Archive for Travel Tips

06.14.09

My Jamaican Honeymoon

Posted in Adventurous Life, Travel Tips at 12:30 pm by


I’m sure everyone who has visited The Caves Resort in Jamaica will agree with me that this is one of the best resorts in the country. And for those planning their honeymoon, don’t go looking for resorts. Just take my word and book at package at The Caves. I know what you’re thinking, this could be just like one of the movies that gets excellent reviews and doesn’t live up to your expectations. I know, I know, this is exactly what I thought as well, and I sure am glad I didn’t go to other resorts and came here. The place is really fantastic.

We had been planning our honeymoon to Jamaica for a long time and all the resorts there looked equally inviting. After reading some excellent reviews of various Jamaican resorts we zeroed in on The Caves. Let me tell you that the staff there take really good care of you and make you feel special. All this is done without invading your privacy and in a very discreet manner.

We stayed for five days at the Blue Dolphin suite, which had fantastic views of the ocean. We had lots of lovely experiences. One night we had a magical candlelit dinner in a cave which had flowers strewn all over, and on another day it was a relaxing couple’s massage. We took long walks on the beach and have some fantastic photographs of the place. We have stayed in many resorts before, but the memories we have of The Caves will last us a lifetime.

06.02.09

Ski Weekends in Chamonix France Is a Superb Break

Posted in Recreation Resources, Travel Tips at 5:11 pm by

One of the over riding advantage of Chamonix village is its distance to Geneva airport. One is able to depart London in the early morning and be snowboarding in the afternoon. The achievement of Flybe and budget flight services has brought lower air fares and with merely a one hour trip time between the airport and Chamonix a short ski break is nowadays within the range of all skiers; moreover all the luxury catered chalets are available from Wednesday until the Sunday to allow you to take advantage of cheap travel costs and empty mountains. Immediately on arrival at the airport through to your ski passes awaiting for you when you arrive in resort; your itinerary is reserved to insure that everyone endures minimum amount of time travelling and the majority of the weekend on the slopes.

A ski weekend in Chamonix France can be a superb long weekend if you arrange the finer details right so that the group can revel in your precious vacation. This entails getting the air flights ski transfer and chalet spot on and getting the group onto the slopes as effortlessly as we can. Our aim is to provide you the largest length of time skiing with the min. amount of hassle this is coupled with our standard impeccable levels of cosines cooking and personal service. To this end we offer swift ski transfers fine accommodation fine cuisine and we are happy to recommend and reserve skiing guides and ski instructors.

03.18.09

Chamonix Haute Savoie Offers a Superior Area for Ski Breaks

Posted in Recreation Resources, Travel Tips at 5:50 pm by

Chamonix Mont Blanc sits at the foot of the wonderful Monte Bianco in the French Alps and is recognized as the mixed climbing and extreme skiing capital of the Alps. The resort has long been known as a real resort for sports in winter and summer. Chamonix Mont Blanc held the inaugural Olympics back in the 1920s - but it’s also a domain of exceptional views proffering a lot to the adventurous skier and sightseer.

But unlike most up to date ski fields Chamonix isn’t a new skiing town and has been mostly preserved from the brutalist architecture that litters a majority of the French Alps. Chamonix is blessed with not only an internationally renowned ski area on the other hand a grand and energetic center.

Chamonix town is large enough to ensure there’s plenty enough for the non-skier to do, with the Chamonix ski pass offering a lot of skiing. For whatever type of vacation theres an activity to please the whole group. Including a large swimming centre, spas, husky sledding and local market; and a plethora of designer shops, terraced caf©s and night clubs, Chamonix Mount Blanc offers a mix of mountaineering, charm and shopping, which not many skiing areas can come close to. Go on and organise your ski holiday straight away.

02.05.09

Advice to Economize during Your Snowboarding Trips

Posted in Recreation Resources, Travel Tips at 10:55 am by

The UK financial system began to grind to a halt many weeks ago and it does not look set to restart before long. The credit crunch, alongside the historical low value of the pound sterling versus the euro, and the annual snowboarding vacation starts to appear like a lot more of a expense than customary.

This season skiers have returned home from the holidays in Chamonix Mt Blanc with tales about the first-class snowboarding conditions and the extortionate expenses in ski resorts with expenses higher than 30 percent on last year. The more cheering tidings is that there’s umpteen reduced skiing breaks for sale, that in many instances are compensating for the gain in prices in the skiing resorts. never the less it is time to be money sensible. As luck would have it we’ve compiled a top five list to saving on this year’s ski trip.

1. Take sandwiches with you and stay out of the mountain restaurants
2. Pay in pounds - book with operators who have kept their prices in pounds and not shifted to Euros
3. Smaller ski resorts will have both cheaper accommodation and lift passes
4. Pre Book Ski Gear online for good savings
5. Discounted chalet holidays with breakfast dinner and wine included on all but one day

01.03.09

Barely 34 Kilometres from Santiago in Chile’s International Airport Is to Be Found Great Ski Fields

Posted in Recreation Resources, Travel Tips at 7:33 pm by

Snowboarding in South America? What type of strange place is that? Isn’t Patagonia mostly about rivers than about snowboarding? Actually no. S. America is a continent which reaches from the equator down to Southern Chile near the n. of Antarctica. Along the spine of Chile are found the Andes Mountain range. It’s amongst the most grand ranges in the planet and as the mountain range transits the tropical zone, the elevations are always snowcapped. Why not consider it as a fascinating place for your firm’s corporate ski trip.

America’s top skiing places are to be found in Chile and Argentina with good ski deals. Amongst the center of of Argentina and Chile you can locate several ski towns. The most famed ski resort in Chile is called by some Little Switzerland and when you pay a visit you’ll believe you are in Switzerland with the beautiful Swiss like cottages. The ski mountain has catered chalets, a restaurant, clubs, and everything else to insure a fabulous skiing trip. The biggest skiing field in S America is in Chile. Situated hardly 39 kilometers from the international airport you are able to reach it on a short drive having flown in non stop from lots towns as well as Paris, Rome, London, New York and Stockholm.

12.16.08

Fly to the UK

Posted in Travel Tips at 12:37 pm by

UK has always been a beautiful and interesting travel destination but, unfortunately, is not one of the cheapest. Whether people want to visit London, Liverpool or explore Loch Ness, a lot of time is spent on finding the perfect combination of cheap flight and affordable hotel or hostel. With the recent economical problems and high fees, one must assume that UK flights are almost impossible to find. However, careful planning can get you a cheap flight. There are plenty of low cost carriers flying into the UK, but not necessarily into the big airports. So fly into a small airport and then take another means of transport for the rest of the journey. In fact, the majority of UK airports located in big cities are served by low cost carriers so make sure to check out plenty of offers before deciding which deal to accept. Of course, you should consider that the majority of low cost carriers fly into airports located far from the city so you will have to pay for the transfer to the hotel. But what you pay for that will save on the hotel room, so everything evens out and you are still going to save some money. Pair such cheap flights with a last minute hotel deal and you can really say your UK vacation is cheap. And if you decide to visit the country outside its tourist season (summer), the chances of paying even less are way higher.

11.30.08

Wrightsville Beach, The Place Dreams Are Made

Posted in Recreation Resources, Travel Tips at 4:50 am by

There is a small island off the coast of southern North Carolina called Wrightsville Beach. It is one of the most beautiful locations on the entire east coast. The people there are happy for some reason and the houses are built on these stilts and look very southern. There have been many hurricanes that have arrived at this beach over the years, but they never really seem to affect it. The people just bounce right back and pull together and make things all better again.

The beach is breathtaking there. The water is clean, and if the gulf stream is in the correct position you will swear that you are in the movie the Blue Lagoon. The sand is soft and the ocean air makes you fell so good inside. When you go in the summer, the beach bodies are out and about showing off their tans. Sometimes when you are at the beach you think you are on a hollywood set.

Just behind the island is what is called the “inter coastal waterway”. This is a place for boats to travel all up and down the east coast without having to go into the rough seas of the ocean. You can go all the way from Canada to South Florida and make fun stops all along the way. Located just a few minutes west is Wilmington. This is a town that emulates the south. There are many jobs there and the city is quite busy. If you get a chance to visit, go for it. You might end up staying for an extended period of time if you know what I mean.

11.20.08

Villa Corte Lotti in Pietrasanta

Posted in Regional Events etc., Travel Tips at 2:38 am by

Villa Corte Lotti is a bed and breakfast in Pietrasanta, located in Via Oberdan 55

The recent remodeling, with flooring in Carrara marble, mahogany woodwork, cast iron railings, brass lamps, and trompe l’oeil was intended to recreate the original spirit of the epoch during which the villa was constructed.

We are proud to offer the most pleasant and comfortable way to enjoy your vacation in Pietrasanta, just a few kilometres from spectacular historical Tuscan cities like Florence, Pisa, and Siena, in the heart of the Versilia.

The architectural spirit of Corte Lotti embodies all the historic and cultural qualities of Pietrasanta itself in its structural and stylistic detail. It shares the unique settings and a cultural heritage, as well as tourist and sport facilities, with this city, immersed in the splendid climate of the Apuane Alps, just three kilometres from the sea.

Every detail, from the choice of furnishings to the ingenious use of space, has been studied and designed with great care.
The warm and welcoming atmosphere affords the apartments with a touch of intimacy that makes this the ideal place for your vacation.
Our quality services include cleaning and laundry, video surveillance, and swipe-card keys. Covered parking available.

The Rooms Our accommodations are located in a two-floor building.
They consist of a living room with a kitchen, double bedroom, and bath.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, cooker with oven, microwave oven, and an espresso coffee machine.

There are 6 apartments, all with climate control, 20” LCD television, DVD Audio Player, satellite receiver.

How to Reach Us
From Liguria, take the A12 motorway south to Versilia; from the north-east, take the A1 south to Parma, then the A 15 (la Cisa) as far as La Spezia, where you must take the A 12 south to Versilia; from Florence, take the A 11 north to Lucca, from the slip road turn for Viareggio, then follow the A 12 north until the Versilia toll booth; from Roma, follow the A 1 motorway north as far as Florence, then take the A 11 to Viareggio, where you enter the A 12 north, exiting at the Versilia toll booth.

Pietrasanta can also be reached by train by taking the ROMA-GENOA, stopping at the Pietrasanta station. The VIAREGGIO station, which is only 10 km away, offers a much wider selection of more long-distance trains.

If you are interested in a cheap hotel in Pietrasanta, pls visit our catalogue of Hotels all over Italy, where you can find also a wide range of accommodations in Rome and Hotels in Florence, Naples and Venice, from cheap to luxury, togheter with Tours.
All the reservation are secure: in fact, we don’t ask you to give us your credit card information, but in order to complete the reservation, we will redirect you directly on a bank (we currently use Paypal, the eBay company) for the payment

10.09.08

Hotel Teco in Milan

Posted in Regional Events etc., Travel Tips at 10:45 pm by


Hotel Teco is located in Milan, via Spallanzani, 27.
The urban context and landscape surrounding the hotel consits of typical late 19th century buildings.
Our Milan Hotel, completely modernized, consits of 30 rooms provided with any comfort and facilities.
We offer you a 24/h high professional service.
Our friendly staff, speaking all the main foreign languages, will be always at Your disposal, offering every assistance to guarantee the most confortable stay.

Our Hotel is located in Via Spallanzani, a quite street between Porta Venezia and Piazzale Loreto, just at a short walk from the heart of the city.
The area allowes quietness and, at the meantime, offers many opportunities to enjoy the fascinating lights and attractions of the nearby Corso Buenos Aires, one of the most important shopping disctrict of Milan.

The Structure of the hotel is a
three floor building provided with lift
and consists of

• Lobby-Hall
• Italian Bar
• Breakfast Longue
• 30 rooms

The Lobby is arranged to contain the reception and entertaining areas, furnished with elegant leather sofas, as well as the rooms
We offer : single, twins, queen,
three and four-bed rooms,
luxury suite and junior suite,
to reach a gran total of 60 beds.

Every bedroom, is supplied with inside safe locksystem, selfadjustable air conditionated, phone with direct external line, satellitar television and frigobar.
double panels windows and is well illuminated.

All the materials used for the furniture respect new U.E.’s safe regulations.
Beds are very comfortable supplied with orthopedic mattresses and high quality sheets and covers

Bathrooms are spacious and provided with bathtub and/or showers

The Hotel Teco is located close to the metro stations MM1 P.ta Venezia and Lima (red line), a short walk to the MM2 Loreto station (green line) and MM3 P.zza Repubblica (Yellow line) and a few minutes from the main railways stations: Centrale FF.SS. and Garibaldi FF.SS.
The convenient ubication of the hotel, close to any public surface transport and subways, guarantees fast connection to the heart of the city and the suburbs.
It is particulary easy to reach the Trade Fair Center, the main private and public business offices, all major banks, credit and financial institutes, The Historic District and all the main and most famous fashion and shopping areas of Milan.
It is easy to reach the main motorways: (A4 east) to Venice and Lake of Garda; (A1 south) to Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples; (A7) to Genova, SanRemo and France; (A9 ) Como, Switzerland and the lakes Area; (A4 west) to Turin.
Furthermore, to reach the two airports of the city, Linate and Malpensa, is easy and fast by Shuttle (from Centrale FF.SS.) or by TAXI (this service is also bookable in advance at our front desk)

Our service includes :
• N 9 urban phone-lines and taxi call
• Automatic wake-up call
• Fax and photocopy service
• Valuables custody
• Conventionated external parking
• Car rental
• Train and plane tickets service
• Itaian Bar
• Breakfast and buffet from 7.00 to 10.30 A.M.
• Room service on request (book before)
• Various services according to guest requirements.

09.16.08

Unearth the Worlds Greatest Walking Safaris with Kaingo this Winter

Posted in Travel Tips at 1:46 pm by

The thought of a safari can often probably stir up the ideas of amazement and the location of Africa. African safaris have been well established in South Africa for years and have become attractive with the British holiday tourists cause of the wonderful weather and the wonderful wildlife that will be explored. Find out about the different types of safaris and get upclose with the widlife.

The very best time to explore Africa for a considerable safari is around April as the weather is terrific. The number of Irish tourists who travel over to South Africa for a walking safari has significantly increased in the last five decades due to the strong pound and also due to the increased attention of Africa.

The wildlife that you will happen upon is massive, you might well see tigers and elephants all up close. Africa is perfect for those who desire to come and explore the animals and also wish for a romantic holiday. The South African safaris are not too strenuous that you cannot possibly go back to your terrific hotel in the evening for a romantic evening. That is why safaris in Africa might be perfect for a honeymoon. Zambia has some of the very best privately owned apartments and walking safaris in the world and should be experienced by you at least once.

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