CHEAP WORLDWIDE FLIGHTS IN WEEKEND SUMMER SALE
Posted August 7, 2009 , add a comment) As the British summer fails to deliver yet again, now is the time to book a cheap flight to a sunny destination.
Netflights.com has launched a massive summer flight sale, with last-minute prices on flights to hundreds of fantastic destinations worldwide, including cheap flights to Bangkok, bargain flights to New York, great value flights to Orlando for families, and super savings on Sydney flights.
Dreaming of a holiday in Dubai? Netflights.com will take you there for as little as £218. Prices like these won’t last long - Netflights.com will be selling thousands of cheap flights for July to September departures until midnight on Monday.
Now is the perfect time for travellers seeking some summer sun, with cheap flights to hundreds of destinations around the world. At Netflights.com, thousands of prices have been cut and countless great flight deals can be found, like return flights to New York from only £315, and return flights to Bangkok from an amazing £358. Netflights.com has some of the lowest flight prices on the web, so take advantage of this great offer today!
To book, visit www.netflights.com or call a Netflights.com travel expert on 0844 493 1234.
Bag More Bargain Breaks From Eurocamp With Savings Of Up To 30%*
Posted , add a comment) School’s out and the summer holidays have begun. And with discounts of up to 30% on a whole host of self-catering breaks with Eurocamp ? as well as free mid-week ferry crossings and kids’ clubs ? there are some great value getaways up for grabs.
There’s 30% off Eurocamp’s La Bien Assise parc, in Guînes, Picardy ? within a convenient 20-minute drive from the Channel ports and the Eurotunnel terminal.
Set in beautiful countryside on the edge of Guînes forest and in the grounds of a stunning 18th century château, the atmosphere of La Bien Assise is relaxed and typically French, offering plenty of space for the children to play.
At the parc the former stables have been skilfully converted into a welcoming shop and bar. The traditional restaurant is also set in an old farmstead and is enjoyed by both locals and guests.
For those who are more active, parc facilities include three swimming pools, tennis and mini-golf, perfect for an active family holiday. Off site, there’s the forest of Guînes to explore on bike or by foot and the town of Guînes a ten-minute walk away, with its cafés, restaurants and shops. The sandy Wissant beach ? located just seven miles away ? is sheltered between two headlands and is a favourite location for activities including, surfing and windsurfing.
Book now and a seven night holiday at La Bien Assise, in Guînes, Picardy, arriving 17 August costs just £737.50 for the whole family, staying in a 2 bedroom ‘Comfort’ mobile home (sleeps 7 max) with decking, including free midweek P&O Dover-Calais ferry crossing ? saving £296.
And there are discounts of 20% up for grabs for a seven-night stay at Eurocamp’s Le Châtelet parc, in St Cast, Brittany this summer.
Enjoying an enviable location overlooking two sandy beaches - and just a five-minute drive from the delightful seaside resort of St Cast - Le Châtelet is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday.
On parc, there are two pools, football, tennis and volleyball facilities, as well as a small lake, ideal for a spot of fishing and the parc’s spacious bar and sun terrace are perfect for enjoying the magnificent views across the bay.
There’s a host of footpaths along the rugged coastline on which Le Châtelet is set, overlooking the Baie de St Cast dotted with islands and boats. If you fancy exploring the local area, Mont St Michel and Dinard are within easy driving distance.
Book now and a seven night holiday at Le Châtelet, in St Cast, Brittany, arriving 28 August costs just £461, staying in a 2 bedroom ‘Superior’ mobile home (sleeps 7 max) with decking and includes free midweek P&O Dover-Calais ferry crossing ? saving £98.
Visit around 7 ? 9 August and enjoy the Festival de la Cité des Hortensias at nearby Perros-Guirec. This three-day festival of Celtic music sees over 500 musicians take part in outdoor concerts in the centre of town and in the pretty Jardin de la Capitainerie, where there are various market stalls selling delicious local mussels and cider to visitors.
A seven night holiday at Le Châtelet during Festival de la Cite des Hortensias, arriving 06 August costs just £955, staying in a 2 bedroom ‘Superior’ mobile home (sleeps 7 max) with decking and includes free midweek P&O Dover-Calais ferry crossing ? saving £179.
For further information on Eurocamp please call 0844 406 0552 or visit www.eurocamp.co.uk.
Muir Beach, Marin County, California
Posted , add a commentNorthern California beaches can usually be classified as one of two types: large wild expanses of dunes and ice plants, Great Beaches, if you will, and smaller beaches nestled between cliffs, great in their own right. Muir Beach is one such smaller beach, a strip of coastline south of the Point Reyes National Seashore.
View from the south end. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatmandy/3189241742/
Located just off 101 north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Beach is 6 winding miles from the Hwy 1 exit. Nestled in a coastal valley at the edge of Mount Tamalpais, the small “town” of Muir Beach is comprised of 150 homes, the nearby Muir Woods National Monument, Green Gulch Farm/Zen Center, Slide Ranch and, of course the “old” English Pub, The Pelican Inn. There is a medium sized dirt parking lot that is rarely full, and one must walk across a small bridge and a wooden walkway over the lagoon to get to the beach. The area is rife with wildlife: butterflies, deer, frogs, salmon, fox, coyote, and yes–sharks Great White and otherwise have been spotted in the water here.
Shark carcass decaying on the rocks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/orangejoshuas/3345107157/
The beach itself is usually filled with families: kids and birthday parties, boogie boarders, teenagers, some surfers. Down the beach to the right a few hundred yards is the unofficial nude beach. Here there are obviously naked people, but there are also excellent tide pools and some very friendly seals that like to warm themselves on the sand. (The seals are also nude, you see.)
Muir Beach offers a range of very basic amenities: pit toilets, water, trash cans and picnic tables are all located at the south end of the parking lot. Fires are permitted in fire rings only, three of which are on the beach toward the south end. Pets are allowed, albeit on leashes to protect wildlife.
Cheap and Chic Edinburgh Fringe Festival Accommodation with HostelBookers
Posted , add a comment) Hostelbookers are celebrating the world’s biggest arts festival with a fine selection of Edinburgh Fringe Hostels accommodation in the city’s coolest art hostels.
Every August Edinburgh takes center stage for the Fringe Festival, and this year looks set to be the best yet, with some of the freshest new talent in theatre, music, film, comedy, art and dance heading to the Scottish capital for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009.
Situated within walking distance of the main performance venues, these arty hostels are the ideal place to crash after a hectic day watching the shows. With swanky design features and flash murals on the walls, festival-goers can sleep in style from only ?9.26 per person per night. Whilst most hotels are already booked up for the Edinburgh Fringe 2009, there are still plenty of top Edinburgh hostels available:
Caledonian Backpackers
With an enviable location right between the Old and New Town, this funky hostel boasts murals on the walls, and has a vibrant bar packed with pool tables. Perfect for post-fringe parties, the Caledonian Bar is open until 5am on weekends.
Budget Backpackers
Located in the lively Grassmarket area, Budget Backpackers is ideal for students who want to be in the heart of all the action. Fresh and modern inside, the bright rooms pop with color, and there’s a slick chill-out room with a plasma TV for recovering from the night before.
High Street Hostel
Travelers can sleep easy at the High Street Hostel - a stone’s throw from the Royal Mile, this chic eco-hostel is arty AND environmentally friendly. The ‘High Street’ is carbon neutral, recycles and only uses renewable sources for all electricity, but eco-warriors will also love the historic building, chilled out atmosphere and paintings on the wall.
Royal Mile Backpackers
Right on the Royal Mile, this hostel always goes all out for the festival, kicking off the festivities with a load of Edinburgh Fringe Events. From a Festival Pub crawl to the chance to win show tickets, this fun-loving hostel is the place to get the Fringe Party started.
Princes Street East Backpackers
Get into the alternative spirit of the Fringe at Princes Street East. This independent hostel has a ‘creative’ and easy-going atmosphere, from backpackers jamming in the ‘Cave’ bar to the graffiti decorating the walls.
Eurocamp Launches New Mountain Lodges
Posted , add a comment) Offering the ultimate window on a stunning Pyrenean backdrop, Eurocamp’s brand new Mountain Lodges provide a luxurious haven for those who love activity holidays, walking, mountain biking or simply soaking up the great outdoors and breathtaking natural scenery - perfect for relaxing after a day of mountain adventure.
The collection of self-catering lodges ? brand new to Eurocamp this summer ? are only available at the Airotel Pyrénées parc in the traditional mountain resort and spa village of Luz St. Sauveur, some 20 miles from Lourdes.
A contemporary take on the traditional mountain chalet, Eurocamp’s open-plan Mountain Lodges ? with their three-bedrooms including a mezzanine, two bathrooms and fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, electric hob, microwave and even satellite TV and DVD player ? provide all the necessary home comforts for a relaxing, enjoyable stay.
Located at the gateway to the Pyrénées National Park ? and amongst some of the most beautiful sights of the mountain range ? Airotel Pyrénées enjoys one of the most dramatic locations of any Eurocamp destination.
When not exploring the local surroundings ? with its excellent choice of restaurants, the famous Cirque de Gavarnie with its impressive waterfalls and the Cirque de Troumousse ? there’s plenty happening on the parc. With a choice of four outdoor swimming pools, one indoor pool with a sauna as well as a tennis court, children’s playground and regular organised walks and excursions, this is a great parc for families and couples alike.
A five night stay in one of Eurocamp’s Mountain Lodges at Airotel Pyrénées (sleeps six maximum), arriving 29 August 2009, costs just £550, accommodation only.
Eurocamp can also arrange fly-drive packages and ferry crossings at a supplement.
Fly drive is an easy option for those wishing to stay at Airotel Pyrénées, with airports at Pau (51 miles away) Biarritz (115 miles away) and Toulouse (130km away). Alternatively a ferry to Bilbao (212 miles away) is another convenient travel option ? especially if you want to see more and parc-hop across Europe.
Book now for holidays up until 26 September 2009 or take advantage of Eurocamp’s Price Freeze offer and book your 2010 holiday before Wednesday 29 July 2009 and get your accommodation at 2009 prices. On top of the price freeze, Eurocamp also have great Early Booking Discounts, with savings of up to 30%* off the holiday base price. And with just a £50 deposit payable to secure your holiday and payments which can be staggered to suit your budget, there’s no reason not to plan ahead ? giving you plenty to look forward to for next year.
For further information on Eurocamp please call 0844 406 0552 or visit www.eurocamp.co.uk.