Archive for January, 2007

Crete is neat and this Deal is Sweat

The island of Crete off the southern tip of Greece was the center of the Minoan civilization (ca. 2600–1400 BCE), the oldest civilization in Europe. As a result, a traveler to the island is bound to stumble upon some really, really old stuff without even having to try. If you are a fan of ancient [...]

Live, Love, Learn in Lisbon, Portugal

One of Lisbon, Portugal’s claims to fame is that it is the westernmost capital in Europe. Another is that it is one of the coolest and funkiest cities on the continent. When you first arrive there one of the first things you will notice is the architecture. Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Traditional Portuguese, Modern and [...]

Fall in Love with Interlaken, Switzerland

If you aren’t captivated by the beauty and charm of the Interlaken region of Switzerland than you either don’t have a pulse or you are one of those serial killers living in your parent’s basement waiting to find your next victim. If you are one of those serial killers, we are onto your game and [...]

Amazing March Ski Vacation Deals

The ski season in Europe has not been all that hot this year because, well, it has been to hot weather wise. There is still plenty of time for the big dump of snow to take place and if history tells us anything it is that sometimes the best skiing can be done later in [...]

Business Travel Flights from £0.01

As much as I love to travel, I don’t envy the business traveler. I see those road weary warriors all the time in the airport. I look at their crinkly suits, I hear them constantly yapping about deals and Power Point slideshows into their mobile phones, and I look at their displeasure when they are [...]

Mauritius is Delicious for Travelers

Situated in the southwest of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a delightful island nation for those who visit it. Originally founded as a Dutch colony, Mauritius changed hands from the French to the British until 1968 when it became an independent country. Today, Mauritius has one of the most stable governments in Africa and has [...]

Discount Flights to Edinburgh, Scotland

Have you heard that Edinburgh is a more than a decent place to visit? It is true. Just ask the roughly 13 million people of visit Scotland’s capital each year. Not bad for a city with a population of just under half a million. In fact, Edinburgh is the second most visited city in the [...]

Cheap Hong Kong Airfare

Did you know that there are 260 islands that together make up the territory of Hong Kong? Did you know that one of those island, Ap Lei Chau, is the most densely populated island in the world? Did you know that Hong Kong literally means “fragrant harbour”? Regardless if you already knew all of this [...]

A Weekend Break in New York

Forget the talk about a New York minute. New York is best seen and best experienced over a long weekend. Anything shorter than that and you are likely to miss out on something cool. Anything longer than that and you are likely to be worn down by the non-stop hustle and bustle. Take three or [...]

Cuba, Mexico and Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Vacations

If you have ever wanted to spend a holiday in the Caribbean you are in luck. Vacation packages to Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic are priced lower than they have been for years, especially if you can take your holiday sometime in the next couple of months. With great offers to each of these [...]