Artist Writer Retreat Special Virginia

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Find an attractive artist writer retreat with special rates and extended stay possibilities for individuals or groups. Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains in the George Washington National Forest in Virginia, it has a wide range of activities plus a world class spa, restaurants, tennis, and shopping in Hot Springs, Virginia.

  • The retreat is Meadow Villas at Warm Springs is located near all the mentioned activities at an affordable price. It  is also close to  historic Jefferson Pools (natural hot springs).

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Christmas Vacation Deals & Jamhuri Weekend In Africa

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Have you always planned to be out for Christmas but when you last checked a venue it was all full? You are lucky this time. Africa Point is presently offering you a chance to make last minute bookings for the Jamhuri Weekend and Christmas holiday getaways. Search on www.africapoint.com and get a great deal today.
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Find Christmas holiday getaway deals.

1.) Coral Key Beach Resort – Half Board @5,000 per person
Coral Key Beach Resort is set on the beautiful white beach of Malindi called Silversand – 5 km from Malindi Town Centre. Overlooking the beach and surrounded by tropical gardens, the resort offers high class accommodation options.
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2.) Papillon Lagoon Reef – Full Board @KSH 5,000 per person
Situated in Diani on the South Coast of Mombasa, some 40km from the Moi International Airport, Papillon Lagoon Reef is an ideal getaway for visitors looking for private holiday away from the hustle and bustle of Mombasa.
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3.) Nyali International Beach Hotel – Half Board @6,580 per person
Located 10km from Mombasa town and about 16 km from the Moi International Airport, Nyali Beach Hotel attracts celebrities and world leaders due to its pristine glory.
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Lake Geneva, Wisc. Where To Stay, What To Do

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This is just one way Lake Genevans share the wealth.

Express interest and they’ll tell you about the wealthy Chicagoans who built summer lakeside estates here starting in the mid-1800s; how the local Playboy Club turned into Grand Geneva Resort & Spa; why it’s worth spending $6,000 a year to dismantle docks each fall (freezing water is murder on wood); and about “hard water” escapades such as ice boating.

Awaiting carryout flatbread at Sprecher’s Restaurant & Pub, I’m engaged by a third-generation Lake Genevan who tells me about free Saturday tours of Yerkes Observatory, an architectural wonder on the lake’s northwest shore that boasts the world’s largest refracting telescope. My “Sprechtangle” arrives; he suggests reconvening over coffee or a New Glarus brew to discuss a conspiracy theory linking Yerkes and the Vatican. Lesson learned: These folks love to share their good fortune — the juiciest apples, the freshest greens, the purest lake, the quaintest and quirkiest antiques.

That civic pride is in full force when I visit the Baker House, a lakeside Queen Anne restored to Gilded Age glamour. There, lifelong Lake Geneva resident Rodney Whetlow and his friends Lorraine, Helen and J.B. regale me with tales of four-season fun at the lake.

First stop: a hallway with racks of saucy vintage hats. A bystander docks one on my head. All guests must wear a hat; that’s dressing for dinner at the Baker House. Meanwhile, the staff wears period costumes complementing the sumptuous interiors of the 1885 turreted Victorian, which owner Bethany Souza revived last year as an inn, the culmination of a lifelong dream.

Over specialty cocktails (star fruit, apple), finger foods and mismatched vintage tableware, local lore flows as the setting sun is reflected in the quicksilver lake that reaches depths of 146 feet. In the background — soon to become the foreground at singalong time — Tom Stanfield, outfitted in ragtime regalia, plays yesteryear standards on piano, pocket trumpet and fluegelhorn.

Rodney describes riding motorcycles across the frozen lake, praising J.B.’s skills in studding tires for an optimal mix of traction and speed. They’ve sailed the ice as well. “Most of Geneva Lake freezes two feet below the surface, which is perfect for ice boating,” says Rodney. An ice boat has a long, narrow hull, like a kayak; its large main sail acts as an airfoil. “Sailors with good winds can reach speeds over 100 miles per hour,” Rodney explains. “Some parts of the lake, such as the Narrows, don’t freeze.” These “faults” are one to 30 feet wide. “You try to gain enough speed to jump the fault.”

By Robin Soslow, The Washington Post, Nov. 11,2011

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Affordable California Honeymoons

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Newlyweds can find the “best honeymoon vacation value” off the beaten path in California.  There are many places that are great for a romantic getaway. For honeymooners there are many activities plus a wealth of opportunities for hideaways and privacy.  With beautiful climate, coastlines, desert, and mountains honeymoons can be full of memories and enjoyment.

Desert Honeymoon

Enjoy a honeymoon vacation with a casual, warm Western ambiance in the beautiful surroundings of the largest contiguous State Park in North America, the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.  It covers over 600,000 acres.  it is just perfect for a relaxing getaway whether you stay at the Palm Canyon Resort (www.palmcanyonresort.com) or camp in the state park in laid -back Borrego Springs.  this very small town has no traffic lights and is bordered by rocky peaks.  It is located in the center of Anza-Desert State Park (abdsp.org), has great vistas , and  is perfect for stargazing all year long.  Its camping is rated one of the best in the United States according to “Budget Living”.

The Palm Canyon Resort features traditional honeymoon accommodations plus pull thru  and back-in RV sites.  Newlyweds can enjoy a resort omantic adventure or eco vacation while choosing from hiking, horseback riding, motor cycling, biking, off-road activities, flowers, desert excursions, golf, tennis, and astronomy.

With warm climate, clear skies, no smog or congestion the Resort includes two swimming pools,  jacuzzis, a fitness center, three different meeting rooms for parties and events,  and an amphitheater.Enjoy good food at reasonable prices at the resort Big Horn Restaurant.  It does close for a while so you may want to check before you are visiting to see if it is open. During their season (Oct.-May):Check-in time is 4:00PM to 8:00PM Sun thru Thursday. Check-out time is noon. Check-ins after hours must call before lobby has closed. There are a few other simple restaurants in town that do not close.  But, if you want really extravagant dining, you can make a scenic two hour drive to SanDiego.

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Ski Vacation Specials at Snowshoe Resort – West Virginia

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Find ski vacation specials at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia.  Book any 4 days and 4 nights ski and stay plan and they will turn your lift tickets into a season pass for FREE!  This will help skiewrs get more time on the slopes this winter.  Also, receive discounts at restaurants, shops, and other Intrawest Resorts.

Another ski special is that if you book your 4 days and 4 nights between Opening Day and Dec. 25, kids under 12 ski FREE!

The resort also has snowboarding.   Phone: 877 441 4386

 

 

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Family Vacations Using Air Travel On Thanksgiving Holidays

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Family
vacations that incorporate air travel will see a little less people at the
airports this year.  A travel forecast by the Air Transport Association sees 37,000 less air travelers per day, which is 2% less than last Thanksgiving holiday season.
Flights have been reduced to match the drop so there won’t be many empty seats.    The Thanksgiving holiday season includes a 12 day period surrounding the holiday period.
There will be about 23.2 million air flight passengers on domestic and international air flights.  This is 12% below the same period in 2006.  Yet, passengers should see full flights because airlines are limiting the available seats because of rising cost pressures like a 38% rise in fuel costs.
If possible you may want to book a flight on days that won’t be so busy.  The most crowded days for the period are supposed to be Sunday, Nov.27, then  Monday, Nov.28, and Friday, Nov. 18.
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Christmas Vacation & Getaway Deals, Specials, & Packages

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Holiday resorts, hotels, and retreats are getting into the holiday spirit in hopes that
vacationers and travelers will spend more than they did last year on Christmas
getaways and breaks.  With today’s busy
world vacation time is a luxury , where many people still set aside time and
money and look for ways to get the most out of each.
1) Compare Online Vacation Guides For Christmas Vacation Packages
●For a vacation to be successful it should satisfy the interest of every family member
and give you your money’s worth. Check price comparisons at online
vacation sites such as Expedia.com, Kayak.com, RetreatVacations.com.  On RetreatVacations.com you can check for Mexico All Inclusive vacation packages to exciting destinations like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, etc.  You can also check Caribbean Vacations, Christmas Vacation Packages, Skiing Vacations, and Villa retreats.
Most resorts offer accommodations that may cater to a single traveler, romantic couple, or family of eleven.  Many offer modern elegance, uncrowded beaches, ocean views, nature retreats, adventurous activities, multiple restaurants, and great amenities.  Chose a resort, hotel, or villa rental that provides the best resting place after a day of fun activites.
2) Compare Airlines for Vacation Package deals.
●Does the family or couple want to drive or fly?  Call airlines directly and find out about airfare package deals.  Or look at airline websites.  Some have a main page with vacation or deals
tab such as on American or Southwest.
●  You can also place an airfare alert on your computer or mobile phone that informs you if an airfare to where you want to go has hit the amount you are hoping for.
● Do a search on sites that help you find airfares such as Airfarecompare.com,  Airfarewatchdog, Airfare.com, Flights.com, and Farecompare.com, Flghts.com. They offer an easy to use database that helps you savings.  You can
achieve the luxurious life at prices that save cash for cultural attractions
and activities.  Search foreigndestinations to Europe, France, Germany, etc with their “discount international air fare finder”
● See if  airlines offer flight and hotel together to save money.
3) Think About Early December For a “Christmas Vacation”
●Enjoy a triple treat the first two weeks of December for a girlfriends getaway,
romantic retreat, or specialty travel.  Holiday travel has not started and business travel falls a lot.  You should be able to get up to 25% to 50% savings on airfares, car rentals, and hotels from Denver to Cancun on round-trip fares for example on US Airways or Frontier.
●Find vacation savings in Seattle, Pacific Northwest, Vancouver, and Calgary on
hotels and airfare but for ski resorts you will have to look for packages and
specials.  For large metropolitan cities like London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles there may be no cheap  options because of their steady attractions.  However, some airlines have great savings to Denver or St. Petersburg almost every day.
4) Remember These Holiday Travel Tips
Farecompare.com recommends the following:
  • Travel on the cheapest day to fly. Typically, the cheapest days to fly are
    Tuesday, Wednesdays and Saturdays. During the Christmas holiday season,
    the cheapest day to fly will be Saturday, Christmas day.
  • Avoid “peak travel surcharges.” Check out our airline
    surcharge chart
    to learn which days have surcharges and which days have the cheapest
    surcharges.
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