Author: Frank Johnson
Source: articleage.com
Spanning over 25 countries, islands and territories from the Arctic Circle to the Tropics, no other continental region is as uniquely diverse as North America. There are as many snowy retreats as there are beachside utopias; an abundance of modern metropolitan centers as well as a multitude of inspiring historic sites. Canada, Mexico and the United States comprise the majority of North America, but the smaller nations of Central America and the Caribbean are also considered part of the enormous continent.
Wilderness to Go Wild For
Many of the world's most spectacular National Parks and protected wilderness areas are scattered about North America, as it was one of the last regions to be colonized by Europeans. Death Valley National Park, located in California's Mojave and Colorado Deserts, is the hottest, driest and lowest (282 feet below sea level) place in North America, with summer temperatures averaging over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and annual rainfall under 2 inches. The best time to visit is mid-Spring when the weather is mild and the wildflowers are blooming. The soaring geysers and vibrant blue-green geothermal pools of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, make it the ultimate destination for the nature lover. Herds of the once endangered North American Bison graze the rolling grasslands and the mythic Grizzly Bear forages through pristine mountain forests. Travel North America's expansive protected lands and discover why this region is synonymous with the modern definition of wilderness.
Sandy Beaches, Cascading Peaks
Baja California is one of Mexico's most beautiful resort destinations. The peninsula divides the tranquil waters of the Sea of Cortes to the East and the deep Pacific Ocean to the West. Baja's subtropical tip is dotted with the popular vacation spots of La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. To the East, the Gulf of Mexico draws northerners and foreigners to the tantalizing white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Cancun, the Bahamas and southern Florida. North America also boasts an incredible collection of winter ski and snow resorts. For the thrill-seeker in you, the two top-ranked destinations are the ferocious pinnacles of Whistler, Canada and the intimidating jagged crest of the Grand Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Enticing International Cities
Travel North American cities for an intensely multicultural atmosphere, which blossomed from the tumultuous history of the region. The diverse ethnic makeup of cities like Montreal, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles has created profoundly rich art and music cultures as well as unparalleled international cuisine. Other cities like Mazatlan, Mexico and Washington D.C. tell a more intimate history of their specific regions through extensive museums, archeological sites and monuments.
North America is a bastion of fascinating cultural heritages, historic dramas and pristine wilderness. Nearly 40 million people inhabited the continent by the time Europeans arrived and there is evidence to suggest humans have been present for over 15,000 years and potentially as far back as 50,000 years. The blending and clashing of indigenous populations with sea-farers, explorers, slaves and religious refugees from the Old World has created the dynamic and wondrous landscape of modern North America
For more information on international travel and discount airfare to North America, visit http://www.cfares.com, your source for cheap airfare on the web.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Canadian Rockies Holiday - Things to Remember
Author: Tom Ockelton
Source: ezinearticles.com
You have your summer holiday booked to the magnificent Canadian Rockies - now what? There are a number of things to remember when visiting the Canadian Rockies in the summer time. I have provided 15 tips below:
1) Passport: If you are travelling from outside of Canada, even from the U.S., you now require a passport to enter Canada. You don't need to pre-arrange your visitor visa from some countries. For more information on which countries require you to have a Visa, visit Canada Immigration and Citizenship
2) Airport hand luggage: Make sure you don't pack any sharp objects in your hand luggage if you are travelling to Canada by air. Most airport websites have information on what you should pack.
3) Sunscreen: You will be at higher elevations in the Rocky Mountains which means you will be closer to the sun and it's harmful rays. Lake Louise is at 1,536 m (5,039 feet), it is the highest permanent settlement in Canada (Banff is the highest town) so make sure you slip, slop, slap! (Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat!).
Remember areas like the tops of your ears and the underside of you chin and nose if you plan to go onto Athabasca glacier.
4) Moisturiser: The air in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is very dry and you will notice this straight away. Avoid dry ski irritations by using moisturiser in the mornings and evenings. There is now a range of moisturisers such as product lines just for men. Don't pack these in your carry on luggage as they may be taken of you (see point 2)
5) Clothing: Make sure you bring out a good breathable waterproof just in case. Alberta is the sunniest province in Canada, but west coast locations are much wetter.
Bring out a breathable fleece too - we have been known to have sleet and snow on the mountain tops in August. This is rare but does happen. Mountain weather can change suddenly so be prepared and the weather is usually cooler on the mountain tops.
Swim gear is recommended too as some hotels have pools and there are hot springs to soak in!
6) Water: A light weight water bottle is a must as you need to get in the habit of continually sipping from a water bottle. The higher altitude means you will become dehydrated sooner and if you don't drink plenty of water, you may find you develop signs of dehydration such as a head ache. Avoid excessive alcohol and products with caffeine in them as these can cause a 'diuretic' (water loss) effect speeding up dehydration. Bringing out a bottle and refilling it each time is a much more friendly to the environment than purchasing plactic bottles as these inevitable end up in landfills. You can drink the tap water here and most water sources come from glaciers so it tastes great too.
7) Footwear: If you intend to hike, make sure you have some sturdy boots as the trails can be very rocky. If you don't intend to hike, there are plenty of walking trails which don't require boots and suitable footwear such as trainers would suffice. High heels are only suitable in the cities so leave those at home!
8) Backpack: Bring out a backpack with a breathable mesh as it is more comfortable in warmer temperatures when hiking.
9) Knowledge: One of the main attractions in the Canadian Rockies is the wildlife. A the name indicates, these animals are "wild" so give them plenty of room. An animal as small as an innocent ground squirrel can give you a nasty bite. In the National and Provincial parks there are large fines if you feed the wildlife as you can do the animal more harm than good.
Know what to do if you have a bear encounter and be prepared for a much rarer cougar (or mountain lion) encounter. These can happen quite close to most Rocky Mountain townsites. Visit the Parks Canada guide to safety and conservation and contact the local information office before you head out into the back country for bear sightings. If there is a bear in an area, avoid that area.During the summer months in the Canadian Rockies, the bears love to feast on the buffalo berry bush. The berries are bright red (but can also be bright orange). Know what these plants look like and if you are in an area with a lot of these bushes, make plenty of noise or turn around.
10) Preparation: Be prepared for everything. Health care is expensive here if you don't have travel insurance with medical coverage. If you injury yourself in the back country, you may need to helicopter to fly out so insurance a must.
11) Camera: Have plenty of memory if you bring out your digital camera and remember your charger.
12) Phone: If you are bringing in your mobile phone from outside of Canada, be sure to contact your telecommunications provider and ask to have the "international roaming" function turned on. Check the rates before your leave as using your phone in Canada can be costly.
13) Travel adapter: If you intend to bring out any electronic equipment remember to bring out a travel adapter. Purchase this in your country of origin as buying one in Canada may be hard to find to fit your plug.
14) Credit card: Credit cards are accepted everywhere and usually there are no minimums. Make sure you contact your credit card provider before you leave so they don't treat Canadian transactions as suspicious and block your card. Remember your pin to your credit card so you can withdraw money although you will be charged for a cash advance. Ask your bank if you can use your card to withdraw money overseas - this is usually the most economical way to pull out Canadian funds. Travellers cheques are not so common here - cash is king!
15) Itinerary: If you have had your holiday put together by a tour operator, keep your itinerary in your carry-on luggage and keep the company's toll-free or freephone number in your wallet in case you need to call. This also provides peace of mind and support if you need it.
Rocky Mountain Holidays offer information on locations in the Canadian Rockies including weather statistics.
Source: ezinearticles.com
You have your summer holiday booked to the magnificent Canadian Rockies - now what? There are a number of things to remember when visiting the Canadian Rockies in the summer time. I have provided 15 tips below:
1) Passport: If you are travelling from outside of Canada, even from the U.S., you now require a passport to enter Canada. You don't need to pre-arrange your visitor visa from some countries. For more information on which countries require you to have a Visa, visit Canada Immigration and Citizenship
2) Airport hand luggage: Make sure you don't pack any sharp objects in your hand luggage if you are travelling to Canada by air. Most airport websites have information on what you should pack.
3) Sunscreen: You will be at higher elevations in the Rocky Mountains which means you will be closer to the sun and it's harmful rays. Lake Louise is at 1,536 m (5,039 feet), it is the highest permanent settlement in Canada (Banff is the highest town) so make sure you slip, slop, slap! (Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat!).
Remember areas like the tops of your ears and the underside of you chin and nose if you plan to go onto Athabasca glacier.
4) Moisturiser: The air in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is very dry and you will notice this straight away. Avoid dry ski irritations by using moisturiser in the mornings and evenings. There is now a range of moisturisers such as product lines just for men. Don't pack these in your carry on luggage as they may be taken of you (see point 2)
5) Clothing: Make sure you bring out a good breathable waterproof just in case. Alberta is the sunniest province in Canada, but west coast locations are much wetter.
Bring out a breathable fleece too - we have been known to have sleet and snow on the mountain tops in August. This is rare but does happen. Mountain weather can change suddenly so be prepared and the weather is usually cooler on the mountain tops.
Swim gear is recommended too as some hotels have pools and there are hot springs to soak in!
6) Water: A light weight water bottle is a must as you need to get in the habit of continually sipping from a water bottle. The higher altitude means you will become dehydrated sooner and if you don't drink plenty of water, you may find you develop signs of dehydration such as a head ache. Avoid excessive alcohol and products with caffeine in them as these can cause a 'diuretic' (water loss) effect speeding up dehydration. Bringing out a bottle and refilling it each time is a much more friendly to the environment than purchasing plactic bottles as these inevitable end up in landfills. You can drink the tap water here and most water sources come from glaciers so it tastes great too.
7) Footwear: If you intend to hike, make sure you have some sturdy boots as the trails can be very rocky. If you don't intend to hike, there are plenty of walking trails which don't require boots and suitable footwear such as trainers would suffice. High heels are only suitable in the cities so leave those at home!
8) Backpack: Bring out a backpack with a breathable mesh as it is more comfortable in warmer temperatures when hiking.
9) Knowledge: One of the main attractions in the Canadian Rockies is the wildlife. A the name indicates, these animals are "wild" so give them plenty of room. An animal as small as an innocent ground squirrel can give you a nasty bite. In the National and Provincial parks there are large fines if you feed the wildlife as you can do the animal more harm than good.
Know what to do if you have a bear encounter and be prepared for a much rarer cougar (or mountain lion) encounter. These can happen quite close to most Rocky Mountain townsites. Visit the Parks Canada guide to safety and conservation and contact the local information office before you head out into the back country for bear sightings. If there is a bear in an area, avoid that area.During the summer months in the Canadian Rockies, the bears love to feast on the buffalo berry bush. The berries are bright red (but can also be bright orange). Know what these plants look like and if you are in an area with a lot of these bushes, make plenty of noise or turn around.
10) Preparation: Be prepared for everything. Health care is expensive here if you don't have travel insurance with medical coverage. If you injury yourself in the back country, you may need to helicopter to fly out so insurance a must.
11) Camera: Have plenty of memory if you bring out your digital camera and remember your charger.
12) Phone: If you are bringing in your mobile phone from outside of Canada, be sure to contact your telecommunications provider and ask to have the "international roaming" function turned on. Check the rates before your leave as using your phone in Canada can be costly.
13) Travel adapter: If you intend to bring out any electronic equipment remember to bring out a travel adapter. Purchase this in your country of origin as buying one in Canada may be hard to find to fit your plug.
14) Credit card: Credit cards are accepted everywhere and usually there are no minimums. Make sure you contact your credit card provider before you leave so they don't treat Canadian transactions as suspicious and block your card. Remember your pin to your credit card so you can withdraw money although you will be charged for a cash advance. Ask your bank if you can use your card to withdraw money overseas - this is usually the most economical way to pull out Canadian funds. Travellers cheques are not so common here - cash is king!
15) Itinerary: If you have had your holiday put together by a tour operator, keep your itinerary in your carry-on luggage and keep the company's toll-free or freephone number in your wallet in case you need to call. This also provides peace of mind and support if you need it.
Rocky Mountain Holidays offer information on locations in the Canadian Rockies including weather statistics.
I have a decade experience and counting in the travel industry and I am the owner of rocky-peak Ski Holidays.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Tips For Traveling In Israel By Trains
Author: Michal Moreno
Source: articledashboard.com
The Israeli railroads infrastructure has been upgraded significantly in the past 10 years. While until 1996 most of trains & railroads were bizarre collections of British "leftovers" from the mandatory occupation that lasted until 1948, nowadays Israeli trains can take you almost anywhere in Israel and (almost) right on time.
Most of the train stations have been rebuilt, and the train cars themselves are made by top-of-the-line European train-car manufacturers. The ride itself is usually very smooth and comfortable and most on the trains do make it right on time (which is very rare, generally speaking in the middle east and Israel).
While prices and service are only fair, there are some important tips to remember when traveling Israel by train: some are trivial for every train rider while some are unique to Israel.
• Try to avoid taking the train on Sunday - while most of the Israeli soldiers are using the trains as their preferred (and free) means of transportation, and are using them to return from their vacations you will find it literally impossible to find a free seat on the Sunday trains. Some of them are so packed that they do remind of third world country trains (by the way - in some aspects Israel is a third world country..) . Whatever you do try not to use Israeli trains on Sunday and if so - do it after rush hours and not before 15:00.
• Bring your own food & drink - While there are no restaurant train cars on any of the lines, there are attendees who carry small trolleys with hot drinks, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks. The only problem is that prices are extremely high, you might find yourself paying way too much for food and drink which you can buy at the train station for literally half the price.
• Hotspot wireless internet - is available only in the main stations in Tel-Aviv, and the service is highly priced (by the hour or per day). If you want to catch up with your email - download them before boarding to the train, there is no wireless connection on the trains themselves.
• Double deck trains - some of the trains have tow levels, it is very easy to recognize them - they are all painted in red. If you see one of these (they are fairly popular on the busy Tel-Aviv - Haifa lines) - try to get to the penthouse ? the view is much better and there is much more sunlight.
• Don't miss the ride to Jerusalem by train! - it is slow, not efficient, has very low frequency, and the central train station in Jerusalem is next to "Malcha Mall" in the far end of the city, but after saying that: this is the most interesting train line in Israel which was re-opened only last year (2005). If you want to see Israel diverse landscape - don't miss this ride.
To sum things up - Israel train is lots of fun, especially if you are a tourist and not in a hurry to anywhere, you will find this means of transportation as comfortable and efficient. Don't hesitate to use it whenever you can, especially if you are on a budget.
Source: articledashboard.com
The Israeli railroads infrastructure has been upgraded significantly in the past 10 years. While until 1996 most of trains & railroads were bizarre collections of British "leftovers" from the mandatory occupation that lasted until 1948, nowadays Israeli trains can take you almost anywhere in Israel and (almost) right on time.
Most of the train stations have been rebuilt, and the train cars themselves are made by top-of-the-line European train-car manufacturers. The ride itself is usually very smooth and comfortable and most on the trains do make it right on time (which is very rare, generally speaking in the middle east and Israel).
While prices and service are only fair, there are some important tips to remember when traveling Israel by train: some are trivial for every train rider while some are unique to Israel.
• Try to avoid taking the train on Sunday - while most of the Israeli soldiers are using the trains as their preferred (and free) means of transportation, and are using them to return from their vacations you will find it literally impossible to find a free seat on the Sunday trains. Some of them are so packed that they do remind of third world country trains (by the way - in some aspects Israel is a third world country..) . Whatever you do try not to use Israeli trains on Sunday and if so - do it after rush hours and not before 15:00.
• Bring your own food & drink - While there are no restaurant train cars on any of the lines, there are attendees who carry small trolleys with hot drinks, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks. The only problem is that prices are extremely high, you might find yourself paying way too much for food and drink which you can buy at the train station for literally half the price.
• Hotspot wireless internet - is available only in the main stations in Tel-Aviv, and the service is highly priced (by the hour or per day). If you want to catch up with your email - download them before boarding to the train, there is no wireless connection on the trains themselves.
• Double deck trains - some of the trains have tow levels, it is very easy to recognize them - they are all painted in red. If you see one of these (they are fairly popular on the busy Tel-Aviv - Haifa lines) - try to get to the penthouse ? the view is much better and there is much more sunlight.
• Don't miss the ride to Jerusalem by train! - it is slow, not efficient, has very low frequency, and the central train station in Jerusalem is next to "Malcha Mall" in the far end of the city, but after saying that: this is the most interesting train line in Israel which was re-opened only last year (2005). If you want to see Israel diverse landscape - don't miss this ride.
To sum things up - Israel train is lots of fun, especially if you are a tourist and not in a hurry to anywhere, you will find this means of transportation as comfortable and efficient. Don't hesitate to use it whenever you can, especially if you are on a budget.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Budget Honeymoon Travel - How to Consummate the Best Deals
Author: Sam Serio
Source: ezinearticles.com
Anyone that has ever paid for a wedding will fully realize just how expensive it is. Many individuals save up for years for their wedding and yet find that they only have just enough for their dream day. The honeymoon is an extra that many people forget and then realize that they do not have enough money to pay for the trip of their dreams, but with budget honeymoon travel the trip of dreams is still very much available and accessible!
Budget honeymoon travel is all about knowing where to look and timing your booking just right in order to get the lowest rates possible. This applies to the destination of your choosing the majority of the time because it is possible to find substantial discounts all around the world! You can actually save anything from 20% to 50% and get a range of free extras with budget honeymoon travel, including access to amenities that you would have otherwise have paid for, health treatments, additional nights, entertainment and meals. With all this at you fingertips for an amazingly affordable rate, why would you not want to take advantage of them?
If your idea of a great honeymoon is living in the lap of luxury for a few weeks then these budget honeymoon travel tips will enable you to do that:
1. Look at short stay vacations in locations that are considered to be off-season at the time of your wedding. For example, if you are getting married in the US summer, look to go to the Southern hemisphere for your honeymoon. If it is a winter wedding, look to the Northern hemisphere. You will find plenty of budget honeymoon travel packages that cost a fraction of the price if you are going off-season!
2. Look at the lower room rates rather than the suite rates. By choosing a basic room, you can save up to half of the cost. Budget honeymoon travel should be about the newlyweds and the place you are visiting and not what you have in the room!
3. If you mention to the hotel in question that you are on honeymoon and have a tight budget then they will often offer a discount on top of the room rate or throw in an extra night. If you want to access budget honeymoon travel then you have to be cheeky but many agents will not do this for you because they will lose commission, so it is best to contact the hotel itself and ask.
4. Book flights and accommodation separately. If you book them together then the package can often cost more than your budget will allow, but looking for budget honeymoon travel is made a lot more viable if you book the two entities separately.
5. Look to Hawaii and Mexico for the best discounts. Hotels in these resorts will often offer specific packages for individuals looking for budget honeymoon travel. The websites will often display these discounts so you can get a good idea of how much it will cost before talking to the hotel itself.
6. Choose a weekend break for your actual honeymoon, which may cost less than $500 in total, and then ask the guests at your wedding for travel gift certificates. You can then go on to book the ultimate honeymoon a few months after the wedding but can still get away for a few days after the wedding. This is a budget honeymoon travel technique that a high number of newlyweds are tapping into at the moment because of the rising costs of weddings.
Source: ezinearticles.com
Anyone that has ever paid for a wedding will fully realize just how expensive it is. Many individuals save up for years for their wedding and yet find that they only have just enough for their dream day. The honeymoon is an extra that many people forget and then realize that they do not have enough money to pay for the trip of their dreams, but with budget honeymoon travel the trip of dreams is still very much available and accessible!
Budget honeymoon travel is all about knowing where to look and timing your booking just right in order to get the lowest rates possible. This applies to the destination of your choosing the majority of the time because it is possible to find substantial discounts all around the world! You can actually save anything from 20% to 50% and get a range of free extras with budget honeymoon travel, including access to amenities that you would have otherwise have paid for, health treatments, additional nights, entertainment and meals. With all this at you fingertips for an amazingly affordable rate, why would you not want to take advantage of them?
If your idea of a great honeymoon is living in the lap of luxury for a few weeks then these budget honeymoon travel tips will enable you to do that:
1. Look at short stay vacations in locations that are considered to be off-season at the time of your wedding. For example, if you are getting married in the US summer, look to go to the Southern hemisphere for your honeymoon. If it is a winter wedding, look to the Northern hemisphere. You will find plenty of budget honeymoon travel packages that cost a fraction of the price if you are going off-season!
2. Look at the lower room rates rather than the suite rates. By choosing a basic room, you can save up to half of the cost. Budget honeymoon travel should be about the newlyweds and the place you are visiting and not what you have in the room!
3. If you mention to the hotel in question that you are on honeymoon and have a tight budget then they will often offer a discount on top of the room rate or throw in an extra night. If you want to access budget honeymoon travel then you have to be cheeky but many agents will not do this for you because they will lose commission, so it is best to contact the hotel itself and ask.
4. Book flights and accommodation separately. If you book them together then the package can often cost more than your budget will allow, but looking for budget honeymoon travel is made a lot more viable if you book the two entities separately.
5. Look to Hawaii and Mexico for the best discounts. Hotels in these resorts will often offer specific packages for individuals looking for budget honeymoon travel. The websites will often display these discounts so you can get a good idea of how much it will cost before talking to the hotel itself.
6. Choose a weekend break for your actual honeymoon, which may cost less than $500 in total, and then ask the guests at your wedding for travel gift certificates. You can then go on to book the ultimate honeymoon a few months after the wedding but can still get away for a few days after the wedding. This is a budget honeymoon travel technique that a high number of newlyweds are tapping into at the moment because of the rising costs of weddings.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Best Florida Hotels and Tips on Finding Hotels in Florida
Author: Wasim Ahmad
Source: ezinearticles.com
Florida is a country situated in the southern area of the US. Bordering to the northeast is Georgia and to the northwest is Alabama. Most of the regions in Florida possess humid subtropical weather conditions such as in Southern Florida that boasts of tropical weathers. Juan Ponce de Leon named Florida throughout Pascua Florida. Florida is the fourth populous country in the United States.
The famous Daytona Beach in Florida is a convenient location that provides an easy access to Universal Studios, Sea World, Walt Disney, Church Street Station and Historic St. Augustine as well as Kidney Space Center and MGM Studios. These beautiful attractions are just within a one-hour drive from the famous Daytona Beach.
The international airports in Florida include the Tampa International Airport, Fort-Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport and Orlando International Airport. Secondary airports that processed about 5 million travelers each in 2006, are the Jacksonville International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport and the Southwest Florida International Airport.
There are many accommodations situated in Florida. One example is the Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport. The hotel is situated about 2 minutes away from the Tampa International Airport. It is also 2 to 3 minutes away from the popular Bay Plaza and International Plaza, which features a variety of upscale shopping malls and restaurants such as Dillard's Capital Grille, Nordstrom, Blue Martini and the Cheesecake Factory.
It is also close to the wonderful Charley's Steak House that offers superb meals amidst a beautiful atmosphere. This beautifully appointed and comfortable hotel offers a great location destination for business and leisure visitors.
AmericInn Hotel and Suites Sarasota is also a great option for business and leisure vacationers. The hotel is situated just off the Interstate, in Sarasota Florida as well as a minute away from the Siesta Key Beach and Sarasota Jungle Garden. It is close to the golf courses, restaurants, theaters and shopping areas. This allergy-friendly hotel has the latest technology available in order to make their visitors satisfying, staying clean and clear.
Howard Johnson Inn is a perfect hotel for couples. It is situated in Panama City in Florida. The hotel is one-half mile away from the Panama City Mall and three miles away from the Panama City-bay Country International Airport.
This hotel features outdoor swimming pools with complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary newspaper available in the lobby and complimentary breakfast. The hotel guestrooms are equipped with kitchenettes in selected rooms, microwave ovens and coffee makers.
Tips in Finding Cheap Hotels in Florida Book lodgings via Florida's official travel website or get some information over the phone. Always opt for advanced reservations, especially if you will be staying in Daytona Beach or Miami. These places are always filled up with tourists. There is a big chance you will not be accommodated when you do not book in advance.
You can also choose to stay in less crowded places, farther from the main attractions but at cheaper rates. Walking to your destinations will be a good exercise, plus a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the view of Florida.
Check for some packaged deals. While resort lodgings can be pricey, some offer all-inclusive discounts. Such packages often include entrance tickets to several sites already, food, and transportation. Check if these rates are included at theme parks and local tourist attractions. You can get your low-priced lodging accommodations in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Source: ezinearticles.com
Florida is a country situated in the southern area of the US. Bordering to the northeast is Georgia and to the northwest is Alabama. Most of the regions in Florida possess humid subtropical weather conditions such as in Southern Florida that boasts of tropical weathers. Juan Ponce de Leon named Florida throughout Pascua Florida. Florida is the fourth populous country in the United States.
The famous Daytona Beach in Florida is a convenient location that provides an easy access to Universal Studios, Sea World, Walt Disney, Church Street Station and Historic St. Augustine as well as Kidney Space Center and MGM Studios. These beautiful attractions are just within a one-hour drive from the famous Daytona Beach.
The international airports in Florida include the Tampa International Airport, Fort-Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport and Orlando International Airport. Secondary airports that processed about 5 million travelers each in 2006, are the Jacksonville International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport and the Southwest Florida International Airport.
There are many accommodations situated in Florida. One example is the Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport. The hotel is situated about 2 minutes away from the Tampa International Airport. It is also 2 to 3 minutes away from the popular Bay Plaza and International Plaza, which features a variety of upscale shopping malls and restaurants such as Dillard's Capital Grille, Nordstrom, Blue Martini and the Cheesecake Factory.
It is also close to the wonderful Charley's Steak House that offers superb meals amidst a beautiful atmosphere. This beautifully appointed and comfortable hotel offers a great location destination for business and leisure visitors.
AmericInn Hotel and Suites Sarasota is also a great option for business and leisure vacationers. The hotel is situated just off the Interstate, in Sarasota Florida as well as a minute away from the Siesta Key Beach and Sarasota Jungle Garden. It is close to the golf courses, restaurants, theaters and shopping areas. This allergy-friendly hotel has the latest technology available in order to make their visitors satisfying, staying clean and clear.
Howard Johnson Inn is a perfect hotel for couples. It is situated in Panama City in Florida. The hotel is one-half mile away from the Panama City Mall and three miles away from the Panama City-bay Country International Airport.
This hotel features outdoor swimming pools with complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary newspaper available in the lobby and complimentary breakfast. The hotel guestrooms are equipped with kitchenettes in selected rooms, microwave ovens and coffee makers.
Tips in Finding Cheap Hotels in Florida Book lodgings via Florida's official travel website or get some information over the phone. Always opt for advanced reservations, especially if you will be staying in Daytona Beach or Miami. These places are always filled up with tourists. There is a big chance you will not be accommodated when you do not book in advance.
You can also choose to stay in less crowded places, farther from the main attractions but at cheaper rates. Walking to your destinations will be a good exercise, plus a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the view of Florida.
Check for some packaged deals. While resort lodgings can be pricey, some offer all-inclusive discounts. Such packages often include entrance tickets to several sites already, food, and transportation. Check if these rates are included at theme parks and local tourist attractions. You can get your low-priced lodging accommodations in Tampa Bay, Florida.
For more information on Florida Hotels and Florida Vacation Rentals please visit our website.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Planning Your Next Vacation
Author: Stanley Davis
Source: articledashboard.com
When getting ready for your next vacation, you can keep costs and hassles to a minimum with a little advanced planning and preparation. The following tips will help make your next trip a fun and relaxing experience from beginning to end.
Maximize frequent flyer miles
Travelers can get a big value lift by maximizing airlines' frequent flyer programs. Identify which airlines partner together, such as those in the SkyTeam alliance, which includes Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Aerom้xico, Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Korean Air. Members of alliances have agreements in place that allow passengers to earn and redeem miles on flights with any of the carriers in the alliance. That means travelers flying with Continental, for example, can designate that the miles earned on the flight go into their Delta SkyMiles account.
To further your travel perks, book hotel and car rental accommodations with companies that have partnerships with the airline on which you earn your frequent flyer miles.
Research destinations and fares in advance
Travelers can save on travel costs by researching airfares and destinations early. This will give plenty of time to book accommodations and organize documentation without last-minute charges. If you are traveling to another country, it is important to know what paperwork and identification you will need before you depart. Be sure your passport is up-to-date and research visa and health information pertaining to specific destinations. If you are visiting several foreign destinations, look into special fare packages offered by alliances.
Pack smart
Travel light. Bring pieces that are easy to layer for comfortable transitions from daytime to evening and from outdoors to indoors.
Dress for security
When traveling through the airport, dress with security in mind. Wear slip-on shoes with little or no metal in them and minimal jewelry. Keep your boarding pass and identification easily accessible.
Prepare for the journey
Bring along reading materials and other entertainment, such as crossword puzzles. Also be sure to pack snacks and water to keep hydrated throughout your travels. While at the airport, take advantage of airport lounges, such as Northwest's WorldClubs, to relax in before your trip. Passengers without the ticket class or frequent flyer status to access lounges can often purchase a one-day lounge pass.
When you're packing for your next vacation, don't forget to pack in those frequent flyer miles.
Source: articledashboard.com
When getting ready for your next vacation, you can keep costs and hassles to a minimum with a little advanced planning and preparation. The following tips will help make your next trip a fun and relaxing experience from beginning to end.
Maximize frequent flyer miles
Travelers can get a big value lift by maximizing airlines' frequent flyer programs. Identify which airlines partner together, such as those in the SkyTeam alliance, which includes Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Aerom้xico, Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Korean Air. Members of alliances have agreements in place that allow passengers to earn and redeem miles on flights with any of the carriers in the alliance. That means travelers flying with Continental, for example, can designate that the miles earned on the flight go into their Delta SkyMiles account.
To further your travel perks, book hotel and car rental accommodations with companies that have partnerships with the airline on which you earn your frequent flyer miles.
Research destinations and fares in advance
Travelers can save on travel costs by researching airfares and destinations early. This will give plenty of time to book accommodations and organize documentation without last-minute charges. If you are traveling to another country, it is important to know what paperwork and identification you will need before you depart. Be sure your passport is up-to-date and research visa and health information pertaining to specific destinations. If you are visiting several foreign destinations, look into special fare packages offered by alliances.
Pack smart
Travel light. Bring pieces that are easy to layer for comfortable transitions from daytime to evening and from outdoors to indoors.
Dress for security
When traveling through the airport, dress with security in mind. Wear slip-on shoes with little or no metal in them and minimal jewelry. Keep your boarding pass and identification easily accessible.
Prepare for the journey
Bring along reading materials and other entertainment, such as crossword puzzles. Also be sure to pack snacks and water to keep hydrated throughout your travels. While at the airport, take advantage of airport lounges, such as Northwest's WorldClubs, to relax in before your trip. Passengers without the ticket class or frequent flyer status to access lounges can often purchase a one-day lounge pass.
When you're packing for your next vacation, don't forget to pack in those frequent flyer miles.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Thiruvananthapuram Travel Guide
Author: Vinay Chaubey
Source: articledashboard.com
Thiruvananthapuram, the city of the snake god , is the capital of Kerala State and is situated at south India. The city is a blend of modern and traditional architecture. Named after the fabled Serpent God 'Anantha' on whom Sri Anantha Padmanabhan (Lord Vishnu) reclines, the city is built on seven hills. Caressed by the Arabian Sea at the west, Thiruvananthapuram is a popular transit destination for Indians and foreigners alike who like to visit south India.
Places to see in Thiruvananthapuram:
• Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
The imposing seven storied tower makes it the most impressive landmark in the city. The temple is an excellent example of the dravidian style of architecture. There are innumerable pillars, intricate carvings, and mural paintings.
• Kovalam
Kovalam is 12kms to the south of Thiruvananthapuram and is one of the finest beaches in India. It has been developed into an integrated seaside resort. The beach complex has many hotels, cottages, yoga centres etc.
• Sree Chithra Art Gallary
Has a rich collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich It also has copies of paintings of the Ajanta, Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore Schools besides some works from China, Japa, Tibet and bali.
• Ponmudi
A pleasant resort at an elevation of 912m above sea level. It is 61 kms from Thiruvananthapuram and connected by road. There are many tree and rubber estates around the hills.
• Kowdiar Palace
The home of the late maharaja Sree Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama varma and his family is off limits to visitors but you can have a glimpse from the main gate. If a friendly guard is on duty, he will let you walk a bit inside the grounds where you can get a view of the grand old building at the end of its long drive.
• The Kanakakunnu Palace
This palace in the heart of Trivandrum city is one of the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets. The Museum The museum building is an architectural splendour. The napier museum, the natural history museum, the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a well laid out garden and park..
• Kuthira Malika
Puthen Malika is also known as Kuthira Malika. This palace was built during the time of H.H Maharaja Swathi Thirunal the king of Travncore who was also a great poet and musician. This palace has wood carvings in the traditional Travancore style. The museum presently displays various painting collections of the royal family.
• Varkala
A pilgrim centre for the devotees of Sree Narayana Guru, one of the patron saints of Kerala, whose motto was "One God, One Religion, One Caste". It is only 51kms from Trivandrum by road and also boasts of one of the best beaches in the State.
Fairs and Festivals in Thiruvananthapuram:
The Great Elephant Race
Though strictly not a local festival, the conclusion of it is in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a four daylong extravaganza arranged by the tourism department of Kerala. 101 caparisoned elephants march from Thrissur on the 17th of every January reaching Thiruvananthapuram on the fourth day with stop overs at Kochi and Alappuzha. Boat races and folk art performances are arranged during this period where tourists can have glimpses of Kerala culture. The festival is concluded on the fourth day at Kovalam Beach with cultural programs and seaside barbecue.
Nishagandhi Dance Festival
The Tourism Development Corporation organises the dance festival. Leading artists of Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Odissi, Modern ballet and other folk form will perform at the open-air theatre of Nishagandhi in the Kanakakunnu Palace compound. Admission is free and the festival usually is accompanied with music.
Vetta and Arattu
This festival is celebrated twice in a year, once in Oct.-Nov and other in March-April. Vetta represents Lord Vishnu hunting down the demon of evil in the forest. The next day afternoon the Arattu procession begins. Images of Lord Padmanabha, Lord Krishna and Lord Narasimha are carried to the Arabian Sea at Sangumugham beach escorted by the members of the Royal Family. At sunset the images are ritually bathed in the sea. Returning the images in a procession back to the Padmanabhaswamy temple concludes the event. Several cultural programs including all-night Kathakali are performed during the festival.
How to get there:
By Air
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (6 kms. from the city) has air links with convenient connections to Maldives, Sri Lanka and many countries to the West of Arabian Sea and other important ports. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate domestic flights to different parts of the country.
By Rail
Thiruvananthapuram is an important railway terminus on the southwestern coast with train services from all parts of the country, including the southernmost tip of the subcontinent, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin).
By Road
Motorable roads link Thiruvananthapuram to several important tourist and business centers in India. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services of various classes.
Source: articledashboard.com
Thiruvananthapuram, the city of the snake god , is the capital of Kerala State and is situated at south India. The city is a blend of modern and traditional architecture. Named after the fabled Serpent God 'Anantha' on whom Sri Anantha Padmanabhan (Lord Vishnu) reclines, the city is built on seven hills. Caressed by the Arabian Sea at the west, Thiruvananthapuram is a popular transit destination for Indians and foreigners alike who like to visit south India.
Places to see in Thiruvananthapuram:
• Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
The imposing seven storied tower makes it the most impressive landmark in the city. The temple is an excellent example of the dravidian style of architecture. There are innumerable pillars, intricate carvings, and mural paintings.
• Kovalam
Kovalam is 12kms to the south of Thiruvananthapuram and is one of the finest beaches in India. It has been developed into an integrated seaside resort. The beach complex has many hotels, cottages, yoga centres etc.
• Sree Chithra Art Gallary
Has a rich collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich It also has copies of paintings of the Ajanta, Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore Schools besides some works from China, Japa, Tibet and bali.
• Ponmudi
A pleasant resort at an elevation of 912m above sea level. It is 61 kms from Thiruvananthapuram and connected by road. There are many tree and rubber estates around the hills.
• Kowdiar Palace
The home of the late maharaja Sree Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama varma and his family is off limits to visitors but you can have a glimpse from the main gate. If a friendly guard is on duty, he will let you walk a bit inside the grounds where you can get a view of the grand old building at the end of its long drive.
• The Kanakakunnu Palace
This palace in the heart of Trivandrum city is one of the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets. The Museum The museum building is an architectural splendour. The napier museum, the natural history museum, the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a well laid out garden and park..
• Kuthira Malika
Puthen Malika is also known as Kuthira Malika. This palace was built during the time of H.H Maharaja Swathi Thirunal the king of Travncore who was also a great poet and musician. This palace has wood carvings in the traditional Travancore style. The museum presently displays various painting collections of the royal family.
• Varkala
A pilgrim centre for the devotees of Sree Narayana Guru, one of the patron saints of Kerala, whose motto was "One God, One Religion, One Caste". It is only 51kms from Trivandrum by road and also boasts of one of the best beaches in the State.
Fairs and Festivals in Thiruvananthapuram:
The Great Elephant Race
Though strictly not a local festival, the conclusion of it is in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a four daylong extravaganza arranged by the tourism department of Kerala. 101 caparisoned elephants march from Thrissur on the 17th of every January reaching Thiruvananthapuram on the fourth day with stop overs at Kochi and Alappuzha. Boat races and folk art performances are arranged during this period where tourists can have glimpses of Kerala culture. The festival is concluded on the fourth day at Kovalam Beach with cultural programs and seaside barbecue.
Nishagandhi Dance Festival
The Tourism Development Corporation organises the dance festival. Leading artists of Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Odissi, Modern ballet and other folk form will perform at the open-air theatre of Nishagandhi in the Kanakakunnu Palace compound. Admission is free and the festival usually is accompanied with music.
Vetta and Arattu
This festival is celebrated twice in a year, once in Oct.-Nov and other in March-April. Vetta represents Lord Vishnu hunting down the demon of evil in the forest. The next day afternoon the Arattu procession begins. Images of Lord Padmanabha, Lord Krishna and Lord Narasimha are carried to the Arabian Sea at Sangumugham beach escorted by the members of the Royal Family. At sunset the images are ritually bathed in the sea. Returning the images in a procession back to the Padmanabhaswamy temple concludes the event. Several cultural programs including all-night Kathakali are performed during the festival.
How to get there:
By Air
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (6 kms. from the city) has air links with convenient connections to Maldives, Sri Lanka and many countries to the West of Arabian Sea and other important ports. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate domestic flights to different parts of the country.
By Rail
Thiruvananthapuram is an important railway terminus on the southwestern coast with train services from all parts of the country, including the southernmost tip of the subcontinent, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin).
By Road
Motorable roads link Thiruvananthapuram to several important tourist and business centers in India. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services of various classes.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Celebrity Cruise Tips For the Flightseer - 3 Hours in Australia & New Zealand
Author: Ronald Rougeaux
Source: ezinearticles.com
Flight seeing on Celebrity Cruises offers you a breathtaking perspective of the massive landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. If you have three hours or less to spare for an aerial trip, you can go for short flights on helicopters organized by Celebrity Cruise staff that will take you to the more famous parts of the region.
Celebrity Cruise will make the arrangements for you to book helicopter trips while you are on dock either in Australia or New Zealand. You can opt for private flights or go on group deals. A designated tour guide will accompany you on your flightseeing so you will be sure not to miss any significant spots while looking over from the helicopter.
While gliding over Australia, you will be able to view the spectacular colors of the Great Barrier Reef. There is no better way of appreciating the beauty of this region than to view it from above. You will be able to experience the totality of its splendor as you view it thousands of feet from the top.
The region of Queenstown in Australia is also a famous spot for flightseeing. You have to travel to the northwest airport of the town in order to board your helicopter. Queenstown offers a breathtaking landscape view from the air so the effort in going there will definitely be worth it.
Just like Australia, flightseeing has always been considered as one of the best ways to get a panoramic view of the scenic terrain of New Zealand. This country is blessed with a beautiful mix of mountains, rivers, lakes, glaciers and fiords. Thus, you can better appreciate the beauty of the country if you will be viewing it as a whole. Celebrity Cruise can arrange for an aerial flightseeing tour over New Zealand while your luxury vessel is docked on its port.
New Zealand's popular tourist resort towns each have helipads designed to take you on a flightseeing tour across the region. Even if your outing is unplanned, there is a good chance you will be able to book a flight at the last minute since there are a number of trips available at any given day.
Over the South Island of New Zealand, you can see Mt. Cook and the Westland National Parks which both offer a stunning view from the air. It will be best to travel around the region during winter so you can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped summits of Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman.
Flightseeing is a must for every traveler who wants to experience Australia and New Zealand from a unique perspective. Celebrity Cruise will make this possible for you and will take you from your ocean adventure into your flightseeing trip where you will enjoy the view and the blue skies.
Source: ezinearticles.com
Flight seeing on Celebrity Cruises offers you a breathtaking perspective of the massive landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. If you have three hours or less to spare for an aerial trip, you can go for short flights on helicopters organized by Celebrity Cruise staff that will take you to the more famous parts of the region.
Celebrity Cruise will make the arrangements for you to book helicopter trips while you are on dock either in Australia or New Zealand. You can opt for private flights or go on group deals. A designated tour guide will accompany you on your flightseeing so you will be sure not to miss any significant spots while looking over from the helicopter.
While gliding over Australia, you will be able to view the spectacular colors of the Great Barrier Reef. There is no better way of appreciating the beauty of this region than to view it from above. You will be able to experience the totality of its splendor as you view it thousands of feet from the top.
The region of Queenstown in Australia is also a famous spot for flightseeing. You have to travel to the northwest airport of the town in order to board your helicopter. Queenstown offers a breathtaking landscape view from the air so the effort in going there will definitely be worth it.
Just like Australia, flightseeing has always been considered as one of the best ways to get a panoramic view of the scenic terrain of New Zealand. This country is blessed with a beautiful mix of mountains, rivers, lakes, glaciers and fiords. Thus, you can better appreciate the beauty of the country if you will be viewing it as a whole. Celebrity Cruise can arrange for an aerial flightseeing tour over New Zealand while your luxury vessel is docked on its port.
New Zealand's popular tourist resort towns each have helipads designed to take you on a flightseeing tour across the region. Even if your outing is unplanned, there is a good chance you will be able to book a flight at the last minute since there are a number of trips available at any given day.
Over the South Island of New Zealand, you can see Mt. Cook and the Westland National Parks which both offer a stunning view from the air. It will be best to travel around the region during winter so you can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped summits of Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman.
Flightseeing is a must for every traveler who wants to experience Australia and New Zealand from a unique perspective. Celebrity Cruise will make this possible for you and will take you from your ocean adventure into your flightseeing trip where you will enjoy the view and the blue skies.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Caribbean Top Honeymoon Destinations
Author: Louis Jones
Source: ezinearticles.com
The honeymoon is actually the most memorable time for any newly married couple to spend together. A few weeks with one another is exactly what you need after having had to go through weeks with so many people asking you about everything from wedding plans to the stress of moving from one home to another.
One of the most popular honeymoon spots is the Caribbean Islands. With numerous islands to choose from, you can definitely find the best island to spend your first few weeks as a newly married couple. Here are some of the top spots.
- The British Virgin Islands: These islands have a laid back casual atmosphere which makes them the perfect honeymoon destination. With fifty islands, islets, and cays, you can find plenty of spots here to get some time alone with your love and enjoy your honeymoon. There are plenty of beach bars here to enjoy and relax as well.
- Curacao: If you just want a little more energy, you should head over to Curacao. The capital of Willemstad not only provides you with historical sites to see, but there are plenty of places to go to for exciting nightlife as well. Besides this, the restaurants are amazing and the beaches are beautiful just like on all the other islands.
- Barbados: There are some beautiful resorts on the islands and a huge selection of water sports and other activities you can participate in during you stay here. For people looking for an active honeymoon, this is the place to go.
- The United States Virgin Islands: This part of the Caribbean also has plenty of beautiful resorts, some great sports opportunities, as well as great dining.
- St. Barthelemy: St. Barths has area of only eight square miles which makes it a very private place to have your honeymoon. All hotels have less than dozen rooms which gives you plenty of time to spend together with each other in ultimate privacy.
All the spots mentioned here have water sports present on them along with scuba diving and snorkeling. Besides this, there are shopping opportunities present on the islands, as well as the opportunity to walk around and explore the island on your own. You can also rent a boat and explore the many other islands around the island you are staying on. Another great opportunity on these islands is spa activities where you can book yourself for massages and other treatments every day. Finally, the food is wonderful at every resort, and you can truly enjoy a fine dining experience while you are on your honeymoon.
The Caribbean is the perfect place to head to for your honeymoon, and you can truly enjoy a holiday under the sun and on the beach with your significant other and take in a few relaxing weeks before you head back to your normal life with its crazy routine. Pick one of the spots mentioned above and book yourself in for a pampering holiday under the sun where you will utterly enjoy before you return home.
Source: ezinearticles.com
The honeymoon is actually the most memorable time for any newly married couple to spend together. A few weeks with one another is exactly what you need after having had to go through weeks with so many people asking you about everything from wedding plans to the stress of moving from one home to another.
One of the most popular honeymoon spots is the Caribbean Islands. With numerous islands to choose from, you can definitely find the best island to spend your first few weeks as a newly married couple. Here are some of the top spots.
- The British Virgin Islands: These islands have a laid back casual atmosphere which makes them the perfect honeymoon destination. With fifty islands, islets, and cays, you can find plenty of spots here to get some time alone with your love and enjoy your honeymoon. There are plenty of beach bars here to enjoy and relax as well.
- Curacao: If you just want a little more energy, you should head over to Curacao. The capital of Willemstad not only provides you with historical sites to see, but there are plenty of places to go to for exciting nightlife as well. Besides this, the restaurants are amazing and the beaches are beautiful just like on all the other islands.
- Barbados: There are some beautiful resorts on the islands and a huge selection of water sports and other activities you can participate in during you stay here. For people looking for an active honeymoon, this is the place to go.
- The United States Virgin Islands: This part of the Caribbean also has plenty of beautiful resorts, some great sports opportunities, as well as great dining.
- St. Barthelemy: St. Barths has area of only eight square miles which makes it a very private place to have your honeymoon. All hotels have less than dozen rooms which gives you plenty of time to spend together with each other in ultimate privacy.
All the spots mentioned here have water sports present on them along with scuba diving and snorkeling. Besides this, there are shopping opportunities present on the islands, as well as the opportunity to walk around and explore the island on your own. You can also rent a boat and explore the many other islands around the island you are staying on. Another great opportunity on these islands is spa activities where you can book yourself for massages and other treatments every day. Finally, the food is wonderful at every resort, and you can truly enjoy a fine dining experience while you are on your honeymoon.
The Caribbean is the perfect place to head to for your honeymoon, and you can truly enjoy a holiday under the sun and on the beach with your significant other and take in a few relaxing weeks before you head back to your normal life with its crazy routine. Pick one of the spots mentioned above and book yourself in for a pampering holiday under the sun where you will utterly enjoy before you return home.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
China vacations info - 5 stars hotels in Beijing
Author: Shane Lee
Source: articlesbase.com
This commodity is about the Ceramics vacations and you can acquisition some advantageous advice in it if you are planning your Ceramics vacations now. Beijing is the basic city-limits of Ceramics and you can acquisition abounding nice 5 stars hotels here. 1. Auberge Kunlun: Address: 2 Xin Yuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing,100004, CHINA. Tel: 86-10 65903388. Fax: 86-10 65903228/65903214. web site: hotelkunlun dot com. Auberge Kunlun is the appreciative Beijing flagship auberge of Shanghai-based Jinjiang International Auberge Management Corporation. It began its business in 1986 and was refurbished in 1999. Auberge Kunlun has 700 rooms. Its breadth is appealing good: abreast the Liangma river and admiral breadth of Beijing (about 15 minutes' ride from the Beijing Basic Airport, 20 minutes' ride from the railway station). The Ceramics International Exhibition Centermost (CIEC) is not far abroad from Auberge Kunlun too. You can acquisition lots of acceptable arcade malls if you reside in this hotel. For the aliment here, the a lot of notable one is the Shanghai food. Auberge Kunlun aswell has a 800 humans affair anteroom and this is a acceptable best for the business meetings. (info for your Ceramics vacations and travel). Room price: 1280 rmb - 4500 rmb. Acclaim cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay. 2. Ceramics Apple Hotel: Address: No 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing,100004,China.Tel: (86 10) 6505 2266.Fax: (86 10) 6505 0828. Ceramics Apple Auberge is one of the best hotels of Beijing. It is abutting to the Ceramics Apple Trade Center, Central Business Commune and Ceramics Apple Arcade Mall. The Beijing Basic International Airport is about 45 minutes' ride from here. There are 716 apartment accessible in this hotel. Affair accessories are: clandestine action rooms, 800-person ballroom, 2000-seat appointment hall. Lots of humans acclaim its exercise center. There are 1 annihilate court, 1 pond basin and 3 tennis courts in it. The bathroom baths and beating casework are aswell accessible in this exercise center. Ceramics Apple Auberge has the best restaurants of Beijing. I will acclaim the Japanese cuisine here, actual delicious. :-) Room price: 2881 rmb - 3265 rmb. Acclaim cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay. 3. Shangri-La Auberge Beijing: Address: 29 Zizhuyuan Road, Beijing ,100089, China.Tel: (86 10) 6841 2211.Fax: (86 10) 6841 8002/3. This auberge is actual acclaimed in Beijing. It is abutting to the Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, financail commune and the Beijing Exhibition Anteroom and 35 kilometers from the Beijing Captial Airport. There are 7 nice restaurants and confined in it. The Lanyun restaurant is the a lot of notable one and you can try its famouse Bordeaux if you are in the mood. In this hotel, you can see humans from all over the apple accomplishing business in China. It aswell provides bi-weekly and magazines in altered languages. If you are a gym fan, you can acquisition a actual acceptable exercise centermost in this auberge too. They accept the a lot of avant-garde gym facilities, pond pools and bathroom apartment in it. Room price: 2700 rmb - 2818 rmb. (useful advice for your Ceramics vacations and tours). Acclaim cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay. Absorb belongs to Travel2ChinaInfo Dot COM . You can acquisition added advice about ceramics vacations, lhasa biking adviser and biking tips from our web site.NOTE: Permission is accepted by the absorb buyer to advertise this commodity in accomplished or in allotment provided acclaim is accustomed to the columnist (with a hotlink to the article's antecedent URL Travel2ChinaInfo Dot COM ) and this NOTE is not removed.
Source: articlesbase.com
This commodity is about the Ceramics vacations and you can acquisition some advantageous advice in it if you are planning your Ceramics vacations now. Beijing is the basic city-limits of Ceramics and you can acquisition abounding nice 5 stars hotels here. 1. Auberge Kunlun: Address: 2 Xin Yuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing,100004, CHINA. Tel: 86-10 65903388. Fax: 86-10 65903228/65903214. web site: hotelkunlun dot com. Auberge Kunlun is the appreciative Beijing flagship auberge of Shanghai-based Jinjiang International Auberge Management Corporation. It began its business in 1986 and was refurbished in 1999. Auberge Kunlun has 700 rooms. Its breadth is appealing good: abreast the Liangma river and admiral breadth of Beijing (about 15 minutes' ride from the Beijing Basic Airport, 20 minutes' ride from the railway station). The Ceramics International Exhibition Centermost (CIEC) is not far abroad from Auberge Kunlun too. You can acquisition lots of acceptable arcade malls if you reside in this hotel. For the aliment here, the a lot of notable one is the Shanghai food. Auberge Kunlun aswell has a 800 humans affair anteroom and this is a acceptable best for the business meetings. (info for your Ceramics vacations and travel). Room price: 1280 rmb - 4500 rmb. Acclaim cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay. 2. Ceramics Apple Hotel: Address: No 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing,100004,China.Tel: (86 10) 6505 2266.Fax: (86 10) 6505 0828. Ceramics Apple Auberge is one of the best hotels of Beijing. It is abutting to the Ceramics Apple Trade Center, Central Business Commune and Ceramics Apple Arcade Mall. The Beijing Basic International Airport is about 45 minutes' ride from here. There are 716 apartment accessible in this hotel. Affair accessories are: clandestine action rooms, 800-person ballroom, 2000-seat appointment hall. Lots of humans acclaim its exercise center. There are 1 annihilate court, 1 pond basin and 3 tennis courts in it. The bathroom baths and beating casework are aswell accessible in this exercise center. Ceramics Apple Auberge has the best restaurants of Beijing. I will acclaim the Japanese cuisine here, actual delicious. :-) Room price: 2881 rmb - 3265 rmb. Acclaim cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay. 3. Shangri-La Auberge Beijing: Address: 29 Zizhuyuan Road, Beijing ,100089, China.Tel: (86 10) 6841 2211.Fax: (86 10) 6841 8002/3. This auberge is actual acclaimed in Beijing. It is abutting to the Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, financail commune and the Beijing Exhibition Anteroom and 35 kilometers from the Beijing Captial Airport. There are 7 nice restaurants and confined in it. The Lanyun restaurant is the a lot of notable one and you can try its famouse Bordeaux if you are in the mood. In this hotel, you can see humans from all over the apple accomplishing business in China. It aswell provides bi-weekly and magazines in altered languages. If you are a gym fan, you can acquisition a actual acceptable exercise centermost in this auberge too. They accept the a lot of avant-garde gym facilities, pond pools and bathroom apartment in it. Room price: 2700 rmb - 2818 rmb. (useful advice for your Ceramics vacations and tours). Acclaim cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay. Absorb belongs to Travel2ChinaInfo Dot COM . You can acquisition added advice about ceramics vacations, lhasa biking adviser and biking tips from our web site.NOTE: Permission is accepted by the absorb buyer to advertise this commodity in accomplished or in allotment provided acclaim is accustomed to the columnist (with a hotlink to the article's antecedent URL Travel2ChinaInfo Dot COM ) and this NOTE is not removed.
About the author: Shane Lee. Copyright belongs to China vacations info . Source of this article: China vacations, 5 stars hotels . More China tours and vacations attractions info (shaolin monks and kung fu) at: kung fu - China travel and vacations attractions.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Car Hire Malaga Spain
Author: Trip Organizer
Source: articledashboard.com
One of the eight provinces in Andalucia, Spain, is Malaga the home to the famous holiday resorts of the Costa del Sol. Malaga as a town is very fascinating with an affluent and unique history, comprising of museums, cathedral, theaters..... all giving its visitors a great variety of interesting things to do and see. Apart from all its cultural attractions, Malaga is the perfect location to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere which has attracted many foreigners over decade.
With its amazing night life, restaurants, and bars, Malaga has always been the forerunners in the list of attractions for the visitors of Spain.Thus it would be fair enough to say that the Malaga airport is an ideal landing spot to start your holidays in the south of Spain or combining it with other flights heading out from Malaga airport which sees a constant flow of tourists (nearly 12-13 million visitors each year) to the Costa del Sol every day. This airport has often been rated as one of the best and most proficient in Spain. Over 120 airports throughout the world offer flights into Malaga, so getting a good deal on flights should not be much of a problem. Information on these services is available at the respective information desks in the airport. The airport officials seem to have developed an expertise in meeting up with the demands, necessities, and adequate services that an excellent airport should be giving to its international customers.
Directions from Malaga Airport:
Malaga Airport is located about 6km west of the Malaga city, just off N340 and the new toll road which runs to Estepona. On leaving the airport by car, and approaching the N340, take the Left hand lane across the flyover to the Eastern Costa del Sol, whereas the right hand lane will lead to all other points on the western Costa del Sol.
Transportation from Malaga Airport
Owing to the fact that Malaga is well situated amongst an endless list of interesting tourist attractions and cities, the airport transfers from Malaga airport are extremely efficient. Peak times for Malaga are mid summer, so pre book your car hire vehicles to avoid problems in finding a car on arrival. All major car hire desks are at Malaga airport, so you can quickly drive of to your holiday destination in Spain.
Once you arrive at the airport, you have several options for reaching your final destinations. There are many ways of getting around Malaga. The first, and maybe most convenient is perhaps a car hire from the airport. There are several car hire services located at the airport with many companies offering to pick you up. Whatever is the case, book a car in advance to be sure to that you have a car waiting for you at the airport. Airport cars include automatic cars, minibuses, MPV's, small economical cars or luxury cars such like Mercedes, Lexus or BMW's. Resorts and hotels are often spread out in the Costa del Sol, so a car hire rental is essential for Spain.
Book your car either at the airport, from the city area through a travel agency or online and, you can pick up your hired car directly at the airport. All companies operating in the region offer quality and efficient services with all claiming to offer low-cost, cheap car hire in Malaga, and for those who do not have a set up at the airport offer free delivery and collection.
Simple as it may seem there a few tips you need to keep in mind while hiring a car at Malaga.
•Make advance plans to pick up and drop off your car hire, in this case, at the Malaga airport car hire. It is not cheaper to go to the city and do it there. All city located car hire offer the option to deliver your car to the airport.
•Even though all car hire companies profess that their prices are the lowest and their services are the most efficient, be sure to compare car styles, extra costs as far as mileage and prices are concerned, in person or online.
•Malaga happens to be a rather warm city all round the year, and it does get a bit hotter during the summer months, so be sure your rental car has air-conditioning.
•Ask for the prices for as many people as you think are going to drive when there is a possibility of two or more drivers as some companies do charge you extra on that.
•If you plan to arrive to Malaga city by a different mode of transport and need to hire a car, do it near your accommodation. This will simplify things for you.
•To duly comply with the new Spanish road laws, get a written contract reserving a child's car seat corresponding to the size and weight.
Hiring a car judiciously in Malaga, or as a matter of fact any where, could test your patience but if you go about it calmly on time you could arrange a perfect holiday or business trip with Malaga airport car hire providers.
Other modes of transportation include taxi and bus services, shuttle coaches (needs pre bookings) or may be a train transfer (to the city) from the airport to the surrounding towns the fare of which will solely depend upon your destination. The further out you travel, the higher the fare you will pay.
Source: articledashboard.com
One of the eight provinces in Andalucia, Spain, is Malaga the home to the famous holiday resorts of the Costa del Sol. Malaga as a town is very fascinating with an affluent and unique history, comprising of museums, cathedral, theaters..... all giving its visitors a great variety of interesting things to do and see. Apart from all its cultural attractions, Malaga is the perfect location to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere which has attracted many foreigners over decade.
With its amazing night life, restaurants, and bars, Malaga has always been the forerunners in the list of attractions for the visitors of Spain.Thus it would be fair enough to say that the Malaga airport is an ideal landing spot to start your holidays in the south of Spain or combining it with other flights heading out from Malaga airport which sees a constant flow of tourists (nearly 12-13 million visitors each year) to the Costa del Sol every day. This airport has often been rated as one of the best and most proficient in Spain. Over 120 airports throughout the world offer flights into Malaga, so getting a good deal on flights should not be much of a problem. Information on these services is available at the respective information desks in the airport. The airport officials seem to have developed an expertise in meeting up with the demands, necessities, and adequate services that an excellent airport should be giving to its international customers.
Directions from Malaga Airport:
Malaga Airport is located about 6km west of the Malaga city, just off N340 and the new toll road which runs to Estepona. On leaving the airport by car, and approaching the N340, take the Left hand lane across the flyover to the Eastern Costa del Sol, whereas the right hand lane will lead to all other points on the western Costa del Sol.
Transportation from Malaga Airport
Owing to the fact that Malaga is well situated amongst an endless list of interesting tourist attractions and cities, the airport transfers from Malaga airport are extremely efficient. Peak times for Malaga are mid summer, so pre book your car hire vehicles to avoid problems in finding a car on arrival. All major car hire desks are at Malaga airport, so you can quickly drive of to your holiday destination in Spain.
Once you arrive at the airport, you have several options for reaching your final destinations. There are many ways of getting around Malaga. The first, and maybe most convenient is perhaps a car hire from the airport. There are several car hire services located at the airport with many companies offering to pick you up. Whatever is the case, book a car in advance to be sure to that you have a car waiting for you at the airport. Airport cars include automatic cars, minibuses, MPV's, small economical cars or luxury cars such like Mercedes, Lexus or BMW's. Resorts and hotels are often spread out in the Costa del Sol, so a car hire rental is essential for Spain.
Book your car either at the airport, from the city area through a travel agency or online and, you can pick up your hired car directly at the airport. All companies operating in the region offer quality and efficient services with all claiming to offer low-cost, cheap car hire in Malaga, and for those who do not have a set up at the airport offer free delivery and collection.
Simple as it may seem there a few tips you need to keep in mind while hiring a car at Malaga.
•Make advance plans to pick up and drop off your car hire, in this case, at the Malaga airport car hire. It is not cheaper to go to the city and do it there. All city located car hire offer the option to deliver your car to the airport.
•Even though all car hire companies profess that their prices are the lowest and their services are the most efficient, be sure to compare car styles, extra costs as far as mileage and prices are concerned, in person or online.
•Malaga happens to be a rather warm city all round the year, and it does get a bit hotter during the summer months, so be sure your rental car has air-conditioning.
•Ask for the prices for as many people as you think are going to drive when there is a possibility of two or more drivers as some companies do charge you extra on that.
•If you plan to arrive to Malaga city by a different mode of transport and need to hire a car, do it near your accommodation. This will simplify things for you.
•To duly comply with the new Spanish road laws, get a written contract reserving a child's car seat corresponding to the size and weight.
Hiring a car judiciously in Malaga, or as a matter of fact any where, could test your patience but if you go about it calmly on time you could arrange a perfect holiday or business trip with Malaga airport car hire providers.
Other modes of transportation include taxi and bus services, shuttle coaches (needs pre bookings) or may be a train transfer (to the city) from the airport to the surrounding towns the fare of which will solely depend upon your destination. The further out you travel, the higher the fare you will pay.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
What To See And Do When You Travel To Florida
Author:
Source: articledashboard.com
Traveling to Florida can be lots of fun any time of the year. Everyone is aware of the beautiful beaches on both coasts. Whether on the east shore with the Atlantic Ocean or the west coast on the Gulf of Mexico, inviting sandy beaches await you and all water sports are available including deep sea fishing, sailing and jet skiing. If you are visiting in March, you can see your baseball heroes prepare for the upcoming season. There are no bad seats in these small, fan friendly ballparks.
Florida is home to a number of unique attractions. Everglades National Park contains more than 1.5 million acres of beautiful land and water, still in their natural environment. The parks residents include over 350 species of birds and more than 600 species of fish along with snakes, alligators and turtles. At Kennedy Space Center you can tour the facility where man still launches spaceships towards the stars. On the tour, you will see the Space Shuttles Launch Pad, walk underneath a Saturn V rocket and view a number of specialty made IMAX films.
Many people forget about St. Augustine, where Ponce de Leon landed in 1513, almost 100 years before the English set foot in Jamestown or on Plymouth Rock. Most of the United States oldest buildings are located here including the oldest house and the oldest wooden schoolhouse. The Colonial Spanish Quarter has restored and reconstructed buildings which let you experience Spanish colonial life.
Of course, everybody is familiar with many of the great attractions Orlando has to offer. Disney with its 4 themed parks, 2 water parks, Downtown Disney and Wide World of Sports Complex offers something for everybody. You can easily spend a week at Disney facilities alone. Universal Orlando makes movies come alive and Islands of Adventure has thrill rides for all. Animal lovers will enjoy the marine life at SeaWorld.
Culture is not forgotten in Florida. Theater lovers have choice up and down both coasts. The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale and the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach bring Broadway style productions to the east coast. Not to be outdone, the west coast boasts Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater and Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
The Florida Keys, at the southernmost tip of the United States offer both sandy and rocky beaches, This artsy area was the home where Ernest Hemingway lived for more than 10 years and wrote "For Whom the bell Tolls."
Source: articledashboard.com
Traveling to Florida can be lots of fun any time of the year. Everyone is aware of the beautiful beaches on both coasts. Whether on the east shore with the Atlantic Ocean or the west coast on the Gulf of Mexico, inviting sandy beaches await you and all water sports are available including deep sea fishing, sailing and jet skiing. If you are visiting in March, you can see your baseball heroes prepare for the upcoming season. There are no bad seats in these small, fan friendly ballparks.
Florida is home to a number of unique attractions. Everglades National Park contains more than 1.5 million acres of beautiful land and water, still in their natural environment. The parks residents include over 350 species of birds and more than 600 species of fish along with snakes, alligators and turtles. At Kennedy Space Center you can tour the facility where man still launches spaceships towards the stars. On the tour, you will see the Space Shuttles Launch Pad, walk underneath a Saturn V rocket and view a number of specialty made IMAX films.
Many people forget about St. Augustine, where Ponce de Leon landed in 1513, almost 100 years before the English set foot in Jamestown or on Plymouth Rock. Most of the United States oldest buildings are located here including the oldest house and the oldest wooden schoolhouse. The Colonial Spanish Quarter has restored and reconstructed buildings which let you experience Spanish colonial life.
Of course, everybody is familiar with many of the great attractions Orlando has to offer. Disney with its 4 themed parks, 2 water parks, Downtown Disney and Wide World of Sports Complex offers something for everybody. You can easily spend a week at Disney facilities alone. Universal Orlando makes movies come alive and Islands of Adventure has thrill rides for all. Animal lovers will enjoy the marine life at SeaWorld.
Culture is not forgotten in Florida. Theater lovers have choice up and down both coasts. The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale and the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach bring Broadway style productions to the east coast. Not to be outdone, the west coast boasts Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater and Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
The Florida Keys, at the southernmost tip of the United States offer both sandy and rocky beaches, This artsy area was the home where Ernest Hemingway lived for more than 10 years and wrote "For Whom the bell Tolls."
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Most Picturesque and Naturally Preserved Areas of the Country - Pembrokeshire Wales
Author: Arvi Dubey
Source: ezinearticles.com
If any place is defined by its coastline, it's Pembrokeshire. For 186 miles the shore ducks and dives, wriggles and squiggles around the south-western tip of Wales. Soaring headlands give way to sheltered coves, big beaches end abruptly at sheer cliffs, placid estuaries flow into wild, west-facing seas. Another beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast is that it will always be protected, thanks to its status as Britain's only shore-based National Park.
Pembrokeshire is a fabulous place to explore or relax in at any time of the year. The beaches are great in summer but they're just as good in spring and autumn. Whenever you come or wherever you go in Pembrokeshire, one thing that doesn't change: The welcome is always warm and genuine.
A day in the life of Pembrokeshire... Swap the traffic jams for a beautiful beach. The crowded pavement for the coast path, the urban sprawl for the great outdoors. It's the perfect antidote for the stresses of modern life. And when the scenery is as good as Pembrokeshire's, you know you've got a winning combination. The coast is so beautiful; it's been a protected national park since 1952. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only coastal park in Britain. Much of the coast line is owned and managed by the National Trust, ensuring that these stunning landscapes are protected.
Some of the best beaches in Britain can be found in Pembrokeshire. Barafundle Bay, once the private cove of Gentry family has recently been named as the most beautiful in Britain, by a top travel magazine the 'Good Holiday Guide'.
Here are the few highlighted spots of the pembrokeshire surrounding.
Oakwood Theme Park: Regarded as the premier theme park in Wales. The Oakwood experience offers excitement for adults and youngsters alike. If you're looking for somewhere to host a group outing... then look no further! At Oakwood they have got everything you need for a fun-packed day out.
Tenby: The best known resort in Wales. Tenby's picturesque harbour and sandy beaches are a natural draw to the family visitor. During the Summer period the town centre is closed off to traffic between 11am and 4pm thus allowing pedestrians to stroll uninterrupted, and offering the many cafes and bars the space to set out their tables and seating along the pavements. The town's vibrant night life is a magnet to young people who converge into the town centre from a wide area.
St Davids: Elizabeth 2nd granted St Davids city status because of its magnificent Cathedral. In reality it is an attractive village surrounded by a superb coastline and beautiful beaches. Well worth a visit just to view the excellent exhibition of art in the galleries.
Pembroke Castle: For castle lovers this is a must. A Norman castle whose structure has been expertly maintained since the time of William the Conquerer. Pembroke Town is famed as the birthplace of Henry Tudor. Its attractive location alongside the millpond with its many shops welcomes many visitors.
Caldey Island: A 20 minute boat ride from Tenby Harbour, Caldey is home to an Order of Cistercian Monks who have had links with the island since Celtic times. Visitors are welcome to the island during the summer period. Caldey has beautiful scenery, splendid beaches, and shops selling perfume and confectionery products made on the island.
Preselli Hills: This beautiful landscape within the Pembrokeshire National Park is ideal for rambling and trekking. Unlike other highland areas of Wales, it is never inundated with tourists. It is the ideal place to get away from the crowds. There are many spectacular ancient monuments and it is famed for providing the bluestone found at Stonehenge.
Source: ezinearticles.com
If any place is defined by its coastline, it's Pembrokeshire. For 186 miles the shore ducks and dives, wriggles and squiggles around the south-western tip of Wales. Soaring headlands give way to sheltered coves, big beaches end abruptly at sheer cliffs, placid estuaries flow into wild, west-facing seas. Another beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast is that it will always be protected, thanks to its status as Britain's only shore-based National Park.
Pembrokeshire is a fabulous place to explore or relax in at any time of the year. The beaches are great in summer but they're just as good in spring and autumn. Whenever you come or wherever you go in Pembrokeshire, one thing that doesn't change: The welcome is always warm and genuine.
A day in the life of Pembrokeshire... Swap the traffic jams for a beautiful beach. The crowded pavement for the coast path, the urban sprawl for the great outdoors. It's the perfect antidote for the stresses of modern life. And when the scenery is as good as Pembrokeshire's, you know you've got a winning combination. The coast is so beautiful; it's been a protected national park since 1952. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only coastal park in Britain. Much of the coast line is owned and managed by the National Trust, ensuring that these stunning landscapes are protected.
Some of the best beaches in Britain can be found in Pembrokeshire. Barafundle Bay, once the private cove of Gentry family has recently been named as the most beautiful in Britain, by a top travel magazine the 'Good Holiday Guide'.
Here are the few highlighted spots of the pembrokeshire surrounding.
Oakwood Theme Park: Regarded as the premier theme park in Wales. The Oakwood experience offers excitement for adults and youngsters alike. If you're looking for somewhere to host a group outing... then look no further! At Oakwood they have got everything you need for a fun-packed day out.
Tenby: The best known resort in Wales. Tenby's picturesque harbour and sandy beaches are a natural draw to the family visitor. During the Summer period the town centre is closed off to traffic between 11am and 4pm thus allowing pedestrians to stroll uninterrupted, and offering the many cafes and bars the space to set out their tables and seating along the pavements. The town's vibrant night life is a magnet to young people who converge into the town centre from a wide area.
St Davids: Elizabeth 2nd granted St Davids city status because of its magnificent Cathedral. In reality it is an attractive village surrounded by a superb coastline and beautiful beaches. Well worth a visit just to view the excellent exhibition of art in the galleries.
Pembroke Castle: For castle lovers this is a must. A Norman castle whose structure has been expertly maintained since the time of William the Conquerer. Pembroke Town is famed as the birthplace of Henry Tudor. Its attractive location alongside the millpond with its many shops welcomes many visitors.
Caldey Island: A 20 minute boat ride from Tenby Harbour, Caldey is home to an Order of Cistercian Monks who have had links with the island since Celtic times. Visitors are welcome to the island during the summer period. Caldey has beautiful scenery, splendid beaches, and shops selling perfume and confectionery products made on the island.
Preselli Hills: This beautiful landscape within the Pembrokeshire National Park is ideal for rambling and trekking. Unlike other highland areas of Wales, it is never inundated with tourists. It is the ideal place to get away from the crowds. There are many spectacular ancient monuments and it is famed for providing the bluestone found at Stonehenge.
Arvi is associate author with Potterslade ( http://www.potterslade.co.uk), Pembrokeshire Wales an ideal location for holidays, self catering holidays, cottages, holiday cottages, short breaks, weekend breaks, activity holidays, adventure, wildlife, land and water activities.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Dog Friendly Vacations - 5 Tips For Dog Friendly Vacations
Author: Dee Power
Source: articledashboard.com
Many families these days consider their dogs a member of their family, so when vacation time rolls around they want dog friendly vacations.
1. Make sure your canine companion is up to date with their vaccinations and that you have paperwork from your vet that says so. Some hotels require documentation and if you arrive to check in, after your vet has closed there's no way to get it.
2. Your pet must have a strong collar, leash and ID tag and should wear all three any time you're outside your car or hotel room. Even if your dog is well trained to walk off leash at home, in a new and strange environment, they may get distracted. Make sure you put your cell phone number on the ID tag. If you're not home, your home phone number won't do you much good.
3. If you're traveling by car, take at least a gallon of water for each day of the first few days of the trip. Remember to pack a water bowl. Puppy pals drink a lot more water than you might think and it's difficult for them to get enough to drink out of a glass or bottle. Dehydration is not a good thing and can lead to a sick dog and ruined vacation.
4. Prepare for emergencies. Have your vet's phone number handy. Pack any medications for your dog. If your vet approves pack medication for diarrhea, allergies, and motion sickness. Take a few moments and do a web search to find an emergency vet clinic in every location you visit. Make a note of the vet's address, phone number and the nearest cross streets. Take the list with you when you travel. You'll save precious time.
5. Remember to have fun. Take your dog's favorite toy, chewie and blanket. You can use the trip to teach him or her a few new tricks. Or just snooze under a shady tree.
Use common sense and you and your canine companion can have dog friendly vacations.
Source: articledashboard.com
Many families these days consider their dogs a member of their family, so when vacation time rolls around they want dog friendly vacations.
1. Make sure your canine companion is up to date with their vaccinations and that you have paperwork from your vet that says so. Some hotels require documentation and if you arrive to check in, after your vet has closed there's no way to get it.
2. Your pet must have a strong collar, leash and ID tag and should wear all three any time you're outside your car or hotel room. Even if your dog is well trained to walk off leash at home, in a new and strange environment, they may get distracted. Make sure you put your cell phone number on the ID tag. If you're not home, your home phone number won't do you much good.
3. If you're traveling by car, take at least a gallon of water for each day of the first few days of the trip. Remember to pack a water bowl. Puppy pals drink a lot more water than you might think and it's difficult for them to get enough to drink out of a glass or bottle. Dehydration is not a good thing and can lead to a sick dog and ruined vacation.
4. Prepare for emergencies. Have your vet's phone number handy. Pack any medications for your dog. If your vet approves pack medication for diarrhea, allergies, and motion sickness. Take a few moments and do a web search to find an emergency vet clinic in every location you visit. Make a note of the vet's address, phone number and the nearest cross streets. Take the list with you when you travel. You'll save precious time.
5. Remember to have fun. Take your dog's favorite toy, chewie and blanket. You can use the trip to teach him or her a few new tricks. Or just snooze under a shady tree.
Use common sense and you and your canine companion can have dog friendly vacations.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
DO NOT GO THERE - Places not to travel to, due to pollution, dangers, crime
Author: Stig Kristoffersen
Source: articlesbase.com
Do not go there!  Polution, crime and long lines. A new guide book made by Peter Greenberg guides you away from the worst travel destinations on the earth.    Places you very well can avoid is listed up by Mr. Greenberg, and also lists up the airports you should avoid and at what times it is wise to visit sights around the world. A handy little guide, with some other perspective than other travel guides available to you.  Go there in the winter: According to Greenberg the lines at the Eiffeil tower in Paris is worst in the summer (big surprise?). He recommends of course to visit the sights in Paris in November and December months.   The internet is full of travel tips sites and guides that tells you were to go and what to see. An example of a travel guide is TripAdvisor  However, now there is a guide book available to you that tell you where you should not travel and make sure travelers stay away from these places. The author calls his guide book; «Don't go there!» And is listing up places not to go to and should avoid and at times you should avoid some places.  Here you will find a good overview of travel destinations that at first glance looks exotic and exiting, but be aware that some of these places can have surprises you would like to stay away from. The guide book lists up the worst airports in the world and common tourist traps in addition to cover topics like pollution, crime and the worst environmental sinners. Stinking beaches and hazardous roads have also been covered by the investigative traveler. Several cruise ships are mentioned as not having acceptable sanitary conditions, lack of food hygiene and falsification of discharge logs. You will in addition to advices get anecdotes about places you should avoid visiting. For example the increased pollution in Delhi in India is caused by the increasing care sales amongst the normal people since a Indian car like Nano is sold for around 2500 USD which more people can afford in today’s India. The paradox is that some of the new cars pollute more than the older models according to what is written in the book. The air in Calcutta is so bad that the police has to carry oxygen tanks with them., so you would not like to go for a walk and sightseeing there, unless you are a heavy smoker and do not mind to get some extra chemicals down your throat.New York is a splendid city to visit, but be aware that statistically there will be a hurricane in the Big Apple soon. According to the guide book from Greenberg, the geography tells that the east coast of U.S.A is vulnerable to hurricanes and big storms, and big storms come on a regular basis to these areas through the last 100 years. The last big event was back in 1938, so watch out now.  In Pattaya polluted sanitary water is dumped into the ocean from large apartment complexes. The authorities made a law that complexes larger than 60 units should clean up their waste water before dumping it into the ocean. However, the entrepreneurs just found out to save costs they build complexes with 59 units in them and can therefore continue to dump sewage into the beach waters. In the U.S.A you can visit the garlic capital called Gilroy in California, which is Americas arm pit. Battle Mountain in Nevada and the largest hand made well in Greensburg in Kansas, or maybe not. First of all, this is a guide book for the normal tourist, which needs some guidance to avoid the tourist traps, and not avoid places were your health is at risk. Here is a summary of destinations that Greenberg categorize as the worst candidates within their category. Worst airports • Sheremetevo in Moscow â€" corruption, lines, lousy service, dirty and depressive. Make sure you have dollars and toilet paper with you before you arrive here. There are no alternatives as the other 3 airports in Moscow are equally bad. • Ninoy Aquino in Manila - taxi-mafia, corruption and general incompetence, but there is an alternative in Clark International which is newer. • Leopold in Dakar â€"Do not spend to long time here, it’s dangerous as criminals rule the area in and around the airport and usually luggage gets lost here. There are no alternatives. • Charles de Gaulle in Paris â€" smell, arrogance, and long lines combined with lack of logistics which is deemed to be the worst. Alternatives would be Paris-Orly or Paris-Beauvais• Congonhas in São Paulo â€" is one of the most dangerous airports in the world due to safety of flights due to short runway and the state of it. There are no real alternatives as Guarulhos is to busy. Pollution • Tianying, China â€" an industrial city with lots of lead and heavy metals in the food. • Chongqing, China â€" crowded coal and steel city with an invisible sky line. • Cairo, Egypt - 2,1 percent of the deaths are caused by air pollution and the city is full of industry. • Delhi, India â€"the second largest polluted city in the world due to lots of traffic and lots of cheap cars which pollutes lots. • Calcutta, India - 70 percent of the people there has asthmatic problems or lounge problems in one way or another. And the police use oxygen tanks. ÂWindsor, Canada â€" is called North Americas most polluted city due to wind carried polluted air from Detroit. • Mexico City, Mexico â€" lies in a pot with lots of ozone and particles in the air. The city is encapsulated by smog at all time. ÂPolluted waters • Pattaya, Thailand â€" once it was a beautiful beach, but now the growing population pumps out pure sewage into the beach waters. • Aral lake, Uzbekistan â€" dehydration causing death of fishes, salt and pure drinking water causes lots of diseases. • King-river, Australia â€" dumping ground for copper mines, and all animal life is gone in parts of the river. • Bangladesh â€" salt water destroys the drinking water and agriculture along the coast line pollutes a lot. There is a high content of arsenic in the water further inland. • Jakarta, Indonesia â€" The large drinking water source is polluted due to large activity of chemical treatment of textiles in the area. • Sarno-elva, Italy â€" Heavy metal pollution which pollutes rivers running into the Naples bay. Toxins and radio activity • Bhopal, India â€" A big accident in 1984 which still brings heavy smell close to the old factory there. • Tsjernobyl, Ukraine â€" A known history of tragedy which is now used for extreme tourism as guided tours are given there. Do not risk this, stay away from there. • Dzerzjinsk, Russia â€" Fabrication of chemical weapons during the cold war and lots of remnants can be found in the region still. • Kabwe, Zambia â€" lead exploitation up till 1994 and we can still find dangerous metals in the earth and waters. • La Oroya, Peru â€" This place is full of heavy metals due to the industry in this area. • Linfen, China â€" is amongst the worst places in China and that tells you the most you need to know. Bring oxygen and water before you enter this area of the world. Smelling places • Taean, South-Korea â€" oil spill in 2007 makes the place smell terrible even today. • Rotorua, New Zealand â€" Geothermal activity makes the whole city smell sulfur, so do not plan to dress up in your finest clothes or taste good food and wine here. • Naples, Italy â€" Very bad handling of garbage makes the trip to Vesuvius and the ruins not worth the trip. • Dharavi-slum, Mumbai, India â€"a rapid growing slum with open sewage and terrible sanitary conditions. ÂMost tourist traffic • New York â€" worst before Christmas and new years eve as well as during Thanksgiving. ÂExpensive hotels and crowded city makes it a nightmare for most of us. Its best going there between January and March or when the locals have long weekends in the summer and escape the city. • Disney World, Florida â€" endless lines in school holidays, Christmas, easter, spring break and 4th of July. An advice is to go there on a Tuesday and first go to Magic Kingdom, then Epcot followed by Hollywood Studios and last Animal Kingdom. • Grand Canyon â€" worst to visit during the normal weekdays since excursions and tours makes up most of the traffic and are found to be on these days. Its best to go there in October or early in the spring. • Eiffel tower, Paris â€" very bad in the period between May and September and longest lines in the summer months. Its best to go there in November and December as lines are better at that time. Try to go there in the weeks following Thanksgiving and New-year. • Louvre, Paris â€"weekends are worst, especially in the summer and in vacations. It is best to go there in the middle of the week or late on Fridays, after 20:00 as its open till 22:00 in Fridays. • Ayers Rock, Australia â€" Populated on the look out points at sun rise and sunset. Its best to go there in February, April or December. • Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 1,8 million of visitors per year by boat, semi-subs or helicopters. Its best not to visit at all, rather try Lord Howe Island or Dunk Island which is more or less identical and much less people. • Pyramides in Giza, Egypt â€" most popular between October and April months and when its not hot. You should go there as early in the morning as possible at around 5:00 o clock and look at the pyramids in the sunrise. It makes the objects much more photogenic and less people around you as well. Rent a driver that collects you and ride into the sunrise in the morning. • The Chinese Wall â€" Big crowds year around and the tourists comes around 09:00, come there before this, and you can be almost alone on the wall, and enjoy this architecture alone. Crime and dangers • Yemen â€" has a bad reputation with kidnapping of westerners, and do not ever drive a car there. • Tijuana, Mexico â€" drug cartels dealing with kidnapping and shootouts; take care of your money. • São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil â€" violence and corruption combined with dangers of being robbed and shot at. • Johannesburg, South-Africa â€"not as bad as its reputation, but still lots of violence, robberies and rapes in the streets. • Kingston, Jamaica â€" increasing crime in areas outside the tourist hotels. • Port-au-Prince, Haiti â€" kidnapping and other types of crimes are common here. Foreign airliners personnel never leave the airport when they have to stay here.
Source: articlesbase.com
Do not go there!  Polution, crime and long lines. A new guide book made by Peter Greenberg guides you away from the worst travel destinations on the earth.    Places you very well can avoid is listed up by Mr. Greenberg, and also lists up the airports you should avoid and at what times it is wise to visit sights around the world. A handy little guide, with some other perspective than other travel guides available to you.  Go there in the winter: According to Greenberg the lines at the Eiffeil tower in Paris is worst in the summer (big surprise?). He recommends of course to visit the sights in Paris in November and December months.   The internet is full of travel tips sites and guides that tells you were to go and what to see. An example of a travel guide is TripAdvisor  However, now there is a guide book available to you that tell you where you should not travel and make sure travelers stay away from these places. The author calls his guide book; «Don't go there!» And is listing up places not to go to and should avoid and at times you should avoid some places.  Here you will find a good overview of travel destinations that at first glance looks exotic and exiting, but be aware that some of these places can have surprises you would like to stay away from. The guide book lists up the worst airports in the world and common tourist traps in addition to cover topics like pollution, crime and the worst environmental sinners. Stinking beaches and hazardous roads have also been covered by the investigative traveler. Several cruise ships are mentioned as not having acceptable sanitary conditions, lack of food hygiene and falsification of discharge logs. You will in addition to advices get anecdotes about places you should avoid visiting. For example the increased pollution in Delhi in India is caused by the increasing care sales amongst the normal people since a Indian car like Nano is sold for around 2500 USD which more people can afford in today’s India. The paradox is that some of the new cars pollute more than the older models according to what is written in the book. The air in Calcutta is so bad that the police has to carry oxygen tanks with them., so you would not like to go for a walk and sightseeing there, unless you are a heavy smoker and do not mind to get some extra chemicals down your throat.New York is a splendid city to visit, but be aware that statistically there will be a hurricane in the Big Apple soon. According to the guide book from Greenberg, the geography tells that the east coast of U.S.A is vulnerable to hurricanes and big storms, and big storms come on a regular basis to these areas through the last 100 years. The last big event was back in 1938, so watch out now.  In Pattaya polluted sanitary water is dumped into the ocean from large apartment complexes. The authorities made a law that complexes larger than 60 units should clean up their waste water before dumping it into the ocean. However, the entrepreneurs just found out to save costs they build complexes with 59 units in them and can therefore continue to dump sewage into the beach waters. In the U.S.A you can visit the garlic capital called Gilroy in California, which is Americas arm pit. Battle Mountain in Nevada and the largest hand made well in Greensburg in Kansas, or maybe not. First of all, this is a guide book for the normal tourist, which needs some guidance to avoid the tourist traps, and not avoid places were your health is at risk. Here is a summary of destinations that Greenberg categorize as the worst candidates within their category. Worst airports • Sheremetevo in Moscow â€" corruption, lines, lousy service, dirty and depressive. Make sure you have dollars and toilet paper with you before you arrive here. There are no alternatives as the other 3 airports in Moscow are equally bad. • Ninoy Aquino in Manila - taxi-mafia, corruption and general incompetence, but there is an alternative in Clark International which is newer. • Leopold in Dakar â€"Do not spend to long time here, it’s dangerous as criminals rule the area in and around the airport and usually luggage gets lost here. There are no alternatives. • Charles de Gaulle in Paris â€" smell, arrogance, and long lines combined with lack of logistics which is deemed to be the worst. Alternatives would be Paris-Orly or Paris-Beauvais• Congonhas in São Paulo â€" is one of the most dangerous airports in the world due to safety of flights due to short runway and the state of it. There are no real alternatives as Guarulhos is to busy. Pollution • Tianying, China â€" an industrial city with lots of lead and heavy metals in the food. • Chongqing, China â€" crowded coal and steel city with an invisible sky line. • Cairo, Egypt - 2,1 percent of the deaths are caused by air pollution and the city is full of industry. • Delhi, India â€"the second largest polluted city in the world due to lots of traffic and lots of cheap cars which pollutes lots. • Calcutta, India - 70 percent of the people there has asthmatic problems or lounge problems in one way or another. And the police use oxygen tanks. ÂWindsor, Canada â€" is called North Americas most polluted city due to wind carried polluted air from Detroit. • Mexico City, Mexico â€" lies in a pot with lots of ozone and particles in the air. The city is encapsulated by smog at all time. ÂPolluted waters • Pattaya, Thailand â€" once it was a beautiful beach, but now the growing population pumps out pure sewage into the beach waters. • Aral lake, Uzbekistan â€" dehydration causing death of fishes, salt and pure drinking water causes lots of diseases. • King-river, Australia â€" dumping ground for copper mines, and all animal life is gone in parts of the river. • Bangladesh â€" salt water destroys the drinking water and agriculture along the coast line pollutes a lot. There is a high content of arsenic in the water further inland. • Jakarta, Indonesia â€" The large drinking water source is polluted due to large activity of chemical treatment of textiles in the area. • Sarno-elva, Italy â€" Heavy metal pollution which pollutes rivers running into the Naples bay. Toxins and radio activity • Bhopal, India â€" A big accident in 1984 which still brings heavy smell close to the old factory there. • Tsjernobyl, Ukraine â€" A known history of tragedy which is now used for extreme tourism as guided tours are given there. Do not risk this, stay away from there. • Dzerzjinsk, Russia â€" Fabrication of chemical weapons during the cold war and lots of remnants can be found in the region still. • Kabwe, Zambia â€" lead exploitation up till 1994 and we can still find dangerous metals in the earth and waters. • La Oroya, Peru â€" This place is full of heavy metals due to the industry in this area. • Linfen, China â€" is amongst the worst places in China and that tells you the most you need to know. Bring oxygen and water before you enter this area of the world. Smelling places • Taean, South-Korea â€" oil spill in 2007 makes the place smell terrible even today. • Rotorua, New Zealand â€" Geothermal activity makes the whole city smell sulfur, so do not plan to dress up in your finest clothes or taste good food and wine here. • Naples, Italy â€" Very bad handling of garbage makes the trip to Vesuvius and the ruins not worth the trip. • Dharavi-slum, Mumbai, India â€"a rapid growing slum with open sewage and terrible sanitary conditions. ÂMost tourist traffic • New York â€" worst before Christmas and new years eve as well as during Thanksgiving. ÂExpensive hotels and crowded city makes it a nightmare for most of us. Its best going there between January and March or when the locals have long weekends in the summer and escape the city. • Disney World, Florida â€" endless lines in school holidays, Christmas, easter, spring break and 4th of July. An advice is to go there on a Tuesday and first go to Magic Kingdom, then Epcot followed by Hollywood Studios and last Animal Kingdom. • Grand Canyon â€" worst to visit during the normal weekdays since excursions and tours makes up most of the traffic and are found to be on these days. Its best to go there in October or early in the spring. • Eiffel tower, Paris â€" very bad in the period between May and September and longest lines in the summer months. Its best to go there in November and December as lines are better at that time. Try to go there in the weeks following Thanksgiving and New-year. • Louvre, Paris â€"weekends are worst, especially in the summer and in vacations. It is best to go there in the middle of the week or late on Fridays, after 20:00 as its open till 22:00 in Fridays. • Ayers Rock, Australia â€" Populated on the look out points at sun rise and sunset. Its best to go there in February, April or December. • Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 1,8 million of visitors per year by boat, semi-subs or helicopters. Its best not to visit at all, rather try Lord Howe Island or Dunk Island which is more or less identical and much less people. • Pyramides in Giza, Egypt â€" most popular between October and April months and when its not hot. You should go there as early in the morning as possible at around 5:00 o clock and look at the pyramids in the sunrise. It makes the objects much more photogenic and less people around you as well. Rent a driver that collects you and ride into the sunrise in the morning. • The Chinese Wall â€" Big crowds year around and the tourists comes around 09:00, come there before this, and you can be almost alone on the wall, and enjoy this architecture alone. Crime and dangers • Yemen â€" has a bad reputation with kidnapping of westerners, and do not ever drive a car there. • Tijuana, Mexico â€" drug cartels dealing with kidnapping and shootouts; take care of your money. • São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil â€" violence and corruption combined with dangers of being robbed and shot at. • Johannesburg, South-Africa â€"not as bad as its reputation, but still lots of violence, robberies and rapes in the streets. • Kingston, Jamaica â€" increasing crime in areas outside the tourist hotels. • Port-au-Prince, Haiti â€" kidnapping and other types of crimes are common here. Foreign airliners personnel never leave the airport when they have to stay here.
He has a background as civil engineer and geoscientist. He has worked mainly within the oil and gas industry from the mid 1980s. He has written a few fictional novels as well as being the author of some professional litterature within oil and gas sector, he is now an editor of some web sites.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Comparing All-Inclusive Vacation Resorts: How to Choose One
Author: Cynthia1
Source: articlerich.com
All-inclusive resorts give travelers great tourist options. Similar to a cruise, your entire trip is planned in advance, but (unlike a cruise) you have flexibility to leave the resort whenever you want. With an all-inclusive vacation, you pay one price and then you are done, which can be really nice for budgeting purposes. It also cuts down on the amount of planning you have to do - a definite advantage if you really want to relax on your trip. Not all resorts, however, are equal. With so many choices available, you might be overwhelmed when trying to decide which all-inclusive resort is right for you. After you have done your research and looked at room choices, meal places, and more, are you still trying to decide between a handful of resorts? Here are five tips for choosing the best one for your vacation:
Tip #1: Choose your location first - Before you start checking out resort options, try to narrow down your vacation destinations. The particular resort you choose might help you make your final choice, but at least have a clear idea where you do not want to go. You may also want to narrow down your choices by area of the world. For example, do you want to stay in the United States or visit another country? Are you interested in a tropical resort or a place in the mountains? Make sure you check out plane ticket prices, as flying to a resort in one location might be hundreds of dollars more than flying to a resort in another location. Your travel arrangements are the one thing never (or at least, very rarely) included in the all-inclusive resort stay, so this could make a major difference.
Tip #2: Consider what you get for your money - "All-inclusive" might sound self-explanatory, but it's really not. Sometimes, all-inclusive resorts include just a room and three meals per day. Other times, there are special events, free local tours, and complimentary services. Does your all-inclusive resort include free drinks in the price? Does your all-inclusive resort have free beach access? Does your all-inclusive resort have a gym on the premises? Even though the price of one resort might seem like a bargain, when you take into account what is included, it might not seem as special.
Tip #3: Check out the tours available - Whether you have to pay extra for them or not, most all-inclusive resorts have buses that take you to various destinations throughout the area. If there are certain things you want to see, check out which all-inclusive resorts offer tours to those destinations. If they do not, you will have to make your own arrangements, which kind of takes away from the nature of an all-inclusive resort! In addition, if you have to plan the tour yourself, you might find yourself shelling out extra money on top of the money you have already paid for your stay at the resort.
Tip #4: Research special events at the resorts - Sometimes, all-inclusive resorts hold special events on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis. These events range from resort-wide parties and singles mixers to large festivals open to the public. Once you have your travel dates confirmed (or at least a general idea), check out what events are going on at the resorts you are considering. Make sure to find out if the events are part of your vacation package - sometimes tickets cost extra or you have to make specific reservations to be on the guest list. Otherwise, you might not be able to get into the event.
Tip #5: Ask for advice - At the end of the day, no matter how much online research you do, sometimes you should just really get the advice of people who have actually been there. Take what you read online with a grain of salt - some resorts pay writers to post good reviews, even though they have never been there. Look instead for user-based websites, or, even better, you can ask a travel agent for advice. Sometimes, a resort could look really nice in a brochure, but not nearly as nice in real life. Get as many recommendations as possible when you are comparing all-inclusive resorts.
There are dozens of all-inclusive resorts in every area of the world. Choosing one for your next vacation can be difficult and a little confusing. With so many choices, you just want to simplify the process so you can have the best vacation possible. By using the above tips, you can make sure that the all-inclusive resort you pick is the right one for you. There are resort choices exclusively for couples (adults only), families with children, single adults, senior adults, or just about any group you can think of. It is important to choose a vacation that has the type of activities you and your traveling companions enjoy - otherwise, even the best resort on the planet will not make you happy. But remember, resorts are in the business of pleasing their customers, so chances are, as long as you choose from a reputable operator, everything should be smooth sailing!
Cynthia Andrews is a freelance writer who writes about vacationing and the travel industry, often discussing tips and travel deals one would find through working with travel agents.
Source: articlerich.com
All-inclusive resorts give travelers great tourist options. Similar to a cruise, your entire trip is planned in advance, but (unlike a cruise) you have flexibility to leave the resort whenever you want. With an all-inclusive vacation, you pay one price and then you are done, which can be really nice for budgeting purposes. It also cuts down on the amount of planning you have to do - a definite advantage if you really want to relax on your trip. Not all resorts, however, are equal. With so many choices available, you might be overwhelmed when trying to decide which all-inclusive resort is right for you. After you have done your research and looked at room choices, meal places, and more, are you still trying to decide between a handful of resorts? Here are five tips for choosing the best one for your vacation:
Tip #1: Choose your location first - Before you start checking out resort options, try to narrow down your vacation destinations. The particular resort you choose might help you make your final choice, but at least have a clear idea where you do not want to go. You may also want to narrow down your choices by area of the world. For example, do you want to stay in the United States or visit another country? Are you interested in a tropical resort or a place in the mountains? Make sure you check out plane ticket prices, as flying to a resort in one location might be hundreds of dollars more than flying to a resort in another location. Your travel arrangements are the one thing never (or at least, very rarely) included in the all-inclusive resort stay, so this could make a major difference.
Tip #2: Consider what you get for your money - "All-inclusive" might sound self-explanatory, but it's really not. Sometimes, all-inclusive resorts include just a room and three meals per day. Other times, there are special events, free local tours, and complimentary services. Does your all-inclusive resort include free drinks in the price? Does your all-inclusive resort have free beach access? Does your all-inclusive resort have a gym on the premises? Even though the price of one resort might seem like a bargain, when you take into account what is included, it might not seem as special.
Tip #3: Check out the tours available - Whether you have to pay extra for them or not, most all-inclusive resorts have buses that take you to various destinations throughout the area. If there are certain things you want to see, check out which all-inclusive resorts offer tours to those destinations. If they do not, you will have to make your own arrangements, which kind of takes away from the nature of an all-inclusive resort! In addition, if you have to plan the tour yourself, you might find yourself shelling out extra money on top of the money you have already paid for your stay at the resort.
Tip #4: Research special events at the resorts - Sometimes, all-inclusive resorts hold special events on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis. These events range from resort-wide parties and singles mixers to large festivals open to the public. Once you have your travel dates confirmed (or at least a general idea), check out what events are going on at the resorts you are considering. Make sure to find out if the events are part of your vacation package - sometimes tickets cost extra or you have to make specific reservations to be on the guest list. Otherwise, you might not be able to get into the event.
Tip #5: Ask for advice - At the end of the day, no matter how much online research you do, sometimes you should just really get the advice of people who have actually been there. Take what you read online with a grain of salt - some resorts pay writers to post good reviews, even though they have never been there. Look instead for user-based websites, or, even better, you can ask a travel agent for advice. Sometimes, a resort could look really nice in a brochure, but not nearly as nice in real life. Get as many recommendations as possible when you are comparing all-inclusive resorts.
There are dozens of all-inclusive resorts in every area of the world. Choosing one for your next vacation can be difficult and a little confusing. With so many choices, you just want to simplify the process so you can have the best vacation possible. By using the above tips, you can make sure that the all-inclusive resort you pick is the right one for you. There are resort choices exclusively for couples (adults only), families with children, single adults, senior adults, or just about any group you can think of. It is important to choose a vacation that has the type of activities you and your traveling companions enjoy - otherwise, even the best resort on the planet will not make you happy. But remember, resorts are in the business of pleasing their customers, so chances are, as long as you choose from a reputable operator, everything should be smooth sailing!
Cynthia Andrews is a freelance writer who writes about vacationing and the travel industry, often discussing tips and travel deals one would find through working with travel agents.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Tips For International Travel
Author: Samit B
Source: ezinearticles.com
So you have decided that it is time for you to hang your boots for a couple of weeks and take the plunge. I mean take a trip somewhere with your family. Rather, take a trip to some other exotic country and cool your heels off. What are the preparations you need to make such a travel or trip successful? Here are some quick tips:
1. Geo political basics of your destination:
Location and Demographics: The first thing you have to do for any international travel is to know more and more about the place you are scheduled to visit. Where is it located.? Which are the major states/provinces? Political : What kind of a government does it have. Does it have a monarchy ( Brunei) or a democratic (India) or communist government (Cuba).Does it recognize human rights? Is the country part of UN? Is it a religious state especially an Islamic country (Saudi Arabia)? Does the country have political instability (Pakistan or Iran)?
Society : is it socially safe? Does it have ethnic/religious discord amongst its people like Iraq or Myanmar or Indonesia? Is it safe for tourists where Afghanistan is not? And if you are a westerner, check it twice.
2. Climatic conditions:
Try to learn about the climatic conditions prevailing during the time of visit. Colder climates would mean packing your luggage with more woolen and warm clothing. Warmer or seaside climate means mostly Tees and light coloured clothing. In case you are travelling to the middle east , pack some sun screen lotion too. So it is imperative that you know the expected climate and temperatures for that location.
3. Culture and Society :
Some countries have very orthodox cultures and expects to impose the same to all citizens and residents or even travelers who come to their country. The best example of this would be Saudi Arabia. They do not tolerate any deterrence from the rules and cultures they have and would like you to observe while on their soil. Women must be fully covered from top of their heads to toes. No movies or liquor anywhere in their country. Violation brings strict punishment even leading to public beheading. Some other countries which though they have orthodox cultures are not of an imposing nature. An example is Japan which has very conservative and strict way of life but they do not impose it upon foreigner or travelers. So before you embark on your trip it is very essential to know the cultures and the practices of the society of the country that you would be visiting.
4. Language :
Try to know the main language or languages that are spoken and the areas where they are spoken. In many countries it is usually one or two languages which are spoken and a little idea of one of them would sail you through. You would find that in almost all British colonies English would be fine, so would be French for French colonies. In most south American countries Latin or Spanish would do the trick. But in some countries, there are a lot of languages spoken and it changes with every sate province you travel A fine example is India which has about 17 popular languages along with Hindi which is their national language and about 53 dialects. So for most countries, you can keep a language /translation book handy and it is better to know the basic questions and the basic cordialities.
5. Food habits :
Learn the basic food habits of your destination country. In most countries sandwiches and juice/milk/cereals are available for your basic nourishment. Learn about the cooking techniques used. Countries in the far east would predominantly be light cooked food with steamed food being more popular. China has a history of serving snakes and scorpions as delicacies. The orientals are also heard of serving monkey brains too. India serves one of the regions most spicy food of the world, and so does Mexico. Middle east serves grilled and smoked food.Russia serves vodka during daytime. Italians serves wine for lunches. So it is always better to know the local food habits. Identify some local food which might be fine with you or you would like to taste while in your visit. Keep some basic digestive pills handy before you do so. And always drink safe bottled water when you are a foreigner.
6. Logistics:
Zooming on to the location of travel , it is always better to know the common modes of travel available in the region. Can you rent a car there? Is the driving licence you have recognized in that particular country? How far would you need to travel for sight seeing? Where is the closest airport terminal or the local rail station? Does it have public transport? Is it safe for tourists to avail them? What are the chances of getting mugged or pick pocketed in the streets? My advice is don't take your chances when a foreign country and play it safe.
Thanks for reading this post. Comments are highly appreciated. Will soon have an article on what to pack in your travelbags !!!
Source: ezinearticles.com
So you have decided that it is time for you to hang your boots for a couple of weeks and take the plunge. I mean take a trip somewhere with your family. Rather, take a trip to some other exotic country and cool your heels off. What are the preparations you need to make such a travel or trip successful? Here are some quick tips:
1. Geo political basics of your destination:
Location and Demographics: The first thing you have to do for any international travel is to know more and more about the place you are scheduled to visit. Where is it located.? Which are the major states/provinces? Political : What kind of a government does it have. Does it have a monarchy ( Brunei) or a democratic (India) or communist government (Cuba).Does it recognize human rights? Is the country part of UN? Is it a religious state especially an Islamic country (Saudi Arabia)? Does the country have political instability (Pakistan or Iran)?
Society : is it socially safe? Does it have ethnic/religious discord amongst its people like Iraq or Myanmar or Indonesia? Is it safe for tourists where Afghanistan is not? And if you are a westerner, check it twice.
2. Climatic conditions:
Try to learn about the climatic conditions prevailing during the time of visit. Colder climates would mean packing your luggage with more woolen and warm clothing. Warmer or seaside climate means mostly Tees and light coloured clothing. In case you are travelling to the middle east , pack some sun screen lotion too. So it is imperative that you know the expected climate and temperatures for that location.
3. Culture and Society :
Some countries have very orthodox cultures and expects to impose the same to all citizens and residents or even travelers who come to their country. The best example of this would be Saudi Arabia. They do not tolerate any deterrence from the rules and cultures they have and would like you to observe while on their soil. Women must be fully covered from top of their heads to toes. No movies or liquor anywhere in their country. Violation brings strict punishment even leading to public beheading. Some other countries which though they have orthodox cultures are not of an imposing nature. An example is Japan which has very conservative and strict way of life but they do not impose it upon foreigner or travelers. So before you embark on your trip it is very essential to know the cultures and the practices of the society of the country that you would be visiting.
4. Language :
Try to know the main language or languages that are spoken and the areas where they are spoken. In many countries it is usually one or two languages which are spoken and a little idea of one of them would sail you through. You would find that in almost all British colonies English would be fine, so would be French for French colonies. In most south American countries Latin or Spanish would do the trick. But in some countries, there are a lot of languages spoken and it changes with every sate province you travel A fine example is India which has about 17 popular languages along with Hindi which is their national language and about 53 dialects. So for most countries, you can keep a language /translation book handy and it is better to know the basic questions and the basic cordialities.
5. Food habits :
Learn the basic food habits of your destination country. In most countries sandwiches and juice/milk/cereals are available for your basic nourishment. Learn about the cooking techniques used. Countries in the far east would predominantly be light cooked food with steamed food being more popular. China has a history of serving snakes and scorpions as delicacies. The orientals are also heard of serving monkey brains too. India serves one of the regions most spicy food of the world, and so does Mexico. Middle east serves grilled and smoked food.Russia serves vodka during daytime. Italians serves wine for lunches. So it is always better to know the local food habits. Identify some local food which might be fine with you or you would like to taste while in your visit. Keep some basic digestive pills handy before you do so. And always drink safe bottled water when you are a foreigner.
6. Logistics:
Zooming on to the location of travel , it is always better to know the common modes of travel available in the region. Can you rent a car there? Is the driving licence you have recognized in that particular country? How far would you need to travel for sight seeing? Where is the closest airport terminal or the local rail station? Does it have public transport? Is it safe for tourists to avail them? What are the chances of getting mugged or pick pocketed in the streets? My advice is don't take your chances when a foreign country and play it safe.
Thanks for reading this post. Comments are highly appreciated. Will soon have an article on what to pack in your travelbags !!!
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Costa Rica - Tips To Avoid Health Problems
Author: John Grimes
Source: articledashboard.com
Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the top travel destinations in the world. That being said, it is a destination where you can run into health problems if you are not careful.
Costa Rica - Tips To Avoid Health Problems
Costa Rica is a stunning country in Central America. It is definitely one of the top destinations for travels the world over. The country is unique in that it offers a little bit of everything from pristine beaches to soaring mountains to incredible rain forests. Whether you want to surf, hike to see exotic animals or do a bit of wind surfing, Costa Rica can offer it all.
When people travel to the country, they often forget that the country is different than there home. While beauty is certainly one of the aspects, the climate and geography is also unique. Simply put, we are talking about heat, humidity and nasty little creatures like mosquitoes and spiders. If you are not careful, you can run into health problems and ruin your trip. While the medical care in Costa Rica is very good, it is not available everywhere. Care is more than available in San Jose, the capital, but spotty in other areas of the country.
The number one issue you will run into in Costa Rica is dehydration. This may sound somewhat odd since the humidity can be over the top, but it is true. If you are hiking or even just loafing, drinking water is a must. Getting dehydrated out on a trail or secluded surf spot is bad news. Always make sure to keep plenty of water with you.
Another potential problem in Costa Rica has to do with bugs. It is hot and humid, so you know what that means - mosquitoes. Lots and lots of mosquitoes. Frankly, they seem to consider DEET to be a happy hour cocktail. If you want to avoid endless hours of scratching, make sure to keep lathered up with insect repellent. Remember, insect repellent does not repel mosquitoes, it hides you from them. If you leave any exposed spots, it can get ugly very quickly.
Costa Rica is definitely one of those countries you need to visit in your life. To get the most out of your trip, make sure you prepare correctly so you don't run into any health problems.
Source: articledashboard.com
Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the top travel destinations in the world. That being said, it is a destination where you can run into health problems if you are not careful.
Costa Rica - Tips To Avoid Health Problems
Costa Rica is a stunning country in Central America. It is definitely one of the top destinations for travels the world over. The country is unique in that it offers a little bit of everything from pristine beaches to soaring mountains to incredible rain forests. Whether you want to surf, hike to see exotic animals or do a bit of wind surfing, Costa Rica can offer it all.
When people travel to the country, they often forget that the country is different than there home. While beauty is certainly one of the aspects, the climate and geography is also unique. Simply put, we are talking about heat, humidity and nasty little creatures like mosquitoes and spiders. If you are not careful, you can run into health problems and ruin your trip. While the medical care in Costa Rica is very good, it is not available everywhere. Care is more than available in San Jose, the capital, but spotty in other areas of the country.
The number one issue you will run into in Costa Rica is dehydration. This may sound somewhat odd since the humidity can be over the top, but it is true. If you are hiking or even just loafing, drinking water is a must. Getting dehydrated out on a trail or secluded surf spot is bad news. Always make sure to keep plenty of water with you.
Another potential problem in Costa Rica has to do with bugs. It is hot and humid, so you know what that means - mosquitoes. Lots and lots of mosquitoes. Frankly, they seem to consider DEET to be a happy hour cocktail. If you want to avoid endless hours of scratching, make sure to keep lathered up with insect repellent. Remember, insect repellent does not repel mosquitoes, it hides you from them. If you leave any exposed spots, it can get ugly very quickly.
Costa Rica is definitely one of those countries you need to visit in your life. To get the most out of your trip, make sure you prepare correctly so you don't run into any health problems.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
San Diego - The Ultimate Travel Destination
Author: Stevie Foust
Source: ezinearticles.com
San Diego is a growing and alive city-limits anchored abreast the Mexican bound of California. It is one of my admired cities to visit. The balmy temperatures, albino beaches, and abounding activities accomplish San Diego a abundant biking destination.
Depending on how abundant time you have, you may wish to analysis out Tijuana Mexico, just a abbreviate 20 minute drive just south of the Mexican border. In fact, you can even airing beyond the bound (past aegis of course). Why go to Tijuana? The shopping! You can get a lot of acceptable deals here. I got an accurate Swiss Army Watch for about bisected the amount you would pay at a retailer. It all comes down to how able-bodied you bargain. Don't yield the aboriginal amount anyone offers you. Here, you accept to apperceive how to play the game. Act aloof and bargain if you wish a acceptable deal.
If Tijuana is not your style, there are abounding added activities in San Diego account visiting. One is the zoo. I've been to eight altered zoos but none comes even abutting to the San Diego Zoo. Admission isn't bargain at about $35 dollars for an adult. But what abroad do you apprehend for one of the better zoo's in the apple featuring over 4000 animals. Elephants, Zebras, Lions, Crocodiles, and Apes, they are all actuality at the San Diego Zoo.
Other attractions in the city-limits account visiting cover Balboa Park which appearance abounding altered museums. My admired is the Automotive history building which traces automobiles from their ancestry up until avant-garde times. Actuality you can see cars like 1924 Ford - Model T, 1974 Lamborghini - Countach 5000S, and even the car that was featured in the hit cine "Back to the Future," the 1981 De Lorean. There is aswell a Natural History Building and Science Building in Balboa Park that are account blockage out.
When you anticipate of San Diego, who can overlook the beaches. My admired is La Jolla Beach. Sure it's not the largest, or sandiest but it's beautiful. In accession it is a bit beneath awash than some and offers abundant snorkeling. There are aswell lots of rocks to ascend out assimilate area you can see crabs, sea urchens, and added wildlife.
What I've declared is just the tip of the abstract of things to do in San Diego, but these recommendations should accord you a nice start.
Source: ezinearticles.com
San Diego is a growing and alive city-limits anchored abreast the Mexican bound of California. It is one of my admired cities to visit. The balmy temperatures, albino beaches, and abounding activities accomplish San Diego a abundant biking destination.
Depending on how abundant time you have, you may wish to analysis out Tijuana Mexico, just a abbreviate 20 minute drive just south of the Mexican border. In fact, you can even airing beyond the bound (past aegis of course). Why go to Tijuana? The shopping! You can get a lot of acceptable deals here. I got an accurate Swiss Army Watch for about bisected the amount you would pay at a retailer. It all comes down to how able-bodied you bargain. Don't yield the aboriginal amount anyone offers you. Here, you accept to apperceive how to play the game. Act aloof and bargain if you wish a acceptable deal.
If Tijuana is not your style, there are abounding added activities in San Diego account visiting. One is the zoo. I've been to eight altered zoos but none comes even abutting to the San Diego Zoo. Admission isn't bargain at about $35 dollars for an adult. But what abroad do you apprehend for one of the better zoo's in the apple featuring over 4000 animals. Elephants, Zebras, Lions, Crocodiles, and Apes, they are all actuality at the San Diego Zoo.
Other attractions in the city-limits account visiting cover Balboa Park which appearance abounding altered museums. My admired is the Automotive history building which traces automobiles from their ancestry up until avant-garde times. Actuality you can see cars like 1924 Ford - Model T, 1974 Lamborghini - Countach 5000S, and even the car that was featured in the hit cine "Back to the Future," the 1981 De Lorean. There is aswell a Natural History Building and Science Building in Balboa Park that are account blockage out.
When you anticipate of San Diego, who can overlook the beaches. My admired is La Jolla Beach. Sure it's not the largest, or sandiest but it's beautiful. In accession it is a bit beneath awash than some and offers abundant snorkeling. There are aswell lots of rocks to ascend out assimilate area you can see crabs, sea urchens, and added wildlife.
What I've declared is just the tip of the abstract of things to do in San Diego, but these recommendations should accord you a nice start.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Top Ten Vacation Sites in America
Author: Jill Jack
Source: ezinearticles.com
Everyone loves traveling on vacation. Whether it is with family, accompany or even abandoned vacation is a time of all-overs chargeless alleviation and enjoyment. What may not be acceptable admitting is chief on area to yield that absolute vacation. With so abounding options and choices it is difficult to attenuated it down to that appropriate destination. Below are the top ten vacation spots in America. Hopefully this would accomplish the assignment of chief the vacation atom just a little hassle-free.
Number one on the account of top ten vacation spots in America would be none added than Walt Disneyworld. It is amid in Orlando, Florida. With its huge affair esplanade allure it has been a admired atom of innumerable humans throughout the years. It is offers fun, rides and attractions and humans acknowledgment aback year afterwards year never annoyed of what it has to accord them. It accommodates all ages, from the actual adolescent to the actual old. One burning tip though, the time of year one affairs to go can accomplish all the difference. It is an able accommodation to consistently accede the acclimate and the bulk of humans that about appointment at the time of one's appointed vacation.
Another amazing biking atom is Yellowstone National Park. Humans go there every year to see the appearance that the bubbler Old Faithful puts on every 76 minutes. It is absolutely remarkable. On the third amount is the Grand Canyon. Its adorableness and allure draws abounding there. It is absolutely a jaw bottomward accustomed admiration and humans are abashed by its beauty.
Other sites and attractions that should be included in this account include, Washington D.C. which is accepted for its affably celebrated monuments, New York City for its all-inclusive alternative of television and cine tours and amazing arcade and dining experiences, Hollywood, California accepted for the assembly studios and examination celebrity homes and lifestyles, Celebrated Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and celebrated Boston, Massachusetts for its baroque history and contributions to America, America's agrarian west and lastly, the admirable American Lighthouses which are abounding in history and beauty.
It is credible that if chief area to biking in America there are abounding magnificent, ambrosial choices. This abundant nation is arranged with beauty, history and fun. Abounding humans accept developed their own account of Top Ten Vacation Spots in America and one can do absolutely that as well. If chief what accurate destination to add to one's own account of the top ten vacation spots, bethink to yield time of year if one is traveling, ancestors budget, claimed preferences and interests into application afore one decides to go on that actual amazing trip. If one puts all that into application and again chooses wisely one is affirmed to accept a vacation acquaintance that one will never forget.
Source: ezinearticles.com
Everyone loves traveling on vacation. Whether it is with family, accompany or even abandoned vacation is a time of all-overs chargeless alleviation and enjoyment. What may not be acceptable admitting is chief on area to yield that absolute vacation. With so abounding options and choices it is difficult to attenuated it down to that appropriate destination. Below are the top ten vacation spots in America. Hopefully this would accomplish the assignment of chief the vacation atom just a little hassle-free.
Number one on the account of top ten vacation spots in America would be none added than Walt Disneyworld. It is amid in Orlando, Florida. With its huge affair esplanade allure it has been a admired atom of innumerable humans throughout the years. It is offers fun, rides and attractions and humans acknowledgment aback year afterwards year never annoyed of what it has to accord them. It accommodates all ages, from the actual adolescent to the actual old. One burning tip though, the time of year one affairs to go can accomplish all the difference. It is an able accommodation to consistently accede the acclimate and the bulk of humans that about appointment at the time of one's appointed vacation.
Another amazing biking atom is Yellowstone National Park. Humans go there every year to see the appearance that the bubbler Old Faithful puts on every 76 minutes. It is absolutely remarkable. On the third amount is the Grand Canyon. Its adorableness and allure draws abounding there. It is absolutely a jaw bottomward accustomed admiration and humans are abashed by its beauty.
Other sites and attractions that should be included in this account include, Washington D.C. which is accepted for its affably celebrated monuments, New York City for its all-inclusive alternative of television and cine tours and amazing arcade and dining experiences, Hollywood, California accepted for the assembly studios and examination celebrity homes and lifestyles, Celebrated Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and celebrated Boston, Massachusetts for its baroque history and contributions to America, America's agrarian west and lastly, the admirable American Lighthouses which are abounding in history and beauty.
It is credible that if chief area to biking in America there are abounding magnificent, ambrosial choices. This abundant nation is arranged with beauty, history and fun. Abounding humans accept developed their own account of Top Ten Vacation Spots in America and one can do absolutely that as well. If chief what accurate destination to add to one's own account of the top ten vacation spots, bethink to yield time of year if one is traveling, ancestors budget, claimed preferences and interests into application afore one decides to go on that actual amazing trip. If one puts all that into application and again chooses wisely one is affirmed to accept a vacation acquaintance that one will never forget.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Know the Best Things to Do in Hawaii
Author: Shawn Collin
Source: articlesbase.com
Think of Hawaii and you are immediately taken to an island paradise of balmy breezes, world-class beaches, beautiful sunsets and spectacular surfs. But Hawaii, all 8 islands and over 120 islets of it, has so much more to offer. This is why Hawaii remains a top tourist destination and well-loved vacation spot. Traveling to Hawaii soon? Here are tips on what to do and where to go:Swim and snorkelIt would be insane indeed to miss out on an opportunity to experience the waters of Hawaii. Go for a swim. Chances are, you'll probably book yourself in a hotel that's just a few feet away from the beach. While you're in the water, try snorkeling off the island. Molokini is a very popular site in Hawaii so if you want to check out the most impressive underwater views, this is the best spot. The marine preserve on Molokini is one of the most fantastic in Hawaii, which explains the high esteem it continues to receive from tourists and locals alike. For Molokini and for most of the dive and snorkeling sites in Hawaii, you'll need a boat to reach the location. Boats are built with glass bottoms, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the view underwater without getting themselves wet.Take a cruiseIf you're traveling to Hawaii in winter, you're in luck. This is the season when humpback whales come to visit. The best way to get up close (or at least, as close as you can) to these wonderful creatures is to take a catamaran cruise. Book one from any of the main islands of Hawaii such as Honolulu, Oahu, Maui or Kauai. You and your family will be able to experience the marvel of these gigantic creatures.Get up close and personal with a volcanoHawaii can thank its numerous volcanoes for its rich, verdant soil. So if you're traveling to Hawaii, try to visit one of these spitfires and witness something you'll never forget. The most famous volcano in Hawaii is Kilauea Volcano located in the Big Island. It's active, so expect a few activities now and then. Since the beginning of 2000, Kilauea has spewed off enough lava to cover nearly 40 sq. miles, effectively expanding the southern part of its shore. The view, along with the possibility of watching the birth of a new island happen will keep you enchanted for a long time.Play golfAre you a land animal? If you're the type who prefers to stay on shore, why not try your swing in Hawaii? It boasts of world-class golf courses and facilities. Nowhere else can you find fairways framed by beautiful scenery and a view of the Pacific Ocean. Six of the islands offer over 80 courses, so you're bound to find a perfect place for a tee-off wherever you may be.Sample the cuisineIf you've always dreamed of tasting only authentic Polynesian cooking, travel to Hawaii for a delicious luau. A luau is a one-of-a-kind experience in gustatory delight, rich in flavor, history, color and of course, taste. There's always traditional dance and music involved, so it's truly a feast for the senses.
Source: articlesbase.com
Think of Hawaii and you are immediately taken to an island paradise of balmy breezes, world-class beaches, beautiful sunsets and spectacular surfs. But Hawaii, all 8 islands and over 120 islets of it, has so much more to offer. This is why Hawaii remains a top tourist destination and well-loved vacation spot. Traveling to Hawaii soon? Here are tips on what to do and where to go:Swim and snorkelIt would be insane indeed to miss out on an opportunity to experience the waters of Hawaii. Go for a swim. Chances are, you'll probably book yourself in a hotel that's just a few feet away from the beach. While you're in the water, try snorkeling off the island. Molokini is a very popular site in Hawaii so if you want to check out the most impressive underwater views, this is the best spot. The marine preserve on Molokini is one of the most fantastic in Hawaii, which explains the high esteem it continues to receive from tourists and locals alike. For Molokini and for most of the dive and snorkeling sites in Hawaii, you'll need a boat to reach the location. Boats are built with glass bottoms, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the view underwater without getting themselves wet.Take a cruiseIf you're traveling to Hawaii in winter, you're in luck. This is the season when humpback whales come to visit. The best way to get up close (or at least, as close as you can) to these wonderful creatures is to take a catamaran cruise. Book one from any of the main islands of Hawaii such as Honolulu, Oahu, Maui or Kauai. You and your family will be able to experience the marvel of these gigantic creatures.Get up close and personal with a volcanoHawaii can thank its numerous volcanoes for its rich, verdant soil. So if you're traveling to Hawaii, try to visit one of these spitfires and witness something you'll never forget. The most famous volcano in Hawaii is Kilauea Volcano located in the Big Island. It's active, so expect a few activities now and then. Since the beginning of 2000, Kilauea has spewed off enough lava to cover nearly 40 sq. miles, effectively expanding the southern part of its shore. The view, along with the possibility of watching the birth of a new island happen will keep you enchanted for a long time.Play golfAre you a land animal? If you're the type who prefers to stay on shore, why not try your swing in Hawaii? It boasts of world-class golf courses and facilities. Nowhere else can you find fairways framed by beautiful scenery and a view of the Pacific Ocean. Six of the islands offer over 80 courses, so you're bound to find a perfect place for a tee-off wherever you may be.Sample the cuisineIf you've always dreamed of tasting only authentic Polynesian cooking, travel to Hawaii for a delicious luau. A luau is a one-of-a-kind experience in gustatory delight, rich in flavor, history, color and of course, taste. There's always traditional dance and music involved, so it's truly a feast for the senses.
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