The usual family vacation includes airfare and a hotel. You may have a budget for add-ons, or you may be hoping that the kids will enjoy playing on the beach or somewhere new. But make sure that you use vacation brochures to learn about local upgrades to make your vacation even better. Here are five great add-ons that can turn a good vacation into a great one:

1 – A Rental Car

Renting a car is the most vital upgrade, a real no-braniner in fact. Having a car at your disposal opens up the scope of activities, and it will be invaluable in case of an emergency or even for a last-minute store run. You won’t have to deal with getting your family from place to place with unfamiliar public transportation, and you’ll save exorbitant taxi fares. The best part is that rental cars can be bundled with a flight and hotel through many travel deal web sites, and these bundles are often just as cheap as going without a car. [Read more…]

The Lake District National Park is both a beautiful and relaxing destination to visit while on vacation. A host of outdoor activities abound such as swimming, hiking, horseback riding, cycling, and boating.

In addition, you will find fantastic bed and breakfasts, shopping, dining, and golfing. This article, however, is going to focus more on the attractions you will find when you take a trip to the Lake District.

The Lakes Aquarium

The Lakes Aquarium in Cumbria houses both saltwater and freshwater life from around the world. Exhibits include piranhas, pike, otters, seahorses, and diving ducks among many, many others. [Read more…]

Situated off the northwest coast of Africa, sun-drenched Canary Islands is one of the most preferred holiday destinations of Spain. The archipelago lies closer to the North Africa, yet they have their own unique flavor.

Thousands of tourists and travelers from every corner of the world dream of visiting exotic Canary Islands.

Canary Islands – Geography

Six islets and seven islands make up the stunning Canary Islands. The islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and Ei Hierro.

Each of these islands has its individual climatic and geographical features. In fact, Canaries are very popular for their landscape deviations. There are hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand beaches, sand dunes, rich and thick forests, and amazing cliffs brindle these Atlantic charms. The islands have over 250 kilometers of coastline. [Read more…]

Sun, sand, sea and culture – and if you plan it right, heading for the shores of the Mediterranean can offer fabulous value for the money as well as a vacation to remember.

This beautiful area of southern Europe and northern Africa has something for everyone, whether it’s the busy beaches of Spain, the bustling bazaars of Morocco, or the tranquility of the lesser-known Italian coastline.

Traveling

To get the very best bargains, you have two choices: Plan ahead, or take what you can get at the last minute. Although many travelers through Europe automatically think of rail travel, budget airlines like EasyJet and RyanAir mean it’s often as cheap, if not cheaper, to fly around the Med – although air and train fares usually get more expensive the closer you are to the departure date and time. [Read more…]

The French Mediterranean coast has been the playground of the rich and famous for decades, drawn to the glorious weather, stunning coastlines and the pace of life suited to those who can afford to take their time.

Nice, the capital of the French Riviera, is the second most popular city in France after Paris. It’s famous for its beaches and beach culture, only made possible by the fact that it remains fabulously temperate all year round.

Nice’s Famous Residents

As you walk along the Promenade des Anglais (the Walkway of the English) you’ll be following in the footsteps of some of the most important men in art, politics, philosophy and literature from the 19th and 20th centuries. [Read more…]