Planning a Euro Trip

Are you planning a Euro trip? Are you aware of the multitude of formalities that need to be done for getting a visa and then booking hotels and arranging for local conveyance? First, the visa process can be cumbersome if you are unaware of the rules for the Schengen visa. This is a type of Visa that lets you travel all over Europe without having to take a visa for each country that you visit separately. Though this sounds convenient, in practice, getting the Schengen visa is a formidable task if you do not know which country you should use as your port of entry to Europe. For instance, getting the visa from the French consulate can be easier than getting the visa from, say, the Dutch embassy. Hence, you need to choose the port of entry carefully and plan your trip accordingly.

Once you have sorted out the visa formalities, it is time for you to plan your itinerary in such a way that you cover all the places that you want to visit in your tight schedule. This is possible as travel within Europe is easy by rail or air and depending on the budget that you have, you can choose either way. Be assured that travel by rail is not cumbersome. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Italian Honeymoon Destinations

If you are looking for romance, it is difficult to beat an Italian honeymoon destination. An Italian honeymoon is by definition a top honeymoon spot when it comes to romance. The grandeur of Rome, the splendor of Florance or Venice and the shopping in Milan make an Italian honeymoon the dream destination for many couples. But there is more to Italy than its magnificent cites full of breathtaking architecture. There are also great beaches in Sicily and on the Amalfi coast and rolling hills in Tuscany for you to enjoy on your romantic honeymoon. Read the rest of this entry »

The 6 Best Secluded Islands in the World

Everyone knows that the human population is now bigger than it’s ever been, and it’s only going to get bigger. In light of this seemingly irreversible fact of history, many people assume that there aren’t many places left in the world where one can find some privacy and seclusion. But this is simply not true. Fortunately, the planet is big enough to fit all these people with plenty of open, unexplored spaces to spare. Some of the best spots in the world are islands that are not just beautiful and secluded but relatively easy for travelers to get access to. Here are some of the best ones.

Saba, Netherlands Antilles: Just 100 miles west of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea, Saba is beautiful, hilly island whose tourism industry is new enough not to be overwhelming to the island’s laid-back feel. Saba is not known for its swimming, but it is an excellent destination for scuba divers and anyone interested in unique wildlife and natural landscapes. Read the rest of this entry »