UK and Europe Cheap Tickets

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 history and ruins, Crete just might be your paradise. The island is dripping with history, including the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos, the classical site of Gortys, the Venetian castle in Rethymno, and the Samaria Gorge, …

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 Post-Modern constructions can be found all over the city and help the city feel like a veritable jigsaw of historic eras.

Beyond the physical beauty, there is a certain pulse to Portugal’s biggest city. The …

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 the police will be coming your way shortly. For everyone else, go ahead and read on.

Interlaken is one of a handful of places in this universe that will take your breath away on first sight 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 the season. Let us all get down on our knees and pray to the snow gods that this is the case this year because Neilson has some amazing ski packages lined up for March.

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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 forced to sit in the middle seat in economy seat. Just being around business travelers makes me tired. I can only imagine how they must feel.

Perhaps you are one of those noble lot …

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 one of the continent’s strongest economies.

All of this is excellent news for travelers who are looking for a bit of adventure in a stable and wonderful place. Because of its diverse populace, Mauritius benefits from …

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 entire United Kingdom. Only London receives more visitors with cameras and fanny packs each year.

Why do so many people visit Edinburgh? In the summer there is the pull of the Edinburgh Festival, …

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 or if these facts are new to you, chances are you have a vision of what Hong Kong is like. Perhaps you also have a desire to see it in person.

Make no mistake, Hong Kong is …

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 four days max and you will have the trip of a lifetime.

There are, of course, the famous sites like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building, but in my opinion the essence of …

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 places, which one should you choose? Here are some thoughts.

Cuba – Fidel Castro is on his death bed and the future of Cuba is up in the air so now would …