Travel and Leisure Articles (Sorted by date)

Hello from Cuba (2) - Rain in Vinales

So Saturday I had already planned to go to Vinales, a beautiful area in the province of Pinar del Rio, 190 km west of Havana. I took the Viazul bus from the Havana station, which is a modern bus network more or less for tourists and the one way fare...
Susanne PacherNovember 16, 2005

Hello from Quebec (Magog) - 1

So I am sitting here at the Club Vacances Magog with the wind howling outside at 45+ km per hour and temperatures of about -15 to -20 degrees Celsius, windchill factor not included.We drove up from Toronto last Saturday and it only took us about 6...
Susanne PacherNovember 16, 2005

Packing For Adventure Travel

There’s a funny scene in Romancing the Stone when Michael Douglas’ character meets Kathleen Turner’s character and agrees to take her to a phone booth hundreds of miles away.
Rob WoodNovember 16, 2005

Staying in Sydney Hotels on a Shoestring Budget

As a result of hosting the 2000 Summer Olympics, Sydney has become known worldwide as one of the most beautiful and friendly cities in the world with it’s Sydney Opera House on the harbor, it’s beautiful coastline, and the many great...
Paul HaydenNovember 16, 2005

Hello from Graz

I finally found Internet access here in Graz. Not the easiest thing I have to admit. Had to ask 3 people and finally went to the tourist info who competently directed me to an Internet Cafe.The last few days have been interesting.
Susanne PacherNovember 16, 2005

Business Trip Or Vacation- Bed And Breakfasts Are A Hidden Treasure

Within the same city, across the country, or on the next continent to the East, you wont ever find two bed and breakfasts alike. They aren't chain enterprises where cookie-cutter-like consistency is a company rule.
Paul HydeNovember 16, 2005

Hello from Quebec (Magog) - 2

So I am cheating a little, I am already back in Toronto, writing this little summary of the second half of our trip to Quebec. While we didn’t ski on Wednesday because it was too friggen cold, we did have a beautiful day of sunshine on...
Susanne PacherNovember 16, 2005

Budget Travel Tips For Your Thanksgiving Road Trip

Your annual road trip to Grandma's with your family is not the time to be wasting money on unnecessary items or services. Road trips the type of vacation where saving money is possible and easy to do.
Joyce JacksonNovember 16, 2005

8 Tips to Quickly and Efficiently Pack Your Luggage

Nothing spoils a well planned vacation or business trip faster than finding out you forgot some essential item in your luggage. It happens all too often and it can be very easily avoided.Packing luggage is a skill that is too often learned by trial...
Alan JenksNovember 16, 2005

Orlando Vacation Rentals - Close To The Action

Choosing to rent an Orlando vacation home means you will be right in the heart of all the action Orlando has to offer.From the point you arrive a short 20-30 minute drive from the airport will take you to your home from home for the duration of your...
Peter KennyNovember 16, 2005