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Travel Insurance for Backpackers

Written by GuestPoster on April 12, 2012 - 0 Comments
Categories: Planning, Pre-Departure Trip Planning, Uncategorized

travel insurance - for when it rains

Travel insurance does not come in packages as most people tend to believe. If you scour the Internet and check out various websites you will find some policies that are not expensive. You may decide on the cheapest option to cover your travel needs. However, before you sign on the dotted line, ensure that you [...]

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Places to Go When Hiring a Car in Cozumel Mexico

Written by GuestPoster on March 21, 2012 - 1 Comment
Categories: Mexico Travel, Uncategorized

Photo (c) synapticum via flickr.com

If you are planning on coming to Cozumel this year then you might want to consider hiring a car.  This will give you the freedom to explore the beautiful island on your own terms without being shackled by the constraints of a tour guide who will have to stick to a pre-planned route and has [...]

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Five of the Best Long Distance Trails in the World

Written by GuestPoster on February 14, 2012 - 0 Comments
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Photo courtesy of bixton via flickr.com

Hiking is not for everyone. In fact, not all athletes can survive the tough trails these adventurers have to go through on a daily basis. The combination of breathtaking sights and the uncertainty of traversing through unknown territories bring a sense of excitement and fulfillment that perhaps only hikers will ever learn to love. If [...]

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Cruising the Adriatic Sea: Adriatic Cruises for Everyone

Written by GuestPoster on June 29, 2011 - 0 Comments
Categories: Cruises, European Travel, Uncategorized

Peaceful Adriatic - Great Cruising photo: tomkellyphoto via flickr.com

Cruising the Adriatic Sea may just be the best kept secret in the cruise industry. Its not that people don’t regularly cruise there its just that very few cruise lines promote cruising the Adriatic since technically its considered to be part of the Mediterranean Sea and with the popularity of Mediterranean cruises it pays from [...]

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Saving money on calling home when touring the world

Written by GuestPoster on June 7, 2011 - 0 Comments
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Travelling abroad is an exciting time, whether you are a regular traveler for business or travelling for fun, going to a different country fills you with anticipation. Ensuring you have packed everything and getting to the airport to not miss your flight, there will always be something you remember either once you are already in [...]

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Why Southwest Airlines Is The Best

Written by GuestPoster on May 17, 2011 - 0 Comments
Categories: Planning, Uncategorized

Southwest Airlines is undoubtedly a leader in customer-focused service in the airline industry. Why? Because they have excellent, customer-oriented rules. Check them out; They let you check 2 bags for free They let you change your flight without charging extra fees They have an excellent frequent flier program They have some of the best deals [...]

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Shuttle Transfers Benidorm to Alicante

Written by GuestPoster on March 7, 2011 - 0 Comments
Categories: European Travel, Spanish Travel, Uncategorized

A very popular option these days for getting from Alicante airport to Benidorm is to take what is known as a shuttle. In days gone by the obvious way to get to Benidorm would be just to get into a taxi but this is very much the most expensive option. There are now a number [...]

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Tulum Mexico Ancient Ruins And Sandy Beaches

Written by GuestPoster on February 21, 2011 - 0 Comments
Categories: Mexico Travel, Uncategorized

Tulum Mexico, Photo: Tom Suderland via flickr.com

At the southwestern end of the Yucatan Peninsula, near the ancient Mayan ruins of the Temple of the Descending God, is the city of Tulum Mexico. Tulum is an alternative vacation location for travelers seeking something less hectic than Cancun or Cozumel. An ancient city that was once known as Zamas, this location offers sandy [...]

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Koh Tao – Scuba Diver’s Paradise

Written by GuestPoster on December 8, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Asian Travel, Thailand Travel, Uncategorized

Ko Tao, Thailand. Photo: PnPL via flickr.com

Thailand has many beautiful and pristine spots just waiting for the tourist, but Koh Tao is truly a paradise waiting to be discovered. This tiny island in the Gulf of Siam has become a favorite destination for many South Asia tourists, and should be seriously considered during your next vacation plans. The island of Koh [...]

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Our Barcelona City Break

Written by GuestPoster on November 28, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Spanish Travel, Uncategorized

Sagrada Familia Interior: Photo Dann Tara via flickr.com

I’ve visited a lot of the world’s cities and it’s not often a place well and truly bowls me over, but Barcelona is one such city that really blew me away. My wife and I were celebrating an anniversary and decided to treat ourselves to a weekend city break in Barcelona. To be honest, it [...]

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