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Call of the Wild – Iceland:

Like the UK,Iceland is positioned in the air currents of theGulf Stream, which means it enjoys a warmer climate than you might expect. Daytime summer temperatures are like a spring day inBritain. In the winter, when you can see the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights), temperatures rarely sink much below freezing. Covering an area greater than the size of Portugal, the island is bigger than many people imagine. Much of the land mass is covered by glaciers and is inaccessible. But around its coasts, especially in the south-west near the charming capital of Reykjavik, the island boasts miles and miles of stunning and accessible scenery that looks like nowhere else on Earth. A weekend getaway toIceland really is guaranteed to be a truly one-off experience. [Continue Reading...]


 
From the Cruise Desk:
Around the World In 111 Days

When people think of cruises they think of a short three day trip to the Bahamas or an eight night cruise around the Caribbean.  Some people even think of a ten day cruise to Hawaii or maybe a two week junket to Alaska or Europe.  But a cruise that lasts for over one hundred days hitting ports of call on four different continents and skirting around a fifth?  Yep – they do exist. Read more…

Cruise Do's and Don'ts:
Planning Your Cruise:
Do look into what each different cruise offers while staying in what is basically a floating hotel. Different cruise lines and even different cruises to the same destinations by the same cruise line but on different ships can vary in what they offer. [read more great tips!]
Vacation Do's and Don'ts:
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Caribbean Destinations:
Santa Maria Key, a paradise in central Cuba
BVI -The Ultimate In Sailing Vacations
Bay Gardens Resorts in St Lucia offer Sand over Snow Holiday Packages and Santa on the the Beach
Disney:
A Guide to Each Disney World Park’s Best Rides
Take A Trip To Disney World and Release the Kid Within, Regardless Of Age
Disneyland Hotels – Now Almost Anyone Can Afford Them
Cruiselines:
Five Lovable Luxuries On Disney’s New Dream
Carnival Cruise Insider Tips
Cruise luxuriously to the Bermuda at affordable prices
Romantic Getaways:
Kerala Romantic and Fascinating Honeymoon Tours
Taj Mahal – Best Place for Couples
Celebrate This Valentines Day by Staying at Hotels in London
Caribeean Destinations:
Santa Maria Key, a paradise in central Cuba

by: Miguel Gibson

The resort of Santa Maria Key, located at the northeast of the Cuban province of Villa Clara and considered the youngest tourist destination in Cuba, has the largest influx of visitors, who choose their holidays in largest of the Antilles.

According to thCayo Santa Maria idyllic Beach in Cubae digital site Trip Advisor, thanks to its miles of practically virgin environment and excellent beaches Santa Maria Key was ranked 21 among the 25 best beaches in the world, in the list of prizes Travelers’ Choice in 2011. Read more…

Romantic Getaways:
Kerala Romantic and Fascinating Honeymoon Tours

by: maheshwari manral

Kerala is the land of fascination. It is the land where one can savour the charm and beauty of the exciting sightseeing spots and tourism attractions it is one such travel destination where one can enjoy the holiday’s tours and vacation with outstanding experiences. Truly speaking it is one of the most sought after destination visited by tourists from across the nook and corner of the world. Read more…

Cruiselines:
Five Lovable Luxuries On Disney’s New Dream

by: Cara Goldsbury

Having sailed on two cruises onboard the new Disney Dream, one thing is abundantly clear to me. With such luxuries as these at your beck and call you’re going to love life on the high seas. Here are my top five favorites: Read more…

Disney:
A Guide to Each Disney World Park’s Best Rides

by: Herb Leibacher

Disney World has almost one hundred rides and hundreds of other attractions fanned out across four distinct theme parks. With this considerable number, it can be overwhelming to decide what attractions to ride, especially if you only have a brief time to explore the park. Knowing in advance which rides in every park are the ‘must see’ stopovers would be crucial to you having the most amazing Disney Experience imaginable. Read more…