Travel tips and travel planning in your pocket: introducing Dopplr for iPhone

Dopplr is proud to introduce Dopplr - The Social Atlas for iPhone. There are lots of travel guides for mobile phones, but Dopplr s is different because everything on it has been created by the smart travellers who use Dopplr. Over the past couple of years, these travellers have been helping Dopplr to build a thing they call the Social Atlas. It is the combined wisdom of these frequent travellers, people who know a good hotel, a nice restaurant, and an interesting place to explore when they see one.

Planning an Organized Successful Vacation

Vacations result in some of the happiest memories for families including a wonderful time to bond, without all of the distractions of our typical daily routines. However, the time leading up to vacation time can be quite stressful if we are not properly prepared. In general, it s a good idea to begin preparing for your vacation at least 2-4 weeks in advance, to avoid last minute surprises. However, preparation time will depend on the type of vacation you are taking.

The Grand Canyon, Nevada - Top Advice

So you have booked your inexpensive flights to Las Vegas, made certain you have finished the online ESTA Electronic System for Travel Authorisation to make certain they allow you in the United States of America, booked a hotel and rented a car, and now you are wondering what an Earth you will do when you get there! Well No.1 on the record is evidently the casinos, otherwise why bother going away to the World 65533;

Costa Rica Travel News - Costa Rica, Greenest Happiest Country on Earth

The country s astounding richness in its wildlife and biodiversity makes a Costa Rica vacation an experience to remember and the nation s commitment to its natural riches have made the country a world leader in environmental protection and conservation. But now it seems that Costa Rica s record has made it more than a natural sanctuary for threatened wildlife, but a world leader in global happiness too. A study by the New Economics Foundation NEF which links countries environmental protection to the happiness of their citizens has named Costa Rica as the greenest and happiest country in the world.

Bahamas Golf Resort â Your Ideal Getaway Far From the Hubbub

Golf is a game which is synonymous with luxury. Luxury of time and money is what one requires in order to enjoy this game to the hilt. However there is yet another prerequisite in case an individual wishes to play this game. This requirement is of a perfect golf course. There is innumerable golf resorts located all over the country. However when one ventures out on a holiday, it is then that the need for a perfect golf course emerges.

Maid of the Mist: A Niagara Falls Tour from Below

If you re planning on going on a Niagara Falls tour on either side of the river then you really should check out the view from the deck of one of the Maid of the Mist 80 foot, 600 passenger, 350 horsepower tour boats that depart every fifteen minutes and take passengers clad in raincoats to the very foot of the massive falls. Generally included as part of any Niagara Falls tour package, the Maid of the Mist is North America s oldest tourist attraction, beginning their tours back in 1846. The main entrance to the Maid of the Mist docks is located at 5920 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and is open from late April or early may until October 24th.

Inflatable - No Silly, Travel Pillows

Now days you can move about the universe tightly packed up and voila! Once you arrive you simply blow your accommodations up and you re the perfect guest, hiker or camper. You can pack up a small little bag containing a bed and another with your little inflatable travel pillow. One inflatable travel pillow retailer even claims it s ready to use in two breaths! Two breaths. It takes more than that to normally put a pillowcase on.

My Review of American Adventures and Foam Factory in Atlanta

Last week me and the family went to the American Adventures Family Fun park. The weather was real HOT. The parking lot was extremely full. Lots of people was taking advantage of the hot day by getting wet at the water park next door. Six Flags White Water seems to be a lot of fun also but it was much more pricey. American Adventures is like a small carnival with slightly better rides. Their main idea is to attract smaller children that normally would not be able to ride the rides at their larger park, Six Flags.

Slow Travel - The New Way to Vacation

What is slow travel, also known as slow movement? Simple take your typical vacation, and slow it down by 50 or more. Slow travel is quickly evolving, no more rushing from one Must See to another, and arrive home feeling exhausted. Lets break it down further imagine the experiences you would have, and what you would bring back with you if you planned these elements into your next vacation. Transportation: Try to avoid flying to your desired destination, of course depending on how far you need to go this is not out of the question, as the real quality of the vacation will be when you arrive, but getting there is half the journey right?

Why do they call the Isle of Wight the garden Isle?

I love to travel. My favorite places to go are places that are beautiful and have great shopping. Living in London, the Isle of Wight is a great getaway. The Isle of Wight is quite possibly one of the prettiest places I have ever been. There are 146 square miles of coastline that make up the island. When you are there you will most likely see people wind surfing, kite surfing, mountain biking, and even paragliding.