Archive for November, 2007

Hawaii for the Winter

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

If you are ever looking to escape the beastly cold winter weather opting for a a beach where its sunny and toasty, then there are a few options that you can explore. Here are a few to consider.

Situated in Hawaii is the Molokai Ranch and Lodge, a wide expanse of double unit bungalows that sits pretty within mere walking distance from sandy beaches.

If you are a guest there, be prepared to stay in a tent like room that comes with a choice of twin or queen sized beds.

There is a private bathroom for taking showers and the lights in the room are solar powered.

There is always something to do on this 54,000 acre lodge. You can enjoy such outdoor activities as hiking, horseback riding and kayaking to name a few. Even the kids get to have fun on nature walks, at the horse stables and in the pool.

Elsewhere on the island is the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa in Hawaii, a resort that boast of having a large swimming pool so you can swim around at your heart’s content. It is also packed with lagoos, and water falls and slides for the kids. This resort is home to the Hibisus and Canyon activity pool.

Bahamas is also lovely this time of year and there is much fun in the sun to be had. The Atlantis Resort and Spa features 11 pools along with slides and river rides. There is also a magnificent view of marine life here where you can see over 50,000 sea animals in their natural habitat.

Other great places to stay at this time of year include Club Med Punta Cana which is located in the Dominican Republic and feature attractions and fun for every member of the family.

And not to be outdone is the US Virgin Islands National Park, a place that is known for its pristine beaches and tent cottages. There is also a lot of water-sports here to choose from so you will never get bored.

Written by Vacations MAX for Jamaica Tours

Cocoa Beach offers the ultimate relaxation

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Just an hour away east of Orlando, Florida one will find the little hideaway of a beach town known as Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is famous for a lot of things. While here you can take advantage of such activities that include deep sea fishing and para-sailing to name a few. In short, they guarantee overall relaxation for the stressed traveler.

When you visit Cocoa Beach on any given day, prepare yourself for lots of fun all day and all night. There are so many things to see here that can be viewed as educational and scenic. Cocoa Beach is the home to the famous Kennedy Space Center. At the center they offer tours and give kids the opportunity to experience life as an astronaut for a day. Over at the Brevard Zoo you can see all the exotic animals up close and personal. Remember to take along a camera to record these moments.

Where Cocoa Beach is located it is within close proximity to all that Orlando, Florida. So this means that you get a chance to experience the best of two worlds.

From Cocoa Beach, you can visit Orlando and have dinner at one of the many restaurants which serve a wide of variety of food to satisfy any palate.

Nightlife is fun and vibrant on this side of town. It’s hard to sleep when you can be out soaking up a generous helping of jazz music at the clubs or spending time with good company and the beach side cafe. Clearly it does not get much better than Cocoa Beach.

There is live-in accommodation with all amenities and available at a price that you can afford. Cocoa Beach is indeed a place that you and your family would want to visit again and again. Truly, they’ve got something for everyone to enjoy.

Written by Vacations MAX for Jamaica Tours