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July 26, 2010

Albir Garden Apartments

Filed under: Costa Blanca,hotels,Spain,Travel — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 3:46 pm
Albir Garden Apartments

Albir Garden Apartments

Located just 1,300 metres from the main Albir beach, the Albir Garden Apartments are in a large complex of some 426 apartments, spread over 11 blocks, in the area known as Alfaz del Pi, the complex has a wide range of facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym, sauna, tennis courts, sun terrace, loungers, safety deposit boxes, restaurant, bar, pool bar, washing machines, landscaped gardens etc. Rooms have lounge with sofa bed, kitchenette, balcony, TV, air-conditioning etc. Albir (Alfaz del Pi) is a popular beach resort to the north of Benidorm, it has fine sandy Blue Flag beaches, water sports, golf and plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, it enjoys splendid weather conditions and is perfect for holiday right through the year although of course summer time (May to September) is the most popular. Albir is about 6 kilometres from Benidorm and about 40 minutes drive from Alicante airport.

July 23, 2010

Alabare House Salisbury Wiltshire

Filed under: England,hotels,United Kingdom — Tags: , , — needahand @ 7:57 am

For your next visit to Salisbury in southern Wiltshire, you might like to try out the Alabare House guest house, situated just off the Salisbury ring road in this ever popular destination. Within a short stroll of the famous Salisbury Cathedral, the Alabare House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in pleasant comfortable surroundings. After a day touring the city of Salisbury you can relax in the cosy guest lounge and catch up on the latest TV programmes. If the weather is fine, you could head out and visit Stonehenge or one of the many other great tourist attractions to be found in and around Salisbury. Bed and breakfast is available in the Alabare House from around 53 euros per night. Wiltshire Map.

BOOK THE ALABARE HOUSE

July 22, 2010

Vilamoura Tivoli Marinotel Algarve

Filed under: Algarve,hotels,Portugal — Tags: , — needahand @ 11:37 am
Hotel Vilamoura Tivoli Marinotel

Hotel Vilamoura Tivoli Marinotel

If you are looking for luxurious accommodation in the Algarve resort of Vilamoura, then you should certainly take a look at the Vilamoura Tivoli Marinotel, which is located right beside the superb marina and benefits from the use of its own beach, for the use of residents. Carrying a 5 Star rating this stunning hotel is the first word in luxury for your visit to Vilamoura, whether you just want to relax and enjoy the fabulous facilities of this wonderful hotel, join in the programme of entertainment, use the super spa facilities or just laze on the beach enjoying the terrific Algarve weather, and top up your tan, the Vilamoura Tivoli will not disappoint. If you are feeling a little more lively you might want to play a round of golf at one of the many fine courses in the area, visit some of the fine surrounding resorts or historic towns, or maybe head into Faro, the capital of the region, where there is plenty to see and do. Faro is also the location of the nearest airport, so this is likely to be your place of arrival into the region, and getting to Vilamoura couldn’t be easier, with the airport only around 20 kilometres from the hotel and resort. Prices in the Vilamoura Tivoli start at around 117 euros per night, not cheap, but hey this is luxury. Algarve Map.

July 21, 2010

The Marriott Hotel Swindon Wiltshire

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Marriott Hotel Swindon Wiltshire

Marriott Hotel Swindon Wiltshire

For your accommodation in the Wiltshire town of Swindon, you would be well advised to consider the Marriott Hotel, one of the best in the area. Located in a peaceful wooded area in Swindon’s old town, the Marriott Hotel is ideal for both leisure and business visitors, and has some 156 superb rooms on offer. Perfect for visiting the northern parts of Wiltshire the Marriott is easily accessed by road and is also close to rail and bus links so getting to the hotel should not be a problem. You could also use it as a base for touring the entire are and with such fine attractions as the city of Salisbury, Stonehenge and much much more, you might need to stay for several nights. If you visit during the summer time when the weather is at its best, you should have a very enjoyable trip and certainly one to remember. The Marriott Hotel offers swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi, tennis, gymnasium, sauna, business centre and internet access, rooms are offered from just 58 euros per night. Wiltshire Map.

Port Denia Hotel Costa Blanca

Filed under: Costa Blanca,hotels,Spain — Tags: , , , , — needahand @ 10:19 am
Port Denia Hotel

Port Denia Hotel Costa Blanca

If you are visiting the northern Costa Blanca coastal resort of Denia this year and are looking for a hotel for your accommodation in the town, you could do little better than to choose the Port Denia Hotel which is close to Playa Marianeta and just a short walk from Denia town centre. Ideal for a beach style holiday or just for a relaxing break in this ever popular resort the Port Denia has 280 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, TV, air-con and terrace. Hotel fascilities include bar, restaurant, outdoor and indoor pools, children’s play facilities, sun terrace and internet access. Denia is one of the most northerly of the Costa Blanca resorts and is certainly one of the most popular, enjoying wonderful weather conditions and having miles of sandy beaches and coves surrounding the resort, beautiful coastline and good road access for visiting beautiful National Parks and other resorts such as Javea, Calpe, Moraira and Benidorm. In Benidorm of course you will find plenty to do with some of the finest theme parks in Europe. There are of course plenty of other hotels to choose from in Denia and these include the Adsubia, the Racona, the Giralda and the Los Angeles. Denia can be easily accessed from the N-332 or from the AP-7 motorway, it is roughly halfway between Valencia and Alicante, both have airports, giving a good choice for flights to the area. Rooms in the Port Denia Hotel start at around 76 euros.

See a guide to Denia here: http://www.denia.my-costa-blanca.co.uk/

July 20, 2010

Hotel Playa Sol Cadaques Costa Brava

Filed under: Costa Brava,Holidays,hotels,Spain — Tags: , , , , , — needahand @ 1:46 pm
Hotel Playa Sol Cadaques

Hotel Playa Sol Cadaques

A popular located right on the seafront in Cadaques, the 3 Star Playa Sol Hotel could well be your first choice for accommodation in this Costa Brava resort, though there are other hotels such as the Octavia, La Tarongeta and the Hotel Blaumar to choose from. You may prefer the Playa Sol’s beachside location, being situated on a small bay right beside a nice sandy beach, and you may appreciate its being handy for Cadaques town centre which is only about five minutes stroll away, in any case you will be attracted to the Playa Sol hotel’s friendly family run atmosphere and fine facilities to make your stay in this resort a pleasure. In a somewhat isolated position, Cadaques is perfect for a peaceful holiday away from the bustling crowds of some of the better known and busier Costa Brava resorts further south, and while it is visited all year round, the weather in Cadaques can get a bit windy and wild during the winter, so summer holidays are definitely more popular than winter breaks. Cadaques is ideal for visiting the Cap de Creus National Park and is also great for hikers, who visit this beautiful area to enjoy the spectacular coastline of the Costa Brava. Also ideal for water sports, this is an especially popular area for windsurfers, scuba divers and kitesurfers. Other nearby areas include Portlligat and Roses.

Cadaques Street Map.

July 19, 2010

Hotel Blaumar Cadaques Costa Brava

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Hotel Blaumar Cadaques

Hotel Blaumar Cadaques Spain

If you are visiting the northern Costa Brava resort of Cadaques this year you might want to consider the three star Hotel Blaumar for you accommodation in the area. Situated only ten minutes walk from the centre of Cadaques this small family run hotel is a popular choice for those visiting the resort. Boasting a lovely sun terrace and superb outdoor swimming pool the Hotel Blaumar will surely provide everything you need for a relaxing holiday in Cadaques. In a somewhat isolated position, Cadaques is ideal for a tranquil holiday away from the crowds of some of the better known Costa Brava resorts, and while it is popular all year round, the weather in Cadaques can get a bit wild and windy during the winter months, so summer holidays are more sensible than winter breaks. Cadaques is perfect for visiting the Cap de Creus National Park and is also great for walkers and hikers, who visit this unspoilt area to enjoy the spectacular coastline of the Costa Brava. Also ideal for water sports, this is an especially popular area for scuba divers.

July 15, 2010

Torrejoven Hotel Punta Prima

Filed under: Costa Blanca,Holidays,hotels,Spain — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 8:48 am
Torrejoven Hotel Punta Prima Torrevieja

Torrejoven Hotel Punta Prima Torrevieja

One of the more popular hotels in the Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa area of the Costa Blanca, the Torrejoven is located on the main N332 road at the Punta Prima roundabout, about 4 km south of the bustling town of Torrevieja. Ideal for visiting the beaches and facilities of the Orihuela Costa, the Torrejoven Hotel has 110 rooms on 6 floors, it has an outside swimming pool, conference rooms,  Lift, Internet Centre, Garden/Terrace, Billiards, Darts, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Solarium, restaurant, bar, disco etc. A very cheap option for your accommodation in this area the Torrejoven can be booked for around 20 pounds per night. The hotel resort of Punta Prima is at the northern end of the Orihuela Costa (very popular with Brits and Irish) on the Spanish mainland, it has good sandy beaches and plenty of restaurants, bars and shops, the facilities of Torrevieja are just a short drive from Punta Prima and the resort of Benidorm is only an hour and a quarter away. Punta Prima enjoys superb weather right through the year and sun is pretty much guaranteed between May and October.

Punta Prima Street Map.

Website address for Punta Prima guide: http://www.punta-prima.my-costa-blanca.co.uk/

July 13, 2010

Indalo and Oasis Hotels Mojacar

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Indalo Hotel Mojacar

Indalo Hotel Mojacar

For those of you heading to Mojacar on the Costa Almeria, Spain, this year there are a couple of excellent hotels that you might want to consider for your accommodation needs in this popular resort. The first is the Mojacar Indalo Hotel which is situated overlooking the beach in the Mojacar Playa area of the resort, this fine hotel offers 308 rooms and a fine range of facilities including swimming pool, sun lounging areas, buffet restaurant, bars, parking, tennis court, billiards, sauna, gym etc, it is handy for visiting the old town of Mojacar and the surrounding Costa Almeria resorts. The second hotel is the Oasis Mojacar (Best Oasis Tropical), offering 398 rooms, plus some wonderful facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, paddle, gym, sauna, laundry, restaurant, bar, café, spa, massage and much more. Both the Mojacar Indalo and the Oasis Mojacar offer a wonderful opportunity for your stay in the area, where the weather is fabulous all year round and rain very scarce, there are of course lots of other Mojacar hotels to choose from, but you should find everything you need in these two. Mojacar is situated around eighty kilometres from the city of Almeria and its airport, so just an hours drive will get you there.

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 9, 2010

Amber Lodge Acle Norfolk Broads

Filed under: England,hotels,Travel,United Kingdom — Tags: , , , , — needahand @ 12:45 pm

If you are visiting the town of Acle in the Norfolk Broads this year you might want to consider staying at the Amber Lodge Hotel which is housed in a former rectory, in four acres of beautiful countryside on the western edge of the town. Offering wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and close to the city of Norwich, as well as the stunning Norfolk Broads National Park, the Amber Lodge offers the best of both worlds, peace and tranquility, and easy access to city centre, coast and waterways of the Norfolk Broads. Perfect as a base for a walking holiday or boating holiday, especially when the weather is fine, the Amber Lodge has ten bedrooms, all featuring en-suites, it has a fine restaurant for up to 100 diners, a bar and is licensed to hold wedding ceremonies (a wonderful location for this type of event). Situated just 10 miles east of Norwich, handy for the east coast of Norfolk, and within walking distance of the centre of Acle, the Amber Lodge could be just what you are looking for. Rooms are offered from £55 per night. Acle is in the heart of Norfolk and can be reached from the A47. Norfolk Map.

July 2, 2010

Bedford Lodge Hotel Newmarket

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Bedford Lodge Newmarket

Bedford Lodge Newmarket

If you are visiting the famous horse racing town of Newmarket, Suffolk, in the near future, you might want to consider staying at the luxurious Four Star Bedford Lodge Hotel, one of the finest establishments in the area. Offering luxurious suites, well appointed guest rooms and a calm peaceful atmosphere, the Bedford Lodge Newmarket will not disappoint as your choice of hotel in the town. It is also ideal for wedding events, offering a fantastic setting among 3 acres of rose gardens, which you can also walk around and enjoy when the weather is fine. Other facilities include Jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms, indoor pool, health club and first class restaurant. Newmarket is the headquarters of UK horse racing and also the main centre for horse breeding, it is a historic market town, located in a beautiful part of the country. Rooms are available in the Bedford Lodge Newmarket from 120 pounds per night, book, relax and enjoy! Newmarket is located between Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge and is only 28 miles from Stanstead Airport.

Newmarket Street Map.

July 1, 2010

Royal Decameron Resort Runaway Bay Jamaica

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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 28, 2010

Castillo Hotel Son Vida Majorca

Filed under: Balearic Islands,hotels,Spain — Tags: , , — needahand @ 10:36 am
Castillo Hotel Son Vida Majorca

Castillo Hotel Son Vida Majorca

Surrounded by the beautiful 18 hole Son Vida golf course, the charismatic Castillo Hotel Son Vida is one of the most popular in the area, which is in turn extremely popular with golfers due to there being 3 fabulous courses in a small area. The Castillo Hotel has 171 well presented rooms which all have the usual facilities expected of a top class hotel including bathroom, mini-bar, air-conditioning, internet, heated floors and coffee making facilities. The Castillo Hotel Son Vida located west of Palma, is housed in a building which dates from the thirteenth century, providing a unique atmosphere, making a visit to the hotel a memorable experience. The hotel itself of course has lots of facilities with swimming pool and sun lounging area for enjoying the wonderful Majorca weather, tennis courts, games room, internet, health spa, fitness centre, massage, salon and restaurant, all set in stunning grounds. The Castillo Hotel is situated within easy driving distance of Majorca airport, which is located in nearby Palma de Mallorca. From the airport you can easily obtain a taxi or transfer, or you may choose to obtain a car hire vehicle and make your own way to the hotel.

BOOK CASTILLO HOTEL SON VIDA

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