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Caribbean Holidays Have Everything You Need At the Price You Want To Pay

June 21st, 2011 Tushar Mathur

The Caribbean is one of the top travel deals on the planet to get the best and get it for less. Chock full of exciting things to do and priced just right to meet most budgets, a Caribbean holiday has it all for family travel, romantic getaways or living life to the fullest for the solo adventurer. Do everything or do nothing. The Caribbean has no rules and can be any kind of holiday you wish it to be.

The Caribbean beach resort packages bundle all the travel essentials together for monumental savings. Included is the airfare, choice of accommodation, most water sports, many meals and recreation on the beach. However, you may wish to spend a little extra money to sample the exotic full and half-day excursions to make the trip complete. Swim with the dolphins in Montego Bay and spend a few hours on Jamaica’s Mystic Mountain for outdoor thrill rides through the rain forest. The Jamaican wooden bobsleds are the main event for a free flowing ride with spectacular Caribbean Sea views.

Many of the islands provide a unique experience with the native sea creatures to include a swim with the dolphins and a photo session. Train, feed and learn about their ecology in the dolphin seminars, then jump in for a friendly visit you will never forget. The Caribbean manta rays are also personable creatures that love to make new pals in the water. Guests may stroke and feed the rays from their hands in shallow waters or go for a swim in the protected bays. In addition, self-guided walking tours through the bird sanctuaries include magnificent indigenous species and even talking parrots with plenty to say.

Cool off in natural mud springs, stretch out on the sugar sand shores or sign up for all the water sports your all inclusive package has to offer. Windsurfing, Jet Skis, snorkeling and warm water swimming top the list for the lazy days or kick it up a notch with challenging zip lines running through the vibrant rain forests.

The Caribbean is the ideal spot to get started and live your dreams. Get your PADI diving license, sign up for surfing school or take a few culinary classes for sumptuous Caribbean cuisine. Children’s workshops are also widely available to enhance their holiday with culture, craft making, and play time with kids their own age. The Caribbean is economical and guaranteed to give you more than what you pay for. Once you have been, the Caribbean experience will draw you back for a lifetime.

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How to Save Money on a Cruise

June 21st, 2011 Tushar Mathur

Going on a cruise vacation is one of the most relaxing and exciting things you can do.  But many people never go on cruises because they don’t think they can afford it.  Surprisingly, the cost of this sea vacation is very much within reach for the average family, but there are also hidden fees that you need to worry about.  Here are a few tips on saving as much money as possible on your cruise ship and some sage advice on how to make sure you don’t waste your money on something you don’t really need.

I already mentioned the fees.  Most of these are mandatory so there is really not much you can do about it.  But one of the biggest money makers for cruise lines is the drinks.  And I’m not just talking about alcohol.  Drinks like sodas, smoothies, and other specialty drinks will all cost you extra.  But you don’t have to spend ANY extra money on a cruise ship if you don’t want to.

For a single bottle of water you can pay as much as $4.  Many people don’t realize that the water that comes out of your sink in your stateroom goes through a very advance filtration process and is absolutely fine to drink.  But if you are really paranoid about tap water you can just bring your own case of water or soda onto the ship itself.  Just have the staff bring it to your room as luggage.  And yes, the cruise lines allow you to do this so you are not breaking any rules here.  But always ask ahead of time anyway, in case the rules have changed.

Keeping your phone off during the cruise will also help a lot since data costs can be astronomical.  Just wait until you get to one of the islands to use your phone.  If you leave your phone on then you can still receive text messages and each one will rack up on your bill.  Some people have had cell phone bills exceed $10,000 from just one trip.  Yes, this is a little extreme, but why take the chance, right?

Unless you are feeling very lucky, then you should probably avoid the casino as well.  Some people will spend hours in this place, losing all of their money.  But if your goal is to save money, you don’t need to be flirting with this kind of temptation.  After all, there are tons of other FREE things to do on the boat.

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The cruise trip of a lifetime for older travelers

June 8th, 2011 Tushar Mathur

Many people decide to travel in their old age and a cruise ship is possibly the best way to see some of the many wonders of the world whilst being in a relaxing and comfortable environment. In this article we are going to look at some of the most memorable and truly once in a lifetime cruise experiences that are out there. These are all incredible experiences and they are something it is worth spending the extra money on. So we have put together a list of the best 5 cruise destinations. Travel insurance over 70 is a must on these trips as you will be visiting exotic locations with varying levels of medical assistance freely available.

5. The Fjords of Norway

The Fjords of Norway are absolutely breath taking. They were formed by glacial shifts and activity and are sheer faces of granite carved from the earth. Whilst not that distant from the UK the Fjords offer a truly unique and beautiful experience.  The Fjords can be covered in snow and ice and make some the finest scenery around. If you are lucky you also may get to see the northern lights also known as the aurora borealis. If you are lucky enough to see it then you will have a truly magnificent and unforgettable experience, if not you will have seen some of the finest scenery the world has to offer.

4. The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are the best destination in the world for wildlife lovers. The three main islands form a volcanic chain with the newest being almost nothing but volcanic rock. Here you can see water lizards basking in the sun as they fish for sea weed. On the other islands you can see the famous giant tortoises as well as a host of unique birds and other animals. The Galapagos Islands offer a unique chance to follow in Darwin’s footsteps as well as boasting tropical weather and some fantastic untouched beaches.

3. The Nile

Egypt offers some of the most impressive remains of ancient civilisations anywhere in the world and is an absolute must at least once in your life. Cruises down the Nile allow you to enjoy hot weather whilst seeing some of the most magnificent ancient structures anywhere on earth. The pyramids are magnificent and a journey down the Nile gives you the opportunity to see some fantastic temples, the Aswan dam and the incredible Abu Simbel.

2. Antarctica

An Antarctic cruise offers you the chance to see seals, whales, and penguins as well as some of the most spectacular glaciers and huge mountain peaks.

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