Articles for ‘Beach Vacation’ Category
Monday, February 8th, 2010
By Julia Caranci
View of the beach in Sayulita, Mexico
I’m tempted to say it rains all the time in Sayulita and there’s nothing to do because part of me wants to keep this amazing Mexican village all to myself.
In fact, Sayulita is a gorgeous coastal town just 45 minutes by car from Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Once a tiny fishing village, it is today a growing Mexico vacation destination, with a beautiful beach and well-known surf break that boasts predominantly sunny warm weather from November to May.
The main beach in Sayulita is just over a mile long, and has something for everyone. (more…)
Tags: Mexico Vacation, Sayulita
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Las Ventanas al Paraiso
By Lena Katz
Tired of all the rain, hail, sleet and snow yet? Yeah, me too. It doesn’t seem to really fit the Valentine’s theme at all. That’s why I’m making February the official month of the mini-moon — and suggesting lovebirds should migrate south. With most of Mexico’s most popular resorts just a few hours’ flight from any U.S. hub, it’s the perfect three-day beach vacation getaway. Escape crowds and get canoodly on a romantic Mexico vacation at one of the hideaways below.
Los Cabos often reminds me of a smaller Spanish-speaking beachfront version of Las Vegas. Not muy romantic, I know. But certain hotels in this Mexico vacation hub know how to provide ultimate serenity and beauty in the eye of the tourism whirlwind — which is why you constantly read about celebs and jetsetters taking beach vacations here to “get away from it all.”
Demi, Gwyneth and their ilk are most often seen at One & Only Palmilla and Las Ventanas al Paraiso — stunning properties to be sure, but also among the most expensive in Mexico. (more…)
Tags: Cabo, Mexico Vacation, Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Maya
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
By Bryan Herb
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb. 19 – March 6, 2010) celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008, and the future looks promising for what many consider to be the largest gay and lesbian celebration in the world — a great excuse for gay travel to Sydney. The organizers are constantly tweaking and refining to improve upon prior years; in fact, they recently met with me and Joel Cabrera, the co-owner of Zoom Vacations, to solicit our feedback and suggestions.
What I love about the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is how fun and carefree the whole thing is. It’s also very busy, so expect your dance card to fill up quickly upon arrival. (more…)
Tags: Bondi Beach, Gay Travel, LGBT travel, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney Opera House, travel
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
If Valentine’s Day has put romantic getaways on your mind, check out this deal: up to 45% off a trip for two.
Plus, get a $50 Restaurant.com gift card when you book a hotel or package in Jamaica, Cancun, Riviera Maya, Paris, San Francisco or Washington DC by Valentine’s Day.
From the adults-only Aventura Spa Palace All Inclusive resort to Le Claridge Champs Elysees in Paris, you’ll find a hotel that sets the mood for romance.
Tags: romantic getaways
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
When you book a room at one of the many Cancun hotels, you may look forward to feeling the sand between your toes as you stroll along the beach. Well, the beach along the popular Cancun hotel zone has changed quite a bit. Here’s what it used to look like:
But since the start of the Cancun beach recovery project in September 2009, more than 227,000 gallons of sand have been added to enhance the beach all along the Cancun hotel zone.
So here’s what it looks like now:
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Tags: Beach Vacation, Cancun hotel zone, Cancun hotels, Mexico Vacation, travel
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
By Alison Ulrich
(Photo: copyright Disney)
It is about that time of year to start planning a family vacation for spring break. I’ve been trying to decide between a family cruise and an all-inclusive resort. I have done a bit of research and wanted to share what I’ve learned.
Check the cost for children
When pricing out family cruises and all-inclusive resorts, consider the cost for the children. Some all-inclusive resorts and cruise lines allow kids to stay (or sail) free. Others charge a nominal fee or significantly reduced rate, depending on the age of child. In some cases, you may have to pay full price, which has a big impact on your family vacation budget. (more…)
Tags: All Inclusive Resorts, all inclusive vacations, Beach Vacation, cruises, family cruises, Family Travel, Family vacation, spring break vacations
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
By Lena Katz
Romantic dining at Bucuti Beach Resort
Fact: Women love romantic gestures, and that most definitely includes being spoiled like a beloved goddess queen on Valentine’s Day. I always get in trouble when I make generalizations like this, but I’m doing it anyway, on behalf of all the women (and men!) who would so dearly love to be swept away on a Caribbean vacation this February. It’s not even as crazily out-of-reach as it seems — between flight specials and amazing all-inclusive resort deals, dollars can go a long way. So think about it: This V-Day, you could spend a couple hundred dollars on a prix-fixe dinner, long-stemmed roses and champagne in whatever rainy, grumpy city you happen to live in … or for a little more money, have a few days of daiquiris and lobster dinners, plus zip lining, snorkeling, sailing and steel drums on the Caribbean vacation of your choice.
Just for grownups …
Leave the noise, the quarrels, the messes and kiddie menus behind at an adults-only resort where grownup pleasures are the only priority. There are all sorts of age-restricted places for your Caribbean vacation, ranging from Jamaica’s legendarily risqué Hedonism brand to the upscale all-suite “super-inclusive” Excellence Punta Cana. A smaller hotel that always scores well with honeymooners is the all-inclusive Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba. (more…)
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
By Mark McCullough
Manatee (Photo: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park)
Our family vacation involves a trek to Grandma’s place in Florida each year, and we make a point to search out the “real Florida,” which means bypassing the theme parks. On our most recent Florida vacation, we visited the manatees at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park on the Gulf coast.
Florida is blessed with many unique natural areas, and the state park system is excellent. During the winter, manatees congregate around the many warm-water springs that dot the northern and central parts of Florida. These mammals rely on the springs to maintain their body temperatures during the cold snaps that chill the Gulf of Mexico. (more…)
Tags: Family Travel, Family vacation, Florida Vacation, travel
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
Sunset in Key Largo (Photo: Bob Krist/Florida Keys News Bureau)
By Melissa Martinez
My adventurous cousin who loves scuba diving, is an advanced open water diver and has a really great divemaster for a friend, convinced me to become certified in first level open water diving on my recent Florida vacation. Destination: Key Largo.
Key Largo is the northernmost island of the Florida Keys island chain and is referred to by many as the diving capital of the world. The Florida Keys have the only living coral reef in North America, and it’s the third largest reef in the world. We scheduled our Florida vacation for May, with a flight into Miami; then a short two-hour drive south to sunny Key Largo. (more…)
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
(Photo: Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau)
By Alina Motin
Since I work for Orbitz and live in Orange County, I often help family and friends plan their California vacations. I think Orange County has a lot to offer for romantic getaways, family vacations and everything in between — there’s the ocean, Disneyland and of course, warm temperatures year ’round (as I write this in January, it’s in the high 70s!) Best of all, I’ve got some money-saving tips you can take advantage of. (more…)
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