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September 1, 2015 by jfalbelda

How to save a ton on travel!

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Over 9,000 retailers offer coupons with Groupon Coupons and the coolest part is you don’t even have to sign up for anything. You can save a ton on travel related expenses from companies like Travelocity, Asos and much more. Check them out today!

June 30, 2015 by jfalbelda

Decided to Move Abroad? Make Sure You’re Ready!

Deciding to move abroad will bring about a whirlwind of emotions. There are so many things that go into making a decision of that magnitude including work, family, health, love, friends, etc.

Don’t dive off the deep end without preparing as much as you can. It will make your life much easier and the transition from your home country to your adopted one as smooth as can be and let you enjoy the new culture rather than being overwhelmed by it. Axa created a great infographic that will help you prepare before a big move abroad. You can see it here, https://www.axapppinternational.com/en/personal/expatriate-healthcare/before-you-go/, as well as below. Bon Voyage!

March 6, 2015 by Jeremy

Opting for a tailor-made holiday

Have you ever gotten back from a holiday feeling more exhausted than recharged? If so, it’s likely that the way your flights, hotels and/or activities were planned sabotaged the main aim of your time off. By opting for a tailor-made holiday, you can take the elements of your last trip that robbed you of the relaxation that you were supposed to enjoy, and plan them out so that your next one will be the rejuvenating experience that it should always be.

A holiday built around your interests

Have you ever went sightseeing to museums or other points of interest because you felt like you would be letting other people down by missing them? There’s no worse way to burn up your precious holiday time then by spending it by living out somebody else’s high-minded vision of what a travel experience should be like.

In order to build a journey that will appeal to you, a professional travel agent can come up with a customized itinerary that will avoid all of the sights that will bore you to death, while including all of the attractions that will have you engaged and excited from start to finish like the best excursions in Grand Cayman.

Hotels that meet your expectations

Whether you view a hotel as an integral cornerstone of one’s travel experience, or merely as a place to lay your head at night in between adventures during the day, a travel agent can select accommodation options that will meet your needs.

Want to make sure that your hotel has a hot tub waiting to assuage your aching body after a day of intense activity? They can track one down. Do you consider a hotel as a secondary part of your travels, but still wish to avoid a place that has uncomfortable mattresses or unpleasant surprises lurking within? They will do the in-depth research to ensure that your basic pad is clean and comfortable.

Staying for a month? Only have time for a weekend getaway?

Most pre-planned itineraries are built around the standard one to two week holidays that most people these days feel fortunate to be still receiving. However, you might have structured your life in such a way where you can get away for a whole month … or you might be so unbelievably busy that you can only escape for a weekend under the Caribbean sun.

In these instances, your travel agent can keep things simple and limited to the absolute essentials for the time-starved among us, or they can space out activities and include things like multi-day diving expeditions for those that have a wealth of holiday time.

September 15, 2014 by Jeremy

An Experience of a Lifetime: Wildlife Watching in the Arctic

With the arctic summer just about to come to an end, you might be thinking about venturing north and going on a wildlife-watching trip at the top of the world. Although this might not be a trip that is right for everybody, if you’re more at home in the chill of winter than the sweaty heat of the summer, donning your thermal socks and travelling north might just be the best thing you’ve ever done.

If you’re not sure where to start with the planning, organization or even with what to expect, don’t panic. We’ve created this small and comprehensive guide to get your expectations into shape. So follow our arctic advice and in a few short months you could be going on a wildlife-watching trip of a lifetime to the icy north.

Booking a Trip

Perhaps obviously, the first thing that you need to consider when you’re thinking about going wildlife watching in the arctic is the trip itself. In other words, you need to think about your destination (the Arctic is a big place!), what you intend to see, and how long you intend to spend there.

Naturally, the answers to these questions will determine what the cost of the trip is. Thanks to companies like Hurtigruten, you might not have to wait as long or spend as much as you might expect, but nevertheless, you’ll need to think seriously about what you want to see and in the timescale you want to see it in.

What You’re Going to See

If you’ve booked your trip and you know what you’re taking, you’re ready to start getting excited. The wildlife you see will be very much dependent on where your trip takes you.

If you journey up to the forbidding northern capes of Svalbard you’re likely to see whales, ringed seals and as many as 60 species of bird including kittiwakes and barnacle geese; navigate the picturesque fjords of Norway and your views are more likely to include majestic white-tailed eagles and vast shoals of salmon; and if you’re lucky on your journey you may see such diverse fauna as puffins, minke whales, caribou and even the almost-magical narwhal.

Ultimately, if you’re the sort of person who prefers the cold and loves animals, very little could beat an arctic wildlife-watching trip.

So there you have it: your arctic experience of a lifetime. Get prepared for your greatest adventure yet.

September 12, 2014 by jfalbelda

Top Tourist Attractions In Croatia

Picturesque sceneries and ancient landmarks, the top tourist attractions in Croatia are a great addition to anyone’s bucket list. Officially the Republic of Croatia, this country in the Balkans and in Central Europe boasts of some of the most beautiful coasts in Europe.

Here are some of the top tourist attractions in Croatia:

Euphrasian Basilica

The 6^th century Basilica is the highlight of the town of Porec, a 2000 year old town in the Istria district. The interior and the architecture of the Basilica feature early Byzantine architecture. While the basilica has gone through earthquakes, fires and accidents, it has still maintained its shape and glory, with only a few repairs here and there.

Mljet

One of the top tourist attractions in Croatia, the Mljet is an island off the southern coast of Croatia. 72% of the island is still covered in thick forests and lush vegetation, while flecks of fields, vineyards and small villages dot the Mljet landscape. Mljet has two salt lakes: Veliko and Malo Jezero. Veliko Jezero has a small island in the middle with an old Benedictine Monastery, which is worth a visit. The easiest way to get here is to check for flights to Dubrovnik and then take the ferry from the mainland to the island.

Diocletian’s Palace

The palace was built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian for his retirement. The Roman Emperor spent his last days in the palace, tending on his vegetable garden.

After the Roman’s abandon of Croatia, the palace remained empty for centuries. But in the 7^th century, the Diocletian Palace became the nearby residents’ refuge against invading barbarians. Since then, the walls of the palace have been home to these residents.

Today, shops and restaurants (as well as some of the old homes) can be found inside the walls of Diocletian’s Palace.

Plitvice Lakes

Breathtaking and impressive, the Plitvice Lakes are one of the most beautiful destinations in the whole of Europe. The system of 16, interlinked lakes with unique colors such as azure, green, blue and gray and the surrounding forest is home to a plethora of animal and plant life, including the European brown bear and lynx. The lakes and the surrounding forest were set aside as a national park in 1949, with efforts to preserve its pristine beauty.