No, price isn’t everything in travel. It counts for a great deal in making travel decisions, but those merchants of “low, low prices” are missing the point.

What seems to drive travel choices is the ability for the traveler to connect with a brand; to feel and identify with it.
At least that’s what the Harris Poll EqiTrend 2012 (EQ) study tells us.

The poll is a study of the health and function of major brands, and Travel Daily News has a neat summary in its newsletter.

Stating a travel axiom,

MS 2: 3 Days Samburu Camping Safari

The three National Reserves of Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba are at the beginning of the dry north where camels become commonplace.

However, it is not a completely parched area as it is watered by the Uaso Nyiro River or 'River of Brown Water' in Samburu. This is an essential and sometimes erratic water source for all the inhabitants, including a considerable amount of wildlife in the reserves and Samburu cattle and goats.

Out of the north Ke

What a wonderfully fruitful Tanzania adventure travel! Have you ever taken part in an expedition of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Adventure Panorama Tours? It is like participating in an Africa travel championship ceremony, where every second is a holiday party time. The valuable adventurous experience you get after conquering the highest peak of Africa at an altitude of 5896m is the same as gratitude given to you in appreciation by Mt. Kilimanjaro for taking your time to trek over it. This gr

Whenever you visit India a magnificent country in the world try to make your accommodation in one of the best luxurious hotels of India. Combined with the amazing architecture and state of the art amenities, these hotels have gained popularity amongst the luxury seekers. Impressive hospitalities are wrapped in lavish comfort and supreme level of pampering. India is known as the entertaining vacation destination and welcomes its guests with open arms. Following its culture and tradition many bran

As a capital city of India, New Delhi is the perfect blend of oldest historical monuments and modern skyscrapers. Well constructed Mughal monuments and British style architecture attracts various tourists from every nook and corner of the world. Delhi is one of the most known places which has been developed its self well in terms of hotels in Delhi region.

The hotel industries are always in the growing level in every year with advanced facilities. So that upcoming you will get to see various new

by Maggie Downs

I purchased travel insurance before embarking on my year-long, round-the-world backpacking trip. Of course, it's not the kind of thing you ever want to use, but I figured it might come in handy for medical woes, bag theft or a broken iPod.

I did not expect that my mother would die. 

She passed away in Ohio. I was at a yoga camp in Dahab, on the Red Sea shore of Egypt's Sinai peninsula (pictured above).  I never felt so physically or emotionally isolated before in my life.  

We would be tempted to say that the best time to travel to Iceland would be in June, July and August but there  is  no best time actually.  Everything depends on what you are looking for.  Iceland in summer time and Iceland in winter time is two different countries.

In the summer time you have the day light 24h/24h,  that is magic.  You can cross the country from south to north or vise versa by the highlands.  You will see  incredible colors in the highlands -   you can rent a car and then visit

MS 4: 4 Days Masai Mara - L. Nakuru Safari

The Masai Mara lies in the Great Rift Valley, which is a fault line some 3,500 miles (5,600km) long, from Ethiopia's Red Sea through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and into Mozambique. Here the valley is wide and a towering escarpment can be seen in the hazy distance. There can be as much wildlife roaming outside the park as inside. Many Masai villages are located in the 'dispersal areas' and they have, over centuries, developed a synergetic relationship with t

MS 1: 3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari

The Masai Mara is one of the best known and most popular reserves in the whole of Africa. At times and in certain places it can get a little overrun with tourist minibuses, but there is something so special about it that it tempts you back time and again.

Seasoned safari travellers, travel writers, documentary makers and researchers often admit that the Masai Mara is one of their favourite places. So why is that? Perhaps it is because of the 'big skies', the

Ranthambore National Parkis located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. It is one of the best places to explore different kinds of animals including the Bengal Tiger. Here you can spot the tigers even in the complete daylight. You will get the opportunity to observe the day to day activities of tigers and other animals. You can easily see the tiger taking rest beneath the shades or even you can see the tigers chasing its prey.

If you are a wild life lover then different kinds of Safari i

Getaway at the Claremont Resort & Spa

Sometimes, we all need an escape from the big city. Cross the Bay Bridge from San Francisco and enter another world. The home of the University of California at Berkeley is more than just a college town. For a perfect getaway head to the Claremont Resort and Spa in the Berkeley Hills, but actually situated in Oakland, on the Oakland, Berkeley boarder.

The historic hotel opened in 1915 and is known as one of the top ten spas in the U.S. and a great place to

Live your Dream and pay a visit to Moses Mountain & St. Catherine Monastery in Sinai, which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and it was dedicated to one of Alexander's rulers.travel to Egypt

France is world renowned for its fine cuisine, amazing countryside and cultural cities. We all know that Paris is the capital city and the French Riviera is where you can find the best beaches, but here’s a look at some more France facts. If you didn’t want to visit before you most certainly will after reading these:  

• Depending on which region you visit determines how many kisses on the cheek you may receive as a greeting will change. Book a car hire in Ajaccio, Corsica and you can look forward

The story begins in early 20th century in the year 1815. That times the area, which is now a day known as Jim Corbett National Park, was the land of local people of kumaon, Uttarakhand (That time United Provence). The British take over the whole area to exploit the natural resources and get the maximum profit, as the area had very rich flora and fauna. Thus the full command of that area on the hand of British Government and they might be afraid of Indignation of locals. So to keep common people

As India is a very large country and it has various tourist attractions so that it is very much difficult to plan a perfect tour without a perfect tour operator. It is very much essential to have a good tour operator who will take care of your valuable holiday. Luxury India Tour Operators are managed the tour by the team of professionals. They have the first hand exhaustive knowledge of the provision and complexities of travel within our vast sub-continent.

These Luxury India Tour Operators have

Being a popular tourist destination there are different types of sources of accommodation in New Delhi. New Delhi is a famous tourist places due to its various historical and architectural heritage sites. It is also popular center for the business travelers also. The enhanced inflow of travelers have conformed path for the growth of Hotels in Delhi. These hotels are different kinds and consist of wide range of facilities and the services will take care the accommodation needs of travelers.

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Scams: The bane of the traveller. Nothing can make a travel experience go south faster than getting conned. If you want to make sure your next trip abroad goes smoothly, then read these seven top tips on how to avoid holiday scams and you’ll soon be one step ahead of those would-be con artists.

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4 Days Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha

Day 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and drive through the view point of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at the Lodge/camp and relax befo

We had been wanting to try Sugarfreak since it opened a few months ago, but Jon's gluten allergy, and my intolerance to sugar kept us away. When I first glanced at the menu one day as I walked by it on 30th Ave, all I saw were po-boy and muffaletta sandwiches (hence, the gluten), and that name...well it scared me a little. Still, I was intrigued by what looked like shower curtains covering the front window, and the New Orleans theme. Once my friend and co-contributor to this blog, Teresa Barile,