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Island Holidays: Salt Spray Getaways By J. Foley
There is just something about the ocean breeze and salt spray that makes a holiday on an island something you won't soon forget. Because islands can be found in every ocean and near every continent, island holidays can vary widely. You can lay on a beach or watch whales, study botany or shop native craft stalls. It's all up to you when you plan your island holidays.
North American islands include the Canadian east coast islands of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Island holidays to these areas will be filled with unspoiled natural beauty, cool, comfortable temperatures, and whale watching expeditions.
South of these regions is the little island of Bermuda off the eastern U.S. coast. Bermuda is surrounded with hundreds of square miles of reef formations, making snorkeling an interesting activity there. For the less adventurous, you can ride around in a glass bottom boat and view the beautiful undersea world.
Heading on south, we find the Carribean islands. These have long been popular spots for tourists. Here the beaches are white and sandy and the weather is very warm. Up in the interior of these islands, you can find a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Barbados, the Virgin Islands, and many other spots make lovely island holidays. Each island has it's own unique flavor and feel.
Europe has islands of all types nearby which make great spots for island holidays. Visit the isles of Greece and you will see clear seas, quiet beaches, olive groves, and the simple life. Corfu is the choice of those who like up-to-date restaurants and shopping, while Lefkas is popular with wind-surfers and sailors. The Portuguese island of Madeira boasts beautiful weather and one of the lowest crime rates in the world. The Canary Islands, off the coast of Spain, are a popular tourist spot for Europeans.
A new trend in island holidays is eco-tourism. This is traveling in such a way that neither the earth nor the local people you are visiting is harmed in any way. People who are drawn to eco-tourism may enjoy bird-watching, hiking, and other island activities that do not leave an impact on the area.
Everybody dreams of taking island holidays. There are islands all over the world, each offering it's own cultural experience and natural wonders. Many spots for island holidays are still unspoiled and secluded, while others are lively and exciting. Island holidays offer a real diversion from your everyday life.
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Sunday, August 27, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Family Cruise Ship Travel : Fun For The Whole Family
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Family Cruise Ship Travel : Fun For The Whole Family By J. Foley
Are you and your family bored of the usual vacation trips? Are your kids complaining that they do not want to visit the amusement park and that you are not very bright when it comes to planning vacations? If the answer is yes, then it is time for a change. Take your family to a cruise ship travel.
A family cruise ship travel can be a great way to enjoy with your family and unwind from the daily pressures of life. This guide will help you in various things to look for when planning that dream cruise vacation.
Pricing
First, short-list a cruise ship travel that falls in your budget. If you are not willing to spend too much, you can check for economy packages that most cruises offer. Check online for more information about cruises. Once you finalize the cruise, check what all services they offer.
Services
You must make sure that there are enough activities to keep you and your family occupied. Most cruises offer so many activities that you will not find time to indulge in all the activities and the main confusion will be in deciding what to do.
For Kids
If your baby is too young, make sure that Cribs or babysitting facilities are available. For slightly older children, there will be a horde of activities to choose from. Most cruises offer parties, games, contests, escorted tours and a lot more. However, make sure that the games and activities suit your child with respect to his/her age. Carry ample stock of infant products along, if your child is small. Some cruises have restrictions on pregnant women and infants. Check if any such restriction applies on your cruise.
Keep a track of all other important facilities like medical facilities, cancellation fees if you wish to cancel out at the last moment, and also keep a check on the cruise schedule.
Why should I take my family for a vacation on a cruise?
There are multiple reasons why this vacation on a cruise ship travel will be a one for you and your family to remember. Fun, value for money and quality time with the family are some of the key aspects why you should go. It is convenient, because the vacation for the kids may differ from school to school, but you will find cruises sailing at any time of the year. You can also catch up on that lost romance while your kids will be enjoying their hearts out at some of the activity centers. What are you waiting for, book now.
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Family Cruise Ship Travel : Fun For The Whole Family By J. Foley
Are you and your family bored of the usual vacation trips? Are your kids complaining that they do not want to visit the amusement park and that you are not very bright when it comes to planning vacations? If the answer is yes, then it is time for a change. Take your family to a cruise ship travel.
A family cruise ship travel can be a great way to enjoy with your family and unwind from the daily pressures of life. This guide will help you in various things to look for when planning that dream cruise vacation.
Pricing
First, short-list a cruise ship travel that falls in your budget. If you are not willing to spend too much, you can check for economy packages that most cruises offer. Check online for more information about cruises. Once you finalize the cruise, check what all services they offer.
Services
You must make sure that there are enough activities to keep you and your family occupied. Most cruises offer so many activities that you will not find time to indulge in all the activities and the main confusion will be in deciding what to do.
For Kids
If your baby is too young, make sure that Cribs or babysitting facilities are available. For slightly older children, there will be a horde of activities to choose from. Most cruises offer parties, games, contests, escorted tours and a lot more. However, make sure that the games and activities suit your child with respect to his/her age. Carry ample stock of infant products along, if your child is small. Some cruises have restrictions on pregnant women and infants. Check if any such restriction applies on your cruise.
Keep a track of all other important facilities like medical facilities, cancellation fees if you wish to cancel out at the last moment, and also keep a check on the cruise schedule.
Why should I take my family for a vacation on a cruise?
There are multiple reasons why this vacation on a cruise ship travel will be a one for you and your family to remember. Fun, value for money and quality time with the family are some of the key aspects why you should go. It is convenient, because the vacation for the kids may differ from school to school, but you will find cruises sailing at any time of the year. You can also catch up on that lost romance while your kids will be enjoying their hearts out at some of the activity centers. What are you waiting for, book now.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
The Ultimate Hotel Guide To New York City
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The Ultimate Hotel Guide To New York City By J. Foley
New York City is the city that never sleeps, es verdad? Well, it’s certainly no wonder with so many places and stuff that would please all the senses. There’s the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Madison Square Garden and God knows what else. But the question is...where do you stay in New York City?
Admittedly, the cost of living, especially rent expenses, is still rocketing sky high in New York City. If you know where to look, a lot of restaurants offer affordable yet tasty dishes so food’s no problem. When it comes to shopping, don’t think that New York City is just all about Macy’s. Of course not! There are a lot of bazaars that are ongoing throughout New York City and all you need is an efficient guide to help you out. For tourist spots, you shouldn’t believe either that everything in New York City comes with a ticket price. Nuh-uh! In fact, just walking in downtown New York is already a sight to behold.
So the only problem is, yes, where to stay?
Before I launch on a list of New York City hotels that could interest you, first, I have to warn you that what’s termed as “affordable” in New York City may not be “affordable” in your vocabulary. So if you’re cash strapped, better check first if you’ve got some friends living in New York City who’d lend you a room for a week or two as you go sight-seeing.
New York is a city of high rise towers and a number of those are hotels that you can take your pick of. These buildings range from the five star hotels to the funky ones to hotels with “affordable” packages.
Four Season Hotel : if you’ve got kids, then you should consider staying in this kid-friendly hotel because guests under 18 can stay for free. The tallest hotel in New York City, it also provides its family guests with coloring books, a video lending library and welcome gifts for kids.
Soho Grand Hotel : if you’re the type of traveler who can’t bear to leave your behind, have no fear because there are several hotels in New York that can accommodate furry guests, just like the Soho Grand Hotel. Upon checkout, you’ll even be given a goldfish to remember your New York holiday.
Affinia 50 Suites : this particular hotel has no difficulties in landing a Top 10 spot in any survey when it comes to being the best hotel in New York City. Previously known as the Plaza 50 Suites, this is a no-fuss-comfort-zone for travelers who want basic accommodations that would also be easy on the pockets. Large suites equipped with kitchenettes are also available if you so prefer.
Hilton Time Square : Never mind Paris Hilton and her notorious antics. At least her family still hasn’t stopped in being one of the best when you’re talking about hotel services. The Hilton Time Square is one of the poshest hotels in New York City, with a twenty-five-seater theater and even its own wax museum! And just because it’s posh, don’t assume that the staff would turn its nose up on noisy, bratty kids or dirty, scrambling house pets. Nuh-uh! The Hilton Time Square aims to please all forms of guests, human and non human, adult and kids.
So now, all you need to do is choose which hotel you’re going to stay, pay the bill, enjoy the scenery and of course, tour New York City!
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The Ultimate Hotel Guide To New York City By J. Foley
New York City is the city that never sleeps, es verdad? Well, it’s certainly no wonder with so many places and stuff that would please all the senses. There’s the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Madison Square Garden and God knows what else. But the question is...where do you stay in New York City?
Admittedly, the cost of living, especially rent expenses, is still rocketing sky high in New York City. If you know where to look, a lot of restaurants offer affordable yet tasty dishes so food’s no problem. When it comes to shopping, don’t think that New York City is just all about Macy’s. Of course not! There are a lot of bazaars that are ongoing throughout New York City and all you need is an efficient guide to help you out. For tourist spots, you shouldn’t believe either that everything in New York City comes with a ticket price. Nuh-uh! In fact, just walking in downtown New York is already a sight to behold.
So the only problem is, yes, where to stay?
Before I launch on a list of New York City hotels that could interest you, first, I have to warn you that what’s termed as “affordable” in New York City may not be “affordable” in your vocabulary. So if you’re cash strapped, better check first if you’ve got some friends living in New York City who’d lend you a room for a week or two as you go sight-seeing.
New York is a city of high rise towers and a number of those are hotels that you can take your pick of. These buildings range from the five star hotels to the funky ones to hotels with “affordable” packages.
Four Season Hotel : if you’ve got kids, then you should consider staying in this kid-friendly hotel because guests under 18 can stay for free. The tallest hotel in New York City, it also provides its family guests with coloring books, a video lending library and welcome gifts for kids.
Soho Grand Hotel : if you’re the type of traveler who can’t bear to leave your behind, have no fear because there are several hotels in New York that can accommodate furry guests, just like the Soho Grand Hotel. Upon checkout, you’ll even be given a goldfish to remember your New York holiday.
Affinia 50 Suites : this particular hotel has no difficulties in landing a Top 10 spot in any survey when it comes to being the best hotel in New York City. Previously known as the Plaza 50 Suites, this is a no-fuss-comfort-zone for travelers who want basic accommodations that would also be easy on the pockets. Large suites equipped with kitchenettes are also available if you so prefer.
Hilton Time Square : Never mind Paris Hilton and her notorious antics. At least her family still hasn’t stopped in being one of the best when you’re talking about hotel services. The Hilton Time Square is one of the poshest hotels in New York City, with a twenty-five-seater theater and even its own wax museum! And just because it’s posh, don’t assume that the staff would turn its nose up on noisy, bratty kids or dirty, scrambling house pets. Nuh-uh! The Hilton Time Square aims to please all forms of guests, human and non human, adult and kids.
So now, all you need to do is choose which hotel you’re going to stay, pay the bill, enjoy the scenery and of course, tour New York City!
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Thursday, August 10, 2006
Cruise Ship Travel Wedding Packages
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Cruise Ship Travel Wedding Packages By J. Foley
A wedding has to be an affair to remember as it comes once in a lifetime for most. Have you ever dreamt of exchanging vows with your beloved on a beach in the Caribbean under stars? It used to be a dream earlier, but now with cruise ships offering wedding cruise ship travel packages, it can become reality. Cruise ships offer something called as destination-wedding packages where you can select the location where you want to exchange vows. Let us have a look at some of the services under wedding packages in Cruise ship travel.
On Board Wedding Cruise Ship Travel Packages
You can select a wedding package where the ceremony will be held on the homeport of the ship or on any other port where the ship docks. It can also be held in a small chapel inside the ship as well. Most cruise ships have a wedding coordinator with them who will help you plan and execute your wedding. You can call all your guests, plan a grand wedding and a grand reception and then while your guests disembark, you two can sail off to your chosen destination for your honeymoon.
Destination Wedding Cruise Ship Travel Packages
Destination cruise packages are also quite popular nowadays. You can choose where you want to hold your wedding and exchange vows. Do you want to get married on a glacier in Alaska or the Hawaii? Maybe, on a remote beach in the Caribbean islands. It is up to you to decide and you can have it.
Your preferences
You can make it as grand and elaborate as you wish or you can make it a simple down to earth affair. If you have dreamt of a wedding amidst friends, relatives surrounded by the sea, spending romantic evenings on a deck, dancing, shopping, watching movies, enjoying the privacy of your room and getting pampered by room service, then a cruise ship travel is your best option.
Services on Offer
The basic services that you get on a cruise ship wedding packages include the services of a wedding coordinator, recorded music, a small wedding cake and some mementoes and a certificate which you can keep as an acknowledgement. If you want something fancier, you can get it at the cruise. You can get everything from the Tuxedo to special audio video packages, live coverage via webcam, buffet luncheons a multi course feast and much more depending on how much you are willing to spend.
You two can bet that you will never forget the experience that a cruise wedding and honeymoon package will offer you.
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Cruise Ship Travel Wedding Packages By J. Foley
A wedding has to be an affair to remember as it comes once in a lifetime for most. Have you ever dreamt of exchanging vows with your beloved on a beach in the Caribbean under stars? It used to be a dream earlier, but now with cruise ships offering wedding cruise ship travel packages, it can become reality. Cruise ships offer something called as destination-wedding packages where you can select the location where you want to exchange vows. Let us have a look at some of the services under wedding packages in Cruise ship travel.
On Board Wedding Cruise Ship Travel Packages
You can select a wedding package where the ceremony will be held on the homeport of the ship or on any other port where the ship docks. It can also be held in a small chapel inside the ship as well. Most cruise ships have a wedding coordinator with them who will help you plan and execute your wedding. You can call all your guests, plan a grand wedding and a grand reception and then while your guests disembark, you two can sail off to your chosen destination for your honeymoon.
Destination Wedding Cruise Ship Travel Packages
Destination cruise packages are also quite popular nowadays. You can choose where you want to hold your wedding and exchange vows. Do you want to get married on a glacier in Alaska or the Hawaii? Maybe, on a remote beach in the Caribbean islands. It is up to you to decide and you can have it.
Your preferences
You can make it as grand and elaborate as you wish or you can make it a simple down to earth affair. If you have dreamt of a wedding amidst friends, relatives surrounded by the sea, spending romantic evenings on a deck, dancing, shopping, watching movies, enjoying the privacy of your room and getting pampered by room service, then a cruise ship travel is your best option.
Services on Offer
The basic services that you get on a cruise ship wedding packages include the services of a wedding coordinator, recorded music, a small wedding cake and some mementoes and a certificate which you can keep as an acknowledgement. If you want something fancier, you can get it at the cruise. You can get everything from the Tuxedo to special audio video packages, live coverage via webcam, buffet luncheons a multi course feast and much more depending on how much you are willing to spend.
You two can bet that you will never forget the experience that a cruise wedding and honeymoon package will offer you.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Hawaiian Cruise Ship Travel : A Dream Come True
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Hawaiian Cruise Ship Travel – A Dream Come True By J. Foley
A cruise ship travel holiday to Hawaii is a dream for most and many do not get an opportunity to explore these islands in their lifetime. Well, if you have decided that your next holiday destination is Hawaii, time to get planned and get set.
The Starting Points
Get online and check for the cruises, which offer packages to Hawaii. If you are a resident of the United States, you probably will not have a tough time finding a cruise ship travel, because from the US alone there are about a hundred different cruises which sail to the Hawaii everyday. Vancouver and San Diego are some of the location from which ships set sail. If you want to explore all the Hawaiian Islands, you probably would need 18 to 20 days. There are cruises which offer month long packages as well. In these packages, you can go through the entire length and breadth of Hawaii.
Water Sports
Get set to halt and explore the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai and Maui. Apart from the various activities that you can pursue in a cruise like lazing around on your private deck, sipping your favorite drink while watching the sun go down and shopping around, the on ground activities will interest you more. There are so many water sports that you can pursue here. You can go snorkeling, scuba diving; check out coral reefs in a glass-bottomed boat and even go underwater in a submarine. If that is not enough you can go searching for whales off the islands of Lanai, because it is the favorite spot where humpback whales come to spend their winter after spending their summer in Alaska.
Adventure sports in Hawaiian Cruise Ship Travel
You have multiple adventure sports that you can pursue on ground. From exploring the dormant volcanoes of Mauna Kea to mountain biking or hiking in the rain forests of Kauai, you wont get enough of Hawaii. You can turn adventurer or simply laze around on the beach. The island of Kilauea is a major tourist attraction as well. The volcano is active since 1983 and has been erupting ever since. You can stay in the ship at night and watch the volcano flow into the sea. It is quite a sight.
Nightlife
The nightlife can be quite addictive as well. There are a variety of nightclubs and bars for nightlife enthusiasts. From the moderate Pipeline Café to the 18+ Tuesday’s Velvet Lounge, there is something on offer for everyone. You can ask at the reception for the local nightclub listings.
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Hawaiian Cruise Ship Travel – A Dream Come True By J. Foley
A cruise ship travel holiday to Hawaii is a dream for most and many do not get an opportunity to explore these islands in their lifetime. Well, if you have decided that your next holiday destination is Hawaii, time to get planned and get set.
The Starting Points
Get online and check for the cruises, which offer packages to Hawaii. If you are a resident of the United States, you probably will not have a tough time finding a cruise ship travel, because from the US alone there are about a hundred different cruises which sail to the Hawaii everyday. Vancouver and San Diego are some of the location from which ships set sail. If you want to explore all the Hawaiian Islands, you probably would need 18 to 20 days. There are cruises which offer month long packages as well. In these packages, you can go through the entire length and breadth of Hawaii.
Water Sports
Get set to halt and explore the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai and Maui. Apart from the various activities that you can pursue in a cruise like lazing around on your private deck, sipping your favorite drink while watching the sun go down and shopping around, the on ground activities will interest you more. There are so many water sports that you can pursue here. You can go snorkeling, scuba diving; check out coral reefs in a glass-bottomed boat and even go underwater in a submarine. If that is not enough you can go searching for whales off the islands of Lanai, because it is the favorite spot where humpback whales come to spend their winter after spending their summer in Alaska.
Adventure sports in Hawaiian Cruise Ship Travel
You have multiple adventure sports that you can pursue on ground. From exploring the dormant volcanoes of Mauna Kea to mountain biking or hiking in the rain forests of Kauai, you wont get enough of Hawaii. You can turn adventurer or simply laze around on the beach. The island of Kilauea is a major tourist attraction as well. The volcano is active since 1983 and has been erupting ever since. You can stay in the ship at night and watch the volcano flow into the sea. It is quite a sight.
Nightlife
The nightlife can be quite addictive as well. There are a variety of nightclubs and bars for nightlife enthusiasts. From the moderate Pipeline Café to the 18+ Tuesday’s Velvet Lounge, there is something on offer for everyone. You can ask at the reception for the local nightclub listings.
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