Traveling by plane is of course one of the safest (and fastest) methods of getting from point A to point B, but crowded airports, long waits at security checkpoints and baggage restrictions can make flying a nightmare when you have a disability.
With the help of legislation and strong advocacy, airlines and airports are making it more accessible for travelers with disabilities. We’ve created a fully accessible guide to help you navigate the airports, with tips and tricks to make f
As one of the largest beaches in north Goa with unbroken coastline, Calangute has always been able to catch the fancy of millions of travelers who have visited Goa over the past few decades. As a matter of fact, the beach has always found special position among the world’s leading points that travelers love to throng during their vacations or festive seasons.
Although food, sports, and crowds are major reasons, but it is particularly the beach shacks of this beach that has gained enormous popular
all photos: David Paul Appell
When I was a teenager visiting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula with my folks in 1973, as we were flying from Cozumel to Mérida our pilot indicated a skinny, scrubby island below that was about to be developed into the country’s newest resort destination. More than 40 years later, Cancún remains the most wildly successful sun-and-fun capital of Latin America, with dozens of big resorts; a huge menu of dining and shopping; and access to diverse adventure and eco attract
by Tom Bunn
With fear of flying a not-uncommon affliction, there is a lot of advice floating around out there on how to overcome it. But a good percentage of the afflicted, despite “trying everything”, have still found no relief, and they believe they cannot be helped.
What do fearful fliers seek relief from? As I explained in my first post, some cannot free their minds from thoughts that, if they fly, their plane will be the rare one that crashes. Others are troubled by something that past e
In California's San Luis Obispo County, some 3½ hours north of Los Angeles, this charming small town is known for its beaches and wineries, but also has a number of other cool attractions well worth your time, from historical to cultural. Here are eight of the coolest; for a complete list of Pismo Beach attractions, click here.
The capital of the United Kingdom is more than just a metropolis with a striking historical significance in the history of the world - it's a unique and exhilarating experience. London’s countless monuments, its royal panache and mind boggling architecture and beautiful streets that surprise you with prettiness at every corner are so inviting and irresistible that no traveller can miss out London from her bucket list. You can explore more with itinerary planner for awesome vacation. There are
When we first visited Cambodia, we knew that it is a poor country, and we expected to see poverty and beggars, mostly child beggars. However, we have lived in Angola and traveled through Africa so it shouldn't be worse or much different. Well, it was, and we will explain why.
If you are traveling to Cambodia, you should know that Cambodians use children to get money from tourists. There are mainly two ways of doing so: orphanages and child beggars.
Cambodian orphanages have be
Anahita Golf & Spa Resort is located in lovely Mauritius, the paradisiacal island country off the coast of Madagascar, itself off the coast of East Africa. It's set amid tropical gardens which are spread over 213 hectares and surrounded by 18-hole golf course designed by Ernie Els. Anahita Golf & Spa Resort is among the top best-rated five-star hotel in Mauritius.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of favourite activities, which include two excellent Bernhard Langer and Ernie Els designed 18-hole c
Planning for a short trip and wondering what to use to pack your personal items? Well, a carry-on backpack is the solution for you. It may be difficult to pick the best, but having the main features to look for will help you purchase the right backpack for your travel. Here are some of the features to look for when buying a carry-on backpack.
Straps and ventilation
Most of the carry-on backpacks are designed to be used for long, therefore, you should check if it has good ventilation. Also yo
See another side of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica – rolling green hills, shady tree-lined dirt roads, clear running streams and verdant pastures on a thrilling horseback riding tour with Hacienda Ario.
Santa Teresa, on Costa Rica's middle Pacific Coast, lures surfers and others entranced by the vibe of this laid back beach town. But there's a side of it many visitors never get to see. Most people fall under the spell of white sand, coconut palms, cobalt blue sea and stellar waves, never leaving the b
Mysore, erstwhile capital of the Mysore maharajas, is the cultural capital and second biggest city of India's Karnataka state. Mysore is one of the top places to experience Karnataka tourism and also one of the famous tourist destinations in all of India. Mysore still retains its old world charm with its palaces, heritage buildings, traditions and temples.
Mysore Palace is amongst the grandest royal buildings in India, and the city boasts a number of other impressive attractions, including pal
Many if not most countries of the world, of course, set aside choice pieces of territory to protect and often showcase precious natural environments. But thanks to its size and a conservationist ethos dating back to the mid-19th century, few countries offer the number and diversity of natural parks – state and national – as the United States of America, from “sea to shining sea”, as its national anthem poetically puts it. And its 400 national parks are particularly spectacular for all sorts of
by Miguel Martinez Rabanal
Autumn travel is already on the horizon! When you read about spectacular autumn foliage and leaf-peeping, the vast majority of the attention gets focused on places like the northerly regions of the USA. But many Europeans can tell you that large parts of the the Old Continent also burst into fall colours come September and October. The loss of trees’ photosynthesis and chlorophyll as winter approaches is our eyes’ and cameras’ gains, with
New Zealand's largest metro area (city pop. 1.5 million, metro nearly 1.7 million), Auckland is surrounded by beautiful beaches, uninhabited islands, and volcanic cones. According to a Maori myth, the region was created during a fierce battle between two iwi (tribes), which created deep cracks in the earth, thrusting upwards the many volcanic cones one sees today around Auckland. Sparsely settled by the Maori since the mid 14th century, the city proper was founded in 1840 as New Zealand's first
Resorts World Bimini
The Bahamas’ westernmost island group (made up of North Bimini, South Bimini, and several even tinier island such as East Bimini and Cat Cay), have been a favored getaway - especially from nearby South Florida (just 50 miles away) - since the early 20th century. Favored by the jet stream, with a population of barely 2,000, it very much conserves the flavor of the olde-tyme Caribbean of yore (yes, I know, the Bahamas aren't technically the Caribbean), and its clear, parad
Just ten miles north of downtown Boston, accessible by commuter rail, the Hilton Boston Woburn overlooks marshland in a rather unassuming part of town just off exit 36 on I-95, surrounded by industrial/commercial space and apartment buildings. But the hotel's recent, $16 million renovation elevated what was once a hum drum business class hotel into an entirely new realm featuring historic connections to the surrounding community accompanied by onsite restaurant and local favorite Matadora.
Woburn
Vietnam is a country that is relatively safe for any traveler. Most of tourist love the fantastic experience during their trips in Vietnam. However, it is not always a perfect place. Like any tourist destinations, scams are reported in different places in Vietnam from time to time. Though people still enjoy the holidays in Vietnam, it is a really frustrating experience that makes tourists disappointed when traveling. When people can know what scams there are before travel to Vietnam, it will in
Not too many years ago, campers, with few exceptions, were hardy males who claimed to relish leaky tents, frequently sodden blankets, insects, under or overdone food, and assorted hardships. To the non camper, this experience seemed nothing short of barbaric self-torture.
It was a rare sight indeed to see the lady of the house heading for the outdoors, packing camping gear beside her mountain-climbing mate, or taking to the woods with her youngsters and husband. Camping certainly was not for th
Dominican Republic Tourism
by Marita Acosta
In a country where resort zones such as Punta Cana and Puerto Plata have become household names to holidaymakers in the Americas, Europe, and beyond, the new frontier in exotic, sunsplashed getaways is also starting to make a name for itself. Samaná Peninsula, here we come.
Also its own province, this L-shaped territory astride the eastern half of the DR’s northern coast is a largely wild and natural region where rather than big all-inclusive resorts, i
Favoring all destinations that involve water, when visiting Quebec this summer we were drawn to Pointe-au-Pére - at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, 3½ hours north of Quebec City - with its nautical attractions – the Empress of Ireland Pavilion, Pointe-au-Pére Lighthouse, and the HMCS Onondaga, a Royal Canadian Navy submarine. We were particularly moved by the story and exhibit of the Empress of Ireland.
The Tragic Fate of the Empress of Ireland
The Empress of Ireland Pavilion houses a muse
