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January 28, 2013 by Arlene

Top 10 Party Destinations for You and Your Friends

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Here is a list of the top party destinations in the world that can assist you in deciding where to go next and will also save you money because these destinations are easily accessible due to the amount of online discounts available.

1. Ibiza, Spain

The number one Mediterranean party island, Ibiza, offers the best dance floors and the best DJs of the world. With a lively nightlife, it is a perfect party island for trendy tourists.

2. Las Vegas, Nevada

When talking about parties, one cannot forget Las Vegas. It is overflowing with bars, clubs, casinos, restaurants and wide variety of entertainment. The best part? It never closes. You can party, eat, drink and dance all night and day. Tanning Salons in Las Vegas, NV are everywhere you turn and you get get a cheeky top up before the real thing to look as good as possible whilst partying.

3. Koh Phangan, Thailand

Koh Phangan is located on the island of Koh Samui and is known for a fantastic beach and diving opportunities. The island is also famous for its full moon party in the jungle. Full Moon Party takes place every full moon, of course. Thousands of tourists from around the world gather in an open area and party together. Colorful lasers illuminate the jungle and the loud music rocks the place.

4. Jamaica

It flaunts a laid back atmosphere and is a centre for reggae, rocksteady and dub music. The sunsets and beautiful beaches make this place great for the more mellow partier.

5. Beachcomber Island, Fiji

Beachcomber Island is Fiji’s party island whose extensively popular nightlife attracts the younger tourists who cannot get enough of nightclubs. Festivals go on throughout the night, all year round with a wide selection of exotic cocktails and renowned DJs.

6. Hvar, Croatia

Hit Croatia’s sunniest and most trendy island if you are really eager to be out until dawn. During the summers, the island turns into one big party that brings together people from all over the Croatian coast.

7. St. Lucia

If you are looking for a Caribbean destination with vibrant nightlife, St. Lucia is where you should go. Every night here seems to be the Friday night. The island has a wide selection of nightclubs and bars with hot rhythmic music. The island also offers celebrations including the jazz festival and several summer festivals.

8. Mykonos, Greece

Located in the Aegean Sea, Mykonos has a stunning architecture and endless cobbled streets that lead to flat-roofed white houses with wooden doors and windows that are painted blue. In Mykonos, you can lie down in the sun on the beautiful beaches in the afternoons to enjoy the sun and water sports. In the evening it is something entirely different. Lively celebrations on the beach kick off at dusk. Mykonos has always been a favorite among party lovers.

9. Istanbul, Turkey

Halfway between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is just amazing. To discover the true celebrations of the city, the key is to go up to the attics of buildings where most of the bars and clubs are located. A cross-cultural city, Istanbul shows the eyes of the modern world. After the traditional “nargile” (hookah), the nightlife offered is too tempting to resist.

10. Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is definitely the paradise of the “all inclusive”. While during the day, the main focus is on the sun and beach, the nights are tinged with color and dancing until dawn. The hotels in the area incorporate great clubs, but the best and most authentic festivities occur on the beach at full moonlight.

So if you’re ready to party, pack your bags and embark on a journey to one of these hoppin’ destinations.

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December 17, 2012 by Arlene

Caribbean Hot Spots

Finding the perfect place to go on holiday can be a very stressful situation. Whether you are going away alone, with a partner or with a big group of people, it is never a very easy and straightforward procedure. If getting a tan and having a great time in the sea is an important aspect that you look for when looking for a holiday then the Caribbean can be the ideal place for you. The Caribbean is huge, with this it enables that everyone is able to find the perfect holiday destination for them.

There are a few destinations which are seen as the main Caribbean hot spots. One of these hotspots is Jamaica. Jamaica can be very romantic if you stay at a small hotel by the sea where you can have candlelit meals and long walks on the beach, but with this it is also very child friendly for those people who have families. With things to do such as riding on horseback along the beach, Jamaican rafts to have an adventurous time on and mountain bike rides, Jamaica is a place which is fun-filled and a place at which you will never get bored as there is so much to do.

Another Caribbean luxury that is a desired place to visit is St Lucia. With its beautiful, clear blue sea and smooth sandy beaches it is a perfect holiday destination for many people. With St Lucia, although the price is affordable for your stay there deals and offers are not bypassed. With many offers on summer holidays recently with some deals giving you one night free in Saint Lucia when you book in advance, which is hardly surprising as it is a well-known location within the Caribbean that many people either wish to visit soon or in the future.

The Caribbean can be seen as an extraordinary place to go with the option to swim with dolphins and even go scuba-diving. There are so many different things to do in the daytime in all the different areas of the Caribbean. The day time is not the only time where you can have a great time there; the nightlife is also a time which is different to many other places and allows you to have the best time available for you and the people which you go on holiday with. Barbados and Puerto Rico are parts of the Caribbean which are well-known as party locations with energetic clubs and bars. With many waterfront clubs it sure will beat your standard night-out on most holidays.

There are many other destination hot spots within the Caribbean so wherever you decide to go you are sure to find the perfect location for you with a high standard accommodation and many things to do all throughout your days and nights, all of which you are able to gain access to at an affordable price. If you wish you can even take a tour throughout the Caribbean and visit many different locations and do all sorts of different activities and places to visit. With all of this, the main thing which must be done is research, planning and preparation for your holiday.

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December 10, 2012 by Arlene

Traveling Long Term? Here Are 3 Ways To Stave Off The Homesick Blues

Many people dream of visiting places that they have never been to before. They scrutinize travel brochures and magazines for the best places to visit when the time to embark draws near, they set about purchasing cameras and everything else they might need for their trip. When they finally set out, they are embarrassed when they suddenly feel homesick. There are a few ways in which this state of mind can be addressed.

1. Maintain a personal schedule

Sometimes, it is important to observe small practices that make you feel comfortable and relaxed. A practice as simple as going to bed early everyday can contribute to a feeling of relief and togetherness. So can doing a number of exercises on a daily basis even when taking a vacation. Binging on the local alcoholic beverages of the country you are visiting can actually lower your capacity to deal with stress.

2. Maintain communications with family and friends

Just hearing the voices of loved ones on a daily basis goes a long way in helping a person to feel like they are still connected to themselves. If you happen to be travelling in a city where nobody speaks English, it can actually be quite a lonely experience. Tourists who visit areas that have strict customs might also have an uncomfortable experience.

For instance, there are nations in which one hardly sees any women in the streets. A female tourist visiting such areas will experience a certain level of discomfort even if she has the most cheerful disposition. It is important for tourists who find themselves in such circumstances to be able to reach their family members or friends at any time, and confide in them about their feelings of homesickness. This will also allow the said tourists to be updated about any new event or occurrence that might have taken place in their absence. It will also help in reassuring one’s family members that their relative is ok and comfortable in his or her new environment.

3. Don’t insist on being happy all the time

Many tourists or people on vacations experience a certain amount of pressure from the pictures that depict people having lots of fun in travel magazines. The reality is that some of the world’s best travel destinations have some of the poorest populations in the world. No matter how well the citizens of a country seem to be coping with poverty and lack, it will still be a very depressing sight for people from nations with better amenities to observe.

In such circumstances, the long anticipated vacation actually turns out to be the exact opposite of what the tourist wanted. It makes matters worse if the tourist expects him or herself to maintain the happiness that is associated with taking trips to exotic locations. When you allow yourself to feel whatever emotions come up when you come across social injustices of any type, you make it easier on yourself to be able to ‘go with the flow’, or be open to new experiences.

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November 15, 2012 by Arlene

Exotic Holidays to Far-Flung Destinations

Every now and then we all fancy jetting off somewhere that little bit special. ‘Special’ can mean many different things to different people – perhaps it’s a lavish ski holiday in a five-star Italian chalet. Maybe it’s a fortnight’s cruise of the Caribbean. Or perhaps it’s a fly-drive holiday across the States.

In fact when it comes to USA vacations, this is one of the first destinations that tourists think of when considering a trip somewhere special. Some of the more obvious locations include Las Vegas – that glittering neon-lit city with its own answer to the Eiffel Tower, the canals of Venice and even the Great Sphinx. This place has to be seen to be believed! While you’re here, you might as well go the whole hog and take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, followed by a champagne picnic in the back of beyond. Then there’s Florida, the ultimate family holiday destination, and the jaw-dropping beauty of the Florida Keys. Or if you’re more of a cold weather tourist, why not head to the slopes of Aspen for a lavish ski holiday?

Another exotic holiday favourite is the Dominican Republic. Located in the Caribbean, you’ll be hard pushed to find cheap holidays in Dominican Republic – unless of course you travel during the rainy season. But it’s not generally advisable. Like most Caribbean islands, the Dom Rep is a glorious place of natural beauty; think powder-soft sands, nodding palm trees and sparkling azure waters that glitter under cloudless blue skies. Thatched beach huts sell exotic fruity cocktails and local restaurants serve up delicious fresh cuisine for less than the price of a takeaway coffee back home.

Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a whole host of exotic holiday destinations out there just waiting to welcome your arrival. Which one will you choose?

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