10 Places To Get That Holiday Trip Tan

Are you tired of watching your friends, family members and coworkers go on vacation and return a week later with a beautiful tan? Well it could be you with that stunning tan if you plan your next vacation in the right place. By selecting one of our top ten places to get a tan as your next travel destination, you will be sure to come back with an eye-catching tan.

 1. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Copacabana Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With a backdrop of the rolling hills of Brazil, you will not only find yourself tanning here but also enjoying the beautiful scenery. In addition to being a great place for tanning and for enjoying the landscape, Copacabana Beach is rarely quiet. There is always something happening on this beach, whether it is tourists enjoying the summer sun during the day or music and drinking at night. Copacabana Beach offers it all to the tourist looking for a tan. 

2. Waikiki Beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is a great place for sunbathers to sit back, enjoy the sun and watch the action all around them. While sitting on the sand beachgoers can watch the experienced surfers surf the large waves that swell off the two-mile long beach. Hawaiian beaches offer soft sand and spectacular sun. After tanning during the day, stick around to watch the beautiful sunset at night. 

 3. If you are looking to get a great tan during your trip to Europe make a stop in Greece. The island of Crete off of the south coast of Greece is surrounded by 100 miles of beach along its coastline. Try the area of Rethimno on the island’s northern coast. The beach is beautiful but tends to be crowded, as it is one of the most popular spots on the island. If you are looking for a place to tan in solitude then try elsewhere, as there are plenty of small, secluded beaches scattered around the island where you will be more than likely to catch a few rays.

 4. Baby Beach located on the coast of Aruba is a great place for sunbathers. The ocean along the beach’s shore remains very calm and shallow making it a great place to put a low beach chair for the day. If you would rather work on your tan than take a dip, you can spread your beach towel out in the soft Arabian sand that lines the shore of Baby Beach. How great is this beach? It is even a favorite among locals, who make this one of the most frequently visited beaches among locals.

 5. If you are looking for a great beach for sunbathing but are not sure about leaving the US, try Newpoprt Beach in Southern California. Newport Beach is one of the most famous and frequently visited beaches in California. When you arrive make sure to take notice of all the tan bodies around you, proof that sunbathing on this beach will get you that bronze tan you are looking for. 

6. The worst part about tanning, other than the unexpected burn, is the tan lines that inevitably come with your sunbathing. What is the best way to avoid tan lines? By losing your bathing suit! Haulover Beach in Miami, Florida offers beachgoers the option of shedding their suits in pursuit of that all over tan. Located close to both South Beach and downtown Miami, Haulover Beach is the ultimate place for those seeking the perfect tan. 

7. For the frequent traveler who is looking for a more unique place to bronze up, why not try the Sentosa Resort in Singapore. Sentosa offers guests the option of three beaches; Palawan Beach, Siloso Beach, and Tanjong Beach, which is probably the best bet for sunbathing. b Beach is typically frequented by those looking for a quiet day of solace and relaxation on the beach. The sun is bright, the water is cool and the conditions are perfect for tanning. 

 8. For a beautiful tan in a beautiful place, make sure to visit St. John Island in the Virgin Islands. One of the only seemingly untouched islands in the Caribbean, two-thirds of St. John is designated as a National Park, preventing any development on the land. There are a number of beaches on St. John from Cinnamon Bay to Hawksnest Beach but one thing is certain, whatever beach you choose on this island will be beautiful and great for tanning. 

 9. Down in southern Mexico you will find miles and miles of beaches in Cancun. Cancun boasts a fourteen mile peninsula that jets out into the ocean and provides a favorite beach-going spot for vacationers. There are a number of scenic beaches great for tanning in Cancun but think about trying San Miguelito, which is also home to a small, historic Mayan ruin.

 10. If you have plenty of money to spend on your vacation, consider visiting the beaches of St. Tropez in France. A number of famous people make vacation stops at St. Tropez each year, pointing to the specter of this French getaway. The Plage Port Grimaud is undoubtedly the place to be seen catching rays in St. Tropez, as it is the most popular beach in the area.

What You Should Know About Golf Holiday Insurance

Today, it is not uncommon for tourists to enjoy a couple of rounds of golf while on vacation. In this day and age, travelers are interested in entire holiday packages that center on the sport. However, despite the popularity of the game, the majority of these golfers are still unaware of the importance of golfing insurance for a traveler. In order to avoid the consequences of theft, accidental property damage, membership fees, and public liability, it is suggested to look into the policies offered through a golf insurance company. When it comes to planning a golf holiday amongst family or friends, golf insurance can provide that extra piece of mind during this exciting getaway. Not only does golf insurance look after the investment you have made in planning the trip and purchasing equipment, but also protects your health.

 A dreaded scenario that sometimes unfolds at even the ritziest of golf courses is the theft of an expensive set of clubs that become easy targets when stored in locker rooms or clubhouses. Usually, certain golf courses are unequipped with the kind of insurance that replaces such items of value. This is why it is up to travelers to enter a golfing holiday with extra protection for their belongings. Another situation which may arise is arriving at the destination and finding out that your golf clubs never made it on the plane and no one seems to know where they are. Having proper cover can ease the financial burden of replacing them along with preventing the massive disappointment of not being able to play. It may be fun sitting in the bar, but not while your buddies are out on the golf course. 

 A new set of clubs, covered by golf holiday insurance can keep you on the course while on your golfing trip. Some of the features associated with golf travel insurance include coverage for equipment, green fees, and the hiring of equipment. For example, you are insured for the value of the golf equipment you have personally purchased for your trip that could become accidentally misplaced, stolen, or even damaged. In order to receive compensation, a receipt or proof of purchase is required. In regards to golf equipment hire, if the items you have hired are lost or separated during travel (delayed luggage) for at least 12 hours, the cost of hiring the equipment in question is covered. To receive a reimbursement on green fees, you most show proof that the course was completely shut down due to natural elements out of your control, such as frost, fog, snow, water-logging, or windy conditions.

 Golf Insurance Suggestions 

While a host of insurance companies offer options for traveling golfers, it is recommended to check out the policies associated with Go Travel Insurance or the Essential Travel Company, which offers an assortment of popular golf holiday insurance packages. Regardless of who you decide to purchase the insurance through, finding the right golf holiday insurance policy that covers every aspect of your journey can be a wonderful way of adding comfort in knowing the trip can be a success, even if it is cancelled.

When It Comes To Holiday Let Mortgages Don’t Get Ripped-off

While we are away on holiday in some sunny place it can be very tempting to fall prey to the temptation of owning your own place in the sun, either as a holiday home or with the intention of letting it. However in sad reality consumers get ripped off by around £4 billion every year simply through laying down a deposit on impulse. While there are many advantages to owning your own home in the sun it has to be done the right way, whether you are buying here or abroad. 

The right way is to take out a holiday let mortgage from home and by far the best way of doing this is to let a specialist broker search for the best holiday let mortgage for you. Property is very expensive and you will be taking on a huge responsibility by taking out a holiday let mortgage, however you can cut the risk by going with a specialist broker because they will know where to get the best deal for you on your mortgage. Taking your own mortgage through a broker is the safest way to own your holiday property and while it might be tempting to take advantage of time share this is the worst way to go and is considered to be one of the biggest rip-offs. It is has left victims of scams having very few if any legal rights when it comes to claiming compensation.

 When it comes to owning your own property before you even think about finding a broker to arrange a holiday let mortgage for you, you will have to take other factors into account. The first of course is that you should consider all the risks along with the benefits from having a holiday home. The second factor which you should give some serious consideration to is the area you choose your home in and perhaps the most important, how much you are looking to spend on your holiday let.

 Once you have taken all this into account you could of course go searching for a holiday let mortgage yourself, however there is an much easier way to find the best deal and this is by choosing to go with a specialist broker who knows where to look for the cheapest and best deals for your holiday let mortgage. By going with a broker you are taking most of the strain of searching for the best deal off your back and of course the biggest plus is that you will get the best deal available, which could save you thousands.

What You Can Do To Make Your Holidays More Meaningful

This Holiday Season should be the most meaningful and fulfilling time of year. We should feel warm, loved, and above all, be happy. But studies show year after year that isn't always the case. While millions of people enjoy the holidays, many more start feeling down in the dumps. 

Why? There are several good reasons. The Christmas season in the United States became commercialized about 150 years ago when large stores realized they could pull customers in with big Christmas specials. Buying and giving gifts became a huge part of Christmas. All the gift buying could be your favorite part of the season, but a growing number of us report we spend too much, go into more debt, and don't feel all that great about it afterward. By January 1, you may feel like lots of good things were SUPPOSED to happen to you, but never did. The result can be an unpleasant case of the winter blues. Through all the hubub, you can forget the season is REALLY supposed to be about loving and helping others. A clergy person and charities will probably remind you loving others is what the holidays are about, but somehow that all gets lost in the rush to give gifts and party.

 My message to you this Holiday Season is to take a little time out of your very busy schedule to help someone in need. You do more good than you'll know, and YOU will feel great about it. This could be as simple as giving a few cans of food to your local food bank so a hungry family can eat, or leaving still wearable cloths at a drop box, or inviting an elderly or single acquaintance to share dinner with your family. The impact on these individuals in need can be vast. Not only will people be getting the nutrition, clothing, and shelter they so often desperately need, they'll feel like someone cares. And knowing someone cares about you could well be the most important thing we can posses. Going through life knowing you're down and out and, even worse, no one cares, is a devastating thing that pushes people even lower. 

The holidays can worsen the situation by making people who are living alone feel even more alone. When you wake up on Christmas morning remembering when you had a family happily gathering around the tree, but now you have no one -- well, that's one of the hardest things in the world. I, along with helpful volunteers, run a coffeehouse ministry on Long Island, NY. Each Thanksgiving everyone comes down to help prepare dinner for those who would be ALONE on this important day. People stream in to be part of the event. 

You can't imagine how many people struggle and would have been by themselves..They leave here like "family." As Christmas and New Years approach, do what you can to help someone. I guarantee your holidays will be more meaningful.

Why Farm Holidays May Be Worth Considering

If you like your open spaces then a ranch holiday may be just what you are looking for. With wide open plains, fresh, crisp mountain air and plenty of open space for miles around, a ranch vacation really does offer a very different kind of holiday experience.

 Generally a ranch holiday can help you to bond with the family, forget about the stresses of every day life and give you something exciting to do all at the same time. What more could you possibly ask for on a vacation? Going on a Dude Ranch Holiday It was when most of the West had been explored that Dude ranches set up in business. It was people from the East who wanted to come and explore the West and all that it had to offer who really inspired the Dude ranch to set up. Not used to seeing or handling so many tourists, the West relied upon the Dude ranch to allow Easterners to stay and experience life in the West.

 Providing them with all of the activities which they might expect from the west, the Dude ranch quickly became more and more popular as time went on. This made them expand and lodges were built to accommodate more guests and a lot of profit was made. These days the ranching experience is still really popular and it really does provide you with a completely different type of holiday which you are likely never to forget. Preparing For a Ranch Holiday Before you rush off and enjoy your ranch vacation, you really should take several things into account. Without proper preparation you may not have the best time possible so it is essential to prepare as much as you can.

 Firstly you need to decide where you want the ranching holiday to be. There are many farm holidays situated all around and all of them will provide you with a different experience. This is because different activities will be offered at different ranches and so it all really depends upon what you want to do when you get there. Also the type of activities that you choose will have a direct effect upon how much the vacation will be. So make sure that you have an idea of what kind of budget you can afford and stick to it.

 Overall outdoor holidays really can be excellent for the whole family. It is not just a vacation which allows you to forget about the stresses of every day life, it is also a whole new experience which can be really exciting. A ranching holiday may not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but it is surprising just how good they can actually be.

Why Romania is a Holiday Must This Summer

Planning a vacation? Well Romania is “the” place to be…it is the most diverse country in terms of climate, terrain, flora and fauna; snow capped mountains and a sultry coastline- you can ski on snow or on water! 

 It is located in southeastern Europe. Romania is surrounded by Ukraine to the north, Hungary to its north west, Moldova to the north east and Bulgaria in the south. The famous river Danube flows through Romania from the northwest to the east into the equally famous black sea after forming a picturesque delta- the famous Danube delta! Romanians are known to be very friendly and hospitable people. The national language is Romanian and others include Hungarian and German. Most Romanians can also communicate fluently in English. 

How to get to Romania?

 If you are in Europe you can get to Romania by train, road or a sea cruise!

 If you are in another part of the world then the most convenient airline is the AUSTRIAN. For the flight details, you can either visit an international travel agent in your area or book your tickets online the latter is preferable if you want to move about and discover the place on your own and of course if you have done it on previous vacations to other places. You can opt for a tour package if you are not too sure of going on your own. 

Places to stay once you are there: 

 Why not try the 4 Star Hotel Europa in Eforie Nord. Situated in a dramatic setting overlooking the bay in the scenic Efories Nord. Or perhaps spend your holiday at the 3 Star Vox Maris Club Resort Hotel an ideal short haul summer destination. In Costinesti the Vox Maris is a self-contained club resort and is a perfect location to enjoy the Black Sea. Or finally why not stay at the excellent value Raluca Hotel in the beautiful Black sea beach resort of Venus. 

 Places to Visit 

Looking for leisure? 

The beaches along the black sea coast of Romania are your best bet. Romania has a 225 miles stretch of the most beautiful pristine white sandy beaches dotted with hotels and natural spas. The lakes and rivers of the Danube delta are another place for leisure and for the romantic at heart! 

 For the history enthusiast

 There are a number of ancient castles and fortresses and still intact medieval towns for the history buff to visit. The most famous castles are Peles castle, Bran castle, Corvinesti castle and the Royal Palace Bucharest. Among the best preserved medieval towns are Brasov, Sibiu and Sighisoara. One of Sighisoara’s most famous attractions is the Clock Tower also known as Council Tower built in the 14th Century; another famous attraction is Vlad the Impaler or Dracula House. The painted monasteries are another very interesting must see place in Romania! 

 Looking for Natural Therapeutic Remedies?

 Spas are said to have been started by the Romans and Romania is home to a third of Europe’s mineral and thermal springs. Romania's main spas are located at Mangalia, Neptun, Eforie Nord, Covasna, Slanic Moldova, Vatra Dornei, Borsec, Sovata, Tusnad, Calimanesti, Govora, Herculane, Buzias and Baile Felix. 

Activities: Given Romania’s diverse terrain, climate, flora, and fauna you can choose from a number of activities such as Bird watching, camping, cycling tours, fishing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, skiing.

Where To Go On Holiday? Some Travel Destinations

Many people from all over the world strongly believe their lives will not be complete in any year without embarking on traveling expedition. This trend is responsible for the bubbling, multi-billion dollars traveling, and hospitality and tourism industry. From January to December, holiday lovers and tourists are constantly moving from their stations to visit other destinations in order to observe new places, snap photographs and generally make new discoveries of interest. Some families love excursions; and there are those who can almost give up human close ties' just to experience new sights.

 Now, due to increasing travelers' expectations and their continuous yearning to be informed about new, exciting new place and get update about old sights, there arose vital reason to create what is now known as "Upcoming Travel Destinations Updates." This takes place when proclamation about travel destinations to look forward to is made through diverse channels, such as the local and foreign media, bulletin boards, press releases, online blogging and so on. Fortunately, every serious traveler and industry player sentimentally holds every news and/or update about upcoming destination in high esteem. One may be tempted to look for many reasons for certainty, however it is clear that it help them glean vital information, choose places to go, mark their calendars and possible book ahead if need be.

 Again, travelers have the wonderful privilege to carry out these vital exercises from the travel agent online, as they assiduously plan their budget with sense of smartness. It should also be noted that, apart from visiting well known or new tourist's attraction such as monuments or historical palaces, most travelers almost always look forward to see other activities such as cultural dances, local fair, colorful festivals and more diverse local events to enrich their experiences. Some interesting places Prepare to visit Amsterdam - a place known for its tulips, wooden shoes and canals.

 Do you want see some great beaches during summer? Then Myrtle Beaches are waiting for you. Perhaps you prefer traveling during the winter season. The city of Phoenix is a great place to be with your family or alone. And if you want to traverse outside your station during summer and winter then, Wisconsin is an ideal place you should consider. Meanwhile, let's see some interesting destinations you should be prepared to visit in the coming months: 

 March/April 

USA: Washington, Los Vegas and Arizona. 

 The tropical regions: Caribbean, Belize, South America. 

 The south pacific region: New Zealand and Australia. 

 November/December USA: Colorado, Arizona, South eastern, Ski Resorts. 

 The tropical regions: Costa Rica, Belize, Mexico, Caribbean. 

 The south pacific region: Asia and Maldives Lastly, the Hawaii is one of the few places you can visit all year round due to stable weather condition.