Declared a national monument, Toledo, a small city found on a Castilian hilltop overlooking the Rio Tajo (River Tagus), was once the Spanish capital under the Visigoths (567 to 711) and again when Felipe II moved the Court of Spain to Madrid (1085 to 1561). It is still the religious centre of Spain. Locals often [...]
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Las Vegas, Part 3 – Getting Comp’d
Vegas is all about getting you to come back. The casinos make so much money from you gambling that they can afford to give a little back. Usually that ‘little’ comes in the form of comps. Comp is short for ‘complimentary’ and comps range from free food and drinks to T-shirts and other souveneirs, all [...]
Las Vegas, Part 2 – How to play Blackjack
Blackjack has the best odds for the gambler of any game in Vegas; the house edge is only .5%. That means that over time, if you bet 100 dollars on blackjack, the casino will end up with a measley 5 cents. But wait, you ask – if the odds are so good, why do most [...]
Holiday Rental Tips
Holidays are expensive. If they weren’t, nobody’d work. One of the main reasons for their priciness is the cost of accommodation. You can easily spend as much for one week in a hotel or resort as you would for one month in your own house. Adding to the strain on your wallet is the fact [...]
Queenstown adventure
The Kiwis are an interesting bunch. The country is to Oz what Canada is to the US – the quiet neighbor with a funny accent. But beneath the laid-back, laconic New Zealand exterior there must be a huge red pepper of raging lust for life. After all, this is the country that brought us bungy [...]
Torquay
When it comes to surfing towns around Australia, Torquay is by far one of the most historical and most typical of Australian culture. Situated in the southwest area of Victoria, Torquay has its own culture and own surfing lifestyle, making it a must see place for any surf lover. With a plethora of surf beaches [...]
Hawaii
When people think of the ultimate tropical beach holiday, they think of one place: Hawaii. The American state is really often referred to as it’s own country, as it should be considering it is hundreds of miles away from mainland America.
Goa Beach Holiday
Goa, India, is an endearing abode of scenic charm squeezed between seas and lush forested hills. Offering glistening sands, swaying coconut palms and ultra fresh seafood, Goa involves exploring the most sensuous of beaches and historical forts that have kept the legacy of the Portuguese alive in India. If you choose a beach holiday in [...]
Summer Holiday in Galway, Ireland
Summer time in Ireland is particularly amazing. Whether it’s breathing in the country air and starring at the clear blue sky while resting on the grass down at Spanish Arch or spending your days at an Irish music festival, there are plenty of attractions to suit you in the Irish summertime. June, July and August [...]
Aussie Beaches for a Summer Holiday
You don’t have to go overseas to enjoy summer on the beach. Save your money and travel to one of the many pristine Australian beaches. The Sydney shoreline alone encompasses over 300 kilometres of beaches, exhibiting a variety of atmospheres from Cosmopolitan Bondi Beach to historic Bronte Beach. For one Sydney beach, the name says [...]
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