The First Western Women To Travel To Nepal-Read What One Of Them Had To Say
By Norm Goldman - 04/01/2008
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel and Bookpleasures is honored to have as our guest author and writer, Sally Wendkos Olds. Sally has written about family, children, women, relationships, sexuality, psychology, health, and travel, and has authored several books. Sally has also contribute...
Orlando Safety at Attractions and Other Orlando Florida Adventures
By Art Mccarty - 04/01/2008
When you are on vacation with your family and children or when booking reservations for lodging and accommodations, there?s a lot to think about. Not only do you have to have all the right traveling documents, but then there are snacks and games and maps and travel books and tickets and guides and c...
The History of Teddy Bears
By David Chandler - 04/01/2008
Teddy bears have been around since 1902. The teddy bear came to being when President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shot a black bear held captive by his hunting party. Also worth noting is that President Roosevelt`s refusal to shoot this captive bear became a very popular political cartoon by Clif...
About Cancun
By Rosana Hart - 04/01/2008
Summer all year... gorgeously turquoise ocean... sandy white beaches... shopping from Mexican handicrafts to designer clothes... stunning hotels with interesting architecture, many right on the beach... world-class restaurants... nightlife and dance clubs that go till early morning... Mayan ruins in...
Newfoundland And Labrador Coast
By Ashton Billesberger - 04/01/2008
The province of Newfound land and Labrador is a province of history and beauty, is it located on Canadas Atlantic coast. This province can offer some of the neatest sight seeing in the world, from animals to historic sights it all a must. History can be traced back to the Viking age 1000AD where th...
5 Ways to Choose Your Hotel
By Erica Johnson - 04/01/2008
You are planning a holiday abroad for your family, and want everyone to have a good time. You surf the internet for hotel descriptions, but from the pictures that you see and what you read, all hotels project a perfect image of themselves. How can you tell which ones are better? You have never been ...
La Corrida - Bullfights in the Yucatan Mexico
By James Fields - 04/01/2008
When the Spanish arrived in the Yucatan they brought many of their traditions. One of these was the bullfight, or La Corrida, which has remained popular to this day. There are two major bullrings or plazas de toros in the Yucatan, one located in Merida and the other in Motul, with many makesh...
Scenic Train Rides Around The World
By Steven Gillman - 04/01/2008
I`m not sure why on scenic train rides you can have a beer, but you can`t on a bus. In any case, this is one of the reasons to take a train ride. Another reason is that they go where the roads don`t, so you`ll see scenery you miss when driving. Trains don`t have to stop at traffic lights, and you ca...
How to Purchase an Affordable Family Vacation Package or Weekend Getaway Online
By Joseph Patrick - 04/01/2008
It`s been estimated that Vacation Packages are a $61 Billion dollar market that is increasing annually. Every year more and more people are opting to purchase their vacations and hotels online. The number of websites selling and promoting travel products is immense and new sites are added daily. Wit...
Why You Should Sail Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
By Bob Hett - 04/01/2008
A cruise is considered the ultimate in luxury vacations. For many people, the idea of sailing on a ship to a wonderful and exotic destination is their perfect vacation. Cruise lines offer a variety of cruises for the average consumer. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is one of many cruise lines that off...
A Guide to Sleepy Fundu Lagoon
By Ian Williamson - 04/01/2008
Fundu Lagoon has beautiful beaches and is on the south western side of Pemba Island. This sleepy island is an ideal place for a honeymoon or just to relax and unwind. For the more energetic Pemba is listed as one of the top diving locations in the world there is a fully-equipped PADI Resort Diving C...
Airport Shuttle-Is It For You?
By Margarette Tustle - 04/01/2008
If airline travel is in your near future, you may be considering using an airport shuttle to get you to and from the airport to your home, hotel, or other location. The shuttle is a great and fairly inexpensive option for many travelers. So, as you are making travel plans, check with the local air...
Pomona, King of the Mountain Race
By Kumar Ravi - 04/01/2008
Running has many legends. Take ?Marathon? for instance. In 490 BC, Phidippides ran all the way from Marathon (a place in Greece) to Athens, a distance of 26.2 miles, to inform Athens of its win over the Persians in the Battle of Marathon. He said ?Nenikikamen? (we were victorious), and died. The leg...
Mexico: Where Are the Angry People?
By Douglas Bower - 04/01/2008
There is a shocking general absence of rage behavior in Mexico. I say ?general? because it is not a total absence. During political rallies and demonstrations, there can be some scary, hot-tempered flare-ups. You will want to make a note of that and avoid going anywhere near political rallies and la...
Entering Business Aviation, Part II: Pay Rates for Flight Attendants
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
Pay. You know that aviation pays better than commercial, in most cases a lot better, but you aren`t sure what the going rate is for a corporate flight attendant. It might surprise you to learn that pay rates vary widely depending on the type of account, your location, your responsibilities, experien...
Go Where The French Go!
By Stephen Hay - 04/01/2008
Run Out Of Holiday Ideas? Have a basic understanding of French? Then plan a get-away to destinations you`d not normally consider and... Go Where The French Go! You`ll first need to get yourself to France, which is best done from where you are... But why not start your holidays with a week visiting t...
Tips On Finding Coupons For Rental Cars
By Bob Hett - 04/01/2008
When it comes to renting a car, there are a lot of things to think about. For instance, do you want to rent a cheap or luxury car, do you need a one-way rental, a rental car for traveling in Europe or even a large passenger van for up to 15 people? Renting a car can be cheap if you know some tips an...
Chicago Traffic Reports
By Theresa Carter - 04/01/2008
Listening to a traffic report in Chicago is like hearing a MCSE professional talk about firewalls and proxy servers. You somehow know that what`s being said is important and you should know what it is, but he or she might as well be speaking in binary code. After being in Chicago awhile you learn th...
Help! for Sun-Starved Canadians
By Susanne Pacher - 04/01/2008
A few weeks ago, around my husband?s birthday, we were thinking of taking off for a quick package-deal week in the sun. We never got to go because I was too busy at work, but we started looking into it anyway. I am usually not the greatest fan of package vacations since I like to explore foreign pla...
Local Explorations - Hello from Lake Ontario`s Waterfront Trail
By Susanne Pacher - 04/01/2008
In our neck of the woods the summer has been absolutely gorgeous, a little on the hot and humid side occasionally, but I am unable to recall a summer that has been so warm and sunny as this summer of 2005. The weekend before last I just felt like exploring the local area a little bit and since I was...
Tips on Finding Paris Accommodations
By Christopher Luck - 04/01/2008
What should you do to find the best Paris accommodations to stay in on your next trip to Paris? Nobody, and especially not me, is saying that finding good accommodations for an overseas trip at a good price is easy, but it can be done. When traveling to Europe, you especially want to make sure you h...
The Budapest Spring Music Festival
By Seb Jay - 04/01/2008
As the snows recede across Eastern Europe and the warmth of the Mediterranean pushes northwards into Hungary, Budapest celebrates in style with its annual Spring Music Festival. Now moving into its twenty-sixth year, the festival is a collage of music, art, dance and opera that captivates audiences ...
Parador Malaga Gibralfaro
By Gary Bumpas - 04/01/2008
This Parador in Malaga is located on the famous "Costa Del Sol" of Spain. There are great views of the sea from the Parador which has a `look-out` postion over the city. It sits next to an centuries-old Moorish fortress (Alcazaba) - the Gibralfaro. In ancient times, there was kept lit a fire on th...
Central Florida Vacation
By Bryn Hiner - 04/01/2008
Part 1 ? Walt Disney World Disney films were a staple when I was growing up, and we went to Disneyland in California dozens of times; my greatest ambition in those days was to live at Snow White`s castle! So to say that I am a Disney Fan is a bit of an understatement. When I moved to Florida from...
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
By Ian Williamson - 04/01/2008
All Kilimanjaro treks are challenging and a good level of fitness is required for a successful climb. The Marangu Route is a tough walking trip but within the limits of a fit individual used to hill walking. Marangu Route is the easiest and most popular route to this, the highest point in Africa. ...
Short City Breaks to Amsterdam!
By Annie Jones - 04/01/2008
With your next weekend break you must plan a holiday package to the Cultural Capital of Holland, Amsterdam. With its beautiful canals running through the city centre, Amsterdam earned itself the honorary name of "the Venice of the Netherlands". Amsterdam is physically small, beautiful, relatively qu...
London After Midnight - Love the Night Life
By S Wander - 04/01/2008
London, like New York City, is a 24-hour town. Transportation runs all hours of the night, and there are places open every hour of the day and evening. Be certain to pick up a Time Out magazine for shows, comedy, music, readings, film, and theatre. And make plans to eat earlier; London?s best restau...
Great Hotels Cater to Families in Las Vegas
By Jay Moncliff - 04/01/2008
There are many fine hotels in Las Vegas to choose from, but parents traveling with the children are looking for a different kind of experience than the seasoned gambler. Luckily, there are several fine hotels in Las Vegas that cater to the younger crowd, ensuring that the entire family has a great ...
Save Money by Bidding on Hotel Rooms
By Rick Archer - 04/01/2008
Rick Archer sat down with Don Nadeau, the president of BidonTravel.com, which provides Priceline bidding advice.
RA: Why would anyone want to use Priceline?
DN: You`ll save a lot of money.
RA: Yes, but who wants to get up in time for a 6:00 a.m. flight? You can`t pick you...
Hello from Victoria (1) - Reaching the West Coast
By Susanne Pacher - 04/01/2008
Jetlag is an amazing thing. It`s barely after 5 am and I have already been reading for an hour an a half. So I figured I might as well use this bout of sleeplessness and record my first impressions of British Columbia. My WestJet flight out of Toronto left a 7:15 am yesterday, so that meant I got up...
How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico
By Rosana Hart - 04/01/2008
It`s fun to dream about having a getaway place in Mexico, be it a charming condo by the ocean, a little cabin somewhere, or whatever... It`s even more fun to do it!
In recent years it has become easier for foreigners to own real estate in Mexico, including Mexican beachfront property. See be...
The Pudding Club
By Jackie Miller - 04/01/2008
If puddings be the food of love... Roam no further than Chipping Campden in the heart of the English Cotswolds to indulge in your passion along with 40 to 50 fellow aficionados twice a month throughout the year. The Three Ways House Hotel at Mickleton near Chipping Campden has been the heart beat of...
Happy Trails for a Stress-Free Year
By Kathleen Walls - 04/01/2008
Finding happiness is easier than you might think. Happiness is all around us, and all we have to do is hop in the car and hit the road to find it. Actually, there is more to true happiness than just jumping in the car, but for many people, self-actualization does involve discovering new places, new ...
Voltage Converters - Don`t Fry Your Appliances!
By Tara Pearce - 11/02/2007
Most of North and South America, the Caribbean and Japan use 110 volts at 60Hz while most European counties use 220 volts at 50Hz. This means you may need to use voltage converters to use many of your electrical appliances. Plugging a 110 volt electrical product into a 220 volt socket without a vo...
Be Assured of an Insured Aloha
By Steve Cogger - 11/02/2007
As a U.S. citizen, Hawaii travel insurance is not going to involve concerns about health insurance. If you`re already covered with health insurance on your home turf, you will likely be covered in Hawaii. What you`re going to want to look for in Hawaii travel insurance plans is what you`d look for i...
Niagara Falls: 3 Tips To Having The Best Vacation
By Tim Jeffries - 10/02/2007
Is Niagara Falls your dream destination? Don?t be afraid to admit it. For a lot of people, it is. Niagara Falls is always at the top of the ?places I want to runaway and get married? list. Well, Niagara Falls might not be giving Vegas a run for it?s money these days, but it?s still holding strong in...
Siberia, Russia, Part 9 ? Chita
By Rick Chapo - 05/02/2007
After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the last stage of the seven-day trip to get there.
Siberia As Seen From A Train
In preparing for my trip, I had actually done...
Egypt Resorts And Attractions
By Constance Blair - 03/02/2007
If you make a decision to spend your vacation in Egypt, usually you have a choice of two sea resorts – Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. They both are very popular, but Hurghada is situated in African continent while Sharm El Sheikh lies on Sinai peninsula.
About 30 years ago Hurghada was just ...
Los Angeles
By David Chandler - 02/02/2007
LOS ANGELES a metropolis, which spans across a thousand square miles of the great desert basin, mixed together with congested freeways that run between the ocean and the mountains.
LA is still considered a young city. In the mid-nineteenth century, it was a community of white American immigrants...
Baltimore Inner Harbor Offers Fun For The Whole Family
By Elizabeth Ann Wares - 30/01/2007
When you visit the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, you will find lots of things to see and do. To help launch your adventure in "Charm City", here are (2) of the most popular sites you will want to visit with great attractions for both kids and adults alike.
At one end of the harbor is the...
Travel to Italy ? Rome and Venice
By Rick Chapo - 26/01/2007
Where does one begin to start when discussing Italy. Well, if you intend to travel there, Rome and Venice are good places to start.
Rome
Perhaps you?ve heard of it? It goes without saying that Rome has a rather prominent past. Lets see, in Rome you will find?[deep breath]?the Vatican, Coliseum,...
Peter the Great?s Summer Palace ? St. Petersburg, Russia
By Rick Chapo - 26/01/2007
During the communist reign in Russia, architectural styles could best be described as bland. Fortunately, the summer palace of Peter the Great wasn?t affected.
Peterhof
Known as Peterhof, the summer palace of Peter the Great is a very impressive area. The palace is arranged with a central recta...
Travelers Checks Versus Debit Cards
By Steve Gillman - 23/01/2007
My first time overseas, I had to exchange cash in $200 of travelers checks to pay a mountaineering guide who hadn`t heard of American Express. The bank charged me $8. During the same trip, I used my debit card at an ATM to get $200 from my checking account. Once home, I saw that the charge for this ...
Do Your Homework When Traveling
By Sue Taylor - 23/01/2007
When planning a trip, it is advisable to spend some time doing research even if you are booking through a Travel Agent. This research could save you a significant amount of money and perhaps prevent a miserable stay in a sub-standard hotel.
Many people have moved away from using Travel Agents. T...
A Hiking Guide to Easter Island by David Stanley
By David Stanley - 20/01/2007
Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and I`ll probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long you`ll find nearly a thousand ancient Polynesian statues strewn along a powerfully beautiful coastline or littering the slopes of an extinct volcano. Getting t...
Spain. Facts and Figures
By Hugh Griffin - 17/01/2007
Spain is a country in southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, the Mediterranean Sea, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France. Spain consists of 19 autonomous communities including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, and three small Spanish possess...
Costa Rica Travel Packages
By AVEL ON LINE - 04/02/2006
Located in southern Central America, Costa Rica is surrounded by three different bodies of water including the Panama Canal on the southeast, the Pacific Ocean on the southwest and west and the Caribbean Ocean on the east. Because of Costa Rica`s close proximity to several bodies of water, the count...
Alternative Holidays ? Exchange Conversation for Accommodation in the Heart of Spain
By Nicole Escario - 28/01/2006
Madrid, Spain -- For the last three years, over 3,000 people have participated in the unique English language immersion program known as Englishtown. Two venues, a 16th century abandoned village and a plush country-style hotel, play host to a non-stop eight-day intensive conversation program. Engli...
Discover the Llyn Peninsula
By Paula Bardell - 11/02/2005
Stretching from the peak of Snowdon to Bardsey Island (or Ynys Enlli - the Island of the Tides), the Llyn Peninsula is a unique and beautiful part of North Wales, renown for its natural charm and mild climate.
So spectacular is its coastline that many thousands of acres have been protected by the...
It Is Smoke Free In This Paradise : Take A Caribbean Cruise With Fellow Non-Smokers
By Jane Stokes (Courtesy of News Canada) - 18/01/2005
(NC)-Would a "smoke-free casino" be an oxymoron?
Until recently, I might have bet good money on that, considering it`s a pretty rare occasion when one can enjoy a cocktail in a smoke-free bar, nightclub or lounge - let alone in a casino where all around the world gambling and nicotine just natural...
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