VisiTour Pass Israel - Israel's Discount Tourist "Card"

Like most popular tourist destinations Israel also has a pass which covers several attractions and gives you discounts using a pass which requires a onetime payment. The VisiTour Pass in Israel is not really a Pass Card it is instead a booklet of discount coupons. It includes hotels, attractions, activities, tours and trips it doesn't include public transport discounts. As far as I know this is the only discount package available in Israel and if you are planning a visit to the Holy Land you should take a look at their site to decide if it is worth purchasing. If you are planning to stay at one of the Israeli hotels covered then the VisiTour Pass Israel is worth it as many of the discounts are "stay 2 nights get 3^rd night free" type deals. If you are going to one of the attractions or taking part in the activities listed then the pass is worth every shekel.

Consider the fact that it doesn't cover all attractions in Israel so go through the list and just check it covers the things you are interested in. Also the VisiTour Pass Israel is a fantastic deal if you are traveling as a group or couple as many of the discounts are "buy-one-get-one-free" type discounts which would not be useful to single travelers.

A VisiTour Pass Israel costs $75 and if you have checked the list of discounted places and are sure you will be visiting them then it is more than worthwhile. For those on a budget the pass also covers hostels and budget accommodation and for those staying in boutique hotels there is the Little House in the Colony and the Little House in Bakah, Jerusalem. For nature lovers many of the discounts are for nature reserves and national parks. The Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem which is a must-see for most visitors to the city is also included in the discount booklet but like many of the discounts it is a "buy-one-get-one-free" deal so only useful if you are not traveling alone.
Check out VisiTour PassIsrael for some big savings on your next visit to Israel.

City Travel Express

City Travel Express is a travel website consisting of articles on random subject relating to travel and specifically on travel destinations. You can read on City Travel Express about hotels, restaurants, car rental, cruises and attractions in many cities around the world. The articles aren't written in the "top 10" type format but rather as full articles written by informed travel experts. The articles also include links to the main city guides and city sites.

City travel Express may not give you the a, b, c, of where to go and what to see in each city but it will give you a good idea of where to start and inspire you to continue planning your trip. The most interesting of the articles on City Travel Express are those like "Tips on Car Rentals", "Top Exotic Cars" and "Steps to make your trip the very best one possible".

The winning point about City travel Express is the diversity of the articles, this is not just another version of Wikitravel it is a group of articles about travel destinations and travel tips that can set you off in the right direction when planning a trip.

Not just another travel blog...

Mrs. O around the world_not just another travel blog is the name of this interesting site. Here you can read the adventures of Mrs. O as she travels around the world exploring and discovering new and exciting travel destinations. She provides tips on multiple aspects of travel as well as in depth info on travel destinations.

What makes this site unique and worth reading is that the writer has actually been to the travel destinations unlike most travel sites where professional travel writers research online instead of visiting the cities. Another unique aspect of Mrs. O is that she gives honest opinion about the sites and attractions she visits. Mrs. O travels to various countries and cities in no particular order unlike some travel blogs where the writers trudge along in a consecutive route through one country or region. On Mrs.O the travel destinations covered from post to post could be Lisbon, Paris, San Diego or Malta. The blog is full of very professional looking photos, bright, detailed and large. And all of this in addition to Mrs.O being a talented writer!

Mrs.O Around the World really is not just another travel blog, it has had over 54,000 visitors in 2012 alone, and features a large number of posts. You can search for the topic or destination you're interested in using the search box on the blog. Categories include airlines, destination tips, food and wine, Starwood and of course the various countries.

To get info on your next travel destination from someone who's actually been there and can give you intelligent insights into what to see, do, eat and where to stay join Mrs.O on her journey around the world.

You can sign up to subscribe to the blog and get notified when there are new posts.

Travel Site Review: Asia Places To See

Asiaplacestosee.com is a website for those planning a trip to anywhere in South-East Asia it specializes in places to see in Asia. The site highlights the best vacation ideas, attractions and festivals in the region. You'll find the text illustrated with bright high quality photos and interesting and unusual travel suggestions. The site works a bit like a blog with posts on various places and attractions as well as reviews. The reviews rate the travel destinations which can be helpful for those not sure what to see. What makes this site special is that the writers obviously know what they're talking about and have been to the places themselves.

The travel destinations which are highlighted are South East Asia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong. First you select your travel destination from a drop down menu then there is a large Google map to pin point the destination. Then you can read articles on the travel destination, reviews of cities, sites and attractions and see what are the hot picks for that area are.

The site is clear and easy to navigate (great font by the way) and you can find what you're interested in with no difficulty. For example one of the article is on "Visiting Kuala Lumpur: Fun places for Kids". On asiaplacestosee.com you will get the inside story on your destination. When trying to decide which places to see in Asia and which South East Asia travel destinations to visit try asiaplacestosee.com.

Family-Travel-Scoop.com

This family travel site, Family-Travel-Scoop.com covers all aspects of traveling with your kids, there is no focus on a particular aspect or travel destination it simply covers it all. I challenge you to think of a part of family travel which is not covered here. Can you believe there are even printable activities for kids, each month based on a different country.

Some parents don't travel with kids because there are just so many things to think of, what to take, where will kids and parents enjoy themselves, which hotels cater for kid's needs, the expense, which airlines are kid-friendly and the list goes on, But if you use Family-Travel-Scoop to plan your family vacation it should make your life a lot easier.

On Family-Travel-Scoop.com you can search for what you need from the menu on the landing page. Either search by destination of by topics under Family Travel Advice. At the moment there are almost 50 countries to choose from covering the Caribbean, America (USA), South America, Africa, South Pacific, Asia and Europe but the list is growing. Another perk is that it covers several countries which are to covered extensively on other sites like Malta, UAE and Turkey.

Some of the issues covered include health issues when traveling, hotels, flights, travel insurance, attractions which will appeal to kids, budget travel and food for kids in foreign countries. Another useful part of family travel covered on Family-Travel-Scoop.com is travel tips for traveling with teens, babies and toddlers.

Under travel advice are sections like Kid's Clubs, road trips, cruises, RV and volunteer travel. The website is written by two moms (and sisters) who have traveled extensively, lived in several countries and have experience in the travel industry. So you can be sure that the advise on Family-Travel-Scoop.com comes from people who know what they're talking about.

10 MInute travel - A must for knowing before you go!

10 Minute Travel is a great concept, it is a travel site similar to many but unique in a very special way. It is not as blasé and superficial as Trip Advisor (although I like Trip Advisor it doesn't supply in depth info) and not as fact heavy as reading a history book about a travel destination but it lies somewhere in the middle. At 10 Minute Travel you not only get exposed to unique travel destinations and attractions in those destinations but you also "stop to smell the roses".

The site offers more than the average amount of information about each element within a trip but not too much. It also beaks down the travel destinations in to small (10 minute) slices of info about each site. If you use 10 Minute Travel to plan your trip you'll arrive at your travel destination knowing more than you would have about each site and in addition to that you'll have a few hidden gems up your sleeve!

How does 10 Minute Travel work
Travelers contribute articles, travel tips and reviews about places they've been to and things they've seen and done. Not about complete cities but the individual interesting sites along the way. These travel tips, articles and reviews will take you 10 minutes to digest, and they're accompanied by traveler's photos. Then as a traveler you get to read through the site and get your dose of 10 minute info about the sites at your next travel destination. Because between you and me who can stand to spend more than 10 minutes reading about a site.

Other features on 10 Minute Travel

• There is a useful links page for travelers.



• Articles and tips can be searched for on a world map by destination.



• The site also has a blog with longer posts than your average 10 minute blurb.



• And just when I was about to say, yes but a forum would be good here; I find that 10 Minute Travel also has a forum!

I will definitely be using 10 Minute Travel to plan my next trip in the hope of knowing more before I go and even knowing about some sites others may unintentionally overlook.

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Travel Articles

One of the best places to find interesting and unusual travel ideas on line is Factoidz. Simply go to their main page and search travel, and the destination you are going to. You can also make some money when you return from your trip by writing about your travel experiences on Factoidz. Follow this link Factoidz, to sign up to be one of their writers.

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