Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by Kathleen Burch You need not let the amount of your budget dictate your travel plans and cause you to take the dreaded "stay-cation." You can find amazing discount travel options to meet any need. No matter how much or how little you are willing to spend, vacations are possible for you. The first tip for discount travel would be to consider your budget and making a few concessions...

Published on Monday, February 27, 2012 by Kathleen Burch Vacationing in lovely Italy can be a trip steeped in culture, arts and history. Visiting the one time roman colony of Lucce can provide entertainment for everyone. Enclosed in a brick wall is the town's centre -- this is an artifact from the sixteenth century which is passable on top of the wall via a pathway. The city is filled with churches, monuments and gardens....

Published on Saturday, February 11, 2012 by Kathleen Burch There are plenty of deserving selections to consider whether you are planning to explore the ins and outs of Europe or wish to choose one of the most visited travel destinations in the area. It would depend on your personal preferences but you never know when you will chance upon one of the best natural landscapes in the region or the artistic pulse of the continent...

Published on Thursday, February 9, 2012 by Kathleen Burch For a millennium, Venice has provided inspiration for artists and writers. There are 118 islands linked by 453 bridges in this coveted city. Individual architecture magnificence is exhibited in each corner of the town with the city combining as one to form a spectacular theatrical stage set. As the Grand Canal snakes her way through the city, beautiful churches ado...

Published on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Kathleen Burch A U.S. citizen needs a passport to depart or enter the United States and to enter and depart most foreign countries. There are exceptions such as short-term travel between the United States and Mexico, Canada, and some countries in the Caribbean, where a U.S. birth certificate or other proof of U.S. citizenship may be accepted. Your travel agent or airline can tell...

Published on Monday, February 6, 2012 by Kathleen Burch You have to know the who, what, when, where, and how in regards to your honeymoon planning just like planning a written report or news article. The who and what portions of the planning are no-brainers as the who refers to you and your intended while the what refers to the honeymoon. So do you have any ideas as to the when, where and how in referring to your honeymo...

Published on Friday, February 3, 2012 by Kathleen Burch The stereotypical summer vacation is one for the younger set - families with their children, teens and young adults with their school or work mates. However, the older generation also likes to travel and senior holidays are quite popular. So if you are a senior and you would love to travel this summer, why not consider taking a summer vacation? There are so many dif...

Published on Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Kathleen Burch When you are in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws, and American officials are limited as to how they can assist you. However, keep in mind that you will not be left hanging by these officials and their agencies, because they can do a few good things for you if you happen to get incarcerated or arrested overseas, such as notifying family and asking if th...

Published on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by Kathleen Burch Bali, a beautiful island situated in the archipelago of Indonesia, has become in the last several years a popular vacation spot. Bali has been often called the island of Gods, and many people who have visited have remain enchanted by its magical aura. If gods live in paradise, no place could be closer. The warm locals and the stunningly beautiful attractions make ...