• Hawaii Resort: Here, you can relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, play golf and indulge yourself in one of the many innovative spa treatments. Hawaii has some of the best weather in the world and that makes it a great choice for your beach vacation.

• Golf and Beach in Georgia: The Cloister at Sea Island in Georgia is the most popular in the East Cost. It offers 54 holes of championship golf, sandy beaches and a wide array of things for you to do.

• Oahu Beach Vacation: In Kahala Mandarin Oriental you can visit the spa, take scuba diving classes or choose to swim it up with the dolphins. It is located 15 minutes away from Honolulu and Waikiki Beach.

• Virgin Islands Vacation: Here, you can enjoy blue waters and sandy beaches with luxury hotels such as Ritz Carlton and St. Thomas resorts.

• Half Moon Bay California: it’s 30 minutes car away from San Francisco. The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a quick beach vacation away from your busy city life.

• Luxury Beach Resort of Bermuda: It is a quick and ideal vacation away from the East Cost. It is 2 hours away by flight from New York City. Ariel Sands has 47 guest rooms with gourmet food and breathtaking views that you will surely love.

• Romance in Jamaica: The Caves resort in Jamaica offers unique rooms, gourmet cuisine and amazing beaches.

• Lakeside Resort Georgia: The Lake Lanier Islands offers a golf course and a waterpark with water rides, slides and water attractions that you and your family will enjoy.

• Family Fun in Hawaii: The Kona Village Resort offers activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, volleyball, tennis, fishing, scuba diving and glass bottom boat tours.

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When on a plane:

• Instead of bringing one large bag, distribute it between 2 smaller suitcases. This is to balance the weight while carrying your bags through the airport. Or, wheel your luggage.

• You have to stand straight and away from the overhead compartment when stowing your carry-on luggage. Heavier bags must be placed under the seat in front of you so you don’t have to lift them over your head.

• To prevent the risk of in-flight back pain, place a small airplane pillow or an inflatable lumbar support in the gap between your lower back and the seat. Do this before you buckle up.

• Avoid crossing your legs because it shortens your leg muscles, reduces circulation and creates an uneven weight on your hips and pelvis. This can cause lower-back pain.

• Don’t eat greasy muffin or mystery meat enchilada. Only eat pack fruit, a whole wheat bagel or other healthy treats. You can also buy some yogurt or a smoothie at the airport before boarding the plane so that you have your food in case you don’t like what they’re serving.

When in the car:

• Bring an ice chest with small but nutritious snacks like baby carrots, fruit, peanut butter on whole wheat bread and yogurt. Don’t forget to bring some bottled water, orange juice or 1% milk.

• When going  to a fast food, avoid fried items and fatty accompaniments like mayo and oily dressings. You can have your favorite grilled chicken sandwiches as long as there’s no mayo in it. When it comes to salad, order with a light dressing.

• Long trips is like an athletic event. So you must take a short walk and do some stretching before entering the car. This will loosen your leg muscles.

• Use a back support pillow and place them between the bottom of your rib cage and your waist.

• Tilt your rearview mirror up so that you can sit up straight, especially if you need to see the back window. Be sure that you can still be able to see clearly out the back.

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• The best medicine is being in the best possible shape. Do some biking, aerobics or long walks to be able to condition your muscles for long tours. Doing some research about the place and its culture makes your planning less stressful as well.

• Obtain information on the weather or climate so you may able to pack the right clothes for the trip. Know also the condition of the drinking water. Waters in some places are not palatable. You can also purchase water purification tablets if you are going to a place with suspect water sources. This can avoid water-causing sickness.

• Inform your travel agent about your dietary preferences. Let him know the type of food to be served during the flight in order to avoid any indigestion problems. If one of you is taking medication, be sure you pack sufficient stock for the trip. Check if  the medication is allowed in the place where you are going to avoid problems with custom.

• Before going, it is best to have a good meal. Check-ins in airport is long and it will take some time before the airline gives the meals. It is also important to stretch or walk around from time to time to circulate the blood in the body. If one of you is suffering from motion sickness while traveling, he/she must take the proper medicine at least an hour before the trip for the medicine to take effect.

• It is best to order bottled water if you are unsure of the tap water. Be sure that the bottle is still enclosed before you open it to make sure the bottle is safe to drink.

Following these tips will make your trip a more memorable experience.

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Swimming is almost beside the point when it comes to these 10 pools — found in gorgeous, unexpected locations. Tell the roving pool butlers we say hi.

Park Hyatt (Tokyo)

Why It’s Cool: Sure, Bill Murray took a dip here in Lost in Translation, but it’s the view from this sleek, 47th-floor swimming pool that’s truly remarkable: Floor-to-ceiling windows frame jaw-dropping vistas of Tokyo, and even venerable Mount Fuji, while the steel-and-glass pyramid-shaped ceiling floods the pool with natural light. The 65-foot-long, four-lane pool is striking at night, too, when the city’s skyscrapers light up.

San Alfonso del Mar (Algarrobo, Chile)

Why It’s Cool: You can take small sailboats out on this saltwater pool that Guinness World Records calls the largest in the world. At two thirds of a mile in length, the massive stretch of water has room for several man-made sand beaches. For nighttime swimming, head to the temperature-controlled beach inside the pool’s centrally located glass pyramid—the water and the sand are heated.

Hotel Caruso Belvedere (Ravello, Italy)

Why It’s Cool: The Hotel Caruso Belvedere is set at the highest point in the sun-splashed Amalfi Coast town of Ravello, so the open-air infinity pool offers unobstructed, panoramic views of one of the world’s most dramatic coastlines—and the sea beyond. It doesn’t hurt that the pool itself is flanked by 11th-century Roman ruins.

Umaid Bhawan Palace (Jodhpur, India)

Why It’s Cool: In a massive, 347-room palace overlooking the Blue City of Jodhpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan, this serene, temperature-controlled swimming basin takes advantage of natural candlelight—with rose petals sometimes strewn on the surface. The hotel is run by the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, which shares the property with the palace’s owner, the Maharaja of Jodhpur—who has been known to swim laps with the guests from time to time.

Viceroy (Miami)

Why It’s Cool: In a city loaded with cool pools, the recently opened pool at the Viceroy stands out. The two-acre pool deck—with Japanese blueberry trees and swanky chaise lounges and beds—features three types of pools: an 80-person hot tub, a wading pool, and a football-field-size swimming pool. Perhaps coolest of all, it’s 15 floors above the street, with in-the-middle-of-it-all views of downtown Miami and glimpses of Biscayne Bay in the distance.

InterContinental (Hong Kong)

Why It’s Cool: Set on the third floor of the InterContinental Hong Kong, the hotel’s three pools—two hot and one cold, but all with underwater music piped in—give the almost unnerving illusion that you’re floating in Victoria Harbor. After your swim, park yourself in one of the poolside cabanas and gaze out at Hong Kong’s skyline.

Golden Nugget (Las Vegas)

Why It’s Cool: You’ll swim with five species of sharks (16 sharks in all) at the Nugget’s $30 million pool complex. The Tank, as it’s called, houses a three-story waterslide, waterfalls, and the pool’s pièce de resistance, the 200,000-gallon shark tank. You’re in more danger at the Golden Nugget’s roulette wheel: The sharks, stingrays, massive Queensland grouper, and silvery jack crevalle are separated from the swimming pool by a four-inch clear acrylic wall.

Quincy Hotel (Singapore)

Why It’s Cool: This brand-new, glass-enclosed pool is cantilevered from the 12th floor of the futuristic-looking Quincy Hotel, suspending swimmers high above the passing cars and pedestrians at street level. At night, special lighting effects make the pool appear to glow. Bask and swim for a bit, then retire to one of the rattan chairs at poolside for a nap.

Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat (Muttrah, Oman)

Why It’s Cool: After an extensive 18-month renovation, this InterContinental property in Oman recently reopened with a major pool upgrade—which the roving pool butlers (you heard us) are more than happy to tell you about, after refreshing your rose-scented spritzer. The spacious, 164-foot-long infinity pool is flanked by shady, palm-studded islands. The water is temperature controlled, so it’s always an oasis-like 84 degrees.

Anantara Koh Samui Resort & Spa (Koh Samui, Thailand)

Why It’s Cool: You look straight out into the Gulf of Thailand from the 98-foot-long infinity pool at this stylish resort on the island of Samui, Thailand. If the views aren’t soothing enough, order a stiff drink at the swim-up bar and laugh it off with the comical, spitting monkey statues along the pool’s perimeter.

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Of course, you don’t want the things you needed for the trip to be left behind. But be careful not to over-anticipate all the possibilities during a trip, otherwise, your luggage may end as a heavy burden for a short trip.

In order to prevent that from happening, here are some tips that will help you determine what to bring for a short trip:

• You should consider the number of days for the trip. For a one-to-three-day trip, all the things that you need could fit in hand-carried luggage. Determine the number of clothes needed and add an extra set (for emergency use) no more, no less or else it would just weigh down your baggage. For an extended trip, you can always shop for clothes, wash your used clothes and try to mix-match for a different look.

• What is the nature of your trip and the type of events you will attend to during the trip? This will give answer to your question, “What clothes should I bring?” If you think that you won’t have time to run or exercise, don’t bring your running shoes and if there’s no time for social gatherings, then your formal evening outfits should stay at home. But if you are unsure with the schedules, try to bring clothes that can be worn for casual and formal meetings or formal dinner parties.

• When packing your things, roll the clothes carefully to maximize your luggage’s space. To balance the weight, heavier garments should be placed on the lower part of the luggage. Socks and other smaller garments should be placed to fill the spaces between the larger clothes.

• It is cheaper to have souvenirs shipped home instead of bringing them together with your luggage or have some clothes shipped and pack the souvenirs with your luggage or in the hand-carried bag. Make sure that your souvenirs are insured, especially if they are fragile.

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Before you proceed to your dream journey, you must learn some tips the would provide your safety while you’re in U.S. tour.

A. Legal Matters: These are the safety measures being provided by the U.S. Embassy for tourists.

• Before leaving, you should register with the said embassy and must provide them with your itinerary and copies of your passport. This is to ensure that they know your whereabouts in case there’s a need to contact you, especially during emergencies.

• You passport must be valid and your visa should always be intact with it. Don’t forget to fill out all your information on the emergency page located inside your passport.

• You should familiarize yourself with all the local laws of the U.S. Once you are there, you are abide by the laws of the U.S. Constitution.

• Make multiple photocopies of the identification page of your passport. This will help replace your stolen or lost passport.

B. Electricity: Be aware of the voltages used by your appliances.

• U.S. homes use 115 volts of electrical systems operated at 6 hertz. If what you brought had a different voltage, you may need a voltage converter or transformer before plugging them.

• The main wall sockets also use 115 volts and looks like 2 parallel flat blades. When you purchase a converter, make it sure that it matches the socket.

C. Basic Information:

• The official language is English.

• Imperial and metric system are the measurements used in road signs, temperature displays and tourist brochures.

• Tip is customary in the U.S. Tips average from 10% to 20% depending on your own discretion.

D. Safety:

• Never leave your things unattended in public areas and do not accept any package from strangers.

• Refrain from wearing eye-catching clothes and priceless jewelry to avoid being a victim of a crime. Also, do not carry large amounts of money and credit cards.

• When purchasing arts, antiques and exchanging money, deal with official agents only. This is to avoid yourself from violating the local laws.

• Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy if you are in trouble.

There you have it. Now, you can enjoy your travel legally and safely. Enjoy your trip!

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Asia

Malaysia:

• In Malaysia, you will find food stands in the cities selling local delicacies like “teh tarik” (a creamed tea) and “roti canai” (a type of pancake). You must try those foods when you encounter them. The country has many religion like Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism and see many churches and temples. It is advisable to bring light and cool clothing when you go there.

Thailand:

• People of Thailand or Thai are very religious and very loyal to the monarchy. You will see pictures of their king around the cities and they don’t like people especially tourists cracking jokes about their king. For Thai head is the highest part of the body spiritually and physically. Remember not to touch anybody in the head and not to point at anything with your foot.

Philippines:

• Composed of 7,107 islands and islets, beaches are the main tourist spots in the Philippines. You will also find several museums and historical landmarks in its capital, Manila. Boracay Island is the countries pride because of its white and sand beaches. If you’re looking for a place where you can buy cheap souvenirs, try to go to “tiangge” (a bazaar with stalls) because people there sell almost anything. You’ll find them in most part of the country, even inside malls.

Vietnam:

• Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the country’s tourist spots. Only Thai and Philippine Nationals don’t need a tourist Visa when entering the country. When it comes to health, malaria is very common in Vietnam. Make sure that you bring anti-mosquito lotions when you travel there.

Indonesia:

• Narcotics and deadly weapons are prohibited in Indonesia. Radio cassette players are also banned in the island of Bali – the prime tourist spot in Indonesia. Also, don’t bring object with Chinese character written on it.

General Tips

Asia countries have their own currency but there are few of the up-end establishments accept dollars. So, it is best to have your money changed at the local bank or in hotels but at a lower exchange rate.

Beware of pickpockets because they are present in most hot spots. Separate your money from checks and credit cards or try to have two sets if you can so that you won’t be left dry if you fall victim to a pickpocket.

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You have to weigh all the options being offered to you before choosing one. You must start searching for different travel agencies and compare deals then choose the best among them.

Here are some travel tips that will help you to save money and get the best deal. This are also applicable whether it’s a business travel or family vacation.

• Don’t buy tickets from travel agents because they normally charge between $15 and $35 per ticket.

• Buy all the ticket at the same time to get a booking fee discount.

• For some destinations, it is wise to book for a package tour.

• For a complex trip, you can save more money and time with a travel agent.

• Go online. Some websites offer travelers to shop, provide travel tips and guidelines.

• You can get the best deal if you book for an off-peak season.

• You can get discounts from airlines and hotels if you book one or two days earlier.

• You can choose a smaller airline. It usually have lesser fees and don’t worry because their airplanes are not small.

• Ask your travel agent about alternative airport. This can give you substantial discounts.

• Have a trip insurance. This will not only save your life but could save you money as well. Because your insurance might not cover your hospitalization when you got sick while you’re in a foreign country.

• If you are a frequent business traveler, you can take advantage of hotel and airline awards programs.

Most importantly, never stop bargaining. Explore the possibility of lower airfares and hotel rates but be wise in choosing because some cheap travel deals can give you cheap travel value.

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Here’s how:

• Plan your trip on off seasons. Hotel, airline and car rental rates are lower in this time due to lower demand. You can save as much as 50% on your budget if you book a room during low season. All you have to do is to call the hotel if they have off season discounts and ask them when you can avail it.

• For some hostels, they give discounts to students, Senior citizens, military contingents, honeymooners and so on. Ask for these discounts and their details, this could save you a lot of money.

• Some hotels allow two kids for a two bed room provided that the children are in the age limitation. Just ask them if your children can stay for free.

• When it comes to unfamiliarity on the location of the hotel, you can search on the internet sites for “name-your-price” car rentals and hotel bookings. You can be sure that you’re not to over-budget because they will do the haggling for you.

• If you are arranging a long vacation, hotels and car rental companies can give you certain perks like giving “free days” if you use their services for over a week.

• Make it sure that the room fees are the only charges you are paying for. Because some hotels have surcharges and additional costs that aren’t discussed in room rates then later will pop up when you check-out. So before you reserve, everything must be cleared out for you. So by the time you check-out and suddenly find yourself with charges that you did not know about, you can refuse paying it.

• You may also exchange frequent Flier miles for hotel lodgings so if you’ve got an expiring miles card, or a miles card that you’d just need to dump, ask the hotel if they accept these exchanges.

• Sometimes hostels can provide free airfield pick-up. You may use this as negotiating tool. While you are negotiating, ask for a free pickup so you will get something additional whether or not you pay the full cost.

• If you still want to travel on peak season, just call in advance. Because as the season approaches, rates gets higher.

• You can also avail discounts on weekends because sometimes, weekend rates are lower than regular costs or vice versa. Ask your agent or the hotel if they have these, then you can plan your trip during these days.

• Don’t forget to ask for a confirmation number upon room reservation, in order that they cannot say that they did not receive your reservation.

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Airfare alone can kill the fun and when folks already account for food, shopping and accommodations, any budget-conscious mother would just give up and stay at home.

Fortunately, there are more options for fast and fun holidays without having the pricey air fares.

The Cheap Airfare! How does cheap or inexpensive air fare work exactly? Easy. Budget air travel gets you to your destination faster and at the least expensive possible cost. The actual reason these airlines may be able to keep airfare costs low is the bare bones concept.

First, there’s no need for ticketing office. All reservations and purchases are transacted on the web. Thru e-ticketing, tickets can be acquired on the internet, which eradicates the necessity to hire employees for processing or maintain international offices.

But you can still avail of less expensive airfares regardless of whether you do not want to gamble with budget air travel.

Here’s what you can do:

• Buy the airline ticket at least ten days before the booked trip. It will enable you to avail the super low fares.

• If possible, pick a weekday departure and arrival date. This is as weekend flights get filled up quicker than weekdays and airlines regularly offer discounts to fill up the weekday flights.

• You can book as a group of 3 or more to get more discounts on fees.

• You can compare notes with and consult your friends or co-workers who’ve latterly traveled.

• To get the inexpensive airfares, you should be looking out for discounted rates online. The majority of the cheap airfares are available on the web.

• It’s best to search around for the inexpensive airfare first before you jump on the first deal you see. Because there are airlines that offer cheap airfares but the quality of service is wholly bad. Majority of airlines with inexpensive airfares have low quality of service and lacking the common comforts.

All these reduce down to the undeniable fact that low cost airlines may help you to have a longer vacation and make it unforgettable. You just have to look around to get those airlines that offer inexpensive airfare but the standard of service isn’t taken lightly.

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