If you love the outdoors and you love the idea of seeing the wild in your own back yard, you may want to consider a trip down to Canada. Canada has thousands of acres of pristine wilderness, as well as a wealth of lakes, rivers, streams and the many lakes and reservoirs that dot the border between the two countries. In addition to these natural wonders, there are many parks and recreation areas in the area that offer many recreational opportunities to the many tourists who flock to Canada each year.

White water rafting provides an exciting chance to see many things that only land-lovers will not experience. The great thing about Canada is that there are also many lakes where you can find a variety of different water sports, including whitewater rafting, which makes it even more fun. One of the most popular water sports in Canada is white water rafting.

Canada has many fantastic rivers that are suitable for white water rafting. One of the best places for this type of activity is Grand Falls State Park, which is only about one hour from Montreal. This lake provides a variety of different water activities, including river rafting, kayaking, jet boating, and sailing. Because the waters are calm and shallow, it means that you can easily explore all of the different water features without having to worry about getting lost.

If you are looking for another place to try your hand at white water rafting in Canada, you can try a number of different locations in the region. Two popular spots that you may want to consider including Stoney Creek, and the Banff region. Both of these areas offer their own unique type of white water activity, as well as offering canoeing, kayaking, jet boating, and fishing trips for families and adults.

If you are not familiar with white water rafting, you should do a little research on the subject before deciding to go rafting in Canada. There are many books available that can help you get a better understanding of the sport, as well as many informative websites that can tell you much more about the sport than you ever could by reading about it in a book or watching a documentary. If you are interested, you should take a trip down to Canada and try out some of the water sports in the area to get an idea of what you would like to do.

White water rafting is definitely a sport that is very much enjoyed by those that like to be out in the fresh, clear waters. If you love the feeling of rushing rapids and flowing water, and the peace and calm that comes along with them, you will surely enjoy the many different experiences that white water rafting can provide. As long as you choose the right place and the right time of year to visit, you are sure to have many enjoyable experiences.

If you are looking to enjoy the waters of Canada, you may want to check out the Grand River in Banff National Park, or the Kettle Falls in Jasper National Park. Both of these locations are excellent to raft in Canada, and many people come from all over the world each summer to enjoy a relaxing vacation on these great bodies of water.

Canada is a great place to spend a relaxing vacation, whether you are looking for something relaxing, something to do, or just to simply have a good time. Whether you enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, or fishing, you will have many different adventures in Canada. You are sure to find something to keep you busy and entertained, whether it be hiking whitewater rafting, kayaking, river rafting, or white water rafting. No matter what you want to do, Canada is sure to give you plenty to keep you busy during your stay.

The world is constantly expanding with amazing and unique opportunities to travel and make a living while doing it. If you’ve ever wondered how you can explore exotic places and pay for it, how you can make back the money you’ve already spent on an excursion, or if you want to change jobs so that you can trek the globe and experience a variety of cultures, but wonder how you’d survive, there are plenty of ways to do it.

Here are five of the most common ways the experts are making a living while you travel.

Get A Job

If you want to move out of the office, but are drawn to steady income, consider getting a job in an industry that sends you around the world. There is a plethora of options available to you. For example, you could work as an au pair, importer/exporter, or an instrument, dance, or language teacher.

These jobs may have you in one location for an extended period of time and require you to keep a regular schedule, but imagine how deep you could dive into that area and their culture before you move on to another assignment.

Other options might include becoming a yoga or workout instructor. You can visit locations around the world and create a workout video in various places. Then you can post it on your monetized blog or sell it as a workout package on your website of even behind a paywall on YouTube, Vimeo, or Amazon. You could also sell it to app creators who use video to add variety home workout systems.

If you are looking for seasonal work and enjoy working with people, consider becoming a surf or ski instructor, cruise ship or resort service employee, tour guide, bartender, or docent.

For something different, look into becoming an international house or pet-sitter. This is a rapidly expanding industry for the trustworthy animal lover. Just imagine getting paid to go anywhere in the world, love on fur babies, and give pet owners the freedom to travel as well.

Blogging

Creating a blog that incorporates writing about your trips as well as your photography or videography can be a great source of entertainment and income as you travel around the world. Of course, you will need to get your own domain name and a host before you get started.

Chances are, you are journaling about your experiences anyway, why not add a photo or video and post it? Blog readers are very interested in the personal side of the writer’s life. If you can write in such a way that you are revealing your adventure in an engaging story format, followers will show interest and interact with you, making it easier to attract affiliate advertisers to your blog and generate income. The more you explore and blog, the more engaged your audience becomes, and the value of your blog increases.

If you can provide something valuable to the reader, the your blog will be more appealing. Perhaps you can create a guide of do’s and don’ts from your experiences. Maybe it’s a list of tips for how to connect with locals for an authentic cultural experience. The possibilities are endless. Just make sure it’s valuable and relevant to the post or your overall blog theme.

Content Writer/Freelancer

If the idea of potentially uncertain income makes you uncertain about the prospect of becoming a freelance writer or blogger, consider establishing yourself an independent contractor with a handful of strong industry leaders looking for web content. Big travel-related companies are looking for content to fill their sites without the hassle of hiring a full-time staff.

While negotiating the terms of your potential contracts, request the style or voice in which you prefer to write, destinations you would like to visit, or topics and attractions that you would like to explore. The content world is your oyster.

Photography/Videography

Photography or videography is a great way to make a living while you travel. With the advance of camera capabilities on mobile phones, freedom has been granted to even non-professionals to capture a moment during a trip and sell it or post it on their monetized blog. There are all kinds of sources looking to pay photographers for images: travel related websites, vacation planning agencies, hard copy and online magazines, and tourism boards, to name a few.

If you’re a shutterbug, selling your memory-inducing photos can add padding to your expenses and provide you with the flexibility to work and play anywhere you can upload your photos.

Remember to make images high resolution and do a thorough check of any agreements or contracts for payment terms and rights of use or image ownership.

Open Air Markets

One of the best features of visiting cities around the globe is wandering through the open-air markets. They offer a vast selection of local and cultural favorites – food and clothing being most common. Consider creating and selling your own art, photography, or jewelry that you can offer as a vendor.

Many tourists specialize in touring markets in every city they visit, which gains you visibility and opportunity to make connections from other cities and countries with similar markets.

Locals will enjoy having new-to-them options and perspectives to choose from as well. You may be asked to stay for longer than you anticipate because you offer something unique to them!

These markets are the crossroads of everyday life in each city and can offer a snapshot of the culture. What better way to enhance your open-air market income than by combining that experience with photography/videography and blogging about your participation there? It could open a whole new niche in the blogging world for you.

Making a living while you travel is not as daunting as it may seem at first glance. The key is to know what you love, be creative in how you apply your passions, and begin reaching out to those already doing something similar, then make it yours. Financed adventure awaits – go make a living while you travel!

When planning our summer holidays we tend to think first of visiting the most popular destinations. London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome – these are the European cities that probably figure at the top of our travel bucket list. These cities attract millions of tourists each year and one can get lost in the crowd. Holidays in off-the-beaten path destinations, such as Eastern Europe, can not only be less crowded, but also quite affordable, especially if you haven’t inherited a fortune or won the EuroMillions lottery.

Bulgaria, for example, is a country definitely worth visiting. In the summer months the beaches are particularly inviting and in the winter the ski slopes are on a world class level. Bulgaria boasts incredible nature, fascinating history and culture, and a national cuisine that will make your visit thoroughly enjoyable.

Here are five places worth visiting on your upcoming trip to Bulgaria.

Sofia – The capital of Bulgaria is the perfect place to start, especially as many major international airlines have regular flights to the city. Sofia’s main attractions are located in its centre and you can see most of them in a day. If you spend more than 24 hours in Sofia, you can use it as the perfect base for outings into the countryside. A visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia’s iconic landmark, is a must but visitors will also enjoy seeing the Rotunda of St. George, the city’s oldest church located in the courtyard of the Sofia Hotel Balkan.

Rila Monastery – Just an hour and a half’s drive south of Sofia, this monastery is located in a serene mountain setting. The main church at its centre has a dark interior but colourful frescoes with Biblical themes and black and white striped pillars outside. Two stories of wooden structure surround a central cobblestone courtyard and in the distance one can see the peaks of the Rila Mountains, white-capped with snow much of the year. The monastery is named for Bulgaria’s patron saint, Ivan Rilski, a hermit who lived in a nearby cave.

Plovdiv – Bulgaria’s second city is also one of the oldest in Europe. There are many sites dating back to antiquity including a Roman theatre still in use for cultural events today. No visit to Plovdiv would be complete without a walk through the Old Town where galleries and museums are located inside colourfully well-preserved houses built in the Bulgarian Renaissance architectural style.

Black Sea – Bulgaria has no shortage of beaches for those who prefer to tan on the sand, as well as a pristine coastline with undisturbed views of the sea. Many tourists prefer the ultra-modern resorts in Golden Sands and Sunny Beach, but adventurous visitors will find fascinating towns a short distance away.

Koprivshtitsa – Its name is a bit hard to pronounce but this small village an hour’s journey east of Sofia is definitely worth a visit. The village is a prime example of Bulgarian renaissance architecture dating to the mid-1800s. Many of the beautifully restored houses, with their brightly coloured exterior walls, serve as ethnographic and historical museums. Step inside and you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported back to the 1870s, when Bulgarian revolutionaries used Koprivshtitsa as their base when fighting the Ottomans for Bulgaria’s independence.

There is much more to see in Bulgaria than the five places mentioned here. The best thing to do is to set off for your Bulgarian adventure today!

With vacation rentals in France becoming more populous year on year, heavy investment into the preservation of history in many cities and towns and even more transport routes available both in and to the European country, it has never been a better time than right now to visit France.

I have lived in and toured around France for many years having first fell in love with the country when I came to university here as a tender 18 year old student. Since then I have spent roughly 7 years in France and intend on making it a large part of my life going forward.

In my opinion, France has the perfect combination of old and new, elegant and edgy as well as offering a cultural melting pot with a backdrop of pure French beauty. France is often a paradox and I think it is that which I love most about the country. France is far bigger than may think and there is so much for tourists to see on a visit here. I have sat down and put together a list of my favorite French locations so that if you are pressed for time during your stay, you can follow my advice and hopefully find a part of France to fall in love with.

Le Mont Saint Michel

This incredible island juts out above the sea-line in between Normany and Brittany on the west coast of France. The island was once inhabited by Benedictine Monks and later used as a prison, these days it has religious settlers and it makes for a wonderful place to visit. A registered UNESCO World Heritage site and considered by many as a ‘Wonder of the West’ Le Mont Saint Michel is well worth risking the high tides and walking over to from the mainland.

Auvergne

At times France will give you cities that appear to never stop, hustle, bustle and madness being a daily occurrence. What better way then to shake off the city than by spending some time in tranquility in a place like Auvergne. This large open expanse of land is sparsely populated and in all honesty, being here feels as though it is a location which time simply forgot about. There is plenty of hiking and cycling trails throughout the region and you can even talk a hot air balloon over the magnificent peaks. Small volcanoes in the region have created lots of natural spas and thermal springs and this is the region where the water for companies such as Evian and Volvic are found.

Strasbourg

If you want history then look no further than Strasbourg, a city which has been under Roman rule, German rule and no of course, French rule. The result of these influences is a city which basks in its own story and offers tourists a city center that displays all of its incredible history. The city center was the first entire center to be registered with UNESCO and you will find Hansel and Gretel-style housing along the river banks, the impressive Notre Dame cathedral and lots of medieval buildings all packed into the center of the city. If you love food then you will be well looked after here, only Paris has more Michelin starred restaurants than Alsace and the cuisine is a fusion between the best of both French and German styles.

St Tropez

One of my favorite places in France is St. Tropez, a vibrant sunshine haven which gives you the perfect place to live in luxury, top up your tan and enjoy some of the best nightlife in the country. Widely considered as an exclusive location for the rich and famous, this notion is only half-true and you can indeed enjoy St Tropez on a relatively small budget. Unless you want to go and see how the ‘other half’ live, I’d recommend that you visit away from high season in order to see St. Tropez, a naturally beautiful harbor town, in its full glory.

Luberon

Wen you see those enchanting images of France on the front of postcards, you are most likely looking at one of the Luberon villages, a region in southern France with true medieval style. These villages are like time capsules with the borders of France and offer pure beauty and ultimate tranquility. Here you will find cobbled streets, vineyards aplenty, long rows of lavender lining the fields and chateaus popping up all around. If you want to see ‘classic’ France then this is where you should go.

I do love Paris and some of the other bigger cities bit in truth, there has already been so much written about those places that I prefer to inform people about the other parts of France that often don’t get spoken about, perhaps it is for the best, we wouldn’t want everyone going there, would we?

Although exotic and spectacular, Bali is surprisingly a not so expensive travel destination. It’s actually budget-friendly, if you know how to plan and you do it ahead. The ongoing waves of tourists visiting the island did not make the prices go up, luckily. Seasoned visitors say that $50 a day is good enough if you’re committed to enjoying Bali. Here’s what you need to pay attention to for staying within the budget:

The transport

Apart from flights (which you must book in advance), every region in Bali will require you to find an affordable means of transportation, because you’ll be visiting around. Taxis are convenient, but also the most pricey. To spare your budget, you could rent a motorbike, which can be only $3 per day. Also, it’s fun. If you’re not inclined to drive yourself, then opt for a motorbike with a driver.

The accommodation

Bali hotels are for the rich. Hostels and other places for backpackers are cheap but can be such a nuisance. Instead, why not choose private villa accommodation, since prices can be as low as $11 a night? If you’re bringing a group of friends along, you can all stay within the same house, as long as you pick the correct bedroom count. Bali luxury villas Seminyak offers are ideal for those with a taste for comfort and style, so if you’re going to Seminyak you must consider those.

Eating out

While hotel restaurants treat guests to delicious local dishes, like spicy noodle soup or the amazing martabak pancakes, street food is also recommended to the curious. This is incredibly cheap – you can eat well with less than $2. Don’t be shy and visit a warung as well – this is the generic term for local Balinese restaurants with smaller prices than the hotel ones. Stay away from European-owned or other such venues, because those are pricey.

Is the spa worth it?

If you’re in for a spa treatment, start with a massage house. The expense is minimal (around 6$) and is worth it. One hour of massage is definitely rejuvenating. Of course, the more you add to it (herbal essences, oils etc.), the more expensive it becomes. Stay away from spas situated within facilities such as a luxury hotel.

Beach activities

Who can stay away from surfing, parasailing or other beach and water sports in Bali? The weather conditions and the whole setting are marvelous after all. Even better, you can negotiate the price, especially if you’re opting for more of the kind or if you’re not alone.

What to avoid

Besides what was already mentioned, there are several other temptations that can waste your hard-earned money. One of them is the overpriced cocktail, latte or even beer or water bottle.  Then, souvenir shops and markets may make you spend more than planned; make sure you have a clear idea of what you want and resist the impulse to buy more. Concerning flight tickets, book anything related early on. Any late purchase from the airline may cost you more. Buy everything online in advance.

Before departure, remember to check how much your bank charges for ATM withdrawals and credit card usage. Tourists, who forget this detail, are later shocked to see they have much less money in the bank than expected.

There’s no shortage of things to do in Paris for travelers, it’s one of Europe’s most visited cities and its attractions and monuments have thousands upon thousands of tourists coming each year to capture a selfie with the Mona Lisa or post with the Eiffel Tower. Trip4real, the peer to peer startup that’s making waves around Europe (having recently been named one of Europe’s hottest travel startups!) has expanded into Paris. It’s aim is to connect travelers from all over with local people from a city. Why? Because isn’t travel all about getting a little closer to a distant culture?

So now visiting Paris with local insiders means you can find the hidden gems in the city that’s full of the usual tourist traps. Why not take the time to go off the beaten path and try something a little different?

Having a picnic in a Parisian forest

Who knew Paris had a forest? Having a picnic in a forest, near a castle where the kings of France once lived does sound like the most idyllic thing in the world. And it probably is. Take yourself with insider Loreto to La Bois de Vincennes, known for its natural beauty and wonderful verdant greenery. Next to the forest is the impressive and regal Chateau de Vincennes, home to former royalty of France. A little class during one’s picnic is never a bad thing, right? Allons-y!

Make crepes like a local

Crepes. Delicious, delicious crepes. Crepes are always a good idea. Whether full of luxuriously melted chocolate and strawberries or stuffed with cheese and ham, these light pancakes are an absolute delight. Thank you France. Cuisine plays an important role in any culture so why not learn to indulge a little by taking a class with Leroy, crepe master? After all, it’s one skill that will definitely help you should you be stuck for dinner ideas. You’ll be one step closer to being Parisian. Voilà.

Shop in the city like never before

Shopping in Paris is a serious thing. You have all those world renowned brands whose home is found within the city of light. Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent… you’ve heard of them all before. And, frankly, who really has the kind of money to shop in such opulence? That’s where thrift stores come in. Paris is full of them and taking a tour of its various flea and vintage markets is something that every traveler should do. And, hey, you might even find a Chanel for a fraction of the price. Not bad, huh?

There’s more to Paris than Mona Lisa

It’s true. Paris is full of art. It’s the birthplace of one of the most famous art movements of the 20th century, Impressionism, and the works of Monet, Renoir and Cézanne can all be found within the famous museums of Paris. But, it’s always fun to go and discover really cool, up and coming art in the city. In Le Marais neighborhood, there’s galleries galore that house art that you won’t find in the typical museums. A private tour of this neighborhood with a local art aficionado like Victor is something that will take you to new levels of culture. A must.

Make new friends & hit the town

One of the coolest things to do in Paris is heading out with a local who will show you their favourite bars. Bars you never thought existed. Le Comptoir General, for example. A brilliant bar but unknown to many travelers, a local’s secret, if you will. Yannick, a local from trip4real, invites travelers to join him and his friends for a journey through Paris’s nightlife. Discover neighborhoods, learn about the history of Paris, enjoy the flowing conversation and have a few glasses of wine. You’ll leave Paris feeling more local than when you arrived. A good plan, certainly.

And that’s only a few things to do in Paris for travelers. Truly off the beaten path, one of a kind experiences that you’d definitely want to tell your friends about. And who said Paris had to just be the Arc de Triomph and Le Louvre?

The climate and mountain landscapes of Armenia are perfect for active winter holiday lovers. The country offers several well-equipped resort towns with all the necessary conditions for those who wish to ski, snowboard and just have a good time. These cities will please tourists with well-developed infrastructure, and most importantly – beautiful landscapes, which are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. So it is no coincidence that holiday in Armenia is gradually becoming very popular and attractive among skiers and snowboarders from around the world.

Tsaghkadzor

One of the most popular ski resorts, of course, has always been a cozy town of Tsaghkadzor. It is located approximately 40 kilometers north of Yerevan, in the picturesque valley of the River Marmarik. Even in the Soviet era, famous athletes came here for training that is not a coincidence: in addition to suitable mountainous terrain, the town has a wonderful climate, providing curative effect on human health. The air is crystal clear, and winters are mild with an average temperature -9 C.

The popularity of Tsaghkadzor increased in 2004 when a new modern cable way was constructed at the slopes of Mount Tegenis, it has 4 stations and guarantees maximum safety.

Tsaghkadzor will be suitable for skiers of all levels as the tracks are quite various: there are ones for quiet skiing with height difference of 230 meters, and there are black ones with a height difference of 350 m.

If you climb to the highest point of skiing (2819 m), you’ll get a wonderful view of Mount Ararat, the symbol of Armenia, and Lake Sevan, the pearl of Armenian nature.

The ski equipment can be rented here for very low prices. For example, the rent of a ski set for one day will cost just $ 10.5, and a set of snowboard – $ 14.5. Visitors can also take an experienced instructor who will train them.

The choice of the hotels in Tsaghkadzor is great: for any taste and pocket. You can choose luxury hotels that meet all European standards, or choose something more economical with good conditions and decent service. For travelers with large families, there is a great opportunity to rent small cozy cottages.

The vacationers usually combine their holiday with a visit to attractions. In this small town, you can visit a unique monastery complex Kecharis built in XII-XIII cent., or an interesting museum of brothers Orbeli who were famous Armenian culture and science representatives.

The tourists who chose the tour to Armenia try to necessarily visit this wonderful picturesque town of Tsaghkadzor. And it is important to note that according to some feedback there was no any traveler who got disappointed after the visit.

Jermuk

Jermuk is the other popular resort of Armenia situated at a distance of 178 km from Yerevan, which will take two and a half hours away by car. On the way, you can visit the unique medieval monuments, fortresses and castles, admire Ararat and even stop in Areni village and see the winery.

Generally, this cozy green town is famous for its healing mineral waters and curative climate. But in 2007 Double Chairs cable car was built, and the city became popular as a winter resort as well. The ski tracks are only two: one for beginners (1400 m) and the other for experienced skiers (1300 m) long.

All of them correspond to high standards. You can take a ski or snowboard set for a rent just near the cable way. The rent of ski set for one day will cost $12,5 and of a snowboard for $20. At the intermediate stations, there are cozy cafes where you can eat and relax perfectly. By the way, unlike Tsakhkadzor in Jermuk it is not windy at all. We recommend paying attention to Jermuk especially if you are planning a vacation with children. The city has really very favorable atmosphere in all respects.

The neighborhoods of Jermuk are rich with unique historical monuments, among which the most famous are the monastery Gndevank, Astvatsatsin, Noravank, Tatev.

For all of us in the Northern Hemisphere, winter has fully installed itself – with snow, rain and cold weather. While some of us may like this kind of “wintery atmosphere” and while bad weather may be more “traditionally Christmas-like” (or at least for people living in temperate climates), a lot of people would gladly escape the nastiness of winter and run to a place where warmth and parties never end.

Fuerteventura may be precisely what you are searching for. With so many holiday packages in Fuerteventura to choose from, the idea of going there in the middle of the winter will be genuinely appealing – and even more so considering the fact that these holidays are quite inexpensive as well.

Why is it that Fuerteventura is such a great travel destination and why is it that tourists flock to it every year, regardless of the season outside? Read on and find out more.

Playa de la Escalero, Fuerteventura (Creative Commons)

The Lovely Landscape

The Canary Islands (and, implicitly, Fuerteventura too) are absolutely spectacular from the point of view of the landscape they offer. If you are a photographer or if you simply like soaking into the sea of beauty this kind of places provide their tourists with, you will love Fuerteventura. In fact, it is quite likely that your love for Fuerteventura will turn into a long-term relationship because once you get a taste of this, you will surely want to return.

And as if Mother Nature hadn’t been generous enough with the people living on this thin strip of Heaven on Earth, Fuerteventura can pride itself with a rather spectacular zoo as well – the Oasis Park Fuerteventura. It is definitely worth visiting, and even more so if you plan on coming here with children!

Fuerteventura (Creative Commons)

Large Number of Attractions

It is nearly impossible to get bored in Fuerteventura because the place is sprinkled with little wonders – all of which are beautiful and worthy of attention in their own way. Iglesia Catedral de Santa Maria de Betancuria is just one of the beautiful churches in the area – and it is one you will love both for the architecture and for the way it seems to blend perfectly into the “background” as well.

Also, if you do manage to get to Fuerteventura, don’t forget about the Dreams House Museum – a museum dedicated entirely to the adorableness of toys and to the high attention to detail both toys and car/ship models are created.

All in all, Fuerteventura can provide you with the perfect escape from the winter. With a milder weather and with the perfect holiday atmosphere at the same time too. this small spot on the Canary Islands is the kind that will haunt you forever!

One of the most exciting but underrated cities in the country is Jamaica, New York. Located in the New York borough of Queens, Jamaica is full of diverse cultures. This eclectic mix of ethnicities makes Jamaica a really special place to live as well as to visit. The city has enthralling entertainment, historical landmarks, important museums, beautiful parks, and athletic opportunities. If you haven’t been to this lesser-known city, here are some of the things that you don’t want to miss for much longer.

Enjoy the Mets

Citi Field, home to the much loved New York Mets Major League Baseball team, is located right in Jamaica. You can find high quality hotels close to the stadium with reasonable rates on Hipmunk.com. Try the Sleep Inn JFK Airport.

Citi Field, Home to the Mets (Creative Commons)

In addition to giving visitors the chance to watch riveting games, Citi Field is known for serving healthy and delectable fare, including the Blue Smoke barbecue pit beans, veggie burgers, and vegan pizza.

Get in the Game

If playing sports is more your thing, Jamaica also offers plenty of opportunities to be active while on vacation. Families can enjoy the Briarwood Playground together. The Detective Keith L Williams Park features a large outdoor swimming pool and immense deck area, which is ideal if you’d rather relax while your travel companions swim up a storm. The West Side Tennis Club welcomes visitors, and the Kissena Golf Course, Spring Golf, and the Forest Park Golf Course all offer pristine settings for a round of 18.

The Lexington Inn JFK Airport and the Linden Motor Inn are both near the Forest Park Golf Course if you want to stay near the action.

Marvel at the Museums

There are also plenty of free and reasonably priced cultural attractions in this lovely metropolis. The King Manor Museum in Jamaica gives tourists of all ages the chance to explore the history of the United States, including the Constitution and the Civil War. At this museum, archaeology reveals what life was like in the 1800s, and special events are held here throughout the year. Other museums in and near Jamaica include the Queens Museum, the Queens County Farm Museum, and the New York Hall of Science.

Dine in Style

Jamaica is also known for its variety of fantastic restaurants. Cheap Jamaica hotels like the Fairfield Inn New York JFK Airport and the Courtyard by Marriott JFK Airport have on-site restaurants. The Bistro at the Courtyard by Marriott offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the Mediterranean Grille at the Fairfield Inn offers delicious American dishes for lunch and dinner. Other must-taste fare can be found at the Smile of the Beyond, Annam Brahma, Kumarans, and Rose Valley Cakes.

Do you know any other fascinating areas of Jamaica? I’m trying to build an ultimate resource on things to do in Jamaica, New York. If you’ve been to this thriving area of Queens, please add your thoughts and other tips below.

Author Bio: Robin Raven has a passion for traveling the world, and she has written about travel for such sites as Yahoo!, Hipmunk, and USA Today. As a travel writer and editor, Robin likes to meet new people and animals every chance she gets, and she loves trying the vegan food in any city. She blogs a book set in the picturesque area of Gulf Shores at 100WeeksofWonder.com.

Sustainable tourism involves making a positive impact on the places you visit. Whether you travel often or you only go on the occasional vacation, ensuring that your actions are eco-friendly and beneficial to the social customs of the area is still important. But why should you care about sustainable tourism?

Your Actions Across the Globe Affect Your Home

Promoting sustainability wherever you go can also help promote sustainability in your own home. Although it may not seem like a few minor unsustainable actions in a faraway place would make any difference in your own home, actions can really add up and can come back to affect you.

The fact is that the world is a closed system, which means that actions across the globe will affect you environmentally, socially, and in other ways. Some things involved in creating sustainability involve the way you interact with others, the items that you purchase, and the way you use natural resources. Learn how you can reduce your environmental footprint while traveling, and make your next trip more earth-friendly.

If you’re interested in sustainability, an MS in MIS can supply you with business management skills and knowledge about emerging technologies so that you can use your education to better the environment.

It’s Courteous to Respect Other Cultures

Image via Flickr by Moving Mountains Trust

It’s a common misconception that sustainable tourism and ecotourism are the same things. Caring for the environment in your travels is just one part of sustainable tourism. Another part is preserving cultures across the world and leaving only a positive impact on them. If you have a strong sense of honesty and courtesy, then this aspect of sustainable tourism should be important to you.

While traveling, you can help respect other cultures by learning about them and promoting tolerance between your culture and the one you’re visiting. It is not sustainable tourism to criticize other cultures or to try to force your own upon the people of that area.

It Promotes a Great Experience for Future Tourists

If you really enjoyed your trip, then why would you deny someone else the same joys down the road? Maybe you want to go back and enjoy the destination again. But without practicing sustainability, it can crush the culture’s economy and dwindle their resources so that fewer people can enjoy the wonder of the area that you had the opportunity to see.

A lot of countries around the world rely heavily on income from tourists. In fact, tourism is the largest contributor to many countries’ economies. Imagine thousands, if not millions, of tourists flocking to one location each year. If each tourist were to perform even a few unsustainable acts, it could impact the area so much that it wouldn’t be a hot tourist spot any more. Sustainable tourism matters for the people coming after you, and it will matter for the people coming after them.

The next time you travel, keep these ideas in mind. How will you promote sustainable tourism on your next big trip?