Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category

Bed and breakfast

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

If you are looking for a cute and snuggly get away. Consider a cozy bed and breakfast. Its fantastic and the staff are friendly and personable which is a brilliant change from the robots you see in the corporate chains.

Enjoy the company of your significant other at a Bed and breakfast paris. Wake up feeling refreshed and explore the city. Go see the sites, and enjoy the rich history of the land. There is no better way to learn a ethnic culture than a bed and breakfast, I have stayed in many places, but I prefer this type of lodging because its “more close to home”.

Tropical Beach in England

Friday, September 28th, 2007

A online site which asks vacationers to discover a hidden  beach covered in palm trees in Cornwall that is infamous for its topless bathing has been shown to be a fake.

People wanting to explore the untouched heaven of white sand and tropical waters with “very hot stewardesses” - are sent on a reckless search  OUT of the county.

They are instructed not to be deterred by locals who may “pretend not to know” exactly where Porthemmet Beach is located.

But the name itself hints at the prank, because emmet is a Cornish word defining ant, but is used as a slang word used for invading tourist types.

The site, which has  its own online souvenir  shop, was set up by Cornish educator Jonty Haywood as a prank.

It has garnered a cult following inside  Cornwall and a organization of over 2,000 people have created a tribute on social  site Facebook.

Jonty says that sending people looking for an imaginary beach is funny, and is surprised people from other countries think they have a tropical beach in England.

The Cornwall tourism board is concerned that tourists will think Cornwall is hostile to them, that is not the case. Tourism is a very important part of the local economy.

Free Raleigh, NC Getaway

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Raleigh is a city is North Carolina. When you think of city, you might think of traffic, skyscrapers, crowds. A very steel and glass jungle comes to mind when I hear the word city. But thats because you have not visited Raleigh.

Raleigh offers the convenience of a city, with the feel of a town. Raleigh is a city that lets you feel cozy and at home. Is it because of the friendly and cordial people? Maybe it is because you dont feel like the city wants to chew you up and spit you out. People in Raleigh do not appear to be offended if you ask for the time, or directions to a nearby place. They almost seem pleased you considered their fine city good enough to come visit it.

Maybe you want to visit Raleigh, but think you can not afford it. I found it is not an expensive place to go to. It could be thats part of the “down home” attitude. The merchants don’t try to scalp the folks who spend time with them.

A big bonus is that there is a drawing that would allow you to win a Raleigh getaway. It includes the following:

-One night accommodations for two at the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
-$25 gift certificate to Bloomsbury Bistro
-Free VIP admission for two to Rum Runners
-2 tickets to the North Carolina Theatre
-2 tickets to the N.C. Museum of Art’s Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism
-2 tickets to Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences

Winning this would allow you to experience the kindness of these people, it would give you some knowledge of their traditional southern culture, catch a sporting event or just take a greta hike and watch the trees change color. I personally would go see Carolina Ballet’s Carmina Burana. Thats a great show!

Everyone should enter to win a FREE Raleigh Getaway. Its a great package at a great time of year. Who couldn’t use a Fall Getaway?

My Vacation

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

Kauai is the fourth largest of the islands and my personal favorite. Its known as the garden island. Its where I want to spend the next 30 days. I would choose to stay at the Hanalei Bay Resort. Its near the Bali Hai mountain.

The Bali Hai mountains are known for their awesome waterfalls. The resort has views of the bay, maybe I will see a dolphin.

The Movie “South Pacific” was filmed near here. To give you an idea of the locale and what the beauty looks like. A kauai vacation is the only way when you really want to relax.

The resort is located on the eastern shore of Hanalei Bay. The resort itself boasts pools, and the waterfalls, world class landscaping, beaches, and ocean. The views are panoramic, live music is played daily, theres a pro tennis shop, complete with a 5 star restaurant on grounds.

Golf is a big attraction here. The princeville area has golf course that are to die for. Just a 10 minutes drive from the resort are 2 world class golf courses, one is named the Prince Course and the other is the Makai Course. Resort guests are entitled to course discounts.

Hanalei bay is one of the best surfing bays in all of Hawaii, and has some of the grandest views of sunrises. White sand s considered to be a romantic item and these beaches are just that.

Hanalei Bay resort is one of the most beautiful resorts inHawaii, as rated by architecture and landscaping. The rich grounds, 22 acres, are perfect for walks and to enjoy the foliage. Theres a on site shuttle service comprised of golf carts cruising about the resort to different points.

Princeville is very near Hanalei Resort and possesses a fantastic water fountain which adds to its enormous reputation for being a photo taking place. At night its even more so.

it should be noted that this resort is located just 15 minutes from the Na’Pali coast. The Na Pali coast known for its scenic views, it also includes Ke’e beach, known for its sunsets and magnificent snorkeling.

And when I am worn out from all of that the resort has its own lounge where i can go share stories with other vacationers, perhaps even find a new golf buddy.

Air Travel

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

So often we find ourselves needing to travel internationally, usually on business but there are many reasons to travel. To see a new land, to get that feel for history you have only read about. With the inception of the world wide web many people have international based friends, and perhaps they desire to see them, and even enjoy the custom of their lands. Perhaps people will travel to alleviate the stress we have in America, what with the laws changing and these changes are almost smothering the average person. Whatever your reason for travel theres some concerns and ideas you should be aware of.

The cost. Cost can be a major factor in travel. How does one travel comfortably and in an affordable manner? Using Business class flights The site has many great features including a sign up for their newsletter alerting you to deals that surpass the firms normal high quality travel at low prices.

Examples of their saving would be in prices like 279 pounds to go from London to new york city. Some other featured fares are 5469 united states dollars to go from New York City to Tokyo. And for the low sum of 921 Unites States dollars you can fly to London from New York City.

Because this firm is such a major player in the airline industry they strive hard to keep their carbon footprint small. In fact, their is a portion of the site dedicated to just that, and to also educating the average joe on what he can do, specifically to flight travel to help reduce carbon in the atmosphere. An example of that is that they recommend that people not take more than they need for a trip, especially short flights where it has the most impact of carbon production.

For the international traveler the site also boasts a currency converter. A very handy tool which I enjoyed testing out. My test showed me 279 GBP=561.845 and thats accurate.


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