Yanomad Travel Blog

Well chalk it up to the economy. According to the Chicago Tribune, Hawaii travel is down significantly. While this is probably to be expected, the article mentions that hotel occupancy is at the lowest levels since the gulf war.

Besides the general pessimistic attitude about excessive spending, Hawaii has a few different factors teaming up against it. The flights to Hawaii have never been cheap. Typical west coast fairs are at least $350 and the hotels have never been a steal Compare this with some special sub $200 fairs to Florida and it really makes Hawaii look extravagant.

Compounding the leasure travel downturn is the downturn in corporate travel. Fewer and fewer companies are willing to risk their reputations on an expensive trip to a luxury destination. Already almost 200 business trips have been cancelled, this represents almost 90,000 hotel night stays.

I guess Hawaii, like the rest of the country can only hope for the best.

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With the advent of the new Obama administration do you think we will have more open and fair trade with Cuba? If so you should probably get ready to travel to this wonderful island country.

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One of the arts that Italians are perfect in doing is vacationing. In addition, if you were also interested in learning the way they vacation, Sicily would be the right place to go for holiday this season.  This Italian island embodies the essence of the Italy.

The amiability of the Sicily is such that you will be greeted with beauty at every step on the island. Wide stretched vineyards, olive groves, fruit gardens, silver lining Mountains with blue sea serving as a dazzling background to the rapturous beauty of the island are the highlights of the Sicily.

Sicily offers number of water sports including wind surfing, diving, fishing, scuba diving and if you prefer on land sports, hiking to Mt. Etna is unbeatable. The other on island activities for adventure freaks can be running, mountain biking, walks into the greenery, bird watching, trekking, camping in hills, and horseback riding.

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If, tired from work and need a break from the city pollution, book a cruise or air ticket for Ischia. It’s one of the most beautiful islands in the Naples Bay and welcomes backpackers and travelers from worldwide.

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Relax your mind and rejuvenate your whole being by having plunge into the thermal springs of the island. Ischia has many thermal springs which are renowned and has always been the centre of studies by Italian and foreign scientists for their therapeutic quality. Villas, towers and castles of Ischia make it a perfect holiday and sightseeing destination.  Lose yourself into the beautiful architectural and historical sites of the island that include:

• Villa La Colombaia
• Villa La Mortella
• The Castle of Aragonese
• Guevara or Michelangelo’s Tower
• The Angelo Rizzoli Museum
• The Soccorso’s church (Saint Maria of the snow)

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What an artist, who may be a painter, architect, writer, or a poet, needs at the most? It’s the isolation from cosmopolitan cities and air of tranquility in the environment to create something beautiful. Bali is the right place for such artistry to bloom. It’s a microcosmic of whole Indonesia excluding the cacophony of cities and towns. It is renowned for its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handcrafts, and performing arts.

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Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination has something to offer for all age groups. Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with number of offshore and inland attractions opening all the time.

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Galapagos Islands are heaven for naturalists who love wandering in unraveling the mysterious secrets of nature. On these islands, Charles Darwin discovered various distinct species of birds and came up with his theory of Natural Selection, which led the theory of Evolution. Tourists, archeologists, naturalists, and poets visit the island bemused by the beauty and charm of the unique flora and fauna.

Galapagos Islands are one stop for the vacations where you can enjoy excursions, diving, surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, bird watching, and cruises as well. The island has to offer one of the world’s best Scuba diving. You can be an explorer on your own, dive deep into the woods of the island, and discover marvels of nature.

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