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Jules Undersea Lodge a Key Largo Underwater Hotel


Oct 30

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Experience this truly unique underwater hotel in Key Largo, Florida. Jules Undersea Lodge sits 21 feet beneath the mangroves of Emerald Lagoon. Jules Undersea Lodge has been featured in countless magazines and TV shows such as “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous”.

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Visitors enter the Key Largo underwater hotel through an opening underneath the Jules Undersea Lodge. Knowing how to scuba dive would be a great skill to have before going to the Key Largo underwater hotel. There are 42-inch round windows through which you may observe aquatic neighbors. For more information on the Key Largo underwater hotel, visit jul.com.


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Food in Paris, Restaurants, French Cuisine…


Oct 30

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France is the country of gastronomy. The quality of the food in Paris is excellent and French chefs are among the best in the world. Culinary art is a top priority in France and as a result, visitors in Paris are enchanted with the food wherever they go in Paris. Visitors in Paris are often astonished by the large number of restaurants throughout the magical city. Make sure you have your Paris holiday rentals reserved in advance so that you can focus on your vacation and have some extra money to spend on experiences.

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Finding and eating good food in Paris is easy. Eat extremely enjoyable meals in Gourmet restaurants, Parisian delicatessen or most small Parisian restaurants. The Michelin Guide rates the best restaurants in France and a lot of them happen to be in Paris. Those wishing to experience French gastronomy should make arrangements well in advance; the best restaurants are reserved months in advance.  Lunch or dinner in any of Paris’ top restaurants can run $300 per person. If you want to eat at one of the expensive restaurants, it would be a good idea to look into staying in affordable, yet chic, Paris holiday rentals.

Additionally, the dining experience is very relaxed and takes some time. Eating gourmet food in Paris is a tradition that is done slowly and frequently.  Food found in a Paris delicatessen is also exquisite. Visitors are urged to try lunch at Hediard, Le Notre or Fauchon. Being that food in Paris is such an important part of the culture, visitors are sure to eat well in most Paris restaurants.  Find comfortable Paris holiday rentals as soon as possible.


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Travel News: More Europeans Booking Travel Online


Oct 29

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According to travel research firm, PhoCusWright, the online European travel industry is expected to strengthen this year. In their latest report, the firm predicts that online travel agencies bookings will reach 0.6 percent this year. However, general European travel market is expected to decrease 10 percent in 2009.

Carol Rheem, a director at PhoCusWright, says that more and more Europeans arranging their beloved time off this year are using online travel agencies to plan their budget holiday. She says that “online travel agencies are weathering this economic storm better than any other booking” medium.

Though anything can change by the end of the year, the online European travel industry is expected to have gross bookings of €23 billion at the end of 2009.


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The Wonders of Rome: Rome Attractions


Oct 28

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Rome is, always has been and always will be known as the great sacred city. It is packed with ancient Rome, architectural magnificence such as the Pantheon, the Arch of Constantine, the Collosseum and the Basilica of Maxentius. This historical city of ancient Rome is one of the remaining few that are protected by a bordering wall. There is SO much to see of Rome attractions and most tourists do not even know where to begin. Rome has way more than it’s most talked about ancient Rome structures.

A few must-see Rome attractions are:

  • Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain)

Located in the Piazza di Trevi

  • Pantheon

Completed in AD 126 as a temple to the Roman gods
Piazza della Rotonda

  • Giolitti

An ice cream shop
Located on Via degli Uffici del Vicario 40

  • Vatican

Sacred City

  • Bocca della Verita (Mouth of Truth)

Located in the Piazza della Bocca della Verita

  • Borromini’s church of St Agnes

Baroque masterpiece
Piazza Navona

  • Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers

Baroque masterpiece
Piazza Navona

  • Galleria Borghese

Known for Renaissance and baroque paintings

  • Sistine Chapel

Camp de’ Fiori
The city’s former flower market
Now home to many bars and restaurants

  • Luzzi Restaurant

Via Celimontana 1

  • Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola (Church of St Ignatius of Loyola)

Piazza Sant’Ignazio

  • Palazzo Spada

Former palace, now a home to the Spada Gallery art collection
Via Capo di Ferro

  • Teatro di Pompeo

Now is home to shops and restaurants

  • Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums)

Dedicated to art and architecture
Piazza del Campidoglio

  • Museo Atelier Canova-Tadolini

Was formerly Antonio Canova’s studio but is now a bar
Via del Babuino 150 A/B

  • Roman Forum

Ruins of Imperial Rome
Entrances at Largo Romolo and Remo 5-6

  • Sant’Andrea Della Valle Church

Dedicated to St Andrew the Apostle.
Corso Vittorio Emmanuele II


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Fiji Vacations: The Exclusive Turtle Island


Oct 28

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You can barely believe that Turtle Island in Fiji can fit all of its magnificence on 500 acres. The romantic, couple-catering exclusive vacation island has 14 private white-sand beaches, which is a perfect number as there are never more than 14 couples on the exclusive vacation island at one given time. Turtle Island is one of the world’s most exclusive vacation destinations. Though it caters mainly to couples, there are a few designated family weeks every year. As far as couples go, some visit Turtle Island to wed right next to the beautiful Blue Lagoon, others just to celebrate their love and some to rekindle the love that can sometimes get drowned out by the chaos of everyday life. Enjoy romantic activities such as picnics on a secluded white-sand beach, sensual massages, horseback riding, snorkeling, sunset cruises, diving, sailing, canoeing, hiking and kayaking.

Each couple has their own spacious cottages which are called bures. The bures are equipped with four king-size beds, walk-in double showers, jetted spa tubs and queen-size daybeds on the verandas. The exclusive vacation bures are designed with a combination of modern, eco-friendly and traditional Fijian building techniques. Each bure comes with its own manager, known here as a Bure Mama, which is a cultural advisor who welcomes the couple, looks after them and shares insight into the island’s history. Vonu Point is a premium two bedroom bure elevated at the north end of the Blue Lagoon. The totally private Vonu Point offers breathtaking views of the lagoon and the Yasawa Islands.

Enjoy Fiji’s unforgettable meals while you float atop a pontoon in the Blue Lagoon. Turtle Island’s staff provides after-dinner entertainment with Fijian dances and songs. Afterwards, join them in the late-night gathering around the kava bowl. For more information on this exclusive vacation, visit turtlefiji.com or call 800-255-4347.a


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Top Nightclubs in Mont Tremblant, Quebec


Oct 21

Posted: under Canada, Mont Tremblant.

When the day of skiing ends, Mont Tremblant Night Clubs come to life!

Luxury Mont Tremblant vacations are not complete without experiencing the best nightclubs and bars that the city has to offer. Here is a list of the ten best addresses for a great night in Mont Tremblant:

Disco Bar Le Moulin Rouge:

Le Moulin is a place where wild nights are not too uncommon as people dance and party the cold night away!

Address: 650, rue du Moulin, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 2V1

Phone: 819-425-3869

La Forge Bar

La Forge Bar is a great place to meet up after a day of skiing and enjoy delicious appetizers and entrées, as well as a great selection of beer and delicious cocktails.

Address :3041 Chemin de la Chapelle, Mont-Tremblant

Phone : (819) 681-4900

Le P’tit Caribou

Le P’tit Caribou is one of the Mont Tremblant Night clubs with a college bar-style location which heats up late in the night with a young crowd unafraid of getting rowdy.

Address: 3035, chemin Principal, Vieux Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, QC J0T 1Z0

Phone: 819-681-4500

Bar Café d’Epoque

At Café d’Epoque, live rock music with a Quebec accent brings together beautiful young people around its rustic bars for a great Mont Tremblant night.

Address: 3005, chemin Principal, Vieux Tremblant, Mt-Tremblant, QC J0T 1Z0

Phone: 819-681-4554

Windigo Lounge

Windigo Lounge is a great place to relax and enjoy drinks from one of the friendly and well-versed bartenders, who will make sure you enjoy your luxury Mont Tremblant vacations.

Address: 3045, chemin de la Chapelle, Fairmont Château Mont-Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 1E1 Phone : 819-681-7685

Microbrasserie Saint Arnould

Microbrasserie is decorated like an English pub and is known for its impressive repertoire of delicious, mouth watering beers. Come savor and try out new beers from all over the world as well as the local beers and hang out with friends or make new ones.

Address: 435 rue des Pionniers, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 1A1

Phone: 819-425-1262

Le Shack

Le Shack, in addition to being a fine restaurant, is a very popular apres-ski spot where you can meet up for drinks. It is a great address to spend your night during your luxury Mont Tremblant vacations.

Address: 3035, chemin de la Chapelle, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 1B1

Phone: 819-681-4700

Octobar Rock

This address shows why the Mont Tremblant nightclubs and bars experience is an unforgettable one. Located in Chalet des Voyageurs, where you can spend the luxury Mont Tremblant vacations of your dreams, it is seen by many as the coolest place to be on any given night.

Address : 3005, chemin Principal, Chalet des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant, QC J0T 1Z0  Phone : 819-681-3000 x46512

Microbrasserie La Diable

La Diable is a hip brewpub with a European style and wonderful patio areas with beautiful views. The young crowd loves sampling its home-brews all through the night.

Address: 117 ch Kandahar, Vieux-Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 1E2 Phone : 819-681-4546

Auberge Sauvignon

In addition to being an elegant continental restaurant, Auberge features a warm and cozy lounge where you can unwind and enjoy a drink, especially wine. You do not need to dance the night away in Mont Tremblant night clubs to have a wonderful night there!

Address: 2723 Chemin du Village, off Rue 327, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 1E9

Phone: 819-425-5466


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Getting the Best Value from your Villa


Oct 15

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A vacation villa is a great value in itself. However, there are ways in which you can increase the value of a holiday villa to your advantage.

Pick your destination wisely

In some regions and seasons, vacation villas rates may be more flexible and will allow you to pay only a fraction of the price if your group is not large enough to occupy the entire property.

Stay in a place where there is an excess of vacation villas and where the rental season is long. Destinations with a longer rental season, such as the Caribbean, offer a great value of a holiday villa than vacation villas in destinations with shorter rental seasons, such as Italy.

Go where the U.S. dollar is strong such as Costa Rica or New Zealand. Some destinations charge more for the cost of labor (such as personal chefs) in your vacation villa; such places include Jamaica or Barbados.

Rental agents who work directly with vacation villa owners rather than managers

When you or your rental agent is doing business directly with the property owner, it is a potential for more flexible rates and more value of a holiday villa. Property managers tend to work with a standard rate, whereas owners can decide to lower the price of their villas if they are trying to rent their property more often.

Prioritize the list of features you want

You should differentiate between the features and amenities that you simply cannot live without versus those that you are willing to sacrifice. Then, ask your rental agent which amenities are the most expensive ones at your particular destination. The costliness of amenities varies from destination to destination.

Look into vacation villas that are part of a set that share amenities

Villas that come in a set often come with their own pools and terrace but share the cost of staff and other amenities bringing down the total cost.

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How to Get Better Hotel Deals


Oct 15

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Hotel prices can vary dramatically between sources. When searching for the best hotel deals, you can start at aggregator sites such as kayak.com. Do not forget to check third-party travel websites such as Expedia.com or Orbitz.com; these often offer rare best hotel deals that are unheard of. Lastly, you may not want to skip a call to a reservationist or travel agent; they may know of non-internet best hotel deals that you just can’t pass up. A back-up option that is always available is to reserve holiday rentals. Holiday rentals are available all over the world and offer additional space and privacy for a more economical cost.

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Maps of Mont Tremblant, Quebec


Oct 15

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One of the most important Mont Tremblant Maps is that of the entire region, which is displayed to give you a good idea of where you and are all the attractions are situated.

You can even find out where the Luxury Mont Tremblant vacation homes are to either visit or catch a glimpse of one of its many celebrities. The greater region of Mont Tremblant is divided into Mont Tremblant Resort, the Old Village of Mont-Tremblant, the Downtown area of Mont-Tremblant, the Mont Tremblant National Park and the peripheral area.


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Luxury Travel: Luxurious Beach Destinations


Oct 14

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If you want to sit in the laps of luxury while sitting on a sunny white beach, this is the article for you.  Earth is miraculously beautiful place and its top luxury beach destinations prove just that. The finest beach vacation rentals mean that you have white sandy beaches to yourself and the privacy that comes with luxury. You have all your needs catered too and you forget about your worries.  There are many clear paradisiacal beaches; you just have to find the destinations destined for you and your luxury needs. Here are a couple of the top luxury beach destinations on this planet.

Maui beach

Drift among the Hawaiian Islands and lend on the luxurious parts of Maui beach. Find the best five star resorts within the unparalleled waves of Hawaii. You will find locations to sip on Mai-tais without being bothered, while you dip your toes in the sand. Luxurious, beach vacation rentals and Intimate huts along the beach are also fitted to meet your demanding vacation needs.

Bora Bora

Bora Bora is a paradise on earth where the beaches are made up of only turquoise water and fine sand. Located in the islands of French Polynesia, Bora Bora is nothing short of breath taking. Exclusive resorts offer you a quiet and tranquil setting where you get to embrace beauty first hand. Bora Bora’s luxury features include being able to sleep on private huts directly on the water, with clear views of everything swimming in the ocean beneath you. Find beach vacation rentals on this 19 mile island and you’ll feel like you have paradise all to yourself.

The Maldives

Maldives is another paradisiacal place and among the best top luxury beach destinations. Navigate the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean and find private islands. You will discover the hidden jewels of the world and have it all to yourself. Maldives is without question among the Top Luxury beach destinations. Resorts are often secluded on their own little islands and catered to provide you with the best luxury services.

Saint Barts

You want to feel a luxury get away like superstars and very rich people do? Head straight over to St. Barts where you’ll find exclusive Beach Vacation Rentals. You’ll get the same treatment stars such as David letterman gets while he’s in town relaxing his multi-million dollar mansion. Saint Barts also carries a hint of European luxury while offering some of the finest cuisine in the Caribbean. You’ll encounter sophistication on this island and you’ll get a feeling of being on the fashionable French Riviera. Big hotels have not invaded the island, but instead million dollar villas decorate the shorelines.

Cannes

Cannes is where fame and fortune is displayed with most elegance. The beaches of Cannes are world famous, almost as famous as the stars roaming around them during the summer time. Head over there during the summer time and take a dip in the Mediterranean. You can also admire great views from some of the finest five star hotels in the world that dominate the coast. Yachts are countless along the waters and everything breathes luxury in this French Riviera town.

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