Kodaikanal Sterling Resorts.

Tourists flock to Kodaikanal to escape the heat of the Indian [...]]]> If you are considering going to India for your vacation you should consider looking into what Sterling Resorts have to offer. With resorts in Munnar and Kodaikanal they can arrange a wonderful vacation in the spectacular mountains and tea plantations of South India.

Kodaikanal Sterling Resorts.

Tourists flock to Kodaikanal to escape the heat of the Indian summer and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. This has made it one of the most popular places to go on vacation. There are 2 resorts here.

One is a very classical style resort called the Lakeview resort. Its architecture is based on the old Victorian style. It is situated in the heart of the mountains and has wonderful views of the lakes and forests. You can do all sorts of outdoor activities like mountain hikes and tranquil boat rides. The Valley View resort is in sharp contrast with contemporary architecture and unique dome shaped rooms. If you are looking for an independent place you can rent apartments with one or two bedrooms. Dining is a treat with a choice of local Indian food or regular Continental cuisine.

The resort is easily accessible by taking a plane to Coimbatore or Madurai and then hiring a taxi to take you to the resort.

Munnar’s Sterling Resort..

The Munnar Sterling Resort is quite close to the main town in the village of Chinnakanal. This village is nestled among the forests and tea plantations. Here you have a lot of different accommodations. You can select a cottage, studio apartment or guest room to rent and enjoy spectacular views.

Munnar itself is in the Western Ghats mountain range. There are many tourists who come here to experience the breathtaking scenery and bracing climate. The Indian summers can be very hot and oppressive and people love to come to this area to escape the heat. The region’s spice plantations, tea gardens, mountains and forests compel people to come and experience the beautiful scenery. Added to this is the unique food of the region. All the spices are grown locally. When you need to pass your time you can always stroll through the spice plantations and tea gardens.

Kochi, Madurai and Combatore are the closest airports. From there you can take a taxi to the resort and get an introduction to the wonderful scenery that awaits you there. It is wise to remember that the Monsoon rains are very heavy in this region so it is good to go from October to May.

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Moriara is a quiet sea side resort with beautiful blue flag beaches, shops, bars and restaurants. Once a quaint fishing village Moraira is now a [...]]]> Looking forward to booking a holiday? Moraira is a perfect choice if you want to book a holiday in Spain with only a two hour plane journey from any U.K. airport.

Moriara is a quiet sea side resort with beautiful blue flag beaches, shops, bars and restaurants. Once a quaint fishing village Moraira is now a resort for the discerning holiday maker who would like to stay in a Spanish dream villa with all the views and amenities close by.

The transport system on the Costa Blanca is sadly lacking and unfortunately Moraira is no exception, unless you want to spend a fortune on taxi fares car hire seems to be the ideal solution. There are many different car hire companies to choose from and many of them are represented at the airport.

Once you are in Moraira having a car is a convenient way to go to the beach, enjoy your menu at restaurants as well as explore your surroundings. You might not want to spend your entire vacation in Moraira but may choose to visit neighboring Javea or Cumbre del Sol for the day or take a drive to Calpe to climb the Penon d’ Ifach.

There are many different beaches to visit in Moraira and the surrounding resorts so you will never tire of having to visit the same beach. Most of the beaches come with a promenade teeming with bars, restaurants and shops and boutiques selling beach goods. Be sure to take part in that beach volley ball match or football match.

Visiting Benidorm with its four theme parks is a must for all those with families who wish to experience roller coasters, rides, live entertainment and shows. Benidorm has four major theme parks, Terra Mitica, Terra Natura, Aqualandia and Mundomar all within a thirty minute drive from Moraira. Anyone wanting dinner and a show then be sure to book your table at Benidorm Palace.

If you want to make the most of your holiday in Moraira and have the convenience to come and go as you please and explore its surroundings then a Moraira car hire is a must.

Widely considered a safe-option for a golf holiday Algarve, on [...]]]> In terms of idyllic golf holidays Portugal has been blazing a trail over the past decade with its rapid growth in the number and range of courses. This article focuses on the traditionally popular Algarve coast to point out the differences in the area’s great courses.

Widely considered a safe-option for a golf holiday Algarve, on Portugal’s south coast, boasts the weather and courses to provide year round golf.

The central Algarve has the highest density of golf resorts and courses in the country. Sifting through the resort courses for exceptional ones is no easy task as the standard is generally high. The Millenium parkland course is an enjoyable course with nice water features, but still a little modern. The Old Course is a great mature course where the greens are consistently fast and the landscaping around this hilly course has been brought to a fine art.

But for a real challenge, head to the Vale Do Lobo Royal, host to the Portugal Open and one course that favors good course management over long driving (the sand traps and rough will easily lose you two shots per hole).

On the eastern coast the climate gets milder and the courses become more elite. Many visitor come solely to play the Jack Nicklaus designed Monte Rei course. Admittedly it is a beautiful course and you can see how Jack designed obstacles and the locations topography into every hole. But for an equally enjoyable round of golf then follow the locals to some of the lesser known courses such as the Quinta Do Vale (opened in 2008 and designed by Seve) or the unique Castro Marim with its castle style clubhouse.

Finally, the western Algarve is open to the Atlantic wind and this factors into every course that lines the hillsides or coasts in this scenic areas. From the hillside views of Parque Da Floresta and the Penina Championship Course you could happily play these every day and they would change along with what way the wind is blowing. Both courses have top-class greens and were designed with deep green-side bunkers to attract in errant shots.

A lot of people ask me if it is realistic to do budget travel these days.  And by this I don’t just mean stay within a defined budget for your trip, but get the most out of your travel dollar.  Most of us aren’t college backpackers taking a final trip [...]]]>

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A lot of people ask me if it is realistic to do budget travel these days.  And by this I don’t just mean stay within a defined budget for your trip, but get the most out of your travel dollar.  Most of us aren’t college backpackers taking a final trip around Europe before we have to get a real job.  The majority of the people that ask me this have jobs, but want to do something more with their vacations than visit Mt. Rushmore or Niagara Falls.  They want to see the far flung places of the world, but have to do it on a limited amount of money.  And to those people I say, you can do it.

Budget travel does not necessarily equate to sleeping in dive motels in some run down part of a third world country waiting for the next infestation of bed bugs to come and get you.  It is all about finding the best deals, and using what I call travel currency arbitrage to make the most of the money you have.  I’ll cover some of these thing more in depth in later articles.  Today I just want to talk about how we can realistically achieve a fantastic travel experience on a budget.

Two of the most expensive things on the travel menu if you are heading overseas is airfare and hotels.  This will probably make up the biggest chunk of your budget.  Now there is not a lot you can do about airlines, they pretty much own the market and you will get the best deal you can.  Forget all those urban myths about getting a job as a courier to carry a package on a flight to Europe for $10.  It might have happened once, but not these days.  And even if you could find something like this, most people have a set vacation schedule and couldn’t take a chance showing up to the airport hoping there was a courier spot to Amsterdam.

If you want the best air travel deals, you need to plan ahead and start looking early and often.  I usually plan my trips overseas six months in advance and watch the airfares like a hawk.  I use sites like Kayak to provide me an overview of the different airlines going to my destination.  Then I look at the individual airlines sites to get their prices as well.  I will get a base line price on the rates and continue to watch what they do.  However you don’t want to wait too long to purchase your airfare, because once you wait to long, you enter a pricing zone where seats are filling up and they can raise fares.  There are some other good tips to save you some cash that I’ll cover in another article.

In regards to hotels or accommodations, that is another big drain on the travel budget.  But where you stay and how long you stay can play a big part in getting a good deal.  And depending on where you go, you can leverage the power of the dollar to live like a king or queen on $50 a day.  But you may have to forgo one destination for another.  Right now the dollar is pretty weak compared to other western countries.  Instead of visiting Venice Italy, you may want to try Thailand.  Bangkok is the Venice of the east they say.  But those are the types of things you need to think about to get the most for your money and travel on a budget.

I’ll talk more about all this in many future articles.  There is no way to fit years of travel advise in one page.  But budget travel is real, and it will open up the world to you.