Let’s Plan Our Holiday

Now that we have talked about going to Venice – let’s go ahead and talk about another place that is getting hot and heavy for Valentine’s Day and that is New York.  Think about it – New York City actually has some of the best places to go whenever you are looking to get out of town for the weekend and spend some money on your sweetheart.

New York City has some of the best restaurants in the world and if you are looking just to even get away one night – why not book at some of the best hotels in the world?  They are all located in NYC of course!  They have everything from the Marriott all the way to the W, both of which are beautiful, beautiful properties!

If you want luxury and a beautiful weekend that will surely blow your sweetheart’s expectations out of the water, make sure that you go to NYC!

Valentine’s Day is a time that you need to not just think about the person that you are with, but you need to do something special for them.  Taking them on a vacation is a fantastic way to impress them and make sure that they know how special they are to you.  In this blog, we are going to talk about some of the greatest Valentine’s Day holidays for you to take!

One of the first places that you should take your sweetheart this February is Venice.  There are a ton of different things that you can do in Venice and certainly a lot of different hotels that you can stay at – specifically, the Grande Albergo Ausonia & Hungeria – that one is my favorite.

Remember, add in some spa services, breakfast in bed and take the long weekend off to celebrate your love!

Here’s a hot destination that might surprise you: Svalbard, which is in Norway. Norway is an amazingly rich country, and its Cold Coast is overflowing with the mystery of dark fjords and ancient legends. There are polar bear tours and an amazing number of outdoor and snow based sports.

Or, if you prefer warmer climates on your holidays, there is always Hawaii’s world renowned Big Island. Active volcanoes, exquisite beaches, and fewer crowds than you might imagine in many locations, this is a great place to relax.

Or heck, why not try a very far reaching destination and head to Tasmania? The Bay of Fire is little known but enormously relaxing — and enormously beautiful. Tucked away as it is, you will never have a dreamier vacation.

China is another hot spot this year. Specifically, Yunnan, China, is shaping up to see one of those places that you absolutely just have to see. If Yunnan seems familiar to you, it may well because because the famed Tiger Leaping trek has its home there — that is where the legend began. Visitors to Yunnan can also enjoy plenty of tours of the jungle, not to mention rich, incredible landscapes that offer glimpses of ancient temples and charming towns. You never know what to expect here!

Or how about two of the main islands in Columbia, the islands of Providencia and San Andres? Forget what you think you know about Columbia, because these two islands are gorgeous, tourists are welcomed with open arms, and there are so many ways to relax you won’t ever want to leave.

The year 2010 should be all about adventure and experiencing new things, especially when it comes to travel. It is a brand new decade, after all, so why not familiarize yourself with some of the hottest holiday destinations of the new year, pick your favorite, make your plans, and book your flight?

Languedoc, in France, has to be high up there on the list. This is where to go in France if you do not want to deal with all the tourists, not to mention all the modernization that has taken place in the country because of all the tourism.

Languedoc is a charming, wonderfully hidden spot with quaint hotels, lots of find dining, and even some fantastic cruise opportunities.

Finally, we have come to our last destination and I can tell you for sure that I am very, very excited about this one.  El Chalten, Patagonia is one place that while your cell phone won’t work and the town has a very limited availability, you will find that this particular town is worth the wait – and worth booking in advance.

El Chalten, Patagonia is one of the few places that have incredible hiking right in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and is actually a UNESCO World Heritage site, which in and of itself is something beautiful … and awesome.

If you are an avid hiker and looking to take the ultimate hike, El Chalten, Patagonia is the place you should be.

Although Mexico is absolutely breathtaking, let’s go ahead and talk about somewhere overseas now and a destination that is going to be extremely hot in 2010.  Nairn, Scotland is the destination and I can tell you for sure that this small, seaside town is going to be filled with tons of tourists.

Nairn, Scotland is one of the sunniest climates in Scotland and is the perfect base when you are looking to explore the Highlands.  I can tell you for sure that when you are looking to go some place magical, some place beautiful and some place that breeds beautiful people, Nairn, Scotland is the place.

It is charming, small and all around one of those places that is almost right out of a really good fairytale book.

In 2009, a lot of things happened and a lot of companies had cut down their spending … as well as individuals.  Well people, 2010 is here and the economy is already getting better and better.  The prediction for 2010 is that traveling for American’s will go up about 80% from 2009 and I am here to report on some of the hottest destinations for 2010.

One destination that I am very, very excited about reporting on is Troncones, Mexico.  This particular destination is miles from any of the white sand beaches but it is a very, very safe haven that is nestled between the jungle foothills and the warm tropical waters.

If you want to be by yourself or with your lover and are looking for a beautiful destination — Troncones, Mexico is definitely the place for you to go!

It seems that right around the holiday time, people are constantly looking for a way that they can save a little cash.  What better way to save on some cash than to do some research?

That is what saving on airfare is all about, research.  In this blog, we have gone over a lot of different travel tips and now, let’s go over some money saving tips for you.  One of the first things that you want to do is make sure that you shop around a lot.

You never want to settle for just any old price, you want to make sure that you find the very best one.

If you are going to be flying in one of the many – well, 33 airports that SuperShuttle services, then you are in luck!  January through March, this particular shuttle service is going to give you a break and going to become a lot cheaper than you remember; the dates are January 1st through March 15th.

Through those dates, SuperShuttle is offering up a 15 percent discount on transportation to residential customers who book roundtrip transportation to and from the airport.  Pricing is obviously going to vary according to the airport number of passengers in your party and the type of transportation, but you still get the discount.

For example, with the discount, you will pay just about $28.90 per trip, which is a heck of a lot cheaper than a cab!