With the economy taking a downturn and the dollar continuing to fall, vacations in Europe can get to be expensive. However, one can still get a superb vacation just around the corner in Central America. Located in the Caribbean is the Dutch island of Curacao. It is one of the prettiest and elegant places to visit. Unlike other Dutch islands in the Caribbean, Curacao has few beaches but it has a lot more of Europe. The island is small, but have everything for a once in a life time vacation.
Curacao brings back memories of the olden European times. It has a strong Dutch culture, European food, South American Music and a colorful landscape. The most characteristic observation upon arriving to Curacao is the bright colored buildings with orange roofs.
The friendliness of the island is immediately apparent at the airport. Everyone is warm and willing to assist.
Even though the island is fairly small, it is a heaven for the outdoors person. Besides the pristine blue waters, the island offers a range of land activities including hiking, horseback riding and shopping. The island also has national park with a rich reserve of wildlife. Unlike most islands in the Caribbean, Curacao also has a varied collection of museums. The waters surrounding the island are warm, clear and offer every type of water sports.
The shopping in Curacao is more intimate. One does not have the giant malls and plazas like in America but small boutiques and shops filled with quality items ranging from Belgium chocolates, Dutch cheese, fabrics from Indonesia and wooden carving from Borneo. The markets are colorful with foods and fruits of all types.
If you want something to eat, the island has something for every taste. Besides the Caribbean cuisine, the island is rich with European and Asian flavors. For a sea food lover, Curacao is paradise.
For the night lover, Curacao has every type of entertainment to sparkle your life. After dark almost every club, bar and restaurant has some type of musical event and beautiful people. Jazz, samba and hip hop and can be heard till early hours of the morning.
Curacao is not difficult to reach. Most airlines in North America fly direct to the island. Even though the island is small and has decent transportation, one may rent a bike, car or an ATV to get around.
There is ample accommodation on the island. The hotels come in all styles and many come with inclusive packages. The hotels cater to every type of budget and most offer some type of package deal for divers. Those tourists who want to stay long; there are luxury villas with private pools that can be rented for any length of time.
Curacao is ideal for families, couples or singles who want to escape the cold winter. It is a superb place where one can sit under an umbrella at the pool, stroll along the waterfront or dive along the beaches. The biggest surprise is that package deals available today are generally less than $1000 for a 5-7 day trip.
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Tourist Apartments Bring You Closer To Venice, Italy
Although most people would not think that a vacation plan to go to Venice would be out of the ordinary, you might turn a few heads if you told your friends and family that you planned on staying in an one of the numerous Venice apartments that are for rent in that classic city. Of course choosing to look into this kind of lodging doesn’t mean that there aren't enough classy hotels at in the city. In fact anyone who knows anything about Venice tourism knows that there are some of the finest hotels anywhere in the world in Venice.
Personal Experience
It's not even that the people who choose to look into Venice apartments for their stay are snubbing all that luxury that the larger hotels have. For most of these people it's just that looking into a different kind of lodging allows them to have a more personal experience.
When you first start looking for one of these you might be surprised at the tremendous amount of choice that you have and the amenities that are available with each one. A quick look shows that many of these are located on canals or near famous markets in the city proper and the listing often has a list of amenities that looks something like:
Often getting to look at the best in Venice apartments is as easy as finding the right Website that promotes these and one of the first things you'll notice is the fact the Italians take Venice tourism very seriously. Of course the advantage that many of the travelers that take advantage of these apartments see is the way these Venice apartments afford them the chance to get up close and personal with the markets and canals that are one of the city's largest tourist attractions.
Typically, these generally affordable apartments are located in places like Sestiere of Santa Croce which is the ancient heart of the city. For those who want to set out of the usual tourist trap as they proceed on their vacation in Venice, these Venice apartments offer a great way to live in among the people of that great and romantic city. It all starts with a quick trip to the Internet where these Venice apartments are all attractively displayed for you viewing pleasure.
Personal Experience
It's not even that the people who choose to look into Venice apartments for their stay are snubbing all that luxury that the larger hotels have. For most of these people it's just that looking into a different kind of lodging allows them to have a more personal experience.
When you first start looking for one of these you might be surprised at the tremendous amount of choice that you have and the amenities that are available with each one. A quick look shows that many of these are located on canals or near famous markets in the city proper and the listing often has a list of amenities that looks something like:
- 50 meters from the famous Rialto Market
- 1 minute from Rialto Bridge
- 7 minutes from Saint Mark's Square
Often getting to look at the best in Venice apartments is as easy as finding the right Website that promotes these and one of the first things you'll notice is the fact the Italians take Venice tourism very seriously. Of course the advantage that many of the travelers that take advantage of these apartments see is the way these Venice apartments afford them the chance to get up close and personal with the markets and canals that are one of the city's largest tourist attractions.
Typically, these generally affordable apartments are located in places like Sestiere of Santa Croce which is the ancient heart of the city. For those who want to set out of the usual tourist trap as they proceed on their vacation in Venice, these Venice apartments offer a great way to live in among the people of that great and romantic city. It all starts with a quick trip to the Internet where these Venice apartments are all attractively displayed for you viewing pleasure.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Santa Fe Hotels
I was searching online for some great hotels in Sante Fe and this is what I found and wanted to share with my fellow travelers.
Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe by scotslass
I had read mixed reviews on the Santa Fe. We went not expecting too much - as it was the most affordable disney hotel. We were happy with the hotel. Our room was clean, the staff were more than helpful. ...
- This hotels sounds great for people who want to visit Disney's Hotel.
LA FONDA - The magnificent Hotel at the end of the Santa Fe Trail. THE BRICKS - The Plaza’s roadway material. THE TOWN SQUARE - The Plaza. GIVE TILL IT HURTS - What happened to the Civil War cannons. ...
If you are looking for cheap hotels, check out the following link:
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Santa Fe Favorites: Haunted Hollows of Santa Fe
La Posada Hotel (330 East Palace Ave) - La Posada Hotel is probably the most well-known haunted landmark in Santa Fe. The story dates back to 1882, when Abraham Staab (a former contractor for the US Army) built a three-story brick ...
This sounds really interesting.
Santa Fe: Your Romantic Vacation Cheat Sheet
Santa Fe Hotels The Inn and Spa at Loretto is one of our top picks right in the center of town. Impressive adobe architecture and easy access to all of Santa Fe's attractions, makes this property a favorite for Jaunt staffers. ...
Great place to take your girlfriend for a weekend away.
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What To Look For In A Hotel In Santa Fe
Planning a trip to New Mexico, but aren’t sure what to look for in a hotel in Santa Fe? Or maybe you’re planning on renting a hotel room for the first time in your life? Either way, this article will show you exactly what you should ...
Hotel St Francis, Santa Fe, Nm
The Victorian-style Hotel Saint Francis is located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, one block from Santa Fe Plaza, and approximately 11 miles from Santa Fe County Municipal Airport. This location is also 15 miles from the Santa Fe ...
Hot List: Philadelphia, South Africa, Santa Fe, New York City ...
We add new reviews to Fodor's each week. Up today: six new hotels and restaurants from New York City to South Africa.
santa fe hotels offer gas rebates
park inn is offering a $20 gas rebate check for guests who stay a minimum of two nights at any park inn location in the us and canada through september 30. the chain has locations around the world, ...
Gas rebates are a great idea.
Finding A Santa Fe Luxury Hotel On A Budget
When most people think about a Santa Fe luxury hotel, the first things that come to mind are room service and a high bill at the end of their stay. What those people don’t realize is that it is possible to find a Santa Fe luxury hotel ...
where you can find a bargain, and who doesn't need bargains this year?
santa fe hotels offer gas rebates
at least two hotels in santa fe are offering rebates to ease the pain of high gas prices. park inn is offering a $20 gas rebate check for guests who stay a minimum of two nights at any park inn location in the us and canada through ...
Hotels in the Santa Fe Zone of Mexico City, Novotel Mexico Santa Fe
In Mexico City you have one of the most incredible Hotels in the city, Novotel Mexico Santa Fe, lcoated in Santa Fe Zone, which is one of the most important and beautiful in this city in the state of Distrito Federal, located at 35 ...
Best Western Santa Fe - Air + Hotel 3 nights from $320 pp
Best Western Santa Fe - 2 Star Hotel - Air + Hotel 3 nights from $320 pp. Price shown departs from Austin. See website for additional details.
Sounds like a deal...
Best Western Santa Fe - Air + Hotel 2 nights from $332 pp
Best Western Santa Fe - 2 Star Hotel - Air + Hotel 2 nights from $332 pp. Price shown departs from Omaha. See website for additional details.
Best Western Santa Fe - Air + Hotel 7 nights from $775 pp
Best Western Santa Fe - 2 Star Hotel - Air + Hotel 7 nights from $775 pp. Price shown departs from Syracuse. See website for additional details.
Best Western Santa Fe - Air + Hotel 4 nights from $587 pp
Best Western Santa Fe - 2 Star Hotel - Air + Hotel 4 nights from $587 pp. Price shown departs from Orlando. See website for additional details.
Finally, Santa Fe offers every category of accommodation from luxury hotels to simple B & B's. I've stayed in many of the high end hotels, but I recently happened upon a hotel that is fabulous in every category, and amazingly affordable ...
This is the place that's got a great mix of Southwestern, Native American and Spanish influences and the accommodations there are some of the most romantic that can be found anywhere in the United States and Santa Fe Hotels are some of ...
Where is a very nice (5star) Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico close ...
santa fe new mexico. toddieona asked: I would also like to know which is better the Nirvana Spa or Ten Thousand Waves? Thanks Toddyieona.
Old Sante Fe Inn, Santa Fe, Nm
Hotel Old Sante Fe Inn is in the city of Santa Fe, NM. Rooms furniture is handmade in New Mexico by craftsmen who are often third and fourth generation wood wokrers and carvers. Many of the furnishing, fabrics, and rugs being used are ...
looking for hotels santa fae, new mexico? (actually spelled “santa fe”…) you’ve found the right place. just click on the following hotels list link for the guaranteed lowest price anywhere on some great santa fe hotels: ...
planning on visiting santa fe, nm? then you should check out the ...
hotel description: the newly renovated la posada de santa fe is a village of adobe cottages, situated on six acres of land approximately 65 miles from albuquerque international sunport. hotel amenities include activities desk/concierge, ...
Description: From Hotel Santa Fe up to ski resort (Santa Fe Ski Basin Road) rd. 475 (1:27h) and back (40 min). (220908) details: Distance: 32.141 mi Gain: 8386.96 ft Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, US. open route.
There are all kinds of deals available for those wishing to travel to New Mexico and try out some hotels in Sante Fe. Check out these handy links.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Best in Santa Fe Hotels
If you're the type of person who likes to look for that little out of the way place where you're planning a vacation or maybe something that's a little off the beaten holiday path, then you might want to consider a vacation in New Mexico. When you're trying to decide which spot is the one for you while you're looking into that New Mexico trip , why not give Santa Fe the once over? This is the place that's got a great mix of Southwestern, Native American and Spanish influences and the accommodations there are some of the most romantic that can be found anywhere in the United States and Santa Fe Hotels are some of the best of these.
Of course like any other place that caters to tourism, some Santa Fe hotels attract a little more attention than others. At the top of the list for the ones that are both unique and attractive is the Inn on The Alameda. This is a wonderful mix that's been modeled on a European design and this accommodation is found within easy walking distance to all the things that you'll want to see while you're in Santa Fe like museums and art galleries. This hotel has quite an impressive list of the kinds of amenities that most of the tourists that travel to the area are looking for including air conditioning and non smoking rooms that are available upon request. As well as dial up Internet access, the Inn on The Alameda also has cable and satellite television and several restaurants in the hotel. This hotel also has one of the Santa Fe hotels pet welcome designations that means you are more than welcome to bring your animal friends with you.
The choice that you get when you're looking at Santa Fe Hotels also extends to the traditional. Take a look at the Homewood Suites Santa Fe as well and you're sure to see that this 79 room accommodation has all the amenities that you're looking for. This is the place that boasts a Native American atmosphere and here all the suites have separate living and sleeping areas for that apartment feel. Some of the other features include, a business center with a safety deposit box at the front counter and a swimming pool and a laundry service.
There are quite a few choices when you're looking for the right place to stay in Santa Fe. Once you get good look you'll wonder why you didn’t have Santa Fe hotels on your holiday list before.
Of course like any other place that caters to tourism, some Santa Fe hotels attract a little more attention than others. At the top of the list for the ones that are both unique and attractive is the Inn on The Alameda. This is a wonderful mix that's been modeled on a European design and this accommodation is found within easy walking distance to all the things that you'll want to see while you're in Santa Fe like museums and art galleries. This hotel has quite an impressive list of the kinds of amenities that most of the tourists that travel to the area are looking for including air conditioning and non smoking rooms that are available upon request. As well as dial up Internet access, the Inn on The Alameda also has cable and satellite television and several restaurants in the hotel. This hotel also has one of the Santa Fe hotels pet welcome designations that means you are more than welcome to bring your animal friends with you.
The choice that you get when you're looking at Santa Fe Hotels also extends to the traditional. Take a look at the Homewood Suites Santa Fe as well and you're sure to see that this 79 room accommodation has all the amenities that you're looking for. This is the place that boasts a Native American atmosphere and here all the suites have separate living and sleeping areas for that apartment feel. Some of the other features include, a business center with a safety deposit box at the front counter and a swimming pool and a laundry service.There are quite a few choices when you're looking for the right place to stay in Santa Fe. Once you get good look you'll wonder why you didn’t have Santa Fe hotels on your holiday list before.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Welcome to the World of Remi Loves Travelling and Luxury Hotels blog.
Travelling and staying in luxury hotels:
We all have tales of our passion and woe from the countries we have travelled to. They can be the key to discovering yourself and the mystery of the humanity -- providing the place for learning and friendships to grow and develop. And travel can be the perfect solution of escape from an all too familiar way of life which suddenly becomes boring.. A hotel room in a different country can be the perfect answer when the need arises the for the tired traveler.. But equally, if you book into the wrong hotel in the wrong country, disaster can be raise its ugly head. Stories are told of illegal activity, moldy conditions, bugs in the bed, cramped spaces or just downright nasty hospitality. The place you choose to sleep can really make or break your whole holiday. If you’re not well rested you won’t have much fun travelling and experiencing a new country. It is vital to make good choices in hotel bookings and then report any poor quality decisions you make and then warn other tourists before they make the same mistake.
The ideal of a great bargain and a comfortable hotel is pretty much desired by all . All of the universe desires a good night’s sleep. A hotel is the perfect place to rest your head when on your travels. It’s a lifestyle choice. Just think of all the different package deal vacation commercials you’ve seen on television These commercials will often play up the traveler’s FEAR of missing out on the perfect bargain vacation experience -- depicting less than satisfactory destinations, noisy conditions, tiny hotel rooms or dirty conditions -- but they have an important message. We all want a good rest in the perfect vacation destination.
So what I propose here on my blog is to write about all sorts of experiences I have had. I will try to focus most on the times that I (or friends of mine) have spent in different countries -- whether passing through, stopping for a long time and looking for work, or just doing the “tourist thing”. I won’t just write about the good stories and try to make things sound better than they actually were. There would be no point of doing that? It would be a waste of time. Don’t worry, the stories won’t be TOO horrifying either. All tales of travel have their highs and lows and this also will be no exception. Some experiences have been somewhat horrific and I will actually tell of them here and there.
So thanks for visiting my blog. Stay tuned and you can find out more about about hotels and travel in many parts of the world and if they are worth your time to visit. Bon Voyage!
We all have tales of our passion and woe from the countries we have travelled to. They can be the key to discovering yourself and the mystery of the humanity -- providing the place for learning and friendships to grow and develop. And travel can be the perfect solution of escape from an all too familiar way of life which suddenly becomes boring.. A hotel room in a different country can be the perfect answer when the need arises the for the tired traveler.. But equally, if you book into the wrong hotel in the wrong country, disaster can be raise its ugly head. Stories are told of illegal activity, moldy conditions, bugs in the bed, cramped spaces or just downright nasty hospitality. The place you choose to sleep can really make or break your whole holiday. If you’re not well rested you won’t have much fun travelling and experiencing a new country. It is vital to make good choices in hotel bookings and then report any poor quality decisions you make and then warn other tourists before they make the same mistake.
The ideal of a great bargain and a comfortable hotel is pretty much desired by all . All of the universe desires a good night’s sleep. A hotel is the perfect place to rest your head when on your travels. It’s a lifestyle choice. Just think of all the different package deal vacation commercials you’ve seen on television These commercials will often play up the traveler’s FEAR of missing out on the perfect bargain vacation experience -- depicting less than satisfactory destinations, noisy conditions, tiny hotel rooms or dirty conditions -- but they have an important message. We all want a good rest in the perfect vacation destination.
So what I propose here on my blog is to write about all sorts of experiences I have had. I will try to focus most on the times that I (or friends of mine) have spent in different countries -- whether passing through, stopping for a long time and looking for work, or just doing the “tourist thing”. I won’t just write about the good stories and try to make things sound better than they actually were. There would be no point of doing that? It would be a waste of time. Don’t worry, the stories won’t be TOO horrifying either. All tales of travel have their highs and lows and this also will be no exception. Some experiences have been somewhat horrific and I will actually tell of them here and there.
So thanks for visiting my blog. Stay tuned and you can find out more about about hotels and travel in many parts of the world and if they are worth your time to visit. Bon Voyage!
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