Archive for April, 2008

excursions on cruise ships

By Ken Morris

Because cruise vacations have come under some scrutiny over the past few years due to illnesses aboard them, protecting your health is an important issue for you to face when considering a vacation on one. Before you embark on a cruise, you should visit your doctor to see if you are physically fit […]

Exploring Different Bicycle Tours

By Alison Addy

Mountain bike trails can provide an excellent opportunity for you to see some of the most beautiful sights throughout America.
If you are looking to explore America, then what better way to do it than over scenic mountain bike trails? Able to go at your own pace, you can explore everything that America has […]

Poitiers - City of Culture at the Heart of France

By Antonio Bonito

The French city of Poitiers is the capital of the Poitou-Charentes region and head of the department of the Vienne. Having only 130000 inhabitants it is often called “the smallest of the big towns”. However Poitiers is only an hour from Paris by TGV and it benefits from an enviable economic and geographical […]

Taking a break

By Jerry Blackburn

There are many items you should bring with you when traveling. Even if you are only traveling a few hours away from home, you should always make sure you have proper ID, first aid kit, water, and extra clothing. Because anything can happen while on vacation, you should also have an emergency contact […]

Perpignan - Catalan City of the Mediterranean

By Antonio Bonito

Perpignan, a small city in the Languedoc of south-west France, is the perfect destination for lovers of the sea, mountains, art, culture and history. With miles of sandy beaches nearby, this is a cultural center not to be missed for those visiting south-west France or northern Spain.
Perpignan is to be found in a […]

Bordeaux - Wine Capital of the World

By Antonio Bonito

Bordeaux is located on the South-West coast of France, in the region of Aquitaine and the Gironde department. This famous city is traversed by the River Garonne, and it’s here that you’ll encounter people known as the Bordelais.
Of historical interest is the fact that Bordeaux actually belonged to the English from the 12th […]