Travel Tips

I’m just getting used to this internet business, especially the blogging – well I say just, it’s been something of a phenomena for some time now. I suppose I am getting more familiar with it as time goes on and find it an excellent way to share opinions and ideas. The online community aspect of it I find particularly useful. So. Today’s topic for me? I think it’s time to share last year’s caravan park holiday with the online world.

You see, I’ve lived in Ireland for the past ten years and just moved back to the UK in Somerset to be closer to my daughter and grandkids. It was from one rural place to another but the difference was mainly in

Tour operators, hotels and airlines are bracing for a rocky 2009 as the global financial crisis hits long haul travel. Asia has been experiencing a travel boom with a massive range of geography from the snow-capped Himalayas to some of the best beaches in the world. But last year saw a drop in numbers. This year, negative growth is expected all round. Let’s put this in context. The United Nation’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showed the loss of tourism business most strongly in the Asia-Pacific region as compared to the Americas, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. This is echoed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which is warning that global airlines are facing possible collapse as revenues fall. The consequence is that

The 2010 world cup will be hosted in South Africa and therefore many people will be visiting the country for the first time. The country has three major airports as well as other smaller airports all operated by acsa, which controls 98% of South Africa’s commercial air traffic. For local and international travelers there are several ways to access the airport depending on your time schedule and budget.

Locals can drive to the airport and back. There are large parking lots where you can park your car and collect it when you get back. However this method has disadvantages such as the cost of parking which can be high when going for long trips, when getting back from a long trip you are usually