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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua – A Charmed Life For Investors

June 17th, 2009 No comments
by Jane A Moore

San Juan del Sur has much to offer for any type of real estate investor. There is a remarkable diversity of people who have come to call this town home, whether they are investors, building a second home, or have moved here full time. The small seaside village has kept it’s Nicaraguan cultural roots even though there are many world influences and tourist conveniences.

Once a quiet fishing village, San Juan del Sur has experienced a transformation into worldwide destination. It is estimated that 25% of the local families still make their livings on the water. It is possible to buy fresh fish every morning and the bay of San Juan del Sur is spotted with gently bobbing fishing boats. Most of the fish served in the village of San Juan del Sur are caught from small open top pangas using hand held lines. Other fish are still caught by divers with spears. And what a tasty catch it is! The village is a great place to savor grouper, yellow fin tuna, dorado, mackerel, or rooster fish freshly caught that same day. A few of the higher end restaurants regularly serve rich tasting sashimi and carpaccio.

Sport fishing is also widely available from the shores of San Juan. People journey from all over to test their skills against the big ones. Tales of catching marlin, swordfish or sail fish echo around the various drinking holes. The thrill of landing one of the big fish after a 40 minute test of determination and stamina is exhilarating and is a well repeated story. The bill fish protocol here is always catch and release to help with the future of these mighty fish.

San Juan is probably even better known for its world class surfing. With 360 days per year of off shores breezes the surf is very reliable. The most popular surf beach is Playa Maderas located 10 kilometers north of the village. However, Playa Remanso, Playa Hermosa and Playa Yankee also have excellent surf and are all located with 15 kilometres south of the village. For those that don’t mind a bit of a drive, you can take in a game of golf at Iguana Golf Resort on the same day that you surf Panga Drops or Colorado surf breaks.

Although San Juan is well known for its sport fishing and surfing there are also many other activities to avail oneself. There is a newly formed dance troupe that performs twice per week, a wonderful art gallery that tries to have new shows every month and a library with a large English language section. There are opportunities to go on relaxing day sails aboard 41″ foot sail boats. Furthermore, the boisterous and informative monthly cooking classes are not to be missed. Bambu Beach club offers a monthly poker series and twice weekly movie nights.

Those that like finer dining will not be disappointed. Within the last few years a number of mouth watering options have opened. There is now something to suit everybody’s tastes from California Fusion to Mediterranean to Italian. With all of the restaurants and bistros available in the village of San Juan del Sur, it can be difficult to stay home to cook.

Join us in San Juan del Sur and see for yourself. You can’t help but be charmed by the people and village and compelled by all the activities it has to offer. It is now wonder that people are jumping at San Juan del Sur real estate

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Snorkeling in the Waters of Cabo

June 9th, 2009 No comments
by Paul Garnett

Cabo San Lucas is blessed with great bodies of water rich in coral reefs and colorful schools of fishes. This makes the place a great snorkeling site for those who love to explore the waters of Cabo San Lucas. You may not be able to do fishing but of course you can enjoy taking underwater pictures and just getting close to the wonderful like underwater.

You may choose to join a guided snorkeling tour in Cabo where snorkeling experts can assist you and guide you to the sites where you can have the most beautiful view of the marine life in Cabo. Boat and equipment rentals are also available in the many shops in the place. Here are some places where you can get snorkeling tours and equipment rentals in Cabo.

Andromeda Divers

Andromeda Divers is one of the first dive shops in Cabo San Lucas. They not only provide snorkeling activities but also parasailing, kayaking, boat trips, trips on glass bottom boats, horseback riding and of course diving.

Buccaneer Queen

Buccaneer Queen, the legendary 96-foot long tall ship, is sailing around Cabo San Lucas while offering snorkeling tours, private charters, sunset cruises and whale watching. This ship provides total snorkeling experience while offering elegant cruising experience.

Cabo Sails

If you wish to charter your own fine sailboat for your snorkeling tours, you can also go to Cabo Sails for assistance. They offer fine tours including snorkeling tours and allow you to do your water adventures throughout the day if you wish to. This could also be a romantic way to enjoy snorkeling, whale watching or cruising around Cabo.

If you are vacationing in Cabo with the family, there are also tours that cater to family activities. You can also charter a sailboat for the whole family if you want to go snorkeling or explore the seas together.

Cabo Xtreme Sports

You can also go to Cabo Xtreme Sports if you want to be guided with the best snorkeling sites in Cabo. Aside from snorkeling, they can also help you with other activities that you might want to try like wakeboarding, surfing, kayaking and whale watching.

Adventure Cabo Deep Blue

For certified divers, Adventure Cabo Deep Blue can also assist you in tours around Cabo. They also offer PADI certification courses, underwater professional photography, whale watching and of course, snorkeling. If you want to improve your snorkeling or diving experience, they can surely help you.

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Now Is The Time To Take A Vacation To Puerto Vallarta!

June 1st, 2009 No comments
by Darren Bradley

Have you ever wondered how you could experience an incredible vacation package on a modest budget? The answer is easy when you search online. Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals offer first class accommodations without completely draining your bank account. There are countless hotels and resorts right on the water that will be able to meet your needs. But what makes Puerto Vallarta the place to be?

Fun in the sun at the beach is the cheapest way to go and never fails to entertain, but sometimes you want something else to complete the vacation experience. The area offers some of the best options in the entire world. All of your favorite activities are available to you through Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals. Enjoy a round of golf at one of the fabulous courses. Go horseback riding on the beach at sunset. Even get a chance to swim with dolphins at a wildlife park. The possibilities are endless.

The best part about all of it is the price you will pay. Resorts accommodate anywhere from 8-10 people in a 3 bedroom apartment-style villa and start as little as $1800 a week, about what you would pay for a beach house somewhere in the States. This price, of course, includes spa access, cheaper meals and a lot of other goodies on top of merely the rental. With the world’s economy in rough times, Mexico (a country which needs tourism to sustain itself) is forced to offer even better deals than ever before. Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals offer the best bang for your buck!

If you are one of those people who likes to explore, this is the place to be. The town offers several historical sites that can fill up an entire day. Shopping is also a must when you go into town. Many artisans sell custom, handmade goods such as jewelry or clothing for a price that you will not be able to turn down. There are plenty of things to see that don’t cost money because this town is simply so unique.

If you aren’t sold on Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals, you should be. This is the best way to experience paradise because you would feel guilty paying half of your salary. Remember to hurry because your ideal time may be booked up the longer you wait, so take action before it’s too late. Fun and relaxation await in this tropical town!

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River Walk Hotel Gets Stellar Rating

January 31st, 2009 No comments

The biggest travel magazine there is in the entire world has added the Watermark Hotel & Spa to their Gold List. The magazine is called the Conde Nast Traveler.

This makes three years in a row that the San Antonio Hotel has received this honor from the highly respected magazine.

The readers of the Conde Nast are actually who ranks the hotels by providing feedback to the magazine. The Watermark’s rating was a 92.7. This is a great rating putting it as one of the world’s best places to stay.

What a perfect kick-off to a new year. This hotel has received a real top honor from a well respected travel magazine. Therefore this has to be a fantastic place to stay.

This particular Gold List has been published over the last 15 years. The purpose of the list is to be a guide to the top destinations of the world. This includes hotels, cruises and resorts. The rankings are made by a survey of over 32,000 readers. These readers rank the property on food, location, design, dining and their rooms.

The Watermark Hotel is owned by the Omni Hotels Corp in Irving Texas. Omni runs about 43 hotels and resorts in North America.

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How I Saved Money On Vacation Costs

August 13th, 2008 No comments
by Chris Channing

Vacation is what summer is all about- getting away from a job, school, or even other things in life that stress people out throughout the year. As many know, vacations are often too expensive to do anything too extravagant- although there are some ways to cut costs of vacation homes and stay in paradise longer.

If we were all rich, we would be able to simply buy any vacation land we wanted and enjoy it year-round. Unfortunately this isn’t going to be possible for most of us since not only do we have to pay for the land, but the taxes, upkeep costs, and security costs that are associated with vacation homes. Don’t fret, however- there are still ways to vacation without breaking the bank.

Time share is a technique that works beautifully. A couple or several families will all by stakes in the same vacation property, and they can all visit the same property at allotted times of the year. This makes vacation homes much more affordable for the summer months- and can save hundreds over the course of a long vacation. But then again, one must share the property and it is not their own.

Renting out a property, commonly called self catering, is also a proper way to go about saving money on a vacation. A rental vacation property will typically be cheaper than staying in a hotel the entire stay, not to mention they will usually come furnished with appliances, accessories, and furniture. It’s just like having one’s own home, only it’s a temporary money-saving solution.

A vacation property is going to be worth less money than usual in months that aren’t considered to be vacationing months. This depends on the location, but many places will have less favorable weather conditions or certain holidays that are typically observed at home. If one is willing to try something new, they can often get dirt cheap prices on vacation property by simply finding properties in the right month.

A new type of vacationing has become possible thanks to the Internet. This type of vacationing is simple- you trade houses with someone else over the Internet, some type of agreement on length of stay is observed, and the transaction is basically free minus travel costs. This can have some trust issues involved, but as long as things are kept safe and planning is done, this is a great way to save money on a vacation.

In Conclusion

A vacation should be free of stress and financial worries- and thus, following the advice given here should be a priority. If all else fails, always remember that trading houses online is always a good way to not only keep costs down, but to live in a prime location for absolutely nothing.

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