The Summer Olympic Games have found their home in London for the third time since their inception: 1908, 1948 and now 2012. With 205 nations participating in 300 events, the Games are sure to bring spectators from around the world and a boost to the city’s economy.

Taking a cruise may seem out of reach if you aren’t aware of just how budget-friendly they can be. Budget cruises don’t mean that you have to give up luxurious amenities that your higher-paying, fellow passengers enjoy. It simply requires that you travel off-season or take a shorter trip. Affordable cruises are a great option for those who want to take a vacation without breaking the bank. Here are three great options:

Whether you’ve flown into a territory of ice and snow from one of sunshine and fluffy clouds, recently moved and are facing your first winter or you’re on a road trip through frozen mountains its important to take the weather into account.

When you are traveling overseas, the rules that you are used to get thrown out the window. You are not home anymore, and you have to get used to the rules and possible restrictions that are imposed by foreign nations. However, obtaining these rules, and knowing what you are up against, is a great way to make sure you are not caught by surprise.

It’s common knowledge and a cliché, already, that the best places to party in Europe are equally divided among Spain, Germany and France. It’s no secret that Ibiza is Europe’s biggest party playground, that Berlin has the coolest and swankiest clubs for the alternative set and that France has everything the rich and famous might dream of, in Saint Tropez or the upscale clubs in Paris. Amsterdam is also a preferred party destination and Greece’s island of Mykonos presents itself as a more accessible version of Ibiza, at the other end of the continent. However, there are plenty of other places on the Old Continent where you can enjoy a good time—whether for an offbeat New Year’s Eve Celebration, a stag or hen party unlike any other in your circle of friends or simply a clubbing weekend on a budget, in an exotic location. For your information and entertainment purposes, here are the five best lesser known cities to party in, listed below. Meanwhile, you just grab your luggage, look up a good currency converter and start your party planning.

Traveling on a budget doesn’t have to mean skimping on the extras. Budget conscious travelers can experience holidays that make them feel both pampered and luxurious. Travel coupons are there for the taking if you know where to look. Follow these top five tips and you’re budget vacation is sure to be one of the best you’ve ever had.

For 3,800 years the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world. Comprising 2.3 million limestone blocks, each weighing over two tons the Great Pyramid is an enigmatic testimony to the science and knowledge of its builders. . The ratios encoded within its dimensions describe the mass and orbital period of the Earth. The pyramid itself is a marker which divides the world’s land masses into four equal parts.

If you are in one of the most cosmopolitan and cultural cities in Europe then finding a place to relax may not be high on your list of activities to do. Sometimes, however, finding somewhere where you can just enjoy your holiday and take a break from sightseeing is perfect. In Barcelona, with its beautiful summer weather, there are a number of places that will allow you some relaxing time and who knows, some people find these spots more enjoyable than seeing the sights.

Children love things that are new and exciting. Being able to explore the underwater world is both novel and thrilling- it’s a very different world down there, populated by strange plants and animals and with its own rules about movement. In fact it’s often said that diving is as close as anyone can possibly come to visiting a new planet. Brightly coloured tropical fish, rays, and corals may not be alien life forms but they are certainly outside our everyday experience and getting down amongst them is can be awe-inspiring.

Road tripping across a country in a campervan (an RV if you’re from the States) offers a vacation like none other. Go where you wish, stop where you like, your holiday is completely in your hands. Whether you drive north to south or east to west, you’ll see more of the UK than you will in any other way. If you’re planning a road trip, there are things you need to take into consideration before setting out, especially if you’re not native to England (or even if you are!).