There was a fantastic post submitted for this months Traveling With Kids Blog Carnival, that I thought it should get a post of it’s own. TheLifeLessTraveled presents Family Downsizes Life to a Camper, the Open Road and Adventures Rich in Simple Pleasures posted at The Life Less Traveled. The family and their dog - naming themselves the Smudge Family (a winner for me) decided that enough was enough - and they were going to enjoy their lives together away from the ‘daily grind’. No more 9... Read Full Story

Just a quick note to everyone in the UK to explain why the vacations this summer have been a bit pricey! I was visiting my travel agent every week waiting for something to come up for around the £600 or less mark for a long-haul 2 week vacation - but nothing came. She thought they were holding off due to the bad weather this year - so she said come back after the August Bank Holiday. I did, but the prices were still higher than I wanted, and there weren’t many of them to chose from either... Read Full Story

If it’s a once in a lifetime vacation - why settle for second best? If you are planning your Honeymoon, special occasion, or an anniversary celebration and it is something you have dreamed of for ‘ever’, then why not do it in style.  And where better than the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. I know that everyone is watching the pennies at the moment, but if it is something that is so very important to you and a moment you cannot get back, then go for luxury - but make sure every penny... Read Full Story

We are on the verge of SmartGarments being the norm! Apple and Nike have been cooperating on some technology that will combine their selling power with the latest technology. They are hoping to make iPods that will only work if you are wearing certain Nike clothes. After Digital Right Management went free-for-all with 7Digital, the leading companies need the ball back in their court. This might seem like a weird venture with the intention of just selling more clothes to people, but thinking... Read Full Story

Destination Venezuela One of the 9 countries bordering on gigantic Brazil, Venezuela sits to the north. It rests on the shores of the Caribbean Sea and has a whole host of pristine beaches,strands of coral reef and isolated tropical islands to it’s name. To the east you find the Orinoco Delta weaving it’s way across the land into the Atlantic Ocean; and to the west you can find the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, which can be seen for miles around. Finally, the mighty Amazon sits to the... Read Full Story

If you’re anything like me you spend a surprising amount of money each month on magazines. Each one doesn’t seem that bad but when you add them up it can be significant. Then there are the ones that you’d like to browse but don’t care quite enough about to want to actually buy. And what about the one you’d like to buy, but can never find for sale? What to do? Well thanks to the power of the Internet there is a new solution. Mygazines allows anyone to sign up for a free account and after doing... Read Full Story

Travel With Kids Series - Essential Documents - Part 4 It may not even have crossed your mind until just now - but some countries require documented proof that any children with you are yours, and that the other parent has given their permission for their children to travel with the other parent. It is very rare, but you could be refused entry to a country without it. Taking copies of birth certificates, passport pages or signed letters form the absent parent can all save you time when... Read Full Story

Welcome to a great piece of ’smart furniture’ from Microsoft. Rather than looking for miniaturisation and portability like so many other software companies for their latest technology, Microsoft have gone for smart and stylish. The Surface is their attempt at home or office furnishings that have a secret purpose. Basically this 2ft high ‘coffee table’ houses a pc underneath a 30 inch touch-sensitive waterproof acrylic screen: no keyboard, no mouse! It has a very clear color display, internal... Read Full Story

If you travel without travel insurance these days - you must be mad……. Everyone who has been keeping an eye on the travel news lately, must be more than aware of the changing face of the industry. What Can Go Wrong?  This season, prices seem to be staying unusually high - even last minute deals aren’t that cheap.   Destinations are disappearing from brochures as flights are re-routed or cancelled altogether.  Freak weather is pummelling coastlines and scaring off holiday makers.  Airline... Read Full Story

Every type of pet has different requirements at home, and it’s no different when travelling with them abroad. However, some pets have legal requirements that need to be considered before they can leave the country or arrive in a new one. Some also have requirements to attend to even if they remain at home in kennels or other paid care. To start with we will look at a few things you need to consider when taking your dog away with you, either home or abroad. Dogs seem to be seen as a ‘part of... Read Full Story