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Unusual Hotel Amenities for Unforgettable Vacations
Mar 24, 2011 12:58 - Regina Falkowski | 816 views
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Loading ...Every hotel comes equipped with a bed to sleep in and a roof over your head. Price and location are important, but what sets each hotel apart from the next are the amenities they provide. Check out these unusual amenities found in hotels from around the world. I’m not talking about your typical pool, continental breakfast, room service, or spa. These amenities are truly unique and make for an unforgettable vacation.
At Loews Coronado Bay Hotel in San Diego, California you can hang 10… with your dog! They offer classes that teach your pup how to surf with the big dogs. If your dog is a natural in the water and takes home first place at the Loews Surf Dog Competition you win a getaway at Loews Coronado Bay Hotel, and bragging rights for owning the coolest dog ever!
If you already travel like a rock star why not rock out like a rock star too! The Geejam hotel in Portland, Jamaica has a state-of-the-art recording studio right in the hotel. Not only can you tour the studio, but a recording engineer will give some background on the recording process and you can even record your own song! Who knows, you might leave on your vacation as a tourist and come home a superstar!
Do you enjoy relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset as you puff on a good cigar? What if you could do just that on your next vacation, but make the cigar yourself! At the Graycliff Hotel, Restaurant and Cigar Company in Nassau, Bahamas guests can learn how to roll, sort, clean and store their own cigars. They give a lesson on the history of cigar making, and teach you about the different types of tobacco leaves and how to properly blend them to create award winning cigars.
Unless you are a professional catortionist we all have needed an extra hand applying sunscreen before a sun tanning session. If your staying at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida don’t worry about missing those hard-to-reach areas because there is always a tanning butler patrolling the pool deck and beach ready to help out. They are equipped with oil and suncreen in all SPFs to help their guests achieve the golden sun-kissed glow they desire.
Has an airline ever lost your luggage on a vacation? I hope you have never had to to experience this, but if you have you know it has the potential to ruin your vacation. The Stafford Hotel in London makes sure your stay is nothing but enjoyable even in the worst circumstances. In case the airline loses their guests’ luggage they created a Baggage Emergency Response Squad that provides guests with a complimentary “first aid kit” containing toiletries, wool socks, and packaged knickers to hold them over until their luggage is retrieved.
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Cruise and Booze… On Your Bike!
Mar 23, 2011 13:59 - Regina Falkowski | 752 views
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Bike your beer!
Although we don’t recommend doing the boozing and cruising at the same time, there are a couple great gadgets that have been designed to help transport your booze from point A to point B on a bicycle! These are great gadgets for people living in cities who travel by bicycle, and also for people who enjoy biking while they travel, but still want to let loose on their vacation.
Have you ever had to pedal a 6 pack to a party? It is definitely not the easiest item to transport by bike… until now! The cinch was originally designed by Hardcourt Bike Polo as a polo mallet holder, but Walnut Studio has taken the design to the next level and uses it as a six pack holder. This feature takes BYOB to a whole new level. Never pedal to a party empty handed again!
Booze and cruise!
Check out this flask holder that allows you to easily transport your favorite liqueur discretely under your bike seat. This great feature was designed by Ateliers d’Embellie and was incorporated into their Portuer bike creation, which mixes leather craft, street fashion and luxury all on two wheels. Now you can cruise the streets with style, sophistication, and your favorite swig under your seat.
Now that you have this great bike and booze gear you need to find a great place to cruise! Check out all these great bike tours around the world where you can show off your new gear. It’s sure to be a great conversation piece to say the least!
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California Hostels – Great Places To Stay For Budget Travelers
Mar 17, 2011 16:58 - Kara Oberg | 459 views
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For those who have traveled in Europe or seen backpacking movies, most rank Europe at the top for hostel travel, but many of these travelers have yet to stay in the hostels of California!
The Golden State has a long list of diverse hostels, including downtown San Francisco hostels, an all women L.A hostel, a wilderness Point Reyes Station stay, and a Lake Tahoe Hostel for hitting the slopes! Some of these hostels start at a mere $17 a night and they all have great reviews about the hostel and the interesting people they met!
Two hostels which really showcase the wide diversity of hostels that California has to offer are St Christopher International Hostel in San Diego and StayON Beverly Hostel in Los Angeles.
Who doesn’t love a free “all you can eat breakfast”? St. Christopher International Hostel provides free all you can eat pancake breakfast with tea and coffee, free shuttle buses to and from the airport, no curfews or lock outs, bike parking and a BBQ area! St Christopher’s is located in Little Italy of San Diego, but tucked away in a very quiet part the neighborhood providing you with a great night sleep after a night on the town. Next time you’re in San Diego, give this place a try!
For those of you who love hostels for meeting new people and saving money, but really want your own space, StayON StayON Beverly Hostel is the place for you. This “hostel for grown- ups,” provides private rooms located in Korea Town in Los Angeles. Each room has one American Full-size memory foam bed, 32 inch TV and an Iphone charger! If you’re looking for luxury and affordability, StayOn Beverly is your hostel!
Happy Hostelling!
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Discover Ireland on Saint Patrick’s Day!
Mar 17, 2011 12:37 - Regina Falkowski | 296 views
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There is no better time than March to visit Ireland and celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on the Emerald Isle herself. Saint Patrick’s Day is the most celebrated national holiday in Ireland. The celebration is a 5 day event that includes festive parades, foot-stomping music, traditional Irish food, and plenty of Guinness to quench your thirst.
Of course Ireland has more to offer than parties and pubs. Its lunar landscapes, labyrinthine caves, and crystal clear waterways truly make it one of Europe’s most breath taking countries. Here you can enjoy a hike through the brilliant countryside, take a tour through the romantic past of Irish whiskey making, or bring your golf game up to par and putt on 40 shades of green. Ireland also has a wealth of history and traditions to discover. Explore the cities of Dublin and Cork, or visit one of Ireland’s numerous medieval castles. You might not visit for the weather, but it’s always a grand old day in Ireland! |
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How to Stay in Touch While Traveling: Skype vs OneSuite
Mar 16, 2011 14:24 - Kara Oberg | 570 views
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While living and traveling around Spain for eight months, I was able to call family and friends at least twice a week for a measly $20.00. Are you traveling to Europe, Asia, South America, or any international destination, and not sure how you can stay in touch with those at home? Well, “take a deep breath.”
Do not bother with calling cards, international cell phones or changing your cell phone plan. The internet has got you covered. Skype and OneSuite make staying in touch while traveling easy and VERY affordable.
Skype was my go-to while in Spain. I came home to voice-mails on my computer, was able to call anyone with Skype for free and could call my home land line and friends’ cell phones for next to nothing. For a small fee you can even transfer your Skype calls to your cell phone to really look like a local talking on the phone while heading to the Metro.
Another great online calling website is OneSuite. OneSuite is similar to an online calling card. You make your calls through an 800 number and they have no monthly fees and allows you to get rid of your long distance carrier. If you put $50.00 on your account you’ll get over 1720 minutes, at just 2.9¢ per minute.
I personally think Skype has more benefits for not only staying in touch while traveling abroad, but even for keeping in touch with those living in sunny California, while I’m counting the days to summer on the East Coast. Send texts and IMs to friends while sitting at your computer and use the video conferencing to chat with all your friends at once.
How do you stay in touch while traveling? Are you a Skype or OneSuite fan?
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