Just because the summer is halfway over doesn’t mean it’s too late for a life-changing summer vacation. Here are 10 great trips that are best booked in July. There’s no need to shelve that summer vacation you wanted to take but never got around to planning: the last two weeks of August may be the…
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Visit Orlando has compiled a list of the most unusual, and sometimes unknown, activities for travelers to enjoy while visiting the destination’s most popular theme parks. 1. Get a Haircut at Disney Travelers can visit Magic Kingdom’s Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street, USA for a new look. Welcoming all ages, the shop offers a…
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Italy’s major cities, of course, are only the start. The country has a plethora of historic “second” cities and large towns that are crammed with culture, as well as the gastronomic and other pleasures common to almost any Italian destination. Our recommendations among these many towns are: 1. Bergamo Largely ignored by travellers in favour…
INDIA “There are some parts of the world that, once visited, get into your heart and won’t go. For me, India is such a place. – Keith Bellows, the late editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveller” Much has changed since India achieved independence seventy years ago; the economic revolution has introduced new wealth into booming cities, while technology continues…
Europe is one of the best places to go for a solo trip — the flight isn’t too long, there’s great tourist infrastructure, and the people are friendly. Here, 14 cities that are easily navigated alone. Prague by: Ricaño K When I was a teenager, my family went on one of those bus tours of…
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By: Michael Valle, Travel expert in SDQ Travel. When booking a flight, of course, the first thing we do is take price into consideration, then the airline, time, etc. But we often overlook the aircraft were flying in. With SDQTravel we always explain to our customer the aircraft on the flight you booked. Here we…
There’s no argument: babies and toddlers are precious cargo. That’s why parents and grandparents wouldn’t consider driving with a young child if they aren’t properly restrained in a safety seat. Not only is it the law, but those seats save live So why is it different on a plane? “We have to secure everything in…
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Beat the Heat Heat is a part of summer but sometimes it can put a damper on travel plans. Wherever your summer vacation takes you, beat the heat with these simple tips and tricks. Wear Loose, Light Clothes If you’re going to be spending significant time outdoors, be sure to wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing to…
For more general advice on booking a holiday in France, see our France summer holidays guide. Our guide features expert recommendations for city, beach, villa, culture, food and drink and activity holidays. 1. MENTON, PROVENCE Menton is the thinking person’s Côte-d’Azur. As required, it has the lazy sunshine zest, two vast beaches of sand and shingle, unambiguous light and Alps dropping direct to the sea…
Breakfast in Bed. Of Course. breakfast-in-bed doorknob hanger Hand it to Mom the night before so she can place an order, then get to work. It almost doesn’t matter what you offer her — we don’t think she’ll care if it’s a delicious homemade meal, or a couple of pieces of burnt toast served in bed . Breakfast…Not in Bed…
