Here are a few questions you need to ask yourself (and answer) before you book your next trip to Jamaica. We’ll explain why you need to answer these questions before you book a trip to Jamaica and how they affect your final travel plans.

Who is traveling and why?

Create a list of everyone going with you. And be honest as to why people are going on the trip. If you’re traveling for a wedding but taking children with you, you might not want to stay at the newlyweds’ resort. After all, they have nothing for the children to do. If you’re hoping to spend a week on the beach, then you’ll want to choose a resort that is on the beach and ideally a private one. If you want to learn more about Jamaica’s culture and history, then you may want to book a resort that puts you close to the sights but protects you from local crime.

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You can find checklists whether you’re shopping for a new car, a new house or a new pair of eyeglasses. Many of us need something like that when searching for our next family vacation. All-inclusive resorts fill in a large part of the checklist by combining lodging, food and most of the entertainment. But what should you look for in all inclusive family resorts?

Activities and Amenities for Your Children’s Age Groups

You don’t want to take teenagers to all inclusive family resorts Caribbean destination only to find that the children’s programs peter out once your kid is seven or eight. That splash pad and little kids’ playground will drive your teens mad with boredom over a foreign city full of exciting adventure. Conversely, a family resort that is aimed at school aged and older kids but short on amenities for toddlers will drive Mom insane trying to keep control of the little kid and ensure that they’re safe. If your children have a wide age range, select a resort that can cater to everyone. This means a place with a toddler safe play area, babysitters and activities the older kids can enjoy. Ideally, they’ll have supervised events for each age group so that you can trust the kids are safe as they each go to their own activity.

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One of the worst aspects of being recently widowed or divorced is that you are suddenly thrust into a new lifestyle you are probably not prepared for. Where previously you had a social life that included other married couples, you are now the lone wolf out – the proverbial third wheel. It’s an uncomfortable feeling on nights when the group would normally get together for a game of cards or to take in a movie. Although you are still invited to go along, you feel like they are inviting you out of pity rather than as part of a group which, for all intents and purposes, you no longer feel a part of. Maybe they really do like having you along solo, but even so, it’s uncomfortable for you. This might very well be the time to consider investing in a Florida vacation home. Here are a few very good reasons why now might be the time to start looking for a realtor in Tampa.

Why Tampa?

Located on the Suncoast of Florida, Tampa has a great assortment of prime real estate and the area, although heavily populated, is not as overcrowded as South Florida. More and more retirees are moving to the area and there is plenty to do where you can feel a bit safer without the influx of people seen in areas like Miami-Dade.

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Limousines are luxury and expensive cars which are used for different purposes. While some people book a limo van for traveling in a group, there are also other people who hire it for attending a business meeting or for receiving guests and clients, etc. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t hire a limo cab. You can easily hire a limousine and that too at a competitive price range. The only effort which you have to make is to get in touch with the right limo service provider. For that, you can take recommendations from your friends, colleges, relatives, family members and even from your neighbors too. You can also do an online search which is the easiest and time-saving strategy to locate a reputed and well-established limo company in your city.

Booking a limo service doesn’t mean that you will have to spend your whole income in that. People can easily enjoy a ride in the luxury car just by paying a nominal price.  When you are planning to go for an outing with a large group including your friends and family members, it really becomes a big responsibility to see that everything is going smooth and easy. If you have planned for the trip, then you need to make sure that they get a safe and comfortable ride. You should look for the transportation options which you can go for. At the time of booking for a transportation service, there are two factors you need to keep in mind – size of the group and the place you want to travel.

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The island country of Australia is teeming with the most intriguing species from the animal world and some of the most gorgeous tourist destinations. You will be amazed to know that most of the mammals, reptiles, and amphibians found in Australia are unique to the country. If you are an avid animal lover, Australian wildlife tour can be the most memorable one of your life. 

To know more about the spots to hit when you are off on your Australian wildlife vacation all you need to do is read on. We have listed eight tourist hotspots for you to visit to quench your adventure thirst. You can swim with the Ningaloo Reef Whale sharks, spot Tasmanian devils in the thick forests, cruise with gigantic saltwater Crocodiles at Kakadu Park or observe Koalas in action at the Great Ocean Road.

There are a wide variety of options available. However, the only two factors you need to consider are the animal migrations and the breeding seasons. In the following section, we have created an ultimate list of the wildlife hotspots so that you can plan according to the schedule on offer.

Let us have a look,

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“Start-anew-moons” or post-divorce travel is a new trend gaining mainstream popularity. They’re said to be extremely beneficial to those going through a divorce. There are so many wonderful gems just a short drive away from Pittsburgh, you won’t have to look too far to find the perfect weekend getaway that’ll leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world again. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find love, or at least a lot of self-love.

Why a Road Trip is the Perfect Getaway

After a divorce, it’s normal to feel a sense of grief as it is similar to losing a loved one. It’s important to allow yourself to feel these emotions and let your heart and mind process them. To balance this out, you’ll want to also allow yourself to do something special just for you at least 10 minutes every day, and going for a drive can help with this. Whether you take your own car or splurge a little and rent the car of your dreams, you can use the time to listen to a podcast, scream at the top of your lungs to your favorite music, or simply sit in silence and enjoy the scenery. If you’re going to splurge on a car, it’s important to know what you can afford and find the best deal. [Read more…]

The garden is the place where you can turn it into a place of story, with a bold and practical design. Do you want to know how to put into practice your garden design project? Find out from the article below what you need to know before you get started and the steps you need to follow.

How to decorate the garden according to the desired functionality

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The US is a dynamic country, and its most popular cities to travel to are constantly changing, in large part due to the sharing economy. Neighborhoods once avoided are suddenly hot spots for tech companies, emerging artists and entrepreneurs.

Following Lonely Planet’s list of the coolest neighborhoods in the world – which included Frelard in Seattle and Sunset Park in New York – the travel media company asked their US-based travel experts and Lonely Planet Locals for the hottest up-and-coming neighborhoods in their cities:

• East Liberty & Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh “Pittsburgh won’t be the first American city to beep on your cool-o-meter, but its eastern neighborhoods might just be the sleeper hit your hipster sensibilities have been craving…the influx of moneyed millennials has willed a new food and beverage scene into existence, led by the Ace Hotel, which opened in a once-derelict YMCA in 2015 – all of which is making the Steel City’s reputation considerably less rusty.” – Brandon Presser, @bpnomad

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Penguins. Pirates. Steelers. Warhol. Actor Peter Murnik stops by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to interact with the locals, catch a baseball game, and chow down on some good eats. Great video from 2016.

By Maureen Sangiorgio

It’s summer travel season, when many of us take to the skies, willing to endure minor discomforts — close quarters and flight delays — for some fun in the sun. But those cramped airplanes can feel like tin cans, where we share limited space and unlimited germs. Between long spates of doing nothing but sitting down and being stuck in stale, dry cabin air, you’re ripe for some health risks. But there are plenty of ways to protect yourself.

Follow these 8 tips to stay healthy in the air — from well before takeoff to a safe landing:

1. Ask about shots. Weeks before you fly internationally, do a pre-travel check-in with your doctor. Certain countries require vaccines well in advance in order for entering the country. In some cases, you’ll need certain medicines as well. You can also ask your local or county health departments for guidelines. Some even run have own travel clinics, where you can get the required vaccines and other health services. Learn all about it at the CDC’s travel page.

2. Be on guard. As your travel date gets closer, get proactive about your health. Just as you expect the usual hassles of air travel, such as endless check-in lines, best to assume you’ll be exposed to germs when you fly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a full one-fifth of airplane contract a respiratory infection bad enough to need medical care. That means 20% of everyone around youwill start out in a plane and wind up in a doctor’s office. So commit to some timely, and protective preparation.  [Read more…]