By Jennifer Quilter
Bringing the right things can be the difference between a great experience, and a disaster. Making a list of what to pack for a road trip is a great way to be prepared and feel safe in the knowledge that you have everything covered.
Something a lot of people don’t think about, but can be really fun to have, is a set of binoculars. Depending on how important this is to you a nicer pair can certainly go up in price, but you can find a cheap $10-$20 pair fairly easily. Once you have a pair you’ll find it’s fun to be able to pull over and take a look at things at different scenic outlooks. It’ll give you a lot more value from your road trip, since part of the point is to see the sights.
You’ll want to have a small ice chest for drinks. Often when people realize they want an ice chest they end up bringing one of the full size ones stuffed with food, which is nice if that’s what you want to do, but often these end up being more hassles than they’re worth. Bringing food that doesn’t need to be chilled, or stopping at restaurants (the best is usually a mix of the two) is a lot easier when it comes to food. You want to have drinks with you constantly, however, and taking care of a small ice chest with a few drinks in it is very convenient.
A first aid kit for the road is essential. Things happen, especially when you’re outside of your normal routine, and if you don’t have one of these around you’ll almost certainly end up needing it.
GPS devices are becoming so convenient with all of their new features that they’re practically a necessity these days, especially when you’re looking at what to pack for a road trip. They can help you find the nearest gas station or hospital, they can plot you a route avoiding toll roads, or highways, they can plot you the fastest route or the shortest distance, and they do it all in one small device that won’t take up too much room in the car. Navigation plays a key role in the success of any road trip and a GPS system makes it a pain free task.
GPS navigation systems are both practical, and fun–two things that are essential on a good road trip. Learn more about choosing a GPS, what these systems can do for you, and check out stylish pink GPS devices.
Hotels in Durban for 2010 FIFA World Cup
By Rebecca Smith
Going for 2010 FIFA World cup in South Africa? Moses Mabhida Stadium is one of the stadiums that will be used for the World Cup this year. Moses Mabhida Stadium is located in Durban, the third largest city in South Africa; after Johannesburg and Cape Town. Durban is famous for its beach, The Golden Mile. Going to South Africa, you might miss your family back home, to have a cheaper rate of international phone call always use phone card and calling card.
The tips on finding hotel deals in for Durban hotel is to book earlier. The rate is much cheaper, the range of hotel that you can find is more and you can still pick which room that you want to stay on.
Hotels that have the nearest place to Moses Mabhida Stadium are:
1. Suncoast Hotel Durban is a 3-star hotel which is located about 0.4 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium. Whether you go alone, with your partner or family, Suncoast Hotel is a good choice to stay. For a bit of relaxing time, the hotel also located on Golden Mile and also near casino.
2. Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel Durban is another 4-star hotel that is good to stay for FIFA World Cup 2010. It is located about 0.9 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium, near the beach and many attractions in town. For a more enjoyable stay, book the hotel room with ocean view to get the beautiful stay on the ocean.
3. The Royal Hotel Durban is one of the 5-star hotels which located nearest to the Moses Mabhida stadium (about 3.2 km).
4. Blue Waters Hotel Durban is located about 1.1 km from Moses Mabhida stadium. It is a nice 3-star hotel. The highlight of this hotel is the location that is convenient and the view of waterfront. Just the negative for some travellers that has stayed in the hotel is that the room is old. But if you just want to stay for a short time in a not expensive hotel, this might be a good choice hotel.
5. Same distance as Blue water Hotel Durban,Quarters Hotel Avondale Road Durban is located about 1.1km from Moses Mabhida Stadium. Travellers who have stayed in the hotel refer the hotel to have a very accessible to nearby good restaurant and bar. The breakfast is delicious; the interior design is unique with a tranquil atmosphere.
6. Belaire Suites Durban is a 3-star hotel located within 1.2 km to Moses Mabhida Stadium. The restaurant inside Belaire Suites Durban hotel is praised by guests. When you feel lazy to go out from hotel to get some food, the hotel restaurant is a good choice too. The hotel is also located within walking distance to the sea. The hotel room itself has kitchenette for the guest to be more convenient.
7. For International brand hotel in Durban is Hilton Hotel Durban. Hilton Hotel Durban is a 4-star hotel located a bit further away Mabhida Stadium, which is approximately 2.4 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium.
8. Tropicana Hotel Durban is 3-star hotel within 2.9 km from Mabhida Stadium. Some travellers who stayed in this hotel said the advantage of this hotel is the fact that the internet is free, the breakfast has variety choice, the most of the hotel is not expensive and has a relaxing atmosphere.
Rebecca Smith is a consultant who loves travelling and share her travelling on travel blog about discount hotel information. She is also experienced in building phone card website.

















