Cape Town is located in the Western Cape of South Africa and is the second most populated city but is also South Africa’s number one tourist destination.   With this is mind we have decided to list the top places to see and go whilst on your holiday to Cape Town as there is so much to do in and around the city itself. Table Mountain Table Mountain is the backdrop to Cape Town and can be seen from most ...

Great vacation destinations in Quebec Canada is one of the best places to go when planning to go for a vacation either with friends or family. The country has a lot of popular vacation destinations and one of them is Quebec. This location is not only special because of its location but also the kind of enjoyment that it can offer to tourists and guests.   Quebec is Canada’s largest province that has a ...

After my divorce 5 years ago, my air travel increased dramatically.  I've flown more in the past 5 years than in the 40 years before that, making numerous flights to be with my children.  For the first year or so, when I checked a bag there was no fee. Around late 2008 I was charged for the first time by Delta Airlines...$25 each way for my checked bag.  Given my financial situation, this put me in a pickle ...

Can an RV be Your Home Away From Home? For some people, cruising the open road is a way of life; for others, RVs are the preferred choice of camping accommodations. No matter which category you fall into, you want your trailer to be as comfortable as your home. The camping trailers of today have come a long way since the Airstream trailers our grandparents used to pull. If you’re wondering why so many peopl ...

Throughout southern Europe, the tourist can find a vast number of potential holiday destinations, each of which offers a range of perfectly good reasons to visit. From stunning sandy beaches and luxurious hotels to spectacular historic buildings and exciting theme parks, every location has a range of plus points.   Fifty miles south of Sicily, you’ll find the country of Malta, an archipelago of islands ...

Rafting 101 When planning a vacation to do a little West Virginia Rafting there are a few things you should know. Safety, of course is the number one factor when a family or individual sits down to ponder a trip to West Virginia for a rafting experience. It’s important to understand that any adventure type of activity holds some risk. But, river rafting is actually pretty safe. Statistics show that over 200 ...

'The Mousetrap' by mystery master, Agatha Christie, is the longest running show in the modern world. After opening in 1952 in West End, London, the show has had 24,500 performances so far. It reached the monumental mark of 20,000 performances on 16 December, 2000. Enthusiasts can still catch a performance in St. Martin's Theatre, London. After Shakespeare's plays (which have been performed across the world ...

Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are a chain of islands and atolls, which are coral islands that encircle lagoons. In all, there are 26 land masses that cover 116 square miles. These remote islands are an ideal place for a vacation, containing several historic attractions that are a must-see for travelers. Maldive Victory This is the remains of a cargo ship that sank in 1981. Divers can take a tour ...

Circumnavigation is definitely the ultimate dream of any traveller. Travelling around the world is one of the best experiences you can ever have, so planning for months ahead of the trip is important. To get started with your plan, here are some useful tips you may want to consider. Length of the Trip First things first – decide on how long you would like to take on your journey to circumnavigate the world. ...

New Zealand’s West Coast glaciers on South Island are amongst the most accessible glaciers anywhere in the world and are therefore becoming a popular choice for the expanding interest in applying mountain climbing techniques to glaciers.   With holidays to New Zealand offering some great bargains if you look in the right places, a trip to one of the world’s most unusual destinations is now something th ...