Adventures on Maui: Driving the Hana Highway
By: Dennis Lindsay When one thinks of a vacation to Maui probably the first thing that leaps to mind is relaxing on the beach under a swaying palm tree, listening to the crashing surf and watching the humpback whales frolic in the distance. Other activities like snorkeling the Molikini crater, taking a helicopter tour of the island, shopping in Lahaina, or dining at Maui’s many fabulous restaurants are no doubt also high up on the list. What probably isn’t on the radar for many visitors is taking a 40+ mile drive along a narrow, twisting, treacherous highway. However, if you want to experience all the beauty Maui has to offer then driving the Hana Highway is an absolute must. Ideally, this journey should be undertaken over two (or...
Read MoreTop Things to Experience in Merida, Mexico
By: Susan Gerle The city of Merida, Mexico is a great place to visit when staying anywhere on the Mayan Riviera. The shopping and the history are amazing. Take the bus or a taxi to the ADO (pronounced adio) Bus Terminal in Cancun. The bus leaves approximately every 2½ hours heading west. The city of Merida is about 4 ½ hours away from Cancun. Occasionally you will see a traditional Mayan home built out of tree poles with a thatched roof as you travel along the highway. The fence around the property is built from stones placed strategically one on top of the other. No mortar is added. We were told to get a taxi at the bus station because you can’t flag one down on the street like you can in many other cities. The rates are set for distance and it...
Read MorePuerto Vallarta vs Playa Del Carmen
By: Susan Gerle Is Mexico safe, especially places like Puerto Vallarta and Playa Del Carmen? I will say yes because I am here in Mexico on the Mayan Riviera right now as I write this article. In November I was in Puerto Vallarta. I have been traveling down to Mexico for years. I don’t worry what is said on the Internet or in the news because things happen all over the world every day. We just hear about it quicker now with the Internet. I do check travel advisories though and follow them. I’ve made comparisons between Playa Del Carmen and Puerto Vallarta because I love both areas. It’s really hard to choose between the two when I’m planning a hot getaway sometimes. Playa Del Carmen – high humidity, turquoise water, often warmer in January,...
Read MoreSnowdonia On A Budget: Ten Free Things To Do In Snowdonia
By: Steven Jones January’s a miserable time of year, if we’re honest. Christmas, with its feasting, merrymaking and exchanges of gifts has gone, leaving behind seemingly endless cold, dreary weather and no public holidays to look forward to until Easter. If you could do with a bit of cheering up on a small budget, a weekend in Snowdonia could be just what the doctor ordered. With so many accommodation providers in Snowdonia offering great rates at this time of year, you could grab yourself a real bargain. And when it comes to keeping yourself and your family entertained during your trip, there’s plenty of things to do in Snowdonia that won’t cost you a brass farthing. Here are ten of our favourite free things to do in Snowdonia…...
Read MoreMayan Riviera vs. Mexico’s Pacific Coast
This travel debate was suggested by Globe Tales writer Susan Gerle. I’ve spent a lot of time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico but I also have a soft spot for the Mayan Riviera. Since I will be in Puerto Morelos in February, let’s compare both coasts. View This Poll
Read MoreMaui vs. Oahu – Which is the Better Hawaiian Island?
Today, we are introducing a new feature at GlobeTales.com: Travel Debates. Not only do we want to be an excellent source of information for our fellow travelers, we want them to be able to interact with us and with one another. To this end we will regularly be adding new debates to the site, and allowing our readers to vote and add their comments, express their opinions, list pros and cons and so forth. In light of Eric Hamilton’s recent stellar piece on Honolulu and because I will be heading to Maui in a little over three weeks I thought Maui vs. Oahu would be a great debate to kick things off. Ideally, those who vote and comment will have been to both destinations. However, even if you have only been to one of these places don’t let that...
Read MoreHonolulu: America’s Most Exotic City!
By: Eric Alexander Hamilton Once the exclusive destination of the very rich, Hawaii has become one of the most popular holiday locations in the world. This exotic, tropical place is within the United States of America (U.S.A.), which means that you are guaranteed a high standard of living and service, and unlike most tropical destinations you can drink the water without getting sick! Honolulu and its surrounding areas have something to offer everyone: warm, sunny weather all-year round; beautiful white sandy beaches; lush tropical rainforests; exotic colorful flowers mingled with palm trees and tropical plants; a huge variety of sporting opportunities that includes sailing, snorkeling, swimming, diving, fishing, and golfing; and abundant shopping...
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