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Sealand Travel Tips On Travel In Vancouver, Site Of The 2010 Olympics
January 14, 2010
Welcome To Vancouver, British Columbia with Sealand Travel
2010 Olympics
Sealand Travel would like to introduce you to Vancouver, British Columbia. Although Vancouver has always been a great destination for a variety of great vacation options, the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics have focused the spotlight on this beautiful area of British Columbia, Canada.
Vancouver is the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada and is home to a diverse population with over 50 percent of its residents having a first language other than English. The city of Vancouver dates back to the 1880′s when a logging town named Gastown was incorporated into a larger city and adopted the name Vancouver. The top two industries in the area are forestry and tourism. Interestingly, Vancouver has earned the nickname “Hollywood North” due to it’s third largest industry, film production.
Weather in Vancouver
Sealand Travel knows when traveling to any location throughout the world, one of the most important bits of information to be aware of is the weather. Vancouver is classified as an Oceanic climate, which means that the temperatures tend to be a bit cooler in the summer than many other similar climates, with cool winters and a generally smaller fluctuation in the yearly temperatures. You may also expect in climates such as that, to have precipitation not limited to one season, but more often throughout the year.
Temperatures in Vancouver range, on average, from the 30′s in the coldest winter months to the 60′s in the warmest summer months. As for precipitation, visitors can expect to see snow in winter and rain in summer, with most of the precipitation falling in the form of snow in winter.
Travel Tips Vancouver
Sealand Travel recommends you find out about your destinations before you travel. In cases such as Vancouver, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, your travels to the area will be highly impacted because of the events. If you are traveling any other time of the year, finding a place to stay should not be difficult. Although travel to the area is popular, many establishments are available to provide you wonderful accommodations. At times such as during the 2010 Winter Olympics, accommodations should be booked far in advance of your visit. You may also choose to opt for accommodations further outside of the city. Large cities such as Vancouver have many communities called bedroom communities which help to accommodate tourists in the busier seasons of travel or during high profile events.
Logistics of travel during events such as the Olympics are also something that Sealand Travel Sealand Travel would like to remind travelers to think about. Vancouver public transportation is a wonderful way to get around. With a wide variety of public transportation options available to you including rail such as the West Coast Express, Street Cars, SkyTrain, Bus Service and even Ferries, visitors should always be able to reach their destination without having to rent a car. In fact, there is only one major highway in the area of Vancouver, making traditional travel by car a bit more difficult than in other major metropolitan areas around the world.
If you are planning on visiting Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympics, here are a few tips to remember. Leave early to reach your event of interest. There is no spectator parking at the Olympic Venues, so don’t expect to park nearby if you do have a vehicle, and most of all, there is an Olympic Bus network if you do have accommodations in the metro areas. Sealand Travel invites you to visit Vancouver any time of the year. As always, travel smart, pack for your environment, and be aware of the area you are going to be visiting, and all your travels should be pleasant ones.
Sealand Travel Club Welcomes you To The Premier Doral Golf Resort & Spa
January 12, 2010
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
Located in Miami, Florida, the Doral Golf Resort & Spa is a premier golf retreat offering guests a great opportunity to enjoy high class accommodations, a first rate spa and some of the best golf you can imagine. Sealand Travel Club would like to introduce you to the Doral Golf Resort & Spa.
The Resort
Winner of the Four Diamond Award AAA, the resort itself has many fine features even with out the spectacular golf and spa services offered as well. Doral Golf Resort & Spa is set on 650 acres and includes first class accommodations. You will be enjoying a Garden Room with Sealand Travel Club on your vacation to Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Measuring over 400 square feet it includes 1 king or 2 double beds and a balcony or terrace overlooking the beautiful courtyard. Each room includes plantation shutters, high speed internet access, and a fully equipped mini bar.
The Doral Golf Resort & Spa is also proud to introduce the new bed from Marriott, the Revive. You will sleep in luxury with 300 thread count sheets, luxurious down comforters and thick pillows to help you relax at night, so you can enjoy your days.
The Spa
The perfect getaway for relaxation and renewal. Called the Pritkin Longevity Center and Spa, at this spa, you can rest assured that you will receive only the best of everything. Spa services include indoor and outdoor pools for your enjoyment, sun decks, steam and sauna, a jacuzzi and a variety of classes including pilates, yoga, aqua aerobics and stretch. Choose from advanced skin care treatments, body treatments, facial skin care and massage therapy. Relax your body and your mind at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa from Sealand Travel Club.
The Golf
Featuring five great courses, the golf at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa is hard to beat. The TPC Blue Monster at Doral is home to the World Golf Championships for the past 45 years. It features long fairways, unique water hazards and is ranked as one of the top courses in the world by GOLF Magazine. Four other courses include the Great White Course, the Gold Course, the Red Course and the McLean Course. Caddy services, practice greens and the Jim McLean Golf School are just some of the wonderful opportunities you may choose to enjoy with Sealand Travel Club and the Doral Golf Resort & Spa.
Visit the Canary Islands A Top Winter Destination
December 24, 2009
Tenerife Coast
The Canary Islands
Sealand Travel Club invites you to the Canary Islands. They are located just off the northwest coast of Africa and are a part of Spain. Found in the mid-easterly Atlantic ocean, they are known for their remarkably mild climate. With temperatures ranging from 77 F to 95 F on the hottest days, you can expect sun around 50 weeks of the year.
The Canary Islands themselves are made up of seven islands in total, each unique and special in its own way. They are El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fueteventura and Lanzarote. All volcanic in nature. Four of Spain’s 13 National Parks are located in the Canary Islands, making the Canary Islands perfect destinations to travel to on your winter vacation.
Winter Travel to the Canary Islands with Sealand Travel Club
Winter travel to the Canary Islands is a popular destination for many reasons, including the mild and comfortable climate. The Canary Islands are a pristine, ecofriendly as well as luxurious destination for travel. The rain that is usually expected for some of the month of January provide water to all the plants in the area creating a lush green environment rich in tropical flowers and beautiful streams and waterfalls.Depending on which island in the Canaries you visit there are special and individual feature that make each one special.
Tenerife is the largest of Canary Islands and the most populated. It has over 5 million visitors each year, making it also the busiest tourist destination of the Canary Islands for travel. It’s features that make it so popular are it’s attractions in the city. It plays host to the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the largest carnivals in the world. Also known as the “Island of Eternal Spring” the temperatures are mild and controlled by the tradewinds. Many beautiful beaches, volcanoes, mountains and protected areas make Tenerife in the Canary Islands a great winter vacation.
Grand Canaria is known as the Grand Canary. The second most populous of the Canary Islands it is another top destination for travel in winter in the Canary Islands. This area is approximately half protected area by the Canary Islands Network for Naturally Protected Areas. It’s most popular features are the nature reserves, parks, monuments and areas of scientific interest. It’s climate is more varied than that of the other islands in the Canaries. It has a cooler side to the north and a warmer side on the south side. Most tourists spend their time on the south side of the island. Many resort communities are found on the island making simple to find accommodations.
El Hierro is the smallest of the Canaries, it features a multitude of wonderful natural features. Woodlands of ancient junipers, caves, rural accommodations and more bring visitors to this smallest of Canary Islands for winter vacations. Crystal clear waters and underwater reefs are a snorkelers paradise on the island of El Hierro.
La Palma is known as the pretty island again because of its natural landscapes and beautiful colonial cities and villages. It is also known for its spectacularly clear skies making it known as the the island of the stars. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve and is a great place to see volcanoes, bays and woodlands. Parks and natural areas abound in this Canary Island winter vacation paradise.
La Gomera is the rugged of the islands for the true nature trekker. Cliffs, ravines and rural tourism abound on this Canary Island. Villages in this area are still known to preserve ancient traditions, and is home also to the Garajonay National Park, a World Heritage Site. This is also a great place in the Canary islands to enjoy top quality accommodations and golf courses that can never be matched in the world.
Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands is rich with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Spectacular scenery, ancient ruins of mills and small coastal towns make this Canary Island vacation destination one to behold. Protected areas abound and a variety of accommodations from the luxury to the small and quaint exist for your pleasure.
The last of the Canary Islands is Lanzarote, the most easternmost of the Canary Islands for you to visit on your Canary Island winter getaway vacation. The most stunning volcanic sites, dense tropical vegetation and a huge numbers of caves created by lava flows make this another great adventure destination. Some of the activities highlighted on this island are golf, cuisine, art, and even big game fishing.
No matter which of the Canary Islands you choose for your winter destination, you are sure to have a relaxing and even awe inspiring holiday. Enjoy the Canary Islands on your winter vacation destination.
Viva Las Vegas – The Best Vacation Destination for Casinos
July 17, 2009
Viva Las Vegas
Although there are many casinos to choose from while in Las Vegas there are two that stand out as the most popular to visit on your vacation to Vegas. They are Caesars Palace, and the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel.
If you are going to Las Vegas to gamble and be a part of the strip, it is a good idea if you have never been there before to try to narrow your trip down to the best before you go, rather than spend your whole vacation looking for the best spots. Each of these casinos is popular for its own reasons. Knowing what you are looking for in a casino will also help you find your perfect destination.
Caesars Palace is one of the most popular casino hotels in the world.
With over 120,000 square feet to game in, their casino offers a wide variety of gaming options for you to choose from including not only high limit slots but also your favorite game tables including a 8,500 square foot poker room for both the novice and professionals.
The accommodations at Caesars Palace are also rarely matched and include many interesting options for the casino connoisseur. If out of the ordinary is what you crave, why not try a fantasy suite such as the Forum Tower Emperors Suite, a legendary 2 level suite featured in films such as The Hangover and Rainman. Includes a circular great room downstairs, widescreen LCD TV, sitting area, wet bar, 2 master suites ,couches and amazing master baths. Even the not quite so extraordinary rooms are still a step above what most are accustomed to.
There are many fine amenities at Caesars Palace for the stay and play visitors including Qua Baths and Spa, Color Salon, shopping, golf, Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, Neil Leifer Gallery and of course amazing shows including Bette Midler. Plan a stay at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and you will not regret it.
Another popular casino in Las Vegas is the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel.
Heading to any of these Hotel and Casinos is like planning a vacation in a hotel, there is so much to do in each of these places, you won’t even have to leave until you have to go home. The Hard Rock casino has a 30,000 square foot casino, enough to keep you gaming for as long as you like, but in addition to gaming, at the Hard Rock you will always find something musical going on including shows such as Rolling Stones, David Bowie or even Alicia Keys.
The Hard Rock includes an 11 story hotel tower with 647 guest rooms for you to choose from. A variety of dining options, pools, spas, shopping and more surround you in this city in the city. A trip to the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel is definitely a gamers paradise and so much more.
Of course there are many other great places to visit in Vegas including the ever famous Venetian, but this is just meant to give you a taste of the amazing casinos that await in Las Vegas. There are many other options for you to choose from on a Las Vegas gaming vacation. I’d wager if you go once, you will definitely come back again.
Top Beach Vacation Spots
April 24, 2009
No matter what season it may be, taking a beach vacation is both fun and relaxing. There are many beaches all over the world to pick from. You can choose from a white sandy beach, lava rock beach, secluded beach, or a popular beach – as the choice is entirely up to you.
1. Polo Beach – Hawaii
The Polo Beach of Hawaii is a sandy beach with clear water, making it ideal for swimming and also norkeling. It’s located in South Maui and fronted by the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, which is a luxury beach vacation resort.
2. Seven Mile Beach – Jamaica
The Seven Mile Beach of Negril is the longest stretch of white sand in Jamaica. Located near Negril on the western tip of Jamaica, this beach is truly an awesome sight to behold. Here, you can find your favorite stretch of the beach and coconut palm tree and just relax near the ocean. You can also stay at the Caves, which is located very close to the beach.
3. Atlantis Paradise – Bahamas
Here, you can experience the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean. Atlantis Paradise gives you long romantic walks on the beach or the chance to play in the water at the resort. This paradise offers you tropical climate with your own personal slice of heaven – something every beach lover will truly appreciate.
4. Heron Island – Australia
Located on the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island beaches offer excellent swimming and snorkeling with truly amazing marine life. The tropical island of Heron offers scuba divers over 20 different diving sites. You can forget the stress of everyday life here and just immerse yourself in wonder.
5. Madeira – Portugal
The beach here at Reid’s Palace Hotel is quite the rocky beach, with sharp black rocks. You can spend time lounging by the pool taking in the views, or swimming in the ocean. The weather here is pleasant most of the time, making your beach vacation something you’ll remember for a long time to come.
6. Miami Beach
A great spot for movie stars and fashion models, Miami Beach offers plenty of sandy beaches, several
restaurants, and night long parties at one of the local nightclubs. If you are looking for the ideal place to stay, The Tides is a luxurious hotel with many spectacular views. Miami Beach is also popular in the United States – one of the best beach vacations out there.
Sealand Travel Club offers an array of options and price quotes from a variety of travel suppliers, giving you the upper hand when making your final travel decisions. We can help to make your travel dollars go farther because we have access to finding all sorts of deals ranging from flights to hotels to dinner recommendations.
Sealand Travel Club is an expert in helping travelers get where they need to go and create possibilities most people never would have dreamed were possible. Avoid the headaches and let Sealand Travel Club do all the time consuming work of planning a complex itinerary.
