London

Touring the champagne region of France

by

travel makers mdYou pop the bubbly on New Year’s Eve or on any special occasion. If you love champagne, then the place you need to vacation is the champagne region of France. Here you can tour the cellars of the leading producers in the world of the bubbly.

Ruinart: Tour the Ruinart wines in the Crayères, chalk mining pits that have been designated Unesco World Heritage and Historical Monuments since 1931. Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house, producing champagne since 1729. The two-hour tour includes a guided tasting of two cuvées. If you plan on visiting the region, please note that the Crayères are closed from November 10, 2016 to March 13, 2017, but it’s a great time to at least start planning your trip. Read More

Tricks to getting a good night sleep when you’re away from home

by

TRAVEL MAKERS MD

When you’re away from home and sleeping in a strange bed in a completely different time zone, getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult. But that doesn’t mean it has to be impossible. There are tricks you can use to make sure you slumber is peaceful. Read More

How to have a stress free air travel experience?

by

travel makers mdTraveling is meant to be fun, but sometimes it can get stressful because of such unexpected moments as delayed flights, security lines and lost luggage.

To have a stress free air travel experience takes a lot of planning. In addition to taking the necessary steps to minimize the stress, you need to be flexible and have a positive attitude when it comes to handling any obstacles that may come your way. Read More

Top Volcanoes You Can Actually Visit

by

travel makers mdAre you someone who couldn’t make enough volcanoes for your science projects as a kid and now you want to see them up close and personal (well, not too close)? You can do that. Here are some of the top volcanoes that you can see on your next vacation. Read More

Fore! Golf Courses You Should Play

by

travel makers mdDo you want to play on the same courses that Phil Mickelson or Rory McIlroy do? Playing 18 holes on some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world can make for a fabulous vacation. Here are fore, er four, golf courses where you must play.

Located in Pebble Beach, California, this golf course has been the number one selection on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses since they started their list back in 2003. It’s easy to see why, with nine holes located high above the Pacific surf. Golf Digest describes the other holes as “Pebble’s sixth through eighth are golf’s real Amen Corner, with a few Hail Mary’s thrown in over an ocean cove on eight from atop a 75-foot-high bluff.” You will walk the same par 72 course that the legendary golfers Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Crenshaw have walked, and won. Read More

National Park Anniversary

by

travel makers
Happy Birthday to The National Park Service, which turns 100 on August 25, 2016. If you haven’t visited the parks yet, or it’s been awhile, now is a great time to get there, tour and take part in the festivities.

The National Park Service was created by an act signed by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25, 1916. Yellowstone National Park was established by an Act signed by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, as the nation’s first national park. There are currently 400 national parks available to visit, so whether you’re embarking on a staycation or you’re traveling the country, there’s one to see. Every year, more than 300 million people visit the parks. Read More

Travel Gadgets

by

travelmakersmd
It’s always nice to have the latest and greatest technology with you when you travel. Here are some new gadgets that are perfect for your next travel journey.

Waterproof phone case: Have you ever gotten water in your phone, and then maybe had to put it in a bowl of rice or, unfortunately, have to get a new phone altogether? The Waterproof Phone Case from Overboard in Surrey, England, solves that problem. It comes in sizes for both the Android and iPhone and you can even take calls while your phone is safely sealed within the waterproof case. So get in that pool or ocean because you won’t miss a thing. Read More

What to do in Newfoundland, Canada

by

travel makers
Newfoundland, Canada is the world’s 16th-largest island and a great place to spend some well-deserved vacation time.

This year marks the 115th anniversary of the world’s first transatlantic wireless signal received by Guglielmo Marconi and he received it at Signal Hill in St. John, Newfoundland Canada. On a clear day you can see views of the Atlantic as well as Newfoundland and even find icebergs. Then head on over to the Admiralty House Communications Museum which was constructed in 1915 by the Marconi Telegraph Co. during the First World War as the top secret H.M. Wireless Station for the British Royal Navy. According to the website, it’s now the last standing of 11 around the world, was built to intercept secret German naval transmissions, track icebergs and ships in distress. Read More

Spotlight on Ephesus, Turkey

by

travelmakersmd
Ephesus remains to the be the best preserved city that belonged to the former Roman Empire. In fact, it is one of the most spectacular tourists vacation sites in Turkey. If you would like to learn about history that dates back to 2000 years ago, a visit to Ephesus should certainly be on your travel list. When you do visit, below are just a few things you should add to your itinerary. Read More

Relaxing Under the Tuscan Sun

by

travelmakersmd tuscany
Tuscany is one of the top vacation destinations in Italy that will have you falling in love with the place so quickly that you’ll want to plan another trip there before your first one is even over. Its travel attractions include art, historic cities, great food, beaches, beautiful countryside and medieval hill towns. There are so many places to see and so many things to do, but we’ve rounded up just a few of our top choices. Read More