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Travel is more of a passion to me rather than just a hobby and I love to travel across the globe. Though travel is my passion but I don’t want to travel full time as I love my job, my family and my friends very much. I can’t think of leaving all of these and set out for travel across the globe. Unlike many travelers I don’t like to stay in hostels or traveling in 3rd class so money is a big factor for me . .

I go out for vacation at least 4-5 times a year to various places. A few months back I went to New Orleans for couple of weeks and it was a great trip with loads of fun and relaxation..

I went to New Orleans with one of my girlfriend, Ivy; who loves to travel as me and was thinking of going somewhere for a long time and when I told her about my plan she was more than happy to join me.

I believe that holidays are for meeting new people and chlling out with friends rather than exploring as many places as you can. Before traveling anywhere I do lot of research about good hotels, things to do, local transportations and history of the place. After doing thorough reasearch I book my hotel, flight tickets and tickets for other attractions as well. Most of the time if you book your ticket well in advance you get a better deal than booking at the last minute. A few years back I had visited Eiffel tower and didn’t book my ticket in advance and as a result I had to stand for more than 3 hours in the queue and after that incident I always prefer to book my tickets in advance.

We went to New Orleans in July this year. Our flight landed at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 2 o’clock in the afternoon; from there we took a taxi to our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. Our hotel was located nearly 12 miles from the airport and one way trip costs $20. You can also book a round trip for just $38 at the airport. The airport shuttle will pick you up at least 3 hours in advance of the departure flight. When we reached our hotel it was around 3:30 PM and we were very tired so after having a sandwich I went to my room to had a good sleep.

In the evening we didn’t do much as we were very tired so we decided to take a walk and explore the nearby areas. Our New Orleans hotel was situated in the French Quarter, which is the most famous area of the city. French Quarter has many historic buildings and is a National Historic Landmark. During the Spanish rule this area was known as Vieux Carr© and many historic buildings were built during the Spanish rule. I loved the area and decided to explore it further before leaving the city. We decided to have our dinner at a local restaurant named, Angeli. It was a small Greek restaurant which serves delicious food at a very reasonable rate.

After we finished our dinner we headed to our hotel as next day we had to wake up early to go to New Orleans School of Cooking to learn how to cook local dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya, Shrimp Creole and few more other dishes. We have booked our classes from 10 AM 12:30PM and it cost us $29 per person. As I had heard a lot about this class so didn’t want to miss the experience.

After coming back from our trip I invited few of my friends to taste few traditional Louisiana cuisine that I had learned from my cooking class in New Orleans and every body loved my food.. I am currently planning to attend the Tomatina event, where people throw tomatoes at each other, in Spain very soon.

Larissa Tayah writes about New Orleans Hotels. She has just found a great selection of Cheap Hotels in New Orleans for his next trip.

There are bargains to be had with holiday accommodation in Alcudia. There are plenty of facilities on offer at cheap hotels. An example is the Bellevue Club in Puerto de Alcudia. The level of facilities offered at this this 3 star hotel, consisting of 17 individual buildings, is on par with many 4 star hotels. An ideal family holiday hotel, it has everything to keep the children amused all day. Daytime entertainment is available for the over 4s with a kid’s club that includes games, shows, craft activities and storytelling. Adults too are impressed with the facilities. There are tennis and squash courts, 8 swimming pools, mini golf and day and evening entertainment which includes cabaret and shows. The Bellevue is proud of its gardens which are just right for a walk after dinner. What an amazing dinner! With all that’s offered you’re spoilt for choice. There is an English bar, a Moroccan bar and an Irish bar as well as 2 buffet restaurants and a pizzeria.

If you want something a little more upmarket then try the Be Live Grand Palace De Muro. This 5 star luxury hotel is only 50 metres away from the incredible La Albufera nature reserve and just 7 miles south of Valencia. This salt water lagoon attracts a lot of wetland birds and is a favourite with ornithologists. The hotel attracts a lot of golfers who book into Alcudia hotels, wanting to play the many golf courses nearby.

Alcudia has a lot for the tourist. For those that like leisurely sightseeing, there is the Old Town and the quaint harbour to discover. For the sun lovers, there is the 7 mile long beach to laze on. Shopaholics will love the busy towns with all sorts of items on offer and nature lovers will love exploring the countryside along the well-marked country trails. Party animals too, will relish the colourful nightlife. With all these splendid attractions on offer, it’s small wonder that more and more people are booking into Alcudia hotels.

Spain is package holiday central and many people visiting the Iberian country for the first time automatically envision a world of cheap hotels, sunshine and hotel swimming pools, however if you’re heading to the south of the region your thoughts should be about all the delicious sherry that you’re going to drink! El Puerto de Santa Maria, Jerez de la Frontera and Sanlucar de la Barromeda make up the region known as the ‘sherry triangle’ it’s where sherry is made, loved and found on menus in all Algarve hotels.

Fortified wine fans can tour the area independently or join a guided tour; many Spain hotels can recommend must-visit distillers.Fonseca Port or ‘Fonse Porto’ in the picturesque area of Douro Valley Region is a must-visit. The family have been refining their port since 1822 and the first stop is a free port tasting. You can enjoy the tour at your own pace as it’s in the form on audio MP3, which makes it ideal if you want to stop for a drink!

The biggest selling brandy is Terry Centenario and a visit to meet the makers at Bodegas Terry should be on your itinerary. Learn about the award-winning distillery on the hour-plus tour where the guides will explain the process and aging of the wines as well as offer brandy and sherry tastings.

You can stay as long as you like and merrily drink your way around the region as cheap hotels can be found all over El Puerto de Santa Maria. Visitors can find expertly run tours at many of the wineries and distilleries. Osborne Bodega is one such distillery best known for its sherry and brandy production. With a history spanning over 200 years you’ll learn a lot when you sign up for the hour long tour. You’ll get the chance to meet the makers, see distillery tanks in action and of course, the knowledgeable guide will be more than happy to answer questions. At the end of the tour you can taste the delicious goods for yourself!