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    January 27th, 2010EmilyUncategorized

    A luxurious beach resort in Barbados, the Sandy Lane resort is a paradise for honeymooners. Offering a combination of privacy, numerous activities, and first class service, the resort is located on the west coast of the island of Barbados. Sandy Lane also offers three golf courses and a 47,000 square foot spa. The resort also offers a white sand beach and the Caribbean Sea.

    The island of Barbados offers tropical climate with year round temperatures that stay between 75 and 85 degrees. The non stop flights to Barbados take around 4.5 hours from New York City, making the island one of the best beach vacation spots from the East Coast.

    The country club at Sandy Lane Resort is a golfers’ paradise. The resort spa, fronted by a waterfall and swimming pool, offers guests a combination of relaxing and healing therapies from the Far East, Caribbean, and even Europe. For the ultimate in spa indulgence you should try one of the nine VIP treatment suites with a private landscaped garden and three hydrotherapy pools.

    The 112 resort rooms are both luxurious and very spacious, with each one offering a plasma television and high speed internet access. The hotel also provides 24 hour room service, and maid cleaning service twice a day.

    If you plan to go on a family vacation, the resort offers the Tree House Club, which is a special facility designed for children 3 – 12. Kids here can experience exciting thrills, such as swimming with turtles and easter egg hunts. The resort will also offer you and your family a number of exciting water sports, tennis, and even shopping.

    The signature restaurant, L’Acajou, serves French cuisine that features fresh island seafood and other local treats. The restaurant also offers you an open air setting on the waterfront, that offers you breathtaking panoramic views.

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    January 23rd, 2010EmilyUncategorized

    Accessible by only ferry, private boat, or by air, Ocracoke Island seems to make time stand still on it’s 16 mile island. What really makes this island special is that over three quarters of it is protected Cape Hatteras National Seashore property.

    Within Ocracoke Island North Carolina, there are many different houses, schools, parks, and numerous boat ramps and places for beach access. The community is very friendly here, making it a perfect beach vacation spot for the entire family.

    For everything practical and not so practical you’ll need while your away from home, you can find it here on Ocracoke Island. From beach chairs and boards to manicures and massages, and rental cars to finding a caterer – you can find everything you need to make your beach vacation a dream come true.

    For nearly 12 continuous miles, the dunes and marsh lands of the island are untouched, providing a home for birds, deer, muskrats, rabbits, and other wild animals. The several beaches on the island are some of the last pristine beaches left in America. Fishermen and anglers are allowed to drive on the beach, with surf fishing being truly great here.

    If you visit Ocracoke Island in the summer, you’ll find that there is always something to do. The island has a happening nightlife as well, which is perfect for those who want more than just the beach on their vacation.

    If you live close to North Carolina, Ocracoke Island is possibly closer than you may realize. Those of you who have been looking for the perfect beach vacation can find it here. All you have to do is book a hotel then let the good times roll.

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    August 19th, 2009EmilyUncategorized

    Alona Palm Beach Resort is a very nice place to spare holidays. The Restaurant there stands out for its hushed elegance, cozy ambiance, and is known particularly to cater to the needs of travelers who are looking for the finest amenities, services, and accommodation in the area. Alona Kew resort is a wonderful attraction there. It attracts thousands of people.

    Panglao is a small island virtually attached to the main island of Bohol, connected by two bridges of just 50 meters in length. All major beach resorts are located on Panglao with its pristine white beaches and clean seawater. Panglao is the destination of choice for many divers.Alona Beach Resorts

    Bohol is located centrally in the Philippine Archipelago, and at the heart of the Visayas with the islands of Cebu, Leyte, Siquijor, and Negros as its neighbors. Bohol is 620 km directly south of Manila, the national capital, and is about 79 km southeast of Cebu City. Also it is the main attraction of Philippines.

    Bohol is famous for its unique geological formation known as the Chocolate Hills, which are more than a thousand cone-shaped hills scattered in the central part of the island that assume the looks of chocolate puddings in the dry season. Bohol is also home to one of the oldest living primate, the Philippine Tarsier. Despite its generally rustic character, the island is replete with modern conveniences and is wired to the rest of the world with the latest telecommunication facilities.

    One must reach the Philippines by plane, either through Manila or Cebu. From Manila, one can take a domestic flight, either direct to Tagbilaran (capital city of Bohol) with Philippine Airlines (PAL) or Cebu Pacific (CEB), or to Cebu City, again with PAL or Cebu Pacific. The Airfares are not costly and so it helps common peoples to reach the destination.

    From Cebu City, several ferries are plying daily the Cebu – Tagbilaran route, the slow ones taking some 4 hours while for fast ferries, a mere 1½ hour. The three-fastcraft shipping companies connecting Tagbilaran with Cebu has now its own web presence.

    The menu offered are – ranging from entrees, salads, fish, seafood, poultry and meat main courses to desserts – are all carefully prepared and cooked to please even the most discriminating palate.

    A romantic candlelit dinner by the poolside area is enticing. In case of rainy weather, the indoor restaurant is still perfect for an intimate dining experience. Well-ventilated with overhead fans and open at all sides; the charming restaurant has a capacity for over 90 people. A well-furbished wine list, with an international selection of white and red wines, allows you to accompany your meals with the best of beverages.

    Sport and recreational activities such as Big fresh water swimming pool, badminton, beach Petangue, table tennis, outdoor chess/checkers, 9-hole miniature golf course, Kayak rental, Mountain bike, massage, Local tours, Dolphin watching, etc are available in the Resort.  Peoples from many countries come here to avail and enjoy these facilities.

    Alternative facilities offered by nearby establishments along Alona Beach include dive centers with schools, restaurants, beach bars, billiard, and many others. In brief Alona Beach- Bohol gives us memory through entire life for its climate and facilities.

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