The global recession has certainly affected everyone, Panama is no exception, however the full impact of the recession has not been felt strongly in Panama thus far. During the Christmas shopping season, the malls in Panama City are filled with thousands and thousands of people shopping; the economy felt vibrant, the good times keep rolling. Layered below what appears to be a booming economy still in the full swing of good times, a breeze of the gathering storm can be felt as businesses begin to prepare for what could be one of the hottest years ever. difficult in the last decade. The highs and booms in the last 6 years have been steep and steady, so now the pendulum will swing down with this upward momentum:

Panama’s real estate market is bracing for the shock of the first wave of hundreds of new condo units in the city coming onto the market. Occupancy permits will be issued and buyers, mostly speculators who bought two years ago with as little as a 10% down payment, are now responsible for covering the full impact of the remainder of their debt on these units. The economic outlook for most of these buyers has changed; they face a different economic reality than they expected 2 years ago. Now, they don’t have many options and the clock is ticking, their options are to resell those units quickly at cost with little or no capital gain, or lose the units back to the developer for failure to honor the promise to purchase agreement. .

thesis”Distressed Sellers“- and this scenario is likely to be abundant in 2009. This scenario will affect the economies of supply and demand, primarily the condominium market in the city will change from what has been until now a seller’s market with prices constantly increasing in a period of months for up to 100% without rhythm or reason at a BUYERS MARKET. This will create a price adjustment that will bring another wave of buyers looking for deals in Panama City. This price adjustment will also allow younger local buyers to afford City condos that have previously been out of reach and exclusively for foreign investors. This potential surplus in condominium units may create a shift towards lower pricing strategies and many developers may have to reconsider their pricing strategies to compete, which may result in the cancellation of several residential developments in the city.

This negative turn offset by several phenomena.

• New buyers enter the market driven by political instability in countries like Venezuela and Ecuador, seeking refuge and a plan B in Panama.
• Companies that come to Panama to establish their global operations.
• A new wave of newly discovered investors arriving in Panama looking to invest in this warm tropical paradise.

Panama stands out as one of the most globalized countries in Latin America and a leader in attracting foreign investment and several key projects guaranteed to move forward in 2009. The expansion of the Panama Canal, the residential and commercial development zone of the Howard- London and the The expansion of the Cinta Costera highway, along with sustained growth in tourism, business travel, telecommunications and other key sectors and commercial activities will serve to absorb some of the economic impact, allowing Panama will deliver solid economic growth of 3% to 4% in 2009.

I am confident that in 2009 Panama, blessed with its privileged location, two oceans (Pacific and Atlantic), beautiful nature and landscapes, and the ideal globalized city for international business, will offset the slowdown in some sectors, construction, real estate, transportation, and offset with small sustained growth in others to generate balanced growth in 2009. Panama remains a very HOT place to invest in 2009. Now more than ever, with prices coming down, market conditions are favorable for finding Great DEALS and GREAT BUYS on beachfront real estate. Check PANAMA property listings at ThinkPanama.com, search for properties by lifestyle: city condo, beaches, land, or contact me at [email protected]

Let’s go to Belize – a vacation wonderland!

Once upon a time Belize was hidden, Belize was unknown, Belize was a mystery. Compared to other destinations, Belize remains a tropical paradise; Mother Nature herself has created this land of contrasts. In the minds of honeymooners, Belize conjures up visions of romance and idyllic locales: In the minds of backpackers (adventure seekers), Belize conjures up visions of verdant jungle and lush bushes. Belize has a secret place for everyone. Here’s what I like about a trip to Belize: Access by land, sea, and air is so easy, hassle-free, and drama-free. One of the most encouraging aspects of a trip to Belize is its easy access by air, land, and sea. Once you enter the country, you find out how cheap the country is and how close it is, in terms of weekend trips and short excursions.

Getting to Belize from anywhere in North America is quick, easy, and convenient with scheduled bus, flight, and cruise services. If you own a boat or can borrow a boat, you can head down the Caribbean Sea and enjoy the outer islands before reaching the shores of Belize. If you are in North and Central America and want to go to Belize by road it is even easier: hop on a luxury bus or rent a car and go on a road trip. There are three airlines that handle flights (American Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Airways) from Houston, Miami, Dallas, and Charlotte.

Good planning is the key to a successful trip, and for a treasure like Belize, the most treasured destinations could be just around the corner. The first is for those who want to absolutely enjoy themselves. Visualize yourself in a luxury spa at a jungle lodge in Cayo. If a vacation means an open-air spa and relaxing in the lap of luxury, then a luxury jungle accommodation in Cayo may be the best option for you. If you like a spa setting (steam, sauna and massage) then a jungle lodge on Caye is what you need.

Getting around Belize is simple for even the most conservative tourists, with the option of rental cars, taxis, and buses that run at regular intervals. The buses work well, the car rental companies work well, and the water ferries work well. If you are going to take a longer vacation, you can take a bus or a plane. Some visitors have rented bikes at a reasonable cost and have enjoyed Belize on two wheels. The cost of renting a bike is reasonable. Sometimes time is short, so you may choose to fly with the local airline: some people, however, prefer to take the bus because it allows them to see some of the cultural heritage. Ferries and water taxis are very popular with frequent visitors as it allows them to get closer to the heart of Belize, especially the waterways and inlets.

The tourist season runs from December to June. The rainy season runs from June to November. December to May is the best time to visit Belize to experience the cooler and more temperate climate. Belize is one of those places that when you arrive you can instantly feel the warmth of the people; you feel protected and cared for. I especially love the character of Belizeans because they are friendly and personable. This is a key reason that visitors to Belize buy real estate. You can go to a place like Long Caye, where the fishing is exquisite, the beaches are “to die for” and you will find that much of the real estate is being bought up by foreigners. Regardless of their visit to Belize, returnees yearn to return and always wish they could have stayed longer. Long live Belize!

Yoli Blast Caps are said to be the biggest shakeup in the multibillion-dollar beverage industry, but that’s just an exaggeration. The company claims that Yoli is different from other drinks because it has all the good ingredients and none of the bad. The company boasts that most nutrition drinks lose 80 percent of their nutrients through the bottling process. Many of the so-called nutritional drinks on the market are full of artificial ingredients, preservatives, sugars, and additives.

Yoli combats this process by taking the most natural nutrients and ingredients, quick freezing them, and loading them into a Blast Cap. The process keeps all the antioxidant, nutrient-rich goodness encapsulated until the exploding cap is twisted off and the ingredients break free and a quick shake is ready to quench your thirst. The company has over three hundred patents pending on Blast Cap technology. The company wants to become a billion dollar brand and a household name. The exploding lid keeps the product fresh until ready for consumption, giving the product a long shelf life.

The company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and was established by six mlm distributors who have built multi-million dollar organizations. The six founders are Robby Fender, Michael Pritchard, Daren Falter, Rick Eisele, Bobby Jones and Corey Citron and their philosophy is built by dealers for dealers. Yoli’s compensation plan is based on a binary compensation plan, which means you have to work hard to build your team of distributors. The key to a Binary Plan is finding several strong leaders for each branch that many of the top earners in the industry believe are the best way to grow an organization.

The initial cost for the Yoli business or distribution is less than $300. The energy drink business is a $50 billion a year business and it continues to grow. The energy drink industry is a very competitive industry with many similar products in the network marketing industry. Major soft drink companies have seen the potential in this market and have their own energy drink products that they have added to their distribution chains.

More and more people are looking online to find additional ways to earn an income and businesses like Yoli will benefit from the many Google searches for home based businesses and internet opportunities. All of these ventures have a fairly low start-up cost, but they also have a high failure rate. The failure rate can be attributed to several factors which are the lack of a trading mindset for new distributors. A second factor is that many people start these businesses as a part-time venture and do not give the business the priority it deserves with an on-and-off attitude.

A third factor is getting discouraged, not realizing that this type of business is a numbers game and you will hear a lot of no’s before you hear a yes for your product or opportunity. A fourth factor is a form of support for your online business. The failure of many online businesses is due to a lack of support received through means such as training or mentoring. A fifth factor is the lack of capital, after the initial investment there are many additional costs such as marketing, education, additional products, software and services needed to grow the business that were not anticipated.

Being one of the 3 percent who succeed instead of the 97 percent who fail in online or home business. There is a step-by-step business blueprint or plan that needs to be followed to ensure your success online.

Rich with Ute Indian history and packed with Wild West experiences, there is so much to do in Durango that you may find it hard to decide where to start. You can relive history aboard the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This is a steam train that you ride on the same tracks as the miners, settlers and cowboys of over a century ago. You can always find horseback riding spots and a great western wagon show with traditional BBQ dinner and music at the Bar D Chuck wagon.

Kick back a bit and take advantage of some of the best fishing, boating and hiking offered on Vallecito Lake. With something to do in every season, this is a beautiful destination in the heart of the San Juan National Forest. In winter, experience cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Beautiful year-round scenery is abundant.

El Rio de las Animas Perdidas, or The River of Lost Souls, offers a thrill in itself. Challenging rapids for expert rafters only can be found on Upper Animas. The Lower Animas is ideal for river rafting for the whole family.

They also offer jeep rentals that offer scenic 4X4 tours or the area. Professional guides can provide historical information on ghost towns and old Indian dwellings. This is an adventure the whole family will truly enjoy and an experience worth living.

To learn more about what this city is all about, visit the historic center of Durango. It features historic hotels, award-winning restaurants, and one-of-a-kind events that are special to Durango.

Mesa Verde National Park is the perfect opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the long-gone Anasazi civilization. You will be able to see cliff dwellings and explore adobe buildings as well. There is an entrance fee to the park, but it is well worth the small price. Also, if you want to find out as much as you can, full-day and half-day tours are offered for an additional fee, but they are incredibly educational and fun experiences.

If you’re looking for that uniquely purposeful educational vacation for your family, Durango offers it all. Come learn, have fun and do something totally unique from any other vacation Durango has to offer.

When it comes to retreat locations in the Philippines, one is spoiled for choice: big urban cities, big rural towns, spas, mountain retreats. Each one has its own unique and attractive features. The main advantage of retiring at a beach resort is (i) exciting beach activities, (ii) ongoing “vacation” atmosphere, (iii) great entertainment and nightlife, (iv) continuous influx of foreign travelers, ( v) numerous exclusive hotels and related tourist facilities, (vi) great accessibility to the airport and (vi) still small towns. In this category of retirement locations, the most popular are (i) Boracay Island, (ii) Mactan Island, (iii) Panglao Island, (iv) Subic Bay, (v) and Puerto Galera.

BORACAY ISLAND

This is the most famous of all the beach resort areas in the Philippines. There are many 5-star resorts on this island and numerous bars and restaurants owned by foreigners. The arena is some of the best in the world and the nightlife is supreme. However, it is overcrowded and overdeveloped like Waikiki and Miami Beach. It has a small permanent population of around 15,000 but a large daily population of tourists from all over the world. It attracts travelers of all stripes: international sophisticates, Manila hipsters on the getaway, serious water enthusiasts, backpackers, and late-night revelers. The downside to Boracay is that housing costs tend to be high, more like housing costs in Manila. However, for a retiree looking for action at a beach resort, the island of Boracay is the place to be.

MACTAN ISLAND

This island is located right next to Cebu City, across a bridge, and in fact, where Cebu’s domestic and international airports are located. Like Boracay, Mactan also has sandy beaches, but they don’t come close to the quality of Boracay’s. It is also packed with 5-star luxury hotels and resorts. However, while Boracay is more remote, accessibility is excellent and Mactan Island due to its proximity to Cebu. Additionally, there is a Mactan Island casino for those who enjoy incorporating gambling into their retirement lifestyle.

Living on the island of Mactan gives you that resort atmosphere, due to all the resort hotels, but it’s close to excellent medical facilities and upscale shopping malls just across the bridge in Cebu City. Housing costs are lower in Mactan than in Boracay.

PANGLAO ISLAND

This island is located across a short bridge from the much larger island of Bohol, which is about a 1/12 hour speedboat ferry ride from Cebu City, or a short trip from the domestic airport. from Cebu. Panglao Island has a population of around 60,000 and is usually associated with Alona Beach, a strip of resorts and dive centers on the southern side of the island. Diving is what attracts tourists and retirees to the island of Panglao.

There are many resorts and the cost of living is substantially less than on Mactan Island. The downside, of course, is that the island is more remote, requiring a boat or plane ride to reach Cebu City’s medical and commercial facilities.

SUBIC BAY

This area has quickly become a favorite retreat area, especially for retired US military personnel and Koreans. Until 1992, Subic Bay was the base for the massive 7th Fleet of the US Navy. These days it is in the process of being redeveloped into a duty-free foreign trade zone and modern tourist destination. A new modern superhighway was completed in 2008, cutting travel time from Manila by one hour. This provides great access to all that Manila has to offer, but allows for retirement in a smaller, resort-oriented community with all it has to offer. The population now exceeds 200,000. The presence of Koreans is largely due to the construction in 2006 in Subic Bay of a large Korean shipbuilding plant. Housing costs rose sharply in 2008 and 2009, but are significantly below Manila costs. There are a lot of military retirees that live in this place.

PUERTO GALERA

Puerto Galera, located just a few hours’ drive south of Manila, has a small population of around 30,000 and is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines. Several specially visit there in droves. Diving is king in Puerto Galera, closely followed by drinking. The beaches are numerous, but they lack the true resort flair of white sand. The area is known for its great diving and great nightlife. Bars, music and all kinds of nightlife are everywhere in Puerto Galera. The cost of living and housing is low in Puerto Galera, compared to other beach resort retreat areas.

Property flipping has been going on for decades. There are two main avenues for selling property. The first involves finding a home, buying it, and then fixing it up to sell at a higher price. The other form of flipping is to buy real estate when the market is down and hold the house until the market improves. While waiting for the market to rise, people often rent out their homes to retain a steady flow of cash to cover any mortgage payments or home equity.

Locating a property that you can profitably invest in

An important concept that needs to be understood quite clearly when considering investing in a home is that location is everything. A home can only be successfully invested in if you buy property in an area where homes are in high demand and sell quickly. You’ll need to invest time in understanding your own local area or the place you’re thinking of buying your flip from. If the property you are considering has homes that have not sold for a long period of time, avoid that home. It is a general principle in real estate that the longer a home is on the market, the fewer offers it will receive.

Another option to find houses at lower prices is to look for houses that the bank is repossessing. Since foreclosed homes may need repairs or improvements, have a home inspector carefully review the property before you decide to buy it. A foreclosure can be much cheaper than similar houses in the same area. If you make the repairs, you can make a nice profit on the house when you sell the property again.

Sometimes you can also buy a house that the owners were unable to keep in good repair. These homeowners may have passed up repairs due to age or finances and are therefore willing to sell the home at a reduced price in order to sell the home as quickly as possible. In this scenario, you will have to fix up the house before selling it again, but you can still make money using this method.

Seasoned home buyers know to look for certain words on a list that show a seller needs to make the sale. Words like repair, foreclosure, must sell, or vacancy are sure signs that the seller is motivated.

How to Get a Mortgage for a House You Intend to Flip

The crisis that the mortgage industry has recently faced has made it somewhat difficult to obtain financing for the homes that are going to be invested. Is this possible to do. One thing that could make the process much easier is if you have equity in your current home. If you do, you can borrow the money for the new house against your current house. Another alternative is to obtain a mortgage on the new home and list it as a rental property. Before using this option, make sure you understand all of your bank’s regulations.

Whichever way you ultimately get financing, a second home mortgage is usually only for eighty percent of the home’s value. That means it’s up to you to come up with the remaining twenty percent. Some people use a credit card or other type of unsecured loan. Before you do this, find out what the interest rates are, since you will have to start paying the money back before the house is sold.

Lenders who are familiar with the homes being invested in may be much easier to deal with. For example, an experienced lender may offer you 100 percent financing. Some lenders will also offer you more financing for needed repairs.

Understand the terms of your financing

The conclusion of this process is that you agree to the terms of your mortgage. Some lenders require that you keep a home for a minimum period of time, such as six months. Please note that this waiting period is in addition to the time you will have to wait to find a buyer and complete the transaction. You will need to be able to afford the repairs and mortgage payments until you can sell.

Many people modify their sleep schedules for work reasons, or perhaps they have trouble sleeping. It has been warned that this is a problem for human health, is that true? Yes, the research is pretty concrete, you need your restful sleep, although different people need different amounts. And humans are tied to the planet and to the cycles of light and dark. For several decades, I’ve played around with sleep cycles in an attempt to get more done with my projects, business, or whatever I was doing at the time.

So how did it go? Well, I’m glad you asked, as someone recently asked me the same question not too long ago. Today I keep irregular hours since I am retired and I am free to do so. Now, regarding sleep, well, I often sleep through the night and/or alternate my sleep schedule, for example; stay awake for 24 to 30 hours and sleep ten.

The problem is that the rest of the world follows the normal 24 hour cycles of the planet, therefore it is difficult to collaborate since I will be awake while everyone else is sleeping or sleeping while everyone else is awake, and it is difficult to predict with many days in advance if I will be able to be in a meeting or a conference call, since this type of sleep scheme is based more or less on the concept of “Sleep when you are tired, eat when you are hungry”. Do you see that problem?

Still, I can tell you that 10 hours of sleep once you’re exhausted from sports, travel, or staying up for longer hours is actually extremely healthy, and I haven’t been sick in over a decade, and even when I have some symptoms, they just disappear after sleep, there’s no need for any dumb human medicine or anything like that. And being conditioned over time to stay awake for 30-50 hours if necessary does wonders for projects and thinking intensely, it’s amazing what you can do, you’d be surprised.

In fact, I have written e-books in 3 days, and if those I collaborate with on such projects respond to me on my schedule, I can indeed complete it all, fully completed in 3 days. Can you begin to see the advantages of this? It is a big advantage.

Also, people don’t realize that when your mind gets really tired, part of it rests allowing the other side of the brain to be more dominant. So, I move from logical system thinking to outright creative spatial thinking, and I consider that if you start a project that requires intense thinking, then when you get tired, your mind runs through it only with the innovative creative side, what new concepts and intense can do? devise – a huge plus, it’s like multiple people collaborating with different backgrounds and ways of thinking, but all in one person.

Then add the internet to search for things, it’s awesome. So probably more than you were asking about my sleep schedule experiments and feats, but that’s the reason behind it. I can say this, I don’t recommend messing with sleep too much, and if you do, you need to adjust slowly, otherwise the research seems to indicate health problems may arise. I think I have avoided those problems because of the long hours of sleep between them.

Another problem is that the days blur together and it’s hard to remember, or even care what day it is, when you do this. The things that normal people like, you know, the daily routine and schedules, stress, etc., everything disappears, becomes irrelevant. Interesting yes? Most people have a hard time staying awake for more than 36 hours, but with conditioning it’s not that hard, I still find myself doing it often, I get busy on a project, and as long as one stays focused, the mind doesn’t need to. sleep.

In fact, I once drove from Naples, Florida to Los Angeles non-stop, over 50 hours; No, I didn’t take any drugs, never have, due to my younger days as an athlete, but those things are easily possible. People in times of war do it out of a need for survival, it is a matter of will. Still, I don’t recommend doing any of that unless you’re conditioned to do it and know your true limits. But hey, I hope that answers your question. Please consider all this.

Have you ever considered hosting your own swingers or adult dating party? It’s much easier than you think and there are definitely great advantages to doing it.

For starters, the host and hostess are the automatic focal point for the guests. Party hosts frequently attract the special interest of guests of the opposite sex. They are often perceived to have a certain mystical appeal, especially to women. This is a huge advantage for single men becoming party hosts, because as common guests at an adult party, they might otherwise have a hard time being accepted by the couples in attendance. Even more important is the fact that by hosting his own swinger party, a single man automatically overcomes the barrier of being invited to attend one!

Another advantage is that a host can set the ground rules for who attends and how the party is run. For example, instead of going to a party where the guests are a complete mix of types and age groups, a host always has the option of stipulating the age range and other profile factors in advance.

You may have previously dismissed the idea of ​​hosting your own adult dating party because you thought it would be a lot of hard work and a lot of expense. It doesn’t have to be either. No need to spend hours preparing an elaborate buffet. A few simple snacks and snacks are all that is required and guests should be advised to bring their own beverages. When it comes to overhead, it’s perfectly reasonable to ask your guest to make a small financial contribution.

Probably the main concern that people have is thinking that they have nowhere to have a party. Start by considering using your own home. Adult dating parties and swinger parties are perfectly legal in the UK, so you don’t have to worry about breaking any laws. These days, the tabloid press has no interest in reporting this sort of thing, and in any case, the recent outcry over the invasion of privacy by the press prevents reporters from prying into the private affairs of ordinary people.

Don’t worry about letting your friends and neighbors know you’re having a party; they will have no idea what kind of party. It will probably be quieter than the average birthday party and you set whatever limit you want on the number of guests. Adult party guests appear conventionally attracted and behave sensibly, showing the utmost respect for property and all else. Your best rug is not likely to be ruined, your bed is not likely to be broken in, and your valuables are not likely to be stolen. If one of your rooms is a child’s room and you don’t want people to use it, just put a sign on the door saying so. Your wishes will be respected.

If your house is not a suitable place to celebrate parties, do not abandon the idea. There are other possibilities.

First, you may know someone who owns an ideal property and is willing to rent you the use of it for one night. Second, you may want to consider hiring a hotel suite. An even better option is to rent a private apartment. These can be very inexpensive and the cost can easily be covered by the contribution of the guests. The only drawback is that outside of London, it is very difficult to find private apartments, available to rent only for a day or a weekend. For accommodation in a rural area, it might be worth taking a look at holiday homes.

Once you’ve chosen a suitable venue, all you have to do is decide what kind of party you’re going to throw, what arrangements to go with it and who to invite. If you’re starting from scratch and don’t have an existing circle of like-minded people to invite, the best way to find your guests will be by becoming an active member of a swingers club or adult dating site. Most sites have facilities for their members to post their party details on an “upcoming events” bulletin board. However, you’ll probably need to do more than rely on the responses you get from the bulletin board, and it’s a good idea to send messages directly to other members, telling them about your party and offering invitations to it.

As you do this, keep in mind that people like to feel like they are being selected on merit and take great comfort in knowing that the other guests will be “birds of a feather.” When you describe the party, make it sound well organized without giving people the impression that guests will be told what to do and when to do it.

Describe buffet and beverage arrangements, start and end times. Please state the house rules you are entering and if there will be any particular dress codes. Do all this in an enthusiastic and positive way and people will want to be invited.

Some of the largest adult dating sites and swingers clubs help their members organize their own parties. So if you have a suitable venue and need help finding guests, check out which sites and clubs offer this service; then when you join, tell them about your venue and party plans.

This article provides information about Malta and things to do in Malta during your Easter holidays.

Easter time is the most important time of the year for the Roman Catholic Church and is therefore a very exciting and colorful time for the Maltese people due to their deeply held religious values. Being in Malta during this period allows you to see Maltese culture come alive as it celebrates the resurrection of Christ. It’s no surprise that visitors to the island are busy clicking their cameras to capture these creative and emotional scenes on film, as it’s a unique experience well worth seeing.

maltese easter traditions

Following the close of the colorful carnival celebrations that take place just before Lent, the Easter period begins. The beginning of Lent takes place on Ash Wednesday, where the burnt ash from the palms is rubbed on the forehead of the faithful as a sign of repentance. In Maltese, this period is known as ‘Ras ir-Randan’, where the word ‘ras’ means head, linking it to the rubbing of ashes. Lent is marked by fasting, usually from meat and sweets, either for the entire period or on selected days of the week, and repentance. In fact, Ash Wednesday is such an important day in the Maltese calendar that it is a school holiday for all children.

It is common for every village to have a ‘Wirja tal-Mejda tal-Apostli’, which is a display of ‘Tables of the Apostles’ ranging from miniatures to life-size models of the apostles having the Last Supper with Christ. The models are usually very artistic and realistic and vary from town to town. In addition, people also displayed figures of Christ and the apostles on their windowsills. Many signs are put up for both Maltese and tourists in order to find their way to the exhibits.

During this period, the decorations within the 100 of the churches spread across the Maltese islands take a different approach in both color and design and are filled with ornaments, flowers and candles. On Holy Thursday the churches remain open in the afternoon and families gather to attend the traditional ‘Seven Visits’. Here, families would travel to seven different churches of their choice to pray and kneel before Christ. Another tradition related to Holy Thursday is that the church bells, which are often heard ringing in towns, do not ring again until Easter Sunday.

Traditionally on Good Friday there would be a homily that would last 3 hours! This, however, is no longer commonplace. On Good Friday, the decorations change once more and the churches remain fairly empty, until Saturday night, when the flickering of the candles begins the resurrection celebrations leading up to the Easter Vigil around 11am on Sunday. Easter. There are various processions and parades that take place throughout the day, all over the island!

On Easter Sunday, unlike the bare and dark atmosphere of Good Friday, there is an explosion of light and candlelight. The processions are led by a statue of Jesus Christ holding a flag, and sometimes include entire Bible stories. It is also common for people in penance to join the procession carrying heavy weights or walking barefoot. This procession is then followed by a large Maltese family lunch, traditionally made up of lamb, baked potatoes and local vegetables.

Traditional Maltese Sweets

During their holidays in Malta, tourists can also experience a wide variety of traditional food, as the shops and vendors are full of local delicacies. The ‘figolla’ is probably the most popular and was traditionally given to all children after Sunday lunch. However, it is now distributed throughout the Easter period to all children and adults! La Figolla is a sweet baked stuffed with almond paste, covered in icing. These become Christian symbols, such as birds and fish, but other shapes, such as cars, rabbits, and hearts, have also become popular. Easter eggs and rabbits are also given to children during this time of the year. During Lent the ‘Kwarezimal’ is also popular and is made up of almonds, milk, flour, black honey and spices. There are two types of bread that are traditionally attributed to this period, the ‘Sfineg’ and the ‘Qaghaq’. The first is a type of flat, circular bread made from mixed flour and semolina, then coated with honey and fried in oil. The latter is a circular loaf with a hole in the middle that has almonds scattered on top. Hot cross buns and caramel sweets are also very popular during this period.

If you want to have the most wonderful experience on your Family Safari Vacation, here are some of the most critical factors to consider when planning that Safari, especially when it comes to minor children. This is because a family usually comes with different ages and interests. Don’t worry, with proper planning and early research, you can easily organize and book a family vacation site that will make everyone happy.

meet up

Sit down with your children and let them know where you are going on vacation. Talk to them about the means of transport you intend to use, for example, in the case of a flight they should know about security controls, waiting to board planes and many other things. A family meeting is also a perfect time to discuss any expectations and rules you may have for that Safari and also to listen to your concerns. Let your teens bring a friend if they insist.

To be prepared

Give each family member a list of items they will need to take with them on their family vacation. Items include travel documents, bathing suits, first aid kit, and anti-malarial medication. Just to make sure you don’t forget anything, check passports and visas several months before the Safari trip. If your teen wants to bring a friend, make sure they come with a fully signed permission letter from their parents and must include the parent’s phone numbers.

Duration

Seven days is great when traveling with children because it’s not too long for them to get bored. A calm and relaxed environment with your family is perfect for helping you connect with and get to know your children better.

Transport mode

The transportation totally depends on your budget and where you want to go with your children for the Family Safari Holiday. Before making any decision, here are a few things to consider:
Do your children fight a lot? If so, long trips in the family car will help solve the mess.
Can your children sit quietly? If so, you can opt for flights and road trips.
Do your children get dizzy easily? If so, avoid cruises.

The happiness of your babies and teenagers

It’s best to consider the likes, dislikes, and needs of the babies and teens in your family, as they tend to be the most demanding. If they’re not happy during that Safari trip, then no one is.

Age Suitability of Activities

So your teen wants to go whitewater rafting and your teen wants to go big bird watching, obviously neither is the best option for both of you based on your age groups. As a good planner, make sure you find a solution that makes everyone happy. Some of the favorite places that both little ones and teens love are beaches and theme parks, be sure to include them in your trip to avoid unexpected tears from your little ones or teens.

make it special

Let each member of your family choose what they would like to do on vacation. This will allow everyone to feel more involved and get the vacation off to a great start. Let the children do research on the Internet to find out what they would like to do.

Expect the unexpected

Bring a few extra items, such as a change of clothes and bathing suits in case you lose your luggage. You should also bring baby wipes and zip-lock bags in case of accidents. Think ahead and plan for events like air travel cancellations and delays, illness, and bad weather.

leave at the right time

If your child is on a sleep schedule, consider it when making plans for your Safari trip. If you’re traveling by plane, be sure to allow extra time for connections, and if you’re traveling by car, avoid traffic jams by traveling early in the morning or later at night.

allow private time

Family vacations don’t necessarily mean spending every hour of the day together as a family. Everyone needs a break sometimes, especially teenagers and young adults. Be honest with yourself about your alone time needs and build it into your Safari.