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    Vacation with Physically Challenged Loved Ones

    Monday, December 8, 2008, 10:29 AM [Fun Activities]

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    Traveling and going for vacation with our physically challenged loved ones can be both extra enjoyable and more difficult than you usually would. When taking them to trips and vacations, following some tested suggestions can make your trip much less hard and much more enjoyable.

    Same as your usual travels, planning your trip always plays an important role. When taking a physically challenged people, plan your transportation as well as your destination.  Call the airline and see if it provides special accommodations for those who are physically challenged. It will be best if you pick the airplane that offers necessary accommodations for your loved one.

    Before you go, check the possible places you consider to stay. Know their accessibility and make sure the place you're choosing is not too hard to reach by distance and transportation.

    As you plan your trip and the activities for the whole vacation, also make a checklist on the things you need especially the basic needs of your physically challenged love one.  Make sure that you are well prepared for the trip and do the things you have so carefully planned for.

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    Gift-Giving Tips for Foreigners in China

    Friday, December 5, 2008, 12:29 AM [Fun Activities]

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    Gift-giving, as a sign of friendship, is a way to make your relationship with people better. It can be done formally with business partners or relatives and casually with acquaintances. In giving and receiving gifts in China, there are few things that you really have to bear in mind to avoid misinterpretation of intentions.

    First, you should know that Chinese people love the color red and the number eight (8). On the other hand, you couldn't just choose the color white unless somebody just died. Also, don't pick clocks for gifts. It may imply your wishing ill for that person.

    Another no-no in gift-giving in China is any of the sharp objects such as scissors or knives- no matter how fancy they look like. This means cutting the friendship you have with another person.

    One bad-luck thing in China is the number four (4). If you want to give them a set of objects, those items should not come in fours. They are very superstitious about the number 4 that they even refuse to have fourth floors in their buildings.

    When handing the gifts, present them with two arms. Also, receive any gift given to you with both hands.

    In China, they don't usually open gifts in front of the one who gave them right after receiving the gift. It may be considered as an odd over-excitement (or greed). Also try refusing a gift before accepting it. Accepting gifts right away may also look greedy to them.

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    Creative and Educational Ways to Entertain your Kids When Travelling

    Thursday, November 27, 2008, 05:07 AM [Fun Activities]

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    Time spent inside the car, airplane or any other means of transportation are often not counted as fun activities or as part of the vacation. But through creative and helpful ways, this can also be a source of so much fun and learning. Here are some tips to help you maximize the time spent in travel.

    The most common way to make use of the time in travel is answering activity books. You may sit beside the child and help him/her learn from activity books. You may ask questions that will lead the kid into thinking and imagining creative ways in arriving to the answer. You may also bring some picture books and talk about it.

    You can also take some children’s music with you and sing along with your child. Also teach some new songs, especially road or working songs so that it could also be a form of playing.

    Instead of leaving your kid on his/her own, try also engaging him/her in some car games such as spotting objects that you can see through the window and naming trees and animals. You may also help develop your kid’s imagination and creativity by encouraging them to spot objects and animals in the clouds.

    Story-telling is also a very good way to spend your time. You may tell stories or listen to your child do the talking.

    These things will not only help you enjoy your travel and stay away from boredom, it will also help your child learn and think. And most importantly, it strengthens the bond you have with your child.

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    Activities for Winter Vacations

    Sunday, November 23, 2008, 07:34 PM [Fun Activities]

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    Winter vacation will be fun with a lot of ice. It is the season when ice itself can break the ice.  You can have some recreational activities indoors where everybody is warm and cozy, or you can make much of the holiday and have fun with the snow.

    One most popular activity you could do in winter is ice skiing. Your option in skiing is endless when it comes to choosing the right place for you. From the US to Europe, skiing resorts are available offering really great accommodations for your winter vacation. You may also go snowboarding sometime.

    In choosing the resort you would want to enjoy your winter vacation in, we advice that you consider a number of options. Consider the location of the skiing or snowboarding resorts and the accommodation package they offer.

    Different resorts have different offers and it is best that you pick the one that offers what you want, no more or no less. Consider your airfare, the place to stay in or accommodations, the inclusive meals and other activities they offer in the place. You may want to pick a particular place for other purposes such as dropping by your relative's house, trying some restaurants or having an extra sight-seeing.

    Winter can be very fun and there are a lot of options catering different individuals' needs and interests.

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