Go to the Caribbean to get married… Yes or No?

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 24-08-2009

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In general it is a hard topic to really decipher. People have their own views on what the perfect wedding is going to be.Although not everyone will want to go abroad to get married, with the recession in flow as it is, you might save some money in doing so.

 

Lets have a look at some of the Pros ofweddings abroad. Well if youre thinking about going to the Caribbean there are some immediate pluses.At the start of the list is the weather, you wont be let down by unpredictable weather. The sun will have his hat on and you can be sure of a warm wedding. Another item on this agenda is that sometimes getting married in the tropics is proving to be cheaper than getting married at home in a church, and with so many people out there to help you its become so easy. Getting married at home has so much cost attached to it now that it may be considered a good idea to spend the same amount of money or maybe a little less on going to a luxury location and enjoying your wedding there.

 

Obviously the best part about it is that you can start your honeymoon straight away, no extra flights because youre already in the perfect location to have a great time. Why get married at home when you can have aluxury holidayfor your wedding.

 

Now we cant just look at the good parts about this, unfortunately there are some Cons.The first main reason that this might not be a good idea is that some people wont be able to make it to your wedding, they will find it hard to get some time off work and some family members either wont be able to afford it, or they could find travelling hard. Another problem that could reflect the cost for you is that some places have a minimum residency policy.Some countries will ask you to live where you want to have your wedding for a small amount of time, the good thing is you can enjoy the sun for a while longer.

 

One more problem you might find is that the wedding you have abroad might not be recognised by the church at home, but if you dont mind having a civil ceremony followed by a blessing when you get back you can overcome this pretty easily.

 

So what is the best decision? Church weddings just happen to be what some people want, and you have some people that just want to go away and have a different type of wedding, all in all it just matters what’s important to you. What is it that you would like to do on your special day, aCaribbean holidayin the place of your dreams, or at the church where you know you will have all of your family and friends to be with you?

 

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Looking for a holiday? then try one of these, Egypt or Cuba!

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 23-08-2009

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These two destinations couldn’t be much more different, but similar in their own way. Although these countries are very different, but they both hold something unique to each other in history terms. Cuba is the place of recent history, frozen in time. If you have a passion for ancient history, no place offers better features than Egypt. However which one best suits your holiday needs?

 

Cuba holidays have slowly come into the tourism light. They haven’t been sought after much before the year 2000, mainly because they were considered dangerous. Cuba has been stuck in a rut, stuck in the past and frozen in time, everything resembles something from 30 years ago. Although they have a powerful military control, the streets of Cuba are lined with very old and traditional houses; the roads are pebble stone or concrete. They are also the producers of the most expensive cigars in the world, all hand rolled. If you really want to, you could visit Cuba and roll a cigar yourself. If you like to dive then Cuba is perfect, with plenty of diving locations and a wide variety of marine life.

 

Egypt holidays have always been popular with many people. The prices have started to come down as well. Egypt certainly isn’t short of history especially when it comes to the first civilization in the world. If you want to see everything that this country has to offer you are going to have to spend a very long time here. The must is the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx; these are some of the most amazing sights anyone will ever be able to see. Not to mention they have been around for thousands of years, amazing. Cairo is a great place to be for all the hustle and bustle of all the people and markets, many people visit this place just for the crazy trading atmosphere. Egypt is home to the oldest civilization known to man, and a library that contains some of the oldest scripts in the world. This place is considered the place for all knowledge.

 

So there you go now you have two very exciting places to consider for your next holiday, I would recommend either one of them, but for weddings abroad it has to be Cuba.

 

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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.

 

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!

 

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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Three most popular holiday destinations this year!

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

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Have you been wondering which holiday you think you should be embarking on this year? People have been expressing where they have had there best holidays and then returning to the same place each year, that’s why these three holidays are the best.

 

Barbados holidays have always been locations where you can chill out and relax, not to mention enjoy a few good beers and rum’s. For holidays to Barbados you used to be looking at prices of nearly or over one thousand pound. This is great for all kinds of different tourist events, things like a submarine trip with a glass bottom and drinking at a pirates bar. This is a great place to enjoy a few nights out and then relax in the morning by the pool or the sea.

 

Barcelona holidays are in great demand as well. In the north east of Spain, this party capital attracts all ages from all around the world. Without a doubt you can just enjoy the party life and the beach and have a great holiday. Getting sun-burn and the tan that you want will be easy to achieve here. Of course there are some sights to see, such as architectural work by Antonio Gaudi scattered all over the city. However it is of course designed for those that like to have a few drinks.

 

St Lucia holidays are the holidays for lovers. It would be an understatement to say this this island was one of the most stunning in the world. You can find yourself falling more and more in love with your partner when you’re on this island, and after all it is also the place to have weddings abroad. You can enjoy the pleasant white sandy beaches and the clear blue seas. The diving is notriously romantic and the ocean is very clear. I wouldn’t really describe this as a family holiday, it is more for the couple.

 

Caribbean holidays now available for everybody, at amazing prices!

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

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Economic times across the world are suffering. We are finding it more and more difficult to do something for ourselves in our spare time. It has been hard for any of us to scrape some money together. So what is there for us to grab from this dark place that we have all been thrown in top.

 

Well help is here. The Recession and talk of how money is at an all time low, has overshadowed some amazing offers. Now holidays cost the same they did over twenty years ago. You can even find luxury all inclusive holidays at prices as low as 500 pounds. The Recession hasn’t just forced the public into spending carefully it has forced the travel agents to really trim on how much they charge for their holidays.

 

St Lucia and Barbados are now offering some of the most amazing holiday deals, and they have become some of the largest tourist money spinners in the world. With these prices dropping to all new lows people can now invest in these holidays without much worry on overall costs. We have to be grateful for these new low costs presented to us. There is no need to worry about all of this recession talk when it comes to holidays this year, prices are plummeting.

 

We should in a sense be thanking the position that the recession has placed travel agents in mainly because it is easier for us to go on our dream holidays. Weddings have become even more popular in the Caribbean, in fact the prices for these weddings is falling as well. If you want to have your dream Weddings abroad, then now is the time to consider it.

 

Although times are still hard for the people, these prices are actually allowing those that couldn’t go on St Lucia holidays or Barbados holidays to consider them and take up the new opportunity.

 

Do we have the money to go on a luxury holiday?

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 13-06-2009

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Money is the one problem that we all have to deal with, and now the recession is coming in full pelt, can we really afford to go on a luxury holiday. However, the holiday market prices are falling and all inclusive and package holidays have become more available.

 

However does this really help us, although holiday prices are coming down the odds are we still won’t be able to afford luxury holidays. We all have to take into account that our money is used up quickly with bills, but is a luxury holiday really going to set you back? If you look around you will find more and more deals coming in, with travel agents trying to send you all over the world for as little as possible, even on Caribbean holidays where you have the clean white beaches and 5 star hotels, all of the pampering that you would ever need from a holiday.

 

Looking around for the best deals will help, but because competition is so tough they are all bringing their prices down just keep up with each other. The thing is that even if bills are burning holes in our pockets, we all need to get away from it all once in a while and even luxury holidays are coming down in price so much that it’s easier for us to go away for a week or weekend.

 

Some people are even having their weddings abroad because the prices are even cheaper abroad than they are at home, this shows that holidays at home might not be that cheap either. The best way to get away from the stress of it all is to go on a luxury holiday and now it’s becoming more available to us. So yes luxury holidays are becoming easier to afford, and it will help with the stress of home and work life, but money is money, so what will you do?

 

5 Best Tropical Holiday Destinations This Summer

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 02-06-2009

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If you’re thinking of jetting off to sunnier climes this summer but can’t decide where to go, look no further than our guide to the top five best destinations for tropical holidays. We’ve compiled the best choice of destinations for a luxury tropical break, so all that’s left for you to do is sit down, relax and enjoy your holiday!

1. Grenada
The island of Grenada, also known as ‘Spice Island’, is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Carribean holidays as much of the beautiful mountainous scenery is covered with unspoilt rainforests and waterfalls, giving the island a truly tropical feel. The historic and picturesque capital, St George, offers tourists the chance to experience island life amongst the locals, and the market on Saturdays is great fun to visit.

2. Thailand
A visit to Thailand is truly a feast for the mind and senses. From the shopping and nightlife of Bangkok to the long white powder beaches of the beautiful coastlines, Thailand offers something for everyone. The natural beauty and unique history and culture help to ensure that Thailand remains a hugely popular destination for holidaymakers, and the cuisine really is second to none.

3. Maldives
Clear seas, white sands and pure tranquillity make the Maldives the perfect destination for romantic holidays and honeymoons. The 1,190 small slands are mostly uninhabited and surrounded by coral reefs. Most of the resorts and hotels are located on their own exclusive islands, ensuring a truly private retreat.

4. Barbados
The most easterly of the Caribbean islands and a popular choice for couples looking for weddings abroad, Barbados combines the stunning scenery we expect from Caribbean destinations with a wider variety of possibilities for nightlife, shopping and eating out. In contrast to the calm western coastline on the Caribbean sea, the eastern coastline is exposed to the Atlantic ocean, making for some dramatic beautiful views.

5. Bali
The Indonesian island of Bali is the ultimate picturesque tropical holiday destination with its palm fringed beaches, luxury hotels and a wealth of culture waiting to be discovered. Bali also boasts some of the best crafts and shopping in the Far East and an ardent shopper could easily lose themselves for days in the buzzing streets and markets in the small local towns.

Top 10 things to do in Barbados

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Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 29-05-2009

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You are sure to have a great time especially in Barbados.  Now that it is growing massively in the tourism district there will be lots of great things to do.  Here are some of the things that you should definitely try when you are going on Barbados holidays:

1.Get on a catamaran cruise.  This is a great way for you to enjoy the clean blue ocean while having a few beers and being told about the area by a guide.If they let you, you can go for a swim in the sea.

2.    Try the Ocean Park Aqaurium.  You can go to the fresh water falls and feed piranhas or go and see all the rays they have swimming around.

3.    Learn To Surf.Clearly this must be tried.  You have got to give it a try even if it’s just once or twice it’s a great laugh.

4.Go on an adventure with Safari crew on the Island.  Join an island safari and visit some of Barbados best kept secrets you will have a great time and see things others won’t have ever seen.

5.The local galleries or arts and crafts.If you get the chance you must try and visit some of the museums or galleries with some very unique art.

6.The amazing Atlantis Submarine.If you like to watch the fish underwater then this is for you, join a group of people, and float underwater to see amazing sights.

7.    St Nicholas Abbey.When you reach the top of this amazing abbey at 800 feet above sea level, you will be able to see the whole island for miles around.

8.    Cave Bay.A very quite and calm beach where you can calm your body and enjoy the scenery.The border of this beautiful beach has a natural rock wall running around it with ancient ruins not far away.

9.    The St Lawrence strip.  This is for the night life lovers; this mile long strip has bars, night clubs and rave venues for all you’re late night needs.

10.    Try the Barbados Inn.A pub with a unique theme, they are all pirates “Arrrggghhh”, so enjoy yourself and a have some old fashioned sea drink.

So go on Caribbean holidays in Barbados and have a great time.  If you really like it you can have your weddings abroad as well.