So you're bored of the standard Spanish round up of holiday spots that happens every summer? Why not think outside the box this year, and try Vietnam?
Vietnam only opened its doors to tourism in the nineties. As a result of this, it still manages to maintain an aura of charm and mystique without being overrun by hoards of people on package holidays. This country still believes in a simpler way of life. Most people in Vietnam get around on bicycles and hand made wooden paddling boats. Houses and buildings are in general, made of bamboo, adding to the authentic Asian feel. Adding to it even more, the locals take tourists out in boats to experience one of the most amazing sights in Vietnam: the misty mountains of the North.
You are guaranteed one hell of an appetite walking the bustling streets of Vietnam. They are littered with markets and food stands that fill the air with intoxicating, Eastern aromas. Vietnamese cuisine has been climbing the culinary ladder rung by rung and is now one of the most loved cooking styles in the world!
Head over to the vietnamholidaypackage website for some of the best deals on Vietnam holidays. They'll help you find quality hotels on the cheap to make your stay comfortable, relaxing and not a bank breaker. There are also recommended sites to see and info on how to get around this fantastic country.
The family holiday is one of the great events of the year: it is a time when the whole family can take time off from work and school, or everyday life, and spend time together as a unit, getting to know one another again and just having fun.
If your children are at school, then your holiday is probably going to be restricted to the school holidays, but it is easy to think that you can only go in the summer. If a Mediterranean beach holiday is not your sole aim, then there are plenty of other destinations to visit at other times of the year, beating the main rush and some of the overinflated prices.
There is a huge choice of destinations and travel agents to book through. First Choice is perhaps one of the best known companies providing holidays for families to worldwide destinations. Specialising in family-friendly resorts with Kids Clubs and plenty of activities, you can be sure of a great break with entertainment for all ages.
Other companies worth looking at are Hoseasons, Mark Warner and Virgin Holidays. Center Parcs are also worth considering for a lower cost break in this country or in Northern Europe. Again, there is plenty to do for all ages from eating and drinking, to outdoor sports and swimming.
If you have your heart set on India for this summer's getaway and aren't sure where to go, why not try Goa? Go on, it's time to experience that amazing Indian flavour!
Located on the West coast of India, Goa is a modern yet ancient area of the country (oooh, the contradiction!) If you're not sprawled out on Goa's famous white sandy beaches, there are tonnes of other amazing attractions to visit on your stay. From quaint colonial buildings to amazing ruins and mouthwatering food markets, you'll spend your trip trying to cram it all in, (if you make it off the beach that is) Goa really is one of the best locations to experience a relaxing holiday sprinkled with Asian and Mediterranean influence.
For information on Goa head over to the goaholidayhomes website. Here you will find everything you need as regards booking top notch Goan accommodation. Choose from hotels and guest houses or even long term rentals and purchasable real estate if you're thinking of decamping there for good. A map of the area is provided as well as advice on places to visit and how to get there. Goaholidayhomes provides an excellent all round package and will have you zipping about the hippy enclave in no time. And just in case you thought flights might be an issue, they have an entire section dedicated to getting you there too!