If you’re on an adventure holiday, hiking in the middle of no where, then this gadget could be a real help. Particularly if you need to start a fire in the dark!
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Posted by Peter Brady on Mon 4th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in
If you’re going away somewhere even vaguely scenic on holiday, then you’re likely to get great benefit from a simple pair of travel binoculars. Kids will love them and so will you, particularly if there is some interesting indigenous wild life.
This is the sort of simple binoculars you need:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 1st September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
If you want to check out your destinations currency, look no further than the very simple and easy to use currency converter on the BBC website.
It’s always helpful to get a picture of how bigger bang for your buck you’re going to get at your destination.
Plus, if your leaving the conversion until you get to the other end, it’s very important to have some idea of what a decent rate might be.
Conversion in foreign countries can be a complete minefield so be aware. My preference is to get some cash converted by my bank at home and then top that up with a non conversion tariff credit card, if need be.
Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 31st August 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
Scatter brains pay attention. If you need some poignant reminders of what you need to do before you go abroad here is a useful check list that might just help.
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Amanpulo is quite simply an idyllic and secluded private resort.
Situated on the island of Pamalican, 200 km east of Palawan in the Philippines, the 220 acre isle is surrounded by white sand, crystal clear sea and well preserved coral reefs (50-300 m. offshore). Guests arrive from Manila by chartered plane which lands directly on Pamalican.
Expect to see whales, dolphins and a whole range of beautiful sea creatures.
With perfect beaches and deep blue ocean Amanpulo is the perfect place to enjoy watersports, guided eco-walks, cycling, tennis and picnicing.
The island’s weather conditions are tropical, with a dry season from sound November to May and some rain from June to October. The average annual temperature is 27.2oC (81oF). January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 25.5oC (78oF) and May the hottest at 29oC (84oF).
The island comprises a number of luxury cottages or “Casitas” situated either on the beach front or in the slightly cooler hills. All of which are simply stunning.
I genuinely can’t recommend this place highly enough.
