World Travellers

George Alarcon our expert of the day, writes:

Because the US once mighty dollar has suffered in worth against many currencies around the world, US citizens traveling for their vacation to Europe has become more expensive than in the past. I have written very practical tips on European travel so you may have a much easier time while traveling within Europe.

1) You can exchange money in Europe the easiest and the most affordable way by using an automated teller machine. To be very safe, at your bank learn what type of charges it records for using your bank card for currency exchange; some banks will impose amazingly high charges. Let your bank know that you will be traveling in Europe so that their detection equipment doesn’t block your activities.

philip smith our expert of the day, writes:

Get the most out of your exciting holiday in this fabulous city, pay attention to some sound travel tips from those in the know.

Arriving in Rio at Christmas time may sound like the holiday you have always longed for, but only adequate planning and some key bookings made really early on in the year will ensure you get to truly enjoy those main festive days, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Whatever your budget, your age or the number in your travel group, your time, money and opportunity will be wasted if you have to spend hours in travel agents or tourism offices once you are in Rio, trying to get from A to B.

If this is your first time in Rio city and you want to spend only 2 or 3 days taking in the “must see” tourists sights before heading off to famed festive resorts outside the city such as Búzios, Petrópolis or south along the Costa Verde to Paraty, then forward booked accommodation in all resorts and pre arranged transport to and from is vital.