You might not get the chance to head abroad on a golfing holiday very often, so when you do it’s important that your trip lives up to your expectations. Luckily, there are now more golfing destinations to choose from than ever before. As long as you do your research, you should succeed in booking the perfect sporting break. Here are five countries that are well worth considering when you’re on the lookout for golf vacations. 1) Bulgaria Bulgaria offers beautiful landscapes, fabulous golf courses and a lively nightlife scene. The best thing is, vacations to this part of the world represent great value for money, so you needn’t bust your budget to enjoy a week or two in the country. One of the best courses is Thracian Cliffs. Located on the Black Sea coast, it staged the Volvo World Match Play 2013 and received much praise from the professionals who played it. Bear in mind that you don’t have to hit the bars and clubs after a day on the fairways. If you’d prefer to enjoy a relaxing break, it’s worth checking out the Lighthouse Hotel and Spa, which is perfect for peaceful sojourns. 2) Cyprus Lapped by warm […]
Some people consider wakeboarding as similar to surfing and they are correct. Before it was officially known as wakeboarding, the sport was earlier called skurfing or ski-boarding. In the Philippines, wakeboarding has come of age and is started to gain more and more followers from adventure seekers. It was introduced by a well-known celebrity. Among the more popular wakeboarding spots include Batangas and Camarines Sur. In wakeboarding, a motorboat running at great speed pulls a person who is standing on a surfboard. As the speeding motorboat pulls them, the wakeboarder performs stunts. From its humble beginnings, wakeboarding has evolved into an exciting sport within its association and has become a part of the X Games. If you are in the Philippines and looking for an exciting wakeboarding site, here are some of the major locations you can consider visiting. Lago de Oro Lago de Oro Cable Ski Park in Calatagan, Batangas is the first cable wakeboard park in the country. It is also a resort with several restaurants where one can spend time for relaxation and dining after spending a day wakeboarding and other water activities. CamSur Watersports Complex CamSur Watersports Complex is the site of the 2009 WWA Ultimate […]
Why don’t you treat yourself to the vacation of a lifetime this year? Whether you go it alone or take your family along, there is something for everybody on the mountain slopes of Europe. You have probably seen people skiing on the television ad always thought that sport was for the elite. Maybe it was at one time but things are different now. Anybody can jet off on a fantastic skiing package holiday and have an incredible time for a fair price. It will often cost you no more than a holiday in the sun, and it gives you more for you money, in my humble opinion. Have I persuaded you yet? Here are the advantages of a skiing holiday you will never forget. Adventure Heading off into the wilderness is always an adventure. If you take your children along, they will look out of the coach window in awe as you leave the airport. As you leave the population centres behind, your blood pressure will start to lower, and your mind will relax. Are you aware that you can book a luxury holiday and travel to your country of choice on a private jet? A limousine or helicopter will […]
To be fair, hurtling down the sides of steep mountains, wearing very tight clothes at eye watering speeds is not everyone’s cup of tea. We are, of course, talking about skiing, the adrenalin charged, fast paced sport of most snowy places. Learning to ski to an acceptable level does not actually take that much time, and you don’t really need to be that fit or athletic. You do, of course, have to have a certain physical ability, but once you are on the slope it is pretty much is all downhill. That said, like any extreme sport, the further you take it, the more demanding it becomes until you eventually achieve higher levels of skill, fitness and acquire the much sought after steely nerve. However, before you go out and book a ticket to France or Austria, here are a few tips you could definitely learn from. Take the first steps. Whatever you do, don’t go on a skiing holiday with friends or family if they offer to teach you whilst you are there. The friend or family member generally makes a terrible skiing coach who will bore quickly and eventually say the magic words ‘you’ll be fine’. This, […]
The thought of travelling the world on a yacht may seem outrageous to some. Of course, the length and breadth of the world may be somewhat ambitious. But, did you know that you can travel the Mediterranean and the Caribbean via a private yacht? For many, this would be a welcome change from the humdrum of package deals. After all, seeing the world doesn’t have to be done from the hotel. There are some fabulous ways that you can explore your favourite places without having to sit on board a coach. Yachting holidays are becoming more popular with mere mortals. You don’t have to be rich and famous to enjoy the perks of a retreat on board a private yacht. It is becoming a more affordable way to travel. What is more, it is the perfect holiday. Travel broadens the mind. What better way of expanding your horizons than to holiday on a yacht? Let’s take a look at some fantastic reasons for embarking on a yachting holiday. Amazing Destinations There are some amazing destinations that you can travel via yacht. Popular destinations include the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. This is mainly due to the warm climates. The […]
Are you someone who is not at ease with travelling with someone? Do you like to do things your way when it comes to organizing trips? If yes, then being travelling alone might be your best recourse. But what do you get from taking a solo trip? Here we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a solo traveller. Pros 1. The most obvious advantage is that you get complete independence. You are not bound by any schedules such as that of group tours and you get to do things that you like. No one will force you to go backpacking or hiking when all you want to do is another activity. By travelling alone, no one will wake you up at 6 am because you are in a group tour that follows a certain schedule and itinerary. Doing it alone can give you an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. 2. Solo travel can also provide opportunities for making new friends. It is less intimidating to approach someone and start a conversation when you are alone rather than two of you. You can start by asking for directions especially if you are in an unfamiliar territory. […]
For many stairs are something to avoid because we mostly depend on elevators and lifts. If these staircases are included in attractions its sounds little absurd but it is true. Some staircases are designed so beautifully and in a very distinct manner that you found them surprising and interesting. Let us explore these dizzying descents which are mesmerizingly intricate and nearly death defying treks that surely take your breath away. So take a peek, lace up your shoes and prepare yourself mentally to ascend one of these amazing staircases by booking flights with Carlton Leisure. The Inca Trail, Peru Trekking the Inca Trail to linking the city of Cuzco to Machu Pichu often features on must do travel lists and is named as one of the new Seven Wonders in the World. The Inca Trail starts at an altitude of about 2,800 meters and ends at Machu Picchu. While hiking visitor passes through the Dead Women Pass which is 4,200 meters is the highest point of the trek. The trail is also famous for its spectacular Andean scenery. The step-well of Chand Baori, Rajasthan In India Step wells are more than just water reservoirs. They are gathering places to hang […]