tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48004429790236956962024-03-05T02:51:56.156-08:00Hotel Apartments Villa HolidayLas Vegas Hotels, Cheap Hotel Villa Apartmentpoetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-57210274826111394642009-04-30T12:56:00.000-07:002009-04-30T13:03:10.246-07:00Hotels in Denver - Top 5 Places to Stay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOyQjP8fGC4oKhevtAXE6ZunZywX7kE1iVvAlcBQijmneSkK6sj7F_17YNg89GYMN4VC7ZTbg1a8-PxDQ5GfBxqAXiYQLE-zwce4VeHIpNsIRYzkFliSckWp1DXOEmxgI5RYjCWalrzzvi/s1600-h/aura-kasih-5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOyQjP8fGC4oKhevtAXE6ZunZywX7kE1iVvAlcBQijmneSkK6sj7F_17YNg89GYMN4VC7ZTbg1a8-PxDQ5GfBxqAXiYQLE-zwce4VeHIpNsIRYzkFliSckWp1DXOEmxgI5RYjCWalrzzvi/s320/aura-kasih-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330576853768289170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Looking for luxurious hotels in Denver? If you want the best in amenities, dining, and service, check out these top rated hotels in Denver.<div style="text-align: justify;" id="body"><p><b>1. The Brown Palace</b> is one of the very best hotels in Denver! It combines historic elegance with modern amenities and upper-class service. The Brown has been visited by several famous people, such as The Beatles and Teddy Roosevelt. Every US president has stayed in the hotel, except for Calvin Coolidge. Amenities include 6 restaurants, afternoon tea and cocktails in the lobby, an elegant spa, flower shop, full time concierge, and much more! The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Denver, making it central to many attractions and activities.</p><p><b>2. Hotel Teatro</b> is an intimate, luxurious boutique hotel in downtown Denver. You can dine at Restaurant Kevin Taylor, Prima Ristorante, or you can order their 24 hour room service. Some of the many amenities are Frette bathrobes, concierge, 700 thread count sheets, turndown services, and much more. Hotel Teatro has received many awards, such as Top 100 Hotels in America for 2008, and the AAA 4 Diamond award.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenqOTZgb8dUvT70sgLEbWHBSP5d3cBcwFbPZQHEJCHHRoNMl0tVVgchHMIIU69TIGE3v-ncJTgRMCN8pha2Cn86tFnu9hB4_Nsw5-wJgGVhTV0oBD__nPF3F-Uwq-1MwAiOAasQGkOvcU/s1600-h/aura-kasih-4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 415px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenqOTZgb8dUvT70sgLEbWHBSP5d3cBcwFbPZQHEJCHHRoNMl0tVVgchHMIIU69TIGE3v-ncJTgRMCN8pha2Cn86tFnu9hB4_Nsw5-wJgGVhTV0oBD__nPF3F-Uwq-1MwAiOAasQGkOvcU/s320/aura-kasih-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330576698426660578" border="0" /></a></p><p><b>3. Ritz Carlton</b> is the perfect place to stay for top-rate service and a trusted hotel name. It's located in a central downtown location, nearby to many different activities. You can dine at Elway's and work out at the hotel's Forza fitness club. Luxurious linens, down comforters, Bulgari bath products, and high-definition LCD TV's add to the appeal.</p><p><b>4. Hotel Monaco</b> is a chic downtown boutique hotel, offering such amenities as a full service Aveda spa, free internet, and much, much more. You can even get a complimentary goldfish! The hotel is very pet friendly, with no size or weight limits and no deposit.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2s4mQ64n1bMcFPlD6YRUox0a1BH7pYgw0O7JXES_bWu9jgNfsoCyiqOh_x9V-MuaGnOo28E3GMc1RAhrVgu9q-1HALy7UGH71b07rVZM8f_Dk0sCkWL1x2v4PQPvRVMW3BBU_QKgji3r/s1600-h/aurakasiheditcopy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2s4mQ64n1bMcFPlD6YRUox0a1BH7pYgw0O7JXES_bWu9jgNfsoCyiqOh_x9V-MuaGnOo28E3GMc1RAhrVgu9q-1HALy7UGH71b07rVZM8f_Dk0sCkWL1x2v4PQPvRVMW3BBU_QKgji3r/s320/aurakasiheditcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330577028752151538" border="0" /></a></p><p><b>5. Loew's Denver</b> has services such as a "power breakfast" a special kids program, and a fitness center. Did you forget a necktie? Didn't remember your pantyhose? Loews has a supply of items for guests to use if you forgot something. If they don't have what you need in their supply, they'll do the shopping and get you whatever you need, when you need it. Hungry? Eat at the T-Bar or Tuscany Restaurant. If you're bringing pets, they will receive special treatment too...a pet tag, a bowl, treats, and a pet room service menu are some of the options. Beds, leashes, collars, bones, catnip, scratching poles, litter-boxes, litter, and pooper-scoopers are also available for your lucky pet.</p><p>Whichever one of these hotels in Denver you choose, you're sure to have a luxurious stay with outstanding service!</p></div>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-51012140211345430322009-04-26T11:16:00.000-07:002009-06-17T11:14:43.162-07:00Staying Safe in Hotel, Motel, Apartments or Villa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4T5EimnPLyxb6sLqCPxuiTkVYcuXGti7oKuWepkbmHRRpsjcjZgYvIjul9JqmwevE9i1eaiK3vFqr49Xff-63iDjIsYWv69iGufuUdKEQN3jXwRDAB51BlDHy_4K28OOwSjaXmmNf_cx/s1600-h/cewek_cantik.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329070787187953778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4T5EimnPLyxb6sLqCPxuiTkVYcuXGti7oKuWepkbmHRRpsjcjZgYvIjul9JqmwevE9i1eaiK3vFqr49Xff-63iDjIsYWv69iGufuUdKEQN3jXwRDAB51BlDHy_4K28OOwSjaXmmNf_cx/s400/cewek_cantik.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">When you're on the road, probably the last thing you want to think about is home security or even personal safety. Vacations are a time to relax, to be at peace after all. However, in this day in age, no matter where you are, you can never really be too cautious. In fact, keeping your guard down will make you more susceptible to possible crimes.</div><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Anyone, man or girl/woman, is an easy target in a hotel room. A <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">hotel</span>, after all is unfamiliar territory. In a hotel a traveler is at the mercy of unknown place and they most likely don't know their way around, which makes it easy for them to be the victim of a crime. Of course, the number one thing to remember when it comes to hotel security, is not to let anyone in-it's pretty much the same strategy for home security. Here are some other, less obvious tips to keep you out of trouble while you're traveling.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYPiYWB4MaIcF9STkqKTLO3Fd5LQQLZPhsyZBQBg1eME8r_fTH1FbZ_QKQRbzEg6BaCyjR2tmoEwNUUydhXNCfGVXh2GzYbfBBZDjKiIwltu6fwUH9_VOriGVdrCEDiI6ybuYorZ6dkW2/s1600-h/cewek_indonesia02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329079730418241522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYPiYWB4MaIcF9STkqKTLO3Fd5LQQLZPhsyZBQBg1eME8r_fTH1FbZ_QKQRbzEg6BaCyjR2tmoEwNUUydhXNCfGVXh2GzYbfBBZDjKiIwltu6fwUH9_VOriGVdrCEDiI6ybuYorZ6dkW2/s320/cewek_indonesia02.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Generally speaking, if you stay on a higher floor, you are safer from crime; however, the trade off is that you are worse off should a fire occur. Ground floor rooms are easier to access by criminals and firemen. You can make a compromise and pick a room on a higher floor in a modern hotel with adequate fire safety measures in place. Make sure your room has a fire sprinkler and smoke detector in it or nearby. Also, your in room phone should allow direct outside dialing should you need to call for help.</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The door locks should be secure; always bolt your door and use your peephole (again the same measures you'd take for home security apply here). Self closing and self locking doors are best. If you see prying marks around your door, request another room. If you are leaving your room, always take the duplicate key in case. Anyone could ask at the counter for the extra key, saying they are related to you or there is an emergency. Don't allow that to happen to you.</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Never open your door if someone who you didn't call for comes knocking. Always, always use your peephole. Even if they announce themselves as maintenance or cleaning, you should not let them in. If you feel something is amiss, call the hotel front desk and ask if they sent someone; you can also have them send up hotel security. This is extremely important and bears repeating-do not let in strangers, even if they say they are the bellhop or the maid. Think about your own home security measures-you wouldn't let anyone in you didn't know, would you?</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The hallways and parking lot should be well lit.</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">All windows and balconies should be secured. If your room is connected to another by an adjoining door, make sure it can be secured and locked. Don't be afraid to ask for another room.</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Take advantage of the valet service, especially if alone or travelling with young children.<br />Be aware of your surroundings and use your head. Hotel security is similar to home security, although you may not have a home alarm at your disposal; still, use your common sense</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-39913918300978220932008-12-11T12:04:00.000-08:002009-04-26T12:08:38.982-07:00Adult All Inclusive Vacations - The 5 Star Experience You Crave!<div style="text-align: justify;">Have you heard about adult all inclusive vacations? Do you want to experience the best vacation of your life? There is a great way to travel and then there is the other way. The best way is to do the all inclusive option at a top resort in a great destination. Here is what you will experience with an adult all inclusive vacation.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">First, this is not a dirty type of vacation or some type of swingers thing. Adult only means no children. This could be a first honeymoon, second honeymoon, or just a romantic get a way. Heck it could even be you and a few of your girl friends or guy friends just getting away from the ordinary for a great vacation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Second, there are plenty of destinations to choose from like Florida, Antigua, Ocho Rios, St Lucia, the Caribbean, and many more across the globe. This gives you the option of going wherever you please to have your fantastic 5 star vacation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Third, the all inclusive part of the adult all inclusive vacation means you pay one fee up front and you get whatever you want on the resort once you are there. This includes spa treatments, alcohol, food, great rooms, room service, activities like golf, and many other things. You can enjoy yourself in a full 5 star atmosphere while relaxing under the sun in a top destination.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Last, when you take the children out of the equation you are allowed to do whatever you want whenever you want without dealing with them. Sure it is nice to have a family vacation, but it is also great for you and your spouse or partner to get a way as just the two of you for a great trip as well. This is what the adult all inclusive vacation will help to provide you.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-1884598237044571162008-10-18T12:02:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:08:05.931-07:00Cancun Condo and Villa Rental Guide<p style="text-align: justify;">Renting a condo or villa while visiting Cancun offer vacationers a great value and lots of benefits compared to hotels, especially when traveling with 4 or more in a group or a family with children. Cancun condo rentals are available in variety of sizes and can accommodate all budgets from ultra luxury Cancun condo rentals to budget and studio rentals. Renting a condo or villa while in Cancun make a great choice for your family vacation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When researching where to rent a Cancun Condo make certain you ask the owners or rental agents the appropriate set of questions and be sure to get direct answers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Some of the recommended questions are:</strong><br /></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>What is the square footage of the rental condo both interior and exterior (balcony space)</li><li>Are the photos shown actual photos of the unit you will be renting?</li><li>When were the photos taken, are they recent and has anything changed?</li><li>Does the unit have views of the beach and Caribbean unobstructed?</li><li>Does the unit have Wifi internet access available?</li><li>Are there televisions in all of the bedrooms and cable TV?</li><li>Is there a property manager locally or on site?</li><li>Is there an extra fee for using a credit card? If someone ask you for a wire transfer stay clear.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">Also make sure you request to see a lot of photos and be certain the furniture including the patio furniture is updated and quality furnishings. Some things to look for would be if photos are taken with curtains closed as to not show the actual view from unit. Also be cautious if lots of photos are of the common grounds and not of the unit itself, what is owner hiding? Remember how the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. You usually get what you pay for so be careful of what appears to be a great deal because no matter what you pay for your vacation rental, if the unit does not meet or exceed your expectations you vacation will most like be disappointing.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Below are some of the Cancun Condos available for rent. Keep in mind some of these buildings are advertised as Cancun condos yet they are converted hotels rooms.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-57499856786520080542008-08-22T12:01:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:07:38.081-07:00Villa Holiday Rental in Spain, Calahonda, Malaga - Spend Holiday Money Sensibly, Book Direct!<div style="text-align: justify;">Villas and apartments in Calahonda, Fuengirola or Marbella Spain can be booked directly with the private owners of a villa holiday rental in Spain by typing a search term in your web-browser like 'holiday villa select', 'owners direct-Spain' or even 'seaside Spain villa rental'. However you should always be careful that you are speaking directly to the property owner and not to a middleman who will charge you commission.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Calahonda is located in southern Spain, halfway between Fuengirola and Marbella; Calahonda derived from "deep cove" in Spanish is the perfect spot for a villa holiday rental in Spain or an apartment holiday in Spain rental. Calahonda is surrounded by lush farmland that's used to grow tropical produce as well as other crops. The lovely sandy beaches stretch as far as Calahonda, from the Puerto Cabopino harbour which has around 165 berths for tiny and medium size vessels. To the west you may stroll along the beach as far as Marbella, past the Artola dunes, which is a protected national park, passing an interesting restored Moorish lookout tower.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you're looking for a quiet villa holiday rental in Spain location, Calahonda is for you. Calahonda, as well as having sun-soaked beaches, it is centrally located with easy access to the airport and other amenities. The Malaga International airport is within twenty minutes drive and Puerto Banus is only a fifteen minute trip buy car. Marbella centre, with its famous shopping and spectacular night-life, is ten minutes from Calahonda by car. Calahonda is also ideally placed for a villa holiday rental in Spain if golfing holiday is what you are after as ten golf courses are to be found within a ten km radius of the town. The fantastic weather in Spain throughout the year makes this area a top European golf centre.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">One of the pleasures of renting a seaside Spain villa in Calahonda is to eat out and then have a leisurely walk along the beach. If you do want to dine out in Calahonda there is a good selection of restaurants providing all kinds of food - from international dishes to local specialities which are mainly fish dishes. There are plenty of friendly bars situated mainly in the 'El Zoco' centre which is very handy if you are staying in an apartment holiday in Spain and don't wish to venture too far.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Calahonda is particularly well-liked by those who want to book a villa holiday rental in Spain because its so easy to laze on the sandy beaches. However and in addition to relaxing in the sunshine all day at your seaside Spain villa rental, you can as well as playing golf, very easily participate in other sporting activities like water sports, fishing swimming jet and water-skiing etc. This is why Calahonda is the ideal place to rent an apartment holiday in Spain.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lastly while we always urge you to reserve directly with the owner for your villa holiday rental in Spain, we most definitely advise you to use a reputable travel insurance company to make sure you get proper advice and travel insurance at the most reasonable price.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Calahonda in the Malaga province is an ideal place for a <a id="link_93" target="_new" href="http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/">villa holiday rental in Spain</a> If you want a beach-based holiday you may want to search for a seaside Spain villa rental. Those who want to be in the centre of town may prefer to rent an apartment holiday in Spain on a complex which can be booked direct with the owners. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of <a id="link_94" target="_new" href="http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/">http://www.holiday-villa-select.com</a> a website offering cost effective self-catering private holiday villa rentals in Spain booked direct with owners who advertise their holiday apartments on this website, no commission is charged.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-74201039755632402502008-08-03T11:52:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:06:18.293-07:00Holiday Villas in Lanzarote - 10 Top Tips For Successfully Renting Your Villa<div style="text-align: justify;">There are now estimated to be well over 3,000 holiday villas in Lanzarote, and the biggest holiday rental sites have over 600 each on their books. With the recession hitting visitor numbers to the island to the extent of them being 20% down in the first 3 months of 2009, this is sombre reading for owners of holiday villas in Lanzarote, who need to rent their properties out for a large proportion of the year. It's very competitive out there!</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So what can Lanzarote villa owners do to ensure they successfully let their properties in the current climate? We suggest the following 10-point strategy:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">1. Furnish well - the trick is to invest in robust furnishings that look great and photograph well, but will also stand wear and tear. This usually means that buying cheaply is a false economy - remember you are furnishing a holiday home, not student accommodation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. Use great photographs and prepare them well. Before taking the picture, spend as long as possible staging the photo, arranging furniture and fittings etc, and make sure the lighting is right. Take exterior shots on a sunny day, and do not feature people in your photos. You could also consider filming a video tour of your villa - this gives an added dimension that photos alone cannot deliver, and may give you an edge. Again, however, make sure your filming is stage managed to emphasise all the best aspects of your villa.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. If your photography and filming skills are not up to scratch, hire a professional! It will probably pay for itself in the first year.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. If you are not planning to manage the villa yourself, spend time researching and appointing good Villa Managers. The key things you are looking for are high quality and reliable cleaning services (for the pool and villa), laundry, and being responsive and attentive to customer queries. Remember, these people are the equivalent of the holiday rep if you are not nearby.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">5. Be realistic with your pricing. Review some of the villa rental sites that are already advertising, and check out some of your competitors in the same geographical area. If you are planning to charge more for your villa than they are, make sure the reasons are obvious in your advertisement!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">6. Focus your selling copy on your real points of difference - with so many villas on Lanzarote, you need to have some unique selling points. These could be property features (for example hot spa, private pool), views (especially a sea view), proximity to other attractions (beaches, golf, nightlife etc). Make these USPs (unique selling points) STAND OUT in your villa advertising copy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">7. Advertise - these days, the internet is where people look for holiday villas, so choose sites that rank well for key search terms on Google. How many sites you choose to advertise on is a matter of affordability, but if you are looking for 20 or more weeks of lettings per year, we would recommend advertising on at least two, and preferably three sites, rather than relying on one advert.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">8. Show an Availability Calendar - this is a double edged sword, because if it has lots of gaps, it doesn't look good! However, potential customers will need to know your villa is available when they want it, so we'd recommend it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">9. Respond to enquiries promptly, and always within 24 hours. Most enquirers will have written to a short list of villa owners, including you, so simply replying quickly should help you to convert more enquiries to sales. When replying to initial enquiries (which usually ask for confirmation of price and availability), again emphasise your USPs (the points that are unique about your villa), but do this succinctly and factually, without 'over selling'.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">10. Add finishing touches - the Welcome Pack, luxurious towels and good linen will speak volumes when your customers arrive, and will encourage them to book with you again next year.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So there you have it - a suggested 10-point strategic plan for successful villa rentals in Lanzarote. Put this plan into action, and you should see the inquiries arriving sooner rather than later.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-38972400254221628922008-08-01T11:57:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:07:12.336-07:00Cancun Mexico Luxury Villa and Condo Rentals<div style="text-align: justify;">Cancun Mexico is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is the number 1 vacation destination in the Caribbean for good reason. Cancun has transitioned itself over the past several years and has become a family orientated vacation destination. Cancun attracts people of all ages and is especially popular with families and even retirees. Another big plus is Cancun is easily accessible to travelers from the USA and Canada as there are many airline flights to Cancun at reasonable prices. With the addition of a second runway opening this year at Cancun airport, it will open Cancun up to even more choices and cheaper airfares as more competition comes in.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cancun offers a lot more then most other Caribbean destinations in the way of restaurants, night life, activities, tours, and, snorkeling, scuba diving, outdoor leisure and more. For these reasons and more is what made Cancun the to tourist destination in the Caribbean and still growing. Just imagine yourself relaxing on the white sugar sand beach that has made Cancun famous. Gazing at and swimming in the beautiful Caribbean where the water appears as multiple shades of turquoise.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Most people do not know Cancun offers travels options for vacation rentals in the way of Luxury villa or condo rentals and these provide a more economical way for groups or families to enjoy their Cancun vacation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Recently Bay View Grand a prestigious Mexican luxury developer completed the two ultra luxury Cancun projects. Until then there was really no options for travelers other then hotels. The two projects are now completed and with these additions travels now have the option of luxury villa or condo rentals in Cancun.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cancun PortoFino Bay View Grand and Bay View Grand Residential are the most luxurious and newest resort condos in Cancun's famous Hotel Zone. These ultra luxury resorts offer Cancun Condo rentals are available for you and your family and are located in the heart of the hotel zone in beautiful Cancun, Mexico at 9.5 km. This is the number one location in all of Cancun and within walking distance is over 40 restaurants, 2 shopping malls, and a host of night life and activities.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">PortoFino and Bay View Grand Cancun condo rentals offer ultra luxury oceanfront living at its finest. Portofino and Bay View Grand are both gated communities with 24 hour security, and both offer all the amenities of 5 star hotels including an oceanfront infinity swimming pools, a gym, and spa and tennis courts. Units are available</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So next time you are going on a family vacation to the Caribbean with a group or family it is wise to look into renting a condo as an alternative to staying in a hotel, especially if you would need multiple hotel rooms to accommodate you or your family.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-13486771204014432312008-06-14T11:54:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:06:45.925-07:00Top 10 Reasons Why A Villa Might Be a Better Vacation Option Than a Hotel<p style="text-align: justify;">Most people have never experienced a vacation in a private, luxury Villa, preferring the "glossy brochure" resorts and Travel Agency recommendations and "sharing" the hotel with 300 other strangers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A Villa offers so many more advantages over a hotel, and below are the top 10 reasons why.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>1. Price</strong> - For a large family or group of friends, a private Villa will work out significantly cheaper that a resort, especially when you consider that a Villa offers complimentary airport transfers, breakfasts, laundry and your own private staff to handle anything you might need. Many Villa's offer all Thai meals inclusive, pre-arrival shopping services at market prices, and some even offer a case of chilled beer on arrival.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2. Service</strong> - All Villas come with private live-in staff and often a daily Villa Manager that speaks fluent English and can help you with renting cars, boat charters, and dive trips and usually at a good discount. No more waiting on room service or getting your laundry in by noon.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3. The Food</strong> - One of the highlights of staying in a private Villa is the food. Even if the food isn't all inclusive, chances are the Villa will provide a Chef that will cook whatever you want and charge you only the cost of the fresh ingredients. Imagine a poolside BBQ with enough lobster, prawns and fish to feed a small army and the cost is less than an entree at a 5-star resort.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>4. Facilities</strong> - These days most private resorts offer as much, or even more than a 5-star resort - Cable TV, free Wi-Fi, DVD players, IPOD docks and fully equipped kitchens, BBQ's and more. Many villas have home gymnasiums, saunas, Playstations, pool tables, dart boards and you never have to wait for 2 hours for your turn.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>5. Privacy</strong> - Want to wander your Villa in your bikini or stay in your dressing gown all day? Or listen to your choice of music or watch your DVD's? Or perhaps use the private gymnasium or Home Theaters that many private Villas have. Perhaps another gin and tonic?...your call.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>6. Location</strong> - Most Villas are located is beautiful locations, such as beachfront, ocean views, or even on private islands. Villas are usually designed to maximize the outlook with common areas overlooking the best view and bedrooms with views and doors opening to the sea.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>7. Luxury</strong> - These days, the luxury Villa market is very competitive, and to stay relevant, Villas must continually invest in the quality of the furniture and fixtures to provide a level of luxury that you just can't get in most hotels. Most Villas are extremely tasteful and comfortable.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>8. Serenity</strong> - Don't you hate how the pool in a 5-star resort resembles "kid soup" at about 5pm every day? At a private Villa, some of the best times are the early evening as the sun sets, a gin and tonic by your own pool and some Dean Martin on the BOSE system. Some moments just can't be captured in a glossy brochure or website. This is one of them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>9. Security</strong> - Most Villas offer a high level of security. Whilst all Villas will have in-room safes, leaving your IPod, laptop, sunglasses or wallet around the Villa is usually not a problem. And at night, windows and doors can stay open. There are always permanent staff on site and usually security guards that monitor outside.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>10. Low season</strong> - In the low season, Villas can offer unbelievable deals, especially if you have a little flexibility in your dates, or you are booking last minute. Sure the weather may show some rain, but it will still be balmy warm. But there are fewer people around, things are cheaper and It's not uncommon to get a 25% - 50% discount on the listed rates in the low seasons - so don't take those list prices as fixed.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-71532422625979060812008-04-26T11:45:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:05:21.020-07:00Tips For Getting a Cheap Las Vegas Hotel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9QlLU5809QOmPweJopDQhmDdbzYYb-sT9aWxC5-PWAdTNRsyPN5gLT7_ZIe7DgP5QN8YaJK9CjoLudp2Go6o4K5_k9fLzLDT1nOEbDrBtFqua6mHYrEg19q0m9m5nOFaxy37mnwu13pe/s1600-h/chika_dihotel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9QlLU5809QOmPweJopDQhmDdbzYYb-sT9aWxC5-PWAdTNRsyPN5gLT7_ZIe7DgP5QN8YaJK9CjoLudp2Go6o4K5_k9fLzLDT1nOEbDrBtFqua6mHYrEg19q0m9m5nOFaxy37mnwu13pe/s400/chika_dihotel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329073437038283266" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Very few of us have an unlimited travel budget, so figuring out how to get reduced room and board during your vacation is likely essential to enjoying your time away from home to its fullest potential. If you are planning a trip to Sin City, there are several things you can do in order to find the cheap Las Vegas hotel of your dreams. Any of the following tips are invaluable ways to cut costs when booking directly with the hotel, so keep them in mind as you plan your trip.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">1.) Go with a group. One of the easiest ways to cut room costs is to go with more people. If you are traveling with your family or a group of friends, sharing a room is going to cut costs in a big way. Be sure to ask the hotel, when you book, what the maximum room occupancy is, though. Most rooms are rated for double occupancy, and adding more guests will cost more. The additional costs can vary wildly from hotel to hotel, so ask up front. Some hotels allow up to four people for no additional charge, some people will let kids stay free with their parents, and some hotels will charge thirty dollars or more for extra people.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">2.) Call the hotel directly and call the toll free number. Calling a hotel chain's 1 800 number can result in you getting a much lower rate for your reservation than it will if you call the hotel itself and ask. At the same time, the national 1 800 number may not be aware of local specials or discounts that are running, so you will also need to call the hotel itself and ask. Some local franchises may offer special group rates that they don't let the national booking lines know about. So to be safe and get a clear picture of what the rooms can cost you, it is best to call both lines and inquire.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">3.) Call twice. Call both those numbers one day and get the rates. Then call back the next day. Crazy as it sounds, you might find that the rate is considerably lower than it was the day before. Hotel prices in Vegas fluctuate wildly and all the time, so even though your second call may find you with a higher rate being quoted, it's just as likely that it will be lower, and therefore worth it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">4.) Be flexible with your dates. If you don't have a job and boss that strictly controls when you can take your vacation, think of Las Vegas in year round terms. The off season is a good time to find discounted hotel rates, especially if the hotel happens to be fairly empty when you want to book your room. If the hotel is close to full, like it may be on a weekend or during a convention, they are much less likely to extend a discount, but if the reverse is true, then you may find yourself a great deal.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-42704818649589900782007-06-17T11:21:00.000-07:002009-06-17T11:46:14.164-07:00Cheap Hotels - How to Make a Hotel Choice<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0J4P9OguXDe6ej2X-kts3st1TT0PRdW7pRUcIV0SxmRgZQ6as7U81Sp5KqM35yGm-tFCQbFhohy8TNlbKPQ4NA0lvIzL6hp2LX3Cy5Ih5zouGRn_DwCsmLW2OGI08ys8VP4gN0Ul0VKZ/s1600-h/cewek_indonesia02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348365102052097202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 433px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0J4P9OguXDe6ej2X-kts3st1TT0PRdW7pRUcIV0SxmRgZQ6as7U81Sp5KqM35yGm-tFCQbFhohy8TNlbKPQ4NA0lvIzL6hp2LX3Cy5Ih5zouGRn_DwCsmLW2OGI08ys8VP4gN0Ul0VKZ/s320/cewek_indonesia02.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><strong>CHEAP HOTELS.</strong> When you start to search for a <strong>cheap hotel</strong> in an online booking engine, you realize that it is very difficult to make a choice of one, especially in a big city like Chicago where there are more than <strong>700 hotels</strong>. There are many reasons for that, as it depends not just of the hotel room rate, but also on tons of different kinds of charges, including, taxes, fees, car parking, Internet, phone calls and other features.<br /></div><br /><div align="justify">Today a <strong>hotel market</strong> has seven classification systems and each of it can give you different facts about a particular hotel. If you look on a star ranking system, which is the closest hotels classification system today, it does not give any help for choice you need to make. Sometimes three star hotels in one place can be different to some other just couple of blocks ahead. With this method, it is impossible to make some right-minded choice.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div>Therefore, the only way to choose a particular hotel in online booking engines is with help of the hotels loyalty or reward program. The most rewarding loyalty program with room rate according to your requirements is the best hotel choice for you.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348364275695311842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPxS_pUo6PReOriqhQvUYTJDFA81FbZz7kW6mbyqbxHPa6GDFgxDHBAWWRx9Bv3GwGcpIwgUK3T2Ve72tVo0Ufej5KLsREFhN9n_RavSDOlNEBAdH0yy3gYSwB3pMAqnBKspVzrI05I7S/s320/cewek_bugil.jpg" border="0" /><br />Loyalty or reward program is like special community, which gives you personal touch, prestige and comfort. Even when you present yourself to the cheap hotel as its loyalty program member, the hotel staff recognizes you as an intelligent customer who did not choose the hotel just by the price, star ranking or online advertisement. They know that you did some research work before booking. If you are new member and this is your first visit in this particular hotel, it is even harder the hotel staff, as this particular stay will be as a reputation test for the entire hotel chain.<br />If something happens and you are disappointed with the hotel services, as a loyalty program member you will have a better chance to get the response on your claim. You can even receive some discount for your next holiday. But, if you are customer, who booked a cheap hotel by luck of a list in the online booking engine, the hotel personal will not pay so many attentions to you.<br /><br />I am sure that the hotel professionals will disagree with me and will tell how they care about each customer. It could be true. However, in reality, hotels employee is simple people, who make judgments and value each customer according to first look..<br /><br />The suggestion above is good if you book a hotel via online booking engine. However, the best and cheapest way to make reservations is with help of your travel agent. A good travel agent will ask you several questions in order to make balance between your wishes and the budget. The questions are important, as cheap hotels in online booking engines frequently turns out to be expensive in real life. </div><div align="justify"></div>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800442979023695696.post-4831611317890373452006-05-26T11:51:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:05:37.603-07:0010 Benefits of a Vacation Rental Apartment Over a Hotel<div style="text-align: justify;">Holiday apartment rentals can provide international standards of comfort at the lowest cost. Staying in a holiday apartment rental also provides additional benefits like privacy, self-catering facilities and lower rental fees compared to a hotel room.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">1. Vacation rental apartments provide a lot more privacy than hotels. Travellers can come and go as they please with no disturbances from housekeeping or room services.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. By staying in a vacation rental apartment, visitors can enjoy an authentic experience of living exactly like the locals. If luxury is a factor, you can even find a luxury vacation rental apartment with a private pool or hot tub, so that you can use it exclusively.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. If you travel in a large group of friends or with extended family, a vacation rental apartment is a practical option. This way everyone can share the costs. It is also easier to obtain transport for a group to all your destinations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. Apart from anything else, vacation rental apartments charge a flat fee for the entire apartment regardless of the number of occupants. Hence, you save a great deal compared to what you would spend in a hotel for a suite or a couple of rooms.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">5. A vacation rental apartment for a family means parents do not have to worry about their children being in another room down the corridor. A vacation rental apartment will function like a second home, making it easier for you to monitor your children.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">6. In a vacation rental apartment a family also has more space and more rooms. Hence, the parents do not have to share rooms with their children. Everyone can enjoy their own space.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">7. Most vacation rental apartments provide full kitchens, thus enabling you to cook all your meals and saving a considerable amount on eating out for the whole family. In a hotel you are likely to find it exorbitant to order from room service if you do not want to go out and eat. The hotel restaurants are just as likely to be as expensive as room service if not more.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">8. The best aspect about vacation rental apartments is that you will feel like you are in a home away from home, and yet know that you are in a new place without the responsibilities involved with the daily running of a home.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">9. Holiday apartment rentals offer various accommodation options which range from cottages to castles, to budget apartments and luxury villas, giving you options of size, space and location.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">10. These are ideal options for long vacations. In general, holiday apartment rentals offer weekly or extended stay options with 24 hour security services.</p>poetrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09278182353556331658noreply@blogger.com0