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September 18, 2009

Most Popular Beach Wedding Locations

Filed under: Exotic Locations — Tags: , , , , — arkan @ 7:30 am

If you are planning your wedding on a beach, here are a few exotic locations that can be preferably good choices to celebrate your memorable occasion and which gives a great fun on the awesome beaches.

Florida Beach Weddings

Florida beach weddings are very popular and affordable. The beaches in Florida span hundreds of miles on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Florida is known for its playground fun and activities both on beach as well as inland. Wonderful Florida beaches can be the best tropical beach themed wedding experience ideal for romantic beach weddings. All white sand spread hundred of miles will give you a beautiful ambience for a perfect beach wedding. Get dressed up in your Wedding clothing and enjoy the memorable Florida beach wedding with friends and family.

Hawaii Beach Weddings

Enjoy your most enchanted beach wedding settings exotic Hawaii beachs. Plan your beach wedding on a Hawaii Island and celebrate your beach wedding in paradise surroundings. Hawaiin islands have always known to have the most beautiful locations in the world. So get yourself dressed in a perfect beach Hawaiian wedding dresses and get ready to enjoy a whole lot of fun and frolic. The most romantic beaches of the world will carry away your senses. So plan your beach wedding wearing your drawstring pants on these fantastic islands at surprisingly affordable prices.

California Beach Weddings

California is also a great choice for planning your beach wedding. California’s local beaches and other state locations facilitate a great wedding event. Soft beach winds, intertwined vines and beach sand will make your wedding a beautiful experience. California has a number of flower gardens that will lend and blend in your wedding. Relish wearing your beach dresses as linen shirts or linen pants or light wedding gowns for brides and enjoy your stunning wedding in California.

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Is a Destination Club Membership Right for You?

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Destination Club offers members all of the benefits of luxury living, in exquisite dream locations, around the world, at a fraction of the cost of (owning and maintaining). Members get access to beautifully appointed locations worldwide.

For those that can afford the one-time membership fee and annual membership dues, members have choice access to a slew of luxury vacation homes around the world, which can be booked based on availability and reservation requirements.

Destination clubs allow for more desired choices and less overhead than other similar type clubs because members do not have nor want any deeded ownership.

Destination clubs generally do not give members an ownership stake in real estate. Rather, the club is structured more like a country club. With average membership deposits of $200,000 to $400,000 (usually 80% refundable), annual dues start out around $15,000 to $30,000 with stays from 14 to 30 days.

Given that one of the least expensive clubs still costs $50,000 to join, it’s clear the destination clubs are mindfully aimed at travelers with the comfortable means to vacation in style.

The costs for Destination club membership is undoubtedly higher than that for ordinary timeshares, as the type of higher end clientele is much more used to a pampered lifestyle than that of the typical timeshare buyer.

Destination clubs provide luxurious and elegant surroundings, flexible travel and beautifully appointed destinations all over the world.

Private Residence Clubs provide the feel of luxury hotel living but also the partial ownership of a second home. Their offerings are generally smaller than destination club residences: 750 to 3,000 square foot villas.

Families or groups who require larger residences – three or more bedrooms of at least 2,000 sq ft and above will find that Destination clubs are especially well suited for their personal needs. They will, however need for their travel schedule to fit within the availability structure of the club.

With all that is said and done, however, there are some who are most likely not cut out for the average Destination club mentality. Those who prefer traveling at the last minute, individuals or lone couples without children, grandchildren, or friends to invite may not be able to justify the expense of a destination club.

With that in mind, they are generally better off with some other kind of vacation option.

It then all comes down to what each potential member’s needs are that determines if a Destination club membership is right for them.

Audrey Daniels is a writer, mom and self titled “Referral Vacationista.”

Please visit her website: http://ReferralVacationing.com

Are Specialty Summer Camps Giving Traditional Camps a Run for Their Money?

Filed under: Camping — Tags: , , , , , , — arkan @ 7:30 am

Could this be the end of summer camp as we know it?

Have traditional summer camps — where kids enjoy horseback riding, archery, take nature hikes, sing songs and make s’mores around the campfire — seen their final days?

Probably not. But given the way specialty camps are gaining traction among today’s youth, traditional camps may be losing their foothold.

According to Theresa Torrone, a volunteer for the American Camp Association and the owner/operator of her own beach and surf specialty camp in Los Angeles, California, “Specialty camps appeal to kids with very specific interests. Rather than participate in a wide variety of general camp activities, they’d rather spend their summer focusing on just one specialty activity instead.”

Torrone cited cooking camps, dramatic arts camps, and surf (also known as surfing) camps among some of the fastest growing genres in the specialty summer camp field.

“As a volunteer for the American Camp Association, I visit various types of camps each summer, and I’m intimately familiar with many others. I can tell you that the specialty camp sector is growing like gangbusters,” Torrone said.

Given the fact surf camps – where kids learn not only how to surf, but also about surf etiquette, wave judgment and selection, ocean science and water safety – are becoming more prevalent, is Torrone concerned about the inevitable added competition for her own camp?

“Nah,” she said with a smile. “The more kids who experience camp at the beach, the better. If they come to my camp, great. But the most important thing is that they get to experience the ocean environment somewhere. I’m glad there are so many available opportunities for kids to learn to surf at camp.”

 Most likely, the traditional camp experience will last forever because many parents feel that sending their kids to a traditional summer camp is a virtual an American pastime.

But specialty camps are gaining ground fast…of that there is no doubt.

Copyright Eric D. Naftulin and Aloha Beach Camp. All rights reserved.

Eric D. Naftulin is the owner/operator of Aloha Beach Camp, an aquatic sports summer day camp for kids and teens ages 4 to 15 in Los Angeles, California. Try Aloha Beach Camp and learn to surf, boogie board, wakeboard, jet ski and more.

September 15, 2009

Hawaii Travel Tips for an Unforgettable Vacation

Filed under: Travel Tips — Tags: , , , , — arkan @ 7:38 am

Ever wondered why Hawaii always makes it into the lists of “top ten” vacation destinations? Actually, once you consider the facts, it’s not hard to understand why Hawaii is on the list of top ten vacation destinations. For one thing, this chain of islands in the Pacific features some beautiful beaches, stunning volcanoes, and clear oceans, as well as a cheerful atmosphere and some friendly, hospitable people.

There is an important added attraction which Hawaii offers. It is conveniently located in the United States. This is good news for those concerned with travel safety since it means that travel to and within Hawaii is often considered more secure. Nevertheless, it is still wise to consider several Hawaii travel tips that will make your Hawaii vacation even better and safer!

Packing For Hawaii

The weather in Hawaii is quite mixed, daytime is warm, and requires light clothing, shorts, swim wear, and light t-shirts, while evenings tend to be cooler. You should consider strategically packing clothes which can be worn in layers. By doing this you will be able to warm up, or cool down, as needed.

Remember that if you are visiting places such as the Haleakala National Park in Maui, or the Volcanoes National Park on the island Hawaii, then you will need to wear sturdy shoes, and dress appropriately for the cooler weather as the parks are at quite a high altitude.

Needless to say, bring sunscreen and bug spray are essential when traveling to Hawaii, if you want to prevent sun damage and avoid diseases spread by mosquitoes.

Staying Safe in Hawaii

As with any popular tourist destination, remember not to leave your luggage unattended or store anything very valuable in the hotel safe, and do not carry large amounts of cash with you, as this may put you at risk of being targeted by pickpockets.

What about the Weather?

Hawaii is a tropical island, and like many other tropical areas, frequent natural disasters such as tsunamis, hurricanes, and windstorms, are common in the area. This is no need for concern or anxiety since the weather is always monitored closely. However, if a Civil Defense Warning is issued, you should monitor the radio and television closely, and follow travel tips and instructions provided by the Hawaii officials.

Enjoy Your Stay

A trip to Hawaii is guaranteed to be a memorable one. There are tantalizing sights and sounds that are sure to amaze you and the atmosphere is something you will remember long after you have left the sandy shores of Hawaii. If you pack for the location, and follow some basic safety advice, you will be sure to have a holiday to remember for all the right reasons.

For more travel tips and great resources about Hawaii vacations, visit http://vacation.every1loves2travel.com

Wedding Locations: Where Will you Walk Down the Isle?

Filed under: Exotic Locations — Tags: , , , , , , — arkan @ 7:30 am

So you’ve met the man or woman of your dreams and you’ve decided to make the ultimate commitment; but how will you choose the perfect location for your special day? You want your wedding day to be as memorable as possible – after all, it’s a once in a lifetime occurrence (or at least you hope it is!). But with so many places and styles of wedding to choose from, it’s difficult to know where to start.

The traditional church wedding is still the most popular way of tying the knot, and with good reason. Walking down the isle in a beautiful old church, with the organ filling the airwaves and the church bells ringing is the archetypal wedding that many have dreamed of from an early age. Add plenty of confetti and a classic car to whisk you away after the ceremony and you’ve got a recipe for the perfect day.

However, if you find the idea of a church wedding a little too traditional and you’re looking for something a bit more unusual then why not choose an exotic wedding? More and more couples are now saying their vows in all manner of bizarre locations – from snowy mountain tops with skis attached to their feet, to underwater coral gardens, whilst dressed in scuba gear.

If that’s a little over the top for your taste, how about getting married abroad in a place you both love? Some couples choose to combine their marriage with their honeymoon and get hitched in exotic locations such as Jamaica, Thailand or Les Vegas; and surprisingly, these types of weddings can actually be cheaper than a traditional British wedding.

If you don’t want to spend a large amount of cash on a single day, which could otherwise be spent on perhaps more needy causes, then consider a marquee wedding. In a backlash against overindulgent and extremely extravagant weddings, many couples are choosing more modest gatherings. By erecting a marquee in the back garden and offering simple but delicious buffet food, your wedding can be low-cost – but meaningful and fun at the same time.

But, for some couples, nothing but the best is good enough for the big day – and why not? Your wedding is a public display of your love for each other and you want to make sure it’s absolutely perfect. However, if you choose to hold this type of wedding, it’s a good idea to get sufficient help in arranging it. Many hotels for example, offer luxury wedding planning services, which can be tailored to fit your every whim and desire. From intimate gatherings to glittering galas, specially trained wedding staff will be available to ensure that the event runs smoothly, leaving you and your guests to enjoy the proceedings in the most luxurious of surroundings.

Weddings can be stressful, but with some forward planning you’ll be able to find the wedding location that is perfect for you and your partner.

Andrew Regan is an online, freelance journalist.

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