Nepal is home to eight out of the fourteen highest peaks in the World, wow that says a lot. Located in South Asia Nepal hosts home to Mount Everest – the highest peak in the World. Until few years ago Nepal was the only Hindu Kingdom in the World and now it is a Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the World and most of it’s economy is generated through tourism. People from different parts of the World visit Nepal for it’s outdoor adventures of mount climbing and white river rafting.

White river rafting or white water rafting is negotiating river obstacles in a rubber boat by yourself or other eight people. There are different rivers in Nepal, which are all graded from easy to difficult in relevance to their size, the intensity of the wave/rapids and the difficulties of rescue attempts. You will be able to find the perfect river whatever your desire. That is the reason why thousands of extreme sport fans and experts visit Nepal every year for it’s outdoor adventure.

White River Rafting

Image credit: RaftNepal.com

Types of rivers in Nepal for rafting:

• Trishuli River
• Seti River
• Bhote Koshi River
• Gandaki River
• Marsyandi River
• Sun Koshi River
• Arun River
• Karnali River
• Tamur River

On these rivers you will find the World’s most thrilling and difficult white water.

How to get to Nepal?

Well it’s going to take a little more effort than it would to get to hotels in Devon but it’s not rocket science or laser eye surgery to get there although the best way to get there is of course by air.

There are some spectacular places to visit when driving in France. Most people will choose to travel to this western European country during the summer months, as understandably this is when the weather is at its best. Some of the top destinations to visit include Paris, Burgundy and the beautiful beaches of the Languedoc area. Obviously there are many other destinations that you will be able to visit on your holidays but this will give you a sampling of what’s on offer.

France is an extremely accessible country flanked by Spain to the South West and Germany and Italy to the East. People living in the UK can also take the French version of the Eurostar called Le Shuttle which can transport you and your car across the English channel in a mere 30 minutes.

Paris being the epicentre of attractions and culture in the country there is a lot to see in the nation’s capital. Some of the most famous sights in Paris include the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Sacré Coeur and Notre Dame Cathedral all of which can be see in a day or two.

For those that love their win there are some wonderful wine trails to be found in the Burgundy area. Again you will get the most out of this experience if you visit during the summer months as this is when the birds and the bees will be around making for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. There are wine tasting opportunities galore in this region of France and you will want to bring a camera along to get a shot of those beautiful grape vines that cover the hillsides in this area of France.

As mentioned above the Languedoc area is well known for its spectacular beaches including the destinations of La Grande Motte, St Cyprien and Montpellier. For those that enjoy the lap of luxury you will the Cote d’Azur where the most popular destinations include St. Tropez, Nice and Cannes.

Obviously when on a driving holiday whether you are car leasing or bringing your own vehicle there are some essentials that are going to make life easier on yourself and whoever you are travelling with. A good sat nav system is a must and can be loaded up with some local maps meaning you won’t have to struggle trying to understand a French map. Finally a vehicle tracking system will allow you to travel around safe in the knowledge that your one and only mode of transport is going anywhere without you knowing.

There is a fantastic deal currently available from the Beauty Room. If you spend over £50 you get £85 worth of top quality, branded beauty products for free.

If you are currently planning to head off on your holidays this could be a really useful saving. You could get yourself £135 worth of great products while spending only £50.

What’s more, you might like to take a look at sun care essentials that the Beauty Room have in their store. Even if you are not headed off to a tropical paradise you will need to protect your skin from the Sun’s harmful rays this summer. Lets hope we see plenty of sunshine!

Canada is known for its natural beauty, and wilderness where grizzly bears roam but Canada also has some fantastic metropolitan cities. Here are our top 3:

Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful city on the west coast of Canada in British Columbia. The city features a bustling centre, dominated by skyscrapers with some beautiful natural scenery on the outskirts.

Vancouver is the busiest seaport in Canada and has been ranked one of the three most liveable cities in the world.

The inner cities offers fantastic shopping opportunities with numerous restaurants. The views of the city itself are best seen away from places like Stanley Park – a 400 hectare urban park which borders the city.

Quebec City
The capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec, French-Canadian Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America

The ramparts which surround the city are the only remaining fortified city walls in North America and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Popular attractions include the Château Frontenac grand hotel which opened in 1893 and is sister hotel to the equally impressive Banff Springs in Alberta.

Situated on the Saint Lawrence River, Quebec City is split in two by steep banks to Upper Town and Lower Town. The walled Upper Town is home to the Citadelle of Quebec, a French military installation on top of Cap Diamant and the Plains of Abraham – a historic plateau situated within The Battlefields Park.

Montreal
The largest city in Quebec, Montreal is a French speaking city in north eastern Canada, the city is rich in history and oozes French charm. The city is renowned for its diverse range of festivals including the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Montreal Francofolies.

Montreal is also known for its great culinary culture, with influences from all over the world combining to make the city a centre for gastronomic delights, recognised in March 2006’s issue of Gourmet Magazine.

Visitors to the city can also enjoy a range of sports including ice hockey, formula 1 racing and baseball.

Canadian Sky offer holidays a fantastic range of Canadian holidays, including escorted tours, rail tours and coach holidays.

The following video features the Almond Resorts Caribbean hotel chain, who offer all-inclusive holidays in Barbados and St Lucia.

The video demonstrates the fantastic range of facilities on offer:

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The Almond Resorts chain offer a great range of local and international dishes, with different daily themes, an array of sports on beach and land and local drinks and cocktails – all included in the price of the holiday.

To find out more about Almond’s all-inclusive holidays, visit their website or call 0870 907 9601.

With money tight at the moment and all the financial problems brought on by the credit crunch, this article aims to help you enjoy that tropical holiday, make savings, but still indulge yourself this year.

1. Book Early
By booking early you can take advantage of savings on both flights and hotel accommodation. The advantages of this is that you can be more specific about the location and hotel or resort you

2. Book Late
To get the cheapest accommodation you have two options, depending on how flexible your holiday dates are. If you book at the very last minute, you can take advantage of some fantastic bargains – but the downside is you don’t have as much choice regarding where you stay, and you must be ready to fly at the drop of a hat.

3. Ask for a discount
Travel agents earn money on commission, and many will be willing to drop their commission amount to secure a sale. It is worth asking, don’t be shy and stand your ground, it really works in many cases and you have nothing to lose by asking.

4. Airline bag costs
To encourage people to pack lighter to reduce fuel usage, certain airlines have varying luggage charges. By checking out these limits and charges, you can make savings by sharing bags or opting not to take hand luggage on board.

5. Sun cream, insect repellent and the like
Necessities like sun cream and insect repellent is something you cannot do without. However, the high price you pay in the UK is not likely to be mirrored abroad, and purchasing these locally when on holiday for your family could leave you quids in.

6. All inclusive
All inclusive deals might look expensive when booking, but there are loads of good deals in some surprisingly luxury hotels and you can make a big saving by ensuring your holiday is fully catered.

7. Money Abroad
Check your bank charges for use of ATMs abroad – at the time of writing, Nationwide Building Society do not charge for using ATMs abroad, and by doing this, not only is your money safer, you won’t be stung with any comission charges. Be careful not to draw out more than you need however, as comission does apply when changing foreign currency back to pound sterling.

8. gosimply Airport Services
gosimply.com is an airport services comparison website who compare prices on airport parking, car hire, airport lounges and hotels.
Get up-to-date prices and read reviews, good and bad, to find the best services at the airport you are flying from.

9. Travel Insurance
When booking the above services with Go Simply, you can shave 10% off the price of your single or multi-trip travel insurance.

10. Shop around
Finally, simply shop around and compare prices across all major travel agents to hunt out the best bargains. There are plenty of comparison websites such as the one mentioned above, and other resources such as the Motley Fool and Money Saving Expert who are on hand to offer you plenty of tips.

Good luck and bon voyage!

Cuba is a charming country, a country rich in culture and history. Cuba offers year round sunshine, with the busy dry season falling between the months of November to April.

City Charm
Havana, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must see – full of old charm, Havana is billed as Latin America’s best preserved colonial city, with Old Havana containing five centuries of architectural heritage, full of museums and galleries that are perfect to get a taste of the real Cuba.

Coastal Resorts
Varadero is known for its clear waters and beautiful resorts. Two hours east of Havana, Varadero is the place for sun worshippers. Great for diving, swimming or just lazing around in the sun, Varadero’s coastline is lined with fantastic all-inclusive resorts.

Activities and History
Cuba offers visitors a great many activities, from cycling, horse riding and hiking to golf and fishing, and there is some stunning countryside to enjoy. The Sierra Maestra mountain region affords some stunning scenery, great for walking and photo opportunities, the area also has some interesting history, being the location Fidel Castro hid on his return from exile in Mexico.

Wildlife
Cuba is described on the National Geographic website as “an island nation so rich with endemic species that biologists can hardly keep count.”
Explore and search for frogs, birds, iguanas and even crocodiles, Cuba has a fantastic array of wildlife, providing great opportunities for budding wildlife photographers or just lovers of nature in general.

If this has wet your apetite, why not have a look at the following hotels and resorts for a holiday in Cuba?

Havana
Melia Cohiba Hotel – A stunning five star property in the Vedado area which overlooks the seafront Malecon boardwalk.

Varadero
Breezes Varadero – A beautiful 26 acre resort for couples and adults over 14 years.

Fancy a fun packed holiday with great attractions, views and hotels?

Devon is an amazing place to go on holiday, with attractions like the Model Village in Torquay and the Eden

Eden Project

Project in Cornwall, there is always something to do when your in Devon.

Because of this, Devon is a great place to go on holiday to, but your thinking, Devon is a big place, where is the best place to stay? Well, one of the best places to stay in Devon is in Torquay, there’s a wide range of Torquay hotels, I personally think that the TLH Leisure Resort offer some of the best hotels in Torquay, mainly because of the bargain prices and the activities that they have on offer.

Even if you don’t feel like going out to see the sites of Devon, you can enjoy the great entertainment that the Leisure Resort has to offer, ranging from, swimming pools to arcade games, all for a range of ages.

Keep an eye on the TLH Leisure Resort website because they have some fantastic offers available for you and your family this summer.

Renting a holiday cottage in Wales provides so much flexibility on a holiday. If you are travelling with a large family, you can have a beautiful property to yourselves in many different stunning regions, allowing you to cater for yourselves.

Travelling with a large group of friends and a holiday cottage gives you a place whereby you can all mingle and socialise, late into the night in relaxed surroundings.

A holiday cottage doesn’t tie you in to set meals, and you are free to experience some of the great restaurants in Wales, or you can attempt some of the Welsh classics yourselves such as Welsh rarebit and bara brith.

Below are three fantastic regions in Wales for renting a holliday cottage:

Pembrokeshire
Rugged coastline providing great coastal walks
Great for surfers, wildlife lovers and photographers, lovers of the great outdoors, beach bums

Snowdonia
A national park, home to the highest mountain in Wales at 1085 metres, Snowdonia is great for hikers, explorers and climbers

Wye Valley
Beautiful Wye Valley with picturesque rolling hills and more heritage than you can shake a stick at!
Great for castle lovers and history buffs, hikers, walkers, explorers

Wherever you go, renting a holiday cottage provides the versatility which far exceeds hotel accommodation.

Couples looking to get away together in the sun for a fortnight are often dismayed when their tropical resort is crowded with noisy youngsters.

For those looking to experience two weeks of bliss in tropical climes, there are resorts which cater specifically to adult couples only.

Jamaica is home to a fantastic adults only holiday chain of resorts called Couples Resorts.

Couples Ocho Rios
A beautiful resort set on the north coast of Jamaica, the adults only, all-inclusive Couples Ocho Rios caters fantastically for couples looking to spend a romantic holiday together.

He resort is set on a beautiful sandy beach with clear waters lapping the shores. Guests to the resort can sip cocktails under the hot sun, and enjoy fine dining at its best in the resort’s restaurants, each offering a variety of great cuisine from around the world.

Couples Negril
The Couples Negril resort is another spectacular resort for couples, offering the chance to unwind and be pampered in sheer bliss. Those looking to spoil themselves might like to upgrade their room to a suite, which feature their very own private Jacuzzis.

Couples Swept Away
Set in Negril on the west coast of Jamaicam, the all-inclusive Couples Swept Away offers you the chance to enjoy acres of tropical beach and lush tropical gardenes.

The resort is the most private of all of the Couples chain, with the chance to enjoy a variety of activities from yoga to some of the finest spa treatments.

Couples Sans Souci
Couples San Souci resort, situated in Ocho Rios, was added to the Gold List of Conde Nast Traveller Magazine’s best places to stay in 2005.

Set among two private coves, the Sans Souci is a superb option for couples looking for a private and intimate resort.