For long vacations abroad, hotels can get pricey, but in most major tourist cities around the world, it is much more economical to rent a flat. Many people offer their apartments and condos for renters during vacations at a fraction of the cost of a hotel stay, and afford you many luxuries that you cannot have when staying in a hotel, or even worse, a hostel, including cooking at home. Especially for longer stays and group travel, renting vacation flats can be very cost effective. If you're traveling to Spain with a large group or just planning your honeymoon, here's a guide to finding and securing holiday flats in Barcelona.
Stop a Paper Delivery While on Vacation
If your newspaper carrier did not drop off your paper one day, you would call the company and complain. However, when you are going on vacation, the last thing you want is to have your newspaper delivered. Papers piling up on your doorstep are a sign to burglars that nobody is home. They may take that as an invitation to burglarize your home. Fortunately, you can easily have your paper delivery put on hold while you are away.
Photograph Buildings When on Vacation
No matter where your next vacation takes you, there are sure to be a number of interesting buildings and other eye-catching architecture. Photographing these subjects may seem simple enough, but the "point and shoot" style often results in bland pictures that do not convey the essence of the setting you had hoped to capture. If you take a more calculated approach to your subject, your next batch of travel shots will be sure to captivate.
Photograph a Hawaiian Vacation
I once met a man working in a public garden in Maui, who was originally from Pennsylvania, and I asked him what it was like to live on Maui. He calmly replied, "Its paradise, just like they say." There is a reason why people there are smiling all the time; just look around. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth--and truly has the best weather--it is very consistent due to the proximity to the equator, however, there are still seasons. More importantly, each island has its desert side and jungle side. Make sure you do your research on the Internet before deciding where to go and where to stay in Hawaii. Hawaii offers its own challenges to the photographer. Each beach and mountain is so beautiful, there is a desire to stop at every turn to take pictures--so just relax into the Aloha spirit and follow these handy tips for taking some great photos.
Vacation in the Woods of New England
Whether you enjoy roughing it in a tent or the luxury of a three-bedroom lakefront cottage with all the amenities, you can find the relaxation you seek in an old fashioned New England summer vacation.