Tag: Europe

Well it’s that time of year and Wintersports are back on the television. For those who are too eager to watch and actually want to take part in snow sports, Europe has many great slopes to try out. Mobile Network 3 are taking the Wintersports season as an opportunity to remind us about international calling rates. The EU legislation in 2007 brought in a maximum calling cost for all calls from EU countries back to the United Kingdom, the cap means that the maximum charge for a call to the United Kingdom will be just 28 pence per minute and the maximum cost to receive a call while in the EU is 19 pence per minute.

While the other networks have lowered their rates, and are charging much less than in previous years, they have all pretty much stuck to the EU regulation cost and not really tried to beat it. 3 have got the lowest calling rates in the EU of all the UK and EU operators, meaning you can call home without worrying about getting a massive bill the following month.

3 charge just 25 pence to call the UK from a EU country and just 10 pence per minute to receive a call while in the EU – which is les than any of the other networks, and the specialist sim cards available online.

Whether you are on 3 or any of the other UK mobile networks please be sure to check with your network operator before you travel to be sure roaming is enabled – as this is not always enabled as standard on a lot of contract mobile phone accounts, and to check your call and text costs. It is still surprising how many mobile customers do not realise how much a quick call home can cost, and even more do not think that they will be charged for a friend or family member calling them to check if they have landed safely.

There are wireless telecom service providers that offer international cell phone rentals and international SIM cards. You could also get a country-specific SIM card or a Global Prepaid SIM card if you go to a good wireless telecom service provider. There are several reasons why you should get a UK, Ireland, or Europe cell phone rental.

With an international or country-specific cell phone rental, you could save up to 85% of the carrier roaming rate. Roaming rates are the rates charged by service providers when you are out of your normal area. The international roaming rates are usually very high.

There are country-specific SIM cards with free incoming calls for international travelers. Most countries, particularly, have free incoming calls. You could get a Global SIM card purchase plan or a multi-country travel & cell phone rental for international travel if your GSM cell phones are not unlocked.

If you are a corporate or a leisure traveler, you can international SIM card + cell phone rental plan that is specifically designed for you. This is important because it means you minimize your spending on cell phone costs. With a good Europe cell phone rental company, you simply have to return the SIM card once the service length has expired. There will be no contract.

Most UK and Ireland cell phone rental plans are post paid where you will be charged for usage on a monthly basis. You do not need to worry about such things as adding minutes to your SIM card.

You will get dedicated customer service with a good rental company. This is important because all your problems will be solved. If you buy your own SIM card, you might have problems adapting in a country that is not your own. You could lease a SIM card and continue to use your old phone. This is particularly possible with cell phones that have tri- or quad-band spectrums.

With the rental services you will save money as you would not need to buy a new cell phone and a new SIM card to use in your new country. This would be particularly expensive if you want a Blackberry, an iPhone, or any other expensive Smartphone. Renting the cell phone and the SIM card is advantageous as it would help you save money by renting rather than buying. In most cases, you will need to pay a fraction of what you paid for buying.

Other than the low cost, other good advantages of Ireland and UK cell phone rental is that you get unparalleled convenience. It is convenient as you do not have to bother for buying the cell phone and SIM card. If you too have been planning to go abroad, get your rented Cell phone + SIM card now!

Sage Traveling provides customized, hassle-free, accessible Europe holiday packages to numerous European destinations. Sage Traveling experts have done extensive research on accessibility at European hotels, tourist attractions, and transportation. Sage Traveling will use this extensive accessibility knowledge to create an accessible Europe holiday tailored to your individual abilities, energy level, and interests.

Custom Accessible Trip Planning
Accessible hotel – The Sage Travel Agents will provide you with a hotel that meets your accessibility needs. You will have your preference on type of hotel and location. We will provide you descriptions of accessible hotels to choose from and make the reservation for you.

Accessibility information on tourist attractions – You will be provided with a detailed accessibility description of all of the major tourist attractions. The description will include:
– the location of an accessible entrance
– an accessibility description of the toilet
– an estimate of how much of the attraction is accessible to your mobility needs
– the opening and closing times
– the price of admission

Transportation – Sage Traveling will provide you with accessible transportation options for you to choose from on your accessible holiday in Europe. Many cities have extensive accessible bus systems for you to use. Accessible subways, trams, trains, taxis, and rental vans are also available in some cities. Sage Traveling will provide you with accessible public transportation maps and suggestions about which lines to use to get to each tourist sight. We can arrange for an accessible van if one is available in your destination city.

Daily itinerary
Your customized itinerary for each day of your trip will take into account:
– Your energy level and mobility needs
– Proximity of sights to each other
– Which days the attraction is closed
– Your interests

The itinerary for each day will provide you with:
– Information about tourist sight accessibility
– Details about moving between sights
– Flexibility and alternatives in case of bad weather, getting tired of museums, etc

Useful accessibility phrases – After a dozen trips to Europe in a wheelchair, our disabled travel experts can tell you which phrases are absolutely necessary, slightly helpful, and not worth your time. You will be provided with 300+ accessibility phrases for use on your trip.

Maps – Your accessibility packet will contain city overview maps, public transportation maps, and daily maps enabling you to easily navigate your way around your destination.

Disabled Travel Tips – We provide all Sage Traveling clients with a copy of our 101 Essential Accessible Holiday Travel Tips for Europe Sage Traveling which will have you traveling like an expert!

Sage Traveling experts will answer any remaining questions you have about disabled travel in Europe.

The accessibility information, itinerary, and maps will be neatly organized and assembled in a notebook that will be mailed to you.

Destinations
Sage Traveling offers accessible holidays in Europe including Amsterdam, Athens, Avignon, Barcelona, Berlin, Bruges, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Florence, Istanbul, London, Madrid, Milan, Monaco, Normandy, Paris, Prague, Rome, Santorini, Seville, Venice, Versailles, and more.

For more information on accessible Europe holiday and other info Contact us. We will provide you with a quote for your trip. Sage Traveling experts will answer any remaining questions you have about disabled travel to Europe.

We make your dream accessible vacation in Europe a reality!

Have you been planning to travel to Europe, but are unsure as to where would you like to go? If you are nodding to a YES, then you should consult tour guide for Europe before actually embarking upon your trip. Tour guide for Europe can be easily accessed by means of the numerous travel agents are have their shops in and around your street. To begin with, you could even ask your friends or relatives who have been to Europe, and get some insight into the things to do or not to do. However, besides a personal experience getting access to some professional guidance would be far better.

Guide for your Europe tour can facilitate you to gain more information pertaining to the sites to visit in the second largest continent. Europe encompasses a wide treasure of history and cultural diversity that can be enjoyed by its visitors. Countries such as Greece, Italy, France, England and Germany are some of the instances of the treasure-trove of the vibrant past and present that attracts thousands and thousands of tourists all across the world to Europe. If you consult a tour guide before going to Europe, you can save upon a lot of hassle that you may otherwise encounter while traveling. A guide would brief you upon the climate, places of interest, get suitable accommodations as well as manage all these within your budgetary framework.

The importance of a tour guide can be aptly understood by those who had to face numerous obstacles due to lack of planning and insight. An unplanned tour could land you in a troubled circumstance wherein you have to undergo difficulties that may result in turning your enjoyable trip into a worst nightmare.

Advancement of technology has caught up everywhere including the tourism industry. This means that, you could even get assistance for your tour guide to Europe online without any botheration. A number of online websites have come up in the recent past that can cater to this need effectively. However, before availing services from online websites, it is always advisable to authenticate it and go through its terms and conditions to avoid any confusion in the future.

Traveling in China, while absolutely AMAZING, can be a difficult task at times. The tourism industry here, while growing rapidly, is not like that of Europe where everything has already been laid out for you and they’ve crossed all the t’s and dotted all the i’s and lower case j’s. In China, you’re lucky if the t has been crossed. And so, you have to go in with an open mind. You have to enjoy what it is and not what it is.

1.Language Barriers: Very few people speak English in China. Of course, it does depend partially on where you go. If you’re visiting Hong Kong you won’t have a problem. If you’re visiting Beijing it can be quite difficult as only a small percentage of the population speak english and foreigners are scarce to ask (especially in the winter months). If you’re in Shanghai it is a bit easier than Beijing as there are a lot more foreigners there and the city is much more modern. If you’re out in the countryside or even in a city like Xi’an (Where the Terracotta Warriors are) be prepared to use sign language and draw pictures. Not being able to speak the language will make your trip a bit more difficult, but it is part of the experience!

2.Subways: They are very very very very crowded…and at the most random times during the day too. If you’re in Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong be prepared to cuddle with the guy or girl standing next to you on the subway train. At first you might be angry that everyone is pushing you in and shoving you to the side, but after awhile you get used to it. Its just part of the daily grind here. Of course, you can hire a taxi for cheap, but if you want the REAL experience, take a subway in Beijing from Guomao station on line 1 at 6:30 PM. You won’t forget it.

2.Restaurant Food: If you’re coming from the US you’ll find that the Chinese food you get there is nothing like that here. Of course, you can still get your Kung Pow Chicken (Pronounced Gung Pow Chiden here), but even that can be hard to find. The Food is Delicious! Each province in Beijing is known for different styles of cooking and many restaurants here specialize in these certain styles.

2.Street Food: While its great to be open to new opportunities and try new things, don’t be too open to all the street food. There are a lot of problems with being getting food poisoning here. And the food poisoning here isn’t regular food poisoning. You’ll be out for weeks. So, for all you foodies out there, don’t let it stop you, but try not to have dinner this way every single night.

2.Bargaining: Make sure you stand your ground and bargain at any of the outside markets! If not, you will get ripped off. For instance, if you’re looking to buy a knock-off Dolce & Gabbana purse pay no more than 120 RMB for it MAX. The seller will attempt to start off with a price of something like 800RMB. Don’t give in. Stand your ground! Usually if at last you walk away they’ll call you back and agree with your price.

And so my friends, there you have it. There is a lot more to think about when traveling to China, and this is just the tip of the iceburg. It is an amazing, beautiful country that you have to see! Whether the country side or the busy city, it will open your mind to think you never knew.