Explore the 10 Smallest Countries in the World
Feb 27th
You may not have heard about these countries since they are so small. However, what they lack in size, they certainly make up for with their rich culture, heritage, history and spectacular attractions. Read more
Then call 604-659-4176 or 1-877-659-4176 to begin exploring these tiny countries.
Why Some People Should Stay Home
Feb 27th
Tourists in Bulgaria: ‘Too many Bulgarians here’
A Norwegian family on vacation to Bulgaria has complained that too many Bulgarians and other Eastern Europeans are staying in their hotel. Read more
“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign”…Robert Louis Stevenson
THE CHEAPEST AIRPORT SHOPS? AT HEATHROW!
Feb 24th
Shops at European airports differ quite considerably regarding the prices of the goods on sale. London’s Heathrow offers the best prices according to a recent research. Read more..
Check out the last minute tours to Britain from Insight Vacations – check here and call 604-659-4176 or 1-877-659-4176
OUT OF THIS WORLD ADVENTURE
Feb 22nd
North Pole Expedition Cruise – June 24th, July 5th & 18th
16 Days From $25,000 Per Person
Travelers can defy limits & embark on an epic
quest that will take them across thousands of miles of sea ice to the top of the world, the Geographic North Pole. Ideal for those in search of the adventure-of-a-lifetime, this expedition cruise is ideal for those connoisseurs who have seen everything, done it all & been everywhere. They’ll sail across the Barren Sea into the Arctic Circle & finally rest at the northernmost tip of the planet aboard the most powerful icebreaker ever built. Indulgences & adventures include helicopter glacier flights, champagne toasts, polar bear sightings, otherworldly hikes, scientific seminar & a daring swim, this is a truly invigorating journey. More info Call 604-659-4176 or 1-877-659-4176 to book this journey of a lifetime.
CZECH TRAINS OPEN WOMEN ONLY COMPARTMENTS
Feb 21st
Women travelers can now enjoy special compartments on several Czech trains designed only for them. Read whole story
Looking to visit Prague? Check out an Insight tour and save $334.00 on the April 26, 2012 departure. check here for tour details and call Alice – 604-659-4178
Do you fancy the Edinburgh Tattoo this year?
Feb 18th
For many years I noticed tours to Britain that highlighted the Edinburgh Tattoo. I found myself in Edinburgh during the Tattoo and my friend insisted we had to go. So what is the Tattoo you ask? Read more.
Even better as 2012 seems to be the year to visit Britain, the Olympics, the Queens Jubilee – and why not take in the tattoo? Insight has some coach tours that include the Tattoo and the tours are on sale. Check out the saves – up to 985.00pp. Ask about the single share program and avoide the single supplement. Check out the tours and call 604-659-4176 or 1-877-6594176
Venice will draw cruises away from the city center
Feb 15th
from Tourexpi.com
Venice have put forward a plan to reroute cruise ships away from the city center by dredging a new channel from the Lagoon of Venice directly into the busy Marittima passenger terminal.
Such a move would mean that cruise passengers no longer would sail into or out of the San Marco Basin and the scenic Giudecca Canal, within shouting distance of venerable landmarks such as the Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica.
Venice is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and the group called on the Italian government to “act quickly to develop alternative plans for maritime traffic” around Venice.
Given the fragile structure of the medieval city, Unesco warned, the ships “cause waves that erode the foundations of buildings.”
“The problem is that the ships keep getting bigger and bigger,” said Nicky Baly, the group’s director. “The deep dredging [required] to accommodate the draft of these ships is causing irreparable damage.”
An official with the Venice Port Authority, while agreeing that cruise ships ought to be routed away from the city center, was eager to point out the differences in geography and navigational procedures that he said precluded a similar accident from happening in Venice.
Cruise companies did not respond to queries requesting their views on the proposed route change. More than 20 major cruise lines visit the city each year. In 2011, cruise ships brought 1.7 million cruise passengers into Venice.
This year, close to 200 cruises are scheduled to begin in Venice, according to departure schedules listed on Seasite.com, the online cruise database operated by Landry & Kling, a Miami-based cruise meetings and incentives firm. Hundreds more will call at the port for a day and in some cases an overnight.
TURKISH TOURISM IS GROWING RAPIDLY
Feb 13th
Tourism in Turkey is on the up and despite the big freeze tourists are flocking to the country from all over the globe. Read full story
Treasures of Turkey – March 30, 2013 – 16 days
In ancient times, Turkey was a major player in the Mediterranean. It is in vogue once again, but now it is the historic sites, natural wonders and value for money that are drawing the crowds. Add a couple of extra nights in Istanbul to allow more time for exploring this ancient city. Land only $2199.00 pp dble, $3159.00 single. Ask about the single share program and avoid the single supplement. check here for full tour details
The government offices of Moscow turn into hotels
Feb 13th
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Mayor Sergei Sobyanin plans to transform a new Moscow in the coming decade with the officials to turn into luxury hotels, Vechernaya Moskva reported. Read more
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Imperial Waterways of Russia – May 29, 2013 – 13 days
Sail from St Petersburg to Moscow following the path of Peter the Great. Discover the rich history and traditions along the imperial waterways of Russia. The 2012 itinerary will be the same as the 2013. Land/cruise from $4249.00pp dble, from $6648.00 single. Port tax $228.00. Book by May 31, 2012 to save $250.00pp Pay in full and save $500.00pp.check here for full tour details