Top 10 Beach Vacations

August 17, 2009 by 247 Travel Guides  
Filed under Travel Tips

When you’re ready for a beach vacation, it can be tough to pick from among vacation or honeymoon destinations.You can go to the Caribbean, or Hawaii, or a spot closer to home.This list of beaches can help you decide on where to go for your next vacation.

1.  Hawaii    If you live on the mainland, you can choose to put your frequent flier miles to good use and take a beach vacation on the island of Hawaii.You can get a vacation deals package and you can relax on the beach. Honeymoon vacations on the big Island would be wonderful. Hawaii has some of the best weather.This makes it a wonderful choice for your beach vacation.

2. Cape Cod    Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket are all surrounded by beautiful scenic beaches. There are beaches on the bay and ocean sides of the islands. Bayside beaches are typically much calmer than oceanside, making them perfect destinations for families with children. There are lots of Cape Cod hotels to consider.

3.  Wildwood     Wildwood Crest is a small shore resort community located at the southern end of New Jersey.Wildwood NJ has great beaches that are among the nicest in the US.S. The towns offers plenty of hotel rooms for your accommodation. It has a boardwalk and amusement piers. it is just a short drive to the casinos of Atlantic City and the many other interesting attractions in southern New Jersey.

4. Myrtle Beach     Myrtle Beach is one of the top domestic tourist destinations in the continental United States. There are millions of visitors a year. It has miles of sandy beaches, and is a popular vacation destination. If a Myrtle Beach vacation is what you are looking for, then Myrtle Beach will not disappoint you. Myrtle Beach has some great hotels. 

5. Florida Keys     The Florida Keys is the perfect tropical retreat with balmy weather and beautiful beaches. It is an archipelago of over 1000 islands. The Florida Keys stretch 100 miles away from the mainland and Florida Keys hotels offer new experiences for both old and young alike. Lots of travelers begin their Florida Keys vacation in Key West. There is a real tropical feel and smell here.

6. Cocoa Beach     Cocoa Beach is an hour drive east of Orlando. Its on the beautiful Space Coast. It has loads of recreation and leisure. Whether you are planning a family beach vacation, a weekend getaway, or just a day at the beach, you’ll find everything you need in Cocoa Beach. One of the more affordable vacation spots in all of Florida, there is never a lack of exciting things to do and see in and around Cocoa Beach. Besides offering the best of a beach vacation, you can go deep sea fishing. Why not try a casino cruise ship, or an eco-tour to get with Florida’s wildlife.

7. Costa Rica     This can be the ideal tropical paradise for your Costa Rica vacations. You can enjoy watch whales and dolphins at play. Covering the mountains are the rainforest a paradise for eco tourism. It is home to a huge variety of plants and animals. A fun vacation means you can surf, hike, go rafting, canopying, diving, deepwater fishing and snorkeling. There are affordable options as well as more exclusive resorts for a costa rica vacation.

8. Bahamas    The Bahamas is a caribbean vacation choice many take each year. Beach-goers will sunbathe on the sandy beaches. those seeking waves you will want to head to beaches on the eastern side of the island closest to the Atlantic. There are many ways to enjoy the warm waters off the shores of this beautiful island, including surfing, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, and swimming. The tough part would be choosing from the  bahamas vacation packages available.

9. Punta Cana    Punta Cana is on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. It has 25 miles of white sand, coconut trees and more than 35 resorts. Tourists from America have discovered Punta Cana. Most guests choose to stay in all-inclusive resorts. Punta Cana vacation packages may be just perfect for you.

10. Cozumel     Cozumel has beautiful beaches and an exotic location. A vacation deal would be great for a honeymoon vacation. You can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, moonlit walks on deserted beaches, swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy romantic candlelight dinners. Its famous worldwide for its coral reefs. Cozumel in Mexico is a spot with a Caribbean flair. Be sure to book your Cozumel vacation packages early to avoid disappointment.

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The Best Bahamas Spring Break Cruises.

January 8, 2008 by Travel Guide Greg  
Filed under Bahamas, Cruises, Spring Break

Spring break cruises are becoming trendier among young people these days.  Parents are often willing to spend more money than they have in the past, and the young adults may have good jobs that take up their time along with their schoolwork.  The Bahamas is a popular destination since it is less expensive than other cruises and not near as far away as many. 

The Spring Break Bahamas Party Cruise is one voyage that the young will enjoy and remember for a lifetime.  The cruise is taken on a full-sized cruise ship.  During the times when schools have their spring breaks, 90% of the passengers are there for their spring break.  That makes for a lively cruise!

True to tradition, this spring break cruise begins in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Guests board the ship in the morning and start with an unlimited buffet breakfast.  There are all kinds of activities on the ship.  Las Vegas style casinos are available to passengers.  There are pools on deck, and dancing by the pool to a calypso band. 

With this spring break cruise, you stay five nights in a Bahamas hotel.  There you can go out and explore the beaches and beach activities of the Bahamas.  After your spring break, you will again board the ship and sail back to Florida. 

BahamaSun offers spring break cruises that also take you to the islands, drop you off, and pick you up to take you back to Florida.  You will get no cabin on the ship, which is a Scandinavian cruise liner.  You will be able to gamble at the casinos and drink at the bars in international waters since the legal age is 18.  There are also restaurants, pools, and stage shows for your entertainment while you are on board. 

While you are in the Bahamas you will stay at a resort, either a hotel where up to four people per room can stay, or a condo where up to eight people can stay.  The drinking and gambling ages in the Bahamas are also 18, so it is easy to get into the partying spirit. 

Paradise Parties has a Bahamas Party Cruise that is sponsored by MTV.  This means that there are great events on the ship.  In 2008, MTV will be filming a show onboard where they are searching for the next great VJ.  This is a spring break cruise that you do not want to miss! 

There are other activities that are sponsored by the Bahamas Party Cruise as well.  Along with the MTV activities, there is a Tuesday night Mardi Gras party for all guests on the islands.  As with the other spring break cruises, the trip includes hotel accommodations for a four night stay.  This is one of the best spring break cruises out there. 

You are only young once, and spring break cruises do not come around every day.  If you want to have the most fun, do your research ahead of time and find the best spring break cruise you can. 

The Best Bahamas Bargain Cruises.

January 8, 2008 by Travel Guide Greg  
Filed under Bahamas, Cruises

If you want to take a vacation, but you are limited in the amount of money you can spend, it pays to look for bargain cruises to the Bahamas.  Taking a cruise as a vacation is really quite a good deal, and you know most of your costs upfront with few surprises.  The Bahamas is an ideal choice for the vacation bargain hunter because it is one of the closer cruise destinations.

There are always several bargain cruises available to choose.  Presently, the Royal Caribbean Sovereign of the seas offers vacationers a three-night Bahamas cruise.  The prices start at a little over $300.  However, the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship has a four-night trip for only a few dollars more.  Carnival Cruise Line’s Fascination has the three-night cruises for about $230.  Yet, you can get cruises for less if you buy at the right time from the right source. 

It pays to shop around, not only between cruise lines, but also between ships of each cruise line.  Dates are important to pricing as well, and if your schedule is flexible, you may be able to get great bargain cruises.  Look for one-day and last minute specials.  You can find even better fares when you use these internet sources to book your cruise. 

Disney Cruise Line’s Wonder has three-night Bahamas bargain cruises.  The prices start at under $300.  Yet, you get all the amenities that are available on all the Disney Cruise ships, including kid-friendly cruising.  Disney also has a private island called Castaway Cay which is a part of the cruise.  It is a somewhat comforting setting when you know that everyone who is on the island has taken a Disney cruise.  It almost feels like family. 

Celebrity X Cruise’s Century has been graced with $55 million in new ship improvements.  Yet, its prices range from $199 for an interior cabin to only $449 for a suite.  On top of that, other discounts are offered, including a 15% discount on shore excursions.  These bargain cruises are fantastic for those who want a little luxury on a limited budget.  This cruise ship is rated very high in luxury and quality. 

For those who want a longer vacation, the Norwegian Dawn sails to the Bahamas starting its voyage in New York.  Stops are made in Florida before proceeding to two locations in the Bahamas.  The trip lasts seven days, but the price is only $689.  That is not bad for such a long cruise.  Norwegian Cruise Lines offers many good bargain cruises. 

Of course there are other cruise lines that offer bargain cruises as well.  Holland America, Princess Oceana, and Radisson Cruise lines all have something to offer.  If you cannot find what you are after when you look on the internet, you might want to ask a travel agent. 

Travel agents have the inside scoop on bargain cruises, and will help you find the best ones.  If you are a regular customer, they will give even more attention to getting you the best deal.  No matter how you find your ideal bargain cruise, be sure it has the features that you want.  After all, the money will be wasted if you do not have a good time. 

A few Bahama hot spots for your travelling pleasure.

September 27, 2007 by Travel Guide Greg  
Filed under Bahamas, Travel Guides

The Bahamas offers several hot spots for a variety of things to do.  If you are looking for the fast paced wild and crazy nights or the remote, secluded peaceful beaches, the Bahamas has it all.

The Out Islands will help you get away from mainland life of insanty and craziness.  If you are looking to just “get away”, you should explore the Out Islands in the Bahamas.  If your busy lifestyle at home needs an escape, check out their peaceful resorts and cure your burnout. Read more