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Dec
The Beauty of Caneel Bay is located in a Rosewood Resort on the northwest side of St. John, it is one of the US Virgin Islands. The resort is nestled within Virgin Islands National Park on property once owned by Laurance Rockefeller. The resort buildings are designed to blend in with the landscape, giving the area a pristine beauty. The main resort and dining buildings are located on Caneel Bay itself. Guests can also stay on neighboring Scott Beach, Turtle Bay and Hawk’s Nest Bay. Caneel also has several dining facilities.
The Caneel Beach Terrace is the original, open air dining hall which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets along with beachfront views. The Turtle Bay Estate House and the Equator Restaurant are both built on the ruins of an old sugar mill and are open for dinners. Caneel Bay offers what almost every vacationer desires - beautiful surroundings, luxurious service and gourmet cuisine. There are many different things to do here while on your beach vacation, including snorkeling, nature walks, hiking, sailing, kayaking in the sea, wind surfing, scuba diving, and swimming.
You can dine in several restaurants and bars that range from fine dining to casual meals. Therestaurants include the Turtle Bay Estate House, Beach Terrace, The Equator, Starlight Terrace, and the Caneel Bay Bar. For those who are looking to work on their beach vacation, Caneel Bay offers a business center complete with computers, high speed internet access, printers, data ports, and even telephones that offer free local calling. Offering you everything for vacation bliss, Caneel Bay is one place you’ll be glad you found.
Caneel Bay is perfect for Romatic partners that want to have a perfect vacation with each other or also for business partners that want to have a nice place where to meet and have a good time. If you want to impress the most luxuty and demaning people you have to go to Caneel Bay a place designed for you.
28
Dec
Thailand is the perfect tourist destination for nature lovers, shopping lovers and for the followers of Buddhism. Thailand is all these teemed together and much more. Situated in the heart of South East Asia, Thailand has some of the best Buddhist temples, which offer peace, serenity and tranquility.
The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha
The temples and monasteries of Thailand date back to a few hundred years. The Emerald Buddha Temple is one of the most sacred sites in Thailand and requires visitors to be properly dressed before they can enter the holy place. The Jade statue of the Lord, which is elevated off the ground is a visual treat for visitiors. This temple occupies just one corner of the court of the grand Palace.
Magnificent Bangkok
You must be out of your mind, if you visit Thailand and leave without visiting Bangkok. The capital of Thailand has everything that a tourist can dream of. Shopping plazas, Temples, Museums, Hotels offering exquisite Thai food, Islands, Beaches, Tall high-rises and a sprawling nightlife, Bangkok has it all. Be it the largest building in the world to be made of Teak wood, in Vinmanmek Teak Mansion, or the 46 meter long statue of reclining Buddha in the Wat Pho temple, you will never ceased to be stunned by the beauty of Thailand.
Shopping enthusiasts can head off to Siam Square, which is one of the most popular shopper’s destinations in Thailand. Ma Boon Krong and Siam Center are two of the biggest shopping centers here. You can spend an entire day here and yet comeback unsatisfied. There are so many restaurants, theatres and shops to keep you busy. Thailand also has cheap roadside shopping opportunities for tourists who do not wish to blow away much money on shopping.
For Nature Lovers
Nature lovers can head straight to the Ko Chang national park that has many activities. Apart from the wildlife, tourists can also pursue diving, snorkeling or elephant riding over here. The place usually overflows with tourists all the time. Beach lovers can head off to Pataya, which is a pretty serene beach. It is located just 150 kms away from Bangkok.
Go discover Thailand!!
27
Dec
For those who don’t know, vacation rentals are usually stand-alone houses with full kitchens. In Hawaii, many of them are located right on the water and boast private swimming pools and Jacuzzis as well. A few have their own tennis courts. Vacation rentals usually require a minimum of one week stay. Depending on the size of the group traveling, vacation rentals are often comparably priced with per-person hotel room rates, especially if the group takes advantage of the full kitchen for preparing their meals. It’s similar to how a cab can be cheaper than the bus or subway if there are enough people sharing the fare.
Knowing this, it’s easy to vacation like a VIP in paradise and experience Hawaii the way the rich and famous do. This trip stay in a luxurious beach front home, fabulous estate or private villa when visiting the islands. You’ll never catch a VIP in a hotel mingling with the tourists, packed like sardines on Waikiki beach or waiting for elevators. They enjoy their peace, tranquility and solitude, unimpeded by the tourist throng–and you can too. Right now, depending on the number of guests in your group, you can vacation in style in Hawaii for less than a hotel stay….it’s like getting a free first class upgrade by staying in a first class Hawaii vacation rental home.
Each of the Hawaiian islands has something unique to offer. Oahu, the gathering place, is where Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu and big wave surfing are found. It is the most populous and modern of the islands and has the most nightlife. Kauai, the garden isle, is the oldest and most tropical of the islands. Its scenery is the stuff of movies and television settings. Mount Wai’ale’ale, the wettest spot on earth, Hanalei and Bali Hai are all found on Kauai. Maui, the valley isle, is famous for championship golf courses, whale watching and Haleakala Crater (inside of which all of Manhattan would fit). Lahaina, former whaling capital of the world, Hana, where Charles Lindbergh is buried, and the resort area of Kapalua are all found on Maui. Hawaii is not only the name of the state, but also the name of the largest island. Local refer to it as the big island. It is an island of contrasts and home to big game sport fishing, black sand beaches, desolate lava fields, tropical rain forests, spectacular waterfalls and volcanoes.
But remember, Hawaii is a year round vacation paradise and the best accommodations are booked early. Pacific Islands Reservations advises you to make your reservations for all Hawaii vacation rentals and bed & breakfast accommodations at least six months in advance. Holiday dates are usually booked up to a year in advance, so plan accordingly.
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Dec
“Paradise” is a word often used to describe the islands of the Caribbean. It seems that one visit leads to a lifetime’s love, and that’s certainly true when you choose to stay at an exquisite boutique hotel.
Where is it?
The Caribbean islands sit in the Caribbean Sea, in between the southern tip of Florida and the north coast of South America. In total, there are more than 7000 islands in this area, but only a few of those are regular tourist destinations, including Antigua, Barbados, Haiti, Saint Lucia and the Virgin Islands.
Where can I stay?
There’s no shortage of lovely places to stay on any of the most popular islands and the laid-back culture that’s spread throughout the Caribbean means that most places are a joy to stay in. There are, however, some really special boutique hotels where guests are given the very best of everything – design, décor, food, service and hospitality. These hotels keep the number of available rooms low so that you’re not bumping into crowds at breakfast or constrained in any way. On Barbuda, the barefoot luxury of The Beach House’s twenty one rooms is just one of the reasons it draws discerning honeymooners and romantic couples. The hotel’s boutique feel is accentuated by the wonderful service that guests receive. Alternatively, the Lone Star Hotel and Restaurant on Barbados has just eight rooms, all of them with beautiful contemporary styling – a simplicity that matches the landscape – and each of them with access onto an amazing stretch of beach. Or try the Montpelier Plantation Inn on St. Kitts and Nevis, where a sympathetic and classic renovation has resulted in a cool, sophisticated retreat in amongst 30 acres of wonderful tropical plants.
What can I see?
Most people visit the Caribbean with thoughts of lying on the beach and swimming in the sea uppermost in their minds. But there’s more to the Caribbean islands than the fabulous coastline. Learn about the history of the island people by visiting museums and plantations, or by viewing the wonderful art and craft. Diving and snorkelling are always popular and glass-bottomed boats and undersea vehicles let you experience sea-life as you’ve never seen it before. There’s also plenty of opportunity for other water sports, fishing, golf and horse-riding and, if you’re staying at one of our boutique hotels, the concierge and staff will be delighted to help you plan your day and book trips to other islands or on special excursions.
How do I get around?
Depending on which island you choose, there is a variety of transport. There are bus services on most island but they vary in quality and regularity. You can hire a car on the larger islands, but drivers don’t always come first, so watch for pedestrians, cyclists and animals. You will also need a driving licence or permit as required by the island, which is inexpensive to buy, but you must bring your own driving licence in order to get one. Bikes are available for hire on most islands and there are usually taxi services available. To move between islands, use the local ferry services.
