Month: October 2024

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How to Be a Green Traveler

With the summer upon us many people are finalizing their holiday plans if they haven’t already done so. In these difficult financial times many are opting to stay within the UK rather than venture abroad, providing a great opportunity to get to know our own country and also reducing the need to travel by plane. For those still traveling to other shores, there are also many different ways to travel, which can in fact be an adventure in themselves.

Traveling by plane produces vast quantities of greenhouse gases, and reducing or cutting air travel out altogether can make a big difference to your carbon footprint. Especially when traveling abroad, it is easy to instantly think about flying to your destination, but there are often alternatives which will almost certainly be greener, could be cheaper and will often become part of the fun of the holiday.

Within Europe in particular there are plenty of options to travel by ferry, train or coach. The numerous UK ferry ports travel to various destinations in both northern and southern Europe with the longer journeys often a mini holiday in themselves. Once at your destination, look into train or coach travel for the remainder of your journey. Coach travel from the UK is also an option with companies offering various packages across Europe.

You can, of course, travel by train direct from the UK to mainland Europe using the Eurostar. There are all sorts of travel tickets available allowing you to work out the most cost effective and quickest (or longest if you want to take in some more scenery and locations) way to travel. With sleeper carriages on many long distance trains, you can travel in comfort with the whole family.

If you are traveling further than Europe, the options are of course more expensive and take longer, but it is worth looking into the options available as you can make the journey part of your holiday.

Whatever your travel plans this summer and beyond, do consider alternatives to flying; it will probably make a refreshing change to your traveling and will also help the environment.

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Enjoy a Fantastic Summer Vacation With Good Goa Hotels

Although the peak season in Goa is the winter months of October-February, still you can find a lot of things to do and enjoy your summer vacation in Goa. Read on to find out why spending your summer vacation in Goa is a better idea. Also check out some quality hotels in Goa.

Goa is perhaps India’s top tourist destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. Widely known for its breathtakingly beautiful beaches, Goa also boasts of unexplored natural beauty that can be found further inland. With a very uneven terrain packed inside a pint size state, you can find a lot of places to suit your moods be it romantic beaches, peaceful lakes and mountains for adventure seekers. There are many popular tourist destinations in Goa that you can visit like the famous Bom Jesus Basilica which houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The interesting fact is that even today after more than 500 years the saint’s body still remains incorrupt. The summer season is hot with temperatures around 30 degrees and this time should be spent further inland near the cool mountains. Also during summer you can get good deals in hotel prices which are often very high during the winter months. The tourist population is also low which allows you to explore the beautiful beaches in peace. Take a long walk among the sands, sit under palm trees and enjoy a beautiful and peaceful summer vacation in Goa. To enjoy the beach you should check into a good Goa hotel that is located close to the beach.

Popular Affordable Hotels in Goa

Graciano Cottages is a good Goa hotel that is located amidst beautiful surroundings near the popular Colva beach. The hotel is located close to all the major points in Goa like the railway station and airport. The hotel enjoys a customer recommendation of nearly 96% which speaks volumes about the hotels service quality. The hotels service, staff and facilities are well appreciated by previous guests. The hotel offers well furnished and centrally air condition rooms equipped with all major amenities. The hotel also offers multi cuisine restaurant and bar, lounge and travel desk. The hotel also provides complimentary breakfasts and pick/drop service. The room’s cost Rs.2000

one of the popular hotels in Goa; Park Plaza is located in the heart of Panjim opposite the historic Azad Maidan. The hotel enjoys 80% customer recommendation which implies that it is the preferred location for 8 out of 10 people. The hotel is widely known for its location and especially its superior service. The hotel offers completely air conditions rooms with private balconies and equipped with all major facilities. The hotel also offers a multi cuisine restaurant, round the clock bar and travel desk. The room rates start from Rs.2750.

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Baby Boomers – Book Your Travel Online

Baby Boomers are heading for retirement! They are computer literate and familiar with using the Internet. And they will be traveling in large numbers. Add more leisure time to the desire to see the world, and you have Baby Boomers booking online travel everyday. It is expected that up to 95% of all travel will be booked online within a few short years. The Boomers will research their travel needs and then book exactly the travel packages they want–and do it at their convenience from the comfort of their home or office.

Using the Internet to shop, to learn and to communicate has changed the way people think. When it comes to planning travel, with a click of the mouse the traveler can search for the best deals, look at cruise lines, lodging and rental car options. It is possible to visit any city, country, region or attraction in the world. Using satellite technology, one can scan from above, following rivers or forests, finding the location of places of interest all over the world, and learning about the many travel options. Discover modes of travel by air, sea and land that you may not have imagined existed!

Further, you can take virtual tours of hotel rooms, resort accommodations and amenities, and choose locations close to the activities you want to do while on vacation or be near a conference or business location. You can check out golf resorts, cruise lines, hiking vacations, special interest vacations or even volunteer opportunities. Literally, the entire world is open for exploration through the Internet.

For trips abroad, the Internet allows potential visitors opportunities to learn about the countries they want to visit and how to find the packages they want or create their own travel itinerary. There are numerous websites available where travel brochures can be ordered that include tourist information and even maps. Foreign embassies or consulates in the United States are also sources of information about their countries. The traveler may want to check out any travel advisories that are issued by the US State Department for potential hotspots around the world. Requesting literature and doing research ahead of a planned trip can be one of the most satisfying parts of the trip–the anticipation!

To turn travel dreams into reality, the explorer will need to find a comprehensive online travel website. Choose a website which allows for direct contact with the travel agent for advice if needed. Look for FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the website where many common questions about travel are answered. From honeymooners seeking romance, to seniors visiting the places they have always dreamed of, to business travelers watching the bottom line, to families planning reunions, to those seeking to learn more about a hobby or vocation — a travel agent can be a vital link to a successful travel experience.

Baby Boomers, use your internet savvy and learn how to book travel online!