Family Travel Tips
Undertake a family trip is not easy. Learn some tips for a successful trip and fun for everyone.
Travel time
Pick a date, defines the time period available, travel season (summer, Christmas is the most common for the rest of the year children are in school), climate and budget. Document your ideas in a neat, simple and practical way to maximize time. If you want to do a “road trip” or long trip takes at least two weeks.
Traditional family meeting
Meet with your family to identify their tastes and sights. Listen to your children and make a list. Discuss fit the costs and on budget. Some points to discuss at the meeting: What do you like? Amusement parks, food type, historical sites, museums of family interest.
They can use the Internet to search for locations. The theme parks are always a good alternative, but dare to go further and included as alternative places to see in movies like New York and California. There is much to explore for the family in these destinations.
Locations with a unique atmosphere as zoos, museums, specialty shops and eating places unforgettable.
Trace the route
On a sheet detailing the dates of travel and the list of destinations. Then seek them on a map and study how they relate to its proximity. You can be flexible in planning. Travel might start with an idea and go slowly adding interesting places.
Taking into account the time available and the places of interest, we must concentrate on finding the best air transportation. If you do a “road trip” an alternative to maximize the trip is to look at an airport and get back in another.
Search engines allow you to do this type of transfer and are not necessarily more expensive. To make a good decision, the best guide is to get the total price. For this you must take into account the need for your family. There are airlines that include the first bag, others include TV, meals, etc.
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Caribbean Travel Tips
Caribbean beaches are one of the favorite destinations for travelers this holiday, then you will discover what advice you have to keep in mind to make the most of every opportunity offered by this destination.
- What clothes to wear? Is always the question that every traveler faces when he goes to an unknown destination? Of course in the Caribbean, summer clothing is a must, shorts, dresses, swimwear and hats are some of the items that should not be missing in the tourist’s suitcase.
- The temperature in the Caribbean is around 27 and 29 degrees, this temperature decreases as the latitude increases.
- The Spanish language is one that is more present in all sites in the Caribbean, however both English and French are the two most dominant languages.
- When shopping times those found in malls are open from 9 am to 12 pm and 14 to 18 hours.
- The currency that prevails in the islands of the Caribbean is the Eastern Caribbean dollar and the change coincides with the U.S. dollar.
- Unfortunately, hurricanes and weather events are common in this area of the continent, although being an area prepared always taken every precaution to evacuate the hotel and residences with ease and comfort.
Travel Tips for South America
Learn some words in the language or take a dictionary of common phrases.
With the exception of Brazil (whose official language is Portuguese) and the Guianas (where various cultures and languages interact simultaneously) Spanish speaking leads you anywhere in South America. It is also shown consideration and respect of you knows the basics, when to communicate with the native population. Exercise courtesy, humility and respect at all times. One of the most important tips for traveling around South America!
Learn something in advance about the country / countries are trying to visit.
Pay attention to your wardrobe – particularly if you’re a woman – what you wear at home may not be appropriate in other cultures. Traditions and religious practices are also very important, never despise the beliefs of others. Always remember that you are the visitor. Acting as such.
Leave your Rolex or personal home jewelry.
Traveling to discover and enjoy your time off, not to impress anyone, right? So it is better to keep your luxury property in the proper perspective.
Leave your passport and credit cards safe in the hotel / hostel.
Carry only a photocopy of the passport in case you request the police on the street. Obvious but important tips for traveling between South America.
Always, always have some cash on you.
Make sure you have even fifty dollars in your pocket. In case of theft, you have something to deliver, rather than face the frustration of the attacker. If you are under the influence of drugs may be impossible to communicate and even become violent for your benefit. Stay calm / inspires confidence. No one will do for you.
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Healthy and Successful Travel
Healthy Travelers
All you need to know
Traveler’s Health Maintenance is the key to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in South America…
Successful trip is to travel in a healthy, easy to get a little advance planning, taking care of your habits in eating and drinking as well as recognizing the early symptoms in your body to a potential problem.
Above all, your holidays and experiences in South America are to be enjoyed as a whole look is just fun, relaxing or action and adventure tourism.
So start planning early and then enjoy its benefits …
Make sure you’re in good health before leaving.
Visit your dentist and your GP also – at least 6 weeks before – to see what vaccination is required in the country / countries you wish to visit.
Purchase the appropriate travel insurance according to your needs.
If you are using prescription medications, carry a letter from your GP as well as the recipe / recipes in particular.
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Traveling in Asia
When we make a trip to a foreign country should not only be informed of the places of interest and attractions to know, but also on what kind of culture we will find, because in many places this aspect of vital importance. This is even more important if you travel alone, especially in regard to women, since their status is not identical in the West than in the East, for example. This happens when we visited the tourist countries of South Asia.
Asia travel these destinations are usually chosen by those who love to discover new horizons, as are nuclei with less crowding of tourists and certainly very interesting places, as in Nepal, through its numerous valleys and small basins. The adventure is another magnet for tourism, while visiting those most symbolic buildings in this part Asian. But not everything is so beautiful, because women in most cities, you must take care of their clothes and their companions.
The latter is often the case in countries such as Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan, being, in addition, the latter two sites with high potential wars and kidnapping tourists. Should therefore be informed about what to see and what to avoid when you are in these places in Asia.
However, there are also places exempt from these problems and treatment is usually very pleasant, as in India. Of course, in the case of women, they should be careful in dress, wearing clothes that do not call too much attention. The western part of southern Asia is Sri Lanka, where his answers coastal tourist canons par excellence.
International Tourism Salon in Catalonia
If you like traveling and new experiences do not miss this appointment, from 20 to 22 April 2012. Discover landscapes, traditions and the best of music and cuisine from every continent.
New this year is shown for the first time a day dedicated to Sustainable Tourism: Smart Destinations.En will involve tourism promotion experts and professionals in the field of energy, mobility and engineering.
The end of all this, is to achieve an exchange of experiences to create targets “smart,” more environmentally responsible and sustainable.
The SITC you can design a customized trip: wine and food tourism, sports, urban, technological, cruises, camping, hiking through the desert, proposals for the gay community … and much more.
We encourage you to trully around there, the entrance fee on April 20: 7 € and 21 and April 22: 9 €, for children under 12 free. Also, do not waste your input! because it will make a 25% discount at many upscale restaurants, built on the initiative “Menj’t the sermon” where you can enjoy themed menus in restaurants in luxury hotels in the Catalan capital.
Gaudí from all points.
If you prefer to leave the sport to others, and prefer to wear slippers sightseeing, we recommend you explore the work of Antoni Gaudí, either through the city center or by a route Baix Llobregat, where laColonia Güell.
The Baix de Llobregat is one of the highest number of modernist buildings in Catalonia. One of the most spectacular of the artist is the Crypt Church, located in the town of Santa Coloma de Cervello, recently declared a World Heritage Site. Although he could not finish it, is one of the works deseafía the “laws of the architecture of the time.”
The great genius Gaudí nuesvas dared to experiment with construction techniques and created an environment within the crypt that overwhelms all visitors.
If you make a trip to Barcelona you can not miss the visit to Colonia Guell, one of the places we move to the former colonies of the late nineteenth century industrial and that Gaudí became his “test shop” for their works. You can see an urban art nouveau style that is sure to fascinate you.
If you are in Madrid, we recommend that before you go to fly to Barcelona Blanquerna Cultural Center (Calle Alcalá, 44) host the Tourist Information Point of Catalonia in Madrid, which took place last Wednesday Workshop “Gaudí and Modernism “and where up to 30 June will be the Exhibition of Gaudi Lab.
Here also will inform you about the different routes that you can do for Barcelona, take the bus and tour other parts of Catalonia, do a guided tour of the Barcelona hidden or do a tasting of wines and cavas from Catalonia.
The Best Beaches For Traveling With Children
Who does he want from time to time a trip to the beach to sunbathe and enjoy the sea? If traveling with children also fun is guaranteed, since the beaches are the best “battlefield” for all their games, sand castles, ball toss, plunge into the sea … why we recommend the best of our country to travel in family:
1. Playa de San Antonio, Asturias.
Playa San Antonio is a small secluded beach within 100 meters of white sand and strong waves which are accessed by foot from the adjacent Cuevas del Mar. It also visited the nudist beach and depression Torimbia inside Gulpiyuri beach.
2. Playa de la Pineda, Tarragona.
Very close to Salou, but much quieter, this town is next to Port Aventura, a place you do not want to miss if you go with children. The beach is very long, has all the facilities essential for a family holiday and is surrounded by hotels of different categories. Which do you prefer?
3. Empuries, Barcelona.
This beach has plenty of variety. Many coves beside a long way with pine, allow the choice of a suitable place for children of different ages. In addition, sea water is shallow and there is plenty of recreational activities such as bicycle hire. Therefore in Empúries, children can let loose their energy renda with amusement. In addition, across from the beach, among the ruins of a Greek city and a village between walls, esplanades are large shady pine trees, ideal for family meals or naps to rest.
4. Oropesa del Mar, Catellón.
For years, Oropesa beach is very suitable to go with family, but lately has also been a boom thanks to Marina D’Or, a city created exclusively for the enjoyment of family vacation near the town center.
It has a wide range of restaurants, doctor, a seawater spa, various entertainment programs and other activities. Also, you can choose between hotels of different categories or apartments, and is open all year!
5. Playa de la Oliva, Valencia.
Although many people are reluctant to the beaches of Valencia, the fact is they are ideal to go with family. Very close to Gandia is a small town called Olive, where every year hundreds of families gather to spend their holidays. In summer, are very famous for its festival of Moors and Christians, and is a city full of parks that will provide them meet other kids their age and have a golf resort very close.
6. Mar Menor, Murcia.
Although there was a time that was the top destination for families, today is still a very fit to travel with small children because of the shallowness of the Mar Menor.
7. Roquetas, Almeria.
Another destination where the beaches has been awarded “Blue Flag” which assesses the accessibility of its beaches, the clean sand and water, etc.. Among them we can keep beaches: Romanilla, La Bajadilla, Salinas or Aguadulce
8. Playa del Ingles, Grand Canary.
One of the best beaches on the island, along with a variety of restaurants, bars for those who tire quickly of sunbathing. There are some ice cream that will delight children.
9. Great beaches of Corralejo, Fuerteventura.
Area of great beaches in Corralejo in the north coast of the island which covers about 3 km length and mass. There are a number of beautiful beaches of golden sand consecutive, normally calm waters. The Olive can enjoy another 20 beaches.
10. Cala Salada, Ibiza.
Golden sand and calm waters Cala Salada is a small cove surrounded by pines in the hills. It has a restaurant, wharf, … and across the mini cliff is accessible to other bays.
These are some of the beaches that we recommend from Halconviajes.com, of course there are many more on our shores to choose from, and is, we can boast of being one of the countries that top the list of the most “blue flags” possesses. Book your summer vacation!