Local Travel Tip

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. 

If you are looking for a high adventure vacation, Australia is the place to go. Not only is a vacation in Australia currently more affordable due to a 28% decrease in their currency value, but it is currently summer there right now. Escape the cold to enjoy the excitement Australia has to offer.

 The Australian outback has attracted the curious and adventurous for many years. Now it is your turn to experience the exotic wildlife and fantastic landscape views. It is also a great place to learn about Australia’s aboriginal cultures. This lush history connects us with our past and we can see how much out own cultures have evolved and where we have remained basically the same.

 There are many ways to reach your destination in nature on Australia. Choose to drive, fly, go by boat or train, ride a horse, or even walk. The level of an adventure on Australia varies depending on what you want to experience and what you are looking for.

 The coast of Australia also attracts many people for surfing and photography. Barely off of the Australian coast at Queensland there are over 74 gorgeous white beached islands surrounded by the brilliant blue water. Australia offers the unknown, the tropical, and a fantastic vacation to anyone who travels there.

Mardi Gra season is approaching at the end of next week. Are you heading out to find the best parties? New Orleans is home to one of the largest Mardi Gra celebrations in America. Here are a few of the popular activities that will happen during this week:

1. Parades: Parades will begin of February 5^th and will continue through Mardi Gra day, which is the 16^th.  There will several parades every day so no matter where you are in New Orleans you will be sure to see one!
2. King Cakes: King Cakes are an un-skippable Mardi Gra tradition and can be found in any bakery or grocery store across New Orleans.
3. Costumes: People will dress up in costumes all across New Orleans. Masks are a tradition and are part of the fun. Think about it, Halloween in February!

The celebration of Mardi Gra came to the US in 1699 from Paris and has become a widely celebrated tradition across America.

Top Ten Travel Songs:

#1: Phantom Planet- California

#2: Dixie Chicks- Wide Open Spaces

#3: Owl City- Hello Seattle

#4: Men at Work – Land Down Under

#5: Celine Dion- I Drove all Night

#6: Augustana- Boston

#7: U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

#8: John Denver- Leaving on a Jet Plane

#9: The Bangles – Walk Like an Egyptian

#10: Cake- Stick Shifts and Safety Belts