Can the holiday of your dreams turn into a nightmare?

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 13-09-2009

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It is argued that holidays abroad can be very good for your general health, but the main problem is the heat. There is a lot of evidence to support that the sun can actually be extremely damaging to peoples general health. It can’t really be as bad as this though, can it?

If you live in the Caribbean you will find that you can deal with the heat a lot better than others from colder countries. If you don’t visit that often, then it will be harder to cope with. The time it takes to burn the skin without sun lotion is minimal in hot countries. This is an area that needs to be focused on, the sun can cause a lot of damage to the skin, but only in extreme doses.

In order to stop you getting sun burnt, make sure that you apply sun cream. This simply moisturises into the skin but provides block from the damaging rays of the sun. We do have to take into account some of these problems, but what are they? Sometimes the extreme heat can cause you to feel nausea or can cause some people to pass out. This can become sun stroke, which isn’t fun for anybody. Amy Winehouse seems to be the latest victim of Sun Stroke, claiming that Michael Jackson spoke to her in her dreams and told her to stop taking drugs.

The best way to combat sun stroke are to get under the shade every now and then to cover yourself. Many people believe that swimming in the sea or in a pool can actually help dull the effects of sun burn or sun stroke. However this is not the point, although it can help with sun stroke, if you don’t have any sun lotion on, then it can actually be much worse than normal.

Although the sun does have the ability to be a bad thing, if you’re careful Caribbean holidays and Diving holidays can be enjoyable.

 

Don’t get sun stroke on your holiday!

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 07-09-2009

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The only problem with holidays in hot places, is not taking care of yourself when the sun starts beating down. There is much proof, that shows the sun can damage people’s health quite severely. Can it really be that bad though?

Most of the people that were either born in the Caribbean or have lived there for a long time will have more tolerance to the sun. If you don’t visit that often, then it will be harder to cope with. The time it takes to burn the skin without sun lotion is minimal in hot countries. But this can only happen if this is not treated well, if you don’t keep an eye on it, then it could get very bad, in some extreme circumstances resulting in skin cancer.

The best way to look after your skin in the sun, and probably the easiest, is to just apply some sun screen. This simply moisturises into the skin but provides block from the damaging rays of the sun. What we need to determine, is how serious are these problems? Becoming sleepy and feeling off balance is a sign that the sun and the heat are really getting to you. The problem is this can manifest itself as sun stroke. Amy Winehouse seems to be the latest victim of Sun Stroke, claiming that Michael Jackson spoke to her in her dreams and told her to stop taking drugs.

The best way to combat sun stroke are to get under the shade every now and then to cover yourself. People often have the misconception that swimming can prevent sun stroke and sun burn. Unfortunately this is not the case, although it does help with sun stroke, if you don’t have any sun cream or lotion on, then it can actually be much worse than normal.

Although the sun does have the ability to be a bad thing, if you’re careful Caribbean holidays and Diving holidays can be enjoyable.

 

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Who needs a hot vacation, try a Spa vacation

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 22-08-2009

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So hot holidays have become the thing that we all what to indulge in. Holiday Makers are most interested in holidays to the Caribbean or to various other hot destinations in the world. People just can’t get enough of them. Some holidays don’t have to be hot to be good, they just have to have great service?

 

So what else is there for us to do? So can our planet actually give us that much in the way of holidays? Well yes it does. The new and upcoming holidays from across the world are Spa holidays. People have travelled from all over the planet and spent massive amounts of cash on these holidays.

 

The workplace is getting over loaded and you are getting more and more stressed. Will a relaxing Caribbean holiday in the sun be enough for you now? It is hard to say whether or not it will allow you to relieve all the stress that you have. The Spa holiday is guaranteed to make you feel great. You can book some very reasonably priced holidays to some of the most stunning spas across the world including; Malaysia, Thailand, Middle East and even the Caribbean. These truly are Luxury holidays!

 

Getting your back or your feet massaged feels great, but the most amazing part, is that you have this done in some of the most beautiful surroundings in the world. Thailand massage and health spa’s are world renowned for lowering stress and helping people to clear their heads. If you want to go and grab yourself one of these resorts then make sure you have a good look around!

 

If you think that you need some time off, away to just chill out. Then instead of booking a hot holiday, why not try an India spa holiday? These holidays are being used by celebrities and us “normies” more and more often, they are great relaxation resorts.

 

Go on holiday instead of getting your wages, sound like a good idea??

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 19-08-2009

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Some businesses come up with ideas of saving on spending wages, but what about sending staff on a years holiday, without wages?

 

Well BT have come out and said that this is what they are going to be offering their employees. The staff are being told they can even take a 25% lump sum of their annual pay and take the whole year off, staying at home or getting a holiday off their own back. Another option that is really being pushed forward is to ask some employees to take a one thousand pound lump sum and then go part time for the rest of the year.

 

So what’s spurred this on? Well basically BT has announced they have made over a whopping 1 billion pounds loss in the first three months of this tax year. So their plan is to reduce the wages to all of their one hundred thousand staff, this way they can save a large sum of spending fees.

 

So looking at this in a positive light, what do the employees get out of this? Taking the time to be with the family will be nice, especially if the spouse is working, you will still have some income. The other thing that they do mention, is that nobody will be pushed or forced into taking these options. This also means that some can embark on some very long trips or soul searching holidays. Relaxing St Lucia holidays or Egypt Holidays.

 

However there are problems with this as well, people wont be able to afford to go on any of these holidays. It may be easy for some people to carry on the year with only a small amount of cash but those with families may struggle. So is BT on the right track here? Personally I believe that BT needs to find other ways of sorting out the business instead of letting its employees take the fall.

 

However if you are one of the lucky ones who can still afford Caribbean holidays, then you may as well enjoy the break.

 

Holidays in Egypt on the rise, and the amount you can learn is phenomenal!

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 18-08-2009

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Egypt is a massive country in the north east of Africa. Egypt certainly is a big country, but the country itself has even more to offer any tourist. The history of Africa is greater and longer back than that of any other.

So why go on Egypt holidays, well I will explain what advantages there are in this post. If you are the kind of person that enjoys learning about the ancient world, or wanting to discover something new, then this is the place for you. Egypt has an incredible history, also containing the most ancient writing on the planet. The Egyptians were the first of the real civilizations, they had pharaohs and slaves who built the massive pyramids. Considering its size, there are not that many people that live here, only 76 million. Egypt has a large culture base, but almost ninety percent of the population are Islamic.

This is a great location for relaxing holidays, adventure holidays and also for some brilliant diving experiences. Not to mention the Great Pyramids and the sphinx. Cairo has been world renowned as the place or learning, culture and commerce. The best place to learn about all of Egypt’s history is Cairo, it contains so much information about Africa and the beginnings of the Civilizations of the world.

With tombs and pyramids, statues and sculptures, Egypt isn’t exactly short of some amazing art. Considering their age, they have lasted well throughout the years, this is a great experience for any art or culture student wanting to learn something extraConsidering their age, they have lasted well throughout the years, this is a great experience for any art or culture student wanting to learn something extra.

Egypt has now become adept at many different sports, but like many other countries their national sport is now Football. Egypt has been a member of the Football history for over 100 years and so has just as much enthusiasm in the sport as other countries do. Egypt has also been popular in Squash and Tennis, although not quite as big as Football.

 

Book yourself a cheap luxury holiday abroad when you get some time off!

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 17-08-2009

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Personally staying at home for a week would get pretty tedious, but people are doing it more and more. This has been considered doing your bit for the English recession and helping to maintain the money flow in England. Well if you ask me, if people are just going to stay at home on their time off, they won’t be generating any money for anyone.

 

So why aren’t people travelling abroad for a sunny vacation, prices are lower than ever. Holidays to the Caribbean have never been this little in cost, there are even more flights to these locations as well! Well the main reason that is obvious as to why people aren’t embarking on these deals is the recession. Sometimes it won’t matter how much the holiday travel fees have dropped, they will still prove to be quite hard to save up for. Still, considering you can go to the Caribbean for less than 500 pounds per person, a holiday for a couple still has to be on the cards.

 

Families will struggle the most from these holiday prices. Basically the best practice is to save up for one massive treat, don’t spend money on smaller expenses like going out for meals, just give yourself a big holiday. It doesn’t make any difference to our economy if you holiday abroad, it might improve it actually. Some people really don’t think though, if all they are worried about is not supplying the British economy with money, then think of it this way, your not paying any British Travel agents if you don’t go anywhere.

Why would anybody want a Staycation. Who would like to spend time at home for a week or two, why not take the family out even out to a different place in the same country? Holidays with children are much easier in the same country but you can take them to a beach or a resort a hundred miles away or so. Try to be a little selfish once in a while, nothing severe, but treating yourself to a nice holiday will do you good.

 

If you are looking for Caribbean holidays, then try Barbaods holidays or St Lucia holidays, they are great fun for all the family.

 

Spending a holiday on three Caribbean Islands and swimming with Dolphins!

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 17-08-2009

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It was time for me to get out of the country and go on a decent holiday. It was time that i went and got on a plane and got away from everything, i have been working as a lawyer non-stop for the past 15 years and needed some time to relax. So starting off this new journey, what better idea is there than heading off to the Caribbean?

 

So I booked a two week holiday that would take me to three islands. First off, was the Bahamas, the largest of the three islands. I thought to myself that when i get here i just want to chill by the beach, little did i know i was going to find something i really wanted to try. The dolphins were amazing, I went swimming with them and they almost seemed to be very patient with me. Probably the smartest animal in the world, they are very friendly and intelligent. Any cost is worth this experience, i had one whole hour on my own with a trainer and a dolphin. The Bahamas was great, so far Caribbean holidays, well worth it.

 

So next I was taken to St Lucia. This was a pretty island, it’s beauty enthralled me, i even spotted myself a celebrity in the form of Amy Winehouse. Everyone kept on describing St Lucia to me as a sandy island with beaches and clear blue seas, which is true, but they forgot to mention the rain forest as well. Our guide took us out on a safari in the Caribbean, truly amazing. I had heard a lot about St Lucia holidays, but seeing it first hand was brilliant.

 

Next up was a real treat, Barbados. I had been looking forward to this last part of my holiday, I have always wanted to go on Barbados holidays, but it has not been completely available to me. This was the night life island, going out in the evenings was great fun and I had the most wonderful time, I would recommend these holidays to anyone that asks.

 

An Aroma to make you want a holiday!

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 17-08-2009

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This new creation has all come about because of the recession, the travel agents need to get some higher conversion rates, and this technique appears to be working. These pesky travel agents are now using smells to try and convince us we will be missing out on a great holiday offer. We just need these aroma’s to temporarily jolt our memories, reminding us of a good holiday.

 

Encouraging people to book holidays can be a quite a task unless they have already made up their minds. Some people won’t be able to sense the smell at all, but you never know this might be just enough to help give you a friendly push into a holiday. These travel agents are using the smell of; oranges, and coconuts to create a different smelling experience for different places, oranges work well with the Mediterranean. Barbados holidays have benefited from all kinds of sales techniques; they seem to be one of the most popular holidays this year.

 

Thompson has claimed that Coconut is the best choice and used frequently throughout their shops. This particular smell is that of Sun Cream Lotion, a very clever way to get people thinking about the sun and the sea. First Choice has been using a smell similar to that of an ice cream to appeal more to families. Caribbean holidays sales recently have been doing very well.

 

However it has not been the Travel Agent who has first come up with this idea to play with our noses to increase sales. Travelodge used smells to keep memories of the place stored in people’s minds. In order to make there customers stay an easily remembered one, they used the aroma of apple pie or grass.

 

So how does this actually help them to boost sales? Obviously some stimuli will cause you to remember somethings, so why should smell be any different. We might be able to notice the aroma when we walk in, but we wont be able to immediately tie it with a place or location. You will experience something that causes a subconscious memory to re-appear and remind you of a specific holiday. So try St Lucia holidays for that relaxing experience, and a relaxing new aroma!

 

Have you ever been on a Kenya Safari? How about a Caribbean one!

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 16-08-2009

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We have all heard of a safari in Africa, but have any of us heard of the Caribbean safaris? The Caribbean is a luxury island so when you consider the fact there is a safari location there as well, it seems a little odd. If you think about the Caribbean, what do you first think of, a safari location, i don’t think so.

 

Although you won’t be finding lions or many larger animals on one of these safaris there are many different and diverse animals living here. The Bird Fauna is truly extensive on these islands. Trinidad alone has more bird species than the whole of Canada. There are humming birds and parrots, frigate birds and pelicans flying about all over the place.

 

Now large animals are some what limited on the land but there is not short fall of large animals in the ocean. Animal life doesn’t just stop at safari on the land, you can also travel to the seas as well. You will be seeing Whales and dolphins, and even a diving is optional if you have the proper training. This kind of safari is slightly different to that of the ones you find in Africa, with this one you can sometimes get out of the jeep and walk around. But be careful in some of the larger islands you could come across some big alligators.

 

What is truly astonishing is the general knowledge that the guides have about some of these certain areas. They tell interesting and memorable stories about the animals and their origins. Rain forest Safari is where these people have their best stories, adventures and tales. So if you have the decision on a Kenya safari or a Caribbean safari, you should think about what kind of holiday you would prefer, the adventure strung Africa Safari, or the more relaxed Caribbean Safari?

 

Should Cruise ships be Banned?

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 11-08-2009

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The size of cruise ships is phenomenal. These ships can hold many tourists and have a wide array of staff. Because of all this, they can then generate a huge amount of waste products, and they then don’t know what to do with it?

 

Well many of them do dispose of their waste when they get back to port, sensibly and cleanly. It goes without saying that some of these cruise liners believe they can get away with dumping this waste in the ocean. They simply cannot contain all of the waste in the cruise ship and are forced to release it into the open water. This “dumping” is unacceptable if we want to keep the oceans in clean areas like the Caribbean clean. Around 2003 these ships were creating about thirty thousand gallons of sewage each day. It is difficult for us to say what the output of these ships is exactly, mainly because a new study has not been carried out.

 

However this isn’t the main problem. The biggest problem with the cruise liners is what the release into the atmosphere. The Engines that these beast like machines use, create immense amounts of pollution damaging everything around them. Over a 10 year period from 1991 to 2001 the amount of cruises bought just in the UK rose from 193,000 to 776,000. These figures show that the amount of cruises each year will continue to rise. St Lucia holidays have become very popular, the St Lucian government has even banned some cruise liners from entering its waters.

 

One thing is for sure though, either we find a new way to power these Cruise ships or we are going to have to forget about them altogether. If you’re thinking of going on Barbados holidays or having weddings abroad, then think quickly before the Caribbean is just another victim of pollution. Soon some of these wonderful places will be so damaged that we wont want to or be able to visit them.

 

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