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Ibiza – An Island To Forget Your Worries

November 5th, 2009 No comments

Ibiza has a well deserved reputation as being a party island but it is important to know that there is much more to the island than dancing all night long to the latest DJs. It is the closest of all the Balearic Islands to Spain and has 125 miles of coastline dotted with magnificent beaches with golden sand and crystal clear water and also many quiet small coves.

There is accommodation available to suit every budget from simple and cheap rooms up to deluxe villas and resorts, these can be found throughout the island and not just on the shore. Most visitors come during the summer months of July and August at which time it is essential to book ahead to be assured of getting a place to stay.

It was during the 1990s that Ibiza’s tourist numbers grew massively; this was at the same time as the advent of the dance scene. Today some of Europe’s most famous bars and clubs can be found here attracting clientele from around the world. But apart from the partying there are many other pursuits and activities to keep visitors happy. It is possible to rent an old stone cottage in the middle of nowhere and slowly watch the days pass by. Also there are plenty of great walks to be had amongst olive groves, pine forests, and historic buildings.

Ibiza town is the largest on the island and has a unique charm that mixes a medieval feeling alongside superb restaurants and bars.

Ibiza is a perfect destination at any time of the year. It has an average of 300 days of sunshine and very little rain. The days never get too hot as there is usually a gentle and refreshing sea breeze. Many tourists are now discovering the charm of the island in winter.

The pace of life throughout the island is very laid back. All your stresses and worries can be left behind at the airport.

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Tips on When to Book your Cuba Holiday

April 15th, 2009 No comments

At this point you might have already determined that Cuba is the country that you want to visit for your next long hold destination but most likely need some help on the booking side of it . This might seem a little bit trivial but it is without doubt not the case trying to arrange a holiday to Cuba .

The truth is that this Caribbean island is becoming ever more popular every year and this creates a dilemma for some tour operators . Cuba is definitely not a destination for late bookings, especially if you are travelling in the high season.

In Cuba high season, includes Easter period and the summer months of July and August, particularly popular for families travelling with children . November, December, January, February and March are extremely trendy months particularly for travellers from Europe in search of a warm country to escape from the cloudy skies and the cold weather .

Quite frequently I get customers asking me to sort out an itinerary for them in the above mentioned periods, and every so often the phone call comes to close to the departure date . This is frustrating, equally for the client and myself . For one pure reason, I just can not recommend holiday worth it because all the popular resorts and best hotels are fully booked, and then I am left with the only honest answer I can give. “I am very sorry but at this point there are no hotels available in the areas that you are attracted to”

If you want to book something straightforward and simple like a week or two in a beach resort there are more chances of getting something of a good quality available . The difficulty arises when clients are interested in combining areas like Havana, Viales Valley, Las Terrazas, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and or Santiago de Cuba. locations like these with the exception of Havana are very limited when it comes to hotel availabilities.

If you have your mind set to arrange a tailor made holiday to Cuba in a demanded season my guidance to you is to call at least 4 months in advance in order to secure not only the rooms in your preferred hotels but also the best prices from the airlines . If you unfortunately did not find this piece of writing before and are planning a last minute tailor made holiday , there is always a possibility to find something available but is not going to be the kind of holiday that we wish for you.

In the case of low season months is very easy to find availabilities and good deals in terms of fares and it really does not matter much when you call. Even so we feel very confident to put together the kind of itinerary that will fulfil your holidays

I truly hope you find some good tips in this article and sincerely wish you a very pleasant stay in Cuba.

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