1. Don't forget the extras
You can safely buy by price, even through opaque sites, but make sure your price comparisons include all the extras, taxes, and fees.
2. Bigger companies provide more support.
Renting from a small, independent company can be cheap, but a multinational network is a big help if something goes wrong. If possible, rent from a company that...
If you’ve only got a day to see this jewel of the Adriatic, there are a few ground rules that you need to obey. Firstly, be selective in what you want to see. Don’t try to cover everything.
Venice is such a treasure trove that it would be impossible to do it justice in just one day.
Secondly, set...
Every four years, the best rugby teams from around the world gather to have it out for the title of World Champion. The 2011 tournament started September 9 and stretches for six weeks in 12 stadiums across both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Whether you’re a dedicated fan who will be touring the country in search...
Caribbean
Divers and snorkelers will find plenty of tropical treasures under the translucent waters that surround St. Kitts and its sister island Nevis. The island has some 70 dive sites, many of which harbor rarely explored shipwrecks and even thermal vents teeming with abundant sea life. Colorful coral reefs protect much of these waters, which serve as prime snorkeling spots...
Located on the southern tip of Malaysia, the city-state of Singapore offers more than just a stopover en route to other exotic locales. But with a tropical rain forest climate and its location only one degree north from the Equator, there are plenty of days when the humid weather takes a turn for the worse and clouds roll in...
48 hours, 16 drop off and departure points, and two modes of transport make the Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour the ideal way to see the city of Berlin.
It must have been 2pm by the time we lazily hobbled down to our first point of departure, the glitzy shopping rue of Kurfurstendamm. We were given myriad tickets, along with friendly...
Ever wanted to eat your way around the world? All diets are off on this no-limits top 10 list of iconic dishes from around the world. Try them at least once, before it’s too late!
1. China: Peking duck
The imperial dish Peking duck is synonymous with superior Chinese food of the non-takeaway variety. What makes this particular roast duck a...
If you're ever in the mood for some unique and unforgettable tourist experiences, then you need to check out the Mid-Lake Pavilion in Shanghai's Old Town. This beautiful pavilion is located in a picturesque part of the city, and features a variety of attractions that will make your trip worthwhile. From a beautiful garden to a wonderful history museum,...
Did you know there has been a thriving fer decoupé (metal sculpture) industry in Haiti for nearly 60 years? This unique industry is situated in the artistic village of Noailles, in the Croix des Bouquets area.
The whole thing was started by George Liataud who was a mechanic at the Hasco factory in the late 1940s. He worked for Hasco...
What is travelers nightmare?
America's top three most common travel nightmares are
1] losing or getting separated from a travel companion (66%),
2] having planned activities fall through (63%),
3] having to stay in a bad hotel or accommodation (62%).
That certainly fits with one of my own travel fears, getting bad service.
Source: forbes.com
Some sentences are music to any traveler’s ears. But for every...
