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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Travel Review: Luxury Travel all you need to know...


 
The word that comes to mind to describe Luxury Travel is comprehensive, the site simply covers all aspects of luxury travel you could imagine. Not only can you get the practical details of planning and booking luxury travel but there are also interesting and in depth articles about various travel destinations.

Take the landing page for example: Here you can see good quality travel photos; search the site according to culture, destinations, food and wine, hotels, outdoors, sport, special offers, shopping or cruises; see what's hot; find green travel destinations or find out about must-see luxury destinations.

The site has regular posts (blog style) with insightful and informed insights on subjects such as "how to keep kids entertained during a road trip" and "Five reasons that the Soho House New York exudes luxury". The site is over flowing with interesting travel information which you won't find on other sites.

Although the obvious focus is on luxury travel I recommend that whatever your travel style or travel budget you take a look at this site. You're sure to find interesting and helpful information no matter what your budget. If you don't know where to start then use the convenient search box at the top of the page to find what interests you.

The winning stroke of Luxury Travel is the combination of ample travel advice and travel articles together with practical travel planning tools.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Fishing in Key West with Southbound


If you want to get an idea of what fishing off Key West is really like then take a look at the Southbound Sport Fishing site, it is simply packed with photos taken daily on their extraordinary fishing excursions. You can see photos of the tuna, Barracuda, Mutton Snapper, Yellow Jack, Blue Marlin and Yellow Tail Snappers that the Southbound team helped visitors catch. There are also shots of fish which were caught and released like a bright yellow Golden Gouper and a Sail Fish. The photos go on and on and considering that they are dated you can see how frequently this lucky team has a good catch. No doubt if you do take a fishing excursion with Southbound your triumphant photo with your fish will appear here.

At the very bottom of the long list of posts with a photo in each, you can find links to the relevant information you'll need to book a fishing excursion with Southbound. You can click through to information about rates and chartering a Key West fishing boat, holiday special offers and even recipes! I would have preferred to have seen these links at the top of the page but never the less the photos are quite stunning and worth scrolling through.
 

Southbound can take you trolling, live bait fishing, deep sea fishing, wreck fishing or reef fishing. Southbound Key West Sports Fishing is a professional team of dedicated fishermen who really know what they're doing and (as you can see in the pictures) they know how to lead you to where the fish are! After all, what's the most important thing about fishing? Catching a fish!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fishing in Key West with Absolut Fishing


One of the most popular activities in Key West is fishing and there is no better company to book with than Absolut Fishing with Captain Craig Eubank. Absolut is the name of the company's 40 foot Sportfish boat which can accommodate up to 6 passengers. Together with that the company provides top of the line fishing equipment and a professional crew offering instruction in how to land that big one!
 

The great thing about a Key West fishing excursion with Absolut Fishing is that they take care of everything including the licenses and fishing equipment. All you have to do is have a good time. You can also do some shark fishing and deep sea wreck fishing with this company.

When you use the Absolut Fishing website you will find a lot of information about the company and fishing in Key West in general. The site is written as a blog with regular up-to-the-minute posts about current fishing news in the sea surrounding Key West and fishing advice. You can use the Absolut Fishing site to find out how to get your big fish preserved and mounted using taxidermy as well as other useful information which goes far beyond just booking a fishing excursion in Key West. The site answers questions like when is the best time to fish in Key West, can I keep the fish I catch and what about the old wives tale "no bananas". Well to answer that one you'll have to visit the site!

Perhaps the most useful information on the Absolut Fishing site is that they give you prices up front, there are no hidden fees and added extras. Right on the landing page you can get the price for a half day excursion, 6 hour fishing excursion, a full day of fishing, fishing tournaments and private sunset cruise.

Take a look at the Absolut Fishing website, the company has experience, an impeccable service record and the most modern and advanced fishing boat.
 

 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Key West Dolphin Tour With Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters


While in Key West you'll want to enjoy some of the natural surroundings and the wildlife which makes it their home. To really get up close and personal with these Key West creatures it's best to take a professionally run tour like Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters with Captain Victoria Impallomeni.

Choose from a Dolphin Tour, Bird and Wilderness Tour or a Reef and Snorkeling Adventure. It is also possible to get a private charter wilderness guide through the Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters.
 

Who is Captain Victoria Impallomeni?

Your guide on one of the dolphin tour is Captain Victoria Impallomeni, she is a native of Key West and a professional wilderness guide with 36 years experience as well as having a degree in Environmental Marine Science. She uses her vast experience to guide you to the best spots to see dolphins and not only that but she helps you to connect with them through music. Captain Victoria's tours get a perfect score on Trip Advisor as the best option for dolphin tours in Key West.


Whether you choose to take a half day, full day or a Dancing Water Spirits Retreat, a dolphin experience can be life changing.

The aim of the tour is not only to let you see dolphins but to give you some kind of deeper spiritual experience, perhaps shed your fears, awaken the spirit within you and heal and revitalize your life. Dolphins are known to have a healing electromagnetic field which they emit and which has a positive effect on humans.

On this tour you get to be one with the dolphins in their natural environment. The 25 foot powerboat takes you out to the dolphin's playground. There you can snorkel among the dolphins and the beautiful coral reefs.
 

If you prefer you can take a Bird and Wilderness Tour to explore the local Mangrove ecosystem and its resident wildlife with a focus on the bird life in the Florida Keys. Or go on a Reef and Snorkel Adventure, but the main thing is that when you tour Key West with Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters and Captain Victoria Impallomeni you are in good hands and will definitely have an informative, fun, adventurous and revitalizing experience.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Travel Site Review - Historic Key West Vacation Rentals


Historic Key WestVacation Rentals offers a broad selection of vacation rentals in the beautiful Key West. When you browse through the Key West rentals available you can search by the number of bedrooms, how many bathrooms you want, the amount of people the property can accommodate, by property code or by the starting price.

On Historic Key West Vacation Rentals you can also find out about travel insurance and get all the information you need about the rental policies as well as the amenities and services offered at each property. One of the helpful travel planning tools on this site is the breakdown of the different seasons in Key West. Each season comes with its own price range and each season has its own booking rules. For example if you're planning to visit in the winter season (December 15th to April 30th) you need to book a minimum stay of 5 nights.

This is not just a search engine for Key West rental accommodation the site takes personal responsibility for the housekeeping management, guest concierge service, personalized check-in and much more… The Key West rentals are fully served and will allow you to relax and have the comfort and services of a hotel while enjoying your own "home" away from "home".

So now you know why Historic Key West Vacation Rentals is a good site to visit for rentals in Key West…

What to see and do in Key West?

You probably know about the brilliant fishing opportunities, pristine beaches, diving and dynamic nightlife in Key West but the island is also rich in incredible historic and cultural landmarks. You can take a tour of historic homes or do a self-guided walking tour along the Pelican Path. The concierge can help you with all the details and booking of tours.

Key West has some unique architecture dating back to when it was a Spanish colony as well as more recent typical island structures. The history of the island is illustrated through exhibits in the Mel Fisher Museum and the Customs House Museum.

Some of the Historic Structured on Key West

Hemingway House – This home dates back to 1849 and here Hemingway lived and wrote many of his classics. The house is furnished in period furniture and contains personal items that belonged to the literary genius.
Hemingway House
 

The Little White House – The vacation home of President Harry Truman as well as a former naval barracks this is another example of classic Key West architecture.

The Audubon House – See the house built by Key West's best known "wrecker" John Geiger, who explored and searched the sunken wrecks of ships off the coast of Key West. The house is named after French naturalist John James Audubon who visited the island, and you can see some of his sketches displayed in the house.
In short if you are planning a vacation in Key West try Historic Key West Vacation Rentals for all the pampering services of a hotel but in your own home away from home.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

All The Best of New York State on One Site


 
 
 
The Best of NYS (New York State) is an interesting collection of posts about the state of New York, you can search for topics or keywords that interest you using the useful drop down menu and site search boxes on the landing page. You'll find a wide range of travel ideas and topics from a professional writer who really knows what she's talking about. Brenda (the site owner and writer) is not only a professional writer and photographer but she lives in the State of New York, who better to reveal the hidden gems of the area.  

What makes this travel site different from others is that you're not going to just get the "top 10…" and famous attractions, instead you'll learn about unusual, interesting and sometimes off-the-beaten track sites. It's also refreshing to have a site about the entire site and not just NYC.

Some of the basic topics covered are accommodation, activities, dining, hiking and book reviews. There are other topics which focus on aspects of New York State which you perhaps wouldn't find in any guide. For example – hayrides and people of NYS as well as specialty subjects like wineries and leaf peeping. This site is really pleasant to look at with clean basic graphics and no-nonsense style.

The articles are well written, informative and arouse a desire to set off and explore NYS. If you're interested in finding out more about New York State and want to have a more rounded view of the state then this site is for you. Travelers will benefit from the insights found in The Best of NYS.
 

 

 

 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Segway Ride with Glencoe Activities and much more...


 
If you're not the kind of tourist to stick to Edinburgh or Glasgow when visiting Scotland; if you prefer to get out into the countryside and see a bit of the country other than the standard tourist attractions, and if you’re a person who loves adventure and sporty activity then Glencoe Activities are for you! The stunningly beautiful scenery of the Glencoe area is the perfect setting for the "Outdoor capital of the UK". This UK activity company operates out of several locations – Ballachulish Argyll Vertical Descents; Sea Xplore at the Isle of Glencoe Hotel and the Glencoe Dragon's Tooth Golf Course.
 

What Activities can you do with Glencoe Activities?

To be honest almost every sporting and extreme activity you can imagine is on offer! Golf, archery, nature trails, mountaineering, paintball, bridge swinging, Segway rides, forest walks, mountain biking, gorge walking, kayaking, white water rafting, canyoning, fast boat riding, coasteering and river bugging! Is that enough for you?!

If you are trying to plan you day out in this area of the country then you can search the Glencoe Activities site according to high, medium or low adrenalin activities and find something which suites you and which you will enjoy. You can also combine activities to do in a single day.
 

Why Glencoe?

As I said it is the "Outdoor Capital of the UK" and is simply one of the most exquisite parts of the country, with rolling green hills and dales, the nearby seashore, grandiose mountains, Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe the beauty of the Highlands is the perfect setting for fun activities. Why just drive through the scenery when you can really experience it through these fun activities. There are Glencoe activities suitable for all the family, corporate groups as well as couples.

Check out GlencoeActivities if you want more out of your vacation in Scotland.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Travel Review - Book Hotels in Limassol, Cyprus



Traveling to Cyprus or another Greek isle? Here's a site offering you lots of information, tips and guidance about a Greek island vacation and hotels in Limassol, Cyprus. The Louis Hotels site offers accommodation information and booking for hotels in Cyprus as well as useful travel tools for planning your vacation. You can find out about getting married in Cyprus or having a conference in Cyprus. The Louis Hotels site is bright, has plenty of photos and is easy to navigate, its also available in 6 languages!

Use some of the travel tools offered on the Louis Hotel's site like finding the best beaches in Cyprus or seeing what the weather is like at your travel destination. Another useful feature is the map of hotels in the Greek isles. You can really get an idea as to where you'll be staying in relation to the airport and attractions. One of my favorite features when looking for holiday accommodation is the option to search according to the type of holiday you want to have – active, family, all-inclusive, wedding, business or relaxing. This avoids the nightmare of arriving at your hotel for a romantic getaway only to find it overrun with screaming kids! Or getting there with the kids and there is nothing for them to do! The site has a recently added feature where you can also search for flights directly from the hotel booking page.

Perhaps the most appealing aspect of the Louis Hotels site is the list of discounts on the right hand side of the landing page.  To give you an idea of the offers they have there is a 15% discount on 3 nights in one of their hotels and "book 7 nights pay for 6" for September and October. You can get even more discounts on hotels in Limassol by joining the Louis Hotels loyalty scheme.