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Posted on August 25, 2010 - by admin
Virgin Holidays- Rockstar Service
At Virgin Holidays, we believe amazing service should come as standard. That’s why Virgin Holiday’s magic touches are made available to all Virgin Holidays customers – not just the VIPs! We realise that you want to make the most of being on holiday, so we came up with Check in, Chill out, so you can check in for your flight without leaving the beach…or bar. Airports are a drag. The holiday only really starts when you get to your destination. And if you’ve got kids, then airports are living nightmares. So, to perk up the airport experience, we came up with the VRoom. And when you’re on holiday, you want to make sure it’s as good as it can be. That’s where Virgin Holidays’ Concierge service comes in – a concierge actually tuned in to the buzz of your destination, not a guy in a suit on kick backs from rip-off restaurants. This belief is what sets Virgin Holidays apart from the competition. That’s why we actually encourage our customers to ‘Ask For the World’.
But how do you express that exclusive treatment in a single thought. What do Virgin Holidays offer that no-one else does? We think it can be described as…
“ROCKSTAR SERVICE”
It’s a level of care you’d normally associate with the glamour and excitement of the entertainment elite. Made available to every Virgin Holidays customer.
With Virgin Holidays, you can rest assured that you’ll get intuitive, imaginative typically brilliant twinkle-in-the-eye Virgin service, every single time you travel with us.
Posted on June 14, 2010 - by admin
Dawn of class
There are many symbols of class that people can wear on them. A designer suit, or a dress for the ladies, is just one of them. Expensive watches, designer shoes are other outside symbols of class and wealth. And, of course, a large house, tasteful decorated, works of art and beautiful statues, all of that screams class, prestige and, ultimately, money.
But some of the greatest symbols of class around are cars. Some brands, like Rolls Royce, BMW and Mercedes, among others, have become synonymous with prestige and high society. Any prestige car hire company will have all of those brands, and will probably quicker have them over sports car brands or supercars like Ferrari or Lamborghini.
When it comes to supercars, the one brand that seems to rival in class with the “prestige” brands is Porsche. It’s often said that a Porsche is the classical supercar, especially in the sense that it’s not only built for looks and for speed, it’s made to be driven. And it has what all of the prestige brands have: timelessness and history. The history of the 19th century has been written behind the wheels of automobiles, and a lot of these automobiles have been Porsches.
Posted on June 10, 2010 - by admin
Come for the beach, stay for the fun
One of the most celebrated holiday spots in the UK is the Dorset County. Famous for its beaches, amazing geological formations, but also because of the beauty of its countryside and landscapes, Dorset County has something to please any holiday goer. The beaches may not be as warm or stunning like tropical holiday spots, but Dorset makes up for it in effort, style and price.
Dorset hotel rooms aren’t too expensive and you can find anything to please you in the County. There has been a concerted effort by authorities and private hotel and resort owners to improve the overall quality of facilities, and that shows immensely. There’s nothing more beautiful than the County’s rocky beaches, like Durdle Door beach, it’s amazing sandy beaches like Chesil beach, or even points of interest like the Weymouth promenade, where you can mingle with several other tourists that came to enjoy Dorset’s stunning beauty.
And nightlife has taken a step for the best in Dorset as well. Long are the days of stuffy entertainment and lack of fun. The modern tourist is younger, more vibrant and more demanding and Dorset has stepped up and fulfilled that demand with a passion. So come on down and find out for yourself.
Posted on May 16, 2010 - by admin
The Cambodia Affair
A country once torn by civil war, Cambodia has become one of the most popular destinations in the Indochina region. With its beautiful beaches and some of the most famous archeological ruins: the archeological complex of Angkor, the ancient seat of power and home of the Khmer Empire.
Cambodia can easily be found among your travel agency’s cheap travel deals packages. They’re famous for accepting US Dollars as currency, and rounding most prices up for a dollar. You can even get dollars at local ATMs. Paying a dollar for everything may add up eventually, but if you consider that you can pay as little as 2 dollars a night in a hotel, you’re in for some pretty cheap holidays.
As far as safety goes, Cambodia is a pretty welcoming country. Crime isn’t really very widespread, although the occasional thief will always be on the lookout for unattended baggage and valuables, so keep those close by. Phnom Pehn, one of the larger cities in the country, is where there are more problems with purse snatching and robbery, so keep an eye out especially when you’re there. Of course, try to stay out of trouble and in well light areas and you’ll most certainly be fine.
Posted on September 22, 2009 - by admin
Explore The Canary Island Of Lanzarote
Great weather all year round. Over ninety beaches. High standards of accommodation. Picturesque and historic towns and villages. The small Canary island of Lanzarote has lots to offer anyone seeking a break that combines sightseeing with sunbathing. And the island can be enjoyed all year round – as the temperature here rarely falls below 20 Celsius.
The Spanish owned Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean on a similar line of latitude to parts of Florida and the Bahamas. Around 80 miles off the coast of West Africa. A sun drenched situation that creates a year round tourist destination.
The islands are particularly popular with British tourists – as this is the closest winter sun destination to the UK at just four hours flying time. As well as with Spanish natives from the mainland – who often escape the searing heat of the Iberian Peninsula for the cooler climes of the Canaries during high summer.
Lanzarote is the most easterly of these seven islands – and despite welcoming around 1.5 million foreign visitors every year still manages to maintain much of its original charm and character intact. Thanks to laws that ban high rise constructions and advertising hoardings.
The island is small – measuring just 58km by 38km – but still offers loads for visitors to do. From the other-worldly volcanic vistas of the Timanfaya National Park through to the incredible creations of the local artist and architect César Manrique. Whose influence on the island is inescapable.
Tourism is concentrated in the three main resorts of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Which are all arrayed along Lanzarote´s calm south east shoreline. Ensuring safe bathing and a degree of protection from the Trade Winds that buffet the North West coast of the island from April through to August.
Playa Blanca in the south of the island is home to the largest selection of hotels and villas in Lanzarote. As this is the most recent of the main resorts to have been developed. Evolving from its former shell as a quaint fishing village during the 1980´s and 90´s.
Rural tourism has also started to grow in popularity. As more and more visitors return to sample the delights of the peaceful countryside that they formerly encountered whilst touring the island. As a result the number of rural hotels and fincas has also increased over the last decade to cater to this growing demand.
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by admin
Invest in a World Sim Card
The concept of world sim is speedily catching up and it is good news for the frequent flyers, paying very high cell phone bills during a travel abroad. With a world sim, one can enjoy the convenience of possessing a local number of the country of destination. With the local number, the incoming calls would be absolutely free and the call connectivity services would be just like making a local call in one’s own country. The usage of a world sim reduces the call costs by up to eighty five percent, which causes a boost to one’s pockets. The local number of the destination country is available instantly before the customer starts his visit abroad. In case of a post paid card, there is no need to sign a contract and no need to make any advance payments. The service is hassle free and so are the customer care services. Most of the world sim providers support their services with robust round the clock customer care. Additional facilities like GPRS and voice mail are activated, for better service facilities. Therefore, with a world sim one can actually feel at home while on tour abroad.
Posted on April 8, 2009 - by admin
Couch Surfing: A Cheap Alternative to Hotels
When presented with the idea of traveling, people get initially excited, but eventually, many are put off by the costs that come with it. Traveling is definitely not a joke budget-wise because it can get pretty expensive what with the costs for plane tickets, accommodations, on-the-ground transportation, tours, etc.
However, a new alternative for accommodations for those who love to travel but have tight budgets has come to light. Couch surfing has steadily risen in popularity because it is a more economical (and adventurous) option than staying in hotels that charge astronomical rates per night. Apart from scoring free accommodations, travelers also get to expand their network and experience new cultures more integrally. What exactly is couch surfing? It refers to staying in a host’s home and crashing on their couch (hence the term). There are several websites dedicated solely to forming international hospitality communities, and members can offer their homes as accommodations for travelers or request for accommodations. The most popular of these websites, CouchSurfing.com, simply requires individuals to register online. To ensure members’ safety, this website implements security verification measures. CouchSurfing.com checks to ensure that each member’s name and address are valid and correct. Additionally, members are vouched for by people whom they personally know in the real world (and not just on the Internet) and who have already been vouched as well.
However, since couch surfers are guests in their hosts’ homes, they are expected to treat their accommodations with respect. Couch surfers should remember that their stay in their hosts’ home was an act of goodwill on the latter’s part. Therefore, guests should be considerate in return. Some couch surfers bring gifts for their hosts or treat them to a meal, but this is not a requirement. Other couch surfers choose to reciprocate their hosts’ goodwill by helping out around the house.
