Archive for the ‘North America’ Category
If you like to travel on a regular basis and enjoy taking in an evening at a casino wherever you are, then you need to know that they don’t all play by the same rules. There are distinct differences in casino card game rules as well as the odds that you may be offered. This is highlighted when you compare the contrast in how casinos are set up in the U.S and France, compared to the UK. Online virtual gaming, where players can participate in live roulette for example, can transcend these barriers to a certain extent. Yet it is still definitely worth knowing […]
The Tampa Bay area in Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, Gasparilla Pirate Festival, and cultural history. But Tampa also has great dining and high-energy nightlife you won’t want to miss. Mangroves The name sounds like it should be in te rivers above, but this place will float your boat. This SoHo restaurant and lounge offers a dinner menu of New American cuisine, an extensive wine list, and a sophisticated Florida ambience. Mangroves offers indoor and outdoor dining on two floors, as well as VIP tables by the bar downstairs and a loft with another full bar upstairs. So come for dinner and stay […]
Sometimes you long to get away from the city and have a relaxing weekend out in the country, but where can you go that’s a relatively short drive away? If you’re anywhere near Broken Bow Lake in Oklahoma, you might consider making reservations at a place such as Beavers Bend Cabins or Bear Mountain Lodging. There, you can relax in the serenity of the woods, enjoying spectacular views as well as peace and quiet away from traffic and crowds. Of course, you don’t want to sit around your cabin all day. You’d like to experience some outdoor fun as well. In the Broken Bow Lake […]
Those people who are interested in sports may wish to combine a vacation with a tour of some of the most significant sporting cities in America, a country that, thanks to its football and baseball, can be said to be almost defined by its sporting heritage. The top cities to visit Just what defines a sporting super city? To be included in this very select group, a city must have a minimum of two professional sport teams in one of the four major sports – football, hockey, baseball, and basketball. Plus as a Brit, we also get to add “soccer” as the fifth sport now! […]
With our extensive travels to the United States, we yet again share our visa tips on visiting the “land of the free”. Firstly, a load of nationalities can now apply online for what is known as an esta. An esta is the visa that Nationals from countries such as Norway, Ireland, United Kingdom and France need. A full list of countries that need an esta for the USA is here, a total of 38 nationalities: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom. You need to have authorisation under ESTA In order to travel without a visa you must have authorisation through the Electronic System for […]
Have you ever considered a winter holiday? From a Trans-Siberian top winter tour to a train ride through the Lake District and a taste of homemade vodka in Russia, there are loads of exciting things to do in colder destinations. And if you’re one of those adventure travellers that enjoys snow, blustery winds and extreme winter sports, from Beijing to Moscow, you won’t be disappointed. Here are a few more ideas for the perfect wintery destination. Canada Banff, Alberta boasts a famous Scottish castle-styled hotel in the Banff Springs Hotel. The hotel is set amongst the backdrop of the gorgeous Tunnel Mountain and the winter […]
