Mother's Day is now one of the three biggest greeting card sending events in the world. It can be traced back to the Greeks, who during their spring ceremonies, gave thanks to Rhea; Rhea was regarded as the mother of many deities. The Roman's worshipped Cybele, the Mother of The Gods.
Later still Mother's Day began as a celebration for Christians and slowly over time it was adopted as a day...
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland (formally known as Eire) and commonly known as Southern Ireland. The city sits hard up to the Irish Sea, which separates it from the rest of Britain. Many people arrive in Dublin straight off the ferry from Holyhead which is some 60 miles east away on the English coast.
The city is regarded as having one of the most beautiful bays in the world...
New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It lies at the south-eastern tip of New York State. It is spread out over the islands and indentations of Long Island Sound and New York Bay. It is liked together by a series of famous tunnels and bridges.
Manhattan Island sits at the top of Upper New York Bay, and the Hudson River is to the west and the East River...
Prague is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. The Capital of the Czech Republic is regarded as an architectural gem and a string of new hotels are now springing up across the city to cope with this large influx of tourists.
Between March and November is the most popular time for tourists and accommodation during this time can be tight. There are now many holiday homes and...
Many people now go on holiday to Prague, the Capital of the Czech Republic to sample its rich history which spans back almost 1,000 years.It is referred to as the 'city of a hundred spires' and many locals say it was the hand of God that protected these magnificent buildings during the devastating bombing raids of the Second World War.
The city is a mix of Roman, Gothic and Baroque...
With people getting longer leisure time and the advent of cheap air fares there has been a massive increase in the number of people going on sporting holidays. One sport that is experiencing a major boom is the sport of golf.
In the past golf has been restricted to the amount of time that you play by the climate and weather of the area that you live in. This is now no longer the case due to...
Florida is one of the top holiday destinations in the world. It has an ideal year round climate, a superb ultra modern international airport, a tremendous variety of hotels, motels, rental villas and some of the best theme parks in the world.
Ask any child around the world 'What is Florida famous for?' and nearly all of them will tell you that it is for their theme parks. A recent Florida...
Taking a vacation in America offers not only a diverse range of scenery, climate and culture but also a tremendous variety of different foods. The mix of various cultures has helped create some of the best food in the world.
There are many cuisines to choose from and most visitors to the States are astounded by the quality and value for money available. Cities all over America pride...
Have you ever gone on a ski trip not knowing how to pack your luggage only to find out that the stuff you brought is going to cost you extra money? This can add a lot of unwanted stress to your trip and take out a chunk of your spending money while on vacation.
Knowing how to pack for your trip in advance can take care of the extra stress and won't cost you that much needed spending money.
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In a recent survey amongst holiday makers the item that caused them the most worry and concern was that of checking in at the airport for their flight. Many people were confused as to how long before the flight that they should check in and also how long it would take them to clear security.
Modern day airports have grown in size rapidly to cope with the ever increasing number of travelling...
