treat you just in case something does happen.
According to a study done by USA Today, however, some of the most popular travel destinations in the United States have “poorly performing” hospitals. And how do they define “poorly performing?” How about having some of the worst death rates in the United States? To quote the report:
“…from the Central Valley in California to the East Coast, from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to the Florida beaches. Hospitals with high death rates for heart attack, heart …
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 …
Nov|29|2008
Layaway Travel Soon To Be Available
Posted by Noemi as News, Trends, Website
Not too many people are aware of layaway plans these days. It used to be that layaway was the main means by which many Americans made huge purchases. When credit cards became so prevalent, however, layaway plans suddenly didn’t seem that attractive. With the current downturn in global economics, however, layaway plans are suddenly making a comeback. You can see this in the move being made by big companies such as Sears, wherein customers can pay a mere $15 and then pay off the rest in installments.
As for the travel sector, it seems that they are seeing the immense possibilities that will be opened up if they offer layaway packages as well. Based on a report published by Mercury News, big names in the travel industry are joining the layaway bandwagon. Hyatt …
Feb|22|2008
Best Travel Sites Continued
Posted by Noemi as Website
Tripit
This web site brings back the old days when you can just leave all the work up to your travel agent. Times Online’s review says:
The site brings together flight, hotel and car rental bookings to supply a single itinerary, and adds information such as daily weather forecasts, local maps, city guides and updates from other useful travel websites.
These include Seatguru, for its advice on getting the best spot on the aircraft, Flickr, for its travel photos so you can get a sneak preview of where you’re going, or find photos you’d like to take yourself, and Eventful, to see what’s going on in your chosen destination.
The only thing is that this site is a bit biased towards the US – it may not recognize some European airlines. I am sure that they will be updating and upgrading their services …
