Koh Samui, what do those words evoke? Perhaps lying on a deckchair with the sun beating down and the air fragrant with coconut and sun cream oil. Voices, music and the distant buzz of a jet ski fill the air. And as the sun begins to slip to the horizon, your thoughts begin to turn to the evening's agenda - a sundowner cocktail overlooking the beach, a meal of grilled lobster fresh from the ocean, and then a leisurely amble through the local...more
Visiting Barcelona for many people is not about Gaudi, shopping and beaches, they are attracted to the city for its nightlife and on any night of the week you will find the place buzzing with travelers, visitors, students and locals. To cater for them there are a wealth of nightclubs, bars, entertainment, and dining venues and the city has various areas that appeal to all kinds of people. Here are a few tips on what each has to offer.Famous for...more
The island divided by French Saint Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten, is resident to magnificent beaches and pristine scenery, not forgetting two completely distinctive, friendly societies.St Martin / St Maarten vacation rentals are probably one of the most splendid condos offered in the Caribbean, exhibiting an exclusive cultivated beauty incomparable to the neighboring islands. This stylish, friendly island is truly a heaven; the key basis on which tourists choose the Caribbean islands on their holidays: the beaches!! Around all sides of the island are thirty beaches, all with an unique personality. Whichever beach you go to, you will encounter breathtaking landscapes, especially at dawn and sun-down, and obtain enough to keep you busy. Usually our St Maarten condo or villas are ideally situated to make the most of these scenes and amenities. For adventurous visitors of our St Maarten vacation rentals, the island is also home to a broad range of activities like scuba diving, fishing and water sports, while the usually relaxed guests can relax on the sand and bask in the sun, or expend some time walking the beaches for a natural souvenir. St Maarten hotels are sparse on the Dutch side...more
These days the words "inner city" usually conjures up images of decay and desolation, but in St Petersburg the inner city is graced with a tropical paradise. It is the Sunken Gardens, the city's oldest museum and the home of the oldest tropical plants in the region.The Sunken Gardens is not only a nice place to stroll and enjoy the plants, it...more
The guests in the extended stay, furnished apartments here at O Hotel Suites in downtown Calgary are always asking us for better ways to get out and explore the city. That's where Foursquare can be incredibly useful to the long term tourist. It's easy to use your imagination to find ways for yourself to enjoy your stay here in Calgary, but as...more
A feng shui travel kit can help you to have a relaxing and productive journey, whether it's leisure or a business trip. Myriads of people have already learned how to use this ancient Chinese notion to improve their homes and premises, and many are also learning to use it to improve their travel.A feng shui travel kit will typically come with instructions on how to choose the best hotel room for you and the means to cleanse and re-energize the space. A travel kit will typically include: instructions, protective amulets, incense and incense holders, chimes, and a compass. In this article, we will give some advice and examples for those who want to have a better journey using the feng shui notion and tools. The very first thing is choosing the right room for you. If you know which cardinal direction suits you best, then try to obtain a suite located in the corresponding part of the hotel. Alternatively, you can seek out a room where at least the bed is on the right spot. For these purposes, you can use a compass, which may either come with a feng shui travel kit or can be purchased separately.If you don't have the notion of the best cardinal directions for you, then follow the common...more
Mexico vacations are available for individuals of all ages. While many enjoy taking their family on a Mexico vacation, there are others who choose to vacation in Mexico alone with their spouse. With all of the romantic destinations in the world, you...more
Each day millions of people wander in their socks or barefeet through airport security screening lines or hotel rooms. These places are teeming with fungus and bacteria. Many travelers pick up athlete's foot while on vacation. If you know how, you...more
One the most overlooked techniques in marketing your vacation rentals is the use of offline methods to achieve those vital bookings. Offline marketing can also be cost effective and if done regularly can achieve good results and successfully...more
With several companies offering their own travel deals to the general public, a lot of individuals also seek for the perfect and affordable travel deals and the majority of them end up slogging through information in a bad situation. You must have a...more
I was a lucky guy recently as I got to meet the host of the Travel Channel's "Great Vacation Homes", "Sam's Disney Favorites", "Girl Meets Hawaii" and the soon to be aired "Passport to Great Weekends" the lovely Samantha Brown.Samantha said...more
Travel insurance is an added expense tacked on to the end of your vacation tab, and most people waive the fee without learning the details of what the travel insurance covers. The most common coverage is for medical emergencies, lost luggage and a...more