Smart Travel

Earth Studies We, the human race, are becoming more sensitized to the needs of the planet and its environs. With this in mind, many places are offering vacations with a difference. A place and time to learn what we are able to do to lessen the impact we make on the earth itself. Some places even offer courses up to master's level for those men and women interested in ecology. Many of these places are running farms capable of sustaining themselves as well as those in the local community. All fruit and vegetables, for an example, are grown without the use of chemicals and sometimes without the use of machinery! - a very 'hands-on' approach not usually seen in this day and age. One of these ventures in particular is trying to re-introduce the concept of local men and women connecting to the food supply being grown literally in its own backyard instead of buying everything in plastic bags at the supermarket. Accommodation is sometimes on the farm itself or in the local communit...

If you are itching to do something different this summer vacation, why not consider a 'once in a lifetime' holiday to England? Historical sites are in abundance, with several of the Queen's residences in easy reach of central London. Most have sections open to the public and offer a unique insight into the history of her ancestors. Art galleries, theaters offering the latest and best stage shows, nightclubs, casinos, London has everything including the 'London Eye' � a huge wheel housing bullet shaped carriages for twenty or so men and women to view the London skyline both by day and night. These are even rented out for cocktail parties and weddings! London also boasts one of the best local transport systems in the world and it is very easy to 'pop-up' all over London in a relatively short time by using the underground railway. It is a great way to avoid the traffic jams also! But England is more than just London. Take a trip out to Oxford or Cambridge, the ...

The kids are staying with the grandparents, the summer is here, and you have two whole weeks of nothing in front of you. What do you do? A truly superb treat for yourself is to try out a spa vacation. Take time to recharge those batteries and get back in touch with you and/or your loved one. This is able to be a time to kick back, leave your worries at home and be rejuvenated by the many treatments available. How about a specialized massage with sweet smelling oils followed by a fruity facial? Then off to the sauna to sweat out those toxins that have been accumulating all year. There are virtually hundreds of these spas all around the world and most have something unique to offer. Perhaps your idea of 'recharging' your batteries is to lie in a hammock reading a good book whilst sipping exotic drinks from a coconut. Or perhaps you would like to nibble on mangoes and papaya after the early morning yoga session? Whatever your desire, it is on offer. Choosing this type of holiday m...

If you're planning a summer vacation this year, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed by the number of destination choices that you face. Should you head to the Great Lakes, the bright light of the Big Apple or the golden beaches of California? It can be difficult to make a choice between a variety of spectacular US locations; but with careful planning and by figuring out your holiday priorities, it's possible to make the right vacation decision quickly and easily. For example, if sun and sand are your priorities on holiday, take a trip to the Californian coast. Drive a little further south of San Francisco and you'll find the charming beach towns of Monterey and Carmel. Carmel-by-the-sea, for instance, is a well-known aesthetic arts town by the sea, famous for having actor Clint Eastwood as its mayor from 1986 to 1988. Monterey, a little further north, is similarly famed for its artistic heritage; but it's also historically famed for its fishery and is home to o...