Winter Wedding Planning

Posted February 10, 2008 By admin and has no comments yet.


Weddings in winter can set the mood upright. When winter is all about wool, wine, and food, why miss out on weddings? Here are a few ideas to help you plan your winter wedding.

First of all, getting the complete wedding area under thermal cover would be a wise way to start off things. The wedding ceremony and reception area should be made as comfortable as possible so as not to let the cold wind dampen the party mood. Non-drinkers may relish the piping hot coffee in cold winters. Drinkers, as usual, look forward to wine and whiskey. A cocktail party would be a befitting choice.

When setting the theme for a winter wedding, never forget to include those glittering rays of sun to be around the wedding reception and ceremony area. This can be in the form of wall papers, posters or any other motifs inspired by the sun. This is a natural way to let in the sun inside the wedding reception area and it should give a very warm feeling to the wedding guests.

If your budget allows, a cashmere woolen jacket and accessories as bridesmaid gifts can show your appreciation like no other gift. Such is the quality of the fiber that, it should be a serious choice to give to your bridesmaids. Presenting the groomsmen with vintage French wines is a way to heat up your groomsmen gifts. A wedding favor choice for your guests would be chocolates or dry fruits in a box wrapped up with glittering paper. There is a wide assortment of choices available with wedding favors to choose from.

There are really great varieties to choose from for this special occasion. Other winter wedding favors include an intricately made candle holder, small flower vases, and miniature bottles of wines may please your guests immensely.

Winter wedding food is really a thing to embrace. With really hot spices added on, it surely should be a hit among the guests. Not only does spicy food provide a gastronomic delight, it also helps guests in keeping warm during the winter celebration.

Finally, bride and groom will surely surprise the guests with a wedding near a hot water spring. Therefore, selecting the wedding ceremony and reception around a hot water spring, if available, would be a fascinating idea.

By: L Hayes

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L Hayes is a wedding professional and owner of Wedding Favors Emporium. They carry an extensive line of unique wedding favors. They offer many popular gift ideas such as place card holders, wine wedding favors, and bridesmaid gifts. For more information about winter wedding favors, wedding planning, or wedding reception ideas, visit their website.



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Travel to Historic Egypt an Ideal Winter Sun Destination

Posted February 4, 2008 By admin and has no comments yet.


Egypt is a famous destination for backpackers and package holidaymakers alike, with its
stunning coastline, ancient civilization, vivacious Cities and the beautiful Sahara. You
could spend weeks or even months touring around its many highlights and there really is
something for everyone here; beaches to sprawl out on, diving opportunities galore, hiking
in the Sinai and exploration of the splendid temples and pyramids of the one of the World’s
most impressive ancient civilizations.

The South of the country is best visited in the winter months as in the summer it is
unbearably hot and nearly impossible to travel comfortably in. This includes Aswan and
Luxor, where so many of the Ancient Egyptian sights are to be found.

The summer months are the most favoured time for visitors to the beaches of the
Mediterranean coast, though the accommodation at this time is at a premium.
Cairo is best visited in the spring and autumn months, so Egypt really is a destination for
all year round.

For the Backpacker, the best time to visit will be spring or autumn as this will allow trips
to most of the Country’s sights and regions.

Health-wise – Egypt’s healthcare service is reasonably good, though any condition needing
serious medical care will have to be seen in one of the bigger hospitals in Cairo. There is
really only two precautions needed for any diseases in the Country and that is Malaria and
Dengue fever.

Malaria only exists in the Al-Fayoum area and the rest of the Country is not
at risk. Dengue fever has been reported over the last ten years and so precautions for this
disease will also be needed.

Everyday common sense is needed here as in other Countries in Africa, with Schistosomiasis
in the rivers and the searing heat and sun. Basically you should just refrain from swimming
in the rivers and remember to cover up with sunblock and to keep hydrated. Taking
re-hydration pills would be a good idea.

Visas and docs – All western citizens will need a visa to enter Egypt, these can be acquired
either on arrival at a port or Airport or at a Consulate or Embassy. Proof of Yellow fever
vaccination will be needed if you are travelling from an infected area (like most of
Sub-Saharan Africa).

It is very easy to get a visa for a visit from the surrounding Countries and as tourism is an important part of Egypt’s economy, there will be no problems that you would encounter in other African nations.

Cost – Egypt is a relatively cheap place to travel in; budget travellers should be able to get by on a
daily limit of around $20 per day, which should cover your food, local transport and
accommodation. Remember, it does not hurt to spoil yourself with that top restaurant or a
night in that lovely hotel you saw, once in a while.

Travel is definitely good value and tours to the oases of the Sahara or to the top of Mount Sinai are also reasonable. Dive shops on the Red Sea coast are plentiful and as the competition is hot, prices are kept low.

The Sights – The Pyramids of Giza are an amazing sight and one which many people see before
long. Yes, it is overrun with tourists here, but can you blame them? There are plenty more
temples and monuments scattered around the Country and even into the North of Sudan (which
should not be visited at the moment due to the civil war).

Abu Simbel is like an epicentre of Ancient Egyptian monuments and treasures and although you may have read about the kidnappings and attacks in the area, it is not as bad as the western press likes to make out, though it is best to check with the local tourist office either in Cairo or Aswan.

The Red Sea has got some great dive sites and as previously stated, these are easily
accessible and good value. The resorts that are close by, Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada are
cosmopolitan places with visitors from all over the world.

The bombings which happened over the last few years are regrettable, but the locals have the drive to get over these wanton acts of destruction.

The oases of the Sahara Desert are a great place to get away from the crowds of the Cities
and resorts. Siwa Oasis near the Libyan border is a popular trip, as is Farafra near the
White Desert. Both are reasonably easy to reach and offer trips into the expanse of sand.

People often overlook Egypt’s Islamic past as well as that of the Ancients and with some of
the best bazaars in the region, Cairo is especially appealing. One of the most buzzing
Cities in the World, Cairo has great museums and galleries, but the highlight has to be just
walking the medieval streets alongside the hawkers and children!

By: Martin Kleis

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Car Hire Excess Insurance and the Benefits

Posted February 2, 2008 By admin and has no comments yet.


Car hire is big business nowadays and because we are renting more and more cars each year, either for business or pleasure purposes we must remember that we are not driving a vehicle that belongs to us, and thinking in the same way you wouldn’t want anything to happen to this as it is not yours and carries an inherent responsibility to be cautious and careful.

When renting a vehicle the car hire company usually provide a car which is less than 2 years old, as they have to conform to regulations and their lease contracts with suppliers makes it far more beneficial to car hire companies to provide newer vehicles. With this comes a price tag, new cars are generally more expensive than say a 5 year old similar vehicle. If anything were to happen to it, you are responsible as you have accepted the rental agreement.

This is where we now discuss the rental agreement-what is it exactly, well in a nutshell it’s a contract between you (the customer) and them (the car hire agency) which stipulates the terms of the rental. The most significant items within the agreement are the dates which you are renting the vehicle, the person(s) allowed to drive the vehicle, the distance you are allowed to travel with or in the vehicle before additional charges are incurred and finally the cost in the event of an accident/theft/loss/damage to the rental vehicle or keys.

In this article we’re discussing the final point from the agreement, which is the costs of accident, damage, loss or theft relating to the hire car. In 90% of cases worldwide, the named person in charge of the hire vehicle is required to pay an excess amount directly related to the cost of the vehicle, drivers age and rental location irrespective of what may have happened to the hire vehicle. This excess is required to be paid in full even if the driver was not at fault. Upon investigation and claim completion if the driver was not at fault and monies for the repair/replacement of the hire car are recovered then you are refunded your excess.

The average excess charge for a hire car in Europe is 600 GBP/€800, this is a costly affair especially if you know it wasn’t any fault of your own. Even if you are at fault, it has been a costly mistake.

This cost can be avoided by purchasing additional level of insurance at the rental kiosk upon vehicle collection or during the initial hire with the rental agent and a final purchase of additional insurance through an external company.

The average charge for additional insurance is roughly between €5-10 per day, which covers all named drivers to not be liable for any excess amount regardless of fault. Certainly seems worth it now, but when you initially thought your hire car was €20 per day, it now becomes at least 50% more expensive due to the high rates charged at the kiosk.

You have options to save you lots of money and they are as follows;

By: Stewart Willis

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Cost save by getting an insurance policy from an external company, they can offer you a policy at rates that are over 75% cheaper than at the rental kiosk-they even offer annual policies which cover multiple rentals within a one year period saving even more money. We recommend car hire insurance from Excess Protection, as they seem to offering the services you may require.

Get it all done at once by getting your car hire from Vision Car Hire as they offer excess insurance at the same time as rental options, so they are purchased together.

Saving you (the customer) money.

Stewart Willis



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