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Travel To Da Nang
June 21, 2010
Da Nang has a coastline of 30 kilometres long, famous for many beautiful seashores stretching from the north to the south. It makes a perfect location for a beach break on your Vietnam holidays. They are calm seas with green water and nice temperatures throughout the whole year.
One of the most popular beaches in Da Nang is My Khe. It is one of the most popular beaches amongst both domestic and international tourism. With around 1 kilometre in length My Khe it is also one of the most crowded beaches in the area.
Sea water in My Khe is cool with little wave so you can bath all year’s round, especially in summer from May to August. The lack of large waves, less than average pollution, and an annual mean temperature around 25oC, makes it a safe place to swim for adults and children alike.
Around the hotel area, there are plenty of seafood restaurants and stalls, and large numbers of local vendors traverse the beach selling all kinds of foods and drinks. Coastal specialties like shrimps, crabs, fish, cuttles, etc. in hundreds of small shops are at reasonable price. They can be irritating sometimes – if they are too persistent, you should ignore the nuisance since that is the best strategy.
Danang is well connected to other cities by sea and air as well as road and rail. In the American War it served as an important South Vietnamese airbase. However, today the French influence is more evident when you see the tree decked avenues and colonial houses.
You can visit nearby interesting towns and cities such as Hue and Hoi An which are driving distance from Da Nang and you could also combine Hanoi with Da Nang in a twin centre sort of itinerary. Perhaps 2 to 3 nights in Hanoi followed by a week in Da Nang will make a perfect itinerary for you.
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All Inclusive Caribbean Holidays
June 18, 2010
Thinking of taking a break? Why not consider very relaxing and cheap Caribbean holidays where you can just sit back relax and unwind from your busy life style.
Most top executives make sure that they take a week or ten days off at work so that they can be with their family and relatives and can visit some of the best places in the world where they can unwind and relax their body and mind which is normally tense and frustrated under personal and professional agendas.
Most people think of Spain, France or Greece when wanting a holiday so now why not be different and think of Cuba, Jamaica or Bahamas, Where they have so much more to offer and you don’t have all the crowds of tourist as you do in the European countries.
If you love being at the beach, then Caribbean holidays are the best option, because most of the Caribbean countries have exotic beaches where you can relax and tan yourself. Some of the best destinations that have exotic beaches are Cuba, British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela.
These places not only have the best beaches in the world but they also have great accommodation facilities that are not as expensive as you might think. Apart from that, Caribbean destinations have a lot to offer for those who love water activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, boogie boarding and surfing.
There are many more new hotel and restaurant chains going up in the Caribbean as in time to come the Caribbean will be the top tourist attraction and many visitors will come from all over the world to explore the exotic beaches and enjoy there holidays with there loved ones.
Hotels in the Caribbean are of good value and provide different facilities so you make it a holiday to remember, some hotels offer a discount rate if you wish to stay for a long period of time these can be found on the internet under Caribbean travel websites.
Jose Mauricio is the Director of Quest World Travel Ltd and a specialist in organizing holidays to Cuba, Vietnam Holidays and India Tours.
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Cheap Holidays In Cuba
June 17, 2010
Probably you have been searching for some cheap Cuba holidays options already and you have not been very lucky. I intend to give you some tips on how to safe money before you book you package holidays to Cuba.
One of the most expensive parts of your holidays in Cuba is definitely the transfers and almost all tour operators will include taxi transfers in their packages Taxis as you can appreciate are the most comfortable but also the most expensive way of touring around Cuba.
In this respect my advice is to take Viazul buses if you are travelling on a budget. With terminals in almost every location in Cuba Viazul can safe you hundreds of pounds or CUC’s
So that you have an idea of how much money you can safe let’s take for instance a taxi transfer from Havana to Trinidad. This journey takes about 5 hours and it will cost you around 250 CUC if you travel by taxi. Instead with viazul a ticket will cost you just 25 CUC.
Just imagine how much money you could be safe if you were to visit places like Havana, Vi?ales Valley, Cienfuegos, Santa Clara or Trinidad. Very easily the amount of money safe could be around 800 CUC if instead of taking taxis you use VIAZUL terminals.
Viazul has an excellent service. Their coaches are new and very comfortable. They come with WC, air conditioning and catering for long journeys.
Most people willing to travel to Cuba don’t know how large this island really is. Cuba stretches for over 1200 Km from East to West. Journeys like Havana to Trinidad take around 5 hours none stop by taxi.
Just one point I want to make clear though which is the fact that VIAZUL alternative will never be as comfortable as the taxi option but hey! We are looking at cheap options here not VIP service.
Jose Mauricio is the Director of Quest World Travel Ltd and a specialist in organizing Cuba Holidays, India Holidays and Vietnam Holidays.
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Florida Hotel: Best Hotels In Havana
April 2, 2010
Old Havana Hotels out of all hotels in Havana are by far the favourite hotels for the European market. They are old-recently refurbished palaces with only few dozens of rooms. This characteristic together with their location places these hotels at the very top of the list of best hotels in Havana.
There are about 2 dozens of these hotels in the old Town. Among which it is worth mentioning Florida Hotel. This 4 star property is one of the most charming and grandest hotels in Havana.
Hotel Florida has 25 rooms. Four of them are suites, while the other 21 are standard rooms. The place exudes comfort through and through. The Bodeguita del Medio bar is not far away and visitors can find transport easily in the form of horse-drawn carriages which are parked outside the hotel.
This hotel opened to the public in 1899 and since that very moment, it has drawn the attention of travellers who enjoy stopping by and admiring its grand architecture style. Its roomy court yard is very cosy and invites you to seat and relax while sipping one of Havana’s most famous cocktails ‘El Mojito’.
According to some sources, it is believed that this hotel was built in 1836 and it was the residence of remarkable businessmen of that time. Among them, it can be mentioned the count of San Ignacio as well as the wealthy and paramount Spanish count Jose Eugenio Mor.
This Hotel-palace first became lodge in 1885 under the aegis of Don Jose Dobano who adopted the comfort of the US and European hotels of that time. After Castro?s Revolution the building suffered major transformations and it was only in the late 90?s that this hotel was refurbished into its current grand architecture.
Hotel Florida can be your number one option for accommodation in Havana. Intimacy, excellent service and lots of character will make of your stay in Havana one to enjoy and remember as a fantastic experience.
Before you decide to go for you Cuba holidays make sure you visit Havana Hotels in J.M. Maurette’s Website
Havana Hotels: Ambos Mundos Hotel
March 31, 2010
The impressive Hotel Ambos Mundos with its extraordinary views over the burgundy tiled roofs, towards the Plaza de Armas in Old Havana and the echo of the exchange between time and the illustrious personalities, is an exquisite property which stands out amongst all Havana hotels.
The four-star hotel has 52 rooms (six floors) including 3 are mini-suites. This hotel from the Cuban capital city is managed by Habaguanex Company S.A., responsible for the historic-cultural tourism in the Old Town.
The Hotel Ambos Mundos offers one of the few venues in the Old Town for meetings. It is equipped with all kinds of audio-visual means, including video, datashow projectors and acrylic whiteboards. Besides, it works constantly as an art gallery since the beginning of the works by Jorge Caunedo, the contractor and the architect who modernized the hotel.
In addition to this indispensable place we can find the Letr?n saloon with 20 sq m and capacity for 12 people at a rectangular table, especial for close in doors business meetings, dinners and private gatherings considering that it can be equipped with the audio-visual means mentioned above.
Another striking feature of this Hotel is its privileged roof terrace where not only can you enjoy the best views of the Old Town area, the entrance of Havana’s Harbour and the impressive architecture surrounding its vicinity including some of the oldest fortresses built by the Spanish Colonization but also the best Mojito cocktails in Havana.
Ambos Mundos excellent location in the very heart of Havana is second to none. Situated in the busy Obispo streets, it gives you easy access to best shops, squares, bars and museums in Havana’s Old Town. You will not regret to stay in this hotel which has been charming travellers since the beginning of the 20th century.
For further information on how to book hotel in havana please visit Holidays to Cuba web site by J. M. Maurette
Holidays In Cuba.
February 14, 2010
At this phase you might have already determined that Cuba is the country that you want to visit for your next vacation but perhaps need some assistance on the booking side of it . I know this could sound a bit too trivial but you should know few important things in order to get the best deal for your holidays in Cuba.
The fact that Cuba is such a delightful and ever more popular destination, presents travel agents with a real problem . Cuba is definitely not a last minute destination , in particular if you are travelling in the high season.
The busiest seasons in Cuba falls within the months of July and August, the Easter period, Christmas and New year’s eve . November, December, January, February and March are awfully trendy months especially among the European tourists in search of a warm country to avoid few days of miserable weather.
Quite regularly I get customers requesting me to arrange a package holiday for them in these particular periods, and every so often the phone call comes to close to the departure date . It is extremely frustrating for me and ultimately the client. For one pure reason, I just can not recommend holiday worth it because all the popular areas and best hotels are completely booked, and then I am left with the only honest answer I can give. “I am truthfully sorry but at this point there is nothing available that I feel comfortable recommending ”
If you are looking to stay in big resorts then there is not much to worry about. The problem presents it self when clients are interested in combining areas like Havana, Viales Valley, Las Terrazas, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and or Santiago de Cuba. Areas like these with the exception of Havana are very limited when it comes to hotel availabilities.
If you are looking to arrange a tailor made holiday to Cuba in a popular season my suggestion to you is to start with the arrangements at least 4 months prior to departure in order to secure not only the rooms in your preferred hotels but also the best tariffs from the carriers . If you however did not find this piece of writing before and are planning a last minute tailor made holiday , chances are something will be found for you but certainly the odds of getting the best hotels are not bright
In the case of low season months is trouble-free to find availabilities and good deals in terms of price and it really does not matter much when you call. Even so we feel very confident to put together the kind of itinerary that will fulfil your holidays
I truly hope you find some good tips in this article and sincerely wish you a fantastic time in Cuba.
For further information on Havana Hotels please visit Cuba holidays web site by J. M. Maurette