Posts Tagged“travel”

Why do so many celebrities go to Turks and Caicos?

One of the most visited tourism destinations in the Caribbean is also popular among the famous. In the past, Christopher Columbus, Ponce de Leon and many members of the British Royal Family have set foot in the island that was once a pirate territory. Nowadays, Turks and Caicos has been frequently visited by musicians, movie stars and other celebrities. In 2005, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner chose these islands as their honeymoon destination. To name some other celebs that have been there, we have Zac Efron, Paul McCartney, Will Smith, the tennis star Maria Sharapova and Beyonce and Jay-Z. The…

Los Angeles’s Best Team Building Destinations

Once in a while, it is essential to get your team out of their typical daily environment. This break is effective and productive in that it improves the performance of your team. Finding the perfect spot and activities that everyone will respond positively can be quite a challenge especially when you’re looking for something specific and unique to the whole group. Los Angeles offers amazing corporate retreat sites but you have to be equipped with the right tools to find something that works perfectly for your team. First, you have to make sure that everyone arrives safely and on time,…

7 Things to Consider When Booking a Hotel

There are numerous things that you must take into consideration before booking a hotel for your next trip. No matter where you are planning on visiting in the world, you will need to make sure that you get a good deal on the right hotel. The place you stay at for the duration of your trip will be incredibly important, so you will have to do your research. Following these tips will help you to select a hotel that you’ll be happy with. Reputation of the Hotel The overall reputation of the hotel you stay at will be one of…

A unique experience: The Dana Point Festival of Whales

If you love whales and Dana Point whale watching, then you must not miss the Dana Point whale festival. It happens for 2 weekends in March; so make sure you get reservations for staying there well ahead of time. This past festival saw many different events and the festival grows every year. The festival has been going for 46 years now and the next one will make it number 47. A small sampling of the events from last year’s festival are below. The Dana Point whale parade The whole 2-weekend event starts off with a parade in the morning. It’s…

Envy-inducing luxury travel destinations to visit in 2017

The usual travel destinations just not doing it for you anymore? We only have one shot at life, so it makes sense to travel to envy-inducing places, no matter how much your friends at home will hate you for it. There are some truly stupendous places on this planet, and Michael Briese is dedicated to seeing them all before he checks out. He works hard in his day job in finance, so when he gets time off, he invests it in experiences he and his friends will remember for a long time. In this post, we’ll share the sorts of…

Explore Amazing Glasgow This Summer

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Summertime is an amazing time for travelers to experience places that may lack in perfection during the rest of the year due to colder, dreary days and chilly nights. Among these types of places is the beautiful Glasgow, which shines the most during the summer months. If you’re planning on visiting Glasgow, Scotland this coming summer or the next, you’ll find during your research that there are tons of things to do and see throughout the city, which will easily keep you busy for days on end. But before you venture into the city, you’ll first want to fly into…

Life on the Road Doesn’t Have to Leave You Stressed Out

Are you someone always on the go? If so, do you worry about your possessions while gone? While many people have homes, condos, apartments etc. to house their stuff while traveling for one reason or another, others aren’t so fortunate. Whatever the reason may be, they do not have a place to regularly call home. As such, what do they do with their items that are too important to part with? For many individuals (and in some cases families) in such situations, a storage facility can be the solution to their problems. For one, storage centers are usually reasonable priced,…

4 Places to Fall in Love With Right Now

It’s a long running joke with friends that where ever I travel, I fall in love with the place and want to move there. For some the romance starts with ancient architecture and age-old traditions, others it is the simple pleasures of white sandy beaches and tropical waters. While the reality of day-to-day life may take the shine off some places, these four romantic destinations are sure to make your hearts flutter. BALI, INDONESIA Bali offers visitors more than just picturesque scenery. It is a world of ancient culture and spiritualism. It’s unique traditions will have you returning year over…

What to see when visiting Bogota

With unfounded fears that many harbor about how things were in the distant past, Colombia has become one of the best-kept travel secrets in Latin America. There are many destinations here that are worth your time, but in all likelihood, you will begin your trip in Bogota. As one of Latin America’s most exciting capital cities, it is certainly worth a few days. If there’s one thing that you need to know however, it is that street crime can be a serious problem here. While most people visit Bogota without incident, one of the potential dangers involves corrupt taxi drivers…

Enjoy a refreshing mountain holiday in Bandung

Photo by CC user Crisco 1492 on wikimedia commons When it comes to attractions on the Indonesian island of Java, people are less sure of where to go and what to see, as this place is less publicized in the international travel media compared to places like Bali and Lombok. If you are stuck on where to go besides Yogja and Jakata, one place you definitely shouldn’t miss while exploring this isle is Banbung. Situated in the West Java highlands a couple of hours outside Jakarta, its elevation provides respite from the relentless equatorial heat and humidity that is omnipresent in…