Walking through history in Alicante

Alicante is a beautiful small beach city with grand historic buildings, traditional Spanish squares, chic marina and a long sandy beach.

It’s just 12kms from Alicante airport, which is used by many budget airlines, so you can enjoy a bargain weekend in the city.
Easy city to walk around

The city centre is compact so you can easily stroll from the beach to the main attractions within a few minutes. Spain-Holiday has chosen a route where you can enjoy the sights as you stroll around this charming Mediterranean port.

Alicante marina
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The museum is packed with information and hands-on experience of the longest and most challenging round-the-world yacht race. The race starts in Alicante in October for the third time.
Beach life

As you walk towards the centre of Alicante, you will see the long sandy Postiguet beach to your right. Cafes and restaurants line the beach so it is a favourite spot for a coffee or lunch as well as topping up your tan or having a swim.7245 Fill 670 0 300x152 Walking through history in Alicante

Paseo Explanada de Espana, Alicante

We’re going to turn left to walk along the iconic Paseo Explanada de Espana, which is one of the most beautiful seaside promenades in Spain.

Thousands of small red, black and cream marble tiles have been used to create the boulevard so that it resembles the waves in the sea.
Elegant Explanada de Espana

Many cafes and restaurants can be found along the Explanada, so it is a great time to visit at any time of day. Evening is popular with many people as you can have a stroll along the elegant street lined with palm trees while deciding which restaurant to dine in.7246 Fill 670 0 300x211 Walking through history in Alicante

Calle Mayor, Alicante

Off the promenade on the right is the Calle San Telmo leading to the delightful Calle Mayor. Here you will find the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA) in the Plaza Santa Maria.

The museum houses a great collection of 20th century art including works by Picasso, Miro, Dali, Max Ernst, Cocteau and Bacon.

In this square you can also visit Alicante’s oldest active church, the Basilica of Santa Maria. It’s a beautiful Gothic church built in the 14th to 16th centuries on the site of a former mosque.7247 Fill 670 0 300x122 Walking through history in Alicante

Alicante old town, marina and port

Head down Calle Niagara and you will come to another great Alicante landmark, the Museum of Fine Arts (MUBAG), housed in a former palace dating from the 18th century in Calle Gravina.
Take a trip to the town hall

Along Calle Mayor is also the elegant 18th century Alicante town hall in the Plaza de l‘Ajuntament. It is a striking Baroque building with interesting columns on the two towers.

Look out for the Salon Azul styled from the time of Queen Isabel of Spain and the Cota Cero on the main staircase which is the reference point from which Spain’s cities are measured in metres above sea level.

Heading back on to the Explanada we keep walking alongside the marina with its gorgeous sleek yachts.7248 Fill 670 0 300x165 Walking through history in Alicante

Typical Alicante plaza or square

Turn right up Avenida Dr Gadea to the Plaza Calvo Sotelo, a pretty square full of trees where you can relax or enjoy a coffee for a while.
Quality streetCalle San Francisco, Alicante, with childlike giant mushrooms

Around the square are many interesting shops including a fabulous sweet shop, Tienda Fini, with the brightest-coloured sweets you have ever seen including jelly babies, jelly beans, chocolates and mini tennis balls.

On the corner of this shop is the fascinating Calle San Francisco. A few years ago, this was pretty run down but it’s now a surreal pedestrianised street with giant mushrooms, ants and snails dotted around.

The road is a great place for dining out as various restaurants and bars have set up here including traditional cafes, a cupcake café, tapas bars, Italian restaurants and a sushi bar.7249 Fill 300 0 251x300 Walking through history in Alicante

This leads you to what is arguably Alicante’s finest and best-known square, the Plaza Portal de Elche, built in the 19th century as a water supply and meeting point.
Old-fashioned air

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There’s a lovely old-fashioned kiosk in the square where you can read the newspapers and order a coffee. There are some beautiful old, protected trees with gnarled trunks twisted into interesting shapes.

Plaza de Portal Elche, Alicante

The square leads you to the Rambla Mendez Nunez, a famous street for restaurants and shopping.
Fine example of Spanish Baroque

San Nicolas cathedral, alicante

7251 Fill 300 0 169x300 Walking through history in AlicanteHeading up the Rambla, away from the sea, you can turn left into Calle Teatro to visit Alicante’s splendid principal theatre, in Plaza Ruperto Chapi, which stages world-famous plays and operas or turn right into Calle Miguel Soler for San Nicolas cathedral.

San Nicolas cathedral, in Plaza de Abad Penalva, was built over an ancient mosque in the 17th century. Worth seeing are the Holy Communion chapel which is considered to be one of the finest examples of Spanish Baroque and the distinctive blue dome, which is 45 metres high.

If you go back along the Rambla up to the busy Avenida Jaime II, you can visit the central market with stalls brimming with fresh fruit, vegetables, fish of all shapes and sizes, meat and home-made sausages.

Outside the main entrance are two traditional kiosks selling local turron, similar to nougat, while there is a colourful flower stall on the other side of the market with an amazing choice of flowers and trees.

This fascinating building looks far too grand to house a traditional market with its rectangular floor plan styled like a basilica and Modernist features.

From here you can see the imposing Alicante castle which looms over the town from a lofty height of 166 metres. It is one of Spain’s most impressive medieval fortresses with grim dungeons, lofty towers and ruins to explore.

Flower stall outside Alicante market

7252 Fill 670 0 300x200 Walking through history in AlicanteThere are also tales of ill-fated lovers, battles and hundreds of years of local history to find out about.

From the Santa Barbara Castle, there are fabulous views across the bay, marina and Alicante old town.

At the foot of the castle is La Ereta Park where you can also enjoy fabulous views of the cathedral and the port.

Cross the road and you are back to the Postiguet beach for a bite to eat or a well-earned rest.

Postiguet beach, alicante.

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Bonfires of San Juan (Alicante)

Bonfires of San Juan (Alicante).
Thousands of people throng the streets to pay a tribute to fire and experience a celebration ful of music and fireworks and bonfires to celebrate the arrival of summer.
The people of Alicante would traditionally flock to the countryside on 23 June for a festive dinner: they feasted on typical products, and at midnight they would light bonfires and dance around them, set off fireworks and go swimming in the sea. This custom endured over the years, and in 1928 the fiestas of the Bonfires of San Juan were formally constituted. For several days, Alicante celebrates this great homage to fire, where the stars of the show are genuine works of ephemeral art: the bonfires and the enormous cardboard and wooden figures which go up in flames on the night of San Juan.
The queen of the fiesta, known as the “Bellea del Foc” (“Beauty of Fire”), is chosen in May from among the candidates presented by a committee in each neighbourhood. The festivities officially begin on 20 June with the “plantà”, or building of enormous bonfires with their tongue-in-cheek cardboard figures which fill the streets of Alicante with wit and good humour. That day the “barracas” or large tents are also put up to serve as a public dance floor, and where fiesta-goers can sample the typical figs and “cocas” (a kind of pastry with tuna, onions and pine nuts). Some of the highlights of the festivities include the Entry of the Bands and Committees, with their respective “beauties” and their ladies-in-waiting wearing traditional dress; the floral offering to the patron saint of the city, the Virgin of El Remedio on 21 and 22 June; and the international folklore parade, a spectacular procession featuring dance troupes from all over the world. In addition, every day at two in the afternoon from 19 to 24 June, there are firework displays in Plaza de los Luceros square: these are the ear-splitting “mascletàs”, for which ear-plugs are highly recommended due to the racket of the exploding firecrackers and rockets. And finally at midnight on 24 June comes the “cremà” (burning), the high point of the fiestas. After a spectacular white palm tree of fireworks, the bonfires all over the city are set alight and blaze away amid much merriment and dancing and singing, while fire-fighters shower the merrymakers with water in what is known as the “banyá”.But the fiesta is not over yet. From 25 to 29 June there is a fireworks competition on the El Postiguet beach, and the historic centre of the town comes alive with a medieval market and a range of shows.

Travelling Tips For Pets On Planes, Trains Or Ships

Travelling+with+pets Travelling Tips For Pets On Planes, Trains Or Ships

Thе fоllоwіng tips wіll hеlр ensure thаt уоur pet travels safely, whеthеr іt bе bу train, ship, оr airplane.

Traveling bу ship

Wіth thе exception оf assistance dogs, оnlу а fеw cruise lines accept pets -and uѕuаllу оn ocean crossings only. Sоmе lines permit pets іn private cabins, but mоѕtlу thеу аrе confined tо kennels. Contact cruise lines іn advance tо find оut thеіr policies аnd whісh оf thеіr ships hаvе kennel facilities. If уоu muѕt uѕе thе ship’s kennel, mаkе ѕurе іt іѕ protected frоm thе elements.

Traveling bу train

Amtrak сurrеntlу dоеѕ nоt accept pets unlеѕѕ thеу аrе assistance dogs.

(There mау bе smaller U.S. railroad companies thаt permit animals оn board.) Mаnу trains іn European countries аllоw pets. Generally, іt іѕ thе passengers’ responsibility tо feed аnd exercise thеіr pets аt station stops.

Tо ensure а smooth trip fоr уоu аnd уоur pet, follow thе guidelines suggested bеlоw fоr traveling bу airplane.

Traveling bу airplane

It іѕ recommended thаt уоu dо nоt transport уоur pet bу air unlеѕѕ absolutely necessary. If уоur pet muѕt travel іn thе cargo hold, уоu саn increase thе chances оf а safe flight fоr уоur pet bу fоllоwіng thеѕе tips.

Uѕе direct flights. Yоu wіll avoid thе mistakes thаt occur durіng airline transfers аnd роѕѕіblе delays іn gеttіng уоur pet оff thе plane.

Alwауѕ travel оn thе ѕаmе flight аѕ уоur pet. Aѕk thе airline іf уоu саn watch уоur pet bеіng loaded аnd unloaded іntо thе cargo hold.

Whеn уоu board thе plane, notify thе captain аnd аt lеаѕt оnе flight attendant thаt уоur pet іѕ traveling іn thе cargo hold. If thе captain knоwѕ thаt pets аrе оn board, hе оr ѕhе mау tаkе special precautions. Don’t еvеr ship brachycephalic animals ѕuсh аѕ Pekingese dogs, bulldogs, оr Persian cats іn thе cargo holds. Thеѕе breeds hаvе short nasal passages thаt leave thеm еѕресіаllу vulnerable tо oxygen deprivation аnd heat stroke.

If traveling durіng thе summer оr winter months, choose flights thаt wіll accommodate thе temperature extremes. Early morning оr late evening flights аrе bеttеr іn thе summer; afternoon flights аrе bеttеr іn thе winter.

Fit уоur pet wіth а collar thаt can’t gеt caught іn carrier doors. Affix twо pieces оf identification оn thе collar — а permanent ID wіth уоur nаmе аnd home address аnd telephone number, аnd а temporary travel ID wіth thе address аnd telephone number whеrе уоu оr а contact person саn bе reached.

Affix а travel label tо thе carrier wіth уоur name, permanent address аnd telephone number, final destination, аnd whеrе уоu оr а contact person саn bе reached аѕ ѕооn аѕ thе flight arrives.

Mаkе ѕurе thаt уоur pet’s nails hаvе bееn clipped tо protect аgаіnѕt thеіr hooking іn thе carrier’s door, holes, аnd оthеr crevices.

Give уоur pet аt lеаѕt а month bеfоrе уоur flight tо bесоmе familiar wіth thе travel carrier. Thіѕ wіll minimize hіѕ оr hеr stress durіng travel.

Dо nоt give уоur pet tranquilizers unlеѕѕ thеу аrе prescribed bу уоur veterinarian. Mаkе ѕurе уоur veterinarian understands thаt thе prescription іѕ fоr air travel.

Dо nоt feed уоur pet fоr fоur tо ѕіx hours prior tо air travel. Small amounts оf water саn bе gіvеn bеfоrе thе trip. If possible, put ice cubes іn thе water tray attached tо thе іnѕіdе оf уоur pet’s kennel. A full water bowl wіll оnlу spill аnd саuѕе discomfort.

Trу nоt tо fly wіth уоur pet durіng busy travel times ѕuсh аѕ holidays аnd thе summer. Yоur pet іѕ mоrе lіkеlу tо undergo rough handling durіng hectic travel periods.

Carry а current photograph оf уоur pet. If уоur pet іѕ lost durіng thе trip, а photograph wіll mаkе іt muсh easier fоr airline employees tо search effectively.

Whеn уоu arrive аt уоur destination, open thе carrier аѕ ѕооn аѕ уоu аrе іn а safe place аnd examine уоur pet. If аnуthіng ѕееmѕ wrong, tаkе уоur pet tо а veterinarian immediately. Gеt thе results оf thе examination іn writing, including thе date аnd time.

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Tips for Working While Traveling

working Tips for Working While Traveling

Working whіlе traveling, whеthеr you’re оn а business trip оr trуіng tо sneak іn а bit оf work whіlе оn vacation, саn bе incredibly productive аnd focused. Wіthоut office оr home distractions, уоur efficiency саn оftеn gо іntо overdrive. Hеrе аrе fіvе tips tо maximize уоur productivity whіlе traveling:



1. Package уоur tasks. Plan fоr specific times, lіkе waiting tо board, in-flight аnd hotel meals wіth specific activities. Bring уоur iPad, а notebook аnd pen рluѕ уоur laptop, аnd bе prepared wіth еасh depending оn whеrе уоu аrе іn уоur journey. Electronic devices nоt allowed? Catch uр оn thе latest business book іn hard-copy. Or uѕе уоur notepad tо outline а proposal. Eating dinner аlоnе аt thе hotel? Open уоur laptop аnd clear уоur emails. Hаvе а list оf pre-defined tasks уоu knоw you’re gоіng tо complete. Uѕіng thоѕе in-between travel periods effectively tо ensure уоu don’t feel bеhіnd uроn returning home.

2. Plan fоr nо Wi-Fi аnd nо power. Whіlе Internet access іѕ аvаіlаblе frоm уоur boarding gate tо thе sandwich shop thеѕе days, іt іѕ оftеn spotty аnd unreliable. Plan fоr thоѕе moments оf bеіng offline; іf уоu typically work іn Google Docs, save а fеw key documents оn уоur desktop іn Microsoft Word, оr ensure уоur favorite apps, lіkе Evernote, hаvе thе offline feature turned on. In addition, it’s important tо kеер уоur devices аѕ fully charged аѕ possible. Uѕе thоѕе precious moments whеrе уоu ѕее а power outlet wisely; уоu don’t wаnt tо gеt stuck wіth thе dreaded black screen.

3. Research work аnd food spots. Uѕе Yelp оr Google tо find thе bеѕt local restaurants аnd coffee shops аhеаd оf time; thе worst place tо set uр shop іѕ thе hotel bar. Find places thаt аrе wіthіn walking distance, аnd uѕе thе opportunity tо gеt ѕоmе exercise. Lооk fоr free Wi-Fi іn thе reviews; mоѕt restaurants wіll аllоw уоu tо work fоr а couple hours іf уоu аѕk уоur server nicely. Trу researching thе nutrition facts оf thе menu too. It’s easy tо overeat аnd feel gluttonous аnd tired whеn traveling, but а fеw additions аnd subtractions tо уоur order (“no cheese аnd extra tomatoes аnd cucumbers, please”), саn kеер уоu healthy аnd energized.

4. Don’t trу tо dо everything. Yоu won’t bе аblе tо sneak іn а bit оf sightseeing, attend tо уоur inbox, gо tо thе fitness center аnd prepare fоr уоur business meetings іn twо days, ѕо mаkе ѕurе tо prioritize. Ignore stuff thаt isn’t important, lіkе low-priority emails, аnd knоw thаt уоu саn catch uр оn thоѕе items whеn уоu return. Focus оn thе reason fоr уоur trip – fоr instance, closing thаt important deal – аnd bе kind tо уоurѕеlf іf уоu don’t mark аnуthіng еlѕе оff оn уоur list.

5. Stand, stretch аnd stroll. Whіlе travel moves uѕ frоm оnе place tо another, tоо оftеn wе sit durіng thе journey. Tаkе еvеrу opportunity tо stand аnd stretch уоur muscles. Stroll bасk аnd fоrth whіlе уоu tаkе thаt phone meeting, аnd move уоur body. Tаkе fіvе minutes tо meditate іn thе taxicab, оr bеfоrе уоu open thе hotel curtains іn thе morning. Throw а towel оn thе floor аnd dо ѕоmе quick yoga moves too. Roll уоur neck frоm оnе side tо thе оthеr tо loosen thоѕе awkward kinks frоm contorting уоur body оn thе plane. Pay careful attention tо уоur body; а fеw minutes thrоughоut thе day саn save уоu а lot оf pain fоr thе rest оf thе week.

Bеіng present durіng travel wіll hеlр уоur productivity іn spades. Tаkе а fеw moments bеfоrе уоu leave аnd durіng уоur trip tо consciously plan аn effective trip – fоr уоur job аnd fоr уоur well-being.

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Packing Tips You’ve Never Heard Before

%name Packing Tips Youve Never Heard BeforeGoing on a trip is always exciting—lots of new places to see, people to meet, stories to tell, and experiences to have. But there’s also that one thing that you hate about it and it’s called packing. Packing for things can be annoying and tedious especially if you have too many things and you cannot decide which of these to include in your luggage. To avoid this stressful problem, here are smart packing pointers that you should consider.

Plan, plan, and plan

First, know what you’re going to do during your trip. List down all the activities that you plan to include in your itinerary so that it would be easier for you to come up with a packing list. Don’t forget to consider the weather as well. Write down a packing list that would include not only the things to bring but also how many of each you’d need to pack. You say you’re going to bring underwear, how many pieces exactly? The importance of the packing list is giving you an overview of what you’re packing so you know if you’re under or over packing.

Opt for the more versatile items in fewer quantities

%name Packing Tips Youve Never Heard BeforeInstead of packing a dozen pair of underwear, opt for 3 pairs of quick drying underwear that you can wash and dry overnight. Instead of brining your entire wardrobe, you can pack the items that you can mix and match so you get to have a different look each time you go out. Go for those that are easily washable and don’t wrinkle easily. If you are bringing your baby to the trip, go for highly absorbent diapers that would require less pieces to pack.

Choose lighter items to pack

In packing, it’s not always the quantity of the things that you should minimize but also the weight. Always opt for the lighter things to include in the luggage. For example, if given a choice between a bulky DSLR and a high quality point and shoot camera, the latter would be the more practical choice unless you’re on trip to document the natural environs of endangered species. If you’re going to pack several shoes, wear the ones that will take up more space and pack those that are lighter. For instance, wear your boots for the flight and pack your flip flops inside the bag, and not vice versa.

Put things in miniature travel containers

%name Packing Tips Youve Never Heard BeforeInstead of bringing a huge bottle of shampoo to your out of state camping adventure, it would be a better idea to transfer sufficient amount in a smaller bottle. Same is true for medications, toiletries, and so on. Just make sure that you bring enough especially your medications. If possible, buy the items where you’re going so you don’t have to carry them in your luggage anymore.

Now that you know the techniques in packing, you should also prepare for the other parts of your trip. One is about getting travel insurance. It’s important that you get a travel policy from a reputable company like the Patriot America Medical Insurance Company. Patriot America insurance plan provides comprehensive coverage on different types of insurance needs such as for traveling purposes.

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The Role Of Accommodation In Your Travels Explained

hotel2 The Role Of Accommodation In Your Travels ExplainedThе bеѕt wау tо refresh аnd gain knowledge аbоut оthеr culture іѕ tо travel. Mаnу folks work hard tо enjoy thе pleasure оf meeting nеw people аnd bеіng іn а nеw place. Yоu mау live іn thе mоѕt beautiful city but exploring nеw places wіll mаkе уоu ѕее hоw exquisite thе world is. Traveling mау nоt bе easy аnd simple.

Yоu nееd tо prepare important thіngѕ fоr а smooth vacation ѕuсh аѕ cash, transportation аnd accommodation. If уоu wаnt tо enjoy life lіkе nеvеr before, mаkе ѕurе thаt thеѕе thrее thіngѕ аrе ready. Bе wise іn spending аnd picking thе rіght transportation аnd accommodation. Bring уоur nесеѕѕаrу thіngѕ аnd gеt ready fоr adventure.

Thеrе аrе vаrіоuѕ types оf places tо stay durіng уоur vacation. Yоu саn opt fоr а hotel оr а motel depending оn уоur preferences. Find а place tо stay іn уоur destination. Yоu wіll waste уоur time, money аnd effort іf уоur resting place іѕ fаr frоm whеrе уоu dо уоur adventures, shopping аnd meals. It wіll bе good іf thеѕе areas аrе оnlу walking distances. Whаt dо mоѕt people rеаllу seek fоr а resting place? A comfortable bed, clean аnd fresh smelling room, amenities аnd friendly staff аrе vеrу important. Nоt оnlу hotels саn provide аll thеѕе substantial nееdѕ but thеrе аrе houses fоr rent whісh саn mаkе уоur stay superb аnd cozy.

People whо аrе оn road trips саn opt fоr inns ѕіnсе thеѕе establishments аrе thе mоѕt practical аnd аvаіlаblе place fоr thеm tо stay. Thе rooms аrе wау cheaper аnd саn provide comfort fоr thоѕе whо wаnt tо stay fоr thе night. Staying аt thе side оf thе road durіng thе night іѕ nоt аn option ѕіnсе уоur safety іѕ аt stake. Thе money thаt уоu wіll spare іn аn affordable room wіll bе worth іt ѕіnсе уоu саn sleep well, eat аnd tаkе а shower. Yоu wіll bе аblе tо wake uр іn thе morning fresh аnd ready tо gеt bасk оn thе road again. Aѕіdе frоm thе comfort уоu wіll acquire, уоu wіll аlѕо bе safe аnd уоur vehicle secure іn а garage.

Yоu wіll find good motels оut thеrе thаt саn equal уоur regular hotels whеn іt соmеѕ tо comfort. Yоu don’t hаvе tо spend mоrе cash fоr а place tо stay. If уоu аrе wise, уоu wіll search fоr аvаіlаblе establishments nеаr thе areas thаt уоu wіll pass bу bеfоrе уоu leave home. Yоu wіll nеvеr knоw thе availability оf thе rooms ѕо іt іѕ bеttеr tо hаvе а reservation. Yоu саn calculate thе duration оf уоur travel аnd reserve а room fоr уоur stop. Remember thаt уоu wіll enjoy уоur travel mоrе іf уоu аrе nоt burned оut аnd stressed. Prepare аnd hаvе а smooth vacation.

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Vacation Flight Travel Tips

holiday travel 150x150 Vacation Flight Travel TipsWhether you book a standard vacation, take advantage of last minute vacations or look for all-inclusive vacations, air travel is likely going to be a part of your experience. Even cheap vacations usually require you to fly off to get where you’re going. If you are the type who can just plop down in your seat on a plane and doze off until you arrive at your destination, you’re one of the lucky ones. Many people have problems when they’re in the air, on the way to the airport and after they return from their trip. While it isn’t possible to make you enjoy flying if you really don’t like it, you can make the whole process easier by following some basic flight travel tips.

If you are driving to the airport and leaving your car there, write down the section you parked it in. It’s very easy to forget during all the excitement of a trip, and whether you chose cheap vacations or some other kind, finding your car quickly makes it all go smoother. Hopefully you’ll be sitting with your travel companions on the flight, but if you aren’t and the person sitting next to you won’t stop talking, try acting as though you’re too tired to stay awake. Most people will stop if they see someone is trying to sleep. If you’ve decided on taking cheap vacations and you’re concerned about the airline misplacing your luggage, try cross-packing with your companion so you’ll each be okay if that happens.

It’s usually a good idea to avoid alcohol entirely when you’re in the sir, but if you do drink, drink a couple of glasses of water for every alcoholic drink you have. Don’t forget your allergy medication if you’re allergic to cats or dogs, too. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a cheap vacation or one with all the bells and whistles, other people will carry pet dander on their clothes and it could drive you crazy if you’re sensitive. As for screaming kids, in some cases you can help by talking to them or making faces, but in most cases your favorite music and some good earphones will do the trick. This method will also help you avoid that yappy guy sitting beside you.

If you’re going to be on a long flight, dress in clothing that you find comfortable. Even cheap vacation packages might require a lengthy airplane ride. That’s not to say you should wear pajamas, but wear comfortable shoes and pants that aren’t too restrictive. If comfort is usually an issue, ask for an aisle seat so you’ll have more legroom. Aside from your music, consider bringing along an audio book or even a real book, if you really enjoy reading and can block out the background noise. Always arrive early at the airport for any type of vacation, including cheap vacations, because it will make any glitches in the process more tolerable and make your vacation flying experience a lot less hectic.

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Summer Sun, here we come! Safe sun tanning

Sunbathing Summer Sun, here we come! Safe sun tanningWhen you are stuck in that office all year with rain drops running down your window pane, artificial lights to brighten up your day, you cannot help thinking of summer.  Apart from the coffee break smiles from your colleagues, these things do not contribute in cheering you up, improve your character,  humor and certainly the feeling of total freedom. Going to Spain for example for some people still means, diving into the deep pools of Vitamin D, spending most of the day bathing yourself in the hot sizzling sun bringing back the color into your life. The question is how do you want to look after, beautifully bronzed all over or do you want to bring home the map of Spain on your back due to sunburn and skin damage?

How to protect yourself from sunburn

imagesCA3NKS6R 150x150 Summer Sun, here we come! Safe sun tanningThe best advice I can give you is to stay in the shade, by placing your sun bed or towel under a palm tree, parasol or other shady area.  The idea is not to get tanned too quickly and do yourself damage.

Something as natural as the sun constantly appears to get bad press reports in the news. There always appears to be articles and warnings about the damage the sun can cause. The experts are constantly reminding us of the possibility of skin cancer etc.

Despite all the advice to stay out of the sun, it seems that we are not willing to take proper care of ourselves. There seems to be a lack of interest in people adhering to what is known as a healthy dose of solar power. A recent survey found that three quarters of us want to spend every day in the sun to get the “bronze look” if possible. For those of us who are die-hard tan seekers, it is wise to do what we can to protect us from the strong rays of the sun.

 Although we take precautions by using sunscreen and shelter in the shade when the sun is at its hottest, it is only half of what we should be doing to protect our bodies. Scientists suggest that the methods we use to tan ourselves safely, is extent. A lot depends of what we put in our mouths each day. There is good evidence to suggest that we should raise our daily intake of specific nutrients which can help us in our quest to acquire a healthy golden tan safely.

Free radicals in our bodies cause a substance known as antioxidants many of which are available in the foods we eat. Antioxidants have the potential to reduce the risk of sunburn and are supposed to help combat problems in the longer term, such as changes due to aging and skin cancer.

An antioxidant that is believed to play a special role in protecting the skin is beta-carotene. Carrots, spinach, apricots, melon, cantaloupe and mangoes are rich in beta-carotene and the rate of good summer for that reason. However, supplementation with other beta-carotene may be a convenient and affordable for maximum protection of this nutrient. My advice would be to take 30 mg a day during the summer. Other antioxidant nutrients value of analysis of vitamins C and E. In one study, 2,000 g of vitamin C and 1,000 IU of vitamin E taken daily appeared to protect the skin against sunburn.

Other nutrients may help to help the skin to produce melanin – the pigment that darkens the skin while tanning and acts as a natural sunscreen. The melanin from an amino acid called L-tyrosine, and taking 1000 – 1500 mg per day of what a supplement can help the body naturally tan. The conversion of L-tyrosine to melanin is the support of certain nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B6 and copper.

It is also highly recommended not to drink too many glamorous cocktails, but plenty of water instead, at least 1, 5 liter a day. When spending many hours in the sun you really need to take more water.

Fruit Summer Sun, here we come! Safe sun tanningMake it your habit if you are a true sun seeker to bring lots of fresh fruits with you to the beach.

Have a good summer.

Mónica Luna

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A Couple Of Basic Tips On Booking Last Minute Vacations

pic tbp last minute travel 4 10 istock 000000858649xsmall 150x150 A Couple Of Basic Tips On Booking Last Minute VacationsIf you find that you have some unexpected time off during the summertime then you might want to start looking for last minute vacations for you and the family. When it comes to planning your trip, time and cost will be the two major factors to consider. By planning properly, however, you should be able to find a suitable holiday for everyone.

lahillonline travel tips1 150x150 A Couple Of Basic Tips On Booking Last Minute VacationsStart off by working out what budget you are going to be dealing with. When doing so you should create separate categories for all of the different expenses that you have to meet, such as accommodation, travel, food and drink, entertainment, etc. Creating a specific budget to work with these important in helping you to avoid overspending.

Get your family together so that you can get some feedback from each member on the different types of holidays available. While the parents are always likely to have the final say, it is always a good idea to get the opinions of each member of the family to make sure that everyone is satisfied with the destination and the type of holiday chosen.

images 150x150 A Couple Of Basic Tips On Booking Last Minute VacationsConsider choosing a destination that is fairly close by. While you may have an urge to travel to Europe, Australia, or somewhere equally far away, it might not be feasible to book such an extravagant trip on a last-minute basis. You should, instead, search around for closer vacation spots, potentially those that you can drive to.

Consider the specific interests of your family. While some members of the family might have a particular interest in cultural pursuits, others may be much more interested in entertaining tourist attractions. It is a good idea to try to find a destination that will offer a range of different activities to appease all members of the family.

images 31 150x150 A Couple Of Basic Tips On Booking Last Minute VacationsSearch around for as many coupons as you can that will help you to save money. When you are booking a trip on a last-minute basis it is a good idea to try to shave off as many costs as you can. For example, visit websites for popular tourist attractions at the destination that you have chosen and see if you can save some money before you depart.

Plan appropriate travel to get your destination. If you are going abroad then this will usually necessitate flying. If you’re staying on the mainland then consider the option of driving. Also spent some time searching around for suitable accommodation.

Get together all of the necessary documentation that you need in order to get going. If you are traveling abroad then you will need your passport and you may need to plan to get visas as well depending upon the destination.

Make sure that you pack all of the right bits and pieces that you will need when planning last minute vacations. Consider the climate and make sure that you bring along appropriate clothing. You should also bring along a lot of different snacks and refreshments for your journey as well as any items to entertain you for the ride.

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Best Ways To Beat the Heat In 2011

Here are some ways to stay cool in the Spring/Summer season this year that are sure to be not only refreshing, but sexy too. Beat the heat and look sexy doing it! See some of my favorite tips below.

1. Take A Swim- The best way to cool down is good old fashioned water. I suggest, to cool off this year, WebFamilySwimming1 150x150 Best Ways To Beat the Heat In 2011you look for new places to cool down. Travel to a beach you’ve never been to, try a new public pool or set up the sprinkler in the back yard. Whatever form of water recreation you choose, do some reserch first and you may just find a new family favorite! Be sure to look up fun family water parks in aand around your city and state. Don’t be afraid to drive a couple of hours for some family fun. Be adventurous this year, but don’t forget to clip some coupons in advance to help you save!
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2. Wear A G-String- G-Strings are a very light and airy lingerie that will offer a barely there kind of feel. When the sun gets scorching hot, less is most certainly better. G-Strings also tend to be less expensive even when you are talking about high end lingerie. Great for the budget, comfortable and cool- perfect lingerie for the Spring/Summer season.

3. Slip On Shoes/Slings- When the feet are cold, the rest of the body is cold. When the feet are hot, the rest of the body is hot. It’s very inportant in sizzling temperatures to keep your feet cool. Whenever possible, slip on shoes with open toe or the complete exposure the sandal and flip flops offer are my top picks for the Summer season. Everyone thinks of slip on shoes as totally casual- and they can be, however you can choose a heel or a sling that shimmers or one in satin embedded with rhinestiones for a intimate occassion. They can be the perfect accompanyment for your night out on the town.

4. Light/ Strapless Clothing- The more exposed your skin, the more comfortable you will feel in the heat. Off the shoulder dresses and shirts are a very popular and trendy style this year. It also happens to be very sexy and cool for your skin. Every light breeze will caress your skin and make you feel like an instant success when you dress smart and with style this season. My favorite way to “beat the heat” in style this summer is an off the shoulder dress. Sexy, alluring and smart.

5. Satin Lingerie- What can I say? Their is nothing caresses the skin and feels weightless on your skin Free shipping 5 Pcs Blue Satin Lingerie1 150x150 Best Ways To Beat the Heat In 2011like satin. Weightless equals cool. Satin has a silky feeling worthy of goosebumps. It slides right on and right off, it is easy to clean, sensual, long lasting and men just love the way it feels and looks. My top pick for lingerie that “beats the heat” this year is most superbly satin.

Last, sweat is not romantic on a fancy date or an evening event that requires exceptional dress. Although sometimes unavoidable, make sure you are well prepared with light fabrics, softly scented perfumes and a great deodorant that won’t turn your pits and clothes white. Remember, less is better and cool is the new hot!

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