Archive for December, 2007

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London Calling

With the recent problems in London it is a depressing fact that the city will be portrayed in a negative light across the globe. As with all tragedies such as the London bombings people start to associate a particular place with the terrible events that went on. The tourism industry in London has undoubtedly been [...]

Over 1 Million Brits Expected to Cancel their Holidays

According to research carried out by GfK NOP during the period 12-14th May 2006 over 4 million people have canceled their holidays in the last three years.
The research, carried out on behalf of Sainsbury's travel insurance revealed every year many would be tourists are forced to cancel their long awaited annual vacation due to unforeseen [...]

Cruise Jobs

Recently, the United States armed forces has been plugging ?joining up? as a great way to see the world and gain valuable life experience. While there is no doubt that these things are true, there are a couple of other ways that you can see the world and gain great life experience without putting your [...]

Familiy Vacation Package

The family is the most cherished possession of every person, but unfortunately today's high-pressure lifestyle and work weeks that zoom right through the weekend often leave very little room for the entire family to get together. How does one then stay close to the most precious possession?
The answer is a vacation for the entire family. [...]

Why I Chose Panama

When I first decided I wanted to visit Panama, I was sitting on an Amtrak train heading to New York City and the baby next to me had just puked on my leg. He was propped up against his mothers shoulder and was looking at me with a crooked smile

A Brief History of Aviation - 1908 Onwards

This is part two of a two-part review of Aviation from its beginnings to the present day. It is a subjective look at a few of the highlights in the development of Aviation over the centuries.
Glenn Hammond Curtiss who was well known in the aviation field by 1908, won the first American award, the Scientific [...]

Tips for Planning a Great Vacation

Having a relaxing vacation is the ideal way to forget all about the stress of our daily lives. It's a chance to just sit back, relax and get our priorities back in order. For many of us, it's also a great chance to reconnect with our loved ones. Whatever your reasons for needing to take [...]

Hello From Toronto - A Culinary Tour Of The St. Lawrence Market

October 6, 2005Life works in really strange and wonderful ways. At the beginning of this week I talked to my brother in Austria on the phone, and he said he'd been reading this German travel magazine and there was a big write-up about a Toronto-based tour guide who provides culinary tours of the St. Lawrence [...]

Protecting Your Airplane With A Metal Hanger

Metal buildings have become a popular means for storing items, conducting a wide variety of businesses, and completing everyday tasks. They provide a cost-effective means for commercial use, and provide many advantages.
Aside from the low cost involved in purchasing a metal building, they are very low maintenance, and are exempt from pests such as termites. [...]

Private Jet Charter: Lugging Luggage

While the idea of tossing a few things into a bag and jetting away is appealing, the reality of traveling light often isn't feasible. This is particularly true if you're off to the golf course, skiing, or traveling with children. Despite the best intentions to keep things simple you may require more than one suitcase [...]