Barbados
In its British Empire days, Barbados was known as Little England. It was the first colony to declare war in 1939 and cheered Britons with a cable that read: “Don’t worry. Little England is with you.” Today, the island is independent but still cherishes Anglo-Saxon civility, cricket and high tea. After 350 years of colonization, Britain has left its mark and added much to the beguiling charm of “Little England in the Tropics.”
Cayman Islands
Here is fun in the sun you can take all the way to the hundreds of banks in this offshore tax haven. Comprising three islands and a population just over 30,000, the Cayman Islands were the setting for the hit Tom Cruise film: The Firm. Diving is big in the Caymans. In fact, treasure hunter and expert diver Herbert Humphreys is headquartered in the island capital of George Town.
New Providence, The Bahamas Destination overview
This is the island most visitors erroneously call Nassau. That’s because it is the site of the nation’s capital, named in 1695 for the Dutch Prince of Orange-Nassau after he took over the British throne. Since about two-thirds of the Bahamian population lives on the relatively small island of New Providence, it is the mouse that roars. Recent years have seen millions of dollars invested in Nassau, Cable Beach, & Paradise Island.
Bermuda – Destination features
Dreaming of Bermuda? Think pink and green. Pink for the soft pastel shades that wash this 22-square-mile island, and green for the colour of money that Bermuda’s offshore banking and insurance sectors generate (though in reality the island’s currency is as colourful as its British founders). Bermuda is too far north – 600 miles due East of Cape Hattaras in North Carolina – to be considered geographically part of the Caribbean.
Tips packing your holiday baggage
Packing your bag for a holiday, short break or even for a business trip can be a real chore. Add in packing for others, such as children and partners and you can soon be tearing your hair out in frustration. There you are; balancing choosing the items you want to take with getting them all into the case without squashing and creasing your favourite clothes. Let alone worrying about what you have forgotten and will your case be within your baggage allowance.
Read our top tips to make packing stress free.
1. Know your luggage allowance. It is vital that you know your hand baggage allowance and hold baggage allowances before you even start planning. Don’t forget that allowance for infants can vary from this so it is vital that you check out what you can take for your baby as well. Pick baggage that is light and sturdy for the job and ensure you maximise the weight allowance as much as the size of the bag. Continue reading
Cheap Accommodation
Accommodation is one of the biggest fixed costs travelers have and people are constantly looking for the best value they can find. I’m sure many backpackers would sleep in a barn if it was the cheapest accommodation around; some people will stay anywhere, as long as it has a roof. Some just want cheap hotels. Others want luxury. Everyone has a different preference.
However, no matter what your accommodation tastes may be, one thing everyone has in common is that no one wants to pay a fortune for it. In fact, one of the best ways to take a cheap holiday is to cut down on accommodation costs. Since you have to stay somewhere every night, reducing this expense can save you a lot of money of the total cost of your trip. Next to finding a cheap flight, finding free or inexpensive lodging will have the biggest impact on your travel budget. Continue reading
Picking a Travel Credit Card
credit cards America is a credit card loving country and you’ve probably seen all the ads for bonuses if you sign up with this or that credit card. Credit cards are omnipresent in modern day society. People use them to pay for everything from cars to groceries to sticks of gum.
Travel credit cards offer a great opportunity to earn free points that can be redeemed for airfare, hotels or cold hard cash. In the race to get customers, credit card issuing companies partner with various travel brands (or just simply offer their own card) that entice consumers with sign up bonus, loyalty points, special discounts, and more. Their desire to get you the consumer is really your gain. By milking the system, you can tons of free air tickets, hotel rooms, vacations, or even cash. Continue reading
Choosing the Backpack
Picking the right backpack is an important part of any trip. Too big, and you’ll have too much extra weight. Too small, and you’ll never fit anything in. Pick the wrong material, and when it rains, your stuff will be soaked. There’s so many options out there that it can be very confusing.
I spent a good hour picking out my first pack, and that was also after hours of online research. So that you don’t do the same, here are a few tips to make your search go quicker:
Three Things to Consider:
Size: Your backpack should be both proportional to your body and comfortable enough to allow you to carry about 20 pounds. Continue reading