Showing posts with label Travel_Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel_Tips. Show all posts

Friday, August 26, 2016

Take a rv road trip with holiday trails resorts

Thinking about taking a RV road trip this year?


You've come to the right place. In addition to the benefits of a multi-park system for a home-park, Holiday Trails Resorts members can also have a reciprocal system attached to their rv resort membership. This way members can stay at all the parks within the Holiday Trails Resorts system for no nightly fees and at resorts within the Coast to Coast Network for about $8- $13 US per night! With usual rates between $25 - $75 per night for full hookup, imagine what you will save and the places you could go!


Coast to Coast: Has been around since 1971 and is an affiliation of resorts across North America. There are over 500 resorts to choose from at the following rates:


$8 US per night at Classic Parks


$8 US per night at Deluxe Resorts


$13 per night at Good Neighbour Parks


25% off of nightly rack rate at Best Parks


Your Deluxe Membership includes access at these rates to all these parks as well as discounts on condos, cruises, flights, rental cars, and golfing. The tripsetter system makes booking reservations online or over the phone easy. In order to be a member of CTC you need to have a homepark. why not have a whole system with Holiday Trails Resorts?


Sunday, July 24, 2016

Travel to turkey - tips for travellers

Before traveling into Turkey, you will need to apply for a visa. Visas can be purchased at the the various entry points around the country. Traveler's checks are not accepted, and you will have to pay with cash. You can avoid the hassles of having to purchase a visa upon arrival by applying for one over the internet. Visas are needed for those who are citizens of either Great Britain or the United States. The visas will expire ninety days after they are purchased.


If you want to pay for a single entry visa, it will cost approximately $26. If you want a multiple entry visa, the cost is approximately $87. They need to be made out to the Turkish Consulate. The best time to travel to Turkey is between April and October. The weather is gentle during the spring and fall months, but temperatures become much colder during the winter. It will sometimes snow in the mountains during this time. During the summer, the coasts are very popular. Between the cities of Antalya and Izmir are a large number of coves, and the country is well known for having excellent rivers.


The three most prominent forms of transportation in the country are trains, buses, and planes. All of the large cities in the country have airports, and international as well as domestic flights are available. If you are looking for a low cost way to get around, the bus is your best option. A number of companies feature bus trips around Turkey both day and night. The buses are comfortable, and passengers are offered tea and other refreshments. The country also features a intricate railroad network. These railroads all connect to the large cities, and many contain sleeping compartments where you can get some rest.


When it comes to hotels and accomodations in Turkey, you will be happy to know that Turkey offers a wide range of places which can match virtually any budget. Large international hotels can be found in major cities such as Ankara and Istanbul, and they also offer local establishments as well. If you are looking for a list of hotels ranked by quality, the Ministry of Tourism has an extensive guide which can be useful. In addition to the many international hotels, travelers can also stay at Ottoman style homes and other historic places.


When it comes to culture Turkey has played a pivotal role in the development of three major religions, and these are Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Turkey is unique in that these three religions have worked together side by side in a peaceful manner for much of the country's history. Because of this, the country has a culture which has traditionally been connected to these religions. It should also be noted that Turkey has an excellent exchange rate, and this makes it an affordable place to visit. Turkish Lira can be purchased in the country at any bank or exchange rate office.


There are nearly 100 different festivals held in Turkey each year. In addition to the Turkish festivals, many international events are held there as well. A large number of art festivals are featured, and are very popular.


Thursday, April 14, 2016

Your vacation first aid kit

Your vacation supplies must include a first-aid kit.


Have it available while traveling and take it with you whenever you go walking, hiking, or any activity that takes you away from civilization.


You can use just about any type of container for your first-aid kit. It's best if the container is lightweight, like plastic, and has a good lid. A handle can be useful also. A small toolbox, lunchbox, fishing tackle box or even kitchen Tupperware would work.


Here is a list of things to consider including in your vacation first-aid kit. This is not a comprehensive list and you may have other items to add.


You should have some sterile gauze with adhesive tape and scissors to cut them. Make sure the scissors are sharp. Also multiple sizes of band-aids. Tip: Sanitary napkins are sterile and make good compresses to stop bleeding.


To clean cuts and wounds include antibiotic cream, hydrogen peroxide and antiseptic wipes.


Consider including aspirin and acetaminophen, instant cold packs, calamine lotion and hydrocortisone cream.


Also, antacid, insect repellent, motion sickness medication, anti-diarrhea medication, sunscreen, cold and flu tablets


If anyone is taking prescription medicine be sure to bring enough for the whole trip.


The first-aid kit is a good place to store a list of emergency numbers along with your medical insurance information.


It's always a good idea to have a first-aid manual on hand and review it before you leave. This way you will be much more prepared should a situation arise where you need it. This is a great opportunity for children to learn a little about first-aid so review the manual with them too.


Other miscellaneous items that could be helpful are thermometer, latex gloves, tweezers and flashlight with spare batteries.


Keep your vacation first-aid kit easily accessible at all times but away from small children.


Friday, March 11, 2016

Last minute travel options

Together with last minute flights, last minute hotels are big business nowadays. The idea is that you take a room that would otherwise be empty (often because of cancellations), and in return you get a steep discount. However, as ever, it’s a case of buyer beware.


It can be a very common experience to arrive in a hotel and find that there’s actually no-one in it who didn’t come on a last-minute travel deal. This is either because the prices the hotel is trying to charge normal customers are too high, or because it’s a terrible hotel. To avoid these places, check whether the hotel you find a last-minute deal on is otherwise fully-booked or at least busy – if not, you should probably stay away.


Even in good hotels, though, you might find yourself stuck with the one bad room that they haven’t been able to shift – the one that smells funny, or has a view of a brick wall outside the window. While this isn’t generally so terrible, you should at least prepare yourself for this possibility.


It’s also quite likely – though not inevitable – that the cheaper hotels will be nowhere near the city centre, leaving you to commute by public transport each day if you want to see the sights, or else hang around in the suburbs. You should consider the costs of transport before you book, as a slightly more expensive hotel that is more central can often save you more than it costs.


A final thing to be aware of is that you can often get a good discount by booking a last minute flight and hotel as a package deal through the various agency websites. If you are doing this, though, make sure that you don’t let the savings pressure you into taking a bad flight or a bad hotel just because the other half of the deal seems so good.