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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.

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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

Filed under: England,hotels,Travel,United Kingdom — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 3:11 pm
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.

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