February 2012

Sheraton Expands Abroad

Should you stay in a chain?

I just read a news release that reported that Sheraton is expanding its resorts to include 12 hotels in China. The brand plans to open other resorts in Bali, Indonesia and in the Middle East. There are some benefits to seeing a brand that you recognize when you are traveling abroad. You have an idea of what to expect when you see that familiar name, and when the resort is part of an international chain, you can usually expect to have multilingual staff to help you. Although it is great to say in local hotels and resorts, too, sometimes you really want the familiarity of home in a foreign country.

Traveling on Foot

Use these tricks to find your way

When you are sightseeing in your own country, it’s relatively easy to find your way home. You can ask for directions in your native language and usually someone can point you in the right direction. What if you are in a foreign country and you do not speak the language. What if the street signs are in a completely different language. What if you get so lost that you have no idea of which way to turn to get back to your hotel? This can happen to you, especially if you are in a dense city . I was once so lost in South Korea that I had no idea of which way to go to get back to my apartment.

Ever Thought About Touring Alaska?

Here's an ecotour to consider

Those of you who have always wanted to visit Alaska with your family should consider participating in an Alaskan adventure organized by Greenloons LLC, the company offers environmentally friendly tours to areas around the world. You can ask for recommendations to design your trip.

A sample itinerary for the Alaskan trip includes a stay at a bed and breakfast. The next day, once you are well-rested, you can explore the Tony Knowles coastal trail. This easy trail near Anchorage is about 11 miles long and leads visitors along the coast of downtown to Kincaid Park, according to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

This five-day sightseeing journing includes a three-day trip aboard a yacht where you can experience Prince William Sound. You can your family can see huge glaciers and gigantic mountains during this Alaskan adventure. Make sure that you have a good camera for this trip. You would certainly want to capture the images that you see and share them with your friends back home.