10 things you shouldn’t miss in Dubai

Some time ago, Dubai was just a trading post, mostly made up of sandy desert. Today it’s built up with skyscrapers along the Creek, shopping malls that have skis slopes, and five star hotels that overlook the beach.

You will find expats at every corner, malls galore, hotels with underwater resorts, and a plam shaped resort [...]

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Dream trips: part 2

Red Square Moscow, Russia

Russia is more than a decade removed from the fall of Communism, yet the country’s heart and soul is still Moscow’s Red Square, a 500,000-square-foot swath of public space that is actually not red, or square. It’s here that you’ll find the royal trio of Russian icons: onion-domed St. Basil’s Cathedral, [...]

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10 must see in Dublin

Renowned for its funky nightlife and of course its special brew – Guinness, Dublin is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations and its popularity is still rising. Tourists love the Irish, its literary heritage its atmospheric pubs, nightlife, museums and clean beaches.

Dublin is divided by the river Liffey separating Northsiders from Southsiders connected by the [...]

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Cruises for families: useful for a wonderful time without breaking the bank 2

Doing Your Homework

Cruise lines encourage travelers to book a huge array of shore excursions directly through them. It’s a no-brainer way to explore on land, but is also a huge assault on your piggy bank–especially for families. Instead, you should do some online research before your cruise by contacting sites, such as PortPromotions.com, that offer [...]

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Dream Trips 1

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Take a look at these dream trips for some insight and useful tips.

The Pyramids of Cairo, Egypt

The pharaohs built things to last. That’s why the name of Cheops has survived for 4,500 years. This Great Pyramid is the oldest, and last surviving, member [...]

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10 things to see and do in Budapest

The Danube flows through this modern capital city of Hungary. There are three islands – Óbuda Island, Margaret Island and Csepel Island – and nine bridges. The Castle District, the River Danube embankments and the whole of Andrássy út have been officially recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are the top ten sights to [...]

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Montreal on a budget: part 2

Outdoors

Parc Jean Drapeau is one of Montreal’s most famous parks, spread over Notre-Dame and Sainte-Hélène islands. Public art are located on both islands. Also on the Île Notre-Dame are 62 acres of gardens, originally designed for the Floralies Internationales horticultural fair. Enjoy the changing colors of the foliage in autumn and the new blooms of [...]

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Montreal on a budget: part 1

Montreal is the largest French-speaking city in North America. With modern skyscrapers and centuries-old buildings, Montreal is the perfect combination of modern and historic. This cosmopolitan city has something for all tastes-summer festivals, winter activities, world-class shopping, a bustling nightlife-and plenty of free options to keep you on budget.

Attractions

One of Montreal’s most visited attractions, the [...]

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Cruises for families: useful for a wonderful time without breaking the bank 1

It’s increasingly popular–and surprisingly affordable–to set sail with the kids in tow. Find out ways to save when planning, booking, and cruising.

Pre-cruise Planning

There are many options these days when it comes to cruising. If a bargain price is your top priority, consider sailing during the off-season. Many cruises offer their best rates from September through [...]

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Caribbean Resorts for Families

When planning a Caribbean vacation consider a full-service resort. You want to be in a place where there are other young playmates, in addition to planned entertainment. Word of advice: Ask in advance whether the children’s program is included in the rate. Here there are some family-oriented Caribbean resorts.

ARUBA

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino. [...]

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