DESTINATIONS>Destination Weddings

Destination Weddings are “the” hot wedding travel trend at the moment! Not only are destination weddings a great excuse to visit an exotic local, but they are often (surprisingly) an economical way for you to host a lavish wedding as well!

Many resorts offer destination wedding packages, which will save you a bundle compared to the cost of having your wedding closer to home, when all the related costs are taken into account. Many Carribean resorts offer wedding packages that are all inclusive, not only for the bride and groom, but also for the guests that have travelled to the wedding destination as well.

Some hot wedding destinations this year include the Mayan Riviera, which is always a big favorite as there is so much to do for your guests and the price is affordable. Los Cabos is a great choice for wedding couples looking for nightlife and a beautiful town. Stunning beaches and beautiful scenery.

Puerto Vallarta offers easy access from Toronto and the west coast of Canada and USA. Charming towns and villages wit character and lush countryside. Plenty to do.

The Dominican Republic is also a very popular wedding & honeymoon destination, for it’s stunning Beaches and affordable resorts this is a great option.

When you plan a Wedding Holiday your guests will be an important factor in your choice of destination.

Are there children attending? Do you want a quiet intimate boutique resort or a huge resort with several hotels in one? Is food a priority? Is the beach important? How many people do you expect???

You may want a chapel on the beach for a Catholic wedding, a beach wedding in the sand, a large beach reception with dancing and entertainment and much more.

TRAVEL>Private Travel

The latest trend in luxury travel is private travel. Private travel on either a private plane, private cruise or vacation resort, allows you to really enjoy your vacation in privacy, and take a break from the crowded tours that you might have experienced before.

For the Private traveller, there are many private travel experiences to be had. Private Jets can be booked at most major airports, and will take you anywhere in the world that you want to go in style. Private Cruises are also available on smaller cruise boats, either for you alone or a group of your closest friends. For travellers who wish to enjoy the company of a small group, a private cruise, expecially a priviate river cruise is the way to go!

Some companies even take the concept of private travel to the extreme lenght where the vacation you book is completely personalized to what you want to do! The private travel companies will consult with you on where you want to go, how you want to travel when you are there, and what the specific tourism sites you want to see are. If you have ever been frustrated on a group tour, this sort of private travel tour is the way to go…you can spend as much time as you like at your preferred travel destination on a private travel tour.

Private travel tours are available to be booked all over the world, and especially in tourist hotspots such as Egypt, Europe and Africa. Private travel in Europe is especially hot right now. Are you interested in medieval history? Book a private travel tour, and see the sights you want!

Private travel is a travel trend that is only going to increase in the future, as people demand more personalized private travel tours that deliver the exact personal travel experience that they are looking for!

DESTINATIONS>Israel

Most of the international airlines operate flights to Israel. El Al, operates many direct flights from the United States, Europe, the Far East, and Africa.

Other Israeli airlines such as Arkia and Israir operate flights from central locations in Europe. There are no direct flights to Israel from distant locations such as Australia or South Africa, or from countries that have no diplomatic relations with Israel. It is therefore a good idea to reserve a connecting flight from these places, or to arrive in Europe and then purchase a ticket to Israel.

Several shipping lines offer scheduled sailings from Europe to Haifa Port. Another option for arrival by sea is to join a Mediterranean cruise which includes Israel in its itinerary. Passengers can board in Cyprus, Greece, Turkey or Egypt and enter Israel through Haifa Port, Tel Aviv, Ashdod or Eilat. After the passengers and vessels complete border and customs clearance procedures, they can continue to any of Israel’s marinas. (Besides those mentioned, there are marinas in Jaffa, Acre, Herzliya and Ashkelon.) Arrival via private yacht is also possible and requires reservations several weeks in advance for a berth in the marina of choice.

Hotels of all types and prices are available in the large cities and in vacation cities such as Eilat and Tiberias. Reservations can be made through a travel agent or on the Internet.

Tel Aviv

Most of the hotels in Tel Aviv are located along the promenade on the beachfront. These include large hotels belonging to the international and national franchises which offer a full range of services and facilities.

Eilat has a warm, sunny climate throughout the year, making it an ideal place for vacationers to enjoy the sun and the beach.

There are dozens of hotels in Eilat–most of them within a short drive or walking distance from the beach. All the hotels have swimming pools and are located close to restaurants, clubs, bars, and entertainment centers.

DESTINATIONS>Ski Resorts

Ski resorts often offer family ski vacation packages, where you can bring the family up to that ski resort for the long weekend, and you will get the weeknight free, plus a huge discount on lift tickets! Stay in the heart of it all only steps to the major lifts… this is what a good ski resort vacation is all about!

One popular ski resort travel destination is Squaw Valley, in the Tahoe area of the western USA. Ski Vacationers in this area are often treated to ski resort packages that give them free lift tickets in off-peak hours of the ski season, as well as luxurious ski chalet accommodations. You can book many of these ski vacations over the web, just visit the respective ski resort web site or ski resort tourism area site that you are looking for, and look for the area that is called ski resort package deals. It’s surprising what some of these resorts offer for the active skier who hunts on the web for a good travel deal!

Most ski resorts offer skiiing vacation packages that can be tailored to your individual needs. If you are planning a family ski vacation, the resport will often offer other activities for your children when they decend from the slopes. If you are single and active, most resorts also offer evening activities in the ski resort chalet or ski village for those who still have enegy to burn. When picking a ski resort for your skiiing vacation, make sure that you choose a ski resort that meets your needs in your off time as well.

Nevada and British Columbia offer some great skiing vacations, at some of the most luxurious ski resort destinations available. The feeling of skiing all day, and then soaking in the ski resort hot tub at the end of the day is amazing, and is a very different experience then just driving home at the end of day pass. When staying at a ski resort, you also get to experience the nightlife scene, which can range from a quiet evening around the ski resort chalet fire, to a night of clubbing (if that is your thing!). The bottom line is, ski resort vacations are alot of fun, and no matter you budget, there are ski vacation deals out there for everyone!

DESTINATIONS>River Cruises

Looking for an alternative to contemporary ocean cruising? Just like traditional ocean cruising, river cruises are an ideal way to visit several countries in a short time to discover the heart of a destination.

River cruises ply the waterways of essentially every continent including the world’s three largest rivers: the Amazon, Nile, and Yangtze.

From its beginnings in the mountains of Qinghai Province, the Yangtze flows to Shanghai on the East China Sea. The Yangtze is the third longest river in the world, flowing 3,690 miles - longer than the car trip on Interstate 80 from New York to Los Angeles.

The heart of this cruise runs through what is known as the Three Gorges with walls that rise as high as 1,000 feet above the riverbank. The site is also a cradle of ancient, Chinese civilization where travelers take in thousand-year-old temples, spectacular mountain vistas, and local village life.

Europe presents a variety of options for river cruising. From the rich history of the Rhine and the Danube to the untouched Douro that meanders through Madrid and Northern Portugal. Glide through colorful waterways and visit many of the gems often overlooked by other travelers. Enjoy the atmosphere of Amsterdam. Discover the wine country of France, the renaissance of northern Italy, the spectacular castles along Germany’s Rhine River, the romantic Danube as it flows to Vienna and Budapest, and many other treasures of the Old World.

Russian river cruises are also very popular. They take you to the center of one of the most fascinating cultures in the world. Cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg through picturesque waterways. Explore medieval towns, quaint villages, and the breathtaking scenery of a country locked behind the Iron Curtain for most of the 20th century.

DESTINATIONS>New York City

Tourism is important to New York City, with about 47 million foreign and American tourists visiting each year. Major new york travel destinations include the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, Broadway theatre productions, museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and other tourist attractions including Central Park, Washington Square Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, luxury shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenues.

The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction and one of the most recognizable icons of the United States. Many of the city’s ethnic enclaves, such as Jackson Heights, Flushing, and Brighton Beach are major tourist shopping destinations for first and second generation Americans up and down the East Coast.

The majority of hotels are in midtown Manhattan. However, there are also hundreds in excellent locations all around the city. Try looking up in the West Village, SoHo, the Upper West Side. The best way to get a good price is to shop around, in advance, with plenty of time.

Accommodations in Manhattan are ridiculously expensive averaging between $150 and $200 (and up) a night for a standard room, BUT there are affordable options you may want to consider such as short-term apartments for travellers or travellers hostels. There are a number of apartments around the city that are being rented on a short term basis. Instead of staying in a hotel room, you get a fully furnished apartment with a small kitchen for the same price or sometimes cheaper. If you are traveling on a budget this will be your best option. There are many inexpensive hostels in the city, starting at about $20 for a bed in a dorm.

DESTINATIONS>Las Vegas

The major attractions in Las Vegas are the casinos. The most famous hotel casinos are located on Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as the Las Vegas Strip. Many of these hotels are massive, carrying thousands of rooms, with their large adjoining casino areas.

There are many hotel casinos in the city’s downtown area as well, which was the original focal point of the city’s gaming industry in its early days. Several large hotels and casinos are also located somewhat off the Strip but adjacent to it, as well as in the county around the city.

Selecting a Las Vegas hotel can be a daunting task with quite literally hundreds to choose from you. Rest assured you will find a Las Vegas hotel to match your own style and budget. For the more budget-conscious you may want to check out the Circus Circus, Stratosphere or the Riviera. All of these Vegas hotels offer excellent value for the money.

A little more upscale, but still surprisingly affordable, and close to everything on the Strip we may suggest the Egyptian-themed Luxor, the cosmopolitan New York New York or the latin-themed Rio Suites just a little off the strip.

Maybe you want to splurge a little and enjoy the best that Las Vegas hotels offer. No one does hotel elegance and opulence like Vegas does. If this is your interest why not check out The Bellagio, Venetian or the new Wynn Las Vegas?

Whatever your taste of budget allows, vacation specialists can help you find the perfect Las Vegas vacation package deal - including airfare and hotel - for you!

TRAVEL>Travel Accessories

The smart traveller knows their travel accessories, and knows which ones are best suited for the destination at hand. If you are travelling with children you will want to consider travel products which the single traveller might ignore. The most common travel accessories for most travellers include:

Luggage

From carry-on luggage to massive storage suitcases, the type of luggage you choose one of the biggest travel accessory decisions that you will make. Think about what you REALLY need to bring on your trip before choosing your luggage…a little thought beforehand will save you hours of frustration when you arrive! You neither want to bring too little luggage, or to spend your trip lugging around clothes and other travel accessories that you could really have left at home.

Travel Translators & Adaptors

Travel Translators are small pocket-sized devices that translate words spoken in your native language into the foreign language of the destination you are visiting. They are an invaluable travel accessory for anyone who anticipates some language issues or translation issues while traveling abroad. The same goes for Travel Adaptors, which help you plugin in your electronic devices into wall sockets in countries that use a different electrical plug standard then you might be used to. If you are travelling to Europe or Africa, it’s well worth it to purchase a travel adaptor beforehand.

Kids Travel Accessories

From baby backpacks to kid’s travel security devices, there are many items on the market today that can help parents stay sane while traveling with their children abroad. In particular, look out for travel accessories that keep your kids safe (security id bracelets, travel wallets, etc), or, those which will keep them busy or occupied while on route to your holiday destination (portable dvd players, travel guides, travel translators, etc.)

TRAVEL>Luggage

Travel keeps getting more and more complicated. Planes feel more cramped, and carry-on sizes are shrinking. Line-ups are longer as is the distance you must travel between connecting flights.
Something you don’t want to do with heavy, overstuffed bags. Even if you’re travelling by train, car or bus, you’re still want to limit your luggage to the necessities. Whether you’re going on a business trip or planning a summer-long, cross continent trip, you’ll save yourself a lot of travel trouble if you follow these ten tips.

The less luggage, the less hassle. If you can get everything in a carry on, then you don’t have to wait until luggage is unloaded to be on your way. For longer trips, two smaller bags with shoulder straps are more manageable than one giant suitcase. They’re easier to throw in the trunk of a car and if you have to maneuver through a big city, you won’t be marked as a tourist. As for wheeled luggage, when you have heavy baggage, they’re a lifesaver in the smooth terrain of an airport. Unfortunately wheels won’t help when you’re climbing stairs or negotiating an overhead luggage rack.

Choosing the right luggage is as important as bringing the right clothes. If you’re backpacking, you need a lightweight, waterproof pack. For business meetings, a garment bag. For vacationers, structured suitcases with wheels are great for getting around airports and resorts, while unstructured, soft-sided luggage is easier to cram into a small space, such as the trunk of a car.

When you travel, you shouldn’t bring anything that you’re afraid to lose. If you are visiting family and you want to bring gifts, it will ease your mind and make your luggage lighter if you send those items ahead by insured mail or courier. If you just don’t want strangers rifling through your luggage, bring a lock. Most airport security requires that luggage is unlocked, but you can always use it to secure your bags when you reach your destination.

DESTINATIONS>Hawaii

There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you’re a new visitor or returning, our six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler. We warmly invite you to explore our islands and discover your ideal travel experience.

Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the world’s tallest sea mountain. Birthplace of surfing and the hula. Former seat of a royal kingdom. Hawaii is one of the youngest geological formations in the world and the youngest state of the union. But perhaps Hawaii’s most unique feature is its Aloha Spirit: the warmth of the people of Hawaii that wonderfully complements the Islands’ perfect temperatures.

There are primarily six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big island. You’ll find each island has its own distinct personality and offers its own adventures, activities, and sightseeing opportunities. We invite you to explore all of Hawaii to find the unique island experience for you.

Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu is Hawaii’s major airport, serving as the entry point for most of Hawaii’s visitors. All twenty-three major domestic carriers and sixteen international carriers serve Oahu, so you can get here from just about anywhere.

There are also direct flights from the mainland to Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii’s Big Island, but for the most part, you may need to connect through Oahu to get to the neighbor islands.

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