Travel, Recreation and Sports

Word Count: 461 Summary: When you decide to go somewhere on vacations the first question you are faced with is how to organize your trip. At least, you need tickets and accommodation. However, if you are going abroad, the situation becomes more complicated. Keywords: hotels Article Body: When you decide to go somewhere on vacations the first question you are faced with is how to organize your trip. At least, you need tickets and accommodation. However, if you are going abroad, the situation becomes more complicated. You will need visa, foreign passport and a little bit of information about a country you are coming to. The citizens, living and traveling inside European Union borders are in better position. They are …

When you decide to go somewhere on vacations the first question you are faced with is how to organize your trip. At least, you need tickets and accommodation. However, if you are going abroad, the situation becomes more complicated. You will need visa, foreign passport and a little bit of information about a country you are coming to. The citizens, living and traveling inside European Union borders are in better position. They are free to visit any EU country without any additional document and visas. But let’s imagine you have chosen a country where you need visa. Well, now it’s time to make some preparations for your trip. At first, whether you trust organizing your trip to a travel agency, …

Word Count: 407 Summary: If you visit the Shambles, you will find a well preserved street lined with various specialty shops. Keywords: Shambles,york,England,united kingdom,uk, Clitherow,roman Article Body: The Shambles in not an adjective; it is a well preserved street in York, England. Although not as popular as London, York is just as historical. The city of York has been in existence for at least 2,000 years. The core of the city of York is walled, just like in medieval times, and its historical landmarks are well preserved. The word Shambles refers to open-air slaughterhouses and meat shops. There are streets named Shambles in other parts of England as long as there are animals to kill, dress and sell. The pavements …

Word Count: 460 Summary: packing suggestions for students studying abroad Keywords: luggage,discount luggage,luggage sets,travel accessories,mosaic luggage,vera bradley luggage,mosaic luggage, lightweight luggage Article Body: Are you lucky enough to be taking a semester abroad? Worried about what you’ll need to bring along? Let’s go through some easy packing tips and advice. If you are bringing any electrical appliances such as a laptop, cell phone, hair dryer, electric razor, iron, bipod, digital camera, etc., you’ll need to check if these are designed for dual voltage (110/220watt). If they are not, you’ll need to purchase a converter/adapter set. Remember, that there are different versions of converters. Some are designed only for high voltage appliances, some for low voltage appliances, and some that take …

Word Count: 521 Summary: Altinkum is a friendly resort and you will find the locals ‘laid back’ and relaxed in their attitude towards tourists. Keywords: Turkey Holidays, Altinkum Turkey Article Body: Turkey has many beautiful resorts along the Aegean coast. Altinkum is one such small resort town on the shores of the Aegean Sea; it is only 90 minutes transfer from Bodrum Airport. The town has got its name after the golden sand on its beaches. Altinkum means “golden sands”. The magnificent beaches of golden sand gently shelving into the shimmering turquoise blue water of the Aegean Sea is an enchanting sight. Altinkum resort has three beaches. The main beach has plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for basking on the …

Albania is a mountainous country and the one of the smallest countries of Europe. The residents supposedly descended from ancient Illyrians. Culture The culture of Albania is majorly influenced by that of the mainland Greeks especially in the urban locality; nodding one’s head means ‘no’ where as shaking the head means ‘yes’. To greet someone, handshaking is preferred, though Shoku (Comrade) was used before, which has been long forgotten now. People dress informally here. Swim suits are meant for the beaches, otherwise women are expected not to dress in a revealing outfit. When addressing someone prefix Zoti(Mr) or Zonja(Mrs) before the name and always remember to carry some gifts when visiting someone, although flowers aren’t much acceptable. The guests are …

Word Count: 321 Summary: By the 1990s family businesses and small-scale industries were being replaced by professional and service industry-propelling Amsterdam on the trade map of the world. Trade and tourism go hand-in-hand, and today Amsterdam is the fourth-most-popular tourism destination behind London, Paris and Rome. The NH Schiphol Airport is a busy airport with hotels in the near vicinity and providing full service to the business and leisure traveler alike. Keywords: Amsterdam Hotels, Cheap Amsterdam Hotels, Airport Amsterdam Hotels, Discount Amsterdam Hotels Article Body: By the 1990s family businesses and small-scale industries were being replaced by professional and service industry-propelling Amsterdam on the trade map of the world. Trade and tourism go hand-in-hand, and today Amsterdam is the fourth-most-popular …

Word Count: 416 Summary: Who else wants to get comfortable during those long flights, squished in a coach seat? Here are some tips that make that possible. Keywords: Travel, Airplane, Comfort, Airplane Comfort Tips, Travel Adventure, Cheap flights, airlines Article Body: Airplane Comfort Tips: Mental and Physical Comfort The most important Airplane Comfort Tip that will make you feel very comfortable while flying is if you know that you have struck the best deal and managed to save a lot of money. Whether you are flying on a business trip or a pleasure trip, you can make it less expensive with little extra effort. Here are some airplane comfort tips that will make your journey comfortable through some lesser-known methods …

Word Count: 389 Summary: If you are challenged by a disability, contacting your airline ahead of time will help ease your flight. Keywords: passengers, rule, airlines, required, airlines, wheelchair, on-board, airport, aircraft, impairments, required Article Body: Over 40 million Americans have disabilities. The Air Carrier Access Act and the Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that implements it set out procedures designed to ensure that these individuals have the same opportunity as anyone else to enjoy a pleasant flight. Here are some of the major provisions of the rule. * A person may not be refused transportation on the basis of disability or be required to have an attendant or produce a medical certificate, except in certain limited circumstances specified in …

Word Count: 481 Summary: Are the airlines liable for anything at all? Keywords: terms, airline, contract, rules, ticket, contract terms, notice, tariff, contract carriage, carriage, domestic, travel, provide, international Article Body: It is important to realize, however, that each airline has specific rules that make up your contract of carriage. These rules may differ among carriers. They include provisions such as check-in deadlines, refund procedures, responsibility for delayed flights, and many other things. Domestic Travel For domestic travel, an airline may provide all of its contract terms on or with your ticket at the time you buy it. Many small “commuter” carriers use this system. Other airlines may elect to “incorporate terms by reference.” This means that you are not …