Have you been in this part of Portugal?

If you haven’t, then be prepared to be mesmerized by its natural beauty, insightful history, and simple elegance.

Algarve is located at the southernmost portion of mainland Portugal, with rich valleys and beautiful beaches. Algarve boosts of year-round sunshine-filled days and wonderfully mild climate. It is a favorite holiday destination not only of Portuguese and Europeans, but also of tourists from around the world.

Algarve is divided into 16 municipalities, each of which has a lot to offer but the following are the top five tourist destinations.

1. Albufeira – This is the tourist capital of Algarve. It derives its name from the Arabic word al-Buhayra, meaning “the lagoon”. This place has a unique blend of history and modern comforts. The earthquake of 1755 has leveled most of the old Albufeira to the ground, but an adventurous tourist can seek out the relics of bygone eras by exploring its backstreets.

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1. Be flexible. Alternate either the airport/city or the time/date you plan to travel. A rigid travel schedule is going to make it hard to save money on travel.

2. Ask for discounts or upgrades. Don’t accept the hotel rate as written in stone. Often all that is required is simply to ask for a discount or ask to be upgraded to a better room. Same goes for the airplane, ask for an upgrade. If you don’t ask you’ll never know what you might have been able to get.

3. Remember your AAA card and always ask if there is a discount.

4. Plan your vacation in the off season. For example, if you want to go on a ski trip, plan one for the summer. You will find the resorts charging quite a bit less, and it will be less crowded.

5. When purchasing your airline tickets, don’t only look for round-trip tickets but also check the one-way fares. Even if you have to travel on different airlines, use whatever means possible to get the best deal.

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More and more tourists are enjoying the delights of Vietnam. From modern Ho Chi Minh City in the south to Hanoi in the north, Vietnam is basking in “boom time”.

A typical visit to Vietnam may take in one or other of these cities with an occasional excursion to a nearby temple or a river boat ride. However for the more adventurous traveler there are alternatives.

From Hanoi to Halong Bay

Halong Bay, in the South China Sea, is made up of 1969 craggy islands and islets rising from the languid blue water (an area a little smaller than Lake Ontario). It.takes approximately three and a half hours by road (170 km) but you will not be concerned with time. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Halong Bay should be enjoyed.

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Imaginative travelers among us Baby Boomers are flocking to enjoy Peru. Adventure tours in Peru are taken in some style these days – no more of that backpacking nonsense for us!

Peru has it all. Desert, mountains, lakes, jungle and of course The Galapagos Islands. But before you imaginative travelers get too excited to book your adventure tour in Peru, here are some tips to help you enjoy Peru even more.

* Learn just a few words of Spanish before you travel, it goes a long way with the locals.
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* When visiting the street markets, buy something. The locals will appreciate the trade.
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* Pack an open mind in your suitcase! Be willing to try everything especially the Chicha Morada, it’s lovely!
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An adventure tour in Peru provides Baby Boomers with a magical opportunity to enjoy Peru with a certain style. The land of the ancient Incas has beckoned the imaginative traveller from far and wide for centuries. Fortunately the experience is no longer confined to the fittest and the youngest.

If you have thoughts about visiting Peru but some lingering doubts, let Baby Boomers who have experienced sailing on Lake Titicaca or who have trekked through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit Machu Picchu, or have flown over
the Nazca Lines, tell you a little of their experiences and memories.

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You might have wondered what exactly is Whitewater Rafting? Basically it is the use of a raft whilst navigating a river or lake, and is probably best explored on rough water for the thrill of the ride! Whitewater rafting is a challenging water sport, which requires experience and skill on the water, so please take due care, and maybe do plenty of research about the area before you venture into challenging waters.

The following are our top 10 Places to enjoy the sport in the USA…

1. Rafting on the Colorado River. In the Grand Canyon area, you can certainly capture the beauty of the river as you travel down it. Here you can raft a total of over 200km in six days. The divine beauty of the Grand Canyon is something to savour, with walls and waterfalls that are just waiting to be explored. Find out more about Colorado River Rafting.

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One of the things that make Australia a must-go for tourists is its Outback scene. It is perfect for those who want to escape from the fast-paced big cities and just lay back, relax, and enjoy beautiful landscapes. So when you get an Australian visa for tourists and pack your bag for one Australian adventure, take note of some Australian outback destinations such as the Flinders Ranges (South Australia), Longreach (Queensland), and Broken Hill (New South Wales).

1. Flinders Ranges, South Australia

The largest mountain range in South Australia, the Flinder Ranges stretch for more than 430 kilometres from Port Pirie to Lake Callabona. The Ranges are known for the Ediacara Hills, where some f the oldest fossil evidences of animal life was discovered in 1946. The plants that inhabit the ranges include sugar gum, cypress pine, mallee, and black oak. The animals, on the other hand, include red kangaroos, yellow-footed rock wallaby, wedge-tailed eagle, and dragon lizards. When going to the Ranges take note of the Wilpena Pound. It is a large sickle-shaped natural amphitheatre. It covers nearly 80 square kilometres and it contains the Ranges’ highest peak, the St. Mary Peak (1170 m).

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