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Before You Worry About Destination Travel Tips

This year folks will be traveling less by car due to the outrageous cost of fuel and thus, they need to get everything in order before they go. If you are planning a road trip to your favorite destination, then you must realize that one wrong turn could easily cost you $20 to 40 in fuel before you figure out what happen. If you are planning on going to a resort or vacation rental, you will need to plan that in advance too, as to not have to drive all the way back into town for your supplies.

Still, before you even start considering all these destination tips or go online to seek out expert travel advice and tips, I’d like you to consider something that you have already been considering; ditching your SUV or Mini-van for an economy car. Now might be the time to buy a new car to take on your summer travels, because new cars do not break down as much and you will save a ton on your fuel costs. May, I be so bold as to recommend a very good book on this subject to you?

“Buying Your Next Car – an easy-to-use, step-by-step guide to save hundreds, even thousands of dollars” by J. Michael White. 1993.

Many times when people buy a car they forget the real costs, such as insurance, maintenance, fuel, parking, etc; the first part of this book helps the purchaser determine their budget and then determine their real needs. The next section talks about dealer tactics, knowing your strengths in negotiation and how to go about shopping as well as determining the seller’s cost, profit points and position.

What to look for when inspecting and test driving the car and how to negotiate the deal you want without giving up your needs. Also there is a section on all the paperwork and your rights as a car buyer and how taking delivery matters in the deal.

After you get a good deal on your new car, you can reward yourself with your summer vacation knowing that the money you save in fuel will make your new car purchase even sweater. Think it through, because vacations can be expensive and you need to play your trips prior to reaching your destination.

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Five Romantic Activities That Shape a Thrilling, Adventurous Honeymoon

If you’re full of zip, fond of outdoor sports and extremely hate cookie-cutter romance, you will have to discover hazardous locations around the planet in order to satisfy your quest for adventure. Nowadays, a few lively couples like to welcome challenges on their honeymoon. They try out an unusual adventure journey to secluded wild areas for some un-ordinary experiences. For the couples who love this game of risk, we have this special treat!

1. Startling Chase (Southern France)
Nothing is better than an out of the ordinary ride on a European roadster, around the French Riviera, from one flamboyant settlement to the next. Just swing the gears without worrying about the street laws and choose a racing package, ranging within $450 to $ 980 in the core of the Cannes.

2. Rock climbing (Mt. Fuji, Tokyo)
Take the risk of admiring the sunrise from an incredibly towering summit. A nocturnal march to the peak of Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain of Japan, is a life-taking challenge and an equally gratifying payoff. The ride is feasible but certainly not leisurely. You may visit this place during the monsoons and stay at the reasonably-priced Mandarin Oriental!

3. Snow Sports (Swiss Alps)
If you enjoy regular ski trips on the towering mountains, St. Moritz is the best alternative. Here you will get a chance to choose from 220 miles of ski tracks. If you are pretty bored of ice hockey and skiing, try out the newly-evolved ski boards at the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel.

4. Fishing Mission (Costa Rica)
This destination offers a relaxing beach, windsurfing at a lively volcano base, hiking natural trails in the lush green Montverde woods and swimming with the sharks near Lake Arenal. You may test your angler talent in a deep-sea fishing sport, for a day. Hire a licensed boat trip and get down, hunting for some salmons, marlins, sailfish and mahi-mahi.

5. Himalayan Expedition (Tibet)
It is one of the most exciting and worth-experiencing road trips. On the way to the mighty Himalayas, you may pay a visit to the antique monasteries and the ancient temples. Drop in both the palaces of the great Dalai Lama and enjoy their hospitality. You will get an opportunity to view the gigantic Mt. Everest as you ride through the Himalayan roads. Driving through Tibet is hard-hitting if you’re already suffering altitude sickness. But apart from this, I can assure you that your honeymoon will be an everlasting, once-in-a-while experience that you’ve never practiced ever before.

So, already excited? Never mind, just boot out all the tormenting thoughts and get ready to play the game. Life is all about gambling after all!

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Dolphin Watching Trips in Scotland

If you’re in the mood to change up your usual vacation, why not go to the west coast of Scotland for your next holiday? This area is home to many animal and bird species; in addition, the Gulf of Corryvreckan is the world’s third largest naturally occurring whirlpool, and the Iona Abbey is one of the oldest and most important religious centers in all of Western Europe.

There are several dolphin watching tour providers in the Oban and Ardfern areas of Argyll. If you are interested in dolphins Argyll, you can choose from Craignish Cruises (departs from Ardfern rather than Oban), Sea.fari Adventures, Sealife Adventures, Coastal Connection, Oban Boat (owned and operated by Allan Strang), and Staffa Tours (also known as Gordon Grant Marine) among many others. Many of these providers use RIBs (rigid hulled inflatable boats) but Craignish offers a sixty passenger catamaran that was purpose built for travel in and around the Gulf of Corryvreckan.

Craignish’s 2 hour wildlife tour operates only when the whirlpool tour is not running, and the whirlpool tour only runs when there is adequate tidal action. They also offer a daily 3 hour tour that includes islands, history of the area, and a wildlife boat trip; this cruise normally departs at 2 pm every day but weather and demand may impact the schedule. A longer cruise to the Garvellach Isles usually departs once a week on Thursdays at 1:30 pm (this departure schedule is also subject to weather and demand). The final cruise offered by Craignish is a 4 hour or day trip for whale watching and wildlife watching; the departure times for this cruise fluctuate based on the tides. The Garvellach tour and the 4 hour/day whale watching trips are not suitable for young children or animals. Prior reservations are strongly recommended for all of Craignish’s cruises.

Oban Boat offers a one hour journey that departs from the railway pier in Oban. These trips run daily starting at 10 am (weather permitting) and the cost is 10 GBP per person for adults (5 GBP for children). Discounts may be available for families or other groups.

Coastal Connection offers RIB trips throughout the area, including a two hour ‘Wildlife and Castles’ trip that costs 30 GBP per adult (20 GBP per child). The tour leaves from Oban Bay and provides views of three castles, as well as bird life, an operational fish farm, and a seal colony.