‘Best value’ countries and cities in Europe
Among European countries, you get the most value for your money in the Czech Republic. And the worst value is Denmark. At least that’s what a recent study from Hotel Info (www.hotel.info) suggests. The top value city is Prague, and the worst is Rio.Normally, I’m not big on studies that steer you to “low-cost” or “high-value” destinations. After all, if... READ MORE
Join the kids in this waterpark adventure
“You want me to get on that and go down to where?” I cried from high atop the Alberta Falls waterslide, looking down to an alleged pool that was well out of visual range. My 11-year-old granddaughter nodded with a look of both consternation and resignation that I tried very hard to take in stride.Such was my introduction to a vast array of unusual children’s activities... READ MORE
Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens
Live interpreters and artisans bring the 18th century to life at Colonial Williamsburg, portraying everything from court defendants to blacksmiths to cooks. Williamsburg served as the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780, and many buildings have been restored to their former glory.Photo courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg buy naprosyn online... READ MORE
Visiting Liverpool (not to see the Beatles)
The last time I was in Liverpool, 40 years ago, the city was synonymous with the Beatles. But on a trip there last year, I decided to avoid the Fab Four commerce that has swelled since my last visit and helped the city shed some of its grittiness.For me, no Magical Mystery Tour, no walk through the Beatles Story museum, nor ticketed entry to the boyhood homes of John and Paul. online... READ MORE
West of Key West — Dry Tortugas Park
Seventy miles west of Key West is the “flip side” of that raucous isle — the slow-paced, undeveloped, near-quiet Dry Tortugas National Park, a seven-island cluster of coral reefs and sand.This 100-square-mile park gets its name from the sea turtles that greeted Ponce de Leon in 1513, and from the absence of fresh water, hence “dry.” Visitors go for a Civil War... READ MORE
Exploring Key West’s wildlife and wild life
A mother hen and her three chicks were hell-bent on crossing the street, so I stepped out and stopped the traffic on the main drag that slices down the middle of Key West, Fla. Roosters crowed nearby. online pharmacy https://www.cheshirenaturalhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/revslider/objects/thumbs/augmentin.html with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy valtrex over the... READ MORE
Where not to go — and when — this year
While you may be reading plenty of “where to go in 2016” stories elsewhere, I’ll be a contrarian and address the question of places and times you should seek to avoid.Spring breakYoung folks age 16 to 21 can be quite nice when they’re alone or in small groups. But hundreds or even thousands of them, each trying to see who can drink the most beer or smoke the most... READ MORE
How to bid for rooms at a choice of hotels
Bidding on the price of a hotel room doesn’t limit you to “opaque” bids where you don’t know the specific hotel you’ve “won” until after you’ve made a nonrefundable booking. That’s the Priceline model, and certainly the most popular.But, fortunately, it’s not the only bidding model. I know of four online agencies that allow... READ MORE
Weak ruble aids budget travel to Russia
The ruble’s weak. The warnings about a complicated visa process turned out to be wrong, at least after a travel agency’s help. And current geopolitical tensions make this a good time to temper headlines about Russia with experiences involving everyday Russians and places. online pharmacy valtrex online with best prices today in the USA Consider the prices, at least outside the... READ MORE
Cozumel — part Mexico, part Caribbean
Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan ruins sites. The walled city, built 800 years ago, served as a fortress against enemies approaching by sea and is perched on top of a cliff 40 feet above the Caribbean Sea. It’s a popular day trip from nearby Cozumel.Shutterstock/ScotteNMuch about the island of Cozumel says Mexico.Scattered archeological sites hint of the rich Mayan... READ MORE
