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Europe travel, travel in europe, europe travel guide, europe travel stories and travel advice on Seniority.co.uk Main Directory Entertainment Fun & Games Health Home & Hobbies Money News & Tech Shopping Sport Travel Travel Africa \ Americas \ Asia \ Europe \ Other \ Money Conversion \ Advertise With Us Europe travel, travel in europe Europe travel guides to help you plan your travel in Europe: | View All Europe Travel Articles | Recommended Europe Travel Websites Previous Contributions: -- Select previous Contribution -- LATEST CONTRIBUTION ---------------------------------------- Places to Visit in Southeast Spain - Seb Jay PREVIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ---------------------------------------------- Stockholm A Great Destination That Is Kind To Your Budget - Marc A. De Jong Frankfurt Germany - 12 Insider Tips - Marcus Hochstadt Holiday in Portugal - Part 4 - Roy Stephens Holiday in Portugal - Part 3 - Roy Stephens Holiday in Portugal - Part 2 - Roy Stephens Holiday in Portugal - Part 1 - Roy Stephens Roman Holiday - Lyndon Travellers Tales - Dorothy Wharton A short break in Lucerne - Grahame Stovold Monster of the Monastery - Liana Metal Trip to Norway, Part 1 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 2 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 3 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 4 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 5 - Roxanne Johnson Italian Lakes - Frank Brown Russia - a New Look, Part 1 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 2 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 3 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 4 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 5 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 6 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 7 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 8 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 9 - Harlan Hague My trips to London - Jean Ward Cruising - Sylvia Williams Exploring Medieval Towns - Arthur and Elisabeth Jordan From Vienna to Dublin - Christian Wolf Iceland - Land of Contrasts - Leiah St. Peter - John Burkholder Ballooning in Switzerland, Part 1 - Helene Ballooning in Switzerland, Part 2 - Helene Millennium Wedding and Holiday in France, Part 1 - Joy Robinson Millennium Wedding and Holiday in France, Part 2 - Joy Robinson Manchester - the Other City - Pat Farley The City of York - Liz Ross Bamberg - Hidden Jewel - Anne Holder Nuremberg - the Heart of Europe - Frances Evans Voyage of Discovery - James Carron Greek Islands - Jack Burgess Short Break in Amsterdam - James Carron Fairy Flags and the Isle of Skye - Marlene Graham Reflections on Malta - John Covington View List "Places to Visit in Southeast Spain" by Seb Jay Southeast Spain along the Costa de Almeria is an unspoilt paradise. A world away from the high-rise hotel blocks and apartments that are associated with some other coastal areas of Spain, this Costa is subdued and altogether much more inviting. Mile upon mile of sandy beach stretches out along the coastline, truncated ever so often by headlands that crash out into the sea. For discerning families looking for a quiet Spanish holiday getaway, the Costa Almeria is the place to go. Beyond the beaches There are a wide variety of places to visit that are within a short drive of the Costa de Almeria coastline. Here are some of the best… Tabernas - Home to the 'Westerns' of the 1960s and 1970s, Tabernas is formed of desert-like rocky outcrops and canyons that have played host to some of the most memorable movies of this era. Clint Eastwood's A Fist Full of Dollars, A Few Dollars More and The Good, The Bad & The Ugly were filmed here, as was The Magnificent Seven. The movie sets (there are three 'wild west' towns to visit) are now tourist attractions, with live wild west shows, stagecoach rides and working saloon bars to enjoy. Calar Alto Observatory - The province of Almeria lays claim to one of the sunniest spots in Europe. On average there are over 3100 hours of sunshine to be had in the area each year. Taking advantage of the exceptionally clear skies in this part of Spain is the Calar Alto Observatory - a collection of five giant telescopes, three of which are operated by the Max-Plank Institute in Germany. Although chiefly a scientific research establishment the white telescope domes are a spectacular sight at any time of the day or on a moonlit night. It is also possible to arrange visits to one or more of the domes by appointment in the Sierra de los Filabres. Sierra Nevada Mountains - When on the Costa de Almeria you cannot fail to notice the magnificent peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west of the province. Snow capped for some six months of the year, the Sierra Nevada Mountain range is an all-year-round paradise. During the summer and autumn, hiking is the #1 activity, the mountainside yielding a fine network of paths to explore. During the winter and spring the Sierra Nevada becomes Europe's most southerly ski resort. Granada - A short distance downslope from the Sierra Nevada mountains is the beautiful town of Granada and its most famous of attractions - the Alhambra. A palace residence of Moslem kings that dates back to the 9th century, the Alhambra is a fortress (alcazaba), palace (alcazar) and a city (medina) all rolled into one. Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park - On the south-easternmost tip of Almeria is the 29,000-hectare Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. Pristine beaches, jagged cliffs, salt flats and lagoons await all who explore this natural paradise. With eagles, peregrines, cormorants and razorbills on show, this is the place to come if you enjoy wildlife. Getting to Southeast Spain Travelers should opt to fly into Almeria City airport on the Costa de Almeria coast. Car hire can be booked in advance for pick up from the airport upon your arrival. Visit http://www.your-carhire.com . About The Author Seb Jay is a professional writer specializing in the creation of original web content for http://www.your-carhire.com . Europe travel guides to help you plan your travel in Europe: | View All Europe Travel Articles Previous Contributions: -- Select previous Contribution -- LATEST CONTRIBUTION ---------------------------------------- Places to Visit in Southeast Spain - Seb Jay PREVIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS ---------------------------------------------- Stockholm A Great Destination That Is Kind To Your Budget - Marc A. De Jong Frankfurt Germany - 12 Insider Tips - Marcus Hochstadt Holiday in Portugal - Part 4 - Roy Stephens Holiday in Portugal - Part 3 - Roy Stephens Holiday in Portugal - Part 2 - Roy Stephens Holiday in Portugal - Part 1 - Roy Stephens Roman Holiday - Lyndon Travellers Tales - Dorothy Wharton A short break in Lucerne - Grahame Stovold Monster of the Monastery - Liana Metal Trip to Norway, Part 1 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 2 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 3 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 4 - Roxanne Johnson Trip to Norway, Part 5 - Roxanne Johnson Italian Lakes - Frank Brown Russia - a New Look, Part 1 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 2 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 3 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 4 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 5 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 6 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 7 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 8 - Harlan Hague Russia - a New Look, Part 9 - Harlan Hague My trips to London - Jean Ward Cruising - Sylvia Williams Exploring Medieval Towns - Arthur and Elisabeth Jordan From Vienna to Dublin - Christian Wolf Iceland - Land of Contrasts - Leiah St. Peter - John Burkholder Ballooning in Switzerland, Part 1 - Helene Ballooning in Switzerland, Part 2 - Helene Millennium Wedding and Holiday in France, Part 1 - Joy Robinson Millennium Wedding and Holiday in France, Part 2 - Joy Robinson Manchester - the Other City - Pat Farley The City of York - Liz Ross Bamberg - Hidden Jewel - Anne Holder Nuremberg - the Heart of Europe - Frances Evans Voyage of Discovery - James Carron Greek Islands - Jack Burgess Short Break in Amsterdam - James Carron Fairy Flags and the Isle of Skye - Marlene Graham Reflections on Malta - John Covington View List Europe travel, travel in europe, europe travel guides on Seniority OVER 50s ADVERTISING | PRIVACY | Ts & Cs | SITEMAP | ADD YOUR URL | CONTACT Seniority.co.uk Ltd. 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Japan maps by region - maps of Japan - Japan travel maps  You are here: About > Travel > Japan for Visitors > Japan Maps > Japan Map by Region Travel Go Japan Essentials Clickable Map of Japan Japan Pictures Japan Travel Tips Japanese Geisha Japan 101 - Fact about Japan Articles & Resources Japan Maps Picture of Japan / Web cams Best of Japan / Attractions Hotels/Accommodations Tokyo / Cities / Regions Japanese Translators Japanese Culture Etiquette / Living in Japan Japan Weather / Geography Japan History / Samurai Japanese Penpal / Chat Plan Your Trip to Japan Air Travel / Train Travel Restaurants / Japanese Food Japanese Gift / Japan Books Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Japanese Gifts Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Japan for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Japan for Visitors > Japan Maps > Japan Map by Region Japan Map by Region Lists various Japan maps by region. Subtopics Hokkaido Maps @ Osaka Maps @ Kyoto Maps @ Tokyo Maps @ Kyushu Maps @ Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Tokyo map - map of Tokyo - Japan maps A list of tokyo maps - map of Tokyo. Tokyo Map - Wards and Cities in Tokyo Indicates all wards and cities in Tokyo in a map. Honshu Island Map Shows the location of major cities in Honshu Island. From your About Guide. Kinki Region Map Includes Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe cities. From your About Guide. Shikoku Island Map A simple map, which indicates major cities in Shikoku Island. From your About Guide. Map of Tohoku Includes Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefecture. Indicates Sendai-city. From Expedia Maps. Map of Chubu region Includes Aichi, Gifu, Mie, and Shizuoka prefecture. indicates Nagoya-city. From Expedia Maps. Map of Nagano Overview of Nagano, Gunma, Niigata prefecture. From Expedia Maps. Map of Hokuriku Overview of Ishikawa,Toyama, and Fukui prefecture. Includes Kanazawa-city. From Expedia Maps. Kansai Map A large map of Kansai region. Map of Hiroshima Overview of Hiroshima prefecture. From Expedia Maps. Map of Shikoku Includes Takamatsu, Matsuyama, and Kochi. From Expedia Maps. Map of Okinawa A map of Okinawa prefecture. Indicates Naha-city. From Expedia Maps.        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Japan Postcard - Japanese free email postcards - New Year's ... Japan Map - Nagano Prefecture Map - Map of Japan Universal Studios Japan Odaiba Photos Pictures of Japan - mount fuji picture - mt. fuji Photo Headlines Best Japan Photos in 2005 Which Japan photo gallery was viewed the most by visitors... Japanese New Year's Cards Sending New Year's cards to relatives, friends, teachers, classmates, and... Photo Gallery: Christmas Decorations in Japan Christmas in Tokyo Disneyland, Odaiba, Ebisu Garden Place, and more.... Christmas in Tokyo There are many fun events and beautiful Christmas illuminations to...

Mexico Travel

Mexico Travel Guide - Mexico Articles Wednesday Dec 28th, 2005 Mexico Central Time Back to Mexico Articles After many years of hard work and saving, you deserve to treat yourself. Many foreigners now look to Mexico as an ideal place to retire to. This section is designed to give you an overview of advantages and disadvantages of retirement in Mexico. Before you make the decision to move to Mexico permanently, be sure to visit several different towns and see what each has to offer. Different cities have different personalities and available activities, as well as varying amount of other retirees living there. Currently, the most popular retirement communities are in Guadalajara and the nearby Lake Chapala area, Puerto Vallarta, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Cuernavaca, Manzanillo and Oaxaca. All of these locations are along or near to the Pacific coastline of Mexico, and have mild to hot temperatures year-round. Many of the established retirement communities in these locations are well-designed resorts in themselves, featuring golf courses, tennis courts, movie and performing arts theaters, and swimming pools. Be sure to choose a community which offers all that you are looking for. Talk to the residents and ask their opinions. You can stay as long as six months on a tourist pass in Mexico, so if you choose to drive or fly down to Mexico, be sure to allow enough time to make it back across the border before this time period expires. Should you find the place that's just right for you, you can begin the process of established residency. Before moving south of the border permanently, you must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a foreign country. We'll start with the advantages. First of all, rent will be cheaper. Depending on where you choose to live, rent could be extremely cheap or extremely expensive, but you can easily rent a nice apartment or house for around $300 to $600 per month. If you're interested in buying a house or condominium, please refer to our real estate page for more information. Another great advantage of living in Mexico, especially the farther away you get from the tourist traps, is the price of groceries. By shopping in residential markets and out of the way grocery stores, two people could easily eat on a budget of $200 per month. As well as inexpensive groceries, small Mexican restaurants (not the fancy tourist restaurants mind you) serve excellent Mexican dishes for a fraction of what you would pay in any American or Canadian restaurant. In addition to cheap food and cheap rent (if you so choose...), the Mexican people are generally tremendously polite. Back to Top The more Spanish that you are able to speak, the better you will fare in Mexico, but even if you don't speak a word of Spanish, many Mexican people will still treat you very politely or at the very least, they will treat you with respect. Contrary to popular belief, the health care in Mexico is top-notch. Many practicing doctors in Mexico were themselves educated at American medical schools, and offer just as good (or sometimes better) health care as doctors in the United States. Pharmacies are always well-stocked and you should have no trouble finding any medications that you may need; and most at significantly lower prices. Another great advantage (although maybe a disadvantage to some) about Mexico is the climate. If you love year-round warm weather, lots of sun, and the always warm waters of the ocean nearby, you will love your retirement in Mexico. Before you pack your bags and move to Mexico, let's go over the disadvantages first. We'll start with weather. If you are used to cool, northern weather, the heat of Mexico during summer will likely give you some trouble. The summer season can be muggy or dry, but it is inevitably hot. Air conditioning can help, but nobody can be expected to live indoors throughout the summer season, so while researching where you may want to live, go during both the winter AND the summer season. Another disadvantage about moving to Mexico is that invariably, you will have to leave many friends behind. As nice as it sounds to have people come visit you, many retirees have had privacy problems due to old friends visiting constantly because of a free place to stay in Mexico. You will, of course, make new friends in Mexico, and you can always return to the United States to visit. It is advisable not to offer a place to stay in Mexico to many people before you leave, though. You may find many (too many?) of them taking you up on your offer! Transportation may or may not be a problem for you in Mexico. If you are used to driving your car around and dislike public transportation, you might be slightly inconvenienced. The public transit of most Mexican cities is adequate if not excellent, and will be cheaper than driving. High gas prices, difficulties with insurance, and the effects of the Mexican climate on your car are all things to consider. If the advantages of living in Mexico outweigh the disadvantages, you may want to look into retirement to Mexico further. An excellent guide to retirement in Mexico is AIM, a newsletter which costs $16 U.S. or $19 Canadian. Contact AIM, Apdo. Postal 31-70, Guadalajara 45050, Jalisco, Mexico. Back to Top Send us your comments about this article Back to Mexico Articles Acapulco | Cancun | CopperCanyon | Cozumel | Guadalajara | Huatulco | Ixtapa | Los Cabos Manzanillo | Mazatlan | Mexico City | Monterrey | Oaxaca | Puerto Vallarta © 1995 - 2005 Let's Go2Mexico ® - All Rights Reserved - Powered by ® Go2 Producciones ernesto luna sierra

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Russia Travel Guide - Money Matters  You are here: About > Travel > Eastern Europe for Visitors > Russia-Belarus-Ukraine > Russia Travel Resources > Travel Essentials - Russia > Russia Travel Guide - Money Matters Travel Go Eastern Europe Essentials Best of Eastern Europe Map of Central/Eastern Europe Photo Gallery Country Profiles Discount Travel Websites Articles & Resources Planning Your Trip Ways to Travel What to Do in East Europe Maps for Eastern Europe Czech-SlovakTravel Hungary Travel Poland Travel Russia-Belarus-Ukraine Romania-Moldova Travel Baltic Travel Balkan Travel Culture and Holidays Photo Galleries East Europe Travel and Language Books Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Eastern Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Eastern Europe for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular First Christmas Tree Europe map Best of Eastern Europe Croatia Naturism and Nudism Discount Travel Websites What's Hot Krakow Photo Gallery Profiles of Eastern Europe Moscow City Profile Czech Republic Photo Gallery - Charles Bridge and castle Sofia's Religous Buildings Related Topics Hotels / Resorts / Inns European History Architecture Air Travel Europe for Visitors Money Matters From Apply Now , Your Guide to Eastern Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Russia Travel Guide Like everywhere else you travel, you'll need money when you visit Russia. Below you'll find handy information about money in Russia, including cash, credit cards, travelers checks, exchange rates, ATMs, and banks. Currency The currency in Russia is the ruble (RUR). One ruble equals 100 kopeks. Banknotes have a value of 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rubles. Coins are found in 1, 5, 10 and 50 kopek pieces and 1, 2 and 5 ruble coins. Only notes and coins dated 1997 or after are valid. Taking Money with You If your travel plans are just to the larger cities of European Russia, it's best to bring a mixture of cash, travelers checks, and credit cards. You should bring just $100-200 per person. Travelers checks, which are safe because if lost or stolen can be replaced, can't normally be used to pay for goods or services but can be used to get cash when you need it. If you travel outside of larger cities in European Russia, expect to use cash only. Exchanging Money Check the latest conversion rates before you go. Don't change money on the street as there is no need and the risks are too great. Change money in a bank or currency exchange office, or use an ATM machine. The problem with ATMs is that there are now scams where account and PIN numbers are electronically stolen. Therefore, it might be safer to use an ATM machine inside a bank. Currency exchange offices are "obmyen balooti," and they usually advertise their rates in their windows. There are plenty of them in the big cities and their rates tend to be better than in banks. Credit Cards MasterCard and Visa credit cards are generally accepted at hotels, restaurants and many shops in larger cities. In the hinterlands, you'll have to rely more on cash. Travelers Checks American Express and Thomas Cook travelers checks are the most widely accepted, and there are offices in major cities where you can exchange them for cash. Banks Banking hours are generally Mon–Sat 10:00 am to 6:00 or 8:00 pm. Many banks offer Western Union money transfer services. Costs Moscow can be expensive for tourists, especially for hotels and upscale restaurnats, and costs can be twice that of St. Petersburg. Outside these two cities, costs are considerably lower. Depending on the level of luxury you require, however, budget travelers can still find reasonable costs in Russia's larger cities, whether for accommodations or meals. Other costs, such as certain groceries and public transportation, are very cheap. Russia Travel Guide Index Profile of Russia City Profile: Moscow City Profile: St. Petersburg Before You Go Need to Know Money Matters Intercity Travel City Transit Driving Health and Safety Lodging Dining and Drinking Communications Shopping        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Krakow Photo Gallery Profiles of Eastern Europe Moscow City Profile Czech Republic Photo Gallery - Charles Bridge and castle Sofia's Religous Buildings