What better way to see the beautiful island of Maui than from the heavens? You’ll be able to see all the island has to offer from a different perspective while having a bit of an adventure at the same time. Even if you’ve never been on a helicopter before, this is a great place to [...]
Anyone who plans to visit Melbourne, Victoria should most definitely consider setting two or three days aside to explore the Costa Verde of Australia, the Great Ocean Road. This magnificent coastal tour combines spectacular Southern Ocean scenery, epic cliffs, towering rock formations, tranquil bays, intriguing coastal villages, lush rainforests, history-filled towns and pristine uncrowded beaches [...]
A staple of Australian history, The Ghan is an essential part of the voyage across Australia for any local, new resident or tourist who wants to say they’ve “seen it all”. Named after the Afghan cameleers who originally helped to open up the central desert region of Australia in the late 19th and early 20th [...]
Whether you have a few hours or days to spend lapping up the scenery in India, there are a number of train services that can show you around the country. Here are the two most popular train rides you can take: The Darjeeling – from the little town of New Jalpaiguri to the rolling Darjeeling [...]
An American icon, the California Zephyr traverses much of the North American continent and has become one of the greatest train journeys in the world. First established in 1949, the Zephyr has undergone many upgrades over the years to earn its name as one of the greatest transcontinental lines. Running from Union Station in Chicago [...]
Although you can find all sorts of holiday activities in Maine, New England, one of the best and most unique has to be taking a hot air balloon ride. Kennebunkport in Maine is easily the best place to see beauty from a basket. Between September and October is when the seasons are changing and the [...]
The vast majority of us will be used to flying on commercial airlines and would rarely, if ever, consider hiring a private air charter. But without making this consideration we overlook the fact that we subject ourselves to airline policies that often inconvenience us that we may be able to avoid. Here are a few [...]
Unless you happen to be wealthy and have a lot of free time, chances are you wish you could fly more often than you currently can. The cost of flying is, of course, the most prohibitive element of long distance travel. Many people find themselves in situations where they know someone they could stay with [...]
Cruise ships are not traditionally thought of as family vacation vessels. However, there are a fair amount of cruises, like Carnival’s “fun ships” targeted at fulfilling just this purpose. There is a little bit of something for everyone in all age groups from adults to teens and kids. There are coordinated activities as well as [...]
Without a doubt, Alaska is one of the most beautiful states in the USA. With impressive mountains, glaciers, snow and icy waters, Alaska is a popular vacation destination for people who want to experience its mysterious beauty first hand. You too can see the exquisiteness of an Alaskan winter wonderland by taking a luxurious cruise [...]