How To Guide … Save By Being Your Own Travel Agent

Posted by Mutual-Funds | Hotel Review | Saturday 1 August 2009 10:54 pm

The internet has revolutionized the way we live our lives. We can now make international phone calls across the internet for only a few pennies. We can plan, book and check in for a holiday with a few clicks of the mouse. If you?ve ever turned up at a hotel only to find out they don?t have your booking then this ?how to? guide is for you. Read on.

The internet has hundreds of websites that are designed to help you book a hotel. Unfortunately, some of them just seem to make the process harder. In a few short paragraphs below we?ve included some hints and tricks that will help you feel confident about booking a hotel online.

You where you?re headed but where do you go from there? Ask yourself questions like: What attractions do I want to see? Where do I want to visit? What is going to make my trip worthwhile? Take a few minutes to understand what you want. It?ll help down the road. There?s no point booking a hotel in New Jersey when you want to spend your week exploring Manhattan. By knowing what you want to see and where you want to go you can narrow down the number of hotels to choose from.

The next step is to think about how much you want to spend. What?s your price range? Will you pay more to be closer to the tourist spots? Travel websites like Expedia and Travelocity will let you organise the hotels in price order. That way you can quickly skim the list and rule out any hotels that are too expensive.

Once you know what you want you?re ready to log on and start browsing the web for hotels. There are a multitude of hotel booking websites that can be found with a quick Google search. Some of the larger hotel booking sites include: Expedia, Travel-o-city, Hotels.com and Lastminute.com. Most of these sites will give you detailed information about the listed hotels. They will tell you what attractions are nearby, the approximate room prices, availability in the hotel and any price offers that may be running. Ensure you choose a site that offers instant booking confirmation. If they don?t then move on.

Choose a few hotels that you like and then look them up on a review site like drakeandcavendish.com. Review sites will give you that little bit of extra information from past guests and independent reviewers. Information you won?t probably won?t find on the hotels website. You can judge the quality of the hotel from the reviews and work out your preferred choice.

Now you should be ready to book. Keep the email confirmation that the website sends you. The confirmation is that extra bit of insurance should any problems come up. It also pays to make sure that there is a little yellow padlock in the bottom right hand corner of your screen as you enter your credit card details. This padlock means that the site is secure and the financial information entered is safe.

Good luck and happy travelling.

Russ Pooley writes for Drake & Cavendish who provide a luxury hotel research directory featuring over 5,000 luxury hotels in over 700 resort locations around the world. As a content provider we are committed to developing entertaining and informative travel related information. You can read further articles and details at http://www.drakeandcavendish.com

Cape Cod Times

Posted by Mutual-Funds | Hotel Review | Saturday 1 August 2009 6:54 pm

The Cape Cod Times is the only Cape and Islands daily newspaper. It is published from Hyannis and also features an Internet-accessible version called www.capecodonline.com. It has a circulation of 50,000 and features newsflashes and in-depth stories from all around the globe. It is a major money-spinner in the Ottawa chain of newspapers. The incumbent editor is Cliff Schechtman.

The only other two newspapers of note in Cape Cod are the weeklies: The Cape Codder and The Barnstable Patriot. One of The Cape Cod Times? distinguishing causes is its relentless campaign against the Cape Wind project. This project hopes to establish electricity generation via windmills at Nantucket sound. The Cape Cod Times maintains that this will hopelessly industrialize the Nantucket Sound. In this, it shares a common platform with the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound.

The Cape Cod Times is a full-fledged newspaper that caters to its readers from all accepted angles. Apart from a regularly updated news section, editorials and various forums, it features a business section, a daily entertainment update, district court reports, a sports section, weather forecasts and analyses, obituaries, daily lottery results, and a social engagement calendar.

Cape Cod residents find The Cape Cod Times a lifeline. It provides local, national, and international news to a population that would otherwise be quite cut off from the mainstream life of the mainland. The paper, as well as online version, offer economically important features like real estate updates and an extensive classifieds section, with an online retail sale outlet.

Since its inception, The Cape Cod Times has covered a significant part of Cape Cod?s history, and its archives make for engrossing reading.

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Living Like A Native In Morelia Mexico

Posted by Mutual-Funds | Hotel Review | Saturday 1 August 2009 2:54 pm

The beautiful, rustic, old, colonial city of Morelia is situated about halfway in between Guadalajara and Mexico City and has a thriving population of around 1,000,000 people. It has everything from historical buildings and monuments to modern-day conveniences, shopping centers, restaurants, movie houses, universities and colleges, etc. What makes Morelia special, though, is its people. Their backgrounds vary from native Indian to French to Spanish and other nationalities. Their greatest asset, however, is their warmth and friendliness.

What Brought Me To Morelia

Most of my life I have studied foreign languages and other cultures. I spoke Spanish as a child and then went on to other languages. In 1996, I was attending Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington for a degree to validate my business experience. Then, one day, a visiting international programs speaker came to one of my history classes and shared her experiences about living in the country of Sri Lanka (an island country just south of India). As I was in a transition period of my life and needing a change, I checked on nearby countries where I could go on an exchange program to re-establish my Spanish language skills. My school had such a program with Centro Mexicano Internacional (CMI) in Mexico that really appealed to my sense of adventure and interest in other cultures. So, I signed up for Spring Quarter 1997 and headed off to Morelia, Michoac?n, Mexico.

Morelia would be my home from March 1997 until I moved to Guadalajara to enroll in a more advanced Spanish language program in August 1997. Even now, though, if given the choice of living in Morelia versus Guadalajara, Morelia would always win out. The city is vibrant with a deep sense of culture and history dating all the way back to the 1500?s. Every day, on my way to school and back, I walked by old colonial style structures, buildings, statues, monuments, fountains, and parks, each with a story about the past. For instance, an aqueduct (called El Acueducto in Spanish), built in the 1700?s to carry Morelia?s water supply goes right through the center of town (El Centro). I passed this marvelous structure every time I walked the avenue (Calzada Fray Antonio de San Miguel) leading up to my school. Next to the Calzada is a wide cobblestone pathway with benches to sit and relax, read, or visit with friends. On one side of Calzada Fray Antonio de San Miguel are churches and schools. The other side has shops, art galleries, and a restaurant or two. All of the buildings appear to be at least as old as the Acueducto or older and are fairly well maintained.

Paying the bills

When I first arrived in Morelia, I was depending on financial aid from my school in the US. Within a week or so of arriving at my new school I was asked to substitute for an ill teacher to teach Mexican students enrolled in CMI?s ESL (English As A Second Language) program. I found out that I loved teaching the Mexican students. And, as the school was very impressed with my teaching skills, they offered me a part-time job teaching all levels of English and Linguistics classes. Also, I began to work in the school?s computer laboratory as a supervisor in the evening after classes were done for the day. Together, both of my positions paid about $3 per hour. With the surplus from my financial aid and from what I earned, I lived on approximately $500 a month or less. Out of this amount I paid for rent, food, travel, entertainment, and obligations I had back in the US. After paying my US expenses, I usually had about $300 or less for my day-to-day living.

My monthly expenses generally amounted to approximately: $50 rent, $150 food, $25 clothing, $25 transportation, $50 other personal expenses (laundry, haircuts, entertainment, etc). Now, some people may think one can?t do too much on $300 or $400 a month. It can be done if one does not have to worry about the ownership and upkeep of an automobile. Granted, things were tight at times, but I always managed to go see movies at least a couple of times a month. And, I went to a lot of free or other low cost events such as concerts put on by some of the local schools or musicians. Movies, haircuts, and restaurant meals only cost about $2.

Finding a place to live

Before I even left the US, I checked Morelia?s hotels on the Internet and asked for recommendations from officials at my new school. The first place I found that I liked and stayed at was the Mintzicuri Hotel at Vasco de Quiroga No. 227. The rooms were very clean and comfortable at a rate of about $8 a night. Within a week of arriving in Morelia my school?s housing director, Charly (a dear, sweet lady), took me to look at local apartments. I found one at the Posada de Villa located at Padre Lloreda No. 176 for about $150 a month. Then, after a few weeks I decided to see what was available in the local paper. I found a rooming house that offered a room for about $50 a month at Vincente Santa Maria No. 1925. When I went to check it out, I found a large, comfortable room with a bath shared by 3 other roomers. We also had access to cooking facilities as well as a mini refrigerator in each room.

Day-to-day life in Morelia

I lived a basic, simple life. I would stop at a local bakery and buy rolls, bolillos (small loaves of bread), and/or galletas (large cookies) for breakfast on my way to school. Then, I ate sandwiches and fruit at my school?s snack bar for lunch. For supper, I would either eat at a local caf? or buy groceries and fix something in my room. My favorite item at the caf?s was milanesa, a thinly sliced beefsteak, chopped up and mixed with fresh avocado and eaten with tortillas. Or, I would have milanesa sandwiches and other local dishes. Usually, if I cooked at home, I would eat spaghetti type meals or fruit and vegetables.

Routinely, Monday through Friday, I took Spanish classes and taught English between the hours of 8:00 AM through 2:00 PM. 2:00 to 4:00 PM was siesta (break) time. Afterwards, I taught and worked in my school?s computer lab from 4:00 to around 9:00 PM. After 9 was suppertime. Saturdays, I taught classes half-day. I devoted the rest of the weekend to either resting or other personal activities.

When I wasn?t busy working or studying, I oftentimes walked around town or took a combi (Morelia?s VW Van Mini-Bus system) or taxi to various cultural sites such as the city library, the government buildings, other buildings of historical interest (ex: Mexican Patriot Jos? Morelos? birthplace and house), or mercados (open markets either outside or housed in large buildings) and did a little exploring.

I almost always felt safe in Morelia, not because of the visible presence of gun toting policemen, but because of the very low crime rate. El Centro (downtown) was generally always crowded and busy. Many of the side streets off of Avenida Francisco Madero (Morelia?s main downtown street) had shopping bazaars and mercados with every imaginable item from food to clothes to leather goods to electronic items and much more. The one area I did not care much for was right around the bus depot (long distance buses). There are x-rated theatres and other nefarious activities close to that location.

One thing I came to really appreciate in a hurry, was that I did not have to wash my own clothes. There are no self-service laundries that I am aware of in Morelia. I usually took my clothes to the laundry service in the block just down the street from my room. The two young ladies that ran it were efficient, prompt, and always welcomed me with smiles.

The people of Morelia

Generally, the people of Morelia were very friendly, warm, and caring. Two of my friends at a local Internet cyber caf? were especially helpful to me. When I first went to Morelia, my spoken Spanish consisted of only being able to speak in the present tense. I had never really learned how to properly conjugate verbs. Even though I could read and understand Spanish very well, I was very limited in my ability to converse. At first, I carried 2 very helpful books ? Practical Conjugation of Verbs and a Spanish dictionary, both published by Larousse. For 2 months I carried these books everywhere I went and referred to them almost constantly. One day, my friends Genaro and Marcos took me aside and told me to put the books away, try to think and talk as best I could in Spanish and let them help me to correct errors in my grammar. That was the very best thing I could have done. It worked! It was not long at all before I was able to converse fairly freely. The key is immersion in a language ? thinking, speaking, and living it.

Other people and families also befriended and ?adopted? me. Two of my students took to me like an older brother and included me in their family activities and meals and recreation and also acted as my personal guides around Morelia. One of their favorite activities was gathering around a big-screen TV and watching f?tbol (soccer). Sometimes, we would go to a local park or concert. Another of my students took me to events like the local fair and flea market.

Places of interest for tourists

Places I would recommend for visitors to Morelia to see: The sidewalk cafes and food stands, the shopping bazaars and mercados, Morelia?s Zoo, the annual Feria in April-May (the local fair), the cyber caf?s, local book stores, church and government buildings, museums and art galleries, the parks and fountains (ex: Bosque Cuauht?moc and the Three Sisters fountain in El Centro), the local universities, movie theatres (generally $2 or $3 for an adult ticket), musical entertainment ? one place that comes immediately to my mind is El Colibri restaurant (located in El Centro just off of Francisco Madero). El Colibri has a live band that plays both local music and soft rock as well as a show called El Baile de los Viejitos (The Dance of the Little Old Men), a delightful presentation and musical score.

The shopping bazaars and mercados have all kinds of clothes, leather goods, electronic gadgets, and food items. They even sell birds ? big birds! There are shopping areas or mercados all over Morelia. Some that I frequented are: 1). on the way towards the central bus station ? several shops selling food items and leather goods; 2). Mercado Revolucion ? between Francisco Madero and Plan de Ayala in El Centro; 3) Mercado Independencia ? on Avenida Lazaro Cardenas just off of Vincente Santa Maria. One word of caution ? when eating at the local food stands, make sure the food is fresh and has not been sitting out for an extended period of time. And, always, always ask for agua purificada (purified water). One more word of caution, this time to women, Mexican, American, or any other nationality ? always take along a companion or stay in a group.

Morelia?s weather

I was not there during winter months; however, I have heard that the winters are fairly mild. The summers can be very hot at times, but, for the most part, I found them moderately warm to hot. I have heard that it is wise during late summer, fall, and winter months to carry an umbrella, though.

Do your homework before you go

If you are really serious about visiting Morelia ? do your homework before you go. Many excellent hotel deals, information about sites to see, historical background, information about language schools, etc. can be found by looking on the Internet. Other great sources of information are travel guides you can either purchase or find at your local library.

My experiences in Morelia were generally positive mainly for the following reason ? I went there expecting to live like a native, not a foreigner and I kept a good attitude and sense of humor.

If you are looking for a place to start a new life or to seek a little culture and adventure then, this little hidden gem, Morelia, could be your ticket.

About The Author

The author, David Wix, lived, worked, and traveled extensively in Mexico during 1997 and has degrees in history and languages. Currently he is working as an insurance broker in California. He has had articles published in his areas of expertise and is currently working on a couple of books to be published in the near future. Author’s website: http://www.dave-wix.com and http://www.travelwriters.com/davewix.

dave@dave-wix.com

Weekend Breaks In Glasgow: Cultural Fun For All

Posted by Mutual-Funds | Hotel Review | Saturday 1 August 2009 10:54 am

Recently voted the most dangerous city in Western Europe, many people may have a largely negative view of Glasgow as a tourist destination. However, since achieving the status of European Capital of Culture in 1990, it has developed a wide range of cultural activities for visitors to enjoy, from sports like football and curling. to opera and art appreciation. As the largest city in Scotland – the population of Greater Glasgow exceeds 1 million people – its attractions are diverse and eclectic, and the city is a perfect destination for people wanting to enjoy a highly cultural weekend break in Scotland.

While Edinburgh is known as the festival capital of Scotland for the variety of festivals that take place in August, Glasgow’s festivals have the benefit of being spread across the entire calendar – so visitors to the city are sure to enjoy at least one of Glasgow’s cultural festivals whatever time of year they visit. Glasgow’s festivals include the Glasgow Comedy Festival, Celtic Connections, the Glasgow Film Festival and most recently, Glasgay!, a festival celebrating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender arts.

The theatre scene in Glasgow is also buzzing throughout the year, with a range of old and modern theatres, such as the Kings Theatre, the Tron and the Citizens Theatre. One of Glasgow’s most dynamic venues is The Arches, a multi-purpose venue which first opened in 1991. As a bar, arts venue, theatre, live music venue and nightclub, The Arches combines a variety of entertainment to provide both residents and visitors to Glasgow with an excellent arts and music centre. Centrally located underneath Glasgow Central Station, the Arches should be an essential place to visit on any weekend break to Glasgow.

In fact, Glasgow’s entire live music scene is always bursting with energy. Some of the city’s main venues include the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the SECC, the Barrowlands and King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, where Oasis were first spotted and signed many years ago. Some of Britain’s most famous musical stars hail from Glasgow, including the Fratellis, Franz Ferdinand, Travis, Mogwai and Wet Wet Wet.

Glasgow even offers a host of galleries and museums. The renowned Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, for example, recently underwent restoration, and has now reopened to the public. Other galleries include the Burrell Collection and the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (or GoMA), which is the most visited contemporary art gallery in the United Kingdom, outside London. Glasgow is evidently one of Europe’s most cultural cities, and a perfect place for people to visit, whether just at the weekend or for a prolonged period of time. With more and more people taking weekend breaks, many hotels, such as the Hilton, offer special weekend break packages, so you can enjoy all the delights of Scotland’s premier city without busting your bank account.

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Parador Cadiz

Posted by Mutual-Funds | Hotel Review | Saturday 1 August 2009 6:54 am

The modern four-star Parador Cadiz occupies a lovely space on the edge of the ocean at the tip of a small peninsula on which sits the oldest inhabited city in the western world – Cadiz, Spain.

The rooms of the Parador at Cadiz offer ocean views, and each has a balcony and large windows that fill them with the light off the Atlantic ocean. From these same balconies, you’ll have panoramic views of the Bay of Cadiz and the Atlantic. The Cadiz Parador is next to the Genov?s seaside park which makes the area even more attractive and adds a welcomed feeling of tranquility. Located in a residential area surrounded by palm trees, it also has exclusive access to a small beach.

Cadiz is famous for the quality of it seafood, and the restaurant at the Parador offers some of the tastiest dishes you’ll encounter anywhere in the city. You’ll find the Parador is well situated and within an easy stroll of the center of the old quarter, so walking off the effects of a good meal will be a pleasant task!

C?diz, one of the oldest cities in all of Europe, was founded by the Phoenicians prior to 1100 BC. Its former grandeur is a bit faded now, but it retains a friendly and somewhat ramshackle ambience that, along with its lively residents – the Gaditanos, is altogether agreeable.

Located on a peninsula, the old city is surrounded by water. Strolling the waterfront promenade and watching the locals fishing in the early evening is an especially enjoyable way to pass some time. Don’t miss the great seafood-oriented tapas restaurants here – you’ll discover dozens of tasty little tid-bits you never dreamed even existed.

Interesting excursions from the Cadiz Parador include:

- The Museo de Bellas Artes is well worth a visit.

- The gold-domed old Cathedral is nice and has an interesting history.

- Walk out along the promenade which follows along the seaside in all directions.

- The Museo de Cadiz has some fine exhibits including 17th century paintings by the master Zubaran.

Interesting day trips from the Cadiz Parador include:

- Jerez de la Frontera is just a short drive north of Cadiz. There you can visit the famous sherry wine cellars, or see dancing Andalusian horses, of visit the museum of Flamenco.

- The Rock of Gibraltar makes a nice day trip.

- The town of Ronda is unique and well worth a visit, though you might want to move on and stay at the Parador there (with one of the most awesome views of any hotel in the world!).

- Puerto de Santa Maria can be seen from Cadiz and is a great coastal town to visit. However, though it appears like you could almost throw a rock over there – to get there, you need to drive out of the Cadiz peninsula and around the bay of Cadiz.

Cadiz, Spain is one of those places in the world where the history of the place is a palpable presence – you sense it at every turn. After all, this is from where Columbus set off on his second voyage to the New World – which fact ties Cadiz tightly to the history of the rest of western culture. The Parador Cadiz will provide you an excellent base from which to fan out and explore this fascinating city and its environs.

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Historic Sandwich On Cape Cod

Posted by Mutual-Funds | Hotel Review | Saturday 1 August 2009 2:54 am

Sandwich is the first town on the Cape when you enter by the northernmost route over the Sagamore Bridge. It has an area of 44.4 square miles and had a population of 20,136 in 2000. It is the home to many historical buildings, 3 bayside beaches, the beginning of the Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail, 6 campgrounds, many motels and restaurants, and a walking trail that includes a very unique boardwalk. Sandwich is the oldest town on the Cape, settled by Plymouth pilgrims in 1637 and was incorporated in 1639.

Sandwich is one of the quieter towns on the Cape, yet it still has plenty of things to do to provide a great vacation experience. The Cape Cod Canal runs along its northwestern border and has access to the Cape Cod Canal Bike Path. The trail is a 7 mile long service road that runs along both sides of the canal from near Cape Cod Bay down to the southern end of the canal near Buzzards Bay. It is a haven for walkers, bikers, rollerbladers and joggers. The paved pathway is wide enough to accommodate two way traffic, and you can go at your own pace. Since it is adjacent to the canal, you can enjoy the ships and boats that pass by as well. The pathway starts next to the Sandwich Marina and ends near the railroad bridge. For maps and further information, visit the Army Corps of Engineers website.

Sandwich also has 3 beaches on the bay side – East Sandwich Beach, Sandy Neck Beach and Town Neck Beach. East Sandwich and Town Neck beaches offer surf chairs for handicap use and have restroom facilities, and parking. There is a unique boardwalk incorporated into a walking trail that can be accessed at the end of Jarves and Harbor Streets off of Route 6A. The boardwalk leads to one of the town beaches where you can relax and swim or walk on the beach. The town sold 1,700 planks to replace the original walk destroyed in a hurricane in the early 1990s. Don’t forget to look down at the boards as you walk, as there are interesting messages carved into the 1,350 foot boardwalk.

There are two public golf courses in Sandwich – Holly Ridge has a par 54 course, driving range and practice facility, and Sandwich Hollows Golf Club (once called Round Hill Golf Club) offers a par 71 course.

Sandwich reveals the very beginnings of our country through old structures like the Dexter Grist Mill, the Benjamin Nye Homestead, the Wing Fort House and the Hoxie House. Museums such as the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Thornton W. Burgess Museum and the Yesteryear Doll Museum have preserved the creativity and craftsmanship of these early pioneers.

The Thornton W. Burgess Museum and off-shoot Green Briar Nature Museum are great places for families. Together they offer a wide selection of programs on a year-round basis.

The Sandwich Glass Museum displays the history of glass making and its contribution to Sandwich and the country as well as a fine collection of historical glass pieces. The museum also has glass-blowing demonstrations, a multi-media theater, contemporary glass displays and a lighting gallery.

The Heritage Museum & Gardens has many programs to offer for all ages. In addition, the museum houses exhibits featuring regional art, nature’s treasures, the Cape Cod Baseball League of Fame, Marching Miniatures: Our Nation’s Military traditions, Playthings of the Past, and Automobilia. There is a labyrinth on the grounds, as well as gardens to explore, too. The museum sponsors the summer concerts on Thursdays at the Band Stand (weather permitting), auto shows, children’s musicals, craft classes and much more.

Be sure to visit the other historic houses and structures that show the way the pioneer settlers lived and survived during the mid-1600s.

There is a State Fish Hatchery on Route 6A heading out towards Barnstable that offers tours, as well as the Sandwich Marina on the canal near the Cape Cod Canal Visitors’ Center. In the late afternoon you can often see boats arriving at the marina with their catch of the day. Along the canal there are many places to fish or watch the boats, including the boardwalk that runs right on the canal near the marina. There are rest rooms and picnic tables here, and a small playground on the loop road near the marina. For further tourist information about Sandwich you can stop by the Information Booth on Route 130 near Beale Avenue, or call 508-888-0378 or 508-888-9115.

Sandwich village center has some unique and interesting individual shops most within a short walk of each other. Stores have intriguing names such as Wicked Goods, Cotton Seeds Mercantile, The Weather Store and The Brown Jug. You can buy gifts from home decor, lightning detectors, gourmet artesian cheese and fine Beluga caviar, to onion lamps, a cast iron teapot with infuser or a handmade tile. And of course, there is always the original artwork by local artists and paintings and photographs of Cape Cod available.

Merchants Square shopping plaza is located between Route 6 and Tupper Road, and includes a modern-day supermarket, post office, chocolatier, jewelers, framing/gift/packing/shipping store, liquor store, wine cellar and a collectibles store. It also includes businesses such as an acupuncturist, music & arts store, office systems store and clothing stores.

It’s easy to forget the little shops that dot Route 6A, but be sure to stop in as they often have unique items you won’t find in other shops. A very detailed map of Sandwich is available in the resource area.

Sandwich offers a wide variety of lodging – from camping to luxury – with something for every budget. There are 6 campgrounds, 8 hotels & motels, and 9 Bed & Breakfasts within Sandwich. Handicap accessible lodging can be found at Dan’l Webster Inn and the Shawme-Crowell State Forest Campground. Pet-friendly accommodations are listed at Peters Pond Park (camping), and Sandwich Lodge & Resort (motel). For one of the more unusual lodging experiences on the Cape, there is the Belfry Inne – an old church that has been converted to a B&B.

From walk-up fast food to elegant settings, you can have whatever experience you want in Sandwich for dining. From a hot dog to a sumptuous 5-course meal, you can find it here. We counted at least 27 restaurants in Sandwich. You can experience fine dining in the Belfry Inne – an old church that is now a B&B. Or how about an elegant afternoon tea at the Dunbar Tea Shop? Than there is always the relaxed and intimate luxury of the Dan’l Webster Inn. Or you might get takeout at one of the restaurants near the marina and sit and eat while you watch the activity along the canal. If you call ahead to some local seafood markets, they’ll cook your lobster and have it waiting for you, too! One tip if you want good lobster rolls but don’t want to spend restaurant prices – try the local grocery store in the deli or meat department.

As you can see, you don’t have to venture far out onto Cape Cod to get a taste of all that it has to offer. Between the museums, beaches, shopping, Cape Cod canal, walking trails and other opportunities, you will have plenty available to do in Sandwich. And with the variety of lodging and dining establishments in town, you won’t have to travel far to get home when you’re day in Sandwich is done.

Linda Behrle has spent a lot of time vacationing on Cape Cod beginning in childhood and it is still her favorite place on earth. There are so many things to do on Cape Cod that will appeal to families, couples, singles and those with physical challenges. Get more information about Sandwich, and also visit her website at http://www.everythingcapecod.net for all your vacation planning needs.