I love lists and most especially if the list pertains to travel. So here goes...the Top 10 Bargain Hotels In The World, according to the Traveler's Choice 2010:

1. Arcadia Residence (Prague, Czech Republic)
2. SeaCoast Inn (Hyannis, Massachusetts)
3. The Manor Coach House (Worcester, United Kingdom) - the one in photo.
4. Hotel Vecchio Asilo (San Gimignano, Italy)
5. Secret Garden Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
6. La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa North (Temple Terrace, Florida)
7. Hotel Julamis (Merida, Mexico)
8. Can-y-Bae (Llandudno, United Kingdom)
9. Old Ranch Inn (Palm Springs, California)
10. Turtle Nest Inn (Grand Cayman)

So have you been in one of these hotels? When they say 'bargain' do they really mean cheap? Anyways, do you agree with this list?

There are plenty of people in the travel industry who will try and talk you out of Canada. I don't know why. Maybe they really think you'll enjoy the Caribbean more. After all, who doesn't like sitting on a crowded beach or being harrassed by trinket sellers?

Canada has a huge assortment of offerings for the discerning tourist. The country's natural beauty in places like the coast of Newfoundland and in Alberta's Banff National Park is enthralling. The cities - Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Victoria, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax - provide a mix of history and cosmopolitan culture, fine dining and rich entertainment.

So don't let anyone talk you out of Canada. It's a great place to visit, and local search engines like 411 Canada can help you find exactly what you're looking for while you're there.

Do you always find yourself vacationing south? Why not fly north! Check out the best cities to visit in Canada and go north of the border for a change of pace.

One thing tha travelers look for in an airport facility is parking. Airport parking can be tricky though. Is it truly secure and dependable? Is your car going to be there by the time you got back? Can you really trust airport parking? Can you reserve your parking online? You may never run out of questions to ask.

If you are traveling from the UK, there's gatwick parking.
Gatwick Airport is the world's busiest single runway airport, linking London with destinations from Athens to Montego Bay and Zagreb. In this airport, you can even pre-book your parking and you can do it online. That's really swell right? If only all airports of the world have such amenities. Then all travelers will be worry-free. Well as long as security and reliability of service is top-most in the airport's list, then you can travel without worrying about theft, etc.

I haven't really tried any airport parking facility so I have no first-hand experience on the matter. Maybe you, seasoned travelers can let us know here of your experiences. How was your airport parking experience?

Going on a long trip on an airplane and taking your fido or feline along? There are some things you're going to need to know first before you even get to the airport. First of all, some airlines are more pet-friendly than others. Check with the airline to see what their regulations regarding pet travel are before booking your flight.

You may have to get a certificate from your vet in order to travel with him. You also may need to purchase a specific type of crate to bring him on the plane with, although some airlines will provide these for you. Do they require food and water bowls or do they not allow them? You may not be able to travel at all times of the year with your pet on all airlines.

One of the most important things to remember before leaving for your trip is to make sure your pet has been given all his Petmeds including his Sentinel. The Sentinel will help keep him from getting flea and worms from the other pets while he travels. Sometimes a sedative is also needed for high energy pets.

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So who starts a business during a recession? Especially when unemployment is through the roof? You have to ask yourself, "Is now the time to start a business?"

Entrepreneurs are chronic optimists. It's almost like they can't help it. And the truth is that there are a lot of opportunities out there at the moment.

Franchises, (cleaning franchise, fast food, other service industries) have a lot of potential in the current economic environment because they generally provide suppoert to new business people. The question is, do you want to have a new business in place whe the economy picks up, or do you want to start then. Any entrepreneur with business sense will tell you that they want to already have their business in place when the economy starts to grow.

It's something to consider.