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San Francisco Family Vacation Tips
June 21, 2010
San Francisco Giants Major League Baseball team (AT&T Park), Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the San Francisco Zoo have long been family favorites when visiting the “City By The Bay”. But maybe you want to experience something equally as special but not are perhaps not nearly well as known. Here is a list of some of the best and most beloved family vacation activities within San Francisco.
Come get your mind blown at the incredibly popular San Francisco Exploritorium! Located on Marina Boulevard and within the Palace of Fine Arts at 3601 Lyon Street. Warp your brain with all of the optical illusions that can be found within the venue, or make your very own tornado in the tornado-making machine. Want a real treat? Challenge your kids to the “quietness” test and get a quick break! The Exploritorium offers so many different interactive exhibits that not only will your kids probably be worn out, but they will be extremely grateful too. Information on tickets can be found by calling (415) 561-0360, or to make a reservation at the not-to-be-missed “Tactile Dome” please call (415) 561-0362.
Want to watch your kids ride a mechanical dinosaur? How about squeal with delight while killer whales and dolphins flip through the air? Marine World/Africa USA has this plus many more attractions for you and your whole family to spend the entire day enjoying. Animal shows, petting zoos, and a beautiful ferry ride – a day at Marine World/Africa USA will perhaps be one of those that stays with you and your family forever.
It’s a teddy bear picnic everyday in the Basic Brown Bear factory! Let your kids watch as these furry friends come to life. Tours can be scheduled by calling (415) 626-0781 and the whole family can roam and enjoy this truly unique venue.
San Francisco can be a somewhat daunting vacation experience. Difficult traffic and parking, unpredictable weather, and large crowds. But with these few vacation tips, visiting San Francisco can also provide for a unique and exciting twist to a traditional visit to this glorious city. Truth be told, the sites and venues that make San Francisco unique should also be included on your list of “things to do”. But if you’re looking for something with a slight twist or to fill one of those rainy San Francisco afternoons, try one of the above attractions. You’ll be sure to have a wonderful time with your whole family.
Want to find out more about San Francisco vacation rentals, then visit Katherine Paulson’s site on how to choose the best vacation rentals in San Francisco for your needs.
What Bangsaen (Thailand) Offers Tourists
April 23, 2010
Thailand is an increasing popular place to rent a vacation home. This is because there are many great properties to choose from at very affordable prices. A prime location is the coastal town of Bangsaen, which is just an hours drive from Bangkok’s international airport.
Several new estates have been established in Bangsaen and the surrounding area, in which Thais and non-Thais alike have built or bought homes. Cutting edge interior design, landscaped gardens and swimming pools definitely put these properties in the luxury category. For the most part, they are located just a 5 or 10 minute walk from the beach – some are actually right on the beach-front.
As the owners of these homes normally have other properties elsewhere too, they are not in Bangsaen for most of the year. It is therefore common for them to rent out their property to tourists. So, you can find yourself a home from home whilst you are in Thailand.
How much you end up paying to temporarily rent a luxury home in Bangsaen depends on the type of property that you opt for. You will pay a fraction of the price for a beach-side property in Bangsaen compared to how much a similar property would cost in your home country. As a rough guide, to rent a modern 4 bedroom home for a week, prices start from around $100. The longer you stay, the cheaper the price becomes.
If you are still not convinced, then try typing ‘Bangsaen’ in to Google image search. With Bangsaen, and Thailand as a whole, becoming more popular year on year, prices will not stay this affordable for long – now is the time to get involved. Consider making a down-payment on your own property there if you have any spare funds available. It would be a good long-term investment.
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