Plan your Trip to Singapore with the Help of Smart Local

 

When you travel don't you wish you could chat with the locals and find out about all the things to do and places to see that guide books just don't mention? Well on the SmartLocal.com travelers to Singapore can read Singapore reviews written by locals and past travelers who share the inside info about the city. The site lists a whopping 10,923 reviews and covers categories like see and do, eat, shop and sleep. The site also has a forum so that if you can't find what you're looking for on the site you can always ask one of the locals online. So the site is not only a local's guide to Singapore but also a social forum and endless source of information about Singapore.

The Smart Local has clean graphics, lots of photos and is easy to navigate. On this site you really will find stuff you can't find on the standard travel guide sites. What interests me most is not the overview information in each category or even the detailed guides but the "Unique Singapore" section is fascinating. You can find out about TV and media in Singapore, festivals and holidays, Singapore products and famous faces among other interesting topics. The shopping section in Smart Local will help you out if you're looking for something specific as the section is broken down into detailed categories.

Budget travelers will love the fact that you can search Smart Local for hostels, budget accommodation and you can search categories according to your budget. When visitors to Singapore are choosing which attractions to visit there is a useful star rate next to each attraction for quick reference. But ex-pats in Singapore can also use Smart Local extensively and of course make connections through the forum. Those planning to move to Singapore or go for an extended stay can make use of the sections on services, government and organizations and education and training.

Whether you already live in Singapore, are planning to move to Singapore or visiting for a day or longer the Smart Local Singapore reviews can give you invaluable advice which can't be found on other sites.

Cool Guest House Chiang Mai

 

The Cool Guest House in Chiang Mai, Thailand is very popular and often packed with a young vibrant crowd of travelers from across the globe. The Cool Guest House is located in the Chiang Mai old city near to the North gate (Changuak) and only a 15 minute drive from the airport. All the beautiful temples of the city are within walking distance of the guest house and taxis can be taken from right across the road.

Although this is a guest house you get all those little added extras that make any hotel special – complementary toiletries, TV with international channels, a safe box and daily cleaning.

The Cool Guest House has been awarded 5/5 on Best Green Hotels a website which rates and reviews environmentally friendly hotels. One of the green aspects of the guest house is the mosquito natural repellent diffuser. The hotel staff support responsible travel and can help you plan an ecotour. The Le Guide du Routard 2012 declared the guest house "veritable coup de Coeur" or a "real crush."

·         You can access the site in English, French or Spanish.

·         You can check availability, prices and book online.

·         The Cool Guest House in Chiang Mai provides free bicycle and tandem hire.

·         Each of the staff speaks at least three languages.

·         The guest house restaurant, Chez Francette, is open from 7am to 10pm and serves delicious American food and delicious French bistro style cuisine. The co-owner Xavier is a food and wine aficionado so you can expect organic wines, freshly squeezed fruit juices and freshly baked pastries.

·         WiFi is included and you can Skype from the hotel TVs.

·         There is no curfew, the guest house remains open 24 hours a day with a security guard on duty and cctv.

 

Reviewers on Trip Advisor say that the Cool Guest House rooms open to a patio and tropical garden and that the rooms are decorated in traditional Thai designs. They also say that the Cool Guest House is welcoming and the staff extremely helpful. One reviewer loved the two free bottles of water each day and the fact that there is air conditioning and hot water. In short past guests find the Cool Guest House in Chiang Mai - cool!

 

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland - a website with all you need to know

Photo from Surfersparadise.me

 

As I've mentioned time and time again on this blog, a site which focuses on one travel destination and which has personal knowledge of the area is always more useful than the generic wiki-type sites. Surfers Paradise.me does just that and offers a personal viewpoint on this Queensland, Australia travel destination with tons of useful information to point you in the right direction when planning your trip.

Surfers Paradise.me gives information about attractions, accommodation, nightlife, restaurants and news related to Surfers Paradise. The impressive list of Surfers Paradise accommodation options is wider than you'll find on hotel booking sites and here you get more information about each property. For example Surfers Paradise.me gives info about backpackers' accommodation in Surfers Paradise, rental villas and rental apartments, resorts as well as all level of hotels.

As Surfers Paradise.me allows readers to comment and give feedback the site remains current and the information relevant. The news section of this site also makes it more relevant and informative than your average "Top 10 Sites" article or your average hotel booking site. This is not a booking site so that there is no sales pitch but rather all the tips and advice that a traveler needs with no hidden agenda.

So if you're planning a trip to the Gold Coast take a look at Surfers Paradise.me and make use of the knowledgeable info and interesting insights they offer.

Leave Town to the perfect Canadian Mountain Vacation Rental

If you're looking for a Canadian ski resort rental or mountain vacation in Canada with that added je ne se qua then Leavetown.com may be for you. The holiday homes in prime mountain vacation destinations close to renowned ski resorts are all personally selected and the surroundings and available activities in the area are taken into account. In other words these properties were selected by experts who have local knowledge.  The properties are specifically chosen because they are in idyllic natural surroundings, close to incredible activities and offer opportunities to explore the great outdoors.

 

The team at Leavetown.com is passionate about providing not only comfortable, luxurious and fully equipped accommodation but also to bring you to a perfect travel destination. The difference you'll find between Leavetown.com and other accommodation rental booking sites is the attentive service and caring customer relations. The extensive Leave Town blog provides ideas for outings, activities and excursion as well as recommendations. All the blog posts are paired with beautiful photos of the area.

Canmore rental

 

Leavetown.com offers rental accommodation in Canmore, Alberta; Banff, Alberta; Kicking Horse in Golden, BC; Kimberly, BC; Mont Tremblant, Quebec; Osoyoos, BC and Revelstoke, BC. The accommodation ranges from one room condos to log chalets and each property listing comes with a detailed breakdown of amenities, guest reviews and photos. The properties are well maintained and beautifully decorated so that guests are both comfortable and pampered.

So if you're looking for good service from a knowledgeable staff who can offer more than just a place to sleep, try Leavetown.com.

Discount Car Rental Deals available now on free mobile apps

So you're traveling around the world or on your annual vacation and you want to rent a car but you don't really want to be stuck behind a computer for hours finding the ideal rental for you. Well now you can find, compare and book rental car deals directly from your mobile phone. The IzziRent.com mobile app compares car rental prices with over 600 suppliers in over 25,000 locations. The company is reliable having received positive feedback online from both consumers and product review sites. There is a car rental ios compatible app available on iTunes which means it will suit your iPhone, iPad or other mobile Apple gadget. There is also an android compatible car rental app available on Google play and the app is available in English, French and Slovenian.

What the Car Rental Mobile App Does:

·         Using this app you can compare rental rates in over 130 countries including both local operators and global car rental companies. Some of the most popular of the car rental companies that you can access with this app include Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, Eurocar, Alamo and Hertz but of course there are hundreds more if you include local companies.

·         If you become a return customer you'll be rewarded with car rental coupons.

·         The rates are as competitive (if not lower) than other online rental sites or high street rentals.

·         The fact that using this app is so easy means you also have easy access to excellent customer service at the touch of a button.

·         It is possible to make last minute reservations using this app.

So next time you're traveling (or planning a trip) save yourself the time and energy and let IzziRent's mobile app do the work for you and find you the best car rental deal.

 

 

 

Snorkeling with Sea Paradise in Kona, Hawaii

If you are visiting Kona, Hawaii Sea Paradise can offer you one of the simplest ways of exploring Keauhou Bay. Booking with them is very straight forward and they take care of everything for you like providing equipment, wetsuits, food and beverages.

Morning and Afternoon Snorkel

The catamaran Hokuhele leaves Keauhou Bay and takes you out along the Kona coast to Kealakekua Bay where the Captain Cook Monument is. Along the way you are likely to see Hawaiian Spinner dolphins, reef fish, Manta Rays and during whale season (November to March) you may also see whales.

Once you reach the reef there is an hour's snorkel time in the crystal clear water, passengers enjoy a filling lunch and then the catamaran sets off for the second snorkel location at Red Hill.

Night Snorkel with Manta Rays

If you're looking for something different then try going on a night snorkel. The crew takes you out to Manta Ray Village where experts will tell you a little about these creatures, then you enter the water and spend an hour swimming with the gentle marine giants.

It’s the little extras with this company that make all the difference, for example they can help you identify the fish or even take you on a guided snorkel. A few point to consider:

·         Sea Paradise offers multi trip discounts

·         They are conveniently located and check-in is at the Keauhou Shopping Center

·         You can bring your own alcohol

·         It is possible to charter the catamaran for private events

·         Sea Paradise has 25 years of experience

·         This activity is family friendly and all ages are welcome

·         If you book a second trip online within 14 days of your first trip, you get a 50% discount

·         Sea Paradise is rated number one on Trip Advisor

With Sea Paradise you don't need to worry about spending your money and then not seeing manta rays as they have a Manta Guarantee. This doesn't mean that you get your money back but that if you don’t see the creatures you can re-book for free and go on another trip.

So if you are looking for a professional company and you want a once-in-a-lifetime experience then try Sea Paradise.

Site Review: The Travel Advisor

The Travel Advisor is just that, an interesting site with travel advice about many issues connected with travel. The landing page makes it easy to negotiate the site with plenty of photos and featured items. The site is open to any travelers who want to write about their travel experiences, write reviews or offer travel advice. All you need to do is register using your Facebook account then start building your post by adding a Google map of the thing you are writing about, a gallery and featured photos. This offers great opportunities to those who want to write about or review a travel related thing but don't want to go to all the bother of starting their own blog. Those that join the site can also make use of the site forum for chatting with other travelers and getting advice from those who have been-there and done-that. If you aren't interested in writing on the site but are just looking for useful travel advice then you can browse the reviews and articles according to categories including: hotels, natural phenomena, tourist attractions and travel agencies.

The cleverly named site (clever as it is so similar to the mother of all travel advise sites – TripAdvisor) is a useful stop on your way to planning your next trip. The site will give you ideas about where to go and what to see but most importantly the advice comes from fellow travelers with real experience and up-to-date information.

Bali Villa Rent - Luxury Homes

 

BaliVillaRent.net is a site where you can find luxury homes to rent on the island of Bali. From your first visit to the site you will understand that Bali Villa Rent is all about luxury, the slick layout and black background make the site high gloss and appealing. The Island of the Gods – Bali - offers sun, surf, golden beaches, relaxation and a chance to pamper yourself.

Bali Villa Rent has many years of experience arranging vacation accommodation for travelers to Bali and the site lists only the best rentals the island has to offer. They also have the advantage of actually being based on the island so that the site is kept current and the newest and most popular properties reach their site first!

 

On the site you can search for your ideal Bali luxury home according to property features (home theatre, balcony, barbecue, air-conditioning, 24/7 security beach view, garden etc) or by type of property, location or price. The service offered at a Bali Villa rent property is extensive including airport pick-up, housekeeping, meals prepared by a private chef and more. The villas offer you amenities that can include swimming pools, billiard table, tennis courts and more. Of course there are more basic (yet still top quality) vacation accommodations offered on the site and you can even use "affordable rentals" as your search criteria. You can choose from a villa for a large group or family to something more exclusive and romantic.

When you search for a Bali villa rental on this site you'll see the price (unlike some sites which try to hide the price until booking) and villa details as well as photos of the property. I was truly surprised by the quality of the properties on offer. For example a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, luxuriously furnished 300m‎² villa rental costs only $175 a night. Just think a villa that size could accommodate a whole family, so compared to hotel prices this is actually reasonable, yet much more exclusive.

Before you book a generic hotel room in Bali take a look at Balivillarent.net you'll be surprised at the luxury home you can afford.

Bolongo Bay - St. Thomas' Entertaining Beach Resort

 

If you're planning a get away to the Caribbean and to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands in particular then this site could be what you're looking for. Bolongo Bay is a vibrant beach resort nestled in a sandy cove right on the edge of 1000 foot of pristine sandy beach. What makes Bolongo special is the intimate island atmosphere, you'll get a truly Caribbean experience with attentive staff and all the amenities to make your vacation as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Bolongo is called the "entertaining beach resort" as there is non-stop action on land and sea with both day time water sport activities and a dynamic nightlife with top quality dining and live entertainment.

So you have the perfect paradise location with palm trees, rooms where you step out onto the sand, the crystal clear water and all the pampering amenities you could ask for. But in addition the resort is all-inclusive. You get your activities, entertainment, food (ordered from a menu not buffet style and yes, lobster is one of the options), drinks (including liquor), fresh water pool and accommodation all for one inclusive price. And if all-inclusive is not what you're looking for then there are accommodation-only rates as well.

 

To top it all off, don't book your Caribbean vacation before you've checked Bolongo's deals on vacation packages and special offers. For example 20% off a two bedroom condominium in the Bolongo Fall special and the "adults stay free" plan from September to October so you can bring friends along to share your room at no extra charge! There are also diving packages and packages specifically for those in the military.

Bolongo, the St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Caribbean entertaining beach resort has plenty to offer, lots of flexible package plans and endless things to do once you get there. So spoil yourself and check out this slice of paradise.

We've Got the Keys - Plan Your Do-It-Yourself Destination Wedding in the Keys

 

We've Got the Keys is based in the Florida Keys and will help you have your own do-it-yourself destination wedding. If you're planning a destination wedding in the Keys and don't know where to start then this is the place to go. If you try to do it by yourself you won't really know which vendors are reliable and where to start. We've Got the Keys sets you on your way with an easy starter pack providing professional personal consultations and introduction sot reliable vendors. They can also be at the wedding on the day if you would like for an additional $100. Planning a wedding from afar is really risky so knowing that you have people on your side and on-site is always a good thing. And of course Key West is a paradise wedding location.

We've Got the Keys offers not only the starter pack but also complete destination wedding packages like the Fury Sunset Sail Wedding Package and the Doubletree Grand Key Resort. You'll have them there being your eyes and ears, so they'll know about any vendors or locations that are no longer the best and about those that are the most romantic and unique. Some of the location offered are the in a historic mansion, on the beach, in 5 star vacation resorts, in beautiful gardens and on a luxury catamaran.

Don't take the risk of planning your Key West destination wedding without personal assistance and local guidance take a look at We've Got the Keys.

 

Vacation Club - DREAMTRIPSlife

DREAMTRIPSlife is a vacation club membership and part of the highly successful WorldVentures lifestyle company, so you can be assured that the offers here are genuine and top quality. The membership offers you the opportunity to take advantage of vacation deals and travel savings which are otherwise unavailable to non-members. This includes travel packages as well as the peripheral travel expenses like attractions, shows, transport, activities and dining.

The site is slick and professional with bright graphics and beautiful video presentations. You'll want to take a trip just by browsing the site, however you won't get to see the deal prices unless you're a member. This kind of travel club membership is best suited to those who travel regularly or want to travel more.

How can they offer cheaper travel deals?

DREAMTRIPSlife use the same bulk buying principle used by discount clubs like Costco, they buy travel deals in bulk and then offer them to members at the discounted rate.

How Much Does DREAMTRIPSlife Cost?

First you sign up by becoming a member (membership fees are required), you will also need to pay a monthly membership. After that you can use the services of DREAMTRIPSlife as much as you want and take as many trips as you want paying just the reduced price of the trip with no additional fees. If you want to cut down the cost of your membership you can refer 4 friends and once they sign up you will no longer need to pay your monthly membership for a year - Refer 4 Pay No More!

A member can book for himself and a guest (spouse/partner) and his kids on the same membership.

What Do You Get For Your Membership?

Obviously the main benefit of a DREAMTRIPSlife membership is access to very low cost travel packages. This doesn't mean the trips are of a low standard. They are 4 and 5 star trips at 3 star prices, all trips are top of the line simply you get to pay less! The best cruises, packages and 4 and 5 star hotels are included in the vacation options.

You also get access to the DREAMTRIPSlife travel community where you can discuss and exchange travel ideas and information.

DREAMTRIPSLife travel club membership may not be for everyone, but if you want to get the most out of frequent travel a membership like this will definitely help you to save and enjoy stress free vacations.

Travel Review: Luxury Travel all you need to know...

 

The word that comes to mind to describe Luxury Travel is comprehensive, the site simply covers all aspects of luxury travel you could imagine. Not only can you get the practical details of planning and booking luxury travel but there are also interesting and in depth articles about various travel destinations.

Take the landing page for example: Here you can see good quality travel photos; search the site according to culture, destinations, food and wine, hotels, outdoors, sport, special offers, shopping or cruises; see what's hot; find green travel destinations or find out about must-see luxury destinations.

The site has regular posts (blog style) with insightful and informed insights on subjects such as "how to keep kids entertained during a road trip" and "Five reasons that the Soho House New York exudes luxury". The site is over flowing with interesting travel information which you won't find on other sites.

Although the obvious focus is on luxury travel I recommend that whatever your travel style or travel budget you take a look at this site. You're sure to find interesting and helpful information no matter what your budget. If you don't know where to start then use the convenient search box at the top of the page to find what interests you.

The winning stroke of Luxury Travel is the combination of ample travel advice and travel articles together with practical travel planning tools.

Fishing in Key West with Southbound

If you want to get an idea of what fishing off Key West is really like then take a look at the Southbound Sport Fishing site, it is simply packed with photos taken daily on their extraordinary fishing excursions. You can see photos of the tuna, Barracuda, Mutton Snapper, Yellow Jack, Blue Marlin and Yellow Tail Snappers that the Southbound team helped visitors catch. There are also shots of fish which were caught and released like a bright yellow Golden Gouper and a Sail Fish. The photos go on and on and considering that they are dated you can see how frequently this lucky team has a good catch. No doubt if you do take a fishing excursion with Southbound your triumphant photo with your fish will appear here.

At the very bottom of the long list of posts with a photo in each, you can find links to the relevant information you'll need to book a fishing excursion with Southbound. You can click through to information about rates and chartering a Key West fishing boat, holiday special offers and even recipes! I would have preferred to have seen these links at the top of the page but never the less the photos are quite stunning and worth scrolling through.

 

Southbound can take you trolling, live bait fishing, deep sea fishing, wreck fishing or reef fishing. Southbound Key West Sports Fishing is a professional team of dedicated fishermen who really know what they're doing and (as you can see in the pictures) they know how to lead you to where the fish are! After all, what's the most important thing about fishing? Catching a fish!

Fishing in Key West with Absolut Fishing

One of the most popular activities in Key West is fishing and there is no better company to book with than Absolut Fishing with Captain Craig Eubank. Absolut is the name of the company's 40 foot Sportfish boat which can accommodate up to 6 passengers. Together with that the company provides top of the line fishing equipment and a professional crew offering instruction in how to land that big one!

 

The great thing about a Key West fishing excursion with Absolut Fishing is that they take care of everything including the licenses and fishing equipment. All you have to do is have a good time. You can also do some shark fishing and deep sea wreck fishing with this company.

When you use the Absolut Fishing website you will find a lot of information about the company and fishing in Key West in general. The site is written as a blog with regular up-to-the-minute posts about current fishing news in the sea surrounding Key West and fishing advice. You can use the Absolut Fishing site to find out how to get your big fish preserved and mounted using taxidermy as well as other useful information which goes far beyond just booking a fishing excursion in Key West. The site answers questions like when is the best time to fish in Key West, can I keep the fish I catch and what about the old wives tale "no bananas". Well to answer that one you'll have to visit the site!

Perhaps the most useful information on the Absolut Fishing site is that they give you prices up front, there are no hidden fees and added extras. Right on the landing page you can get the price for a half day excursion, 6 hour fishing excursion, a full day of fishing, fishing tournaments and private sunset cruise.

Take a look at the Absolut Fishing website, the company has experience, an impeccable service record and the most modern and advanced fishing boat.

 

 

Key West Dolphin Tour With Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters

While in Key West you'll want to enjoy some of the natural surroundings and the wildlife which makes it their home. To really get up close and personal with these Key West creatures it's best to take a professionally run tour like Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters with Captain Victoria Impallomeni.

Choose from a Dolphin Tour, Bird and Wilderness Tour or a Reef and Snorkeling Adventure. It is also possible to get a private charter wilderness guide through the Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters.

 

Who is Captain Victoria Impallomeni?

Your guide on one of the dolphin tour is Captain Victoria Impallomeni, she is a native of Key West and a professional wilderness guide with 36 years experience as well as having a degree in Environmental Marine Science. She uses her vast experience to guide you to the best spots to see dolphins and not only that but she helps you to connect with them through music. Captain Victoria's tours get a perfect score on Trip Advisor as the best option for dolphin tours in Key West.

Dolphin Tour

Whether you choose to take a half day, full day or a Dancing Water Spirits Retreat, a dolphin experience can be life changing.

The aim of the tour is not only to let you see dolphins but to give you some kind of deeper spiritual experience, perhaps shed your fears, awaken the spirit within you and heal and revitalize your life. Dolphins are known to have a healing electromagnetic field which they emit and which has a positive effect on humans.

On this tour you get to be one with the dolphins in their natural environment. The 25 foot powerboat takes you out to the dolphin's playground. There you can snorkel among the dolphins and the beautiful coral reefs.

 

If you prefer you can take a Bird and Wilderness Tour to explore the local Mangrove ecosystem and its resident wildlife with a focus on the bird life in the Florida Keys. Or go on a Reef and Snorkel Adventure, but the main thing is that when you tour Key West with Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters and Captain Victoria Impallomeni you are in good hands and will definitely have an informative, fun, adventurous and revitalizing experience.

Travel Site Review - Historic Key West Vacation Rentals

Historic Key WestVacation Rentals offers a broad selection of vacation rentals in the beautiful Key West. When you browse through the Key West rentals available you can search by the number of bedrooms, how many bathrooms you want, the amount of people the property can accommodate, by property code or by the starting price.

On Historic Key West Vacation Rentals you can also find out about travel insurance and get all the information you need about the rental policies as well as the amenities and services offered at each property. One of the helpful travel planning tools on this site is the breakdown of the different seasons in Key West. Each season comes with its own price range and each season has its own booking rules. For example if you're planning to visit in the winter season (December 15^th to April 30^th) you need to book a minimum stay of 5 nights.

This is not just a search engine for Key West rental accommodation the site takes personal responsibility for the housekeeping management, guest concierge service, personalized check-in and much more… The Key West rentals are fully served and will allow you to relax and have the comfort and services of a hotel while enjoying your own "home" away from "home".

So now you know why Historic Key West Vacation Rentals is a good site to visit for rentals in Key West…

What to see and do in Key West?

You probably know about the brilliant fishing opportunities, pristine beaches, diving and dynamic nightlife in Key West but the island is also rich in incredible historic and cultural landmarks. You can take a tour of historic homes or do a self-guided walking tour along the Pelican Path. The concierge can help you with all the details and booking of tours.

Key West has some unique architecture dating back to when it was a Spanish colony as well as more recent typical island structures. The history of the island is illustrated through exhibits in the Mel Fisher Museum and the Customs House Museum.

Some of the Historic Structured on Key West

Hemingway House – This home dates back to 1849 and here Hemingway lived and wrote many of his classics. The house is furnished in period furniture and contains personal items that belonged to the literary genius.

Hemingway House

 

The Little White House – The vacation home of President Harry Truman as well as a former naval barracks this is another example of classic Key West architecture.

The Audubon House – See the house built by Key West's best known "wrecker" John Geiger, who explored and searched the sunken wrecks of ships off the coast of Key West. The house is named after French naturalist John James Audubon who visited the island, and you can see some of his sketches displayed in the house.

In short if you are planning a vacation in Key West try Historic Key West Vacation Rentals for all the pampering services of a hotel but in your own home away from home.

All The Best of New York State on One Site

 

 

 

The Best of NYS (New York State) is an interesting collection of posts about the state of New York, you can search for topics or keywords that interest you using the useful drop down menu and site search boxes on the landing page. You'll find a wide range of travel ideas and topics from a professional writer who really knows what she's talking about. Brenda (the site owner and writer) is not only a professional writer and photographer but she lives in the State of New York, who better to reveal the hidden gems of the area.  

What makes this travel site different from others is that you're not going to just get the "top 10…" and famous attractions, instead you'll learn about unusual, interesting and sometimes off-the-beaten track sites. It's also refreshing to have a site about the entire site and not just NYC.

Some of the basic topics covered are accommodation, activities, dining, hiking and book reviews. There are other topics which focus on aspects of New York State which you perhaps wouldn't find in any guide. For example – hayrides and people of NYS as well as specialty subjects like wineries and leaf peeping. This site is really pleasant to look at with clean basic graphics and no-nonsense style.

The articles are well written, informative and arouse a desire to set off and explore NYS. If you're interested in finding out more about New York State and want to have a more rounded view of the state then this site is for you. Travelers will benefit from the insights found in The Best of NYS.

 

 

 

 

Segway Ride with Glencoe Activities and much more...

 

If you're not the kind of tourist to stick to Edinburgh or Glasgow when visiting Scotland; if you prefer to get out into the countryside and see a bit of the country other than the standard tourist attractions, and if you’re a person who loves adventure and sporty activity then Glencoe Activities are for you! The stunningly beautiful scenery of the Glencoe area is the perfect setting for the "Outdoor capital of the UK". This UK activity company operates out of several locations – Ballachulish Argyll Vertical Descents; Sea Xplore at the Isle of Glencoe Hotel and the Glencoe Dragon's Tooth Golf Course.

 

What Activities can you do with Glencoe Activities?

To be honest almost every sporting and extreme activity you can imagine is on offer! Golf, archery, nature trails, mountaineering, paintball, bridge swinging, Segway rides, forest walks, mountain biking, gorge walking, kayaking, white water rafting, canyoning, fast boat riding, coasteering and river bugging! Is that enough for you?!

If you are trying to plan you day out in this area of the country then you can search the Glencoe Activities site according to high, medium or low adrenalin activities and find something which suites you and which you will enjoy. You can also combine activities to do in a single day.

 

Why Glencoe?

As I said it is the "Outdoor Capital of the UK" and is simply one of the most exquisite parts of the country, with rolling green hills and dales, the nearby seashore, grandiose mountains, Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe the beauty of the Highlands is the perfect setting for fun activities. Why just drive through the scenery when you can really experience it through these fun activities. There are Glencoe activities suitable for all the family, corporate groups as well as couples.

Check out GlencoeActivities if you want more out of your vacation in Scotland.

Travel Review - Book Hotels in Limassol, Cyprus

Traveling to Cyprus or another Greek isle? Here's a site offering you lots of information, tips and guidance about a Greek island vacation and hotels in Limassol, Cyprus. The Louis Hotels site offers accommodation information and booking for hotels in Cyprus as well as useful travel tools for planning your vacation. You can find out about getting married in Cyprus or having a conference in Cyprus. The Louis Hotels site is bright, has plenty of photos and is easy to navigate, its also available in 6 languages!

Use some of the travel tools offered on the Louis Hotel's site like finding the best beaches in Cyprus or seeing what the weather is like at your travel destination. Another useful feature is the map of hotels in the Greek isles. You can really get an idea as to where you'll be staying in relation to the airport and attractions. One of my favorite features when looking for holiday accommodation is the option to search according to the type of holiday you want to have – active, family, all-inclusive, wedding, business or relaxing. This avoids the nightmare of arriving at your hotel for a romantic getaway only to find it overrun with screaming kids! Or getting there with the kids and there is nothing for them to do! The site has a recently added feature where you can also search for flights directly from the hotel booking page.

Perhaps the most appealing aspect of the Louis Hotels site is the list of discounts on the right hand side of the landing page.  To give you an idea of the offers they have there is a 15% discount on 3 nights in one of their hotels and "book 7 nights pay for 6" for September and October. You can get even more discounts on hotels in Limassol by joining the Louis Hotels loyalty scheme.

Scrubba Wash Bag - How to do laundry when traveling?

Where was the Scrubba when I was backpacking around Europe?! What an amazing travel accessory. This award winning travel washing bag works like an old fashioned washboard. You put your clothes into the bag, add water and washing powder and just scrub for a few seconds. Then repeat with clean water to rinse and hang up to dry!

No looking for Laundromats or using the hostel sink, no wasting money on laundry services when away from home, no lugging around your dirty laundry for days, and no breaking your back trying to do your washing in the hostel sink!

This compact travel washing "machine" weights only 150g, folds into almost pocket size and effectively washes a small load of washing in minutes. If you want to be even more efficient there is a Scrubba Traveler Kit which includes the Scrubba wash bag, Scrubba Travel Towel (microfiber so great for drying yourself and your clothes), a Scrubba Travel Clothes Line and a Scrubba Travel Bag to keep it all in. this is really compact and will not take up a lot of space in your backpack or luggage.

Who should use the Scrubba wash bag?

Obviously travelers who are on the go and want a fast, easy and cheap (free after the initial purchase of the bag) way to do their washing. Campers and backpackers will love this and I dare say also collage students on a budget! It would also make an excellent gift to give to young travelers off on their first backpacking adventure. A great "bon voyage" gift!

The Scrubba wash bag can be bought online and worldwide delivery is included in the price. This is an investment for all future travel and an innovative and useful travel tool for all travelers.