May 29th, 2011
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wadeferdOrganizers of the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee are providing a new option for those who want to avoid the long lines of traffic when they travel to the music festival this year.
A new 60 mile overnight bike ride is being planned from Smyrna to Manchester, where riders will camp a couple of miles from the festival site and then either bike back or hitch a ride from the Roo Ride organizers. This eliminates the hassle of sitting in traffic jams for hours and arriving with an empty gas tank. Roo Ride organizers transport all of the bikers equipment for them, making it an even more convenient option. In addition, the event also supports local charities as twenty percent of the $125 fee will be donated to organizations like Ride for Reading, which promotes literacy and healthy living.
May 29th, 2011
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photographerglenSelecting shore excursions on a family cruise can be tricky. These tend to be expensive and not always worth the money, especially if your travel guide doesn't take the kids' interests into account and doesn't speak good English. The Disney Magic cruise of the Mediterranean features a shore excursion to the famous volcano crater of Mt. Vesuvius that is well worth taking.
It features a steep climb up a gravel path, but it is not too grueling even for kids. Not only do you get to hike up to the crater but you are also treated to a lunch and wine tasting at the Cantina del Vesuvia. You eat on a covered patio overlooking the vineyards and feast on local foods, including salami, cheese, bread, olive oil and pasta made with fresh tomatoes grown at the vineyard. After lunch you have the chance to tour Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by Mt. Vesuvius's violent eruption.
May 27th, 2011
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chinnianThomas Cook has recently published it's first-ever city travel guide to Southampton.
For more than 135 years, Thomas Cook has been publishing travel guides to destinations around the world and this autumn sees the launch of new titles in a range entitled 'The Best of Britain'.
Independently authored by experienced freelance journalist, travel writer and author Debbie Stow who specialises in writing about UK travel guides .
The travel guide celebrates the best of what Southampton has to offer including its medieval landmarks, beautiful parks and old town area, as well as the nearby Isle of Wight and New Forest.
Providing an authentic commentary and recommending places of interest to visit, the travel guide also provides a host of factual and practical information aimed at promoting the city to both new tourists and frequent visitors.