Destinations

There are several things that you all should keep in mind whenever you go away on cruises because there can be some safety risks involved any time that you are away on a vacation. Not to make you paranoid but thinking about the safety of yourself and your family while away on vacation is very important. Too many take vacations and this thought really never crosses their minds at all and sometimes things do go wrong and in severe cases, people do get hurt. It is not something that any of us enjoy thinking about but it is just a fact that we are forced into having to deal with at some point in time. Not just safety, you should also be thinking about what all you want to do while you are enjoying cruises, what your expectations are, because this will really be helpful so that whenever you do arrive, you will know exactly what you are in store for.

Cruises are a chance for you, your kids, your spouse, whoever, to get away from the house for awhile, however long you choose and just forget about the rest of the world. It is so important to think about many things while you are away on vacation so that everything can go well and no little mishaps will occur causing you stress during your time away from home. Finding some friends to take along with you while you are away on cruises is really very cool and exciting, it’s either that or you will just have to come all the way back home whenever it is all over with and brag to all of them about what an incredible time you had on your cruise. They will totally be jealous and you will be thrilled that you were lucky enough to enjoy such an unreal experience, hopefully once it is all said and done you will be able to begin planning for another vacation before too long.

Be sure that you remember all of your important papers, drivers license, etc and other personal belongings that you will need while you are on the cruise. Also make sure that bring your digital camera to record all of the special moments while you are on board. Another thing that you should probably remember is to bring along with you your traveling alarm clock because there will not be one available to you on board of the cruise ship. If you have any jewelry or other belongings that are very special to you, leave them back at home, otherwise something could happen to them, they could either get lost or stolen while you are away on your cruise. Make every minute count whenever you go on cruises because it is not like this is something that you will get to do all the time. It will be the best time that you have had in a very long time and anyone who gets to go along with you will really be stoked.

The Costa Blanca is one of the most visited areas in Europe and if you want to have a quiet beach holiday in the summer, then this isn’t the place for you to visit. If you are looking for a holiday which is full of life and people, then you should be looking at the top five Costa Blanca Resorts for your vacation.

1. Alicante is the capital of the Province of Alicante. It is a sea port and many cruise ships stop here. You will find places here to suit all age groups. It is a great place to watch people from the cafes around the harbour area.
2. Gandia is south of Valencia and in the main city you will find the home of the Borja dynasty. 4 Km away you have the costal place of Playa de Gandia which has a broad beach. You will find that a lot of Spaniards take their vacations here.
3. Denia is sometimes said to be a fairly dull town but it more than makes up for it with some great, sandy beaches to the north. The beaches in the south are rockier but they have some wonderful coves. This is the place where you can take a short crossing to the Balearic Islands.
4. Xabia/Javea is not a place where there are many locals. You will find it to be a very laid-back city; especially if you arrive before the crowds descend for their vacations.
5. Benidorm attracts around 5 million visitors each year and many of them are British. It was in the 60’s that Benidorm became a hotbed for tourists who wanted to get away to warmer places. There is something here for all ages, but in summer, the majority of visitors are young people and some of them have given Benidorm a bad reputation. In the wintertime, you get a lot of older people who want to escape the cold weather of home. Here you will also find Spain’s answer to Disneyland. If you have children with you then a trip to Terra Mitica is a must.

Most of the people who head for Costa Blanca for their vacations are looking for a beach holiday but there are many places inland which will appeal to those who don’t want to spend their days on the beach.

If you have not done any flying recently, when you actually do, you are going to find out real quick that the costs of airfare have gone up quite a bit. One of the reasons for this is that the cost of jet fuel has increased tremendously and it looks like it will continue doing so for a long time to come. Finding a reasonably priced airfare now days it quite difficult, sometimes even impossible it seems. Even when you plan in advance for your trip, it does not mean that you will be able to save any money. You never can tell about these airfare prices from day to day, even if you are a more experienced traveler.

When you have found that airfare ticket you are wanting to purchase, take it! Do not wait thinking that the prices may end up going down, chances are, the prices could end up going even higher. Many people make this mistake and end up paying more than they would have had to, if they had taken the right opportunity when buying their airfare. The best thing to remember when planning on any kinds of travels by air is that, no matter what precautions you take when purchasing your airfare, sometimes you just have to accept the fact that fuel prices going up can not be helped and you just have to prepare for this the best way possible. Maybe think about trying to save some money throughout the year so that airfare expenses will not be such a concern for you.

Being flexible during your traveling planning is really important in having the ability to travel without being too stressed out. Flexibility will allow you to possibly obtain an airfare ticket at a reasonable price and it could also allow you the ability of finding an airfare ticket with packaged deals that are possibly available when purchasing your airfare. If you are too picky when it comes to when you will fly, where you will sit, too concerned about the number of layovers you may have to deal with, you are only ensuring that you are going to have a miserable time at the airport with all of the crowds and you will not be able to enjoy your flight because of all of the negative energy you have now put into your traveling plans.

The internet is the main resource that most people use when beginning to prepare for their traveling experience. On the internet you will have the ability to find many different discounted tickets which will vary from day to day. You will have the convenience of purchasing your airfare tickets, right from your own home, with no worries of being put on hold or being transferred on the phone to people that can not help in giving you the information that you really need. Always make sure that you compare your airfare ticket prices, so that you do not end up missing out on that much needed discount.

1. Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is the main attraction in Valencia. There are 4 different attractions here and the Arts and Craft center gets over 4 million visitors a year. You will find the Hemisferuc, which is a planetarium, IMAX cinema and a laser show. Then you will have the Museo de las Ciencias Principe Felipe which is an interactive science museum. The Oceanographic is one that the children will not want to miss. There is enough water here to fill 15 Olympic pools, with underwater tunnels and a place where people can see different forms of marine life. The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia has seating for 4,400 people where people perform plays and operas.
2. Cathedrals are found in many Spanish cities. This cathedral was built using different architectural styles. It is claimed that the Holy Grail is kept here.
3. Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM) is being expanded and it houses an impressive collection of 20th Century Spanish art. At the top of the tower you will be able to see the marks left by the cannonballs fired by Napoleon’s troops during the invasion in the 19th century.
4. Museo de Bellas Artes has artwork by El Greco, Goya, Velazquez, Murillo and other artists.
5. Museo de Historia de Valencia shows more than 2,000 years of the history of Valencia.
6. Palacoio del Marques de Dos Aguas has a display of ceramic from around the world.
7. Plaza del Marcado used to be the Valencian commodity exchange and it is now a World Heritage Site. You also have the Mercado Central which is a covered market.
8. Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart are part of the old city walls. Torres de Serranos was the main exit to Barcelona and the Torres de Quart faced towards Madrid.
9. Palau de la Generalitat is a 15th Century building built in the Gothic style and is the government building of the area.
10. Plaza de la Virgen is on a site that was once a forum for the Roman Valencia and it is where the north, south, east and west highways met. There is a statue of the Virgin Mary who is the patron of the city. You also have the Cripta de la Carcel de San Vicente Martir which was used as a prison for the 4th century martyr San Vicente.

Seville is the once city in Spain that is probably most like you would imagine it would be. When you visit you should see the top ten tourist attractions in Seville.

1. Cathedral has to be the top of the list for any visitor. The cathedral has many different areas which you will want to spend time seeing. The cathedral is one the largest churches and it is built on the site of the Muslim mosque. Christopher Columbus is thought to have been buried here. Some bones were brought back from the Caribbean in 1899 that were thought to be his.
2. Giralda is in the northeastern corner of the Cathedral, and you can climb to the top where the minaret was built. Make sure that when you visit the cathedral, you visit Giralda.
3. Torre del Oro is a 13th Century Islamic watchtower. You will find a small maritime museum inside.
4. Alcazar has been the residence of many kings. Since it was built over a span of centuries, you will find it has several different designs.
5. Semana Santa is a celebration which takes place during the week before Easter. There are many processions and floats carried by the people through the city.
6. Plaza de San Francisco was a lively Muslim market. It has been a public square since the 16th century.
7. Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza was started being built in 1758 and is thought to be one of the best buildings in Spain. It is a bullring and it was here, in the 18th century, that bullfighters performed on foot rather than horseback. You can take a guided tour in English and you can visit the mini hospital for those who didn’t fare too well with the bull.
8. Archivo de Indias holds more than 80 million pages of documents from 1492 until the end of the empire in the 19th century.
9. Praque de Maria Luisa and Plaza de Espana is a favorite place to relax by the fountains and mini-canals. Take a walk to the Praque de Maria Luisa which has over 3,500 trees. This is a great place to get away from the rush of the city.
10. Antigua Fabrica de Tabacos was a former tobacco factory. This is the setting for Bizet’s opera Carmen. You will find it has its own jail and its own stables for 400 mules.