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The Travel

Some say the journey is more important than the destination - and those people have never flown United Airways. The planning and execution of the trip can make as much (or more) difference then the actual destination. Imagine that you are traveling to a place you’ve always dreamed of going, say, Rome for example. Now, Rome is an amazing city to be in, but what if you were constantly worried about who was taking care of your pet while you were away? What if you had not researched your hotel before booking it and found yourself at a dirty, out of the way, unnecessarily expensive hotel? What if, not having booked train tickets in advance, you found yourself staying in Rome for too long and not having time to visit Pompeii? It’s little details like these that can make or break a trip. Therefore, having a well thought-out travel plan is perhaps the most important part of traveling.

Here I’ll tell tales out of airports, train stations, bus stops and barges, letting you in on the insider knowledge of hitting the road, Jack.

While some may consider a “vacation”, a week of relaxing and sun tanning on a beach, for the person who loves heights- the only real way to travel is to see everything from above, way up above. Over the rainforests of Costa Rica, past the plains of the Serengeti, if you’re looking for breathtaking beauty [...]

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5 Best Flower Gardens Around the World

by Greg on March 25, 2010

Do you love flowers? Do you love their scent, their color and their exquisiteness? How about gardening? Well, if you have answered yes to these questions then you should enjoy those passions while traveling. As easy purchasing online concert tickets the world’s most breathtaking flower shows are easy to find with a little research on [...]

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One of the best parts about an RV vacation is that you can be completely autonomous and self-sufficient. You don’t need to rely on campgrounds for water or showers. You have the opportunity to experience the outdoors and relax, without worrying about the hustle and bustle of city living. The best part is, with an [...]

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Budgeting For Your Perfect Family Vacation

by Greg on March 24, 2010

It’s vacation time! Though those words should bring to mind fun, relaxing days, that’s not always the case. Don’t let money get in the way of a vacation you and your family can really enjoy. All it really takes is some planning ahead.

Start Saving Early
If you take an annual vacation you have twelve months to [...]

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Experience Lanzarote – The Island of Fire

by Greg on October 1, 2009

Lanzarote is located in the Canaries – the group of seven Spanish owned islands located in the atlantic, just off the coast of Africa.  Boasting year round sunshine, some unique visitor attractions and a host of good quality holiday accommodation.
Lanzarote was first conquered by the Spanish crown in the 1400´s – serving as the spring [...]

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You’ve planned the perfect vacation. You have cleared the time off from work. You probably arranged for someone to collect your mail in your absence.  You’ve placed you super valuables in storage. But, you still feel like you are forgetting about something. Then it hits you; your pets! Most pets aren’t able to care for [...]

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Greenest Cars to Rent

by Greg on July 14, 2009

Car rentals are often a necessity while traveling. Whether you are attempting to keep wear and mileage off of your own vehicle, or find yourself in need of transportation once you reach your destination, a stop at the car rental counter may be in your future. Once there, you may be surprised by some of [...]

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Tips For Student Travel

by Greg on June 2, 2009

There are always so many horror stories in the news about student travel; it would seem that it might be one of the most dangerous things that a young person can do. However, if you keep some simple tips in mind, you can safely travel as a student and have an enjoyable and education experience [...]

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Honeymoon Vacations

by Greg on May 5, 2009

Everyone knows how stressful, complicated and involved planning a wedding can be. There are entire reality shows dedicated to people who are planning their weddings; there is so much to consider when planning that special day, that when it is all said and done, both bride and groom can be simply exhausted. This is why [...]

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Every time I leave Quebec to take a trip, I am always worried that I have forgotten something. Sometimes I make a mental list of things to do and once in a while I jot down items on a slip of paper. I never seem to remember everything.  I sometimes wish I had a virtual [...]

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