posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 12
You will ask yourself why you waited so long - one visit to this island paradise will convince you to come back again and again. Anna Maria Island - located just off the coast of Sarasota, FL is a laid back vacation getaway. Miles of sandy beaches and rejuvenating sunshine will maximize your vacation experience.
Where to stay:
Options are endless, if you’re interested in a vacation rental on Anna Maria Island you should try out Island Real Estate, the choices and selection are unmatched. If you’re an on the beach and pampered kind of traveler, a bed and breakfast might be just your speed.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 6
Traveling with the family can afford some of the most memorable vacations for years to come. With proper planning and research, you can ensure that your family vacation pleases even the pickiest member of the family. But with so many choices available, how does one choose the perfect destination? Budget, location, activities and amenities are all factors that help determine a location the whole family will enjoy. The following five travel tips will get even the most inexperienced travelers on the road to their ideal summer vacation in 2006.
Plan ahead. Accommodations can be sold out or unavailable by early summer. The Travel Industry Association of America, who conducted an online survey of 1,519 U.S. adults aged 18 and over in January 2006, reports that 21 percent of Americans who are planning to travel this summer had already arranged lodging at their destination. The rest were either exploring their options for where to stay (28 percent) or had not yet selected the specific destination for their trip (32 percent). The age of the internet makes research and booking easy and fairly painless. Chamber of Commerce websites make finding destination activities and outings simple. Getting the whole family excited about your trip can be as easy as spending 20 minutes around the computer looking at websites that bring the destination right into your home.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 29
Beenie Man apologises to JLP
Dancehall artiste Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis has apologised to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for claiming that his current tax woes were brought on because of his political affiliation. The internationally acclaimed deejay said on Monday that he was being targeted by the new administration, which he claimed commissioned the tax assessment.
According to the authorities, Davis currently owes the state $47 million in back taxes.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 26
Not just a place to get jostled by insane tourists with no sense of personal space anymore!
A good friend dragged me up the Eiffel for the first time last week. After years of avoiding, I must say - I loved the elevator ride. Totally cool.
But enough about me. Wanted to make sure people know about what’s happening further down, at the Jules Verne restaurant site. It’s been reported, but not widely, that Alain Ducasse is unveiling an “audacious” menu in January at the popular view eatery, formerly not known so much for its food.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 14
Compiled by Hotel Teatro Concierge Carolyn Bartel
Shops
Cry Baby Ranch
Roxanne Thurman opened her doors in 1990 but moved to the north side ofLarimer Streeta few years ago in order to expand her ???homestead.??? Turning the term ???western wear??? on its ear, this boutique offers cowgirl boots, irreverent tees, outerwear and fabulous accessories. From panorama rawhide lampshades to custom jewelry; designer scarves (created by the family of the ???dickie??? inventor!) to vintage cowgirl home furnishings and bath products, this eclectic shop is a treat for the inner-cowgirl in all of us. Catering toDenver???s more upscale visitors, Cry Baby Ranch also does a bang-up business on line and is a favorite for mail orders from Hotel Teatro???s more high profile guests.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 10
Shops
Beauchamp Place
This exclusive area is characterised by its high-class fashion shops and a village street ambience. Nestled in the heart of City ofWestminster, home to fine jewellers, boutique and leather goods shops, this historic vicinity is a great place to shop yet a more exclusive experience.
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Underground: Knightsbridge
Jermyn Streetand St James???s
Jermyn Streethas the reputation to be one of the world???s most famous centres for gentlemen???s fashion, especially for tailored suits and bespoke shirts. Traditionally only a men???s haven, now a few shops are also tailoring for women. Great shirt makers, shoemakers, milliners, perfumiers and wineries.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 4
Miami Beach is fast becoming one of the top vacation destinations for families andtravelersalike. Miami Beach offers sun, fun and a variety of activities to choose from. Now that you have decided to vacation in Miami Beach, it is time to choose the hotel that you will reside in for your vacation. With a plethora of hotel options how does one pick the perfect Miami Beach hotel? A good way to choose a hotel is by the amenities t
hat the hotel has to offer. One of the biggest disappointments that I have encountered is getting to a hotel and expecting a service that the hotel does not offer. With all the travel tools that are available on the web, you can do a little research before you go to make sure you get what you want. Listed below are what I feel are the top 5 amenities that a hotel can offer to you and your family to make your accommodation choice perfect for you.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 20
The Petronas Twin Towers here in Kuala Lumpur were once the world’s tallest buildings. From 1998 to 2004 they remained as this, however in 2004 Taipei 101 in Taiwan took the title which stands nearly 200 foot taller! However they still stand today as the world’s tallest twin towers.
The Petronas Twin Towers were designed by the architect C?sar Pelli, and finished completion in 1998. The towers are based upon a Muslim symbol which is throughout the design of the building and also boast the worlds deepest foundations at 120m. I’m not sure if a lot of people know this but two different companies built each tower, they had a race between them. The company who started over a month later actually finished first!
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 9
By: John Simmons
“Maui No Ka Oi”, translates quite simply to Maui is the Best! And if you’ve ever traveled to the Hawaiian Islands, you know exactly why this catch phrase is so popular- because Maui, also known as the “Magic Isle”, is filled to the brim with art, culture, and enough history to sink a whaling boat.
The island of Maui is the second most popular tourist destination in this south pacific island chain. Nearly 120,000 people call this 727 sq. mile isle their home, while pineapple and sugarcane are still their key exports. 2.5 million visitors each year travel to the golden-white sand beaches, mile-high mountain peaks and scores of breathtaking, natural waterfalls, all creating an ideal backdrop to the most relaxing vacation of your life.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 2
Surprisingly the Spanish online travel market is not saturated by the emergence of aggregation and comparison engines; there is still space for newcomer(s) to enter this segment of the online travel industry. That’s what Minube.com (that literally means “My Cloud” in Spanish) did today by launching this new flight/hotel aggregator “Minube”.
Minube.com referred itself as being a web 2.0 site. A simple, clean and original design withgreen, red and orange clouds! It uses features that made Web 2.0 sites so convenient such as the suggestion search box; as you type in a query it will display the available cities/countries/airports dynamically via some AJAX. Pretty useful when you don’t know how to spell those Spanish cities or when you don’t know the airport name of your destination.
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