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Hot Hotel Destinations on the Cheap

There's something to be said about getting away from it all -- even if just for a weekend. Checking into a fabulous hotel and rejuvenating is one of the best experiences in life.

But it's a common misconception that high quality hotels have to be expensive. Surprisingly there are hotel discounts in the hottest destinations if you know where to look. Here are just a few hot hotel destinations on the cheap.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis is quickly becoming a city of hipsters. The downtown area is filled with trendy hotels, world class dining, and fabulous shopping. Let's not forget that Minneapolis is home to the Mall of America, where you can find any store imaginable. Plan a weekend of shopping in Minneapolis and you will not be disappointed.

Daytona Beach, Florida

While most Europeans head for the pleasures of Orlando, Americans know the hottest hotel destination in Florida is Daytona Beach, a long time favorite of "Spring Breakers". If you're looking for fun in the sun with a bit of alcohol and hot bodies mixed in, then Daytona is the destination for you. However, during the summer and winter the resort becomes surprisingly family friendly. Beach front hotels in Daytona Beach abound, and if you book with the right company, are surprisingly some of the best cheap hotel deals in the state of Florida.

New York City, New York

The Big Apple -- the city so good they named it twice -- is a must-see destination for any traveler. With an unrivalled variety of restaurants, iconic buildings, top quality shopping, and cultural exhibits no one will be bored in New York City. Fortunately, NYC has plenty of hotel rooms that will exceed your expectations in quality and location. Whether you want to stay in Times Square or near the Theatre District, you will have no problem finding high quality cheap hotels in New York, if you know where to look.

Las Vegas, Nevada




What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, so there is no reason to tell any of your friends how cheap you're fabulous Las Vegas hotel room really was. A cheap hotel room in Vegas is a sinful right of all savvy Las Vegas visitors, and it gives you more money to play the tables. You can easily find discount hotels everywhere in downtown Las Vegas and the famous Las Vegas Strip, especially with dramatic cost-cutting as the resorts vie to win back customers from other gambling attractions. And no matter where you stay you're guaranteed a vacation you'll never forget.

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Scuba Diving in Fiji Offers You an Experience of a Lifetime

The beautiful nation of Fiji has been known to be a great place when it comes to scuba diving. One should also consider this as an absolute truth since this is one place that has 322 islands which are unique and diminutive. When it comes to entertainment and attractions, this is a well known tourist spot. True enough many people are more aware of this place of marvel with regard to rugby, yet having said that scuba diving is also a leisure activity that has its own set of fans.

There is nothing like getting information from travelers who went there for scuba diving. They will be able to offer you information on what to expect and what not to. Having said that you should also note that scuba diving in Fiji is a unique experience that is memorable. Besides the fact that you will be able to scuba dive in warm tropical waters that offer a treasure trove of marine life, you are assured of getting close to nature. You are also more than welcome to take your friends and family along for a scuba diving adventure, especially in accommodation spots like Qamea Resort and Spa FIJI Taveuni which offer such facilities.

There are many offers by Fijian accommodation spots such as Long Beach Resort and Yasawas Fiji Islands which will make fiscal sense to you. The latter is a typical budget special spot which caters mainly to backpackers. Furthermore, other activities such as snorkeling, jet skiing, game fishing, paraflying and island hopping are sure to make your scuba diving holiday in the Fijian truly special. Such activities can be found in spots such as Rainbow Reef Resort and Dive Vanua Levu Fiji Islands.

If you are a hardcore scuba diver, you can also enjoy close encounters with sharks in places like Beqa Lagoon which is as awesome as it is terrifying; such encounters are offered by Aqua-Trek. You are assured that safety precaution will be taken to ensure your safety at all times. An in-depth education on the marine environment will also be detailed out to you by Fiji's most experienced scuba diving spots such as the award-winning Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort or Scuba Bula Dive Centre. This way you get to see, first hand, the beautiful sights that are on offer. Another great experience you will enjoy is the viewing of shipwrecks when you go scuba diving. That is not all; you can choose which islands you want to scuba dive off from, such as Lacamba.

With all of this on offer, you should seriously consider visiting Fiji on a scuba diving holiday. Besides the fact that all of these features are present in most of the accommodation spots that cater to scuba divers, you should also enjoy the island for what it is. It's a land that is filled with tropical beauty and nature which all enthusiasts of anything 'green' will like. Make sure you make it a priority to visit Fiji some time soon; it is a paradise that is yours for the taking!




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Where to Backpack Within South East Asia

Thailand

Thailand is usually the best place to start for the first time independent traveler. It's very easy to get around and there are always lots of other backpackers about to chat and hang out with.

Thailand is a mixture of forests to the North for Trekking and some of the best beaches in the world in the south.

Bangkok is a buzzing city crisscrossed with canals & rivers. The sky line is one of high rises, shopping malls & international hotel chains but at the canal banks and side streets of the city the traditional side of Thai life is clearly visible. The business hub of the city is easily navigated using the skyrail & underground but the more touristy areas around the Koh San road are less well supplied & Tuk Tuks are the main mode of transport. Negotiate hard with your tuk tuk driver - a taxi will always be cheaper & has the advantage of air conditioning however be sure to agree that you're charged according to the metre as opposed to agreeing a fixed price. Taxis will only take you at an agreed price after 3pm as from this point on your in to rush hour and they are highly likely to spend hours with you stuck in traffic!

Your main point of call will be the Koh San road as this is where all the hostels and guesthouses are located. This is one long street where there is a market every night and lots of bars and restaurants to choose from even a McDonald's and Burger King for those who are want something more to home. For the best food though go to the street hawkers. You will get some of the best Pad Thai you will have ever eaten for around 20 Baht.

South Islands

Most people come to Thailand for the beaches and Diving. The main Islands in the south are:

Koh Tao

A backpacker Island where everyone comes to dive and mainly to learn how to dive. There are some great beaches here and also a good nightlife.

Koh Pan gan

This is the party island of Thailand and where the famous Full Moon party is held each month. This if you have not heard is one big crazy party on a beach which attracts at least 10,000 people each month to get as fucked up as possible. Get here a few days early during the peak months if you want to get accommodation though.

Koh Samui & Phuket

These islands are crammed full of package holiday tourists on their yearly holiday for 2 weeks in the sun. I would strongly suggest avoiding these two islands.

Koh Phi Phi

This island did get severely damaged by the Tsunami and having seen the before and after myself it truly is remarkable how quickly is has got back onto its feet. There is one main area/town where everybody stays but it's still big enough not for everyone to be on top of each other. The Beach is like a postcard or you can get a boat to the lagoon where the Leo Dicapro film 'The Beach' was filmed and chill there for the day.

Vietnam

Vietnam was ravaged by war but is now a great place to visit. I suggest starting your trip off in Hanoi and working your way down the country.

Hanoi

Hanoi is the capitol of Vietnam and is a great introduction into the Vietnamese way of life. The city is always bustling and careful when crossing those roads as those motorbikes don't stop.

The city center is located around Hoan Kiem lake, just of the lake is the old quarter which is the main area for budget hostels and guesthouses. Hanoi is a great place to just go out and wander. Each street has its own trade and each shop will only sell products to do with that trade so you end up having streets only selling shoes or kitchenware. It's weird to see but that's the way they do it.

If you get tired and hot whilst walking around you can always stop off for some Bia Hoi. You will see all around the city lots of people sitting on little plastic chairs on the street, this is where they sell the Bia Hoi. This is officially the cheapest draft beer in the world. A glass should set you back about 10p/20 Cents.

Ha Long bay

This is north of Hanoi and is available from all travel agencies in the city as either overnight trip. This is a must for anyone in the area as it is UNESCO heritage site and is for a good reason.

The bay has close to 2000 limestone islands with of caves to explore and a few lagoons to go kayaking in. When you go out to the bay you go out on a traditional junk ship where you will get your own room and dinner and breakfast served.

Hoi An

Hoi An is located on the coast and actually has a pretty decent beach. It is the also the place to come for tailor-made clothes. There are too many tailors to mention here with the main road pretty much consisting of them. You can get literally anything made here all you need to do is take a photo of the item you want and they will make it for you. A good quality suit will cost around $50-$100.

Nha Trang

Is a beach resort just over halfway down the country. This city is very developed with a good long beach stretching the entire length of it. There is not much to do culturally here but it's a good place to unwind after more than a few very long bus journeys to get this far. If you choose to just relax on the beach all day the only time you need to move from it is to go to the toilet as there are so many hawkers selling you pretty much anything you require from books, drinks to a BBQ of fresh fish. There is a big nightlife here with a couple of main place to go to. These are the Why Not Bar and the Sailing Club which is right on the beach but more expensive for it.

Ho Chi Min City (Saigon)

This is the Vietnam you see in the films. Streets packed out with so many bikes, fumes that make it hard to breathe and just general chaos. There a quite a few museums here to visit which are mainly to do with the war but are all worth a visit and even the strongest man will hold back tears at the photos of the suffering they endured.

From here you do a day trip to the Cu Chi tunnels where the North had a series of small tunnels which they used to fight the south. You can go down some of these tunnels but be warned that they are very small and it's best not to do it on a hangover like I did. Also here you can fire an array of automatic weapons and rifles which is not that cheap as you pay per bullet.

Cambodia

Cambodia has had quite a nasty past with its dictator Pol Pot but is recovering maybe not as fast as its neighbors' but it is getting there. Cambodia is surrounded by Vietnam, Thailand and Laos and has the Mekong go through the country into Laos.

Phnom Penh

Is a typical Asian Capitol city, will not loads to do but getting there is a great experience if you come from Vietnam. From Saigon you can get a boat which will take you 2 days to get here but you do see some real Vietnam and Cambodia on the way.

The two main places to see in and around Phnom Penh are the Killing Fields where around 200,000 people were executed during 1975-1979 when the Khmer Rouge reigned. You can see millions of bones and thousands of skulls that have been recovered from the pits.

Also go to S-21 which used to be a high school which was converted to a prison also during the Khmer Rouge where they imprisoned up to 20,000 people and repeatedly tortured and killed from this.

Two to three times a day they show a film which goes into detail of what went on in the prison with interviews from survivors and prison guards.

Sihanoukville

Is a beach resort about 3 to 4 hours bus ride away from Phnom Penh and has a decent enough beach which all long has hostels/guesthouses, restaurants and bars where you can chat with new found friends and enjoy a nice cold beer. You can dive here but I would not waste your money as the visibility is very poor and the reefs not having much sea life.

Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Siem Reap is the city closest to the temples of Angkor Wat. The town itself does not have much to offer apart from a market in the center of town where you can get some new clothes and souvenirs. Every night most people head down to the aptly named Bar Street to meet and hang out with friends.

The temples of Angkor are quite spectacular and are very worth the visit. You get the choice of either a 1 day or 3 day pass. It is recommended to go for sunrise over Angkor Wat as this is quite amazing but can get very busy.

There is so many temples to see here most still in great condition. Although my favorite is the one which has been taken over by the jungle and most of it are ruins.

You can either hire a tuk tuk driver to take you around which is advised if you do the one day trip or just hire a bike and go around at you own pace.

Laos

Laos is landlocked and borders Burma, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Vietnam. Laos was involved in the Vietnam War mainly due to its proximity to the country and is one of the most under developed country in the region.

Vang Vieng

The town where you leave remembering nothing. This place is just one big drunken haze. You get a tractor inner tube and float down a river and stop off at bars on route and get free shots of lao lao whiskey and then drink buckets of more lao lao whiskey and coke until 6pm then when you think you have enough you go over to an island which is just bars (smile is the best) until middnight when the curfew kicks in. Love this place :D

Try the rope swings at each of the bars. The first bar has the biggest whatever other bars may claim.

Luang Prabang

Very beautiful town and is very quiet compared with Vang Vieng. The night market seems to run on forever with lots of goodies. Also if you go here you have to go bowling one evening after 11pm - you will see what I mean.




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Cattis & The Showteam @ Sunwing Kamala beach

Cattis, My, Niklas & Damian is the showteam performing at Sunwing Kamala beach. Thery're truly amazing, especially Cattis with a voice that's razor sharp and outperforms any competition by far! Sunwing Kamala beach is well worth a visit, sun during the day and the showteam during the evenings!



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Melbourne Tourist Attractions

I love spending my vacations in Australia and my favorite destination is most certainly Melbourne. It is the second largest city in the country after Sydney and is located along Australia's south coast. It is home to about 3 and a half million residents and they claim that it is one of the world's most livable cities.

This city never gets boring to me as there are many wonderful attractions to visit, places to go shopping and beaches to head down to.  I have listed down below some of my favorite tourist attractions in this Australian city.

Zoo

The oldest Zoo in the country is the Melbourne Zoo which was founded in 1862. I have been to zoos around the world and I rate this one as one of the best. It is in fact the 3rd oldest zoo on the planet. Be sure to visit the captive Lowland Gorilla breeding program. The opening hours for the zoo are daily from 09:00 until 17:00.

Luna Park

The Luna Park is located at St. Kilda beach and first opened its doors to the public nearly one hundred years ago. If you are planning a holiday with your kids then you simply must take them to this wonderful amusement park.

Melbourne Cricket Ground

This is one of the most important cricket grounds in the world and was built in 1853. It has a capacity of a hundred thousand and other sports are also played at the MCG including Aussie Rule Football.

Aquarium

The aquarium of this popular Australian travel destination is considered to be one of the finest in the world. This is definitely an attraction which visitors from all ages will enjoy and you can easily spend the entire day enjoying the aquarium. Please note that the opening hours of the Aquarium are daily from 09:30 until 18:00.

Royal Botanic Gardens

One of my favorite places in Melbourne is the Royal Botanic Gardens. It was built in 1863 and is home to a world class collection of both foreign as well as domestic plants. Be sure to also go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Opening hours at this wonderful venue are Monday through Friday from 09:00 until 17:00 and during the weekend from 09:30 until 17:00.




James is travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section on Kata Beach.

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Nightlife in Patong

Travelers who enjoy to party until the early hours of the morning will certainly enjoy their vacation in Patong. There are plenty of beer bars, clubs and go go bars to choose from. It is known as the center of the nightlife in Phuket.

So if you are planning to spend your vacation in this wonderful holiday destination and are looking for some good places to visit at night then I can definitely recommend you a few great establishments which you should explore.

Discos

There are a number of busy and lively discos in town and the majority is located in the vicinity of Bangla Road. The busiest is the Tiger Disco which is located on top of the Tiger entertainment complex. It normally starts to get busy around midnight and it closes between three and four o'clock in the morning. If you still can't sleep then why not head down to the Safari Pub for an after hour party. Some other great places which you can visit include Bananas, VIP and Tai Pan.

Beer Bars

There are hundreds of beer bars in Patong and the most popular ones are located along Soi Bangla. If you are looking for companionship then these are the type of nightlife venues that you would want to visit. Some really famous establishments include Sharky's, Mai Thai, Aussie bar and the Kangaroo.

Go Go Bars

These types of venues include special shows and ladies dancing on stage. The highest concentration of these establishments can be found in Soi Sea Dragon which is located just off Bangla Road.

Pubs

There are also a number of outstanding pubs in this beach resort area and these include a number of wonderful Irish pubs and which include Molly Malone's, Finnegan's Wake, the Irish Times and Scruffy Murphy's. Some of these pubs have live music, large screen televisions and pool tables.




James is travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section on Patong Nightlife.

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Beaches 09 Thailand, Southern Tip of Phuket

A quick look at raw video from Rawai Beach, Promthepe Cape Elephant Temple and Nai Harn Beach on February 1st, 2009.



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