10 Business Travel Safety Tips

Here are some basic safety tips that when followed, can help make you less vulnerable when traveling.

Our First Night in Rome

Arriving in Rome our five couples took two cabs to two different hotels. Our van driver spoke a little English and pointed out some of the sights as we passed classical Roman ruins and sights within the city.

Notes on Planning a Trip to Italy (Tuscany) and Spain

As we sat in the coffee shop at Powell’s we talked about vacations and where we would love to visit. Tuscany was everyone’s favorite choice. Someone mentioned they had heard that if you rented a villa, it wasn’t very expensive. I returned home and searched the internet. It was true. Many of the villas I found, when divided by several couples the prices became relatively inexpensive. One of the figures that I came up with showed that if I had paid for three nights at the hotel in Portland, it would have cost me more than my share of a villa for a week. I shared the information. In those terms, we got serious. We knew that a vacation to Tuscany was possible.

Things to do in Austin, Texas

Below is a few things to do when visiting Austin, Texas. Whether you just moved to the city or planning a trip here, you won't be disappointed with the long list of things to do. Just mentioning the words, 6th Street, Austin City Limits, South by Southwest, and Oasis will get people's attention all over the world because they know you're talking about Austin.

Gran Canaria - Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico can be described as a mini Playa del Ingles. Most of the bars around the resorts have some form of entertainment. Earlier in the evening you'll find huge screen televisions showing various programmes from all over Europe, usually British comedy shows... but also football matches. As the evening draws on, the DJs take up their posts, and you can bop along until the early hours.

The History of Chichester and its Harbour

Chichester is a historic market town situated in West Sussex, on the stunning south coast of the United Kingdom. Originally a Roman fort, the area was built on first in 44AD by the Romans who had invaded Britain. The Celtic tribe who had previously occupied the land cooperated with the Romans, and the leader of the tribe was left king of Sussex. The Romans chose the land as a fort due to its proximity to a harbour (to import goods) and a river (The Lavant) which could supply water.

Fun and Sun in Florida - 10 Best Beach Picks

If you're looking for a holiday with lots of sun, sea and sand, Florida is the perfect destination. With more than 1,100 miles of beaches along its sultry coasts, Florida has something for everyone. Here are details on ten of Florida's best beaches.

The Best Resorts for Family Vacation in 2007

It is almost summer time and the kids will be out of school soon. That means it is time to start planning your summer vacation! However, you want to be extra careful with kids when planning a family vacation because you want to wind up in a place that is kid friendly and where the entire family will have a great time.

Car-rental Experience

The funny thing about these companies is... if you would place a reservation for a vehicle and when you come to the selected office to pick up the ride – and they do not have a car in that class at the moment – they offer you a ride from the higher class for the same price! There are some secret tips to get almost always a car a class or even 2 classes higher....

Beyla to Kankan, Guinea

In a world without rules except that of nature we must expect anything. The morning we leave the area of Beyla we face the next stretch of bad road, and see the same old scenery of rain forest, by now a regular sight. Long, unbelievable potholes slow us down and make our journey a hell, once again. My heart always jumps at the sight of a pothole which is as large as a swimming pool, though not as deep, which turns out to be our Savior. We make it slowly through the forests, the roads in unbelievable condition, slightly better than in Roman times.

The Golden Mount In Thailand

Wat Saket is located in Ratchadamnoen Klang. Many tourists visiting Bangkok have been to Wat Saket and the nearby Golden Mount, which dates back to 1800. The Golden Mount is an artificial hill, which is 260 feet in height from its base. The tourists who climb the Golden Mount have a beautiful view of the Rattanakosin Island.

An Introduction to Coit Tower

Coit Tower is a typical San Francisco landmark located on Telegraph Hill to the north side of the Financial District. Coit Tower could be seen from many places of the city, and is reachable via a steep road and from the usual walking path. Coit Tower stands 180 feet tall, and many visitors like to contact the top of the tower for eye-catching looks of San Francisco and the nearby areas.

I Love Touring Italy - Small Town Piedmont

I love touring Italy so much that I am doing a series on both the well known and the rarely visited tourist attractions of Italy's twenty regions. This article explores sights in small town Piedmont, outside the capital of Turin in northern Italy including some history, local food, and Piedmont wine. Please join me on this tour.

Tourism in Southern Africa

Tourism is a budding business in Southern Africa, with the growth of South Africa’s tourism more than three times the global tourism rate. That is no surprise considering the many and varied opportunities on offer. Find a whole world just at the bottom of Africa.