In 2007, Egypt made $7.4 million from tourism alone, highlighting two things – just how important foreign visitors are to the country’s economy, and just how many reasons there are for those visits. As one of the world leaders in attracting the intrepid traveller and the more casual sightseer, Egypt owes much to its ancestors for providing such an unmatched cluster of wonders in one…
Although Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, it is perhaps one of the most culturally diverse land masses on earth. From medieval fortresses and gothic architecture, to modern metropolises and massive mountain ranges, there is certainly a lot of variety squeezed into this compact continent. And whilst the likes of France, Germany and the UK will no doubt be at the top…
Before departing for the airport for your well-deserved summer holiday, first make sure that you have secured your home and also packed all the necessary documentation for your holiday. There are many things that you need to do even before you leave the house in order to secure your property and guard it against theft while you are away. If you have lockable windows make…
The Vltava is the Czech Republic’s longest river at 430km long. It takes its name from the old Germanic words “wilt ahwa” which translated means wild water. A little known fact about the river is that it actually had a small planet named after it. In August 2002, the Vltava hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when it flooded and caused major damage…
Trip cancellation travel insurance is a reimbursement for financial loss which is given to a traveler in case if a traveler has to cancel his travel arrangements. General situations responsible for Trip cancellation insurance are sudden illness, death, if Travelers home catches fire and other unforeseen events. The policy will not cover a traveler in case if he simply changes his mind. Many major trips…
What is the first thing you think about when you decide to have a change of scene and visit one of Britain’s wide choice of cities for a long weekend? Which city will you visit? What sights do you want to see? Those will undoubtedly be at the top of your list, but you should also give priority to what kind of accommodation you want…
It’s not hard to see why Boston is so popular with tourists, with a rich culture being prevalent throughout the city and attracting tourists from all walks of life; alongside which there are a number of different activities and attractions on offer. Perhaps as a result of its intellectual reputation, Boston is considered a highly cultured city with more than 100 colleges and universities located…
The economy is bad and you are already hesitant to go away on vacation, yet you know the hazards of not taking that much needed time off. You book your trip, pay your deposit, hop on a flight, and your nightmare begins! According to the Department of Health and Human Services, consumers are defrauded out of millions of dollars every month by travel and vacation…
In this day and age there are actually a wide range of vacation possibilities. Cruises, adventure vacations, specialty vacations, are all just a few of the many options that are available. The difficulty arises when you want to take a vacation with your whole family. One person going on a trip can often get a special deal. Even two people can travel and receive substantial…
The stock markets are rocky, and the economy is in rough shape. Work is even more stressful then normal, and a pay raise seems like an idea of days gone by! With today’s high stress work environment and challenging economy it is more important then ever to be able to get away from it all and relax. Yet with today’s economic uncertainty you hesitate to…