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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 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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		<description><![CDATA[Luxury Cruises: Have you ever cruised into a prime port, spent a hurried day in frantic exploration, and only hours later stood on the ship&#8217;s deck as it pulled from the dock — already longing to return to really see the destination? 
If your answer is &#8220;yes,&#8221; as mine invariably is, have you revisited? Perhaps. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Luxury Cruises: Have you ever cruised into a prime port, spent a hurried day in frantic exploration, and only hours later stood on the ship&#8217;s deck as it pulled from the dock — already longing to return to really see the destination? </p>
<p>If your answer is &#8220;yes,&#8221; as mine invariably is, have you revisited? Perhaps. </p>
<p>But more than likely, not. </p>
<p>Well, no more. I recently discovered Royal Caribbean&#8217;s Cruisetours — billed as an addendum &#8220;designed to make a vacation for clients a complete vacation.&#8221; Offered in conjunction with cruises in Alaska, South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand and Europe, it&#8217;s a pre- or post- multi-day escorted land segment that will immerse you into the land and its lore. <span id="more-32"></span></p>
<p>A Cruisetour is optional and it takes your on-water adventure inland for 3 to 7 additional days through a transportation combo of luxury motorcoaches and/or trains. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s simply the best way to minimize the hassles and maximize being there. </p>
<p>I speak from experience. Prior to a Mediterranean sailing from Rome, I opted for the Cruisetour — it commenced in Venice (2 nights), continued to Florence (1 night) and concluded in Rome (2 nights). </p>
<p>Highlights: A professor of art&#8217;s lecture on the work of Michelangelo at the base of sculptor&#8217;s famous statue of David in Florence&#8217;s Accademia Gallery; an insider&#8217;s visit to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel, again guided by an historian insider (additional perk: we were ushered to the front of the admission line that wrapped around the perimeter of Vatican City) and a private dinner in the cellar of a Tuscan winery after a personal vineyard tour. </p>
<p>The best part: I didn&#8217;t deal with luggage (my eternal Achilles travel heel); I made no hotel arrangements (they were pre-made, prepaid, upscale and centrally located); local transportation, transfers, city tours, some meals and tickets to famous sites were handled (as were VIP admissions); tips were included; free time was ample and an escort (and acting concierge when requested) was ever-present.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[If eating fine food is your pleasure, a cruise vacation and dining at sea is for you!
If you get up early enough, go to bed late enough and catch the elevators on your ship just right &#8211; you can eat up to 13 times a day on board. And that does not count 24 hour [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If eating fine food is your pleasure, a cruise vacation and dining at sea is for you!<br />
If you get up early enough, go to bed late enough and catch the elevators on your ship just right &#8211; you can eat up to 13 times a day on board. And that does not count 24 hour complementary room service.<br />
Fine cuisine and five star dining has always been a part of the cruise experience. On board, you&#8217;ll be treated to more options than ever before. As soon as one serving is ending, somewhere on the ship another is beginning.<br />
Today the on board dining experience rivals almost any land based restaurant. Celebrity Cruise Lines cuisine, for example, is acclaimed by food experts, travel authorities and the most discriminating connoisseurs of all, their passengers.<br />
Whether the succulent, broiled lobster tails and coquilles Saint Jacques served on the finest china or fresh pastas and omelets &#8220;made to order&#8221; from the buffet, an array of exotic dishes and familiar favorites are yours to enjoy. <span id="more-17"></span><br />
Menu offerings on Celebrity are created by master chef, Michel Roux, a Michelin three star restaurant owner, and are as outstanding as the setting in which they are served &#8211; grand, multi-level dining rooms, with a piano played softly in the background.<br />
Imagine Smoked Salmon Claudine, Pheasant Mousseline with Blueberry Vinaigrette, Consommé with Vegetable Brunoise, Broiled Lobster Tail, Veal Medallions, Coffee Profiteroles with Jamaican Sabayon and Swan Puff with Chocolate Sauce. The price? Included with your cruise as is all dining on board your floating resort.<br />
And there is virtually no limit on what or how much you can order!<br />
If what I just described is too formal for you, how about breakfast in bed, sunrise coffee and pastries on deck. Of course there is always a full breakfast in your ship&#8217;s dining room or a relaxed buffet in one of the alternative dining areas.<br />
French toast. Spanish omelets made to order. And Danish, of course. You&#8217;ll find them all at breakfast, along with such traditional fare as ham and eggs, fresh fruit and yogurt, a choice of toast and rolls, pancakes and home fries<br />
Lunch? Casual, poolside lunch or full menu in the dining room and on some cruise ships the between meal most popular attraction, 24-hour pizzerias and ever present ice cream bars or buffets.<br />
While the 24 hour room service on some ships is restricted to snacks, cold sandwiches and sometimes hamburgers, other cruise lines offer you a full dining room menu in your cabin during regular dining hours.<br />
Princess Cruises offers true 24-hour dining in their Horizon Court restaurants featuring their own galley which allows it to stay open ALL day and ALL night, offering a full menu of both hot and cold meals. Your dinner is served tableside by waiters from 7:30p.m. through 4:00a.m. and all other meals are available buffet style from free-standing islands designed to eliminate lines.<br />
I do not want to panic the health conscious crowd, so you will be secure in knowing that most ships can accommodate salt-free, low-carbohydrate, kosher or other diet preferences.<br />
The variety of healthy and guilt-free choices will astound your eyes and your taste buds. Almost all Cruise lines offer a &#8220;heart smart&#8221; section on their menus, including vegetarian entrees at lunch and dinner and fresh fruit and other natural snacks are always available.<br />
And then there is always the expansive fitness areas for you to use and remain ship-shape.<br />
On mainstream cruise lines, you&#8217;ll have to choose your dining time when making your cruise plan. There are usually two dinner seatings, one between 6:00p.m.- 6:30pm and one between 8:00p.m. and 8:30p.m. depending on your ship itinerary. The 6:00p.m seating will allow you to work up an appetite for the mid-night buffet.<br />
But some ships have a 1:30a.m. buffet so you can be comfortable going to the late seating. Your table is reserved for you for the entire cruise and your waiter and busboy will become like family, dedicated to making your cruise a dream vacation.<br />
Table size is usually, for 4, 6, 8 or 10 with the occasional table for two. If you are traveling in a group or with friends you&#8217;ll want to ensure that your seated together at the same dinner seating.<br />
My suggestion is to always ask for a large table. What a great way to meet new friends from around the world. Unless, of course, your stateroom has a balcony and your significant other wants a private dinner for two!<br />
Personal Choice Cruising<br />
Princess ships offer the line&#8217;s innovative Personal Choice Cruising program. An individualized, unstructured style of cruising that provides a &#8220;what you want, when you want&#8221; atmosphere of onboard choice and flexibility. This is designed to give passengers the opportunity to customize their cruise experience to fit their personal interests, needs, and desires.<br />
Princess&#8217; Personal Choice Dining program offers two main dining options. Passengers can choose between traditional fixed seating, where they will have an assigned dinner time, table, companions, and wait staff, or restaurant-style Anytime Dining, which allows them to dine when, where, and with whom they wish.<br />
Norwegian Cruise Line Flexible Choice<br />
NCL&#8217;s cruising concept is the Freestyle Dining component, allowing guests to eat whenever, wherever, and with whomever they wish.<br />
Ten different themed restaurants offer an array of international and regional cuisine, including French bistro fare, trattoria-style Italian dishes, Asian fusion, sushi, teppanyaki, and Spanish tapas.<br />
Vegetarian, low fat, low calorie, and children&#8217;s menu items are available at all restaurants, and NCL&#8217;s popular &#8220;chocoholic buffet&#8221; is offered on all voyages. Guests can also order from a 24-hour room service menu.<br />
All of NCL&#8217;s full-service and specialty restaurant menus incorporate a variety of regional specialties to allow guests to savor culinary creations that are unique to the exotic destinations visited during their cruise.<br />
Best of all, the one thing you&#8217;ll never see on a cruise ship menu is a price! Bon Appetit! </p>
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