Vacation - Time Well Spente

Aug 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Hellen DeRich was sitting at the dressing table in her boudoir. She loved staying at her penthouse in Manhattan, it was so convenient and the city at night was the place to be especially in the spring. However it was time for vacation once again and the planning and arrangements had to be taken care of. This month the destination was Paris and the Chateau needed to be opened and made ready, time to call our agency, and of course the fitting at La Maison de Argent for her spring outfits. Hellen sighed quietly as she remembered that her personal dressmaker had warned her that she was gaining weight, and in all the wrong places. She shrugged the thought off and moved to the next item on the agenda, the children.


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Trading With the Locals

Aug 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Sailing around the world for six and a half years and visiting 56 countries, meant we had to buy food and other necessities in almost all of them. Because we deliberately sought out-of-the-way places, shopping for food and other necessities was mostly directly from the local producers, or at local markets.

The local pearl farmers on a small Tuamoto atoll told us we were the first yacht ever to visit, invited us to dinner every day, and gave us handfuls of black pearls. The farmer’s wife and children had just returned from a four week holiday in California, they had satellite TV (100+ channels) and international satellite phone. Remote they may be, isolated and uninformed they are not.


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Exploring Mexico Vacation Destinations

Aug 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Choosing to vacation abroad is a big decision not to be taken lightly. When choosing Mexico vacation destinations, you will find that it is easier than ever to explore the world past and present while you explore your own imagination and reality. Perfection is there every step of the way, but there are many differing places which means it will be imperative that you explore the location just right for you and your family’s needs.


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Vacationing Safety Tips & Children

Aug 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Children are a precious gift, but sometimes, children can become separated from their prospective adult. While in a grocery store, this can cause a moment of panic, but if you are on vacation, this can cause a frantic moment of fear and dread. The child will have their own feelings of fear and terror. You can take steps to insure that insure the safety of your child or children should you become separated. Vacationing safety tips are a great way to brush up on what it is you can do and what steps to take to prevent the unexpected.


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The Best in Cancun Vacationing

Aug 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Choosing to vacation in beautiful Mexico is an experience that will leave memories of a lifetime. Whether choosing coastal or inland, you will discover that there are options that promote a healthier experience where saving money can be a reality. Saving money while traveling to your favorite destination has been made easier, but knowing how you can save money on your next Cancun vacation will insure you are completely satisfied.

There are many options available to the average traveler these days. Being internet savvy, while helpful, does not necessarily insure the best deals. Sometimes, an old-fashioned travel agent can be your greatest ally. However, when mixing the old and new methods of finding great prices on your vacationing needs, you will find the sky is the limit.


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Preparing For a Safe Vacation

Aug 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

With vacationing season hot on our heels, knowing how to have a safe vacation is important. Regardless of where you travel, staying safe can be easy without sacrificing the quality of your travels. Following a few easy steps before and during the vacation will insure you have the time of your life, but that you return home in one piece.


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Dealing With Immigration and Customs Around the World

Aug 2nd, 2008 by Addy | 0

We sailed around the world in our Mason 53 Dolphin Spirit for six and a half years, visiting 56 countries, so developed a good knowledge of the requirements of checking into and out of countries, and a simple rule for dealing with officialdom:

“You are in their country; the rules are their rules; so smile, do what you are told without complaint, or leave.”

Checking in and out of a country when you arrive in your own boat involves various combinations of Health, Immigration, Customs, Customs Police, Agriculture, Port Captain, Port Police and Beach Police. In some countries, e.g. Sri Lanka, add the Navy. Plane and cruise-liner arrivals have things much easier, dealing only with Immigration and Customs and occasionally Health.


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Amalfi Coast Hotels

Aug 1st, 2008 by Addy | 0

The Amalfi Coast is a stretch of wonderful coastline. Italy is such a wonderful place and the Amalfi Coast really encapsulates its beauty. The terrain can be rugged, but the scenery is to die for. And there are plenty of things to do. You’ll find great local items-try the wine while you’re there.

The Amalfi Coast is a World Heritage Site. There are several coast towns, including: Amalfi, Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Ravello, Scala, Atrani, Conca dei Marini, Positano, Praino and Furore. You’re also right by Naples, which is a great Italy city.


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Eating Around the World

Aug 1st, 2008 by Addy | 0

During our six and a half year circumnavigation in Dolphin Spirit we visited 56 countries and ate in 50 of them. The only time we were ever sick was after eating at a McDonalds in Egypt - that exotic food will get you every time.

In fact that bit about exotic food is totally untrue. After having lived and worked in more than 100 countries over more than 30 years, I have had food poisoning just three times, the above incident being the second. The third was in France where I dined one night on fish soup followed by fish in puff pastry.


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What to Do When Traveling to Montreal

Jul 31st, 2008 by Addy | 0

Montreal which is in Quebec is not very far from Toronto and actually has a lot of similarities with Toronto. Montreal is far less diversified and populated then Toronto though, but you can find a lot of world class attractions to visit while in the region. Montreal has a lot of French speaking Canadians living there so it would help if you could speak French, some of the locals only speak French as well so you might have trouble communicating with locals like vendors and taxi drivers if you don’t know a bit of French. Apart from that though there is nothing else you need to be concerned about when traveling to Montreal as it’s one of the premiere destinations for tourists in Canada.


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