When you're planning a volunteer services trip abroad, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the here and now--your passion for the particular cause you're supporting, essential details like what to pack and where to sleep, and how to raise the funds you need to get there. With so much on your mind, it's no wonder many potential volunteers fail to contemplate more mundane aspects--like insurance.
While it may seem like a tedious and (hopefully) unnecessary thing to consider, your medical insurance coverage should be high on your list of checklist priorities before embarking on volunteer travel abroad. Many overseas volunteers assume that if they have an insurance policy in the United States, their card will be valid wherever they go, but that's not usually the case. In the event that you are stricken with a sudden illness or medical emergency and need to visit a doctor or hospital while volunteering or studying abroad, most local policies don't cover treatment. Although many foreign hospitals will admit and treat an ill or injured American, they won't authorize discharge until all balances are settled.
Before departure, be sure to contact a local agent to see if your medical insurance policy is effective outside the country. If not, you may need to open a supplemental travel policy to cover you in the event of a medical emergency during your volunteer work. You'll also need to make sure it covers any evacuation fees necessary to transport you quickly back to the United States and to the medical facility of your choice in the event of a catastrophe.
Although it may be tempting to forgo the travel insurance in favor of more immediate needs, especially when you're operating on a tight budget, a supplemental policy should not be regarded as a luxury when volunteering abroad. If you're working with a volunteer program to plan your trip, they should be able to assist you with opening a policy. If not, you can contact an insurance agency directly and inquire about their travel insurance programs. The ensuing peace of mind will be worth every penny.
About the Author
Mark is the editor of various articles about volunteering abroad for http://www.travel2help.org whose main focus is to provide assistance for developing countries through the creation of volunteer opportunities abroad.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
What Vaccinations Will You Need for Volunteer Work Abroad
Nothing is as detrimental to an international trip as a sudden illness. It can be hugely disappointing, not to mention scary and dangerous, to be sidelined with sickness during your excursion. Some countries require that foreigners receive certain vaccinations before they can visit. As each locale has different sets of guidelines, be sure to contact the Center for Disease Control to get the specifics for your destination.
There are three basic categories of vaccinations:
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Routine Vaccinations: These are designed to immunize you from diseases that are prevalent in many foreign countries, but not as common in the United States. There are different routine vaccinations recommended for adults and children. *
Recommended Vaccinations: Although not required, these vaccinations are strongly recommended by the Center for Disease Control to prevent international travelers from contracting infectious diseases abroad. These can vary based on the location you're visiting, your age, your level of physical fitness, and the time of year. *
Required Vaccinations: Travelers visiting certain South American countries are required to receive vaccinations for Yellow Fever prior to their trip. You will have to present a certification of vaccination in order to cross the border.
Below, we've compiled a list of things you can do to help ensure that you stay healthy during your travels:
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Get a physical. Schedule an appointment with your general practitioner at least a few weeks prior to your trip. This will allow plenty of time for you to receive and process any necessary vaccinations. The doctor will also evaluate your overall health and will discuss any potential risks you might face during your travels. *
Know the dangers. Conduct thorough research of your destination to identify any known threats, including poisonous insects and possible contamination of food and water. *
Protect the little ones. If you're traveling with infants or children, keep in mind that they may require different immunizations and health considerations. Also, if you're a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, specific precautions may apply. Be sure to ask your doctor. *
Make sure you're covered. Contact your health insurance company to determine if your policy will protect you during your international travels. If not, you might need to purchase specialized travel health insurance.
It will be nearly impossible to make a difference during your volunteer excursion if you're bogged down with illness. By seeing your doctor, receiving any relevant vaccinations, and learning as much as you can about potential risks in your destination country, you'll be more likely to stay strong and healthy for the duration of your journey.
About the Author
Mark is the editor of various articles about volunteering abroad for http://www.travel2help.org whose main focus is to provide assistance for developing countries through the creation of volunteer opportunities abroad.
There are three basic categories of vaccinations:
*
Routine Vaccinations: These are designed to immunize you from diseases that are prevalent in many foreign countries, but not as common in the United States. There are different routine vaccinations recommended for adults and children. *
Recommended Vaccinations: Although not required, these vaccinations are strongly recommended by the Center for Disease Control to prevent international travelers from contracting infectious diseases abroad. These can vary based on the location you're visiting, your age, your level of physical fitness, and the time of year. *
Required Vaccinations: Travelers visiting certain South American countries are required to receive vaccinations for Yellow Fever prior to their trip. You will have to present a certification of vaccination in order to cross the border.
Below, we've compiled a list of things you can do to help ensure that you stay healthy during your travels:
*
Get a physical. Schedule an appointment with your general practitioner at least a few weeks prior to your trip. This will allow plenty of time for you to receive and process any necessary vaccinations. The doctor will also evaluate your overall health and will discuss any potential risks you might face during your travels. *
Know the dangers. Conduct thorough research of your destination to identify any known threats, including poisonous insects and possible contamination of food and water. *
Protect the little ones. If you're traveling with infants or children, keep in mind that they may require different immunizations and health considerations. Also, if you're a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, specific precautions may apply. Be sure to ask your doctor. *
Make sure you're covered. Contact your health insurance company to determine if your policy will protect you during your international travels. If not, you might need to purchase specialized travel health insurance.
It will be nearly impossible to make a difference during your volunteer excursion if you're bogged down with illness. By seeing your doctor, receiving any relevant vaccinations, and learning as much as you can about potential risks in your destination country, you'll be more likely to stay strong and healthy for the duration of your journey.
About the Author
Mark is the editor of various articles about volunteering abroad for http://www.travel2help.org whose main focus is to provide assistance for developing countries through the creation of volunteer opportunities abroad.
What to Bring: Packing Tips for Volunteer Abroad Trave
When asked what they would do differently if they could re-live their first international excursion, most volunteers would likely answer that they'd have packed lighter. When traveling abroad, it can be tempting to bring as much stuff as possible. After all, it's hard to predict things like weather, recreational activities, and customs of dress. But if you bring too much, you run the risk of slowing yourself down with bulky, heavy luggage, a serious impediment when using public transportation or walking for long distances. Plus, you'll stick out like a sore thumb among the locals.
Follow these quick packing tips to ensure an easy, unencumbered journey:
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Always bring less clothing than you think you'll need. A few versatile ensembles should suffice. Opt for neutral colors that can be easily mixed and matched. Instead of bulky coats, pack clothes that can be layered for warmth. Expect to wear the same few pieces repeatedly--you can wash garments by hand if needed. Roll clothing instead of folding to conserve precious cargo space. 2.
Keep valuables at home. You don't want to run the risk of misplacing or damaging them during your journey. Plus, traveling with costly items, such as flashy jewelry or name-brand accessories, can imply that you're flaunting your wealth and make you a target for theft. 3.
Don't forget the first-aid. It's a good idea to keep medical staples, such as bandages, antiseptics, cold packs, and sting and bite treatment, in your carry-on bag. If you take regular medication, be sure to keep that close at hand--but make sure it's legal to bring any necessary prescriptions into your destination country. 4.
Label everything. Mark each piece of luggage with your name, address, and phone-number to help ensure that any lost bags find their way back to you. 5.
Secure valuable items. Once you've reached your destination, stash your cash, credit cards, and passport in a protected place, such as a hotel safe. In the event that you do need to carry any of those items with you, try to avoid bringing them all at once, and stow them in hidden pockets rather than in visible backpacks or purses. 6.
Keep cash to a minimum. Instead, bring one or two credit cards and traveler's checks. 7.
Save room for souvenirs. Remember that you'll be coming home with more than you brought. If you pack your bags to the gills, you won't have any room to spare for the precious treasures and mementos you amass during the trip.
The biggest challenge you'll face when packing for your international trip is determining what you won't need. Keep in mind that what seem like dire necessities at home may be dispensable once you arrive at your destination. Above all, the most important things to bring are enthusiasm, inquisitiveness, and an open mind.
About the Author
Mark is the editor of various articles about volunteering abroad for http://www.travel2help.org whose main focus is to provide assistance for developing countries through the creation of volunteer opportunities abroad.
Follow these quick packing tips to ensure an easy, unencumbered journey:
1.
Always bring less clothing than you think you'll need. A few versatile ensembles should suffice. Opt for neutral colors that can be easily mixed and matched. Instead of bulky coats, pack clothes that can be layered for warmth. Expect to wear the same few pieces repeatedly--you can wash garments by hand if needed. Roll clothing instead of folding to conserve precious cargo space. 2.
Keep valuables at home. You don't want to run the risk of misplacing or damaging them during your journey. Plus, traveling with costly items, such as flashy jewelry or name-brand accessories, can imply that you're flaunting your wealth and make you a target for theft. 3.
Don't forget the first-aid. It's a good idea to keep medical staples, such as bandages, antiseptics, cold packs, and sting and bite treatment, in your carry-on bag. If you take regular medication, be sure to keep that close at hand--but make sure it's legal to bring any necessary prescriptions into your destination country. 4.
Label everything. Mark each piece of luggage with your name, address, and phone-number to help ensure that any lost bags find their way back to you. 5.
Secure valuable items. Once you've reached your destination, stash your cash, credit cards, and passport in a protected place, such as a hotel safe. In the event that you do need to carry any of those items with you, try to avoid bringing them all at once, and stow them in hidden pockets rather than in visible backpacks or purses. 6.
Keep cash to a minimum. Instead, bring one or two credit cards and traveler's checks. 7.
Save room for souvenirs. Remember that you'll be coming home with more than you brought. If you pack your bags to the gills, you won't have any room to spare for the precious treasures and mementos you amass during the trip.
The biggest challenge you'll face when packing for your international trip is determining what you won't need. Keep in mind that what seem like dire necessities at home may be dispensable once you arrive at your destination. Above all, the most important things to bring are enthusiasm, inquisitiveness, and an open mind.
About the Author
Mark is the editor of various articles about volunteering abroad for http://www.travel2help.org whose main focus is to provide assistance for developing countries through the creation of volunteer opportunities abroad.
Coming Home: Ways to Make an Impact after the Volunteer Abroad Program Ends
We've all heard about culture shock--that disconcerting , fish-out-of-water feeling that comes with newly visiting a foreign locale. Many international volunteers don't realize they can experience that same phenomenon upon returning home. Once you're back on familiar ground after a volunteer excursion, you may feel a little disheartened that the trip is over and disconnected from your charitable cause.
The good news is, you don't have to stop volunteering just because you're back on native soil. We invite you to explore our tips for getting adjusted and staying involved after you've returned.
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Give yourself time to acclimate. Just as you needed a transition period when you first arrived at the foreign locale, there will be an adjustment period once you've arrived back at home. Alleviate any feelings of detachment by spending time looking through journals, photos, and mementos of your time abroad. *
Cultivate newly formed relationships. Stay in contact with the people you met during your journey. As long as both parties are interested and willing, long-distance friendships can prove to be rewarding and mutually enlightening. You might also try reaching out to local communities of people with their roots in the country you just visited as a way of staying connected with the culture. *
Stay involved locally. Although nothing rivals volunteering abroad, there are likely plenty of organizations in your area that would welcome your time, passion, and knowledge in furthering a particular charity or cause. *
Share your story. A good way to prevent your experience from fading is to speak at public venues, such as schools, churches, or volunteer organizations. Recognizing the audience's reaction to and appreciation of your efforts can be highly rewarding. *
Turn your experience into a career. One possibility is to tie your particular passion into your work. For instance, if you found it rewarding to assist orphans in Bolivia, you might consider finding a job working with disadvantaged children in your area. Remember: need knows no boundaries.
When returning home from your international travels, be prepared for local people, places, and things to seem different to you--not because they've changed, but because you have. Allow yourself some time to process the "reverse culture shock," and do whatever you can to continue to make an impact from home.
About the Author
Mark is the editor of various articles about volunteering abroad for http://www.travel2help.org whose main focus is to provide assistance for developing countries through the creation of volunteer opportunities abroad.
The good news is, you don't have to stop volunteering just because you're back on native soil. We invite you to explore our tips for getting adjusted and staying involved after you've returned.
*
Give yourself time to acclimate. Just as you needed a transition period when you first arrived at the foreign locale, there will be an adjustment period once you've arrived back at home. Alleviate any feelings of detachment by spending time looking through journals, photos, and mementos of your time abroad. *
Cultivate newly formed relationships. Stay in contact with the people you met during your journey. As long as both parties are interested and willing, long-distance friendships can prove to be rewarding and mutually enlightening. You might also try reaching out to local communities of people with their roots in the country you just visited as a way of staying connected with the culture. *
Stay involved locally. Although nothing rivals volunteering abroad, there are likely plenty of organizations in your area that would welcome your time, passion, and knowledge in furthering a particular charity or cause. *
Share your story. A good way to prevent your experience from fading is to speak at public venues, such as schools, churches, or volunteer organizations. Recognizing the audience's reaction to and appreciation of your efforts can be highly rewarding. *
Turn your experience into a career. One possibility is to tie your particular passion into your work. For instance, if you found it rewarding to assist orphans in Bolivia, you might consider finding a job working with disadvantaged children in your area. Remember: need knows no boundaries.
When returning home from your international travels, be prepared for local people, places, and things to seem different to you--not because they've changed, but because you have. Allow yourself some time to process the "reverse culture shock," and do whatever you can to continue to make an impact from home.
About the Author
Mark is the editor of various articles about volunteering abroad for http://www.travel2help.org whose main focus is to provide assistance for developing countries through the creation of volunteer opportunities abroad.
Six Sensational Sights to See at the Sunshine Coast
After a one hour drive north of Brisbane, you will discover the beautiful Sunshine Coast. You will find it an amazing place to holiday whether driving through the hinterland touring the Glass House Mountains, the Mary Valley or the Blackall Ranges or along the 100klm stretch of beaches. Beautiful towns such as Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum Beach, Noosa and Rainbow Beach along the scenic coast offer great holiday accommodation of resort apartments, hotels, or Bed and Breakfasts. Enjoying the shopping boutiques, warm sandy beaches, alfresco dining places or just the relaxed lifestyle will ensure that you have a memorable holiday on the Sunshine Coast.
1. SURFING If you love surfing, then the swell off Point Cartwright and Alexandra Headland will be just for you.
2. ADVENTURE If it's adventure that you want, try the camel rides on the beach, jetski tours or skydiving.
3. SHOPPING Maybe you love shopping! The Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore has something for everyone and gives you an exciting shopping adventure. My sister and I enjoyed it.
4. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT You can take your family to the famous Australia Zoo, Aussie World and Underwater World. Driving through the hinterland can take you from the Australia Zoo up to the iconic Ettamogah Pub which has a quaint little shopping village. It is right next to Aussie World which has over 30 rides and games that everyone of all ages will enjoy. It will be an all day experience just at the Australia Zoo, so you may want to divide the entertainment up over a few days. When my sister and I and her boys did a tour of these areas, we did it over a three day period.
THE AUSTRALIA ZOO is located just 45 minutes north of Brisbane on the Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive, and is the home to some of Australia's most amazing and unique wildlife, and a variety of interesting animals from overseas. Your visit to the home of "THE CROCODILE HUNTER", the late Steve Irwin, will definitely amaze you and make your visit memorable. There are daily feeding shows from 10am through to 3:30pm every day. You can enjoy a tasty meal also from the food court.
AUSSIE WORLD is located one kilometre north of the Caloundra exit on the Bruce Highway and the best way to get there is drive, but you can take a train to Landsborough and bus from there to the Rustic Cabin picnic grounds or Chancellor Park. From here a taxi can take you to Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub which is situated nearby. At Aussie World rides commence at 10am and open from 9am to 5pm, but they close Xmas Day. Aussie World is planning the best Australia Day event you've ever seen on the 26th January 2009.
THE ETTAMOGAH PUB is a quirky icon that has a 1927 Chevy truck on top of its bright red roof. It is open every day from 9am until late but closes on Christmas Day. Bluey's Bar and Grill, located upstairs in the Ettamogah Pub, is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11am to 8pm but is closed on Christmas Day.
UNDERWATER WORLD, Queenland's largest Oceanarium and aquarium is situated at Mooloolaba. Be entertained by over 5,500 sea creatures such as seals, sharks, sting rays, and otters. My nephews thoroughly enjoyed being photographed with a beautiful seal after watching its playful antics.
5. HINTERLAND On your drive through the hinterland, discover the pretty town of Montville,which is home to pottery studios, art galleries, antique stores, and fashion houses. Another 20klms north through Nambour is Yandina. You will find the Ginger Factory there where you can have an interesting tour and buy gingerbread men and ginger candies made from quality Buderim ginger.
6. MARKETS Just 10klms north of Yandina is Eumundi which has the most fascinating and very popular markets operating every Wednesday and Saturday. These markets are well worth a visit but be early as the parking lots become full fast. It becomes a very interesting experience with local entertainers keeping the kids amused, and more than 500 great produce stalls selling beautifully constructed crafts, organically grown produce, and a large variety of other amazing products. Wide pathways shaded by towering heritage listed fig trees make walking amongst the stalls and old quaint buildings a very pleasant experience. My sister and I and her children had a ball.
You can unwind, relax and enjoy yourself at the coast or in the hinterland on the Sunshine Coast. Maybe you will love the area enough to find the nearest Real Estate agency.
About the Author
Patricia Lilly holds a Diploma of Hospitality and has worked in the industry for over 30 years. Online Accommodation and Tours-Australia is the business she has developed using her extensive experience and knowledge. Patricia ensures safe and secure accommodation bookings online. For the Sunshine Coast Qld area, there is a choice of over 220 holiday venues, so click here=>http://www.australia-accommodation.info/sunshine-coast.php
1. SURFING If you love surfing, then the swell off Point Cartwright and Alexandra Headland will be just for you.
2. ADVENTURE If it's adventure that you want, try the camel rides on the beach, jetski tours or skydiving.
3. SHOPPING Maybe you love shopping! The Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore has something for everyone and gives you an exciting shopping adventure. My sister and I enjoyed it.
4. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT You can take your family to the famous Australia Zoo, Aussie World and Underwater World. Driving through the hinterland can take you from the Australia Zoo up to the iconic Ettamogah Pub which has a quaint little shopping village. It is right next to Aussie World which has over 30 rides and games that everyone of all ages will enjoy. It will be an all day experience just at the Australia Zoo, so you may want to divide the entertainment up over a few days. When my sister and I and her boys did a tour of these areas, we did it over a three day period.
THE AUSTRALIA ZOO is located just 45 minutes north of Brisbane on the Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive, and is the home to some of Australia's most amazing and unique wildlife, and a variety of interesting animals from overseas. Your visit to the home of "THE CROCODILE HUNTER", the late Steve Irwin, will definitely amaze you and make your visit memorable. There are daily feeding shows from 10am through to 3:30pm every day. You can enjoy a tasty meal also from the food court.
AUSSIE WORLD is located one kilometre north of the Caloundra exit on the Bruce Highway and the best way to get there is drive, but you can take a train to Landsborough and bus from there to the Rustic Cabin picnic grounds or Chancellor Park. From here a taxi can take you to Aussie World and the Ettamogah Pub which is situated nearby. At Aussie World rides commence at 10am and open from 9am to 5pm, but they close Xmas Day. Aussie World is planning the best Australia Day event you've ever seen on the 26th January 2009.
THE ETTAMOGAH PUB is a quirky icon that has a 1927 Chevy truck on top of its bright red roof. It is open every day from 9am until late but closes on Christmas Day. Bluey's Bar and Grill, located upstairs in the Ettamogah Pub, is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11am to 8pm but is closed on Christmas Day.
UNDERWATER WORLD, Queenland's largest Oceanarium and aquarium is situated at Mooloolaba. Be entertained by over 5,500 sea creatures such as seals, sharks, sting rays, and otters. My nephews thoroughly enjoyed being photographed with a beautiful seal after watching its playful antics.
5. HINTERLAND On your drive through the hinterland, discover the pretty town of Montville,which is home to pottery studios, art galleries, antique stores, and fashion houses. Another 20klms north through Nambour is Yandina. You will find the Ginger Factory there where you can have an interesting tour and buy gingerbread men and ginger candies made from quality Buderim ginger.
6. MARKETS Just 10klms north of Yandina is Eumundi which has the most fascinating and very popular markets operating every Wednesday and Saturday. These markets are well worth a visit but be early as the parking lots become full fast. It becomes a very interesting experience with local entertainers keeping the kids amused, and more than 500 great produce stalls selling beautifully constructed crafts, organically grown produce, and a large variety of other amazing products. Wide pathways shaded by towering heritage listed fig trees make walking amongst the stalls and old quaint buildings a very pleasant experience. My sister and I and her children had a ball.
You can unwind, relax and enjoy yourself at the coast or in the hinterland on the Sunshine Coast. Maybe you will love the area enough to find the nearest Real Estate agency.
About the Author
Patricia Lilly holds a Diploma of Hospitality and has worked in the industry for over 30 years. Online Accommodation and Tours-Australia is the business she has developed using her extensive experience and knowledge. Patricia ensures safe and secure accommodation bookings online. For the Sunshine Coast Qld area, there is a choice of over 220 holiday venues, so click here=>http://www.australia-accommodation.info/sunshine-coast.php
A Guide To Breathtaking Globetrotter Activities In Leeds
Leeds is a large and prosperous city, which is centrally situated in the North of England. The City is renowned as the commercial and art gallery capital of the North and has long been known for its extensive manufacturing industry, which is still thriving.
Leeds has a few breathtaking buildings, including the sensational Corn Exchange , which cuthbert brodrick designed in 1864. This gorgeous structure is now an rock mall & its grade I listed.
As well as its sensational structures, Leeds also has a few gorgeous greenery & superb places of interest & historic sites.
From the cutting edge fashion found in the Victoria Quarter to the excellent designer shops of The Light and the independent boutiques of the arcades, Leeds offers visitors plenty of wonderful shopping opportunities. Whether you are looking for a different outfit or even an amazing birthday present, you are sure to find it in this playful city.
If you are not keen on shopping, you'll be pleased to know that Leeds has plenty more places of interest. These include the very compelling armley mills industrial museum and the henry moore institute, which caters to the cultured tourist. alternatively, you could visit one of the city's fabulous parks or even the gorgeous nelson mandela gardens, which are located in the heart of the city.
These attractive gardens were constructed to celebrate the millennium at a cost of £12 million and were funded by leeds city council and the Millennium Commission. The gardens won a prize at the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show, although they were damaged this year because of a huge water fight that was organised on the social-networking web site, Facebook.
As well as exciting shopping and culture, Leeds also boasts amazing fashion. From exclusive bars and rustic pubs to gay venues & impressive night clubs, the city really boasts something for all of us.
If you'drather have an early night, you'll be pleased to learn that the city also boasts some exciting luxury hotels, including the leeds hilton. These hotels offer a real treat, so you can't fail to get a exciting rest and a amazing breakfast.
Thank you for browsing our guide to leeds! Whether you want to go on a shopping marathon or an interesting day trip, we think you will agree that Leeds has something for everyone to enjoy.
About the Author
Karri Madelline is a local freelance writer who used to be a Manchester companion and aLeeds companion. Nearby there are many Leeds model agencies.
Leeds has a few breathtaking buildings, including the sensational Corn Exchange , which cuthbert brodrick designed in 1864. This gorgeous structure is now an rock mall & its grade I listed.
As well as its sensational structures, Leeds also has a few gorgeous greenery & superb places of interest & historic sites.
From the cutting edge fashion found in the Victoria Quarter to the excellent designer shops of The Light and the independent boutiques of the arcades, Leeds offers visitors plenty of wonderful shopping opportunities. Whether you are looking for a different outfit or even an amazing birthday present, you are sure to find it in this playful city.
If you are not keen on shopping, you'll be pleased to know that Leeds has plenty more places of interest. These include the very compelling armley mills industrial museum and the henry moore institute, which caters to the cultured tourist. alternatively, you could visit one of the city's fabulous parks or even the gorgeous nelson mandela gardens, which are located in the heart of the city.
These attractive gardens were constructed to celebrate the millennium at a cost of £12 million and were funded by leeds city council and the Millennium Commission. The gardens won a prize at the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show, although they were damaged this year because of a huge water fight that was organised on the social-networking web site, Facebook.
As well as exciting shopping and culture, Leeds also boasts amazing fashion. From exclusive bars and rustic pubs to gay venues & impressive night clubs, the city really boasts something for all of us.
If you'drather have an early night, you'll be pleased to learn that the city also boasts some exciting luxury hotels, including the leeds hilton. These hotels offer a real treat, so you can't fail to get a exciting rest and a amazing breakfast.
Thank you for browsing our guide to leeds! Whether you want to go on a shopping marathon or an interesting day trip, we think you will agree that Leeds has something for everyone to enjoy.
About the Author
Karri Madelline is a local freelance writer who used to be a Manchester companion and aLeeds companion. Nearby there are many Leeds model agencies.
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How To See Rome On 50 Euros Per Day
Regardless of the destination, an essential part of planning any trip is deciding on a target budget for spending money while on vacation. This is especially true for major European cities such as Rome where costs have been driven sky high since the introduction of the Euro currency in 2002. Naturally, any travel budget set by anyone but the person traveling is purely speculative, as the most accurate answer obviously depends on the traveler's lifestyle and habits. Certain things are essential and non negotiable while touring. For me, such things would include a private hotel room, not a hostel, and preferably a private bathroom. In my university days, I went on a backpacking tour with my best friend. At the time, we were somehow able to survive on 30 US dollars a day to sleep, eat, and play with. My friend, much to my astonishment was able to do this without sacrificing her need for at least three cans of coke (between 2 and 3 dollars each, depending how close the vendors parked their trucks to the Eiffel tower, Big Ben, you get my point) per day.
While our 30 dollar a day budget would be impossible today (has it really been 15 years?!), my lifestyle is clearly no longer that of a backpacker, and so I'll stick to writing about what it would now take to keep a city gal like me sheltered, fed, and entertained for a day in Rome.
As accommodation in Rome can really skew a daily budget, I will leave it off of the daily tally. Let it suffice to say that a bed in a shared dorm sells for around 23 Euro in high season, and a double room at the five star Hotel Hassler will set one back no less than 600 Euro per night. Somewhere within that range, there is a bed, cot, or floor mat somewhere in Rome just waiting to take you in for the night.
A realistic budget for Rome would call for a minimum of 50 Euro in spending money per person per day (shopping budget not included). Bear in mind that you are likely to spend about 10 Euro per day in entry fees to museums or monuments, which will leave you with 40 Euro or so per day for food, drink, public transport or taxis, etc. Like accommodation, tours in Rome can be as cheap as 15 Euro or as expensive as 500, so we'd better leave those out of the basic equation as well.
Here are some tips on putting our target budget into practice. Most hotels, hostels, and B&B's will provide breakfast with an overnight stay. Don't be shy! Eat up, stuff your purse with a few bananas from the buffet, and have them later for a mid morning snack! You can save money at lunch time by having some "pizza a taglio" (pizza by the slice). If that doesn't hold you till dinner, a mere 1.50 Euro will get you a heavenly cup or cone of creamy Italian gelato which should keep your tummies pleasantly full for a few hours. Save the real meal, not to mention your precious Euros and your appetite, for a nice dinner. A full dinner in a typical Roman restaurant should cost between 20 and 30 Euro per person, wine included.
About the Author
Article contributed by Danielle Russo of When In Rome Tours WhenInRomeTours.com, Experts in Vatican Tours and Rome sightseeing Private-Tours since 1999.
While our 30 dollar a day budget would be impossible today (has it really been 15 years?!), my lifestyle is clearly no longer that of a backpacker, and so I'll stick to writing about what it would now take to keep a city gal like me sheltered, fed, and entertained for a day in Rome.
As accommodation in Rome can really skew a daily budget, I will leave it off of the daily tally. Let it suffice to say that a bed in a shared dorm sells for around 23 Euro in high season, and a double room at the five star Hotel Hassler will set one back no less than 600 Euro per night. Somewhere within that range, there is a bed, cot, or floor mat somewhere in Rome just waiting to take you in for the night.
A realistic budget for Rome would call for a minimum of 50 Euro in spending money per person per day (shopping budget not included). Bear in mind that you are likely to spend about 10 Euro per day in entry fees to museums or monuments, which will leave you with 40 Euro or so per day for food, drink, public transport or taxis, etc. Like accommodation, tours in Rome can be as cheap as 15 Euro or as expensive as 500, so we'd better leave those out of the basic equation as well.
Here are some tips on putting our target budget into practice. Most hotels, hostels, and B&B's will provide breakfast with an overnight stay. Don't be shy! Eat up, stuff your purse with a few bananas from the buffet, and have them later for a mid morning snack! You can save money at lunch time by having some "pizza a taglio" (pizza by the slice). If that doesn't hold you till dinner, a mere 1.50 Euro will get you a heavenly cup or cone of creamy Italian gelato which should keep your tummies pleasantly full for a few hours. Save the real meal, not to mention your precious Euros and your appetite, for a nice dinner. A full dinner in a typical Roman restaurant should cost between 20 and 30 Euro per person, wine included.
About the Author
Article contributed by Danielle Russo of When In Rome Tours WhenInRomeTours.com, Experts in Vatican Tours and Rome sightseeing Private-Tours since 1999.
Stop Over The Palace Theatre, A Exciting Theatre In Manchester
Manchester is a city in the northwest of england. It was granted city status in 1853 & now has an impressive population of 452,000. Manchester is the third biggest conurbation in the united kingdom & it is also the third most popular city for foreign tourists to visit.
Manchester was the first industrialised city in the world & it was at the centre of the industrial revolution. Indeed, it was the world's textile manufacturing centre & cotton around this time. for this reason, it acquired the nickname Cottonopolis during the nineteeth century due to its many cotton mills.
Due to its impressive network of canals & nineteeth century cotton mills, Manchester City Centre is now on a tentative list of unesco world heritage sites. However, plenty of these cotton mills have now been made into offices and flats.
These days, manchester has remained truly proud of its industrial history. however, it has become a thriving, modernistic city that is widely known as the capital of the north west.
There's loads of things to do in Manchester, including many museums & galleries. a few of the finest are URBIS, the jewish museum & the Whitworth Art Gallery.
The Whitworth gallery has a large permanent collection of work, containing art by artists such as Picasso, Paul Klee & David Hockney. as well as this, the gallery also has many touring exhibitions.
Manchester is a great place for shopping fans, as it has a vast variety of stores to suit any budget. From designer shops including harvey nicks and whistles, to high street shops including brand-new look, you'll find everything you need in this city.
For more shops, you'll be happy to know that the massive trafford centre is just a short bus ride or drive away. This massive shopping centre has 280 shops and is one of the largest shopping malls in england.
Manchester is well known for its nightlife, so it is only right that you try it. Whether you like a slow glass of wine or going to a gig, we are certain that you will find something to do in this lively city.
Manchester is linked to music and a number of well known bands come from the city, which contain the courteeners, Badly Drawn Boy and the smiths. if you'd like to see the next big thing, you will find countless live music venues in the city.
For a more exclusive night out, you could visit one of the city's exclusive cocktail bars instead. Here you will be able to mix with an refined crowd and have some high quality cocktails.
If you are looking for somewhere a little more special to stay during your manchester visit, you definitely will not be disappointed. in fact, the city boasts branches of most massive chain hotels, containing the ramada & the Hilton.
For budget travellers, you will be pleased to discover that the city boasts many guest houses & b and bs too.
About the Author
Graciela Saltise is a freelance travel writer and enjoys travelling around the UK. She is formerly a Manchester model escort, having spent years as a model escort in Chester for a Manchester escort agency.
Manchester was the first industrialised city in the world & it was at the centre of the industrial revolution. Indeed, it was the world's textile manufacturing centre & cotton around this time. for this reason, it acquired the nickname Cottonopolis during the nineteeth century due to its many cotton mills.
Due to its impressive network of canals & nineteeth century cotton mills, Manchester City Centre is now on a tentative list of unesco world heritage sites. However, plenty of these cotton mills have now been made into offices and flats.
These days, manchester has remained truly proud of its industrial history. however, it has become a thriving, modernistic city that is widely known as the capital of the north west.
There's loads of things to do in Manchester, including many museums & galleries. a few of the finest are URBIS, the jewish museum & the Whitworth Art Gallery.
The Whitworth gallery has a large permanent collection of work, containing art by artists such as Picasso, Paul Klee & David Hockney. as well as this, the gallery also has many touring exhibitions.
Manchester is a great place for shopping fans, as it has a vast variety of stores to suit any budget. From designer shops including harvey nicks and whistles, to high street shops including brand-new look, you'll find everything you need in this city.
For more shops, you'll be happy to know that the massive trafford centre is just a short bus ride or drive away. This massive shopping centre has 280 shops and is one of the largest shopping malls in england.
Manchester is well known for its nightlife, so it is only right that you try it. Whether you like a slow glass of wine or going to a gig, we are certain that you will find something to do in this lively city.
Manchester is linked to music and a number of well known bands come from the city, which contain the courteeners, Badly Drawn Boy and the smiths. if you'd like to see the next big thing, you will find countless live music venues in the city.
For a more exclusive night out, you could visit one of the city's exclusive cocktail bars instead. Here you will be able to mix with an refined crowd and have some high quality cocktails.
If you are looking for somewhere a little more special to stay during your manchester visit, you definitely will not be disappointed. in fact, the city boasts branches of most massive chain hotels, containing the ramada & the Hilton.
For budget travellers, you will be pleased to discover that the city boasts many guest houses & b and bs too.
About the Author
Graciela Saltise is a freelance travel writer and enjoys travelling around the UK. She is formerly a Manchester model escort, having spent years as a model escort in Chester for a Manchester escort agency.
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We are independent and are not paid to promote any particular website or hotel. We are committed to showing the "complete picture" for any hotel that can be booked on the Internet today.
Cheapspend.com allows users to:
* Conveniently search multiple hotel reservation websites simultaneously to find the lowest prices - in one search and on the one website. HotelsCombined.com searches the hotel websites directly and in real-time ensuring you receive the latest prices and availability. * Compare prices and availability from all major accommodation providers on the same screen. We search the world's most popular hotel reservation websites allowing instant comparison of hotel details, rates, taxes and availability information on one simple web page. Compare online travel agents such as ActiveHotels.com, AsiaRooms.com, Booking.com, Cheaptickets.com, Gtahotels.com, HotelClub.com, Hotwire.com, OctopusTravel.com, Venere.com, Opodo.com and the websites of popular hotel chains including the Intercontinental Hotel Group and many others. * Search over 900,000 global hotel deals from over 30 merchants, and access over 1.5m consumer reviews, 3m hotel images, 2m hotel descriptions and maps
Cheapspend.com is free to use. We do not alter the rates in anyway: we are not involved in the pricing process and we do not change the prices displayed by the reservation websites. We are all about finding the best deal for your preferred hotel!
What we don't do
Cheapspend.com is not a travel agent. We do not sell hotels nor provide reservation services. You cannot make a booking on our website. We are a search engine that finds you the best deal for your accommodation needs. Once you identify the best priced provider or best deal for you, we link you through to our partner sites to complete your reservation directly on their website. Please note: Any queries you have regarding reservations, amendments, cancellations or hotel specific information must be directed to our supplier partners, who handle your reservation.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Adventure Travel to Kenya: Discover Kenya's Best Kept Secrets
How would like adventure travel to Kenya, to learn some of Kenya's best kept secrets? How about checking into Hemingway's, a luxury hotel on the Indian Ocean, or spending some time in the same area that Elsa was released into the wild by Joy Adamson? You can enjoy these, and more, with luxury adventure travel to Kenya, land of the Luo, Kalenjin, Turkana and the famous Maasai warrior race, as the name is correctly spelled although we shall use the more popular western spelling of Masai.
The capital is Nairobi, and that would be a good place to start. There are many types of hotel in Nairobi, but if you can, try to book into one of the few boutique hotels that accommodate only a few guests, twelve being a good number. For that you will have to book yourself a luxury adventure vacation, with personal service offering vacation planning from just yourself and your partner.
That is a better way to enjoy Kenya's secrets, rather than traveling in a large group of 40 or more as most people do. If you can find a tour company that offers this level of personal service, then your vacation can be tailored to suit your own timetable and needs, and not those of the majority, or even in some cases the minority!
Nairobi has a lot offer somebody seeking adventure travel to Kenya, and you don't have to travel to unknown places to discover some of Kenya's best kept secrets. Take Karen Blixen's house, for example, the author of 'Out of Africa', made into an Oscar winning movie, or the Carnivore restaurant, where you can dine on some exotic game. You should also check out Masai crafts at the Utamanduni Craft center and visit the giraffes at the Giraffe Center.
However, it is the game reserves that most people visit Kenya to see, and that adventure travelers to Kenya are particularly interested in, so take a plane ride over the Meru National Park and land near Elsa's Kopje - a rocky outcrop on Mughwangi Hill in the Meru Park, where Elsa was released by Joy and George Adamson back in 1958.
Why not spend some time in the park and check out the elephants, leopards and cheetahs, and of course the lions. Unfortunately the big game, the lions in particular, are in grave danger in Nairobi Park due to the action of humans, so take advantage of the opportunity to see them in the wild while you can. Although most people prefer to go on guided safaris, others prefer fishing and nature walks, or even just to lie by the pool. It's your vacation so indulge yourself.
You must then visit the Masai Mara Nature Reserve, where the big game animals are less under threat from human activity. Try to head for the Cottar 1920 Mari Safari Camp, where the 22,000 acre private concession houses only 12 guests, but it's well worth it, and no luxury adventure travel to Kenya should miss a visit to Cottars. Calvin Cottar is one of the best guides in the country, and will take you on a game drive in a 4WD or even a more traditional ox cart. It is an advantage that the camp is not part of the reserve, because you can go on night drives and guided walking tours, which would not otherwise be permitted.
Malinda is another part of Kenya you must not miss: situated on the Indian Ocean Malinda offers Hemingway's a luxury hotel that offers the very best personal service. Use it as a base for a trip to Lamu Island, which used to be a base for the slave trade, and on which the only means of travel other than foot is by donkey. Try a dip in the ocean or simply relax by the pool, contemplating what you have seen
The type of luxury you can experience on these trips is unbelievably high, and adventure travel to Kenya is not all safaris and living rough. You can also do it in style, but make sure that your price is all-inclusive since the extras for the flights and safari trips can be high. A good luxury vacation company will offer you all-inclusive deals that will work out cheaper in the long run than trying to keep your initial costs low and pay your own way. You will either end up paying more, or missing out on a lot, which would be a shame after traveling so far.
Try to get a personal deal, with just the two of you traveling, rather than being part of a large group, and make sure that your travel is commensurate with the luxury you are seeking: a minimum of business class flights, and first class rail and road travel where it is involved. Your accommodation should be the best available, and the small personal hotels are often the best.
Achieve all that, and there are no reasons why your luxury adventure travel to Kenya should not provide you with the vacation of your dreams, the memories of which will last you a lifetime.
About the Author
If you are interested in a luxury personal vacation service for you and your partner, you can book luxury adventure travel to Kenya at http://www.ultitude.com and do everything above for an all-inclusive price for luxury travel, accommodation and cuisine, including safaris and flights over the reserves.
The capital is Nairobi, and that would be a good place to start. There are many types of hotel in Nairobi, but if you can, try to book into one of the few boutique hotels that accommodate only a few guests, twelve being a good number. For that you will have to book yourself a luxury adventure vacation, with personal service offering vacation planning from just yourself and your partner.
That is a better way to enjoy Kenya's secrets, rather than traveling in a large group of 40 or more as most people do. If you can find a tour company that offers this level of personal service, then your vacation can be tailored to suit your own timetable and needs, and not those of the majority, or even in some cases the minority!
Nairobi has a lot offer somebody seeking adventure travel to Kenya, and you don't have to travel to unknown places to discover some of Kenya's best kept secrets. Take Karen Blixen's house, for example, the author of 'Out of Africa', made into an Oscar winning movie, or the Carnivore restaurant, where you can dine on some exotic game. You should also check out Masai crafts at the Utamanduni Craft center and visit the giraffes at the Giraffe Center.
However, it is the game reserves that most people visit Kenya to see, and that adventure travelers to Kenya are particularly interested in, so take a plane ride over the Meru National Park and land near Elsa's Kopje - a rocky outcrop on Mughwangi Hill in the Meru Park, where Elsa was released by Joy and George Adamson back in 1958.
Why not spend some time in the park and check out the elephants, leopards and cheetahs, and of course the lions. Unfortunately the big game, the lions in particular, are in grave danger in Nairobi Park due to the action of humans, so take advantage of the opportunity to see them in the wild while you can. Although most people prefer to go on guided safaris, others prefer fishing and nature walks, or even just to lie by the pool. It's your vacation so indulge yourself.
You must then visit the Masai Mara Nature Reserve, where the big game animals are less under threat from human activity. Try to head for the Cottar 1920 Mari Safari Camp, where the 22,000 acre private concession houses only 12 guests, but it's well worth it, and no luxury adventure travel to Kenya should miss a visit to Cottars. Calvin Cottar is one of the best guides in the country, and will take you on a game drive in a 4WD or even a more traditional ox cart. It is an advantage that the camp is not part of the reserve, because you can go on night drives and guided walking tours, which would not otherwise be permitted.
Malinda is another part of Kenya you must not miss: situated on the Indian Ocean Malinda offers Hemingway's a luxury hotel that offers the very best personal service. Use it as a base for a trip to Lamu Island, which used to be a base for the slave trade, and on which the only means of travel other than foot is by donkey. Try a dip in the ocean or simply relax by the pool, contemplating what you have seen
The type of luxury you can experience on these trips is unbelievably high, and adventure travel to Kenya is not all safaris and living rough. You can also do it in style, but make sure that your price is all-inclusive since the extras for the flights and safari trips can be high. A good luxury vacation company will offer you all-inclusive deals that will work out cheaper in the long run than trying to keep your initial costs low and pay your own way. You will either end up paying more, or missing out on a lot, which would be a shame after traveling so far.
Try to get a personal deal, with just the two of you traveling, rather than being part of a large group, and make sure that your travel is commensurate with the luxury you are seeking: a minimum of business class flights, and first class rail and road travel where it is involved. Your accommodation should be the best available, and the small personal hotels are often the best.
Achieve all that, and there are no reasons why your luxury adventure travel to Kenya should not provide you with the vacation of your dreams, the memories of which will last you a lifetime.
About the Author
If you are interested in a luxury personal vacation service for you and your partner, you can book luxury adventure travel to Kenya at http://www.ultitude.com and do everything above for an all-inclusive price for luxury travel, accommodation and cuisine, including safaris and flights over the reserves.
How You Can Win with a Twin Cities Business Coach
Coaching In Business Gives YOU The Edge
This article is brought to you by The Twin Cities own, Alan Hill, the Business Coach with a plan.
Michael Phelps swam his way to 8 gold medals, but he didn't do it by himself. The whole time there was a force at the pool motivating, evaluating and helping him adapt. It was his coach. His unsung, un-praised, not-in-the-spotlight coach. This is the man that shaped Phelps into the athlete he is. Coaches, regardless of the field, are there to assess where you are at and help you get where you are going. In business, this means into the global IT market of today.
A coach is there to help you fine tune your business machine. This is becoming increasingly important with all of the choice out there for consumers today. Today's business owner must look outside of their norm and must look to new sources in order to advance in such a tight market. If you are looking to increase your knowledge and accept the kind of feedback needed to make your business excel, than this is the time for you to get a coach.
A coach is not there to tell you what you are doing wrong. A coach is there to help you see the efficiencies you already have and continue to monopolize on them while you diversify your philosophy, practices and time management.
Being open-minded to education, change and the knowledge of others will bring your great success in both business and life. If you are willing to accept these in your business you can and will find success.
To separate yourself from all the other businesses out there, make sure you have the techniques, advice and philosophies to thrive. Give yourself an amazing edge with a coach and never stop asking, "how can I improve."
Jim Rohn's famous quote, "Never wish the job were easier, wish you were better!" says it all.
Business is simple, people are complicated and changing your business can be the easy part, changing yourself and your team can be the greatest hurdle. Having a Business Coach helps you maintain your motivation, refine your skills, gain constructive feedback and attain constant improvement in your business.
Alan Hill is a Minnesota Executive Coach. If you would like to learn more about how a coach could maximize the performance of your business call Alan Hill at (612) 819-1803 or http://actioncoach.com/alanhill.
About the Author
Tyson Petersen writes regularly about home related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.
This article is brought to you by The Twin Cities own, Alan Hill, the Business Coach with a plan.
Michael Phelps swam his way to 8 gold medals, but he didn't do it by himself. The whole time there was a force at the pool motivating, evaluating and helping him adapt. It was his coach. His unsung, un-praised, not-in-the-spotlight coach. This is the man that shaped Phelps into the athlete he is. Coaches, regardless of the field, are there to assess where you are at and help you get where you are going. In business, this means into the global IT market of today.
A coach is there to help you fine tune your business machine. This is becoming increasingly important with all of the choice out there for consumers today. Today's business owner must look outside of their norm and must look to new sources in order to advance in such a tight market. If you are looking to increase your knowledge and accept the kind of feedback needed to make your business excel, than this is the time for you to get a coach.
A coach is not there to tell you what you are doing wrong. A coach is there to help you see the efficiencies you already have and continue to monopolize on them while you diversify your philosophy, practices and time management.
Being open-minded to education, change and the knowledge of others will bring your great success in both business and life. If you are willing to accept these in your business you can and will find success.
To separate yourself from all the other businesses out there, make sure you have the techniques, advice and philosophies to thrive. Give yourself an amazing edge with a coach and never stop asking, "how can I improve."
Jim Rohn's famous quote, "Never wish the job were easier, wish you were better!" says it all.
Business is simple, people are complicated and changing your business can be the easy part, changing yourself and your team can be the greatest hurdle. Having a Business Coach helps you maintain your motivation, refine your skills, gain constructive feedback and attain constant improvement in your business.
Alan Hill is a Minnesota Executive Coach. If you would like to learn more about how a coach could maximize the performance of your business call Alan Hill at (612) 819-1803 or http://actioncoach.com/alanhill.
About the Author
Tyson Petersen writes regularly about home related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.
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Allison Ayson writes for Jump2top.com - SEO Company
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Aside from this, you penury to tell the hire ceremony the number of people who will push the limousine. The coldness that you will be wandering is also important information that should be relayed to the charge store dealer. Be constant to give detailed information about the payment service so you can be solid of a great limousine payment experience.
What Limousines Are For
Special occasions are the reasons these cars are rented. Often period, renting a limousine for a big group of people makes you revive more than renting a cab. For the brains, many tourists select to voyage and visit spaces through limousine. They are also a lots safer and a more reliable style of transportation.
Limousines For The Occasion Limousines are used for very special trial, :
1. Weddings -- a colorless stretch limousine is opted for in these occasions. Many companies contain other military in their rentals. Red carpets, a container of champagne, and plants inside the car are some few further army you can like. These military may or may not be open by the troupe you hired the limousine from.
2. Prom Nights -- SUV limousines are finish for prom nights. They are fun and admired choices for such actions. At period, rental shops may proposal great discounts to teenagers who wish to rent limousine for this incident. Remember to book early of time to reward of such discounts.
3. Business Meetings -- important conferences or assemblies should forever be attended with status. Through limousines, the kind of sophistication that affair men indigence can be provided. Airport transports and corporate deals may be ultra army untaken to interest people.
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Allison Ayson writes for Jump2top.com - SEO Company
Singapore Hotels- Business and Pleasure
If you have been searching for the perfect place to visit with all your friends and family, Singapore definitely tops the charts. With perhaps the widest variety of lifestyles and experiences, Singapore is one of the best known countries for their hospitality worldwide. With posh yet affordable hotels, Singapore hotel reservations are absolutely hassle free.
Best Hotel Deals- Convenience and Luxury
If you have just dropped by Singapore for the perfect shopping experience, the hotels on the Orchard Road in Singapore are the most convenient. Orchard road is in fact Asia's largest shopping concourse and is the home of the best fashion retailers in the world. Hotels like Orchard Hotel and Royal Plaza, besides the international five star chains like Le Meridien, Hilton and Meritus. If in case you are looking for a weekend trip to the Sentosa Island to experience the butterfly park, the golf course and excitement under water, the four or five star hotel reservations are easy to get. The Compthome Kings or the Gallery Hotel can make your stay memorable if you plan your stay in the River District of Singapore Hotels.
The Heritage District boasts of some world class three and five star hotels and the Bugis Junction hotels to make your stay absolutely perfect. Some tourists prefer places that help them get to the roots of the culture of the country. Little India or the Chinatown are perfect places for such an experience. In Little India, not only do you get the colorful lifestyle but also value for your money because these two or three star Singapore Hotels are properties of value conscious businessmen who target students and budget conscious tourists. In Chinatown, where modern Hotels Singapore meets its vibrant past, you can get hotels suiting every budget- right from special boutique hotels to five star accommodations.
If you have come to Singapore on work, the hotels in the Financial District might be of interest to you. The Marina Mandarin, the Pan Pacific and the Oriental are sure to make your business experience pleasurable. However, if you want to find accommodation near the airport, the Hotel 81 chain of properties arrange for clean and cheap accommodations. For cheap deals, you could also check the new hotels that are springing up the North of Downtown which has a great connectivity with bus routes and is the residential area of the sub-urban population.
Tourist Schedules and Reservations
Because of the huge rush to Singapore for both business and pleasure, you should try to get your hotel reservations done well before time. This not only saves unnecessary tension but also saves money. Besides, when you try getting Singapore hotel reservations during the festive seasons, i.e. during January and February when the Chinese New Year is celebrated, you should be an early bird. Quing Ming, celebrated during April is the best time to taste Chinese cuisine in all the hotels.
Being almost a competitive market, almost all Singapore hotels are known for their hospitality. But you can always check out your preferences on the online portals on the internet for the added facilities like spas and swimming pools.
About the Author
Singapore is teeming with the options that can help you to get relaxed. However, it is better to consult your tour operator in order to find the best available Singapore hotels. They can be Hotels Singapore or they can be Singapore luxury hotels, but, all of them will offer terrific services.
Best Hotel Deals- Convenience and Luxury
If you have just dropped by Singapore for the perfect shopping experience, the hotels on the Orchard Road in Singapore are the most convenient. Orchard road is in fact Asia's largest shopping concourse and is the home of the best fashion retailers in the world. Hotels like Orchard Hotel and Royal Plaza, besides the international five star chains like Le Meridien, Hilton and Meritus. If in case you are looking for a weekend trip to the Sentosa Island to experience the butterfly park, the golf course and excitement under water, the four or five star hotel reservations are easy to get. The Compthome Kings or the Gallery Hotel can make your stay memorable if you plan your stay in the River District of Singapore Hotels.
The Heritage District boasts of some world class three and five star hotels and the Bugis Junction hotels to make your stay absolutely perfect. Some tourists prefer places that help them get to the roots of the culture of the country. Little India or the Chinatown are perfect places for such an experience. In Little India, not only do you get the colorful lifestyle but also value for your money because these two or three star Singapore Hotels are properties of value conscious businessmen who target students and budget conscious tourists. In Chinatown, where modern Hotels Singapore meets its vibrant past, you can get hotels suiting every budget- right from special boutique hotels to five star accommodations.
If you have come to Singapore on work, the hotels in the Financial District might be of interest to you. The Marina Mandarin, the Pan Pacific and the Oriental are sure to make your business experience pleasurable. However, if you want to find accommodation near the airport, the Hotel 81 chain of properties arrange for clean and cheap accommodations. For cheap deals, you could also check the new hotels that are springing up the North of Downtown which has a great connectivity with bus routes and is the residential area of the sub-urban population.
Tourist Schedules and Reservations
Because of the huge rush to Singapore for both business and pleasure, you should try to get your hotel reservations done well before time. This not only saves unnecessary tension but also saves money. Besides, when you try getting Singapore hotel reservations during the festive seasons, i.e. during January and February when the Chinese New Year is celebrated, you should be an early bird. Quing Ming, celebrated during April is the best time to taste Chinese cuisine in all the hotels.
Being almost a competitive market, almost all Singapore hotels are known for their hospitality. But you can always check out your preferences on the online portals on the internet for the added facilities like spas and swimming pools.
About the Author
Singapore is teeming with the options that can help you to get relaxed. However, it is better to consult your tour operator in order to find the best available Singapore hotels. They can be Hotels Singapore or they can be Singapore luxury hotels, but, all of them will offer terrific services.
About Versilia finally on the net
Now aboutversilia.com is online, another site of About Italy network, that from many years dedicates to the publication of no commercial sites and portals of touristic guides.
This is a non-profit website offering many useful information about the land of Versilia and its surroundings. Our purpose is to give you a historical, cultural and practical information, so you have a little more knowledge about this wonderful land.
Versilia is a land full of history and tradition, its natural background is particularly interesting because it offers a huge variety of natural beauties to be admired and discovered, from the ancient stately Carrara's marble to the numerous botanic species displaced all along this area.
On About Versilia we have selected the most important and interesting information and photos about the various towns and villages which form and surround Versilia, so we have collected the main historical, artistic and natural features about the municipalities of Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Seravezza, Stazzema, Viareggio, Camaiore, Massarosa and the surrounding (but not less important) towns of Lucca, Pisa, Massa, Carrara, Torre del Lago and even Genoa.
Then we have explored the great natural beauties enriching all the area, both the coastline and the zone of high Versilia with its about 200 caves which are present on the Apuan Alps surrounding the Versilia area, and also the important Versilia cultural heritage, constituted by the castles of Lunigiana valley and the variety of ancient churches and monuments situated in the different cities.
On About Versilia you can find information about Versilia's art, culture and museums and we also recommend you some interesting and unforgettable itineraries: the marble ways, wine ways and flower ways.
Other highlights that are described are the beaches, the Gulf of Poets, Cinque Terre and the Etruscan coast.
New information on this web-site is about the new theatre which is dedicated to the biggest musicians of the 20th century: Giacomo Puccini. He is one of the most important Italian composers of any time, well known and acclaimed all around the world, whose operas ("La Boheme", "Tosca" and "Madama Butterfly" just to mention some of them) are classified among the most popular belonging to opera repertory and among the most frequently performed in the standard repertoire. This year Italy and the entire world celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birthday, with the main center for the celebrations being Torre del Lago, the Versilia coast and his native town Lucca.
Aboutversilia.com besides being a guide full of useful information on the Tuscan coast, gives useful tips about nightlife, festivals, discos and pubs, the Viareggio carnival, cinemas and theatres and even an event calendar of every month.
We also added some helpful links like emergency addresses, transportation, internet points, wash and dry and much more, to make your permanence in this peaceful resort the most comfortable as possible.
On the site you can furthermore find information on the weather, sport and shopping possibilities, on how to reach the city and even an hotel-finder, but also on simple things like where to hire a bicycle or where to find a laundry.
Versilia, land full of natural and cultural beauties, awaits you online. So if you are interested in more detailed information, have a look at our web-site: www.aboutversilia.com
About the Author
Web Marketing Team is a company specialized in the online web marketing sector. We employ the network as an instrument of communication and work, and use the marketing as a medium to streamline the outcomes of our effort.Our purpose is to produce and to address high quality web traffic toward our customers' sites so to reach real and clear outcomes.
This is a non-profit website offering many useful information about the land of Versilia and its surroundings. Our purpose is to give you a historical, cultural and practical information, so you have a little more knowledge about this wonderful land.
Versilia is a land full of history and tradition, its natural background is particularly interesting because it offers a huge variety of natural beauties to be admired and discovered, from the ancient stately Carrara's marble to the numerous botanic species displaced all along this area.
On About Versilia we have selected the most important and interesting information and photos about the various towns and villages which form and surround Versilia, so we have collected the main historical, artistic and natural features about the municipalities of Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Seravezza, Stazzema, Viareggio, Camaiore, Massarosa and the surrounding (but not less important) towns of Lucca, Pisa, Massa, Carrara, Torre del Lago and even Genoa.
Then we have explored the great natural beauties enriching all the area, both the coastline and the zone of high Versilia with its about 200 caves which are present on the Apuan Alps surrounding the Versilia area, and also the important Versilia cultural heritage, constituted by the castles of Lunigiana valley and the variety of ancient churches and monuments situated in the different cities.
On About Versilia you can find information about Versilia's art, culture and museums and we also recommend you some interesting and unforgettable itineraries: the marble ways, wine ways and flower ways.
Other highlights that are described are the beaches, the Gulf of Poets, Cinque Terre and the Etruscan coast.
New information on this web-site is about the new theatre which is dedicated to the biggest musicians of the 20th century: Giacomo Puccini. He is one of the most important Italian composers of any time, well known and acclaimed all around the world, whose operas ("La Boheme", "Tosca" and "Madama Butterfly" just to mention some of them) are classified among the most popular belonging to opera repertory and among the most frequently performed in the standard repertoire. This year Italy and the entire world celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birthday, with the main center for the celebrations being Torre del Lago, the Versilia coast and his native town Lucca.
Aboutversilia.com besides being a guide full of useful information on the Tuscan coast, gives useful tips about nightlife, festivals, discos and pubs, the Viareggio carnival, cinemas and theatres and even an event calendar of every month.
We also added some helpful links like emergency addresses, transportation, internet points, wash and dry and much more, to make your permanence in this peaceful resort the most comfortable as possible.
On the site you can furthermore find information on the weather, sport and shopping possibilities, on how to reach the city and even an hotel-finder, but also on simple things like where to hire a bicycle or where to find a laundry.
Versilia, land full of natural and cultural beauties, awaits you online. So if you are interested in more detailed information, have a look at our web-site: www.aboutversilia.com
About the Author
Web Marketing Team is a company specialized in the online web marketing sector. We employ the network as an instrument of communication and work, and use the marketing as a medium to streamline the outcomes of our effort.Our purpose is to produce and to address high quality web traffic toward our customers' sites so to reach real and clear outcomes.
Bad Eco-Tourism Does More Harm Than Good
Tourism is a booming industry. With many travellers flocking to different destinations around the globe, tourism is becoming one of the most viable business markets in the world. However, air travel, car travel and other aspects of tourism are adding to the planet's pollution crisis and this is becoming a problem. Travel operators and hospitality corporates realised that some action needed to be taken, and Eco-tourism was created as a solution to this problem.
Eco-tourism is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry. Eco-tourism involves the conservation of biological and cultural diversity through education of locals and tourists alike. By protecting ecosystems it has had a positive effect on the local communities and their livelihoods through their participation in projects and lessening the impact on the environment.
Why Eco-Tourism?
A tourist operator who offers eco-tourism is basically an operator who makes no negative impact on the environment and helps to sustain and promote the life of the local ecosystems.
Their activities should not pollute the local surroundings and have a mutually beneficial relationship with local residents through education of how to sustain themselves without damaging the environment. In South Africa, teaching locals how to make crafts from empty cans and used containers to minimise litter and help create a source of income is one example of this. The tour operator should also be involved in the education of locals concerning the environment and teaching them how to live in harmony with it, instead of destroying it.
There are many benefits to eco-tourism, yet many hospitality providers claim they offer eco-tourism holidays and accommodation when they do not. Governments and tourism providers are leaning towards the promotion of anything which involves nature as eco-tourism, allowing activities which are not based upon sustainable development of the environment and communities.
Tourism ventures such as low-impact tourism, green tourism, bio-tourism and ecologically responsible tourism are advertised as eco-tourism when they do not fall under this category realistically.
The Problems with Fake Eco-Tourism
"Green washing" is a term used to describe the occurrence of a tourism operator claiming to offer eco-friendly holidays when they are in fact, environmentally destructive. This practice involves the commercialisation of tourism involving nature and some ecological projects as eco-tourism. Many people flock to these tourism operators and end up doing more damage to the environment than if they had not used a 'green' operator. They are destructive towards the environment, are insensitive towards cultural needs and exploit the tourism economy. They are also misleading to tourists as they appeal to the desire to help the environment which tourists have, yet destroy the environment, not giving the tourists what they have asked for.
Despite some operators meeting the guidelines, there may still be a negative impact on the environment and local communities. Eco-tourism operators need to have a thoroughly positive impact on the environment with few, if not no negative impacts. If there is a negative impact, this should be counter acted by some kind of compensatory action such as planting trees and so forth.
South Africa is currently reaping many economic benefits from eco-tourism but there are still problems with displacement of people, violations of constitutional rights and negative impact on the environment from tourism activities.
An eco-tourism operator should be involved in investing in the local ecosystems and conservation. Rejuvenation of the natural resources and the education of locals in living in harmony with these ecosystems is paramount to eco-tourism. Education of tourists, assisting the livelihoods of locals in supporting themselves without negative environmental impact and the conservation of biological and cultural diversity should be not only endorsed but achieved through eco-tourism. Money generated from eco-tourism should also be invested in furthering conservation efforts.
About the Author
Grootbos Private Game reserve is a nature reserve which is an eco-tourism venture with eco friendly luxury accommodation, nature adventures for guests and is responsible for founding the Grootbos Foundation.
Eco-tourism is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry. Eco-tourism involves the conservation of biological and cultural diversity through education of locals and tourists alike. By protecting ecosystems it has had a positive effect on the local communities and their livelihoods through their participation in projects and lessening the impact on the environment.
Why Eco-Tourism?
A tourist operator who offers eco-tourism is basically an operator who makes no negative impact on the environment and helps to sustain and promote the life of the local ecosystems.
Their activities should not pollute the local surroundings and have a mutually beneficial relationship with local residents through education of how to sustain themselves without damaging the environment. In South Africa, teaching locals how to make crafts from empty cans and used containers to minimise litter and help create a source of income is one example of this. The tour operator should also be involved in the education of locals concerning the environment and teaching them how to live in harmony with it, instead of destroying it.
There are many benefits to eco-tourism, yet many hospitality providers claim they offer eco-tourism holidays and accommodation when they do not. Governments and tourism providers are leaning towards the promotion of anything which involves nature as eco-tourism, allowing activities which are not based upon sustainable development of the environment and communities.
Tourism ventures such as low-impact tourism, green tourism, bio-tourism and ecologically responsible tourism are advertised as eco-tourism when they do not fall under this category realistically.
The Problems with Fake Eco-Tourism
"Green washing" is a term used to describe the occurrence of a tourism operator claiming to offer eco-friendly holidays when they are in fact, environmentally destructive. This practice involves the commercialisation of tourism involving nature and some ecological projects as eco-tourism. Many people flock to these tourism operators and end up doing more damage to the environment than if they had not used a 'green' operator. They are destructive towards the environment, are insensitive towards cultural needs and exploit the tourism economy. They are also misleading to tourists as they appeal to the desire to help the environment which tourists have, yet destroy the environment, not giving the tourists what they have asked for.
Despite some operators meeting the guidelines, there may still be a negative impact on the environment and local communities. Eco-tourism operators need to have a thoroughly positive impact on the environment with few, if not no negative impacts. If there is a negative impact, this should be counter acted by some kind of compensatory action such as planting trees and so forth.
South Africa is currently reaping many economic benefits from eco-tourism but there are still problems with displacement of people, violations of constitutional rights and negative impact on the environment from tourism activities.
An eco-tourism operator should be involved in investing in the local ecosystems and conservation. Rejuvenation of the natural resources and the education of locals in living in harmony with these ecosystems is paramount to eco-tourism. Education of tourists, assisting the livelihoods of locals in supporting themselves without negative environmental impact and the conservation of biological and cultural diversity should be not only endorsed but achieved through eco-tourism. Money generated from eco-tourism should also be invested in furthering conservation efforts.
About the Author
Grootbos Private Game reserve is a nature reserve which is an eco-tourism venture with eco friendly luxury accommodation, nature adventures for guests and is responsible for founding the Grootbos Foundation.
Kayak Halong Bay tours: The World's Nature Heritage of Vietnam
Ha Long Bay (also "Halong Bay") is in northern Vietnam, 170 km east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic rock formations
If you thought the hideout in the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was spectacular, imagine a place where there are 3,000 such limestone islands clustered together in the East Sea of Halong Bay. Paddle through caves into secret lagoons, drift down channels surrounded by cliffs and forest and sail out into the open sea. Relax on the deck of our luxurious double-sailed junk and look forward to seafood bought straight from passing fishing craft. Swim alone amongst the limestone islets under the stars and take a breather at a floating village hidden amongst the islands. Our fiber glass sea kayaks make for satisfying travel, whether you are an Olympic champion or first time enthusiast.
GETTING THERE
The best way to get to Ha Long Bay is to rent a car from Hanoi from a tour opganizer as ActiveTravelVietnam (ATV). It costs approximately US$100-US$120 return. There is also a tourist open bus service offered by travel agencies around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Cost is around US$8 net/person/way.
Public buses leave from Long Bien Station to the Bai Chay Station (other side of Red River, 5km from Hoan Kiem Lake) every 30 minutes from 6AM to 6PM and cost 50,000 dong/person each way. This is not recommended for foreign travelers, as these buses are often crowded, slow and unsafe.
THE POPULAR TRAIL (starting from Hanoi)
Day 1: You leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am with a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City you will board a Chinese-style wooden boat (locals call it "Junk") for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to one cave. After a short exploration of the cave you start the kayak exploration of the bay, paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets, passing a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. End of the first with dinner and overnight in AC, private junk's cabin.
Day 2: This kayaking day starts from Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. You can also explore some other caves nearby. After lunch you paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Then continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches.
Day 3: Breakfast is served on the junk and you will enjoy the sundeck while the Junk navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before heading back to Hanoi by bus.
WHEN TO KAYAK
You can do kayaking on the bay all year around but great time is between October and June. A typical kayaking day starts at about 8.00 am after breakfast. Lunch will be served on support boat. At the end of a kayaking day, we would return to the junk by 5 pm or 5.30 pm.
TRAVEL GEARS
On this trip ATV use hard-cell, tandem kayak. Paddle, life-jacket and dry bag are available. We recommend you to bring some extra gears such as Sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat. The kayak tour with well-trained and experienced tour guide is always recommended for a best exploration.
If you are interested in kayaking on Halong Bay,please visit these websites: vietnam tours, Kayak Halong Bay, Halong Bay Kayking tours
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Halong Bay
If you thought the hideout in the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was spectacular, imagine a place where there are 3,000 such limestone islands clustered together in the East Sea of Halong Bay. Paddle through caves into secret lagoons, drift down channels surrounded by cliffs and forest and sail out into the open sea. Relax on the deck of our luxurious double-sailed junk and look forward to seafood bought straight from passing fishing craft. Swim alone amongst the limestone islets under the stars and take a breather at a floating village hidden amongst the islands. Our fiber glass sea kayaks make for satisfying travel, whether you are an Olympic champion or first time enthusiast.
GETTING THERE
The best way to get to Ha Long Bay is to rent a car from Hanoi from a tour opganizer as ActiveTravelVietnam (ATV). It costs approximately US$100-US$120 return. There is also a tourist open bus service offered by travel agencies around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Cost is around US$8 net/person/way.
Public buses leave from Long Bien Station to the Bai Chay Station (other side of Red River, 5km from Hoan Kiem Lake) every 30 minutes from 6AM to 6PM and cost 50,000 dong/person each way. This is not recommended for foreign travelers, as these buses are often crowded, slow and unsafe.
THE POPULAR TRAIL (starting from Hanoi)
Day 1: You leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am with a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City you will board a Chinese-style wooden boat (locals call it "Junk") for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to one cave. After a short exploration of the cave you start the kayak exploration of the bay, paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets, passing a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. End of the first with dinner and overnight in AC, private junk's cabin.
Day 2: This kayaking day starts from Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. You can also explore some other caves nearby. After lunch you paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Then continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches.
Day 3: Breakfast is served on the junk and you will enjoy the sundeck while the Junk navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before heading back to Hanoi by bus.
WHEN TO KAYAK
You can do kayaking on the bay all year around but great time is between October and June. A typical kayaking day starts at about 8.00 am after breakfast. Lunch will be served on support boat. At the end of a kayaking day, we would return to the junk by 5 pm or 5.30 pm.
TRAVEL GEARS
On this trip ATV use hard-cell, tandem kayak. Paddle, life-jacket and dry bag are available. We recommend you to bring some extra gears such as Sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat. The kayak tour with well-trained and experienced tour guide is always recommended for a best exploration.
If you are interested in kayaking on Halong Bay,please visit these websites: vietnam tours, Kayak Halong Bay, Halong Bay Kayking tours
About the Author
Halong Bay
A Phuket Holiday That's Easy on the Pocket
The beach beckons: the tranquil waters, pristine sands, friendly faces, scrumptious delicacies and the alluring charm of an island paradise called Phuket. Who wouldn't want to experience all these and even more? In Phuket, you can enjoy a sun-kissed vacation spree with friends or family all year round - even while on a budget.
Life's A Beach in Phuket
Phuket is an island-province situated in the southern part of Thailand. Being the biggest island in the country, Phuket has no land boundaries. Instead, it is surrounded by bodies of water. Located on its west side is the Andaman Sea while off its east coast are several bays. The coast of Phuket is known worldwide for its magnificent white sand beaches. Add this to the rich culture and tropical climate of Thailand and you just got yourself a ticket to a perfect vacation.
This tropical paradise is hot and humid throughout the year, with the high season starting from November up to May. Mornings and afternoons can be quite sunny and clear during the summer monsoon season. May to October is considered the cool season but is still great for beach-going. This said, a getaway in Phuket can always be enjoyed come rain or shine.
Enjoy Phuket On A Budget
However, many would-be vacationers are concerned with not having enough funds for a Phuket trip. What should you do when you're on a tight budget? Luckily, there are several ways to enjoy a well-deserved Phuket holiday for the cash-strapped traveler. First of all, you must set a budget. Determine how much you can afford to spend for a Phuket holiday. And when in Phuket, keep track of your spending. Try to maintain a daily budget and work along this figure to keep your costs at bay.
A little tip: tweak your budget in case you overspend. This way, you have that extra little cash to spend around, even get to splurge on that great island souvenir you wish to bring home. If you are charging with that nifty plastic card of yours, make sure that you are paying off your bills within 90 days to avoid unnecessary interests and other charges.
Book Early
It is also better to book in advance as rates go high during peak months. It's also wise to make your airline reservations early. Saving on cash, however, doesn't mean you have to stay at an el cheapo hotel. If you book early, you can choose which place to stay in at an affordable rate without compromising on the quality of your vacation. Choose establishments that have a high customer feedback satisfaction.
About the Author
Copyright (c) Althea Marie Tan - The Content Annex is a content development company that offers comprehensive writing solutions for busy entrepreneurs. Visit http://www.thecontentannex.com for more information.
Life's A Beach in Phuket
Phuket is an island-province situated in the southern part of Thailand. Being the biggest island in the country, Phuket has no land boundaries. Instead, it is surrounded by bodies of water. Located on its west side is the Andaman Sea while off its east coast are several bays. The coast of Phuket is known worldwide for its magnificent white sand beaches. Add this to the rich culture and tropical climate of Thailand and you just got yourself a ticket to a perfect vacation.
This tropical paradise is hot and humid throughout the year, with the high season starting from November up to May. Mornings and afternoons can be quite sunny and clear during the summer monsoon season. May to October is considered the cool season but is still great for beach-going. This said, a getaway in Phuket can always be enjoyed come rain or shine.
Enjoy Phuket On A Budget
However, many would-be vacationers are concerned with not having enough funds for a Phuket trip. What should you do when you're on a tight budget? Luckily, there are several ways to enjoy a well-deserved Phuket holiday for the cash-strapped traveler. First of all, you must set a budget. Determine how much you can afford to spend for a Phuket holiday. And when in Phuket, keep track of your spending. Try to maintain a daily budget and work along this figure to keep your costs at bay.
A little tip: tweak your budget in case you overspend. This way, you have that extra little cash to spend around, even get to splurge on that great island souvenir you wish to bring home. If you are charging with that nifty plastic card of yours, make sure that you are paying off your bills within 90 days to avoid unnecessary interests and other charges.
Book Early
It is also better to book in advance as rates go high during peak months. It's also wise to make your airline reservations early. Saving on cash, however, doesn't mean you have to stay at an el cheapo hotel. If you book early, you can choose which place to stay in at an affordable rate without compromising on the quality of your vacation. Choose establishments that have a high customer feedback satisfaction.
About the Author
Copyright (c) Althea Marie Tan - The Content Annex is a content development company that offers comprehensive writing solutions for busy entrepreneurs. Visit http://www.thecontentannex.com for more information.
Booking Cheap International Flights To Asia
If you are having a hard time finding cheap international flights to Asia you are not alone. Most major international airlines are cashing in on the fact that Asia is a hotspot for tourists from Europe and American and will very rarely if ever, offer cheap international flights to Asia.
The good news is that persistence pays and in your search for cheap international flights to Asia here are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure that you will get the best deal?
Should You Book Your Cheap International Flights to Asia early or late?
Can you count on getting a bargain at the last minute? With costs going up for all the international airlines, it seems that the odds of getting cheap international flights to Asia at the last minute are very slim.
If at all there is a cheap air fare, you can be sure it will be snapped up quickly; most likely on the first hour of the first day itself. Deals are available, but last minute deals are rare. Airlines are encouraging people to book in advance through discounted offers and very often cheap international flights to Asia are available a couple of months in advance. Airline budgets are getting tighter and the number of flights going out to destinations is being reduced to maximize profit.
The Early Bird gets the Cheap International Flights to Asia
In general, booking early will get you a good deal; booking a summer flight in January or February will be far less costly than booking the same flight in March or April. With the reduction in capacity, half empty planes are becoming less and less common. This means that the chance of snapping up a last minute deal is low.
However, you should never say never. In the event that you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, one of the options you can explore when travelling in Asia is the low cost carriers that operate within the major hubs in the region. Singapore's Changi Airport could be considered a hub for many of the major air carriers, much like Atlanta in the United States.
Low Cost Carriers and Cheap International Flights to Asia
There are many low cost, no frills airlines around the world. However, they mostly operate in a given region and rarely travel between continents. This means that even if you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, you can still avail of bargain prices on domestic flights between the cities of the same country. Some low cost carriers will also operate between Asian countries.
If you are travelling around Asia, it might be an idea to consider booking flights on the low cost carriers between the countries that you intend visiting. Long haul flights offered by low cost airlines are only now being introduced between London and some parts of Southeast Asia. However, travel between south eastern Asian countries such as Singapore and Vietnam can be accomplished relying mainly on the low cost air carriers. There are also a handful of domestic airlines operating in Asian countries.
For example, if India is on your travel itinerary, you should note that there are half a dozen low cost airlines competing in India, so you may get a good deal on domestic flights on the subcontinent.
About the Author
Huzaili Aris loves to travel and reveals more secrets on getting cheap airfare at his website. Learn how you can get your hands on insider information that can help you save hundreds of $$$ on your next airline vacation trip by visiting http://www.travelingcheapguide.com/
The good news is that persistence pays and in your search for cheap international flights to Asia here are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure that you will get the best deal?
Should You Book Your Cheap International Flights to Asia early or late?
Can you count on getting a bargain at the last minute? With costs going up for all the international airlines, it seems that the odds of getting cheap international flights to Asia at the last minute are very slim.
If at all there is a cheap air fare, you can be sure it will be snapped up quickly; most likely on the first hour of the first day itself. Deals are available, but last minute deals are rare. Airlines are encouraging people to book in advance through discounted offers and very often cheap international flights to Asia are available a couple of months in advance. Airline budgets are getting tighter and the number of flights going out to destinations is being reduced to maximize profit.
The Early Bird gets the Cheap International Flights to Asia
In general, booking early will get you a good deal; booking a summer flight in January or February will be far less costly than booking the same flight in March or April. With the reduction in capacity, half empty planes are becoming less and less common. This means that the chance of snapping up a last minute deal is low.
However, you should never say never. In the event that you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, one of the options you can explore when travelling in Asia is the low cost carriers that operate within the major hubs in the region. Singapore's Changi Airport could be considered a hub for many of the major air carriers, much like Atlanta in the United States.
Low Cost Carriers and Cheap International Flights to Asia
There are many low cost, no frills airlines around the world. However, they mostly operate in a given region and rarely travel between continents. This means that even if you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, you can still avail of bargain prices on domestic flights between the cities of the same country. Some low cost carriers will also operate between Asian countries.
If you are travelling around Asia, it might be an idea to consider booking flights on the low cost carriers between the countries that you intend visiting. Long haul flights offered by low cost airlines are only now being introduced between London and some parts of Southeast Asia. However, travel between south eastern Asian countries such as Singapore and Vietnam can be accomplished relying mainly on the low cost air carriers. There are also a handful of domestic airlines operating in Asian countries.
For example, if India is on your travel itinerary, you should note that there are half a dozen low cost airlines competing in India, so you may get a good deal on domestic flights on the subcontinent.
About the Author
Huzaili Aris loves to travel and reveals more secrets on getting cheap airfare at his website. Learn how you can get your hands on insider information that can help you save hundreds of $$$ on your next airline vacation trip by visiting http://www.travelingcheapguide.com/
Top finest apres-ski resorts in the world
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Just because the sun has gone down, it shouldn't mean that you have to stop having fun. There are several fantastic ski resorts all over the world that offer great apres-ski facilities.
Aspen
Aspen is one of the best places for après ski activities. It is a great magnet for Hollywood stars, with great bars, clubs, and all around great nightlife activities. The architecture, nightclubs and fabulous restaurants are all wonderful places to keep your ski holiday going great even after the sun goes down on the slopes.
Bariloche
Bariloche is a fantastic place for après ski adventures. Located in Argentina, this is a fantastic summer skiing resort - with temperatures in June around 30C, making it perfect for skiing. Also, it is cheap, and has a variety of night life activities. Casinos, restaurants, and bars make this a fantastic place for after ski parties.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Chamonix Mont Blanc is another great place for après ski activities. It is located at the crossroads of France, Italy, and Switzerland, which makes it one of the most happening places in Europe for both skiing and after skiing parties.
Cortina
Cortina is one of the most glamorous winter ski resorts, which has been attracting international ski enthusiasts ever since it held the 1956 winter games. It is a quiet area, but well populated with sophisticated restaurants, clubs and bars.
Killington
Killington is located on the East Coast of the US, and is a combination of snow filled action during the day, and fun filled attractions during the evening hours.
Lake Tahoe
This is another great après ski resort. The resort is located between California and Nevada, and has great snow play as well as casinos, and the biggest alpine lake in North America. The south shore - the Nevada side - is the place that is the most happening at night.
St Anton
St Anton is a great place for a night scene after skiing. In fact, it is one of the birthplaces of skiing, so you can expect a fantastic slope experience, as well as great night-time fare.
Telluride
Telluride in the Rocky Mountains is a great place for skiing and night life together. It is a fantastic and fun filled atmosphere, with just the right touch of roughness and class.
Whistler
Located just a few hours from Vancouver, is a great place for skiing and night life combined. There are great outdoor views and scenes, as well as fantastic restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Zermatt
Zermatt is world class, not only for the fantastic ski experience, but also for the hotels, boutiques, restaurants, bars and clubs that you can also find.
About the Author
All the latest deals & unbeatable prices on skiing holidays at http://www.directline-skiing.co.uk .
Just because the sun has gone down, it shouldn't mean that you have to stop having fun. There are several fantastic ski resorts all over the world that offer great apres-ski facilities.
Aspen
Aspen is one of the best places for après ski activities. It is a great magnet for Hollywood stars, with great bars, clubs, and all around great nightlife activities. The architecture, nightclubs and fabulous restaurants are all wonderful places to keep your ski holiday going great even after the sun goes down on the slopes.
Bariloche
Bariloche is a fantastic place for après ski adventures. Located in Argentina, this is a fantastic summer skiing resort - with temperatures in June around 30C, making it perfect for skiing. Also, it is cheap, and has a variety of night life activities. Casinos, restaurants, and bars make this a fantastic place for after ski parties.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Chamonix Mont Blanc is another great place for après ski activities. It is located at the crossroads of France, Italy, and Switzerland, which makes it one of the most happening places in Europe for both skiing and after skiing parties.
Cortina
Cortina is one of the most glamorous winter ski resorts, which has been attracting international ski enthusiasts ever since it held the 1956 winter games. It is a quiet area, but well populated with sophisticated restaurants, clubs and bars.
Killington
Killington is located on the East Coast of the US, and is a combination of snow filled action during the day, and fun filled attractions during the evening hours.
Lake Tahoe
This is another great après ski resort. The resort is located between California and Nevada, and has great snow play as well as casinos, and the biggest alpine lake in North America. The south shore - the Nevada side - is the place that is the most happening at night.
St Anton
St Anton is a great place for a night scene after skiing. In fact, it is one of the birthplaces of skiing, so you can expect a fantastic slope experience, as well as great night-time fare.
Telluride
Telluride in the Rocky Mountains is a great place for skiing and night life together. It is a fantastic and fun filled atmosphere, with just the right touch of roughness and class.
Whistler
Located just a few hours from Vancouver, is a great place for skiing and night life combined. There are great outdoor views and scenes, as well as fantastic restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Zermatt
Zermatt is world class, not only for the fantastic ski experience, but also for the hotels, boutiques, restaurants, bars and clubs that you can also find.
About the Author
All the latest deals & unbeatable prices on skiing holidays at http://www.directline-skiing.co.uk .
Monday, April 21, 2008
Eco hotels around the world
The Hotel world is changing and for the first time it finds itself in the impossible position of having to provide comfort and luxury whilst also satisfying the discerning eco-aware customer.
You see it had to happen eventually, recent studies suggest that the classic hotel is regarded as a kingdom of wastage where the average visitor abandons its well-crafted ecological habits in favour of a careless "I paid for this" attitude. The average guest would check-in to a hotel and immediately forget to turn lights off when not needed or would leave the tap running or even the TV on when not in the room, all things that at home seemed to be more obvious.
As time has gone by, it seems that the onus has fallen onto the hotels themselves to teach and be more in tune with the environment so that in time the guest attitude would change.
Whilst this is true of the inner city industry, in the same timeframe the world has seen an explosion of eco lodges and hotels carefully placed in the most ecologically interesting places on the planet from mountains to jungles and in these a new breed of traveller is enjoying the beauty of nature in the knowledge that their stay is not impacting on it.
Of course with this new-found interest a whole selection of lists and online guides have appeared to try and show the interested public where these new hotspots of eco-entrepreneurship are located. My favourite at the moment is www.ecohotelsoftheworld.com
About the Author
A modern day traveller!
You see it had to happen eventually, recent studies suggest that the classic hotel is regarded as a kingdom of wastage where the average visitor abandons its well-crafted ecological habits in favour of a careless "I paid for this" attitude. The average guest would check-in to a hotel and immediately forget to turn lights off when not needed or would leave the tap running or even the TV on when not in the room, all things that at home seemed to be more obvious.
As time has gone by, it seems that the onus has fallen onto the hotels themselves to teach and be more in tune with the environment so that in time the guest attitude would change.
Whilst this is true of the inner city industry, in the same timeframe the world has seen an explosion of eco lodges and hotels carefully placed in the most ecologically interesting places on the planet from mountains to jungles and in these a new breed of traveller is enjoying the beauty of nature in the knowledge that their stay is not impacting on it.
Of course with this new-found interest a whole selection of lists and online guides have appeared to try and show the interested public where these new hotspots of eco-entrepreneurship are located. My favourite at the moment is www.ecohotelsoftheworld.com
About the Author
A modern day traveller!
Easy Tips to Make Your Cruise More Enjoyable!
Are you getting ready to take your first cruise or are you cruising for the first time in awhile? What an exciting time! Let these easy tips help you be more prepared:
Don't try to smuggle in liquor or wine in your suitcase. They almost always find it and you'll be embarrassed. It will also hold up your luggage from being delivered to your room when you arrive. If you want to take your favorite wine, just let them know when you embark. They'll fill out some paperwork, take the wine, and charge you a $15 uncorking fee when they bring it to you at dinner.
Don't pack more than you can comfortably carry or roll. You're going to want to take advantage of quick "check out" and leave when the ship docks instead of waiting for someone to transport your luggage. Don't over pack. For a 7-day cruise, take 4 nicer outfits for dinner and 4 casual, comfortable outfits for daytime. If you like to sun yourself, you'll spend a lot of time in a bathing suit and cover up.
Speaking of dinner outfits, rarely will you see people dressed up anymore. A nice pair of capris with attractive sandals and a pretty blouse, or a shirt tucked into a pair of khakis, is appropriate. Casually elegant is the look you want!
All ships have professional photographers on board. Consider before leaving home if you want to take advantage and have some family or personal portraits made. If so, take the appropriate clothing. Speak to the photographer and arrange sittings. They're very accommodating. The quality is excellent but a lot more reasonable than most photography studios on shore.
Take a shawl and a lightweight jacket or sweatshirt, even if you're visiting the tropics! Windy days on the ship can be very cool and the theaters and lounges where you'll attend shows are usually cool.
Attend the shows! They're usually wonderful! Don't avoid a show because juggling, for instance, isn't your thing. You'll be thoroughly entertained and will laugh until your side hurts! The entertainers are professionals.
Take walkie-talkies if you have people with you that you want to keep in touch with or find on the ship. Your cell phones probably won't work and the roaming charges won't be economical.
If you like to spend time in the sun or at the pool, you may want to consider taking an extra beach towel from home. The ship will provide one per guest but not extras. Some ships will provide an extra one with a $25 deposit. They're very protective of their towels.
The food on board is usually delicious but the biggest complaint is that it's not warm enough. Anytime you're carrying your food outside to eat, grab two plates and cover the plate of food with the extra plate to transport it. This will help some but the food cools quickly.
Follow these easy tips and you'll have a grand time! Bon voyage!
About the Author
Gail M. Davis is the author of the weight loss advice site www.easy-weightloss-tips.com. For more tips on weight loss visit our site today!
Don't try to smuggle in liquor or wine in your suitcase. They almost always find it and you'll be embarrassed. It will also hold up your luggage from being delivered to your room when you arrive. If you want to take your favorite wine, just let them know when you embark. They'll fill out some paperwork, take the wine, and charge you a $15 uncorking fee when they bring it to you at dinner.
Don't pack more than you can comfortably carry or roll. You're going to want to take advantage of quick "check out" and leave when the ship docks instead of waiting for someone to transport your luggage. Don't over pack. For a 7-day cruise, take 4 nicer outfits for dinner and 4 casual, comfortable outfits for daytime. If you like to sun yourself, you'll spend a lot of time in a bathing suit and cover up.
Speaking of dinner outfits, rarely will you see people dressed up anymore. A nice pair of capris with attractive sandals and a pretty blouse, or a shirt tucked into a pair of khakis, is appropriate. Casually elegant is the look you want!
All ships have professional photographers on board. Consider before leaving home if you want to take advantage and have some family or personal portraits made. If so, take the appropriate clothing. Speak to the photographer and arrange sittings. They're very accommodating. The quality is excellent but a lot more reasonable than most photography studios on shore.
Take a shawl and a lightweight jacket or sweatshirt, even if you're visiting the tropics! Windy days on the ship can be very cool and the theaters and lounges where you'll attend shows are usually cool.
Attend the shows! They're usually wonderful! Don't avoid a show because juggling, for instance, isn't your thing. You'll be thoroughly entertained and will laugh until your side hurts! The entertainers are professionals.
Take walkie-talkies if you have people with you that you want to keep in touch with or find on the ship. Your cell phones probably won't work and the roaming charges won't be economical.
If you like to spend time in the sun or at the pool, you may want to consider taking an extra beach towel from home. The ship will provide one per guest but not extras. Some ships will provide an extra one with a $25 deposit. They're very protective of their towels.
The food on board is usually delicious but the biggest complaint is that it's not warm enough. Anytime you're carrying your food outside to eat, grab two plates and cover the plate of food with the extra plate to transport it. This will help some but the food cools quickly.
Follow these easy tips and you'll have a grand time! Bon voyage!
About the Author
Gail M. Davis is the author of the weight loss advice site www.easy-weightloss-tips.com. For more tips on weight loss visit our site today!
Discover Kuta Lombok
The first time I came to Kuta, Lombok I had mixed feelings as its reputation around Lombok wasn't so spectacular. I was pleasantly surprised to find a friendly and happy little community at one of the most scenic places on Lombok.
Witnessing big reef breaks, and having been told about strong currents, I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into, concerning the diving, but I thought to myself, "Ok, now let's see". Crossing the bay on one of the little local outrigger boats we came to a massive sheer cliff, and dropped into one of the most amazing underwater sceneries that I've ever seen. Descending down along a steep slope lined with massive, coral rich, boulders we were joined by Giant Trevally and massive Grunts. Descending down towards where the big shadows were moving about, I was amazed by the abundance of macro life and huge lobsters we encountered on the way. At around 30m, we realized that the shadows we seen from above were huge potato groupers zipping in and out of the many crevices. As we continued on, a slight current carried us toward the mouth of the bay, and as we slowly ascended to around 15m a giant school of Mobula rays darkened the sky above us. They just wouldn't stop circling, and it seemed like the school had no beginning or end. As we continued ascending we went right through the school of Mobula, and they weren't at all bothered by our presence. On the contrary, it seemed more like they were enjoying the sight of the "strange creatures" they had encountered. Up until this day I've had plenty of great diving around Lombok, but this day ended for me with a huge smile on my face and a certainty that this is the place to set up a new dive shop in South Lombok.
In this area of South East Lombok, the water conditions are variable and occasionally subject to rougher seas. Nevertheless the dive sites are well suited for divers of all levels. The reefs are very intact, and apart from the many colorful reef fish, there is an abundance of macro life, crabs and lobsters to be found, and the chances of seeing turtles and white tip reef sharks are fairly high. You are also likely to sight blue spotted stingrays, cuttlefish, scorpion fish and more while diving this in this underwater paradise. Kuta, Lombok offers a great variety of possibilities for new discoveries as well as pristine reefs!
From Kuta it's easy to take daytrips to all of the pristine dive locations around Lombok. Whether you want to experience Sekotong, Gili Trawangan, Belongas Bay or the not so well know dive sites of East Lombok, the local dive shop there specializes in organizing these dive daytrips and caters to your wishes in a professional manner. On these daytrips you can enjoy good service, the landscapes of Lombok, and visit the best dive sites around the island.
In Kuta one will find many activities to pass the time. Rent a boat and cruise around the bay, go horseback riding, rent a bicycle and explore the area, play beach volleyball and of course excellent diving. Kuta also presents itself very welcoming, and you'll find many small restaurants and cafes with tasty international and Indonesian food. It's a place where you can let yourself be spoiled by the friendly and open population.
http://www.DiveZone-Lombok.com
About the Author
George - living on and diving around Lombok.
Witnessing big reef breaks, and having been told about strong currents, I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into, concerning the diving, but I thought to myself, "Ok, now let's see". Crossing the bay on one of the little local outrigger boats we came to a massive sheer cliff, and dropped into one of the most amazing underwater sceneries that I've ever seen. Descending down along a steep slope lined with massive, coral rich, boulders we were joined by Giant Trevally and massive Grunts. Descending down towards where the big shadows were moving about, I was amazed by the abundance of macro life and huge lobsters we encountered on the way. At around 30m, we realized that the shadows we seen from above were huge potato groupers zipping in and out of the many crevices. As we continued on, a slight current carried us toward the mouth of the bay, and as we slowly ascended to around 15m a giant school of Mobula rays darkened the sky above us. They just wouldn't stop circling, and it seemed like the school had no beginning or end. As we continued ascending we went right through the school of Mobula, and they weren't at all bothered by our presence. On the contrary, it seemed more like they were enjoying the sight of the "strange creatures" they had encountered. Up until this day I've had plenty of great diving around Lombok, but this day ended for me with a huge smile on my face and a certainty that this is the place to set up a new dive shop in South Lombok.
In this area of South East Lombok, the water conditions are variable and occasionally subject to rougher seas. Nevertheless the dive sites are well suited for divers of all levels. The reefs are very intact, and apart from the many colorful reef fish, there is an abundance of macro life, crabs and lobsters to be found, and the chances of seeing turtles and white tip reef sharks are fairly high. You are also likely to sight blue spotted stingrays, cuttlefish, scorpion fish and more while diving this in this underwater paradise. Kuta, Lombok offers a great variety of possibilities for new discoveries as well as pristine reefs!
From Kuta it's easy to take daytrips to all of the pristine dive locations around Lombok. Whether you want to experience Sekotong, Gili Trawangan, Belongas Bay or the not so well know dive sites of East Lombok, the local dive shop there specializes in organizing these dive daytrips and caters to your wishes in a professional manner. On these daytrips you can enjoy good service, the landscapes of Lombok, and visit the best dive sites around the island.
In Kuta one will find many activities to pass the time. Rent a boat and cruise around the bay, go horseback riding, rent a bicycle and explore the area, play beach volleyball and of course excellent diving. Kuta also presents itself very welcoming, and you'll find many small restaurants and cafes with tasty international and Indonesian food. It's a place where you can let yourself be spoiled by the friendly and open population.
http://www.DiveZone-Lombok.com
About the Author
George - living on and diving around Lombok.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
What's in the town of Guildford?
Guildford is a superb town found in England. During the 21st century, Guildford is a developed English area, well decorated at several parts. The place comprises of several shops and department stores. Guildford can be considered as a tourism attraction centre in England.
Within the lands of Guildford, you would be able to come across a Tourism Information Office, several hotels including the famous Angel Hotel. Guildford had even been ranked the 9th best place to live in England in the year 2006. The year that followed saw Guildford scramble to the 12th place. This may be mainly due to the pollution caused by the large number of vehicles on the roads of Guildford. As per the Eve Prime Retail Survey 2004, Guildford is the most beautiful and safe place to make shopping. Guildford had also been ranked 27th in the whole of England.
Moreover, Guildford also contains a small museum found in the town centre. The University of Surrey can be found to the north-west of the town centre. The Guildford Cathedral can also be seen from the university’s main campus. The Royal Surrey County Hospital is also nearby. To further enhance the situation, Guildford also has a major Art Gallery at surrey. The gallery is mostly known as the Guildford House Gallery and may receive more than 120,000 visits every year. The gallery is supervised by the Borough of Guildford and owns its proper art collection. The various art works come from the neighbourhoods as well as Guildford artists.
Guildford can also boast to have a theatre called the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Guildford as well has a cinema called Odeon. There is something unique about this cinema: as of June 2007, it is the only cinema in the world displaying digital quality videos to the public. Additionally, Guildford is the ideal place for tourists as it has restaurants which serve a wade variety of food. Nightlife activities are equally possible at Guildford as there are several bars, pubs and nightclubs. Every year the Guilfest music festival as well as the Surrey County Show takes place at Stoke Park in Guilford.
Furthermore, Guildford is a town where many farmers live. Agriculture is also favoured there. Therefore, that makes of Guildford a market town with market days being Fridays and Saturdays. A farmers market takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. So, Guildford can really be a place worth the visit. Whether you want a peaceful holiday or an extremely mobile one, Guildford can be the right place to go. With hotels all around the place, you may be offered a service of quality and hence fulfill your desires of enjoying an unforgettable holiday.
Apart from its historical background, the different aspects earlier seen make of Guildford an even more beautiful place to go. So, during your passage to England, do not forget to visit Guilford. It could turn out to be a worthwhile deal.
About the Author
Sanjou is a freelance writer who writes articles for Guildford (Guildford) Eye, an innovative local community website
Within the lands of Guildford, you would be able to come across a Tourism Information Office, several hotels including the famous Angel Hotel. Guildford had even been ranked the 9th best place to live in England in the year 2006. The year that followed saw Guildford scramble to the 12th place. This may be mainly due to the pollution caused by the large number of vehicles on the roads of Guildford. As per the Eve Prime Retail Survey 2004, Guildford is the most beautiful and safe place to make shopping. Guildford had also been ranked 27th in the whole of England.
Moreover, Guildford also contains a small museum found in the town centre. The University of Surrey can be found to the north-west of the town centre. The Guildford Cathedral can also be seen from the university’s main campus. The Royal Surrey County Hospital is also nearby. To further enhance the situation, Guildford also has a major Art Gallery at surrey. The gallery is mostly known as the Guildford House Gallery and may receive more than 120,000 visits every year. The gallery is supervised by the Borough of Guildford and owns its proper art collection. The various art works come from the neighbourhoods as well as Guildford artists.
Guildford can also boast to have a theatre called the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Guildford as well has a cinema called Odeon. There is something unique about this cinema: as of June 2007, it is the only cinema in the world displaying digital quality videos to the public. Additionally, Guildford is the ideal place for tourists as it has restaurants which serve a wade variety of food. Nightlife activities are equally possible at Guildford as there are several bars, pubs and nightclubs. Every year the Guilfest music festival as well as the Surrey County Show takes place at Stoke Park in Guilford.
Furthermore, Guildford is a town where many farmers live. Agriculture is also favoured there. Therefore, that makes of Guildford a market town with market days being Fridays and Saturdays. A farmers market takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. So, Guildford can really be a place worth the visit. Whether you want a peaceful holiday or an extremely mobile one, Guildford can be the right place to go. With hotels all around the place, you may be offered a service of quality and hence fulfill your desires of enjoying an unforgettable holiday.
Apart from its historical background, the different aspects earlier seen make of Guildford an even more beautiful place to go. So, during your passage to England, do not forget to visit Guilford. It could turn out to be a worthwhile deal.
About the Author
Sanjou is a freelance writer who writes articles for Guildford (Guildford) Eye, an innovative local community website
De-stress yourself with discount Bahamas vacation package
Take a break when you are stressed and return to regular life, completely rejuvenated. This is one of the best advices that are given to any person who is feeling low, depressed, tired and over worked and it has worked remarkably well for all those who have heeded this advice. So if you too are feeling a sense of tiredness and feel like getting away from it all, then a vacation to an exotic island may just be the apt medicine for you. Plan a trip to a desired location and take your family or friends with you for some special bonding and rejuvenating time. One of the most preferred holiday destinations is the Bahamas and a major advantage of this destination is that you get many attractive packages to choose from so that it is easy on your pocket while you get the best deals as well. A discount Bahamas vacation package is therefore your ideal stress buster and one of the most enjoyable ways to unwind.
A discount bahamas vacation package will be easily available with any travel and tourism agent. Hence, the first step to plan your vacation would be to locate a reliable travel agent who can not only offer you a feasible and attractive discount Bahamas vacation package but also book an itinerary for your trip. As Bahamas a much preferred destination for holiday makers it is advisable that you get your reservations for flight tickets and the hotel done much in advance to avoid last minute disappointments. The scenic islands have something to offer everyone, irrespective of their age group and hence no matter what the age group is of your family members and friends, they are sure to have a great time in the Bahamas.
The internet is also a good source from where you could check out and book your discount Bahamas vacation package. Many websites that promote the travel and tourism of Bahamas also list the details of the places to visit, places to stay at and of course the things to do. If you are a golf enthusiast, then your Bahamas vacation package can also include some planned trips to the world famous golf courses in the Bahamas and hence you could also make some business associations while on a vacation.
So, when you are in a stressed situation and longing for a break, search out a website or a travel agent who can provide you with a fun packed discount Bahamas vacation package. The discount package enables you to save some money on the reservations and yet get good deals on the various places where you plan to stay. The islands are a popular destination and hence the place is always filled with tourists all year round. So plan in advance and ensure that you give your family undivided attention and a fun filled time while on this vacation. Also, if you are going for unwinding then ensure that you spend this time in staying away form the hectic life that you usually lead and it is sure to be one of your most cherished holidays lifelong.
About the Author
Suzane Gray has been offering Bahama travel and vacation packages advice for quite some time.To find cheap bahamas vacation, bahamas golf vacation, bahamas vacation package, discount bahamas vacation package that best suits your needs, visit www.gobahama.com
A discount bahamas vacation package will be easily available with any travel and tourism agent. Hence, the first step to plan your vacation would be to locate a reliable travel agent who can not only offer you a feasible and attractive discount Bahamas vacation package but also book an itinerary for your trip. As Bahamas a much preferred destination for holiday makers it is advisable that you get your reservations for flight tickets and the hotel done much in advance to avoid last minute disappointments. The scenic islands have something to offer everyone, irrespective of their age group and hence no matter what the age group is of your family members and friends, they are sure to have a great time in the Bahamas.
The internet is also a good source from where you could check out and book your discount Bahamas vacation package. Many websites that promote the travel and tourism of Bahamas also list the details of the places to visit, places to stay at and of course the things to do. If you are a golf enthusiast, then your Bahamas vacation package can also include some planned trips to the world famous golf courses in the Bahamas and hence you could also make some business associations while on a vacation.
So, when you are in a stressed situation and longing for a break, search out a website or a travel agent who can provide you with a fun packed discount Bahamas vacation package. The discount package enables you to save some money on the reservations and yet get good deals on the various places where you plan to stay. The islands are a popular destination and hence the place is always filled with tourists all year round. So plan in advance and ensure that you give your family undivided attention and a fun filled time while on this vacation. Also, if you are going for unwinding then ensure that you spend this time in staying away form the hectic life that you usually lead and it is sure to be one of your most cherished holidays lifelong.
About the Author
Suzane Gray has been offering Bahama travel and vacation packages advice for quite some time.To find cheap bahamas vacation, bahamas golf vacation, bahamas vacation package, discount bahamas vacation package that best suits your needs, visit www.gobahama.com
Cheap Travel
Cheap Travel www.fortune-travel.blogspot.com Everyone wants to get a cheap travel. Cheap travel doesn’t necessary means sacrificing the good stuff. Cheap Travel means, get the value of what you are paying and more. How can one get a cheap travel? Read on.. There are a lot of tips to get a cheap travel, but sometimes it all ends up more expensive! You want to compare rates, what do most people do? Call travel agencies compare prices, but if you live where there’s a llittle travel agency companies available in your area, you tend to make long distance calls that would add up your expenses. You can surf the net, atleast it’s free, but then you should be sure the website you are checking are reliable. Another option would be, be your own travel agent! Try check www.fortune-travel.blogspot.com for more tips on getting a cheap travel and save a fortune! Plan a trip that is low in season. You can get good rates for flights and hotels. Plan ahead, check the internet on where to visit, tourist spots, markets on what and where to buy. Most countries now a days have adopted the so called red bus tour, it would be a very good option to join that tour since it is mostly operated by the government and it would be the cheapest way to check the city out. Red buses are available in London, New York, even in Asia. Most travel agency have big mark ups on inland tours, entrance fees on parks and other tourist attraction, better yet check the rate in the net first. Cheap travel is what most people want, see the world at a minimal expense. It is a good thing that there would be more airline company so to have competition in price, and the quality of service
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Bang Saray Unleashes The Beaches Resort & Residences
Asia's Most Luxurious Oceanview Residences from Only 4.9 Million Baht 6% Guaranteed Yield For 5 Years* The Beaches Resort & Residences Will Turn Thailand Into Asia's Newest Travel Destination For Upper-End Visitors
Welcome to The Beaches Resort & Residences: This unique resort concept sets The Beaches apart from any other resort and residences in Thailand, offering amenities that cannot be found elsewhere. Three private man made beaches outfitted with large cabanas, three large swimming lagoons, international waterpark and surf park, an indoor family entertainment centre, wellness spa, water sport amenities, and an exciting shopping and dining experience with live entertainment for your enjoyment.
A New World of Luxury Living -- Asia's most luxurious family community with four 5-Star International Hotels, Private Condominiums and a Boutique Hotel with Water Villas -- inspired by The Private Islands of the Maldives.
Your Own Private Beach -- Featuring one of Asia's largest man made beaches with private family cabanas equipped with tv, refrigerator, stereo and butler service.
Water Sports -- Private beach club with water sport recreational facilities such as windsurfing, private boat charters, fishing, kayaking and many more amenities.
Amazon Falls Water Park -- Asia's most technologically advanced water park designed by White Water West, who have designed award winning water parks for clients such as Disney, Seaworld and hundreds more waterparks around the world. They will be designing and theming the entire water park and features for The Beaches Resort.
Thailand's First Surfing Park -- where guests can continuously enjoy surfing all year round.
Wellness & Longevity Spa & The Beach House Fitness Club -- Rejuvenate yourself with the most comprehensive spa offering over a hundred different ways of pampering , from relaxing massages, facials, nail bar, and a hair salon to more specialized treatments to enhance your beauty and figure from medical professionals. Work out in a state-of-the-art fitness centre with a personal trainer or participate in classes ranging from the tennis academy, dancing, yoga, pilates and tai chi.
World's First Cyber Beach City With the partnership of True Corporation -- The Beaches will offer wireless internet throughout the resort with internet speed over 100 mbps and many more features that will showcase Thailand's first convergent lifestyle community.
Shopping and Dining -- The Shops at THE BEACHES International Village include more than 20 unique stores and restaurants that will offer cuisines from around the world. It is a charming, European-style village with covered walkways, outdoor cafes, and live entertainment that stretches over a kilometer long private boardwalk, where one can bicycle, jog or go for leisurely walks in the evening.
The Beaches Private Residences -- Asia's Premier 5 Star Vacation Home That Guarantees You 6% Return For 5 Years*
* A choice of three different types of suites are available from intimate studios, one bedroom deluxe homes, or a two bedroom presidential suite -- all designed with spacious balconies and high ceilings throughout * 24 Hours Owners Concierge service who will take care of waterpark passes, babysitting, booking of restaurants, private dining in your room, * Owners also have the option of purchasing a fully furnished hotel package with Guaranteed rental returns of 6% for 5 years* and 30 days free use of your suite and resort amenities in addition to the rental return. (*terms and conditions apply -- please speak with a sales executive for more information)
Bangsaray Beach, Thailand's Premier Resort Playground The Beaches Resort & Residences is located in the high end residential beach neighbourhood of BangSaray -- only 10 minutes from Jomtien & Pattaya City. It has long been the summer retreat for the rich and famous due to its private beach and the sparkling ocean waters which has been the perfect playground for water activities and boating pleasures. The long stretch of pristine beach and its natural calm waters invite you to enjoy nature at its best.
Everything You Want To Do Is At Your Doorstep Nearby are world class attractions and amenities such as Nong Nuch Gardens, BangSaray Fishing Village with authentic seafood dining, 16 champion golf courses, Marina, and hundreds of international dining options, nightlife and first class shopping centres.
Quality Developer With A Solid Track Record Pacific Shore Developments Ltd is founded by its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Liakat Dhanji. Prior to developing THE BEACHES project, Mr. Dhanji was the former CEO of Goldenland Developments PLC, a publicly listed company on the Thailand Stock Exchange. During the time Mr. Dhanji was CEO of Goldenland from 1999-2005, he developed and marketed some of Thailand's most luxurious housing communities and financially successful five star CBD projects, such as The Ascott Sathorn, Sky Villas, Infinity Condominiums, One Sathorn Square, Mayfair Marriot Executive Residences, Baan LadPrao, Baan Sathorn, Baan Ramindra, Grande Monaco and many other masterplanned communities. Prior to Goldenland, Mr. Dhanji developed and marketed projects internationally through Pacificshore Developments Ltd and Vigers International in countries such as Vancouver, Toronto, San Francisco Nob Hill, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, Spain, London, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Thailand.
A World Class Designer Behind The Beaches Resort & Residences Carl Ettensperger, Founder, C&C Studio -- The Beaches Resort & Residences is designed by Carl Ettensperger, whose award winning designs include Huvafen Fushi, Maldives -- winner of the World Travel Awards 2007, Conde Nast Traveller 2007 Gold List and Conde Nast Traveller 2005 Hot List. He was also recognized as the 2006 Designer of the Year with the Will Ching Award at the Interiors Design Association for his work at Huvafen Fushi in creating the most luxurious spa resort and the world's first underwater spa. Mr. Ettensperger has also worked on some of the most celebrated hotel and residential projects in the industry such as the new Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay resort in the Carribean, and prestigious hotel projects around the world in India, Maldives, United States, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand during his career as the Managing Director of WATG and Hirsch Bedner. Clients have included Mandarin Oriental, Grand Hyatt Hotels, Park Lane Hotels, Shangri-La, Marriott, Pan Pacific, Conrad, Canyon Ranch at Venetian Casino Resort Las Vegas, and the Intercontinental Hotel Group.
Special Pre-Grand Opening Prices For Those Who Act Now Residences at THE BEACHES RESORT include studios, and one-two and custom penthouse floor plans. The residences can be purchased either unfurnished or fully furnished and decorated to 5 star hotel standards. Pre-Opening prices start from 4.9 million baht (US$145,000)
The Beaches Sales Centre In Bangkok -- Visit Us At 31 Sukhumvit Soi 53 We would be happy to share more information with you regarding The Beaches Resort & Residences and are available to answer any questions you may have and can arrange a private preview of Asia's most exciting real estate investment opportunity in Thailand. As we are building a state-of-the-art sales centre right on the project site in Pattaya, we have just completed The Beaches Sales Centre in Bangkok for your viewing pleasure, and are conveniently located on 31 Sukhumvit Soi 53.
About the Author
Judi Tang is the marketing Director of Pacific Shore Developments. With over 20 years of experience, Pacific Shore Developments is at the leading edge of property companies in marketing, sales and development. Founder and CEO, Mr. Liakat Dhanji, has designed and developed extraordinary masterplanned communities, award winning housing projects, condominiums, hotels and resorts around the world. See http://www.pacificshoredevelopments.com for m
Welcome to The Beaches Resort & Residences: This unique resort concept sets The Beaches apart from any other resort and residences in Thailand, offering amenities that cannot be found elsewhere. Three private man made beaches outfitted with large cabanas, three large swimming lagoons, international waterpark and surf park, an indoor family entertainment centre, wellness spa, water sport amenities, and an exciting shopping and dining experience with live entertainment for your enjoyment.
A New World of Luxury Living -- Asia's most luxurious family community with four 5-Star International Hotels, Private Condominiums and a Boutique Hotel with Water Villas -- inspired by The Private Islands of the Maldives.
Your Own Private Beach -- Featuring one of Asia's largest man made beaches with private family cabanas equipped with tv, refrigerator, stereo and butler service.
Water Sports -- Private beach club with water sport recreational facilities such as windsurfing, private boat charters, fishing, kayaking and many more amenities.
Amazon Falls Water Park -- Asia's most technologically advanced water park designed by White Water West, who have designed award winning water parks for clients such as Disney, Seaworld and hundreds more waterparks around the world. They will be designing and theming the entire water park and features for The Beaches Resort.
Thailand's First Surfing Park -- where guests can continuously enjoy surfing all year round.
Wellness & Longevity Spa & The Beach House Fitness Club -- Rejuvenate yourself with the most comprehensive spa offering over a hundred different ways of pampering , from relaxing massages, facials, nail bar, and a hair salon to more specialized treatments to enhance your beauty and figure from medical professionals. Work out in a state-of-the-art fitness centre with a personal trainer or participate in classes ranging from the tennis academy, dancing, yoga, pilates and tai chi.
World's First Cyber Beach City With the partnership of True Corporation -- The Beaches will offer wireless internet throughout the resort with internet speed over 100 mbps and many more features that will showcase Thailand's first convergent lifestyle community.
Shopping and Dining -- The Shops at THE BEACHES International Village include more than 20 unique stores and restaurants that will offer cuisines from around the world. It is a charming, European-style village with covered walkways, outdoor cafes, and live entertainment that stretches over a kilometer long private boardwalk, where one can bicycle, jog or go for leisurely walks in the evening.
The Beaches Private Residences -- Asia's Premier 5 Star Vacation Home That Guarantees You 6% Return For 5 Years*
* A choice of three different types of suites are available from intimate studios, one bedroom deluxe homes, or a two bedroom presidential suite -- all designed with spacious balconies and high ceilings throughout * 24 Hours Owners Concierge service who will take care of waterpark passes, babysitting, booking of restaurants, private dining in your room, * Owners also have the option of purchasing a fully furnished hotel package with Guaranteed rental returns of 6% for 5 years* and 30 days free use of your suite and resort amenities in addition to the rental return. (*terms and conditions apply -- please speak with a sales executive for more information)
Bangsaray Beach, Thailand's Premier Resort Playground The Beaches Resort & Residences is located in the high end residential beach neighbourhood of BangSaray -- only 10 minutes from Jomtien & Pattaya City. It has long been the summer retreat for the rich and famous due to its private beach and the sparkling ocean waters which has been the perfect playground for water activities and boating pleasures. The long stretch of pristine beach and its natural calm waters invite you to enjoy nature at its best.
Everything You Want To Do Is At Your Doorstep Nearby are world class attractions and amenities such as Nong Nuch Gardens, BangSaray Fishing Village with authentic seafood dining, 16 champion golf courses, Marina, and hundreds of international dining options, nightlife and first class shopping centres.
Quality Developer With A Solid Track Record Pacific Shore Developments Ltd is founded by its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Liakat Dhanji. Prior to developing THE BEACHES project, Mr. Dhanji was the former CEO of Goldenland Developments PLC, a publicly listed company on the Thailand Stock Exchange. During the time Mr. Dhanji was CEO of Goldenland from 1999-2005, he developed and marketed some of Thailand's most luxurious housing communities and financially successful five star CBD projects, such as The Ascott Sathorn, Sky Villas, Infinity Condominiums, One Sathorn Square, Mayfair Marriot Executive Residences, Baan LadPrao, Baan Sathorn, Baan Ramindra, Grande Monaco and many other masterplanned communities. Prior to Goldenland, Mr. Dhanji developed and marketed projects internationally through Pacificshore Developments Ltd and Vigers International in countries such as Vancouver, Toronto, San Francisco Nob Hill, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, Spain, London, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Thailand.
A World Class Designer Behind The Beaches Resort & Residences Carl Ettensperger, Founder, C&C Studio -- The Beaches Resort & Residences is designed by Carl Ettensperger, whose award winning designs include Huvafen Fushi, Maldives -- winner of the World Travel Awards 2007, Conde Nast Traveller 2007 Gold List and Conde Nast Traveller 2005 Hot List. He was also recognized as the 2006 Designer of the Year with the Will Ching Award at the Interiors Design Association for his work at Huvafen Fushi in creating the most luxurious spa resort and the world's first underwater spa. Mr. Ettensperger has also worked on some of the most celebrated hotel and residential projects in the industry such as the new Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay resort in the Carribean, and prestigious hotel projects around the world in India, Maldives, United States, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand during his career as the Managing Director of WATG and Hirsch Bedner. Clients have included Mandarin Oriental, Grand Hyatt Hotels, Park Lane Hotels, Shangri-La, Marriott, Pan Pacific, Conrad, Canyon Ranch at Venetian Casino Resort Las Vegas, and the Intercontinental Hotel Group.
Special Pre-Grand Opening Prices For Those Who Act Now Residences at THE BEACHES RESORT include studios, and one-two and custom penthouse floor plans. The residences can be purchased either unfurnished or fully furnished and decorated to 5 star hotel standards. Pre-Opening prices start from 4.9 million baht (US$145,000)
The Beaches Sales Centre In Bangkok -- Visit Us At 31 Sukhumvit Soi 53 We would be happy to share more information with you regarding The Beaches Resort & Residences and are available to answer any questions you may have and can arrange a private preview of Asia's most exciting real estate investment opportunity in Thailand. As we are building a state-of-the-art sales centre right on the project site in Pattaya, we have just completed The Beaches Sales Centre in Bangkok for your viewing pleasure, and are conveniently located on 31 Sukhumvit Soi 53.
About the Author
Judi Tang is the marketing Director of Pacific Shore Developments. With over 20 years of experience, Pacific Shore Developments is at the leading edge of property companies in marketing, sales and development. Founder and CEO, Mr. Liakat Dhanji, has designed and developed extraordinary masterplanned communities, award winning housing projects, condominiums, hotels and resorts around the world. See http://www.pacificshoredevelopments.com for m
A Few Things To Note About Flying In and Out of Thailand
If you live in North America, finding a cheap destination is a big priority this year. Thailand represents a killer deal and it is very friendly towards Americans. If you are going for the first time, however, there is something you need to know about the flight.
To be honest, there are a couple of things you need to know about flying to Thailand. The first thing to grasp is the flight is long. I’m talking watch the grass grow long. I’ve flown internationally much of my life and the flight to Thailand feels like it is one of the longest. Depending on where you are coming from, it will clock in at 22 to 28 hours.
The second thing to know is that you really need to pay attention to the difference in time between your location and Thailand. From the west coast of the United States, the difference is such that you often fly into Bangkok at about one o’clock. One as in the time the bars are closing! It is pretty much just you and your fellow travelers in the airport.
Before you mark Thailand off of your list of destinations, it is important to keep in mind that pretty much everything is open at this late hour. They Thais know the flights are coming in late and cater to them. You can get taxis, hotel rooms, change money and so on. It is not a situation where you walk out of the airport and a tumbleweed rolls down the road.
The third key thing to know has to do with your flight out of the country. You really need to call in and check for updates on the flight out a few days to a week ahead of time. Why? The flights change all the time. They usually leave on the same day, but may do so as many as six hours earlier than it reads on your ticket.
This leads to some fairly amusing situations. The Thais are mortally offended if you miss your flight. If there is any chance of getting on it or a flight to the same destination, they will drag you all over the airport to get there. I’ve often ended up on a different airline asking where the heck I am going. Despite the chaos, it always seems to work out.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of writing journals to record your travels in.
To be honest, there are a couple of things you need to know about flying to Thailand. The first thing to grasp is the flight is long. I’m talking watch the grass grow long. I’ve flown internationally much of my life and the flight to Thailand feels like it is one of the longest. Depending on where you are coming from, it will clock in at 22 to 28 hours.
The second thing to know is that you really need to pay attention to the difference in time between your location and Thailand. From the west coast of the United States, the difference is such that you often fly into Bangkok at about one o’clock. One as in the time the bars are closing! It is pretty much just you and your fellow travelers in the airport.
Before you mark Thailand off of your list of destinations, it is important to keep in mind that pretty much everything is open at this late hour. They Thais know the flights are coming in late and cater to them. You can get taxis, hotel rooms, change money and so on. It is not a situation where you walk out of the airport and a tumbleweed rolls down the road.
The third key thing to know has to do with your flight out of the country. You really need to call in and check for updates on the flight out a few days to a week ahead of time. Why? The flights change all the time. They usually leave on the same day, but may do so as many as six hours earlier than it reads on your ticket.
This leads to some fairly amusing situations. The Thais are mortally offended if you miss your flight. If there is any chance of getting on it or a flight to the same destination, they will drag you all over the airport to get there. I’ve often ended up on a different airline asking where the heck I am going. Despite the chaos, it always seems to work out.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of writing journals to record your travels in.
A Caribbean Honeymoon To Petit St Vincent
Don't book a Caribbean Honeymoon without checking out Petit St Vincent in The Grenadines
A Caribbean Honeymoon to Petit St Vincent is well worth taking the trouble to research.
Petit St Vincent is a five star Caribbean resort which has 22 rooms, and is described in its own brochure as an exotic Cottage Resort on its own 113 acre island which is completely surrounded by two miles of white sand beaches and it places great emphasis on privacy. It is 40 miles south of St Vincent in the Grenadines.
Petit St Vincent is well away from the tourist mainstream
This all sounds perfect for a Caribbean Honeymoon Vacation, and certainly needs checking out.
The first thing to note is that petit St Vincent has no television, pool, or telephone, no airport, not even a formal check in, so what you are going to get is fabulous seclusion well away from the hustle and bustle of Caribbean life, and that above all should make it perfect for that Caribbean Honeymoon.
This is very much a lay back and relax sort of place, and the level of privacy works well.
Petit St Vincent has one almost unique feature which are the flags. If for example you want room service breakfast, you hoist a yellow flag, and you will get an extremely quick response by golf cart, or alternatively if you don't wish your early morning Caribbean honeymoon to be disturbed you raise a red flag that says Do Not Disturb.
This being the case you are left in splendid peace in your great private luxurious stone cottage on the beach. In fact if you want to be a hermit during your time on petit St Vincent, you need never even see another guest thanks to the ability to order all your meals in your stone cottage. This would be a mistake because the resort has a beautiful bar and dining room
The cottages themselves are mostly just a few paces from the beach, both remote and secluded yet within easy and quick reach of the resort's services. The cottages are built from native blue bitch stone which is quarried on the island itself, and the hardwood ceilings are peaked. The cottages are quite open to the elements with large French windows that are almost the whole width of the bedroom, and when open look out over the large sundeck to the beautiful azure sea beyond. Each cottage in addition to the sundeck has a living room, one or two bathrooms, and dressing room. The bathrooms are particularly nice with a shower, robes, fluffy towels and top class toiletries. In addition there are day beds for children if required, but probably not on a Caribbean Honeymoon!!
Petit St Vincent is one of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and well deserved this distinction, and there are many activities on the island to enjoy and these include snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing, and fishing, and you will find Hobie Cats, and Sunfish in the dock house at no extra cost. On land, there is plenty island to hike over, and there is a lovely floodlit tennis court.
PSV is the ideal place for a secluded, private hideaway sort of Caribbean Honeymoon Vacation, where the sun shines, and even the most cynical guest will find peace and contentment
For more information about St Vincent and the Grenadines go to http://www.caribbean-vacationspots.com/categories/St-Vincent-and-The-Grenadines/
About the Author
Gordon Steven writes about Caribbean Vacation Spots as well as authoring several articles about Worldwide Vacation Spots and he recommends in Kenya Safaris
A Caribbean Honeymoon to Petit St Vincent is well worth taking the trouble to research.
Petit St Vincent is a five star Caribbean resort which has 22 rooms, and is described in its own brochure as an exotic Cottage Resort on its own 113 acre island which is completely surrounded by two miles of white sand beaches and it places great emphasis on privacy. It is 40 miles south of St Vincent in the Grenadines.
Petit St Vincent is well away from the tourist mainstream
This all sounds perfect for a Caribbean Honeymoon Vacation, and certainly needs checking out.
The first thing to note is that petit St Vincent has no television, pool, or telephone, no airport, not even a formal check in, so what you are going to get is fabulous seclusion well away from the hustle and bustle of Caribbean life, and that above all should make it perfect for that Caribbean Honeymoon.
This is very much a lay back and relax sort of place, and the level of privacy works well.
Petit St Vincent has one almost unique feature which are the flags. If for example you want room service breakfast, you hoist a yellow flag, and you will get an extremely quick response by golf cart, or alternatively if you don't wish your early morning Caribbean honeymoon to be disturbed you raise a red flag that says Do Not Disturb.
This being the case you are left in splendid peace in your great private luxurious stone cottage on the beach. In fact if you want to be a hermit during your time on petit St Vincent, you need never even see another guest thanks to the ability to order all your meals in your stone cottage. This would be a mistake because the resort has a beautiful bar and dining room
The cottages themselves are mostly just a few paces from the beach, both remote and secluded yet within easy and quick reach of the resort's services. The cottages are built from native blue bitch stone which is quarried on the island itself, and the hardwood ceilings are peaked. The cottages are quite open to the elements with large French windows that are almost the whole width of the bedroom, and when open look out over the large sundeck to the beautiful azure sea beyond. Each cottage in addition to the sundeck has a living room, one or two bathrooms, and dressing room. The bathrooms are particularly nice with a shower, robes, fluffy towels and top class toiletries. In addition there are day beds for children if required, but probably not on a Caribbean Honeymoon!!
Petit St Vincent is one of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and well deserved this distinction, and there are many activities on the island to enjoy and these include snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing, and fishing, and you will find Hobie Cats, and Sunfish in the dock house at no extra cost. On land, there is plenty island to hike over, and there is a lovely floodlit tennis court.
PSV is the ideal place for a secluded, private hideaway sort of Caribbean Honeymoon Vacation, where the sun shines, and even the most cynical guest will find peace and contentment
For more information about St Vincent and the Grenadines go to http://www.caribbean-vacationspots.com/categories/St-Vincent-and-The-Grenadines/
About the Author
Gordon Steven writes about Caribbean Vacation Spots as well as authoring several articles about Worldwide Vacation Spots and he recommends in Kenya Safaris
A Caribbean Island Resort On Canouan Island In Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Mention a Caribbean Island Resort on Canouan in the Grenadines to anyone and they automatically think of Raffles, but the Tamarind Beach Resort and Yacht Club is very well worth checking out, and apart from the fact it is a lot less money, it is in fact a very good place to spend a Caribbean Island Vacation.
It has just forty rooms, so if you prefer small and beautiful to big and glitzy this could be right for you. Tamarind Beach sits on a long white sand beach surrounded by tropical gardens, and the location is absolutely stunning.
To get to this Caribbean Island resort is just a short hop by a small plane from St Lucia, and you will be met by someone from the Tamarind who will drive you the ten minutes it takes through the main village to the resort. You will quickly be aware of the mossies, so you will need your bug spray. Greeted at the Tamarind by a nice cooling drink, you will realise very quickly how friendly the staff are, and this compares very favourably with many other Caribbean Island Resorts.
The regular rooms are completely lined in lovely polished wood from the floor to the walls, to the decking that leads straight out onto the beach, as all rooms are beachfront. If you can afford it, and if you were even considering Raffles then you will be able to afford a Suite at Tamarind Beach Hotel. The suites are lovely, and they include a microwave and a coffee maker, a living room and a separate bedroom. The living room has a day bed and a coffee table, and a large balcony with chairs and loungers. Being up on the second floor there is more breeze, and there is no need to leave the air-conditioning on when you go out, just leave the shutters open. The screens will keep out the bugs, and you will only need air conditioning to sleep at night. There is a king size bed and a nice bathroom.
A Caribbean Island Vacation would not be complete without a great beach, and the beach at the Tamarind Beach Hotel and yacht Club is one of the nicest and best swimming beaches in the whole of the Caribbean. There are several beach loungers for the guests of the Tamarind, and a beach area valet to look after you. Non guests, mostly visiting people from the yachts which are moored offshore have to pay for the privilege, so the lovely white sand beach is hardly ever remotely busy, and the water warm and clean with no dangerous rocks to stub your toes on. There is comlimentary sunfish sailing, snorkeling, and windsurfing.
Food is another important consideration in any resort never mind a Caribbean Island resort, where lets face it the food can be quite mundane. Not so at the Tamarind Beach where the food is very good, whether you are eating a beach snack at the Pirates Cove Bar, or a meal at the Palapa Restaurant, an open air restaurant right at the waters edge.
Be clear, Canouan as a Caribbean Island vacation spot is not the kind of place for frenetic partying, and there is very little shopping. The Tamarind beach Hotel Resort and Yacht Club is a place for peace and quiet, and gentle unwinding.
For more information on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines go to http://www.caribbean-vacationspots.com/categories/St-Vincent-and-The-Grenadines/
About the Author
Gordon Steven writes about Caribbean Vacation Spots as well as authoring several articles about Worldwide Vacation Spots and he recommends in Kenya Safaris
It has just forty rooms, so if you prefer small and beautiful to big and glitzy this could be right for you. Tamarind Beach sits on a long white sand beach surrounded by tropical gardens, and the location is absolutely stunning.
To get to this Caribbean Island resort is just a short hop by a small plane from St Lucia, and you will be met by someone from the Tamarind who will drive you the ten minutes it takes through the main village to the resort. You will quickly be aware of the mossies, so you will need your bug spray. Greeted at the Tamarind by a nice cooling drink, you will realise very quickly how friendly the staff are, and this compares very favourably with many other Caribbean Island Resorts.
The regular rooms are completely lined in lovely polished wood from the floor to the walls, to the decking that leads straight out onto the beach, as all rooms are beachfront. If you can afford it, and if you were even considering Raffles then you will be able to afford a Suite at Tamarind Beach Hotel. The suites are lovely, and they include a microwave and a coffee maker, a living room and a separate bedroom. The living room has a day bed and a coffee table, and a large balcony with chairs and loungers. Being up on the second floor there is more breeze, and there is no need to leave the air-conditioning on when you go out, just leave the shutters open. The screens will keep out the bugs, and you will only need air conditioning to sleep at night. There is a king size bed and a nice bathroom.
A Caribbean Island Vacation would not be complete without a great beach, and the beach at the Tamarind Beach Hotel and yacht Club is one of the nicest and best swimming beaches in the whole of the Caribbean. There are several beach loungers for the guests of the Tamarind, and a beach area valet to look after you. Non guests, mostly visiting people from the yachts which are moored offshore have to pay for the privilege, so the lovely white sand beach is hardly ever remotely busy, and the water warm and clean with no dangerous rocks to stub your toes on. There is comlimentary sunfish sailing, snorkeling, and windsurfing.
Food is another important consideration in any resort never mind a Caribbean Island resort, where lets face it the food can be quite mundane. Not so at the Tamarind Beach where the food is very good, whether you are eating a beach snack at the Pirates Cove Bar, or a meal at the Palapa Restaurant, an open air restaurant right at the waters edge.
Be clear, Canouan as a Caribbean Island vacation spot is not the kind of place for frenetic partying, and there is very little shopping. The Tamarind beach Hotel Resort and Yacht Club is a place for peace and quiet, and gentle unwinding.
For more information on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines go to http://www.caribbean-vacationspots.com/categories/St-Vincent-and-The-Grenadines/
About the Author
Gordon Steven writes about Caribbean Vacation Spots as well as authoring several articles about Worldwide Vacation Spots and he recommends in Kenya Safaris
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