Key West in Florida is one of the places to be in if you are looking for a beach vacation. Although just a small island, you can look forward to having a great time during your stay. Key West hotels on the beach have a plethora of activities that will make you want to come back again. Most of the hotels in the island are fully furnished and has a kitchen which really makes them truly a home away from home. Here we will look at three hotels that Key West has to offer to its guests. Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha Elegance and technology converge in Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha. Whether for business or pleasure, the hotel comes with facilities that can contribute to having a worthwhile stay. Located in the heart of Key West, it has 160 rooms complete with bathroom with toiletries, a safe for your belongings, hair dryer, coffee machine, and an iron and ironing board. The hotel has a restaurant that caters to both local and international cuisine. Jack’s Seafood Shack provides seafood with a bar complete with softdrinks, cocktails, and light snacks. For your business pleasure, Crowne Plaza has two meeting […]
The recent ski accident of F1 great Michael Schumacher provides us with a stern reminder of the importance of getting winter sports travel insurance. Skiing or snowboarding is always enjoyable but without insurance coverage, the vacation is something that you would rather forget. We do not know when accidents may happen so it is always best to be safe than sorry. A November 2012 study by insurance firm Aviva showed that only 4 out of 10 first time snow sports enthusiasts have winter sports insurance coverage. The study also revealed that the more experienced winter sports enthusiasts are the ones who will most likely apply for this type of insurance. This goes to show that people who have gone on winter sports holidays are aware of the risks of this kind of activity. You might think that having an annual travel insurance policy is enough to cover you in case you get injured from engaging in winter sports. Bear in mind that the regular insurance policy will not cover you for winter sports. However, this may vary from one insurer to another so it is important to read and understand the fine prints. In general, winter sports travel insurance does […]
The Amazon River is one of the mightiest rivers in the world. Covering 4,007 miles from the Peruvian Andean Mountains into the Atlantic Ocean, it is the world’s largest river in terms of water volume holding as much as the next 10 of the world’s largest rivers combined and the second longest. It is 120 miles wide and 50 feet deep. Here are 10 facts you ought to know about the Amazon River. 1. The Amazom River is located in South America. It passes countries like Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. 2. The Amazon River is quite an impressive body of water especially when you look at it from the top place. It stretches 4,000 miles and 120 miles wide during the rainy reason. 3. The Amazon River is not a great place to go swimming because it is home to the piranha, one of the deadliest animals in this body of water. The piranha is a meat-eating fish and attacks its prey in groups. So be very careful when treading its waters. 4. In contrast to other countries with a river, the Amazon does not need a bridge because the water flows on the forest and […]
Getting a visa to be able to travel to Vietnam is a must. With a few exceptions from some citizens of some countries, you might be denied entry without a visa. In fact, most airlines will not allow you to board on a plane without a prearranged visa or approval letter. The most common way you can get a visa for spending holidays in Vietnam is to apply for a Visa on Arrival from a third-party agency. Take note that this is different from an e-Visa which is issued by a private company. Take note that the Visa on Arrival is only applicable if your point of entry for your Vietnam travel is from the three major international airports namely: Saigon, Hanoi, or Da Nang. If you are going overland from a neighboring country, secure a travel visa from a Vietnamese embassy. Here now are the steps for getting a Visa on Arrival: 1. Apply online Travel agencies will usually charge around $20 for the online application of your Visa on Arrival. The process usually takes 2-3 days although you can expedite it for a minimal fee. If your stay is longer than 30 days, the visa processing is 7 […]
Stretching 194,000 kilometers, Fiji is an archipelago made up of 330 islands of unspoiled beaches, volcanic mountains and tropical rainforests. The island was formed out of volcanic activity approximately 150 million years ago. The inspiration behind Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe or Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travel, the spiked mountains rising from the sea floor and the wild song birds are just some of Fiji’s natural wonders that is waiting to be explored. Here is a glimpse of some of the island’s natural beauty that would make a trip truly worthwhile. Korovanitu National Heritage Park This national park is a hiker’s paradise. A half hour drive from Nadi International Airport on Viti Levu, Korovanitu National Heritage Park boasts of a lush forest with grasslands, archaeological sites, and six self sufficient villages which is part of a current conservation project. There are several hiking spots in the park including a guided hike to Mount Batilamu which takes five hours to complete. A view of the sunrise from the mountain can be a breathtaking scene. Bouma National Park Hiking and bird watching is what you can look forward to at the Bouma National Park. It is also the site of the Waitabu Marine Protected […]
Facing the West Philippine Sea in the northern part of Ilocos Norte, Pagudpud Island is a sight to behold. Its amazing white sand beaches lined with coconut trees and crystal-blue water is something that you should not miss when heading out to the northern portion of the country. Saud Beach is where all the action takes place and where most of the more posh accommodations is located. If you prefer a more private and quiet place, head out to the Blue Lagoon in Barangay Balaoi. Catch a glimpse of fishermen hauling in their catch of a huge lapu lapu (grouper) or lobster. If you are in luck, you may be able to buy them for a bargain price and have it cooked in a nearby restaurant shack. How To Get There Pagudpud Island is accessible through air and land transportation. From Manila, book a flight to Laoag International Airport and take a 90-minute drive to Pagudpud. Via land, there are provincial buses and vans that traverse the Laoag-Pagudpud route. Ride a bus going to Claveria or Tuguegarao and ask the driver to drop you off at the Pagudpud Baduang Market. Another option is to ride a jeepney or mini-bus to […]
MNL to KL Arrival: 12:25 AM KLIA 2 DAY 1 KLIA 2 to JOHOR BAHRU JULY 27, 2014-07-04, 2:40am Executive $sgd33 via Yoyo Express [http://www.busonlineticket.com/] Take the Bus bound for Johor Bahru. Klia 2 is an airport and mall. It’s going to be a long walk! Pickup: KLIA2 (Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2) Dropoff: Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal ETAL – 7:00 AM Take the LM1 Bus Heading to Legoland. Platform 26,27,28 LM1 Route 8AM JB CENTRAL 8:20 AM LARKIN 8:45 AM HELLO KITTY 9:00 AM LEGOLAND 3:00PM DEPARTURE LEGOLAND to LARKIN BUS TERMINAL Take the CW2 Bus at LARKIN Sentral Bus TERMINAL[Platform 26,27,28] bound to Queen Street Bus Terminal Pass through Johor Bahru Immigration, take the cw1,cw2,cw5 bus – Any of this. Get off at Singapore Immigration. After you pass through the immigration, take the designated bus, cw1 for Kanji Mrt, Cw2 for Queen Bus Terminal [Bugis Shopping Center is 3-4 minutes’ walk from here.] ET-AL 4:30 SINGAPORE At Queen Street bus station, you can walk to Bugis MRT station (EW 12), take the MRT from here to Outram Park station (NE 3) and transfer to HarbourFront station (NE 1). From HarbourFront station, proceed to VivoCity, Level 3 (Lobby L) […]