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		<description><![CDATA[Beach is like a magnet, sun bath, surfing, swimming or just staring on wave. Beach could help you reduce your stress and that is the reason of many people visiting beaches each year.
During holiday beach also means crowd of people, for some that kind of beach is not what you looking for, although an empty [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beach is like a magnet, sun bath, surfing, swimming or just staring on wave. Beach could help you reduce your stress and that is the reason of many people visiting beaches each year.<br />
During holiday beach also means crowd of people, for some that kind of beach is not what you looking for, although an empty beach for some people are less interested as well. Some resorts might have facilities for their guest on enjoying the beach in private.<br />
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Some surfing events or music events on the side of the beaches are good attraction for some tourists, but those events you could find it everywhere.<br />
Other than that in some countries in Asia, they have special events that being held in beaches such as traditional ceremony to get rid of evil spirit, these kind of activities, we might not get every day and you only could find it in there.</p>
<p>Picking some hotels on nearby beach might be a problem for you, rather then surfing the internet or walking door to door comparing the facilities, it could be more easier asking it on travel agency. They could help you out on those problems.<br />
Talking about finest hotel, check out <a href="http://www.islandgetaway.com" target="_blank">hilton head south carolina</a> which offer world class facilities.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s nothing wrong preparing before you leave, make sure you have these items on your travel bag, items such as sunscreen, sunglasses, portable music player (if you like some music), swimsuits, slipper (sometimes its provided as complimentary on some hotels), or some books for reading.<br />
Enjoy.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Luxury Ocean Cruises are a great means of luxury travel with some fantastic benefits. They make it easy to visit several places in a single trip without the hassle of packing and unpacking; they enable easy access to virtually every continent on earth; and they are the epitome of luxury travel.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Luxury Ocean Cruises are a great means of luxury travel with some fantastic benefits. They make it easy to visit several places in a single trip without the hassle of packing and unpacking; they enable easy access to virtually every continent on earth; and they are the epitome of luxury travel.</p>
<p>For those who have not experienced the joys of luxury cruising, imagine your favourite five star resort. Now, picture waking up each morning and finding your resort has arrived as another exotic or sun-drenched location &#8211; all without the challenges of international air travel. Add to that attentive service and you get the picture of what it is like to travel on a luxury cruise.</p>
<p>Popular destinations include: the coasts of Alaska, Scandinavia, South-East Asia, Europe, Australia, and New England; China, Egypt, North America; and numerous other places. <span id="more-40"></span></p>
<p>As for ship facilities, all luxury ships have at least one swimming pool and comfortable deck chairs aplenty. Cruise ship entertainment includes: comedians, Vegas style musical shows, magicians, new release movies, etc. Most ships have a complete gym and some ships now offer putting greens, golf simulators, and basketball/tennis courts. For travellers who enjoy a bit of pampering, extensive spa facilities are available on all cruise ships. </p>
<p>All luxury cruise ships have high guest to staff ratios &#8211; to ensure discrete attentive service and response to your every whim and need. You also find luxury cruises have greater private space for guests, greater numbers of tables for two as well as on-board hosts to ensure all women guests never are in need of a dance partner to dance the night away. </p>
<p>A daily roster of activities is planned for each ship. These might include art auctions, cooking schools, lectures, language lessons, book clubs, arts and crafts, plus much more. All ships have extensive libraries to while away the hours in comfortable chairs enjoying great novels and non-fiction books.</p>
<p>With regards to food, luxury cruises have exceptional dining choices. You can choose to dine at the main dining room, or one of the more exclusive speciality restaurants on board ship. There are also a number of coffee shops and juice bars on most ships to help cater to those needing high tea or a latte.</p>
<p>Cabins on luxury cruises tend to be generously proportioned, with multi-room suites available with private decks and balconies, exquisite bathrooms, lounge and bar areas, and your own private waiter. </p>
<p>When onshore, the shore excursions office offers a variety of sightseeing tours and activities such as cultural tours, snorkelling, museum tours and more, at each port of call. </p>
<p>There are many fabulous luxury cruise lines to select. Cunard Lines are the most well known for their liners which allow people to travel in supreme luxury. </p>
<p>The Queen Mary 2, the Queen Victoria and the Queen Elizabeth provide the highest class of ocean travel. The interior design and fit outs of each of these cruise ships hark back to a bygone era and complement the on board experience where people dress for dinner in black-tie and cocktail gowns and enjoy elegant soirees with some of the premiere world entertainers. Priceless art works enrich the senses, while Oxford Professors and guest expert lecturers enrich the mind with their seminars and lectures.</p>
<p>Cunard voyages include Transatlantic, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe and luxury Around the World cruises and range from as little as 4 days to extended stays. </p>
<p>For more relaxed elegance you may enjoy travel on Crystal cruises, with all of the amenities of a luxury resort. Teak decks, silk wall hangings, crystal chandeliers and polished marble all add to the ambience.</p>
<p>Silversea Cruises have a well deserved reputation for exquisite dining and all inclusive fares. The meals on Silversea Cruise lines rival the top Michelin starred restaurants in the world, with a non-sell atmosphere common on many other cruise ships. </p>
<p>The Holland America line also provides classic luxury, fabulous food and understated elegance. Teak desks, impressive state rooms, and exceptional service define the Holland America line. It cruises to destinations including Alaska, Panama Canal, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Australia and the Asia Pacific.</p>
<p>North Star Cruises offers luxury cruises around the remote northern parts of Australia through the Kimberley region, and comes complete with its own private helicopter to allow guests to explore this rugged wilderness in comfort. </p>
<p>Other exceptional luxury cruises can be found on Fred Olsen Cruise lines, The World of Residensea, Wings Nile Cruises, Princess Cruises, Hebridean International Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Orion Expedition Cruises.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Romantic, adventurous, educational, and cultural are a few of the types of cruises available to vacationers. A cruise is simply a chance to get away from your everyday routine and relax. The type of cruise that you choose mainly depends on what you enjoy most and which activities you would like to take part in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Romantic, adventurous, educational, and cultural are a few of the types of cruises available to vacationers. A cruise is simply a chance to get away from your everyday routine and relax. The type of cruise that you choose mainly depends on what you enjoy most and which activities you would like to take part in while on the cruise. Your age, health, activity level, marital status, or if this is a family trip are all-important factors that help you decide the best cruise for you.</p>
<p>The following is a list of ten spectacular cruise destinations with a brief description of each. This should provide you with some tips during the planning of your cruise excursion.<span id="more-38"></span></p>
<p>1. Cruises to various Caribbean destinations are popular with many frequent cruisers. The months of January, February, and March are the most traveled months for cruises to the Caribbean. Why shiver in the snow and cold when you could be basking in the sun on the beautiful white sand beaches of the Caribbean Islands. These islands are home to. (St Croix, Grand Cayman, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Barbados, and Jamaica are just a few choice Caribbean cruise destinations.)</p>
<p>2. Hawaii is a top cruise destination any time of the year as far as many people are concerned because of its lush landscapes, natural resources, and rich island culture, music, food, and people. (There are 137 islands to choose as possible destination points to stop and explore during your Hawaiian cruise adventure.)</p>
<p>3. Adventurous types often enjoy cruises to Antarctica as a top cruise destination. Antarctic cruises typically cost more than other destinations and they come with several limitations in that travel to the Antarctic is restricted certain times of the year. (King George Island, Anvers Island, Elephant Island, Torgersen Island, and Port Lockroy are some of the destinations you can visit while on your Antarctic cruise).</p>
<p>4. Alaskan cruises are also popular with many people. Summer is the preferred time for cruises to Alaska because daylight is longer in summer offering visitors greater recreational and entertainment opportunities. Many Alaskan cruises arrange special outings at various Alaskan ports like hunting and fishing expeditions, wildlife safaris, white water rafting, and other activities.</p>
<p>5. Count cruises to Mexico among top cruise destinations. Temperate year round climate, Latin cuisine, music, and cultural events as well as the relative inexpensiveness of travel to Mexico makes cruises to this region popular with many people.</p>
<p>6. Baltic Sea excursions are also a top summer cruise destination. Winter months are not as popular since conditions in this region can become frigid and difficult. This region provides for breathtaking views and experiences in warmer months. (You may recognize the names of these top Baltic Sea cruise destinations such as St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.)</p>
<p>7. Mediterranean cruises are top cruise destinations among many people because the area is packed with thrilling sights and different things to do and experience. (The Greek and French Riviera Islands, and Costs del Sol are a few of your choices for visiting on a Mediterranean cruise.)</p>
<p>8. Cruises to the Fjords of Norway offer travelers some of the most spectacular views of the wonders of nature. Many call this home to the Northern lights and the midnight sun. (Bergen, Kirkenes, Helyesyit, and Geiranjer, are some of the cities and villages you may visit on cruises to this region.)</p>
<p>9. The tropical climates of islands such as Fiji and Polynesian islands of the South Pacific cruises are also amazing destinations. The only caveat to the extraordinary beauty of this area for some people is the extended travel time between islands. Many people do not consider the long travel between these islands much of an inconvenience.</p>
<p>10. The Galapagos are home to some of the world&#8217;s most unique animal species and cruising to destinations here offers abundant opportunities to see animals not seen elsewhere and remote and undisturbed natural landscapes. (Some of the most popular cruises to the Galapagos Islands take place from April through May, although cruises to the Galapagos are available at other times throughout the year.)</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Luxury Vacations: He arrived looking ready for island life however underneath his wrinkle-free surf trunks and faded Abercrombie &#038; Fitch t-shirt was the presence of a man who had not a minute to spare, a man whose Blackberry and briefcase were as much an appendage as his arm or leg. My big brother Barry — [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Luxury Vacations: He arrived looking ready for island life however underneath his wrinkle-free surf trunks and faded Abercrombie &#038; Fitch t-shirt was the presence of a man who had not a minute to spare, a man whose Blackberry and briefcase were as much an appendage as his arm or leg. My big brother Barry — senior partner in a New Jersey based law firm, single father and county coach for junior boys soccer — had left New Jersey for his first real vacation in six years. </p>
<p>My proposed remedy for his suburban stress was the somewhat unoriginal recipe of a Caribbean island, gorgeous weather, a seaworthy vessel, and copious amounts of rum. His unexpected response after six years of rewarding lock-down, was, &#8220;I&#8217;m in!&#8221; <span id="more-34"></span></p>
<p>After arriving at the Moorings marina in Road Town, the capitol of Tortola, home to our sleek 55-foot monohull, we were introduced to our captain and chef, Australian couple Tom and Jaquie. But shortly after we toured our elegantly appointed cabins, Barry started with queries of cell phone availability and Internet service. Mildly discouraged, I still had faith that the sun, the sand, the cool island breeze and life, in general, on our new floating villa would soon dismantle his daily worries of life back home. </p>
<p>Our seven-day voyage began on the island of Tortola, the largest of the 60 islands that comprise the British Virgin Island chain. Located in the northern Caribbean, Tortola is chock-a-block with soft, white sandy beaches and lush mountains. It also has a protected harbor strewn with a multitude of yachts in all shapes and sizes. </p>
<p>Our first visit was the Bright at Norman Island, just seven nautical miles south of Tortola. Helping to form the Southern perimeter of the Francis Drake Channel, Norman Island is often referred to as Treasure Island because of the vast number of pirates that once claimed these waters. One of its unique features is an area called The Caves, rumored to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson&#8217;s book Treasure Island. Now if the beauty of the British Virgin Islands isn&#8217;t enough to loosen the knots of suburban life, I&#8217;m not sure what is. </p>
<p>However with the balmy breeze offering a most refreshing relief to the beating sun, Jaquie&#8217;s uncanny timing as she delivered a cold rum and Ting with some of our favorite bites, I could see Barry beginning to unravel. We launched ourselves overboard into a turquoise sea, swimming and snorkeling in and around the rock formations called the Indians, easily imagining what glorious treasures might have been sunken in the depths beneath our treading toes. Just below was the Rhone, a British steamer, which sank in 1867 during a hurricane and is now considered to be one of the very best wreck dives in all of the Caribbean. </p>
<p>We made our next stop at a floating bar/restaurant called the Willie-T. Yeah, this one&#8217;s hard to describe without sounding shameless and irresponsible. Take yourself back, if you will, to your junior year of college. You&#8217;ve been drinking, life&#8217;s pretty good, and no dare seems unreasonable. Got it? Now stick this local, anything goes-watering hole on a boat in the middle of the Caribbean and there you have it &#8211; the Willie-T. This I knew, of all things, would peak my brother&#8217;s interest. You see the Willie-T has only one way to obtain the bar&#8217;s famed t-shirt, and no, not with your credit card. You have to earn it by taking a topless dive off the top deck and strolling back across to collect your clothes. He may be a lawyer but he&#8217;s still a guy and lucky for him there were some eager takers. </p>
<p>Sailing approximately 11 nautical miles from Norman Island, we reached Jost Van Dyke, a small and picturesque harbor protected by 1000 foot peaks, and home to the world famous Foxy&#8217;s beach restaurant and bar. As fate would have it, Foxy himself was &#8220;in the house&#8221; as we anchored for a visit. It was an open-air, picnic table meets cabaret type party. We sat next to strangers, ate freshly caught Mahi Mahi, drank rum-inspired cocktails and shopped shamelessly at Foxy&#8217;s beach-side boutique. Before we knew it, the magic hour began to fall upon us, and Foxy, with guitar in hand, lit up the night. We danced in our bare feet and celebrated life and the glorious sense of freedom before falling into hammocks hitched to coconut palms that lined the beach. </p>
<p>It was now and new and glorious morning filled with exceptionally blue skies. It must have been 11 a.m. when my brother surfaced from his mahogany cocoon below, which was a telling sign that my plan was working. The day ahead was filled with adventures at sea. The Caribbean was like a giant, wet wonderland where we would kayak, windsurf, swim and snorkel. Barry kayaked over to a tiny island known as Sandy Spit, which couldn&#8217;t have been more than a few acres from end to end. He carried with him only a book, a towel and suntan oil. Yes oil, not block or screen. This was an ongoing comedy routine throughout the trip. He wanted a tan &#8211; refusing to consider that he might benefit from starting off with a higher screen, allowing the sun to do its thing slowly and methodically but instead he chose SPF 8 oil on day one of our trip. At Sandy Spit, we were down to a mere SPF 4. Two hours later I found an electric red Barry snoring beneath a lone palm. </p>
<p>Considered to be one of the most beautiful anchorages in all of the BVI, our next stop was Cane Garden Bay. We whiled away the hours, frolicking in the sea before happy hour at Myettes, a lively hotel, restaurant and bar. Starting off slow, the bar had just a few guests, and we could see that there was a wedding taking place down by the water. A band arrived, sort of Jimmy Buffet meets Bob Marley meets Motown kind of thing. I vaguely remember a rum-tasting session, becoming the official tambourine player for the band, and Barry, now two sheets to the wind, on the microphone with our Jimmy Buffet look-alike, singing his own special version of Mustang Sally. It was official. He was de-stressed. The eventful happy hour was followed by a feast of fresh crab and lobster, then a dinghy ride back to our bobbing home under the stars. </p>
<p>Our mornings were refreshing and lucid. Next stop: Marina Cay, located near Guana Island. This cay is roughly 10 nautical miles from Cane Garden Bay and is a picture postcard island, just minutes from Trellis Bay and the airport, making it a wonderful pit-stop for island shopping at Pussers company store, refueling, or buying a drink and taking in the sunset. We opted to grab a bite at Monkey Point then carry on to Virgin Gorda, which gets its name from its shape. Columbus described the island as resembling a plump woman with her belly in the air. There, our journey called notice to the luxury resorts of Little Dix Bay with its incredible spa and Biras Creek, an elegant bungalow style resort; the Bitter End Yacht Club, which offers a wonderful sailing school; and Baraka Point Villa, which comes with its own chef and crew. </p>
<p>Our last stops before heading back to Road Town were Cooper Island and the private island resort of Peter Island, where we took a swim at Deadman&#8217;s Bay. But it was the mysterious Baths at Spanish Town, back on Virgin Gorda, which melted away the last faded wrinkles of city stress. At the Baths, giant granite boulders strewn throughout the beach and along the water&#8217;s edge create stunning grottos, caves, wading rock pools and trails that lead to magnificent beaches. Believed to have been a spiritual and physical cleansing place for the Amerindians, the Baths remain a calming place that calls for meditation. On our way back to the boat, we discovered the Mad Dog bar. We ordered their famous frozen pina coladas and pondered the meaning of life, love — and with a chuckle, how well Barry&#8217;s law firm might do based on Tortola. </p>
<p>As I dropped a very dark, funny red version of Barry at the airport, I noticed that he was also a much more relaxed, looser version. We joked about leaving empty handed with all the talk of buried treasure. But teary-eyed and full of laughter we both knew where to find the treasures in our lives, and he was heading home to his.</p>
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