Plan your Cuba holiday using this simple guide.

Cuba is a fascinating historical country situated just 90 miles of the south coast of the USA. Cuba has most things a vacationer is looking for, from some of the most fantastic beaches in the world yet also offering a cultural heritage not found anywhere else !

A note for US Citizens who want to travel to Cuba.
As a US citizen you will have to enter Cuba through the Bahamas or Canada as the easiest route. And guard you passport like your life depends on it while there since there is no official consulate to help you leave and if you do need to get help the unoficial office will report you to the US Imigration and you will be very heavily fined.

There are 2 ways to have a great travel experience in Cuba

Gibraltar is a UK enclave that is used mainly for the military and the support thereof. The interesting fact of crossing half way through the runway with my backpack on is very very cool.

I often consider the way in which I was first introduced to backpacking. It was via a newspaper ad for a package tour to watch the Superbowl in Miami. I called the number and yes it was too good to be true! I hung up disappointed after being asked to buy an alternative deal it had already been booked out.

[How many times do you find deals advertised online to be forced into telephoning and getting a sales guy tell you that offer has gone or was for alternative dates]

But the energy I had to get somewhere and have an adventure didn’t die. I said ok why Miami? If I am building this myself why not pick my spot? I was into some bodybuilding at the time and had a connection with LA at least an imaginary one anyway. And there was so much coming from California into TV (there was no internet yet) it was an attractive prospect. Long story short I was taking the escalator down as it Welcomes you to Los Angeles, suitcase in hand I had yet not turned into a backpacker.

I took a trip a long time ago now to Frankfurt with friends. I just wanted to share some of the images. I checked the images to try and find out when these were through EXIF metadata but it seems to have a modern date.

I'm not talking about the travel company first choice but instead of the large supermarket on the island of Antigua called first choice.
Here is an image of a receipt for articles that we bought and prices are in eastern caribbean dollars where  1 USD =2.6 EC approx

The following ticket was for mostly baby food  for 40 USD.

 

 

At another time I bought a litre of rum for 23 ECD or 8 USD, then I also bought after security in the airport a 75cl bottle of 5 yr English Harbour Dark rum for 13 ECD - that is an amazingly cheap 5 USD !!! And this is quality rum.

You can get a litre per person of this strength stuff fortified wines such as port etc would be 2 litres. In the airport they were incorrectly informing us that is was 2 L of rum per person.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/arrivingnoneu.htm#1 

Towering into the sky and dominating the island of Bali is mount agung, with an elevation of just over 3000m (3013m) it is a worthy challenge.

Enjoy the Las Vegas vibe with a Parisian flavour

As any seasoned Las Vegas visitor will know, Sin City is packed to the rafters with huge mega resorts boasting a range of different and exciting themes. This is a destination with hotels to cater for every taste and preference, from properties that boast circus acts and theme parks inside to ones based on various famous cities from around the world, such as Venice, New York and Paris.

Whatever you are looking for in Las Vegas, you will find it in one of the beautiful resort hotels that line the famous Las Vegas strip. You will find hotels that boast a great party vibe, properties that provide a haven to relax after a hard day of exploring and resorts that offer the ability to enjoy a whole host of entertainment without ever having to leave the hotel.

If you are looking for a hotel that boasts chic elegance, tasteful décor and plenty of decadence, the place to head to is the Paris resort and casino, which is a fabulous mega resort that enables you to enjoy the wonderful Las Vegas vibe fused with a unique Parisian flavour.

The Paris resort and casino enjoys an excellent mid-strip location on Las Vegas Boulevard, where it is surrounded by a variety of other mega resorts. Marked by the majestic Eiffel Tower replica outside along with a replica of the famous Arc De Triomphe and the Paris balloon, this is a hotel that is easy to spot from afar! For those who want to be at the thick of the action, this is the perfect location as it is a far busier part of the strip than the quieter north side and offers a whole host of entertainment right on your doorstep.

My stay at the Paris

Over the past year I have stayed at five different Las Vegas hotels, all located on the Strip. The Paris is definitely the most chic and elegant property I have stayed in and during my time at the resort I enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing break in vibrant surroundings and with a world of entertainment at my fingertips.

Nice Arrival

We Arrived by air with EasyJet into terminal 2. BA also serves Nice but their Sunday morning flight isn’t city break friendly departing at 8:00am. Take the 98 (quatre vingt dix huit) from the bus stop bays outside to the right of where you clear le douanne. It’s the end of the line (the bus line) so there is no direction to worry about. It’s  4 euros for a day pass and we didn’t seem to find a cheaper  fare – so you might like to keep the card in case you want to use a tram. We stayed at Le Meridien next to the jardin Albert just close enough to the old town vieille ville and close enough (as you can get) to the sea (there are no hotels on the sea proper the road and the pedestrianised Boulevarde Des Anglais are instead).

If you are looking to head to the Riviera Maya in Mexico for a vacation, you are in for a fantastic time in a stunning destination. This is a place where you can truly unwind and relax, enjoying the glorious weather and Caribbean vibe, taking in the pristine beaches and azure waters, and even taking time out from your relaxation to do some exploring and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the area.

Malta is an excellent city or short break destination | Hiking in Malta is scenic though it didn’t involve much climbing.

They say some things spoil Italy – take those away and you might have Malta. You wont get charged extra to have a seat while you enjoy your coffee like in Rome for example (learn italian rulers!).

For a family I might just recommend Malta but I heard that Gozo might be better in the beach holiday regard. I only had 3 nights on the island of Malta but saw an experienced a lot to tell you about.

If you want to make sure that your next winter sports break is everything you dreamed it would be, consider the following factors when choosing your destination.

1. Snow – this is the big one of course. How certain can you be that there will be a good covering of snow on the ground when you arrive? If there is any doubt in your mind, it is probably best to keep looking. Generally speaking, the higher the altitude of the ski resort in question, the greater the chance of snow at any given time.

2. Choice of runs – if you want to be sure that you never run out of challenges on your holiday, you will want to pick a region where there are plenty of slopes from which to choose. If you are travelling with family, somewhere with a mix of black runs for accomplished skiers, blue and green runs for beginners, and red runs for those who are somewhere in between, would be ideal. Les Trois Vallées (the Three Valleys) in Savoie, France is well worth considering if variety is important to you. As the largest ski area in the world, it has a great choice of runs for skiers of all ability levels.

3. Nightlife – if you are travelling with a group of adult friends, this is probably going to be an important factor that you need to consider when selecting a suitable resort for your party. Some ski towns are famed for their bustling nightlife whilst others may be rather too quiet once the sun goes down as far as many thrill seeking winter sports enthusiasts are concerned. On the other hand, if you are travelling with young children and will be focusing mainly on ensuring they have a pleasant introduction to skiing on their first winter holiday, somewhere nice and quiet will be perfect for your needs.

4. Accommodation – unless you are used to roughing it or travelling on a very tight budget you will want to ensure that the chalet in which you stay has all the creature comforts you desire. Ski holiday accommodation in Europe ranges from very basic apartments in rather drab blocks to beautifully decorated high-end chalets that come with their own catering team. The best choice for your party will depend on how much you wish to spend and how much time you plan to spend at your chalet during your holiday. However, even if you will only be there to sleep and you do not wish to spend a fortune, make sure that it is at least a pleasant place in which to spend a few hours.

These are the main factors that I keep in mind when booking winter sports breaks, you may of course have others that you would like to add to the list.

Everyone loves a good festival, and luckily there’s no shortage of them all over the world. Festivals are a great way to experience a nation’s culture. They bring out the best in a country’s celebratory side, and they’re great fun.

Scuba diving travel is not like any other type of travel. Of course not; you have more fun at your destination than most other regular tourists. But it goes further than that. Planning scuba diving travel means you have more to think about than the non-diving vacationer before leaving for your destination.

Getting there Many of the low cost airlines now operate flights to the Turkish airports through the holiday season. Flying time is never more than 4 hours from most of Europe to all the main airports of Izmir, Bodrum, Dalaman and Antalya. From the airport it is possible to pre book resort transfers through various online companies. During...

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