Useful Travel Links and advice
travel information : travel accommodation :
useful sites : resposible travel
Sites have been checked for content and
suitability at the time of their inclusion on this page. However, we have
no resposibility for incorrect information held on these sites nor for changes to their content. 
Responsible Tourism:
We are often attracted to our destination because it is 'unspoilt', but sadly we can contribute to its decline and become a burden, not a benefit, to the local community. The following tips suggest ways to minimise the impact of tourism.
- Respecting local customs will improve your holiday enjoyment and leave less of a mark when you return home.
- Check local conventions of dress and behaviour - tourists can stand out if they are inappropriately dressed - would you consider going to the supermarket in a swimsuit at home?
- Ask locals before photographing them; many cultures have different attitudes to photography. Taking photographs of military sites or soldiers may also be misinterpreted and is in some countries illegal.
- Travel guide books give information on local religion, customs and language. It is worth taking time to learn basic words like 'hello' and 'thank you'.
- Think before you wear expensive watches or jewellery - one watch may equal many years wages in some countries.
- Some travellers don't think to explore the area outside of their hotel - look out for local markets where you can buy direct from the craftspeople and support local traditions.
- Exotic souvenirs may be tempting, but trade in many animals, plants and products is banned to protect their depleting numbers. Many endangered species are killed for their skins and for use in traditional medicines - Buying products made from endangered species supports illegal trade and risks the extinction of endangered animals.
- Small gifts for local children are often welcome if you are visiting a developing country - items such as pencils and paper are often particularly appreciated.
|
Responsible Tourism links:
 |
World Food Programme's Hunger Site
Make this your home page, and make daily donations of food to starving people around the world - at no cost to yourself |
 |
Amnesty International
For information on worldwide Human Rights and to join their campaigns. |
 |
Plan International
Sponsor a child with Plan and you will make a lasting difference to the lives of the world’s poorest children. You’ll help equip them and their communities with the tools and knowledge to implement and achieve long-term, generational change.
|
 |
Travel Etiquette
What is acceptable varies greatly from country to country and you may find that what is polite in one place is rude somewhere else. We tell you all you need to know about travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out on your next holiday. |
|
|
|
Traveller's Advice & Information Sites:
Travel Guides and Maps:
Hotels and Accommodation:
|
|
click here for a wide range of hotels at fantastic rates! |
|
alternatively, go to our holiday accommodation links page for our recommendations of beautiful resorts. |
|
Language schools
 |
C.I.A - the most recognized among the French language schools in France - since 1985 - welcoming 5,000 students per year.
Learning French with the C.I.A means: high quality instruction, an outstanding success rate on exams of 96% in 2005, accommodation in host families or residences, fun and cultural activities |
|
Other sites of interest
|
Your Privacy 
