The French Riviera: Home of Beaches and Art
Jun 15
Posted: under Destinations and Places, French Riviera.
Tags: Antibes, art, artists, beach, Cannes, Cote D Azur, France, French Riviera, French Riviera vacation rental guide, Gauguin, holiday homes, Monaco, Mougins, museum, museum visits, Nice, Picasso, St. Paul de Vence, St. Tropez, travel, vacation rentals, Vallauris, Van Gogh, Vence
French Riviera vacation rental guide, Museum visits
The French Riviera is well known as a great place to spend unforgettable holidays. The beach and year-round wonderful weather is what attracts tourists to the largest seaside resorts of the French Riviera such as Cannes, Nice, St Tropez or Monaco. Vacationers use the French Riviera vacation rental guide to find hotels or French Riviera vacation villas. As you may have suspected, the French Riviera vacation rental guide favors vacation rentals over hotels.
The French Riviera offers much more than just beach activities; it is has always been a magnet for artists. The most popular French painters and sculptors spent a lot of time in this unique area that inspired them with breathtaking landscapes and an exceptional quality of life. Travelers from all over the world go on museum visits while in town. Van Gogh, Gauguin, Giacometti, Chagall and Picasso are among a few of the many iconic artists that lived in the French Riviera. The French Riviera also called Cote D Azur is much more than just beautiful beaches and partying; it offers a rich artistic and cultural life. Vacationers may take a break from the beach and embark in an artistic adventure that will take them on museum visits and to artistic monuments. Here are the locations where art enthusiasts should go to discover incredible pieces of art on local museum visits.
- Mougins
- Vallauris
- Antibes
- Nice
- St Paul de Vence
- Vence
Vacationers can relax in their vacation villa in Cannes or in their holiday homes in Antibes that they find in the French Riviera vacation rental guide and explore all the wonderful museums within a few minutes driving.
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Season Savvy Travel, The Best Time to Visit
Jun 12
Posted: under Adventure Holiday News, Destinations and Places, Lodging and Hotel News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: best destination season, best time to visit, Hermanus, Kenya, Mauritius, season savvy travel, South Africa, The Caribbean, The Red Sea, The Seychelles, travel season
Despite what brochures and guides say, peak season is not always the best time to visit a destination. You will often experience several benefits to finding the real right time to visit. Below are a few examples:
The Caribbean
What you’re told: Everyone will advise that the best time to visit the Caribbean is over Christmas. Sure, there will be plenty of celebrities and paparazzi there but it also means skyrocketing hotel, vacation rental and airfare prices. July and August get crowded as well, particularly with wealthy families. Meanwhile, this is also when the islands receive heavy rainfall and possibly even hurricanes.
The real best time: May and June are the best time to go because the weather is warm and the prices take a plunge. On top of that, you will have the beaches all to yourself.
South Africa
What you’re told: You will probably be urged to go during our winter which is when the weather is warm. While this may be true, the prices are out of this world, particularly on Christmas and New Year.
The real best time: The best time to visit is in August. Although the weather is not quite as warm, hotel and South Africa vacation rental rates drop about 40% and air fares are decent. August is also the Herpeak of whale-watching season in Hermanus and it’s a good time to visit Kruger National Park where the animals are easier to spot during dry season.
The Red Sea
What you’re told: Supposedly, this destination is good to visit year-round because of its constantly warm and sunny weather. We beg to differ. August can get scorching hot while January and February tend to get chilly.
The real best time: May, June, September and October are the best times to visit. June is the time to go if you are planning to dive and snorkel since a plankton bloom lures big fish such as whale sharks, huge manta rays and hammerheads. In September, the sea water is wonderfully warm.
Mauritius
What you’re told: Travelers are often told that the best time to go to Mauritius is during winter so you can enjoy the sun. Although the weather can be beautiful between January and March, there is a risk of cyclones. July and August pose the same threat.
The real best time: It is best to go when it tends to be warm but not too humid: April, May, October and November. May is when you will find the best deals on hotels and Mauritius vacation rentals.
Kenya
What you’re told: High season is between July and September which is when millions of wildebeests stampede north from the Serengeti. During this time, Kenya gets flooded with crowds of tourists, particularly in Masai Mara.
The real best time: Enjoy Kenya in November, the month of short rains. During this time, there are short daily bursts of rain. You will still see Wildebeests as they make their way back to the Serengeti.
The Seychelles
What you’re told: It is advised that you should go to The Seychelles during their sunny winter or during the summer. July and August is when trade winds blow in and water can get murky if you are snorkeling. Some beaches advise bathers not to swim. It is rainy season from November to March.
The real best time: The best time to go is in April or May when the sea is calm and the climate is flawless. As long as you do not go during Easter break, you will find that this season offers good value.
MeGlobe Instant Message Translator
Jun 12
Posted: under Destinations and Places, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: abroad, communicate, hotels, instant message, international, MeGlobe, tour operators, tranlator, vacation apartment rental, vacation villa
Instant Message Translator, International Travel
If you are making international travel plans to visit a non-English speaking country abroad, it would be much easier if you can communicate quickly and efficiently with hotels, vacation villa owners or tour operators. Now, you can use MeGlobe.com, an instant message translator service that immediately translates your queries and instant messages made to international destinations. This instant message translator makes vacation apartment rental booking, tour booking and event or restaurant reservations for international travel easy and clear.
Beach and Water Sport Vacations
Jun 12
Posted: under Adventure Holiday News, Destinations and Places, Florida, North Carolina.
Tags: Acapulco, beach vacation, beach vacation homes, boating, Cayman Islands, Croatia, jet skiing, Kayaking, miami, North Carolina, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, vacation apartment, water sports, White-water rafting
Vacation Apartment Rentals, Beach Vacation Homes
Although a beach vacation can also offer water sports, not all water sport vacations can offer a beach. Water sports can be practiced on rivers and lakes. If you want a combination of Beach and water sport vacations, search for vacation apartment rentals or beach vacation homes in destinations such as Miami, Acapulco or Croatia.
In water sport vacations, you can go white-water rafting in places such as North Carolina but in beach and water sport vacations you can enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling off the coast of the Cayman Islands. If you plan to immerse yourself in everything that is water, look into staying in beach vacation homes or vacation apartment rentals along a beach shore. Enjoy kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing and boating as well as just laying out and sunbathing.
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The Beauty of Tuscany, Vacations in Tuscany
Jun 12
Posted: under Destinations and Places, Lodging and Hotel News, Restaurants News, Tuscany.
Tags: beaches, beauty, coast, countryside, dining in tuscany, Florence, Forte Dei Marmi, jetsetters, La Maremma, landscape, Liguria, scenery, seaside, Siena, tourism, travel, Tuscany, Tuscany restaurant, vacation, vacation rental villas, vacation villas, Viarregio, views, vistas, wealthy
Vacation rental villas in Tuscany, Tuscany vacation villas
Tuscany is in Northern Italy, south of the Liguria region. It is a prime tourist destination thanks to its wonderful countryside and its famous cities such as Florence and Siena. Tuscany has a superb coastline that is usually not properly featured in most foreign travel guides. Forte Dei Marmi and Viarregio are two beautiful seaside resorts with many attractive Tuscany vacation villas and vacation rental villas in Tuscany. The coast of Tuscany is visited mostly by Italians, most specifically those from Rome. Rome locals own Tuscany vacation villas or rent vacation rental villas in Tuscany in those locations for the season. Forte Dei Marmi and Viareggio are adorable desolate seaside locations due to the fact that they are not yet on the map for worldwide jet setters. La Maremma is another location where Rome locals like to spend short holidays, specifically since the opening of the resort called L Andana which is affiliated with the world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Eating in Tuscany, particularly on its coast is a treat especially for those who like seafood. Wines in Italian restaurants are much more affordable than in other countries so don’t hesitate to order a bottle of Chianti. Whether you eat in restaurants or at home in your Tuscany vacation villas, you will appreciate the quality. If you are visiting or staying in Viarregio vacation rental villas in Tuscany, try Romano (Via Mazzini,122 :39-058431382). It is quite expensive at about 120$ per person but well worth it. Viarregio has some nice beaches with breathtaking views of the Apuane Alps.
Forte Dei Marmi is a prime seaside city filled with luxury stores and intense clubbing. Forte Dei Marmi is an upscale resort destination with several luxury Tuscany vacation villas and vacation rental villas in Tuscany. Beaches are large and very well equipped to attract and accommodate rich vacationers.
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Beautiful Views and Seascapes in Italy
Jun 12
Posted: under Italy.
Tags: Amalfi Coast, beach, beautiful scenery, Brittany, France, Halong Bay, holiday villas, Italy, Liguria, Phuket, Portofino, seascapes, vacation rentals, Vietnam, views
Italy Holiday Villas, Italy Vacation Rentals
Vacationers that like the beach as well as beautiful scenarios and great seascapes would enjoy a vacation in Brittany, France; Phuket, Thailand; Halong Bay, Vietnam or the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Italy’s Amalfi Coast boasts breathtaking views of shoreline where mountains plunge into the sea. Italy is gifted with beauty which is a reason why tourists flock from all over the world to spend their holidays in Italy vacation rentals or Italy holiday villas.
Tourists in the world’s most visited country stay in hotels, Italy holiday villas or Italy vacation rentals. The region of Liguria in Northern Italy and seaside cities such as Portofino and Cinque Terre also boast breathtaking landscapes. Travelers commonly agree that Italy holiday villas in Portofino and Italy vacation rentals in Cinque Terre are exquisite.
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Beach Combination Vacations, Beach Vacations
Jun 12
Posted: under Adventure Holiday News, Bahamas, Destinations and Places, Lodging and Hotel News, Thailand.
Tags: bahamas, beach combinations, beach vacations, culture, Fodor's, golfing, holiday, holiday villa rentals, Mauritius Islands, Miami-info, online nlocal guides, paper guides, Phuket, Seychelles, Shopping, sightseeing, Sports, tourism, travel, travel information, vacation, vacation homes, water sports
Beach Vacations, Beach Vacation Homes
Most summer holidays are spent at a beach destination. The Bahamas, Seychelles, Phuket and Mauritius Islands have some incredible beaches to offer. Although the beach is the crucial element in beach vacations, the vacation can mix plenty of other attributes such as culture, sports or sightseeing. Major worldwide tourist destinations offer plenty of activities to complement beach vacations including shopping or golfing. Although vacationers are attracted to the ocean, many want to have options for things to do on their beach vacations apart from staying in beach vacation homes on the beach.
When renting holiday villa rentals or beach vacation homes, location is key. The location that you select for your vacation villas or beach vacation homes should offer all the activities and attractions that you hope to find. In order to successfully accomplish this, vacationers should search for vacation guides. They can use a paper vacation guide such as Fodor’s or go online and find online local guides such as Miami-info.com. We prefer online local guides because we believe that a Parisian local guide is in a better position to provide good information about their city than an international company such as Lonely Planet.
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How to Choose an Airline, Travel Tips
Jun 12
Posted: under Airlines News, Destinations and Places, Plane News, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: airlines information, airplane amenties, airplane information, airplane seats, choosing an airline, flight, international travel, long flights, Luxury Vacation Rentals, pet flying, seatmap, travel tips, Useful Tips and Gadgets
Choosing an Airline, Travel Tips
Not all airlines are created equal. Some are known for extra legroom, some are known for cool amenities such as personal TVs with movies OnDemand and some are known as one of the last-standing few that offer free food or amenities. Use the help of Seatguru.com and its travel tips when choosing an airline to find one that offers what is important to you on a flight. Look through individual airlines one-by-one or compare them side-by-side when choosing an airline on Seatguru.com. You can even get further into detail when choosing an airline by selecting your preferred vessel belonging to an airline. Seatguru.com offers travel tips and information about airplanes of different airlines. You can’t get much more specific than that. Your flight is an important part of your trip. Use these travel tips for choosing an airline to start your trip off right and end it on a good note.
How to Choose a Seat on Your Flight
Jun 11
Posted: under Airlines News, Destinations and Places, Plane News, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: airlines information, airplane amenties, airplane information, airplane seats, flight, international travel, long flights, Luxury Vacation Rentals, pet flying, seatmap, travel tips, Useful Tips and Gadgets
Travel Tips, Choosing a Seat
Your experience on a flight is just as much part of your travel experience as any other part. Different details go into the kind of experience you have on a flight including choosing a seat, the airline and the amenities. With the help of Seatguru.com travel tips, you can easily improve your flight experience by simply choosing a seat. Seatguru.com provides a Seatmap which shows the layout of the seats in a plane as well as a Seatmap key that provides quality and comfort information for each seat through color coding.
The Seatmap key will label seats as standard, good, poor and mixed reviewed seats. The site will offer travel tips and make you aware of necessary details when choosing a seat including seat recline, legroom and window position. Using travel tips from the Seatmap, you may choose seats near or far from the restroom, emergency exit or overhead TV. It will tell you which seats offer extra legroom and more. Don’t just let them put you anywhere. Use these travel tips to take control of your vacation from the very beginning.
For the rest of your vacation, choose from some super luxurious vacation villas or private, quality holiday apartments.
Making Your Flight Just Right - Airlines and Airplane Information
Jun 11
Posted: under Airlines News, Destinations and Places, Plane News, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: airlines information, airplane amenties, airplane information, airplane seats, flight, international travel, long flights, Luxury Vacation Rentals, pet flying, travel tips, Useful Tips and Gadgets
Travel Tips, Airlines and Airplane Information
Actually getting to and from a destination is no longer part of the fun of traveling. Flying has become more of an inconvenient ordeal. Due to the economic crisis, the dramatic security adjustments made after 9-11 and the slump that the airlines have experienced for the past 8 years or so, airlines are facing serious financial distress. Travelers are now cramped into bigger planes with smaller seat space. For thorough airlines and airplane information, travel tips recommend using Seatguru.com, a great source. This travel website will bring you a mountain of airlines and airplane information and travel tips that helps make the right decision regarding flying.
Plan your flight
Seatguru.com allows access to an unlimited amount of airlines and airplane information such as:
• The type of planes offered by major airline companies
• An analysis of individual airplanes
• Thorough seat analysis including seat dimensions, seat maps and seat pitch
• Pet flying travel tips
• Handicap flying
• Comments and reviews from flyers on the different airlines and on the seats offered
• In-flight amenities offered by airline companies
Such thorough airlines and airplane information is particularly important for long-haul flights like those between Paris and Miami or New York and Phuket. For vacationers traveling a shorter distance, like Boston to Montreal, the severity of which seat, plane or amenities is minimized. Flying is an important part of a trip and vacationers should have as much details about their seat and plane as they do when booking an accommodation in Rome, a luxury vacation villa in Miami Beach or a holiday home in Hawaii.