tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:13:01 +0000Travel Articleshttp://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)Blogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-2580619864461043619Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:37:00 +00002009-09-11T06:51:36.918+01:00Does the thought of speaking a few words in a foreign languagea.Strike you as wholly unnecessary?b.Bring on a fit of the giggles?c.Make you feel ill?If you responded "yes" to any or all three of these questions, then you should think again. The assumption that most people the world over speak English is misplaced. And saying it in English louder and slower will not make you any more http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2009/09/its-good-to-talkthe-lingo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-7142824326825212575Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:44:00 +00002009-08-16T02:39:38.381+01:00So, you think you know shopping? Consider yourself somewhat of a shopping aficionado? Confessing to be a bit of a shopaholic maybe? Friends, you don't know nothin' until you've taken a stroll down Singapore's Orchard Road. A one-way road to shopping Elysium, Orchard is Singapore's rocking retail masterpiece.Orchard Road originally received its name from the fruit orchards that once lined the http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2009/08/of-malls-and-men-singapores-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-4938321654160995431Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:57:00 +00002009-02-20T11:59:11.970ZLondon to Paris: Train vs PlaneLondon and Paris are the two most visited cities in Europe. If you are going to travel between these two great capitals here are some points to consider whether to fly or get the Eurostar.Travel TimeTravel by train from London to Paris takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. A flight takes around 1 hour.While flying is technically quicker, once you have factored in getting tohttp://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2009/02/london-to-paris-is-eurostar-better-than.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-5673516105067579203Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:16:00 +00002009-01-02T03:25:26.802ZThere are so many online hotel booking sites that it is impossible to say which one offers the cheapest hotels rooms. So the best way to find the cheapest hotels online is to use a hotel booking comparison website. Comparison booking sites searches multiple hotel reservation websites at once and lists the results on one page. The largest hotel comparison search website is Hotels Combined. This http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2009/01/how-to-find-cheapest-hotel-rooms-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-2283529457191676936Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:54:00 +00002009-11-04T08:07:57.091ZspainbarcelonaBarcelona: The gaudy jewel in the Spanish architectural-crown; a bustling Catalonian city thrumming to Flamenco, tapas and tide; a beautiful seaside resort, hemmed-in by the mountainous Serra de Collserola ridge. As a holiday destination, Barcelona is all things to all men - providing almost every possible attraction for the full gamut of travelers and tourists. The airport is now Spain's second http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2008/09/viva-barcelona.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-2903507127298364696Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:12:00 +00002009-03-13T22:56:36.711ZThere is a very strong argument for delaying your summer break until the commercial drop-off of early autumn. For a start, the moment we move out of high-season breaks, the prices drop dramatically. Secondly, the crowds are also minimised, as most children are back at school, students go back to university, and most of the rest of the country head back to the office. Also, flights begin to run http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2008/09/taking-that-late-summer-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-616295623443587425Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +00002009-03-13T23:01:25.552ZCuba has largely avoided being commercialised like other Caribbean islands, retaining the glamour of its past; the modern and old-school worlds living together on the island. This lends Cuba its nostalgic gleam and makes a visit a one-off experience. If you're planning a trip, Havana, the capital is a good place to start if you're after a taste of the old world. This city best represents a more http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2008/09/cuban-charm-of-havana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-4370949304923122542Fri, 30 May 2008 13:36:00 +00002009-03-13T23:03:10.461ZTo enjoy classic and Modern Greek cuisine, you don't necessarily have to travel to Greece. Thousands of Greeks have travelled across the world and made their homes elsewhere; many have settled in America and now embrace its lifestyle and traditions. However, they always carry with them a strong sense of their homeland's pride and culture; integral to that culture are the mouth-watering aromas andhttp://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2008/05/america-china-its-all-greek-to-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-4713534583850269435Thu, 29 May 2008 16:06:00 +00002009-03-13T23:05:13.649ZMadridThe capital of Spain is a cosmopolitan city and business centre with spectacular cultural and artistic heritage, which also boasts fantastic nightlife. The city offers excellent shopping, exclusive restaurants, luxury hotels and friendly people in some incredible surroundings. 'Palazio Real', located a few minutes away from the Opera metro station, is the spectacular Royal Palace of Madrid http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2008/05/3-spanish-cities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-7651681558906045773Thu, 29 May 2008 15:11:00 +00002009-03-13T23:05:57.785ZThe landscape and wildlife of Botswana has long delighted and inspired visitors. Mark and Delia Owens describe its varied wildlife in great detail in their 1992 best-selling book 'Cry of the Kalahari' and there are few other African countries better for safari. Tourism plays a key part in the country's economy and Botswana now has hotels and facilities to match its breathtaking natural http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2008/05/botswana-safari.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-1590292140725892840Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:42:00 +00002009-03-13T23:07:53.875ZYou've just landed on a hot foreign shore for a pleasant week away with the family. As you're waiting for your luggage to come around the carousel you nip to the toilet, thinking your partner knows where your hand luggage is, and they are looking out for it. Within it is your passport, plane tickets and £200 worth of foreign currency. When you return, it's gone, and your partner had no idea that http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2008/01/gambling-on-travel-insurance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-3649478790504148408Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:23:00 +00002009-03-13T23:09:17.225ZThe nightlife of a city is something that almost all British tourists enjoy, but if you want something a little different than popular French restaurants or drunken Spanish resorts, then Istanbul comes as highly recommended for its night haunts. If you're thinking of heading to Istanbul, or you want to find out more about the nightlife of the world's third largest city, then this article should http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/12/how-to-get-to-airport.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-7423858509527813789Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:16:00 +00002009-03-13T23:10:36.426ZThe remnants of the Roman Empire are scattered across much of western and southern Europe, with small sites being dotted all over the place. However, there are a number of quite remarkable sites spread across the ancient superpower's territory that are still standing today. Whether it is in Britain, Spain or Algeria, ancient structures continue to live on outside of Italy. Here are three of the http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/12/three-roman-adventures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-9104803138082925007Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:55:00 +00002009-03-13T23:11:12.938ZOrlando, Florida is an ideal family destination at any time of year, with so many resorts to choose from you will be spoilt for choice once you arrive. Preparation for your holiday is part of the fun, but also means you will make the most of your time in Orlando from the minute your flight touches down. That's why orlandoinfo.com are offering tourists a free planning kit to organise their trip http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/12/family-holidays-in-orlando.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-6700677956193157786Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:57:00 +00002009-03-13T23:12:09.365ZIt's no secret that Italy is blessed with one of the world's best cuisines. It's a country full of recipes, and while in Britain we mostly think of eating pasta or pizza when we head to an Italian restaurant, there's so much more to it than that. Risotto, gnocchi, polenta, and a range of sea food dishes are just a small proportion of what Italian cuisine can offer, whilst there are a massive http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/12/introduction-to-italian-cuisine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-8169096519812875133Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:51:00 +00002009-03-13T23:13:17.235ZIf you're leaving school or University this year and want one last throw of the dice with your best friends then a summer holiday to the Mediterranean may well be on the cards. Holidays filled with sun, sand, and cold beers are extremely popular with most 18-30 year olds and there are plenty of resorts throughout the Mediterranean that are invaded by British holidaymakers looking for a good time.http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/12/three-18-30-holiday-hotspots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-8429197407671040952Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:26:00 +00002009-03-13T23:14:03.266ZBaliBali is the quintessential island paradise. In fact there can be few islands more routinely referred to in such terms and it won't take visitors long to work out why - beautiful beaches, all the surfing and diving opportunities you could possibly hope for, friendly locals and a relatively unspoiled Balinese culture that adds to the picturesque and at times almost spiritual atmosphere of this http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/12/top-4-island-getaways_8997.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-3464507434756558993Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:01:00 +00002009-03-13T23:14:58.745ZTired of the long cold nights over the festive period? A lot of Britons are packing their bags in preparation of a holiday away this Christmas, with the USA and Spain likely to be the most popular places to go in 2007. Winter break options are often restricted to sunny destinations or skiing holidays in Europe. However, a few make the longer journey across the pond to the USA, and those that go http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/11/christmases-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-2180228911185477920Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:37:00 +00002009-03-13T23:15:52.115ZAs days get shorter and the sun becomes increasingly elusive it's hard to resist fantasizing about being somewhere a bit warmer, preferably with a beach. In fact it's always struck me that a holiday in the sun makes far more sense in the cold winter months than during the summer when, with a bit of luck, us Brits aren't completely deprived of a bit of sunshine. The other big advantage of 'winter http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/11/winter-sun-destinations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-1520550854674576826Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:33:00 +00002009-03-13T23:17:52.744ZSki enthusiasts take note; if you're heading off for the slopes this winter you really should make sure you've got the right travel insurance. This probably means that you'll need to take out a policy specifically designed for Winter Sports holidays. Recent research shows that far too many of us wrongly assume that our existing annual travel insurance covers us for any skiing mishaps we might http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/11/go-ski-insurance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-5917024982257070475Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:33:00 +00002009-03-13T23:18:31.870ZThe aviation industry has come in for a quite severe attack from environmentalists over the past year. While emissions from aviation contribute to only around 2% of total global emissions, there has been concern that the growth in the industry is overtaking the improvements in fuel efficiency, and that will be a major factor in global climate change. Many airlines are now attempting to clean up http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/11/monarch-leading-way-in-aviation-clean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-2171265847172890138Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:49:00 +00002009-03-13T23:19:24.294ZLas Vegas is often referred to as the entertainment capital of the world. The city is bustling with entertainment complexes and leisure facilities, making it a favourite for tourists, whilst world famous casinos make it a must do for gambling enthusiasts. Las Vegas Boulevard, otherwise known as 'The Strip', is a Mecca of entertainment. The 4 mile section of road is home to some truly breathtakinghttp://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/11/top-resorts-in-las-vegas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-9162179032510521463Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:13:00 +00002009-12-31T06:16:52.278ZStarwoodhttp://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/11/healthy-holidays-in-usa-with-starwood_11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-4254681773995818618Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:05:00 +00002009-03-13T23:20:33.607ZMany couples prefer to arrange their own honeymoons rather than booking packages to tropical destinations such as Mauritius or the Seychelles. Reasons can include a phobia of creepy crawlies infesting where you are going to be staying or the cash drain inflicted by your wedding, which may encourage you to decide to create your own personalised package and save a little money in the process. To http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/10/planned-your-wedding-now-for-honeymoon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385074241683388518.post-9187887124912111554Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:31:00 +00002009-03-13T23:21:14.049ZThe Canaries have long offered a temptingly convenient retreat from the cold British winter. The combination of relatively cheap short-haul flights (you can currently find cheap flights to Tenerife from Gatwick for less than a hundred quid in November and December) and year round great weather mean that those looking to flee grey, overcast Britain can step off a three hour flight into another http://www.itravelnet.com/travelarticles/2007/09/discover-real-canaries.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travel Articles)