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July 17th, 2008

Best Organized Tours in Tahiti

If you are the type of person that likes to enroll in organized tours, Tahiti has no shortage of companies that offer well thought out itineraries for your touring pleasure. And while they have their brochures and reservation desks in many hotels, you may want to call ahead of time. In no particular order, following is some of the best companies you should call ahead to enroll in their tour of Tahiti.


July 17th, 2008

Best Beaches of Tahiti

Tahiti, Tahiti, Tahiti-does any other name invoke images of exotic, private, and beautiful beaches to get away to? If you want to find some of the best beaches in Tahiti to go to, this article is going to further break it down, and give you the best beaches of Tahiti.

Of course Tahiti has numerous public beaches, but the best ones are located on the western side of the island. On Tahiti’s west coast, particularly between Mahana Park, or Paea-PK-19, and Le Meridien Tahiti hotel, or Punaauia-PK15, you will find the best. Just remember that these particular beaches get somewhat crowded on the weekends. So for the best use of these beaches you may want to take advantage of them during the week.


July 17th, 2008

Best Attractions in Tahiti

While most would agree that simply being in Tahiti is plenty attraction enough, there are some specific attractions in Tahiti you do not want to miss. They are well worth checking out. Following in no particular order after the first listed attraction here, which is far and away the one attraction you do not want to miss while in Tahiti, are the best attractions in Tahiti.

Musee Gauguin (Gauguin Museum)

Far and away the one attraction you do not want to miss while in Tahiti is the Gauguin Museum. This museum or memorial to the French artist who made his home in Tahiti from 1891 to 1893 is worth the visit for sure.


July 17th, 2008

Arriving in Tahiti

Tahiti-Faaa International Airport handles all international flights into Tahiti. It is approximately four miles west of Tahiti’s capital city of Papeete. Of course you have to clear customs. But after you clear customs there will be a booth straight ahead of you that is staffed by Tahiti Manava, or the local tourist information office. Go ahead and get what maps and what other information you feel you may want at this point.

There will be two banks to your immediate left and right. One is called Banque de Polynesie and the other is Banque Socredo. Bank Socredo will more readily exchange your American dollars. Both have ATMs you can use for your convenience.


July 16th, 2008

Enjoying Art in New York City

Are you normally deprived of appreciating great art?  While on vacation in New York City, you could combine two of New York’s finest thrills by taking the All Loops Tour with MoMA offered by Gray Line New York Sightseeing.  It costs $63 per adult and $48 for children ages 3 to 11. You get to ride the double-decker bus to the Museum of Modern Art!  The ride and the museum stop lasts 2-3 hours per loop.  Online reservations can give you a small $5 break in cost.


July 16th, 2008

Eating Cheap in New York City

Do you have dietary concerns that make your food choices limited? If you’re worried about trying new dishes, New York City has plenty of the same type of restaurants you can find anywhere else in the United States. You can even go shopping and store ready-to-eat snacks and drinks in the motel room. If you’ve booked a room with a refrigerator and stove or microwave, so much the better to stay on a diet you’re familiar with! Most motel stays offer continental breakfasts with healthy choices. Be brave and take advantage of them; that’s what they’re there for. As for hunger during the day, if nothing else, you can store some quick snacks to hold you or the kids over until you can get to the restaurant of your choice.


July 16th, 2008

Discover the Natural Beauty of Maui

Visitors to Maui experience a natural wonderland filled with lush foliage and topped with a dusting of snow. The unique natural features of Maui enchant malihini (Hawaiian for visitors) at every turn.

Haleakala National Park on Maui has been rated as a top National Park by Consumer Reports. Considered the crown jewel of Maui, Haleakala National Park encompasses 28,655 acres that range from the ocean to the 10,023-foot summit of Haleakala.


July 16th, 2008

Broadway Shows You Can Not Miss at a Price You Can Not Beat

One of the big attractions to New York City is the Broadway show.  The cost can elevate from just under $100 to several hundred dollars per ticket.  This is one area where you must shop around and plan ahead.  Of course, like many other things, the online world offers the best deals on discounts.  Check the websites for the particular shows of interest to you, sign up for discount ticket newsletters, subscribe to ticket guides (sometimes this involves a small $4 fee, but what you save in the process could well be worth it).


July 15th, 2008

Dining Maui-Style

Visitors to Maui are enchanted with the diversity Maui exhibits.  Natural beauty encompasses snowy mountain peaks and warm subtropical beaches.  The culture of Maui is a blending of Polynesian and Hawaiian.  History and modern life mix within the village of Lahaina.  Maui visitors experiencing this harmonious blending of opposites will find pleasure in the abundance of dining choices that compliment the mood of Maui.


July 15th, 2008

Choosing Accommodations on Maui

The key to a relaxing visit to Maui is the choice of lodging location. Maui offers approximately 16 hotels with a total of over 10,000 available rooms. Visitors to Maui can also choose to stay in one of the 7,343 condominiums units or at one of the 40 Bed and Breakfast Inns on the island. Less common, but also available, are camping facilities located on park grounds.

Visitors looking for a romantic getaway to spend their Maui vacation find Hotel Hana-Maui perfectly suited to their desires. The Hotel offers private cottages near the ocean with hot tubs on the deck and gardened outdoor baths that bring tropical fantasies to life.


July 15th, 2008

A Family Guide to Maui

The tropical paradise of Maui offers something special for every visitor, but the outstanding offerings particularly well-suited to families surprises many.

Most resorts on Maui provide programs for young guests including planned beach activities. The Westin Maui at Kaanapali Beach Resort is particularly popular with families thanks to the tropical foliage, waterfalls and parrots. The aquatic playground featuring a 128-foot slide makes childhood fantasies come true. Maui hotels and resorts are about much more than a room and a beach and many include special touches to encourage family visitors.


July 14th, 2008

Discount Vacations in Orlando

Orlando, Florida is a great travel destination for families with kids. There are many activities and attractions that kids will enjoy. The weather is warm and the atmosphere is relaxed. What is even better is that a family can have an Orlando vacation at a discount price.

The first way to achieve this is to contact the Orlando Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (the CVB). They have information on hotels, attractions, vacation packages, and more. This year, at least, they are offering a Magicard. This allows the holder and five other family members to get discounts in and around Orlando.


July 14th, 2008

Discount Resort Vacations with Kids

Many think of all-inclusive vacations as a break from the kids. Resort vacations may seem too expensive to share with your children. However, with the discounts available, these types of vacations can be enjoyed with the kids along as easily as without them.

Look on the internet for resorts that offer travel discounts for kids. Some resorts give children a discount identification card when they arrive at the resort. These cards are good for free or discounted admissions to attractions and free food when with a paying adult. These discount cards are often available for kids of ages through twelve years old.


July 14th, 2008

A Backcountry Adventure Travel

Do you think that being a nomad is such a fine adventure? Actually, it is. It might be tiring and risky, but it is an adventure all the same. Now, do you want to experience what it is like to be a nomad, even just for a short while? This is pretty easy. All you have to do is embark yourself on an adventure travel that involves the California wilderness.

The luxurious Sequoia High Sierra Camp


July 14th, 2008

Florida Beach Budget Vacation Ideas

Florida’s Beaches are one of the most loved vacation spots in the United States. If you think going here would cost you a fortune, you are wrong! Why?—because you can still have a great vacation here even if you’re on a tight budget!

Yes, that’s possible even with the ever growing prices nowadays. So, if you want to know how, here are some ideas on how you can have a budget vacation in Florida.

Budget Vacation Idea Number One


July 14th, 2008

Finding Cheap Train Tickets for Kids and Their Families

People don’t talk much about the railroad as a mode of transportation in the United States. Most of the country is more concerned with travel by car or by plane. In other countries, the train is a prominent part of the landscape. Almost anywhere you go, you can find cheap train tickets for kids.

The most popular train in the USA is Amtrak. On this railway, kids always ride for half price. This discount requires no special action except to inform the ticket counter that you are traveling with children. On top of that, there are additional discounts for children and their families.


July 13th, 2008

Cutting the Cost of Air Travel for Kids

One of the biggest costs of traveling with kids is paying for their flights.  Furthermore, it isn’t always easy to pay the full prices of airline tickets.  For this reason, it’s important to find children’s airline tickets at discount prices.  

Travel agents can arrange for children’s flights.  They buy blocks of tickets at a greatly reduced rate.  Then they sell them to individuals at a price that is a markup for them, but quite a discount for you.  This way, you can get tickets for the whole family, kids included.


July 13th, 2008

Cruises for Kids: An Unexpected Value

It isn’t unusual for people to think of taking a cruise as an unobtainable luxury.  The truth is that if you add up all you spend on other vacations, cruising is actually a better value.  There are even special rates and deals for families with kids. 

For a very inexpensive cruise deal, contact Discovery Cruise Lines.  They offer a one day cruise from Florida to the Bahamas and back.  You can choose to stay overnight on the island.  If you do, you complete your round trip on the next day.  The price for the complete trip is less than one hundred dollars for adults and about half that for kids.