An ideal vacation spot

I love vacation. Vacation is a perfect time to get away from daily routine and stress. Speaking of vacation, one of my vacation plans is to get around Europe. I really don't know when it's going to happen, but I am always hopeful that I could go to Europe someday. Seriously, I will just keep my fingers crossed.

Anyhow, one of the places in Europe that I desire to visit is Spain. I think Spain is one of the most beautiful vacation places in the world. Don't you agree? If ever I could go there, I would like to stay in a villa. I think renting holiday villas in Spain will make my vacation very special and extraordinary.

In fact, I already started reading some Spain travel articles on the web. I found out that Tenerife is great place to experience an exotic and interesting vacation. It's surrounded by sea and beaches. That place sounds like an ideal vacation spot. Wow, I can picture myself enjoying the hot climate and fantastic beaches. And I would like to rent a holiday villa in Tenerife to make my vacation perfect and enjoyable. Now, I am getting more excited about this vacation plan.

Planning a summer vacation trip?

Are you planning a summer vacation trip? Before doing that, consider the global warming. The Earth is getting hotter. Well, I have some tips for you. Don't go to places where it is really hot. You won't enjoy your trip or vacation. I went to Vegas last Summer and I did not enjoy my time there because it was really hot and low humid at that time. I had a tiny heat stroke. I thought I would end up in the hospital. So, plan it out carefully. Places like Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Tokyo, Japan, New York City, New Orleans, Red Sea Reefs in Egypt. These are the cities which you should avoid because of the global warming. The great places for vacation during summer are California, North Carolina, Philippines, Cancun in Mexico, Fiji, and Hawaii.

Traveling on summertime!

Many people take vacation or travel on summertime. When you travel to a different place or countries consider these tips:

1.Don't break the law—when I went to Hong Kong and Mexico, I was very nervous that I would break the law because I did not have any idea what their Law is.

2. You should travel in pairs or group.

3. Don’t carry a lot of valuable things with you—you can leave your valuable things in a safety box at the hotel you stay.

4. Don’t wear a lot of jewelry. It will attract snatchers or robbers.

5. Make an itinerary.

6. Always carry your cell phone with you. – in times of emergency, you can call police/relatives.

Are you planning a travel vacation?

Are you planning a travel vacation? Planning a vacation involves reservation for hotels, booking for a flight, funds, itinerary, etc. It makes a big difference when you plan your vacation well. Looking for a hotel to stay is not that easy, especially when you plan to travel abroad. I think one of the great places to visit here in the U.S. is Washington State. A vacation in Washington would involve spending time in a rainforest, doing some activities, and enjoy the nature. If you are looking for vacation getaway in Washington, then take a look at cheaperthanhotels.com. It is a great booking service for hotels at reasonable price and discounts and serves last minute deals and pre booked discounts for this area with over 500 hotels in the region. You will find affordable hotels in Washington, most especially in West Coast cities of Seattle. You will enjoy the natural beauty of the place and take pleasure in doing some adventurous activities such as fishing, riding yatchs, etc. and enjoy your stay at Cheap Hotels in Seattle.

Another beautiful place to visit in the U.S. is California, particularly San Francisco. I live in California. And I really like it here. There are so many things and activities you can do here. You will surely be delighted by the tourist attractions, fantastic natural and historic sights, parks, the Golden Gate Bridge, and enjoy your stay staying at Cheap Hotels in San Francisco.





And the last place I would recommend San Diego in California. It is a coastal city and ideal place as you find out the history, downtown, zoo, beautiful beaches for surfing and take pleasure in staying at Cheap Hotels in San Diego.

Free trip to New Zealand!

One of my dreams is to travel around the world. It would be great to see different culture, language, people, and places. I always want to be a travel blogger where I can show and share all beautiful places I’ve traveled and explored. I always want to see New Zealand. I heard many great things about this country. When I saw the movie, “Lord of the Rings”, I saw how beautiful New Zealand is. Anyhow, one thing that I would like to talk and share in this article is about the free trip to New Zealand.

Yes, it is incredibly free! I learned that Larry the Travel Guy and Air New Zealand offers and gives two free round trip from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Honolulu to Auckland, New Zealand. Isn’t it great? I found Larry the Travel Guy’s site very informative – you will find some recommendations for adventures and activities such places, restaurant, hotels, transportation, etc.

This is a great opportunity for those people like me who are yearning to see and visit Auckland, New Zealand. However, it is easy to join the contest to win a free travel to New Zealand. You don’t have to purchase anything. All you have to fill out the online entry form. This is eligible for U.S residents only. I am kinda excited about it. For more information, just click on the links I provided here.

Fog

It was very foggy here in our place last night. It was the first time this year. I was kinda nervous driving back home from a birthday party. I hate to drive it's foggy because I could hardly see the road but I must get used to it - it's part of developing my driving skills. I remember when at my grandma's place in P.I, at early morning, there's always fog. We used to call it as "small cloud". What is Fog? It is a cloud that is in contact with the ground. By the way, the foggiest place in the world is the Grand Banks off the island of Newfoundland, Canada because Grand Banks is the meeting place of the cold Labrador Current from the north and the much warmer Gulf Stream Gulf Stream from the south.

Vacation in Oregon

On our vacation in Oregon 3 weeks ago, we went for boating. We went to Columbia River. It was such a nice trip and adventure. My father in-law has a boat and so we cruised the river for 5 hours. We saw a lot of houseboats and some fancy boats. Then, we went to a floating restaurant. I always like boating though, I am kinda scared of deep water because I don't how to swim. haha But overall, I always enjoy boating.

Nikon ATB Promotion

There is a great promotion for Nikon users through December 31, 2008. When you buy a Nikon Monarch ATB (All Terrain Binocular), you are qualified to a $50 gift card that enables you to get a free ATB Pro Gear. Or you can get a $25 gift card when you purchase a Trailblazer ATB or any ProStaff binoculars. Nikon brand is well known for its quality lens. Many hunters and professionals popularly use this Nikon Monarch All Terrain Binoculars.


Why choose Nikon Monarch ATB?

• It is 100% waterproof or fogproof

• Lightweight

• Has quick and central focus knob

• Has Precision Aligned Optics for viewing on toughest hunts

• It is rugged and rubber-armored

• The lenses are fully multi-coated and phase-correction coated prisms

Avail of this promo at their authorized dealers and get a Free ATB Pro Gear Promotional Gift Card.

The biggest Shopping Center in the world

The world's largest shopping mall is South China Mall. It was opened in 2005 and has an area of 7.1 million. It still suffers from lack of retailers. Much of the retail space remains empty with 99.2 percent of the store vacated. Many business analysts say that the mall is so far largely unoccupied is the location is in the suburbs of Dongguan in which it is only practical to travel there using a car. The mall is scheduled to close in July of 2008. It is considered as the largest "ghost" mall in the world.

Chinese etiquettes

If you are planning on taking a trip to China for Olympics, vacation or whatsoever. Take note of these etiquettes below:

1. Banquets
You don't have to eat everything (you can't possibly anyway, there will be too much food). But try a little of every dish by putting some on your plate or rice bowl. You don't have to eat it, but as foreign guest, you're supposed to be served first. If you don't try something, your host will be embarrassed—and most likely, will put it on your plate for you.

2. Bargaining
Open-air markets, privately run stores are best for bargaining. Remember to establish a friendly rapport first. You are creating a relationship with the merchant, not a price war. Smiling, being friendly, offering to buy more for a better price are. And don't be afraid to ask, "Can you offer me a better price?"

3. Cars
Never, ever assume pedestrians have the right of way. Cars will not necessarily stop for you. Cross with a group if possible at a designated crosswalk. A car won't stop for a single person necessarily but will stop for a group because the driver doesn't want the car to be dented. Chinese really love their cars.

4. Chopsticks
Don't point with them at other people's faces.

5. Face
Never shout even when someone has done something wrong. Losing your temper will only make the other person feel that he or she has lost face (i.e. dignity) and will often cause that person to refuse to take responsibility for a problem . Best to smile, keep friendly, and persistently ask the person to *help you* solve whatever problem has arisen.

6. Male-female relationships
Alas, the image of the loose American woman perpetuated by Hollywood movies is alive and well globally including in China. If a man makes unwanted advances to you, say loudly the Chinese word for "No," (bu) which is pronounced like the English word "Boo!" If you say it forcefully, it will be in the correct tone. If you are a man, don't be touchy-feely with Chinese women lest they think you are propositioning them.

7. Public displays of affection
While younger Chinese can be as openly demonstrative as Westerners, if not more so, older Chinese are not used to PDAs. Be aware of your surroundings. Around older Chinese anything more than holding hands with your partner or a quick peck on the check might embarrass people.

8. Respect for elders
It's fine to open doors and give up a seat to an older person of either gender. And don't be offended if younger Chinese—male or female—offer you an arm going up stairs or other assistance if you are older. They don't think you're infirm. They're just trying to be polite.
9. Smiling
Chinese smile for more reasons than Americans. A smile can mean the person is embarrassed, trying to be helpful, curious, happy or friendly. In the middle of an argument, smiling means that the speaker doesn't want this to become personal. When all else fails, smile in China. It shows you have no ill intentions and can work wonders in getting better service.

10. Tipping
If you plan to return to a restaurant, then tip. Guidebooks say not to, but in fact most Chinese know enough about the Western world to know that tipping is practiced regularly in other countries. Tips are rarely (in our experience, never) refused and create goodwill.

I have been to Hong Kong, China last February 2008. They seem really friendly. I really like Hong Kong and I want to visit that beautiful place again in the future.