Visit Palm Beach Florida
April 14, 2008
Visit Palm Beach Florida
by: David G. Hallstrom, Sr.
Palm Beach, Florida, a barrier island, is approximately one hour’s drive north of Miami, Florida. Palm Beach is a beautiful city, filled with lush colorful gardens, palm tree lined streets, large beautiful homes, clean well maintained beaches, luxury hotels, fine dining establishments, high end shopping and a safe, virtually crime free environment.
If you are searching for a safe, beautiful, luxurious, destination for a vacation or getaway, it’s hard to beat Palm Beach. Be pampered and spoiled at great hotel resorts and spas like the Breakers, a Five Diamond hotel resort on 140 acres of oceanfront land, with a 36 hole championship golf course, 10 tennis courts, a luxury oceanfront spa, a Mediterranean-style beach club, a broad selection of distinctive restaurants and an array of on-site high end boutiques, the Four Seasons Hotel And Resort, another Five Diamond luxury hotel, with it’s beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, each with a private balcony, spacious sitting area, comfortable, well-equipped work space (with two-line telephones and high speed internet access) and luxurious marble bathroom featuring L’Occitane bath amenities, it’s award-winning fitness center and spa offering a full range of massages and body treatments and it’s three Har-Tru tennis courts or the Ritz-Carlton, again, a Five Diamond luxury hotel and resort, with it’s rooms and suites which have have private balconies, marbled baths and Frette bed linens, it’s extensive spa services and onsite tennis.
Vacation Rentals: The Personal Option
April 13, 2008
Vacation Rentals: The Personal Option
by: Chris Robertson
Wherever you stay, traveling abroad can be a wondrous adventure. New sights, new sounds, new people, and perhaps even a new language add sparks to your vacation and provide you with experiences and memories that can last a lifetime.
Although many people choose to travel abroad with group tours or book hotels through a travel agency, others are increasingly choosing a more personal option: vacation rentals. Homeowners in places ranging from Europe to the Caribbean are offering either their primary or secondary residences as vacation rentals. Nestled within small towns or at the center of bustling metropolises, vacation rentals can provide a unique and more personal vacation experience.
When you book holiday homes in France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, or the Caribbean, you spend your vacation surrounded by locals and immersed in the culture. Vacation rentals provide a refreshing contrast to more impersonal hotels, and give you more options for your holiday experience. With a vacation rental, you can buy your own groceries and cook at “home,” which will save money and give you greater flexibility. Vacation rentals can also serve as a “home base,” from which you can travel to outlying areas.
Traveling in Wheelchair
April 12, 2008
Traveling in Wheelchair
by: Viojieley Gurrobat
Traveling always give a person the feeling of excitement and fulfillment. Visiting new places, eating at a great restaurant or watching your favorite football game at the stadium is a great way to spend a free time. But for disabled individuals, especially for those in a wheelchair, these activities can be overwhelming and difficult. But there are things disabled people can do before traveling to make the experience more relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable.
Say for instance you are thinking of having a meal at restaurant that you saw in the advertisement offering great foods. You can call ahead to make a reservation and to make sure that they have facilities that accommodates disabled individuals. You would not want to arrive at the restaurant and find out that they don’t have ramps and as a result they have to carry you to get inside the restaurant. Nor is it amazing to find out that their bathrooms can accommodate average sized people only but not you and your wheelchair. It is, thus, good to call ahead to make sure that you have a great dining experience.
Valentines: Spoil Your Special Someone Without Breaking the Bank!
April 11, 2008
Valentines: Spoil Your Special Someone Without Breaking the Bank!
by: Lisa Gonzalez
Valentine’s day is almost here, the big day continues to creep upon us and of course as always we all scramble for the perfect gift but there’s always a problem -money! The big problem with this holiday is that it comes right after Christmas and just around the time all of us have paid those dreaded credit card bills or right after we splurged on a big extravagant gift for our special someone for Christmas.
Don’t stress!
If money is the problem or you’ve spent thousands on a big gift at Christmas time, you can still pull out a great gift because Valentine’s is all about love and romance, here’s some ideas that can help redeem you just when you need it.
The 14-Day Countdown
Just like the twelve days of Christmas slightly altered! Beginning on the first day of February start leaving coupons for a free full body massage, a bubble bath or how about a manicure! Little extras can be thrown in for steamy lovers like a midnight meeting at your favorite spot or a night out at a real hotspot or something as simple as a shared burger down at the drive-in on the corner.
Teutonic Paradise
April 10, 2008
Teutonic Paradise
by: J Square Humboldt
It was the last place I thought I’d see a palm tree …
After all, I was in Konstanz (or, as it’s more commonly spelled in English, ‘Constance’), situated on the German-Swiss border and the banks of the majestic Bodensee (aka ‘Lake Constance’).
I discovered this wonderful region on the way to Zurich from Holland a number of years ago. The history, atmosphere and activities there quickly made it one of my favorite stops in Europe.
Three countries share the Bodensee’s shores — Austria is the other one — and the size of the lake is such that it is the horizon. I believe it’s one of the deepest freshwater lakes in Europe; I know that small craft should find shelter if a storm arises. It’s also one of the most pristine, which makes even the most jaded traveler want to hop one of the tour boats that calls on ports in each nation.
Travel to New York City and See The City From the Air
April 9, 2008
Travel to New York City and See The City From the Air
by: Charles Brown
Normally the theme for Guerrilla Traveler is adventure on a budget, but sometimes the adventure possibilities are so great I will pass on great adventures that are worth the extra cost. If you are planning to travel to New York City anytime soon, consider seeing the Big Apple from the air.
For example, New York Helicopter Charter offers three tour packages to choose from. The Liberty Tour allows you to see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis and Governors Island, the South Street Seaport, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and the Wall Street Financial Center.
The Central Park Tour takes you over the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum.
And finally, The Grand Tour takes you over all of the above sights - plus Yankee Stadium, the United Nations Building, the Queensboro and Brooklyn Bridges, and Battery Park
New York is an exciting city, so make sure you plan your trip well so you can fit everything you want to see while you are there. And seeing it from the sky is a sight you will never forget.
The Province of Alberta
April 9, 2008
The Province of Alberta
by: Dave Lympany
The Province of Alberta is approximately 255,200 square miles in size and boasts incredible scenery and abundant natural resources. It is situated between the provinces of Saskatchewan to the East and British Columbia to the west, with Northwest Territories to the North and the state of Montana, USA bordering the south.
Alberta is in the Mountain Time Zone which is Greenwich Meantime -7 hours. Between the months of April and October Daylight Saving is in effect and the difference is GMT -6 hours.
There are two main cities, Edmonton (The Provincial Capital) in the north and Calgary in the south. Edmonton is located approximately 300 kilometers north of Calgary, with a healthy rivalry between the sports teams and the populations in general. There are several other Towns and Cities that have a lot to offer including Lethbridge, Red Deer, Brooks, Medicine Hat and Fort McMurray to the far north.
The Provinces landscape is extremely varied and provides a multitude of Recreational Possibilities. From flat open prairies, raging rivers, turquoise lakes and majestic glaciers to the awesome beauty of the magnificent Canadian Rockies.
Don’t Miss These Sights When You Travel To Italy
April 8, 2008
Don’t Miss These Sights When You Travel To Italy
by: Charles Brown
Italy is a breathtakingly beautiful country that will always be one of the highlights for anyone’s travel to Europe. It has everything from the impossibly blue Mediterranean Sea to the spectacular Alps, with fabulous food at every stop along the way. And while you are there, you can’t help but trip over history with every step you take. Here are few things you cannot miss when you travel to Italy:
Venice. Think about it. How many movies have you seen that were set in this romantic city? Well there is a reason. If there is a city with more charm and magic than Venice, someone is keeping it a very tight secret. (Oh sure, I can just hear those Parisians objecting that their’s is the most romantic city, but those folks are hardly objective. Besides, this is an article about Italy.) The “streets” are waterways and the city is gradually sinking into the Adriatic Sea. But don’t worry, it will still be there by the time you get there to see it all.
Ice Fishing Tips For Beginners
April 7, 2008
Ice Fishing Tips For Beginners
by: Iain Loveman
Did you hear the one about the guy who went ice fishing and came back with 50 lbs. of ice?
Well, if you found yourself here your at least one step ahead of this fella, that is unless you intended to bring home some ice. Ice fishing is actually a very simple sport but must be practiced with some caution.
WHAT you say?
Seriously before you set out to catch any fish on “hard” water there a couple of things you should be concerned about. Firstly, make sure you are equipped with the proper attire. Setting out from home on a nice sunny day is fine but once you approach your destination things may have drastically changed or may change without notice. This would also be a good time to check the weather channel or newspaper for the up to date weather forecast.
Secondly, remember to check the ice conditions wherever you go, there are local ice hut operators or locals who are willing to help make your trip safe.
Planning a Trip? How To Plan For The Unexpected
April 6, 2008
Planning a Trip? How To Plan For The Unexpected
by: Rita R. Powers
Have you ever taken a trip where it seemed that everything went wrong? What should have been a care free, relaxing vacation or an efficient business trip quickly turns into a stress-filled nightmare. No one likes to dwell on the negative, but the old saying “hope for the best, and plan for the worst” has a lot of truth to it. Many things can go wrong and planning ahead will help you avoid unwanted drama, stress and hassles. Travel delays or accidents, hidden fees and costs, lost or delayed luggage, medical or dental emergencies, travel accidents, rental car damage, potential terrorist attack alerts, emergency assistance problems, identity theft and more are common problems that can, and most likely, will occur on some occasion during trip taking. In hindsight could most of the hassles on that trip have been prevented or made more bearable by planning for the unexpected? Here are some tips for doing just that.
