Cool Teen Summer Travel Jobs To Help You Make Money This Summer
by Sandra Clair
When it comes to summer travel jobs for teenagers, the possibilities seem endless. And, in addition to being a great way to make some extra cash over the summer, travel jobs make it possible for you to see new parts of the world that you may have never seen before. Or, summer travel jobs can help you revisit some of your favorite locations around the world!
National Park Summer Travel Jobs
If you love the great outdoors, one of the coolest summer travel jobs you can pursue is employment with a national park. Summer travel jobs commonly available with the national parks include clean up crew workers and maintenance workers. You may be responsible for picking up trash, emptying garbage cans, and cleaning rest stations. Or, you might be put to work maintaining trails and ensuring their safety for visitors. If you have special knowledge in a particular area, you might even get to lead tours or answer questions from park visitors. Whatever the position you fill, you will be thrilled to work in such beautiful surroundings.
Camp Summer Travel Jobs
You may have your own camp experiences to recall, but have you ever thought about working for a camp? When you pursue a position as a camp counselor, you can take satisfaction in knowing that you are help bringing a little joy into the lives of other campers. At the same time, you can make a decent wage and have all of your room and board paid for in an exciting new location. Camp positions are perhaps the most abundantly available summer travel jobs. But, this doesn't mean the jobs are easy to land. Be sure to learn as much about the camp as possible before applying and be ready to put your best foot forward throughout the interview process.
Theme Park Summer Travel Jobs
Although many theme parks are open for longer than just the summer season, this time of year is the peak season. Therefore, theme parks are typically looking for extra help during the summer. Every state has at least one theme park. So, pick the state you are interested in traveling to and do a little research to learn more about the theme parks in the area. Once you find a few theme parks that are of interest to you, visit their websites and put in an application.
Resort Summer Travel Jobs
Whether you are at home on a ship, on the slopes, or on the beach, there are resort jobs available to suit your interest. While the available positions may not be glamorous - they typically include maintenance positions and other laborious types of work - the surroundings are fabulous. And, you can often receive accommodations in the resort as well. So, if the thought of waking up every day to a snow-covered mountain, to a bustling cruise ship, or to a sun-kissed beach sounds ideal to you, one of these summer travel jobs might be just what you are looking for.
Whether you are looking to stay in the United States or to travel to another country, there are numerous summer travel jobs available. All it takes is a little searching and the time to fill out the applications and, before you know it, you may have a job in your dream location.
Colorado Mountain Vacations - 4 Top Summer Vacations in the Colorado Mountains
Colorado Mountain Vacations - 4 Top Summer Vacations in the Colorado Mountains by Peter Makuta
The Colorado Mountains are spectacular and exciting. But Colorado is a big state, and sometimes mountain roads are not what you expect. Knowing where to spend your time, and how much time you need for various activities, can be the difference between an exciting vacation, and a vacation that is just memorable for the wrong reasons. Here's how you can make your Colorado mountain vacation memorable and fun.
Focus on one region of the Colorado Mountains, and centrally locate where you stay. Seeing the most popular sites is a great way to get your feet on the ground. And there's nothing wrong with just being a tourist. But limiting your area will also allow you to discover what's beyond the most popular attractions. Extra time to go back to that shop you passed by on your way to Pikes Peak. An extra half day to hike that trail the waitress told you about. An extra hour to just watch the sunset and chat.
But where do you start? Here are some of the most diverse areas in Colorado that can give you all the mountains you can take, and without driving all over the state. But be warned, each of these areas has so much to offer you will certainly want to come back!
- Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, and Manitou Springs - Estes Park, Boulder, and Rocky Mountain National Park - Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, and the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - Vail, Breckenridge and Aspen
Pick one of these areas, look at it on a map, and do a little research. Now, once you have an area narrowed down, find your lodging. Focus on finding the most interesting and comfortable lodging for your stay. Here are some ideas corresponding to each of the above areas:
In the Pikes Peak Area, Manitou Springs is a smaller mountain town, yet centrally located to everything. It's quaint, it's a resort town, and you're in the mountains. But, you are also close enough to Colorado Springs with all the advantages of a larger city.
Estes Park is surely a mountain town without any doubt. It's right near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, so you can't get much more mountainous than that. But don't overlook Boulder. You can still get up to Rocky Mountain National Park in about 50 minutes, yet you also have access to some of best lower mountains in Colorado. And, Boulder is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that is world know for outdoor activities.
The ski area towns of Vail, Breckenridge, and Aspen are a different matter. They comprise the most spread out area on our list. The best thing to do is to pick one based on your personality. Vail and Aspen are more up scale, Breckenridge is more laid back. During the summer, condo rates are pretty good, as with most ski areas in the summer. You may also want to consider Glenwood Springs. It has one of the largest hot springs pools in the world, and is not very far from Aspen.
And finally, the town of Durango is certainly a great central location for Mesa Verde National Park and all the attractions of southwestern Colorado. With a population of only about 15,000, it happens to be the big city in the area.
Colorado mountain vacations are always special. So go ahead and pick one of these most treasured areas in the Colorado mountains. And this time, try planning your vacation in a more confined area, and leave more time for discovery.
Nukubati Island Resort Labasa The Most Romantic Hotel In The South Pacific
Nukubati Island Resort Labasa The Most Romantic Hotel In The South Pacific
by Annie Lucas
I had a week on Nukubati Island Resort Labasa, as part of my honeymoon and I thought it was absolutely amazing. Whilst being greeted by hotel staff on the beach is quite commonplace in the South Pacific, this was something else.
Their voices are so harmonious, and apart from our welcome song, there were ice cool flannels, and welcoming drinks, and boy did we need them!! We had read reports which included quotes like "Most romantic hotel in the South Pacific." And we very quickly realised why.
It is important to be aware that this is an all inclusive resort, and we were looking for all inclusive adult only hotels for our South Pacific Honeymoon.
This is the perfect escape with no phones, no television just serious relaxation.
Jetlag can spoil the first few days of a vacation especially when you are close to the international dateline, and having to conform to meal times isn't what you want to do. We need not have worried, because we discovered after sleeping in almost all day after arriving, that you can pretty well eat when you want to. We were brought champagne and canapés, and then we had a wonderful seafood meal, and tons of fresh vegetables which we discovered were literally from the back garden!!
We could have eaten in our honeymoon bure all the time, but the dining room was a real treat with tablecloths, candlelight, fresh flowers, looking out onto the beach, and views you can't really do justice to here.
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Fiji and the Pacific islands in general are so lush, and not without reason. It is because of the amount of rain, but it is such warm rain, and it hits you so hard it is totally exhilarating to be out in. I'd never realised before now how much fun swimming in the rain can be!!
Above all it was the superb service, and the attention to detail that we loved. The little things we observed like the mosquito repellent burner at your dinner table, the water tray at the door of the bure, so you don't bring sand in. The boat bringing you in, takes you to the beach outside your bure, and there would have been a towel on your seat on the boat to stop you from burning yourself.
We attended Sunday church in the local village, and the singing and the harmony was so moving it made me cry.
We also were taken out for a sandbank picnic, which was epic, not only for the picnic, but also the snorkelling afterwards. These little sandbanks only appear for a few hours, but we were taken there, and the staff set up umbrellas, table, chairs, champagne, and a three course delicious lunch, then they picked us up before the sandbank reappeared.
Nukubati is without a doubt the most romantic place I have ever visited. I felt so far away from every care, in fact from the world. I felt we were seeing the traditional Fiji. I know we came looking for an all inclusive adult only hotel for our South Pacific Honeymoon, and what we found was the most romantic hotel in the South Pacific
Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation
Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacationby Shari Hearn
Ah, vacation. Time indulge yourself a little. Relax in the sun. Sip a cool one by the pool. Eat like it's your last meal on Earth. Well, okay, we all know you shouldn't eat everything in sight while on vacation, but, that's what many people end up doing. In addition to the postcards, many people end up bringing back souvenir pounds which they spend the next few months trying to lose. What's a traveler to do?
The easiest advice would be to choose vacation spots with lousy food. But, do you really want to say goodbye to San Francisco, New York City, Paris or all of Italy? No, of course not. But, you can vacation in all the culinary hot spots without gaining weight if you just plan ahead and follow some simple advice.
For example, when you are planning your vacation, try to make sure your hotel room, cabin or motel has a kitchenette or microwave available in your room. This way you can microwave or heat up any leftovers from restaurant meals. This not only helps your food budget, but also may entice you to eat less at restaurants. If you know you can take half the food back to the hotel with you and enjoy it the next day, you're more likely to eat less.
If you're unable to find a room with a microwave or kitchenette, at least make sure there's a refrigerator. This may seem like a small thing, but if you're able to have cold milk in your room, you're at least able to bring cereal with you for breakfast. If you can avoid having to eat breakfast at a restaurant, you have just saved yourself a few hundred calories. While it's true most restaurants offer those little cereal boxes for breakfast, it can be a Herculean task to order the little cereal box instead of that wonderful looking omelet, or those fluffy pancakes. Having cereal in the room with you removes the temptation.
It's also good to pick a hotel or motel which offers a continental breakfast. Stick to cereals and fruits and avoid the pastries.
If you're taking a road trip and driving to your destination, cut down on the stops to roadside diners. Yes, the little roadside diners are what makes a road trip fun, but make sure you cut down on the number of diners you visit. Instead, take a cooler with you containing some healthier foods and find a scenic roadside spot for a picnic. If the spot has grills setup, you can grill a chicken or fish dinner that's probably better than what you'd get in the diner.
If you're "unlucky" enough to vacation in a culinary wonderland (i.e., anywhere in Italy), don't despair. You don't have to avoid restaurants or good food. You just have to keep your culinary wits about you. Maybe you and your traveling companion can share a meal, or, if you have a microwave at the hotel, eat half and save the rest for the next night. And, go easy on the wine and other alcohol. Not only does alcohol add calories, it could lower your resolve not to go overboard at dinner. Remember, tipsy eating is dangerous eating.
While having a dinner out, remember to take your time and savor the food and wine. Eating slowly is a great trick to help you avoid overeating. Some say it takes your mind about 20 minutes to send signals to your stomach that you are full. By eating slowly you allow your body to receive the "all-full" signal before you've eaten everything in sight.
Lastly, but certainly not least importantly, there's one word you should remember on your vacation to help ensure the baggage you bring back home stays in your luggage and not on your thighs. That word is "exercise." Avoid the cabs and walk. Take walking tours of the cities you visit. And, while taking a road trip, make sure there's a scenic walk you can take on your route. Pull over at a trailhead and walk for an hour or two. Not only will it make the road trip more interesting, but it will help you maintain your weight on your trip.
You should also avoid eating large meals late at night, especially two hours before going to sleep. When your body gets ready for sleep, it slows down and burns calories at a much slower pace.
Remember, you don't have to deprive yourself of good food on your vacation. Skip the restaurant breakfast, experience the good food and drink in moderation, eat slowly and walk. It's your vacation. Enjoy yourself. You earned it.
