Spain is easily accessible by air so you can book a flight ticket into the international airports here which includes the Cordoba Airport and Federico Garcia Lorca Airport. To make your travels a lot easier, the cheap car hire Spain available will blow you away with their unusual packages of great discounts and they also offer cars that are in top condition and regularly maintained and serviced. Everything is great in Spain, so you can expect to be pampered by the various facilities and the helpful people here. This is what makes the country one of the top tourist destinations whenever there is a holiday season.

Spain is known for its beautiful coasts (called Costa in Spanish) and one of it is Costa Verde. Costa Verde is facing the Cantabrian Sea and it offers marvellous views of the coves and shores here. Some of the cities located at Costa Verde are Allande, Oviedo and Villaviciosa. Costa Verde is a really old settlement where there’s human living here even during the prehistoric times in caves and small huts. If you are interested to see the drawings and doodles of the prehistoric human, you can see them in Tito Bustillo cave. Almost every inch of the cave is painted so you can really see for yourself that the prehistoric human already have the capability to draw to communicate. Some of the paintings that you can see here will be horses, humans and also reindeers. It is estimated that this paintings are drawn more than ten thousand years ago.

Tito Bustillo cave is located at Ribadesella and the admission to this place is free. This cave is open every day except for Mondays and Tuesdays and you can expect that this cave will be overflow with tourists during the holiday season. You will be amazed with these remains from the prehistoric times.

With online resources, one can easily find good holiday packages. And from time to time, I do check out TripAdvisor for accommodations. What I like about them is they do have updated customer reviews and ratings.

And so.. what’s my latest find? 10 Fantastic Hotels from all over the world:

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek – Orlando

This photo of Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This photo of >Hansar Samui Resort is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This photo of The Mirage Hotel & Casino is courtesy of TripAdvisor.

This photo of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This photo of Hard Rock Hotel Bali is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This photo of Riviera Resort & Spa, Palm Springs is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This photo of Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This photo of Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resortis courtesy of TripAdvisor

We paid 2,400Baht for a standard room. It was a bit price-y for a small room, I thought. But breakfast was included and the breakfast was good so I though it’s worth the 2,400Baht that we paid.

In December, my family and I are going to Thailand again for business and leisure. We are taking the train from Kuala Lumpur to Hatyai and we will take a bus from Hatyai to Ranong.

As I was looking for a budget hotel to stay in Hatyai, I simply clicked Novotel Centara. I found they have offer for early breaks. I checked out the rate and lo and behold, it was just within our budget.t.

Early breaks rate for Novotel Centara Hatyai is only 1,483Baht and that includes breakfast for two and inclusive of tax, too.  We are traveling with friends from Brazil and so I tried booking for two rooms.

It just amazed me to have discovered we could stay in a 4-star hotel with breakfast included for 148RM! It really is a good deal!

Next time I would know that to be able to get a budget accommodation or cheap hotel in Hatyai, I have to book our room 21 days earlier and before.

But of course, I am hoping against all hopes that with the cheap hotel rate we got, we would get a 4-star service too.

Here are some images of our Hong Kong Disneyland adventure:

The official language is English while a large percentage of the residents speak other languages like Welsh, Scottish, Gaelic and Irish. It is home to 61 million people.

The climate is moderate with rainfalls half the year. The temperatures could be as low as -11°C or as high as 35°C. Snow can be experienced during winter and spring.

Handshaking is a tradition if meeting someone for the first time. Small gifts or flowers should be given to the host when visiting. Keep in mind that everyone should be served before eating. Hotels, restaurants and other services expect a tip of 10-15%. There are designated areas for smoking and they are strictly observed.

The United Kingdom is a melting pot of both historic and modern places to see. London is home to the famous Royal house also known as Buckingham Palace, the Hampton Court Palace is also located in the city, the Kensington Gardens, Whitehall Palace, the Tower of London and the famous London Bridge.

Scotland also boasts their Bannockburn Heritage Center and Ben Lawers Mountains while Wales have their Aberdulais Falls, King Arthur’s famous Labyrinth, Dolaiucothi, Gold Mines, Orme Mines, Portmeirion Village, Rhossili Visitor Centre, TechinQuest and the Taff Valley Activity Centre.

British Airways connects UK to almost all major cities and destinations. There are two international airports in London: Heathrow and Gatwick. Almost all airlines pass through London as this is a famous hub for international flights from east to west.

It also has many ports because of the waters surrounding and there are ferries which connect UK to the rest of Europe. There are also trains that one can ride to Belgium, France, Germany and Spain from Victoria Station in London while you can also go to Germany, The Netherlands and Scandinavia through Liverpool Street. The channel tunnel makes it possible for vehicles to enter UK.

The official language is English while a large percentage of the residents speak other languages like Welsh, Scottish, Gaelic and Irish. It is home to 61 million people.

The climate is moderate with rainfalls half the year. The temperatures could be as low as -11°C or as high as 35°C. Snow can be experienced during winter and spring.

Handshaking is a tradition if meeting someone for the first time. Small gifts or flowers should be given to the host when visiting. Keep in mind that everyone should be served before eating. Hotels, restaurants and other services expect a tip of 10-15%. There are designated areas for smoking and they are strictly observed.

The United Kingdom is a melting pot of both historic and modern places to see. London is home to the famous Royal house also known as Buckingham Palace, the Hampton Court Palace is also located in the city, the Kensington Gardens, Whitehall Palace, the Tower of London and the famous London Bridge.

Scotland also boasts their Bannockburn Heritage Center and Ben Lawers Mountains while Wales have their Aberdulais Falls, King Arthur’s famous Labyrinth, Dolaiucothi, Gold Mines, Orme Mines, Portmeirion Village, Rhossili Visitor Centre, TechinQuest and the Taff Valley Activity Centre.

British Airways connects UK to almost all major cities and destinations. There are two international airports in London: Heathrow and Gatwick. Almost all airlines pass through London as this is a famous hub for international flights from east to west.

It also has many ports because of the waters surrounding and there are ferries which connect UK to the rest of Europe. There are also trains that one can ride to Belgium, France, Germany and Spain from Victoria Station in London while you can also go to Germany, The Netherlands and Scandinavia through Liverpool Street. The channel tunnel makes it possible for vehicles to enter UK.

The official languages of Switzerland are Italian, German and French, English is also widely spoken. Flowers that are presented to dinner hosts should not be wrapped and keep in mind that white asters and chrysanthemums are for funerals, red roses should also be avoided. Dressing in jackets or ties is appropriate for events and special dinners while casual wear is for normal days. The currency used in the country is Swiss Franc.

The finest handmade clocks and expensive watches can be found in this country. They are also known for their exotic and rare chocolates. Other luxury and exquisite items are embroidered linen, music boxes, wood carvings, Swiss cheese and Swiss army knives. Shopping should not be done on Monday since most of the shops are closed during that day. Customers are not expected to tip since their services’ fees already include service charges. There is a 7.6% VAT charged in all items made in the country but it can later be reclaimed by asking for a global refund, that is if the purchase reaches 400CHF.

The national carrier of Switzerland is Swiss airline; it has connections to 71 destinations worldwide. The most popular airport is in Zurich, it is located 11km away from the city. There are train shuttle services every 15 minutes that transport passengers to their destinations. If you want your luggage to be collected in the railways not in the airports then you could buy a Fly-Rail Luggage ticket. This service could also enable passengers to leave their luggage at the railway station.

The train is the best way to travel during winters since weather conditions are worst during this season. To visit most of the country’s tourist attractions, purchase a Swiss Pass available in the internet and some stations.

Roads connect the country to Austria, Germany, Italy and France and they are efficient and have high quality. But winters mean dangerous road so always carry chains and snow tires.

My first entry is my Travel Photos in Macau, taken last May 2009 with my family and a few friends.

Though the country is highly urban, it still maintains its cleanliness by using renewable and clean energy. The countryside and the sophisticated cities are places to go if you want to experience the best of both urban and rural lifestyle. There are thousands of lakes in Sweden and the country is covered with lush forests making it biologically diverse. The islands are the most beautiful part of the country and one must not miss visiting them. The capital city of Sweden is Stockholm and it has 14 islands with great restaurants and active nightlife.

Most of the locals speak English so it is no problem for tourists. Visit the west coast for a taste of their seafood specialties and see the ancient city of Uppsala. Each winter in Lapland, Ice Hotel is flooded with visitors from all over the world in order to experience living with and inside the ice. The roads and train system in Sweden are all in great conditions and good for travelers.

The official language is Swedish and other minor languages are Lapp and English as well as German and French. The population is approximately 9.4 million.

The country has a mild temperature throughout the year and four distinct seasons. The climate could be considered as temperate. The whole country could be divided into three types of climate depending on the geographic location. The oceanic climate can be felt on the southernmost part, humid continental climate is experienced on the central part while the northernmost part has a subarctic climate.

One of the peculiar traditions of Sweden is not to drink while the host has made a toast. Always thank the host for the food after having a meal. Smoking is banned in public areas. For normal days, casual wear is acceptable but social gatherings call for more formal wear. A 10 percent tip is expected for services like taxis, restaurants and hotels.

The capital and largest city of Sweden is Stockholm, it considered one of the most beautiful cities of the world. It is better to walk around the city to see the sights and not miss the activities and bustling people. Gamla Stan is the medieval part of the city and is constituted with islands and can be explored through the cruises offered by the country.

Another city to visit is Gothenberg, the country’s second biggest city. Liseberg is an amusement park which is hailed as world class, museums like the Ostindiska huset, Konstmuseet and Sjofartshistoriska museet are found in this city.

The renaissance castle Vadstena slot and klosterkyrkan can be found in Vadstena. The port of Visby, the ruins of Drotten, St Nicolai, St Lars, St Carin, cathedral of St Maria and Gotlands Fornsal historic museum could be found in the city of Visby. The famous attractions in Oland are the fort of Graborg, the Eketorp museum and the ruins of Borgholm Castle.

The national airline of Sweden is the SAS, this connects Sweden to the rest of the world. There are also other Swedish airlines that cater to both domestic and international flights. Foreign airlines such as Air Canada, Air France, Aeroflot, British Airways, Finn Air, Lufthansa, and Ryan Air among others fly to and from Sweden.

Connections to New Castle, Copenhagen and St Petersburg are possible through their ports and ferries. The country is also connected through railways.

Inside the French territory is its exclave called Llivia. It is Western Europe’s second largest country after France with its 504, 030 square kilometers. This country is known for its flamenco dancers and bullfights. Summers are hot, the best place to visit the country is during spring, fall and early summer.

Spanish and English are the main languages spoken in the country. The country has adapted modern ways to go with the changing times and is no longer conservative but still the traditions, culture, manners and customs are being upheld by the locals. Peculiarly, people here have two surnames and the first one can be used to refer the person. Handshakes are common greetings. And when visiting a house don’t forget to bring a gift and flowers especially for special occasions. Dinners are conducted very late at night. Men should wear jackets during meals at some restaurants but dress casually on normal days. There is a recent ban on smoking in public places.

Shops open for most of the day; they open early in the morning and close late at night. Siesta or lunchtime rest is widely practiced. The most famous souvenirs from this country are porcelain and leather goods and one can buy them everywhere in shops and stalls. They are the best gifts for friends and family members back home.

The national carrier of Spain is IBERIA and there are some other popular airlines that operate to and from the country. There are almost thirty international airports in Spain located in some major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Malaga.

The airport in Madrid is located 13 km away from the city proper and a bus service runs every fifteen minutes. Basic facilities are offered in the airport like duty free shops, banks, restaurants, tourism information, hotel reservations and car rentals.

The airport in Barcelona is only 3km away. Buses are also available to transport passengers every 15 minutes and trains also transport every 20 minutes. One can also hire a taxi, they are available throughout the day.

They have efficient roads that connect Spain from north to south and west to east. There are toll booths in some parts of the country. One should bring Euros as they are the mode of payment in most toll booths. Always carry necessary documents when travelling or driving along the roads.

Listed below are some duty free items and their corresponding limits:

1. Cigarettes up to 200 pieces
2. Cigars at 50 pieces
3. 1 liter of spirits
4. 2 liters of wine
5. Eau de toilette at 250 mg
6. 50mg of perfume
7. 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract
8. Tea at 100g
9. €37.26 worth of gifts