Archive for Holiday Getaways

Benefits of Leasing Vacation Rental Cottages vs. a Resort Stay

Some vacationers book themselves a resort vacation without taking into account the benefits of leasing vacation rental cottages. There are some vacation rental leases that could turn into purchases if you love the site enough (see Outer Banks rental homes). Resort rentals are often expensive and a bit limiting compared to spending your holidays in a vacation rental cottage.

Imagine being in a fully booked resort hotel and as guests who booked early, you feel lucky enough to have found a vacant hotel room. However, the bad news is that you do not have the option to change rooms when you realize that your next door neighboor is more than a bit noisy. Food in hotels is expensive because hotel restaurants offer “luxury” comfort food that are presented well and cooked by a professional chef. Wouldn’t you rather bring your own groceries straight to the cottage and cook your dinner yourself, all the while enjoying the beach scenery?

However, there is one aspect of a resort hotel stay that you could be missing if you decided to lease a vacation rentals cottage. Room service. A chambermaid cleans your room daily, and replenishes your towels and toiletries. If you are having an all-nighter party (and being the noisy neighbor to someone else) late night room service can come in handy. You can call for meals and a few drinks at any time.


Posted by: partygirl on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

The Best Holiday Deals and Spending the Holidays Abroad

Maybe it’s the fact that kids don’t take up much space, or that some couples are on vacation without their kids, but the fact is, many travel agents can tell you about holiday packages wherein kids stay free! Come to think of it, the hotels and cruises will benefit a lot with this kind of promotion. It’s the adults that will be enjoying the more expensive features, anyway, like saunas, spas, pools and other amenities.

The notion that they can bring their whole family and not pay for each head is definitely very attractive. If you’re lucky with your search, you may find some travel destinations that accommodate kids for free and offers inclusive air and hotel packages as well.

If you go online, the chore of finding the best deals for your family travel becomes easier. Look out for offers of kid-friendly packages to destinations including Asia, Europe, Brazil, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. These are hot spot tourist destinations that will expose you to a cultures different from yours, and your kids will learn a lot more from this holiday travel. If you like things leisurely and relaxed, cruises are the way to go!

Your local papers could also be a source of information on the best vacation deals. Better yet, seek the advice of friends who have been on vacation already.

Yes, you can spend Halloween and Christmas somewhere else!

If the other members of your family are spending Thanksgiving, Halloween or Christmas aborad, maybe it’s time you planned a holiday travel yourself, while it’s still early. Halloween can be different in other parts of the world, and giving your kids the schance to catch a glimpse of other people’s culture will make them more aware that they aren’t all alone in the world. Christmas, is also particularly special in other cultures, and partaking in their celebration (at least this year) will be educational as well as memorable.


Posted by: partygirl on Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Reno Honeymoon: Pampering for Couples

If you are planning a Reno vacation for a honeymooning couple, here’s an agenda fit for royalty. Among the reno hotels, the Atlantis resort spa caught my eye because their spa features and facilities are just what lover birds need to relax and bask in each other’s company.

The main things to consider are the activities that the couple will enjoy together such as salon services, a romantic sauna visit, romance in the whirlpool, private lover’s conversation in the steam rooms, beating the weight together on cardio equipments, and the after-romance cold plunge pool swim. During winter, you can plan for a Reno vacation that involves skiing at Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak and Squaw Valley. During summer, it’s hitting the green in the golf clubs.

Provisions for Pets.

This hotel offers pet friendly Motorlodge rooms, where 2 pets (under 40 lbs) can stay with the couple for a non-refundable fee of $25 USD. These rooms are cheaper than those in the main hotel, and are located in a building adjacent to the main hotel. Guests can have full access to the indoor and outdoor pools, and outdoor spa facilities.

Tower Rooms and Entretainment

How would you like to stay in a 450 square ft room with floor to ceiling windows, allowing a magnificent view of the mountains and the skyline? VIP suite choices include one King-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. There are in-room coffee makers for honeymooners who don’t want to leave bed or each other to grab a cup. Some other room features include dual line phones, matching terry bathrobes and bathroom products. They offer non-smoking poker rooms for those who want to play in a healthier atmosphere.


Posted by: partygirl on Friday, September 19th, 2008

Holiday Getaways: The Villa Party Agenda

Carribean destinations are hot right now and for good reason. The climate in these places are moderate, the sun is abundantly shining and everyone is in the party mood. It’s not difficult to understand why St. Martin villa rentals are in constant demand.

Villas are small houses usually located near a body of water or within a resort compound. These little houses are built specifically for tourists who don’t want the hassle of staying in a city hotel and travelling back and forth from the hotel to the beach. With a spacious villa at your disposal,you can have parties all night and for a group of people. There are no limits to how much fun you can have in these villas. There is usually a spacious kitchen and a friendly landlord who will assist you with your cooking and holiday needs.


Posted by: partygirl on Friday, September 19th, 2008
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