Saturday, April 28, 2007

Ranch Vacation- Enjoy Nature And Comfort

Far from the maddening crowds, a Dude Ranch vacation offers a great escape from your office and work. The vast outdoors, cool air of the mountains, horses which offer you a stable mount all go towards making a Dude Ranch vacation one of the best times that you have had along with your family. You must however consider some things while getting ready for a Dude Ranch vacation.

As such Dude Ranches were born to cater to the Eastern tourists who wanted to experience the life of the Wild West. The settlers in the west dint have the wherewithal to host these Eastern tourists, and so the Dude Ranches offered a perfect solution. The owners of ranches soon realized that in addition of the scenic beauty, the tourists wanted something more from their ranch vacations. This led the owners to build lodges, and customize guest programs so that more tourists would come.

In planning your farm holidays, you must first identify the location of the Dude Ranch that you want to visit. The activities offered by the Dude Ranch depend to an extent on its location. So keep this in mind. Also consider the financial aspect and choose according to your budget from the wide range of accommodations that Dude Ranches offer.

Most of the activities on the Dude Ranches are standard. However there are some activities that are particular to some Dude Ranches. For instance some of the Ranches are near fly fishing rivers and in such places fishing is a very popular activity. Hiking is another well liked but not anticipated Dude Ranch activity that is enjoyed by tourists.

Taking this outdoor vacation on a Dude Ranch also gives you an opportunity to learn about nature and land formations. You may even find some great relics like arrow heads and bones while out there.

Last but not the least; you can revel in four star comfort of the Dude Ranch. Good accommodations with hot tubs and pools are to be found on most Ranches. Kids can play in the pool while you just lounge about reading and relaxing.

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Friday, April 27, 2007

Discover How Wonderful A Maui Vacation Condo Rental Can Be

When you take one of those long awaited Hawaiian tropical vacations, you have a whole slew of ideas before you as to what type of accommodations you want to consider. Where you stay is not everything and it is always okay to skimp a bit on accommodations to have a better time--hopefully you won't be spending too much time in your room on your vacation anyway but for those who spend longer periods of time on their vacations, good accommodations are important as your living area has to be more like a home away from home type of deal. If you are not comfortable where you are staying, it can be rather difficult to enjoy your vacation. Rather than long for the creature comforts of home on your next Maui vacation, condo rentals in the town of Kihei are always an option among vacation condo rentals in other areas of Maui.

Kihei is a small town on the western coast of Maui where a lot of tourist activity goes on. Kihei is to Hawaii as Ocho Rios is to Jamaica--the town exists mainly for the purpose of garnering capital from tourist activity. Vacationers love Kihei, and Maui vacations are not complete without a condo rental in Kihei.

In Maui, vacation condo rentals can be obtained in a variety of ways and for various lengths of time. Depending on how long you want to stay in Maui, you can rent your condo for a few days or weeks or even months at a time. If you are going to stay just a night or two in town, a small hotel room or motel room will most certainly do for your needs but for anything longer you are going to want the best in creature comforts, and these condo rentals can do that for you.

Many of the rental condos in the area come already stocked and furnished with everything that a person could need when landing in town, minus groceries and many times there are even a few grocery items in these rental condos as well. During the time that a party rents the condo the home is theirs and the furniture is theirs to do with as they please, which adds a certain appeal to the idea of a Maui vacation. Nobody ever wants to go on vacation and feel like a stranger--people want to feel welcome where they are, and condo rentals can make your Maui vacation much better for you.

How do you go about finding rental properties for your next Maui vacation? The internet is the best resource that you are going to have when it comes to rental condos for your vacation. This is the best way to get in touch with potential landlords for your next Maui rental condo. Many of the condos that are available for rent have been reviewed on different websites throughout the World Wide Web and you can get in touch with potential landlords that way. You won't have to worry about running into unforeseen problems and you can see pictures and get a hold of other information in a more timely manner that way as well. The web allows you to instantly contact people and get your Maui vacation up and running with the rental condo of your dreams.

Talk to a real estate agent today about the Maui vacation and condo rental of your dreams. Experience your Hawaiian vacation the way you should--with everything you would have had and could have had if you had just stayed home, but right on the beach. It can't get much better than that!

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

All Inclusive Holidays, Good or Not

When there is a budget to a vacation, all-inclusive deals are the best option. For a low-price, the all inclusive holiday packages feature round trip airfare, luxurious rooms, meals and drinks and resort activities. These cheap-travel deals are great if you have teenagers because they are not much of a concern and pretty independent. All-inclusive packages also feature a free tour or two and on-sight recreation.
With an all-inclusive deal you don't need to spend on anything else, except for when you want to go out on your own, or feel the urge to go curio shopping.

The benefits of an all-inclusive package outweigh the cons of cheap vacations. The buffet-style allows you to experiment a wide variety of food. The service is always good plenty of are activities included in the package. The all-inclusive trips also include diving, snorkeling and a host of other water sports. There are several activities like swimming, tennis and golf that may come as part of the package.

A good bargain is to buy an all-inclusive package to Disney World, which includes many activities. Some include visits to water parks, biking, and horseback riding. There are also miniature golf courses for the golf aficionados. They offer free shuttles back and forth, and need not worry about renting a car, which is an added expense.

A family with older children might treasure an all-inclusive package with a skiing adventure in the Rockies or a trip to a 'dude' ranch in Arizona. Whatever your likes and dislikes, you can find activities for all to enjoy on an all-inclusive holiday. You should explore your destination on-line.

An all-inclusive vacation in Cancun sounds like heaven. The resort on a reef just off the major island is different from the regular hotels in the heart of Cancun. But you can be subjected to sales pitches to buy time-shares by low- priced resorts. What you thought would be a perfect vacation could turn into a bad dream when you realize that a few places, workers still expect a tip, even if there are notices advertising to the contrary. Tipping would also get you that extra bit of service. At the resorts, there are tip jars everywhere. Tipping is banned in some resorts and you need to find out in advance what kind of a resort you are going to.

Another disadvantage of taking an all inclusive holiday is that after reaching the resort, everything you do has to be paid for and some resorts also have limited access to activities. If not careful, a vacation you thought would help you to get away from it all may actually turn into a vacation that is restrictive and more costly. A trip to the mainland and back is the only feature offered by some packages. That means that they get you to the resort and back, to leave for home. All other visits and excursions become your responsibility and you have to pay for it.

All-inclusive packages provide you with a cheap vacation, but you should be sure that where you are going is all-inclusive. There are plenty of resources available online for vacationers to gather information about their destination. They need to check the tariff before making reservations. The tourists need to research online, on the resort and the regular services offered and compare those that are available within the 'all-inclusive' package. The difference should be clear and worth the money it costs.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Beach Vacation Begins On Prince Edward Island

If walking along miles and miles of sandy coastline is your idea of the perfect summer holiday, discover a Prince Edward Island beach vacation this summer. Not only will you discover colorful stretches of white, champagne, pink and red beaches by the mile and the warmest ocean waters this side of Virginia, but along the way you might just witness the most amazing sunset you've ever seen, iridescent as it shimmers on the water.

A beach vacation on Prince Edward Island delivers on its promise of relaxation. There will be plenty of moments to sit back, close your eyes and enjoy simple things - like the lapping of the waves on the shoreline. Get comfortable, settle in with some sunscreen and a favorite novel ... and while that afternoon away!

For the more adventurous and inquisitive a guided tour will be the perfect introduction to your beach vacation. Learn about the varied geology, flora and the fauna of the area. Prince Edward Island may be Canada's smallest island, but it's big on providing the perfect respite to rejuvenate the soul. No need for chicken soup when you can enjoy clam chowder or fresh seafood direct from the ocean every day.

No matter what your beach vacation 'must haves', Prince Edward Island can meet and exceed them. Perhaps you just need a moment's privacy between lovers to rekindle a romance as the waves roll gently onto the shore? Maybe you dream of a nature lover's treasure trove as seabirds soar high above? Your ideal could include clam-digging fun for the whole family .. or a solitary moment reflected in a tidal pool. All these departures from the everyday are possible on this small oasis of an island.

Discover a network of beaches that extends for miles across sand dunes, barrier islands and sand pits. Explore sandstone cliffs, wetlands and forest. See for yourself a diverse habitat that is home to a variety of plant and wildlife, including the endangered Piping Plover. Conjure up a rich ocean history that dates back over thousands of years. Remember(or discover!) the simple joy of camping on any of 10 oceanside campsites.

This summer, discover the Gentle Island. Discover a Prince Edward Island beach vacation.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Top 9 Mistakes Coastal Vacations Club Reps Make & How to Avoid Them

Here are 9 of the most important tips for new people already in Coastal Vacations or considering joining the Coastal Vacations Travel Club.

1. Be Careful Who Your Get Your Advixce From

When you are first getting started with a home business, do you want to work with amateurs who learned from amateurs who learned from amateurs who enrolled them?

Time and time again, I hear from people who are about to sign up with someone who has never joined a home based business before, done ANY marketing before and has never USED the vacation membership before. Be careful with inexperienced reps, as they won't be able to "tool you up" with proven tools that work. The best advice, which will seem unfair to the newbies, is to join with established people. Learn quickly and establish yourself as an expert fast, so you won't be grouped into the amateur ranks. Set yourself up as a leader, and you will attract people to you, whether you are brand new or an established vet. Just be genuine. Don't fake it, till you make it.

2. Consider Using a Sales Center that Closes Your Sales For You

I have seen it time and time again. Pros and rookies make this same mistake over and over again. Selling Coastal Vacations memberships is pretty impossible to do on your own. It really is, but people like to think they are sales pros themselves. 98% of all people hate sales, so a sales center which closes your clients sales for them is ideal.

Why try to sell a product, when you don't know how to sell and hate selling in the first place?

A Sales Center talks to your prospects, presents your business, and closes your sales for you. Let the pros do what they are best at. One Coastal Vacations rep, who sold $200,000 worth of vacations on his own, his first year, without a sales center, later sold over $1,20,000 in sales with the call center his next two years and never did any cold calls or needed to chase prospects.

3. Look for Groups to Join, Not Individuals not Tied to Any Support Systems

There are some "loose canons" in Coastal. Watch out for some of them.

I receive many calls from poor people who gave their money to individuals who then walked with their money and never ever gave that member support. There are many renegade, self declared Coastal Vacations Millionaires out there who are notorious for taking people's money, but never offering support.

When you chose to join a support team, you have a safety in numbers support group. Usually these teams do live trainings for ALL the people in their teams. They do their own live seminars and conference calls.

They also have some sort of rules or code of ethics and standards which they regulate, where as a renegade member will try to work outside the rules and do their own things, many unethical or even unnecessary, just to get your money, but then you'll never hear from them again.

4. Don't Fall For Anyone's Expensive BUY-IN Scheme

Some directors in Coastal Vacations Sell Expensive Buy-In programs. But many fall for these schemes.

A BUY-IN program is where you buy a package or release form and pay extra fees to satisfy the two-up sales requirement, as directed by the company.

Members in my team have joined buy-ins from other reps from $18,000 to as high as $28,000. None of them made any money with those systems.

The Board of Directors frowns on selling releases which people get in buy-ins. All that you will get is a big debt and in over your head with no clue how to climb out. It will be hard to sell a lower priced package, when you feel like you were duped or ripped off buying the high end BUY-INS.

5. Don't Fall For Anyone's Inexpensive BUY-IN Scheme

There is a lot of price confusion in the travel marketplace. I see it on Google Adwords, where people are letting new members join at severe discounts and who price the membership for around $175. All this does is undervalue the real true price points established by the Board Of Directors.

The Club Memberships are to be sold for $1295, $3995 and $11,000. And deviation of the standard, undercuts all the rest of the members chances of price stability, validity and creates price confusion in the market place.

Directors who sell memberships at severe discounts, meaning, half price or more, hurt their new enrollees, who will have internal integrity issues, trying to sell the packages at full price, when they know they only bought in for a really low cost.

6. Be Careful What Kind of Website You Use

Self replicated team websites are easy to join and easy to maintain. But sadly, they don't convert well, and can be a burden on your pocket book too.

They don't get picked up in any search engines. The are never properly optimized for online traffic to even find them. The promise of duplication is the easy sales trap most newbie reps fall for.

I have seen people pay $59.95 up to $149.95 a month for "team sites" that don't allow for ANY personalization or differentiation. And that is why most don't work. They sure look fancy and high tech, but they just can't dance on their own.

The best converting websites for home based business reps are the ones the member makes him or herself. To prove that, look who the top sellers of Coastal Vacations are by doing a search on Google. ALL the top money makers use their own personal sites.

You'll want to join with a director who will show you how to make your own personally branded site, and show you how to lead with your story and life on a "WHO IS PAGE" first, then lead your prospects to the corporate replicated page 2nd, after they have gotten to know, like and trust you.

7. Be careful of the Teams or Individuals That Only Sell You ONE Method of Success.

Almost every team or individual rep in Coastal Vacations will try to convince you there is only ONE duplicatable way to find success in Coastal. They will tell you to join their expensive Co-Op, or to buy their expensive leads and that is your only option. There is nothing wrong with Co-Ops or Leads, but when they are presented to you as the "best or only option," don't buy into that. Run away.

Everyone has a marketing blueprint that varies and there is no one size fits all method for success. If buying and prospecting leads was so easy, then why don't we see so many more success stories out there? Because only 13% or less who buy leads will ever succeed with that method, cause that is how those who see success with leads are wired. Few people are true 'people persons' who love spending time on the phones all day chasing leads.

Look to join with teams with systems which give members plenty of trainings on multiple marketing methods.

For example, the Sales Center has over 170 solid marketing strategies that fit multiple marketing blueprints found within the reps mindset, that they can successfully duplicate and experience good results with. It takes an understanding of multiple marketing methods and knowledge of how to use them if one is to find massive success.

8. Watch Out for Coastal Reps Who Do Not Have Automated Systems.

What is an automated system?

An automated system is one where the lead arrives on a site, enters their name and email address in a capture form, then immediately gets a welcome email, and an instant warm and welcoming phone call, all with the original rep, doing nothing. Read that again.

Look for systems that automate the marketing and selling processes for you.

This is important, because most newbie's and even vets, cannot simply keep up with leads and follow up in volume, unless they have a spectacular automated system in place.

You'll need a website that sends out 90 days of follow up emails, over 30 emails total. You'll need a system that instantly calls and allows you to call 1000's of opt in leads with a recorded message, all within minutes and seconds of simply pushing a button found within your website system, not some expensive external system.

9. Be Careful of Reps Who Don't Plug in to the Official Coastal Tools or Attend Sanctioned Events and Conferences

Some directors discourage their members from attending these events and that is a shame. They are afraid of the opinions of what others will expose about them at these events, most likely.

The Board of Directors have worked hard over the last 3 years to really improve the packages as well as the live seminars and they are invaluable for member enrichment and encouragement.

While some of the official tools still are in need of updates and tweaking, the COA websites are solid sources of great information. Stay plugged into the Conference calls and if possible, use the coastal recommended tools, if you have a choice of using nothing else.

I could go on and on with many other sad examples of mistakes that people make when they sign up for Coastal Vacations memberships, but I want to remain positive and optimistic. Always do your research and due diligence. Get at least 5-10 of the newest referrals from the rep you are considering joining.

If a rep is hesitant to provide referrals, then that is a sure sign to stay away from them.

The key for success is work smarter, with proven teams, and don't try to recreate the wheel from an opportunity that has been in existence for over 27 years now. Be different, be attractive and show value by over delivering so much information, that people will be drawn to work with you, rather than a competitor.

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Monday, April 16, 2007

Ezard House, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Ezard House is a ten suite boutique hotel located in exclusive Camps Bay a suburb of Cape Town in South Africa.

Anne and I wished to end our holiday in March 2007 by staying in a hotel with views of the sea and, for this reason, chose Ezard House.

We arrived at Ezard House at about seven in the evening to be greeted outside by two members of staff who dealt with our luggage and escorted us into the hotel. A complimentary glass of wine was forthcoming and we were given a brief tour of this luxury boutique hotel which is furnished and decorated in a contemporary style.

We had booked the Ocean Suite which was vast with a shared balcony with extensive views towards the sea at Camps Bay. The double ended spa bath and shower were located in the bedroom giving an open plan aspect. There were bathrobes, mini bar, luxurious toiletries and you were even given a personal filofax to take with you when you left-a nice touch. We were able to sit up in bed and view the ocean in the distance.

Ezard House has a heated swimming pool with sun loungers and towels, an outside jacuzzi on the top floor of this small luxury hotel and a beautiful small garden to meander around. There are pools stocked with Koi carp both inside and outside the hotel. The lounge areas are a delight to relax in -so tranquil. There is a contemporary wine bar and a restaurant with breathtaking views of the ocean-a periscope is on hand!

The grand piano is a focul point and no doubt emanates from the fact that Mr Ezard, the owner of Ezard House, is a classical conductor.

Dining at Ezard House is like no other hotel that we have stayed in-they do not have set times for meals. If you want breakfast at 11.45 am it will be prepared for you. If you return to the hotel at 11.15pm and want dinner it will be cooked for you. Furthermore although they have a menu with an excellent selection of dishes we spoke with the chef (the kitchen and dining room are open plan) and he was able to prepare a variation of what was on the menu. Infact, if I had wanted beans on toast with a fried egg on top he would have done it!

The guest to staff ratio is excellent at this luxury boutique hotel.

Enjoy!

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Saturday, April 14, 2007

Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

Let me say at the outset that Anne and I normally avoid staying at luxury hotels with a large number of bedrooms-the Mount Nelson Hotel has 201 rooms and suites. This is because we believe that smaller hotels offer a much more personal service. However three years ago we flew from England to Cape Town to attend a wedding and had afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel. We were so impressed with the feel for the hotel that we promised ourselves that should we visit Cape Town again we would spend a night their. Our friends have recently had a baby so it was a good excuse to visit them which we did in March 2007.

The Mount Nelson Hotel is owned by the Orient-Express group of hotels. It is centrally located in Cape Town within a few minutes walk of the centre set in nine acres of beautifully tended gardens at the foot of Table Mountain.

Bedrooms are furnished with antique furnishings, beautifully decorated, have internet access, a mini bar, bathrobes, luxurious toiletries. Bedrooms are located either in the original part of the hotel or in a number of wings or separate buildings within a couple of minutes walk from the main building. There are two heated outdoor swimming pools-one for adults only. Tennis courts. A new spa is scheduled to be opened in December 2007. The public rooms are a delight to relax in with wonderful antique furnishings and beautifully decorated.

Upon arrival at the Mount Nelson Hotel our luggage was whisked away from us before we got to the front door of this luxury colonial hotel which is painted in a pale pink. Check in was most personable, efficient and they even confirmed an earlier booking I had made for afternoon tea. But to make the experience so very special they gave us a triple upgrade to an executive suite. We were given a tour of the hotel and grounds before being escorted to our suite which was located in a building about thirty metres from the main hotel building. The suite was vast with its own balcony-beautifully decorated and furnished with antiques. The bedroom area and lounge area had an open plan aspect. I had asked for a bright and airy room and got one that met our requirements perfectly. The marble bathroom was huge with a separate bath and shower.

The concierge service at the Mount Nelson Hotel was most efficient-they confirmed a booking we had made for dinner that evening at The Aubergine restaurant and assisted with a car that I had hired.

We made use of the laundry service at the Mount Nelson Hotel which was exemplary.

Our friends joined us for afternoon tea which I can only describe as a "theatrical" experience-nowhere else have we had such a selection of sandwiches and cakes and pastries to chose from-if you visit Cape Town you must take afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel.

Breakfast was served on a terrace outside the Oasis Restaurant overlooking one of the swimming pools. The choice of food for breakfast was extensive-whether you wanted something cooked or from the cold table there is something to satisfy most tastes.

We enjoyed many a walk in the extensive hotel grounds which were a delight.

The Mount Nelson Hotel has an excellent staff to guest ratio-there was always someone on hand to serve you without being intrusive.

Would we return to the Mount Nelson Hotel?

Definitely!

We did not want to leave.

Enjoy!

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Friday, April 13, 2007

Car Hire Mallorca

The major port on Majorca and the capital of the Balearic Islands, the city of Palma de Mallorca is famous for its classy holidays as well as for bird watching. Palma de Mallorca Airport welcomes some 20 million people to the island every year. Once you are out of the Son Sant Jean Airport located 8 km (5 miles) west of Palma de Mallorca you could easily drive off in your personally rented car to your exotic holiday destinations like Alcudia Cala d'or, Palma Nova, C'an Picafort, Sa Coma, Cala Millor Porto Colom and Magalluf.

Mallorca Car hire : The best and most efficient way to get out of the Mallorca airport to your destination is to book your transfer in advance. It is the most hassle free way of arranging a transfer into Palma city, and the popular resorts anywhere on the island. Prebook your airport transfer with a car hire company and most of them will have a driver/representative waiting for you at the arrivals and transfer you to your destination anywhere on the island. You can get an automated online quote from car hire companies by simply filling in an enquiry form on the car hire website.

Some points you need to keep in mind while heading towards a Car hire at Mallorca:-

Book in advance: Book your rental car through one of the many online car-hire companies so that your hired car is definitely waiting at the airport arrivals lounge. Since the car hire market in Mallorca is very competitive you can actually get some excellent deals, to ensure that you get the best deal you MUST e-book the car in advance. Various categories of cars like family cars, automatic cars, MPV's etc are available for any number of people at Mallorca airport.

Payment: Since Cash payments are not always possible so don't forget to carry your credit card with you. Insurance: Collision-damage waivers (CDW) vary between companies and although, they usually seem unnecessary they are worthwhile when compared with the potential loss if an accident occurs.

Age limit: You must be at least 21 years old with a full driver's license for one to three years (depending on your car hire company) as well as a passport. Once you have your hired car you can head off to the main autovia (main road) which runs from Palma city to Santanyí (Santañí) towards your chosen resort. Other airport transfer options include, a taxi hire from outside the arrivals lounge. There are buses running from outside arrivals into Palma from early morning, or you could also opt for the airport shuttle transfers.

Airport Facilities: Being a very busy and important airport on the Balearic Islands the airport has all the facilities a modern day traveler needs. From information and help desks to shopping centers, café's and restaurants you will find everything within the airport complex.

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Thursday, April 12, 2007

Turin Hotels

Anyone visiting Turin for the first time will be struck by the historical city centre, which consists of arcaded streets leading to wide piazzas along cobbled streets. The city has many treasures for the tourist and it therefore seems a shame for anyone to stay anywhere close to the less attractive outskirts when there are is a reasonable choice in or around Piazza Castello.

While it is true that there has been a shortage of luxury hotels in the past, the situation has improved over the last few years, especially with regards to upgrading accommodation in time for the 2006 Winter Olympics.

In fact is was not until recently Turin had a single 5-star hotel, but while not exactly spoilt for choice, visitors now have the choice of three luxury hotels to make their selection.

If you're holidaying in Turin then it makes sense for you to be as close to the sights in the centre of town as possible. The Golden Palace (Via dell'Arcivescovado, 18) is just a few minutes walk away from Piazza Castello, Via Roma and Via Po and therefore ideally placed for anyone looking for some luxury in their stay while hotels such as the 3-star Amadeus are an excellent choice for the more budget conscious traveller.

Porta Nuova railway station is a 20 minute walk from the city centre and one of the main hotel areas. You should be aware though that this area can be a little uncomfortable, especially at night when a taxi is advisable.

While tourists may prefer the city centre, many business travellers will be in Turin for trade fairs and conferences and may therefore choose to stay near the exhibition halls of the Lingotto Centre. Located south of Parco de Valentino, the Lingotto Centre will require public transport to get there from the city centre as it is a few kilometres away.

You can see the Lingotto Centre, a former Fiat factory in the original version of The Italian Job, when the three Mini Coopers are being pursued by the Italian Police arounf its rooftop test track. The building was completely refurbished in the 1990s to bring it up to the standards required for a modern conference centre.

Next to the Lingotto is Turin's first 5-star hotel, Le Meridien Art+Tech, while the 4-star Le Meridien Lingotto is housed in the Lingotto Centre itself. The other 5-star hotel in the area is the AC Torino, which is also in a converted factory.

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Friday, April 06, 2007

Nice - Tastes Of The Mediterranean Hospitality

A trip to Nice would take you to the beautiful capital of the Cote d'Azur, notorious as the center of the French Riviera. One of the top tourist destinations in France, Nice is a year-round holiday destination for the entire family with thousands of worldwide visitors threading its cobbled streets. As the city is overbooked all year long, you have to make sure you find a place to stay in advance, and the handiest solution is online booking.

A place you can rejoice all year long

Nice has a mild and pleasant climate with spring being the most favorable time to visit the city. On tours to Nice, you can visit the famous Promenade des Anglais, a five miles long seaside walkway lined with shingle beaches, palm trees and impressive buildings with lovely art-deco façades. One of the particularities of the accommodation industry in this exclusive city is the availability at all rates, which means that you will be able to find a hotel at incredibly cheap prices. There is a plethora of offers for prices as low as 40 € per night.

A full range of cheap offers and corporate solutions

If you are on a discount travel and looking for cozy and clean accommodation, this is the place to be. One of the most attractive places is Hotel Trocadero, an establishment in the very heart of old Nice, overlooking the beach. Discount hotel rates go as low as 45 € for a single room and apart from comfort, you will be also guided by hotel staff for trip organizing and city tour. Amaryllis Hotel is another heaven for discount travel solutions or for cheap corporate travel. Located in a lively quarter of Nice, with easy access to many trendy restaurants, theaters, cinemas, and boutiques, close to public transport, the location offers charming and comfortable rooms. You can enjoy the view to the city while you have breakfast in your room or you can choose to socialize in the enchanting Cours Saleya breakfast room. For corporate travelers, there are always affordable car rental and office solutions. Other cheap solutions include Hotel du Centre, situated in the city center, close to big shoppings areas, cinemas, theatres and museums. If you happen to be there during the Carnival in February, all you have to do is go on the terrace, as the view to the carnival promenade is outstanding.

There are plenty of opportunities should you choose to come here with your family, or on a corporate visit. Luxury and comfort go hand in hand with hotels such as Vendome, a charming mansion with beautiful glass roof situated in one of the quietest areas with a family-like atmosphere. Apart from cost effective rates for double and single rooms, the hotel offers special rates during city events such as the Nice Carnival or the Monaco Grand Prix. If style and low costs are what you are looking for, you should choose the wonderful Hotel Choiseul. This is a charming property set in a gorgeous Belle Epoque building, just a few steps from the train station, the main shopping areas, the Casino, and the beach.

Nice- a heaven of luxury for the experienced traveler

One of the top hotels and the most sought for, the four star Nice Riviera is an ideal establishment for corporate travelers but also for luxury seekers. One of the highlights of this special place is the fact that this is the only Nice location providing a heated indoor swimming pool and a sauna and Jacuzzi service available 24 hours.

Also in the very heart of Nice is the four star venue Hotel Le Grimaldi, located just a few minutes walk from the Flower Market and the old town as well as the Promenade des Anglais and numerous beaches. A particular mention is for the furnishing of each and individual room inside the hotels with charming and brightly colored Provencal fabrics according to a well thought over scheme for each floor.

Historical locations go hand in hand with comfort

And if you can afford to live in an heritage building and enjoy the vintage style and ultimate comfort and lavishness, you should definitely try at least once in your life the overwhelming Hotel Negresco. Built in 1912, overlooking the famous Bay of Angels, and classified a National Historic Monument in 1974, this is one of the few remaining privately owned palaces still existing in the world, a unique living museum that shares its passion for art with the clients. Throughout the hotel, epic periods in the history of France are represented, from the renaissance to the 3rd millennium.

Nice is an ideal tourist destination throughout the year, and this is not only for the multitude of city events, but for the convenient location at the junction along the Cote d'Azur. So, book well in advance a room and enjoy easy access to major tourist destinations of the region, including Monaco, St Tropez and Cannes.