Learning something new about history

When thinking about the things that you love to do in your life, you probably end up choosing a few like traveling around the world, watching some amazing movies and listen to some good music… Still, I have another passion: history!

Keeping this in mind, I recently heard about the holodomor and I believe that most of you have never heard about it, right? As a matter of fact, there are many events on the Soviet Union that are historical and which we have never heard about simply because we don’t learn everything at school! Moreover, we often end up noticing that the main reason why they don’t talk about some historical events on school is simply because we aren’t supposed to know too much about them and why could that be? Just follow the link above and discover by yourself…

So, why don’t you take some of your time and learn a bit more about the history of the world and about the Soviet Union in general? I am sure that you will be able to gain a new perspective of life after you read all the information on the website to which I have linked above while also making sure that you increase your knowledge about some of the most important events that ever took place in the world!

A different cruise...

For those lovers of cruises, do you honestly think that there shouldn't be any advances on the next travels and the next programs?

On a seemingly perfect cruise, retirees Sol and Arline Bernstein set sail on a November Mediterranean cruise on Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess. The couple was celebrating Sol’s 80th birthday in grand fashion by touring Europe’s most famous sites from Rome to Istanbul.

But it all came to an unceremonious end after two weeks at sea when bad weather forced Grand Princess to delay docking seven hours at Civitavecchia, Italy — Rome’s homeport. The West Palm Beach, Fla., couple boarded a bus to get them to Rome’s airport. But they arrived too late for their flight home and the Delta Air Lines representative told the couple it would cost them $250 per ticket in transfer fees, plus the fare difference to get on flights the following day. What was the fare difference? A whopping $1,414 per ticket. Tack on several hundred dollars to stay in Rome an extra day and the Bernsteins were looking at over $3,000 in added expenses to their trip.

Finding some new friends

While traveling around the world, I realized that it is extremely important that we always take some friends or family with us so that we can share the memories in a later moment! As a matter of fact, last time I went to Africa with my old friend James, was probably one of the best trips ever simply because I took a good friend with me.

Still, many people end up facing some problems with relationships and they often find themselves without some close friends… Keeping this in mind, I would like to recommend everyone to have a look at this Dating Directory where many dating websites are compared with full detail and with all the precision that is needed in this situation, making sure that you will be able to get to the best dating websites to find some new friends with who you may be able to share some of your past and future experiences while traveling around the world with them!

So, if you are really looking for some new friends or if you simply don’t have the time to keep the old friends of yours and if you feel like getting some new ones with who you will be able to start some new relationships, then the website to which I have linked above will definitely come in handy for you.

Are you traveling to Europe?

Keeping in mind that many American individuals tend to travel to Europe every year, I would like to share a very interesting article that I found on the web and which you can read just below:

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By Rick Steves

Tribune Media Services

updated 11:15 a.m. ET Jan. 28, 2009

Every year when I update my guidebook series, I find out what's new in Europe. Here's a review of what Americans can expect the next time they cross the Atlantic. Note that this is a continent-wide look at the latest in Europe. In upcoming columns, I'll cover what's new per major country.

In 2009, it's not the “old Europe” anymore as countries continue to open up their borders. Several Eastern European countries, including Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Baltic States, have recently done away with border controls for travel within Europe. This means you can now go from country to country without stopping to show your passport. Switzerland plans to join in as early as March.

Clean air has come to once-smoky Europe. Trains used to have both smoking and nonsmoking compartments, but now entirely smoke-free cars are standard in much of Europe. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on trains in Great Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Norway, Sweden or Poland. Smoking areas (clearly marked) are still offered on some trains in Spain, Denmark, Finland and most of Eastern Europe."

Custom embroidery may play an important role

Even though we may think that it is very important that we get some designer clothes to wear on our daily life, the truth is that the clothes that really stand out from the crowd are those which are full customized by you!

Keeping this in mind, if you are a fan of custom embroidery clothes or if you run a small business or company and want to spread the word about it, then you definitely need to have a look at Threadsmith.com which is a website where users are given the chance to easily upload logos or any designs that you which to be printed on the clothes with on-demand digitization techniques. Moreover, every order is assured fast delivery and there are no set up fees or any other minimum quantities! What else could we ask for?

Ice cruises

Have you ever thought about the idea of taking part in a cruise that goes around some of the coldest places in the world?

A cruise ship carrying nearly 400 people has been stuck in thick ice in the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Canada for over a day, but passengers are nonetheless having a “festive” time, the company that owns the vessel said Tuesday.

The ship, CTMA-Vacancier, chartered by a group traveling from Montreal to the Gaspe Peninsula for a cross-country skiing trip to celebrate the 475th anniversary of the region's settlement, is now inching through the heavy ice, said Leonard Arsenault, a spokesman for MTMA Group.

A Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker that was already in the area tried to assist the ship, but was also having difficulty getting through the thick ice, Arsenault said.

Facing debt problems with confidence

After watching the news on the TV or even after simply going to the streets, you will easily be able to discover that the consequences of the current financial crisis are far from being superficial and not widely spread around the country…

As a matter of fact, many people tend to accumulate too much bills these days and they often find themselves facing debt problems that could easily ruin their lives if they don’t pay good attention to the little details and the most efficient solutions for their problems. Keeping this in mind, I would like to suggest everyone to have a look at this helpful website where you can learn how to Reduce Debt without entering in any of those schemes or difficult solutions that some companies often offer you.

Personally, after having a look at some of the articles available on the website above, I believe that I am much more confident to face any potential situation of debt if I ever end up facing some unexpected problems that sometimes end up surprising us when we less expect! So, why don’t you also take some of your time and have a look by yourself too? I am sure that the helpful information available on the website above will easily come in handy when we need to face debt problems.

A new concept of travel

I recently found this amazing new on MSN.com and I am going to share it with you so that anyone can comment it while also thinking twice about the idea of traveling around the world...
" A London couple visiting the Big Apple have settled into their hotel room — under the eyes of thousands of pedestrians and motorists. Duncan Malcolm and Katherine Lewis are receiving a complimentary five-day stay at Manhattan's Roger Smith Hotel in exchange for staying in a replica of one of the hotel's rooms on the ground floor of a nearby building. As part of the agreement, the couple must keep the curtains on the room's large glass windows open between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. until Friday, allowing passers-by to watch them. The hotel partnered with the Real Live Billboards company, which stages live events for advertising and promotional purposes.

In December, heavyweight boxer Tor Hamer was featured in the hotel's storefront window exchanging punches with his trainer. "

Enjoying the summer season

Now that the winter is almost over and keeping in mind that it is about time to get some days off to relax, I am already planning my next trip to Pasadena and I am really excited about the whole idea!

As a matter of fact, I will bring some friends of mine with me and not only my family, making the situation extremely cool for all of us to enjoy the best Pasadena Hotels! Personally, I think that it is extremely important that we always do our best in order to get to the best hotels as it will definitely allows us to take full advantage of many services that we normally don’t get anywhere else… Moreover, by being in a Hotel, we will also have the opportunity to relax a lot more and have more time to enjoy the views.

So, what about your next trip? If I were you, I would have a look on the website above and make sure that I would take full advantage of the best prices available on the market! What else could be better than going to Pasadena and enjoying the amazing beaches and views there? I honestly can’t think of a better experience to be enjoyed in the upcoming summer season…

Why not a romantic getaway?

When thinking about what life is all about, do you honestly believe that there is anything more important than love?

If love is a many-splendored thing — a multifaceted, kaleidoscopic experience that’s different for every couple — then so is the romantic vacation. There are almost as many definitions for a “great couples’ getaway” as there are destinations to travel to.

Still, certain trips are almost guaranteed to conjure ideas of togetherness. We’ve seen the images countless times — of pairs strolling together along empty, sugary beaches; snuggling in front of fireplaces at mountaintop chalets; wandering hand-in-hand through foreign, cobblestoned streets — yet they manage to retain their magic.

There are simply some places, some kinds of adventures, that make us want to fall in love.

Buying a new poker table

While most people tend to save all their money and don’t enjoy their own lives, I am one of those persons who spend everything that comes to my hands and so I tend to travel all around the world as much as I can but I also spend some money with games and betting…

As a matter of fact, I have recently been looking for some new Poker Tables as and a new and stylish Game Chair I am now organizing some private games with a few friends of mine who share the same love for poker that I do! Still, finding a suitable poker table that looks both classic and functional was a very difficult task for me. Fortunately, I ended up finding this Poker Table which you can see below:



Personally, I find it amazing and I will take full advantage of the Free Shipping and Discounted Prices offer that is currently available on the website to which I have linked above! So, why don’t you also take some of your time to find a card table that also fits your needs? I am sure that you could easily find it on the website above… Just make sure that you give it a try!

American airlines are in need of support

With the current financial crisis, it would be normal that we could expect airlines to face some quite difficult days while the economy doesn't recover... Keeping this in mind, I recently saw the new which I am putting below on MSN.com and I am sure that you will be amazed by it:

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American Airlines is limiting the number of passengers on some planes while it orders additional life rafts needed in case of a water landing like the one made this month on the Hudson River by a US Airways jet.

American will allow no more than 228 people including passengers and crew on its Boeing 767-300 aircraft, which normally holds 236 people including a crew of 11, spokesman Tim Wagner said Wednesday.

The planes are mostly used on flights over the Atlantic to Europe, and to Latin America."

Bringing your company to the next level

Just as I have stated over the past few months, now that the economy is still trying to recover and find the best path, it’s the best time to invest in the modernization of the companies and bring it to the next level!

Keeping this in mind, I would like to state the importance of adding accurate software systems to our companies or small businesses as they will definitely make all the difference when it comes the time to get the most accurate results and some specific information in short periods of time. In fact, by getting a Time and Attendance Tracking Software which will really come in handy if your company or small business tends to struggle every month when you try to track paid time off (PTO) while also making sure that everything is accurate on that database…

If, by any chance, you believe that your company would also benefit as soon as you get this software, then you definitely need to have a look on the website to which I have linked above and where you will be presented to one of the best software solutions available on the market! Why don’t you take some time to have a look by yourself and see how your company could grow with a more accurate database?

Airports will be testing a new system

After the events of the past week when the pilot of the plane had to stop the plane in the middle of the river after the birds destroyed the engine, some airports will be testing a new system that could finally solve the situation for good!

A handful of U.S. airports will soon begin testing experimental radar systems designed to track flocks of birds.

Aviation officials hope the systems might help pilots avoid the type of collision believed to have crippled a US Airways jet over the Bronx.

Flight 1549 landed safely in the Hudson River Jan. 15 after colliding with birds 90 seconds after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport.

Your dream home

While traveling all around the United States, I realized that there are some big differences amongst all the states and you can also see that on the architecture and general concept of most homes across the country!

Still, the truth is that most people end up buying homes which aren’t as beautiful as those that they have dreamt with simply because that didn’t play a role in the conceptualization of the home. Keeping this in mind, if you really want to have the home of your dreams and contribute to the project while it is being built, then you definitely need to check this Schumacher Homes Information which will really come in handy when you finally decide to create your custom dream house! As a matter of fact, Schumacher Homes builds the homes of your dreams anywhere in the United States... So, why don’t you take a look on the link above and see with your own eyes how you can really make your wishes come true?

Museums are also being menaced by the recession

Do you honestly think that museums wouldn't also be menaced by the current financial crisis? A recent press release on MSN.com showed that they are also having an hard time as you can see from the original press release below:

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American museums are feeling pinched by the financial crisis, with some closing and others cutting staff and hours even as the public clamors for the affordable entertainment that these institutions offer.

After splurging on new facilities, expanded staffs and blockbuster exhibitions that drew millions of new visitors, museums are now confronted by shrunken endowments, less-wealthy benefactors and cuts in government funding, experts say.

The roughly 17,500 museums in the U.S. receive 850 million visitors annually.

Many wealthy donors and foundations, hurt by the steep stock market downturn, are expected to focus more of their charity on organizations that serve basic human needs like food and shelter in lieu of cultural outlets, said consultant Melissa Berman of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

"We hear that, on average, foundation endowments are down 30 to 35 percent — and then there are selected cases where the foundation trustees took way more risk and they're down even more," she said. "(And) foundations whose funds were invested in Bernie Madoff ... are just gone."

"I think it's a genuine crisis" in the museum world, said Stanley Katz of Princeton University, who monitors nonprofit organizations.

"These institutions have all expanded enormously over the last 30 years. From my point of view they've overexpanded," he added, citing the spread of new museum wings and curators to staff them that both carry permanent costs. "I think they're going to pay the price now because they always thought they were going to have more coming in than they did last year." "

Changing your life

While most people tend to ignore the possibility of traveling around the world simply because they don’t have enough money to afford a small trip or just a few weeks off their own city, the truth is that I am rich enough to be able to afford a few trips every year…

Still, it hasn’t always been this way, in fact when I graduated, I had to get a payday loan in order to be able to get my own workspace in the town and thanks to that payday loan, I was able to set my own business and get a very stable life with almost everything that I need!

So, why don’t you also consider applying for a payday loan? If you believe that it can change your life just as it changed mine, then you definitely need to have a look at the website to which I have linked above and where you will be able to apply for a payday loan even if you have bad credit.

The best hotel services in the world

Who doesn't love to feel like a king when we are on Holidays at one of the most famous Hotels in the world? If that's your case, then you would better read further...

If you're looking for the finest hotels for service in the world, your best bet is to stay away from major cities. Head straight to the countryside — the more exotic, the better. That's the inevitable conclusion to draw from this year's list of the Top 15 Hotels for Service, as determined by the Forbes Traveler 400 board of experts, who gathered to name the world's finest deluxe destinations.

The 15 hotels on this year's list are located in 13 different countries, and each offers a distinct range of experiences. But only one, the Four Seasons Dublin, is located in a major capital — and even this hotel is located in a residential neighborhood of Ballsbridge, an urban retreat of embassies and Georgian architecture miles from the city center.

It's hard to imagine getting farther away from it all than Le Touessrok, set on a secluded bit of island-studded coastline surrounding a quiet lagoon along the eastern shore of Mauritius. The islands are protected from the Indian Ocean by a natural coral reef, so swimming, snorkeling and windsurfing near pristine beaches are a given.

Buying your own prom dress

While most people tend to pay too much attention to the daily life routines and forget about the deepest feeling such as love, the truth is that I have always been aware of the importance of love in our lives!

As a matter of fact, when I see prom dresses on the Tv or anywhere else, I tend to stare at those prom dresses as if they were also a part of my life and remembering the old days when I finally saw my fiancée with one of the best prom dresses that I have ever seen! Moreover, by having a look at the prom dresses available on the links above, I am sure that you will also have the chance to bring back some old and amazing memories of the past when you were also extremely excited with your dress too!

So, are you looking for some new prom dresses so that you can start imagining your own? If that’s the case, then you definitely need to have a look at the website above where you will be given the chance to find some of the most beautiful and valuable prom dresses that I have ever seen in my whole life! Why don’t you take a look by yourself?

Traveling with your dog

Would you like to travel with your dog while also trying something new?

If you enjoy traveling with your dog and also enjoy sampling gourmet food and fine wines, then take note of the upcoming Oregon Truffle Festival, Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 in Eugene.

The festival, now in its fourth year, draws gourmands and dog lovers from around the country to partake in a variety of activities that focus on this prized edible treasure.

“The reason why dogs are invited to attend is that they play a huge role in the truffle industry worldwide,” says Steve Remington, one of the event's organizers. “People tend to associate pigs with snuffling out truffles. But in fact truffieres started using dogs back in the 1800s because pigs tend to gobble up truffles as quickly as they find them. Dogs seem to enjoy them, too, but they understand commands like ‘No!’ ”

One of the highlights on the festival calendar is a workshop teaching dog owners to train their dogs to hunt for truffles. An actual truffle hunt also is included on the list of events over the weekend.

“I’ve seen everything from dachshunds to Labrador retrievers out hunting truffles, which, incidentally, can sell for as much as $800 a pound,” says mycologist Charles Lefevre of Eugene, Ore., who has been involved in the festival since its inception.

Do you love horses?

While most people just tend to love cars and every single machine that allows them to move around, forgetting about the amazing horses that used to be the main method of transportation, the truth is that I am really a lover of horses.

Personally, I believe that the country lifestyle is probably one of the most adventurous and most interesting ones and horses play a really important role on that. Keeping this in mind, I am a member of equestrian cupid which is a community where all the horse lovers can talk with each other and find more about the best riding areas and mainly some buddies with who you can share your experiences, tips and personal beliefs! Isn’t it amazing? I have been a member for some years and I couldn’t be happier with that! There are still so many things to learn and so many others to share and recommend…

If you are also a lover of horses, then you definitely need to have a look at the community’s website to and take full advantage of the possibility to get a FREE sign-up and start sharing your own experiences with other buddies that will also do their best in order to make sure that you enjoy your future horse riding experiences in the best areas.

Great prices to fight crisis

What did you expect? Now that economy is still facing some hard times, airlines need to lower their prices and get enough costumers to keep them running!

Delta Air Lines Inc. also appeared to match the Southwest move. Delta posted a systemwide fare sale on its Web site that runs through Monday — same as the Southwest sale. A three-day sale by AirTran ended Thursday night.

Representatives at Delta did not immediately return messages.

Dallas-based Southwest launched the sale shortly after announcing Thursday that it lost money in the fourth quarter, its second-straight losing quarter after 69 straight profitable ones.

Chief Executive Gary Kelly said Thursday that there was "notable softness" in February and March bookings. The day before, AMR Chief Financial Officer Thomas Horton said March looked particularly weak.

Airlines often match their rivals' fares rather than risk losing price-sensitive passengers.

Last year, airlines raised prices several times and imposed new fees on checked bags to counter rising fuel prices. Although fuel prices have fallen sharply, most of the fees are still in effect.

Selling and buying online

While most people tend to ignore the possibility of grabbing some bargains by buying online on EBay and similar sites such as Amazon, the truth is that I am far from being unaware of their existence as I tend to buy a lot of things from there!

Still, we often end up wondering if we could get better prices anywhere else, urging the necessity to find ourselves a good website where we can compare prices amongst many online stores… Keeping this in mind, I have always done my best to get the ebay best match in order to find some real bargains.

So, do you also want to sell online for the best prices? If that’s the case, then you definitely need to have a look at the website above and then sell online by setting up your EBay store or any other online store with all the confidence!

Do you love poets?

Do you love some good poems? While most people just tend to ignore the best poets and their work, the truth is that this recent new on MSN portal gives me the idea that an increasing number of people is caring about it:

Scottish poet Robert Burns gave the English-speaking world some of its most famous sayings and sentiments, including the New Year's favorite “Auld Lang Syne” and the rhapsody, “my love is like a red, red rose.”

Now on the 250th anniversary of his birth, the Scottish government hopes worldwide interest in the poet will create a boom in the tourist trade.

The anniversary on Sunday, celebrated by Scots around the world as Burns Night, will be marked by the usual Burns Suppers, feasts at which devotees consume Scotch whisky and haggis — a delicacy made of oats and offal wrapped in a sheep's stomach — and toast the life and works of Scotland's bard.

Prevention is extremely important

As you know, while we are traveling the world, it is extremely important that we feel physically fit and that we are totally focused on what we are doing when we try to explore the places to where we go!

Still, I really care about my health and the health of those that I love and this is exactly why I am extremely excited with the new scientific techniques that allow specialists to obtain stem cells from women body's menstrual fluid during the menstrual cycle! As a matter of fact, if you do this with C’elle they claim that with those stem cells collected from menstrual fluid they will be able to cure many life-threatening diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases not only on the woman from who they collect the stem cells but also on her children and parents! Isn’t it fantastic? Moreover, there is a very detailed FAQ section where you will be able to find an answer to all your doubts…

So, are you as interested as me? Then you need to have a look at the pricing page and when you are convinced about it, then you simply need to the Order Now page and make sure that you take full advantage of the generous discount that you will be able to get by using the coupon code available on the page when you check out!

A dangerous flight...

So, do you think that every single flight is completely safe and you will always be able to enjoy the views? Well, that didn't seem to happen on this case...

Severe turbulence during a Honolulu-bound Northwest Airlines flight has injured eight passengers and a crew member.

Northwest Airlines says Flight 22 from Tokyo landed Thursday morning in Honolulu after encountering turbulance over Midway Island.

Two passengers and a flight attendant were hospitalized with hip, head and neck injuries. The flight attendent was in serious but stable condition. The condition of the passengers was not immediately known.

Do you love anime?

Even though I am a traveler and I don’t have much time to spend watching Tv or going to the cinema, the truth is that I am quite a big fan of Bleach Manga and anime in general…

Keeping this in mind, I was delighted when I found the website to which I have linked above as I was able to get some extra videos and information from my favorite anime episodes that I couldn’t get anywhere else! Why don’t you also take some of your time and see with your own eyes all what the website has to offer you? I am sure that if you are a fan of anime, then you will feel as if you found paradise!

Do you think that you have seen everything?

While most people tend to be able to buy their own plane tickets, the truth is that there are still many persons who can't and those are exactly the ones who can do something strange:

A New York man who raised a ruckus on a Continental Airlines jet in a failed attempt to get a free ticket has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison.

Arthur David Proskin was sentenced Thursday by a federal judge in Texas for interfering with a flight crew. He pleaded guilty in October.

Prosecutors say Proskin was traveling from Houston to Palm Springs, Calif., last April, when a beverage cart struck his knee. They say he acted upset and yelled obscenities at a flight attendant and other passengers.

Buying all the handmade gifts that you need

Just as any other traveler, I am a fan of handmade stuff and so I end up buying many things when I travel to a different country where there are some talented people selling their own products!

Do you also love handmade gifts? If that’s the case, then you should definitely have a look at the website above where you will be able to find all the gifts that you have always wanted and by buying them, you will even be contributing to save the planet! Could it be better than this?

Do you love classic cars?

When you travel to a different country, do you normally rent a car? If you do, why don't you consider renting a classic?

Next time you plan a vacation that includes a rental car, think vintage.

“I believe that everyone should drive an E-Type before they die,” says Richard Gaunt, proprietor of the aptly named Aspirations Classic Cars, based in Brisbane, Australia. “There is nothing like driving a car with personality.”

One of his enthusiastic clients volunteered about the E series Jaguar, that was unveiled in 1961: “It’s sexy to look at and sexy to drive. Most sports cars are stiffly sprung, but this just undulated.”

Finding the perfect solution for your problems

While most people tend to ignore most social problems and just care about their own, the truth is that I am far from being one of those persons. As a matter of fact, I tend to pay a lot of attention to the problems that affect my friends and the people around me…

Keeping this in mind, I recently had to find a perfect court reporter which has really helped me solving a problem related to some of my clients after they menaced to put me in jail! Moreover, if you take a look at the website above you will be able to find many other legal services that will definitely come in handy sometime in your life and that’s exactly why you should take a moment to have a look at the services that the company has to offer and how they could easily help you on your daily life!

Taking full advantage of the great winter fares

While most people are now willing to travel around the country instead of going to a foreign destination, the truth is that the prices for other countries are now much cheaper than what they used to be some years ago!

Major airlines moved Friday to match a fare sale started by Southwest Airlines Co., as the carriers worry about weak demand for travel during a recession.

Southwest said that through Monday it would sell seats to almost everywhere it flies starting at $49 to $99 each way. Tickets must be bought at least 14 days before flying, travel must be completed by March 11 and seats are limited, the airline said.

AMR Corp.'s American Airlines, Continental Airlines Inc., US Airways Group Inc. and JetBlue Airways Corp. matched the Southwest prices, officials at those carriers said. UAL Corp.'s United Airlines has its own fare sale that began on Jan. 16, said spokeswoman Robin Urbanski.

Traveling to Puerto Vallarta

When we think about the thinks that we love to do in our lives, we often end up realizing that traveling is probably one of the first ones to come to our minds! As a matter of fact, I would say that without the possibility of traveling all around the world, I would surely end up finding myself depressed… Moreover, most of my friends who are also travelers feel the same way so I guess that this is a common belief.

Now that the spring is by the corner, I am already planning my trip to Puerto Vallarta which is probably one of the most beautiful places in the world! In fact, I have been trying to find the best villas puerto vallarta as I simply ended up realizing that there is nothing better than Puerto Vallarta Rentals when we decide to enjoy some new views and have all the privacy that we normally don’t get in most Hotels. Personally, I believe that staying in puerto vallarta villas is by far much better than a regular Hotel where we end up facing ourselves without the facilities and privacy that we deserve when we finally decide to go on holidays, right? At least, that’s what I believe in and so it’s obvious that I will be taking all my family to one of the most gorgeous villas available in Puerto Vallarta! How could I possibly be unhappy with such an important decision that will easily bring me so much joy?

So, are you also planning to travel in the upcoming spring season or even sooner than that? If that’s the case, then you need to take some of your time and visit the website to which I have linked above and where you will be able to find the best accommodations in Puerto Vallarta and for the best prices that you will ever see! Why don’t you give it a try and see with your own eyes by visiting PVRPV.com website?

Do you love spas?

Do you honestly think that there is nothing better than going to a beach and enjoy the views? If I were you I would think twice now that spas are getting even more extras that will easily make us feel in heaven!

How do you make The Plaza Hotel, already famous for its decadent Oak Room, its caviar-stocked Champagne Bar, and its vaunted, glass-ceilinged Palm Court (where precocious Eloise once took tea among white-gloved ladies) even more over the top? How about adding an 8,000-square-foot vinotherapy spa, where guests can soak in wine casks, get scrubbed with crushed Cabernet seeds and indulge in sommelier-led wine tastings in between regimens?

Yes, even in today’s tricky economic climate, opulent new spas are opening up everywhere — and the Plaza’s new 14-room sanctuary from Caudalíe of Paris is just one of them.

If it seems like a strange time to be touting outrageously luxurious — and often outrageously priced — pampering palaces, Susie Ellis, the President of Spa Finder, sees things differently.

Find the best Provincetown Accommodations

As you know, I can’t live without innumerous travels every year and so I am already planning some for the upcoming spring season! In fact, I am planning to visit Provincetown and discover that amazing place!

Keeping that in mind, I am already studying all the best Provincetown Accommodations available on the market and I must say that I will definitely go for a vacation rental as I believe that they give us far more possibilities, privacy, quiet and amusement than any Hotel out there!

Do you also prefer vacation rentals and are you willing to travel around the country anytime soon? If that’s the case, then you definitely need to have a look at the website above and see with your own eyes how amazing vacation rentals can be.

There are also some promises for those traveling to Europe...

Are you considering the possibility of traveling to Europe? If that's the case, then you need to read further and see what the United Kingdom may have to offer you by then...

Passengers promised new and improved train services with the introduction of a fresh timetable endured a series of delays.

Embarrassingly for rail infrastructure company Network Rail (NR), one of the problems was on the London to Scotland West Coast Main Line where a £9 billion upgrade has just been completed.

And on the other main London to Scotland route - the East Coast Main Line - passengers were stranded for up to six hours overnight after power cables came down.

Signals problems, late-running weekend engineering work and train breakdowns also contributed to passengers' problems.

This weekend NR had trumpeted the arrival of the new timetable and the completion of the West Coast work, with the company's chief executive Iain Coucher saying it was probably the biggest change to the national rail timetable since the industry moved from the age of steam to that of diesel and electric power.

He added that passengers on the West Coast line would enjoy much faster, more frequent services with 60,000 extra seats per day available on more than 1,000 extra weekly services.

An NR spokesman said: "We have had a few glitches here and there but overall the performance has been OK.

"We have run (by around mid-morning) about 86% of trains on time and hope to improve this figure as the day goes on."

Rail users on some of the busiest commuter routes in the country also suffered delays, including the Portsmouth to London Waterloo line as well as Southern services into London Victoria.

Shadow transport secretary Theresa Villiers said: "It is ironic that Network Rail's announcement celebrating the completion of the West Coast mainline upgrade was being read by passengers stuck on trains as the system stumbled at the first hurdle."

Buying some new wooden blinds

Even though I tend to spend most of my time trying to discover some new places in the world, the truth is that I also tend to pay a lot of attention to the way my house and the outdoor furniture is organized. As a matter of fact, I have recently been looking for some new stylish wooden blinds which I ended up finding by chance…

Personally, I believe that wooden blinds are the most beautiful blinds that you will ever have the chance to buy and that can easily be confirmed by any architect or someone working on that business. Moreover, these wooden blinds also tend to change with the time and the sunlight meaning that each one will have a unique look in just a few months or years! Isn’t it great? I mean, I do my best in order to give a personal and unique touch to every single part of my house and these wooden blinds will definitely come in handy for me!

So, why don’t you also take some of your time to visit the website to which I have linked above? I am sure that you will easily find some wooden blinds that you will love and which you will be able to buy for the best prices I have ever seen! Why don’t you give it a try?

Why not traveling now?

Now that the economy is still recovering, should we travel or not?

When the economy goes into the tank, people stay at home. But for those still willing to see what's out there, there are stupendous deals to be had.

Hotels, resorts and cruise lines are offering rock-bottom rates and doing everything they can to fill rooms, including teaming up with airlines to offer jaw-dropping package deals. And savvy consumers can reap the benefits.

A case in point: This reporter recently booked a Waldorf Astoria suite in the Palm Springs, Calif., area through Priceline.com for about $130 after taxes — in the middle of a holiday weekend, no less. Although we didn't know where we'd end up, the 900-square-foot "Spa Villa" where we ended up staying is listed next weekend for $679 a night.

Taking the most out of our trips

While most people believe that traveling around the country is only great when we do it by plane, the truth is that I personally believe that there is nothing better than traveling around the US by car! I mean, from our car we have much better views and we often end up stopping in the middle of the road to take some time to enjoy a few moments watching the magnificent views…

Keeping this in mind, I pay a lot of attention to the mechanical performance of my car and so I tend to buy the best auto parts in order to make it possible for the car to keep up the best performance! As a matter of fact, if you follow the link above, you will come to a very user-friendly website which has a very intuitive and easy to use catalog with all the auto parts that you will ever need to buy.

So, why don’t you take some of your time and see with your own eyes the great catalog available on the website above?

Problems with our package

Is there anything worse than losing our package in the airport before arriving to a completely new country where the weather is totally different from what we are used to? I can't think of a worse situation when we travel...

Ashley, an IndependentTraveler.com staffer, once faced a packing emergency so calamitous that her only solution was to sway a surly airport worker — by sobbing.

Back when the TSA first introduced its 3-1-1 rules for carry-on liquids, Ashley inadvertently tried to bring a large, expensive bottle of shampoo through airport security. When the TSA guard threatened to confiscate the shampoo, Ashley returned to her airline's counter to check her bag. The line was dreadfully long, and she was going to miss her flight.

She begged a nearby airport worker to let her skip to the front of the line, explaining that she had already waited in line earlier; he refused. Finally, Ashley started to cry and the red-faced airport worker begrudgingly allowed her to bypass the line.

She made her flight with minutes to spare — but the airline subsequently lost Ashley's checked bag. Says Ashley, “If I had known how much trouble the whole thing would be, I would have just forfeited the shampoo.”

When it comes to packing, a small mistake like putting a prohibited item in your carry-on bag can snowball into a messy chain of events.

Buying some new outdoor furniture is also important!

While most people tend to travel around the world in a major attempt to find a place where they can finally get some rest and enjoy some great views, the truth is that I am not one of those persons and I normally pay a lot of attention to the way everything is organized in the new places that I visit!

Keeping this in mind, after visiting Hawaii, I recently decided to buy some new Outdoor Patio Furniture because I feel like I have discovered some of the greatest Fire Pits and the most amazing Chaise Lounge that I have ever seen there! I mean, I was recently told that I could buy them on the website to which I have linked above and I can’t deny that I am already trying to save some money in order to buy them! Moreover, I have also found this amazing Club Chair that you can see below:

Isn’t it fantastic? If you also love this kind of outdoor furniture, then you definitely need to take some of your time and visit the website above! I am sure that you won’t regret it and that you will easily find something that you really love… Why don’t you give it a try?

The importance of eating well...

Do you honestly think that it is impossible to continue to eat well and keep your physical performance great? Read further and I am sure that you will be surprised!

Without access to their local supermarket or their favorite Pilates DVD, travelers often find themselves subsisting on greasy fast food and abandoning their usual exercise routines to sit for long hours on planes or buses. Vegetarian, organic, low carb, low cal, low fat — no matter what diet you're on, there's a good chance that it went down the tubes on your last vacation.

But believe it or not, it is possible to eat well on a cross-country road trip, to stay active without access to a gym and even to go on a cruise without gaining 5 or 10 pounds. You can eat healthy and stay active no matter what kind of trip you're taking.

My next trip: a Las Vegas vacation home rental

Even though many people may claim that there is nothing better than going to an Hotel and find ourselves in a situation where we are being served by the Hotel staff, the truth is that I personally prefer vacation home rentals as an alternative and much better way of traveling around the country!

Keeping this in mind, I will soon take full advantage of these vacation rentals and enjoy my vacation in Las Vegas! Isn’t it incredible? If this also attracts you, then you need to have a look at these Las Vegas vacation home rentals and discover why there is an increasing number of people leaving Hotels and deciding to choose vacation rentals…

Hotel Housekeepers

Do you honestly believe that Hotel housekeepers are all trustful and talented housekeepers? If you are curious about it, then you definitely need to read the story below and which was recently published on MSN website:

"Three simple letters could inspire the “Hallelujah” chorus: DND, or do not disturb. One sign hanging on a doorknob, and the day’s work was shortened by half an hour. Two signs? Pure heaven, but only if they remained there until my eight-hour shift ended — otherwise I'd have to circle back and clean the rooms.

My daily list of 15 rooms (out of 325 in the hotel) consisted of DOs (due out) and Os (occupied), which in housekeeping lingo meant the guests were scheduled to check out or were staying another night. An occupied room was less labor-intensive (making the beds rather than changing the sheets saved me 20 minutes), but there was always the possibility the guest would stay in the room while you worked.

One man watched me clean his entire room, from scrubbing the toilet to emptying the trash — and told me at the end that I was “building character.” Condescension is not nearly as encouraging to a maid as a couple of dollars."

Spreading the word about our blogs...

While most people end up not sharing their travel experiences and their own travel tips with others on their blogs simply because they don’t know how to get an audience for it, the truth is that with the help of a consumer network you will easily be able to promote your own stuff and the stuff that you love!

Keeping this in mind, I would like to recommend you to try acobay.com and register so that you can have a much clearer concept of how it all works and you your blog will definitely benefit as soon as you spread the word about it on the network!

A bad year for tourism in Asia?

Can you see the beauty of the photo above? The truth is that you may end up not being able to see them anytime soon...

Across Asia, hotels, airlines and tourism operators are bracing for another tough year as the financial crisis keeps long-haul visitors at home and regional travelers take shorter trips.

"There'll definitely be a drop in business. Fewer tourists is a reality," said Laurence Lai, the owner of two photo galleries at Hong Kong tourist hotspots, including the Star Ferry pier, selling iconic images of the former British colony.

"I expect a 30 percent fall at least. I'm having to shift my strategies to confront this financial tsunami, but you just have to stand firm and face the winds," added Lai, who relies on tourists for half his sales.

Taking the most out of the upcoming season!

Just as you know, life is about joy and pleasure while also grating the future of the ones we love! Still, the best moment to enjoy life is definitely when we are still young and just discovering the world and how it works!

Keeping this in mind, if you are still on high school or college, then you definitely need to check out these spring break vacations which will definitely fit your needs as a student looking for some relaxing moments in the Spring!

So, what are you waiting for? Just check the amazing prices available on the website above and make sure that you tell everything about it to your friends!

Some bad examples...

Do you honestly think that only people from the outside tend to carry some drugs with them when they are on a plane? That didn't seem to happen on this case...

A South African Airways crew is free on bail in London after being questioned about drugs that were discovered in bags at Heathrow Airport.

British Revenue and Customs officials say three pilots and 12 flight attendants were taken into custody after 110 pounds of marijuana and eight pounds of cocaine worth more than $220,000 were found in three bags following a flight from Johannesburg to London.

The flight crew has been ordered to report back to authorities in March. Airline officials say the crew members are cooperating in the investigation.

The importance of sharing our happiness

Even though I am quite a big fan of travels, the truth is that I am aware of the fact that when you finally decide to stay in a big city for a while with your family, there are plenty other things in life which are much better than simply traveling around the world!

Keeping this in mind, I would say that one of the best moments in my life was when my wife finally gave birth and everyone in the family was extremely happy when they finally discovered that there was a new member in the family! As a matter of fact, I recently heard about Baby ParTees Maternity Shirts and after seeing them with my own eyes, I realized that it would be really great if some years ago I had the chance to buy some of these tees so that my wife didn't have to spend so much time walking around the streets while looking for some nice maternity tees for her... In fact, finding the perfect maternity tees for our wives has never been easier than it is now!

So, if you also find it extremely difficult to get some maternity tees that you find stunning, why don’t you take some of your time and have a look at the website to which I have linked above? I am sure that you will love them!

A new visitor center in NYC

Do you honestly believe that NYC is one of those cities which you will only be able to discover by going to the city itself? Have a look at the press release below and I am sure that you are about to change your opinion!

A new Web site and visitor center partnered by Google and Travelocity will help tourists and residents find New York City's best shows and hottest restaurants.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined tourism officials Wednesday to introduce the NYC Information Center in midtown Manhattan.

"Our city's travel and tourism industry is as important today as ever, and we've invested in new tools to attract visitors and formed innovative partnerships with brands such as Google and Travelocity to promote the city to people around the world," Bloomberg said.

Becoming successful

Even though many of us may have talents that could definitely add something new to the world, the truth is that many of our talents are lost simply because the people who have them don’t have any chances to show them to the world and end up not knowing when the castings are…

Keeping this in mind, if you believe that you could do well on the modeling world or even in the films, then you definitely need to check up the link above! As a matter of fact, that company has already allowed many talented persons around the country to fulfill many of their dreams by introducing them to the casting managers and very important people who will be able to exploit all your talents to the maximum and make you a successful person! So, if you believe that you have all what it takes to be a model, why don’t you take some time to visit the link above?

A strange flight...

Do you honestly believe that our flights are secure enough these days? Well, read the new press release below and think twice...

A British customs official says 15 crew members of a South African Airways flight that landed in London have been arrested after a large shipment of cannabis was found in their luggage.

Bob Gaiger of HM Revenue and Customs says the flight attendants and pilots on the flight from Johannesburg were taken into custody at Heathrow Airport as they passed through customs on Monday. He said Tuesday that customs officials found a total of 110 pounds (50 kilograms) of cannabis in three of their bags.

South African Airways was not immediately available to comment about the arrests.

The importance of telemarketing

While the economy is still a bit too far from an effective recovery, the truth is that companies are increasingly needing to add some new features to their services and make a major bet in telemarketing and similar techniques so that they can face the current social and financial trends with all the necessary security.

Keeping this in mind, it is of major importance that you take a look at these Voice Broadcasting services offered by the company to which I have linked above and where you will be able to find the perfect robo callings for your mortgage leads or any other service that you or your company may be offering at the moment… As a matter of fact, these services will grant you many extra costumers that you wouldn’t normally get as your marketing strategies will be much more effective as soon as you open your eyes to telemarketing and all the amazing possibilities that come with this marketing option!

So, if you really want to bring your business to the next level or if you feel like you could really improve your results on the company with voice broadcasting, why don’t you take some of your time and have a look at the website above?

Enjoying Los Cabos for less!

Do you love beaches? If that's the case, then you definitely need to check the amazing deal below:

The deal
Sure, the temps outside may be downright frigid, but that doesn’t mean your travel calendar has to freeze up. In fact, this brief post-holiday period — when most people have just dished out for expensive holiday airfares and aren’t necessarily looking to travel anytime soon — is one of the best times of year to take advantage of gargantuan travel savings, especially when it comes to flights. We’ve dug up some exceptional fare sales — featuring rates from just $45 each-way — to help you kick off your 2009 travels to Florida beaches, U.S. ski slopes, European cities and beyond.

The catch: The lowest rates are only available for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturdays.

Travel by: May 20

Book By: Jan. 15 (a 10-day advance purchase is required)

Web design is important for every project

Even though I have always done my best in order to share all my personal beliefs and experiences based on my travels all around the world, the truth is that I could do my job better and I am sure that many of my readers would probably be great webmasters and would definitely give some nice tips for all the travelers around the world!

Keeping this in mind, if you have your own website but you don’t know how to drive traffic to it, or if you don’t know how to make it SEO friendly and give it a modern web design concept, then you definitely need to have a look at the link above, where you will be given the chance to take full advantage of many important services that will definitely come in handy when you finally decide to share your experiences with others too! As a matter of fact, this web design company is specialized in providing their costumers will all the imaginative and revolutionary design concepts needed to cover your Creative web design needs!

So, why don’t you take some of your time and have a look at the website above? I am sure that you would definitely benefit with a visit to the website as you could improve your website web design concept and bring it to the next level!

A terrific flight experience

Did you honestly believe that there wouldn't be any other dangerous flight after what happened last week? Well, the truth is that there is another one which will probably traumatize some passengers...

A plane with 239 passengers from Denmark and Sweden has made an unscheduled landing in Morocco because of a small fire in the galley, a Danish travel operator said Monday.

Star Tour spokesman Stig Elling said no one was injured in the incident.

Elling said the Boeing 757 was en route from Copenhagen to Cape Verde, an archipelago off Africa's west coast, when a minor fire started in the galley.

Buying a new car...

As you know, when we decide to travel around the country it is extremely important that we have a good car in order to take the most out of our trip! Keeping this in mind, why don’t you check up the great rates available when getting a New Ford from buyyourcar.co.uk?

Do you love musicals?

If that's the case, then I am sure that you will be glad to know that there is plenty to see in Phildadelphia!

A Philadelphia museum has received a musical gift for children and "Big" kids alike.

The 16-foot walk-on piano Tom Hanks played in his 1988 film "Big" will be on display next month at the city's Please Touch Museum.

The instrument is a gift to the children's museum from a couple in suburban Merion who bought it after the movie's release.

Impressing everyone with our smile!

Just as you know, when we decide to travel to some exotic destinations, we often end up finding ourselves in the middle of very rich persons where luxurious is everywhere and where beauty is mandatory! Still, we often end up finding ourselves without the needed information...

Keeping this in mind, I would personally consider that one of the most important things for us to work on when we want to surprise everyone with our beauty is definitely an incredible smile. As a matter of fact, that sexy white color of our smile will easily show us how incredibly effective beauty can be when we decide to impress someone… So, what can we do about our smile? Which are the best teeth whiteners for us?

While trying to find an answer to the question above, I searched the Internet for hours in order to come up to a conclusion and thanks to Celebrity Sexy White Reviews I could definitely make up my find and discover which are the best teeth whiteners available on the market! Why don’t you also take some of your time and visit the link above? I am sure that you and your teeth will definitely benefit with that visit, just give it a try and you won’t ever regret it!

Planning to go to taiwan soon?

While the US companies are still trying to find some investors, the truth is that many employers from our country are now working in Asian destinations in order to find some new investors to get their companies financially stable once again!

Planes are flying with many empty seats a month after daily direct flights began between political rivals Taiwan and China, and travel officials are urging that some of the restrictions in the landmark deal be loosened.

Taiwan and China launched more than 100 direct daily charter flights a week on December 15, a month before the busy Lunar New Year holiday season, underscoring how quickly ties have warmed under Taiwan's pro-China President Ma Ying-jeou.

But restrictions on destinations and rowdy receptions to visiting Chinese envoys to Taiwan amid deepening financial gloom have thrown turbulence around the historic air links.

Getting free cell phones is now possible!

Even though you may have never thought about it, the truth is that when you travel you should definitely do your best in order to be able to keep in touch will the persons you love that couldn’t accompany you on your trip! Keeping this in mind, I normally take 3 or more cell phones with me in a major attempt to make sure that I will always be able to contact my family from other countries…

If you are also a traveler or if you are also feeling like it would be a nice idea to get
free att cell phones then I am sure that you will love to have a look at the website to which I have linked above! As a matter of fact, I have already got my free Sprint phones from there and I couldn’t be happier with them! Moreover, keeping in mind that they are completely free, what else could we ask for? Furthermore, if you are willing to get free verizon phones you may also find them on the website either!

Personally, I find the website extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate and when keeping in mind the quality of the content and detailed information available there, I am sure that it will definitely come in handy when you end up facing the necessity to compare cell phone plans in order to find the one that best fits your needs! So, why don’t you have a look by yourself?

Bloggers are playing an important role...

Do you still believe that newspapers are the fastest way of spreading news related to travels and general issues with them?

Before Krums scooped the New York media on the biggest news story of the year so far, there was Mike Wilson, aka “2drinksbehind,” who twittered his observations after his Continental Airlines flight slid off the runway and burst into flames in Denver last month.

“We were in the middle of a normal takeoff when we suddenly veered off,” he reported. Then he posted a picture of the crash. Then he tweeted that Continental kept the survivors “locked up” in its lounge until it could sort everything out. “Won't even serve us drinks,” he added.

So what? “The world will never be the same,” says Joel Comm, author of the book “Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time.” The airline crashes marked a turning point for this emerging technology, according to Comm and other social media experts. Once the domain of a few early adopters, microblogging is now being embraced by the masses. It could change the way we travel.

Recovering from alcohol addiction

Even though we may try to ignore it, the reality is that there are too many social problems in our society and so if you end up in a situation where you desperately need to get some help for someone you love, then you need to have a look at this Alcohol and Drug Recovery center which will definitely come in handy when the worst addictions end up trying to destroying us!

Worst airports

Do you love to wait on a airport? I am sure you don't and that's why I am sure that you will be glad to hear about the airports which you should definitely avoid!

Planning to visit India or Europe? Budget extra travel time. If airport delays in 2008 are any indication, you'll need it.

India takes the prize as the country with the most frequent late arrivals in our second annual tallying of the world's most-delayed airports. For departures, European airports — notably those in Italy — make up the bulk of the worst, though Beijing Capital Airport grabs the top spot.

India is a peculiar case. Its biggest airports have undertaken massive construction projects to cope with the country's rapid growth. Our most-delayed airport, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International, opened a new taxiway in November to reduce the wait time for landing aircraft.

Making some real money to travel

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Ethnic problems at airports...

Do you think that ethnic problems are only present in the middle of the cities? What about the airports?

But what if you go to the airport wearing a T-shirt with non-English words printed on it? Or board an airplane while discussing the safety merits of particular seats? As we’ve learned from two recent news stories, what happens next might depend on people’s stereotypes about your complexion. And that raises questions about whether airlines, government agencies and other passengers need a refresher course on constitutional rights and plain old common sense.

Practising some sports is extremely important...

As you know, it is extremely important that we practice some sports in our lives. Keeping this in mind, I am a big fan of football, basketball and I also tend to go to the paintball fields every now and then…

Do you love paintball too? If that’s the case, then make sure that you check this paintball online store where you will be able to buy all the paintball gear that you will ever need and for the best prices ever! What else could you ask for?

Do you reall y think that there isn't a big crisis on the airlines? You would better read the recent press release below:

"Traffic on U.S. airlines fell 7.1 percent in October compared with a year before, the carriers' weakest October since 2003, government researchers said Thursday.

It marked the eighth straight monthly decline from the year before, and traffic was down 2.6 percent for the year through October.

But airlines also cut the number of flights by 9.6 percent in October, and occupancy on domestic flights hit a record for the month. The average U.S. flight in October was 79.8 percent full, up from 78.5 percent in October 2007."

Halloween Costume: why don't you buy yours now?

Even though we are still in the winter, the truth is that most parties aren’t really far away from us and so we must get prepared for them already! As a matter of fact, the sooner we prepare, the better it will be because we will have more time for planning…

Keeping this in mind, I would like to advise you all to take some time to buy your own Halloween costume now just I have did a few minutes ago after buying my new baseball player costume which will definitely come in handy when I wear it by the next Halloween party taking place in my girlfriend’s house! I am sure that she will love it as much as I did when I first saw it on the online store to which I have just linked above.

When thinking about my past experiences on Halloween, I would say that the funniest one was a few years ago when I ended up going to the company’s party in Los Angeles and took my policeman costume with me. By the end of the night, I was in the middle of the street in order to get back home and suddenly a few drunk women desperately tried to persuade me not to arrest them after they spanked each other! I wondered what I could do in order to help them. What would have you done?

Animal encounters when we travel

Just as you know, when we travel to the most exotic destinations worlwide, we are likely to surprise ourselves with some animal encounters, right?

While a vacation that requires you to pack snow boots instead of sandals may seem a little backwards, it’s easy to forget about near-freezing temperatures when you’re photographing penguins and searching for snow leopards.

Cold weather safaris take travelers to some of the most remote and breathtaking parts of the world, where they can encounter their favorite animals in as close range as possible. Travel to Canada’s Magdalen Islands via helicopter, and you’ll be treated to a view of majestic sandstone cliffs and miles of massive ice floes. But once you get back on land, the sights are even more astonishing as you find yourself standing among thousands of harp seals and their adorable pups.

Many cold weather safaris boast an itinerary that’s packed full of outdoor activities, from sea kayaking to snowshoeing, and the combination of animals and adventure is proving to be a success. But make sure you book your vacation well in advance, since the opportunity to camp in Antarctica only a few feet away from thousands of emperor penguins isn’t available year-round.