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Unit 14 Tour Operator Industry Assignment
Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Unit Number and Title
Unit 14 Tour Operator Industry
This unit 14 tour operator industry assignment revolves around the discussion of understanding the tour operator industry in the sector of travel and tourism. The discussion starts with the development of the tourism industry with the study of effects of recent trends on its development. The unit argues about the stages that have been involved in the formation of the tour package and the factors that affect various decisions. The unit also focuses on the strategic as well as the tactical decisions that have been made by the operators in order to survive in the industry and to compete with the competitors.
LO1. Understand the tour operators industry within the travel and tourism sector.
P1.1 Analyze the effects of current and recent trends and developments on the tour operators industry.
Tourism refers to travelling for pleasure. It involves the business that attracts and entertains people or tourists who travels round the world with different objectives. Operating tours is the main activity that needs to be conducted in this business of tourism. Tourism is majorly divided into two types, domestic and international. Domestic tourism is about the tours that have been conducted in the native country and international tourism involves tours worldwide. International tourism has been affected by many international as well as domestic factors. The most important element of tourism is the tour operator. They are the organisations that combine the tour and tourism in a specific package. The package may include travelling, hotels, sightseeing etc. These organizations develop different packages according to the tourists and the places that need to be visited. Some of the packages are customized according to the choice of the customers.
Types of tour operators
There are majorly four types of tour operators. The below classification of the tour operators have been done according to the processes they used to conduct in the tourism industry.
- Inbound tour operators: Inbound tour operators are those who fulfil the tourism needs of the foreign tourists into the country. These operators focus on providing services to the foreign tourists from their arrival to their departure from the country. They provide services like accommodation, food, travelling, sightseeing, travel guides, entertainment etc. Sometimes, inbound operators collaborate with some of the foreign tour operators and form the holiday packages for the tourists. Inbound tour operators play very important role in building the image of the country by commercialising the tourist resources to raise the earnings of the country by tourism. (Cobb, 2003). GTi travel group is one of the leading inbound tour operators in UK that mainly focuses on providing group travel services to the tourists.
- Outbound tour operators: These operators form the packages for the tourists of their own country. They market and sell the packages that deals with the trips of sending own people to foreign country. The outbound tour operators collaborate with the inbound tour operators of another country to provide all the tourism services like transportation, accommodation, travelling etc to the individual or group of people in the foreign country they are visiting. They act as the intermediary between the operators of the foreign country and the tourists. They generally do not contribute in foreign exchange earnings, as they do not sell the packages to the foreign tourists. (Moore and Doherty, 2011) “My travel” and “First Choice” are two of the leading outbound tour operators in UK.
- Domestic tour operators: Domestic operators operate in the boundary of their own country. They sell their packages to the native individuals or group of people who wants to travel inside the country borders. Most of the tour operators focus on international tourisms because of high returns and margins but they are now introducing some of the packages for the domestic travellers to enhance the domestic tourism as well as to promote the national integrity of the country. Leisure Breaks is one of the domestic tour operators in UK that facilitates the local people or group of people with the tourism services all over their tour.
- Specialist tour operators: There are the operators that design special tour to the people or group of people according to their choices. They have variety of packages for the untouched destinations. These are also known as tailor made operators because they modify the tours according to the preference of tourists regarding location, accommodation, food, transport etc. They are the most knowledgeable operators among all as they have the in depth knowledge of all the facilities available at different tourist destinations of every range. They design the tours with mix and match of these facilities according the tourist’s budget and choice. (Page and Connell, 2010)
Long travel is one of the leading UK based specialist tour operator that has customer centred approach. This approach allows them to tailor the holiday package according to the customer’s preference regarding the location, services, facilities, style, character, accommodation etc. (Sigala, Chritou and Gretzel, 2012)
Role of tour operators:The major role of these tour operators is to act as the intermediaries between the tourism services and the end customers.
Major tour operators in UK: There are four major tour operators in UK that mainly keeps their focus on international tourism as this industry has high margin and high returns in terms of monetary profits. This also helps to build the image of the country worldwide and allow more foreign exchange. (Walker and Hrading, 2007)
1. TUI AG: This is one of the leading operators in UK that facilitates international tourism to raise the standards of tourism industry.
- Origin: Germany
- Annual revenue: 23.8 billion Euros
- Operating countries: 15 European countries
- Ownership: 81 tour operators
2. My Travel PLC: This is the second leading tour operators and this concentrates on international tourism and falls under the category of outbound operators.
- Origin: UK
- Annual Revenue: 8.2 billion Euros
- Operating areas: UK/Ireland, North America, Northern Europe, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Ownership: 39 tour operators
3. Thomas Cook AG
- Origin: Germany
- Annual revenue: 8 billion Euros
- Operating areas: Germany, UK, Ireland, France, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Egypt, India, and Canada
- Ownership: 30 tour operators
4. First Choice:
- Origin: UK
- Annual revenue: 3.8 billion Euros
- Operating areas: France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, and Canada
- Ownership: 28 tour operators
Market share of some of the UK based operators:
The above figure suggests that Thomson has the largest share of market of tourism industry in UK followed with Airtours, Thomas Cook and First Choice. (Goretti Sanches Lima, 2013)
Number of visitors in UK
This figure shows total number of bednights by international tourists in different cities of UK. This determines the trends of number of tourists in UK.
Vertical integration: Vertical integration refers to collaboration or investment in the associated business at different levels. In terms of tourism industry, when tour operators invest or collaborate with the service providers like transport companies and hotels is known as backward vertical integration and if they invest in acquiring travel agencies then it is known as forward vertical integration. TUI is one of the leading tour operators in UK that focuses on vertical integration of the business. Below diagram shows the forward and backward integration of TUI.
Horizontal integration: Horizontal integration involves merging of companies in the same industry to remove competition. In 1995, UK based tour operator Thomas Cook has took over another company called Sunworld to raise its standard in the company by acquiring more market share and by competing with the competitors. (Koenig-Lewis and Bischoff, 2010)
Changing trends in holiday
- Customisation: Customisation refers to the modification in the tour packages according to the preferences. Earlier, tour packages was restricted to standardised forms and is designed by the operators with influence of some other factors like government and tourism service providers. Now, the time has changed. Some of the specialised tour operators design the tour packages according to the preferences of location, accommodation, transport etc by the customers.
- Vertical integration: Tour operators have increased the range of the products in the tour packages to facilitate the customers or tourists. Horizontal and vertical integration are the practices that have been conducted by the operators to widen their product range. (Nikraftar and Hosseini, 2016)
- Responsible tourism: Responsible tourism involves the removal of the negative effects of tourism and maximisation of the various benefits that can be earned by tourism. Responsible tourism results in the benefits of the host community by enhancing their well-being. It involves environment conservation, economic vitality and cultural awareness.
Role of different trade bodies in tourism:
- ABTA: It is the largest travel association in UK and provides expertise and advice to the holidaymakers over the packages they design. They also help the operators to resolve the issues that may generate during the travel and tourism business.
- AITO: Association of independent tour operators represents around 122 operators in Britain. They provide assistance and specialisation to the independent and specialised tour operators.
- FTO: Federation of tour operators is the organisation that coordinates the tourism activities between the countries. It is merged with ABTA in 2008.
- UK CAA: The Civil Aviation Authority frames the policy and regulates the aviation industry. It is a public organisation formed by the government of UK.
LO2 Understand stages involved in creating holidays:
P.2.1 Assess the stages and timescales involved in developing holidays
Planning is very necessary in the tourism industry. It is necessary for the tour operators to plan the activities in orderly basis to make a tour package that can attract the tourists. There are many stages involved in planning. These stages need to be practiced in orderly manner to come up with an effective tour package plan.
- Market research: Market research involves the overall research of the industry as well as the environment to fetch out whether the product that has been generated is worth or not. Market research involves economic research that deals with the knowledge of the economy of the country that has been visited with the economy knowledge of the host country as well. Another types of the researches that have been involved in this section are demand supply research, product research, customer and competitor research and sales research. (Clarke, 2010)
- Planning and scheduling: This stage involves the planning and decisions regarding the location of the tour, accommodation, travelling dates, group size, amenities, and attractions to be visited etc need to be taken. Proper scheduling of the activities has been done in this stage.
- Contracting: This stage involves the framing and signing of the agreements between the tour operators and the service providers. Some of the contracts need to be signed with the tourists also. This is a legal issue and needs to be done on time without any mistakes.
- Costing: This stage involves the overall costing of the package tour. The costing should be done according to the activities involved in the tour package. The costing consists of travelling tickets, accommodation and food, pick and drop fees, guides, entry fees of the attractions etc. (Moore and Doherty, 2011)
- Financial evolution and pricing: Evolution and pricing involves the action of calculating the expenses and profit margins by involving all the price fluctuations. This determines the profit of the operators. (Goretti Sanches Lima, 2013)
- Tour brochure: Formation of brochure is very important to create awareness about the tour among the population. The brochure should be such that attracts the customers and should provide with all the basic and important information of the package.
- Advertising: Different methods can be used to advertise about the tour among the population. These methods include TV, radio, newspapers, internet etc.
- Operations and execution: This stage involves the steps like deposits, ticket bookings, itinerary checklists etc. This stage is very important as it deals with the practical implementation of the actions for planning a tour.
- Post tour management: This stage comes after the completion of the tour. This involves taking the feedback from the people associated with the tour to make improvement in the next. This also involves the payment that is due to the service providers.
According to the case, the planning of the tour for students requires some of the stages like market research to decide the destinations and accommodations. Planning and scheduling needs to be done for proper management of the student’s tour. Contracts need to be signed with the university and with the hotels and flight providers for the bookings.
P2.2 Evaluate the suitability of different methods of contracting for different components of the holiday and different types of tour operator.
In general terms contracts are the agreements that have been signed by the two parties when they agrees on the conditions of the contract. In terms of tourism industry, contractual relationship between the tour operators, service providers and the tourists is very important. There are different types of contracts that need to be signed by the associated parties to safeguard themselves from the legal issues related to travel and tourism. (earth-net., 2013).
- Fixed contracts: Fixed contracts involve the conditions about the prior bookings that have been done for the tourists.
- Allocation contract: This contract is done between the hotelier and the tour operator. In this contract, information regarding the booking of the beds in the hotel is communicated to the hotelier so that he can sell rest of the rooms. This contract is also signed in order to book the seats in the flights.
- Ad-hoc contracts: These contracts deal with overbooking or extra arrangements of the seats or the beds. These contracts have mostly signed by the tailor made operators to arrange the services for their customers.
- Charter flights: These are the special flights paid by the companies for the holidaymakers to travel. The seats are not offered to the public. (Walker and Harding, 2007)
In the above case, fixed contracts method of contracting has been used to do the prior booking of hotels and flights.
P2.3 Calculate the selling price of a holiday from given information.
The destination of the student’s tour has been decided as Greece. The tour is of 7 days and the family members of the students are also allowed to come with them but the prices vary accordingly with the age of the family member. The hotel that has been booked is Avra Beach Resort with twin sharing rooms for 80 people. The prices for the activities have been discussed below: (Walker and Harding, 2007)
7 days tour package for Greece:
Price (in pounds)
Guest (above 10 years)
Guest (6 months-10 yrs)
Taxi and coach fare
Sightseeing and entry tickets
LO3 Be able to review brochures and methods of distribution used to sell holidays
P.3.1- Evaluate the planning decisions taken for the design of a selected brochure.
A brochure is a template or a publication that is designed by the tour operators in order to attract their target audience to opt for that tour package. It is the way to advertise about the tour package that has been introduced by the operator. There are many purposes of designing brochures. It helps the operators to communicate about the tour packages to the people. It allows the operators to convey the relevant information regarding the package and also helps the tour operator organisation to build their image in the market. The brochure helps the customers to know about the company’s position and reliability. (Page and Connell, 2010) The planning decisions that have been taken regarding the formation of a brochure include:
- Design: The design of the brochure is about the layout and the artwork that has been used to make the brochure attractive. The large companies hire Ad agencies to design their brochures. The purpose of the brochure decides the design of the same.
- Cost: The first element that has been considered in the cost is the budget of the operator. The cost of the brochure includes the expenses in printing, designing, paper use, distribution media etc. (Nikraftar and Hosseini, 2016)
- Format: Format of the brochure involves the writing style, font size, colour, front cover, contents etc. Theme is the basic message that needs to be given to the people. This content of the whole brochure is related to this big and single theme message. Brochure folds determine the opening of the brochure. The brochure should be folded in such a way that it opens with the orderly message. Paper selection is about the type and the colour of the paper. This should complement the message that needs to be conveyed by the brochure. Photos and graphics provide the visual treat to the customers. It is critical to make the selection regarding the photos and graphics on the brochures and this has a great impact on customer’s mind.
- Target market and budget: Identifying the target market and budget helps in determining the type of brochure that has been used.
- Print specifications: Print specifications involve the decisions regarding the type of the print that has been used in terms of colour schemes.
Timescale and stage of production: The type of the brochure that has been used also depends on the stage of production. If the business is new and is at introductory stage then it used to introduce a brochure that is more attractive while the already existing business needs to introduce the brochures that are full of information. (Thomascook.com., 2016)
P3.2 Asses the suitability of alternatives to a traditional brochure for different types of tour operators and recommend the most appropriate for your tour package.
With the advancement in the technology, it has been observed that many traditional methods of marketing have lost their identity. Brochures are one of them. Many new methods of advertising and communication have been introduced to replace the brochures. Some of them are discussed below:
- Press: Press involves the print media. More and more population have access to newspapers and magazines, so this medium of information sharing is easy to reach up to large masses.
- E- brochures: E- brochures are the electronic brochures that are available online. This method of communication is the easiest way to reach to the people, as it does not require any extra efforts of distribution. Use of internet is common these days and so access to these E-brochures. (Thomascook.com., 2016)
- Social media: It is the most inexpensive method that can replace the traditional brochures technique. It is a promotional tool that has took over the position of direct marketing and serves the purpose of providing special offers to the people.
- Leaflets/flyers: These are the single page advertisement that has been conducted at last minute to provide brief information of the product to the limited audience.
- Business events/ Exhibitions: This method of advertising is used to target the potential customers in large masses. These events provide opportunities to make business contacts that can help in framing good relationship and image in the market.
- Outdoor media: Outdoor media refers to the advertising that can be done on buses, public billboards, walls etc. This method helps the companies to create awareness about the product among public and but is relatively expensive from other methods.
- Mobile applications: This method has changed the era of advertising. Use of applications is the easiest way to reach the customers. This method also allows the companies to update the customers about any modifications in the product.
P.3.3 Evaluate the suitability of different methods of distribution used to sell a holiday for different types of tour operator.
Any product information that has been generated needs to be distributed by one or the other way. Distribution is the process of movement of products from the producer to consumer. The distribution can be direct or indirect. Direct distribution methods allow direct contact of the producer and the consumer while indirect methods involve intermediaries to supply the product.
Two types of distribution channels
- Direct channel: The method involves direct selling of the product without any intermediary’s involvement. This method is flexible in nature as it involves greater control due to direct communication with the customers. The feedback can be received from the customers at the time of selling and promoting the products. (Clarke, 2010)
- Indirect channel: Indirect channel does not allow the direct contact between the supplier and the customer as it involves the mediators that support the sales. It is a costly method as it also considers the cost of the intermediaries.
Methods of distribution used by different operators:
- OTA’s (Online Travel Agencies): These agencies may or may not be physically present. They provide the customers with the list of the tour packages by different operators and allow them to click and book their trips online. It uses pay per click format. All the tour operators to enhance their sales and bookings should use this method. (Moore and Doherty, 2011)
- Government websites: Government websites provide the platform to the tour operators to communicate with the customers by posting their tour packages information on the site. Government sites are mainly for the local tour operators that deal with local and native tourists. It is the most effective platform to be used because government websites always found to be reliable by the customers.
- VIC’s (Visitors Information Centres): These centres allow the tour operators to drop off their flyers and leaflets along with their phone numbers. The customers can approach these centres and search out for the best tour package for themselves. They can get the contact number of the operators at the centres, so that they can contact the operators for further bookings and information.
- Daily deal websites: Daily deal sites provide the customers with the gift vouchers and other discounts on the tour packages offered by the operators. These sites can be best utilised at the time of slow business period to attract customers.
- Concierge services: Some of the hotels and motels provide these services. It is the service in which hotel and motels act as the intermediaries to attract the guests living in their hotels or visiting their place. All the local tour operators should drop off their leaflets with these hotels so that they can promote their packages to the potential customers. (Sigala, Christou and Gretzel, 2012).
LO4 Understand strategic and tactical decision making for tour operators
P4.1 Evaluate the strategic decisions made by different types of tour operator.
Strategic decision-making is the ongoing process to achieve the goals and objectives of the organisation. It is very important for the organisation to bring out modifications in their processes and structure according to the current requirement and these changes need the management to make strategic decisions that provides the company with the long-term effects. In terms of tourism industry, many strategic decisions can be made considering different areas of business. Following are the some of the strategic decisions made by the tour operators: (Sigala, Christou and Gretzel, 2012).
- Pricing strategies: Price is the amount of money that has been paid by the customers in order to buy the products. Pricing of the product coveys about quality and quantity of the product. Tour operators need to make their pricing in such a way that somehow describes their product to the customers. The pricing strategies by the tour operators have been categorised into three broad areas:
- Premium pricing: This approach allows the operators to set the prices higher than the competitors to display the image of the product as premium.
- Value for money: Providing quality at the medium prices is the basic agenda of the operators who opt for this practice. (Cobb, 2003).
- Cheap value: This represents budget pricing by lowering the prices to expand the business or to enter into the industry. Thomson Cook uses the strategy of single pricing for its products. According to this strategy, price of the tour package should be same at all the mediums of distribution. This falls under the category of premium pricing by Thomas Cook.
- Surcharge policy: Surcharge pricing is the strategy is about raising the prices so high at the time of peak seasons. During the time of price rise of oil in UK, Thomas Cook travels reintroduced their bills by adding fuel surcharges.
- Image positioning or Branding: Brand identity provides a differentiated image to the product as well as to the company. Brand image of the company creates a loyalty among the customers towards the brand. P & O Cruises claims that 60% of their customers are loyal to the brand as they do repeated purchase from the company.
- Product choice: Product is what is actually delivered to the customer. In tourism industry, the tour packages are considered as product that needs to be sold in order to provide best travelling experiences to the tourists. Kuoni travels provide a wide range of destination products to the customers and are specialised in long haul resort holidays.
- Distribution channel: There are two types of distribution channels that have been used by the travel operators for supply of the products. Direct selling is one of the types that involve the direct communication of the operator with the tourists. Another type is the indirect channel that involves the intermediaries in between the supplier and the end users. Travel operators like TUI, Thomas Cook etc use both the channels as the method of distribution to reach their potential customers in masses.
P4.2 Compare the tactical decisions that could be taken by a selected tour operator in different situations.
Many decisions have to be taken by the management of the organisation to achieve the ultimate goals of the same. These decisions have been taken at different levels. These levels involve strategic, tactical and operational. Tactical level decisions are the medium- term decisions that deal with the implementation of the strategies. These decisions are taken by the head of the departments and generally affect a particular functional area. Below are the tactical decisions that need to be taken by the tour operators: (earth-net., 2013).
- Tactical responses
- Tactical pricing
- Tactical marketing
- Tactical planning
Tactical responses can be given to the internal as well as the external factors that act as the stimuli for the organisation. Different tour operators need to take decisions in response to the external and internal environment as well as according to the competitors. Change in the prices according to the change in the prices and economy of the country is another tactical decision that should be taken to survive in the market. Surcharge pricing by Thomas Cook at the time of price rise of oil is the most relevant example of tactical pricing. It considers seasonal planning, early bird pricing, fluid pricing etc. Fluid pricing is about selling a particular number of packages at cheap prices and then raise the prices with time. Tactical marketing involves the implementation of the marketing strategies by making decisions according to the market conditions. Many tour operators use internet as the medium to target their market because this era is more into online surfing rather than offline information gathering. The tour operators should conduct tactical planning. This planning involves decisions regarding how to implement the strategies to achieve the short-term objectives of the company.
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Tour operators have been categorised according to the customers they serve and according to the type of products they provide. The four types of tour operators are inbound, outbound, tailor made and domestic. The tourism industry is developing with the development in the requirement of the people to travel for pleasure and entertainment. Tour operators play a very important role in providing travelling services to the customers. There are different trade bodies that interfere in the tourism industry with their part of providing funds and advice to the operators for their proper functioning. These organisations involve UK CAA, FTO, and AITO etc. Planning s the very important aspect that needs to be considered by the operators to manage the trips for the tourists. They need to make strategic and tactical decision according to the external and internal environmental situation of the industry and the market.
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The pleasant 3-star hotel Herberg de Rustende Jager is atmospherically decorated. You can enjoy the homely feel in the seating area by the fireplace and visit the excellent restaurant, where plenty of specialities grace the menu. During warm weather, the large outdoor terrace is an ideal place for lunch or dinner.Surroundings
There are several interesting museums and villages in the nearby vicinity of Herberg de Rustende Jager Eext. In Orvelte time seems to have stood still. The museum about the Drenthe megalithic tombs and the largest megalithic tomb of the Netherlands in Borger are also definitely worth a visit, as are the Drents Museum and the [i]Ellert en Brammert[/i] open air museum in Schoonoord. You'll find the beautiful [i]Noorder Dierenpark[/i] zoo in Emmen and a traffic park in Assen where children can enjoy being at the wheel of various vehicles.Food and Drink
Breakfast is served from 08:30 - 09:30. You can also have breakfast earlier on request, at a surcharge of €7.50 per room. It's possible to order a packed lunch for the afternoon. Both the hotel lounge and the restaurant have a fireplace. The cosy restaurant has an excellent reputation. Its regularly changing menu offers a variety of specialities such as asparagus, game, and regional dishes. There are also many vegetarian dishes, which can be adjusted on request. The wine list offers the perfect wine to complement your dinner.
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This hotel is wonderful because of the great staff and clean areas. The common area is kept clean and is a very fun place to just hang out. The rooms are very clean as well. The breakfast is decent, but when in the middle of China, scrambled eggs and toast of any kind bring a smile to my face.
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after reading all reviews i chose fairfield at orlando...GREAT location to seaworld,universal and disney,very clean rooms,great pool and spa,okay contintal breakfast,and just a perfect location....i drove to all attractions because i prefer to do that but i seen shuttles each morning.....i was there from1-16-04 to 1-24-04 thanks to everyone for there reviews as they where all true....all in all for the price i paid i feel that i got a great deal as we weren,t in the room to much so we didnt need anything fancy fairfield rocks
Fairfield Inn was fantastic, rooms were well equiped and clean, the hotel was in a good position just off International Drive, pool was warm & half in shade for warmer days, breakfast was fresh & plentiful.
We could not have made a better choice & recommed www.clickinternational.com where we paid £26 per room per night.
A great place to stay.....
We stayed here in Oct/Nov '03 and it certainly exceeded our expectations. Ideally situated just off International Drive, the hotel is only a few minutes walk from restaurants, shops and grocery stores.
The hotel itself was kept beautifully clean. The pool area was nice - the pool being average size with a nice jacuzzi and there were an abundance of clean towels to use. Our room was a good size with tv, cofee maker etc and the iron and board was a nice bonus. The complimentary breakfast was excellent and there was a great choice. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone, especially families visiting the attractions in Orlando. There was a free shuttle bus to Seaworld and Universal was a 5 minute drive away. If you are looking for clean, comfortable , budget accomodation, friendly, helpful staff and a location right in the middle of the the attractions, you certainly can't go wrong at the Fairfield.
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This was an absolutely fabulous hotel, clean, very friendly staff, excellent rooms. We were on our honeymoon and I couldn't have asked for a better hotel. We didn't want anything too expensive, as we knew we would be out exploring, but this was just right. When we go back I will definitely be staying here.
Very clean and comfortable. Quiet, we had a room with 2 beds very large rooms, good CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. Friendly staff. Heated pool. 2 blocks from I-Ride trolley on International Drive. We would stay there again. Attraction tickets sold in lobby and free shuttle to Sea World & Universal studios. We took the Mears shuttle from airport to hotel, 30 min ride. Although hotel in early December was not busy the service was excellent.
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Fairfields Int. Cove (Canada Drive) was great. This 3* hotel is only a couple of years old very light and airy. It was extremely clean, the staff were very pleasant and nothing was too much trouble. Situation was good just off I Drive. We took our son who is disabled and had a room with a roll in shower which was adequate for our needs. We felt very at home here. Plus free buffet breakfast every morning (continental) which was adequate to start the day. We did a late booking and didnt know the hotel but I read the reviews here which were very complimentary and sent me feeling reassured about our choice.
this was a great hotel from start to finish,excellent location just off I Drive,the staff were polite and helpful.The breakfasts were excellent,and were a great start to endure the theme parks.The kids loved the place and we will definetly stay at Marriott again!
This hotel was brilliant. The cleanliness, the fabulous breakfasts, the staff - who were extremely polite and helpful at all times. The rooms were a great size and were cleaned every day. I have holidayed in Orlando and Florida a number of times and this was by far the best hotel my husband and I have stayed in. This was a first time trip to Florida for my daughter and her family and the hotel went a long way into making it the perfect holiday. Congratulations Fairfield Inn International Cove!
As the previous review stated it was situated close to all amenities on Int Drv, the rooms were spotless and the whole hotel had a feeling of being extremely comfortable and clean, when we first booked and was told it was a budget hotel I did not expect too much in the way of good accomodation but what a surprise when we arrived, we actually thought someone had made a mistake with our hotel confirmation.
Over the past four years I have travelled up to four times a year staying in Europe and the USA and this would come one of the nicest hotels that I have stayed in and anybody going to Florida I certainely would recommend it.
This is a newer Fairfield Inn and is centrally located just off International Drive. It was convenient to all attractions & shopping, both North and South of it's location.
The grounds, public areas, and rooms are all clean and well decorated. The staff was efficient and polite.
Fairfield is Marriott's bargain class so it doesn't include many amenities but there is a pool and exercise area for guests. A limited Continental Breakfast is alson included which makes for a convenient and inexpensive start to your day.
I recommend this hotel as a nice choice for anyone looking for a decent place to sleep but who doesn't want to pay for the frills of an upscale hotel. We enjoyed it.
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Dominican Republic Hotels
Tel: 809 468 0000
This romantic all-suite beachfront retreat north of the sprawling all-inclusives of Punta Cana is a diamond literally in the rough—the last two miles of the approach road are so bone rattling that it may be worth ponying up $200 for the ten-minute helicopter transfer from the airport in Punta Cana. But behind the resort's unmarked security gate, Agua is breathtaking. The open-air lobby has a soaring peaked thatch roof, and the 53 rooms, divided between two-story thatched buildings and freestanding villas, are arranged around two snaking pools and are no more than a one-minute walk from the beach. With classic clean lines, they are dramatic by virtue of their size (the smallest is 700 square feet) and simple comforts—wicker ceilings, dark hardwood floors and furniture, white-on-white beds, immense bathrooms with black slate showers and deep soaking tubs. Alas, the food at Areito, prepared by the kitchen staff formerly at Casa Colonial, could and should be better: Crêpes come stuffed with rubbery cheese; vegetables taste as though they were fresh out of a packet.
Tel: 809 320 3232
As the hyperdiscerning crowd that frequents this place already knows, Casa Colonial has raised the bar for luxury lodgings on the island. (Donatella Versace has stayed here—need we say more?) The hotel's 50 suites occupy two white Mediterranean-style villas with Spanish tile roofs (one with a palatial sun deck, an infinity pool, and Jacuzzis). The interiors are grand but quietly so, with gleaming marble floors and columns, high arched doorways, and rich fabrics in creamy colors. The expansive suites have private balconies, beds with Frette linens and upholstered headboards (some have gauzy canopies, too), potted orchids, and a mix of woven rattan and wooden furnishings. All have flat-screen TVs and high-speed Internet, and the spacious bathrooms feature double basins, walk-in showers, and enormous Roman-style tubs. The hotel's common spaces are just as opulent and include a superb Caribbean/Asian fusion restaurant, Lucia (one of the island's best), and the Bagua Spa, where the treatments use ingredients like honey, royal jelly, and crushed amber gemstones. The only part of the property that's not particularly impressive is the small beach; although it's golden and dotted with white chaises, it's bordered on both sides by crowds from neighboring all-inclusive resorts. Many guests forgo it altogether and opt for the rooftop infinity pool instead.
Tel: 800 877 3643 (toll-free)
Tel: 305 856 5405
Comparing this all-inclusive resort with its newer, more stylish competitors might lead you to the initial conclusion that it needs a face-lift. The sprawling collection of stucco Med-style buildings can inspire Brady Bunch flashbacks, and the outdated decor inside the 280 rooms and suites—mahogany wood furniture, watercolor-patterned fabrics, and lamps that resemble Grandma's—isn't much better. Still, there are real reasons why this old-school property has a following among celebs like Bill Clinton and hometown hero Sammy Sosa. First, there are the property's newer and much swankier Excel villas—150 private, waterfront houses that come with all-day butler and maid service and your own touring cart for getting around the property. The expansive grounds are the other draw: Between the three Pete Dye–designed golf courses, stables full of horses for pleasure rides and polo games, bicycles, tennis courts, shooting excursions, water sports, and spa treatments, the property can feel like a summer camp for adults. There's a boatload of kids' programs, too, including Kidz 'n Casa, a toddler-friendly option that keeps the little ones busy with arts and crafts, playground games, music, and puppet shows. Of the resort's eight restaurants, La Piazzetta has the most peaceful, romantic ambience—which you'll want after your day of running around. Or try the latest addition, a beachy outpost of New York City's Le Cirque.
Cayo Levantado island (off the Samaná peninsula)
Tel: 866 282 2442
The opening of an international airport and a soon-to-be-completed highway is transforming the Samaná peninsula from a ragtag whale-watching region to the Dominican Republic's latest hotspot. Leading the charge is Cayo Levantado, the crown jewel of Bahía Príncipe Resorts' nine all-inclusives. A modern take on a Victorian seaside manse, the sprawling 195-room resort feels more like a town than a hotel, so much so that you won't even know the rest of the island is there. A boat speeds you from the mainland to the island, where guests can choose between rooms with four-poster king beds, and modern rattan and wicker furniture or larger suites—many with terraces and both indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis—housed in villas throughout the property. The resort's private beach is not as huge as the island's public beach (popular with day trippers), but it is plenty serene with stretches of sand tucked into coves of placid waters. Especially impressive are the resort's two creatively landscaped pools, part forest, part open-bar party spot, surrounded by palapa umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Best of all, service has that rare balance of professionalism and fun. There's just one big letdown: the sit-down restaurants—one seafood, one Mediterranean, and one “gourmet,” which they take to mean French—seem to be having teething problems with both service and quality. Luckily, the main buffet in the central building is first rate, shifting daily from Italian to Spanish to Asian to local “Creole” cuisine.
Calle Las Damas
Tel: 800 763 4835 (toll-free)
Tel: 809 685 9955
Located on one of Santo Domingo's oldest streets, this hotel's stately, fortress-like main building is an important piece of the island's history. Built in 1502, it was the home of Nicolás de Ovando, the Spanish explorer who made landfall here on Hispaniola (the island that encompasses the DR and Haiti) and subsequently became its first governor. The original building has been expanded and modernized, but it still has a gracious elegance. The 104 rooms, with their soaring wood-beamed ceilings, Spanish terra-cotta floors, and mahogany poster beds, seem to call for candlelight rather than electricity. Happily, though, this place isn't a museum, and has all the modern conveniences a 21st-century bigwig could want—including Wi-Fi, dry-cleaning service, marble showers (in slightly too small bathrooms), and luxury bedding. Expect to see D.R.'s movers and shakers congregating in the excellent on-site restaurant, La Residence; around the pool; and in the clubby, wood-paneled Cibao Bar.
19 Vicente Celestino Duarte
Tel: 809 688 3693
You couldn't wish for a better Santo Domingo location. Sitting on a quiet street just off the Alcàzar de Colón, the architecture of this historic pink building blends into that of the surrounding Colonial Zone. And the pleasant rooftop terrace allows you to admire local landmarks like the Casa de Colón without leaving your lounger. The six rooms of this tiny boutique hotel are decorated sparingly, stylishly, and maybe just a little bit shabbily with simple platform beds, a tiny TV, and a serviceable closet. So don't be surprised if the bathroom fixtures or towel racks (or even the handrail on the staircase) are loose. But there are also nice touches: brightly colored bedspreads and curtains, sunny yellow bathrooms, and a computer in the common area ready for your Internet needs. The vibe could not be more easygoing. With discreet but friendly service by the European staff, you'll feel as if the house were yours and they were just around to smooth out the bumps. Improvements are on the way: the storefront space is being transformed into a café with art exhibitions, and plans are in the works to properly furnish the roof as a sun deck. If so, you won't ever have to leave, but with everything so close by, you'll want to anyway.
Calle del Cementario
Tel: 809 571 0868
Upscale hotels in Cabarete are still few and far between, especially if you shy away from gaudy all-inclusives. In the meantime, Hotel El Magnifico is your best bet for accessing the town's slew of outdoor and social activities—without sacrificing comfort. The hotel sits on a manicured sprawl of tropical gardens bordering the Atlantic and secluded from the main town by a rocky point. Its 26 studios, suites, and penthouses range in style from Caribbean (bold colors and rattan loungers) to sometimes-bland modern; all have private verandas, kitchens stocked with Presidente beer, and enough space to fit an assembled windsurfer or two. There's no on-site restaurant, but the immensely popular Otra Cosa is next door, and a string of options lie just a short walk down the beach. Be sure to ask for a third-story room; though nearly all rooms face the ocean, the foliage (albeit lovely) blocks the view from lower floors.—Aaron Barker
5 Paseo del Sol
Tel: 809 571 1507
Cabarete is full of windsurfers and resortgoers, but you'll never know they're there if you stay at Natura's beachfront bungalows. Removed from the town's bustle by a few miles of shoreline, the compound features 11 eco-friendly cabanas, each unique and constructed from natural and local materials such as caoba, coral, and eucalyptus (a natural insect repellent). Even the furniture is handcrafted from the bamboo and coconut palms that were cut down to make the winding paths among the palapas. But it's not all rustic: How often do thatched-roof accommodations come with walk-in closets? Creature comforts and idyllic beach setting aside, Natura's middle-of-the-woods vibe couldn't be more different from the typical Cancun-like resorts that dot the island. Instead of body shots and buffet lines, expect a yoga temple for hatha classes and spa treatments like "after sun" wraps that use fresh aloe from the resort's garden. The Swiss chef whips up a small, wholesome menu that draws people from around the coast, served in the open air (under yet another thatched roof). Breakfast (included) has you slicing and toasting your own homemade bread, supplemented with fresh mango, papaya, and strong Dominican coffee. The only hint of disillusionment here is that Natura is buried in the back of a gated community. This is the kind of place that feels like it should be at the end of a woodsy rutted road instead.
Las Terrenas , Samaná Peninsula
Tel: 809 307 1827
The family-owned, top property in the Americas re-creates an eighteenth-century plantation house, earning it a perfect design score. The estate's "very scenic location" is 15 hillside acres looking onto the Atlantic. Done in earth tones, the perfect-scoring "delectable rooms are beautifully appointed" with four-poster beds, antiques, private terraces, and mahogany soaking tubs. The seafood menu at the Beach Restaurant changes weekly, showcasing dishes like shrimp with passion fruit reduction. Since "service is wondrous all the time," it also scores perfectly.
Tel: 809 552 0500
Opened in winter 2005, this resort prides itself on being ex clusive rather than all-inclusive. The emphasis here is on the finer things: pick-up from Punta Cana's airport via private helicopter, an 8,000-bottle wine cellar, two of the island's finest restaurants, and spa packages for couples that might tempt you to leave the kids at home. The 55 suites here are housed in 12 villas, all centered around a huge swimming pool on a breezy stretch of beach. They range in size from Junior (650 square feet) to the almost obscenely spacious Grand Suite (2,250 square feet). All have stone-tiled floors, Indonesian-inspired teak canopy beds, woven rattan couches and tables, and plasma-screen TVs with cable and satellite (so you won't have to miss Top Chef—this is paradise, after all). Some suites have double showers; others have Jacuzzi tubs built for two (and the bottles of Etro bath products are big enough to share with your, uh, roommate).
Tel: 888 442 2262 (toll-free)
Tel: 809 959 2262
Fifteen gorgeous, cheery yellow villas—decorated by none other than D.R. native son Oscar de la Renta—are spread along the beachfront of this posh gated community. De la Renta, Julio Iglesias, and Mikhail Baryshnikov are among the somebodies who own homes here, and when you're ushered through the Punta Cana airport to a waiting car, whisked to your villa, and handed the keys to your own golf cart, you'll start to feel like a big deal, too. Together, the villas comprise 30 one- to four-bedroom suites, each decorated in fresh, Caribbean-meets-Hamptons style, with cream upholstery, dark wood furniture, coralline stone baths, and French doors that open to a private patio or balcony. Although the friendly staff tries hard, the service isn't always as polished as you'd expect when paying upward of $800 per night in high season. But if there's anything you need, you can use your hotel-provided mobile phone to ring up your villa manager. The poolside Bamboo restaurant and bar is Tortuga Bay's congenial hub, but you'll also have access to the surrounding parent property, Puntacana Resort & Club (easily reached by golf cart). Though a little more gimmicky-feeling, Puntacana nevertheless has a lot to offer: two golf courses (one designed by Pete Dye, the other by Tom Fazio), six clay tennis courts, a Six Senses spa, water sports facilities, and several restaurants (including the beachfront La Yola). The resort also has its own 600-acre forest preserve, where you can bathe in spring-fed pools and take guided nature walks.


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When you stay at Masseria Fachechi Agriturismo in Nardo, you'll be on the beach and 10 minutes by car from Nardo Garden. This beach country house is 19 mi (30.5 km) from Gallipoli Castle and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Welcome Center and Tourist Information.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and you can also request refrigerators.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This country house also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the country house's coffee shop/café. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation.
Please note, there is important information about this property to know before you arrive.
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- All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 8 nights
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
- -Children's pool
- -Outdoor seasonal pool
- -Accessible bathroom
- -In-room accessibility
- -Roll-in shower
- -Free WiFi
- -Concierge services
- -Barbecue grill(s)
- -Free breakfast
- -Coffee shop or café
- -Picnic area
- -Dry cleaning/laundry service
- -Tours/ticket assistance
- -Area shuttle (surcharge)
- -Free self parking
- -Rooftop terrace
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"We arrived at The Oyster Box on 29th February for a 4 night stay. There was a slight mis-hap on arrival, and the car wasn't at the airport to transfer us (mis communication with flight arrival time) but after a quick call to the hotel, the car was with us less than 10 minutes later. On arrival at the hotel, concierge could not be more apologetic. All was forgiven during check in with a glass of bubbly, followed by a beautiful lunch at the Ocean Terrace. Our room was a Luxury Ocean View. I'd love to say it was spacious, but because we had so much luggage, it was hard to tell! The bathroom was absolutely huge, and after travelling for nearly 24 hours, the shower felt amazing. The gardens at the hotel are perfectly manicured, the pools are a lovely refreshing temperature, and the staff are wonderful (especially Kishan on concierge) Breakfast every day was something to look forward to...sat outside at the Ocean Terrace, the menu is vast, and champagne is available. As we're not big eaters at lunch, we'd just have a pizza on the terrace. All meals we had were delicious. One evening, we really weren't very hungry, so we just went to the Lighthouse Bar for a drink and snacks, and it was lovely. All in all, a wonderful, relaxing stay at the start of a very busy trip. Would we return? Absolutely!"
"My wife and I spent 2 nights celebrating out wedding anniversary. We have a great ground floor sea facing room. The room as large with a massive shower and was very clean. The service received from all the staff was excellent and nothing was to much trouble for anyone. A special thank you to Nonku at the main pool. She really was superb and made the few days that's much more memorable. Juan (spelling) and Thobani at the ocean terrace were also fantastic. It really is like stepping into a different world when you are at the Oyster box, and it really is a pleasure staying there."
"If you ever get to stay or just visit the restaurant please ask for Brian if you really want service to remember, service to complete the luxury, service that make the moment worthwhile, priceless service. To Brain I say thank you sir you made our night extra special and memorable. I hope the establishment cherish you cause your work stand tall and shines more than the famous light house that stands next to it. Overly impressed KB from JHB."


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About Pahang Lin Siong Bus Services
When you choose to travel by bus, your drop-off points are usually nearby to your destination. It is straight-forward, convenient and most affordable compared to the other modes of transportation especially within Peninsular Malaysia. One of the most well-known bus operators in the country is Pahang Lin Siong Motor Co Bhd, which has been a registered company since 1937 but started its establishment in 1987. If you are thinking about travelling to Cameron Highlands for a weekend getaway or heading back to Kuala Lumpur to resume work? Book your Pahang Lin Siong bus tickets conveniently on Easybook website without having to leave the comfort of your space to queue up at the counter. It really is that simple. Check out this simple booking guide we have prepared for you to follow.
Operating for more than 30 years in this competitive industry is truly a test of their survival skills as a company. Pahang Lin Siong who are based in Raub, constantly improve on their services to meet the demands of all travellers, which is why they are one of the fastest growing transportation companies in the Malaysia. Besides Pahang Lin Siong’s knowledge in managing a bus company, all their express coaches be equipped with air-conditioning systems, comfortable seats and well-trained drivers in order for their customers to enjoy a safe journey back to their destinations on their 40-seater buses.
Pahang Lin Siong Bus Schedules & Routes:
Jalan Pekeliling (Kuala Lumpur) - Benta, Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lipis, Raub & Sungai Koyan (Pahang)
Cameron Highlands (Pahang) - Jalan Pekeliling (Kuala Lumpur)
Cameron Highlands (Pahang) - Raub & Sungai Koyan (Pahang)
Benta (Pahang) - Jalan Pekeliling (Kuala Lumpur)
Kuala Lipis (Pahang) - Jalan Pekeliling (Kuala Lumpur)
Raub (Pahang) - Cameron Highlands, Raub & Sungai Koyan (Pahang)
Raub (Pahang) - Jalan Pekeliling (Kuala Lumpur)
Sungai Koyan (Pahang) - Cameron Highlands & Raub (Pahang)
Sungai Koyan (Pahang) - Jalan Pekeliling (Kuala Lumpur)
To get the full schedule provided by Pahang Ling Siong, please type your preferred pick-up and drop-off points into the search bar to find out more about the times and the affordable fares given.
In order to meet the high demands of their customers, Pahang Lin Siong Motor Co Bhd is planning to increase the number of their vehicles in the future to allow you to use their services with ease. We at Easybook would like to make sure you have a stress-free experience when booking your bus tickets. Gone are the days when you have to leave your house to go to the station in order to queue up for a bus ticket. Just log on, tell us your desired destination, make your payment and we will do the rest for you. If you download our mobile app for free, you can purchase Pahang Lin Siong bus tickets even conveniently at the palm of your hand!


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Spring is the golden season for travel. People will definitely consider his service quality when choosing a tour guide when traveling. Outdoor occasions are faced with a noisy environment. Even if loud explanations are allowed, the experience of tourists will be poor. Similarly, in indoor environments, when loud explanations cannot be made, how to ensure that tourists can clearly hear your voice?
Yes, you need to buy a tour guide system, but how can you quickly choose a good and cheap product?Here, Retekess provides you with a portable, practical, easy-to-operate and cost-effective tour guide system: Retekess TT109 long-range whisper system for tour
TT109 long-range whisper system for tour has a small and cute appearance, and its weight is only 50 grams, which will make your visitors not feel its existence at all while enjoying your explanation. Although it has reduced weight, it has not reduced its working range at all: within a range of 180 meters, your visitors can clearly hear your wonderful explanation.
In terms of function, TT109 long-range whisper system for tour has 50 different channels. In short, this number is enough to ensure that you will not be disturbed by other tour guides when serving tourists.
And its operation is very simple, one-key operation can pair all receivers and transmitters. You only need to use the vol key to adjust the volume. The volume of TT109 is enough for you to clearly transmit the sound to the ears of customers in noisy outdoor environments.
Finally, you don't have to worry about charging so many receivers. We have equipped a charging box for TT109, which can charge 40 receivers at a time (of course, it can also charge your lovely transmitter).If you don't like the charging box, our matching charging cable can also solve your charging concerns.
Take a look at the feedback provided by our customers. When using TT109, outdoor tourists don't need to press every step of the tour guide, what they can feel is freedom and happiness. Don't hesitate, please choose TT109 long-range whisper system for tour to start your own charming moment!


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RENT A CAMPERVAN
A sleeping minivan with kitchenette, fully decorated and easy to drive. Probably one of the best option for your roadtrip and you can say 'Home is where you park it'!
Your trip to the United States
Flight and car tour in the United States? Rent a camper and visit the American national parks? Bike tour in California or just book few hotels and excursions during your stay? Whatever your needs are, we are ready to create and personalize together with you your next trip to the United States, flights included.
If you want to travel in liberty you can rent a camper, a car or a motorcycle or you can pick a group tour in the United States, in bus and with an Italian guide, or just a few hotels along the way! If America has always been your dream, enjoy the coast to coast in the United States, tours of the national parks, themed tours, excursions to the big cities and seaside destinations in the United States. Contact us for a free quote – the USA are waiting for you!
You have already travelled in the United States and you would like to go back? We can offer alternative routes, itineraries and personalized tours in the United States to discover smaller national parks as well as musical or literary tours.
You can rent a camper in the United States or a Harley Davidson bike even for just one part of your trip. Is there a better place for an on the road trip by car, camper or motorcycle than the United States? Remember that booking a trip with Xplore also means travelling in security of insurance coverage by Europ Assistance and relying on the experts who have always worked exclusively with trips to the United States.
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If you are looking for a holiday home or to purchase a house in a beautiful location under the Mediterranean sun, then look no further than Calpe, Spain.
Calpe is a busy coastal town boasting several stunning beaches, low rolling hillsides, the Morro de Toix Mountain dividing Calpe from Altea, and the famous rock of Ifach. The town is well served by a motorway that makes travelling along the beautiful Costa Blanca both easy and accessible, and the Alicante Airport is only 70 kilometres from the town centre.
Stunning views and excellent facilities await you, from boat trips to the point and horse rides along hillside trails to adventure sports for the whole family, as do the many possibilities of finding a property that suits your lifestyle needs.
Why choose a Calpe property?
Choosing property in Calpe offers you a stay in a dynamic, active and lively town for the most part of the year, regardless of whether you are looking for a family holiday home in the summer or a permanent house in the region. The town offers all kinds of amenities that are centrally located, and the facilities are world-class with everything you need on your doorstep. The various supermarkets, banks, an International School, vets, and several medical centres will see that your family’s needs are well taken care of. For these reasons, (not forgetting to mention the 315 days of sun per year) Calpe has a thriving expat community just waiting for you to join it.
Inspired by the great lifestyle and properties that offer value-for-money, many foreign families have made the move or are searching property so as to make the town their permanent residence. While others have made smart investments in holiday property in Calpe, seeing the value in the towns’ lifestyle investment and potential monetary returns.
What’s on offer?
Of the many choices when it comes to property in Calpe, there are the many stunning Calpe villas, houses, apartments, bungalows and even luxury penthouses to choose from – you are sure to find your dream home. Seanest offers these types of properties, and many more at competitive prices, including:
This semi-detached, three bedroom, two bathroom villa, within walking distance to the town centre, public transport and beach areas. At €184.000, it is one of the more affordable Calpe villas.
A cosy two bedroom apartment, situated at the Levante beach in Calpe, it has a spacious living area and is just one road away from the beach. Perfect for a holiday home to be rented out when not in use, it sells for €270.000.
With its modern marina alongside the old fishing port, its picturesque streets and squares, and its wide variety of bars and restaurants − most with terraces where patrons can relax on a summer evening − Calpe really is something special. So whether you are looking for that summer apartment to enjoy in over the holidays, or one of the stunning villas to call home, we have a large selection of property in Calpe.


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'SeaPearl' Samui Seaview Villa
About the home
SeaPearl has been uniquely designed to take advantage of its hilltop position, providing bay and sea vistas accompanied by cooling sea breezes. Inside there is a big open plan living room, modern and fully fitted kitchen / dinner and three double on-suite bedrooms. Outside there is a large viewing terrace on the first level and an oversized infinity pool with lots of room for sun loungers. All of the furnishings are new and of a high quality as the villa has just recently been finished.
|Size:||Sleeps up to 7, 3 bedrooms|
|Will consider:||House swaps|
|Family friendly?||Suitable for over 5s only|
Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility
|Notes:||No pets allowed|
No smoking at this property
|Luxuries:||Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Gym, Sauna, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view|
|Pools:||Private outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool|
|General:||Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available|
|Standard:||Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer|
|Utilities:||Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine|
|Rooms:||3 Bedrooms, 7 bathrooms of which 3 family bathrooms, 3 en suites and 1 shower room|
|Furniture:||Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10|
|Other:||Linen and towels provided|
|Outdoors:||Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden|
Further details indoors:
Open plan 48sqm with L-shaped sofa, 55inch LED TV, True Satellite (Sports, Movies, HBO etc.), Home Theatre system, coffee table, air con
Double sink, full standing fridge/freezer, gas hobs, extractor fan, over/grill, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans etc. Breakfast table that seats four
Terrace / outside dinning
Dinning table that seats eight to ten within a large 52sqm viewing terrace
Oversized 54sqm infinity edge pool that includes a Jacuzzi and baby area. Pool shower, four sun loungers, two poolside tables, two umbrellas, pool fridge, plug sockets
King-sized bed, fitted wardrobe with set of drawers, cabinet mini-bar fridge, safety box, full length mirror, bedside tables, vanity unit, 42 inch LED TV, air con.
Balcony table & chars
Jacuzzi Bath, double shower, sink unit, mirror, W.C., towel shelving, shaver point, plug sockets, extractor fan
Link beds – Especially order the beds can be separated into two single or joined to make one king size. Fitted wardrobe, bedside tables, vanity unit, TV 42 inch LED, full length mirror, air con
Shower, sink unit, backlit mirror, W.C., extractor fan
King-sized bed, fitted wardrobe, , bedside tables, Love seat sofa, 42 inch LED TV, DVD player, IPod dock / CD player
Jacuzzi Bath, double shower, sink unit, mirror, W.C., towel shelving, shaver point, plug sockets, extractor fan
Single bed, bedside table
W.C., sink unit and washing machine
Further details outdoors:
Large outdoor spaces e.g. terrace and balcony.
Infinity Pool : Oversized 54sqm infinity edge pool that includes a Jacuzzi and baby area. Pool shower, four sun loungers, two poolside tables, two umbrellas, pool fridge, plug sockets
SeaPearl is located within the grounds of the Best Western Samui Bay View Resort and Spa. Rental guests are entitled to use all the facilities of the hotel including the free shuttle buses to the beaches and arrangements can be made to provide meals that can be delivered to the villa or dine at the Bay View dinning veranda with its breath taking views. This gives SeaPearl's guests the best of both worlds, privacy and space of a villa and the convenience of a resort hotel
Terms & Conditions
Your Contract : The signing of the booking form or after paid in deposit by the group leader confirms acceptance of the terms and conditions set out below and shall be binding on the persons listed on the booking form intending to occupy the premises.
No pets allowed and this villa is a NO SMOKING VILLA.
Booking:Initial Deposit - An initial deposit of 30% must be paid to confirm a booking. This is non refundable.
Full balance and security deposit due 6 weeks prior to arrival date.
Cancellations:In the event that you have to cancel your booking at any time it should be noted that no refund would be made whatsoever on the deposit.
Any cancellation made by the client for whatever reason shall be in writing. If the booking is cancelled within 3 weeks of the arrival date, the entire rental fee will be forfeit. For cancellations make prior to 3 weeks before arrival date, 50% of the rental fee will be refundable.
VALUABLES: Any valuables left at the property are left at one's own risk. SeaPearl Villas nor the owners or staff at the property is responsible for any loss or damage to valuables or other property.
The person who makes the booking accepts these conditions on behalf of all members of the party and is responsible for all payment due from the party. Booking services with SeaPearl Villa are only available to persons who are at least 18 years old. By submitting a booking you warrant and confirm to us that you have read these Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with them.
The damage deposit of £250 or $US 400 will be applied to your credit card or your damage deposit cash when making a balance payment. These charges may include but are not limited to any damages, additional housekeeping, excessive cleaning, missing inventory, missing keys, telephone charge, rental items or additional nights stay etc which will be charged automatically against your damage deposit. Checkouts after 12 am, which have not been pre-arranged, will be subject to a charge against the damage deposit. Any monies due in excess of the damage deposit will be subject to further deduction from your credit card.
Check-In: Check-in is 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise arranged with the owner/property manager. An information package will be available at the unit with additional information on the property, which you may find useful.
Checkout: Checkout is 12:00 p.m. unless otherwise arranged at least 24 hours in advance of departure. Failure to check out by this time may result in a surcharge to your security deposit.
Misuse of the Property: SeaPearl’s owners /management team reserves the right to interrupt service and evict guests due to noise complaints or any type of property abuse without a refund. Illegal activities will be cause for immediate eviction by local police.
Swimming Pools: Parents of young children may wish to note that the swimming pool and the outside stairs have not been fenced off. This may require a level of supervision higher than one may be accustomed to elsewhere.
Liability: Guests are responsible for their villa during occupancy, and must lock windows and doors securely at all times when not on the premises. You must also observe all precautions given by your escort or local contact. The property and its contents will be insured. Any act by a tenant that should negate the insured premises and contents that results in loss, damage to the Owner will be the responsibility of the tenant. Tenants are required to insure their personal possessions prior to occupation.
Maintenance: Please notify the owner/property manager as soon as possible if a problem relating to the rental property exists. Every effort will be made to rectify any problem in a timely manner. No refund or rate adjustment will be made for malfunction of air conditioners, TV's, appliances, pool or any other malfunction. Repairs will be made as soon as possible after notification.
Suitability: NOT suitable for pets, NOT suitable for wheelchairs, this is a NON–smoking property; kids must be supervised in some areas.
Breakages: Our policy is not to charge our guests for individual breakages as we know accidents happen but please let us know via the website or email so that we can replace the item for the next guest. If a large item is broken the cost of replacement will be taken from your deposit but again it would be better to contact the villa manger so we can deal with the problem and let you relax and get back to your holiday.
Applicable Law:These Terms and Conditions are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Thailand. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the present contract shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, Thailand by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules. Arbitration shall take place within the province of Suratthani, Thailand.
Daily rates include:
• Minimum stay of 7 nights (14 nights over Christmas and New Year).
• Rates shown are for a maximum of 8 Guests.
• One airport transfer per villa each way is complimentary, additional trips are 700 baht per trip for up to 7 passengers in a private mini-bus or luxury car.
• Baby cot provided free of charge, must requested when booking.
Note: ** Daily & Weekly rates are inclusive of all utilities.
1. The resident villa staff will ensure the villa is kept clean and tidy during your stay, whilst the English-speaking Manager is available to cater for all of your specific needs.
2. Bed linen is changed every third day, while towels are changed as necessary
3. Pool towels are provided and replenished as deemed necessary
The Koh Samui region
The beaches are the star attraction on Samui, with east coast gems Chaweng and Lamai the two most popular for visiting tourists. North-facing Bang Rak, Bo Phut and Mae Nam are quieter with great views, while Choeng Mon is quaint. Here too you find the bizarre Big Buddha, but not as bizarre as the mummified monk at Wat Khunakaram. The south of the island retains its authentic Muslim coconut harvesting villages while the hilly interior offers waterfalls and viewpoints, along with Uncle Nim’s Rock Garden. Then there’s the strange genitalia-shaped rocks at Lamai south, which is so Thailand! Diving and beach activities are popular along with a spa treatment, while offshore trips will take you to the famous full moon parties of Koh Pha Ngan, the dive spots near Koh Pha Tao and the lovely Ang Thong Archipelago.
The Chaweng Beach / Chaweng Noi area
Chaweng Noi Beach is the part of largest and most popular of Samui's beaches, Chaweng beach. Chaweng Noi (Little Chaweng) around a headland to the south. Chaweng Beach is longest beach located on Samui Island's east coast. The beach is beautiful here, and local developers are finally cleaning up some of the trashy area on the island. It attracts many young travelers and families alike, and remains good value for the money.
How to get there
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You can fly into Samui International Airport then we will pick you up free of charge.
Activities near Chaweng Beach
07 May 2013
We had a great time in this beautiful villa. We will come for sure again. The view over the sea is amazing. The huge pool is very good and we enjoyed a lot.
13 Jan 2013
I am not one to usally write reviews but i am here for 3 months so figured i would give a monthly review as i go. Arrived at 8pm on tuesday night with 2 girls under 2 years old absolutely worn out... more
08 Oct 2012
We, a group of 5 people stayed in the villa for one week in the end of September and we really had a perfect time.
You cannot say any bad thing since everything was great. From the pick up to the support with foodshopping, cleaning and of course the villa itself was everything perfect.
We really had a great time in the villa. It is pure luxury and its heaven to sit on the terasse during the day enjoying the view and the whirlpool.
In the afternoon/evening there are shuttles that you can use to Lamai beach which was also very practical. To the beach you would need to walk a bit, but since the terasse was so amazing we didnt make it to the beach :-)
I can really recommend the villa!!
|Rental prices originally quoted in: Thai ฿||Convert to:|
|Prices for group size 7|
|Period||From||To||Weekly||Nightly rate|| Minimum |
|Low||1 Oct 12||16 Dec 12||฿ 63000||-||-||3 Nights|
|Peak||16 Dec 12||11 Jan 13||฿ 99750||-||-||1 Week|
|High||11 Jan 13||1 May 13||฿ 105000||฿ 15000||฿ 15000||1 Week|
|Low||1 May 13||1 Jul 13||฿ 84000||฿ 12000||฿ 12000||3 Nights|
|High||1 Jul 13||1 Oct 13||฿ 105000||฿ 15000||฿ 15000||1 Week|
|Low||1 Oct 13||16 Dec 13||฿ 84000||฿ 12000||฿ 12000||3 Nights|
|Peak||16 Dec 13||11 Jan 14||฿ 119000||฿ 17000||฿ 17000||2 Weeks|
|High||11 Jan 14||1 May 14||฿ 105000||฿ 15000||฿ 15000||3 Nights|
The property does not have weekend tariffs.
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Dates Season Daily Weekly
11th Jan - 30th April 30 High 15,000 baht 105,000 baht
1st May - 30th June Low 12,000 baht 84,000 baht
1st July - 30th Sept High 15,000 baht 105,000 baht
1st Oct - 15th Dec Low 12,000 baht 84,000 baht
16th Dec - 10th Jan Peak 17,000 baht 119,000 bahtBook
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