Sightseeing Tips

Sightseeing and exploring your destination will be highlights of your holiday. What is the best way to take in the sights?

There are essentially three ways to explore.

You can rent a car and be your own tour guide. The freedom and flexibility is the greatest advantage. You can hit a popular spot during off hours and avoid the crowds. The disadvantage will be driving in a foreign country with poor roads and poor maps ... depending on your location you may be driving on the wrong side of the road. If you are an experienced traveler and prefer to make your own adventure, this may be your best choice.

The opposite extreme is to participate in one of the dozens of tours available through your tour desk at your resort. You will be part of a group ... perhaps in an open truck for a jungle tour or a catamaran cruise along the coast. There are a variety of land and sea tours available. Land tours get you right up close and personal with the sights while sea tours offer the added attraction of being on the sea. Charter fishing, snorkeling, and whale and dolphin excursions are also possible. Plan on sitting down with the concierge or activities desk at your resort on your first day and sort through the tours and excursions available to you.

The middle alternative is to arrange for your own personal tour guide for a day. The local cab drivers usually fill this role. This will allow you the flexibility to go precisely where you want when you want and with the security of having a local deal with the roads. You will also avoid the crowds as your group will just be your travel companion(s).