Niagara Falls by Night from Toronto
Visiting the world famous Niagara Falls is a must if you are spending some time in Toronto, and seeing the Falls illuminated at night will take your breath away!
Half Day Barron River White Water Rafting
Enjoy the fun and excitement of rafting through the oldest rainforest on the planet on this half day tour on the Barron River.
GoCar GPS Guided Tour -Golden Gate Bridge and Back Tour
A fantastic tour for those with limited time, your GPS-guided storytelling car will take you along the beautiful water front Marina District to the world famous Golden Gate Bridge. Loop back through the Presidio parkland area and down curvy Lombard Street to finish.
All over the world cash machines — ATMs — have become more and more common. You should check the tourist information website for the country you’re going to visit to make sure you can use one there, but most often these cash machines will be the best way to change money.
Make sure to check with your bank before you go. Most foreign cash machines use 4 digit pins and use numbers not letters. You want to make sure your card will work abroad, and you want to alert the bank as to where you will be using it. If they suspect an unusual transaction, they may freeze your card. They do this to protect you against fraud, not to make things hard on you… so give them a call, and let them in on your travel plans.
It’s a good idea to take two cards from different banks. This gives you a backup in case a machine can’t read one of your cards or if one gets demagnetized. If you run into one cash machine that won’t recognize your card, try another down the street, and you’ll probably get your money unless there’s a real problem with your card.
ATMs around the world work pretty much like the ones you’re used to at home, but there may be some extra steps…. like choosing the language you want to deal in. You put your card and pin in… choose your language, then follow the prompts.
Money is usually only available in the local currency, so figure out the exchange rate ahead of time… and calculate how much you want to get. You can get the exchange rate before you leave by checking online at a currency converter like OANDA. In the airport Arrivals Hall, there will almost always be a bank as well as a cash machine. The bank will have conversion rates posted so you can check before you use the machine.
ATMs in some countries give you high denomination bills. You’re going to need "little money" sooner or later, so it’s a good idea to go to a bank as soon as you can and get smaller change. If the banks are closed, ask your hotel to change at least one note into smaller ones.
Your ATM card has a cash limit per day, and you can’t exceed that. Some foreign banks may may have a maximum withdrawal that is smaller than you want. You will be charged a fee, so it pays to take out $200-300 at a time instead of $20 each time you need a little. Tell the machine how much you want… if it won’t or can’t give it to you, you might want to find another ATM so you can save on those fees.
It’s better to use your ATM card or Debit Card rather than a credit card. If you do use a credit card, it is considered a cash advance, and you will be charged even higher fees.
If at all possible, try to find ATMs that are in an enclosed area instead of just open on the street. If you must use one on the street, make sure it appears safe. Be alert and aware of your surroundings just as you would using ATMs at home. Once you get that money… protect it. Put it away as soon as you can… preferably in a money belt. Once you have money in your pocket and more in a safe place…. enjoy your trip!
Rural Charm of Bali with a Balinese Cooking Demonstration
Escape to the heart of the Balinese countryside to experience the wonderful scenery and traditional way of life. Enjoy a Balinese cooking demonstration, explore the beautiful rice fields and try your luck at hand fishing.
High Tea at Carcosa Sri Negara
Enjoy a typical English High Tea amidst the historic charm of Carcosa Seri Negara and sit back and dream of what life must have been like for British officials during the time of the Empire.
Gray Line All Loops Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour
This enjoyable double-decker bus tour is the perfect way to see New York’s leading attractions with unlimited hop on/hop off opportunities over a two day period.
Eco-tourism or green travel is becoming a new catchword in travel. But this doesn’t mean you need to rough it. You could stay in a tent or go backpacking or canoeing, but just little everyday things can make any trip more eco-friendly. You can stay in cities or in the countryside; sleep in a big hotel or a B&B…. but you do need to think about what you can do to protect the environment. I’m talking conserving plants and wildlife but also other resources like electricity and water.
There are more and more of us traveling every year. With so many of us out there, it’s more important than ever to think about how travelers impact the environment.
Making your travel "green travel" is a great way to protect the environment for people who visit after you do and for our children. You don’t necessarily have to pay more to travel this way. You might even find that your travel will be more rewarding, more authentic… let you get closer to the people and places you travel to…. and cheaper!
So let’s list some green travel tips….
Try to choose a green hotel. See if you can find out what kind of recycling program they have. Do they use energy efficient lighting? Low flow toilets? Water saving shower heads?
Check to see if guests have the option to reuse hotel towels and sheets instead of having them laundered everyday… then reuse them! Keep your showers short.
Turn off air-conditioning, lights, heat, television, etc. when you leave the room.
Bring your own toiletries rather than using the prepackaged ones at the hotel. Leave theirs behind. All those little bottles use lots of plastic, and who needs a whole drawer full of these once you get home?
Pack a water bottle that you can reuse. (Don’t keep buying them. Most plastic water bottles don’t get recycled.)
When renting a car, get the smallest most fuel-efficient car that you can be comfortable with. (Even consider a hybrid… it’s more and more possible to rent hybrids these days.) And try driving slower. If you go 60 mph (100 Kilometers per hour-KPH) or less, you’ll use less fuel… and just maybe you’ll see more. Get maps and directions for the most direct route. No reason do drive around lost and waste gas.
Walk to use public transportation when you can. Stay at a centrally located hotel. Walk around to see the sights; in the countryside, hike or bike if possible.
If you’re walking a beach, consider picking up trash along the way. If all visitors did this, all of our beaches would be so much cleaner.
You don’t even need to follow all of these suggestions for green travel. If you just choose one or two during your trip, the earth will thank you.
Hurricane Katrina – America’s Greatest Catastrophe
Learn about America’s most devastating natural disaster from the perspective of a local, and see how the city is being restored to its former beauty.
Rise early and experience the awakening bustle of Delhi. Walk to local produce markets, visit the Hanuman Temple to see morning puja, and then share an authentic breakfast. Early morning is the ideal time to discover local sights and hand-picked secrets.
