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Honduras Tours - Roatan Summer Season Offers
by tb on Jul.29, 2009, under Honduras, beach time
Barefoot Caye offers 20% off Low Season rates for the period of the 15th of July till the 11th of September 2009 instead of the High Season rates!
Barefoot Caye is situated on the island of Roatan just 15mins from the International airport but in a tranquil and private area away from other developments or towns. The Accommodation is a small and personalized hotel with on-site owners/managers and stylish 1 and 2 bedroom villas complete with kitchens. There is a lovely pool area and small restaurant as well as a safe snorkel area and free snorkel equipment and kayaks. They also have an on-site Dive shop where you can organize diving and snorkel trips further afield.
Palmetto Bay at Roatan - 20% Off Oceanfront Villas
Palmetto Bay is located in a very secluded position only reached by a dirt road and offers guests a huge stretch of private beach. The hotel is actually made up of a number of privately owned 1 and 2 bedroom villas set in beautiful gardens full of tropical flowers which attract butterflies, parrots and humming birds. All windows are slats which can be opened for 360 degree views of these gardens. From the beach you can walk out to the reef which is ideal for snorkeling however swimming is difficult as reef is everywhere but the hotel does have a lovely pool & surrounding terrace with open air restaurant.
Mayoka Lodge at Roatan - 25% discount on regular rates
Mayoka Lodge is a luxurious 6 bedroom villa (AC) offering an all inclusive package with all details taken care of with the best in quality and style. Guests are greeted with a champagne reception upon arrival with canapés and throughout the stay meals all cooked for you by private chef and there is un-limited wine and soft drinks. The property comprises of 6 bedrooms, lounge, dining, kitchen, movie theatre, pool table and bar complete with unlimited spirits. There is also a wet room for diving equipment and just a short walk down steps to Sandy beach. There is also a small infinity pool with views out to the ocean. A chauffer driven minibus is also included in the package should guests want to venture out to West End for nightlife or to tour the island.
Belize Tour & Travel: Orange Walk - San Ignacio - Ambergris Caye
by ph on Jul.02, 2009, under Belize, History & Culture, Tours, beach time, hotel & resort getaways

Lamanai ruins, Belize
Orange Walk District and its principal town of the same name, are situated north of Belize City. Orange Walk Town is about 55 miles from Belize City. The main tourist attractions are the New River and the famous Mayan ruins of Lamanai. Mexican influence is evident and there are some Mennonite communities in the area.
Located in the Cayo District, San Ignacio features cathedral-like forests, shimmering emerald rivers, caves, mountains, cascading falls, and mighty ruins. It is here where the Mountain Pine Ridge and the Mopan and Macal rivers are located. The various lodges in the area offer diverse activities including hiking, trekking, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, and bird watching. It is also in this area where the Mayan ruins of Caracol and Xunantunich are located.
Ambergris Caye is the largest of Belize’s nearly 200 offshore cayes . Commuter planes (15- minute ride) and water taxis (1-hour ride) link it to Belize City. The airstrip is in the heart of town, so most resorts are just a jump away. This is the capital of carefree and casual: there are no paved roads, traffic lights, and no high-rise buildings. Although most resorts are beach-front, Ambergris is not a beach destination in the traditional sense.
10 Nights from $1625* $1699 w/tax
Departure from Houston All Airports, TX
Itinerary Includes:
* International round-trip airfare
* All transfers between cities
* 3 nights in Orange Walk
* 3 nights in San Ignacio
* 4 nights in Ambergris Caye
* Daily breakfast (most hotels)
* Hotel Taxes
Price history for this itinerary (past 14 days):
From Chicago Ohare Intl, IL for 10 nights $1,816 $1,935 w/tax
From Dallas Ft Worth, TX for 10 nights $1,699 $1,767 w/tax
From Hartford, CT for 10 nights $1,736 $1,811 w/tax
From Houston G.Bush Intercont, TX for 10 nights $1,624 $1,697 w/tax
From Los Angeles Intl, CA for 10 nights $1,662 $1,737 w/tax
From Miami, FL for 10 nights $1,804 $1,865 w/tax
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In Goa’s Saturday Night Bazaar, Arpora Beach, GOA, India
by TomBel on Jun.19, 2008, under India, beach time
Here’s Saturday night entertainment overlooking the Baga river. In Goa’s Night market on Arpora Beach begins at 4 pm and continues up to 11 pm offering a plethora of food stalls, vendor stalls selling tapestries, bed spreads, t-shirts, clothing, jewelery and everything else you can think of under the Goan sun. Several alcohol stalls lend ambience and the central stage that has featured artists like Prem Joshua is where most people head to with a drink in hand. If you are living in GOA (even if for a few months), In Goa’s is where you would head to a to meet and to be met. And if you are here as a tourist it’s your opportunity to glimpse at Goa’s sun-kissed crowd. A friend who never returns without shopping in Goa insists that in spite of its hedonistic appearance the market is straight and well organized.
Stann Creek, Belize
by TomBel on Mar.01, 2008, under Belize, beach time, caving, jungle experience, special place to stay

Stann Creek is Belize’s second largest district with 986 square miles of possibilities for the adventure inclined traveler. Beginning just a few miles inland, the world’s first jaguar preserve, a wealth of tropical forests, and a good portion of the Maya Mountains including Victoria Peak. Little villages and acres of citrus groves characterize the Stann Creek valley before you get to the home of the Garifuna people, Dangriga. From Dangriga down to Placencia, the coastal towns and villages each have something special to offer. There are real beaches here, and offshore the blue water belies a world of marine wonder that includes the endangered manatee and the fabled coral reef. Underwater adventurers will find an abundance of delights to immerse themselves in. With an amazing selection of adventures and attractions, Stann Creek is a wonderful place to spend a few days of discovery, and its central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore the rest of Belize too. For more on itineraries which include the Stann Creek, Belize caves, reefs, ruins and more Belize multi-sport and cultural itineraries, click here!
Best of Beach Escapes - Four Seasons Papagayo, Costa Rica
by TomBel on Jan.15, 2008, under Costa Rica, beach time, hotel & resort getaways
The Four Seasons in Guanacaste, Costa Rica offers truly spectacular location on the Peninsula Papagayo. You can fish, scuba and dive on fabulous excursions, and the personalized services are beyond the ordninary. This beautiful and luxurious resort was built with the inspiration of nature, and camouflaged by the forest that surrounds it to make this an intimate and unforgettable place. It offers 120 spacious rooms and 35 suites, 5 exceptional options for dining and cocktails, infinity-edge swimming pools, fitness center, full service tropical spa, an 18 hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course and much more. Rooms and suites are crafted with indigenous woods and stone finishes. At Four Seasons Costa Rica guests will savor a sense of perfect peace and unlimited possibilities: their own personal paradise. Contact us to include this fine resort in your Costa Rica itinerary.





