MORE PLACES TO STAY IN CANCUN:

If you?re still checking out digs in Cancun, here are more inexpensive hotels you can add to your list. No Bunky, you?re still not going to be staying on the beach, but there IS air conditioning and sometimes even a nice pool.

Hotel Novotel
Avenida Tulum No. 75 (near the bus terminal)
884 ? 2999
Fax: 884 ? 3162

Rooms here are a tad pricier than on the Avenida Uxmal but all rooms are air conditioned and comfortable although rooms fronting the street can be noisy at times. The location is good and transportation conveniently available on the Avenida Tulum for zipping all around town. Expect to pay $300 pesos to $360 pesos during the slow periods from May to June and from October to mid December, which is hurricane season in this part of the Caribbean. The Summer months of June and July are slow enough that you can haggle a pretty good deal for an extended stay of a few days to a couple of weeks or so. Prices will sky-rocket during the peak Winter season.

Hotel Best Western Plaza Caribe
Avenida Uxmal (directly across the street from the bus terminal)
884 ? 1377
Fax: 884 ? 6352

This is the priciest of the accommodations mentioned in our listings. If you arrive very late into the city and speak little (or no) Spanish, don?t get yourself into a dither or risk any danger tromping around the area late at night. You don?t want to run into any of the ?late-night? people who frequent the vicinity. You can just pop right across the street and book a room for the night here (staff speaks English) and do your search in earnest for a more moderately-priced room the next day. Don?t run the gauntlet of undesirables (including taxi drivers) late at night here ? especially without a solid command of Spanish. The $40 USD you?ll pay is well worth your health and safety if it comes to that.

Casa de Huespedes Punta Allen
Punta Allen No. 8 (half a block off the Avenida Uxmal)
Cancun
884 ? 0225, 884 ? 1001

A small place with economical, but rather Spartan, unattractive rooms. Quality of the rooms varies somewhat, although most I saw were fairly tight quarters and not too well lit. All have at least a fan and many are air conditioned. Their singles are priced at $170 pesos, while doubles go for $230 pesos. And these are the LOW season prices. Negotiate the rate if you?re going to be around more than a few days. Peak season prices fluctuate based on what the traffic will bear and the economy at the moment.

Prof. Larry M. Lynch is an ELT Teacher Trainer, English language learning expert author and university professor in Cali, Colombia. He has published more than 350 articles and academic papers and presented at numerous EFL teacher training and TEFL conferences throughout North America, South America and Europe. For comments, questions, requests, to receive more information or to be added to his free TESOL articles and teaching materials mailing list, e-mail: lynchlarrym@gmail.com

Those who visit the Hotel Playa Mazatlan have the option of attending one of the longest running dinner shows in Mexico. The Fiesta Mexicana has been delighting guests of the Hotel Playa Mazatlan for nearly forty years. This night of food, drink and entertainment is a night of enjoyment that all who attend are sure to remember. Currently the Fiesta Mexicana takes place three nights a week at the Hotel Playa Mazatlan. Each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night the staff of the hotel delight the guests with this night of authentic food and entertainment.

The food is only part of the experience at Fiesta Mexicana but it is definitely a part that you shouldn’t miss. Fiesta Mexicana would not be complete without the scrumptious buffet that offers a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine. Some of the savory dishes offered in this seemingly endless buffet include carne asada, pineapple tamales, cheese enchiladas and smoked marlin tostadas. The variety of mouth watering dishes available in the Fiesta Mexicana buffet makes it difficult to decide what to eat. Luckily this buffet is available three nights of week so if you are staying for a few days you will likely have at least two opportunities to indulge in this feast.

Besides the mouth watering buffet, the other great aspect of the Fiesta Mexicana is the entertainment. The entire family will delight in the entertainment that features folk music and dance from all over Mexico. Everyone enjoys the live music and dancing but that is not all that the Fiesta Mexicana has to offer in terms of entertainment. In addition you can also witness the classic Mexican hat dance and enjoy featured comedians and magicians. The fire and machete dance is another crowd favorite as many are drawn to the intrigue that comes with the element of danger.

Visitors to the Hotel Playa Mazatlan should be sure to partake in the famed Fiesta Mexicana. This night of food and entertainment has a forty year tradition that has delighted countless visitors.

Shawn Bishop is the marketing manager for Hotel Playa Mazatl?n. Explore an oasis of lush gardens, cascading waterfalls and pools. Celebrate Mexico at our Fiesta Mexicana.

Thinking of Rio, the first image that comes to mind is of the sandy beaches, the sun and the ?Girl from Ipanema?. Beach culture is prevalent in all of Brazil, and nowhere is it bigger or more impressive than in Rio de Janeiro. The beach culture in Brazil is a scene for fashion and trend setting. It’s not just about enjoying the sun, but also a social occasion. It is a chance to meet, socialize and for participating in sports like volley ball, soccer and surfing. Even during the winter and in poor weather, the Cariocas, as the locals are known, frequent the promenade.

Wedged on a strip of land at the foothills of Rio is one of the world?s greatest beaches, Copacabana. This highly populated region reverberates with a non-stop party atmosphere. Beach partying is a ritual here for the young and old alike. With an array of bars and nightclubs, there is always something happening on the beach, day or night. All along the 5 km beach, clusters of people sleep and sunbathe under umbrellas and in the white sand.

Lifeguard stations, called ‘postas’ are numbered and stretch along the length of the beach. The Copacabana beach stretches from Princesa Isabel Avenue to the lifeguard watchtower six, Posto Seis, near the Forte de Copacaban.

South of the city of Rio de Janeiro, lying adjacent to the Copacabana beach is the district of Ipanema. The beach at Ipanema is lined with world class restaurants cafes and shopping malls. Ipanema is one of the most expensive places in Rio and the symbol of Brazilian pleasure and wealth. It is frequented by affluent Brazillian youth as well as tourists.

Two hills known as the ‘Two Brothers’ are situated at the western end of the beach. The beach is also marked into segments with points known as postos. Ipanema beach has several favorite hotspots with each block attracting a different type of crowd. There are always people playing football, volleyball, and footvolley, a combination sport unique to Brazil. The beach at Ipanema was immortalized in the song, ?Girl from Ipanema? by Carlos Jobim.

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What better opportunity to spoil the grandchildren than a trip to ?The Most Magical Place on Earth?. And spoil them you can with so many things to see and do that children as well as adults will absolutely love. It?s a vacation guaranteed to create lasting memories. Here are some suggestions that will make this very special trip one to remember for a lifetime:

Book a Resort with a Great Pool Kids love swimming pools, and Disney resorts come with some of the best. Children?s favorites: the Volcano Pool at Disney?s Polynesian Resort featuring a smoking volcano slide, underwater music, and sparkling waterfall, all with a superb view of the Seven Seas Lagoon; the Wilderness Lodge?s boulder-lined pool featuring glistening waterfalls, rocky overlooks, a fun water slide, and nearby geyser; the eye-popping Stormalong Bay, a mini-water park complex that meanders between the Yacht and Beach Club, offering three acres of winding, watery delight including sandy bottom pools, a giant ?shipwreck? waterslide, tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide next to the beach, and enough length to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart?s delight.

Start Your Day Together at a Character Breakfast If you?re traveling with young children, at least one or two character meals are a must. These extremely popular dining spots, offered at both the theme parks and the Disney resort hotels, are a perfect way for the grandchildren to spend extra time with their favorite characters. Young ladies don their favorite Disney princess costumes at Restaurant Akershus in Epcot?s Norway pavilion to dine with Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Belle, while both boys and girls alike adore the Fantasyland breakfast offered at the Magic Kingdom?s Cinderella?s Castle. Just be sure to call 407-WDW-DINE exactly 90 days prior at 7 a.m. Eastern time to assure yourselves a spot at these coveted venues.

Head Over to Ft. Wilderness for a Campfire Sing-along Gather ’round the campfire each evening at Disney?s Ft. Wilderness for a sing-along, marshmallow roast, and a Disney animated movie. It?s complimentary to all Walt Disney World resort guests.

Start Your Day Early at the Magic Kingdom Each morning one of Disney?s theme parks opens an hour early only for guests staying at a Disney resort. The Magic Kingdom?s early open days are Sunday and Thursday, a perfect opportunity to knock off the children?s attractions in Fantasyland where waits can sometimes be extremely lengthy during normal park hours.

Don?t Miss the Magic Kingdom?s Afternoon Parade and Evening Fireworks Presentation The wonderful Share a Dream Come True parade is Disney?s best where giant floats topped with rotating globes, twinkling lights, and live Disney characters are accompanied by over a hundred walking characters and a medley of classic Disney songs. And the Jiminy Cricket narrated nighttime fireworks display is probably the most magical experience in all of Disney.

Take a Spin on a SeaRaycer Rent one of these two-seater mini-power boats for zipping around one of Disney?s waterways. The grandkids will love you for it. They?re available at the Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, the Yacht and Beach Club, Downtown Disney, and the Wilderness Lodge.

Head to a Water Park for a Splashing Good Time Disney has two of the most fantastic water parks imaginable, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, each offering their own brand of wonder. At Blizzard Beach you?ll find quite a few tame attractions along with wild, rushing water and death-defying slides. Typhoon Lagoon offers a whopper of a surf pool. But both have wonderful children?s areas with smaller versions of the adult attractions. There are even areas for the adolescent set.

Cara Goldsbury is the author of The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World. A former travel agent and agency owner, she has traveled extensively throughout the world. Visit her at http://www.luxurydisneyguide.com.

Unless you live right near Disneyland then when you organize your holiday, you know that it means you are going to have to take into account how to get there. There are two issues that you need to deal with. The first is what transportation method you?ll use and the second is how you will keep your young children amused on the way. There is no denying that traveling with children is a whole new test of your parental ingenuity.

Do the scout/girl guides thing and be prepared with backups and lots of distractions. Who knows maybe by following these tried and true tips you?ll arrive triumphant at the other end?OK, maybe not triumphant but perhaps you?ll manage to keep your cool the whole way and that is something!

Here are 12 things you need to carry with you and not in the trunk or luggage hold:

1.A change of clothes for each child and socks (it can get cold on airplanes and the socks provided don?t come in any size other than big).

2.Extra clothes for you in case of spills.

3.Tissues (can you ever have too many where young children are concerned?), a few empty plastic bags (to contain any smelly nappies and dirty clothes) and a face washer. Take a Ziploc bag for the face washer so that when it?s wet, not everything else in your bag gets damp.

4.Variety of snack food (cereal, sultanas, crackers, fruit etc) in Ziploc bags. If you?re on a plane, the food never comes quickly or often enough and if you?re in a car, you can guarantee a child will be hungry 15 minutes after you departed.

5.Drink bottles ? disposables are handy but sometimes having the comfort of a familiar drink bottle makes it worth taking your child?s with you. It depends a bit on the child and how adept they are at drinking from a regular bottle.

6.A new toy for each child ? something they haven?t seen before and won?t see until you get going and they start to get restless. Make it something that isn?t noisy, doesn?t take batteries (or if it does, take some spares), that they can interact with, that doesn?t require your involvement to put it back together if it falls apart and that isn?t made up of a million pieces that can get lost down the back of the seat. A tall order I know but I can tell you from experience that it?s worth spending a bit of time choosing something that fits the bill.

7.A couple of books, preferably one or two new ones.

8.Balloons ? they don?t take up much space and are perfect for that transit stop that seems to take forever. There is nothing like a child chasing a balloon to make everyone feel that bit better and lighter about life. The other thing to do with balloons is to blow them up and then let the air out slowly with the opening directed at the child. My children love this. They squint and turn their faces away and then double up with laughter and shout ?more, more?. Again this may require a bit of discretion because the noise of an exhaling balloon can be loud and well, unbecoming.

9.Bubble mix ? another space saver that works a charm. Best saved for outdoors.

10.Drugs. I?m going to get controversial here as I know this isn?t a choice everyone is comfortable with but drugs to help children sleep, especially on long haul flights, can be an absolute lifesaver ? for you and the child. Taking children across many time zones in a steel capsule with an uncomfortable chair for a bed isn?t their choice for a good night?s sleep, so make it easier for them by helping them to get some rest. It means you will all arrive in better shape.

11.A favourite toy or sleep buddy (preferably something small) can be an enormous comfort to an over-tired or stressed child.

12.And lastly don?t forget to take something to read for yourself. You never know they may sleep or watch a movie and you could be left wondering what to do with yourself. Nothing too ambitious or bulky. A magazine or short story should do the trick

What should you put it all in? If you have to do any walking, a daypack is best because it won?t slip off your shoulders, leaves both hands free and has lots of compartments so you can find things, like your wallet, in a hurry.

If this list sounds like a lot to you, believe me when I say that being prepared can make all the difference between a never-ending ordeal and an unusual, possibly pleasurable way to pass time.

Happy traveling!

If you’re planning a Disney holiday then you’ll be sure to want to find out the insider information that the official sites tend to gloss over. For articles, up-to-date news and resources on Disney holidays go to Disney Insider Info.

It?s getting cold. Really cold. And when the long cold nights start to draw in, thoughts start to turn to warmer climes?the turquoise sea of the Caribbean, the exotic beauty of Latin America. Holidays in Paris, with its northern European climate, are possibly not top of everyone?s wish list. But by ignoring the French capital during winter, we are ignoring a unique holiday opportunity.

Paris is the city of romance. And what could be more romantic than taking a stroll along the Champs Elysees, wrapped up warm against the elements, followed by a delicious chocolat chaud in a cosy caf? on the Boulevard St Germain? Or a day exploring the museums and art galleries for which Paris is so famous, followed by a romantic meal by candlelight in front of a roaring fire in the city that invented the restaurant?

Speaking of cultural outings, Paris in winter really doesn?t sleep. Operas, plays and special exhibitions that tail off in summer for the long French holidays are back in full swing during the winter months. How much nicer to visit the Louvre knowing that you don?t have to push through sweaty crowds and brave the firewall of screaming children and the venom of their exhausted parents to get your precious glimpse of the Mona Lisa. In fact, out of tourist season, you will be able to lap up the culture to your heart?s content. And the lack of tourists means stress free access to the gift shops, too!

If the idea of walking around Paris in the winter leaves you?well?cold, then how about hiring a car from a company like easyCar and exploring areas around the city which normally get forgotten in the rush to see the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame? A short drive out of the city centre will take you to the historical beauty of Versailles or Chartres. Or if oversized rodents and flying elephants are more your idea of fun, you could always drive to the magical world of Eurodisney ? a sure fire way of keeping the kids happy whatever the weather.

There?s one other thing. It?s nearly Christmas, and not only is Paris a far better location for picking up presents for your nearest and dearest than a remote Caribbean beach but let?s face it, a trip to Paris will leave you with a lot more spending money as well.

Budget airlines such as bmibaby are always good for cheap flights to Europe, but mainstream airlines are also getting in on the act, with companies like British Airways offering great deals as well. Top this off by finding a good deal on a hotel with someone like Hotelnet, and even if you spend a small fortune on wining and dining yourself, you?re still going to be better off than those who have travelled to more exotic locations ? and have so many more interesting stories to tell. After all, who wants to spend the whole winter lying on a beach?

Rebecca is a freelance travel writer, writing articles for a range of online and offline resources. Although travel is her first love, she occasionally gets distracted by exciting ideas and theories, which more often than not lead to new writing outside the travel sector.

The Tower of London is one of the oldest and most well preserved buildings in the world. Over time, the Tower of London has been used to protect England from its enemies, as well as palace for the royal family. Visiting the Tower of London is a must for any first time London visitor, as well as those who have traveled to London a few times.

The Tower of London has been watched over by yeoman warders since the very beginning of its existence in 1078. The warders take care of the buildings within the Tower of London making sure that all of the buildings are kept safe from intruders as well as watch to ensure that none of the prisoners of the Tower of London were able to escape. Since their inception yeoman warders have been required to take an oath to the Tower of London, and their servitude of the structure and the monarchy. In early years the yeoman warders would have preformed their duties in plain clothes, today the warders have much more stately attire.

Over time the Tower of London has become known for the great number of people that have been executed at the Tower of London. Some of the more famous executions include Anne Boleyn in 1530, which was Henry VIII second wife. She was beheaded and burned because Henry suspected her of committing adultery, and Sir Walter Raleigh an explorer to the Americas who fell out of favor with Elizabeth I. He spent twelve years in the tower to be released for only two short years before finding himself back there again being beheaded in 1618.

The Tower of London has been the setting for a great number of important historical moments in the history of London, and the history of England as a whole. The Tower of London is also where the crown jewels are kept. It is unknown what the actual value of all of the gold, silver, and gemstones in the royal collection. Kings and queens throughout the ages have worn items from the collection. Having just been worn so long ago, and during such key moments in history make the crown jewels priceless.

One of the oldest ceremonies at the Tower of London that still survives today is the ceremony of the keys. The ceremony of the keys is the ceremonial locking up of the tower on London each night. The ceremony has been completed in the exact same way, every single night for almost seven hundred years. Each night just before 10pm the chief warder comes from byward tower carrying the traditional lantern lit with a candle and precedes to a place a bloody tower. An exchange commences; as the doors are locked the chief warder and sentry perform the famous exchange:

Halt Who comes there? The Keys Who’s Keys? Queen Elizabeth’s Keys Pass Queen Elizabeth’s Keys – All’s well. The Tower of London is a structure filled with history. A visit to the tower can be a great learning experience for young children as well as adults. Each time you visit the tower you can learn something new about the tower, its content, and walk away with a new piece of knowledge about English history.

The Tower of London is open for guests almost every day of the year, with the exception of Christmas day, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. Admission is charged and varies on the age of the guests, and number of people in a group. The hours the towers are open for visits vary depending on the time of the year, so if you aren?t familiar with London check before you plan your trip for the hours that the tower is open each day to ensure that you are able to see all that you would like of the towers before they close. They towers are easily assessable through the Tower hill Tube Station, as well as several bus stations.

Copyright 2006 S Wander

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Booking Hotel Lodging

Finding hotel lodging doesn?t have to be the most difficult part of planning your vacation. With convenient lodging near every major attraction you can easily find excellent several at a good price. Consider making your reservations online and in advance to get the best reservation booking deals possible, this is especially important for holiday hotel lodging accommodations due to the increase in tourism during these periods. Making your reservations last minute can be costly in the end.

Hotel Lodging Online

Some online resources for general hotel lodging bookings that can help make your planning easier include:

www.hotels.com ? An excellent site for locating hotel lodging near attractions you want to visit.

www.tripreservations.com ? TripReservations.com, offers great rates that are also guaranteed, making your vacation plans secure and easy.

www.orbitz.com ? Use Orbitz to make your hotel lodging, car rental, and airline flight reservations all in one spot.

For example Orbitz offers daily rates from $29 that are not only in three to four star hotel lodging, but also in locations that are right next to your attraction spots here in Orlando. If you prefer a small establishment that offers a taste of Orlando hospitality you might be interested in a Bed and Breakfast like: Magnolia Inn Bed and Breakfast Higgins House Meadow Marsh Victorian Bed & Breakfast Perri House

Those who are interested in a bit more privacy and some personal space in their accommodations may be interested in renting a villa. A villa is usually a small house or part of a larger property that offers the chance to experience unique luxuries, outdoor woodland settings, or any number of options. The choices are nearly unlimited as are the locations. Take a look at Villa Vacations for more information. Another type of hotel lodging similar to Villa?s are Time Share in which you actually are partial owner of a property or apartment. There are limitations to this kind of lodging as well as added benefits. Those who are interested can find out more about Time Share Resorts and rental properties by looking at some available in the Orlando Area:

Time Share Resorts in Orlando

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Lodging in Orlando FL Online Searching online is the best way to locate a lot of lodging in Orlando FL and attractions in a short period of time. Online searches will come in handy trying to find holiday lodging accommodations. Most sites will list rates as well as hotel lodging in Orlando FL features and a map of the area. Collecting as much information as you can and then sorting through your selections is the best method to find a good hotel lodging with the least amount of effort.

Before you begin to mount your online search for lodging in Orlando FL, you need to make a few decisions.

1. What area do I want to stay in?

2. Do I want low cost, moderate, or luxury accommodations?

3. Do I want to visit Theme Parks or stay at a Resort?

4. Stay duration and dates of travel.

5. What are my preferences for lodging in Orlando FL?

These are only a few suggestions and you will want to make your own list that may be sorted by priorities such as best or lowest price. Something to remember is that prices for lodging in Orlando FL tend to climb the closer you get to the attractions and major cities like Kissimmee, Orlando, and the Disney Area in Florida. Some prime examples of online search engines that can help you locate Lodging in the U.S. are:

www.discounthotels.cc ? With up to 65% discount off regular rates with contracted lodging in Orlando FL , your trip can be fun and cheap. This site lists hotel lodging, suites, villa?s, resorts, and ranches that they have special contracts with to arrange for the cheapest possible accommodations for your family. Select from over 20 locations for lodging in Orlando FL starting as low as $25 with some hotels offering the first night free! Group discounts, vacation packages, free tickets, and timeshare promotions are also given. Discount Hotels will beat any internet advertised price for the same hotel by $2.00 per night to assure you of the lowest cost for your lodging in Orlando FL.

www.Ase.net ? In addition to hotel lodging this site helps you explore locations for lodging in the U.S. as well as cities around the world. It is also one of the few sites that not only allows you to select the Language you wish to view the site in, but also the currency in which amounts are displayed. You can use their handy trip planner to fill out the preferences of your trip, accommodations for yourself or family. There is also a preference for spending allowing you to get reservations for the lowest cost.

www.lodgingdepot.com? With trip planning for many locations of lodging in Orlando FL. this site gives you easy access to all the reservations, accommodations and transportation you will need. Groups and Deals are two special sections that can help save you money and make your trip affordable when visiting attractions and theme parks and lodging in Orlando FL.

Planning a Vacation including Hotel Lodging

Let?s plan a trip to visit the sunny state of Florida. Most people will visit a bookstore, or travel agency to get information on a city or location they already have in mind. In this case we have decided to use an online search to gather information about our locations. Armed with one of your favorite sites for travel information we begin by simply selecting a Florida city you wish to stay in or typing in a selection like Orlando, Kissimmee, or Davenport. The search engine may gather from a preselected list of partner hotel lodging or organizations so it is always a good idea to use more than one site when conducting a search. The website will return with results of hotel lodging, attractions and events, and often additional travel arrangements depending on the information it gathered from you before the search. Some sites will allow you to choose the arrival and departure dates as well as preferences for hotel lodging such as hotels, villas and resorts. In the end you will be able to browse through the results to seek out the best rates for hotel lodging in your selected area and timeframe.

Finding Hotel Lodging in Orlando FL

So you have decided to take a vacation and use lodging in Orlando FL. You may have already selected a city or you may be considering a few areas. Some of the best information can be found at travel agencies, book stores, and online. Some hotels will send you packages of travel and local information if requested. Some common hotel lodging to be found all over the U.S. are listed below. You can contact them to request maps, travel information, attractions that are near by and more. These chains are hoping that by providing this information you will choose to stay at one of their locations so it is a good idea to also request lodging and seasonal rates from each location you are interested in.

Best Western International ? 800-528-1234 www.bestwestern.com Doral Hotels ? 800-223-6725 Econo Lodges ? 800-424-6423 www.hotelchoice.com Hilton Hotels ? 800-445-8667 www.hilton.com Holiday Inn ? 800-462-4329 www.holiday-inn.com Howard Johnson’s ? 800-446-4656 www.hojo.com Hyatt Hotels ? 800-233-1234 www.hyatt.com Inter-Continental ? 800-327-0200 www.interconti.com La Quinta Motor Inns ? 800-257-5473 Marriott Hotels ? 800-228-9290 www.marriott.com Omni International Hotels ? 800-241-5500 Quality Inns ? 800-424-6423 www.hotelchoice.com Radisson Hotels ? 800-333-3333 www.radisson.com Ramada Inns ? 800-228-2828 www.ramada.com Red Carpet Inns International ? 800-251-1962 Red Roof Inns ? 800-843-7663 www.redroof.com Rodeway Inns ? 800-424-6423 www.hotelchoice.com Sheraton Hotels ? 800-325-3535 www.sheraton.com Stouffer Hotels ? 800-872-6338 Super 8 Motels ? 800-843-1991 www.super8motels.com Travelodge International ? 800-255-3050 www.travelodge.com Westin Hotels ? 800-228-3000 www.westin.com

Once you have determined your location you will want to find out more about that city. Every city has unique offerings and spots that you will want to visit and experience. Much information can be found online about particular cities and about lodging in the U.S. , however, it is a good idea to call in advance to hotel lodging, and travel agencies in the area and ask about attractions that are very good or small spots that may have slipped past online resources. Some online travel engines are listed below that you can use to find more information on thousands of cities within the U.S. www.citiesunlimited.com www.resortsandlodges.com www.suite101.com

Tips for Hotel Lodging in U.S.A The following tips can be helpful in planning a trip for yourself and family to a destination in the U.S. Remember that not only can information be found online but once you arrive in the U.S. most airports provide local hotel lodging locations and information Additionally it is common for hotels to provide local attraction and event information as well as maps. Simply ask for maps and information in the lobby and you will be directed to or be given them. Use the Orlando Travel TIPS below to assist you in your Orlando FL vacation.

Orlando Travel Tip 1: Using search engines and several different tools online can save you hours of telephone calls to travel agencies, money for the calls, and the cost of the travel agent.

Orlando Travel Tip 2: A currency converter is also featured on this site to help keep costs low and understandable when you are traveling from overseas to the U.S.and exchanging foreign currency. This is an important tool when planning a vacation to a foreign country.

Orlando Travel Tip 3: If you have access to a printer, it is very smart to print out all reservations and hotel lodging as well as any tickets or rentals made online. These reservation numbers and the proof of purchase can often come in very handy once you arrive at your accommodation, villa, or resort.

Orlando Travel Tip 4: If you are searching for low cost, inexpensive hotel lodging that is also clean and comfortable, you might try looking for one of the larger national budget hotel chains. Motel Six, Comfort Inns, Econolodge, Red Roof Inns, Best Western and Days Inn all offer clean comfortable and inexpensive accommodations at cheap prices. Of course the prices may vary by location and season but can be approximately $40 to $75 per night. Double occupancy usually costs about $5 per night more. In large metropolitan areas and near attractions, the locations are usually priced higher than the just slightly further away.

The search engine allows you to sort your results by price, value, quality (in terms of Stars for hotels), or alphabetically. We will sort by price and then check mark all the selections we are most interested in to compare and print out.

Whatever you choose you are sure to enjoy and remember your Orlando FL vacation. Let Island Hideaway help you make the arrangements for your stay and great family vacation. We are listed in The Travel website today. http://www.islandhideaway.net

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The beaches in and around Puerto Vallarta may be the most diverse in Mexico. Located at the midpoint of Banderas Bay, the area surrounding Puerto Vallarta boasts 34 miles of coastline, 26 of which are sandy beaches. Within the city, the beaches are elegant and pristine, bordered by restaurants and resorts. Beaches to the north of the city tend to be longer and wider, with great opportunities for surfing and swimming. South of Puerto Vallarta, the mountains topple into the sea in places, creating placid coves and intimate sandy pockets.

Playa Los Muertos is the most frequented beach in Puerto Vallarta. This sandy beach is long and wide with small waves perfect for swimming. Despite its popularity, there is usually plenty of room to spread out a towel and soak up rays. Los Muertos is a bustling place full of craft and food vendors; the beach itself is lined by numerous resorts, restaurants and bars. This is also a great place to ride a parasail and get a bird?s eye view of the city. The beach has the added attraction of being on the edge of Viejo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta?s beautiful old town.

Several other beautiful beaches lie in close proximity to the city?s Hotel Zone. Playa El Saldo, also known as Marina Vallarta, primarily caters to hotel guests. However, the beach is wide and well-maintained, offering stunning views of the city and its mountainous backdrop. Playa Pelicanos is generally quiet, making it a great place to escape the beach crowds while remaining in the heart of the city. Playa Las Glorias is the name of the sandy stretch between Playa Pelicanos and Marina Vallarta. If you?re staying in a hotel north of the primary Hotel Zone, you will find this excellent swimming beach outside your back door.

North of the city, the beach of Nuevo Vallarta offers a wider stretch of sand with fewer rocks than most beaches within Banderas Bay. As favorites of families, visitors to Playa Destiladeres and Playa Bucerias can expect mild waves (perfect for boogie-boarding or learning to surf), elegant white sand beaches and fresh seafood at charming palapa-shaded restaurants. To the North, Punta Mita, also known as Playa Anclote, is distinguished for its row of pleasant beach restaurants and gentle slope, making it a perfect beach for all ages. With consistently low, rolling waves, Punta Mita is also celebrated as an excellent place to learn to surf. There are even a few surfing schools that offer instruction to travelers. For those with more experience on the waves, the tiny community of Sayulita is the place of choice. A surfing mecca of international renown, the shoreline of this picturesque fishing village is home to abundant coves and beaches where surfers hunt perfect waves and day trippers relax in the sun. As Sayulita has developed over the past few years into a surfer?s town with a bohemian feel, travelers will be treated to a refreshing, laid-back attitude. A few miles beyond the northern-most point of the bay are the beaches of San Francisco and San Pancho. Sporting a windswept and primitive feeling, with deeper, creamier sand and rougher waters than inside Banderas Bay, these beaches are ideal for travelers who want a taste of pristine nature and the open sea.

To the south of Puerto Vallarta lie such treasures as Playa Gemelas, Playa Garza Blanca, and Playa Punta Negra. Because both are slightly more difficult to access, you?ll find beautiful beaches that are fairly secluded and scarcely used, with great rock outcroppings for snorkeling. In this area, you?ll also find Playa Mismaloya, where John Huston?s The Night of the Iguana was filmed in 1963, putting Puerto Vallarta on the international tourist map. With a rustic South Seas feel, Boca de Tomatlan is a small sandy cove at the jungle?s edge three miles south of Mismaloya where the Tomatlan River meets the bay. Boca de Tomatlan is the last beach stop on the primary road heading south from Puerto Vallarta. It is another great site for swimming or snorkeling with a couple of lovely beach restaurants where you can sit under a palapa on the beach and enjoy fresh seafood.

To the south of Boca de Tomatlan are a number of quaint fishing villages, secluded beaches and peaceful coves. Playas Las Caletas and Las Animas are elegant, rock-lined stretches ideal for quiet relaxation. Quimixto, one of the largest fishing villages in the southern half of Banderas Bay, features a number of excellent restaurants and the best surf south of Puerto Vallarta. Near the southern-most point of the bay, Majahuitas and Yelapa allow visitors to feel completely removed from civilization. Bordered by lush jungles, these beaches are the definition of tropical privacy.

This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about travel in Mexico for the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort. – http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PVRMX

The UK is a fantastic place for you and your partner to spend your honeymoon after your nuptials are completed. There are a variety of locations and actives all over the UK that promise to make your honeymoon a romantic vacation to remember with your new spouse. Here are a few ideas fro locations and activities while celebrating your marriage:

Take a trip to London

London can be one of the most romantic cities in the world. Spend the afternoon walking around the city, and fall in love with you love all over again above the London skyline by taking a private late night ride on the millennium wheel. The millennium wheel offers private pods for couples that include a trip on the millennium wheel in a private pod for just you and your couple, a bottle of champagne, and a box of chocolates. London is home to a variety of fine dining establishments,

Take a trip to the Welsh countryside

The hustle and bustle of the city not for you? If a relaxed honeymoon is more your speed, get away from it all with a romantic getaway deep in the countryside of Wales. Wakes is home to a great number of relaxed locations where you and your special someone can get away from the city life and relax together. Try staying in a romantic bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfast?s can be a wonderful way to spend your holiday, and can give you more of a home feel than staying in a hotel. While in Wales, try going to see a welsh opera, or another traditional welsh affair.

Go somewhere new

Marriage is a new and exciting step. Throughout your marriage you and your spouse are going to experience new things together, why not start the new experiences now. Look at map and pick a location that neither of you have ever been and plan your honeymoon trip for there. Do your research beforehand to make sure you get lodging in a nice hotel, and are nearby things you would like to see or do. There?s no better way to start off your new life together than doing something new and exciting for both of you.

Visit Cornwall

A city of the sea, Cornwall can offer you a honeymoon trip to remember with breathtaking views of the ocean, private beaches, and wonderful beach fare. Typically honeymooners tend to enjoy beach vacations as honeymoon destinations. Cornwall has several quality bed and breakfasts where you and your love can spend your stay, and because Cornwall is no stranger to honeymooners, several of the hotels as well as bed and breakfasts will have special packages that cater specifically to newlyweds. While on your honeymoon in Cornwall you can watch the sunrise and set while walking on the beach with the love of your life. Cornwall also has several fine dining establishments, and other wonderful entertainment choices for you during your stay. If you decide to plan your honeymoon for Cornwall, do some research beforehand and look for places that you and your partner might be interested in visiting. Restaurants will fill up early, so it might be a good idea to place your reservation with any restaurants you are particularly interested in, and buy tickets for events or productions you would like to attend.

The most important part in planning the perfect honeymoon vacation is to first talk to your partner about what they would like to do during your honeymoon. The perfect honeymoon is only perfect if it is where you both would like to go, and you both have a terrific time. Sit down with your partner in advance and discuss the types of things you would like to do while on your honeymoon, an make plans to include everything that you both are interested in, or at least a good mix of the two. That way, everyone is happy, and you are sure to have a terrific honeymoon vacation.

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