by Chris Linch

If you are undecided about your next vacation destinations, this list may help you. These are the top 5 vacation destinations in the world. I would say these places are a must see.

Number 1 - Honolulu Hawaii is the most visited and booked travel destination. This is the place where the weather is always fantastic. If you see bad weather coming, you can just watch it pass over, it never lasts.

Number 2 " Canary Islands Gran Canaria a top travel destination because it is beautiful both in scenery and in weather. The temperature is about the same year round, and the beaches are covered with beautiful sand.

Number 3 " Cancun Mexico is a destination that is family friendly as well as college age to old can enjoy it. They have a ton of beautiful hotels. The destination does have something for everyone. They have amazing nightly parties everywhere in the city and they also have peaceful beaches. You will also normally find the weather to be warm.

Number 4 " Las Vegas is the place to go to see incredible hotels, do some gambling, eat good food and have a fun time! They are known for parties, gambling and famous shows.

Number 5 " Montego Bay in Jamaica is last on my list, but still a place you have to see. There is beautiful scenery, wonderful people and excellent food. The beaches have soft white sand and the waters are blue and crystal clear. Enjoy some snorkeling or diving. It is a destination for romance, but it is great for just a vacation too!

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by Peter Plantier

Tanzania has so much wild country it is little wonder that more land here than in any other African country is devoted to wildlife and wildlife conservation efforts. The ultimate wilderness travel experience must be a taste of Tanzania.

Expect to see

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and many visitors come here just to climb it. Climbing up affords some of the most breath-taking views ever seen.

See the wildlife in its unspoiled habitats in the vast game sanctuaries some of which are still so wild and pristine. Game includes lions, leopards, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the whole range of African wild animals.

The Serengeti is world famous for its unique eco-system, for the great Serengeti-Maasai Mara wildebeest migration among other attractions. It is also the world's most famous game reserve with a research center for ecological conservation.

The Mahale Game Park is on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Here you will find the world's largest concentration of chimpanzees.

On the Tanzanian coast are Zanzibar Island and the other islands, rich in historic Arab- Swahili culture. The Stone City of Zanzibar is a must see.

What to do

Camping is as unique as it can ever get in Tanzania. You can live in a safari tented camp under the open skies around campfires , surrounded by animals, birds and insects of all varieties. This is camping as it should be, in the wilderness and untamed.

Try the walking safaris as you track game. Leave camp every morning with expert guides and come back in the evening tired but inspired.

Zanzibar Island and Pemba's idyllic beaches are famous as honeymoon spots and for great water sports. Here you can crown your wilderness travel safari in the interior by coming to the sun ,sand and sea.

So whether you are a nature lover, bird watcher, wildlife enthusiast, a camping fanatic, a seasoned mountaineer, an ecologist or just a plain romantic, it is all there for you in a Tanzanian wilderness travel.

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by Karl-Heinz Straus

Tanzania southern tourist circuit includes Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa National Park. Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest reserves in Africa and remains untarnished by volume of visitors and affords visitors low-impact exclusivity, unlike the usual tourist haunts of the Northern Tanzania like the Serengeti ecosystem. It was named after Sir Frederick Selous, a famous British big game hunter and early conservationist, who died in this territory in 1917.

The seleous game reserve is served by rivers Rufiji, Ruaha and Kiliombero. This reserve supports a big population of the big five plus wildebeest, zebra, bush buck. The vegetation comprises of dense of miombo and Mopane thickets, expansive plains and a large selection of trees with thick evergreen bush along the riverine areas.

The Selous game reserve has at its disposal open four wheel drive vehicles or one could also choose to have the bush experience the old fashioned way by camping, hiking or foot safaris.

Visitors who opt to indulge in foot safaris or game walks within the reserve are accompanied by an armed park ranger. This is probably the most indigenous way to reconnect with Mother Nature. There are magnificent sight to see like the rolling grass plains, wetlands, swamps and dense forests.

The Rufigi River Delta is a striking feature of the game reserve. It connects the Great Ruaha River with the Rufigi River and not far from the park boundaries empties out into the Indian Ocean along the Tanzanian Coast. The Rufigi River is the largest water catchment locations in the region, and as such, is home to a plethora of varied water and bird life. You can take a boat safari where you will explore the different channels and lakes of the Rufiji River System. The water is usually full of hundreds of hippos as well as groups of crocodiles that laze in the sun on the sandbanks in the river. The river also teems with large variety of water birds like herons, storks, ducks and stilts.

Scheduled flights operate every day from Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar with a transfer at Mtemere airstrip. Flights from Dar es Salaam take 45 minutes. Distance from Dar es Salaam is 250 km, via Kibiti and 250km from Morogoro via Uluguru Mountain.

For visitors seeking accommodation they can find it at the Rufiji River Camp. It is well equipped with 20 private tents and is ideally located on the banks of Rufiji River. Each tend has a private verandah that has a commanding view of the river plus a bathroom. The bar & restaurant is the epicenter of the camp. The camp sports a large swimming poll with sun loungers and a library.

A visit to Selous Game Reserve offers visitors the opportunity to visit the nearby Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa National Park, and the three locations make a varied and pleasant safari circuit.

The Mikumi National park is acclaimed for its diversified animal population that comprises of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, elands, antelopes. As it is the norm with every food chain predators are present like the jackal, wild hunting dogs, and leopards and last but not least we have the king of the jungle the lion.

Vuma Hills Tented Camp offers luxury accommodation in Mikumi National Park The restaurant/bar area is very pleasant having good views of the plain and provides an ideal place to relax and eat. As with all the tented camps the menu is limited, but the food is good. There is a small, well maintained swimming pool, overlooked by the restaurant.

The Vuma tented camp is a 2 hour journey from THE National mountain park of Udzungwa which offers the ideal choice for travelers to go hiking or walking. Its is a haven of choice with bird watchers and boasts to having over 400 bird species.

For those who want an off beaten track safari, Tanzanias southern circuit is worth considering.

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by Chris Linch

You know ten years ago you would have never heard this complaint. "The hotel is horrible, the staff was so rude when I asked the hotel why their internet was down for four hours, which is the reason I stayed here." I guess I just can't believe this is the sole reason someone would book a hotel.

I guess I jsut feel like there are many other things that you can do at a hotel besides surf the web. I like to go to hotel bars, meet new people, chat it up. I usually could care less about the internet in a hotel, and I am a guru. I like to find hotels that are close to things to do, or have a spa, or are on the beach. I really could care less about spending my time on the internet.

We just received a review on my site that rated a hotel 1 out of 5 points because their internet was down. The hotel was a 4 star property. Can you seriously say that the hotel had that bad of service simply because the internet was down. Here is the funny thing. The good points about it were good food, great prices and a large room. Also good parking and the security system is great. The bad points the internet was down.

I just can't believe that it would be an eighty percent deduction for the internet being down. I understand that people on business trips need the internet, so I am not referring to them. What I don't understand is this guy was staying there on his way to port off on a cruise. Look out Carnival, you will get a complaint because there is no internet in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Hide the comment cards. I can't believe this guy can't give up the internet for one night and enjoy the beautiful Cocoa beach.

To get to the point, I can't believe people today, the internet, and travel. These people go miles away from their home and rate the hotel bad because there is a brief internet outage. I am just the opposite. Take the internet out of the hotel, then I don't even risk wasting my time on it. I guess I am no longer the majority.

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by Karl Heinz

Travel visas can be sourced at the airport by visitors arriving from Europe, America and Asia. The visa is obtained at a fee whether on arrival or beforehand. Commonwealth country citizens except for those with exceptions do not require visas to enter Kenya. It is advisable to confirm about the travel visas from the Kenyan embassy, consulate or high commissioner in your country.

Its is recommended that all travelers to Kenya and neighboring countries ensure validity of their visa, at least 6 months beyond protracted end of their visit and that their passports have plenty of blank pages to accommodate the immigration stamps. This info can be sourced by travelers from the Embassy of Kenya in the various countries.

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers to Kenya. Vaccination should be given 10 days before travel. Evidence of the yellow fever immunization may be requested on your arrival at the airport. Apart from Yellow fever, it is prudent to be up-to-date with routine inoculations such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, polio virus vaccine.

Those who will travel to the bush it is advised to make good the use of treated nets which protect against mosquitoes and a host of other insects. A prescription of antimalarial drugs are a must have for the traveler. It should be noted that chloroquine is not considered to be an efficient malaria drug and should not be taken as a preventive measure for those visiting this region.

A few countries have circulated travel advisories to their citizens traveling to Kenya. Such travel advisories are categorized as 'park at your own risk' notices usually found in public venues, the decision to visit is solely the visitor's. Kenya went through some political hitches due to the disputed December 2007 elections that might have created some feeling of insecurity though it's gratifying to note that things are calm and some of those travel advisories have since been rescinded. Even during that difficult period all tourist sites and hotels remained safe and secure free from any incidences.

Parks, reserves, hotels, lodges and any location concerning tourists has high levels of security maintained at all times. Visitors have every reason to feel safe and secure. The Kenyan border with Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia is somewhat risky but this is not a major concern since none of the tourist sites are close to this region.

In Kenya, one drives on the left side of the road, which can be very disorienting to those not accustomed to it also, vehicle travel outside major cities at night should be avoided due to the poor road and street light conditions, during the rainy season, some unpaved roads are impassable even with four-wheel drive vehicles. But, with good driving skills, and common sense you'll get through. Traffic jams are common especially in the morning and evenings.

A host of establishments accept credit cards as a form of payment but those which don't can also be paid in cash which can be withdrawn from an elaborate network of ATM's all around the country. They are located in a safe and well lit environment.

As your journey continues keep your friends and family back home and friends informed of the progress your making. Mobile phone companies are reliable enough, though in locations like camps and lodges there may be a weak or no signal. There are cyber cafes in all of the major towns, some public venues offer WiFi hotspots. To those who love blogging do not forget to include your world of loved ones in your journey by uploading exciting pictures or videos of your travels.

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