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- Teach English abroad in Japan, South Korea, the Czech Republic, and in other exciting locations around the world. Make money and travel at the same time! Teaching ESL and EFL is rewarding work.
- Work on a cruise ship as a summer job or a full-time career. Cruise jobs are a great way to meet people, develop superior people skills, and earn good wages and benefits.
- Start a career in the hospitality industry and pursue resort jobs. Beach resort jobs and jobs at lodges, spas, ski resorts, and luxury hotels are plentiful with employees in high demand. Large hotel chains offer the opportunity to transfer between properties (think: Hawaii, to Florida, to Mexico, and beyond).
- Get in touch with your philanthropic side, build your resume, and travel at the same time. That’s what you’ll be doing as a volunteer abroad. Whether it’s with the Peace Corps or a volunteer placement agency, the opportunities are everywhere.
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If you want to treat your whole family to a South Pacific vacation, make sure you consider Fiji. While many island locations cater for couples, this is one country whose tourism industry puts family first. Many of the island’s resorts have child-friendly clubs and activities designed to give mom and dad as much private time as they wish. The Shangri-La Fijian is one of the oldest resorts in Fiji, and one of the largest. The Shangri-La has its own island with a sheltered lagoon for safe swimming. There is also a children’s pool open during daylight hours, and a games room equipped with arcade games and snooker and table tennis tables. The biggest drawcard is the Children’s Stay a...
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The North Island of New Zealand is one of the most popular spots in the Southern Hemisphere, with many people flying in each year to experience the easy marriage of Maori culture and European history, the lush scenery, and the delicious wines. Of course, as with any tourist center, accommodation can be expensive. But it need not cost you a fortune if you avoid the hotels and rent a Bach instead! A Bach is the New Zealand term for a holiday house or shack, but don’t let that description cloud your judgment. While some are basic, many offer luxuries like absolute beachfront locations and barbeque facilities. Of course if you want to live the high life, you’ll need to pay for it!...
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FRUGALMONKEY.COM is the place to look for travel deals, online travel guides, work abroad advice, and other travel resources. Don’t overpay for airline tickets, cruise vacations, hotels, rental cars, and other travel related items. It’s possible, if you have a little knowledge and ingenuity, to find discount airfares, cruise deals, low price travel packages, and cheap hotels online through consolidators, travel auctions, and airline websites, where you’ll find weekly airfare specials or efares. Learn how to travel on a budget get tips for saving money on last minute travel, and Utilize free online locations guides: Mexico Travel, Australia Travel, Argentina Travel, Gree... -
Thailand’s Our Jungle House invites travelers to escape the hustle and bustle of the big cities and get back to nature. The setting of this eco-friendly accommodation could not be more idyllic. The resort is set on 25 acres of private rainforest near Khao Sok National Park. These parklands, majestic with their limestone peaks, are a thriving habitat for Thailand’s tropical flora and wildlife. The sounds of the native animals, including lemurs and civet cats, only add to the atmosphere of Our Jungle House. Our Jungle House’s bungalows and tree houses were built to complement the surrounding rainforest rather than disturb it. All natural building materials were used and envir... -
Club Med is synonymous with luxury but it doesn’t mean that visiting the resorts has to be unaffordable. Right now, traveling with your family is easier on your bank account than ever since since kids stay for free. Who doesn’t love a great travel deal? At the four participating resorts, families can enjoy a stress free vacation including great dining options, full open bar, premium accommodations and activities for everyone (make sure you check out the children’s clubs devoted to youngsters as young as four months old!). The Club Med Family Plan is for travel between April 10 and December 18, 2010 but needs to be booked before May 3, 2010. The seven-night vacation ...
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When most people think of vacationing in Thailand they imagine shopping up a storm in Bangkok or lazing by the beach in Koh Samui. But the Asian country also has a rich history just waiting to be explored. The best place for history buffs to discover is Kanchanaburi Province, home to the famous River Kwai. This is the site the Japanese Imperial Army invaded during the Second World War, and there are many remnants of this tragic time in Thai history. Visitors can take a train ride along the stretch of the Thai-Burma Railway commonly known as the Death Railway. The Japanese soldiers used this passage to carry supplies to their troops in Burma. The train trip leads to the famous Bridge on th... -
The wonderful wineries of Australia and New Zealand are a must see for any tourist traveling to the Southern Hemisphere. Most tourists will want to take a bottle or two home as a souvenir of their stay, but it can be confusing to know how to transport this precious cargo. By following these simple tips, you can guarantee that your wine will arrive home in the same condition it left the vineyard. If you’re traveling in a hire car, the natural instinct of most drivers is to store the wine in the trunk. However, this area of the car can get very hot and cause the wine to spoil. A much better option is to keep the wine inside the car for the air conditioning to cool it. Just as you shou... -
When most of us think about stripping on vacation, we imagine spending days on the beaches of Spain or Brazil. But these countries definitely don’t have the market cornered, with resorts all over Australia catering for holiday makers who dare to bare all. If it’s a beachside vacation you had in mind, consider Taylorwood Resort in the Whitsundays. // This Queensland resort is set on 12 hectares of secluded beach and parklands. It’s the only nudist resort in the famous Whitsundays region, and caters exclusively for couples. If you’ve never gone nude before, don’t worry. First-timers are encouraged, and the resort’s relaxed and friendly staff will help put you...
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If you’ve ever seen National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation or The Hangover, you’ll know that visiting the Las Vegas can be a lot of fun but can also quickly drain your bank account. Since it is such a popular destination, travelers are constantly looking for ways to save. Here is a collection of resources to make your next trip to Sin City a little more affordable. Vegas.com What better place to find out about all that a city has to offer than to go to its official website? Vegas.com provides information about hotels, flights, car rentals and activities in and around the city. Want to know about all of the shows? This site will give details on showtimes, descriptions and... -
Australia has a reputation as a dangerous destination, with creepy crawlies and biting monsters around every corner. But you needn’t worry about the snakes, spiders, sharks and other nasties Down Under if you follow some simple advice. Australia is home to the ten deadliest snakes in the world, including the fierce snake, commonbrown, and taipan. If you’re visiting Australia’s cities though, such as Perth, the only place you’ll come across them in the zoo. If you’re venturing into Australia’s rural areas though, make sure you always wear closed shoes. As Australia’s snakes are timid, they are likely to slither away from harm once they hear your footsteps. If ...
