Holidays Articles

Why an Algarve Vacation? - Posted by JmL.

If a vacation, as defined by a dictionary is: 'leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure', then one taken in Algarve must be the epitome of that term. The southern-most region of Portug...

The Importance of Travel Insurance - Posted by JmL.

You've finally saved enough to go on that dream vacation you've been planning. Now you're wondering if you should buy travel insurance. Do I really need to go to the extra expense? All I can lose i...

Hartman Luggage ... A Trunkmaker's Saga! - Posted by JmL.

Hartman luggage has been around for a while. The advent of the steam engine in the mid 1820s heralded the first wave of mass tourism. Mass organized travel probably began in 1841 when a 33 year old ...

Ten Tips for Planning Your Vacation - Posted by JmL.

I hope that by sharing my personal experiences, you will avoid learning similar lessons the hard way. And it goes to show that those little details in the planning of a vacation can make a huge diffe...

Important Chinese Festivals - Posted by JmL.

Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year (January/February) It is usually in the winter of a year. The exact date would follow the one in Lunar Calendar. Entering the New Year month, every family would clean ...

Trailing the Tiger - Posted by JmL.

So there are destinations and destinations, each offering their distinct USPs. Hot attractions that draw tourists seeking an ?experience' to carry home - a trophy to substantiate a battery of travel ...

Keeping Feet One Step Ahead - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Foot care is essential, even for those vacationers relaxing at beaches and resorts. If taking the occasional walk on the beach or a leisurely swim in the ocean is the extent of your vacation act...

Florida Is The Mythical Endless Summer - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-A complete break from routine - with guaranteed sunshine, sand and surf - is the only way to get a genuine taste of the mythical endless summer. During July and August when the kids are at loose...

Healthy and Happy Feet While Travelling - A Travel Expert's Advice - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Whether hiking in Canada's Rocky Mountains or admiring art at the Mus?e du Louvre in Paris, travelling takes its toll on the feet, and sore feet can ruin the pleasure of a vacation. Toby Saltzm...

Houseboats Give Us The Freedom To Explore - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Ask those who do it. Most people say it is a very special kind of freedom to cruise this continent's most beautiful inland water routes in their own private family houseboat. The 386-kilometre T...