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How to Buy Cheaper Airline Tickets
Are you a frequent traveler? Do you like to explore unknown destinations around the world? If you are like me then the answer is probably yes. But, what do we do with the price of oil rising along with the price of our airline tickets? Well obviously it is something we are going to have to continue to take into account when we are purchasing our tickets and there are a number of things we can keep an eye out for and places to book our flights that will still give us a good deal.
So dropping those plans for your exotic vacation are really not necessary you can still get plenty of flight deals through a number of sites. On top of that the extra exposer those airlines are taking with charging for extra baggage and higher fees has set a lot a people off from traveling. This can be worked to your advantage because airlines are still competing in this tough market for your dollars. As a frequent traveler you already know that buying those tickets is a hassle and sometimes we want to go so bad we purchase the first or second price we see. Especially if we are surfing sites like Orbitz or Hotwire to find the best deals to just name a couple.
Yes those discount airline sites are great you can find a pretty decent deal sometimes when you go through them. They usually have the option to include hotels and car rentals along with them to make the packages even better. But here is the problem using those discount sites are usually more expensive then if you bought them individually. I find that purchasing the flights right from the airlines I can save an extra fifty dollars by doing it through there site. Then the same goes with hotels and car rentals. Hey If I can save an extra fifty dollars by not using those program sites guess what I will.
Another option I have found while either looking for packages besides comparing flight information from the major airlines is auction sites. A lot of people have canceled their plans but have already bought a ticket for the destination and with a non-refund so they place these tickets good for X time. So if you are a little more flexible with your plans you can save a ton of money on plan tickets by buying them through Ebay or another airlines auction site.
Another option for travelers looking for good deals on flights is to fly on non-busy days. During the week more so on the weekend flyers will pay a third of what is normally available since the flight is not as booked up and there are still empty seats. So choosing to fly on a Tuesday or Wednesday will greatly multiply your savings. Same as if you purchase a one way or a round trip coming back during the week will save you more money.
Another thing people forget when buying ticket because of instant gratification attitude is the time they purchase the tickets. If you purchase your tickets at least 30 days out before you are planning to fly you will get a better deal than if you wait until the last two weeks. Airlines know how people like to put things off so purchasing as far in advance as you can is greatly to your advantage. If you want to fly on a holiday you can purchase up to six months in advance and it will save you a ton of money.
So by doing a little bit of extra leg work up front you can get the tickets to your destination a lot cheaper and easier then if you wait. Take the time to surf 20 websites and compare because nothing is worse finding out the guy next to you did his research and paid a third of what you did for the same flight and destination. So take your time breath and enjoy all aspects of your vacation including the flight.
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Special mid-week offer for Monday-Thursday stop overs in Morogoro. We are offering full board for up to 4 people in our lovely self-contained family chalets for $100 per night only! Weekend price is $120 per night.
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Arena Di Serdica Hotel
About Arena Di Serdica Hotel
Arena di Serdica Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Sofia. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. To be found at the hotel are free Wi-Fi in all rooms daily housekeeping fax machine printer wheelchair accessible. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home and some rooms come with towels carpeting slippers complimentary instant coffee television LCD/plasma screen. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include fitness center sauna spa massage solarium. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Sofia Arena di Serdica Hotel will make you feel instantly at home.
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Villa 163 Jan Thiel
Beautiful neat design villa, equipped with every comfort you could wish for on holiday. Enjoy the private pool, the lounge set or find the great “buzz” within walking distance at Jan Thiel beach.
In one of the most beautiful locations of Curacao is this brand new luxury holiday villa with private swimming pool (7m x 3m). Within walking distance of the popular Jan Thiel Beach, where you’ll find several restaurants, shops, various water sports and a PADI diving school.
- Minimum rental period during Christmas is 14 nights
The very luxurious furnished detached villa has a spacious living room with TV (LCD), DVD player, radio and telephone.
The luxurious open kitchen features a 4 ring induction stove, oven, dishwasher, senseo and nespresso coffee machine, kettle and fridge. The kitchen is very well and fully equipped.
The 3 double bedrooms are all equipped with a double bed and air conditioning followed by a private bathroom.
The 3 bathrooms each have a toilet, luxury sink and shower.
The beautiful porch has a nice dining table with 8 chairs and a lounge set. In the large garden is the private swimming pool and a lovely palapa where you can lounge. This villa is down to the finest detail and guarantees a wonderful holiday.
It is also possible to rent a car with the house, a Hyundai I10 with air conditioning ?40,00 per day, Hyundai Tucson ?64,- a day or a Hyundai Santa Fe, ?75,00.Child seats available.
The property can accommodate up to 2 cars for parking. The house has an electric gate.
Baby cot and high chair are available in the villa.
There is a washing machine and a dryer.
If desired, you can order a grocery package of ?40.
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I booked through Orbitz and paid $52/night. I found the room to be clean, with amazing new bedding that is contemporary and comparable to $100/night hotels. The heater worked amazingly well and the water pressure is fantastic. I had a standard king room which was very spacious, with a work desk & chair, recliner, and an extra desk chair.
Breakfast was a notch above continental, with toast, bagels, muffins, 3 kinds of cereal, juices, milk, coffee, hot tea, biscuits & gravy, and boiled eggs. Breakfast seating is very limited, but that didn't detract from the quality of the stay in any way.
The pool looks to be well maintained, and open late, but I didn't use it. They have a small workout room with a TV, which is open 24-hours per day.
The staff were all very friendly (Gail on evening shift, especially), and I was very pleased with this hotel and would definitely stay again.More


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Hornbill River Resorts, Dandeli
Ganeshgudi-Joida Taluk Near Super Dam Dandeli
Ranked 2 from 42 hotels in Dandeli
Hornbill River Resorts Reviews
I travelled to Dandeli and stayed in Hornbill River Resorts. Ambience of the resort was very good. Staff service was quite good and helpful. Activities were conducted in the resort. The room stay was comfortable, clean and well maintained. I ate food in the resort was very good in quality and quantity. I would like to recommend the resort for other....Read More
Resort is adjacent to perennial river Kali. (Many resort are there which have river bank inside the resort property) Awesome ambience of nature. Good food, good and clean accommodation. Two tree house, but worth going for it. (Bit costly though) There are two rock house and four tents. Each type of accommodation is only for two people. 6 free activ....Read More
Good hotel with good location. Food is of good quality. Staff good. But rooms maintaining is not satisfactory. Water activities should be more. Overall good experience. Its good for family outing and also safe for children. Only thing is to improve cleanliness in rooms and more water activity.
Market was far from the hotel. I had visited the hotel for holiday purpose. All type of food was available at the hotel. The amenities were not provided by the hotel. Front office behaviour was good at the hotel. Exterior of the hotel was good. The activity was not conducted by the hotel. I was satisfied with the hotel rent.
We a group of 35 people visited hornbill resort for a photography meet. Hornbill river resort is located in a very beautiful location and on the river bank. Owner Umesh is a very nice person and his hospitality is very good. Rafting and boating is available at Kali river. I am planning to go back to the place again during rainy season.
It is situated at very good location back of Kali river which makes you feel relaxed and get love with the nature. It is very quite and peaceful place. The rooms are not to the standards that the price they charge for and even the service and front office response are very bad. Tree house has very good view from inside but it's difficult to stay be....Read More
It's a nice place to relax and the amenities are satisfactory. The rooms are neat and comfortable. Lots of activities happens like boating, Water rafting, Natural Jacuzzi Bath, fire camp, natural river swimming and many more. It's worth going to that resort and to relax.
Was not a memorable one. Doesn't have front office. Poor staff. Food is okay. Rooms are just not maintained well. But liked natural jaccuzzi and other activities. But did not get to enjoy white water rafting. But not an ideal adventure resort to enjoy. Did not enjoy to the fullest.
The hotel was located near to the garden. The building of the hotel was very well decorated. The interior and exterior appearance of the hotel was nice. The staffs at the hotel were co-operative. The check in and checkout process was quick and easy. The room which they had given to me was spacious and the bathroom was clean and tidy. The amenities....Read More
The destination was excellent. The location of the hotel was good. The appearance of the hotel was good. There was no problem in finding this hotel. The check in and checkout process was not delayed. The staffs were very friendly with me. The service was good by all staffs. They were responding to me. They had parking and laundry facility for the c....Read More
Top 5 Reviews of Hornbill River Resorts
Good destination, can watch nature all around, cool place. Far away from city in the cradle of nature. Variety of birds can be seen. Food and stay is very nice, good hospitality. You can add some more activities and games or musical night it will be more attractive, highly recommended.
My overall experience was excellent. The hotel was located conveniently. The surrounding area was jungle. It was away from the city. The exterior and the interior appearance of the resort were very nice. It looks like a jungle resort. The room was very spacious, neat and clean. All basic amenities were working properly. It was facing the lake. The overall service of this place was very good. All the staff of this hotel were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. They were very quick to attend my request. I had no delays faced during check-in and check-out. The food was very nice. Quality, quantity and taste wise very nice. Price was reasonable.
It's very good for eco-frindly and greenery. It is In forest with good service on river bed with booting, swimming, Camp fire tracking and many more in the hotel. Package Include 01 Lunch, 1 Dinner ( Veg/Non-Veg )& 1 Breakfast, Coffee & tea. Activities includes camp fire, Nature walk, Bird watching, Fishing, Jacuzzi bath in Kali River, Visit to star gazing point, Boat ride and swimming.
We reached Hornbill Resort via Kolhapur. Staff at Hornbill had guided us as we were on road travel. As soon as we reached there first thing the children wanted was to see the tree house. And oh! My! My. It was unbelievable. It was a spacious accommodation on a huge tree with real tree trunks going inside the room and which children could climb. And the view!!!! The front window opened to River Kali's wide expanse. The sole purpose of our holiday was relaxation, rejuvenation and adventure. All our needs were well met with. Staff and services were excellent. Food was delicious and the activities well-arranged. Loads of activities -river swimming, kayaking, water rafting, natural Jacuzzi, rapping, all were arranged well with good safety measures. The night hike was thrilling. Hats off to the team. Love you guys. Only precaution is to take good pair of gumboots as there are leeches in the jungle and ample amount of sunscreen. Rest be assured. Still lingering in the happy memories. Thanx dandeli, thanx Hornbill.
Best river resort in Ganeshgudi/Dandeli. Rooms are well-maintained. Good food and resort is clean and well-maintained. Helpful staff and Mr. Yogesh who is the manager provide good information and give the best chart. For bird watching it is a heaven. Mr. Gopi who is the guide for the bird watching is very much experienced and is very good in spotting birds. Rafting, Kayaking and Jacuzzi bath are must to do activities. We visit this resort almost every year and it has never let down its services never given an opportunity for any complaint.
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Neeraj: Hotel is good with various activities offered by them and professional staff available for trekking, bird watching and river rafting. Food quality is good and staff is competent to handle all your desires. Best location with outstanding wi


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Self-Contained Studio Flat with everything you need! Fully equipped kitchen, High flow shower, Powerful and stable Wifi, TV with channels & Netflix.
1 min walk from the tube station (Rayners Lane), with excellent connections to Central London (30min).
The Studio Flat is located on the 3rd floor with a clear view of the surrounding area; you can follow the sunset from the main window on sunny days. A Quiet place perfect to relax after a busy day in the city.
The studio flat is located just above a local market (Sainsbury's) and within a short walking distance to a 24-hour Cash Machine, Currency Exchange office, Coffee Shop (Costa), Bakery, Pharmacy and mo…
1 min walk from the tube station (Rayners Lane), with excellent connection to Central London (30min).


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At “The House of Welcoming Waters,” a new legacy steeped in ancient tradition begins…Long ago, Waikiki was home to healing springs, a destination where Hawaiian nobility would take to the warm natural springs of Loko ‘O’o, “The Lake that was Pierced,” to heal their minds, bodies and spirits. On the same historic grounds where nobility once gathered, Halepuna Waikiki offers a reimagined experience that offers guests the chance to connect with their senses and the spirit of relaxation and escape. Halepuna, from the Hawaiian “Hale” (“House”) and “Puna” (“Spring”), invites guests to experience a philosophy of design and hospitality that reflects the golden age of travel.
Rooms & Suites - Providing a home away from home and an unparalleled experience in the heart of Waikiki, the elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites feature furnishings in color palettes of white, gray, beige, and blue with pristine views of the Pacific Ocean.
Vitality Pool & Sun Deck - A center-city oasis, the Vitality Pool provides both long-distance swimmers and those taking a relaxing dip with an appealing infinity pool design, adjacent to a Sun Deck with custom hot tub and comfortable lounging, as well as enjoy refreshments at the Pool Bar. Poolside treatments and Cabana Refreshers, incorporating natural products by skilled SpaHalekulani staff, are available upon reservation. Specialty services include full body application of organic sunscreen, chair massages, and scalp and foot massages.
The Spa - Halepuna Waikiki guests will have access to special offerings, such as the custom Morning Glory Facial, named after the hotel’s signature flower, at SpaHalekulani located at sister hotel, Halekulani. For suite guests, in-room SpaHalekulani treatments such as the Jet Lag Recovery Scalp and foot treatment, Acupuncture, and Zen Shiatsu pressure point massage can be arranged. Daily Fitness Lessons - Stay in shape during your visit with one of the complimentary fitness classes. We offer various classes from morning stretching, qigong, meditation, tandem yoga, and salsa workouts. The professional and caring instructors will guide you every step of the way.
The Garden - A peaceful environment for small gatherings or self-reflection. The Garden is open and natural in design, featuring a unique Reflexology Path designed to stimulate the feet' soles while balancing the mind and body. The colorful Hawaiian botanicals reflect the natural island beauty. This unique open space also provides a dynamic environment for creating bespoke and special events in the heart of Waikiki.
Fitness studio - From taking cardio to the next level with the high-tech ARTIS by TechnoGym, to functional fitness training to improve daily activity, the Fitness Studio provides everything needed for optimal strength, endurance, and flexibility. With a classic yet contemporary design appealing to all, the inviting studio offers daily classes led by experienced trainers and a Health Station to recharge with healthful snacks and hydration for enhanced performance.
Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant features all-day dining. Enjoy a variety of delicacies made daily at the Bakery and a relaxed dining setting at the Restaurant. Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant, located adjacent to the hotel lobby, is the first branded food and beverage outlet outside of Halekulani. Enjoy various artisan breads, pastries, cakes, coffees, and Halekulani signature dragees at the Bakery, which provides indoor seating or outdoor lanai seating for those who prefer to “grab and go.” The restaurant offers all-day dining and features a locally inspired menu using indigenous ingredients. Halekulani’s Executive Pastry Chef, Mark Freischmidt, will lead the bakery operation, working with Head Baker, Tatsuhiro Kaneshiro, from the acclaimed Imperial Hotel Tokyo, who brings the classic art of bread making with him.


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Featuring a pool and a furnished sun terrace amid its lush garden, Crystal Blue Aparrtments lies within 328 feet from Glyfa Beach in Corfu. Free WiFi is available throughout. We stayed at the Crystal Blue at the end of September. The accommodation was a large, bright, clean and well equipped studio with a fantastic view on the sea and a balcony with a view on Mount Pantokrator. The swimming pool area is big, quiet and surrounded by a peaceful Greek garden. Alternatively, you can also walk to the pebble beaches nearby (5 minutes). The Crystal Blue is managed by a very nice family. They were all the time available, kind and helpful. We will definitely come back to this place, as it is by far the best accommodation we had during our trip around Corfu.
Jackie On The Beach Corfu Retreat is a beachfront property located in Barbati, a 17-minute walk from Glyfa Beach and 1.1 miles from Nissaki Beach. Very generous welcome pack, flexibility on departure time. Very clean and well presented apartment for our family of four. Terrific links to great beach club in under five minutes from apartment. Superb beach with amazing clear water. A quiet peaceful location with enough local restaurants and supermarkets on your doorstep.
Located in Corfu, a few steps from Barbati Beach and a 16-minute walk from Glyfa Beach, BIANCO BLU offers a garden and air conditioning. Bianco Blu is perfect place for relaxation. It has a stunning view to the sea. Location is quite and nice. In the neighborhood there are good tavernas and snack bars. In the distance of 50 m you can find a public swimming pool.
Located in Barbati, within 2133 ft of Barmpati Beach, Villa Dimeli offers accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and a garden. With garden views, this accommodations provides a patio. Nikos and Vasiliki were very friendly and nice and were there to help us if we needed anything. The house was beautiful with nicely separated rooms. It was also exceptionally clean. Would definitely come here again!
Featuring mountain views, Sofia Apartments has accommodations with a balcony and an electric tea pot, around a 7-minute walk from Nissaki Beach. I chose this apt because it has a living room w couch, which was nice for sitting together as outside the mosquitos were drawing our blood! The aicon worked fine, beds are too hard for my comfort. view from terras is nice. Swimming pool is pretty w nice warm water. Parking in front of apt was possible if ur lucky due to other tenants.
Featuring sea views, Vidos apartment ex Pantokrator has accommodations with a balcony and an electric tea pot, around a 12-minute walk from Glyfa Beach. BBQ and beer with a spectacular view from your own terrace... what could be better after a long day on the beach? Places like this are exactly why you go on vacation to Greece. The apartment has everything you might need to feel at home. The host is super friendly and helpful. Couldn't recommend it more!
Located in Barbati, Barbati Beach House provides accommodations with free private parking. The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop with oven. We looked our stay here. Really comfortable place with great space both in doors and outside. It is close to two super markets and a number of tavernas as well as being about a minute from Barbati beach which is awesome. Johnny the host could not have been more helpful and friendly. We would love to return.
Located only 1.1 mi from Barmpati Beach in Barbati, Villa Renata Gold provides accommodations is fitted with a terrace, garden and outdoor pool. Guests have a private balcony. Very comfortable villa at a fantastic location. We very much liked the view and pool. Perfect to have our own bed and bath room on the first floor and the children on the ground floor. It is like the pictures! Good to have all the kitchen equipment including Nespresso coffee maker.
Barbati Villa Sleeps 8 with Pool and Air Con is located in Barbati and has a private pool, a kitchen and sea views.
Featuring an outdoor pool and sea views, Barbati Villa Sleeps 8 Pool Air Con WiFi is located in Barbati. This property offers a private pool, free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Barbati, corfu villa beach front barbati provides accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a restaurant and access to a garden with an outdoor pool.
Featuring garden views, Beachfront Villa Barbati provides accommodations with a terrace, around a 16-minute walk from Glyfa Beach.
Located in Barbati, Villa Thalassaki provides accommodations with a private pool and free WiFi. The villa is 1.3 miles from Ipsos Beach.
Offering a garden and sea view, Ararat House is located in Barbati, a 19-minute walk from Glyfa Beach and 1.2 miles from Nissaki Beach.
Located in Barbati, Villa Pelagos provides a private pool and free WiFi. The villa is 1.3 miles from Ipsos Beach.
Located in Barbati, a few steps from Barbati Beach and a 17-minute walk from Glyfa Beach, Barbati Getaway has accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor...
Located in Barbati, just a 3-minute walk from Barmpati Beach, Elais provides accommodations with free WiFi. This apartment has a terrace.
Located in Barbati, within a 3-minute walk of Barbati Beach and 0.9 miles of Glyfa Beach, Corfu Ocean View Villa - Damian offers accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming...
Featuring air-conditioned accommodations with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Corfu Sea View Villa - Leo is set in Barbati.
Jackie On The Beach Corfu Retreat is a beachfront property located in Barbati, a 17-minute walk from Glyfa Beach and 1.1 miles from Nissaki Beach. Very generous welcome pack, flexibility on departure time.
Featuring a patio with garden views, and a garden and a terrace, Nota apt 'vacation near the sea' 2 can be found in Barbati, close to Barbati Beach and 0.9 miles from Glyfa Beach.
Featuring sea views, Barbati breathtaking views has accommodations with a patio and an electric tea pot, around a 3-minute walk from Barbati Beach.
Located a 12-minute walk from Glyfa Beach and 0.9 miles from Nissaki Beach, Barbati Villa Sleeps 8 with Pool and Air Con is in Barbati and features an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities.
Villa Aeolos is a villa with private pool and garden with BBQ facilities, located in Barbati. It provides free private parking. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. house is perfect for 2 families. clean , has everything one would need away from home.
Featuring sea views, Cleo Villa Barbati provides accommodations with a balcony and an electric tea pot, around a few steps from Barbati Beach.
Featuring garden views, EMILIOS SEE VIEW provides accommodations with a garden and a patio, around a few steps from Barmpati Beach.
Located in Barbati, Seafront Barbati Prestige Pool Villas provides accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a restaurant and access to a garden with an outdoor pool.
Located in Barbati, a few steps from Barbati Beach and a 19-minute walk from Glyfa Beach, Aris's House Barbati offers free WiFi, a terrace and air conditioning.
Located in Barbati, a few steps from Barbati Beach and a 19-minute walk from Glyfa Beach, Villa Piedra Del Mar Beachfront by Villa2be offers a terrace and air conditioning.
Located in Barbati, a 2-minute walk from Barbati Beach and 1.1 miles from Glyfa Beach, Cozy Villa in Corfu with Swimming Pool provides accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, water sports...
Barbati is a beautiful place to stay. It has big, nice, comfortable beaches, not far from Corfu town. There are few decent restaurants and a few nice beach bars on there, but not sure about night life. Ideal place for peace, calm beach holiday
Barbati has pebbles, which might turn off some people, but it is beautiful beach with gentle surf and super clean water, where you can see lots of different fish with naked eye. Water shoes are recommended, sold by nearby shops in abundance. There are multiple great beach clubs with great food, cocktails, ambience and lots of sun-beds with sun umbrellas. Lots of different water activities on offer as well.
Barbati was a great base location to visit corfu. It was close to the airport and the roads to get there were good by Greek standards. We could get to lots of places within no more than an hour drive. The village itself had several nice tavernas / bars both on the road and near the beach. There was also a small supermarket and a bakery. It isn't a lively but it was just what we wanted.
Beautiful easily accessible beaches and many activities. Really nice beachside bars and restaurants. Service is excellent. Local shops with helpful friendly staff. It’s a really wonderful place to spend time. I highly recommend Barbati . Excellent holiday destination. My family is already planning to go back next year.
Excellent quality. Fantastic views. Helpful staff. Good restaurants close by, Lord Byron was our favourite. GReat beaches. There is a good bus service to and from Corfu town. We are a fit elderly couple but found the steps and steep slopes quite tiring. Barbati is really all about the beach. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from but it is a fairly quiet resort in the evening.
Beautiful pebbled beach with crystal clear (deep) water that’s great for swimming. A very small and quiet village, but with many good tavernas and options for coffee or dining - suitable for a quiet vacation, definitely not a party place, though there are a few beach bars. Close to Corfu town so a good base for exploring the island. We went in the shoulder season and it was very quiet - would definitely recommend for families with small children.
Swimming pool is great and just next to the bar. You can eat and drink in between two swimming session. The view from the bar is extremely nice. Rooms are clean and facilities are pretty good. But the best experience how nice, friendly and sympathetic the landlords and the staff were. Barbati is just 30-45 minutes away from every important places to see on Corfu by car. This place is excellent for those who are looking for a rest and relaxation combined with excursions on the Corfu island.
Liked absolutely everything about our stay ir Corfu and in KM apartments in Barbati. Local beach and pool, weather, location, greenery, sightseeing like Corfu old town, fortresses and Achileon palace. One of the best vacations we ever had.
The guys were super helpful and nice, I will definitely go again.


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Royal Carribean's Rhapsody of the Seas:
As with the other ships in RCI's Project Vision, one enters Rhapsody of the Seas through the Centrum, a soaring, seven-deck atrium, stunningly decorated, with floors of stately white marble softened by plentiful organic elements: living plants, soft leathers, muted wood tones, kinetic water sculptures. But the literally breathtaking centerpiece is "Diadem," a huge hanging six-story construction of wood, metal, enamel and composites, in which an orb of blue and green cloisonne is embraced by seven sixty-three-foot swirling "reeds," seemingly like a planet carried by a ship, sets Rhapsody's artistic theme, for which I have coined the term "Astro-Nautical," a blend of images from the heavens and the seas, which is carried forward through every aspect of the ship's design. Ceilings and carpets often utilize stars and planets in their designs, while rich woven wall hangings picture undersea life. More than a million dollars was spent on Rhapsody's art collection, an unusually high figure for a ship with fares in the low midrange. The other main attribute of Royal Caribbean ships is present as well, an energetic, friendly, accessible cruise staff, whose infectious ebullience creates the casual fun counterpoint to the artistic refinement of the physical ship. The ship itself exudes class; the cruise director and staff make sure that that touch does not come with white gloved stuffiness. Passenger flow is excellent, but we did experience bottlenecks. Particularly slow and frustrating was disembarking at Grand Cayman, which is a tender port. In addition, big "events," like the famed midnight chocolate buffet, drew so many people, and such a long line, that we gave up and went to bed. Layout-wise, the galley is tucked behind the two-deck Edelweiss Dining Room, depriving diners of a view astern, but avoiding the inconvenience of having to climb or descend a deck to skirt the galley.
Service and cuisine exceeded my expectations. Having said that let me add a caveat: Royal Caribbean is not a "foodie" line like its sister cruise line Celebrity. When you order a burger or duck you are rarely offered an option in how it's prepared (i.e. medium rare, medium well, whatever). Still, I found the food to be hearty, good, plentiful if not innovative. Service at dinner was unobtrusive and thoughtful. RCI makes up a "Ship Shape" selection list each night from the regular menu, but fails to include nutritional information. There are vegetarian options on every lunch and dinner menu. Breakfast and lunch buffets are served in the Windjammer Cafe, and lacked variety. The Windjammer also serves as an alternate, casual dinner venue, for which no reservations are necessary. Twenty-four hour room service from a limited menu and selections from the dining room menu during mealtimes are available through room service. Offerings are just fair but service is generally prompt. There's a hot dog and hamburger grill in the Solarium. Royal Caribbean has introduced a somewhat complex drinks-package on board. Adults and children can buy an unlimited soda card for $33 and $21 respectively (plus 15 percent tip). Adults can buy, for $29.95, twelve 16 oz. non alcoholic drinks (works out to about $2.50 apiece) or $44.85 for 12 alcoholic drinks (about $3.75 per). You buy the cards (or, in the case of soda, stickers) at any ship's bar.
The most recognizable public room on Rhapsody of the Seas is the signature Viking Crown Lounge, which, as on Enchantment and Grandeur, sits atop the Centrum rather than astride the stack, and is reachable directly from the Centrums twin glass elevators. Recognizable, yes, but it feels far from the action (except, perhaps, for the late night crowd) and on my visits there I found it sparsely attended -- though a great place to watch the ship come in to port. At the foot of the Centrum, on Deck 4, is the surprisingly warm and inviting Champagne Bar. I am not usually fond of atrium bars, finding them too open and overly trafficked. Here, though, the largeness of the lounge is carved up by the insertion of curving partitions, the separation accentuated by ample placement of plants. Our other favorite lounge was the clubby, yet whimsical Schooner Bar - the best tables are those that look out on floor-to-ceiling glass windows onto the promenade one deck below. Here, the floor is actual teak decking, varnished and polished to a rich, glossy mahogany sheen. Several tables feature ersatz bits of masts and rigging sprouting from them like transformed umbrellas, the ceiling is decorated to simulate the surface of the sea as seen from below, and the keels of simulated boats descend from that ceiling. Shall We Dance, located at the stern, is the ship's secondary performance venue but is strangely off-the-beaten-track as you must walk through the Schooner Bar to get to it. Evenings, the library is open for cigars and cognac and, as it has its own balcony, is a charming spot for a post-dinner drink (and didn't stink too much of the smoke). Another favorite public space is RCI's new "Royal Caribbean Online" Internet lounge, which offers real-time access to the Web 24/7 for fifty cents a minute. It's easy to email; computers are outfitted with software from the best known ISPs, from AOL to Hotmail to Yahoo, among others. The room is beautifully designed with three "stations" of four terminals apiece and bordered by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean and the top-most part of the Centrum (which means you can hear the pianist playing below). There are no self-serve laundry rooms on Rhapsody.
Though the bottom-end cabins, at about 150 square feet, are hardly palatial, they are comfortable and practical, and even the smallest cabins feature a small sitting area. Storage space is generous. Cabins feature televisions, phones, safes and toiletries. Rhapsody has just added hair dryers to every cabin though robes are only available to those who have booked category A suites. Nearly 40% of the outside cabins have balconies. Only two cabins on the ship (8086 and 8586) have obstructed views. The jogging area has a public room deck between it and the highest passenger accommodation deck, so noise is not a problem. Cabin service was exceptional, unobtrusive and thorough. My cabin stewardess (and others, too) created imaginative towel-people and creatures, a whimsical touch that was obviously appreciated by passengers who propped these "soft sculptures" in their window.
Done in rich jade-green marble with furniture upholstered in matching leather and peach and turquoise brocade, Rhapsody's Broadway Melodies Show Lounge is one of the most functional and intelligently designed we've experienced. Sightlines from either the main floor or balcony are excellent. Seating is on fixed banquettes, which guarantees adequate space to enter and exit rows, and space is maximized by eliminating tables in favor of drink holders on armrests. On a one-week cruise expect one show featuring a name entertainer -- ours was a guy from "Star Search" whose name I can't remember (and had never heard of)- with two production shows, three evenings of variety acts, and a farewell show. The casino has slots, dice and all the requisite card tables. We found the casino staff unusually friendly and helpful. I've never had so much fun losing money. The casino's decor continues the overall ship's them in a charming and whimsical bent, adding the concept of luck to the astronomical elements, resulting in accents that are astrological and supernatural. The intra-ship television channel features numerous channels of professionally produced promotional videos and a rather scrawny selection of movies (that never seemed to play on schedule) but, in spite of in-cabin materials promoting its interactive uses the interactive part doesn't exist.
FITNESS AND RECREATION
The main open central outdoor area has a large, heated pool surrounded by four hot tubs. Toward the stern is the Egyptian-themed Solarium with the secondary pool and another two hot tubs. This area is covered by a retractable glass dome (strangely, on our western Caribbean cruise it was never opened). There is an additional small sunning area in the bow. Rhapsody has a perfectly adequate gym for a ship this size, with eight treadmills and exercise bikes, step machines, etc. A second room offers aerobics and free weights. Steiner's of London has the usual spa installation aboard. Besides fitness pursuits, the cruise staff conducts a large number of games, competitions and other activities both on sea days and in port. As on other RCI ships, this cruise staff seemed to truly enjoy the activities they supervised and participated in.
Rhapsody has an extensive children's program called "Adventure Ocean," for kids from three (or when toilet trained) through seventeen. The children are broken up into four age groups: Aquanauts (3-5), Explorers (6-8), Voyagers (9-12), and Navigators (13-17). Group baby sitting is available from the youth staff from 10 p.m through 1 a.m. nightly, and, on port days, from noon till departure. The rate is $4 per hour per child (who must be at least three years old and potty-trained). In-cabin sitting is available through the purser's desk and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, based on availability. Minimum age is one year; the charge is $8 per hour, in cash, for up to two children within the same family, $10 per hour for a maximum of three children in the same family. RCI will not accept pregnant guests in their third trimester. Rhapsody offers one of the most varied children's menus in the industry, with kids offered a choice of thirteen different main courses.
During the winter western Caribbean season Rhapsody alternates home ports, offering roundtrips from Tampa, Galveston and New Orleans. As a result the ship dynamics tend to feature a majority travelers from the region where the ship is based. For instance, on my cruise out of Galveston, roughly 80 percent hailed from Texas. Royal Caribbean typically appeals to couples and singles in their 30's to 50's as well as families of all ages. The median age is in the low 40's on seven-night cruises and in the 30's on three-and four-night cruises, passengers 50-55 and over tend to dominate ten day and longer cruises. Royal Caribbean attracts passengers that are looking for an affordable, active vacation.
Expect two formal nights each cruise. Most men opt for dark suit instead of tuxedo, and women choose cocktail dresses rather than lavish gowns. The remaining nights are casual, with sport shirts and slacks recommended for men, and sundresses and khakis for women.
$3.00 per person, per day for room steward and waiter; $1.75 per person, per day for the assistant waiter. A gratuity for the head waiter and maitre d' is left to the guests' discretion. Guests can buy tip vouchers with their on board charge card, then give the vouchers to the appropriate personnel.
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13 Scouted Hotels, Inns, and Lodges That Are Perfect for Your Next Romantic Getaway
There are many reasons to plan a romantic getaway, whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, nurturing a new spark, or simply due for some time away as a couple. Fortunately, during this time of unpredictable travel and social distancing, there are many dreamy destinations stateside in our scouted cities that are perfectly suited to a weekend away with a significant other. Here, our editors share a few of their favorite spots for a special stay. Whether you’re looking for a nature retreat to unplug and reconnect or a metropolitan escape to experience together, this list of stellar properties has something for everyone, and you can find a scouted hotel, inn, or resort near you in The Scout Guide Directory.
Photography courtesy of The Grand Hotel.
The Grand Hotel and Golf Spa in Point Clear, Alabama // Following a multi-million dollar transformation, this iconic resort on Mobile Bay reclaims its title as the “Queen of Southern Resorts.” “The Grand Hotel is steeped in rich history and is the perfect place to get away with your significant other and enjoy quiet mornings walking along the mossy oak trees or a cocktail amidst the gorgeous cotton candy sunsets in the evening,” says Katie McNeil, co-editor of The Scout Guide Mobile Bay. State-of-the-art spa services with fabulous couples massages, plentiful activities, and eight dining options (plus room service) ensure you don’t need to leave the property, but if you’re looking for an excursion, the property is in close proximity to downtown Fairhope.
Photography courtesy of Windsor Court Hotel.
The Windsor Court in New Orleans, Louisiana // Enjoy an elegant, four-star escape in the heart of a legendary city with a stay at the Windsor Court hotel, where all guest rooms and suites include private balconies or bay windows with Mississippi River or city skyline views. Of course, there’s much to explore in New Orleans, but onsite, guests can enjoy a 65-foot saltwater pool with a cabana-style bar, luxury spa, fine dining that includes everything from afternoon tea to weekend brunch, and a classic cocktail lounge featuring live jazz that’s the perfect way to end your evening. “With its food, architecture, and culture, New Orleans is the closest thing to a European City in America,” says Taylor Morgan, editor of The Scout Guide New Orleans. “We recommend staying at the Windsor Court because with such amazing amenities, your every need will be taken care of. The cozy Polo Lounge, and a newly rolled out dining experience at the Grill Room, means you don’t have to travel far for an amazing meal.”
Photography by Krystal Kast Photography.
Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro, North Carolina // Situated on a historic farm eight miles south of Chapel Hill, this family-run Relais & Chateaux inn is inspired by the founder’s visits to the Cotswolds 50 years ago. The destination boasts beautiful gardens and grounds to explore, as well as lovely guest rooms and public spaces. “There are so many fun things about Fearrington,” says Hopie Avery, editor of The Scout Guide Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill. “My favorites include afternoon tea time (I try to get there right at 4 p.m. to snag a spot by the fireplace), and I also love to go to dinner early and have a cocktail at the petite but chic bar. After a fabulous multi-course meal at Fearrington House by Chef Bedford, we love to perch in the Garden House and enjoy some port by the fire. It all feels so quiet, relaxing, and luxe.” In addition to dining and drinking, there are plenty of things to do on site. “Fearrington Village also boasts a lovely spa, as well as an independent book shop and a beautiful boutique for clothing and home,” Avery adds.
Photography by Henry Photography.
The Welsh Hotel Inn in Granville, Ohio // Nestled on 15 wooded acres in the heart of Granville’s rolling Welsh Hills countryside lies this idyllic bed and breakfast. A perfect getaway from life’s stresses, the inn features a large wrap-around veranda to take in the lovely vistas, in addition to outdoor living spaces with English gardens that are ideal for quiet tete-a-tetes. “Located in a picturesque area, we love the intimate and private setting the Welsh Hills Inn provides,” says Abigail Fredelake, editor of The Scout Guide Columbus. “For the romantically inclined, the Inn offers special add-on packages, like couple’s massages, picnic lunches, and private, candlelit dinners.”
Photography courtesy of Hotel Domestique.
Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest, South Carolina // Only 20 minutes from downtown Greenville, Hotel Domestique feels like a world away, offering sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the unforgettable hospitality, cuisine, rest, and adventure that you would experience on a European vacation. “Come escape to one of my favorite places in South Carolina,” says Amanda Arscott, editor of The Scout Guide Greenville. “The hotel’s service is second to none and the amenities are endless, including a saltwater pool, on-property masseuse, onsite bike mechanic for cycling enthusiasts, yoga classes, and more.”
Photography courtesy of RT Lodge.
RT Lodge in Maryville, Tennessee // Tucked away on the Maryville College campus just outside of Knoxville, RT Lodge provides a spectacular natural setting with elegant, comfortable spaces. During your stay, you can enjoy a relaxing stroll in the woods, relax in a rocker on the classic Southern porch, snuggle up around the outdoor firepit, enjoy a reflective moment by the koi pond, or savor a four-course seasonal dinner crafted by the lodge’s chef. “The RT Lodge is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life,” says Frances King, editor of The Scout Guide Knoxville. “A stay here invites you to slow down, unwind, and relax.”
Photography courtesy of Winchester Lodge.
Winchester Lodge in Fredericksburg, Texas // A block away from downtown Fredericksburg, The Winchester Lodge offers a secluded setting while the delights of this iconic Hill Country town remain at your fingertips. Comfortable suites provide privacy and relaxation while outdoor spaces create a lush Texan atmosphere. Plus, The Lodge caters to its guests’ whims with lovely breakfast baskets delivered to your door, in-room wines that define the concept of “happy hour,” and the on-site chef is available to curate offerings from birthday cakes and charcuterie boards to to-go picnic baskets. “This destination provides a getaway from the big city to explore wineries, shops, and restaurants in a quaint German town,” says Francie Mannix, editor of The Scout Guide Hill Country.
Photography courtesy of Hotel Emma.
Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas // This stylish boutique hotel set in a renovated brewery along the San Antonio River offers the ultimate San Antonio experience. The sumptuous rooms transport you to another time and place while surrounding you with modern luxuries, and with common spaces that are reminiscent of fine old hotels—and legendary margaritas—Hotel Emma is the perfect launching spot from which to explore the historic Texas city. “As the flagship of The Historic Pearl District, you don’t have to wander far to discover incredible dining and unique shopping experiences,” says Francie Mannix, editor of The Scout Guide San Antonio. “And with the San Antonio River Walk a few short steps away, romantic strolls along the shaded waterway are truly transporting.”
Photography by Jason Kindig.
Rough Creek Lodge in Fort Worth, Texas // This 11,000-acre, Texas-style paradise is the ideal getaway when you want to infuse a little adventure into your love life and enjoy some shared experiences. From taking a wild ride on a zip line to fishing, tomahawk throwing, and hitting a few balls in the batting cage, the options for activities abound. Afterward, unwind with a romantic canoe ride, an afternoon at the adults-only swimming pool, or while enjoying a fireside sing-along. “With so many activities to experience together as a couple, Rough Creek Lodge is a great place to reconnect and maybe even discover a new activity you can enjoy together after you depart,” says Leigh Brown, editor of The Scout Guide Fort Worth.
Photography courtesy of Keswick Hall.
Keswick Hall in Keswick, Virginia // After undergoing a complete restoration, this luxury resort is a world unto its own with state-of-the-art guest rooms, a showstopping horizon pool, a signature restaurant helmed by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges, and a Pete Dye-designed golf course. Located just outside of Charlottesville, Keswick Hall is surrounded by multiple vineyards in the Jefferson appellation, notable historic sites like Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello mountaintop home, and The University of Virginia. “Design enthusiasts will adore their stay at impeccable Keswick Hall, where no detail has gone unnoticed,” says Susie Matheson, co-editor of The Scout Guide Charlottesville and co-founder of The Scout Guide. “Plus, the Blue Ridge Mountain views are simply stunning.”
Photography by Jeff W. Morgan.
Waterperry Farm in Free Union, Virginia // A stunning property set on 100 acres with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this estate offers multiple guest rooms situated amongst a lush landscape of gardens, fields, woods, and water. Guests can enjoy the tennis court and hiking trails, the heated pool, and, perhaps best of all, pure relaxation. “As soon as you enter the private, tree-lined drive you know you’re in for a treat,” says Christy Ford, co-editor of The Scout Guide Charlottesville and co-founder of The Scout Guide. “Special touches are everywhere, from spectacular art and antique rugs and furnishings to Savoir beds.”
Photography by Alston Thompson Photography.
Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia // For a metropolitan escape, Quirk Hotel, a boutique art hotel in the heart of downtown Richmond, more than delivers. Discover the latest artists on display at Quirk Gallery and enjoy the clever fusion of classic and modern design in the guest rooms. Where the Quirk team excels is curating authentic Richmond experiences for the ultimate memorable date-day and night outings. “Quirk Hotel is the perfect getaway for the art and foodie lover,” says Cheney Edmunds, editor of The Scout Guide Richmond. “Quirk offers the art, and Richmond provides some of the best restaurants on the East Coast.” Also check out their sister hotel, Quirk Charlottesville, in the historic college town just down the road.
Photography courtesy of The Inn at Warner Hall.
Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, Virginia // Located 30 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg on the waterfront plantation created in 1642 by George Washington’s great-great grandfather, this bed and breakfast in a restored mansion is an elegant and historic spot for a getaway. This locale, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features luxurious and spacious guest rooms, as well as porches and terraces with waterfront views—perfect spaces to relax and recharge. “Providing exceptional hospitality and meticulous attention to detail, the Inn at Warner Hall is a perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion,” says Sara Harris, editor of The Scout Guide Williamsburg & The Chesapeake Bay. “The innkeepers, Theresa and Troy Stavens, are happy to have a professionally arranged bouquet of gorgeous seasonal flowers paired with a bottle of Chandon Champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries awaiting your arrival upon request. These touches make the occasion not only special, but simply divine.”


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Start your vacation in the best possible way by booking a beautiful premium property with Five Star Vacation Rentals. Kevin and Maria Cobb based in their office in Newport Beach have many stunning properties on offer in La Quinta, Big Bear and Mammoth to name but a few places. Check out their website showcasing their stunning properties and then check out the phenomenal ratings, reviews and comments left by previous guests, some of which will not stay anywhere else.
So, what can you do there in the Winter you may ask, well the activities and beauty offered by a fall and Winter vacation are equally stunning in their own way. For the snowboard and skiing enthusiast Big Bear Mountain Resort is a renowned for freestyle snowboarding park. Snow Summit attracts families and downhill skiers. If adrenaline sports aren’t your thing then you are still able to get out and appreciate the beauty and have fun snowtubing, the new craze of sliding down the mountains on a specially constructed inner tube, just like a modern-day sled. If this still sounds a bit too fast paced for you then why not don a pair of snowshoes and have a look around at your own pace. There are many set paths to follow in different areas which will keep you out of the way of the skier’s snowboarders and snow tubers.
When you have completely tired yourself out you can return to your beautiful rental at Five Star Vacation Rentals and relax at the private indoor pool, warm up by the barbecue or outdoor fireplace area or just chill out in front of the large TV and connect to the Wi-Fi facility or rustle up some fantastic warming food in the beautiful spacious kitchen, using local ingredients. It is all of these extra touches that ensure Five Star Vacation Rentals get top ratings and reviews. If there is anything you want to know about or ask whilst on your vacation just get in touch with Kevin and Maria Cobb in their Newport Beach office. They will sort out anything and everything you need, and should there be a problem which is very unlikely they will arrange an immediate solution.
But if Winter isn’t really the thing for you why not head over to Big Bear in the fall. It is a wonderful time to breath in the fresh, crisp mountain air and to see the colors of the shrubs and trees changing around you. A beautiful scenic break with long walks and hot chocolate, why not really treat yourself and book an altitude massage from the Mountain Mobile Massage and Spa who have been trading in the area for over sixteen years.
With Five Star Vacation Rentals you can visit many beautiful picturesque areas of California including Mammoth, Big Bear and La Quinta and they all have something to offer all year round, just get in touch with Kevin and Maria Cobb at Newport Beach and they will have a first-class property to meet all of your needs.


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Spend your South Lake Tahoe getaway boating on the lake every day and soaking in a private hot tub every night at this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental house! With a hot tub, private dock, and a deck with unobstructed lake views, this property offers up to 8 guests (6 adults max and 2 children) the perfect home base for a memorable retreat. Pay an additional fee to take advantage of Tahoe Keys Resort’s amenities or simply unwind in the comfort of this home-away-from-home!
This ideally located home is situated near Tahoe Keys Resort! So, for a small extra fee, you'll have access to an Olympic-sized indoor and outdoor pool, private beach, tennis and basketball courts, a …


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Treat yourself to a memorable stay at this upscale cabin on Pickerel Lake between Kalkaska and Grayling! With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a wraparound deck and lake views, 'Birchwood Cove Chalet' offers 19 guests the ideal Michigan vacation. When you're not fishing, kayaking or swimming on the lake, the Manistee River or the Au Sable River, go ATVing on Sunset Trail with snowmobile trails nearby and skiing at Boyne Mountain! Find dining, entertainment and nightlife in Traverse City and Petoskey!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Loft: Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: 2 Queen Aerobed, 2 Twin Air Mattresses, 3 Children’s Twin Air Mattresses
Set on 77 feet of Pickerel Lake shoreline, 'Birchwood Cove Chalet' offers everything you need for a stay at the lake or winter snowmobiling weekend! With a public boat launch only minutes away, a private dock at the property and provided kayaks, the cabin is an angler's dream.
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the lake and allow plenty of natural light to fill the expansive living area. The 3,500-square-foot interior hosts 2 different seating spaces so everyone can find their own spot or relax together.
When you're not out relaxing by kayaking or swimming in the lake, the upper living area boasts a gas fireplace and a flat-screen TV with more than 180 channels of streaming, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Disney+ or curl up in the basement where you'll find the same! Take a book outside to unwind on the wraparound deck as the sounds of Pickerel Lake wash over you.
After a day out snowmobiling the vast network of groomed winter trails, park your snowmobile right in front of the house and head into the spacious, well-appointed mudroom to hang up your wet gear and thaw out before dinner.
The chef in your group will love the gourmet fully equipped kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink! Dine in style at the elegant hardwood table resting in the airy great room.
Wind down with some drinks prepared in the downstairs bar area as the breeze wafts in throughout the walkout sliding glass doors. As your fun-filled day catches up with you, retire to any one of the 4 well-appointed bedrooms for a rejuvenating night's sleep.
Looking to explore the lake? During the summer, the property offers a pontoon boat rental for an additional fee.
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Less than 1 mile from the cabin, Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground features a boat ramp so you can easily launch your boat to enjoy the walleye, pike, largemouth bass and perch that the lake is known for! If you don't have your own boat, the property offers several kayaks and a fishing boat, so all you need is your tackle!
The Manistee River is known for its rainbow trout and salmon fishing, while in Grayling, the Au Sable River boasts some of the best trout fishing in the country! Sunset Trail - just 0.5 miles away - leads to a vast network of ATV and snowmobile trails throughout Northern Michigan.
Once you make the short 20-mile drive to Grayling, be sure to explore Hartwick Pines State Park, hike along the Mason Tract and stroll the charming downtown streets before stopping for a delicious meal at Paddle Hard Brewing. Only 40 miles away, Traverse City boasts numerous wineries, shopping and eating along Front Street, and scenic destinations such as Mission Point.
Take a day trip to Petoskey to experience the Lake Michigan shoreline at Petoskey State Park, shop the charming Historic Gaslight District, and pick up a Petoskey stone to commemorate your trip! Ski slopes, a spa, golf, dining and more await at Boyne Mountain Resort, only 34 miles from the cabin. Northern Michigan boasts a big network of groomed snowmobile trails, making this the perfect snowmobile cabin, with easy access to the trails!
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Evolve Vacation Rental wants your vacation experience to be everything you hoped for and exactly what you needed. To make it easy, we help you find a property you love, offer world-class support seven days a week, and make sure our properties are safe, clean, and ready for your stay. Even better, each home has a Guest Contact available 24/7 for anything that’s on your mind. It’s a fresh new approach to vacation rental. Try Evolve today!
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Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a gourmet fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, free WiFi, flat-screen streaming TV with 180 channels including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu, gas fireplace, 2 living areas, bar area, spacious mudroom with ample storage, washer and dryer, wraparound deck, walkout patio, private dock, 10 life jackets, 2 kayaks, grill, pontoon boat (for an additional per day fee), driveway parking for 12 vehicles and more
- Prime Pickerel Lake location with access to fishing, ATVing and snowmobiling throughout the area and to attractions in Grayling, Traverse City and Petoskey for the perfect year-round retreat
- Nearest Commercial Airport: Cherry Capital Airport (~37.6 miles away)
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- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This home sleeps 10 in beds but is flexible up to 16 adults and 3 children with use of the air mattresses bringing the maximum occupancy to 19
- NOTE: This home has 1 exterior security camera on the barn facing the front door. There are no cameras looking into interior spaces
- NOTE: During the summer, a pontoon boat is available for rent for an additional $150/day and must be rented for the duration of your stayGet the full listing »


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The Hotel is situated in a tranquil green part of the city, just 200 m from the railway station. Near the hotel there is a recreation complex - sport with a swimming pool and a swimming pool is open and the Court tennis circus. The intimate nature of the hotel and our friendly and professionally trained staff guarantee our excellent conditions of s… Pokaż więcej
The Hotel is situated in a tranquil green part of the city, just 200 m from the railway station. Near the hotel there is a recreation complex - sport with a swimming pool and a swimming pool is open and the Court tennis circus. The intimate nature of the hotel and our friendly and professionally trained staff guarantee our excellent conditions of stay and rest.
The Hotel offers 30 beds in single and double rooms and suites. The apartamentowe consist of a living room, bedroom and a spacious bathrooms. In addition they are equipped with air conditioning.
In the standard of all our rooms we offer comfortable equipment:
- a set of functional furniture,
- TV with TV-SAT
- clock radio
- permanent free access to the Internet,
- a refrigerator with minibar.
- Free monitored parking
on request as the room can be found:- Hair dryer
- ironing board,
In the additional services we offer:
- Luggage Storage
- room service,
- the services of the business center.
Restaurant Crown cordially invites, we will organize a meeting corporate, lunch with friends or family gala dinner. The Chef will provide you with a wide range of dishes of traditional polish and european cuisine. Offer the perfect complement to a wide selection of drinks and fine wines. The professional service and the unique atmosphere of the restaurant the perfect organization of any event: birthday, jubilees, anniversaries, chrzcin, Communion, weddings etc. The
Hotel is a perfect place to organize conferences and business meetings and integration. Our Hotel has air-conditioned conference, having daily light and equipped with the latest multimedia equipment:
- multimedia projector,
- instrument for writing,
The maximum number of seats in the setting:
- Theater - 40 people
- banquet scene - 35 people
- School - 30 people
we invite you to take advantage of comprehensive service conference, which complement is a wide range of snacks outside served during the meeting. We know how important to the success of the meetings is a good cuisine, therefore we always try to surprise the original and tasty.
Ciechanów - town in mazowieckie voivodeship, headquarters Ciechanów District. It is situated about 100 km north of Warsaw, on the Łydynią. According to data from 30 June 2010. The town was 45 163 inhabitants. According to data from the year 2007 Ciechanów had area 32,51 km2, including: farmland: 58%, forest land: 3%. According to data from 1 January 2010 area of the city was 32,78 km2. The city is 3.08% of the district. In the years 1975-1998 the city was the capital of the province of Ciechanów.
e-turysta.com project is a touristic social networking site presenting the accommodation and tourist offers from entire Poland. The accommodations can be searched by location criterion, i.e., by cities, geographical regions, historical regions and colloquial names of regions. The accommodation can also be found in a particular landscape, so you can search for accommodation at the seaside, in the mountains, by the lake, or in the country (also agritourism). e-turysta.com gathers also tourists interested in specific forms of spending free time in an active way and extreme sports lovers. Particular accommodation offers may correspond with the possibility of practicing specific sports such as sailing, gliding, rock climbing, or leisure activities such as hiking or trekking. The available accommodations are also divided into different categories of accommodation facilities. You can look for accommodation in hotels, spa resorts, holiday resorts, hostels, guesthouses, agritourist farms, as well as private lodgings, guest rooms or on campings.


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Ramadan: Celebrate under the stars at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Sponsored: Break your fast under the stars…
For an iftar or suhoor celebration in Dubai, consider Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection where a grand atmosphere awaits over the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The five-star beachfront hotel is inviting you and your loved ones to an enchanting world where a unique experience awaits at the Grand Garden Lawn. Set amidst the lush green grounds, you are invited to a celebration of rich heritage and flavours as you dine under the stars.
Grand Starlit Iftar
Round up your nearest and dearest, break your fast against a gorgeous backdrop of twinkling lights and under the light of the stars.
You will have plenty of Arabian dishes to pick from including appetizers, fresh salads, main courses such as pasta from a live station, soups, saj, shawarma, vegetable jalfrzi, baked chicken, and much more. You can pair your meal with a refreshing beverage or juice selection.
To ensure you leave on a sweet note, there are various sweet treats to pick from including kunafa, baklawa, banana pudding, ice cream, cakes, pudding, etc.
As you tuck in and catch up with loved ones, you will be serenaded with live entertainment to make the night even more magical.
Iftar is priced at Dhs190 per person and begins at sunset (time varies) until 8.30pm.
For Suhoor, Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection is offering up an a la carte menu with local delights. If you’re having a grand time, you can stay on post your meal and enjoy shisha in a specially designated area located near the Iftar space.
Suhoor runs from 8.30pm until 1am.
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Habtoor Grand Resort – Autograph Collection, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina, Dubai, iftar: sunset until 8.30pm and suhoor: 8.30pm until 1am, Tel: (0)4 399 5000, marriott.com, @habtoorgrandhappenings, @habtoorgrandresort


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Check in great and friendly, very nice reception. Package included drink vouchers in bar and chocolates, never got the chocolates. Drinks in bar were good and the staff was awesome, especially the manager. Ordered antipasto entree, nice but a bit pricey. Package also included a late checkout, I was rung an hour prior and asked when I’de be checking out stating that late checkout wasn’t on their system and that it would be amended no problem, very friendly. However I left room and couldn’t get back in because me key wasn’t extended. Other than that a great stay and great location to CBD and Markets.
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We spend 2 nights here in May for our son & daughter in laws wedding. What a wonderful time we all had. The staff were so helpful and went out of their way to make sure that everything went off smoothly.I am sure that we all enjoyed our stay and the wonderful wedding reception.We had a very comfortable room off the courtyard.
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Beach House Younes
Dawn Beach, St.Maarten - 2 bedroom villa
Beach House Younes is truly one of a kind. A very special place. Its location is perfect being directly on the ocean and Dawn Beach, one of the island's finest beaches. The home offers exceptional views of the sea and Dawn Beach and DIRECT ACCESS to both. Completely renovated, including but not limited to, all new Tekalu windows and doors, rolling systems on all windows and doors, sophisticated alarm system, fully automatic generator, newly painted in and out, fully air-conditioned with new fans and modern lightings in and out.
The villa is split into two levels and the interiors offer tiled floors and are furnished with a combination of rattan and handmade pieces imported from Indonesia.
The upper level offers stunning views from the living, dining and kitchen areas. The villa boasts a custom kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances and brightly colored blue tile which nicely compliments the white shutter cabinet door. The living and dining areas are truly indoor/outdoor. The entire wall of the villa facing the pool and sea is made of sliding doors that open almost the entire wall of the villa facing the pool and sea is made of sliding doors that open almost the entire length of the wall creating spectacular views from everywhere on the upper level of the villa.
This villa is the perfect place to relax and have a wonderful Caribbean holiday where the views are simply breathtaking. As in one of our former guests' testimonial 'It's not just great view, it is the greatest view period.'
A separate seating area for enjoying TV is tucked behind the main living area.
Outside, the infinity style pool is set on a tiled deck which offers seating for four guests on comfortable teak lounge chairs.
Younes offers two bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Each bedroom offers a king size Mahogany bed and an en-suite custom bathroom with shower. Each bedroom has French doors that open onto a private deck overlooking the beach and sea. Stairs lead from the private decks of each bedroom down to the larger sundeck located just above the water. There is also one more lower deck that is directly on the sea and our own coral beach located in front of the Villa. This also gives you direct access to the sea and Dawn Beach along with the Westin Dawn Beach Resort, Casino and Spa.
This villa is the perfect place to relax and have a wonderful Caribbean holiday where the views are simply breathtaking.
THIS PROPERTY IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND!
Please note that next door to Beach House Younes is Bell'Mare which can be rented together for larger groups requiring 4-5 bedrooms in total based on villa availability.
- Location: Beachfront, Dawn Beach
- Pool: The infinity style pool is set on a tiled deck which offers seating for four guests on comfortable teak lounge chairs.
- Master Bedroom #1 Ocean and Beach Front, king bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, personal safe and en-suite bathroom with shower along with French doors that lead to the outside lower decks and direct access to the blue sea and Dawn Beach.
Master Bedroom #2 Ocean and Beach Front, king bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, personal safe and en-suite bathroom with shower along with French doors that lead to the outside lower decks and direct access to the blue sea and Dawn Beach.
- The fully equipped kitchen features stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, blender, coffee maker and a full supply of china, glasses, cooking utensils, crockery and pots..
- Living Room:
- Nicely decorated living room with rattan and mahogany handmade furnishings from Indonesia offering an elegant Caribbean flair. Air conditioning is offered in the living room. Dining table seating for six people.
- Beachfront/Oceanfront Property on Dawn Beach, located in a gated community of Dawn Beach Estates offering 24 hour security with direct access from the lower decks to the blue sea and Dawn Beach.
Fully air-conditioned throughout, high-speed wireless internet connection, cell phone, Flat screen TV offering Cable Television, DVD player, iPod Dock, washer & dryer, barbeque grill on request and very importantly, an automatic generator.
- To Beach: Just a small walk to Dawn Beach
- To Airport: 8 miles
- To Philipsburg: 3 miles
- To Marigot: 7 miles
- To Nearest Casino: 0.2 miles (The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa)
- To Restaurant: 0.2 miles
- To Airport: 8 miles
Weekly rates (excl. 9% tax and service): 1 bedr. 2 bedr. April 15 - December 14: $ 2,765 $ 3,465 December 15 - April 14: $ 3,465 $ 4,550 Christmas/New Year's: $ 5,950 $ 5,950 15% off on bookings of 5 nights or more - Winter/Spring Every 5th night for free - Summer/Fall Season All rates are based on 7 nights and include airport meet & greet and maid service 5 days p/week (except weekends & Public Holidays). A 9% Government Tax will be added to all rates. Rates are based on 2 guests per bedroom. Minimum Booking is 5 nights except for Christmas & New Year's where a 12 night minimum is required. Above rates are subject to change without any prior notice.Contact Annemarieke Jongsma - call toll free 1-888-71BEACH or e-mail email@example.com for latest availability.
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Econo Lodge Napier
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This family-friendly Napier hotel is located on the boardwalk, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building. Bluff Hill Domain Lookout is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
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Holly Jolly Holiday Tour
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Kick start your holiday season on this magical tour to Buffalo, New York. We will spend time at The Broadway Market to browse and stock up on all your holiday favourites. An included dinner will be at Salvatore's Restaurant. Since 1983, and four generations later, this Buffalo restaurant remains a favourite of locals and visitors alike. On our homebound route, we will enjoy a treasured holiday tradition, The Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The route travels through the beautiful landscapes of Niagara Parks and Dufferin islands, and transforms into a winter wonderland.
A valid Canadian Passport is required for this tour.
Depart: Cobourg: 9:45AM Port Hope: 10:00AM Bowmanville: 10:30PM Oshawa: 10:45PM Whitby: 11:00PM
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Arizona Grand Resort
What We Love
- Cozying up after dark beneath a palm tree beside an outdoor kiva fireplace
- Plenty of lifeguards on duty at the water park, supervising the wave pool, lazy river and waterslides
- Huge portions, often big enough to share, served in all six dining venues
- Kid-friendly cowboy meals at Rustler’s Rooste with live country music
What To Know
- Seasonal hours apply to Oasis Water Park
- Family-oriented, not the spot for a romantic honeymoon
- Dial the operator before leaving the room to arrange for a golf cart to transport you around the grounds
- A $45 resort fee per night will be collected at the Jetsetter checkout
- Free WiFi
- Golf Course
- Handicap Accessible
- Kids Club
- Parking On Site
With a guests-only water park (complete with lazy river, wave pool and slides) and six restaurants serving everything from BBQ to Mexican, the Arizona Grand Resort is designed for family fun at every turn. Tasteful Southwestern hacienda style is on display throughout 740 spacious and comfortable desert-hued suites. All have large flatscreen TVs, private patios or balconies and separate bedroom and living rooms. Add a sophisticated spa and an 18-hole golf course with mountain vistas, and a family vacation here practically plans itself.
In the Area
The hotel runs a free shuttle to the popular Arizona Mills Mall (ask for a schedule at the bell desk). Check out the Sea Life Aquarium, which features a 360-degree ocean tunnel and more than 5,000 sea creatures, from sharks and rays to sea turtles. Marvel at the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright while walking through his desert masterpiece and former winter home, Taliesin West. Sip champagne and nosh on a gourmet breakfast in a beautiful hot air balloon over the desert. Saddle up with the whole family to explore the desert, pan for gold and traverse Superstition Mountain with Arizona Trail Horse Company.
How to Get There
Our overall experience was good with customer service and accommodations.
Unfortunately, two out of the three beds in our room need attention. My daughter slept on the pull out couch. The mattress was so old that the wires left marks on her legs while she was sleeping because they were protruding so bad. She attempted to lay additional blankets down between her and the bed to be more comfortable, this did not help. The pull out bed also continuously woke the two of us up throughout the night because it made so much noise every time she moved.
In addition, the mattress on the first bed when you walk in the room sunk down on one side so bad that I kept rolling into my husband all night. Little sleep made it difficult to enjoy the next day.
Great staycation with the extended family. This was our fourth time staying as we always have so much fun. There were 3 Adults and 3 Kids in our group this last trip. (kids ages 11-14) OASIS: Kids loved the water slides, lazy river, and wave pool. The adults in our group also enjoyed the lazy river and poolside bar/food service. ROOMS: Set up is great for families. Separate area with a fold out that worked great for our youngest. Liked how bathroom sink wasn't in with the shower and toilet so multiple people could get ready at the same time. FOOD: We brought drinks and snacks for our rooms and ate at the pool and had dinner at Rustler's Roost. Took the hotel shuttle up and down to the restaurant which was nice. STAFF: It was a crazy weekend with lots of teams staying there but the staff was so friendly, accessible, and helpful. We'll for sure be going back!!
The best relaxing experience!!! From the moment I arrived through my entire stay up until the end. Words can’t explain the friendliness from every single person I encountered. I felt like I was really on a secluded island! I loved every moment and can not wait to go back
Overall, we had a great time staying here. We are local couple without kids and just needed a weekend getaway and this was ideal. The water park was fun and there are plenty of restaurants and a grocery store just up the street. I took one rating circle away because our room was difficult to locate and parking was awful. The pools that aren't part of the water park are perfect for some shaded relaxation and time away from the water park excitement. Also, Friday and Saturday night they had a movie in the pool which was a neat touch that I'm sure the kids staying there loved. I recommend this place for some great family time with plenty to do. One more note, the hotel is a little loud because there are kids everywhere but stay on the opposite side of the waterpark and away from the stairs and elevators for a more quiet experience - were were literally overlooking the park so it was a bit noisy compared to the many hotels I've stayed at
This is a great place to stay, but, if you want to watch any television, they have a poor selection of channels. They should invest in something better. Pools are great, especially the adult's only one.


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