5 Tips to Help Drivers Feel Safe in a New Country
Traveling to a new country can be an exciting experience whether for business or pleasure, and often the most efficient and enjoyable way to get around a new place is by car. However, even for the most experienced drivers a new country will bring new challenges. It is important to remember that each nation has different road signs, languages, driving habits and even different sides of the road which they might drive on. Before you get behind the wheel of a car overseas, read this guide and become familiar with everything you need to in order to stay safe.
1. Confirm Auto Insurance
Before you even turn on a car in a new country, it is vital that you are properly covered by some form or auto insurance. Before you depart on vacation, call your auto insurance provider at home and ask about any regulations overseas and to inquire about whether or not your policy covers you in each particular country. If not, ensure that the rental car agency abroad has adequate insurance for you and the car. Read more…
3 Fiji Holidays, 3 Different Ways
If you’re planning a Fiji holiday, firstly—congratulations! You’re about to have the experience of a lifetime. Fiji is a solidly popular holiday destination, and anyone who’s experienced its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, friendly locals and warm climate will tell you it’s worth the hype. One of the best things about Fiji, however, is that it offers something for every taste.
Beach in Fiji by miguel sanchez / Flickr
However you like to travel, Fiji’s got something in store for you, whether it’s a rugged hike, a deserted island or an experience with some locals who’ll leave you enchanted. We know that everyone is different—that’s what makes this world so fantastic—so we’ve put together three very different suggestions for three very different Fiji holidays. Which one takes your fancy? Read more…
New Radisson Blu Hotel Opened in Doha, Qatar
The Rezidor Hotel Group is the latest global hotel company to enter the Qatar tourism and accommodation market. They have started with the launch of a new Radisson Blu Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The new venue will not be built from scratch; it will actually replace the existing Ramada Plaza Doha, which currently has 583 guest rooms. The transformation into Radisson Blu will be completed in the fall. The Rezidor Group chose to make their debut in Qatar with their core brand in the upper upscale hotel market segment, the Radisson Blu, which by definition offers contemporary architecture and design, as well signature services, thus targeting business travelers and leisure guests with a taste for luxury accommodation. Read more…
A Little Bit More Than Sightseeing (Infographic)
Somewhere in the world, at this moment, a person begins to lose their sight. In developing countries around the globe hunger, war, lack of proper medical attention, even natural catastrophe take a far greater toll in human suffering than in developed countries. But a more obscure malady plagues much of the 3rd world, the lack of proper vision care.
With all the need areas suggested above, the fact that tens of millions do not get proper eye care is – basically a matter of prioritization. Not so many consider what it takes to help people maintain the gift of clear sight. The infographic shows clearly how eyeglasses and even the most basic vision offerings simply do not make it to many. Read more…
Travel Guide to One Amazing Week in London
No matter what your attraction to the UK it is a place that should be on every traveller’s to do list. Spending a week with a London car hire will provide plenty of time to see many of the tourist sites because England is so delightfully small. Organising car hire at Heathrow airport will enable you to get going straight away and make the most of your time in this remarkable city.
by Federico
Day one
Day one of any trip to a foreign country involves a lot of necessary hassle like changing money and checking into the hotel. An excellent starting point from which to begin relaxing afterwards is a stroll through Hyde Park. Hyde Park is a huge open expanse of parkland which is used for festivals like Live 8 and provides an excellent source of nature in the heart of London. Read more…
Free Wi-Fi Matters Most in Hotel Booking Decisions
by Bob Cotter
I am the type of traveler that checks out Wi-Fi connectivity for hotels before booking them. I run my own business, I am never fully free of work when I travel for leisure, so being online daily matters to me. Apparently, it also matters to most travelers, as a new survey by Hotels.com shows offering free Wi-Fi to guests weighs immensely in travelers’ decision to book their stay at a hotel or another.
The new survey by Hotels.com asked tourists to say what they value most from the perks hotels offer. Free Wi-Fi was indicated as a must by the majority of respondents, this amenity factoring greatly in their decision to make the booking or search for accommodation elsewhere. 38% of travelers said free Wi-FI is a must, another 35% saying it was something they wanted to see in more hotels, while 31% said they wanted it to become a standard for the hotel industry in 2012. Read more…
