Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Want some ideas about where to go on holiday this year?

By Dawn Saunders


Exactly where you going on holiday this year? May possibly I make a suggestion? Have you regarded as Kefalonia? Holidays in Kefalonia are so significantly enjoyable for all of the family members. Let me tell you about what it has to supply after which you'll be able to make you mind up and who knows you might even be booking your flights to Kefalonia soon!

So Kefalonia is among the Greek islands but just isn't as well-known as several of the other people. I'm not positive why which is. Possibly it really is since several islands in Greece are identified for partying and this just isn't exactly the same for Kefalonia.

So what are Kefalonia holidays all about? You may fit several points into your holiday be primarily they're about relaxing. It has a number of the finest beaches out of all of the Greek islands. They're really quiet too so you may have the ability to relax there all day on your sun bed under a nice bit of shade.

Then you've the temperatures. If you're from the UK, which numerous of the tourists to Greece are, then you'll truly like the weather. Will waking up to exactly the same hot sunny weather every day get boring to you? I hope not simply because that's what you'll get on your Kefalonia holidays.

Because it is hot and sunny you need to take care of your skin. Make sure that you take the necessary precautions, especially with children. If the weather does get too hot then you can cool down in the beautiful blue seas. Remember to take on lots of fluids as well

I hope I haven't given you the wrong impression about Kefalonia holidays. They aren't solely about beaches and weather. There is plenty to do for all the family. There is great scenery and walks you can go on. They have lots of mountains and caves for you to explore too. There is a great history to the island that I am sure that you all will love.




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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Night Fishing Cape Cod: Night Hotspots

By Captain Ryan Collins


With Fourth of July weekend knocking at our front door, it's about that time for truly serious striped bass fishermen to transition into fishing in darkness. The weather's getting hotter, the fish are beginning to settle into their warm weather haunts, and the bite is the best, without doubt, at night.

Fishing Cape Cod from shore during July and August is usually tough. The majority of the striped bass population will likely be holding in deeper water only accessible by boats. Things can get frustrating on occasion. However hitting the right spots after dark will greatly enhance your chances of tying into one of the Cape's summertime cow striped bass.

Hitting the following hotspots, at night, will offer you a good chance at linking up with a nice striped bass.

The Cape Cod Canal

Some of the best and most dependable canal fishing happens during early July. This ribbon of water might seem devoid of life during daylight hours, however don't let yourself be fooled-things get moving after the sun sets.

Pip's Rip at the canal's east end may likely be the most dependable producer of keeper bass during early July. Pip's Rip is furthermore probably the most dramatic and extraordinary rip in the entire canal. The rip rises dramatically away from the bottom, then falls into a gulley. The backend of the rip then rises again from the bottom, creating a pair of distinct valleys that will hold big fish if the current is flowing.

Large bass settle down into the rip like clockwork at this time of the year. The bass will hold on each tide, so long as the current is moving. Hitting the rip from shore can be tough sometimes. The best opportunity for the shorebound fisherman develops on an incoming tide, when the current is running east.

The rest of the canal is littered with rips, gulleys, holes and valleys which all accommodate bass. The tricky part is working out where they are and what tides produce best at each rip.

If you are a canal rookie, walk the canal during the day when the current is really moving. Take along a pad and pen and take notice of the pole numbers that correspond with rip water on the surface of the canal. Come back during the nighttime and fan cast the spot with a heavy jig, trying to keep track of how long it takes the jig to hit bottom.

When you locate a gulley, you will realize that it takes considerably longer for your jig to strike bottom. For instance, one of my favored canal jigging spots boasts an enormous hole, surrounded on both sides by remarkable rock peaks. It'll only take my four ounce jig 7 seconds to hit the top of the rock peaks, however it takes 15 seconds for it to reach the bottom of the gulley.

Sandy Neck Beach

There are a lot of wonderful incentives for anglers fishing Sandy Neck. The beach is gorgeous, and it's one of the few shorelines left on Cape Cod where it is acceptable to drive on the sand.

The fishing can be downright awesome too. The good news is for Sandy Neck fishermen, there exists a considerable population of bass sitting just off the beach in areas like the "Parking Lot" and the "Fingers." The schools offshore can, now and then, be very large.

It is a real treat for fishermen when these fish move in close to the coastline. This usually occurs through late August and September, however it does, on occasion, occur in July.

I recall being in only 7 feet of h2o last summer off Sandy Neck, pitching eels from the Miss Loretta. We couldn't have been much more than 50 yards off the beach. There were massive amounts of stripers gulping down our eels through the night. It would have been an impressive night of surfcasting, had there been anyone casting from the beach.

Scorton Creek

Scorton Creek flows into Cape Cod Bay, just to the west of Sandy Neck. The creek on its own is an impressive environment. Its upper reaches sometimes hold schoolie striped bass throughout the winter.

Just offshore of the creek lies Scorton Ledge, which is, at its essence, a muddy, boulder strewn hump. At specific times throughout the summer, the Ledge holds large numbers of keeper size stripers. Throughout the night these fish will frequently venture within casting range of anglers fishing East Sandwich beach and Scorton Creek.

I have found the outgoing tide at the creek to be the most effective. Casting a live eel, or piece of bait into the creek, and allowing it to catch a free trip offshore is a productive way to fish a bait. There are a handful of holes and gulleys at the opening of the creek that bass are attracted to.

The most significant consideration when fishing the creek at night is safety. A powerful current, mixed with darkness and undetectable drop-offs can be very dangerous. Taking extra precaution when angling in the area is an absolute necessity.

No striped bass is ever worth risking your life.

Tight lines, good luck and don't forget your headlamp!




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Florida Keys Map A Useful Tool For Visitors To The Area

By Janette Livingston


The Florida Keys is a long archipelago that extends over 190 kilometers (120 miles) southward from the mainland peninsula. The chain consists of a maze of more than 4,500 cays and islands surrounded by the lazy, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors find a Florida Keys map an almost essential tool to successfully navigate the labyrinthine puzzle of islets and coves.

The original inhabitants of the islands were the Calusa and Tequesta native Americans. European discovery of the islands was made by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. The term key is a corruption of the Spanish word cayo.

The Keys are home to about 80,000 people. The best known islands in the group are Key Largo in the north (made famous by the Humphrey Bogart movie of the same name) and Key West in the south (the home of Ernest Hemingway). One-third of the permanent population in the region lives on Key West.

The islands divide the Gulf of Mexico to the west from the Atlantic Ocean to the east. They lie in waters known as the Florida Straits. Their total land area is small at 137 square miles (356 square kilometers). Their total population is about 80,000 people, one third of this figure located on Key West.

Many visitors travel to the region by private yachts and use their vessel as a mobile platform to move about and explore. The waters are protected by sea swells by reefs. But many sections can be shallow and a challenge to navigate safely, particularly by sailboats with sizable water draft. Skippers are typically advised to study their navigation and tide charts carefully.

Skippers with shallow draft vessels may approach the Keys along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). From Miami and Biscayne Bay, the ICW passes through both Card and Barnes Sounds into Florida Bay, a passage limited to vessels with a draft of five feet or less. The ocean route is through Hawk Channel, this being a passage marked by buoys and runs between the islands and the outer-most reefs.

A Florida Keys map is useful to making the most of a visit to the archipelago. The region is studded with many marine reserves, vessel wreck sites, nature parks and popular diving spots and proverbial secret fishing spots. There is even a National Key Deer Refuge on the south side of Spanish Harbor. A map will help visitors find their personal favorites. Read more about: florida keys map




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Gay Vacation Deals To Bali

By Howie Holben


Travelers in search of Bali gay vacations will not be disappointed in this destination that offers a variety of historical, spiritual and cultural sites, welcoming residents and a plethora of things to see and do, should consider Bali for their next vacation.

Whether opting for solo gay vacations or gay tours, LGBT travelers will find that Bali has much to offer, including wonderful beaches, delicious cuisine, beautiful temples, volcanoes, terraced rice fields, exceptional shopping and even LGBT scenes in some of its major cities. From countryside villages offering handmade crafts, to fashionable boutiques and elegant hotels, Bali is a diverse, intriguing island country that is simply waiting to be explored.

Legian, Kuta and Seminyak each has an active scene, including several spas, bars, clubs and restaurants catering to LGBT clientele, which allows travelers to choose from a wide array of nighttime hangouts and entertainment options for a night out on the town. Drag shows are quite popular in Bali and many clubs offer performances at least a few nights each week, the most popular being Hulu Caf, which is famous for being the original hotspot for drag shows and offers six nights of shows each week, many of which include performers that are internationally known.

Travelers on gay vacations to Bali may also want to check out some of Bali's beachfront and garden restaurant and spa establishments, which offer food, drinks, massage and other spa services in a natural setting. Bonita's and Callego Caf & Spa, located in Seminyak, are the most popular. The Callego Caf & Spa is a very popular community hangout located on Petitenget Beach.

While there are no exclusively LGBT beaches, Petitenegret is frequented by travelers on vacation and is very popular with the community, particularly the area around Callego Caf & Spa. Cruising occurs in the nearby wooded area, and Callego is a very popular hangout. Other popular beaches include Ganesha in Seminyak and Blue Ocean Beach in Kata.

If you are considering gay travel to Bali, either as a spiritual journey or an exotic vacation that allows you to explore this beautiful country while experiencing the LGBT community in a foreign land, you may want to consider participating in Bali gay tours.

One of the best ways to experience Bali is to participate in a gay vacation, which are a great way to make new friends, take in some of Bali's most important historical and cultural sites and allow well-versed travel professionals who regularly organize gay tours to take care of the logistics of the trip for you. This will allow you to focus on getting the most from your travel experience and to create lifelong memories, while avoiding dealing with the more mundane aspects of trip planning.




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Have You Tried Serviced Apartments?

By Pete Schwartz


A serviced apartment is a furnished living space that comes with amenities and is available for short -term or long-term use. They are usually less expensive than most hotel rooms. The increase in cheap international travel has spurned an entirely new industry that is focused on serviced apartments in Auckland. This type of living arrangement allows visitors to enjoy more space and privacy, for cheaper rates which are very attractive to families traveling together. Guests also have the option of cooking their meals in the kitchen of serviced apartments, which are fully equipped.

The serviced apartment in Auckland is an alternative to hotel living. Also known as apartment hotel, a serviced apartment offers 24-hour reception service. The guests are made to feel "at home" in a hotel-like environment in budget, deluxe rooms or studio apartments which incorporates a living, sleeping and cooking area in one room and a separate bathroom. There are two or three-room apartments which offer a separate living area, kitchen, one or more bathrooms and separate bedrooms.

Whereas apartment hotels are usually found in the city centers, corporate housing, which are residential properties that have been upgraded for short-term rentals and packaged with hotel-like amenities are usually located in the city or in the outskirts. These are usually houses or regular apartment complexes that have been converted to serviced apartments. They are more spacious and have a more home-like environment but come with hotel-like service. Just like apartment hotels, they are fully furnished and equipped with modern conveniences such as cable television, DVD, Internet access and cooking facilities, among others. The more expensive types are luxuriously designed and come with European-style gourmet kitchens

Serviced apartments are also known as extended stay hotels. They provide travelers with a cheaper alternative and the chance to enjoy the comforts and convenience of a home away from home. Everything from bed linen to towels to flat screen TVs are provided, including cleaning and maintenance services. The option to cook your own meal is one of the attractions of staying in serviced apartments because it equates to more savings. In the past, extended stay hotels were used mainly by corporate employees who traveled with their families and worked in the place for a long time. The home-like atmosphere was ideal for the families of these corporate employees. Increased travel have made the cheaper rates and full amenities offered by apartment hotels very attractive to tourists as well.

The benefits offered by service apartments in Auckland are hard to gloss over. For the businessman who is on short trip, the cheap rate is a definite advantage. For a family enjoying a long-awaited vacation, the opportunity to stay in a bigger place at a cheaper rate is an added bonus. For someone who has to relocate suddenly, the conveniences offered by serviced apartments offer relief. These contemporary accommodations are now sought after by those who look forward to unwinding in a "home away from home" at the end of the day.




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The Inside Story On Skywest Air Carriers

By Lucius Hydro Xavier


With the burgeoning popularity of regional airlines in the US, you may want to consider Skywest Airlines. They are one of the top regional airlines in the western part of America. Originally Skywest only served Utah, where they originated and have their headquarters. Nowadays, though, you will find Skywest destinations all over the American West and Midwest regions. Skywest Airlines is owned independently, but the mainstay of its flights is in support of the larger airlines with which it partners. This article will give you a closer look at Skywest Airlines and how it can benefit you.

A key of Skywest Airline's success has been covering the area between small and large airlines. United Airlines, considered the worlds largest airline when it comes to the number of people transported annually, is one of its partners. Serving millions of people on many continents and countries, United is considered an international airline. A group of the top airlines, including United, called the Star Alliance gathers resources together to so that passengers can more easily find information and flights they need. Smaller markets are served by partners including Skywest Airlines while United services primarily larger destinations.

If you or anyone you're traveling with has special needs, you should verify that Skywest Airlines is able to accommodate this. It stands to reason that Skywest Airlines, which is a smaller regional carrier, won't be able to offer all of the benefits of a larger carrier. A good example of something that isn't available on Skywest Airlines' flights is therapeutic oxygen. The need for this would necessitate using another airline. If you need wheelchair access, check to make sure the plane you will be flying on can accommodate wheelchairs. Some of the planes can, but some cannot.

In addition to being partnered with Delta and United, two major airlines, Skywest Airlines now owns Atlantic Southeast, another regional airline. Atlantic Southeast Airlines has a large website that keeps people updated on its latest offerings and those of its partners. While Skywest mainly serves the Western region of the U.S., Atlantic Southeast helps passengers who are traveling in the Southeast or Midwest. If you need to fly to Sacramento, San Diego, or San Antonio from the Houston, Texas area, you can now choose ExpressJet, which recently became a subsidiary of Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Between Skywest Airlines and its partners, you will find an incredible number of options when you put together your next flight using the regional airlines.

To summarize, Skywest Airlines offers passengers many convenient flights to locations in the Western region of the United States. Planning trips to anywhere you might imagine is easy through their partners. Short route business or pleasure trips are easily found with Skywest Airlines. If you're interested in finding out more about Skywest Airlines, visit their website or that of one of their partners.

Many people travel for business. Some for short term, and some for long term. Sometimes, you may even get transferred to another country. Meaning you will need to adopt to a totally new set of driving laws and problems. But if you happen to be fortunate, you can actually buy a vehicle that has the steering wheel on the side that you are used to. There are many retailers specializing in these international cars.




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Monday, July 18, 2011

Warning Signs To Avoid When Buying A Used Car

By Katay Don Sasorith


Today having your own car is a must. Among the various modes of transportation available today, cars are the most prolific. Almost everyone uses a car daily, be it to do chores, take the kids to school, or to go to work. As a car constitutes a very important part of our life we must make sure that our vehicle is reliable. But considering the current state of our economy, not all of us can afford a new car. A used car is now a great option for most people. There are lots of used cars for sale available in the market today, but it's important to keep in mind that you need to look out for scammers.Searching for used cars is a daunting task for anyone. Some lowlifes have discovered that it's pretty easy to trick most people who are looking for used cars for sales, which is why you need to keep a couple things in mind.

You should always take steps to make sure that the used car for sale isn't stolen. In order to make sure the car is legit, you should always ask to see the necessary documents of the car. This is because you can be held responsible for theft if you're caught with a stolen car. One way to check this is to look at the Vehicle ID Number (VIN) of the car. An ill-fitting or loose plate should make you suspicious. Likewise, a new paint job should also set off alarms, since this could mean that the car was most likely stolen.

Also, since thieves switch VIN plates in order to make tracing stolen cars harder, you should also double check the plates yourself.When looking for used cars on sale, you should always buy from dealers who are registered with a permanent place of work.

Fresh paint jobs should also make you suspicious. These too might be stolen and would be freshly painted to avoid identification. The car's insurance policy is also indicative of whether the used car being sold is stolen or not. A stolen car obviously won't come with an insurance policy, and you should steer clear of these.Before committing to any particular used car, you should conduct some research on the current market prices of particular cars. Your dealers or a quick Google search could provide you with these information. Customers who seem to be uninformed about the used cars market will be sitting ducks for shady used car salesmen.

He will defiantly use your lack of knowledge to his advantage and charge you more money than the actual worth. If you are well informed and prepared, you will be able to ask more questions from the dealer and he will not be able to intimidate you or fool you into some scam. It's also wise to not be overeager about buying. Being patient helps, since you can scout for other cars. Before finalizing your purchase, you should likewise get an independent mechanic to examine the used car first.




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Egyptian Antique Furniture

By Colin Burr


Egyptian males used two types of chairs. The first type was created of wood with a slight curved inwards seat. This design was probably to create for more comfortable sitting.This type of chair was built with three wooden legs, which curved outwards. The chair was of the simple design and purposely constructed for long term use. It could withstand constant every day rough treatment. This sort of chair could effortlessly be placed in a present day kitchen area, and would not appear out of place.The second type of chair used by Egyptian males had a more elaborate style. This type of chair had crossed supports and could be folded or collapsed for simple carrying. The bottom of the legs of this chair had been carved and formed with geese heads.

Ivory was inlaid to this type of chair. The end result was a splendid bit of furniture.Most Egyptian antique furnishings is extremely old, dating from 1500 to 1400 B.C. And a few furniture found in Egypt is thought to be three thousand years old. Some even dating much older.Egyptian craftsmen had been extremely talented and turned out furniture rails and legs as if they had used a present day lathe. Ideal fitting mortise and tenon joints appearing as if they'd been machine made.

Little wooden boxes had been made, probably to help keep jewellery in. Some had been inlaid with small blue pottery squares and coloured with bright turquoise. Other boxes were inlaid with ivory veneer.Spoons made of wood have been found, with various designs intricately carved into them. A great deal of this work needed artistic men with fantastic skill to carve the many designs.Various kinds of wood was used to make Egyptian furniture. Numerous types of furniture was made from ebony. This is a hard and heavy jet-black wood. Ebony takes on a high polish and was ideal for the Egyptians, when creating carvings, woodwind instruments and knife handles as well as furniture. Ebony was also used to make some types of Egyptian jewellery.

Another type of wood used by the Egyptians to create furniture was cedar. This is a hard yellow sweet-smelling type of wood. Cedar can also be utilized today for making furniture and for building houses.Other kinds of wood was also used to make Egyptian furniture as well as the two mentioned. It is important to know the various types of wood utilized by the Egyptians, what they look like, and the purpose they were used for. That is, if you would like to be able to know how to spot Egyptian classic furniture.






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Why Hotels Are Good Accommodation

By Adriana Noton


When holidaying abroad, many people enjoy staying in hotels. This is because it is a cheap and convenient form of accommodation. There are plenty of different options.

For those who are arriving by aeroplane, there is usually the option to be collected by a travel representative of the particular company and escorted to the hotel by coach. During this time, it is likely that the representative will point out various features of the resort and its surrounding area so that it is easier for holidaymakers to plan some places to visit, and to have an idea of how far away they are from the hotel.

Upon arrival at the hotel it will usually be apparent that a desk or board of some description has been created in order to point out the best excursions and trips that should be undertaken so that the holiday can be best enjoyed. Often, there are plenty of types of different trips, for example theme parks and water parks, or walking around the castles and historic buildings.

Often there will be evening places to visit that are also pointed out, which can include bars and restaurants that will normally provide entertainment such as live music. A further option is to stay at the hotel for the course of the evening, as plenty of entertaining events are usually taking place. Usually this starts with the amusement for children, which could be a mini disco of internationally recognized dances and songs in which children can participate, and commonly a few games with prizes such as a non-alcoholic cocktail or some sweets.

After this it is likely that the evening will turn toward more adult but still family friendly entertainment, such as bingo or karaoke, which will last for a short period of time until the main show is ready to begin. There is often some diversity with the main shows, ranging from professional performances by outside dance troupes and show groups to re-enactments of popular musicals by the entertainment staff and shows involving participation of the audience.

To end the evening there is usually some music played until midnight with a dance floor available. Families with younger children may choose to end the night here, but those who would prefer to continue into the night may utilize the hotel bar, which often stays open slightly later than midnight, and serves a wide range of drinks. There are also places outside of the hotel that can be visited, such as nightclubs or beach parties extending into the night.

There are usually clubs available for children. Primarily, these are daytime activity clubs, providing games and arts and crafts, but sometimes run evening sessions. This is likely to be something slightly different to the days, such as watching a film. There may even be the opportunity for a sleepover night for if parents would like to spend an evening away at an adult only event.

Eating arrangements differ for each holiday, but there will usually be three meals offered. A common choice is to take the half board option, which means eating breakfast and only one other meal, which can often mean eating lunch in the hotel and eating the evening meal at an outside restaurant. Many hotels also offer full board and all inclusive offers, which include all meals, drinks and snacks, although this inevitably adds to the expenses.




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Egypt - Nile Cruise

By Billy Edward


The Nile cruise was some time ago the only way to see the temples and tombs to be found along this stretch of the river. It is presently an admired means of going to Upper Egypt and has numerous benefits to other ways of travel. Initially, it is rather good to unpack and also have your hotel travel with you, rather than those frantic schedules that accompany the stop and go routes of air and land tours. But other than the more comfortable style of travel, there are other noteworthy benefits. These trips also permit the traveler to obtain a view of the rustic Egypt, exactly where people reside much exactly the same way they did even hundreds of years ago, in mud brick homes, nurturing their fields with wooden tillers and moving produce with the help of a donkey.

It is an impressive experience to sit down on a sheltered deck of a sailing hotel, sipping an iced beverage while observing 5,000 years of culture gradually glide by.The customary cruise is aboard a Nile cruiser, frequently referred to as a floating hotel. Certainly, the better boats have most of the comforts of the land based hotel, together with small swimming pools, hot tubs, work out rooms, discos, good quality restaurants, stores as well as small reading rooms.

Based on what one is able to pay, rooms may be extremely useful and small, or larger then some land based hotel rooms. Some boats even have bigger rooms accessible. Superior boats will have connected baths, air conditioning, and TVs. It's common for there to see video movies every night, and some boats are outfitted with cameras permitting travelers to see the countryside from their Television. Sailing hotels also offer a number of enjoyment. A lot of of the boats have dance areas with disco or even live entertainment, and nearly all provide a number of late evening shows.

Like land hotels, meals on the boat on the majority of Nile cruisers are typically buffet style and comprises of hot and cold food together with a variety of international and local cuisine. Primarily all boats have outstanding modern water filtration, that is all right for showering, however it continues to be suggested to drink boiled h2o.A much more adventurous way of Nile cruise, very diverse from the floating hotels can be prearranged aboard feluccas, Egypt's traditional Nile sailboat. Nearly all falucca trips are short, pleasurable trips of quite a couple of hours, but multi-day felucca cruises can be approved aboard larger vessels traveling between Aswan and Luxor.






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