DO check for up-to-date information: regulations change frequently, as do visa lengths and fees. Once you are on your way to Vietnam, usually on the flight or when you arrive at the airport, you will be asked to fill in an entry/exit form and to keep a (yellow) copy.

DON’T lose this form, you may need it to open a bank account or show an officious hotel receptionist and if you do mislay it, you may have to fill out another one before you leave the country.

DO beware of the double dating system. Your visa will contain a termination date and your passport will most likely be stamped with a permit to stay until… date. These two dates are rarely identical! And, of course, the earlier of the two is the one that counts.
In case of staying for work in Vietnam.

DON’T leave home or lose a copy of your employment contract or an official letter from the company or agency as this is required for issuance and extensions of your visa.

DO contact www.vietnamvisaonline.net in Hanoi for extension of your tourist visa. A long-term visa must be renewed, although, in special circumstances, it can be extended for a few days. However, if you need to change visa category (for instance, from a tourist visa to a business visa), you will have to leave the country in order to get the new visa issued.
If you plan to leave Vietnam during your visit, for example to visit a neighboring country and then to return to Vietnam, DO make sure that it says multiple entry or double entry on your visa, or you will not get back into Vietnam without a fresh visa!

If you know where you wish to enter or exit Vietnam (other than at the three international airports in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hochiminh City), BEFORE you apply for your visa, DON’T forget to specify these border crossings so that they can be added to your visa. Otherwise, you can have them added from within Vietnam, but with a little more hassle – and money, of course.

The credit crunch has steadily caused more and more people to feel forced to clamp down on their spending and attempt to save what money they can. With prices clambering whilst wages stay the same, millions of British people are struggling to live the lives they’re used to – which probably means that plenty have already decided a holiday away this year is off the cards.
This needn’t be the case. Although many can’t afford a big trip away this year, there are plenty of other options that will see you getting a well-deserved break without having to worry you’re breaking the bank. For example, this year will see many Britons ditching the continental flights and holidaying at home in the UK instead.
These holidays may not be beachside retreats, but they’re still a lot of fun and a great way to strengthen your connection to the UK. It is your home, after all – and can you say you know every city that well?
UK city breaks can be cheap and just as enjoyable as a trip further afield. With a host of different cities to choose from, each adorned with its very own, very distinctive personality, Britain has far more to offer than you might expect. Whether you prefer the bustling drive of English capital London or the musical delights of Manchester, you’ll be sure to find a UK city perfect for your break away.
It’s important to take holidays, even if only for a few days. And a trip to another UK city can be surprisingly different to what you’re used to. If you live somewhere like London, why not take a trip up to Glasgow and see an altogether different style of life? Similarly, Birmingham-dwellers could try out Edinburgh and Aberdeen residents might visit York to see just how widely the UK varies from city to city.
Best of all, you’ll know by currency when you’re getting a great deal on hotels, food and drink – as well as visiting a wide range of attractions that’ll show you just how diverse and fascinating British cities can be. So whatever city you have your eye on for your break away from the recession the year, UK cheap city breaks are becoming more and more popular by the day – so plenty of opportunities to discover more of the famous British isles.

Many people want to travel for the holidays but they don’t feel like they can because their budget doesn’t allow for it. Yet there are plenty of ways you can raise money to be able to do so. The sooner you start making a plan and determining how much money you will need the more successful you will be. Come up with as accurate of an amount as you can so you wont’ fall short. If you overestimate the amount of money you need for holiday travel then you can enjoy it later on.

Make a commitment not to touch the money you save for holiday travel under and circumstances. Place it in the bank or in a piggy bank that you have to break to get into. This way you won’t be tempted to remove any of the money for another purpose. The money you save for holiday travel will safely continue to grow until you are ready to travel.

Everyone needs to remove clutter from their home now and then so get it done and have a yard sale. Price the items cheap so that you won’t have to haul it all back into your home again. Making some money off the items you no longer need is better than not making any at all. You may want to place some of the items on the various online auctions so that you can get a better price for them. Do your research to see what is selling on these sites so you can have a good chance of selling yours.

Take a close look at your income and think about how much of it you can reasonably put away for holiday travel. Even if it is only $10 a week you can start putting it away and it will add up quickly. If you get paid every two weeks there will be months when you get three pay checks. Make a plan to save at least ? of those paychecks for your holiday travel plans.

You may find making some adjustments to your family’s budget can help you to save enough money for holiday travel as well. Instead of paying for a cup of coffee on the way to work each day make your own. Rather than going out to dinner and to a movie consider ordering a pizza and renting a movie. All the extra money that you save needs to go towards your holiday travel plans.

Ask your boss about any additional shifts or overtime hours you can have in order to save money for holiday travel. This means you may have to give up some of your free time but it will be a worthwhile sacrifice. Let other people know you are for hire too so they can pay you to baby sit, clean their house, or paint their garage. These little projects can be very fun and add up to some nice cash for the holiday travel plans you have.

If you are traveling for the holidays to see your family or friends ask them about a no gift rule if you want to go for Christmas. Explain to them that you will be saving all your money towards coming to see them for the holidays. The amount of money you will save on gifts quickly adds up, and being able to spend time with your family and friends will be a gift you can’t put a price on.

Look for excellent deals on holiday travel as well. It will be wonderful if you find a cheap flight or a discount of the train or bus. This means you will have less money to save up for your holiday travel. It may take some effort and some sacrifices but it will be well worth it when the holiday of your choice rolls around and you are able to go where you want to go.

Among the most ultimate Universal Studios packages that you can ever have for your teen vacation is the Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure which is one of the best and fantastic parks in the entire state of Florida with all its realistic scenic backdrops, thrilling effects, and wonderful rides that makes this ‘island’ one of the most adventurous piece of land in the region. If you want your family to have the most thrilling experience of their lives, you can always choose the different Universal Studios packages that can offer you unlimited access to the wonderful attractions offered by the Island.
The good thing about availing a Universal Studio vacation package that is inclusive of multi – ride passes is that you are able to fully enjoy all the attractions offered by the park without the need to wait in long line just to purchase the ticket you need for a particular ride. Ultimate vacation packages also allow you enjoy plenty of park privileges not to mention excellent accommodation options where you can have a very comfortable and relaxing place to stay after a tiring day of thrill rides and visiting different attractions in the area. And depending on your type of vacation package, you can also have certain seating privileges on select Universal Studio restaurants where superb cuisines and world class service is guaranteed.
When you reach the Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure theme park, you will find that there are actually lots of things you can enjoy there and one day of exploration will never be enough to fully experience all the exciting things this park can offer to you and your family. For starters, you can have the opportunity to experience being a reporter as you take the place Peter Parker in the Adventures of Spider Man right at the Super Hero Island. This is a state of the art 3D motion simulator that will take you all around the city of New York, where you can encounter the different villains in the life of Spiderman. You can also have a fun time being the alter ego of Doctor Doom or ride the Incredible Hulk roller coaster where you can experience the speed you never knew possible for a coaster ride. And right at the opposite side of the theme park, you can be able to choose your sides either with Ice or Fire as you face the Dueling Dragons.
There are still lots of fantastic things you can experience with your choice of Universal Studios packages for your family vacation. You can have an incredible ride at the Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls or experience the Jurassic Park’s River Adventure. Getting wet while being fully scared is one way of enhancing your wonderful experience at Universal Studios while savoring all the realistic experience you can have from this superb theme park right in Orlando Florida. You only have to remember that you need not spend lots of money in order to experience all this fun. With the right Universal Studio package, you can be able to bring your family here without breaking the bank.

Why would anyone want to holiday on a yacht? Noisy, prone to move without permission, expensive. Worse yet, they make you sick. Not quite the dream holiday you’ve paid for with early mornings, cramped commutes and long interminable office hours. But there’s a ‘but’.

You can look good lounging on your hotel terrace, but you can look fabulous arriving by yacht. The question is how to achieve this without a)blowing the bank, b)getting sea-sick, and c) falling off.

First, yachts don’t need to be expensive. Consider how much you’ll otherwise spend on a hotel. Look at the number of berths on a boat and make sure you fill them. Split down the costs and surprise yourself. The numbers in your party and the berths on the boat are the most important factor. On the whole you’ll find the bigger your party the better rate you can get. A recently booked skippered charter out of Athens for a group of 10 on a 65ft sailing yacht, including all the food and drink (maybe not all the drink), all taxes, fuel and annoying extras came in at 71EURO per head. Not bad.

What else? If you don’t have a yachtie member of your party who can drive the boat then you can easily hire a local skipper for around ?100/day. If there’s 6 of you that’s about ?17 per day – not too distressing for a professional tour guide every day and one who’ll take care of the yacht for you.

What about that sick feeling you get as soon as the wind picks up and you’re supposed to be having a ‘good sail’? Well, there are places where you can avoid this. For example the east coast of Greece is almost entirely protected by the Greek mainland mountains, which also create a reliable afternoon sea breeze to waft you gently into the next port. The breeze takes half the day to develop so you can get in some proper sun-bathing time in the morning or just visit the picturesque town you’ve berthed in, then you can go for a sail (little waves only) in the afternoon. And best of all, once the sun goes down, so does the wind. Just in time to enjoy a gin and tonic sundowner, not a hair out of place. Who’s the yachtie now?

If you holiday in the winter then top up on the tan in those long, wan winter months by visiting to the British Virgin islands. Protected waters, sunny, food and drink at every stop, blue waters and bath-temperature seas. Not to mention stunningly beautiful coral reefs. A trip to the BVIs in November or December followed by skiing in March (or the other way around) must be the ultimate ‘winter blues’ remedy.

Any other top tips? Well, for the Caribbean I can recommend a catamaran, not a monohull, charter. It’s cat country out there. Cat’s are faster, more stable, have more space and have a much more ‘normal’ layout if you’re not used to yachts. The Med is slightly different. There a catamaran can be more trouble than its worth when you arrive when trying to find a space in those tightly packed meditteranean town quays. Still, it is possible and if you’re keen for a cat and also hiring a skipper then you can let him worry about those kind of details. A good local skipper will find the space in every town quay however packed it may look.

So next time you come back from holiday, don’t say “i’m just back from holiday”, try “i’ve been holidaying on my yacht”. Well, it is yours for a week or two. Now how does that sound?

We all look forward to a break whether this is a bank holiday weekend where we can go away for 3 days or the Easter or summer holidays where we can have a family break that last longer for around a week or 2. However long you go for, make sure that you choose the right place and when it comes to family holidays you need to make sure that there is something for the whole family to do.

Some people like to choose a holiday where they can sit back and relax and some like to choose a break where they can get involved with everything going on. Whatever type of family you are a trip to a holiday park is just right for you as there is so much going on you will be able to make the most of your break and enjoy it just the way you want to. Each member of the family likes to do different things as the ages will obviously vary and everyone will want to do different things.

The benefit of visiting the holiday parks is that they are located on some of the nice beaches in the UK including Skegness and Minehead. This means that if the weather is kind to you during your stay there you can make the most of it by relaxing on the beaches to get some sunshine and maybe work on your tan. There are plenty of things that you can do at the holiday parks and whether you want to fill your day with activities or just kick back and relax you can do exactly what you want.

If you have little ones then there is plenty for them to do as well as there are designated areas where they can play and enjoy some games under the supervision of trained staff so you can let them have their fun whilst you spend some time with your partner or just pamper yourself and enjoy the family break that you have worked hard for. In the evening after everyone has freshened up in their superb and comfortable rooms, you can sit back and let the acts on stage entertain you and with popular performances from contestants and winners of famous shows such as X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent as well as a host of top performers. You certainly will never get bored during your stay at the holiday parks.

If you fancy an Easter weekend break then you can go online where you will find the best deals on all UK family breaks.

India is a country where mythology can be found in every nook and cranny. There are innumerable religious places here. And, each of these religious places, temples have a story to tell of their own. All of them hold some or the other kind of mythological importance. One such famous temple is the Pushkar temple.

This temple is located in the holy city of Pushkar in Rajasthan. Pushkar is a place which is known to have more than 400 temples there. However, the most famous temple here is the Pushkar temple which is dedicated to Lord Brahma. In fact, this is the only temple in the entire country which is dedicated to Lord Brahma.

Pushkar is a city which is otherwise drowned in the drudgery of sleepiness, becomes extremely active when the Pushkar camel fair is around. One of the main reasons why the Pushkar temple is considered extremely sacred is because it is believed that Lord Brahma had performed an important religious rite (yagna) here in the ancient times. The Brahma Temple is located in the Pushkar Valley and is one of the most important pilgrim centres for most of the Hindus.

The entire Pushkar Temple, better known as the Brahma temple among the locals is done up in white marble. The walls of the temple are decorated with silver coins and the pilgrims are greeted by a silver turtle which is placed on the floor of the temple entrance. Although there are a large number of temples at this place, yet Pushkar is particularly famous for its five most famous temples.

One of the most famous legend states that the flower, which Lord Brahma is seen holding fell at this place, which led to the coming up of Pushkar temple, which is apparently exclusively dedicated to him. This temple, always manages to stand out of the crowd of other temples which are situated in this area. One of the main reasons for it can be attributed to the large amount of carvings and exquisite embellishments done at this temple. This temple is located on the banks of Lake Pushkar. Pushkar temple was first built during the 14th century on an elevated platform.

The marble image of the silver turtle on the entrance of the temple is one of its chief distinguishing features from all the other temples. The floor of the entire temple is adorned with black and white tiles in a checkered pattern.

Pushkar is a city which becomes extremely vibrant during the times of festivals and other religious occasions. The local population of Pushkar is staunch devotees of Lord Brahma and all the festivals, big or small are celebrated with lot of zest and excitement here. The holy lake of Pushkar temple is considered sacred by the devotees who visit this place. Thus, no visit to this place is complete without taking a dip in the holy waters of Pushkar Lake. While on a trip to Rajasthan, Pushkar temple figures out on one of the must visit places for every tourist.

Pondicherry has a gorgeous and fine-looking uncontaminated beach that is extends nearly1.5km long. The beach here is the main attraction for the tourists who visit this place.

Some additional places of traveler interest in Pondicherry are: – French Institute , Manacle Vinayanagar , Mansion Anandha, Mailam Murugan Temple , Jawahar Toy Museum , Mandagupettu , Ousteri Lake .

Even though Pondicherry is extremely small in size, it pulls a good number of travelers coming to India. The exceptional saintly attraction of the destination is enhanced by the fact that it was a dwelling to the famous poet Sri Aurobindo and the Mother Mirra Alfassa and she belonged to Paris. A talented and a skillful pianist and a painter, she happens to be a follower of Shri Aurobindo . Pondicherry in the recent times is a union territory with its region spread over three dissimilar states in the nation. The capital city of the union territory of Pondicherry is also famous as ‘Pondicherry’ and is to be found on the Coromandel Coast on the Bay of Bengal, at a space of nearly 165 Kms from the famous city Chennai. Karaikal is an additional part of Pondicherry, which is also positioned in the state of Tamil Nadu. The additional two parts are Yanam in Andhra Pradesh and Mahe placed on the southern bank of river Mahe on the western coast of Kerala.

Once upon a time a French settlement, Pondicherry still has a small number of French families existing there and French is an important language which is spoken by most of the residents here. The French force can be seen in the very outline of the town. The wonderful  and outstanding statues of Joseph Francois Dupleix and Joan of Arc, the fighter saint of France informs of a noteworthy French power on the part of the destination. The French Institute of Ideology and Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient are the existing heritage of the previous French profession of the region.

Languages-Local residents are usually speaking French but there are quite a few other languages which are spoken here. The other Languages frequently spoken in Pondicherry are Tamil, Telugu, Malayam, Hindi, French and English.

Climate

The state takes pleasure in a tropical climate that is it is generally hot and humidity is immense and the monsoon commences from October and lasts till December. On the whole because of the beautiful attractions present here it is fast picking up as a great tourist destination.

Canada is one of the best destinations for versatility and adventure.  If you are on the lookout for a great place to take your family and get back to nature then the ‘other’ Quebec is a great option.  Many people choose to visit Montreal but never get a chance to see the rest of Quebec and all of the amazing things to do outside of the city including Quebec tours.

One great adventure, for example, is an exciting canoe trip.  You travel out to a remote setting in the wilderness for approximately 2 – 5 days on crystal clear lakes.  The wildlife is all around you from moose and barred owls to black ducks and bank swallows and you can leisurely observe all of the animals in their natural habitat.  The canoe trips can take place in Mont Tremblant Provincial Park, that is near Montreal, or possibly in the Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve.  Included in these tours are refreshing swimming areas, and shaded campsites that the natives of the area used.  The guides will also provide you with games and many things to do while you roast your marshmallows over the open fire.

But perhaps you are a bit more adventuresome and require more action than a leisurely canoe trip.  That’s when the whitewater canoe trip along the Dumoine River needs to be considered.  This is in the western side of Quebec and these trips are for beginners and include instructions.  Most people consider the Dumoine the best river for whitewater canoeing.  This river of water drops more than 500 feet from it’s beginning at Lac Dumoine to 60 miles away at the Ottawa River.  Along this river are 16 sets of rapids both class I and class II and each have a name.  Yes, they do have a few class III and class IV rapids but the beginner will need to be lifted or portaged around.  In addition, there is time for hiking, taking amazing pictures and all around fun.  Nothing is better than the beauty of taking a Quebec trip along this river.

As the weather is getting a bit cooler in Quebec you will want to look at other activities such as backpacking along the Saguenay River.  The mouth of this river has had cruise ships in their waters for quite some time but the shores provide great hiking trails that even have some newly built cabins for your convenience along the way.  You have a choice of a 4-day trip that will run along the northern side of the river or a 3-day hike on the southern side.  If you are really enjoying yourself you have the option to do both.  Each of the trips are quite different from the other as one travels close to the riverbank and the other is at a high altitude that is much colder.  All of the trails have been made safe with some stairs built into the sides of the steep cliffs and they are usually dry and well maintained.  It is recommended that the best month to take this backpacking trip would be in September.  You will be required to carry your food, a light sleeping bag as well as your own personal gear.  You will have the time of your life in this beautiful area of Quebec.

The Quebec tours have something for everyone and also something for every time of year.  When the weather becomes cold and winter settles in the most fun you can have in the snow is cross-country skiing that goes from cabin to cabin.  These cross-country expeditions begin and end northeast of Montreal in Quebec at a place called Reserve faunique de Papineau Labelle.  You can bring a group of your friends or family and choose your own dates.  The peaceful trails and the beauty of the scenery is enough to bring one back time and time again.  The views when you reach the hilltops are breathtaking and cannot be matched as you look out on the rolling hills of the Laurentian valleys.  You are, as they say, one with nature, amidst the wildlife that abounds all around you.  These tours have included in the price, the transport of your gear on snowmobiles, which will allow for freedom to travel.  The cabins along the way will accommodate from 4 – 12 people on this trip and there are options for side trips as well.

As you can see, taking Quebec trips can be exciting and exhilarating.  So get away from the city for a while and enjoy what Quebec’s nature and countryside has to offer.  You won’t be sorry that you did.

When we start to look at possible destination for our summer holidays we instantly turn to our bank accounts to see what type of budget is available to us. This budget may turn out to be higher than we first expected but for many people it is lower meaning that we have to make sure that every pound we spend is spent well and that we make sure that our budget stretches as far as possible. If you are one of the many people that may struggle with a family holiday then staying in the UK is a great option.

The problem with family holidays is that finding somewhere that all the family will enjoy is not always the easiest job in the world because each member of the family is going to want to do different things so you are going to have to look for a range of activities. One thing that we have to put up with in Britain is the unpredictable weather we receive. In the past month, the UK has seen some amazing weather where we were experiencing temperatures well into the mid-30s (degrees Celsius) so many people were content with staying in the UK as many people go abroad simply for the weather.

However in recent weeks, the UK weather has taken a turn for the worse and the rain has returned to some parts. This means that the destinations such as the holiday parks that are found around the UK have to come up with plenty of things for visitors to do if the rain starts again. This is no problem at all for the holiday parks in the UK because they have a range of indoor and outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are going to want to relax and enjoy your time away from home or looking to get involved with the activities, you have plenty of options available to you during your time at the holiday parks.

The holiday parks have a great range of activities available to all visitors and if you and your family decide that a trip here is perfect then make sure you find the time to visit as there are special events happening here all the time with special guests appearing on stage so look at the line-up and choose the best dates to visit the holiday parks.

If you are looking for the perfect holiday park for your summer holiday UK then make sure you search online where there are some great deals available.