Archive for September, 2011

September 30th, 2011

an article about the bellevue club complex alcudia majorca

On the North Coast of Majorca in Puerto de Alcudia is a gorgeous beach with the Bellevue Club resort for the perfect beach holiday destination. The Bellevue Club is designed to have the atmosphere of a Mediterranean village with first class facilities and services. Situated in 17 buildings with 1474 apartments, it is the largest resort in Europe.

Bellevue club hotel kirkland

The white sand and turquoise water is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, comparable to beaches in the South Pacific and Caribbean. This is the main attraction, but there are swimming pools and lots of free activities for children and teenagers including football, a gym, children’s playground and canoeing on the lake.

For a small charge there is mini golf, tennis, table tennis, horseback riding, pool table, golf, fitness centre and a games room as well as a mini funfair for children. Every night the Show Garden provides live entertainment of mainly excellent tribute bands and there is also bingo every night.

Activities nearby, some with fees that visitors can enjoy:

• Snorkeling
• Scuba diving
• Water skiing
• Windsurfing
• Bird watching
• Bicycle rentals
• Fishing
• Mountain biking
• Scooter/moped rental

The rooms are spacious and well maintained with satellite TV, en suite bathroom, microwave, kitchenette, terrace or balcony and fridge. There are studio apartments as well as one and two bedroom apartments. There is a lake, beautiful gardens and rolling, green hills nearby.

The local area offers restaurants, bars, grocery stores for self catering, go-karting, water-parks and sailing in the beautiful countryside of Majorca. Alcudia has historical Roman ruins and walls as well as traditional street markets. There are car rental companies if visitors want access to the whole island.

One of the local treasures is the Crepe Man who makes inexpensive crepes that are delicious. There is also Italian food and other cuisine in the locality. The least expensive option is to self cater as often as possible. The kitchenette has crockery and cutlery provided and the fridge is full size. The Bellevue Club offers a wonderful breakfast buffet. There are snack bars at each of the eight swimming pools on site. The Morocco Bar in the entertainment hall, The Tabern, an Irish pub, a bar and café are all available on site.

The staff at the Bellevue work tirelessly to keep the facilities clean and they make it a point that each visitor receives all the help they need. The room amenities include a sofa bed, wake-up calls, daily housekeeping, direct phone, safe, cots when available and extra towels or bedding. There is dry cleaning and laundry service on site. The reception staff is also friendly and helpful.

The Bellevue Club, Alcudia, Majorca is a world class, beach holiday destination with white sand, warm, blue water and a huge variety of water sports and other activities for a fun family vacation. The Bellevue Club apartments are a clean, convenient base for enjoying all the outdoor sports, shopping and nightlife in the area.

September 30th, 2011

Top Places to Visit this autumn

This autumn if you are planning for a grand trip, then you should definitely visit some wonderful places of UK. Visiting these places are indeed the great options to feel the vivacity of the changing season.  Though there are lots of destinations, but among them the most popular ones are mentioned below:

Elan Valley- It is set on the hillsides and is bordered by a series of beautiful lakes. Now, a question may arise that how one can get there. In this respect, it is better to mention about the system of car hire in UK. If you are taking a trip to UK and you are not taking personal car with yourself then there is no need to worry. You can take a car on hire. The rate charged for hiring a car in UK is also quite reasonable so it can be well-expected that each and every tourist will afford to buy this service.

Elan Valley

The National Arboretum- It is one of the most beautiful gardens, where you will be able to see hardy cyclamen, colchicums and autumn-flowering crocuses. However, this is not all, added to these; you will also come across some the world’s rarest plants.

Hever Castle- It is considered to be one of the finest 18th-century gardens, where one can experience majestic landscape highlighted with rusty hues and burnished leaves. So, if are you interested to see the reflection of golden yellow leaves on the clear lake then this is the place to be.

Kew Gardens- This magnificent tourist spot is located quite near to the Central London. The garden covers around 300 acres of land so you can take autumn walks around the whole area. Apart from the other rare plants, one of the most alluring things to see here is the Japanese Katsura tree, which emits sweet caramel scent during the early autumn.

Mount Stewart House- It is considered to be one of the most unusual gardens. In fact, this place has an international importance and supports numerous exotic plants to grow because of the warm climactic condition of Strangford Lough.

Apart from these, in UK there are several other beautiful places, where you can easily reach by taking a hired car.

September 30th, 2011

Experience the Weather of Los Angeles in a Better Way

Break the humdrum of life with a weekend trip – sometimes a short weekend trip will help you to reinvigorate yourself and your family. Los Angeles provides you host of opportunities to experience deep valleys, vast mountain ranges, deserts, forests and the Pacific Ocean.  But, before planning a trip to the City of Angeles you should keep yourself updated about Los Angeles weather.

Weather of Los Angeles

Los Angeles experiences rain during the first two months of the year. Thus, you need to come prepared in case you are visiting Los Angeles during January – February. In case you are visiting in May, June and July look out for the ‘marine layer’, a gloomy overcast sky, with smog like cloud. This may hamper your schedule if you are planning to spend a day on the beach or the coastal band particularly in the morning.

Therefore, whenever you plan to visit Los Angeles you should bring sun glasses, a snug jacket and comfortable summer outfits. Will all these in your baggage you will find yourself in a comfortable state to experience this great weather which has contributed to the making of a popular tourist destination.

You can visit Los Angeles any time of the year. You can expect sunny and warm days all the year round. Generally, temperatures soar to 85º F in the summer months and a pleasant 75ºF during fall. In comparison to the cities on the East Coast winters in Los Angeles are warm with the temperature remaining around 70ºF. During morning hours, humidity generally stays high around 80% with the levels dropping to 65% during the afternoon.

The city experiences Mediterranean climate with its latitude and its propinquity to mountains and the oceans. The place enjoys warm dry days with the influence of the gentle winds ocean.

Thus, experience the temperate climate all the time in the year whenever you plan to visit Los Angeles. Sometimes it is seen that the temperatures fluctuate depending on which part of the city you are in. Therefore, Davis Letterman once quoted “Fall is my favourite season in Los Angeles, watching the birds change colour and fall from the trees.”

September 30th, 2011

Get Mesmerized by Fiji’s Stunning Inland Attractions

Located in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean and north-east of New Zealand’s North Island, Fiji is one of the most beautiful island nations in the world. Rolling mountains, meandering rivers, pristine beaches, cascading waterfalls and splashes of green beautify the interiors of Fiji.

Fiji Interiors

Let us gain a little bit more knowledge about the beautiful interior of Fiji:

Viti Levu is the cynosure of the inland attraction of Fiji. The varied attractions in Viti Levu contribute to the majority of tourist hotspots in Fiji. Nature is at her best in the interior of Viti Levu. Mountains, rivers, beaches, canyons and waterfalls of picturesque beauty and tinge of green here, there and everywhere, there is no dearth of features in this region that make a place pleasant to eyes as well as to mind.

Viti Levu is home to Namosi Highlands the highest point of Fiji. If you want to witness remarkable mountain scenery and stunning waterfalls, Namosi Highlands is going to be on top of the sight-seeing plan. This region also consists of villages where the people are of friendly nature and their traditional style of living will be able to interest you a lot. The slightly intoxicating taste of kava, a mild narcotic drink is hard to miss when you visit the highland villages. How can the canyons be forgotten to be mentioned? Do explore the breathtaking beauty of the densely-forested canyons at Namosi Highlands.

Adventure freaks are going to have a blast as the opportunities for rafting and kayaking on Wainikoroiluva or Luva, the chief river flowing through the highlands, and hiking are at galore in this wonderland. As you embark on a rafting trip, you follow past narrow canyons having black volcanic walls, and a number of thundering waterfalls in between dense forests.

Therefore, visiting Namosi Highlands will constitute an interesting chapter of your travel life for sure. As you delve deeper to explore the inland beauty of the Fiji attractions, cool and pleasant climate soothes you. Blue sea and the diversity of birdlife amaze you as they unfold full-fledged.

The best way to visit these inland wonders of Fiji is to break free and get lost amidst the beauty of the interiors by travelling on the rivers.

You must be tempted now to visit Fiji. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your next holiday plan in Fiji and treasure an enthralling experience.

September 30th, 2011

Top 5 Thailand Attractions

Bangkok, the capital city is the most popular tourist destination of Thailand. It is in Bangkok that you will find the major attractions of Thailand. The top five attractions of this place include the Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Emerald Buddha, Floating Market and Patong.

Thailand trip has become cheaper than before due to the political upheaval. If you come to this country, make sure you explore the above mentioned attractions.

Top 5 Thailand Attractions

Grand Palace: If you wish to get a flavor of the oriental past, a visit to the dazzling Grand Palace is a must for you. You can get a chance to view the treasure of Thailand’s royal lineage. The palace is also home to the famous temple Wat Phra. The spectacular interior of the palace will leave you spell bound.

 

Emerald Buddha: Emerald Buddha or the holy Buddha is housed in the temple of Wat Phra. The idol is carved out of jasper and it is dressed in golden. It is considered to be the most sacred place of Bangkok. Hence visitors need to follow a strict dress code in order to visit the temple.

Reclining Buddha: In a Buddhist country it is not surprising to find many Buddhist shrines. But Wat Pho is the oldest, largest and most popular of all the shrines. It houses the Reclining Buddha plated in gold.  The structure of Buddha is 15 meters high and 46 meters long.

Floating Market: This is the most striking of all the Thailand attractions. Located in Damneon Saduak, this market is the place where you can get a glimpse of Thai culture and tradition. You can enjoy boating trip across the waterways and buy various things starting from food to flowers offered by the vendors.

Patong: If you come to Thailand and don’t see Patong beach your Thailand trip is incomplete. The palm fringed beach with its white sand will mesmerize you. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the Patong beach of Phuket to wind up your Thailand tour.

September 30th, 2011

Discovering the Multitudinous Facets of Thailand

Mythic, mysterious and mesmerizing – Thailand is a top pick among tourist destinations in Asia. Whether you wish to relax at a picturesque beach or wish to have an adventure up the mountain trails, shop at a snazzy mall or dine at a sleepy town, every whim of yours finds satiation here.

The best season to visit is from November to February. When choosing one amongst the available Thailand tours, opt for something that corresponds to your interests. Here are a few pointers for help.

Thailand tours

An idyllic vacation – Be it the luxurious retreats of Hua Hin or the beauteous island of Ko Tao, idling away is always an option here. The stunning beaches create the perfect backdrop, the superb resorts make ideal stays and the nothing-to-do attitude completes the recipe for just the vacation you intended.

An adventurous trip – The rainforests and limestone karsts set the scene for adventure-seekers. The jungle trekking opportunities of the Mae Hong Son Province or exploring the flora and fauna of the Khao Sok National Park are sure to impress any buccaneer. When there are beaches, diving, swimming and snorkelling are sure to be there too.

An exploration of cities and towns – Bustling Bangkok juxtaposed with sleepy river town of Kanchanaburi – whatever your purpose of visit, you would find it quite an experience to visit these Thai centres. When you are at it, do not miss the picturesque bus ride from Kanchanaburi to Sangkhlaburi.

A glimpse of culture – Tours of Thailand offer a glimpse of the rich tradition and culture of this Asian country. Whether you want to discover the ruins of the Sukhothai Historical Park, or have a taste of spicy seafood at a curry shack in Songkhla or wish to try your hand at cooking in Chaing Mai, this place caters to diverse interests.

Finding a tour that encompasses all facets of Thailand is a difficult task. Instead, focus on the area that interests you the most. Get the tour details matching your choice, pack your bags and go ahead for a memorable experience.

September 27th, 2011

A Family Holiday in Magluf (Majorca)

A holiday in Majorca is fantastic for everyone. Couples love the beautiful island with it’s beaches, swimming and many water sports. It’s cafes and bars are great fun for the adults on holiday in a gorgeous location. This is the perfect place to get away from it all, and still have everything you need right there with you. Majorca is also a great place to spend a holiday with the entire family. Yes, this does include the kids!

Family Holiday in Magluf

Even though Majorca is famous for it’s fun parties and young tourists, it’s also becoming a fun place for even younger visitors. These visitors are the children. Families will find an endless supply of activities to enjoy together. There are now many attractions for them to enjoy and none of the children will ever say that they are bored.

For the family traveling together to Majorca, the best places to stay are on the less crowded beaches. Puerto Pollensa and Cala d’Or are perfect spots for kids to play while mom and dad can simply relax and take in the sun and scenery. The kids can play in the sand with their buckets and shovels and have plenty of room to build a sand castle.

For those families who still want to be somewhere with a little more action, the resorts of Alcudia, Magaluf and El Arenal will fill that bill. Some of these resorts have their own waterparks which kids love. The whole family can also go horseback riding and kids can enjoy go-karting.

No matter where the family decides to stay on Majorca, there are several attractions geared for the kids enjoyment. Marineland is located in Costa D’en Blanes and is a must-see that even parents will love. This park has the largest shark collection in all of Europe, several aquariums, and even a parrot circus.

For a waterpark that’s not located at a resort, there is Aqualand. With the slides, wave pools and even several rides to enjoy, the whole family will enjoy a fun time all day. If there are small children, the park has shallow water in Polynesia and Mini Park which parents can feel safe to have their kids splashing around.

A different activity that doesn’t involve water is the Palma Nova Golf Fantasia. This spot has three mini golf courses set among caves, waterfalls, tropical gardens and lakes. If that isn’t enough for miniature golf, there is an abundance of animal life right among the courses.

To really get more than just a glimpse of the island, the family can go hiking on Castell d’Alaro which is the island’s best hiking trail. It begins in Alaro and ends at a 15th century castle and even a chapel on a hilltop. The views here are spectacular and even the kids will appreciate seeing the island and the sea from this spot.

There is even a railway that rides along the coastline called the Soller-Palma railway. This is another activity for everyone to take in the marvelous views.

When it rains on Majorca, most of the kids can take advantage of the kids clubs that many hotels have to offer. There are also indoor playgrounds for those special days out of the sun.