Modern cruise ships have dramatically lessened the problem of seasickness. Today’s larger ships slice through the waves instead of riding on top of them. Also, new technologies like stabilizers, which look like large underwater fins, and counterbalancing systems have greatly reduced any pitch and rolling motion of the ships, all but neutralizing the problem of seasickness. Read

Information concerning climate, population and history as well as tips and tricks while visiting the city of Bern. Read

There are a number of very serious diseases that are caused by contaminated food and water. Some of these major diseases are dysentery, which can be preceded by traveler's diarrhea, hepatitis A, cholera, and typhoid. These diseases are very prevalent in third world countries, however, people can contract them even in their own home town. Here is some information that can help you lessen the chance of getting these diseases when you take a tropical holiday. Read

Travelers, campers, tourists and vacationers alike can be at risk for getting Lyme disease, a serious, debilitating condition caused by being bitten by an infected tick. Read

Commercial air travel causes a passenger's blood to become thicker and slow down, especially in the lower extremities which can increase the possibility of getting blood clots. The longer the flight, the greater the risk. Read

When flying on commercial airlines, most airline passengers develop some medical problems which are usually minor. However, sometimes these symptoms can develop into more serious medical conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis, which could quickly become life threatening. Read

If you are traveling, or on vacation, your best protection is to understand the local culture and customs of the country you are visiting. What you observe when you watch how the local women behave and dress will give you valuable clues on how to avoid sexual harassment. Read

Airports, train and bus stations, and any other place where travelers congregate in close quarters are where pickpockets love to operate. There are many dos and don’ts to avoid becoming a victim when you travel on vacation, most of which are common sense. Here are some of them. Read

Pod hotels are not a new phenomenon. They have been around for many years, but most travelers have never heard of them. The concept started in Japan as "capsule hotels", that were, and are still being used mainly by traveling businessmen on stopovers. Read

I’m sure that most travelers have at one time or another bought inexpensive travel luggage that literally fell apart after only a few years of traveling on holidays. It seems that most times in life you get what you pay for, so it may make a lot of sense to invest in a more expensive, but very durable set of luggage. Quality counts. Read

Many medical experts have found that air travelers usually experience a worse bout of jet lag when they fly from east to west. In general, the more time zones that they cross, flying from east to west, the more severe their symptoms of jet lag will be. However, airline passengers will only experience a milder bout of jet lag when their air flights are going from west to east. Read

Professional thieves tend to hang around hotels and resorts, especially the lobbies, looking for tourists and travelers that are easy pickings. Here are some travel tips that may help you feel safer and more secure in your hotel room when you are traveling, or are on vacation. Read

The fear of flying is called Aviophobia, and millions of air travelers and potential flyers worldwide suffer from it, to a greater or lesser extent. Even though air travel is about thirty times safer than traveling by car, you rarely hear about people that have a fear of driving. Read

If you are planning to fly with your pet, you are part of a growing trend that has been increasing for the last number of years. Most airlines, for a nominal fee, will allow your small pet to fly with you if it will fit in a FAA approved pet carrier that can be stowed under your seat. The following important information can help you keep your pet safe, healthy, and happy on airline flights. Read

Although hotel fires happen infrequently, when they do occur they can have very serious consequences for the hotel guests. Travelers should take precautions and be aware of some basic information on what to do if a fire happens in their hotel when they are on holidays. Read

Repositioning cruises are not a new phenomenon, they're just the best kept secret in the cruising industry. Just like migrating birds, many cruise ships leave for warmer climates in the Autumn and return in the Spring. Some sail south to the Southern Hemisphere for the winter months and then sail back to the Northern Hemisphere for the summer months, while other cruise ships sail cross the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans to "reposition" themselves in warmer weather. Read

In this era of faster everything, including faster and larger commercial airliners where passengers are packed in like sardines, one thing seems to remain constant. That is the wonderful, leisurely world of cruising. Read

Over seven million people in the United States last year alone were victims of identity theft resulting in almost fifty billion of fraudulent credit card, bank, and other financial charges. A significant number of these victims were tourists, business travelers, and people on their holidays. Here is some valuable information that may save you a ton of grief when you travel. Read

When you cruise you can travel to fabulous ports of call anywhere that cruise ships sail. Not only are there mega cruise liners which everyone is familiar with, there are a number of different sizes and types of ships. The medium, and particularly the smaller size cruise ships can navigate further up inland waterways to cities and historic landmarks where larger ships could never go. Read

A short review of the Hotel Port Aventura, near Salou in Spain, taking into consideration location, friendliness, accessibility, quality and cleanliness Read

As a small business, you are probably going to be sending advertising material to your customers on a regular basis. The goal in doing so is to improve your name recognition among your target customers. Read

Launched in 2008, Trace Me Luggage Tracker is the brainchild of John Crosland and Sophie Osborn arising from their shock at an article counting the millions of items of luggage lost every year and the auctioning to the general public of unidentifiable suitcases. Trace Me are passionate about protecting people's luggage and the widespread nature of their global sales suggests that the public agrees. Read

Maccheroncini of Campofilone are of a "unic dish" tradition of the Marche region, considered in the gastronomic tradition, a noble dish, that is served in the important occasions. The "Festival of Maccheroncini Campofilone" is celebrated every year in August and is attended by thousands of tourists. Read

Petritoli is a medieval village perched on a hilltop 358 metres above sea level in the Ascoli Piceno province of Le Marche in central Italy between the Adriatic Sea and the Appenine mountain chain. Read

Greece's position at the junction of Europe, Asia and Africa means visitors are offered a diverse mixture of rich cultural heritage, unrivalled architecture and various cuisines. Read

In these difficult financial times most folks need vacations more than ever. And people also want to save a lot of money if they can. One economical solution is to take the family car and drive to and from your holiday destination instead of flying. Read

Dorothy Yamich has a passion for travel. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe as well as traveled in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. She is a travel consultant and specializes in luxury cruises as well as vacation packages. If you are looking for information on cheap airfares, fabulous discounted luxury cruises and great holiday packages, visit: http://www.traveltipsguide.com Read

Visiting modern Dublin is an experience fit for any weekend or week long stay. But do you know anything about its history? Read

When times are tight you may want to save money but be careful what insurance you cut costs on. Having travel insurance is essential on trips both long and short. Read

Many people secure travel or car insurance before embarking on a holiday. However, not all homeowners think to secure or check up on their home insurance before leaving town. Read

The beaches of the eastern Algarve, Barril, Tavira, Manta Rota and Altura, have been given the Blue Flag and Gold Quality awards, serving as confirmation of their environmental quality as well as the high quality of their water and infrastructures. Read

Jobless numbers going up, a poor exchange rate and fears of further bad news for the economy has meant many British holidaymakers staying at home. But poor weather in the British Isles has led to a surge in bookings for sunshine holiday islands like Majorca Spain. Read

The joy that Christmas time brings is never more patent than when discovered through the eyes of a kid. Supposing you are a mum or dad, then you maybe know how much this holiday means to the children in your life. Read

By 2100 the Maldives could be underwater - with plans to go carbon neutral by 2020 the Maldives is trying to set an example to the rest of the world in the hope of saving this popular luxury holiday destination. Read

Christmas is quickly approaching and it comes as no surprise that many families will do some sort of Christmas decorating this year like they do each year. This Christmas period may have one difference though. Read

With the first turning of the leaves and that chilly bite to the air, the countdown to Christmas starts. Assuming this is one of your preferred periods of the year, you're maybe expecting the quick arrival of Christmas. Even while there is no way literal method to speed the arrival of the 25th of December, there are means to have the holiday season move into your home prior to the big day. Read

Because the winter cold is arriving or the popular Christmas melodies start to make their way into the radio play lists, our ideas commence to turn to the thoughts of Christmas and having our home into the atmosphere with several Christmas decorations. Read

Because the Christmas season is rapidly coming, persons animals are generally place on gift lists. Each year in December there are constantly scores of animal gifts from dog bones to cat toys present on the shelves. Read

La Manga del Mar Menor is a resort town in Murcia, southern Spain and its name means the Sleeve of the Minor Sea. La Manga (the sleeve) refers to the geographical formation which now identifies the coast of Murcia as a tourist resort. Read

Among the most favorite Christmas customs is the present giving. Persons enjoy to send gifts to the ones they care for in order to have them feel particular and cared for. Read

One of the phrases typed by most online shoppers in search engines when the Christmas season is arriving is "Last Minute Christmas Gifts". There is not a year recently that Google and any other search engine has not been overwhelmed with researches for last minute Christmas gift ideas. The persons that are looking for these sorts of gifts are at a point that they are getting to get really stressed out; which is something that no one wishes to go through this Christmas time. Read

It is that time of the year again: Christmas is rapidly arriving. With the times being as hard financially as they are, it can be hard for individuals to spend as much money as they commonly did in the past. Therefore, many are going to produce Christmas homemade gifts this present giving time. Below are some wonderful ideas for easy to produce Christmas homemade gifts for this holiday time. Read

Valentines is quickly arriving and you are still searching for a present to show your soul mate how much you cherish her, but you want to find something that matches with her personality, something that meets her preferences. Read

Vacations and holidays should be exciting, fun, and memorable travel experiences. So why not enjoy your next vacation or holiday on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Oasis Of The Seas, the world's most modern, super-sized resort hotel cruise ship, and cruise to the enticing warm waters and white sandy beaches of the beautiful, sun-drenched, Caribbean Islands? Read

Items to place in holiday gift bags for kids. Read

Favorite beers that are great. Read

Vietnam travel guide with information on activities and adventures. Advice on things to do and see with travel and tour tips, sample itineraries and photos. Plan your journey and know before you go. Get inspiration on your travel destination and plan every aspect of your visit easily. Read

St. Lucia proves to be the perfect choice for couples and family members, who plan their holidays through the year, and wait for this moment. Read

The holiday market has been hit the hardest from the long and gloomy recession but its good news for holiday makers as travel trends in 2010 will see them get a great deal on UK holidays and last minute getaways. Read

Shake off the winter blues with an Easter break to put a spring in your step. Read