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July 11, 2010

Hotel Don Pancho Benidorm

Filed under: Costa Blanca,Holidays,hotels,Spain — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 4:01 pm
Hotel Don Pancho Benidorm

Hotel Don Pancho Benidorm

Another of this huge resort’s popular hotels, the Don Pancho Benidorm is located in a perfect spot just one hundred metres from the Playa Levante beach and within easy reach of all the facilities that this wonderful resort has to offer. It’s 252 guest rooms have all the usual facilities expected of a modern resort hotel and hotel amenities include lounge, buffet restaurant, conference rooms, sauna, fitness centre, swimming pool, child’s pool, sunbathing terrace with sunbeds, lounge area with entertainment, tennis court etc. Benidorm is a huge resort attracting over 4 million visitors each year, it has a wide choice of hotels, though the Don Pancho should certainly be on your short list. Benidorm is especially well known for its theme parks and you can take the kids to a choice of Aqualandia, Mundomar, Terra Mitica or Terra Natura, this together with enjoying the fantastic weather, the beach, the brilliant entertainment and the nightlife facilities, should keep you busy throughout your visit. Benidorm and the Don Pancho Hotel is just 30-40 minutes driving distance from Alicante (El Altet) airport, so accessing the hotel is not a problem. Rooms in the Don Pancho Benidorm are offered from 80 euros per night.

BOOK DON PANCHO BENIDORM

July 1, 2010

Royal Decameron Resort Runaway Bay Jamaica

Filed under: Holidays,hotels — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 10:11 am
Royal Decameron Runaway Bay

Royal Decameron Runaway Bay

An all inclusive beach resort in the popular Runaway Bay resort on the north coast of Jamaica, the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean Resort is in a stunning location facing the white sands and crystal clear waters of this beautiful place. Your stay in the Royal Decameron Runaway Bay will be in one of the 136 octagonal cottages, spread through tropical gardens and enjoying close proximity to resort beaches and facilities. You can relax and enjoy the terrific Jamaica weather, bask on the beach and sip a free local cocktail, while waiting for one of your all inclusive meals and extensive entertainment programme. The Royal Decameron Runaway Bay is only 82 kilometres from the airport at Montego Bay and it will take just over an hour to get there. All meals are included in hotel rates, as are domestic alcoholic drinks, snacks and all soft drinks. Rates are from 125 euros per night. Runaway Bay is a popular holiday resort with a good choice of hotels and holiday accommodation, it is located between Discovery Bay and Ocho Rios. Runaway Bay Map.

June 30, 2010

Tropic Garden Aparthotel Santa Eulalia

Filed under: Balearic Islands,Holidays,hotels,Spain — Tags: , — needahand @ 3:28 pm
Tropic Garden Santa Eulalia

Tropic Garden Santa Eulalia

Situated right on the seafront of the Ibiza resort of Santa Eulalia, the Tropic Garden Aparthotel offers 225 self-contained apartments for holidays in this popular seaside resort. Built in 2002, this modern hotel has all the facilities you would expect to find for a perfect family holiday and you will not be disappointed with your choice should you decide to stay in this 4 Star accommodation. Located only 21 kilometres from Ibiza airport the Tropic Garden Santa Eulalia has inside and outside pools, sun lounging areas, restaurant, sauna and fitness centre, tennis courts, mini-golf, children’s playground and much much more. Rooms have bathroom, kitchen, lounge, balcony, safe, satellite TV etc. Rooms are available from 54 euros (2010). Santa Eulalia is the 3rd largest resort on the island of Ibiza, and is less rowdy than some of the other resorts, it is ideal fro a family holiday.

BOOK TROPIC GARDEN

June 29, 2010

Falmouth Cornwall

Filed under: England,History,Holidays,United Kingdom — Tags: , , — needahand @ 3:13 pm

A leading holiday resort on the south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth enjoys a mild climate and boasts some excellent beaches with safe bathing conditions. The largest dock in England is located here and it takes in tankers up to 90,000 tonnes, Falmouth harbour has a dry dock and safe anchorage. Established as a port beside the older town of Penryn, in the early 17th century, Falmouth is overlooked by the 16th century Pendennis Castle, which Henry VIII built to defend Carrick Roads. Its parish church King Charles the Martyr was so named after Charles II who awarded the town its first charter. Holidaymakers arrive in Falmouth to enjoy the pleasant weather conditions, and the many attractions of the town which is one of Cornwall’s most popular resorts.

Falmouth Street Map.

June 25, 2010

Clacton on Sea Essex

Filed under: England,History,Holidays,United Kingdom — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 10:43 am
Clacton on Sea Essex

Clacton on Sea Essex

One of Essex’s popular coastal resorts, Clacton on Sea as a town was only established in 1871, when a railway engineer purchased some land and built Clacton Pier as a docking point for the Woolwich Steam Packet Company. The surrounding areas however, have been the site of human settlement since the time of the ancient Celts. A later Lord of the Manor of Great and Little Clacton, was none other than Henry VIII, who awarded himself the title after the execution of Thomas Cromwell (the former Lord). Clacton became a popular holiday destination in Victorian times and reached its zenith in the 1960’s, aided by the Butlins Holiday Camp, which had first opened in the resort in 1937. In recent years Clacton has fell into decline for various reasons, but not least the closing of Butlins Clacton in 1983. Still fairly popular for holidays and day trips, Clacton can get pretty busy when the weather is fine, and during the summer school holidays. At these times Clacton beach might remind those who remember, of its former heydays.

Clacton Street Map.

Port Aventura Salou

Filed under: Costa Dorada,Holidays,Spain — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 10:27 am

A huge theme park, a Beach Club, and aquatic park and three hotels, together form the amazing Port Aventura Theme Park (PortAventura), one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Port Aventura is located in the seaside resort of Salou on the Costa Dorada coastline of Catalonia in Spain. Constructed as a joint project by Universal Studios, Anheuser-Busch and the Tussauds Group, Port Aventura later became known as “Universal’s Port Aventura”, as Universal Studios held a majority of the shares in the park. Now simply known as “PortAventura” the theme park is run by the banking group La Caixa. Despite all the other facilties, Port Aventura is best known as a theme park, located in a tropical setting, it has some pretty hair-raising rides, some of the most famous being the Furius Baco, the Hurakan Condor and the Dragon Khan rollercoaster with its 8 scary loops. The park is set out on various themes including the “Wild West”, “China”, “Mexico”, “Polynesia” and “Mediterrania”. Located in the popular seaside resort of Salou, the area benefits from a fine climate and Port Aventura weather can generally be expected to be sunny and dry most days between the months of May and October. Port Aventura can be easily reached by road, rail and plane, with Reus International Airport just 10 minutes drive away.

Port Aventura Map.

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