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Summertime is coming and it’s the time for you to go for a holiday with family and loved ones. If you have a long holiday, you may want to go abroad to explore different cultures in the world. There are so many great places in the world. Each destination offers its own attractions to the visitors. If you are considering having a vacation abroad, you can put Perth in your list.

Perth is the capital of Australian state of Western Australia. This city offers so many attractions to the visitors. When you go to Perth, you can feel the warmth of the residents. There are also some top spots like Art Gallery of Western Australia, Western Australia Museum, State Records Office, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, and more. If you love theatres, you can go to Perth Concert Hall to see great art performance from Australian actors and actresses. When you decide to go to Perth, you have 70 Hotels in Perth to choose from. These hotels range from the cheapest one to the most expensive one. If you go to Perth as a backpacker, you can find some affordable hotels in this city. Meanwhile, when you want to have a luxury vacation, you can search for 5-star Perth hotels. Some famous hotels in Perth are Aarons Hotel Perth, Goodearth Hotel, All Seasons Perth, The Marque Hotel Perth, and more. These hotels are known for their top services and amenities.

Another great holiday destination is Bangkok. This city is also known as The Big Chilli. It is the major Tourist gateway in Thailand. The most famous historical buildings in Bangkok are Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. If you also wish to visit Bangkok, you will also find so many Hotels in Bangkok. You can use the internet to find the best Bangkok hotels that meets your needs and budget.

One of the limitations of traveling to Africa is the slow pace with which its travel industry has in embracing the use of technology. Many would be travels today are more comfortable on making a payment by use of a credit card for the following reasons

1. At the top of the list is the fact that i can pay for it now look for the money and 30 days later refund the credit card company.

2. It is less cumbersome as traditional methods of payment require one to go the bank and transfer the money while a credit card payment can be done from my home or desk-top

3.It is thus much easier and faster to finalise the transaction.

4. I can then say it cost less in terms of time and money as opposed to traditional ways since you do not have to queue at the bank, burn fuel to get there and then make phone call follow-ups.

5. Credit card payment is today a much safer way of transacting since a third party ‘the merchant’s involved. It is for this reason that a number of African organisations are quickly taking up this idea of enabling credit card processing on their website and acquire a competitive edge against those who have not yet done the same.

A few websites in Kenya, Egypt and South Africa are already offering holiday makers an easier way of booking their accommodation and saving time spend calling hotels and agents to get bookings.

If you want to meet new people, find a mate, increase your awareness, experience personal growth, lower your blood pressure or just relax. TRAVEL!
You can try an all-inclusive resort that will give you the safety of communal living, yet flexible enough to provide you with a detail experience of your chosen destination. You can increase your experience encounters by signing up for tours offered by your resort. These mega resorts offer tours for shopping, sightseeing, night life, educational and adventure.
If you would rather travel to 2, 3 or more cities then a cruise may be your best choice. There are single cruises that are high end, (meaning they won’t make you feel like you are on the prowl)!
Safety is a serious issue and should not be taken lightly. Listed below are 15 tips to increase your safety factor:
1. When you check into your hotel, give your Bellman a $5.00 to $10.00 tip. Tell him your name and ask him a question about your stay at the resort, Keep this conversation, brief and professional
2. Use the Hotel safe for money, your travel documents and jewelry. If you use your room safe, be sure you know how to operate the safe properly.
3. Always try to originate your cab ride from your hotel. When away from your hotel try to avoid asking strangers for directions. If you get lost or need help, go to the nearest Hotel (the larger the better) and ask for help at the Front desk!
4. Select your ‘return trip cab’ with caution and always be aware of your surroundings
5. Invest in a body purse or use a money belt.
6. Do not flash cash, foreign or domestic. If you are not sure of the money exchange, it is OK to leave a little extra money on the table.
7. When meeting people during your travel, do not give out your hotel room number. Meet people in the lobby or have the Hotel operator connect them to your room.
8. If you decide to go out with a suitor that you meet while traveling, have him/her pick you up at your Hotel. Find your Bellman, and casually mention that you are going out with one of the locals and ask a question about where to go? (The Hotel does not want anything to happen to you, because then who would pay the bill?)
9. ALWAYS remember to BE SAFE in personal or sexual encounters. Don’t get caught up in the moment! At least not in a foreign country.
11. Remember, if you are an American, you could be a target! OR, they may want to marry you so they can move to the US. (Note: In Egypt men are legally allowed to have three wives)
12. Wait until the last day before your departure before giving out your home address or telephone number. (You would not want this information forwarded to a professional thief while you are away on vacation)
13. Try not to break anyone’s heart.
14. If you get into trouble, contact the nearest US Embassy.
15. Leave a detailed itinerary with a friend or relative at home. Check in with this family member or friend often during your vacation

Croatia is a beautiful land that extends from the farthest eastern edges of the Alps in the northwest to the Pannonian lowlands and the banks of the Danube in the east. Its southern parts extend to the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Croatia is indeed unique, not only for its crystal clear, clean blue sea, but also for thousands of years of different cultures that have influenced it. Though the cultural heritage of Croatia may not be as famous as the cultural heritage of some larger and mighty countries – such as grandiose monuments as the pyramids of Giza in Egypt or the ruins of Pompeii in Italy or the Neuschwanstein Castle in the German Alps – still, many visitors will be surprised by the number of cultural heritage sites under UNESCO’s protection in relation to the country’s relatively small area. One cannot help but be awed with wonder at Croatia, “The Mediterranean as it once was.”This week Euroscape Travel takes you through the many exciting tours in Croatia that will surely help you explore this unique area of the Mediterranean. Specially selected tours include: the North Adriatic Sea, 8-day tour from Zagreb starting at $1600 per person; the new tour National Parks where you move around cities for 8 days from Split spending from $1922 per person. The Dalmatian Island Tour, an 8-day tour from Split, is also a good alternative; or the Grand Balkan Tour spending 13 days from Zagreb. The Dalmatian Sunshine, 9-day tour from Dubrovnik, is always a good option. You can also enjoy a nice and relaxing cruise by taking the Natural Wonders 15-day cruise from Zagreb and only from $7274 per person. Accommodation deals in Croatia now include: Hotel Central, a 3-star property from $100 per person per night and Hotel Palace, a 4-star property from $148 per person per night, both in the city of Zagreb. In Hvar, we’ve specially selected Hotel Riva, a 4-star hotel from $132 per person per night and Hotel Adriana, also a 4-star hotel from $244 per person per night. We’ve also selected hotels in Dubrovnik: the Villa Argentina, a 5-star property from $154 per person per night and finally Hotel Stari Grad, a 3-star hotel from $156 per person per night. We offer a 6% discount when you book travel between 1 May and 31 October and when you pay in full within 5 days from confirmation.Please note that the 6% Discount Offer is NOT VALID with any other promotion or discounts. Quoted prices advertised in this newsletter are based on double or twin share accommodation. Tour prices are based per person while hotel prices are based per person, per night. Prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice. All prices were current at the time the original e-Newsletter was published. Contact Euroscape Reservations for more information. To contact Euroscape Travel or send feedback, please go to http://www.euroscape-travel.com/et2/helpdesk.asp. For additional assistance, you may chat with one of Euroscape’s Travel Advisors through their LIVE HELP ONLINE facility available at www.euroscape-travel.com or you may call the Euroscape Toll Free Number: 1300 558 909.

The travel insurance market is no different but you need to be ‘savvy’ in your search and the increasing number of price comparison sites can often be a hindrance rather than a help. Why is that? Well, simply these sites highlight the ‘headline grabbing’ figure, not to mention that many only show insurance providers that pay them a commission, so the consumer is often given a confusing and false picture.

So can you find ‘cheap travel insurance’ on the internet? Most definitely, yes, but you do need to check that what is being offered will provide you with the cover you need. When looking for cheap travel insurance, there are some simple rules to apply.

Do your homework. Firstly, know what you want. Are you looking for a policy to cover you for just one trip or if you are going to travel more than once, then why not consider an annual multi-trip travel insurance policy instead? That could save you money over the year.

Read the policy schedule. Most internet sites are good at giving an instant quote – that is what they are designed to do but fewer provide easily accessible information to indicate what the policy covers. At the very least you should look at the policy schedule. This is the table that shows the level of cover against various risks. Choose a policy that satisfies your needs. The areas that cost the most in a travel insurance policy tend to be cancellation, personal effects and medical cover. If you are booking long in advance, then cancellation cover is a must (normally around the �3000 figure is sufficient) as this safeguards you if you have to cancel because of, say, a close family illness or being called for jury service, to name but two examples. If however, you are taking a last minute holiday, then perhaps cancellation cover is not as necessary so you could reduce your premium considerably by choosing a policy with limited or no cancellation. Likewise, reducing your baggage cover can see your premiums nose dive. When it comes to medical cover, the FCO recommends a level of �2 million as being more than adequate, so do you need to buy the policy that offers �10 million? This is another example of ‘gold plating’ a policy which will attract a higher premium.

Check the small print. Very few of us take the time to read the small print but the ‘devil is in the detail’ for sure. Ask yourself some key questions. Is where I want to travel covered by the policy, for example, is Egypt in Europe or Rest of the World as definitions do differ from company to company? Am I covered if caught up in a terrorist incident? Do I need to produce a police report if I have money or personal effects stolen? What about hazardous activities? Am I covered to bungee jump on my trip for instance? Make a list of simple questions relating to your trip and then check the policy.

So is there such a thing as Cheap Travel Insurance Most definitely there is but the simple rule of thumb is that the cheaper the policy, the more restrictive it is likely to be. But you can help yourself by knowing what to look out for and wherever possible tailoring your insurance to your exact needs and that way make your travel insurance cheaper.