The Best Caribbean Vacation Packages
Posted October 25, 2008 , add a commentPristine sand, clear ocean, and sitting under a palm tree with a cool drink is a daydream for many people. However, there are travel companies that specialize in making those fantasies come true. Caribbean vacation packages are very popular and tourists like the value for money offered and the convenience of relying on a reputable tour operator to organise everything. There many deals for airfares combined with hotel or resort rates. Many of these deals involve flights from New York City to the Caribbean.
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Popular Summer Vacation Destinations for Golfers
Posted October 8, 2008 , add a commentEach year, a large number of individuals take a summer trip. These trips may involve a summer vacation with the family, a romantic trip with your partner, or a trip with friends. No matter who you vacation with, selecting a summer vacation destination can be difficult. It is sometimes hard to find a destination that offers activities that everyone will enjoy. If you are an avid golfer, you may want to consider vacationing at a golf resort.
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Finding a vacation deal in the Caribbean
Posted August 29, 2008 , add a commentFrom Aruba to Jamaica, from the Cayman Islands to the Virgin Islands, there’s lots of ways for New Yorkers to enjoy the Caribbean.
Choosing the best deal and best vacation for your money depends on what you’re after.
A key cost factor is how easy it is to reach a certain destination. Shopping around for discounted package deals may produce bargains. Also pay attention to whether flights are nonstop or require connections.
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The Magic Of Phuket, Thailand
Posted August 27, 2008 , add a commentWhen I first arrived in Thailand, I did not expect to fall in love. In fact, just the opposite was true. Driving into Bangkok for a three-day stopover on the way to Phuket Island, my first impression was one of shabby buildings, unsophisticated advertising billboards, and suffocating smog. In the superficial glance I was able to give it, (and through the lens of my Western cultural viewpoint), Bangkok looked like a tawdry imitation of what I had left behind.
Now, after just two weeks spent on Phuket Island, I find that Thailand has captured my heart. I am smitten with the grace of the people, the lush, tropical beauty, and the easy-going and peaceful nature of the place. I initially wondered if the friendliness of theThai people was directed only at my tourist dollars. However, I soon met a young Canadian couple who live up north and teach English; they assured me that it is not. Thailand is called “The Land of Smiles” for very good reason.
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Royal Cliff Beach Resort in Pattaya wins Five Best of Awards of Excellence 2008
Posted August 20, 2008 , add a commentThe Royal Cliff Beach Resort has become the first hotel property in the world to win five ‘‘Best of Awards of Excellence 2008”, a new world record, from New York’s Wine Spectator magazine.
It is the first time that five such awards have been won by one hotel property in one calendar year anywhere in the world. The restaurants which won the coveted awards are Caprice Restaurant & Bar (Contemporary European), Larn Thong Restaurant (Classical Thai) Grill Room & Wine Cellar (International grilled specialities), Rossini (Italian Cuisine) and Chrysanthemum Palace (Cantonese Cuisine).
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