5 Luxury Travel Gifts

1) Talking Translator. There are a few of these on the market and, as is always the case with translation tools, they produce varying results. Still, hunt around for the best and you have a luxury travel gadget that probably goes unrivalled.

The principle is simple: These handheld devices not only translate what you type into them, they also say it back to you. As anyone who speaks French as a second language will testify, the benefit of hearing a translation instead of reading it is massive – not only does it stick in your head longer, it’s also much, much easier to reproduce when ordering a dish in a top Parisian restaurant!

When researching for Talking Translators, look to see whether they are either GPS enabled or capable of displaying maps.

2) Noise-Canceling Earphones. Again, there are plenty of these on the market – though this time, their results … READ MORE ...

Singing And Travelling With A Choir

Being part of a choir singing-tour is fun. Usually those who participate in these ventures actually sing in a choir, or they are in someway related to one or more of the choir members. Like any other group excursion, these trips can bring a small group of travellers closer together or break former relationships apart. Mainly, the participants get to take advantage of group travel rates.

Someone who sings on the choir on a lucky tour because they can explore the world doing two things they love at the same time. Because travelling choirs usually consist of more than at least 15 singers, travel rates are offered at a good discount.

Some travel agent expertise lies in organizing choir tours. In addition to excellent travel fares and lodging rates, the tour group / travel agent will have booked a site-seeing excursion to enjoy in the various countries and cities where … READ MORE ...

Why Do You Need Travel Insurance For Your Singapore Tour?

Why Do You Need Travel Insurance For Your Singapore Tour?

Singapore is an extravagant tourist destination that offers various activities related to entertainment, adventure, and shopping. It is a country, which has a high cost of living. If you are planning a trip to Singapore, you must invest in an international travel insurance plan to stay protected from an unpredicted financial emergency that might arise during your stay over there. 

Reasons why you need international travel insurance for your Singapore trip

Here are a few compelling reasons why you need to buy a travel insurance plan for your Singapore tour.

1. Cancelation of your flight

You have reached the airport to catch the connecting flight, but you find out that it has been canceled because of bad weather. Such a scenario is quite common. You can use the travel insurance for Singapore as a cover for the costs of your flight back home.

2. Loss of passport

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Finally, you can forget about deadlines, financial reports and even about your annoying boss and his continuous complaints. You are going away for a couple of days or weeks and you plan to relax, get that beautiful tan you’ve been yearning for all winter and maybe even meet some interesting people. But, before you can go enjoy your perfect vacation, there are some things you must take care of.

First of all, clean up your home: empty your refrigerator and toss out perishables, take out the garbage, do your laundry and change the bed linens. Taking care of all these chores in advance may seem useless now but it will look like a wise decision when you return. There is nothing better than getting home, after spending a couple of exhausting hours in the car or on a plane, and finding a freshly made bed waiting. A quick … READ MORE ...

With most of us concerned about the economic situation we are reconsidering whether vacations to long-time popular destinations are wise. Actually, if you have a little bit of spending money, now is the time to go.

Right now you can find some great deals on airline tickets. I have managed to get last minute round-trip airline tickets from Houston to Paris for as little as $600. Since the flights have not been full, I have been able to stretch out across seats for very comfortable Atlantic crossings.

When it comes to hotels, even with discounts you should still expect to pay around $150 per night for a decent hotel room in a good location in Paris. If you are traveling with your family, a group of friends or if you are considering spending more than a long weekend in Paris, you may want to consider renting an apartment. … READ MORE ...