Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 /
Are you in the process of planning a Caribbean vacation? If you are, you will soon come across all-inclusive vacation packages. Somewhere in the mix, you may also come across super-inclusive travel packages. When comparing the two, the phrase “super-inclusive,” sounds pretty enticing, but what is the difference between the two? Better yet, is there even a difference?
At first glance, you may not notice a difference between all-inclusive and super-inclusive resorts and packages. You will, however, not want to make the mistake of assuming that they are the same, as they do differ. In fact, when making your travel arrangements, there are a number of mistakes that you will not want to make. One of those involves assuming that all of your travel expenses are included in the cost of a traditional all-inclusive vacation. Doing so will may lead to disappointment. Many other travelers have felt this disappointment.
What many first time travelers do not realize is that traditional all-inclusive travel packages often come saddled with rules and restrictions. For example, your package may say that food and drinks are included in the cost of your stay, but you may only be able to eat at one or two restaurants onsite and you may have to pay for premium drinks. Mistakenly believing that all of your food and drinks are included in the cost of your stay can significantly increase the cost of your vacation, possibly making it no longer affordable. more…
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 /
There are currently just 42 sightings of Mega Mouth Shark on record to date, two of which have been from the remote island of Pulau Weh in Aceh, northern Sumatra. This volcanic isle represents the beginning of Indonesian territory to the west, the start of archipelago that spreads through 17,000 islands and the meeting point of the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Sea. The deep oceanic trenches that surround the island bring nutrient rich waters which in turn attract ocean giants such as mantas, whale sharks, mola mola and it seems the mega mouth shark.
On the 13th of March 2004 the first known sighting was made by a Dutch couple who own a dive centre at Gapang Beach on Pulau Weh. The couple spent many years diving in Indonesia and came across the island whilst backpacking throughout the region. The specimen washed ashore and after some confusion and was later identified; this was the second to be recorded in Indonesia and only the 21st to date worldwide. An earlier sighting was made in Manado, North Sulawesi but it rapidly swam off before any photos could be taken. On the 8th of September 2005 there was another sighting around Pulau Weh on a deep wreck dive on the Sophie Rickmer. At 50m a pair of Lumba Lumba Divemasters watched as it passed before descending into the deep. Unfortunately neither diver’s had a camera to record this rare occurrence. more…
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 /
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas, your anniversary. Men tend to often ignore their anniversary. In their minds, they have married the person of their dreams and they are happy to celebrate every day, not just once a year. Most women, however, find their anniversary very special, and want to spend it enjoying time with their spouse. If you’re trying to figure out how to plan a cheap vacation for your anniversary, here are a few tips.
* Book ahead of time! The sooner you book, the cheaper your cheap vacation will be. A cheap vacation often can’t be booked last minute, so make plans well ahead of your anniversary date for your cheap vacation. You may even want to plan for the vacation a year ahead of time, especially if you’re planning on going somewhere extremely exotic or somewhere that gets really busy.
* Think cheap! For a cheap vacation, start thinking cheap! Instead of booking a hotel room, why not book a campsite? Instead of going to some large city, why not go to a smaller mountain town? A cheap vacation can often be found outside of a hotel walls. more…
Friday, February 26th, 2010 /
Among the many sights and tastes and sounds of the city of Barcelona in Spain, there are some luxurious historical hotels to compliment your stay. Your tour of Barcelona does not have to stop at the steps of your hotel. A historical hotel could make your vacation more complete.
Barcelona has been dubbed La Gran Encisera – the Great Enchantress. With its medieval romantic style, it’s hustle and bustle and the history and art; it’s a great destination spot for travelers.
Many of the historic hotels are located in the Gothic Quarter, a stretch of streets with a romantic gothic style, making the hotels’ locations convenient to sight seeing areas.
Tip to a Better Rate in a Historic Hotel in Barcelona
If you find yourself in Barcelona in a time that it is not busy and your hotel is not so full, you can usually bargain for a better rate. Business travelers can often get up to forty percent off the suggested price. Talk with the hotel attendants; don’t be afraid to ask for a discount. more…
