The Travel Masters – Page 60 – Travel Lovers Vacations & Ideas

February 16, 2012July 1, 2012

How to avoid scams on vacation?

Finally the holidays, after so many weeks of work, stress and urge to escape. For these moments as expected do not turn into a nightmare, keep in mind these few lines throughout your stay.

First choose your accommodation carefully. Internet is full of very attractive rental sites, at competitive prices, and whose sole purpose is to rip off tourists. Moreover, a growing number of people reserve their rent and send a deposit.

But when they arrive, they fall at best on the said rental already leased to several people or, worse, on the said location totally dilapidated and unsafe, or even in some cases on a ground wave… Without possibility of refund, that is wasted vacation. Continue reading “How to avoid scams on vacation?”

February 10, 2012July 1, 2012

The “pretzel”, a speciality from Alsace to taste without moderation

The pretzel is a salty delicious pastry that is shaped like a big knot. It is made from brioche dough which is then covered with coarse salt before being browned in the oven. However, if you want a real taste pretzel, it will be in Alsace, southern Germany, Austria or Switzerland that you need to go.

Indeed, if you spend a stay in Alsace in Strasbourg for example, you only have to sit at the table one of the many traditional small breweries that you can enjoy a delicious pretzel. You will eat this one the day of its manufacture, to keep all the softness of the dough, because indeed, if you wait a little longer, the dough will begin to harden… And yes, the pretzel is a pastry that is eaten at the outlet of the furnace. Continue reading “The “pretzel”, a speciality from Alsace to taste without moderation”

February 8, 2012July 2, 2012

Organize holidays via the Internet

Information, reservations, assessments… Internet opens new horizons and new opportunities to organize your vacation the best possible way.

The major tourist spots
With many tourist attractions, you can now discover your holiday destination in summary, clear and precise. Practical information, what to do before leaving, climate… Many sites tell you everything you need to know before choosing and planning your next vacation!

The bargain
The Internet allows today to book many things essential to good vacation: lodging, rentals, transportation… But even better, thanks to low cost locations, or sales at the last minute, you can find good deals for you provide a holiday experience that you would not even think! Continue reading “Organize holidays via the Internet”

February 5, 2012June 16, 2020

Stay winter in Martinique…

Wedged between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Martinique, rightfully called “the flower island’s”, is an enclave paradise that does not lack charm. South of the island, are hills, sugar cane plantations, and sandy beaches. In the North, more abrupt and steep, found abundant vegetation, pineapple and banana plantations and the highest point of the island (1397 meters), a volcano is called Mount Pelee.

Thus, during a stay in Martinique, visitors are invariably charmed by the many faces of the island, mangrove, the contact point between the sea and the forest, the rainforest, where flora and fauna rich and diverse available to the gaze of the curious, of course, passing by the beaches lined with coconut palms. The Trois-Ilets, the Anses d’Arlet, the Salines, the Diamond… the heavenly places in which to enjoy the warm and crystalline waters that surrounds the island. Continue reading “Stay winter in Martinique…”

February 3, 2012July 2, 2012

Prepare your suitcase efficiently: the good background and good business

You have the habit of forgetting your business or to redo your suitcase regularly to ensure that you don’t forget anything? Here are 5 tips tested and approved to become a pro of the effective suitcase!

Make a list
This is the best way not to forget anything!
List all items that will help you on spot (toothbrush, flashlight, address book …) and reduce to the point: no need to list your entire wardrobe!

First few days in advance: if your favorite jacket is dirty, you will have time to wash and iron it.

Choose a suitable suitcase
It seems obvious, but … How many people clutter of too heavy bag or too big suitcase! Depending on the time and place of your stay, you will spend the canvas bag to the trolley! Continue reading “Prepare your suitcase efficiently: the good background and good business”

January 31, 2012July 3, 2012

Apuan Alps: One of the jewels of Tuscany

Fancy a breath of fresh air? Go ahead, ask a few days off and go discover the Apuan Alps. Located across the Italian border, in Tuscany, the Alps are in the north of the peninsula. Dominated by Mount Pisanino which rises to nearly 2000 meters, the Apuan Alps are crossed by rivers Magra and Serchio. You can go hiking in the Alps as well as in the Apennines given the proximity of these mountains.

At the heart of the Italian Alps, you inevitably fall under the spell of the marble quarries of Carrara. Go hiking, riding or mountain biking in the Apuane and discover the extraordinary landscapes of the Marble Mountains. From the hills, you can even see the sea you will experience 100% nature in the heart of the Natural Park of the Apuan. Artists in soul or on holiday with children, you can organize a few sorties, thematic and stop a moment to observe the flora and why not for the drawing or complete your herbarium. Continue reading “Apuan Alps: One of the jewels of Tuscany”

January 29, 2012July 3, 2012

Cabarets: a must for a weekend in Paris!

If rhymes with Paris Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and riverboat, Paris would not be Paris without its cabarets that are part of the myth of the city of light from the Belle Epoque. They went through good times like wars to establish itself as a key element of Parisian nightlife…

According to the cabaret you choose, dive into the atmosphere of the Belle Epoque, relive the heyday of music hall, or be enchanted by the glamour and glitter. Lido and Moulin Rouge others you through a whirl of music and colors… Each tavern has developed a particular style that has become famous. Continue reading “Cabarets: a must for a weekend in Paris!”

January 26, 2012July 3, 2012

Choosing the right tour guide

A good guide is often a valuable asset during a trip or for preparing your trip… if you have well chosen to start! If I order some books on the internet without problem, I always preferred to go in the radius of a library to choose a travel guide. It is indeed significant in view of providing content to see the quality of the illustrations, the distribution of different sections and the overall direction of the work, etc.. And this little excursion is already as the first step of the journey…

The first question to ask when you are about to choose your guide is what you expect. What geographic boundaries should be covered by (a city, region, country)? What information would you find? What elements are most important to you (addresses and ratings of restaurants, listings of places to visit or fewer sites, but more developed)? How do you travel (rather adventurous and backpack or museums galore!)? The answers to these questions will first make an initial selection of guides among those proposed, – sometimes a good decade for a single destination! Browse them; compare the information for each site and the importance given to each party (lodging, restaurants, tours, descriptions…) to make it your choice. Continue reading “Choosing the right tour guide”

January 20, 2012July 4, 2012

Nerja: An Andalusian town for your holiday!

Nerja is a Spanish coastal town of 20,000 inhabitants located in the province of Malaga in the Axarquia region. Just sixty kilometers from Malaga, Nerja enjoys an equally pleasant climate all year that favors outdoor activities: hiking, biking, the scuba diving, water skiing, kayaking, swimming…

Nerja is a tourist town which has distinguished itself for its many attractions it offers to its visitors. In particular, the caves of Nerja with an international reputation that attracts every year thousands of tourists for the richness of their history.

Nerja is also popular in winter for the ski resort of Sierra Nevada. In summer you can relax on the beaches of the Costa del Sol, within walking distance of the city, on the beaches of Burriana, El Playazo and reserved beaches for nudists such as Playa de las Alberquilas. Torrecilla beaches and Calahonda are among the nicest beaches of Nerja for their first sea overlooking the waterfront. Continue reading “Nerja: An Andalusian town for your holiday!”

January 18, 2012July 7, 2012

Strikes, work deadlines … beware!

This summer is especially marked by repeated strikes on all fronts and renovation or construction of road involved on major highways. Delayed or canceled flights, air traffic controllers on strike, rail companies exceeded… what next counteract some vacation plans.

First reaction, perspective and take this troubles patiently. If, despite your current eve strikes, you face a spontaneous movement, stay calm in order to remain lucid and responsive, think about your upcoming vacation! Continue reading “Strikes, work deadlines … beware!”