The Canary Islands are located just off the coast of Africa. And enjoy a semi-tropical climate – making them an ideal holiday destination all year round.
As a result the islands have become a real hot favourite with visitors from sun starved Northern European nations such as the UK and Germany, attracting around nine million foreign tourists every year.
Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the islands. With a much more arid and barren terrain than the larger, lusher islands of Tenefire and Gran Canaria. This is due to the fact that Lanzarote is located just 100 miles or so away from the western fringes of the Sahara Desert and experiences very little rainfall – around 9mm per month.
But that’s not to say that the island is lacking in beauty. As Lanzarote boasts a great many natural wonders such as the surreal scenery of the Timanfaya Volcano Park as well as a host of great beaches – close to 100 in fact. Read the rest of this entry
You may have taken any number of long road trips before and think you know just how to do it right. When you make your plan, however, consider these points.
About your car
Obviously, you will want to make sure that your tires have plenty of tread, and there are no operational problems that should be corrected. Make sure all fluids are at the right levels and there are no leaks. Once on the road, keep an eye on warning lights so you know if your engine is overheating.
About yourself
While you’re busy with packing, calling to have your newspapers held and planning rest and fuel stops in advance, remember to think about yourself. Don’t leave things to do that will take you into late the night before you leave. Read the rest of this entry
Traveling during the holidays is very exciting and there is plenty going on all around you. However, it is very important that you remain alert so you won’t be involved in an accident or become a victim of theft. There are plenty of criminals that target holiday travelers as they know they are likely to have money on them and they aren’t always paying attention to their surroundings.
Accidents can take place anywhere during holiday travel so you need to be prepared for the unexpected. Never speed when you are driving and make sure you have your seat belt on. Allow at least one car length between you and the person in front of you. Should they have to brake quickly you don’t want to rear end them or end up being hit by the vehicle behind you.
Pay close attention for animals crossing the road as they can be a hazard. Even though you don’t want to hit them, slamming on your brakes or swerving can result in an accident. If you do have to swerve always go to the right so you will be off the road instead of into oncoming traffic. Read the rest of this entry
Perform an internet search online with the phrase “first class upgrades“, and you will get many tips. Many travel experts recommend buying a first class upgrade, as opposed to a first class ticket from the start. With this approach, you book a flight in coach and then upgrade the day of the flight. This and other similar approaches are nice, but you are still paying. Although it usually happens by chance, you can get a free first class upgrade in some instances. What are they?
If the airplane’s weight is not properly balanced. As silly as this sounds, it does happen. Have you ever been on a flight where passengers from coach are plucked from the back and sent to the front? If you are a regular flyer, you know this can be a common occurrence. Guess what? These individuals are nothing more than volunteers. They volunteer to leave their seats, be separated from their flying partners, and relax in style in first class. They do this free of charge and do not have to pay an upgrade fee. Read the rest of this entry
Thanks to its wildebeests, lions and cheetahs the Mara, Kenya, is the most predator-packed reserve in the world. This is an excellent experience for anyone wanting to get up close and personal with wildlife in Kenya.
