Month: March 2019

Movenpick Adds Three Egypt Hotels And Five Nile Sailing Options To Portfolio

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Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has increased its collection of Egyptian properties with the addition of three new Egypt hotels in the country’s Red Sea coast, four cruisers and a sail boat.

The international hotel chain has increased its options for tourists planning Egypt holidays with new properties including Mvenpick Resort Hurghada, Mvenpick Resort Abu Soma and Mvenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh in Naama Bay.

We have a long and successful history in Egypt since 1975 and today managing 18 hotels, resorts and Nile boats, explained Roger Kacou, the Senior Vice President of Mvenpick Hotels & Resorts Africa.

This announcement signifies an important step in our dynamic expansion programme that demonstrates our commitment to and total confidence in Egypts tourism.

In addition to the three new Egypt hotels, the hotel group has added four new cruisers and a sail boat to its Egypt holiday choices on the River Nile, including the famous Misr, which was the private yacht of Egypts former King Farouk.

Travellers going on holidays to Sharm el Sheikh will be able to enjoy upscale facilities and accommodation at the new Mvenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh – Naama Bay from 8th April, 2012. The resort has 298 rooms and suites and four villas with a private swimming pool; all boasting views overlooking the resorts five private sandy beaches.

The propertys architecture reflects Arabian heritage with domes, arches and dark wood furniture.

The hotel group has added two properties in Hurghada: Mvenpick Resort Hurghada which opened on 5th March, 2012, and the Mvenpick Resort Abu Soma which is scheduled to open later this year.

Mvenpick Resort Hurghada is situated eight kilometres from Hurghada International Airport and has 252 spacious rooms and suites with Red Sea views. During holidays to Egypt, guests have access to luxurious facilities including a private beach, marina and freshwater pool, as well as activities such as desert safaris, snorkelling, scuba diving, horseback riding and excursions to Giftun Island.

Mvenpick Resort Abu Soma is situated close to several unspoilt golden beaches, 45 kilometres south of Hurghada, and it will have 424 upscale rooms.

Tourists looking for an alternative to hotels for their holidays in Egypt can stay onboard one of Mvenpicks luxury cruisers on the River Nile: the M/S Sun Ray, Darakum, Hamees and Feddya.

The vessels feature luxurious accommodation with modern amenities including air conditioning, satellite LCD TV, mini bar, safe and private bathroom with tub.

The Misr is the only steamship on the River Nile and it offers sophisticated accommodation made up of 16 cabins and eight suites, exquisite cuisine, and a high level of service for guests seeking opulence from a golden age during Egypt holidays.

A Jamaica Vacation is a Great Adventure

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Montego Bay frequently referred to as Mobay by neighbors is the second largest town of Jamaica. The city has its own airfield so visitors can fly in immediately to the town through the Sanger World airfield. The airfield is mins away from the opulent hostels and resorts in Mobay and virtually all of these resorts will transport guests from the airfield to their accommodation. Some of the most lovely beaches in the world can be discovered in this attractive city. Doctor’s Cavern Beach renowned for its fabulous white sands and blue shore is one place you must visit while on your Montego Bay holiday.

About 5 miles long, there are numerous restaurants and bars along the beach. Doctor’s Cavern Beach is also ideal if you’re a water activities fanatic since the water is conducive to these sports. Cornwall Beach another perfect beach in Mobay is also suited for lounging and watersports due to the calm waters. If rafting is your thing then you need to pay a trip to Martha Brae’s village and experience the quaint site as you sail along the banks. If finding a reasonable place to remain while in Montego Bay is a concern you really ought to know that there are lots of beach front hostels and all inclusive resorts with costs to fit any budget. The all inclusive resorts may appear dear at first sight but a lot of them include tours, activities, meals and transport in their packages so the final cost is frequently quite cheap. p.

To experience a tiny amount of the history of the island you can lodge at Rose Hall which actually is the hottest Grand House on Mobay. In past times Rose Hall served as a sugar plantation and the owners have been able to maintain the old world charm while offering modern conveniences. Bird watchers can experience the thrill of viewing some of the most rare and most beautiful birds in the world by paying a trip to Rocklands Feeding Station. Found in the southern part of Mobay, the Rocklands is home to rare species like Doctor Bird, the nation’s bird of Jamaica, mango hummingbird and the orange give up.

It’s also one of the few places that visitors are able to engage with the birds. If journey is your thing then you can’t leave the island without paying a trip to the Ipswich Caves found in the dense mountain woods of this part of Jamaica.

These caves are all carved from limestone and the view there is absolutely worth the trek thru the woods which in and of itself is an expedition of its own. From laying on the beach, to water activities, to a jungle journey in the woods your holiday to Montego Bay is certainly a holiday to recollect. One of the preferred visitor attractions almost anyplace globally, if you ask just about any vacationer trying to find rest and relaxation, would be a spot where the weather is nice and it’s close to the water or the sea. It is for that reason that one of the most well liked holiday maker attractions in the world has been Jamaica in the Caribbean islands. Jamaica has been referred to by many travel authorities as being a tropical heaven. A Jamaica holiday at any of the major Jamaican locations includes gorgeous temperate weather, white sandy beaches, beautiful mountain ranges which produce some of the most impressive sunsets ever seen together with a large range of things worth doing, from shopping to casinos to first-class golf to a few of the friendliest and most active nightlife seen anywhere. What else could one ask for? The lodging options for your Jamaica holiday run the gamut. You can go for the bed-and-breakfast option, where such opportunities are abundant, and permit you to begin to know the neighbors a bit better together with getting a better sense of what it is like to live in Jamaica and a flavour for the culture and customs. You can select a mid range hotel, which is similar to mid range hostels found across the US. And you may also select the all inclusive top quality resorts, of which Jamaica boasts several. In reality, Jamaica was the home of one of the first all inclusive resorts, where one price includes almost everything.

At these resorts, almost everything you might need is all without the resort itself.

Palan Taff is a website designer and writer about Destinations :

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Palan Taff is a website designer and writer about Destinations.

Whitsundays Island Resorts A Perfect Choice For Your Whitsunday Holiday

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Located in central Queensland in the vicinity of the Great Barrier Reef the Whitsundays Island Resorts are an ideal holiday destination for people from all over the world. Situated approximately 1,100 km North of Brisbane and 700 km South of Cairns the Whitsunday Holiday Resorts are reachable by air (two airports), land (by car, train or by coach) or by sea (boats and also cruises between the Whitsunday islands).

The Whitsundays are a group of 74 tropical islands located in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. More than 70% of their territory is declared National and Marine Park hosting a variety of animals and plants protected by law. A tourist will enjoy not only the scenery but also could try the holiday activities on the various Whitsunday islands including diving, tennis, golf, archery, windsurfing, paddle skis, snorkelling or bushwalking.

Whitsunday Holiday Resorts each offer something different and yet something so alike to the imagined paradise. Some of the most desirable Whitsunday holiday destinations are: Hayman Island (where luxury is standard making the island a preferred vacation destination), Hamilton Island (a different family lifestyle island village atmosphere enjoyable for the people who want the unusual), Daydream Island Resort (one of the smallest islands from the Whitsundays is most appreciated by families). Hook Island (has 405 hectares declared as National Park), Club Med Lindeman Island (offers the possibility of total isolation and taking circus lessons!!!). Long Island Resort (has some of the best Whitsundays beaches and also with rainforest and frangipanis, coconut palms and flame trees), the least but not the last is Palm Bay Hideaway (a remote resort good for individuals or families wanting to get away from the civilisation).

The most desired Whitsunday holiday resorts is Daydream Island Resort which offers holiday packages for couples and for families. Although in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef the resort is easily reachable via Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach, or Hamilton Island. It has 289 rooms, weddings, honeymoon suites and conference centres. Its spa is sought by the famous from all over the world. Another interesting point is the Outdoor Aquarium which holds more than 40 species of marine fishes and 50 coral varieties. A very interesting thing is that around this resort in the surrounding lagoons you find the famous Disney Cartoon species of fish clownfish best known as Nemo. The resort offers also great entertaining activities: mini golf, restaurants, bars, pools, sauna, spa, tennis courts and a popular outdoor cinema.

The most expensive holiday destination in the Whitsundays Island Resorts is Hayman Island. The five star resort offers 228 guest rooms, suites, penthouses and a beach villa. All the buildings (accommodation, restaurants, marine facilities) are not taller than four stories, all being designed to showcase the beauty of nature where man is just a guest. The resort offers the best luxurious services existent among them being included a luxurious wide known spa. The luxurious resort offers also business accommodation: meeting centres and the necessary equipments: payphones, fax machines, internet connection. But we dont mistake if we proclaim this resort the best wedding holiday destination. The romantic atmosphere of the place combined with the refined services provided make it one of the most desired Whitsunday holiday destinations.

Another enchanting Whitsunday holiday destination is South Molle Island Resort a true tropical island as in the movies. In here the tourists can benefit from the great beaches, tropical scenery and the National Park reservations. The services provided by this islands resort are: air conditioned accommodation, restaurants, bars, lounges, fitness centre, spa, swimming pool, tennis court, and so on.

All this gives you an idea of Whitsunday Holiday Resorts. So if you are looking for summer holiday destinations think about a tropical island stay at one of Whitsundays Island Resorts

Condado De Alhama Golf Resort

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For some of the finest golf courses in Europe, and one of the best climates in the world, there really is only one location to buy a Polaris World golf property and that’s Murcia, Spain. And if you’re choosing a golf resort here why not opt for the largest resort so far at Condado de Alhama. At 9 million square metres this resort is larger than the other Polaris World golf resorts put together and once complete will possess three Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses. There is no better time to have a look at what this resort has to offer as a new town centre was finished in July 2009 adding more first rate facilities to what is already one of the best resorts in the world.

Condado de Alhama Golf Resort

The Polaris World Condado de Alhama golf resort is in the Valle del Guadalentn area of Murcia, Spain. Situated in the foothills of Sierra Espuna and Carrascoy-El Valle, two regional nature reserves, the resort is divided into three areas: Los Jardines de Alhama, Los Naranjos de Alhama and La Isla del Condado.

Los Jardines de Alhama

Translated this means ‘The Gardens of Alhama’ and the area, as you would suppose, is spacious and green with properties built around landscaped gardens and swimming pools. The Los Jardines development is pedestrianised with dedicated cycle lanes enabling residents to walk or cycle around the parks and enjoy the extensive variety of plant life. Los Jardines de Alhama is very family friendly with its separate play areas for children and it also has first-rate sports facilities including tennis courts, football pitches and basketball courts. The properties are built in a traditional Mediterranean style with architecture that blends in effortlessly with the manicured surroundings.

Los Naranjos de Alhama

‘Naranjos’ is the name given to a native orange tree of the region and this area of Condado de Alhama is lined with the attractive tree on its streets, within its gardens and around its squares. Los Naranjos is in the heart of the golf resort and once had its own town centre called El Agora. This town centre has been extended to include the new resort town centre called El Foro providing an even bigger collection of facilities just a short walk away along the leafy avenues. Properties in Los Naranjos have a stepped architectural design and the penthouses look out onto the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course (under construction – due for completion in December 2009).

La Isla del Condado

Condado de Alhama translated means ‘Alhama County’ which is where the resort is situated in Murcia. La Isla del Condado means ‘The Island of the County’ and this area is an apartment complex on an island on the lake in the centre of the golf resort. La Isla is a waterfront setting that stretches down to the main town centre of El Foro. Residents benefit from stunning views from their apartments across the lake as well as three infinity pools that give the impression of being part of the lake itself. La Isla has tranquil boulevards and green spaces that incorporate children’s play areas. Around the lake are several piers from which a ferry service runs to the town centre.

El Foro & El Oasis Town Centre

The focus of activity at the Condado de Alhama golf resort is within the El Foro and El Oasis town centres. El Foro means ‘The Forum’ and this vast 12,000 square metre complex includes the relocated El Agora town centre which initially served the Los Naranjos complex. Designed in a Hispanic-Arabic style around a courtyard with a large central water feature, the El Foro town centre is due to open this month (July 2009) and along with the 60,000 square metre El Oasis town centre provides bars, restaurants, banks, stores, supermarkets, hairdressers, launderettes, pharmacies, restaurants, cinemas and healthcare services to residents.

Kearney Dog Sled Races Good For North Muskoka Resorts

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For the eighteenth year, the Kearney Dog Sled Races will take place in the beautiful Ontario Near-North tourist region of the Almaguin Highlands, just north of Muskoka, Ontario. This very popular annual winter event draws spectators and participants from right across Canada and the United States and is important to the area’s tourist-based economy. The Kearney races are the only ones in Ontario that feature sprints, ski-joring, mid- distance and a long distance race. Michael Piraino, co-owner of Northridge Inn & Resort (http://www.northridgeinn.com), a full service four-season North Muskoka resort on Lake Bernard, looks forward to the annual dog sledding event each year. “Major winter events like the Kearney Dog Sled Races benefit the community a great deal because they draw a significant number of visitors to the area and the publicity that surrounds these events boosts public awareness about North Muskoka and all that the area has to offer visitors,” states Piraino.

This year, a record number of dog sled teams will be competing for a combined total of $18,000, the largest prize purse in Kearney Dog Sled Race history. On Friday, February 10th, race weekend starts off with a family-friendly evening skate, bonfire with free hot dogs and hot chocolate. The dog sled races are scheduled for Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th and include a variety of races for every skill level, such as a 40 mile race, a 6 mile race, a 4 mile race, ski joring and, the always popular, kids and their mutts race. The highlight of the Kearney Races is the gruelling 120 mile unassisted overnight dog sled race, where teams have only a four hour break to rest and feed their dogs. The weekend wraps up on Sunday night with prize presentations and a spaghetti supper.

The Kearney Race weekend is considered to be one of the highlight of the Almaguin Highland’s winter season, because of the wide variety of activities available for visitors and race participants to enjoy, including several special dinners, silent auctions, kid’s activities, volunteer fire department ice rescue demonstrations, giant snow sculptures, and live entertainment. Area businesses, including restaurants, shops, and accommodation providers have come to rely on the increased number of visitors that the race brings to the area.

“Almaguin Highlands has experienced an increase in winter tourism over the past few years due to consistently reliable great snow conditions and popular winter events like the Kearney Dog Sled Races. Our winter resort business has increased substantially as well, as more and more people discover what a great place Muskoka north is for an Ontario winter getaway. Ontario’s Near North tourism area offers visitors some of the best snowmobile trails in the province, as well as remarkable ice-fishing, Nordic ski trails and dog sledding excursions. The beauty of our winter landscape is second to none. Once again, Mother Nature is on our side. We already have a good two foot base of snow on the trails making ideal snow conditions for dog sledding and snowmobiling. We encourage everyone to visit the Almaguin Highlands for the Kearney Dog sled races. It’s a terrific event for the entire family,” says Piraino.

About Northridge Inn & Resort: Located in the Almaguin Highlands, just north of Muskoka, Northridge Inn & Resort is a full service, four-season resort with luxurious accommodations in a private setting. With direct access to miles of groomed snowmobile trails, stunning lake views, gourmet dining, and a wide range of recreational amenities, Northridge Inn has everything to make your Ontario winter resort vacation or romantic couple’s getaway very special, including many exciting value-added accommodation packages. For more information and to book your Muskoka winter getaway at Northridge, please call 705-384-2252 or visit http://www.northridgeinn.com