a href="http://www.trailsindia.com/resorts.asp?Resort_id=3">Hoysala Village Resort A three-hour drive from Bangalore can open up quite a panorama. To the land of the sunflower! Located near Hassan, the Hoysala Village Resort can be called a quick getaway. That it gathers visitors for a long cozy stay is another matter. Rough-hewn cottages cluster together to offer visitors a warm experience while also offering them an opportunity to savour this historical land. Remains of the ancient Belur and ...
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Private and exclusive. The Camp at Orange County Resort - Coorg Luxurious tents face a serene private lake while coffee bushes stand sentinel-like to this awesome beauty of nature. Abutting the 50,000 acre Dubare forest, the Camp amidst the plantation is an experience to cherish. Laze on the verandah, in colonial style chairs while the natives take up the tune; listen to the call of the white breasted water hen or the water warbler's did-you-do-it song; watch the kingfisher at work' or create ...
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Orange County Resort - Coorg Nestled in the mountain district of Coorg, internationally acclaimed for its natural beauty, and located in the midst of a 300 acre coffee plantation is one of India's best-loved getaways. Verdant, cool and unforgettable- this eco friendly resort exudes a tradition of hospitality where every guest leaves as a friend. Visitors can revel in the Tudor style cottages set amidst giant rosewood, wild fig and mahogany trees and savour an array of cuisines ranging from the ...
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Condo-hotels have evolved as a better, more reliable second home alternative to time-shares. They are usually attractive, high-rise hotels on the ocean or in other prime locations, and range in price from the mid $200,000s to over 1 million, depending on the size, location, and amenities. Many of the biggest names in the hotel industry have condo-hotel buildings, including Hilton, Four Seasons, Clarion, and Ritz-Carlton. Donald Trump has numerous condo- hotel facilities across the country, ...
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Summer vacation just got sweeter for kids visiting the New Nickelodeon Family Suites at the Holiday Inn Resort in Florida with their families. Dreamy decorations and a dedicated spa specialist await young guests at their very own vacation spa service in Orlando. The Sugar & Spice Kids Spa is a deluxe space complete with massage chairs and treatments for girls and boys alike. A sweet treat for both the young and young-at-heart. The Sugar & Spice Kids Spa was a special treat for Atlanta, Ga., ...
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The island of Cozumel is only 12 miles (19 km) off the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula's east coast and 44 miles (71 km) south of Cancun. For years, Cozumel was a quiet sleepy island that didn't get many visitors until Jacques Cousteau did a documentary on it after discovering the world class scuba diving at the Palancar Reefs nearby. Since 1961, Cozumel has been known as one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world. In fact for decades since that time, the only tourists visiting the ...
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Explore the true North, the land of spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and friendly hospitality. WHAT TO SEE, TO DO AND WHERE: Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in North America (6,194 m or 20,306 feet), 150 miles from Fairbanks. Mountain climbing season is very short because of cold weather, strong winds and avalanche hazards. Nearly 1,000 people each season attempt the mountain, the best climbing conditions are in June.The peak is located in Denali National Park that offers superb ...
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Travel Asia: Festivities and Fun Are you planning to travel to Asia within the next year, and are looking for some fun festivities to attend? Well, look no further ' we've researched some of the more incredible Asian festivals for you to check out during your travels. Travel Asia: Pulilan Carabao Festival You'll probably never see a water buffalo adorned quite like this! If you travel to Pulilan in the second week of May, you'll witness the homage to the patron saint of farmers, San ...
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One of the most popular ports of call for Caribbean cruise ships is St. Thomas, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands. On the three Caribbean cruises that I took so far, two of them included a stopover in St. Thomas. On both occasions, there was a consensus among other passengers we met that St. Thomas was one of the nicer islands visited. Although the driving in St. Thomas is on the left hand side, it is still U.S. territory so this Caribbean island features many other conveniences of being American ...
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Many times, when we plan a vacation, we know where we want to go. But, perhaps you don't have a specific place in mind and are looking for some vacation destinations to choose from. The first order of business is to decide your budget. Yes, you'll have to number crunch and find out how much you want to spend. From there, finding vacation destinations is simple. Perhaps you are looking for information on some of the big name vacation destinations such as Disney World, Las Vegas, or the Bahamas? ...
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