July 10th, 2011


Australia is a year-round holiday destination that has much to offer travellers, whatever month they choose to visit.

This is the view of Rodney Harrex, general manager for the UK and Northern Europe at Tourism Australia, who said that even in the winter there is great weather to be found somewhere.

For example, between October and March, the southern states enjoy the warm, sunny weather that makes Australia so well-loved among tourists.

However when temperatures begin to cool, the northern, more tropical parts, including the Great Barrier Reef, are at their best, and are generally dry and hot.

Mr Harrex also sought to dispel the myth that Australia cannot be a two-week holiday destination for UK travellers and instead requires a month or more.

“Australia offers unique holiday experiences in stunning surrounds, and as long as they don’t try and pack too much in to their itinerary, holidaymakers will have a fantastic time in as little as a fortnight,” he insisted.
 

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July 9th, 2011

NEW YORK — Sending your child on a flight alone can be overwhelming for a parent — from packing the right things to making sure the kids are fed.

Adding to the confusion, not all airlines follow the same rules, or charge the same fees for children flying solo. Yet hundreds of thousands of kids fly on their own each year — about 160,000 on Delta last year alone. Delta was the world’s largest airline in 2010 before being displaced when United and Continental combined.

Here are the general guidelines on unaccompanied minors and some do’s and don’ts to avoid problems at the airport.

Booking

Reservations are made the old-fashioned way: by calling an airline or travel agent directly. You w

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Tags: Alone | Posted in Travel Tips |
July 9th, 2011

Many of us are spending more time outside eating food that is made on a grill, hanging out with friends, and enjoying the summer nights that are here. This also means, that cleaning up is different.

If we drop some food on the lawn, were not sweeping it up. Were letting the bugs, squirrels, and other little critters eat it. If we spill some soda or beer on the patio, were just hosing it instead of mopping. Its great because clean up is really just bringing utensils, dishes, recycling, and leftovers back into the house.

This means our pets have more chances of getting a few crumbs and bites of food that normally wed not normally leave around.

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July 8th, 2011

All of the fun of enjoying Hawaii from the water and none of the headache can be yours on Red Dolphin Island. Dont bother looking at a map, it is not one of the eight Hawaii islands. It is an activity center off Waikiki on Oahu.

As befits a tropical island, it had a past life.

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Tags: Hawaii | Posted in Travel Deals |
July 7th, 2011

Hello, city-lovers! Today we head over to Chicago, where Joseph Hernandez, managing editor for Go Galavanting tells us why he loves the Windy City.

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Chicago is My City

The first place I take a visitor from out of town is Belmont Harbor at sunrise. Ive known no greater bliss than when the sun just peaks over the lake, slowly casting its light on the skyscrapers. The mist from Lake Michigan lifts, runners take to the path and birds wake up. Visitors are always surprised at this softer side of Chicago.

When I crave pizza, I always go to Pequods Pizza. I

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Tags: Chicago | Posted in Travel Industry |