Taking A Vacation During the Recession: Location 4

February 25, 2010 :: Posted by - Travel Troll :: Category - Buildings, City, Entertainment, Good to Know

Now is the ideal time to catch a vacation to Great Britain on low prices, relatively speaking at least. A trip to Great Britain is still more expensive than many other locations, but it is much less expensive than it has been in the past right now. Visiting this location is well worth the money.

Great Britain holds a lot of world history.  Be sure to tour Buckingham Palace, see the Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben, and ride in the traditional double-decker bus. Stop at Marleybone park for a stroll through the elegant landscaping and Victorian type town houses and gazeboes. The pond adds a special touch to the surrounding scenery and is a perfect place for a picnic.

Of course, make sure you take a ride on the grand London Eye. The London Eye is a gigantic Ferris wheel that allows you to see much of the city. Each capsule holds 25 people and offers a unique perspective of the city. At night enjoy hours of talented acting in the Royal Court Theatre where every playwright dreams of presenting their work. 

London Eye

Taking a Vacation During the Recession: Location 1

February 22, 2010 :: Posted by - Travel Troll :: Category - City, Deals

As the recession continues, life is as stressful as ever. Despite the economic difficulties, family unity and relaxation are also as important as they ever have been. Vacations can be as affordable as prior recession life and they do not have to be extravagant as long as you find the stress free environment that you are looking for. 

In a few instances, some places that you would only have been able to dream of visiting have now become affordable through the recession. One such case is a vacation to Iceland. Their currency value of their kronur has recently dropped about 51%, cutting vacation fees immensely from what they were a year ago.

Iceland also used to be one of the most dreamed of, luxurious, and fantastic vacation locations in Europe. One of the most famous tourist attractions in Iceland is the blue lagoon. The blue lagoon is a beautiful geothermal seawater and mineral-enriched pool. The steam rising from the water adds a romantic and mystical effect.

Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park features beautiful natural landscapes and has very interesting geological and historical value. This park is the original meeting site of the longest lasting parliament in the world. It is also the location where the North-American and European continental shelf plates are separating.

Of course, this is a spectacular location to view the northern lights and many other beautiful parts of nature. Take advantage of the low prices and visit the scenic wonders of Ireland!

Iceland National Park

Valentine’s Day Get-a-Ways

February 09, 2010 :: Posted by - Travel Troll :: Category - City, Good to Know

As the day of love approaches, everyone is making elaborate plans to do with their loved one. There are many romantic locations around the world that are perfect for this special day. Here are a few ideas:

  1. Aspen Colorado: With fantastic scenery and fresh air a romantic sleigh ride in Colorado may be the perfect addition to your life together. There are many activities such as skiing, hiking, and a great night life.
  2. Lake Tahoe/Reno, Nevada: Lake Tahoe also features fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery. However, this location holds the contrast between the serene and slow outdoors to the big glitzy city. Mix the locations to create the perfect get a way.
  3. Vienna Austria:Vienna features fantastic culture through great architecture, fabulous art and music. There are many interesting places like Museum of Fine Arts, Schoenbrunn Palace, Sigmund Freud Museum, St Stephen’s Cathedral, Belvedere Palace and The Hofburg Imperial Palace.
  4. Prague in Czech Republic:The Prague is famous for delicious food, old and traditional castles, kindhearted people and amiable surroundings. Prague is often associated with the origins of great music such as Kafka and Mozart.
  5. Cairo Egypt: The elegance and charm of Cairo adds the magnificence of the Pyramids in Giza.
  6. Mauritius: Mauritius has been rated the ‘Ultimate Romantic Destination’ featuring swaying palms, gorgeous surroundings, coral reefs and the blue ocean.The beauty and relaxed sound of the waves beckons to many couples