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With the cruise industry growing more and more every year, the number of ports is sure to increase as well, making it hard to choose a cruise destination. But choosing a great cruise destination can be easy if you do a little before hand research.

Though Africa may not be the first destination you think of when you are choosing a cruise destination, it is great place. You can cruise down the Nile, through the Suez Canal, or visit Morocco. Each cruise allows you to explore the culture of Africa. There are even some cruises that travel between Cape Town (South Africa) and Lisbon (Portugal), with stops along the way such as winery excursions, safaris, and cultural exhibits.

Alaska is amongst the most beautiful places on Earth and an Alaskan cruise is a great way to experience its wonder and beauty. Alaskan cruises have grown quite popular over the years, and with good reason. Participate in activities like sea kayaking, whale watching, golf, or go for a swim in the ship’s pool as you float by a glacier. Alaskan cruise season is only five months and during this time over one million passengers take part in an Alaskan cruise.

If you are looking for a truly exotic experience, a South Pacific cruise is the thing for you. Travel to private beaches, taste the French cuisine, and immerse yourself in the Polynesian culture. When Caribbean ships are packed with families and children, a South Pacific cruise treats adults to a romantic and truly unique experience.

Car rental when you’re traveling in a different country can sometimes be quite the arduous process. This is true in countries like Australia or whenever you’re in a land with currencies and customs you’re not comfortable with or very used to.

In Australia, another term for renting a care is to car hire which might throw some of us Americans off a bit. If you’re visiting, for instance, Sydney and want to drive from tourist spot to tourist spot then make sure you know to look for or ask for the location of a car hire.

Speaking of, there are lots of options to car hire Sydney when you’re visiting Australia. There are several great locations inside the Sydney Airport, as a matter of fact, that can get you on your way with a rental car quickly.

Renting a car on your vacation can be an intimidating idea for a lot of travelers. That’s especially true for those of you traveling in a foreign country for the first time. Just remember that, while some of the terms people use might be slightly different than what you’re used to, in the end renting a car isn’t that hard. Having your own car to drive can make your trip much more fulfilling so keep it in mind.

San Francisco and the surrounding Napa Valley offer some of the most spectacular and breath taking bed and breakfasts of anywhere in the world. San Francisco has already been established as a world class travel destination, offering quality attractions such as Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Yosemite National Park, as well as the San Francisco Museum of Art, and the world renowned Fisherman’s Wharf. If you are looking for a spectacular look of the Bay, the Coit Tower offers some of the best views around.

If you are not in to the touristy spots, San Francisco still has a lot to offer. The Napa Valley, located in Northern California, is California’s world renowned wine producing region and one of the largest producers of world class wine. Because the climate and soil of the Napa Valley offer the ideal conditions for growing grapes, you can take part in one of the many vineyard tours scattered throughout the region.

The Napa Valley, like the rest of the San Francisco area, offer a huge amount of activities to take part in. If you are looking to take a trip to the city, or maybe you are just looking for the relaxation of one of the Napa Valley’s many bed and breakfasts, you are sure to find something that suits your tastes in San Francisco or the surrounding region. From Alcatraz Island to the Golden Gate Bridge, there are so many things to see and do in San Francisco.

Photo by: Melissa Dixon

This is the last of my three Italy-related posts for the day. The country offers so much but I’ll continue to focus on Tuscany.

Of particular interest to those of you who like beaches and sunny vacations is Versilia.

Versilia is the part of the Tuscan coast that goes from between Marina di Massa and Massaciuccoli Lake is known as Versilia.

This area of the region is known as one of the most popular locations for holidays in Tuscany.

The easiest way to get to Versilia is to fly into the Pisa Airport. The Pisa Airport is one of the two main airports in Tuscany and will help you get as close to your final destination as possible. There are also a lot of tourist activities around the airport as well if you’re looking for more things to do.

Here’s an out of the ordinary vacation idea: renting a motorhome and touring Tuscan wineries.

Let’s start with the motorhome. As it turns out, mothorhome rent Tuscany is not that difficult of a thing to accomplish. I’ll be the first to admit that renting a motorhome overseas isn’t exactly the first thing many of you will have in mind when putting together your Italian vacation. I suggest you at least entertain the idea and look into your options before dismissing it entirely.

What do you do once you’ve rented a motorhome to travel through Tuscany? There are tons of available wine tours Tuscany for you to enjoy. You can just travel in your motorhome from winery to winery taking tours.

Oh, one last thing. And this applies to any traveler in Italy. Make sure you take a few Italian courses to learn a bit of the language. It’ll definitely help make your trip more enjoyable.

Italy is a fantastic travel destination right now with some of the best spots located in the center of the country.

The mountainous region of Umbria is a great place to start your Italian vacation. Umbria is bordered to the west by Tuscany, to the east by Marche and Lazio to the south. With it’s centralized location, there are plenty of great vacation rentals in Umbria to stay in as a starting point for your trip.

A trip to Rome in Lazio, the southern region bordering Umbria, is always a popular tourist destination in Italy. A lot of people, with the economic means, find the city of Rome so wonderful that they choose to live their either full or part-time. Thankfully, there are lots of options for apartment rental Rome. For the richer among us, there are also a wide variety of luxury apartments in Rome.

The incredibly rich culture of Rome makes permanent residence an attractive option for many.

Are you looking for an exotic cruise that is off the beaten track, yet still offers as much as a Caribbean cruise? Even though Caribbean cruises are the most popular of all cruise destinations, you do not have to travel there to experience the beaches, the weather, and the culture. There are many other destinations offering the same fabulous experience, though they may not be as well known as the Caribbean.

The first of the lesser known cruise destinations is the Pacific Ocean islands. These include Tahiti, French Polynesia, and Hawaii. If you are planning to take a cruise to any one of these locations, you can expect beautiful weather, beautiful white sand beaches, warm sunny days, and perfect evenings, ideal for stargazing. For many, Tahiti and French Polynesia are further flights than Hawaii or the Caribbean, thus you can expect lighter crowds, perfect for a romantic getaway or even just for some relaxation,

The second of the lesser known cruise destinations is the Mexican Riviera. For those of you who do not know where the Mexican Riviera is located, it is the west coast of Mexico, where the beautiful weather and sunny days make it the perfect destination. Much of the Mexican Riviera cruises leave from ports in California, making it ideal for anyone living on the west coast. Even better, you may not need to even get on an airplane. Some popular destinations in the Mexican Riviera are Cabo San Lucas and Peurto Vallarta, both of which you have probably heard of.

Photo by: Heather Sorenson

Becoming an employee in the travel or tourism can be a life changing experience. The travel industry has experienced some rapid growth over the last few years, and can provide you with a chance to see the world.

One of the most exciting and unique jobs in the travel industry is as a travel writer of travel photographer. As a travel writer or photographer, you can travel the world, visiting some of the most beautiful and striking places on Earth, from the diverse culture of the far east, to history rich cities like Athens and London. However, it is rather difficult to become a travel writer or photographer, but if you are able to break into the industry, you will be well rewarded.

If you want to be a world traveler, seeing the world while you work, then becoming a flight attendant may be up your path. As a flight attendant, you will have the opportunity to live in multiple cities and also earn a generous salary, with around $18 an hour for the first year, to $28 the fifth year. The one downside to becoming an airline flight attendant is that there is a lot of competition in the industry, with most people failing to make it past the initial interview. Additionally, most airlines require their flight attendants to be fluent in two or more languages.

Because the cruise line industry is one of the most rapidly developing in the industry, becoming an employee on a cruise ship has become a renowned career. The main advantage of working on a cruise ship is that it offers many job opportunities in a large variety of industries, including food and beverage, security, entertainment, and even retail, while traveling and seeing the world. Additionally, working on a cruise ship covers your room and board, making even the lowest paying jobs more enticing.

The city of San Diego, on the southern coast of California, is a great tourist spot. San Diego is now the 8th largest city in the United States and the second largest in the state so there are plenty of things there for you to see and do.

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a history buff and San Diego has a ton of attractions for anyone who is like-minded. The city also has several professional sports teams to go see no matter what time of the year you visit.

If you’re thinking about visiting San Diego but aren’t interested in typical hotel accommodations then consider a vacation rental instead. The vacation rentals in San Diego are quite affordable. If you’re looking for a condo, there are many quality San Diego vacation condo rentals available. For business clients or company events make sure to look into San Diego corporate vacation rentals as well.

If what San Diego has to offer isn’t enough for you the city shares a border with Tijuana, Mexico and is just south of Orange County. This prime location gives you access to a ton of more vacation destinations if you aren’t afraid of a little extra driving or dealing with crossing the border.