http://www.travelbo.com World Travel 's Blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:42:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As professional life becomes more and more demanding, and the kids are placed under ever more strain at school, it becomes increasingly necessary to have a good vacation. And there is little activity more relaxing than spending a weekend or a week off with the majesty of mother nature RV ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/15/breaking-away-by-rv-camping/ The Outer Banks of North Carolina have an unmistakable allure; for many people it’s not too much of a hassle to get there, and once you arrive you feel a million miles away. Maybe it’s the starkly different landscape, the presence of the ocean or the wild ponies, but there’s ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/15/corolla-is-the-northern-gem-of-the-outer-banks/ Current plans to introduce a “Bed Tax” have been roundly criticized by the hotel and tourism industry. The plan is being proposed as part of a national Government tax review of local government funding and would see a 10% tax surcharge being levied per night on top of the ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/14/tourism-and-hotel-industry-representatives-say-no-to-proposed-bed-tax/ So, you’ve made it through security and are ready to get your vacation under way. Unfortunately, you still have a long flight to sit through. Yet, flying doesn’t have to be a miserable experience – even if you are traveling with children. Here are some travel tips to help your ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/14/making-air-travel-a-breeze-part-3-enjoying-the-ride/ If you see a snake and you are unaware of what type it is, then you might consider simply avoiding it. Snakes generally do not want anything do with larger animals and for the most part will simply go away if you do not harass them or challenge them. Providing ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/14/snake-bites-kill-125000-annually-world-wide/ Celts rarely forget, are not quick to forgive. In the early fifteenth century Henry IV waged war on the people of Wales and their king, Owen Glendower. After a campaign that started in 1400 and lasted a dozen years Henry won handily. In victory, vengeance. Henry vented his rage on the ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/14/chester-the-hammer-of-the-welsh/ As couples have become more mobile in recent years, destination weddings have greatly increased in popularity. Most Caribbean weddings come as customizable vacation packages with all details accounted for by the resort or planning service. As a result, you and your guests can spend time relaxing on the beach rather ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/13/planning-a-destination-wedding-in-st-thomas/ Every region of Maine, from the coast to the western lakes and mountains, has some amazing Bed and Breakfasts options. Bed and Breakfasts were traditionally private homes or cottages which took in guests for the night and offered breakfast included in the price of the room tariff. The converted homes ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/13/best-maine-bed-and-breakfasts/ If you are an international visitor or student traveling in Canada and the U.S., you may at some time need to lodge a complaint at a hotel where you have booked a room. In the U.S. and Canada, if you are too polite or submissive, your request may be ignored. If ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/13/how-to-express-a-complaint-to-your-hotel/ Once you’ve booked a cheap last minute flight and hotel, then there’s the matter of all the problems that can come up – and they’re often worse than usual with these kinds of deals. If you’re prepared, though, then it won’t be so easy for little hiccups to ruin your ... http://www.travelbo.com/2010/03/13/are-you-an-impulsive-last-minute-traveller/