The hotel that you are staying on your vacation has a huge effect on how much you are going to enjoy. Vacations are more enjoyable when you stay at a hotel that offers comfort, 24 hours room service, a reception that will help in various matters and fine dining. Of course this is what high end hotels provide. And we all know that the hotel booking fares for these are out of range for most of us. However there are ways when you can book accommodation at these hotels at a fairly affordable rate, much less than what you had in mind.
There are many luxury big chain hotels that offer huge discounts to some customers. One method is to book ahead of your arrival date. Sometimes booking two or three months in advance is enough to get you a good discount. But there is one more practice when you can get an even better discount. Hotels have off and on seasons which mean they have good business in one season and the next season might not be as good. If you book at a larger chain of hotel in the off-season, that is when there are not too many customers, then you can get a better discount. This is because these hotels cannot close down and let go their employees during the off season, and would accept discounted fares during these. To find best deals for hotels, you can search on internet for a destination and look at the tourist seasons details. Then you can book your room during the off seasons which will be less than what was shown on the website earlier.
Sometimes another practice can help a lot while booking for best hotel deals. If you keep an eye on the latest deals of a luxury hotel, there might come a time when the fares go down and this is when you make your move.
Another way to book best hotel deals is to go for an all-inclusive package. These packages are designed by the management to provide all services to customers at a discounted price. They do this so that all customers can truly enjoy their vacations at the hotel in a luxurious and royal manner.
Suppose you dont have enough time to book early and have to go with the current rates, look for cheaper rooms in the same hotel. There are different types of rooms at every large establishment which are priced differently. Some are priced highly because of the room size and other amenities that follow, while some rooms are relatively small with little amenities.
These are not the only tricks that enable you to get the best hotel deals. But these are the most effective ones that have been used by several travelers who had saved on their vacations.
Resource Box: Staying at a luxury hotel is what we all want, but most of the time the best hotel deal is still too much for us. This is why you can visit www.BestDealsforHotels.com for the latest discounts and lowest prices in the market for all major hotels.
Month: June 2018
What Are Juggalos To Do Without Any Icp Tour Planned In Support Of The Mighty Death Pop!
If you hope to ever see any portion of The Mighty Death Pop! performed live over the next few months, you better buy your tickets to The Gathering now. Thats because, for the first time in Insane Clown Posse concert history, J and Dope wont be embarking on an ICP tour in support of The Mighty Death Pop! once its released. This is, understandably, a pretty tough pill for Juggalos nationwide to swallow.
Anyone whos ever attended an Insane Clown Posse concert on any ICP tour or just a standalone Insane Clown Posse concert will tell you how euphoric they can be. In fact, if Insane Clown Posse concerts and ICP tours werent legendary, then The Gathering of the Juggalos would not be nearly as successful as it is. That being the case, why are J and Dope choosing The Mighty Death Pop! as the album that doesnt get any love from an ICP tour or Insane Clown Posse concerts?
From an outsiders perspective, it looks like this no ICP Tour or Insane Clown Posse concert tactic is a product of timing, not the album being of inferior quality. Bruce and Utsler told Billboard magazine a few weeks ago that, by them not touring twice a year as theyve always done, theyll create more excitement for Insane Clown Posse concerts when they do return in a few years.
Of course, this has enraged many Juggalos who cannot afford to make it to The Gathering or Hallowicked every year. One Juggalo even went as far as to say that ICP must think The Mighty Death Pop! sucks and they dont want to get stoned on stage. As you can see, this tactic is not very well supported by some in the Juggalo community.
However, dont side with the premature Mighty Death Pop! haters so fast. Juggalo and Bruce have said that they want to spend this time not spent on ICP tours and Insane Clown Posse concerts instead on launching their Pay Per View series in which Juggalos around the world will be able to tune into their concerts online.
So think about that for a minute if you knew that a brief hiatus from Insane Clown Posse concerts and ICP tours meant that youd be able to see them whenever you wanted without traveling a couple years down the road, would that soften the blow? Probably. Perhaps The Mighty Death Pop! will go down as history as the album that acted as a martyr for the future development of Insane Clown Posse concerts and ICP tours.
After all, once you get past some qualities that make Insane Clown Posse concerts and ICP tours unforgettable, like the Faygo spray and Juggalettes, you might be able to retain a good amount of the experience from your living room and save money on travel!
The Various Suspension Alternatives Available On Commuter And Leisure Bikes
When researching the hybrid bike market, it immediately becomes plain that a key choice to be made by any prospective purchaser is whether to go for a model with suspension. It’s true that some ranges such as the Bianchi Camaleonte or Specialized Sirrus, which are aimed more at the on-road rather than off-road user, do not really offer the option at all. That aside, what actually are the options?
Basically there are two types of module – front suspension forks and suspension seatposts. You will not find a hybrid bike with rear suspension as is familiar on mountain bikes. Rough off road use is not their forte – if that’s what you want to do, then an MTB is maybe a better choice for you.
Front Suspension Forks
Suspension forks are by far the most widespread forms of suspension fitted to hybrids. Coil-spring operated, they have a travel of around 50-60mm.
There are various refinements available, depending on price. The most handy one to look out for is what’s called “lockout”. This is where there is the ability to lock the forks in place – very useful if you are on a surface which doesn’t call for suspension, as the action of the forks absorbs energy.
Scott likes to fit its bikes with supension forks – they feature on almost all of their models. Have a look at the Scott Sportster range if you feel that this is the way you want to go. Another well-regarded bike carrying suspension forks is the Kona Dew FS.
Suspension Seatposts
These are fitted remarkably seldom to hybrid bikes off the shelf. Many people, myself included think that this is a surprise, given how efficient they are in combatting uneven roads. They generally have a coil spring, although better models have an elastomer block inside. You are able to match the spring tension to your weight with an adjustment .
The Kona Dew FS is one version that does fit a suspension post as standard. They can obviously be retro-fitted at any time – they are widely available. Be careful to buy the right diameter post though.
So what are the pros and cons of suspension?
If you reckon on doing a lot of cycling away from smooth tarmac you will feel the benefit of suspension. If you have it available to you, you will think nothing of heading off the beaten track each time the prospect arises.
But be conscious that a good quality suspenson fork will push up the cost of your bike. On top of this, remember that a suspension fork will also add to the weight, and the springs will absorb some pedalling power – so go for a fork with lockout if you can, and use it.
As pointed out, I think that a suspension seatpost is a very valuable addition to any bike where comfort is a priority – they are not that expensive and will not add noticeable weight.
The choice is yours – what value do you put on comfort.
Penang Business Travel Leisure Guide
Penang is the main electronics and computer related exporting state in Malaysia. It has several big silicon manufacturing company like Intel, AMD and many others silicon manufacturing here also. Having a business trip in Penang is rather more vacation than compare to business travel. However, you can try to sneak out some times for self sight seeing around in downtown and heritage buildings areas.
Transportation When you land at the airport, go to the Taxi counter to purchase the ticket for the taxi queue outside. It costs RM38 to go to the Georgetown area (Evergreen, Traders and G hotels) – Taxis around Penang are pricey and they will not use the meter. It is pretty standard prices although some drivers may be open to negotiate if you agree to regular pick up. I usually take the hotel shuttle to office but have the same driver pick me up everyday from office at 5pm. It costs 30 ringgit to the Traders hotel from my office in Bayan Lepas industrial areal. One way from Georgetown hotels to Kulim industrial park is about 70 to 90 ringgit. If you are commuting to Kulim daily from a Georgetown hotel, you definitely want to make arrangements with a cabby rather than try to call a cab from office on the way home. – During rush hour, expect to spend 30 min to/from island and mainland. The ride over the bridge and Kulim may run an hour.
Accommodations All these hotels have shuttle service to offices in Bayan Lepas industrial park in the mornings. – Equatorial Hotel, most expensive and most isolated of the hotels. This is a very old hotel and I have chosen not to stay here because it seems to be such an inconvenient place to stay so I will leave it for someone else to chat about. – Trader’s Hotel, this use to be the old Shangri La hotel and although it is been remodeled, and still very much the same hotel. Plus: Good business hotel with a strong free internet connection, good variety for the free breakfast buffet, comfortable rooms with everything in working order, good grocery store located in the nearby Grand Plaza mall (basement). Minus: No decent restaurants nearby (good hawker stands on Lorong Baru, a 5-10 min walk from the hotel, closed on Wed.), there are some mediocre restaurants in the mall behind the hotel (there is a Starbucks in Prangin Mall behind the hotel) – G Hotel, this is a fairly new hotel but the paint is a already fading in some of the rooms. This is a really popular hotel so it books up quickly. The real draw of this hotel is location right next to the upscale Gurney Plaza. They have made some improvements like bolstering their internet. Plus: Free breakfast and internet, they will give you a ocean view room if available and you ask for it, very nice gym overlooking the ocean, very stylish pool area. Minus: Not enough electrical plugs in the room, no clock, there is no phone on the desk where the cable connection is but you just need to move it yourself, dim lighting in the bathroom, some of the rooms have major plumbing problems (my carpet was soaked because of leaky plumbing; more than one room I stayed in had this problem) basically it seems like this hotel was put up in a hurry with little attention to quality control. – Evergreen Hotel, Decent cheap hotel, 20 min walk (or 10 Ringitt taxi ride) from Gurney Plaza. Plus: free internet, good business rooms, nearby hotel has Starbucks and some decent restaurants (Nasi Kandar is very good). Minus: corporate rate would not get you an ocean view, breakfast is not free and was not very flavorful.
Restaurants Secret Recipe has great desserts but mediocre food, Sushi King has terrible Japanese food, Nasi Kandar has great flavorful curry, the Japanese restaurant at the G hotel is very authentic and tasty, the Food Loft in Gurney Plaza has a nice selection of international dishes (I recommend the salmon and snow fish in the American section), there is a Chili’s next to the G Hotel that has really good cheeseburgers (which is a treat after 3 weeks in Asia). There are alot of places that have all you can eat seafood; many of the hotels do and so does a restaurant called Tao’s (great butterfish). – My favorite hawker stand is located in downtown Georgetown on Lorong Baru. The best Char Koay Teow stand you can find in island. There are hawker stands everywhere in Georgetown, Bayan Lepas, Batu Ferringi, and almost every places you hang out in the island you can find any hawker food around. – The satay beef and chicken from the hawker stand, near McDonalds, on Gurney Drive is a good choice for trying PG street food. Satay is charcoal grilled, bite sized, skewered meat served with peanut sauce. A meal of 20 skewers will cost $3
Entertainment Langkawi Coral reef snorkling is the best daytrip under $100. The package includes hotel pickup and a 2 hour high speed boat ride to and from an unforgettable underwater experience. The shaded snorkeling platform is located in the pristine waters of Pulau Payar, a few feet above one of world’s most spectacular coral gardens. Groupers, Barracuda, and parrotfish are some of the 100s of fish that school around the platform. The sea platform includes an underwater observatory, snorkeling equipment and diving facilities.
Akshay Kumar As A Guest In Launch Party Of Arola Restaurant Mumbai
Mumbaikars get an all new place to eat, drink and make merry amid class, style and loads of glamor!
Two Michelin star Chef Sergi Arola, opened the doors of his very chic and very opulent Arola Restaurant & Bar at the JW Marriott on Saturday. In launch party Sergi Arola has invited to Akshay Kumar.
The grand launch party of the new gourmet Spanish restaurant was hosted by JW Marriott Mumbai hosted in association with Ms. Chhaya Momaya.Owner of six eminent restaurants around the world and a promoter of Spanish cuisine, Chef Sergi Arola is known to be a trend-setter when it comes to foodie delights. And with Arola coming to your city, authentic and creative Spanish delicacies get a new address! So this is good news for you because another Spanish restaurant in Mumbai is ready to serve you.
Talking about the guest list, whos who from swish set attended the gala party.
Seen enjoying themselves were Akshay Kumar, Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal, Lillette Dubey, Aditi Deshmukh, Gayatri Oberoi, Daboo and Manisha Ratnani, Rashmi Uday Singh, Sanjeev Kapoor, Jatin Kampani, Mamta Dalal, Sheetal Mafatlal, Ash Chandler, Shaan, Rahul Dev, Negi, Namrata Shroff, Shruti Seth and Dhanish Aslam, Aarti and Kailash Surendranath, Simone Singh and Fahad Samar.
Also present were Nikhil and Vidushi Mehra, Ranna Gill, Ramola Bachchan and Nina Pillai, who had flown in especially from Delhi to attend the event.
Apart from this Mushroom delights await you at Pune’s Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
Its the distinct flavour of mushrooms that makes them a favourite amongst many food lovers. Of course, they also have a lot of health benefits. It wouldnt be incorrect to term mushrooms as a food item that is as delectable as healthy.
Speaking about the festival, Chef Christian Huber, Chef de Cuisine, Alto Vino, Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, says, Tutto Funghi, which in Italian means all about mushrooms, is a 10-day festival at Alto Vino, celebrating the versatility and variety in mushrooms. He continues, Mushrooms are an integral part of Italian cuisine. In Italy, people often actively hunt for edible mushrooms in the wild. This usually starts in August once the season sets in. The heady flavours lend themselves generously to all the dishes. Mushrooms are also high in fibre and vitamins and low in cholesterol and fats.
In India, one is generally familiar with only a few kinds of mushrooms such as button and shiitake. At Alto Vino, we shall try to give our patrons a taste of the unusual by serving mushroom varieties that are not easily available off the shelf. The menu would have soups, antipasti, pastas and pizzas using varieties such as morels, porcini, Portobello and oyster mushrooms that are renowned the world over for their exquisite flavours.
So, let your taste buds savour the magic of mushrooms!
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What Makes For a Great Vacation Rental
Everybody has likely, at one point or another in their life, had what can best be described as a “vacation from hell”. And for those who haven’t, you’ve no doubt heard the vacation gone wrong horror stories from friends and family who have had had to endure them. Foul weather, vehicle trouble, transportation delays, bad food, and unfamiliar customs – the list is endless. As the saying goes, “what can go wrong, will go wrong”. But, even some of the most horrible travel experiences can always be tempered by having great accommodations. It’s much easier to recoup, recover and relax after a stressful scenario when you’ve got some place suitable to retreat to.
A small, overheated and cramped hotel room doesn’t make for the most relaxing vacation and is usually one of the things arbitrarily included in the checklist of “things that went wrong on my vacation”. While many things that can and will occur on your vacation are simply beyond your control, one of the most important things – your accommodations – are well within your control. Nobody is saying that the myriad of vacation hazards that can occur are easy to deal with, but they would be made that much more excruciating if you had to endure it in a tiny hotel room.
Taking all of this into account, one of the best alternatives to avoid the sometimes jail like atmosphere of a hotel room is a vacation rental property. While these types of rentals are most commonly associated with the coastal communities and states, and there is a no doubt unmistakable allure in waking up to a beautiful sunrise over the water, you certainly don’t have to be located right on the beach to enjoy the spaciousness of a vacation rental.
If you’re travelling with family, it is rather easy to see the attraction in renting a vacation property than cramming everyone into one of the aforementioned tiny hotel rooms. Costs for a hotel can escalate quickly, especially when you need to book two rooms to accommodate your children as well as you and your spouse. For those not travelling with children or family, the promise of privacy that a rental property can afford is a nice alternative to the implied privacy of a busy hotel – hearing the guests in the rooms surrounding yours, hearing them in the hallway, any and all street noise, hotel staff moving past your door at all hours – none of these are conducive to intimacy or romance. Again, a vacation rental property neatly takes care of all of these things by simply eliminating them altogether.
The best, most renowned vacation rentals all share certain attributes. While the list below is not by any means meant to be an all-encompassing checklist for all rentals, it can be used as an easy to consult checklist that can assist you in eliminating potential locations and rentals that may initially seem suitable. Remember, you may be spending a considerable amount of time at or around the rental property, so it is in your best interests to make sure you know and attain exactly what you want. Some of the things a reputable rental will have:
– Multiple Bedrooms. This is the biggest difference maker when it comes to rental property or a hotel room. Whether youre on holiday with family, a romantic getaway with just your spouse or travelling with a group, there is no doubt that the more space everyone has, the better everyones mood will be, and by extension, the holiday itself, will be too. If your vacation is part of a large group – wedding party, or business partners, etc. – you can rent multiple condos or houses in close proximity to each other.
– Amenities. Whether your rental is private, secluded and rented privately, or its part of a complex and owned by a property management company, you need to know beforehand what amenities are provided and what is located close by. Where is the nearest hospital or medical facility? How far away is the supermarket? How close is the nearest transportation (bus, train, and airport)? Vehicle repair facility? Not much fun to think too much about things that could potentially go wrong on or during your vacation, but forewarned is forearmed.
Last but not least, the biggest thing you need to be conscious of is quality. Properties that are well maintained are rented the most often – nobody wants to spend their vacation in a rental that hasn’t been painted or fixed up or maintained recently. A rental with a newly renovated living room or a modern kitchen is going to get rented more often than one that is not being kept up. While it may make booking a bit more difficult, it is an instant indicator of quality. Always check for references from prior renters as well as what kind of reputation the management company has (when applicable).
Next time you think vacation, consider a rental property and all of the additional things they can provide, as well as all of the less than satisfactory things they can eliminate. Your vacation awaits!