30 Oct 2011

Travel Destinations: Tell Us Where You Want To Be

If you want to get rid of stress from your stressful work and schedules, if you wish to go out to a place somewhere you can at least temporarily forget your problems or if you just simply desire to hang out with your family and friends, we can provide you travel destinations that can satisfy your needs.

If you basically don’t have a specific place to travel, we provide recommendations for travel destinations. Name the kind of trip you desire – whether it’s adventure, relaxation, family trip or romance. You might also select for your must haves – may it be a beach, a restaurant, a nature park, city, resort, gold, music and entertainment, hotels, snow sports, water sports, spa, outdoor activities and etc. Tell us what you need and we’ll give you the best places for your desired trip.

Extend your travel destinations at any part of the world. Travel to Asia and visit the famous Great Wall of China, the beaches of Indonesia, the amazing Singapore and Hong Kong, and all the great tourist destinations in the continent. You may also try the glam and enchanting places in Europe. For romance-seekers, Paris is best for you. For devoted Catholics, the Vatican is always open to welcome you. If you just want to get a taste of amazing European culture, Italy may serve their best pastas for you. If you want great adventure, go and stopover at the Caribbean and South America. Tropical countries on that continent can provide you exciting adventure and a different breath of fresh air. If you want to have a vacation wherein you can party every night, visit the busy cities of USA. New York City, Las Vegas, Washington D.C and Los Angeles have great partying people where you could socialize. If you just want to try beach hopping, the coasts of Miami and Hawaii have the beaches all people would ever want.

It’s good to take a break sometimes. It rejuvenates you and gives you a refreshing aura. Go to your travel destinations and enjoy. Bon Voyage!

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30 Oct 2011

Travel Destinations – How You Too Can Get The Most From Your Travel Destination

So, you’ve been persuaded by your someone close to you to make reservations for an exotic place. But you can’t even say the name of that travel destination. You know almost nothing about your travel destination.

What’s your plan? When it’s time to travel, are you just going to jump on the airplane? Don’t you think a few minutes of research is going to pay great dividends? I promise you it will. There are times when traveling ‘blindly’ may have it’s attractions and yes nice surprises too. But often times the key to your nice break from work is to know a little about your travel destination.

Look, you needn’t spend a huge amount of time finding out everything about a place but some basic information before you travel saves you a lot of time when you are at your destination. This in turn means that you will get the most out of your stay rather than to spend a big portion of your time searching and deciding what to do when at your travel destination.

Why not visit the travel section in your local library but do this online to save time. Don’t just look for where you are going but also look for nearby places too. Here are the question you will want to answer:

1. How far is it?

This will dictate whether you need to take more or less reading/entertainment material while en-route to your destination. Also if traveling with children or youngsters you’ll need to cater for their needs to.

2. What is the spoken local language?

You can’t imagine how flattered most locals are when a visitor makes an effort. Just hello, thank you, please, good bye, where is, what time etc make a huge difference. I can’t tell you the number of times I have had locals bend over backwards to help me out of trouble when I used just three or four basic phrases … they have at times grabbed some local English speaker to help me out. Make this effort. We’re talking about a tiny phrase book that you can even point to while at your travel destination and the locals will read your phrase in their own language. But learning the basic phrases will not take more than half an hour.

3. What is the currency and can you easily make conversions to your own currency for comparison purposes?

In most countries, your destination hotel is probably one of the most expensive places to exchange currency. Think about it. They don’t service all that many customers, so they make their money out of larger commissions and bigger currency differences than the average bank. Add this to your list of things to do before or after you get to your travel destination: Where is the nearest high street bank and look for a main branch of a main bank. Hopefully their volume trade means you get better rates.

4. What are the customs regarding tipping?

Do not get ripped off. Find out what the tipping rate is so you don’t spend a big percentage of your money on over the top tips.

5. What, if any, is the time difference?

Don’t underestimate the effect of time difference on your daily schedule when you get there and when you get back from your holiday. If the difference is more than 2 hours, do try to alter your timing for sleep, wake up time, eating etc just slightly, before you go on your vacation. When you get there, adjusting to local time is going to be much easier. You will spend less of your precious holiday time recovering from the journey. Do the same adjustment a day or two before you get back and you lose less precious work time when you get back. Somehow I don’t think this one bothers too many people.

6. What is the expected average temperature, and how much does it rain?

You already know how much the weather affects our daily activities. Then you agree that the weather absolutely *rules* your vacation at your travel destination. Be prepared in terms of clothing but also in terms of the activities you plan and possibly pre-book. For example, if you are going to Britain you will find rain is a year round certainty. Knowing that in advance means you won’t pre-book a Shakespeare open air play unless you are allowed to cancel without penalties. You will just buy the ticket on the day, if the weather holds up. Similar considerations go for pretty much any destination. Know what to expect and then you won’t be disappointed.

7. What places do the travel writers recommend visiting?

Many travel writers have got their work down to a fine art. They place the correct emphasis on the relative importance of one thing compared to another. They will pint you a good picture of what a place is like. Just do a search in the online search engines for something like “London review” or “London holiday review” and you will find plenty of references. The search engines will probably show you the most “liked” reviews because these are the reviews that most people have enjoyed and therefore made popular. Advanced consideration of these valuable questions will make all the difference to your enjoyment of your travel destination.

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30 Oct 2011

Travel Jobs – 7 ‘Jobs’ That Pay You to Travel the World

Jobs that travel the world are an inconceivable dream for most people. “How, on earth,” they think, “Could I possibly get paid to travel the world?” It’s a common belief that you must save and save up a bunch of money before you can travel, then simply go for as long as your money will last.

Not only is that an outdated and incorrect belief, but it’s also a belief that will have you stuck in a never-ending cycle of frustration. Work… then travel… then work… then travel.

Boring.

There are many ways you can get paid AS you travel the world. Fortunately, there are dozens of ways to do this, so no matter your skill set, creating a travel income is something you CAN do… and you can start doing it quickly.

Here are 7 ways to make money traveling the world. Some are commonly available travel jobs, and a few are the ‘underground’ methods of making money while you travel.

1) Work a cruise ship job. You get to live aboard a luxury cruiseliner and get paid to live the lifestyle passengers pay $500 to $5000+ per week to experience!

2) Get a job as a travel or adventure guide. Visit a city or region. Get to know the best places, then get paid to show other people what you’ve found! Alternatively, you can show people how to rock climb, raft a river, jump out of a plane, zipline through a jungle… and more!

3) Become a paid travel writer. Not only can you get hired by travel magazines and guidebooks, but don’t forget about blogging & online freelance jobs. They’re plentiful!

4) Start an online marketing adventure! Most people think marketing online is too ‘technical.’ Oh contraire! If you can edit a word document you can make money with a laptop or from an internet café anywhere in the world.

5) Work with a charity. Care more about making a difference and experiencing other cultures than turning a profit? You’re in luck. Scores of charities will pay your travel, food, room, and travel expenses in exchange for your volunteer work.

6) Get a job teaching English. If you’re a fluent English speaker, you have a skill that millions – if not billions – of people desire. Like it or not, English is the international language of commerce. Dozens of countries in the world want their citizens to know the language and will give you a job to travel to their country to teach it whether you know their language or not.

7) Get a job telecommuting. With these types of jobs you are not paid hourly, but by the tasks completed. In other words, you have deadlines to get a report written, crunch some numbers, or (insert your inane task here). Complete these jobs from an internet café or your laptop, email it in, and you’ve got cash in hand.

Travel jobs are intimidating to many people because they require a paradigm shift. You are no longer bound by a 9-5 grind, and your commute becomes wherever you fancy. Jobs that travel the world are inconceivable to most people, which is GREAT news; the competition is low.

You can travel the world and get paid for it by picking just ONE of the above methods and by learning all you can about that specific method. The key is in getting started and taking action.

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30 Oct 2011

Famous Tourist Places of Goa

Goa is among the most happening and most visited destinations in India where tourists from across the globe come to soak themselves in the beauty of sea, sand and sun. The azure sea, silvery beaches, palm fringed bays, night parties and gourmet cuisine are some of the elemental features of Goa Tourism. Scores of tourists from several parts of the globe prefers Goa India Tour so that they can explore several natural panorama as well man made wonders of this magnetic land. Goa Beaches are known for picture perfect beautiful setting that not only enchants tourists but also thrills them with several adventure sports. Some of the well known Goa Tourist Places are:

Arambol:

This is among the most charming Goa beaches located 50 km from the capital city of Panaji. The loveliness of this charming beach is enhanced by the rocky cliffs that interspersed over the long stretch of golden sands. There are two beaches in Arambol the popular one is the Harmal beach located in the northern region. The second beach is known for its picturesque location surrounded by steep cliffs on both sides. Beauty of swaying palm trees, golden stretch of sands and calmness of sea make this place one of the popular attractions of Goa Tour Package.

Vasco da Gama:

This is among the biggest beach towns of Goa known for its pleasing old structures existing with modern buildings. Apart from the commercial capital the prime attraction of Vasco-da-gama is the Bogmolo Beach. This beach is famous for its natural beauty that captivates visitor attentions during their visit to this place. Along with the scenic combination this beach is also hub of adventure sports activities like diving and swimming. The Naval Aviation Museum is another attraction of Vasco. This museum showcases the history of Indian Naval Aviation through various collections of aircrafts, weapons, safety equipments and rare photographs. During visit to this place tourists can also visit several churches, temples, mosques and monuments such as Cabo de Rama, Buddhist caves and Rivona.

Mapusa:

It is located 13 km from Panaji known for its residential and commercial establishments with beautiful gardens. This is among the popular tourist destinations Goa due to its beautiful beaches famous for sunbathing, swimming and delicious seafood stalls along the coast. The most famous attraction of this place is Friday market where people from all over Goa come to buy and sell their wares. This is among the most colorful and vibrant markets showcasing the glimpses of rural Goa. This mystic weekly market summons tourists in large number each Friday.

Goa is the land where scores of tourists come to enjoy the fascinating beauty of sun, sand and sea. It is among the most famous destinations of India Tourism which summons large number of tourists round the year. Some of the other known attractions of this place are Marmagoa / Mormugoa, Ponda, Panjim, Canacona and Pernem.

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30 Oct 2011

7 Best Online Travel Communities

True, Tripadvisor, Frommer’s and the Lonely Planet are some of the best online travel communities going, but they’re far from the only ones amongst the greats. So go on, expand your travel community horizons and check out our 7 Best Off The Radar Travel Communities:

1. Travelistic

From YouTube to Hulu to Yahoo, were a video obsessed bunch. Travelistic has cleverly taken this to head and created a travel community wholly centred around video. Log on and you’ll find over 10,000 user submitted travel videos, to view, comment on and inspire your future travels. Want to visit the Great Wall? Journey to the top of Everest? You can do it all on Travelistic, without ever leaving home.

2. Igougo

A masterful all in one travel community, where you can plan your trip, compare flights and hotels and share your travel experiences with the world. Just type in a destination and you’ll be instantly connected to a plethora of photos, reviews and users who have traveled or reside there. When you’re ready to go, create your very own trip journal and give back to the community by sharing your own travel experiences.

3. Trip It

Less of a travel community and more a travel service, Trip It is perfect for the organization nut in all of us. Just enter your flights, hotel stays and destinations and let trip it create an optimized travel itinerary for you in seconds. Never miss another plane or train again. For those who truly want it all, upgrade to the pro version and Trip It will automatically alert you if there are changes or delays in your travel plans. That means less time at the airport, and more time at the beach.

4. Dopplr

Create a map with the dates and location of your travels; share it with the Dopplr community, check out other’s maps, then meet up with those whose travel plans overlap with your own. If you’d like to keep your location a secret from some (mom, dad, a raging x), don’t worry, you can control who can and can’t see where you are. Along the way you’ll get a wealth of location specific travel information, so you’ll always know where to stay, where to eat, and what to do. Taking the thinking out of traveling, we like that.

5. Travbuddy

Travbuddy’s got all the ingredients that make for a killer online travel community; helpful forums, honest reviews, stunning travel photos and a dedicated membership 1.5 million strong. Travbuddy ups the ante by giving you your very trip blog, allowing you to easily post your stories, pictures and reviews as you go. There’s even a built in mapping feature that builds a map of your travels as you venture across the earth. Wherever, you’re headed, this is one buddy you don’t want to leave behind.

6.Travellers Point

Besides being a great place to plan, book and share your next trip, Travellers Point has hands down one of the best travel resources on the web; wiki travel guides. These 100% user created and edited travel guides, give you the collective wisdom and travel experiences of over 250,000 members, right at your finger tips. From country and city guides, to travel health and safety information, you’ll find everything you need to get in the know, before you go.

7. Travel DODO

Travel DODO takes travel reviews and puts them into a fun, easily digestible format, Travel Do’s, and Travel Don’ts. Want to find out which restaurants, hotels and attractions are best avoided in France? Just click on the location on the interactive map, and you’ll be given a list of places to cross off your list (travel don’ts), so you spend your valuable vacation time wiser.

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