Just because you’re nearing the twilight years of your life, that doesn’t mean you can’t still have an amazing holiday. The best thing about taking a vacation as a pensioner is that you don’t have to come home in time for work. That means you’re allowed far more flexibility when it comes to the amount of time you spend abroad. With that in mind, we’re going to present you with a list of the top OAP holiday destinations this morning. You should take a quick read through before selecting the one you feel is most suitable. Don’t worry too much if you haven’t got a lot of money in the bank as most of the destinations in this post have lots of budget accommodation. So long as you think carefully about how to book your flights, there’s no reason you couldn’t have a couple of weeks in the sun for as little a few hundred pounds / dollars. Rome If you have an interest in history and you want to do something a little more exciting than sitting on a beach, Rome could be the perfect location. Here, you’ll find lots of ancient architecture and some of the best […]
Situated at a 260 hectare piece of land, the Hydropolis Hotel Dubai is set to become the first luxury hotel in the world once construction is finished. The land where the hotel is being constructed is owned by General Sheikh His Excellency Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prince of the land of Dubai. With the backing of the Prince, around 150 companies are currently involved in the finishing of the project. The initial concept for the construction of Hydropolis was inspired by Hauser’s passion for water and sea. The project is more than just constructing an underwater hotel. It puts an analogy between architecture and the composition of man. The gaps located within the basin will serve as function rooms such as bars, restaurants, theme suites, and meeting areas. They symbolize the functions of the organisms of a man namely the motor functions, heart, and the nervous system as well as the sinus loop which symbolizes the beat of all lives. The ballroom, located in the nerve center, can be accessible through ramps, staircases, and lifts. The petal-shaped retracting roof provides a great venue for staging open sky activities. Catering areas will have receptions and banquets. The Land Station […]
Traveling is an expensive venture. The airfare and accommodation alone can already eat a huge chunk of your budget. But there is a way around it. By looking around, it is possible to find packages that will suit your budget. Here are some tips on finding cheap flights: 1. Use fair flight search engines. Most airfare search engines are owned or operated by major airlines so expect that they will be biased towards their company. However, there are other search engines that will give you fair and unbiased rates. Examples of these websites are Skyscanner and Momondo 2. Look for flights from nearby airports.Sometimes it is more expensive to book flights from local airports to your destination. On the other hand, flights that emanate from nearby airports can be cheaper. Although you may have to drive or take a bus to the nearby airport, it may give you some savings on your flight. Carriers from these airports are much smaller than the major ones so they can easily adjust their ticket rates. 3. Check airline websites. If you will only look around at the various airline websites, you may be able to find great deals. You may know it, but […]
Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef located 98 nautical miles southeast of Puerto Princesa. It derived its name from two Samali words which means “a long reef exposed at low tide.” Declared a World Heritage Site in 1993, the site is under protective management by the Department of National Defense and supervised by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Here we will look at the reasons for visiting the Tubbataha Reef. 1. The two atolls Tubbataha Reef is composed of two coral atolls separated by an eight-kilometer wide channel. The smaller South Atoll is five kilometres long and three kilometres wide. The North Atoll, on the other hand, is 16 kilometers long and five kilometres wide. 2. The corals The corals make up two-thirds of the reef and its waters serve as a refuge for various forms of marine life. Its diverse ecosystem is comparable to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with 300 species of corals and 400 species of fishes. 3. The diverse marine life Aside from its corals, the Tubbataha Reef also serves as a marine sanctuary. Among the animals that make the reef its home include manta rays, lionfish, […]
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 […]