Going On Holiday


by David McFarlane - Date: 2006-12-11 - Word Count: 743 Share This!

Types Of Holiday

Holiday is a time to reconnect with ourselves, relax, and get away from it all, but perhaps lounging by the beach drinking mojitos and catching rays is not your idea of a good time. You need action! Adventure! You need a trip that is going to raise your adrenaline level through the roof and get your blood pumping through your veins. Adventure holidays are a great way to go if you've had enough downtime. Three adventure holidays sure to please, including mountain climbing, windsurfing, and whitewater rafting.

If you are looking to go on a romantic getaway that is a little more adult, you are talking about an adult vacation. There are many options to choose from in regards to an adult vacation, and depending of course on the basic location you would like to travel to, the amount of money you are willing to spend, and most importantly your own personal preference, the options can be narrowed down in order to find the perfect adult vacation getaway spot for you.

Many travel agencies and websites will offer different vacation packages that will sometimes include hotel accommodations, airfare, car rentals and show tickets. Are these vacation packages offering you a discount? I decided to find a few vacation package offers both on the web and through a travel agency that tickled my fancy. Then I jumped on the web myself to see if I could put something together that was similar but better in price.

But what exactly are all-inclusive holidays? The goal behind all-inclusive holidays is to provide the travel with a one-stop shop, and they include several different aspects of the traveling experience in one, all-inclusive package. With your reservation and payment, you often purchase a package that includes your food or admission to shows - that type of thing. Examples of all-inclusive holidays include Sandals Caribbean Resorts, cruises, etc.

Still Stuck For Ideas?

So you are ready to take a break but still cannot make up your mind where you want to go, and what exactly you want to do. Everyone in the family has his/her own wish for this year's vacation and you find impossible to please them all. Well, here is an idea worth considering, take an all-inclusive vacation on a cruise ship.

Bargain/Cheap Holidays

It is tempting to read low price offers of bargain holidays in advertisements by travel agents, but before you dart for a deal with the agent, make sure what you are getting is not a sham. Several bargain holiday ads advertised as special offers are not available for the price shown but higher ones, or they might not be available at all, doing away with your excitement. You come to know that the advertised price of the package excludes certain expenses like transport fares between the destination airport and the dwelling place, meals during the travel, and insurance. The Trading Standards Services of Britain found a number of cases where the actual price charged was £20 to £100 more than the advertised price of the package. It is important, therefore, to be wary of some points before buying an advertised holiday package.

Cheap holidays are always in demand since we all need to keep as many of our bucks pocketed as possible. It is interesting to compare the two types of holidays, package holidays and DIY (Do It Yourself) holidays, in terms of cost to decide which one is cheaper. In a package holiday, you do not book your own holiday but do it through someone like a travel agent who gets you the services of a tour operator. This type of holiday is an all-in-one deal. You have to pay the money and everything about your holiday (getting there, boarding, lodging etc.) is arranged for you. On the other hand, it is getting common now to arrange a DIY holiday on the web. You do booking of all your holiday needs, like travel and accommodation by yourself.

What About Your Pets?

A holiday is a family occasion, bringing joy and gathering of family members, including pets, but there is a flip side of the coin: possible harm to your pet. In all the bustle that comes with a typical American holiday - planning, party arrangements, preparations for picnics, shopping, and rushing about - pets not only fall a prey to neglect, but also suffer serious injuries and disease. Special care needs to be taken for the health of your pets on holidays like Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween, and other days of festivity.


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David McFarlane is a proud contributing author and writes articles on holidays. You can visit his site at www.travelling-advice.com

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