When it comes to travel, the excitement of exploring new destinations often comes with the anxiety of managing expenses. However, with a strategic approach to budgeting, you can enjoy your travels without the stress of overspending. Understanding how much to allocate for travel and learning to optimize your spending can make all the difference in [...]
Mallorca has it all, 262 beaches washed by the clear turquoise waters of the Mediterannean, picture perfect villages in stunning mountain locations, stunning architecture left behind by the Moors the Arabs and any number of invaders who at one time or another laid claim to this beautiful island. Quiet well surfaced roads for cyclists to [...]
The overall risk rating for Brazil is Moderate due to a Moderate security risk rating and a Moderate health risk rating. Petty crime levels are high, especially in cities. Favelas (shanty-towns) in urban areas have increased rates of violent crime. Protests are common and occasionally turn violent. Landslides and flash floods may occur during the [...]
Important Numbers Intl. Country Code (+55) Fire 193 Police 190 Ambulance 192 Contact Information for Select Embassies US Embassy in Brasilia Setor de Embaixadas Sul, Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03 Brasília, DF 70403-900 Telephone: (+55) (61) 3312-7000 British Embassy in Brasilia Quadra 801, Conjunto K, Lote 08 Av. Das Nações, Asa Sul Brasília, [...]
Air: Brazil is rated Category 1 by the International Aviation Safety Assessment Program (IASA), indicating that the country's civil aviation authority has been assessed by IASA inspectors and found to license and oversee air carriers in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards. Bus: City bus stops tend to be unmarked, and maps [...]
Security Risk Rating: Moderate Security Risk Overview Petty crime is rife in Brazil, especially in large cities. Murders, burglaries, and carjackings are not uncommon. Favelas, or shanty-towns, have increased levels of drug-related violence, theft, and muggings. The tri-border area in western Paraná State is known for smuggling of illicit goods. Many international organized crime syndicates [...]
Health Risk Rating: Moderate Travel Health Advice Routine vaccines for preventable diseases, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, chickenpox (or varicella), poliovirus vaccine, etc. are recommended for all travelers. Protect against insect bites and insect-borne diseases, such as tick-borne encephalitis or malaria, by using insect repellant and wearing long pants, long sleeve shirts, [...]
The Ben West Palm, an Autograph Collection Hotel, channels the spirit of one of West Palm Beach’s original homes and interprets it for a modern traveler. Injecting new energy into downtown West Palm, the Ben welcomes you with a grand entrance. As you walk in, you're greeted by fine eclecticism in the furniture, decor, and ambiance. [...]
The Cayman Islands government has commissioned a cruise tourism strategy study to determine how the destination’s cruise traffic will develop after two years of pandemic-imposed inactivity and the scuttling of a multi-million dollar cruise port project. Speaking Tuesday at a Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) conference in Grand Cayman, Kenneth Bryan, the Cayman Islands minister of [...]
The maximum expression of Guanajuato's bullfighting culture is back in Salvatierra. The Marquesada Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, 2022, where the artistic, cultural and culinary talent of the Magical Town will be on full display. For this edition, 30 artisans will exhibit their products for three days in the traditional artisan [...]
Choosing where to stay in Barcelona can feel a little daunting, given that each neighbourhood is vastly different to each other in terms of transport, general safety, and access to facilities: some of the most important factors when looking for a family holiday home. After taking all things into account, below are four of the [...]
Scenic Diamond The 149-guest Scenic Diamond takes guests throughout the Bordeaux region of France. Guests embarked Scenic Diamond in Bordeaux and overnighted in the beautiful city, before sailing to Libourne the next morning. Charming St. Emilion Guests took a guided walking tour of the charming town of St. Emilion, home to a bustling cafe in [...]
