The Beauty of Bali

People who have heard of Bali always associate it with honeymooners, couples and romance. and they are right, because it is a popular destination when you go to Asia to rest after exhaustion involved in organizing and survive your own wedding.

Bali is still more full color since the streets are decorated with garlands of all kinds of colors and more than 10,000 family temples open to the public. It’s a great opportunity to make contact with the locals and see the devotion that are taking all kinds of offerings to their temples. Women generally carry baskets on their heads filled with special dishes for their gods depositing with a mime exquisite. Men lead processions in white and yellow with umbrellas and Balinese dragon called Barong.

Do not miss this event because walking the streets of the island watching this show is priceless. Apart from these temples that normally can not be visited, Bali has others that are open to tourism in various parts of the island. Although the guidelines recommend the Uluwatu temple, we took a big disappointment because after paying a good entry we found that no one could enter the temple as erasi not there and could only get around from which but saw the sea full of garbage and baboons we are characterized as very peaceful.

The quintessential temple that should not be missed is that of Tanah Lot, on the west coast. It is a sanctuary that is isolated when the tide as if on a cliff. The experience of watching the sunset from there is none. In our case we were lucky to have ceremonies with Balinese music and dance, and while we heard drums sound the sun was drowning in the sea. The northern part of the island is also worthwhile because there are rice fields and mountains, with beautiful neon green landscapes.

The beaches are one of the claims of Bali. People with tighter budget staying in Kuta Beach, a place that brings back bad memories for the bomb that exploded in 2002 in one of his clubs and he killed many tourists, but today offers enough security and looks like Benidorm Bali. It is a place full of restaurants and pubs with many British and Italian tourists.

Other nearby beaches or Nusa Dua Semyniak further south are more appropriate for anyone looking for relaxation. In that same beach Semyniak can find some other fantastic as Lucciola restaurant. It’s a bit eyed peas, but the food is very good and is nicely decorated. The fashionable place to eat or have drinks Ku De Ta is the beachfront and lounge music always.  Jimbaran Beach, offered km of sand and the possibility of lunch or dinner delicious seafood at the seaside. It’s what they called the Fish Market, ie a number of restaurants in the sand with fresh fish campfires complete with music. Indonesians are very savvy and sing until Besame Mucho.

Although people go to that beach to dinner, eat alone at noon with the view of the fishing boats and the sea is also worthwhile. So Bali, besides being an island of wonderful beaches, the shopping paradise and lobster, is also a gathering place, especially religious and very hospitable people, and that’s one of the things I value most when I decide to take a trip.

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Luxor Travel Tips

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Holiday Travel Tips for Luxor

Looking back on my first Egypt visit 18 years ago I was excited, delighted and shocked all at the same time. The wonders of Egypt, over 5000 years of continuous history, the grandeur of the Pyramids of Giza, the world-famous Valley of the Kings and exquisite temples such as Abu Simbel and the fabulous memories of sailing down the Nile watching the sunset. Never before have I experienced such a feeling on holiday.

However, the first few days will take a little getting used to, the minute you step outside your hotel you’ll face a barrage of calesh drivers, taxi drivers and shopkeepers all be touting for your trade. It can be very distressing at first but as long as you know how to deal with it, it all becomes part and parcel of the adventures of Egypt and I can assure you by the end of the first week you’ll be laughing and chatting with everyone. I have to say the first time it happened to me I just wanted to run back inside to the safe haven of our hotel, but now after many return trips to Egypt talking with the locals and taking little gifts for the children is one of my favourite parts of the holiday.

Luxor Travel Tips Sightseeing

Do remember this is a very poor country and they are just trying to earn a living so please be patient, polite and treat them with respect. It helps to have a sense of humour! It helps to be prepared so I have gathered information which may help the ‘first time’ Egypt tourist. Egypt facts, Egypt tips, call it what you like but do take a few minutes before your holiday to read what I hope will help generally assist you in enjoying what will be a holiday of a lifetime. Firstly, if you have a British Passport getting an Egyptian visa is quick and easy, you simply complete a short form on arrival at Luxor airport and pay the fee of approximately £10. Wait until you get to Egypt to exchange your money, on average each time I’ve visited the favourable rates in Egypt have increased my spending money by nearly 10%.

If you need the odd tip before you change your money the English pound is gratefully accepted. I’m sure you’ll be tempted to bring some medication with you just in case you get an upset tummy. However, from past experience I can advise the best thing you can take for an Egyptian tummy bug is Antinal. You can get it from one of the many pharmacies around Luxor without prescription (for about 10LE, just over £1). The remedies you bring from home are not suitable for killing off the Egyptian bugs. Two Antinal will usually clear the problem within a couple of hours. However, if you have any doubts contact your hotel reception they will be used to dealing with this type of problem and they will normally assist and/or call a doctor if required.

As previously mentioned you will get a lot of hassle from the taxi and calech drivers, if you want to walk just give a firm but polite no thank you and walk on. The most common trick they have (which I fell for the first time) is to tell you that ‘the market is on today, it’s only on 1 day a week’. The market is on every day so don’t be fooled, go when it suits you. If you do take a ride in a taxi or one of the caleches always agree on a fixed price before you get in and differentiate whether they asking for English or Egyptian pounds (it can make quite a difference) and you don’t want to spoil your holiday by feeling you’ve been duped.

Don’t be rushed into booking you trips with your holiday rep. You may feel after your first brush with the hassle on the streets that it’s the best option but take a day or two to get used to your surroundings, you may then feel confident enough to book with the tour operators where you could save up to 50% on the cost. Do look up the reviews for the local Luxor restaurants, it can be fairly expensive to eat in the hotels, and there are some splendid restaurants in Luxor central. It is personal choice, of course, but having returned from my latest trip only last week I can thoroughly recommend Jewel of the Nile, 7 Days 7 Ways, Maxim’s, Jems, Oasis, Tutti Fruiti Tearooms, Snobs and the Taste of India if you fancy a delicious curry. These restaurants all have excellent food and service with extremely reasonable prices. A meal for two with drinks on average between a very modest £10-£15. Lighter meals and snacks available from £2-£3.

Bartering – Never pay the first price asked, you can usually get things for a quarter of the original amount requested. However, please remember the shopkeepers have to make a living so don’t be too greedy. One thing that worried me and my two girls, when visiting Luxor for the first time, as soon as you walk into a shop they quickly shut the door behind you. Don’t worry you’re not going to be kidnapped it’s just that the air conditioning doesn’t work effectively with the door open. Shopkeepers are very friendly, some will ask you to sit down and have a drink with them before looking round the shop. You won’t be charged and you are not obligated to purchase anything.

Well these are my Egypt tips, I hope you’ll find them useful and you will all thoroughly enjoy your holidays in Luxor. Please feel free to contact me for any information about Egypt, if I don’t know the answer I’ll try and find out for you. One last thing, we paid £100 for two weeks internet connection at our hotel but many of the bars and cafes have free internet connection, so save your money. I’ll try and get a list together of the places with free internet connection as soon as I have time.

Happy holidays!

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Real bargain holidays are not as easy to find as you might think.  The internet is by far and away the best way to find the best bargain holidays and cheap holidays. Here are a few tips for finding that Bargain Holiday.

Bargain holidays – Tip 1: Do loads of research

Finding holidays at a bargain price is down to deciding how flexible you are prepared to be, then doing your research. You might Self Catering the cheapest board type but more often that you can find accommodation in the same place (even the same hotel) with half board for not much more. That could save you quite a bit on eating-out when you get there.

Bargain holidays – Tip 2: Use the internet

You’re already doing the biggest contribution to bargain hunting and that’s surfing the net. Holiday websites, can provide you with an amazing selection of bargains that you don’t get locally. In particular search.

Bargain holidays – Tip 3: Last minute deals are very hit and miss

Tour operators are much more efficient nowadays. This means that they’re not likely to be left with rows of empty seats just a couple of days before departure that not so long ago they were desperate to fill. The golden rule of holiday bargains is to avoid school holidays, and watch for when the ‘late deals’ come online.  Bargains are available from 12-8 weeks before departure depending on the time of year.  Yes your holiday may be a better bargain if you leave till the last minute but all you will be left with is the dregs.  You may be lucky but you could find it’s not such a bargain after all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From Goa to Egypt, there’s a fantastic mix of must-visit destinations for this year.  Old favourites such as Vanuatu and Bali will continue to be popular and Australian destinations will also be high on the list as travellers choose to explore further afield. Bali will remain a popular destination this year and Greece is always a cheap but exotic paradise – Greece is also often  a cheaper entry point to Europe than London, Paris or Rome.

Tasmania’s unique wilderness, art and culture, focus on food, and colonial history make it perfect for driving holidays awhile Vanuatu has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. Offering a diverse range of island activities and some of the most authentic cultural experiences in the South Pacific, Vanuatu is perfect for an exotic island getaway. The island is also great for those who enjoy adventure. Vanuatu is home to one of the world’s most accessible active volcanoes, Mt Yasur, where you can stand on the rim and look into the bubbling lava below.

Best holiday spot in the Netherlands: In the Netherlands it is typical to find along the coast small and large towns in whose holiday parks the vacationer finds fun and shops. and Rockanje has passed with the best grade. Also ideal is its location in South Holland that allows excursions to nearby Zealand or also to Rotterdam , The Hague and Amsterdam .

Best vacation spot in Italy: After the usual dispute in recent years, between towns of the great Italian lakes, for the title of the best vacation spot in Italy, this year the trophy is awarded to a popular town on the Adriatic coast. Lido degli Estensi  belongs to the lidi ferraresi , a fusion of seven spa towns on the Emilia-Romagna coast . Most visitors spend their holidays in an apartment near the beach, or in one of the holiday parks located in the shade of the pine forests. Lido degli Estensi holidaymakers like not only the beach, but also the great leisure offer, the shopping options and the nightlife

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French Villa to Rent

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This part of French Catalonia offers some dramatic scenery and is a must for enthusiastic walkers. The summit of the Canigou Mountain is over 9,000ft high and is accessible both on foot and by road at most times of the year.villa rental france - patio

In addition to the rugged hillsides and valleys the coast is within easy reach (approx. 35 minutes by car). Here you will find beautiful white sandy beaches and plenty of water sports.

There are good golf courses in the area such as St Cyprien 18 hole international course and the superb mountain course at Domaine De Falgos. Horse riding, pony trekking, boat trips, and the famous gorges are also nearby. However, if you simply want a quiet relaxing holiday this lovely area has one of the best climates in the South of France.

villa rental france - gardenVilla Josephine has been carefully separated into two delightful self contained homes. The property has been upgraded with sympathy to its style and original charm; care has been taken to ensure that both homes are well equipped and offer all the comforts to help you enjoy your holidays in the South of France. Each property has its own private garden and BBQ areas. There is a well stocked orchard and clients may pick the ripe fruit during their visit. These include cherry, peach, greengage, grapefruit, kiwi and fig trees.Villa Josephine France

The property is in a quiet location by the River Tech within easy walking distance of historic Palalda & the famous spa town of Amelie les Bains. The town offers ample choice of shops, restaurants and its famous fruit and vegetable market where you can buy your fresh produce most days.

The Spanish coast line is nearby with its lovely beaches and Barcelona is approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes away.

ACCOMMODATION – Sleeps 4 – 6

Stairs up to front door of property. Entrance into dining hall with table and chairs. Air conditioning unit.

Lounge with TV/Video with French doors leading onto a large south facing sun terrace with BBQ.

Rent Villa in FranceLovely views over the beautifully kept gardens, swimming pool and fruit trees and across to the Pyrenees Orientales beyond. Double sofa bed.

Fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven, cooker and washing machine.

Double bedroom, with en suite bathroom, has lovely views over the terrace and River Tech toFrench Villa Accomodation the hills beyond and also the old town of Palalda.

Twin-bedded room, overlooking the terrace, with en suite facilities. Further separate WC with hand basin off the hall.

 

ACCOMMODATION – Sleeps 6 – 8

 

Separate entrance doorway at the side of the Villa, leading into large lounge with TV/Video, double sofa bed and large dining table.

Villa Rental AccomodationSpacious fitted kitchen with cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine and table. Fridge freezer.

Bedroom 1 is a double room large enough to accommodate a ‘put up’ bed or cot if required. En suite shower room.

Bedroom 2 again is a double room with twin beds and a child’s single bed.

Bedroom 3 is a double room with single beds. All bedrooms have lovely views of Palalda.

There is a separate family shower room. Patio area and BBQ.

If you wish to fly to this area of France a number of French or Spanish airports may be used.

Villa Rental Prices per week

£ per week Oct – April May – Sept   June/ July/August Sleeps 4 -6 £270 £495 £580 / £630 / £685 Sleeps 6- 8 £310 £575 £675 / £730 / £885

Inclusive of electricity and linen and towels. Exclusive of heating in low season.

TO BOOK THE VILLA WE WOULD ASK FOR A 25% DEPOSIT OF THE TOTAL COST FOLLOWED BY THE REMAINDER OF THE RENTAL AND A £100 REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT 8 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE.

The changeover day for the apartments is a Saturday but depending on bookings this can be changed by prior arrangement.

Sorry no pets.. Guests are requested not to smoke in either of the apartments -Thank you

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Compare Hotel Prices in Sharm El Sheikh

Prices per person for 2 weeks all-inclusive

The Savoy  £1658 Maritim Jolie Ville Golf £ 987  (Poor Beach frontage) Maritim Royal Peninsula £ 856  (No beach) Baron Palms £ 835 Mirabel Club £ 672 (Poor relation to the fully booked expensive Mirabel Beach) Sultan Gardens £ 636

These are all hotels where I would be happy to return but out of all of them the Sultan Gardens is by far the best value for money. Forgetting the Savoy which is not worth the money, the Maritim Golf would be my favourite for the closest to true 5*  but the beach frontage is poor and some things are not so good at quiet times when you get these prices (it costs a fortune at other times).  I wouldn’t bother with the Peninsula unless it beat the Sultan Gardens prices by a fair bit and more so the Mirabel Club.

The Sultan Gardens is being run in a similar way to the Baron Palms with additional restaurants where you can eat as part of the AI package but the Baron beats it hands down on this front at the moment.  However, coming back to the point, it’s costing you £200 extra for this facility at the Baron  and frankly there is not much to choose between the resorts otherwise.  The Baron is perhaps a little classier and has a more varied food choice but it has one major problem.  The queues for sunbeds start at 6am for the pool opening at 7am.

This is a quick illustration for all the moaners that say their hotel is not 5 ***** without taking into account what they pay.

First – if you want true 5* then expect to pay 5 star prices.  If you haven’t realised it by now, wake up to the fact that our package holiday industry makes it’s own rules up and 5* simply means it’s better than 4* which is better than 3* etc.

The nature of what we do on this site means that we pretty well always go last minute and yes you can get some real bargains but on the whole these bargains tend not to be repeatable as any hotel with a good management team will address reasons why they need to drop prices so low to attract customers.  So on the whole if somewhere is cheap all the time, last minute or not, there is something not quite right.

When I travel with my sister we go cheap – she’s on a tight budget and its not her main holiday.  When I travel with my husband I like a bit of luxury, waiters running round after me with time to chat etc., food that’s exceptional and varied and so on.  So what I am prepared to accept when I holiday with my sister I would not be too thrilled about when I’m with my husband.  The difference is THE PRICE I PAID!!!!!

I would very much like to see the Sultan Gardens go up market.  I think the resort it self and the management team they have could make an excellent job of the beating places like the Maritim and the Baron hands down.  However what they have at the moment appears to be working very well for them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandos Timeshare

Fancy free lobster dinners? ….  or maybe massages?  See Free Gifts

Following on from our article Cheap Inclusive Holidays we had intended to interview the management and staff at the Sandos Playacar Resort hoping this would give us an insight into the holiday market from the other side of the fence.

We are often quick to complain when things aren’t up to our expectations but at the same time we look for rock bottom prices.  Just how hard is it for hoteliers to meet our expectations in the current economic climate?

Well, like most best laid plans we had a change of heart.  One of the subjects on everyone’s lips here at Sandos Playacar resort, and indeed on the net, is the Sandos timeshare club.  It seems to have gathered quite a bit of bad press so we thought we would investigate.

Sandos Timeshare Scam?

Is it or isn’t it?

So you’ve heard people talking about ‘the Sandos Timeshare Scam’ or read about it on Trip Advisor – perhaps now is the time to set the record straight.

  • Yes it’s true they did have a few teething problems with response to phone calls for bookings etc. but it was early days at that time and as far as I can judge the Sandos management team are very quick to respond to potential problems or complaints.
  • Yes, we were pounced on as soon as we walked through the door after a long trip and I sincerely hope this is something they will put a stop to when they realise it is one of the things that makes people talk about ‘timeshare scams’.
  • Is it scam?  No I don’t think so.  Timeshare works for many people and if the people you buy from are reputable, I see no reason to call it a scam.  Yes of course they want you to buy and will do their best to get you to buy it on the day, any salesman of any product will so why should that surprise you. I have no reason to suppose that any of what I heard from Sandos timeshare staff was anything other than the truth.
  • Do they keep you hours wasting your precious holiday time?  No absolutely not unless you are stupid enough to be frightened of saying no.  If the product is not for you then say so.  Don’t be afraid of saying you don’t really want to discuss it further.   Of course, do them the courtesy of listening to what they have to offer but if you feign interest you don’t really have then it’s bound to take longer.
  • Why do they want your credit card?  Well this should come as no surprise.  They hope you will fall in love with what they are offering and buy into it.   To do that, you need your card.  It NEVER leaves your person – they simply ask you to flash the logo so they know you have a card on you.
  • Do they pressure you?  No – again absolutely not.  Yes of course if you say you can’t afford it they will find a way to show you how, if you say it’s too expensive they will show why it isn’t and so on, but at the end of the day, if it’s not for you they will thank you for your time, give you your free gifts and allow you to leave with a smile.

Here’s what happened when I decided to investigate Sandos Timeshare.

Sandos Timeshare & Free Gifts

We were first approached by Patty when we booked in.  I was so annoyed when she wrote out a slip ‘in case we changed our minds’ that I tore it straight up and put it in the bin.  Later we had cause to talk to Erik in the middle lobby who had a much more ‘low-key’ approach.

Erik is a genuinely helpful person.  Yes it’s true that part of his job is to enrol people for the presentation but he never pretended otherwise and never pressured us other than to say ‘come see me if you decide to do it and I’ll sort you out some free massages or free lobster dinners’.

Until I decided to write this article, I had no intention of going.  Over the week Eric took my shoes to the cobbler when I broke my heel, found my bag when I lost it and a number of other small services.

Now the more cynical amongst you will be wondering about his motives and once more I’ll say we would be naive if we thought he wasn’t there to get us to ‘take the tour’ but NEVER was there any pressure or even talk about it.  Just a couple of times he mentioned ‘if you ever want to do it, come to me’.

So week 2 of our holiday I decided to go see what Sandos Timeshare was all about.  Here’s how it went:

8.15am Met by the hostess, filled out some basic info. and briefly showed my ID and credit card.  I was not asked for any financial information or about anything I would consider remotely personal.

8.30 Introduced to Anan, my sexy Italian guide for the tour.  We had a relaxed breakfast and chatted about something and nothing but naturally including my holiday habits.

9am Tour round the resort and beach plus the superb one and 2 bedroom apartments overlooking one of the best beaches I have ever seen.  If I were to buy into anything then this would be the place for me.  I love this Mexican resort and will definitely be coming back to Sandos although not through timeshare.

9.45am Sat in the bar with a drink to talk about costs and other info.  I was pleasantly surprised that everything was open and above board, no hidden agenda, no heavy sales push and no animosity when I said it wasn’t for me.

Timeshare Scam?

Sandos Timeshare

So why wasn’t it for me?  Well I travel several times a year, mainly last minute with some incredible deals and airline discounts.  It didn’t make economic sense for me.  Ok so you’re all probably wondering what happens next?

10am Anan brought in his manager who checked over what we’d discussed.  She agreed that it didn’t suit my holiday lifestyle and very graciously thanked me for my time and organised our lobsters dinners.

Total time 1hr 45minutes including breakfast

Our conclusion on Sandos Timeshare?

Go get your free massages or lobster dinners.  Go with an open mind and no worries about being pressured.  If it’s not for you then you won’t get hassled.  If you decide you like it, and trust me once you see those rooms with that ocean view you may well change your mind, then just make sure you cover all the bases before you sign on the dotted line.