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Experience the Best from a Backpacking Holiday

May 15th, 2010 admin

Experience the Best from a Backpacking Holiday

There’s something about the idea of backpacking that screams adventure. Setting out into the world with nothing but a rucksack on your back and the cash in your wallet is a notion that appeals to many people – and puts off just as many others.

While the thought of travelling around a country or continent fending for yourself, struggling to put food on your plate and hoping there’ll always be somewhere you’ll be able to spend the night is exciting and adventurous for some, it’s scary for others – but it shouldn’t be.

Backpacking is one of those adventures that people who experience them never forget or regret – or, even if they do end up regretting a little, the lessons learned during the experience stay with them for a lifetime.

One of the greatest things about backpacking is the chance to see a great amount without spending too much money. Of course, you’ll need to have a stockpile of savings before you go as it’s impossible to get by with no cash at all, but you’ll also learn how to be resourceful and make a little cash stretch a long way.

You’ll also discover just how capable you are of forming friendships with complete strangers, friendships that can be used for your mutual benefits, for example by taking rides with each other to new places so you can split the cost, sharing hostel rooms and myriad other cost-effective activities where the presence of a group allows for a larger discount.

If you’ve ever wanted to see India, Asia, Europe, Australia, America or even the UK in an extended burst of travelling, backpacking is the ideal way to do it. You can set your own rules and decide just how much time to spend in each location before moving on and, best of all, you have the complete and total freedom to move on as and when you feel like it.

Bored of Italy? Catch the train north to France. And if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, Germany is right next door. And if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to split travel fares or discover various deals and discounts that will help you save all along the way.

Backpacking is an amazing adventure, but not something to be flippant about. You’ll still need to do things like get a travel insurance quote just as you would for a normal holiday and stay vigilant whilst away in order to protect your belongings.

But if you do, you can be sure that your chances of enjoying a happy and exciting holiday are higher, and the experiences you gain will be unforgettable.

Advantages of Booking a Cruise With a Travel Agency

May 14th, 2010 admin

Advantages of Booking a Cruise With a Travel Agency

So, what exactly are the advantages of booking a cruise through a reputable travel agency?

Answer: Everything.

Thanks for reading!

…Okay but seriously! There a number of key advantages to booking a trip through a good travel agency.

1. Convenience

A good travel agent takes care of all the major planning of a vacation or business trip for you. If you’re looking into an all inclusive package, which would include travel, lodging, and even dinner reservations, all you’re left doing is packing. It goes without saying that this can be incredibly helpful. For example, if you’re a busy professional and you do a lot of travelling, you can spend more time trying to manage your own travel plans than actually focusing on the work you are supposed to be doing. And many reputable travel agencies have online systems where you can now make airline, car and hotel reservations on your computer in real time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – and access your itineraries from cell phone or Blackberry.

2. Knowledge

Any skilled travel agent either knows a little something about where you want to go, or they’re willing to do some research and offer you advice and a number of options for hotels and reservations. Travel agents aren’t just ticket-buyers, they’re also travel experts, and can advise you on local customs and other important things you need to know. Travel agents will inform you of the necessary visa, passport and health requirements for international travel and provide application forms or assistance as needed. They can also keep you up to date on any travel advisories and significant changes in currency exchange rates. Likewise, they can warn you away from some of those destinations that look great in the TV ads, but happen to be kind of terrible for vacations.

3. Deals

Because travel agents are working directly with airlines, and not through third party ticket sites, they can get you some great deals on airfare no matter what class you’re flying. Likewise, travel agents can get you lower prices on rental cars and, sometimes, top class hotels. By looking at all of the best deals and giving you a choice of the best of the best, a travel agency can save you the time you would spend scouring for deals on your own. Plus, by having some knowledge of the area, they can recommend certain hotels over others based on knowledge that isn’t quite common. Despite the opening of information available to anyone via the internet, travel agents still have access to privately negotiated information such as lowest fares, seat maps, meal options, arrival time, and certain hotel amenities.

4. Reservations

Whenever you’re travelling, but especially around vacation months, it’s not always easy to book a hotel when and where you want it. Some people actually book Hawaiian hotel rooms up to a year in advance! A travel agent’s job is to stay on top of things like this. As long as you book reasonably well in advance, a good travel agent can land you a solid reservation at a world famous restaurant, hotel, or live show. Travel agents should be able to advise you about other nuances of the destination, such as potential weather conditions, local ordinances and customs, seasonal attractions, and special exhibitions.

5. In Case of Emergency

Most travel agents provide travelers with a free, worldwide emergency reservation system that assists with protection against airline cancellations, hotel overbooking, and obtaining emergency assistance in the event of illness, security threats, thefts, etc. Travel agents don’t stop working for you once you’ve booked your trip. If problems arise during your trip, your agent can be a vital lifeline to rescue you and your vacation. In the event of changes in itinerary in the middle of a trip, a good agent can intervene on your behalf to make alternate arrangements.

6. New Discoveries

Have you ever been to Hawaii in the middle of the summer? Well… every single island is completely packed with tourists from the other forty nine states. A travel agent can help to provide suggestions for little-known tropical getaways and other fabulous but less popular destinations. Online and traditional travel agencies offer an entire catalogue of remote islands and beaches that most tourists have never even heard of. You can describe to the agent all the requirements you are looking for (within one block from the beach, ocean view, on-site babysitting, etc.) and they can often suggest a better alternative than perhaps the first destination or resort you had in mind.

7. Why Not?

If you’re going on vacation, a travel agency can help you get better deals, and they can help you find remote, lesser known, but absolutely perfect locations. A travel agent can make sure you’re fully equipped with a rental car, a room, dinner, and a show the minute you arrive. They can get you lower prices on just about everything, and, they work for free (free for you, anyways). They take their commission from airlines, hotel owners and other service providers, not from you. And, of course, they usually offer lower prices than you can get by going directly to each provider separately.

If you’re planning a full vacation or an extended business trip, there’s really just no reason not to go through a travel agent.

A reputable travel agency that does both in-person and online booking maximizes the advantages while allowing you to reap the benefits of using a single service provider for all your travel needs.

Christmas in London

May 13th, 2010 admin

Christmas in London

There is a great deal of wonderful things happening in London during Christmas. From traditional Christmas events and activities for all the family to concerts, West End shows and many more, Christmas season in London promises to be fun. It is often chilly in the capital; however it never gets extremely cold. Sometimes it even snows. December is a great chance to visit London and experience traditional English Christmas. 

During the Christmas period London looks extremely glorious with all the preparations in place. Shops offer everything with discounts and you can get bargain deals for almost everything (no wonder December is the craziest shopping time). Make sure you book 4 star Quality Crown central London hotels for the best shopping experience in London. 

Every winter outdoor ice skating rinks appear all over London. Open for a season of festive, ice skating is a perfect outdoor experience for friends and family. 

Special events happen every season including the set off of the traditional Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square which is usually over 20 meters high. Beautifully decorated it is visible from far away. 

London West End is bustling with shows and plays for this special season. An array of productions is available along with a great number of plays available for the little ones.

Old favourites such as Cinderella, Aladdin, The Snowman or The Nutcracker can usually be seen every Christmas season. 

December will also be brightened by a selection of stars performing at both the O2 and Wembley Arenas. Elton John, Coldplay, the Mighty Boosh, Simply Red – all will be in London to make the season even more exciting.

Trekking with Children in the Nepal

May 13th, 2010 admin

Trekking with Children in the Nepal

For many, planning a weekend away with a young family is daunting, let alone planning an overseas trekking holiday. It does not have to be this way and with some simple practical advice, any family with an open mind can enjoy a culturally rich experience trekking with their children in the Himalaya. While planning such a trip, there may seem a myriad of hurdles and difficulties to overcome, but if you prepare yourself adequately, the experience of trekking with your children in the Himalaya could be a truly rewarding and enlightening one, not to mention an invaluable multicultural life lesson for your young ones.

The ideal ages for children to trek is, believe it or not, as infants that are still breastfeeding and can be easily carried and at the ages of six upwards. Though it may sound surprising to take an infant overseas, breastfeeding is actually a no fuss and hygienic way to feed a child. Toddlers as a rule are not so easy to take trekking as they can neither walk the distance nor would they tolerate being carried for long periods of time.

Infants can be carried by a parent in an attachable seat or sling, or alternately it’s easy enough to hire a female porter to accompany you on the trek.  “Sherpani”, or hill women in Nepal have a natural affinity with children and it will just be like having a nanny along on your trek. Though it may be unlikely that a single woman will accompany you, so you may have to hire two women, but they can also act as a porter for you. These women can carry a child or baggage up to 22kg. Hiring women as helpers is a great way to get closer to the rich culture of Nepal and also to show your support for equality among the sexes. In Nepal, local women working in the tourism industry was unheard of 10 years ago, now you can find many women guides and porters, not to mention kayaker and mountain bike guides.

A child should not be treated like a special member of the trekking team, they should be included like everyone else. Sit them down at the start of the day and talk to them about the trail ahead, let them know what’s expected, how far it is, when you will eat, set it out for them like an adventure and you will find that your child will relish the day ahead. Uphill section will be the most challenging. At these points, engage your children in games, eye spy, counting steps, singing songs, tell stories, have them guess and count the steps to the next village. Distractions like this will keep your child engaged during the more physical climbs and you will be surprised at how the climb flies by (for yourself as well!).

Mealtime can be hard for fussy eaters. It’s a good idea to get your child used to local foods before you leave home. In the case of Nepal that would be rice, lentils, green vegetables and potatoes. Don’t make a big fuss about meal times. Encourage your kids to eat local food. Try and stay in tea houses with other kids and get your own children to eat with them. In case you do have a fussy child when it comes to food, ensure that you carry enough familiar food with you as it is most important that your child gets enough nutrition while trekking. Take along items like nuts, dried fruits and seeds, cereals and muesli bars that you can also use as a dessert reward for your child after attempting the local food, you can purchase most of these things in Nepal supermarkets, along with chocolate or candy if that is required. However, in Nepal the local food is amazing and it’s well worth trying, not to mention the cheapest option on most menus. In most Tea Houses you can also get items like, bread, eggs, potato chips, mashed potato, noodle soups and simple pizzas.

Along the route, get your kids to interact with local children. Carry some simple toys like a skipping rope, marbles, picture books or a doll. Try and avoid bringing modern expensive toys as this could upset or influence the village kids to ask their parents for things they simply can’t afford. You will soon see how the language barrier does not really affect kids when they are playing, before you know it your kids will be playing happily and you can have some time to relax yourself. This interaction with locals could well be the highlight for you and your children. As much as possible, you and your family should interact with the locals. Plan short days of trekking to allow time in the villages for exploring. Get the kids to help in the fields, collecting vegetables and preparing food. Nepalese are very family orientated and having children around is no problems for them, they enjoy having children from different cultures around.

Taking your children trekking is a big decision but as with all travel the outcome of your holiday all comes down to your own outlook and open-mindedness. Having done family treks before I can openly say it’s one of the most rewarding experience, and seeing the children adapt and interact with a culture totally removed from their own is truly a joy for all parties concerned.

If you do plan on bringing your children, its best to book a trek through a reputed agent, ask them to tailor an itinerary with shorter trekking days, a couple of home stays and an extra porter to help you along the way. Some of the recommended low altitude treks suitable for families in Nepal are –

Ghorapani and Ghandruk

The Royal Trek

Helumbhu and the Tamang Heritage trail

Ghalegaun village home stay trek.

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