hey me and my mum and sis want to travel europe and do the whole italy, greece and london thing. the thing is my mums got a huge fear of flying from greece to london so she wants to either train it or a boat or something.. whats the best ways to do this?? and if we were to take a train is it underground or can you see scenery..becaus if its just underground were thinking probbly a boat or drive rather than train… thank you

Trains are a good way to get around, but for some of the places you’re talking about, the travels times are very long. The trains are excellent for getting around here in Italy. However, if you wanted to go from Venice to Athens on the train, it will take 36 to 41 hours with at least three train changes along the way. London to Athens is 50 to 56 hours with at least 4 train changes. The German train website is a good site for checking train travel options throughout Europe: http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en/index.shtml
For trains within Italy: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html

There are ferries from Venice, Ancona, Bari or Brindisi to a few places in Greece. Ferries between Italy & Greece: http://www.ferries.gr/ The travel times on the boats are fairly long too, but much less than the trains.

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My family and I are hoping to travel somewhere in South America this upcoming February. We hope it to be relatively warm, a safe place for the family, and also, not to burn a hole in our wallets. My daughter speaks pretty much fluent spanish, so language isn’t that much of an issue… Our family likes to do a lot while on vacation, so a place with some interesting history and things to explore would be wonderful.

I would go to San Andres Island Colombia. Great beaches. Nice people. Lots to see and if you really want kick back.. go to Providencia.. Its the most calm place on earth.. If you are into the throbbing night life Providencia is NOT for you.. Some pretty good dancing on San Andres, however.

Stay at the Mar Azul. DO NOT stay at the Sunrise. It TOTALLY SUCKS.

http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/colregcoasts/p/SanAndres.htm

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I need to know where to go to be honest. sights to see, best places to stay etc.

I’m going to be buying an old american muscle car and going from New Jersey to Cali, then up to vancouver and back through canada. book names or webistes for this sort of trip would be fantastic

many thanx

Look on Amazon.com for something by Frommers. He has a large staff that travels the world, gathering data for travelers.

I know he has done several on the US, coast to coast? You’ll only know if you look. Also when you start planning your trip, you’ll need a road atlas. Get a Rand McNally, WalMart Edition for around $4.95.

While traveling, stop at all state welcome centers and brouse their brochures for something that interests you.

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The islands of Hawaii are a dream destination for many travelers, and a cruise that incorporates all four of the state’s beautiful islands could be just the ticket for your vacation plans. Each island has its own beauty and charm and is not the same as the others. From “Big Island” to Maui, to Oahu, to Kauai, there is something different and special about each local flavor. The best way to get a real taste of Hawaii, is to try the sample platter. Below, here is a little bit of what each individual island has to offer.

Kauai is the smallest and furthest from the “Big Island,” but do not count it out in terms of local culture. Nicknamed the “Garden Island” for its rich wildlife and beautiful scenery, the island of Kauai is home to all kinds of different nature-based activities. You can go kayaking, biking, tubing, whale watching, off road sightseeing, picnicking, snorkeling, on eco tours, dinner cruises, or see a little bit of everything from an airplane tour. The best that Hawaii’s nature ha to offer is on the beautiful island of Kauai, and it is often used in Hollywood films for its representation of the natural wildlife of Hawaii, from garden to beach to Waimea Canyon, which you can traverse on a day long tour while visiting the island.

Working your way back toward “Big Island,” your cruise boat will stop next at Oahu, the next largest island in the Hawaiian quartet. Home to the famous Waikiki beach resort, Oahu is known as the gathering place, and has been the dominant island in the chain since Honolulu was declared the capital some two hundred years ago. You can find most of the comforts of home on this developed island, but you can also go snorkeling or skydiving along the beautiful coast of the island. You can make a stop at Pearl Harbor for a bit of historical learning, and then go across the island to check out the Polynesian Cultural Center and fin out more about the rich cultural history of the island’s natives.

Like the rest of Hawaii’s islands, Maui has a host of outdoor activities, from kayaking, to biking, to ATV tours and more. Learn to parasail or surf off the coast or attend an evening luau. Some of the finest beaches and golf courses in the world are located on this island, and the summit of the Haleakala volcano is truly a sight to behold.

Moving on to our final island, your cruise will pull up to “Big Island,” which is also called Hawaii. It is actually larger than the rest of the three islands combined, and so there is a lot more to see and do. While Hawaii boasts much of the same activities as the other islands, including eco tours, island day trips, and surfing, there are things that you can only do on the island of Hawaii, such as touring the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Whatever you decide to do, there is plenty of natural beauty around and lots of outdoor activities to keep everyone engaged and entertained.

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Have you and your family made the decision to plan a summer vacation this year? If you have, you are not alone. Each year, a large number of families decide to vacation in the summer months. If you have already selected your summer vacation destination, you are one step ahead of most families. If you have yet to choose a vacation destination, you will have to do so.

Planning a summer vacation can be an easy task, but at the same time it can be difficult. It all depends on what you need and want to get out of your summer vacation. The first step in planning your summer vacation is not necessarily to choose a destination, but to choose a scenery. Would you like to go camping in the woods, sailing on the water, or be relaxing at the beach? The things that you want to do on your vacation are vital to the selecting the perfect summer vacation destination.

Does riding a rollercoaster, sailing on the water, or relaxing at the beach all sound exciting? If each of these activities offers you excitement, you may have a difficult time narrowing down your search to just one destination. To decide on the perfect vacation destination, you are encouraged to research a number of popular vacation “hotspots.”

Information and travel brochures can easily be found or ordered online. Brochures can be ordered from most large cities and popular vacation destinations in the United States or overseas. A large number of these brochures are free and are filled with valuable information. If you want to take the time to research a number of popular summer vacation destinations, you are encouraged to request these brochures well in advance.

Researching a collection of summer vacation destinations is a great way to plan your own vacation; however, it can become a long and difficult process. This process becomes even more difficult if you searching for a unique vacation destination. To save time and money, you may want to consider researching the most popular destinations in the United States.

It is likely that you already know a number of popular summer vacation destinations off the top of your head. You are encouraged to perform a standard internet search on each of these destinations. You may also want to order a number of travel brochures. It is important to remember that it may take a few weeks for your travel packets to arrive.

As previously mentioned, it is likely that you may know of a number of popular vacation destinations. If you are only able to remember a limited number of locations, you may want to rely on suggestions from others. These suggestions should be closely examined before booking a vacation. You never know what vacation ideas you could get just by speaking to friend, family member, or co-worker.

If you and your family are interested in a simple vacation, you could vacation at an amusement park. There are a large number of amusement parks located all across the United States. You could visit a local amusement park or you could travel across the country to find one; your options are literally unlimited. Some of the well-known amusement parks in the United States include Six Flags, Bush Gardens, and Sea World.

If a vacation on a beach is more your style, you have a number of options to choose from. There are a large number of beaches located along the Untied States coasts and overseas. It is also important to note that beach vacations do not have to be limited to the coast. There are a number of popular beach resorts located inland too. These inland resorts are often located on large lakes. Popular beaches that you may recognize include Myrtle Beach, Daytona Beach, South Beach, Panama City Beach, and Santa Barbara Beach.

It is easy to see that you have an unlimited number of options when it comes to choosing a summer vacation destination. Taking the time to seriously consider each destination may result in the vacation of your dreams.

If you are planning a trip to Paris, why not check out of list of restaurants, museums, and more online. Ultimately you can check out a very nice and beautiful area in Paris to site sees. Once of the nice areas to visit in France, Paris is the great Seine River, which is a dinner cruise. On the cruise, you will enjoy a wonderful trip around Paris waters, as you sip on a glass of champagne. Enjoy cheese puffs with a glass of Paris’s finest wine also.

When you first board the ship, the host greets you and upon arrival, you are treated with the up most priority. At the front of the ship is a fabulous table, which the host will seat you and your family. At the table, you will enjoy a tasty meal. The whole time that you are on board there will be musical programs like a violinist and singer, this will be held under a glass roof so you can enjoy your dinner and dancing in the moon light as the ship floats down the river

How much does the cruise cost?

This wonderful cruise is only 186.05 USD. In addition, it takes about 4 hours round trip. It departs from the Eiffel tower and goes until the ministry of finance, and then it returns to the Eiffel towers. When it leaves it goes down the left side of the bank and on return it goes on the right side of the bank making sure you see all the things to see on this wonder cruise.

The cruise line is made up of glass, which makes sightseeing in Paris a wonderful experience aboard this ship. The boat leaves at dust dark making all the lights though out the cruise a wonderful view.

About the diner menu:

The finest cooks in Paris will prepare the dinner for you. The cooks prepare a variety of delicate delights that suit your tastes.

How do I know if Paris is for me?

Paris is one of the most outstanding countries in the world. Paris allows you to enjoy many adventures, including the 25th Anniversary, which you can enjoy on your honeymoon. Even if you are celebrating your birthday, you will enjoy the Anniversary events.

In the country, you have many options for travel, sightseeing, feasting, and more. Paris is one of the most liked historic arenas, making it one of the world’s popular countries to visit.

Paris has the finest hotels and very nice restaurants to chose from but you might want to visit your local travel agent or even maybe even get on the Internet to check out all the wonderful things you can see while your visiting Paris. The information you gather will help you to see why visiting Paris is for you.

How to choose more hotels in Paris:

Paris has some hotels outside of town, which includes the Courtyard Charles. The hotel is a four star establishment. Near the hotel is a shuttle service, which you can travel about the city. The hotel has a fabulous restaurant as well, yet reviewers say that the meals are a bit on the costly side. Still, you have an excellent quality of French dishes to select. The hotel has an outstanding rank, which the staff members are friendly. De Gaulle is another of Paris’s courtyard Charles hotels near the airport. The staff at the front desk is helpful and friendly, which makes this hotel one of the nicest establishments in Paris. You also have a shuttle service near this hotel, which you can take a half hour trip for as little as 5 France Euros dollars. That is a roundtrip service.

Paris offers you an interpretation of French and English running, which once you authenticate the pass, you are given an earphones. Do not loose the earphones.

The bus also has an upper deck, yet the services do not promise their customers a seat in this area. In addition, any items you bring with you, it is your responsibility to keep track of the goods. You should also keep hold of your pass, since the service will not reimburse you if you lose the pass, or if someone takes it from you. The pass and your belongings is totally your responsibility. In addition, if you are caught selling your bus pass you are subject to costs and fines. It is a crime in Paris to sell your pass.

Buses in Paris will take you around the city for low fees, yet you should check pricing frequently, since most bus services state that they can change pricing at any time they choose.

How to choose your travel:

Is your ready to travel to Paris? Why not go on the Hop On and Hop Off touring bus. The bus will take you many areas around Paris. Once you Hop Off the bus and call back, the bus will pick you up once you are finished and take you to the next destination. The bus is nice since you will not have to battle Paris’s heavy traffic. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the route, this tour bus is a double Decker bus.

It has a place for people to ride at the bottom of the bus, which places you on top of the bus, which at the top sections you are free of clutter.

The times you are done historical hunting, have been on a few romantic cruisers and shopping for the whole family hunting up new designs you are ready to enjoy someone else doing the work for you.

Paris offers a wide array of transportation. Still, you want to check out the Hop On and Hop Off services.

How much does bus fair cost?

The price to ride Paris’s Hop On and Hop Off service is only 35.37 U.S.D. The price may sound steep, yet you get a two-day pass. For two days, you can enjoy a tour around Paris on one of the fastest services in town.

Where is the station located?

It is located in Paris, France. It will also take you about 2 hours to go to all the places it offers you to sightsee. It will stop somewhere every 15 to 20 minutes so that you can get off or board.

Where does the bus travel?

Some of the highlights around Paris include the Madeleine, opera, Louver Museum, Notre-Dame, and St. Germane-De Pres, Orsay Museum, Concord, Champs-Elysees, Srcde Triomphe, and the Trocaedero.

So every 15 to 20 minutes you get off and they will come back and pick you up so that you can enjoy the next place on that list you have. The bus may not pick up at hotels unavailable for this service due to jurisdiction issues.

Nevertheless, maybe in time to come it will be offered to you. This tour bus only runs in the months of April through October.

How to choose practical travel?

Paris has the practical service called L- Open Tour. The pass supplies you with boundless tour access. You can travel two days on the pass. The pass enables you to travel to and from areas around Paris, knowing the bus will pick you up.

Millions of Americans schedule a Mexico vacation. If you are interested in scheduling a vacation in Mexico, or you already have, you may be wondering what you can do while on vacation. In Mexico, there are an unlimited number of activities that you may find exciting. One of those activities may include scuba diving.

When it comes to scuba diving in Mexico, there are many travelers who are misinformed. Many believe that you have to be an experienced diver to enjoy underwater diving. This is simply not true. Before going scuba diving in the ocean, it is advised that you have basic knowledge of diving and strong swimming skills. However, you do not have to be an experienced diver. When vacationing in Mexico, there are many individuals who go scuba diving for the first time.

Scuba diving is a pretty self-explained activity. Scuba divers are featured in many movies and can be found in many amusement parks. While the general idea of scuba diving is the same in Mexico, what you will see underwater is not. There are a number of underwater animals and plants that can only be seen in or around the Mexico area. This in itself is one of the many reasons why you should schedule a scuba diving adventure.

In Mexico, scuba divers are often able to swim with the dolphins and sea turtles. To many, this alone is worth the cost of scuba diving. Aside from swimming with sea animals, you can also spend your scuba diving trip examining the life and environment underwater. Just a few of the many sea animals that you may see in Mexico include lobsters, eels, sting rays, and a large number of different kinds of fishes. The fishes found in underwater Mexico often include puffer fishes, spotted fishes, and parrot fishes.

While the sea animals found underwater are the most exciting part of scuba diving, there are other underwater activities that you can participate in. Many scuba divers enjoy diving along coral reefs that are found along the coast of Mexico. Coral reefs are not only home to a large number of sea animals, but they also make for great adventures. You may find it exciting traveling in, over, or around the many different sized reefs.

Unless you are an experienced underwater diver, you are advised to go scuba diving with a trained professional. These professionals are most commonly found with scuba diving tour groups. Scuba diving tour groups can be found all along the coast of Mexico. Scuba diving is a popular pastime in Mexico; therefore, you are encouraged to schedule your scuba diving adventures ahead of time.

In addition to scheduling a scuba dive with a trained diver, you can learn how to scuba dive at a number of locations in Mexico. Many of these locations also offer guided tours. Scuba diving lessons are offered as group lessons or private lessons. Private lessons may be more expensive, but many first time scuba divers find them rewarding, in more ways than one.

Underworld Scuba operates scuba diving and snorkeling tours in the Manzanillo area of Mexico. It has been said that the Manzanillo area is one of the best places to go scuba diving in Mexico. Underworld Scuba, along with number other companies, state that the area is thriving with underwater life and adventures. Another popular scuba diving tour company is The Puerto Dive Team, which operates out of Oaxaco Mexico. They are most known for their private one-on-one underwater tours.

To find other guided tours that are designed for scuba divers, you are encouraged to contact your local travel agent or do the research yourself. Whether or not you have already selected your Mexico destination, you should easily be able to find nearby tours. The closer you are to the coast, the more tours you will have access to. What you can do and see underwater is absolutely amazing. It is likely what you see will stay with you for years to come.