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3 Tips for Travel to Egypt

February 16th, 2012 Tushar Mathur

If you have never been to Egypt before, you surely have some questions about what you need to know about your trip. This travel guide aims to answer some of your queries. Please note, there is a lot of information about international travel and tourism in Egypt available, and there are many more pieces of advice that you and your party may want to heed. These three tips for travel to Egypt are really just the start of what you need to know for your exciting journey.

1.) Change money in Egypt.

Especially if you are coming from the United States or the United Kingdom, you should change your money in Egypt. The US Dollar and British Pound particularly still have high value here, and money changers give you a premium rate for it. It is very easy to change money in Egypt, even in the Cairo airport, where you can exchange your money before you even get through customs. You can also change money at many banks, especially at large hotels and tourist attractions. As you change money, be sure to request small bills as these are very useful for shopping and tipping. While you can try to spend your foreign currency, not everyone will accept it. If they do accept it, you may end up getting yourself a poor deal, especially when bartering, as you could end up paying more than you would in Egyptian pounds.

2.) You should tip.

Depending on what part of the world you are travelling from, you may or may not be familiar with giving gratuities for service. As you travel to Egypt, you should get acquainted with it quickly. Egyptians tip; it is part of their culture. Those who work in the tourist industry generally expect to receive tips, as it makes up a massive part of their living wage as it is for food servers in the United States. Tip appropriate amounts. Smaller tips should go to those who help you with your bags or a washroom attendant. Larger tips are for tour guides and drivers.

3.) Dress and act conservatively.

If you are reading this, you are most likely heading to Egypt from a relatively liberal culture. You need to keep in mind that when in Egypt, things that would be acceptable to do, say or wear at home may not be tolerable here. These are just some examples of conduct that you should know about. Egypt is an Islamic nation and a more conservative society. There are certain cultural and societal differences that you need to acknowledge and respect. Most Muslims don’t consume alcoholic beverages.

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Go On, I Dare You…

January 25th, 2012 Tushar Mathur

Vacations for daredevils.

 

It seems like our everyday lives so often have us coloring within the lines that, more and more, we need to let off steam. But where once a trip to the batting cage could wipe away the stresses of the day sometimes it takes something a good bit more adventuresome. Thankfully, thrill seekers can have their fill because the travel and tourism industry is well aware of this need, and many companies are devising some very clever travel packages to answer the call. Whether doing a day trip or planning an extended stay, these days you can create a vacation that is as mellow and quiet or as thrill-seeking as you could ever hope for. Here are just a few of the wild things you can do while on vacation…

Joust with Jaws.

If you were one of the few humans in existence who was not remotely terrified by the movie “Jaws” then you may be one who wants to cage dive with Great White sharks. There are companies throughout the world, from South Africa to off the coast of San Francisco, who will give you the chance to go down into the big blue depths in a cage in order to see these massive creatures up close. These sharks are in the wild and you are entering their world, but there are many reputable companies out there to choose from, who will do everything possible to make sure you not only enjoy your adventure, but also survive it. And if being underwater isn’t your thing you can also arrange to see the action from aboard a boat.

If sharks aren’t the thing, many adventurers have been known to get their kicks by braving whitewater rapids or canoing in exotic, more challenging locales.

Fulfilling the need for speed.

If you get your thrills by the thought of moving faster than the speed of sound you could consider a daytrip that offers you the chance to fly a plane, ride with a Nascar professional, or even drive the car yourself. And of course there are numerous hang gliding, skydiving and bungee jumping options out there, too. If you prefer to experience a slower pace but still at exalted heights, why not consider a hot air balloon excursion? Look online for the destination of your choice and you will most likely find such options.

Sure there are still African photo safaris and mountain climbing excursions out there to be had – but these days that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to adventuresome vacationing.

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Travel and Tourism In 2009

February 20th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

In 2008, we saw ups and downs in every field and industries. There were number of factors that made 2008 a challenging year such as low demands by consumers, cost for skyrocketing fuel, fall of US dollar comparing to other currencies and so on. Most of the business welcomed 2009 with hope and expectation of development in global economy. For most of industry, 2008 was a year of struggle for survival. Only thing that gives hopes and positive thoughts in business are systemic development in global economy and hopes to continue well in the whole 2009.

Here are some prediction or foresee of travel experts which may continue or likely to happen in 2009.

Fall in Oil price

It is wonder for travel industry as it depends on energy. The year 2008 witnessed record fall in oil price and it is expected to continue in year coming days. The steep fall in energy price has led in decreasing price for package of travel and tourism. The industry depending on travel such as travel suppliers, cruise will reduce the price and the expense for travel will fall in record price in order to ensure high occupancy. The fall in price can be experienced in industries or resort cities where visitors expenditure place such as Las Vegas.

Government Office as Tourist spot

There will be direct involvement of government in advertising and offering incentives to attract number of tourists to visit their office or place. These incentives will not be available to all regions but can be enjoyed by countries like Europe and Canada. Government based bonus package is available to all visitors who stay for specific period.

Strengthening of Dollar rate

Major industrial nations have reduced the interest rate to promote lending and this can result in rise in dollar rate. Experts predict that tourism can be benefit from a stronger dollar.

Late booking trend

In recent years, late booking trend has been growing and it will reach to its climax by this year. The late booking trend will lead for greater reduction in price by supplier and traveling public will learn late booking and wait for the price to be lowest. Additional cruise facility for economic development will worsen the problem. In order to find greater demand and more revenue, more cruises will be relocated to South America, Middle East or Orient and other parts of the countries.

Obama Presidency

Obama Presidency is looked with positive as the Obama’s global popularity can lead to the development of US tourism.

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Melbourne Hotels

February 10th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

Melbourne is one of the sensational destinations where travelers from different parts of the world like to visit. Melbourne is fantastic destination where people enjoy the modern lifestyle. Melbourne is highly populated city in Australia and it attracts travelers to enjoy the travel and tourism of Australia and experience the hospitality of the people. There are many places for sightseeing and buildings which are fine pieces of architecture. Natural beauty of the destination spots is quite wonderful and food of the city is enjoyed by the tourists in hotels and restaurants.

Following pointers provide handy information about Melbourne hotels:

  1. Magnificent hotels are built all round the cities and there is no problem faced by the travelers for searching the accommodation. Expensive hotels and cheap hotels are available for the travelers according to their preference. People who like to enjoy the facilities and comforts of luxury hotel; can choose the exquisite hotels within the city.
  2. Travelers usually like to book the hotels near the airports and railway stations or in the center of the city for getting means of transportation easily. Many hotels are constructed on the way to airport and travelers prefer such location of hotels. Rooms are spacious and it can be booked according to the size of the family or number of people in the group.
  3. Five star hotels provide excellent leisure facilities to the travelers. Travelers have the choice to choose the best five star hotels within the city according to their budget and likes. Discount offers are provided to the tourists depending on the season of travel. Discounts can be grabbed from time to time and internet is the good medium for getting the discount offers advertised in off season and peak season.
  4. You can contact the travel agents for arranging your trip to Melbourne. You can plan the trip in advance to get the discount offers advertised by the hotels. Food and drink is excellent in hotels and there are many restaurants for delicious food. Rooms are well furnished and quick room service is offered to the customers.
  5. Variety of drink is offered to the guests and customers choose the drink according to their taste and preference in bars of the hotels. Recreational activities are too enjoyed in the hotels. Games, sports, swimming pool and other leisure activities are available for the customers.

It is better to book the hotels through internet before the arrival for hassle free travel.

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Eiffel Tower the Glory of Paris

December 8th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Paris is one of the best destinations for travelers all around the world. Whenever the name of Paris city comes then the wonderful piece of architecture namely Eiffel tower strikes in the mind of the travelers. Eiffel tower is one of the wonders of the world is the center of attraction for tourists. Paris is regarded as one of the favorite destination for honeymoon couples and many Hollywood actors have planned their honeymoon on top of Eiffel tower.

Let us discuss about Eiffel tower in detail:

  1. Eiffel tower was designed by A.G Eiffel and it is situated near the bank of river Sienne. Extreme beauty of the city and hospitality of the people make it popular all over the world. People like to spend their time around Eiffel tower to enjoy the vibrant day and night. At night lighting on Eiffel tower glitters and make it fascinating place to visit.
  2. Paris is included in history due to the glory of Eiffel tower. Eiffel tower is symbol of love and prestige for the people of Paris. Eiffel tower has made Paris popular among the tourists. Paris is preferable romantic location for the newly wedded couples. Travelers plan to visit Paris for capturing the Eiffel tower in their camera.
  3. Eiffel tower has lot of secrets as it was designed by the engineer who made the masterpiece using the steel construction. Eiffel tower is very high and there is lot of weight due to its steel body construct but the pressure on the ground is made minimum by designing it expertly. It took many years to complete the construction but it became popular among tourists very soon.
  4. 12ooo pieces of iron have been used in constructing stunning tower and the height is about 300m. Eiffel tower was in starting tallest tower in whole world but nowadays it is not among tallest construct but definitely it is still one of the most popular construction. Amazing tower is responsible for attracting large number of tourists and adds huge amount in the revenue of the government.
  5. Travel and tourism industry is blooming due to the presence of Eiffel tower in Paris. You can visit the museums and art galleries of the city for collecting valuable information about the tower and its specialty. You can also plan for the sightseeing and can experience the natural beauty in the area around Eiffel tower.

No one can miss the Eiffel tower if you are visiting Paris. Plan your travel to Paris and experience the finest piece of architecture.

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Advantages of Green Tourism to the Travel Industry

November 21st, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Travel and Tourism industry is at its stretch these days. It is becoming very popular with lots of tourists who come to enjoy and spend time, cities getting crowded every year when tourists go in the peak season thus making the tourism industry as the biggest money making industry. Thus travel by car, air and other modes of transport are obvious but it is becoming the main source of pollution and spoiling the environment with harmful gases. Thus government of every country is taking the steps to prevent the harmful effects of pollution by applying the concept of Green tourism.

What actually is green tourism?

Green tourism means that you preserve the nature and ecological creatures as well as promote the tourism industry to make more profit. Take the benefits of eco-friendly transportation fuels, best stays in hotels and resorts that are going green and those which are environmentally conscious.

The travel and tourism industry has bounced up in those places where the natural environment remains in tact to save the planet Earth.

Green tourism has lots of advantages for those who love traveling a lot and inculcate in them the sense of protecting their nature.

  • Since the tourism industry wants to be economical as well as ecological, it applies the concept of going green. So the hotels and resorts are approving the idea of going green and making more profits.
  • Green tourism is making the use of online travel marketing ads to make others know the dangerous effects of global warming and impart its knowledge to the tourists and travelers.
  • Internet is being used to tell new trends in tourism by letting your minds go change and you stay in nature friendly environment of hotels and resorts.
  • It is because of Green tourism you get all the facilities as you would get in other urban crowded cities. In the countryside vacations you are in touch with the cool and fresh breeze of nature, relax and can have a healing touch. All the fun to live in the close proximity of mountains and lakes surrounded by greenery is more enjoyable.
  • People are advised to use recycled products and other non-toxic materials while traveling and develop in them a good civic sense so that they not litter here and there and protect the nature.
  • Green tourism has also helped in minimizing the force on both the natural and cultural environment, thus generate income for the host land.
  • It is because of the Green tourism that locals and travelers are guided in the travel books and websites on how to make crafts from empty cans and do not litter and tour guides even help and guide with some of the interesting and attracting tips to protect their nature and prevent it from destroying.

We see how advantageous it is to implement green tourism nowadays to be safe for future but still make tourism popular and make the tourists nature loving.

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Travel and Tourism Marketing

November 4th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

If you are engaged in a traveling and tourism business then it is very necessary for you to succeed in travel and tourism marketing. Marketing for any businessmen is a very essential step that one should follow to promote their business. You can only attract customers to your traveling business or tourism agency if you properly indulge in marketing for it.

If you want to create awareness about your new package deals and discounts then is very necessary of you to promote your travel business in the right way.

For any travel agency to be successful there are few things that they should keep in mind. A customer will only consult your agency if you will offer them something different and unique from the other agencies.

So here are some of the best ways for Travel and tourism marketing.

1. Offer something new to the customers
Today’s tourists are much more particular in choosing a particular destination as their vacation spot. They want to experience something new and different. So in order to promote your business you should give them information about unique and exotic places. Travelers are interested in safaris and adventurous sports. Organize for trips according to the needs and requirements of the customers.

2. Make their trip more luxurious and comfortable
Every tourist takes a vacation in order to relax and enjoy themselves. During a holiday they want to spend some peaceful time enjoying the beauty of the place they are visiting. So in order to provide your customers with all these facilities you should be very particular. Your customer’s comfort should be your top priority. You should organize a luxurious and comfortable tour for the customers. Provide them with the best hotel accommodation, food facilities and sight seeing tours.

3. Plan a simple trip
Tourists do not like vacations which are too complicated. As a travel agent you should keep this in mind. Plan an easy and simple tour. Do not trouble the customers by proving them everything in one package. You should plan your tours in such a way that they are not very hectic. Every customer wants some time for himself during the vacation. Do not make the sightseeing tours too long and hectic. You should plan the trip in such a way that customers get adequate time to relax and enjoy during the sight seeing tours.

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How to find a trustworthy travel agency

October 25th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Travel and tourism industry is blooming as the number of tourists is increasing day by day. Globalization played a significant role to promote the travel and tourism industry.

Travel agency is the best means to provide the correct path to the travelers. Every individual is not capable of planning the trip in proper manner. Sometimes lack of information becomes the hurdle and sometimes people are so busy in their life that it becomes difficult to plan the journey.

Following suggestions can help you to find the trustworthy travel agency:

  1. You can search for the popular travel agency online which offers the best services. If the services provided by the travel agency are liked by more number of people then it is clear that travel agency is trustworthy. You can even check the articles and blogs of the people providing their personal experience about the travel agency.
  2. Arrangements made by the travel agency for the travelers depend on their choice. Tickets of flight, trains and cruises and lodging facilities provided by the particular travel agency can be checked online. Quickness in the services reveals their network spread all around the world.
  3. Certification of the reputated travel agency group can make the travel agency to be trusted by the people. Many travel agencies are provided with the recognition of government. Awards are provided by the government to travel agencies for the promotion of travel and tourism within the country and abroad.
  4. The services offered by the travel agencies can be compared and the right amount they charge can be checked. This helps in forming an idea to what extent the travel agency is providing facilities within the certain budget. Unnecessary charges indicate that there must be some lacking in the management of the travel agency.
  5. If you are planning your trip for distant places and your stay is also not for long duration then the trip becomes hectic. Such complications can be solved by the good travel agencies. If they plan your journey easily and also guide you to better options then the staffing of the travel agency cannot be doubted. Travel agency with apt staff is trustworthy. Staff members help you to make your journey comfortable and also plan your events so that there is no rush throughout your trip.

Trust of people is gained by the services and also the period of existence of the travel agency. Travel agencies working from several years can be the best choice for travelers.

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ASDA travel insurance

October 25th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Travelling from one place to another is not a big deal in present world because of many privileges and comforts provided by the travel and tourism industry. Taking any type of risk is not considered as intelligent choice if you are travelling somewhere. Any problem can ruin your entire journey if you are not vigilant.

Let’s discuss ASDA travel insurance to make your travel safe:

Travelers all around the world think about the safety tips before planning the journey. ASDA travel insurance cover many things to protect you from mishaps. No one can predict the future and can plan according to the prior info. You have to keep in mind all the probabilities which can ruin your traveling. Medical policy helps you in combating the worse situation of your ill health. The expenses inflicted in medical treatment can make you suffer financially. The cost of treatment in the European and American countries can surely make a dent in the wallet. If you get injured in the accident while traveling and no one is there to care you then you will definitely suffer in the strange land. ASDA will help you to pay your bills and get the proper treatment when require it most.

Lost of your baggage can mental and financial setback and it is really very difficult to continue the journey. If you will cancel your trip then also it is not the right decision because it may have other adverse effects. ASDA travel insurance covers the risk of the theft and loss of your belonging. Expensive items like jewelry, laptops and other gadgets cost you a lot and if these things are lost in your traveling then it will have a bad impact on your entire journey. Your documents and passport are also covered by the ASDA travel insurance.

Duration of travel and number of visits of a traveler in complete year determines the cost of travel insurance. You can get discount offers from time to time. It may appear that the cost incurred in travel insurance policy is too much but the benefits you get at the time of crises are very fruitful. Cancellation of your trip due to many reasons can prove to be a financial setback but the ASDA travel insurance covers this risk too. Emergency situation come in life which make you confuse in opting the right path, so it’s better to cover the risk of trip cancellation.

Plan your journey to any part of the world but never forget to take ASDA travel insurance policy to support your travel mishaps.

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