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Thursday, 02 July 2009 13:50 |
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 I am giving away another week's accommodation in Thailand for 2 people but the competition is only going to be for one week from today! And it couldnt be simpler: all you have to do to enter is become a fan of the Nick Bowditch Travel Facebook Page. At close of business on Thursday 9th July 2009, I will be drawing the winner out of the fans on the page. The prize includes: - 7 nights accommodation at the beautiful Mercure Patong Phuket
- Full breakfast every day
- Return airport transfers in Phuket
The prize is valued at over $1,200.
The prize must be used between Monday 13th July and Friday 30th October. Airfare is not included but can be arranged for the winners with either Jetstar or Thai Airways. 
 So how do you enter? - Go to the Nick Bowditch Travel Facebook Page
- Click on Become a Fan at the top of the page
- Leave a post on the wall of the page telling me why you think you deserve the holiday over everyone else
- And that's it!
But do it today. The competition is only open for one week and the winner will be drawn at close of business on Thursday 9th July 2009 so don't delay! This competition is made possible with the help of Asia Specialist Holidays and the Mercure Patong Phuket. Conditions: This prize is only available to new customers or people who become fans of the Nick Bowditch Travel Facebook Page before close of business on Thursday 9th July 2009. Winners will be notified on Facebook and promoted on this website. The winner will be drawn at random from the fans of the page. The judges' decision is final. Conditions apply. Some blockout periods andn seasonal surcharges may apply. Subject to availability. |
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 10:36 |
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 by Sue Kuti Cuba did not disappoint us! We loved its vibrancy! Everywhere was full of life - every corner presented music and dance. Salsa was everywhere. Old Havana is a fascinating city with amazing architecture just waiting to be restored. There was evidence that this was on its way but the lack of finances and materials hinder the progress. The people speak openly of their hope for the future when the USA will lift the embargo. The Cuban people are friendly and welcoming. Although poor, they seem happy. The harbour presents a wonderful backdrop for the city and many people can be seen walking the Malecon. We spent four wonderful nights in Havana. We walked Old Havana absorbing its vibe. At night we found lots of bars and music.
We were treated to a tour of Modern Havana in vintage American cars. These cars are everywhere but although our were in pristine condition, it is not unusual to see a group of Cubans under a bonnet devising a way of repairing the car till the next breakdown. Cubans are ingenious at making do with what they have. Buses were made up of old and new - all put together and as long as it works that is fine! |
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 13:35 |
 Since 2006, hundreds of thousands of people have gotten on the Twitter bandwagon. Users of the social media micro-blogging platform have grown recently at a rate of 1382% per month! While I have a following of more than 1,300 people now, when I started on Twitter a few months ago, I had no idea what I was doing with it. Like a lot of new Twitterers, after a few days of tweeting to nobody and getting nothing in return (obviously), I thought the same thing I have heard a million times from people, "what a waste of time". So if you are new to Twitter and having the same doubts, don't despair. I am going to share with you the 30 things I wish i knew when i started on Twitter. I am by no means an expert on Twitter - these are just a few things which helped me not only understand the platform more but also get the most out of it while still being a good Twitter 'citizen'. Please feel free to contribute in the comments below if you can add to the 30 things from your own experience starting out on Twitter! RELATED: "Travellers on Twitter" "What people are saying about me on Twitter" |
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