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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Nov 29

Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands, and also the capital. This large city has history, culture, entertainment, cuisine and incredible transport options on offer. With so many canals cutting through the city, the traffic is very quiet. The Dutch people are very accommodating and most speak good English, especially in the Amsterdam hotels and shops. Party animals and culture vultures alike will enjoy the charm of this old European city.

With lots to do in Amsterdam, staying in a great hotel is a must. There are so many Amsterdam hotels on offer, no matter what type of traveller you are. The two-star ITC Hotel is a friendly budget hotel located close to De Duif and the Willet Holthuysen Museum. Situated in Amsterdam’s Canal Loop neighbourhood, the hotel boasts spectacular views of the canal.

There is a wide range of restaurants in Amsterdam, with many Asian establishments coming highly recommended. If you want to enjoy Asian cuisine in Amsterdam head to Zeedijk in Nieuwmarkt, also known as Chinatown. Although most foods will be of a very good standard, Indian food is often expensive and of poor quality. For cheap, good value food, there are numerous falafel bars offering an ‘all you can eat’ salad bar.

Although the bars in Amsterdam hotels are nice, you won’t get an authentic drinking experience unless you head to a local pub. There are over 1200 pubs to cater for the 700,000 strong population. They have an extensive variety of beers from all over the world, including stunning Scandinavian and American beers, Norwegian Porters and Imperial stouts. Holland’s most famous export, Heineken beer, tastes best in Amsterdam.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jul 13

Sunbathing by the pool, sampling fine cuisine prepared by world-renowned chefs and swimming with dolphins are just some of the activities guests at luxury hotel Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai can take part in on their holiday. Right now, the hotel is offering the chance to enjoy all of this and more with its Big Break Competition. Better yet, how about taking 9 friends or family members along with you?

The ocean-themed Atlantis, The Palm hotel can be found at the centre of the Palm Jumeirah crescent. Participants in the Big Break Competition are asked to make a video depicting why they should win a holiday with nine friends or family for five nights. The prize includes flights for all 10 people, 5 deluxe rooms, ten incredible Dolphin Encounters and a complimentary meal at top Italian restaurant Ronda Locatelli.

You can get involved in the competition in a variety of ways. Participants can download the Atlantis iPhone app and search for ‘Win Amazing Prizes’. They can then make their video explaining why they should win, upload the video entry and fill in the competition entry form. Another option for entrants is to visit the official Big Break Competition site at atlantisdubaibigbreak.com. After they’ve made their video and filled in the competition entry form it can be uploaded onto Youtube. Finally, entrants can choose to visit Facebook, search for the fan page ‘Atlantis Resort’, and click on Atlantis, The Palm and The Atlantis Big Break Competition. Again, participants can upload their entry and fill out the entry form here. The competition is judged by the number of total of votes. The ten most popular videos are then reviewed by a judging panel and the overall winner selected.

For those who want to experience all that Atlantis, The Palm has to offer, but don’t fancy brushing up on their film making skills to do it, the resort is also running its Romantic Rendezvous Competition where entrants only need to answer a multiple-choice question correctly after watching a short video. The Romantic Rendezvous Prize is for 2 people staying at the resort for 3 nights, and includes flights, dinner at Nobu and Seafire (a complimentary meal in each restaurant) plus a spa treatment for two, and two Dolphin Adventures.

The competitions are both open to anyone and are running until midnight, Dubai time, on 25th July 2010.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on May 24

Travel Destination – Koh Chang Thailand

When looking for a unique, travel spot that also serves as the perfect family get-away, many travellers are now choosing to stay at hotels in Koh Chang Thailand. It serves as the perfect island retreat.

Looking for a great destination for family vacation? Koh Chang Island is the largest of 52 islands found in the province of Trad. To stay at one of Koh Chang Thailand hotels might be the best choice you can make. It is a peaceful island in South East Asia that is sometimes referred to as “Paradise Island”. It makes for a fun vacation spot with lots of attractions.

There are several excellent Koh Chang Thailand hotels and hotel packages to choose from. Some of the hotel packages include participation in activities such as water rafting, bungee jumping, mountain biking, go-kart riding, paintball or rock climbing. They could also include an island tour by boat or an adventure in scuba diving or snorkelling.

Koh Chang, Thailand is home to several peaceful, tranquil beaches. Two of the better known sandy beaches located in Koh Chang are the White Sand Beach and Klong Prao Beach. These are extremely popular with tourists. They also boast remarkable waterfalls and extraordinary tropical woodland.

Residents of this spectacular island are known for being very polite and respectful. It is quite easy to adjust to their customs.

When in Thailand, it is customary to put the palms of your hands together (similar to one praying) when one greets another. It is not appropriate to shake hands.

Best accommodation to choose from in Koh Chang Thailand include luxury villas, simple beach huts, apartments, suites, bungalows and hotels. There are so many marvellous resorts and packages that it will be hard to choose just where to stay.

Thai people highly regard their Royal family. Please be respectful to the King, Queen and Royal children. If you are going out to see a movie in Thailand, you will see a picture of the King before the movie starts. Everyone is expected to stand at this time, out of respect for the Royal family.

When shopping in Koh Chang, several great buys are to be found. Some of the tourist’s favourite items to buy are jewellery, antiques, gems, textiles and traditional handmade craft items. One of the favourite handicrafts to choose from is Thai silk. It comes in an array of gorgeous colors and can be bought by the yard, or in souvenirs or clothing.

Bangkok is sometimes referred to as the Colored Gemstone Capital. Rubies and sapphires are found there and every type of colored gem can be purchased there.

When considering your next holiday spot you should think of Koh Chang Thailand? You will be amazed with this travel destination.