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		<title>Visit Cap Juluca, Anguilla&#8217;s luxurious hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/12/17/visit-cap-juluca-anguillas-luxurious-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treat yourself to endless days of luxury at the Cap Juluca, Anguilla&#8217;s finest hotel.
This Caribbean hotel is brimming with immaculate sandy beaches that are shaded by lush palm trees.
The water is so clear on the beach if you look closely you can see the sea&#8217;s bottom. Cap Juluca resort offers vacationers 18 of the town&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Treat yourself to endless days of luxury at the Cap Juluca, Anguilla&#8217;s finest hotel.<br />
This Caribbean hotel is brimming with immaculate sandy beaches that are shaded by lush palm trees.</p>
<p>The water is so clear on the beach if you look closely you can see the sea&#8217;s bottom. Cap Juluca resort offers vacationers 18 of the town&#8217;s finest seafront villas. Each room is equipped with large sized marble bathrooms and louvered doors which allow the sea breezes to sail on in.</p>
<p>While here, enjoy a free continental type breakfast as you sit on your balcony enjoying the view. Later on in the day, go for a swim, you have six pools to choose from. These pools are not only inviting to swim around in but they are surrounded by the best in flora  that the island has to offer.</p>
<p>Golf carts are available for easy access to all that the resort has to offer.<br />
There are many activities that you can partake in, and they include water sports, to nature trail, waterski and windsurfing. These watersports can be enjoyed at the Cove and Maundays Bay.<br />
There are educational programs for the children, and you can enjoy a game of croquet or visit the health club.</p>
<p>A grand tour of the island can also be arrange from Cap Juluca where you will see other beaches and enjoy other water-sport activities. </p>
<p>Then you can unwind for the rest of the evening at the spa where you get different types of treatments including Thai massages, aromatheraphy, reflexology and the very unique Cap Juluca treatment.</p>
<p>For dining at the resort, guests have two restaurants that they can choose from. For the guest with a taste for island cuisine which may include seafood,  burgers and sandwiches, they would want the visit George&#8217;s. At George&#8217;s there is also an addition attraction of a pool and the restaurant is located on the beach front.</p>
<p>Pimms is another restaurant on the island that is beautifully decorated and it caters to the lovers of French-Asian cuisine. This restaurant is only a few minutes away from the Caribbean Sea.</p>
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		<title>Waikiki Beach Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/12/12/waikiki-beach-vacation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Waikiki Beach is one of the most noted beaches around the world. People who have visited this beach rave about its close proximity to the beautiful Oahu island and the fact that the picturesque beaches in Waikiki is worth checking out.
Plan your next vacation to stay at Waikiki Beach and your vacation life will never [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Waikiki Beach is one of the most noted beaches around the world. People who have visited this beach rave about its close proximity to the beautiful Oahu island and the fact that the picturesque beaches in Waikiki is worth checking out.</p>
<p>Plan your next vacation to stay at Waikiki Beach and your vacation life will never be the same after this. Waikiki Beach consists of some of the best luxurious hotels and beach clubs that sit along the beach front. You can afford to leave your hotel room each morning for a jog on the beach or for some quiet time before the rest of the island is awake.</p>
<p>Waikiki offers a lot of entertainment and fun on a island where the weather is always sunny. Because the waves at Waikiki Beach is so controlled and gentle, it is the perfect kind of wave that will help a burgeoning surfer master his skills. The beach offers surfboard rentals along with additional gear and there are persons on the beach who can teach you everything you need to know about surfing.</p>
<p>Rides leave daily out of the Beach to other parts of the island where one can enjoy some kayaking, outrigger canoeing and swimming.</p>
<p>While in Waikiki Beach, a casual stroll parallel to the beach would take you to Kalakaua Avenue, a strip where shopping abounds, and where one can enjoy fine dining from restaurants there and nightly entertainment.</p>
<p>If you want the dining experience without having to leave Waikiki Beach, you may want to try Duke&#8217;s Canoe Club, a place known for great food and great company. It also helps that where this restaurant is situated, diners can enjoy a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean.</p>
<p>The hotels in Waikiki Beach are first class by nature. Here you will find hotels like Hilton Hawaiian Village, Sheraton Waikiki, Outrigger Hawaii and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel to name a few.</p>
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		<title>Choose Taveuni Palms for a Fiji Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/12/07/choose-taveuni-palms-for-a-fiji-vacation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are ever in Fiji on vacation The Taveuni Palms is the kind of intimate retreat that your mind, body and soul has been waiting for.
Offering two guest houses on sandy beaches, Taveuni also has a freshwater pool that is a must. Never a dull moment here, you can enjoy a laundry list of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are ever in Fiji on vacation The Taveuni Palms is the kind of intimate retreat that your mind, body and soul has been waiting for.</p>
<p>Offering two guest houses on sandy beaches, Taveuni also has a freshwater pool that is a must. Never a dull moment here, you can enjoy a laundry list of activities which include kayaking to snorkeling, hiking and scuba diving, just the kind of activities that you need to make your vacation complete.</p>
<p>The sea life in Taveuni Palms Fiji is vibrant as it is colorful. People leave all parts of the world to come here to see the unique mass of tropical fish and of course the variety of corals as well.</p>
<p>And for the vacationer who can&#8217;t get enough of diving, you have four diving spots to choose from. They include the Great White Wall, Purple Wall, the Rainbow Reef and an area referred as the Zoo. </p>
<p>The Great White Wall which is the most popular dive spots boasts of having  a majestic tunnel that gets its glow as you swim from the soft corals that are within. The tunnel has two ways that a diver can exit and these exits are 33 feet and 88 feet respectively.</p>
<p>Even if you never went diving before, you can always sign up for diving classes with certified instructors.</p>
<p>For accommodation, you can choose to stay at one of the beach front villa&#8217;s suite or rooms which boasts all the amenities of a five star hotel. In your villa there is a pool, with two bedrooms and a unique indoor/outdoor bathroom. </p>
<p>There are hired help on hand to offer you cleaning and laundry service and can even bring fresh flowers to your room upon request. Nothing is too much to ask the hired help to get done for you. They get their job done with the utmost courtesy. Meals are also provided at the villas so a meal is never too far away.</p>
<p>There is also a deck feature at the villas where you can spend quite leisure time with family as you watch the sunset and a beautiful view of the ocean.</p>
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		<title>Oahu , Hawaii here we come</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oahu, Hawaii offers a beautiful tapestry of a culture that is rich and strong as it is diverse. 
This is also the home of the famed Waikiki Beach, an area that is known for its colorful nightlife and a variety of restaurants.
One can&#8217;t visit the island without without signing up for a few surfing lessons [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oahu, Hawaii offers a beautiful tapestry of a culture that is rich and strong as it is diverse. </p>
<p>This is also the home of the famed Waikiki Beach, an area that is known for its colorful nightlife and a variety of restaurants.</p>
<p>One can&#8217;t visit the island without without signing up for a few surfing lessons or taking a canoe out to see to enjoy the view from the sea.</p>
<p>You can also try something new in Oahu like swimming around with dolphins or perhaps you may enjoy scuba diving. All round family enjoyment is waiting for you at Oahu, Hawaii.</p>
<p>How much do you love adventure? This island town offers much of that and then some. You can enjoy the best in adventure in the water and on land. You may want to try a bit of windsurfing, scuba diving and of course surfing. </p>
<p>On land there is still much to do when it comes to adventure. Soar to new heights with parachuting or ride a bike on the mountain range strip. Hiking is also a must in Oahu, especially through the rain forests. </p>
<p>Take things down a notch by enjoying a game of tennis or just have fun jogging around as you soak in the sights and sounds of Kapiolani Park.</p>
<p>Married couples may consider renewing their vows on the beach at Oahu Island where they offer great service at the hotels. If privacy is what you crave while in Oahu, you may want to take a 10 minute drive from Waikiki Beach to Kahala Mandarin Oriental. It is a secluded beach where you can enjoy a swim with the dolphins.</p>
<p>Other attractions on the island include water sports for the kids and programs geared for kids at the hotels.<br />
You can also visit a few museums or get educated as you journey to see some of the historical attractions. And since this island is rich in culture, there are also cultural displays for all to see.</p>
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		<title>Myrtle Beach offers southern flair</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/11/27/myrtle-beach-offers-southern-flair/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The charm and pride of the south can be found at North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Imagine crystal-like azure waters that ebbs and flow into snow-white clean and clear sand. Simply enchanting. When you are on North Myrtle Beach it is easy for you to think that you are looking at a vacation postcard, such [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The charm and pride of the south can be found at North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.<br />
Imagine crystal-like azure waters that ebbs and flow into snow-white clean and clear sand. Simply enchanting. When you are on North Myrtle Beach it is easy for you to think that you are looking at a vacation postcard, such is its beauty.</p>
<p>Myrtle Beach offers a variety of events for everyone, that it is almost impossible to find something that didn&#8217;t peak your interest. The beach is littered with miniature golf courses and water parks and if you are a pro at golfing, there are over 80 courses that you can play on to your heart&#8217;s content.</p>
<p>Truly a Paradise if there was ever one, Mrtyle Beach and North Mrytle Beach is bubbling over with all the things to keep you occupied that staying in your hotel is never an option.</p>
<p>There is fine dining at its best at restaurants that serve a variety of delicious cuisines, you may be tempted to take one of the cooks home with you. But dinner is only half the fun. You still have to enjoy the entertainment that is available on the beach. If you love country music or rock n roll, shag music or even stand up comedy, there is a generous amount of it here.</p>
<p>The best part of being in North Myrtle Beach is that it is a nice little hideaway from the hectic pace of life. Here is where you can leave all your worries behind and enjoy the smell and view of the beach as the breeze caresses your face.</p>
<p>North Myrtle Beach is a close relative of Myrtle Beach and they&#8217;ve both take the prizes for beauty. But where they differ is that North Myrtle Beach is more laid-back and life seems to creep along when you are there. More families visit North Myrtle Beach because of this level of privacy and peace and quiet. </p>
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		<title>Experience Caneel Bay</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/11/21/experience-caneel-bay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the ultimate beach vacation, Caneel Bay should be among your first choice. Situated on over 5,00 acres of land in the Virgin Islands, this beach resort can be found within the Virgin Islands National Park in St. John.
Caneel Bay is the home to seven beaches that are frequented by beach lovers everywhere. These beaches [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the ultimate beach vacation, Caneel Bay should be among your first choice. Situated on over 5,00 acres of land in the Virgin Islands, this beach resort can be found within the Virgin Islands National Park in St. John.</p>
<p>Caneel Bay is the home to seven beaches that are frequented by beach lovers everywhere. These beaches include Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Beach, Little Caneel Beach, Paradise Beach, Scott Beach, Turtle Bay Beach and the Hawk&#8217;s Nest Beach. The resort on the island is surrounded by only the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea and the view is breathtaking to say the least.</p>
<p>No chance of being bored here, you can get into many activities as you like. These activities run the gamut of nature walks, to sailing, scuba diving and if you&#8217;re daring enough you may want to try hiking as well.<br />
If you enjoy want to enjoy a laid-back vacation, then a picnic in the park may be ideal for you.</p>
<p>In addition the resort has 11 outdoor tennis courts to choose from and a fitness center as well. And when you need to retire after a long day out, there are 166 rooms and furnished cottages for you to retire. The furniture in the rooms are uniquely carved from wood, stone and woven fabrics and most of the guest rooms offer a breathtaking views of the beaches and gardens.</p>
<p>Try dinner at one of the many restaurants that are available at the resort. They offer everything from casual to fine dining meals. The resort as have well stocked bar for you to sit and enjoy good conversation over your favorite drink.</p>
<p>Even if you plan on mixing work with play, Caneel Bay offers a business hub that features computers with high speed Internet access, printers and access to the telephone. </p>
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		<title>Hawaii for the Winter</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/11/11/hawaii-for-the-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:59:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>There is a private bathroom for taking showers and the lights in the room are solar powered.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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		<title>Atlantis offers family vacation at its best</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/10/31/atlantis-offers-family-vacation-at-its-best/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Atlantis Paradise Island is located on Paradise Island in Bahamas and it&#8217;s one of the resorts that will go the extra mile to make sure that their guests are happy and content. 
This is the kind of place that guests love to visit and they have a hard time returning to their own native country. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Atlantis Paradise Island is located on Paradise Island in Bahamas and it&#8217;s one of the resorts that will go the extra mile to make sure that their guests are happy and content. </p>
<p>This is the kind of place that guests love to visit and they have a hard time returning to their own native country. Aside from the beautiful island weather year round, they visit to be part of all the activities that are going on.</p>
<p>Paradise Island is takes up a wide expanse of land. That&#8217;s why some native joke and suggest that to get around on this island one may need to get a detailed map.</p>
<p>As a visitor to Paradise Island, you may more than likely check in at the Coral Towers, living quarters that are within walking distance from the Predator Lagoon and the Lagoon pool. The rooms at Coral Towers are priced to accommodate the traveler who can spend a little or those that can spend a lot.</p>
<p>On this island resort, they offer fun for everyone. For one thing there are several pool areas that you can choose from and there is a place called Neptune&#8217;s Water Toys Hut where they can indulge in some water activities like water biking, kayaking and rent snorkeling equipment.</p>
<p>And the kids are not to be left out. The Aqua Tots program is a must for kids three years old and up. For the four to 12 year old there is the Discovery Channel Camp. The kids are treated to lunch and sometimes dinner after their one hour tour.</p>
<p>Water slides abound  for the kids and one has to be at least 48 inches tall to get in on the sliding fun.  There is also a very educational marine exhibit that the children will love. The exhibit showcases lots of sea animals in all their splendor.</p>
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		<title>Photos are Worth a Million Words</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationsmax.com/2007/04/11/photos-are-worth-a-million-words/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We caught an interesting post over at 37signals  (give it a read) a few days back that has some great before and after shots of photos for real estate listings.  It&#8217;s amazing how much of a difference moving a few steps in one direction or moving one piece of furniture can have on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We caught an interesting post over at 37signals  (give it a read) a few days back that has some great before and after shots of photos for real estate listings.  It&#8217;s amazing how much of a difference moving a few steps in one direction or moving one piece of furniture can have on the image that photograph portrays of a room or building.<br />
Just like with selling a home, the pictures you list with your vacation rental are the #1 selling point for potential renters when they view your listing.  They want to see what they will be getting by staying in your place, and envision themselves there.  It&#8217;s important to take hundreds of photos of your vacation rental, from different vantage points and during different times of day (usually, early in the morning or right around twilight are the best times).<br />
Remember, you [...]
<p>Original post by <em><a href="http://www.coastrentals.com/blog/2007/04/11/photos-are-worth-a-million-words/" title="">nathaniel</a></em> and <em>software</em> by <a href="http://elliottback.com">Elliott Back</a></p>
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		<title>A Mini-Bar in Your Vacation Rental?  Why Not.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently stayed in a vacation rental out in San Diego that was equipped with it&#8217;s own fully-stocked mini-bar (just like the ones you typically see in higher-end hotel rooms).  15 bottles of liquor, 8 bottles of wine, soda, tonic, candy bars and popcorn, it was decked out.  It even accompanied a price [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently stayed in a vacation rental out in San Diego that was equipped with it&#8217;s own fully-stocked mini-bar (just like the ones you typically see in higher-end hotel rooms).  15 bottles of liquor, 8 bottles of wine, soda, tonic, candy bars and popcorn, it was decked out.  It even accompanied a price list and a little box for us to leave the money in if we used anything.<br />
While I personally had never seen anyone doing this in their vacation rental, I loved discovering it upon our arrival.  Even if we didn&#8217;t use it (we did consume a few things), it is a great convenience to offer to your visitors and a simple way to get people to remember your rental as a cool place to stay the next time they are on vacation.  I truly believe it will end up increasing your return [...]
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