I mentioned recently the unusual ways that some of us decide to choose a type of vacation or a particular holiday destination.  For me, I love mountain holidays because they bring back memories of books that I read as a child.  Recently my Mother decided out of the blue to look at caribbean cruises.  Why the new vacation idea? A woman at the bus stop said she had been on a cruise and really enjoyed it.  Who needs travel agents?

Where do you get the inspiration for your next vacation idea? Does it arise from talking to a friend or colleague about their future travel plans, or are you influenced in your holiday choice by the destinations as seen on tv? Either way, it is always worth watching and listening as this could be a way of finding your dream vacation and breaking out of the routine of visiting the same place every year

As the winter draws in my mind is wandering more and more to sunnier climes. I cannot afford a big trip right now- but at least I can dream! The thing I always associate with romantic resorts in exotic places is the lighting. By that I mean the outdoor lighting. The tables in the street outside bars and eating outside cafes at night. The “poor man’s holiday” involves investing in some lighting and dreaming of the summer!

One of the cool aspects of travelling to the glamorous world destinations is the chance to play poker or roulette among the glitterati.  If the bug gets you, you can carry on playing online when you get home. As there are at least 3000 online casinos on the internet to choose from it can be hard to tell which ones you can trust and which you should avoid. You can get independent online casino reviews written by keen online gamblers who enjoy playing at the online casinos.  Now you can steer clear of the few unscrupulous casino operators and go to the ones who treat their players well. Whether you are new or if you are an experienced player you can get help.

Advantages of Independent Travel

There is a changing tide in the travel industry. Traditionally massive package holiday companies have block booked villas, hotels, flights, tours and coach transfers from and to the airport. Every detail of ones holiday was catered for by the tour operator. Two weeks in July with bacon and eggs by the pool. The situation is however changing and the trend is towards independent travel. Read more »

You know the one thing that always makes me think of European travel destinations? Coffee! The smell of coffee coming from inside a café somewhere in France or Spain. There’s nothing like it for making the imagination run riot. When I get the urge to travel, but the urge is not matched by the available funds, I take the “poor man’s holiday”. This involves espresso machines! Just turn it on, drink the coffee and dream about next summer. Enjoy!

You can travel the world from pole to pole. You can pick up your passport and make the world your playground by jumping on a plane. But if you are feeling lazy, you can just as easily make the world your oyster by buying a couple of home theater chairs, kicking back and having a beer with the person you love.Sometimes it is nice to do nothing!

Increasingly popular these days are golfing holidays around the Mediterranean. A major part of the economy of Southern Spain and Southern Portugal is based on golfing. The courses are beautiful and designed by the best in the business and there’s great potential for real estate investment around them. The beautiful scenery, the gorgeous weather and the easy lifestyle all combine to make you want to book a ticket and pack the golf shoes!