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America’s Paradise is the US Virgin Islands

June 8th, 2009 No comments
by Simon N James

In the Virgin Islands a wide range of diving and other amazing activities can be found, the US Virgin Islands consists of over 50 islands with the most famous ones being the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Reaching these 3 islands is fairly simple with many airports in the US flying their.

Insland of St. Thomas

Typically the dive centres will take you to a dive site located at the waters of Pillsbury Sound between St. Thomas and St. John to dive the various shipwrecks encrusted with bright sponges and coral. One nice example is the General Rogers what is a 120-foot US Coast Guard buoy which was sunk to form a reef which sits upright in around 60 feet of water. The reef as grown on the buoy and has created an Orange cup coral and others with abundance of fishes such as angelfish and grunts.

Probably the best diving in the Virgin Islands is Sail Rock which towers up 125 feet in the air off the West End of St Thomas and is teeming with jacks, wrasse, barracuda, turtles and others.

Island of St. John

Located between the islands St. John and St. Thomas are two very popular diving locations called Congo Cay and Carval Rock. Carval rock a nice dive site which is home to many turtles, swarming silversides, cruising reef sharks, and waving sea rods and gorgonians. The swim-through is a must do which tower is between two towering rock faces is covered with vibrant marine life.

Congo Cay’s is an opposite dive to Carval Rock with a drift dive though some amazing weathered; the dive site has its own resident sting rays creating a lovely dive. Both dive sites can be done from a basic level but if the weather is bad only experienced divers can dive.

St. Croix

North side of St. Croix is one of the best wall dives in the Caribbean, the wall starts only 100 yards of the beach line and drops to several thousand feet, there are around 20 dive sites located along the wall with varying natures features such as pinnacles, ledges, walls and caverns.

All the Dive shops on all three islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix will offer resort courses, complete certification classes and rental equipment. Many package deals are available with local hotels and dive operators combining for a single price package. Accommodations range from 5-star resorts and villas to small, family run inns and hotels. Camping is even available for those who want to rough it a bit outdoors.

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Cinco de Mayo Festival at Blanco, New Mexico

May 4th, 2009 No comments

Every 5th of May, the Cinco de Mayo celebraton is being celebrated in New Mexico. It is in commemoration of the defeat of outnumbered and unarmed Mexican soldiers over the armed French soldiers. It was a great victory alright showing that the impossible can also be possible. The Cinco de Mayo celebrations are not just celebrated in Mexico but in other parts of the United States as well, to celebrate Mexico’s heritage and pride.

In New Mexico, the Cinco de Mayo celebration this year is promising to be grander, better, livelier and more jovial. This year there are more festivities and the costumes are more colorful than before. Be caught up with Mexico’s romanticism and dance to authentic and joyful beats.

New Mexico is a place in the United States that has Spanish origins. Everywhere in New Mexico one can see splendind Spanish Architecture that has been preserved and regarded as Art. Tourists come from all over the world to view the magnificent structures that had been home to thousands of New Mexico’s residents. It is indeed a place where the Spanish’s romanticism is brought to life over and over again.

At the Cinco de Mayo show the streets of Blanco New Mexico brims with life. Children in their colorful costumes join the parade as adults in colorful garbs as well play musical instruments to further enrich the festivity. One would not be out of place at the Festival as every resident is entitled to dance along the jovial beats and the rhytmic dances. The Cinco de mayo festival is time to enliven the Mexican spirit and culture in the hearts and souls of everyone. In here, one is relived of the glorious victory won by the battle of Mexicans over the French troopsat Pueblo.

Come and be at the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Blanco!

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Five Essential Luxury Holiday Experiences

April 18th, 2009 No comments

When it comes to retreat experiences, most people insist on magnificence and mollify to make their holiday as much cherished as possible. The modern world has made peoples’ lives so hectic and tiresome that when they stay on to go on a holiday, they demand high luxury and comfort which they are unable to acquire in their daily lives.

The world is crowded with enormous holiday destinations and each has its own specials and unrivalled holiday experience. Nevertheless, there are a few holiday destinations which are most preferred by people due to their exclusive experiences. These destinations have made their name in the world of tourism due to their unique culture, cuisine, traditions, natural loveliness, and vista.

These destinations receive thousands of tourists each day and the income from these tourists has made it possible for the government of these lands to promote tourism and provide even better facilities to the tourists. Following are the top five of these holiday destinations which are a must visit for everyone seeking a high luxury holiday.

Dubai is perhaps the top most ideal holiday target by people all over the world. Although it has only just emerged as a holiday destination, its reputation is unmatched. The main reasons for its fame are its high magnificence hotels which are second to none along with its affluent holiday experience. The luxury provided by these hotels is unmatched and there is no other place in the world like this small marvel land. The land itself is so tiny that one would never think of it being a great holiday destination. But, this tiny land contains within it a mass of cultural and traditional activities along with high luxury accommodations which have made it the number one destination in tourism industry.

The Greek island are also a must stay holiday end for those who like the European ambience and manner of magnificence. These islands are the best in Europe and present luxury like no other place in the entire world. The best feature about these islands is their natural beauty which is simply stunning and tremendous. The tourism industry is developing rapidly in these islands providing the best luxury holiday experience.

Egypt, the land of the pharaohs is a majestic destination for a fun packed historic holiday experience. The pyramids of Giza are the oldest standing creation in the world and keep on to be a gigantic magic for tourists from all over the world. Luxury is not compromised for anything in this country of sandy deserts. Although, it would be hard to visualise luxury in a country filled with sandy deserts, but this country in fact caters for the luxury and comfort of its visitors.

Morocco is one greater place to visit for a fun filled holiday experience. This land is home to many cultures including the Arabic and the European culture. The scenery is dreamy and has an enthralling outcome on tourists. The coast along with the opulence resorts makes it a wonderful place for rest and entertainment.

Venice, Italy is a great situate to calm down and like the passionate atmosphere. The canals of Venice are predominantly eminent for their romantic atmosphere. Hotels and accommodation is highly luxurious providing a cherished experience. The architecture of the city is unique and has that medieval look still maintained even in some of the most contemporary buildings.

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The Best Thing About Your Vacation with Park Sleep Fly

April 16th, 2009 No comments

Savvy travelers know to use parksleepfly.com for so many reasons. Their trips are smoother, easier and simply more enjoyable than other travelers because they know to choose parksleepfly.com. When you choose parksleepfly.com you…..

…Have a one night’s accommodation at an airport hotel. Arrive at the airport terminal the very next day relaxed and refreshed, not rushing and overly stressed. Your family will be well organized at the airport within minutes.

…Enjoy shuttle service both to and from the airport terminal. When you stay at the airport hotel you receive complimentary shuttle service to the airport terminal. For your return trip you’ll receive a complimentary shuttle to the off airport parking facility.

…Both the airport hotel and off airport parking are within minutes of the airport. Your trip is now easy and convenient. While you still have to arrive early for your flight, your pre-flight experience is no longer stressful and rushed. You can relax knowing you can be at the airport in mere minutes.

parksleepfly.com customers receive 7 – 14 days of free parking at an off airport parking facility for the duration of their family vacation or business trip. No worries about expensive cabs that show up late or don’t arrive at all. Or smushing in with other families to take an overscheduled airport shuttle to the airport hours before. Arrive when you want and leave when you want!

Do Something Different On Your Lake Buena Vista Vacation

March 27th, 2009 No comments

So you’ve decided to come back for another Lake Buena Vista vacation and although perhaps you will spend a couple of days going to the Disney or Universal theme parks you would like some alternative places to visit. Perhaps you would like a different sort of theme park for say half a day so you can spend the rest of the day chilling out by the pool. Well here are a few ideas.

Gatorland is the place to see some of Florida’s oldest inhabitants – alligators. Dating back to prehistoric times, these fascinating creatures live wild all over the State and at Gatorland’s Jumparoo you will get the closest of close ups that anyone could want, plus lots of facts to educate you and an introduction to other animals..

For more excitement you can watch in awe as the trainers wrestle with these huge animals. Remember to take a change of clothes for when you want to cool off in the splash park. You will find Gatorland at 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32837 about 1 mile north of Osceola Parkway.

Slightly farther away but also worth adding to your list of highlights is Jungle Adventures. This is a nature park and a zoo and will allow you to get very close to baby alligators, snakes and other wildlife. There are about 200 alligators altogether and some of them like to wrestle! Jungle Adventures is on Highway 50 to the east of Orlando.

The park takes longer to get to than Gatorland but it does have a wider range of animals including raccoons and even a Florida Panther (an endangered species in Florida). Another attraction is the tour of a replica Native American village that includes examples of tools produced by today’s Native Americans.

If you prefer a more gentle and relaxing experience then a visit to Historic Bok Sanctuary in Lake Wales would certainly fit the bill. You can wander through the magnificent gardens with their meandering paths enjoying the perfume of the flowers and looking out for the many different birds and butterflies that are attracted to the Sanctuary.

All around the gardens are benches and grassy areas for you to relax and experience the tranquility. You can take a picnic and settle down on the grass and enjoy reading a book while enjoying the peace or sample a more substantial repast in Carillon Cafe.

Every hour from the superb marble and coquina bell tower you can hear beautiful carillon music. There is also an opportunity to step back in time with a tour of the Pinewood Estate which was built as a winter retreat for Charles Austin Buck and still contains most of the original furnishings and decorations.

Another peaceful place to visit is Lake Louisa State Park which is located at 7305 US Hwy 27 Clermont, Florida 34714. There are many activities to enjoy especially if you are the outdoor type. Take your binoculars with you and wander down the nature trails to see birds, butterflies, deer, opossum, wild turkeys and many other mammals. Don’t forget to wear suitable shoes if you are going hiking, sunscreen so you don’t get burnt and maybe some insect repellent.

Lake Louisa is loved by anglers because they can use four of the six lakes as long as they have a license. The Lake does offer the opportunity to swim, which can be very welcome after a hot few minutes or hours on the hiking trails, but pay attention to the restrictions highlighting the water areas to avoid. Also, be sure to take your own food and drink as none is available to buy inside the park.

So there you are – these are just a few of the many alternatives to Disney and Universal that can make your Lake Buena Vista vacation just that little bit more special.

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