The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is a perfect place to find sun, sea and sand. But it has much more to offer, too, including diving, fishing, sightseeing, shopping and lots of exploring.
Tours on glass-bottomed boats or deep-sea fishing cruises and day trips to smaller islands are easily arranged at your hotel or one of the tour operators in Grand Baie. There are also a number of diving centres on the island, as well as operators offering shopping and island tours, including Black River Gorges National Park. The countryside is varied, with interesting sightseeing opportunities, ranging from nature reserves and colonial mansions to Hindu temples and sugar factories.
Veranda Paul & Virginie
Travel Industry rate: EUR 34
Rate is per person - half board basis
Veranda Palmar Beach
Travel Industry rate: EUR 68
Rate is per person - All inclusive
Veranda Coin de Mare
Travel Industry rate: EUR 37
Rate is per person - All Inclusive
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Great hotel deals in Barcelona
Barcelona has emerged as one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations, and it's not hard to see why. With a stunning diversity of architecture, from the medieval of the Barrio Gótico to the Modernism of Antonio Gaudí, works from artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg on street corners, world class museums and galleries, and dance and music festivals such as The Festival del Grec every June, the city has a wealth of culture. The city is divided into different barrios, which all have a very different look and feel and are perfect to explore on foot.
Chic & Basic Tallers
A new concept hostel located just 5 minutes from Plaça Catalunya, the hub of tourist Barcelona.
The 14 rooms are sleek and modern in design and flooded with light. The Chill&Basic area is where you can enjoy your complimentary breakfast or enjoy a coffee whilst listening to the hotel's relaxing selection of music, that has been put together by a music director especially for the chain.
Extra large room €102 (normal rate €112)
Hotel Next To
The property dates back to the year 1917 and exhibits a tasteful, minimalist decoration. There is a sun terrace that enjoys fantastic views of the "Pedrera" de Gaudí and there is a interior garden on the ground floor.
Its excellent location touching Passeig de Gracia means you can walk to the most impressive modernist works of Gaudí, including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
Double room €194, incl. breakfast
Apartments in Barcelona Jaume
These apartments are situated in a pedestrian street in the historic old town, near the History Museum and Plaça Sant Jaume that opens out to the Ramblas.
The apartments are well-equipped for two people and are situated in an old building, but with modern facilities including a lift and free WiFi internet access. All are exterior facing with balconies that allow you to enjoy views of the Gothic Quarter over breakfast.
Double apartment €95 (normal rate €160)
Catalonia Avinyo
Located on the emblematic Ramblas Area in Barcelona, this new 3-star hotel is set within the Gothic quarter of the city; an excellent base for exploring the city
Double room €95 (normal rate €228)
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A cool idea for the beach....
Designer Greg Douglas Freer has designed an absolutely innovative beach umbrella - Sun-brella, that not just saves you from the sun but its multi-functionality will amaze you in numerous ways! The Sun-Brella is a source of energy and also an outlet to power small appliances. It features 6 foot diameter solar panel that uses Photovoltaics to produce a peak output of 282 watts. The one-of-a-kind umbrella concept includes a built in fan for additional cooling, drill anchor for balanced beach set-up, inverter, adjustable angles and plug-ins that will enable you to charge your gadgets on solar energy.
A must for every beach-lover!!!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Beautiful Santorini
The spectacular island of Santorini is the most southern of the Cyclades islands and is just 35 minutes by plane from Athens or 4½ hours by hydrofoil from Piraeus (Athens). An island famous for its volcanic scenery with whitewashed buildings clinging to the edge of the caldera rim, whilst inland pretty little villages lie dotted amongst the vines. Add to this the famous Santorini sunsets and you have a photographer’s dream.
Just 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the island’s capital Fira, is the seaside resort of Perissa. Set beside 7 km of black sandy beach and with a mountain backdrop Perissa offers an array of watersports, beach bars, tavernas, boutiques and shops.
Hotel Zorzis
This charming small hotel (completely renovated), situated on the main strip of Perissa, is a short stroll to the black sandy stretch of beach.
Double room from €76 (normal rate €94) incl. breakfast
La Meduse
Located on the sands of Perivolos beach, with a breathtaking panoramic view, this hotel, with its Aegean Cycladic architecture, evokes a feeling of traditional charm.
Double room from €100 (normal rate €180) incl. breakfast
Villa the Birds
Deep in the heart of Santorini countryside, one can find 'The Birds Villa Hotel and "The Birds Villa Apartments". They are on the road to Ancient Thira at the base of the Mesa Vouno mountain, under the protection of Katefiani monastery. 300 meters for the hotel and 500 meters for the apartments away is the black volcanic beach of Perissa. The large fresh water swimming pools are surrounded by high walls for absolute privacy. Surrounding the Villa flowers & olive trees create a relaxing environment.
Double room from €45 (normal rate €75) incl. breakfast
Dont leave home without the smart LUXE city guides
Each hip, smart and stylish pocket-sized guidebook is packed with a highly selective and opinionated list of only the best shops, restaurants and hotels, unique services and lifestyle options each city has to offer. And what's more, LUXE guides come with handy online updates.
For four years LUXE has quietly changed the face of travel guides, starting from scratch they re-thought the whole concept of why and how we all travel, of what we need when get there and most importantly what we don't. LUXE is now famous for its take no prisoners attitude, avoiding all the padding, photos, graphics and blah of other guides and getting straight to the meat.
http://luxecityguides.com
Friday, July 25, 2008
Nice hotels in Hvar, Croatia
Hvar, the island in Adriatic Sea, is the longest and the sunniest Croatian island and one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Tucked into a tranquil bay, surrounded by a lush pine grove, and only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is the most exciting new resort in the Adriatic. With its state-of-the-art conference facility, diverse amenities and a beautiful private beach, Amfora is ideal vacations.
Whether you are relaxing in one of the stone cabanas at the 1930’s Bonj “Les Bains”, enjoying a local seafood dish at one of hotel’s fine restaurants you’ll be amazed at how the light and sea dance around every corner of this hotel.
Superior Double room park view from €143 (Normal rate €242)
Villa Town Gate offers you an absolute premier location in historic Hvar, only 20 meters from main town square, at the main gate in the 15th-century city walls.
Passing through the old Town Gate and entering medieval Hvar, let yourself be charmed by its unique and authentic atmosphere. The city walls enclose the old part of the town and have 4 gates. Villa Town Gate is located at Porta maestra, the main gate, through which the road leads from the square to the aristocratic part of the city and towards the fortress.
Superior Double room €90 (normal rate 120)
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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Centara Grand at Central World, BANGKOK
Centara Grand at CentralWorld, one of the largest in Asia Pacific and featuring 505 luxurious rooms and suites, is located within the central business district. The hotel features 9 executive floors including one floor of World Executive Club, 9 restaurants and bars including Fifty Five (an unforgetable outdoor roof top venue with impressive views across the city skyline), and 5 star-hotel facilities.
Travel Industry rate: 2 900 baht
Normal rate: 13 260 baht
Superior World room
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
Amsterdam Hotel
Amsterdam American Hotel
Discover Amsterdam from the best located hotel in the city centre: located at the Leidseplein, nearby Vondel Park and easily accessible by public transport. Amsterdam’s most popular bars, restaurants, clubs and shopping streets are right on your doorstep. The famous Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the beautiful Vondel Park are within walking distance. Public transport and canal cruises are next door.
From €90
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Any bed bugs?
Bedbug Registry, a free public database of bedbug infestation reports from around the country. As expected, most of the red dots congregate around big cities like New York, LA, San Francisco, DC, and Philly. Right now New York have 439 bed bug reports....
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Monday, July 14, 2008
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Hilton Istanbul
Overlooking the Bosphorus, enjoy fabulous views from Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant at the Hilton Istanbul hotel. Relax in one of 2 pools or the Turkish baths.
Travel Industry rate: EUR 107
Normal rate: EUR 140
Twin Hilton Guest Room, rates are per room/night, inkl. breakfast
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Friday, July 11, 2008
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Hilton Barbados
The newest resort in Hilton Caribbean's portfolio enjoys a prime location on the lush tropical peninsula of Needham's Point surrounded by two powdery soft white sand beaches and pristine blue waters. This five star resort sits on the site of the old Barbados Hilton, just five minutes from bustling Bridgetown, and 20 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport.
Travel Industry rate: USD 185
Normal rate: USD 269
Balcony Ocean View Room, rates are per room/night, inkl. breakfast
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Berlin Hotel
Berlin Excelsior Hotel
4-star hotel enjoys a prime location on the renowned shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm.
from €50 per room/night