What’s the future of the tourism industry in the next five years?
While many in the tourism industry are asking that question most are already seeing and adapting to the inevitable changes.
Those in the know seem to feel that although there will be a decrease in the overall numbers of people traveling it won’t be as awful as you might assume. The trend so far seems to be that vacationers will still travel, but their tourism plans will be closer to home with traveling long distances being curtailed.
What this means is that vacationing families will plan their trips to be closer to home than in the past and they will combine some of their travel with visiting family at holidays or with business. [click to continue…]
Getting a gift for a traveler must be of a certain size and weight since the person would need as much space as possible to fit in with all of their luggage and peripherals. There are many top electronics that fit this criteria that can be bought for the traveler to make his travel time a lot easier.
Instead of lugging around a regular laptop you can buy a netbook which is much smaller and lighter than a regular laptop but just slightly less powerful and makes a great splurge gift and are very easy to use on a cramped airplane. The prices for netbooks have come down recently and can cost anywhere from $200 up to $1000.
Another great splurge gift is an ebook reader. One of the best on the market is the Amazon Kindle which is great for the traveler who likes to read but does not want to be bogged down with books, magazines and newspapers which are all available on this device. The Kindle currently cost $259 and can be delivered straight to your traveler from Amazon.
A biofuel airline is a concept that may become reality when hurdles and problems can be resolved. Several airlines have successfully tried biofuel journeys including Virgin Atlantic Air, Japan Airlines and Continental Airlines. With the cost of jet fuel continually fluctuating and a key operating expense, airlines are seeking alternatives to costly energy.
Although the first test flights were successful, there are some stumbling blocks requiring removal to make biofuels a successful alternative. One fuel source evaluated was jatropha, a plant considered toxic. The seeds make an efficient jet fuel.
An eco-friendly plant source must be sustainable. What sustainable plants means is this plant must not interfere with other plants necessary for food, and cannot become the cause of further deforestation.
Jatropha can grow in marginal lands with minimal water. This plant would be a temptation to other food and plant industries in places such as Southeast Asia where farmers could see the ease and value of growing such crops.
There are many places that I want to visit but there are really five that I consider to be my “must visit” spots. This is my travel bucket list.
First, is the Amalfi Coast of Italy. I have read about and seen movies featuring the Amalfi Coast for years and it is tops on my list.
Positano looks to be the most romantic and scenic spot in the world. Movies like, Only You starring Robert Downey Jr and Marissa Tomei and also Under the Tuscan Sun starring Diane Lane, show highlights of the Amalfi Coast.
It is breathtaking! These towns are built into the cliffs along the sea. Positano is known for the great seaside resort of Le Sirenuse. It is a 5 star delight.
Any time something happens in the world the first place affected is the travel industry. Travel and entertainment are usually the first things to be cut in times of a financial crisis. People need a roof over their heads and food on the table but going out to dinner and a movie and family vacations are the first to go.
During a financial crisis, like the one the world is in right now, families have to tighten their belts and make their money go further. Many people are unemployed or have had to take paycuts at work and have to stretch their budget so that their essentials are covered.
This leaves little left for the fun things in life. In the past people would plan and look forward to taking one or two vacations each year. Now they have scaled back and if they are still going on vacation they are looking at vacation spots that they can drive to. This eliminates the cost of airfare as well as renting a car.
People start doing more research to try to get the best travel deal they can get. If they are still planning to fly then they are looking at the cheapest options available and sometimes this may mean taking connections or traveling at off peak times.
While golf may not come under the traditional category of ‘extreme sports’, there are an increasing number of resorts springing up that cater for the thrill-seeking adrenaline junkie.
One of the best places to start is the land down under, and Australia’s World’s Longest Golf Course certainly takes extreme to new levels. Saying exactly what it does on the tin, this resort boasts the world’s longest course, stretching the 1,365 km from Kalgoorie in Western Australia to Ceduna in the South, meaning you will need to leave plenty of time to complete your round. Known as Nullabor Links, the course sports a single hole in each town along its sprawling route, set against the backdrop of the rugged, typically Australian outback highway.
Head over to South Africa and the formidable Crocodile Golf resort is definitely not one for the faint-hearted. Known for its desert-style design, players are faced with a challenging approach to the 13th green – a water hazard like no other – housing a fearsome 38 live crocodiles! Try it if you dare.
If man-eating reptiles don’t appeal, then why not opt for the more rewarding $1million par three, Legend Golf and Safari Resort, another of South Africa’s finest. Not only is each hole uniquely designed by a professional golfer, but the extreme 19th Hole, if made in one, rewards the successful player with a staggering $1million. The bonus hole’s tee is perched, however, on the mammoth Hanglip Mountain, 30m away from the green – challenging to say the least. Reachable only by helicopter, it boasts a vertical drop of 430m.
Dubai’s Sand Golf Country Club, meanwhile, presents golfers with two entirely grass-free courses, known as browns. Made from compacted sand which is frequently brushed to remain true, players will also have to contend with various water hazards and bunkers around the A1 Awir and Creek courses. The resort was also home to the Emirate’s first golf course.
Finally, for the most extreme golfing daredevils, Hawaii’s Volcano Golf & Country Club sits bravely on the rim of the Kilauea volcano, the catch being this – it is still active. One of the oldest golf courses in Hawaii, the resort is situated on the brink of Hawaii Volcano Park, lying in the shadow of the Mauna Loa volcano which, from the sea floor, towers at twice the height of Mount Everest. Rumour has it that the heat emanating from the volcano’s core will make your ball fly that bit further.
First things first, you need a good quality well fitting hiking boot, it is a must for safety and comfort. Also break in your new boots around the house, not on the trail. Wear 2 pairs of socks. Do not wear cotton socks because they absorb perspiration and will stay damp. Always carry blister protection, when you go hiking.
Always carry food and water. Bring chocolate, dried fruit, nuts, bagels or high energy foods. Eat in small amounts and eat often. Carry more food and water than you think you’ll need, especially in extremes of climate when your body is expending more calories to maintain its body temperature.
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