Perhaps you are faraway from your family and close friends due to country relocation, or migration to another country.

Reconnecting with family and friends once you have lived overseas for many years will provide you with a sense of ‘belonging’ and a sense of knowing that you are not alone that you are loved. Visit them on their life significant events such anniversaries or simply to spend time with them.

Jut remember that you have friends and family that love and care about you and perhaps it is time to make an effort book a CHEAP AIRLINE TICKET and see them again.

What ever you decide to do on your next trip, have fun!!

Get together with some friends and look for an adventure. Take the opportunity to explore the world, go to unknown places or simply enjoy a different city with your friends.

Did you know that there are parts of the world that have not been explored?

Visualise your personal paradise. What do you see? What can you smell? What can you hear? Take the opportunity of a CHEAP AIRLINE TICKET to go to places you have never been before and explore yourself!

Some of the least explored places are the

Take the opportunity of a cheap airline ticket and plan to see the sporting events you are most interested in. These sporting events only come around once a year or every few years waiting for you to be part of them. The table below illustrate the major worlds sporting events:

One of the key factors in being happy is to make yourself truly happy. When you set aside time to yourself to do the things you want, to visit places you have always wanted to explore on yourown time and pace, to reflect and appreciate what you have achieved without any distractions you will find that you will grow emotionally stronger. This strength is vital for your everyday survival and happiness.

If you are looking at travelling alone look for safe places that will offer you the scenery, activities and type of people you want to enjoy.

Some of the best place in the world to travel alone include:

New York City- USA

This city offers activities that range from city views to entertainment. Make sure you experience a Broadway shows, visit the Times Square, shop and eat until you drop and climb to the top of the Empire State Building. When you get to the top of the building embrace yourself and enjoy the time alone!

Ireland

Ireland is one of the places to travel alone. In Ireland you will find many activities to do on your own you can attend a sporting event, explore the cities historic places and visit the best natural backdrops in the world has to offer. For enlightment, go to a Celtic Spirit Journey with international teacher and writer, Mara Freeman.

Prague- Check Republic

This city offers many historic buildings, you will be amased with the world of old architecture this city has to offer.  The city is full of museums, music, art galleries and theatres. Even though this destination is one of the most romantic ones it is a beautiful place to explore alone because you will always find a new place to explore.

Rome-Italy

Rome, the Eternal City, offers you countless number of activities and places to visit. This is one of the most beautiful places you can ever visit, full of museums, old buildings, art, water fountains and culture. In this city you will see hidden and captivating treasures for to contemplate on your own pace and time

Alaska

If you are an adventurous person Alaska offers you an outstanding scenary. Spend time contemplating and embracing the beauty of the view, feel and enjoy the icy cold air and the beauty of the Polo bears.

If you are looking for a holiday to expand heal and clear your mind, body and soul the following destination will provide you just that

Yoga

The goals of yoga differ and range from improving health to achieving a estate of release and liberation. Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The meaning of the word yoga means to ‘control’ or to ‘unite’. The most popular forms of yoga are Hatha and Asanas forms of exercise.

If you are looking for a retreat on your own to meditate and to exercise clarify and relax your mind, body and soul consider the following retreats in India:

Purple Valley Yoga Retreat

Located in a valley in Assagao, North Goa, surrounded by a landscape of tropical gardens with communal areas for eating and relaxing and private spaces for contemplation and meditation. In here you can experience a usual 2 weeks course of 6 morning yoga classes and 4 afternoon classes weekly of various content. Purple Valley specialises in Ashtanga yoga lessons.

Kerala Rejuvenation holiday-Trivandrum, Kerala

Kerala is located on the west coast of India. Kerala offers the flexibility to learn experience and explore the way of living in Kerala. You will be provided with daily healthy Ayurvedic breakfast, daily yoga sessions including yoga philosophy for those interested and meditation sessions. This is the place to go if you would like to experience the benefits of ayurvedic treatments.

Detoxification and Treatment holiday- New Delhi

The Centre is located in the north of Delhi surrounded by the most inspiring and enriched flora and fauna in a natural and eco-friendly environment. Be aware that this is not a resort instead a is a naturopathy herbal holistic healing centre. The centre contains a Temple where nine plants symbolizing the nine planets have been planted. The centre is dedicated to spread the message of natural living and nature cure treatment and cosmic-mystic sciences of India. Accommodation is in cottages typical pyramid-shaped huts.

The centre offers Yoga and nature cure, Yogic massage, Herbal baths, facials and face packs. Spiritual talks, the art of Living (breathing, exercise, diet, relaxation and Meditation), organic food & herbal drinks amongst others.

Whatever type of holiday you decide to take wheatear a cosmopolitan city, a tropical island or retreat centre remember the power and the pace you will gain by being alone, to enjoy your own company. Love, accept and reflect on your own life. You will have nothing to lose when you take the step to enjoy your own company. A time by yourself will hep you regain emotional and therefore physical strength.

Go ahead take a holiday with yourself!!!

If the reason you are planning your next holiday is to take your love one away, to give him or her a surprise or to simple light up the fire in your romantic life. Read about some of the most romantic places in the world:

Barcelona-Spain

Barcelona a city-museum wherever you go you will see beautiful buildings. The ‘Gaudis’ buildings created by the Spanish artist Antonio Gaudi, make Barcelona one of the most romantic destinations. In Barcelona you can enjoy the outdoor ambiance, eat alfresco at anytime of the day or simply go for a walk.

Venice-Italy

Venice, located in the north of italy, which was historically an independent nation and known as ‘The Queen of the Adriatic’, ‘city of Water’, and the ‘City of light’. Home of Antonio Vivaldi. This city is a must to go with your sweetheart.

Copenhagen:

Capital of Armsterdam ones recognised as one of the cities with the best quality of life. This city offers a combination of the past and the present. This romantic location is located between the shore of the island of Zealand the island of Amager and on a numerous natural and artificial islets in between the two. To the east,Copenhagen faces the water that separates Denmark from Sweden. Activities to enjoy with your love one include a boat ride in the canals and experiencing the amazing romantic air of the street of the city.

Prague:

Known as ‘The mother of cities’ and the ‘city of a hundred spires’ and the ‘golden city’. Located on the river Vltava in central Bohemia. Capital of Czech. In this city you can breath love. Experience the breathtaking ‘Charles Bridge’ with your love one, visit the castle and dream away.

Paris

Paris, without a doubt is the city of romance. Immerse yourself in this city and enjoy activities like visiting the Eiffel tower, go to a show in Moulin Rouge, go on a chocolate and pastry tour, enjoy Paris by night illuminations. Do not leave the city without going out to a romantic dinner!

Rome:

Rome has everything you could ask for a romantic stay beautiful fountains, loads of places to see, not to mention the air of love and the Italian tradition and history.

Budapest:

The River Danube is one of the masterpeaces of Budapest. The city is full of churches and romantic sceneries. Budapest will not disappoint you and your love one!

If you are looking for a romantic getaway in the Caribbean some of the amazing destinations are:

Diamond Waterfalls and Gardens, St. Lucia.

Located in the eastern Caribbean Sea part of the Lesser Antilles. At the northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. Make this island your destination if you are seeking to discover the pleasure of an exotic island with palm fringed beaches, the tempting aroma of the islands’s cusine, historic plantation houses, the soft tropical air. St. Lucia’s natural beauty makes the island an ideal romantic destination with its garden trails that lead to the Diamond Waterfalls.

Boka Tabla sea cave- Curaçao.

This island is located in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela. Here you can cycle through the natural surroundings, enjoy the cousine the island has to offer. As well as Mouth watering dishes such stobá which is a stew made with papaya papaya, beef or goat.

The Baths, Virgin Gorda- British Virgin Island

You can not escape the romantic setting of Virgin Gorda . Located in the British Virgin Islands.

Even the name of the island has a romantic meaning. It is said that the name “The Fat Virgin”, was given because the island’s profile on the horizon looks like a fat woman lying on her side. In the island you find exotic pools and grottos formed by giant boulders strewn across sand beaches… a perfect setting for a romantic gateaway

Maracas Bay- Trinidad and Tobago.

You can sense romance when you mention the name of this island. It is believed that the original name for the island was “Iëre” which meant “Land of the Humming Bird. Located in the southernmost island. Unlike many of the northern beaches of Trinidad, a deep bay protects Maracas Beach. In the island you can find the amazing Maracas Beach popular for the Bake and Shark Sandwish. If you and your loved one like the party life, this romantic gateaway offers you a vast choice of festival like the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in this festival goes for two days you will see almost everyone having a party dancing on the streets.

West End, Negril- Jamaica.

An island nation located in the Greater Antilles situated in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola. Negril, is a romantic beach resort. Negril is a large beach resort town located across parts of two Jamaican parishes of Westmoreland and Hanover. This romantic resort is famous for its rugged cliffs and one of the best sunset lookouts in the Caribbean.

Are you in the mood of spoiling yourself and save money on a cheap flight ticket to spend more in accommodation?. Nothing wrong with wanting to go to a particular place simply to enjoy the accommodation.

Around the world there are luxury buildings well known for their arquitecture, décor and well… luxury.

The Atlantis Bridge Suite-Bahamas

This hotel is one of the top 10 most expensive hotels in the world at $25,000 per night.

The hotel is located on top of a bridge that connects the two Royal Towers buildings. It overlooks the entire resort and marina.

The Bahamas is comprised of about 700 islands of coral and atolls which is a is a small, low-elevation, sandy island formed on the surface of coral reef. The islands are located in the wester Atlantic Ocean.

The Atlantis hotel is located at the Paradise Island, the hotel is a resort created by Sol Kerzner a South African magnate. Around 4 billion dollars was invested in the creation of these project. However, the construction of the Royal Towers it is said to be valued at around 8 billion dollars.

The resort is formed by the Beach, the Coral and Royal towers. The Royal towers contains the ‘bridge suite’. The resort includes  the Harborside Resort  and the Reef, which is the latest building addition.

The Atlantis bridge suite is decorated in red, black and gold has 10 rooms including a 1,250-square-foot living room with grand piano and twin entertainment centers, a dining room with a 22-karat gold chandelier and bedrooms with large, very large wardrobes. The services include a its own buttler, it has a full kitchen and a permanent staff of seven. The staff have access the rooms via a private entrance.

What about the view? Well…there are 12-foot high ceilings throughout with full length windows and the suite’s location is on the bridge that spans across the 23rd floor of the resort’s two towers giving you the most spectacular view.

The Imperial Suite-President Wilson Hotel-Geneva

In the top 10 list of the most expensive hotels is the The President Wilson Hotel. It costs approximately $23,000 a night. Breakfast is not included!. Located in Geneva, next to the United Nations Headquarters. This hotel was designed for head of the states that travel to the city. The building has been design with high security features like bulletproof glass and doors bedside alarm buttons, and can only be reached by a private elevator.

The suite has views of the Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. The suite comprises of:

1.      Five bathrooms with Jacuzzi and steam bath in the main bath

2.      Four bedrooms. All mosaic marble floor

3.      A cocktail lounge with a view of the water fountain

4.      A library

5.      A Steinway grand piano

6.      A mahogany dining table that can comfortably seat 26 guests.

‘Villa La Cupola’ Suite. The Westin Excelsior-Rome

If you are in the mood for your own entertainment area why not inviting some friends and check out the outstanding Villa la Cupola suite for a price tag of mear $14,310 per night.

The magnificent Villa La Cupola Suite is located over two full floors beneath the frescoed cupola of the Westin Excelsior hotel. The suite is decorated with tapestries an amazing artwork with stained glass windows in the living room that detail allegories of a mythological figure paired with a modern one, such as Atlas and Television, Hypnosis and Neurosis, Hermes and Marketing, and Hermaphrodite and Fashion.

The suite comprises:

• Six bedrooms
• A panelled dining room that seats ten people
• A private fitness room
• A boardroom
• And a private eight-seat theatre, sauna, steam bath, and Jacuzzi
• A sundeck that provides you with your choice of 160 imported wines
• A private cinema with Dolby surround sound

And of course the fabulous views of the Eternal City.

The Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab-Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Royal Suite is located at the breath taking Burj Al Arab hotel. ‘Burj Al Arab’ means  ‘Tower of the Arabs’ in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This building is the second tallest building in the world used solely as a hotel. This hotel is based on an artificial island connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The building has an iconic type structure that resembles the sail of a boat.

The Royal Suite has a master bedroom with a rotating four-post canopy bed. Marble floors and mahogany furniture. You can indulge yourself with Hermes bathroom products and Faubourg fragrances. The price tag for the Royal suite is $28,000 per night.

The Royal Suite comprises:

Its own private elevator, which connects its lower level dining room and study with the bedrooms of the upper level.

Its own private theatre

A butler and a chauffeur, awaiting in his Rolls-Royce to follow your demands

You can also have access to a helicopter

Take the opportunity of a cheap airline ticket to visit places and buildings that are full of history and beauty. Some of the amazing places that must be seen are:

The Amalfi Coast-Italy

In the stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy lies the breath taking Almafi Coast in the Province of Salermo. The Almafi coast extends from Positano in the West to Vietri sul Mare in the East. Vertical cliffs plunge into the Mediterranean, as a coastline of seaside towns. You could imagine that this was a remote area in Italy in the early years only able to arrive by sea or horse. This cliff-hanging type town is still the ultimate refuge. The town´s fishermen´s homes painted in paste colors trickle down a maze of alleyways to the beach. The Almafi Coast has been an inspiration to artists and poets. In the book  ‘Immoralist’ written by the French author André Gide , a book perceived to be a story of dereliction, others see it as a tale of introspection and self-discovery, he writes about Almafi as “nothing more beautiful can be seen on this earth.”

The Monasteries of the Metéora-Greece

The name Metéora means, “in the air”. The breath taking and amazing monasteries were created in 1344 for the monks, followers of Athanasios Koinovitis. At Meteora the monks were safe from political upheaval and were on control of the entry to the monastery. However, it was the need of the monks that inhabited the caves to avoid the Turkish persecution during the 14^th century occupation.

The only way to reach the monastery was by climbing a long ladder, which was drawn up whenever the monks felt threatened. More than 20 monasteries were built in Meteora. Six remain today

Nowadays the monasteries are all connected by a series of paths and roads. The monasteries kept alive the artistic and religious culture of the Greeks during foreign occupation this is one of the many reasons why Meteora is one of the places to be seen.

Bavaria and Neuschwanstein Castle-Germany

Amongst the fairy-tale alpine setting lies the Neuschwanstein Catle situated on an isolated rock ledge in a breath taking scenery. The Neuschwanstein Castle inspired the castle in Sleeping Beauty and Disneyland.

This fantasy castle is situated in the Bavarian meadows in Germany amongst dense woodlands, mountains, and crystal-blue lakes. The foundation stone of this dream castle was first laid in 1869.

The castle was commission by the King of Bavaria Ludwig II. King Ludwig II was known as an eccentric whose legacy is related with the history of art and architecture. He commissioned the construction of several extravagant fantasy castles. The most popular one is the Neuschwanstein Castle. The palace was originally called New Hohenschwangau Castle. Upon the king’s death the castle was renamed Neuschwanstein. This castle it is known for being King Ludwig most ambitious and theatrical extravagance. King Ludwig II died without seeing the final work of the castle however it was overseen by him from his nearby castle of Hohenschwangau. This project was finalised seventeen years after the mysterious death of King Ludwig’s at age forty. He was believed to die days after he was forced to abdicate for reasons of insanity.

La Mezquita-Spain

This breathtaking building resembles the exquisite Spanish Muslim architecture.

The story of the development of these building is full of history and resembles the development of the Spanish culture. The construction of this building begun in approximately 600 AD as a church. The Christian Visigothic church of St. Vicent.

At the beginning of 784 AD Emir Abd ar-Rahman bought the church. It is amazing to think that over two centuries him and his descendant reworked the building to convert it as a mosque. The building was originally known as Aljama Mosque, named in honor to his wife. It was adjunct to his palace. According to history the church of St. Vincent was demolished after it was bought from the local Christian community.

The mosque underwent numerous subsequent changes; in 961 Al-Hakam II ordered a tall spire with a conical crown called a ‘Minaret’. Subsiquently Abd ar-Rahman III enlarged the building and enriched the mihrab. The final reform was done in 987 by AL-Mansur Ibn Aamir.

In its time La Mesquita was the second largest mosque in the Muslim world one of more than 1,000 mosques in the city. Each time there was an invasion the conqueror added their own mark to the architecture. The building has 856 columns of made o granite, onyx, jasper and marble.

The Mezquita is said to have reached its current dimensions in 987 AD.

The City of Lhasa-China

Lhasa is a breathtaking place located at the bottom of a basin surrounded by mountains in the Himalaya Mountains. This city is one of the highest cities in the world, which covers a flat river valley. It lies in the middle of the Tibetan Plateau surrounded by mountains. This city is one of the highest capitals in the world, capital of Tibet home of Dalai Lama. Lhasa means ‘place of the gods’ or ‘holy city’. However, ancian Tibetan inscriptions demonstrate that until the early 7^th century the place was called ‘Rasa’ which means ‘Goats place’.

‘The Holy city’ or ‘Place of the Gods’ is the meaning of Lhasa.  In the hilltop Potala stands the fortress that was once the winter palace and seat of the god-king, the Dalai Lama.

Now an empty thirteen-story with white-and-red walls and golden roofs that rise above the holy city. The building is now a museum. Despite the emptiness of the structure a sense of power and beauty is experienced. The Chinese-born author Han Suyin wrote, “No one can remain unmoved by the sheer power and beauty of the structure, with its thousand windows like a thousand eyes.”

If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it.
Jonathan Winters

You might be thinking about buying a flight ticket for different reasons. You might be tempted to go on an adventure, to go to a place you have not been before or simply to visit friends and family that live overseas.  Regardless of the reason for you to travel you need to have a plan to have a hassle-free trip to enjoy yourself and to make the most of your time off.

List of things to do when planning a trip

The first step is to make a list of the things, activities or places you would like to visit.

Are you planning a family holiday?. Do you want a relaxing holiday?. Do you want to visit places you have not been before?. Do you want to visit a country full of history, old buildings and museums?. Are you interested in staying and experience a particular style of accommodation?. Would you like to go to a country simply to experience the food and culture?.

Once you decide the reason why you would like to buy a flight ticket you will be able to have a clear idea of the information you will need to obtain.

If you are planning a family holiday it is important (if possible) to have your kids involved in the process of planning the family holiday, get them involved in planning the adventure and get them to help you choose the destination and activities to do.

Remember that going on holidays with your kids would mean a lifetime experience.

Once you have selected the country (ies) you would like to visit search for travel information on the country. It is important to be aware of health or political warnings as well as the countries customs and traditions. For example the Australian governments warns its citizens not to travel to the country of Burundi the reason for this it is because of ongoing civil unrest and high levels of crime. On the other hand citizens are also advised to RECONSIDER going to certain places. For example consideration to go to the country of Honduras is advised to be at this time due to the unstable and unpredictable political situation.

Also be aware of the country’s health and weather warnings, currently country’s like Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia (including Bali), Iraq, Laos, Burma, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam have confirmed cases from avian influenza.

Refer to the country’s culture and traditions and make sure you will be fine accepting them. For example in Islamic countries parts of the body must be covered in public woman have to cover their body except for their face and hands. For man the requirement is to be covered between the navel and the knee.

Being aware of the country’s attire tradition will make your holiday more enjoyable!!

So make sure the country of your destination has no warnings.

Have your passport and visa in order. The last thing you want to find out after you have bought your ticket is that a visa to the country you would like to go has been refused. Refer to the country’s entry regulation certain countries do not require a visa for entry.

Have a budget in place and make a list of expenses. Consider transport, accommodation, food, entry to places you would like to visit and activities you would like to do.

Once you have you have decided where to go, have your passport and you visa you are ready to search for your flight ticket!

Packing your luggage. The first thing is to be aware of the country’s weather forecast or climate, then packing your luggage depends on the type of holiday you are taking. If you are going back- packing make sure you pack light clothing and shoes. Pack your outfit in advance this way you will be less likely t pack things you won’t need. Remember that jeans can be used more than once so depending on the length of time you will be travelling stick to a pair or two.

Make sure you pack enough underwear, T-shirts and socks for one week for each day you will be travelling. For example if you are going away for three weeks pack 7 sets of underwear, T-shirts and socks. Remember that if you are assisting to a particular event you might need to consider to pack a suit or jacket as well as shoes to go with the outfit. Check before hand the dress code of the place you are considering to go to. The rule of thumb when it comes to pack shoes is that on pair of walking shoes is enough unless you are going to a specific event. Do not pack accessories or pieces of clothing that are special to you…you might lose them or ruin them.

If you are planning a shopping holiday pack an extra empty bag for your purchases!!!

Happy planning!!!