While you have to admit the recession sucks, there are some positive results. One is that travel, if you can afford it, can be relatively cheap, depending where you go. Either airfares are down, or the local currency is sagging so everything once you arrive is discounted. Here are a few locations you should think about taking advantage of before the recession ends:
Check out WatchMojo’s travel profile on the #1 cheap recession destination, Hungary:
In light of recent events in both Thailand and Mumbai, here is a list of the most dangerous places in the world:
With All Hallow’s Eve fast approaching, you may be in the mood to creep yourself out. If that is the case, here is a list of the creepiest places in the world. Boo!
1. Mummy Museum, Guanajuato, Mexico
2. St. Michan’s Church, Dublin, Ireland
3. Catacombs of Paris, France
4. Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague, Czech Republic
5. San Bernardino Ossuary, Milan, Italy
6. Bhangarh, India
7. Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Oaxaca, Mexico
8. Sedlec Ossuary, near Kunta Hora, Czech Republic
9. Feng-Du “Ghost City,” China
10. Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
11. Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s Castle), Romania
12. Fremantle Prison, Australia
13. Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh, Scotland
14. Rose Great Hall House, Montego Bay, Jamaica
15. La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
16. Manchac Swamp, Louisiana, United States
17. Haunted Well of Himeji Castle, Japan
18. Ballygally Castle, Ireland
19. Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, Australia
20. Capuchin Crypt, Rome, Italy
21. Raynham Hall, Norfolk, England
22. The Chase Vault at Christ Church, Barbados
23. The Hellfire Tunnels and Caves, West Wycombe, England
24. Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town, South Africa
25. Old Changi Hospital, Singapore
26. Salem, Massachusetts, United States
27. Ossuary in Hallstatt, Austria
28. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado, United States
29. Valley of the Kings, Egypt
30. New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
31. Bell Witch Cave, Tennessee, United States
MIAMI, March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,974- passenger Carnival Conquest will offer a new seven-day itinerary from Galveston, Texas, that will include port calls to Key West, Fla., and Freeport and Nassau, The Bahamas.
The new weeklong cruise option will be offered approximately once a month from February 2009 through April 2010 and will complement the ship’s existing Western Caribbean cruise schedule featuring stops at Montego Bay, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.
“Carnival is the number one cruise line sailing from Galveston, operating more ships and carrying more passengers than any other cruise line, and this new Eastern Caribbean itinerary provides yet another exciting seven-day option designed to appeal to both repeat guests and first-time cruisers,” said Lynn C. Torrent, Carnival’s senior vice president of sales and guest services.
While Key West may be famous to some for its Key Lime pie and conch cuisine, America’s southernmost tip is filled with colorful bars and equally colorful characters in what may as well be the tropics. For history enthusiasts, Ernest Hemingway’s house displays his original manuscripts and is home to his famed six-toed cats.
Freeport and Nassau embody the laid-back atmosphere of The Bahamas with their pristine white sand, turquoise waters, gentle surf and exotic marine life. For those who prefer a more active experience, the islands also offer sophisticated shopping, world-class fishing, Victorian mansions and vibrant bazaars.
Carnival Conquest, the signature vessel in the line’s popular Conquest- class series, offers a host of on-board facilities and features: 22 lounges and bars, four swimming pools — one with a 214-foot-long “Twister Waterslide — a 14,500-square-foot spa, a variety of formal and casual dining options, ship-wide Wi-Fi Internet access and cell phone service.
Family friendly amenities include three different youth programs — “Camp Carnival” for ages 2-11, “Circle C” for 12- to 14-year-olds, and “Club O2″ for older teens — with facilities, activities and counselors specific to their age group.
Carnival Conquest also offers a variety of accommodation categories, all of which feature the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system, with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high quality linens and pillows.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit http://www.carnival.com .
Miami, FL (PRWEB) August 29, 2007 — When it comes to weddings, every bride-to-be will tell you that love is in the details. That means countless hours of preparing and planning to make sure that the wedding is the picture-perfect day they dreamed of. They visit dozens of catering halls and pour over samples of everything from cakes and canapés to dresses and deejays. Yet, when it comes to planning their honeymoon, one of the most anticipated and memorable of all nuptial festivities, couples rarely “try before they buy.” Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean’s most romantic resorts, is suggesting a stress-free approach to honeymoon planning by offering couples “Test Drive Your Honeymoon” - an unprecedented peak at the honeymoon long before they say I do.
Sandals Resorts is putting couples in the driver’s seat when it comes to choosing honeymoons, with an incredible opportunity to “test drive” their honeymoon during a one day getaway extravaganza to Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Couples can jet set to the Caribbean for just $99 per person, including roundtrip champagne flights on Air Jamaica, featuring complimentary champagne and delicious meals, from New York (JFK), Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago or Philadelphia. They will experience first-hand all of the luxurious amenities offered as part of a Sandals Resorts honeymoon, and also have access to a bridal expert from Bride’s and Modern Bride Magazine, jewelry experts from Colombian Emeralds International, Sandals Resorts wedding and honeymoon consultants and more. Couples considering a destination wedding will also get the chance to learn more about Sandals Resorts’ exclusive Preston Bailey Signature WeddingMoon® collections and can receive information about getting married at any of the twelve Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean.
We want our guests to feel at ease about their decision when they book a Sandals Resorts honeymoon. After all, honeymoons are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where couples share their first moments as husband and wife. At Sandals Resorts, we think we’ve created the most romantic setting in the world - free from stress, and where every element for passion, pleasure and pampering is at your fingertips,” said Joann Delgin, Chief Romance Officer for Sandals Resorts.
“Many couples would need to visit a reception hall before reserving it for their special ceremony, and that’s exactly what we want for couples to do when it comes to reserving their honeymoon. Why go into it blindly? Our Test Drive program is changing the way people honeymoon by giving them the opportunity to experience a luxury included Sandals Resorts vacation, before they make that special reservation with us.”
The “Test Drive” offer is available from New York (JFK), Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago or Philadelphia for nine select dates beginning this fall. Flights depart in the morning and return the same evening on October 3rd, 10th, 17th and 31st, November 14th and 28th and January 16th, 23rd and 30th.
The best part about Sandals Resorts’ Test Drive is that it is truly a day of relaxation and fun, with so many options to choose from, that you can design the perfect getaway. Highlights of the day include a Champagne beach barbeque, live music and entertainment, snorkeling and a variety of water sports, as well as time to relax on the beach. Plus there is the chance to experience Sandals Resorts’ exclusive Red Lane® Spa and signature swim-up pool bar. Whether couples choose swimming, sunning, sailing or simply walking on the sand, it’s all included for the day.
For the brides and grooms to be, Test Drive Your Honeymoon at Sandals Resorts will provide a number of opportunities for guests to walk away with fabulous prizes valued at more than $5,000! Throughout the day, couples will be vying for prizes such as matching Satin Finish engraved wedding bands from Colombian Emeralds International, a wedding gown courtesy of Destinations by Mon Cherie, a $250 gift certificate from 1-800-FLOWERS.com, a $100 Visa gift card from Bank of America, and, to top it off, a Sandals Resorts Luxury Included Honeymoon, with roundtrip airfare on Air Jamaica. Additional prizes include items from the Beverly Clark Collection, Destination Romance by Dawn, and a basket filled with Johnson’s Softlotion and Softwash products. Plus, each couple will receive a VIP beach bag filled with free goodies.
Sandals Resorts’ Test Drive Your Honeymoon program also presents a great deal for couples who decide to “buy after they try”. Couples who book a minimum six-night stay at any of the 12 Sandals Resorts within two weeks of their “Test Drive” visit, will have the cost of the day trip credited to their honeymoon reservation.
“Test Drive Your Honeymoon is a tremendous deal for couples who are looking for the new trendy way to plan a romantic getaway,” states Shannon Godfrey, bridal expert from Bride’s and Modern Bride Magazine. “Once you’ve got the engagement ring, you should get your passport ready, and take advantage of Sandals Resorts’ Test Drive Your Honeymoon program. It’s perfect because it allows you to plan a luxurious honeymoon without any of the stress!”
To reserve your seat on the upcoming Sandals Resorts Test Drive Your Honeymoon event, please call your local travel agent or 1-800-SANDALS (1-800-726-3257). For more information about Test Drive Your Honeymoon, please visit www.sandals.com/testdrive.
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