Thursday 31 May 2012

Your Questions About Cheap Holidays To Hong Kong

Paul asks…Need advice on buying a camera? Should I buy in Melbourne or Hong Kong?I want to buy a digital camera, preferably cheapish. Probably want to spend $50 - $150. I want decent megapixels and zoom (min 8mp). I'm going on holiday in Hong Kong soon, and want to know whether to buy a camera in Melbourne or just wait till I get there? Will it be cheaper in Hong Kong?Yaz answers:It would be cheaper in Hong Kong, but... Buying it abroad will possibly mean you'll need to get a power adapter, and of course unless it comes with a world wide warranty (only top end cameras tend to) then if it

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Wednesday 30 May 2012

Your Questions About Hong Kong City Tour

Ken asks…Hong Kong bus tour about 4-6 hours long, like to see an overview of the city. Is there a chap hotel located?in the middle of the action? hopefull a clean and cheap hotel that is central to most of the toursist type area.Yaz answers:I would advice against those tours, they are a waste of time.

6 hours on a bus is enough to get you around the whole of hong kong 3 times. Get a hotel either at causwaybay, tsim tsa tsui or mong kok. From any of those locations, the rest of hong kong is about 30 minutes away.

Our public transport system is one of the most efficient in the world, you

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Tuesday 29 May 2012

Your Questions About Taiwan Vacation

Chris asks…Attractions for my summer vacation in Taiwan?I will go to Taiwan for my summer vacation. Is there any recommended attractions and hotels?Yaz answers:Assuming you have two weeks, a good budget, and no particular goal beyond just seeing the island, then one suggested approach would be to focus on three general areas: 1) urban society and culture; 2) the ocean, and 3) the mountains.

To cover these areas, I'd recommend Taipei, Hualian, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. The best hotels in Taipei are Westin, Sherwood, Formosa Regent, and Far East Plaza. Mid-range places include Howard Plaza,

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Monday 28 May 2012

Your Questions About Flights To Taiwan From Toronto

Ken asks…Please help! A Taiwan Passport holder go to Toronto downtown with Transit Visa--Feasible?I am planning to travel to Mexico via Canada. I hold an Taiwan passport with a valid tourist visa of Mexico. Tawan Passport holder are required to have Visa to enter/transit Canada. I will be flying from Taiwan and changing a flight in Toronto enroute to Cancun,Mexico. The transit time is about 18 hrs. I will apply a Canadian transit Visa. But my questions is: Can I go out of the Toronro airport and visit Toronto downtown during the transit period with my Canadian transit Visa? (I don't have

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Sunday 27 May 2012

Your Questions About Taipei Vacation

Linda asks…Family vacation in Taipei?It looks like my family and I will be heading to Taipei for Chinese New Year. We will be attending a conference from Feb 2 - Feb 7 so everything for that time period is taken care of. However, we are considering going a week earlier for a family vacation.

I've never been to Taipei and to be frank, have never really desired to go. I've nothing against it . . . there are just so many other places I'd rather go.

I'm starting research now on the city, but would appreciate any comments from folks here.

My kids are 9 and 10 years old. They are

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Saturday 26 May 2012

Your Questions About Cheap Holidays To Hong Kong

Lisa asks…which city is best for a relatively cheap holiday.. Hong Kong, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur?I'm trying to plan a holiday for july. i live in australia, so i've already done the tropical island beach scene.. so i want to try something different.

Out of HK, KL and Singapore, which is best for about a week. Attractions, cost and shopping wise.

Thanks! just looking for some input
for a family holiday ( 17 yr old)
i'm thinking maybe divide my time between KL and singapore?/Yaz answers:Out of the 3 places you mention, Malaysia is the cheapest.
You will have plenty to see and do in KL.

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Friday 25 May 2012

Your Questions About Cheap Flights To Taiwan

Ruth asks…Hong Kong to Taiwan, Cheap Flights?Which airlines will give me the cheapest fare for flights between Hong Kong & Taiwan? And are there travel websites you would recommend?
@ Igor.

Cheapflights.com only gives you flight details departing the US. I am looking for flights between Hong Kong and Taipei.Yaz answers:China airline, cathay, eva, dragon air? Along with thai are all a few airline that will take u from tpe to hkg. I actually switched yahoo into yahoo- taiwan and if u read mandarin....click on travel and input the two destination and it gave me the above airline; since u

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Thursday 24 May 2012

Best Holidays Thailand For Singles Over 40s

The best holidays in Thailand for singles over 40s – for those not searching for the stereotypical and ethically questionable sex tourism – should combine the best the country has to offer, while you are in the company of fellow travellers who you can really connect with.

Thailand has great food, fascinating history, beautiful beaches, warm and friendly people, a diverse and wondrous natural environment, and amazing scenery.

 




The Right Travel Company
You should also go with a travel company that specialises in holidays for singles for over 40s. That not only means a

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Your Questions About Taipei Package

Robert asks…What is places in Taipei that visitor shld not miss? where we can find cheap stuff in Taipei?Planning to go taipei for holiday, but not on package base. so need to do some research before going.Yaz answers:世界之最、台灣之最:
(1) Taipei 101: World's tallest buildiing http://www.tfc101.com.tw/ch/OB/index_ob.asp
(2) Taiwan Museum 故宮:One of Five largest museum in the world http://www.npm.gov.tw/
(3) Miniture Museum 袖珍博物館:Asia's Larget Miniture Museum. Http://www.mmot.com.tw/
(4) Eslite Book Store in Xin Yi: 誠品信義店:Taiwan's

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Wednesday 23 May 2012

Your Questions About Hong Kong Vacation Packages

Paul asks…Whats the cheapest way to find a vacation package to Hong kong?If I wanted to vacation in Hong Kong for about 4 or 5 days, What would be the cheapest and best way to find the best package? Expedia,Travelocity, or Price line. Any ideas would be helpful.Yaz answers:I think www.chinahighlights.com will be a good choice for tour packages.Thomas asks…Anybody know of any hong kong vacation or tour packages?Yaz answers:Cathay Pacific and Dragonair offer great Hong Kong packages (airfares + hotels). Simply click onto the airlines' websites or CXholidays.com, enjoy! Check

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Tuesday 22 May 2012

Your Questions About Best Hong Kong Travel Deals

Mary asks…What should I do with my life?OK. I have been teaching in a school district here in California for the past 3.5 years. Being a new teacher, they have moved my grade level and school site every year. I am SICK of it. I feel like I am burning out. I have begun to despise my job and do not look forward to it like I used to. I am worrying about my students 24/7....correcting papers, planning lessons and tests, dealing with school politics, etc. I have been thinking if this is really the path for me. Oh yeah, I am 29. So...I have asked to take a leave of absence to clear my

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Monday 21 May 2012

Some of the Best Islands to Visit in Greece

A Nice Guide to Some of the Best Islands to Visit in Greece

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Your Questions About Planning A Trip To Greece

Richard asks…Planning Trip to Greece?My sister and I are planning a European Trip. We will be in Greece for 3 days and would like to have an itinerary planned for each day of sites to go see and we would like to do this independantly of any "group travel" agency. I think the important thing is that we plan everything in such an order that we can cluster site-seeing by location. Have any of you had any organized itineraries that you would be willing to share?Yaz answers:I have seen people travelling through Greece your way.. A shame to spend only 3 days in Greece..
If you insist and

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Sunday 20 May 2012

Your Questions About Greece Holiday Packages

Joseph asks…Gettin Some Sun- Where do i go on holiday?i want to go away with my friend after my GCSE's but we dont no were to go (no one will be 18 on the holidays with us) . we will be 16 and only a couple of places will let us go fly seeing as we arnt 18. do you no a air line-or whole holiday package where we would be able to fly at 16. could you also recommend holiday places, It has to be really cheap but not trampy. we was looking at spain and greece in falarki-somewhere with good clubs and lively?Yaz answers:Boracay island in the

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Saturday 19 May 2012

Your Questions About What Are The Best Islands To Visit In Greece

Daniel asks…What and where to go in Athens?My father has bought me roundtrip ticket to any destination that I want to go for 10-12 days next month and I picked Greece. I will be going with a girlfriend of mine and we are two females in our mid 20s. Having no information or knowledge of the country, can I get some advice on what to do? Where to go? Best Islands around the vicinity of Athens? Food to eat? Places to visit? Where to stay? Should we backpack or stay in one area?

The only few things I know about Greece are Gyros and the Ancient monuments to visit. Other than that, I love to

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Friday 18 May 2012

Your Questions About Greece Holiday Packages

Sharon asks…Group holiday - where are the discounts to be had?Hiya ~ Can you help me?

Anybody able to link me to some sites/deals where you can get serious/good discounts on group holidays ~ like spain/greece/turkey in a party/club/good night life region? About 10+ going. Maybe a package holiday? (doesn't have to include food in deal) I found normal packages for £200, but concidering we're going as a big group, might there be an offer/deal to take advantage of??
Any info/links would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
xxxYaz answers:Hiya :)

If there's 10 of you going, I know that thomas cook

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Thursday 17 May 2012

Your Questions About Visit The Acropolis

Robert asks…Good places to visit in Athens?Going on holiday to Athens for a week. Heard that the Acropolis is a must visit but what to visit/do the rest of the week? Any recommendations?Yaz answers:Apart from Acropolis and the monuments on top of it, visit the Ancient Agora (Forum) and nearby Kerameikos, the National Museum with exhibits of all periods of ancient Greece, Benaki Museum with exhibits as from the hellenistic era to the 19th century, along with a very important collection of greek traditional costumes and items (there's a very important collection of Islamic art too), the

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Wednesday 16 May 2012

Your Questions About Best Islands To See In Greece

Lizzie asks…What are the places we must see in Greece & which is the best Island worth seeing?We will go to Greece for 3 days.Please suggest us what are the most famous places we must see.Which Island is best in Greece?We will reach in Athens at 14th Nov. & return at 17th Nov.Yaz answers:3 days?in november?
No chance!
Only athens :
akropolis
plaka
ciaoJames asks…What are the best carribean islands to see during a cruise?Hey everyone,.We are planning our honeymoon and our destination is Carribean cruise. We have choosed one that takes us to these islands: Dominica, St Thomas,

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Tuesday 15 May 2012

Your Questions About Planning A Trip To Greece Europe

Chris asks…IB student trip-Europe(Austira,France, etc) or Greece?Yo guys, i have an urgent question. I'm in gr.11 this year and planning to go abroad,with select teachers and fellow students from my high school, during spring break. I'm having problems deciding whether i should go to the regular Greece trip or the IB Europe tour trip. Yes i am aware that Greece is in southern europe, however by "europe trip" i mean travelling to Austria, France, and Italy. Both trips are supposed to be 13 days and we will have to pay at the maximum $4000 for our hotel rooms, meals, transport, etc. Also both

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Monday 14 May 2012

Your Questions About Visit The Acropolis Athens

Linda asks…RESTAURANT IN ATHENS, GREECE?can anybody help me with the name of the restaurant in athens, greece. i've been there but don't remembre the name. my friend visits athens next week, and I want to advice her to go there.
the restaurant was viewing the acropolis(parthenon), it had huge french windows & i think it was on a small hill.Yaz answers:Could it be Dionysos, just across the road from the Acropolis and the Herodeion (roman odeion)? If it is that, it is on Philopappou hill, it is all alone, no other buildings around it, and has a big parking lot on the side.

Otherwise, it

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Sunday 13 May 2012

Your Questions About Planning A Trip To Greece And Turkey

Lisa asks…Bodrum, Turkey to Greece?I'm planning a 2 week trip to Turkey and Greece. I plan to visit Bodrum in Turkey and was wondering if it is possible to take a ferry from Bodrum to the Greek Islands, and from there to Athens?
If so, how can I make a reservation? and if not, are there any alternatives? (My current plan is Istanbul --Flight--> Antalya --Rental car/coach--> Bodrum --Ferry?--> Greek Islands --Ferry--> Athens)Yaz answers:Kos island (greek island) is the nearest greek territory to turkey. It is 45 min at most by ferry as i remember. You can buy tickets a day

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Your Questions About Tourist Spots In Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Travel Deals

Helen asks…



What are some of the best vacation spots in Puerto Rico?
I'm looking for a tourist spot near the beach with gorgeous views and nice hotels.






Yaz answers:
San Juan is nice. It's a big historic city with nice beaches and plenty to do and see.
Rincon on the west coast has great sunsets & nice beaches, especially for surfers. Very laidback feel.

Vieques & Culebra are small islands off the east side with gorgeous white sand beaches. Very quiet & relaxing

Fajardo or Luquillo on the east side are close to el Yunque rain forest. Both have

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Your Questions About Tourist Spots In Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Travel Deals

Helen asks…



What are some of the best vacation spots in Puerto Rico?
I'm looking for a tourist spot near the beach with gorgeous views and nice hotels.






Yaz answers:
San Juan is nice. It's a big historic city with nice beaches and plenty to do and see.
Rincon on the west coast has great sunsets & nice beaches, especially for surfers. Very laidback feel.

Vieques & Culebra are small islands off the east side with gorgeous white sand beaches. Very quiet & relaxing

Fajardo or Luquillo on the east side are close to el Yunque rain forest. Both have

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Saturday 12 May 2012

Your Questions About Greece Holiday Packages

Linda asks…Why Greece is not best for December Holiday?Someone from yahoo answers have suggested me as greece not a good place for december holiday as its very quiet and lot of travel companies dont offer any packages either. Should i go there or not in december? I am bit confused..but i really want to go there in athens...Yaz answers:Greece is just fine for winter holidays, only it hasn't been advertised as a winter destination. Yes, most islands will be deserted, but there are other places you can visit. You could visit a big city like Athens or Thessaloniki and spend your time just like

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