•Cancun Vacations: Isla Mujeres “Island Of Women”
If you are planning a vacation trip to Cancun, hop the ferry across the bay to the small finger-shaped Isla Mujeres. The name means “Island of Women” and there are a number of theories as to how the name came to be but it’s not because of the topless beach. The important thing is that it’s a great place to vacation in the sun.
On Isla Mujeres the atmosphere is much more relaxed and relatively quiet compared to Cancun or Cozumel. The number of tourists is much less than on the mainland.
The...
•Choosing Your Vacation Walking Shoes
Carefully chosen walking shoes will make a world of difference on your vacation. Your feet are as unique as your personality so just any old shoes won't do.
Here are some tips to help you choose the right walking shoes for you.
Find an athletic store that has qualified people who can evaluate your walking gait. They can then point you toward a shoe that will match your style.
Your feet will swell on a walk. So pick a walking shoe that is about a size bigger than you usually would buy. Or,...
•Hawaii Vacation In February? Don’t Miss These Local Events.
If you are traveling to Hawaii in February, here are a few annual local events for you to consider adding to your itinerary.
When you are on the Big Island make a stop at Hilo, home of The Hilo Mardi Gras. Also known as The "Hula Capital of the World”, Hilo loves to put on a parade. This is their annual New-Orleans style parade, festival and party all wrapped in one. The streets are full of elaborately costumed dancers, festive music and local foods.
One of the longest running events in...
•Hawaii Vacation In January? Don’t Miss These Local Events.
If you are traveling to Hawaii in January, here are a few annual local events for you to consider adding to your itinerary.
The Ka Moloka'i Makahiki (Ancient Hawaiian Games) is celebrated in the Kaunakakai Town Baseball Park & Mitchell Pauole Community Center on the island of Moloka'i. Every year around, January 21, you can enjoy this week-long celebration of ancient Hawaiian sports competitions. It features Hawaiian games, music, hula dancing, arts & crafts and food.
For over 50 years,...
•Take The Kids On A Cruise? You Bet. Here’s A Few Tips.
A cruise offers the chance to enter a totally different world and that’s appealing to all ages. So bring the whole family along. Most cruise lines have special children’s rates and provide lot’s of entertainment specifically aimed at youth.
Many cruises have trained personnel whose sole job is to supervise the wide variety of children’s programs. One example is Princess Cruises’ Love Boat Kids program. It includes complete Youth and Teen Centers and a toddler's play area and theatre. The kids...
•Tips For Keeping Your Money Safe While On Vacation
When it comes to spending money on vacation you have three main choices. Credit cards, cash, or traveler's checks.
Credit cards are the safest way to pay for your vacation. If they are stolen you have limited liability and they are easily replaced. The ability to dispute the charges with the credit card company give you protection against poor merchandise or service.
Many transactions such as hotel reservations and car rentals are impossible without a credit card. When traveling overseas you...
•Tips For Vacationing On A Budget
Looking for some vacation money saving ideas? There’s nothing wrong with vacationing on a budget. Hey, we all can’t travel like the rich and famous.
You save all year to get the money for a well earned vacation. You want to stretch your vacation budget but still enjoy yourself. Sounds like a good plan. To help you out I’ve together some vacation money saving ideas that I hope you will find useful.
If you have a particular destination in mind it pays to plan ahead. Research the attractions...
•Tips For What To Bring While Vacation Hiking And Walking
Here are some suggestions for your walking - hiking vacation equipment. This is not intended as a complete list, just a guide to get you thinking.
The most important item to bring is a quality comfortable daypack or backpack to carry your goodies in. There are few things to keep in mind when choosing the right pack. Wider shoulder straps are more comfortable than narrow ones. Look for extra padding. These two things can save you a good deal of discomfort.
You can also look for packs that...
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