Category: Vacation

Today, more travelers are choosing Cuba as their vacation destination. As the Caribbean’s largest island, Cuba attracts most of its tourists from Europe and Canada. Other tourists come from South America. There are a number of reasons why more people are choosing to book Cuba vacations.

More travellers are seeking cheap flights to Cuba and cheap Cuba vacation packages due to the allure of Cubas amazing beaches, rich culture and heritage, outstanding ecological marvels, and magnificent diving. Havana is the capital of Cuba. The city is described as an exotic city and for hundreds of years it has been the entryway to the Gulf of Mexico. In 1982, Old Havana, the citys historic centre, was listed by UNESCO for its neoclassical and Baroque buildings. Havanas theatres, museums, concert halls, and galleries are a tourists dream and they are adjacent to the exciting night clubs and bars that serve the renowned mojitos. Havana is a very popular tourist destination.

Much more Caribbean than Havana and world famous for its Carnival, the city of Santiago de Cuba, is an amazing city with a fascinating history, colorful music tradition, and gorgeous squares.
One major tourist draw is Cuba’s beaches, particularly the famous Varadero Beach. This famous beach offers tourists a spacious and sandy place to relax and it stretches into the waters of the Atlantic. There is also the Cayo Largo de Sur and the Isle of Youth, on the Caribbean side. These beautiful beaches offer incredible dive sites and white soft sand.

Cubas climate is typically hot however summer tends to be the wettest season. The winter months are a popular time to travel (from December to March) because the weather is very lovely, with not much rain, warm sunny days, and comfortable cooler evenings. Between May and October tourists will come across a fair amount of rain and eighty percent humidity. Hurricanes and other coastal storms tend to occur in late October and early November which is the tourist off season. Daring travellers can save money by visiting Cuba at this time. The drier season begins at the end of November and lasts until April.

Most travellers are booking cheap flights to Cuba between December and April which is the peak season. Christmas and New Years, July and August, and July 26 which is the anniversary of the revolution, are also popular times to travel to Cuba. Generally, Santiago de Cuba and Havana have peak seasons that run throughout the year.

Many travellers on cheap flights to Cuba tend to head to Old Havana. There are also other popular places such as the tourist-friendly barrio of Jaimanitas where renowned Cuban artist Jos Fuster lives. Also, Ernest Hemingways house, Finca La Vigia, look out over the village of San Francisco de Paula is a museum. At the Ambos Mundos Hotel, Hemingways Room 511, was where Hemingway wrote the first chapter of For Whom the Bell Tolls. The room has been preserved as it was then, with a typewriter and copies of notes. The lobby is filled with Hemingway memorabilia. As you can see, Cuba is a fantastic place to vacation. Best of all, you can get cheap flights to Cuba when you book through an online discount travel website.

If there is any island, which possesses diversity as rich as a continent, it has to be Sri Lanka. Country Vacation Sri Lanka is a perfect platform, through which, Country Vacations offers the exclusive taste and travel experience of Sri Lanka. Country Vacations membership in an added fillip, with which Country Vacation members find it easy to locate all secluded sensuous locations, even in Sri Lanka. Island was badly hit by Tsunami, few years back. But since then, Sri Lanka has been cynosure of all eyes. This island is now rated amongst top few destinations around the world, where tourists go gaga.

Picturesque locations, sensuous beaches and air of festivity are characteristic features, peculiar to Sri Lanka. Country Vacations Sri Lanka, with its local expertise, marked by ingenuity in their services through Country Vacation membership, is the best choice one can rely on for planning vacations in Sri Lanka. Country Vacation presents a list of all must see locations to Country Vacation members in Sri Lanka.

Arugam Bay on the east coast, and Hikkaduwa and Mirissa on the south coast offer perfect feast for surfers. Surfers kit can always be managed with privilege of Country Vacations membership. For families and children, who look for calm waves, and prefer gentle swimming over adventurous water sports, the best places are Unawatuna, near Galle, and Nilaveli. Country Vacation Sri Lanka offers lot many facilities on these beaches for its members. Not to forget Marine Life to be seen around Pigeon Island. This includes large variety of fishes and few rare species of turtles as well. Country Vacation Sri Lanka just like Sri Lanka itself surprises with small miracles.
Kandy, hardly 116 kms away from Colombo, has misty hills with rich heritage and is called as Royal City.

Rock climbing and trekking are regular adventures in the region. Golfers find their dream come true with perfect surroundings in Kandy and world class comfort with Country Vacation membership. The best advantage of local know how that Country Vacation Sri Lanka has, lies in keeping Country Vacation members aware of the festivals and perfect time, specific to a location. Kandy holds Esala Perahera in July and August, which offers glimpses of medieval pageantry of the Island. If one has Country Vacation Membership, fun is all his.

Hotels and lodges can easily be booked, with assistance of Country Vacations Sri Lanka which otherwise can turn out to be costlier and hard to find in busy seasons. Country Vacations Sri Lanka is a tailor made package for tourists looking for original Sinhalese experience in this country. Vacations in Sri Lanka, are incomplete without looking at flora and fauna, but it takes more than one visit to see it all. However with Country Vacations Sri Lanka, and Country Vacations membership, maximum fun is guaranteed.

There are bounty of beaches in Jamaica, each having its own charisma and rareness. If you desire to spend your holiday in privacy, head towards the Island Village Beach, a few miles east of Ocho Rios. If you are seeking a lively and dynamic destination, then you might like being at the Turtle Beach in Ocho Rios.

If you wish for some activities, then Runaway Bay is the place for you where you can have the fun of scuba diving. There are many concealed beaches that are owned by Jamaica rentals and resorts where you can spend your holiday in leisure.

Moreover, if you are a nature lover then you will love to spend your vacation in the area around Port Antonio, the northeast Jamaica well-known for its natural beauty. San Beach, Blue Lagoon, and Frenchmans Cove are several of the most well-liked beaches in Jamaica. And if you want to delight your taste buds, then you must visit Boston Beach to enjoy some genuine and authentic Jamaican jerk chicken. The Doctors Cave Beach and Walter Fletcher Beach in the Montego Bay are the most popular beaches and attract a large number of travelers throughout the year. If you are looking forward to a fun holiday with a revelry mood, then these are the best two beaches in Jamaica known for their party celebration vibe.

In close proximity is the Cornwall beach, which enjoys the reputation of being one of the best white sand beaches on the island. Negril with its sloppy ambience is also well known for its beaches and magnificent sunsets. The most celebrated is the pristine Seven Miles Beach that has time and again been voted as amongst the most excellent beaches in the world. The beach is enormous for those who want to enjoy a vibrant social scene. Actually, this is a great place to enjoy live reggae shows. Negril also has a fair share of secluded beaches and several wild and untouched spots. Vacations are your most valuable moments of your life so it is most important for you to plan your trip very precisely and you must hire an experienced and well known travel planner for your vacation to provide you must trusted and memorable vacation.

For those who fascinated for surfing, Boston Beach in Port Antonio could be the ultimate destination. The surf here and in Long Bay is pretty gentle. Though, if it is a surfing adventure you are looking for Treasure Beach possibly will be the suitable answer. Whenever you plan your vacation around Caribbean islands and Jamaica then you must get planned your holiday packages at Mega Vacations, which one of the leading tour planner which offers tour packages at affordable prices for tourists in Jamaica and experience the most memorizing vacation. For more information log on to: megavacations.us

In order to make your Florida vacation rental a success, you must actively market your property in the off-season. There will be many weeks where your vacation rental will be empty, but you can reduce these weeks by persevering with high-quality off peak marketing techniques.

We have highlighted numerous ways that we have used to fill those empty weeks:

Method One: Offer discounts for stays of two or more weeks. The discount can be based on a sliding scale such as; 5% for 2 weeks, 7.5% for 3 weeks, and so on. A slight discount can make the difference when a potential guest is comparing two or more properties.

Method Two: Offer last minute specials. For example: “Make your reservation within 72 hours of arrival and save 15%!” or “Special offer this week only!” This attracts the impulse vacationers looking for a quick get-away.

Method Three: During gaps in your bookings offer shorter rental periods such as two and three day weekends and mid-week rentals.

Method Four: Offer lower weekly rates to encourage longer rentals and discounted rates for stays of two or more weeks. This makes the price for attractive for the renter and it provides more bookings during the empty weeks.

Method Five:

Offer ‘themed’ rental packages by mirroring the events in the Disney area. For example, Thanksgiving, New Years, 4th of July, etc. Spend time advertising your villa around these events. Such as ‘Experience the Disney Christmas and stay in our exclusive villa’, etc

Method Six: We found offering complimentary items works particularly well in the off-season. Offer items such as (cost effective) tickets to local attractions, complimentary welcome basket (fruits, wine, or food staples for the first breakfast are all good choices), giftcards, etc. Use your imagination!

Method Seven: Send out periodic messages (via mail and/or email) to past renters letting them know about upcoming specials, new additions and upgrades. If they refer a renter offer incentives such items as a free night, discount off advertised rates or a giftcard for each referred renter.

Method Eight: Research how the local tourist board are promoting in the off peak season. Find out which groups or geographical location e.g. Toronto, UK, Ireland, etc they are focusing on and follow their strategies.

Method Nine: Market your property to snowbirds. ‘Snowbirds’ are people who migrate from the midwest, northern states and Canada to escape their snowy winters. They will stay in a property usually between three to six months. They are a great source of revenue for a number of months.

Time, patience and effort is required to successfully market your Florida vacation villa during the off peak season. But if you are persistent you will reap the rewards and generate a greater level of income from your Florida vacation villa.

Here is a lovely phrase to consider a Costa Rica villa vacation. What sorts of images does that put into your head? Do you see the white beaches and blue waters? Maybe you are more of a rainforest person and envision your villa tucked among the canopy of trees or surrounded by a mangrove forest? You should know that you would be able to easily select from either scenario if you looked for a Manuel Antonio villa for an upcoming visit to Costa Rica.

Manuel Antonio is the countrys most famous and well-known national park. It is often described as being equal parts beachfront and equal parts rainforest, and this is the reason that so many people choose a Manuel Antonio Villa for their trip to this gorgeous country.

Remember that a Costa Rica Villa is actually one of the most popular “formats” in terms of accommodation because it is also one of the most flexible styles. You can find large and opulent homes that sit directly on the beaches, come with private bungalows or beach front facilities, and which give you everything from daily housekeeping to a private chef. You can also find the exact opposite of that situation and find a cozy villa located up in the hills with a breathtaking view of the sea and yet the peace of the forest at night. This could be a small private house or a villa that is operated by locals who live in the building too.

When considering your villa vacation be sure that you understand what is included and what is not. For instance, we strongly urge anyone heading to Costa Rica to get guided tours of the amazing landscape. This is especially true when heading to some place as wonderful as Manuel Antonio. This is the sort of place where you might enjoy a tour of the “canopy” in order to spot rare birds and rainforest creatures. You could also head down to shady riverfront locations tucked into the forests as well and see the different kinds of mangrove trees and the many exotic plants and animals that live in this environment too. You can also find some accommodations that give you direct access to the unbelievably beautiful land and waters of the Manuel Antonio park as well.

The primary thing to remember about any Costa Rican vacation is the simple fact that it is one of the most flexible and diverse opportunities available and it all begins with choosing your perfect villa for your getaway.

Cubas wonderful climate and cheap accommodation options make it a much preferred vacation destination for almost everyone who loves a good life. If one of your cherished dreams is to visit the Caribbean beaches but because of money constraints you arent able to, an all Inclusive Cuba vacation could be just your solution to all your vacation woes.

Holidays in Cuba must always be planned well in advance so that you get to cover every popular location in a tranquil state. It offers breathtaking sand beaches, beautiful turquoise waters, light entertainment and an amiable crowd. If you desire some heavy partying, you can visit Cancun which has a lot of night clubs, guaranteed to make your night exciting. Other famous Cuban locations include Paradisus Cuba in Guardalavaca, Blau Varadero, Iberostar Varadero, Sandals Hicacos etc.

The first thing you must remember when planning to go for Holidays in Cuba is that the food there might not suit all taste buds and you definitely wouldnt want your trip to be ruined by some inane stomach pain. So although you can try out the local food there, carrying some readymade food with you will be a good idea just in case things get awry. However, you must try out the seafood buffet once because firstly, it is renowned and secondly, your trip to Cuba will be considered incomplete without it.

While in an all Inclusive Cuba holiday you need not spend any additional money than required, its highly recommended that you keep $50 at any rate for tipping the workers at your resort. It will get you much better service when the word gets around about your generous tipping. Moreover, if you are planning to go with your family, choosing the right resort is very essential. Most of them arent exactly family oriented and do not include things that children can pass time with. Some may not even allow children below a specific age to enter due to different reasons. So, always book in advance and state your requirements if you dont want to face a difficult and awkward predicament later.

Rich and famous men should never miss the chance to be at the beautiful city of Marbella and have fun in the sun with the Marbella escort girls. If you are really that famous from where you live, you cant have any wild fun in your hometown simply because people would recognize you and begin talking about you. However, if you take your desires over to the Spanish city of Marbella, no one would ever know about the wild ride that you had taken with the most beautiful Marbella escort girl that just you met in town.

Seek entry in the private beaches of Marbella and make yourself some naughty adventure. Walk naked in the sand with the Marbella escort girl of your choice. The fun that you can have in this town is limitless. Fly alone or with a group of friends. Together, you will be able to get all the pleasure that you came to this city for.

Dealing with a Marbella Escort Agency

Your choice of an agency is very crucial if you intend to fly over here just to have fun with the girls. You should deal with no less than a very reputable Marbella escort agency or your whole trip will come to a waste. Talk to an agency that can provide you with exactly the girls that you want to be with not with substitutes because the Marbella escort you chose cant make it at the last minute.

While there are indeed many Marbella escort girls to enjoy after you have arrived in the city, it is still best to have everything to work perfectly as planned. When you are in your best mood, you would enjoy the escort girls of Marbella all the more.

Fly and Enjoy Your Marbella Vacation

Marbella is indeed one of the best spots in all of Spain. The city is filled with many sights to see and activities to enjoy. And there are lots of beautiful Marbella escorts too and they can accommodate you and your innermost fantasies. Where else could you get this type of royal treatment? Get your whole body in here and experience the pleasure that real Spanish girls can provide.

Local tourists and Marbella residents can also make their own adventure here. With the choices of escort girls in Marbella ranging from the blonde escorts, busty female companions, and even Asian beauties, you will be able to find the fun and entertainment that your body is craving for all along.

Colorado is the highest state in America. Denver rests at 5,280 feet, and many mountain towns sit above 9,000. At these lofty heights, the sun is stronger and the air thinner, but the adventure that much more exciting. To play in this high altitude state, though, it’s best to prepare before you visit, especially in winter.

Although Colorado’s ski and snowboard resorts are known for their light, fluffy powder and blue-sky days, the sun, snowstorms and wind can take a toll on your body. Do your nose and other extremities a favor, get smart about mountain wear. Here are some suggestions for what to pack on your winter excursion to Colorado:

Hat. Whether you’re on the slopes or just walking around in town, bring a hat for two reasons: 1) Like you learned in grade school, you lose most of your body heat through your head; 2) A brimmed hat will do wonders to deflect harmful rays from easily burned extremities like your nose and cheeks.

Sunscreen. Colorado doesn’t have many gray, overcast days, unless there’s a snowstorm blowing in. The sun shines all winter. With that in mind, pack – and slather on generously – the heavy-duty sunscreen (at least SPF 25), and make sure it’s the UVB/UVA-blocking kind.

Eyewear. On the same note, bring sunglasses/goggles with good UVA- and UVB-blocking capability. Read the label before you buy. If you’ve ever had your eyes burned by the sun or by the ray’s tricky reflection off the snow, you’ll never leave home without these trusty companions. Ski goggles will also protect your eyes from the wind, chilly temperatures and snow when you take that first faceplant.

Water-wickers. If you’re going to be out on the slopes or doing something athletic, make sure you invest in a water-wicking base layer – not cotton. Movement fabrics that were once considered high-tech are today commonplace and reasonably priced. Any major outdoor store will have these polypropylene-based undergarments that absorb sweat and wick it away from your skin.

Other mountain safety tips:

1. Drink plenty of water. In high altitudes your body needs, but doesn’t always crave, more liquids. Hydrating is especially important when you’re losing additional moisture by sweating. Drinking lots of water can also help prevent altitude sickness – symptoms range from headache to nausea – which visitors sometimes experience.
2. Don’t count on the forecast. Weather changes very quickly in Colorado. Don’t try to outsmart nature – you’ll seldom win. Always pack for varied elements and learn the rules of mountain travel.
3. Bring a map. With lots of rural areas, high mountain passes and a web of dirt roads without gas stations, Colorado can be a challenging place to drive anytime of the year. But in winter weather, roads can become even trickier. Make sure you or your driver is a good route-finder, that you have a map and that if possible you stock your car with emergency items like a blanket, extra fuel and a cell phone. Consider taking shuttles to your mountain destinations.

Colorado is the highest state in America. Denver rests at 5,280 feet, and many mountain towns sit above 9,000. At these lofty heights, the sun is stronger and the air thinner, but the adventure that much more exciting. To play in this high altitude state, though, it’s best to prepare before you visit, especially in winter.

Although Colorado’s ski and snowboard resorts are known for their light, fluffy powder and blue-sky days, the sun, snowstorms and wind can take a toll on your body. Do your nose and other extremities a favor, get smart about mountain wear. Here are some suggestions for what to pack on your winter excursion to Colorado:

Hat. Whether you’re on the slopes or just walking around in town, bring a hat for two reasons: 1) Like you learned in grade school, you lose most of your body heat through your head; 2) A brimmed hat will do wonders to deflect harmful rays from easily burned extremities like your nose and cheeks.

Sunscreen. Colorado doesn’t have many gray, overcast days, unless there’s a snowstorm blowing in. The sun shines all winter. With that in mind, pack – and slather on generously – the heavy-duty sunscreen (at least SPF 25), and make sure it’s the UVB/UVA-blocking kind.

Eyewear. On the same note, bring sunglasses/goggles with good UVA- and UVB-blocking capability. Read the label before you buy. If you’ve ever had your eyes burned by the sun or by the ray’s tricky reflection off the snow, you’ll never leave home without these trusty companions. Ski goggles will also protect your eyes from the wind, chilly temperatures and snow when you take that first faceplant.

Water-wickers. If you’re going to be out on the slopes or doing something athletic, make sure you invest in a water-wicking base layer – not cotton. Movement fabrics that were once considered high-tech are today commonplace and reasonably priced. Any major outdoor store will have these polypropylene-based undergarments that absorb sweat and wick it away from your skin.

Other mountain safety tips:

1. Drink plenty of water. In high altitudes your body needs, but doesn’t always crave, more liquids. Hydrating is especially important when you’re losing additional moisture by sweating. Drinking lots of water can also help prevent altitude sickness – symptoms range from headache to nausea – which visitors sometimes experience.
2. Don’t count on the forecast. Weather changes very quickly in Colorado. Don’t try to outsmart nature – you’ll seldom win. Always pack for varied elements and learn the rules of mountain travel.
3. Bring a map. With lots of rural areas, high mountain passes and a web of dirt roads without gas stations, Colorado can be a challenging place to drive anytime of the year. But in winter weather, roads can become even trickier. Make sure you or your driver is a good route-finder, that you have a map and that if possible you stock your car with emergency items like a blanket, extra fuel and a cell phone. Consider taking shuttles to your mountain destinations.

Thinking of a historical retreat that mixes native and purity of the way of life with fantastic great thing about botanical gardens and plantations? If Caribbean is to want to go this summer, meet Saint Lucia that’s culturally rich and warmly welcome guests to see how they live harmoniously with the surrounding. Saint Lucia is among the most recommended Caribbean attractions and tours destination that can make your stay worth remembering.

Tours for Cultural Heritage in Saint Lucia
Experiencing culture heritage in Saint Lucia may be the top Caribbean attractions and tours recommended on your historical retreat vacation. While taking tours on boat only for sightseeing or enjoying sunset, various locations hold different attractions which will keep your days vibrant. Traditional ways in cooking from natural ingredients such as macambou leaves or cassava could be observed and experienced. Encountering the character through honey collecting activity from the beehive and exploring the river for crayfish catch is yet another unforgettable attraction. Historical tours alternate a stroll within Catries, an important heritage that marks a place of old colonial architecture. An excursion to Pigeon Island is going to be also full of insights because it was once used for a military base but additionally became a sanctuary for pirates.

Plantation and Botanical Garden Visits
For any more refreshing program envisage to join tours to plantations and botanical gardens. Plantation visits will take you an amazing encounter with both nature and history. The majority of the plantations were developed during colonialism. This is actually the most rewarding Caribbean attractions and tours in which you get the chance to touch, smell and feel the way the inhabitants live while working in the sites. Lushan Country Life, particularly, mixes the taste of current life using the past history and future touch presenting traditional housing, spoiling your sense within the exoticism of a tropical forest and providing you with tens of species of birds, also overwhelming you with spice leaves natural smells. Increase your trace through botanical garden visits which will surely fascinate and amaze your guests with its topical vegetation and colours.

Those who pursue bodybuilding have different views on time off from weight training, with some believing that several weeks of regular bodybuilding workouts should be followed with a break from training of at minimum one week, while others fearing the very idea of time off from bodybuilding, to the point that they try to find a workout facility even when they are on a cruise with family or friends. The true answer to how a fitness enthusiast must deal with vacations in order to avoid any significant adverse impact to muscle building or fat loss is somewhere in the middle of these two extremes.

It’s very easy to become compulsive with weight training, to the point where skipping a workout brings about fears of a significant muscle mass reduction or body fat gain in a short period of time, and this can cause those who pursue weight lifting to actually try and avoid vacations so that they can remain consistent with their weight training workout routines at all times. This to the outsider seems excessive, and there is no doubt that, mentally, living such a one track bodybuilding lifestyle can bring about emotional breakdown, so avoiding breaks from bodybuilding training completely is never a logical or reasonable choice.

Others aim for vacations from weight training workouts every few weeks, performing their weight training and aerobic sessions for a month, and then taking a several week sabbatical from weight lifting before beginning another month long weight training and aerobic routine. This technique can delay bodybuilding progress significantly, so I recommend, instead, planning breaks from bodybuilding around special events (Easter, visiting family), and saving unexpected vacations for times when sickness strikes (flu, injuries, etc), so that you can comfortably move away from weight lifting workouts for 1-2 weeks during times of the year when you have places to see and people to spend time with, or when you are surprised with an unexpected sickness or injury.

The amount of muscle lost during a vacation from weight training can be significant if the time away from such workouts is excessive, so my recommended period of time to vacation from weight training workouts is seven days, and preferably, a vacation from weight training should never exceed two weeks, as the body begins to reduce the amount of muscle after a 1-2 week period (dependent upon genetics). If you are taking a trip that requires a lengthy time away from your normal weight training workout routine, consider following a reduced frequency schedule, where each muscle group is trained once per week with lower volume, at least to encourage muscle maintenance during a longer period away from weight training. This technique can be used for a vacation that lasts any length of time, but is vital if your time away from bodybuilding will exceed two weeks. Such an approach allows for short weight lifting workouts that stimulate the muscle sufficiently to delay muscle loss.

Often bodybuilders believe that since muscles grow during rest, long periods away from weight lifting will cause the body to produce superior results compared with infrequent breaks from weight lifting, and rest will assist in muscle gains if in fact enough stimulation has occurred through weight training, but this also means that lengthy breaks from weight lifting will not only remove the overload necessary for continued muscle growth, but also eventually begin to burn muscle tissue, as the body constantly adapts to the most recent level of stress, and will begin the muscle reduction process during extended vacation breaks from weight lifting workouts.

In regards to the frequency of breaks from bodybuilding workouts, this will depend on your lifestyle. For maximum results, the fewer extended breaks you take, the more muscle you will build, yet a one week vacation several times per year is helpful for the mind and body, but only if such periods away from bodybuilding occur at extended intervals, with at least two months (preferably three) of consistency prior to a break from weight lifting.

Also, do not neglect the importance of proper diet during a vacation from bodybuilding, as abandoning sufficient protein or carbohydrates during vacations from bodybuilding will cause your body to quickly reduce muscle, where otherwise only minor negative change will occur. Most are excited about eating during vacations away from bodybuilding, but just make sure to consume sufficient protein during such periods, and aim for carbohydrates at maintenance levels in order to discourage unnecessary muscle loss.