Plan your Trip to Singapore with the Help of Smart Local

 

When you travel don't you wish you could chat with the locals and find out about all the things to do and places to see that guide books just don't mention? Well on the SmartLocal.com travelers to Singapore can read Singapore reviews written by locals and past travelers who share the inside info about the city. The site lists a whopping 10,923 reviews and covers categories like see and do, eat, shop and sleep. The site also has a forum so that if you can't find what you're looking for on the site you can always ask one of the locals online. So the site is not only a local's guide to Singapore but also a social forum and endless source of information about Singapore.

The Smart Local has clean graphics, lots of photos and is easy to navigate. On this site you really will find stuff you can't find on the standard travel guide sites. What interests me most is not the overview information in each category or even the detailed guides but the "Unique Singapore" section is fascinating. You can find out about TV and media in Singapore, festivals and holidays, Singapore products and famous faces among other interesting topics. The shopping section in Smart Local will help you out if you're looking for something specific as the section is broken down into detailed categories.

Budget travelers will love the fact that you can search Smart Local for hostels, budget accommodation and you can search categories according to your budget. When visitors to Singapore are choosing which attractions to visit there is a useful star rate next to each attraction for quick reference. But ex-pats in Singapore can also use Smart Local extensively and of course make connections through the forum. Those planning to move to Singapore or go for an extended stay can make use of the sections on services, government and organizations and education and training.

Whether you already live in Singapore, are planning to move to Singapore or visiting for a day or longer the Smart Local Singapore reviews can give you invaluable advice which can't be found on other sites.

Cool Guest House Chiang Mai

 

The Cool Guest House in Chiang Mai, Thailand is very popular and often packed with a young vibrant crowd of travelers from across the globe. The Cool Guest House is located in the Chiang Mai old city near to the North gate (Changuak) and only a 15 minute drive from the airport. All the beautiful temples of the city are within walking distance of the guest house and taxis can be taken from right across the road.

Although this is a guest house you get all those little added extras that make any hotel special – complementary toiletries, TV with international channels, a safe box and daily cleaning.

The Cool Guest House has been awarded 5/5 on Best Green Hotels a website which rates and reviews environmentally friendly hotels. One of the green aspects of the guest house is the mosquito natural repellent diffuser. The hotel staff support responsible travel and can help you plan an ecotour. The Le Guide du Routard 2012 declared the guest house "veritable coup de Coeur" or a "real crush."

·         You can access the site in English, French or Spanish.

·         You can check availability, prices and book online.

·         The Cool Guest House in Chiang Mai provides free bicycle and tandem hire.

·         Each of the staff speaks at least three languages.

·         The guest house restaurant, Chez Francette, is open from 7am to 10pm and serves delicious American food and delicious French bistro style cuisine. The co-owner Xavier is a food and wine aficionado so you can expect organic wines, freshly squeezed fruit juices and freshly baked pastries.

·         WiFi is included and you can Skype from the hotel TVs.

·         There is no curfew, the guest house remains open 24 hours a day with a security guard on duty and cctv.

 

Reviewers on Trip Advisor say that the Cool Guest House rooms open to a patio and tropical garden and that the rooms are decorated in traditional Thai designs. They also say that the Cool Guest House is welcoming and the staff extremely helpful. One reviewer loved the two free bottles of water each day and the fact that there is air conditioning and hot water. In short past guests find the Cool Guest House in Chiang Mai - cool!

 

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland - a website with all you need to know

Photo from Surfersparadise.me

 

As I've mentioned time and time again on this blog, a site which focuses on one travel destination and which has personal knowledge of the area is always more useful than the generic wiki-type sites. Surfers Paradise.me does just that and offers a personal viewpoint on this Queensland, Australia travel destination with tons of useful information to point you in the right direction when planning your trip.

Surfers Paradise.me gives information about attractions, accommodation, nightlife, restaurants and news related to Surfers Paradise. The impressive list of Surfers Paradise accommodation options is wider than you'll find on hotel booking sites and here you get more information about each property. For example Surfers Paradise.me gives info about backpackers' accommodation in Surfers Paradise, rental villas and rental apartments, resorts as well as all level of hotels.

As Surfers Paradise.me allows readers to comment and give feedback the site remains current and the information relevant. The news section of this site also makes it more relevant and informative than your average "Top 10 Sites" article or your average hotel booking site. This is not a booking site so that there is no sales pitch but rather all the tips and advice that a traveler needs with no hidden agenda.

So if you're planning a trip to the Gold Coast take a look at Surfers Paradise.me and make use of the knowledgeable info and interesting insights they offer.

Leave Town to the perfect Canadian Mountain Vacation Rental

If you're looking for a Canadian ski resort rental or mountain vacation in Canada with that added je ne se qua then Leavetown.com may be for you. The holiday homes in prime mountain vacation destinations close to renowned ski resorts are all personally selected and the surroundings and available activities in the area are taken into account. In other words these properties were selected by experts who have local knowledge.  The properties are specifically chosen because they are in idyllic natural surroundings, close to incredible activities and offer opportunities to explore the great outdoors.

 

The team at Leavetown.com is passionate about providing not only comfortable, luxurious and fully equipped accommodation but also to bring you to a perfect travel destination. The difference you'll find between Leavetown.com and other accommodation rental booking sites is the attentive service and caring customer relations. The extensive Leave Town blog provides ideas for outings, activities and excursion as well as recommendations. All the blog posts are paired with beautiful photos of the area.

Canmore rental

 

Leavetown.com offers rental accommodation in Canmore, Alberta; Banff, Alberta; Kicking Horse in Golden, BC; Kimberly, BC; Mont Tremblant, Quebec; Osoyoos, BC and Revelstoke, BC. The accommodation ranges from one room condos to log chalets and each property listing comes with a detailed breakdown of amenities, guest reviews and photos. The properties are well maintained and beautifully decorated so that guests are both comfortable and pampered.

So if you're looking for good service from a knowledgeable staff who can offer more than just a place to sleep, try Leavetown.com.