http://www.247travelguides.com Your Guide to the Best Travel Tips and Travel deals Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:03:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1420/4-ways-to-protect-your-kids-from-the-sun/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1420/4-ways-to-protect-your-kids-from-the-sun/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:07:10 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1420 You can never be too careful when it comes to sun safety for kids. Although we all know that children need to be protected against the sun, familiarizing yourself on the details (such as what SPF to use) could make all the difference. Use this as a guide for keeping your kids happy and healthy [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1420/4-ways-to-protect-your-kids-from-the-sun/feed/ 1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1413/top-10-thai-experiences/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1413/top-10-thai-experiences/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:53:43 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1413 With its immaculate white beaches, energetic cities and fascinating culture, you can be sure you won’t get bored when you’re in Thailand! Here are just 10 things you shouldn’t miss out on when you’re there: 1- Go on an elephant ride You’d be forgiven for getting the impression that travelling by elephant is as common [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1413/top-10-thai-experiences/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1350/spending-summer-in-southeast-asia/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1350/spending-summer-in-southeast-asia/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 02:45:13 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1350 The carefree days of summer are just around the corner. If you want try out other beaches or you’ve grown tired of spending your summer vacation at your grandma’s house, you might want to consider traveling to other parts of the world. Traveling is not only relaxing but it can also be instructive. You’ll get [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1350/spending-summer-in-southeast-asia/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1344/ditch-your-credit-card-grab-your-tefl-certificate/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1344/ditch-your-credit-card-grab-your-tefl-certificate/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 21:48:36 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1344 Okay, so traveling is always good fun and it’s a great way to see the places you’ve always wanted to –but let’s face it your credit card can really suffer! There are lots of ways to earn money whilst traveling, but teaching English is one of the best. So, isn’t it time to give your [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1344/ditch-your-credit-card-grab-your-tefl-certificate/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1341/planning-a-green-honeymoon-to-minimize-your-carbon-footprint/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1341/planning-a-green-honeymoon-to-minimize-your-carbon-footprint/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 21:40:24 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1341 The honeymoon is an important part of your wedding: it’s the perfect time to experience something new with your partner, spending quality time together in your first days as husband and wife. However, there are a few ways in which you can do some green honeymoon planning to help minimize its environmental impact, without compromising [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1341/planning-a-green-honeymoon-to-minimize-your-carbon-footprint/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1335/try-the-garmin-nuvi-1450lmt-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator-when-traveling/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1335/try-the-garmin-nuvi-1450lmt-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator-when-traveling/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 21:32:35 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1335 Next time you take a road trip you might want to consider the help of a GPS system. Luckily in today’s world of technology, there are some great GPS products that are portable and easy to use, no matter if it is for everyday use or for traveling. Here is our review on the Garmin [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1335/try-the-garmin-nuvi-1450lmt-5-inch-portable-gps-navigator-when-traveling/feed/ 3 http://www.247travelguides.com/1332/5-reasons-to-teach-english-in-china/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1332/5-reasons-to-teach-english-in-china/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 04:16:05 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1332 With more people learning English in China than the whole population of the United States of America, there is a huge demand for English teachers. China is the number one TEFL destination, but this isn’t just due to the huge demand for teachers, oh no! Check out these five reasons why you should consider teaching [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1332/5-reasons-to-teach-english-in-china/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1251/dead-sea-attractions-israel/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1251/dead-sea-attractions-israel/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:13:16 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1251 The Dead Sea is more than just the trivia of being the saltiest body of water in the world. It is also more exciting than just effortless floating on water while reading a newspaper. Whether you are more interested in rejuvenation and beautification, nature excursions or historical immersion, it is also the perfect place for [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1251/dead-sea-attractions-israel/feed/ 2 http://www.247travelguides.com/1232/las-vegas-the-roller-coaster-city/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1232/las-vegas-the-roller-coaster-city/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:08:11 +0000 247 Travel Guides http://www.247travelguides.com/1232/las-vegas-the-roller-coaster-city/ Roller coasters are amazing rides and yet can be terrifying for some people. You are likely either scared by the thought of being strapped into one, or you are the one who keeps getting back in line when given a chance to ride some of the most intense roller coasters in the world. Las Vegas [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1232/las-vegas-the-roller-coaster-city/feed/ 1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1231/romantic-honeymoons-travel-to-hawaii-and-delight-in-kauai/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1231/romantic-honeymoons-travel-to-hawaii-and-delight-in-kauai/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:37:03 +0000 247 Travel Guides http://www.247travelguides.com/1231/romantic-honeymoons-travel-to-hawaii-and-delight-in-kauai/ This exotic island from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” suggests the idea of romance more almost any other location—“Bali Hai”. Ever since the classic 1958 movie of the same name was filmed on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, the Garden Isle has grown to be synonymous with the idea of dreamy tropical paradise [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1231/romantic-honeymoons-travel-to-hawaii-and-delight-in-kauai/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1228/vacation-villas-in-jamaica/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1228/vacation-villas-in-jamaica/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:05:10 +0000 247 Travel Guides http://www.247travelguides.com/1228/vacation-villas-in-jamaica/ Jamaica is one of the picturesque islands and finest holidaymaker destinations of West Indies. The island is packed with delicious food, pleasant music, white sand beaches and a few other things. Many individuals consider Jamaica as one of the greatest family holiday destinations in the Caribbean. If your looking for excitement, enjoyment and lazing in [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1228/vacation-villas-in-jamaica/feed/ 1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1227/top-6-things-to-do-while-visiting-new-york-city/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1227/top-6-things-to-do-while-visiting-new-york-city/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:04:56 +0000 247 Travel Guides http://www.247travelguides.com/1227/top-6-things-to-do-while-visiting-new-york-city/ New York City is an exciting metropolis and has something for everyone. This is where you can see several of the United States’ best known landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty. The Big Apple is known for its fashion, food, museums and live entertainment. You can easily fly into New York City from almost [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1227/top-6-things-to-do-while-visiting-new-york-city/feed/ 4 http://www.247travelguides.com/1210/tips-and-tricks-when-visiting-las-vegas-for-the-first-time/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1210/tips-and-tricks-when-visiting-las-vegas-for-the-first-time/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:16:11 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1210 Like many of Las Vegas’ visitors the most comfortable way to arrive is by plane to McCarran International Airport. If you plan to stay within the Strip and downtown area it is best to avoid renting a car. If you will drive through the strip and it’s surrounding you will most probably spend a considerable [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1210/tips-and-tricks-when-visiting-las-vegas-for-the-first-time/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1173/tenerife-hotels-the-perfect-couples-getaway/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1173/tenerife-hotels-the-perfect-couples-getaway/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:46:17 +0000 247 Travel Guides http://www.247travelguides.com/1173/tenerife-hotels-the-perfect-couples-getaway/ The island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands is the perfect destination for a romantic holiday. Despite being very near the Equator, the temperatures in Tenerife are extremely moderate and enjoyable. In fact, Tenerife is referred to as the “Island of eternal spring” because of its moderate climate which provides an excellent habitat for lush [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1173/tenerife-hotels-the-perfect-couples-getaway/feed/ 1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1166/australia-travel-visas-are-now-available/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1166/australia-travel-visas-are-now-available/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:56:44 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/?p=1166 We are excited to announce that Australia travel Visas are now available through VisaCenter! You may or may not be aware that when traveling to Australia that you need certain documentation. Here is the list: A customer will need a valid passport and either an Electronic travel Authority (ETA) or a travel visa. An ETA [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1166/australia-travel-visas-are-now-available/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1160/davao-pearl-farm-and-beach-resort-experience-fun-filled-vacation/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1160/davao-pearl-farm-and-beach-resort-experience-fun-filled-vacation/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:51:11 +0000 247 Travel Guides http://www.247travelguides.com/1160/davao-pearl-farm-and-beach-resort-experience-fun-filled-vacation/ Spending a few days in Davao is once in a lifetime experience and staying in Davao Pearl Farm makes the more difference. Davao is known for many good things. It is popularly called the largest city in Mindanao when talking about the land area. Davao is also known to many as The City of Royalties [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1160/davao-pearl-farm-and-beach-resort-experience-fun-filled-vacation/feed/ 1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1076/your-travel-agent/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1076/your-travel-agent/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:10:12 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1076/your-travel-agent/ You have to have a good conversation with your travel agent to start the trip planning process. We’re assuming that for simple trips, airline tickets, or hotels, you’ve been able to fend for yourself on the internet. But if you’re planning a complicated trip or a custom itinerary or special access to hard to get [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1076/your-travel-agent/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1075/world-road-drives/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1075/world-road-drives/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:14:16 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1075/world-road-drives/ If you’re the adventurous, do-it-yourself type, you could use the idea of world drives to plan your next trip. We love renting a car and just rambling around new countries. Sure there are countries and cities where you probably just wouldn’t want to drive. Most cities fall into that category, in fact, unless you’re on [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1075/world-road-drives/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1074/world-bazaars/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1074/world-bazaars/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:31:50 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1074/world-bazaars/ I love world bazaars. Souks, suqs, markets. Call them what you will, they’re just so much fun to prowl in. By definition bazaars are shopping quarters… especially in the middle east. They were probably the precursors to our flea markets, shopping malls, and supermarkets all rolled into one. The word seems to have originated in [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1074/world-bazaars/feed/ 1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1073/why-we-travel/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1073/why-we-travel/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:01:05 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1073/why-we-travel/ There are a whole host of reasons why we travel — and why we should. I think it probably started with our ancient ancestors wanting to know what was just over the next hill, if there was better hunting just in the next valley. The explorers of more recent history were anxious to find the [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1073/why-we-travel/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1072/whistler-british-columbia/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1072/whistler-british-columbia/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:43:37 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1072/whistler-british-columbia/ Whistler BC… or Whistler Blackcomb as the resort is known… is located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia near the foot of Garibaldi Provincial Park’s 10,000 foot peaks (3,000 m). It’s only about 78 miles (125 km) north of Vancouver. It was once a sleepy little ski town, but now it’s been developed into [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1072/whistler-british-columbia/feed/ 1 http://www.247travelguides.com/1071/what-is-a-visa/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1071/what-is-a-visa/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:54:26 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1071/what-is-a-visa/ If you haven’t traveled to exotic locations, you may well ask, what is a visa? The more adventurous you get with your travels, the more you need to know about documentation. You’re getting ready for some adventure. You’ve got your passport…. then someone tells you you might need a visa…. OH NO! Well, it’s just [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1071/what-is-a-visa/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1070/ways-to-travel/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1070/ways-to-travel/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:27:07 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1070/ways-to-travel/ After traveling for many years, we know there are many ways to travel. We understand that each of you will be traveling for different reasons and have different goals and experiences in mind. We’ve offered many suggestions on what we think is good travel, but the bottom line is, there is no right way or [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1070/ways-to-travel/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1069/volunteer-vacations-close-to-home/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1069/volunteer-vacations-close-to-home/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:55:13 +0000 Travel Guide Greg http://www.247travelguides.com/1069/volunteer-vacations-close-to-home/ Volunteer Vacations are nothing new, but it seems like almost every day there are new opportunities to volunteer while you are on holiday. More travelers say they want to do something beyond just sitting on the beach. Non-profit organizations and others are rushing to fill the need by developing one and two week “volunteer tours”. [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1069/volunteer-vacations-close-to-home/feed/ 0 http://www.247travelguides.com/1138/cruz-bay-vacation-guide/ http://www.247travelguides.com/1138/cruz-bay-vacation-guide/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:58:25 +0000 247 Travel Guides http://www.247travelguides.com/1138/cruz-bay-vacation-guide/ Cruz Bay has a distinctive atmosphere which sets it apart from other towns in the U.S. Virgin Islands. There is a perfect combination of West Indian tradition and contemporary attitudes. The locals who live their permanently number less than 5000, and they are supplemented by a cosmopolitan mix of predominantly European and American tourists, many [...]]]> http://www.247travelguides.com/1138/cruz-bay-vacation-guide/feed/ 0