Monday, April 06, 2009

9 Beach Vacation Ideas

When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can
be very hard to pick a destination. There are many
places you can go, whether you want to explore the
beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia.
Below, you'll find 9 ideas to help you decide on
where to go for your vacation.

1. Hawaii resort
You can choose to put your frequent flier miles to
good use and take a beach vacation on the island of
Hawaii. Here, you can relax on the beach, swim in
the ocean, play golf, and even indulge in one of
the many innovative spa treatments. Hawaii enjoys
some of the best weather in the world - making it
a great choice for your beach vacation.

2. Golf and Beach in Georgia
Popular among the East Coast, the Cloister at Sea
Island in Georgia offers you 54 holes of championship
golf, sandy beaches, and a wide array of things for
you to do.

3. Oahu beach vacation
At the Kahala Mandarin Oriental you can expect to be
pampered like never before. You can visit the spa,
take scuba diving classes, or choose to swim it up
with the dolphins. The resort is conveniently
located 15 minutes away from Honolulu and Waikiki
Beach.

4. Virgin Islands vacation
At this vacation destination you can enjoy blue
waters and sandy beaches. The Ritz Carlton, and
St. Thomas resorts offer you the best of luxury
hotels during your beach vacation in the Virgin
Islands.

5. Half Moon Bay California
Located just 30 minutes by car away from San
Francisco, the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a
quick beach vacation away from the normal busy life
of the city.

6. Luxury Beach Resort of Bermuda
Two hours away by flight from New York City,
Bermuda is a quick and ideal vacation away from the
East Coast. Ariel Sands offers you 47 guest rooms
with gourmet food and breathtaking views.

7. Romance and seclusion in Jamaica
With unique rooms and splendid views of the
Caribbean, gourmet cuisine and amazing beaches,
The Caves resort in Jamaica helps to set the beach
vacation mood like never before.

8. Lakeside Resort Georgia
Near Atlanta Georgia, the Lake Lanier Islands offers
a golf course for golf lovers and a waterpark with
several water rides, slides, and water attractions
the entire family will enjoy.

9. Family fun in Hawaii
The Kona Village Resort in Hawaii offers you
several vacation activities that include snorkeling,
kayaking, sailing, volleyball, tennis, fishing,
scuba diving, and glass bottom boat tours.

Saturday, April 04, 2009

Travel Discounts In Time For Summer Vacations

Posted: April 4, 2009 12:09 AM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Travel industry experts said this year's summer travel will be easy to find and easy to afford.

Whether they fly for business or pleasure, every traveler at Nashville International Airport had come to an agreement.

"The best part of it is it's not just where I go, but I meet good people all the way there," said traveler Norm Henry.

Norm Henry and other frequent flyers are already noticing cheaper prices.

"Just because sometimes I have to fly short notice, and it's not as costly as it used to be to do that," said Henry.

Compared to last year, Triple A officials said a seven night - two person trip to Disney World including air and hotel is $400 cheaper than last year.

A five night - two person all inclusive - trip to the Dominican Republic is $200 less, and a five night Hawaiian trip is $1,000 cheaper.

"Yeah it's really motivating because I want to go to Vegas this summer," said traveler Shanika Freeman.

Triple A travel experts said customers will get the best deals by booking their trip 30 to 45 days in advance.

Traveler Jelani Quinn said it was no surprise the economy was behind the drop in cost.

"It's really slow, and so people have less money to actually go on trips or do anything else for that matter," said Quinn.

Many travelers planned keeping their eyes open and cashing in when the price is right, traveler Chris Greco said that was the recipe to recovery.

"A little bit everywhere. You have to get people to start spending money again," said Greco.

Compared to last year drivers are also getting deals. This time last year gas prices were about $3.30 a gallon.

Throughout the summer the Energy Information Administration predicted gas to cost about $2.