If your dream vacation promises thrilling adventures, majestic surroundings, tropical weather, immaculate beaches, friendly and generous people, exotic cuisine and shopping havens---at more than half the cost of what you usually pay for---then the Philippines might be your best bet. With more than 7,100 islands and a coastline that extends twice as long as that of the United States, hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals visit the country each year for a vacation that does wonders not only for the body but also for the soul.
Vacation on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway connects the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This beautiful parkway is all about the drive. You step back in time to see what Appalachia is all about. There are many surprises at all the stops along the way. The architect for the parkway was Stanley Abbott. The design of the parkway is ingenious in that all of these mountain cities along the way are now connected. A vacation from end to end can fill up an entire week. There are old-time working grist mills, craft shops, art villages, general stores, art museums, bluegrass music, and fabulous natural wonders to see. Visit cities from Roanoke, Virginia, to Asheville, North Carolina, and on into Helen, Georgia.
Rent a Vacation Marina Slip or Boat Dock
If you're taking a vacation on your boat, you'll need a place to dock it in your destination city. Finding a local marina that meets your needs is the key to a comfortable vacation. Save on your hotel bill by finding a marina with bathroom amenities so you can sleep aboard your boat.
Plan a Summer or Off-Season Family Vacation in Provincetown
Provincetown is at the end of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. It is the last piece of land on the east coast of New England-the tip you see at the end of Massachusetts on a map. It has 30 miles of protected national coastline full of pristine beaches. What makes the shore different around Provincetown from other New England beaches, are the mountainous sand dunes throughout the beach areas.
The town of Provincetown is eclectic and artistic. It is full of unusual shops and delicious restaurants. "P-town" is known for welcoming non-heterosexual individuals and can be a bit flamboyant but if you are a family, the town will usher you in as well.
Here is how a family can enjoy a summer or off-season trip to Provincetown.
Avoid Pickpockets on Vacation in Paris, France
Paris is one of the world's most beautiful, historic and romantic cities. Nevertheless, like other metropolitan areas, Paris is a breeding ground for street crime. Pickpocketing has become a particular problem. Unfortunately, petty thieves congregate in popular tourist sites to prey on foreign visitors. It is well-known that pickpockets are commonplace on the Metro and in crowded areas. If you take precautions to safeguard your property, you can avoid being victimized.