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If you’re traveling with a group there are a couple of advantages of taking them on an outing to a jail. Not only will most of them find it a fascinating experience, but you can also make plenty of (bad) jokes about how you’ll leave the troublemaker of the group there!
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If you’re group is traveling to Berlin, an absolute must-see is the home of the German parliament, the Reichstag building.
It’s an old building with new tricks. The Reichstag was reborn as the capitol building of the unified German government when the capitol was transferred from Bonn in 1999. It’s been renovated with a spectacular glass dome. This is a real highlight for any visitor, as you can walk up to the top and catch some great views of Berlin.
Since it’s such a popular attraction, there are often long queues of people lining up to visit the Reichstag. If your group arranges a prebooked tour, you can enter the Reichstag via a special entrance, and do either a normal tour of the building with some explanations, or special art and architecture tours. Groups must be between six and 25 people.
You can also sometimes attend sittings of parliament. There’s a restaurant on the roof-top terrace if you get hungry.
There are too many scenic parts of Australia to count, but one beautiful strip of coast west of Melbourne is known as the Great Ocean Road. Continue reading »
People have always traveled to foreign countries to broaden their minds, learn another language and soak up another culture. Now some tour companies are taking that thirst for knowledge to a new level. Continue reading »
Ireland has become one of the top tourist destinations, thanks to its breathtaking scenery, cultural delights and ancient history. For a special trip that lets you spend more time at your favorite locations and less at ones that don’t suit your personal style, consider a self-drive tour through the Emerald Isle.
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Why not look abroad to Japan for your next family vacation? Taking the kids to somewhere different from home helps them be open-minded and will surely keep them interested, with unusual foods, buildings and customs to see and experience. For a first family trip to Japan, basing yourselves in Tokyo is definitely the easiest way to go. Here are a few family outings that will make a Tokyo family vacation one of the most memorable you can have: Continue reading »
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile shopping district, festive and snowy atmosphere, and friendly people make it an ideal place to visit for the holidays. The “Windy City” also hosts a number of annual events to celebrate the season.
Lesser known than their Colorado cousins, Utah ski resorts quietly boast some of the best skiing mountains in the United States. Less crowded than the Colorado and New England resorts, Utah ski resorts get a huge blanket of powdery snow each season–an average of 500 inches–and offer some of the most challenging skiing in the country. Plus, shared outdoor activities and cozy lodges make for a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation. Among the most popular Utah resorts are: Continue reading »
For more than 20 years now, the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV has been hosting the Festival of Lights, a jolly way to kick off the holiday season, particularly if you live in the Pennsylvania/Ohio/West Virginia region.
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Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the hilly, central region of the country. Spain, generally, is more affordable than many European capitals. The large number of free attractions and events also help to keep down the cost of visiting this historic city. Continue reading »
If you’re looking to add some twists and turns to your typical Saturday afternoon, talk your friends into signing up for an off-road driving course at a Land Rover Experience Driving School. Continue reading »
Going on vacation with a group can be an excellent idea, but getting a discount based on that group is an even better idea. Before you all start booking your flights for the cheapest rate you can find, look into getting a group discount rate.
Both Northwest Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer discounts for groups of ten or more. Southwest even offers an additional bonus if you’ve got 40 or more people in your group–one free ticket. This means you can fly free yourself if you’re willing to take on the challenge of organizing travel plans.
Group travel may bring to mind an image of older folks hopping on a bus tour, or college kids flying to the south for spring break. But keep your mind open when it comes to group travel. As long as you have the same itinerary the airlines consider you a group. Groups could mean a destination family reunion, you and a few other couples taking an island retreat, a bachelor or bachelorette party in Las Vegas, church group trips, or even sporting events. So before you hop on the bandwagon, take a survey of others who will be attending and see if you have enough people to qualify for a group discount, remember the more people the better the deal.
Are you going to be traveling to your next vacation destination by car? If so, you know that this can be both fun and stressful at the same time. Here’s how to reduce the latter and increase the former.
1. Make sure that your car is ready for a long trip. Check everything from the oil to the tire pressure before leaving home. This will allow you to minimize any chance of your car breaking down or causing unwanted problems.
2. When traveling with young children you need to make sure that they have enough material to stay occupied, and that you also stop from time to time to give them a break from the monotony of the road.
3. Never try to push yourself too far. Some people think that they have to drive the entire way without stopping for rest; this is a mistake. If need be, pick a halfway point and stop for the night. This will make your trip much more enjoyable.
Up for a tourist stop that will keep you talking? How about a ventriloquist museum? Continue reading »
How about a holiday trip like no other? A trip to the North Pole. Continue reading »
If your group decides to visit Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne, you’d better be prepared for arguments over which cultural spot to hit each day. Melbourne’s renowned as being multicultural and multifaceted, showing Australia’s melting pot to the full. Continue reading »
There are two types of groups that have seen steady growth in the last several years: travel clubs and book clubs. Innovative and active members of each might consider combining these two interests to create a book club that travels. Book clubs can select literary themes which are complimented by periodic trips to related destinations. Likewise, travel clubs can add a book list to their agenda so that everyone from the group is on the same page.
Some would argue that readers and travelers are different breeds of people. They say that bookish folks prefer to have their adventures at home. And travelers don’t want to miss exciting opportunities by putting their noses in a book. But this simply isn’t true. How many people have you seen at a beach or hotel poolside with a book in hand? Reading and experiencing are the perfect complimentary activities to one another. They each inform the other of a different perspective on the event.
Novel Passages is one example of a formal group which has combined book clubs and travel. They host literary parties with authors in foreign destinations, provide cruises to destinations based on books and offer many other ways of mingling reading with adventure. Of course, you don’t have to go with a group like this which is already established. Any book club or travel group could add a bit of the other to their agenda and be well on their way to opening up new worlds.
If you are planning a family vacation or family reunion, a great destination to consider is San Diego. It’s a terrific place for a family looking to see the sights, enjoy the beach, play golf or just relax and unwind. Continue reading »
Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is not generally known for its affordable prices. Yet the City of Lights offers a variety of free things to do. Perhaps the best free thing to do in Paris is to explore the compact city on foot. This planned city rewards sightseers at every corner with a new vista or spectacular building. In addition, here is a sampling of the free things to do in Paris: Continue reading »
There are four different types of basic travel insurance, although many companies offer additional options. You decide which kind of policy suits your needs.
So if you are a little leery about your next trip, consider getting some travel insurance but make sure you pick a policy that actually suits your needs.
Once you’ve made it to Europe, the cheapest way to travel long distances is usually to fly with a budget airline - especially if you book far in advance. Most of Europe’s many budget airlines are happy to deal with groups these days. Continue reading »
You don’t want to be that annoying member of a group who has twice as much baggage as anyone else, do you? I remember my first overseas holiday with a suitcase and a huge backpack, both stuffed full - for a week-long trip. Since then, these are the three big packing tips I’ve lived by: Continue reading »
With the presidential election in full swing, people are more interested than usual in what is going on with their country. And that goes for the country’s past as well. This makes it a perfect time to go on a group trip which touches on some of that history. Continue reading »
While thousands of Canadians and residents in the northeastern United States are heading to the warm weather of Florida and the Caribbean, many people in the know flock to Quebec City in Januaryfor the Winter Carnival. Continue reading »
If you are planning a group adventure, consider the option of going with Carnival Cruise Lines. On the Carnival Cruise website, you can contact a representative that specializes in forming packages specifically for groups. The group rates are much less expensive than individual rates and can sometimes have added perks that you can’t otherwise get. Continue reading »
If you’re traveling to Costa Rica, make it a point to visit Manuel Antonio National Park at some point during your vacation. Located 100 miles south of San Jose, it’s ideally situated between the beach and the rain forest and offers a host of recreational activities including sportfishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, sea kayaking, river rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding or just relaxing on white-sand beaches.
In other words, you’re sure to find something that will appeal to everyone in your group.
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Have you ever wanted to visit Africa but couldn’t find anyone to go with you? Safaris4Singles.com offers tours to the dark continent for a group rate. Continue reading »
Memphis, located in eastern Tennessee along the Mississippi River, is home to Elvis and the Blues. It’s also filled with historic buildings, art galleries and a surprising number of free attractions. Below is a sampling. Continue reading »
Students flock to the beaches in the spring and travel agencies have figured out a way to provide some excellent discounts while making a couple bucks themselves. Unfortunately, not all the deals being offered are legitimate. Here are some pointers on what to look for when you’re choosing a travel agent. Continue reading »
Any group going to London has conflicting goals: Someone wants to haunt the royal spots like Buckingham Palace and watch the Changing of the Guard, another wants to hang out with wax figures at Madame Tussauds and another group member really wants to get arty at the Tate Gallery. How can you satisfy the tastes of everybody? Continue reading »
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