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April 25, 2009

China vacations info - 5 stars hotels in Beijing

This article is about the China vacations and you can find some useful information in it if you are planning your China vacations now.

Beijing is the capital city of China and you can find many nice 5 stars hotels here.

1. Hotel Kunlun:

Address: 2 Xin Yuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing,100004, CHINA. Tel: 86-10 65903388. Fax: 86-10 65903228/65903214. web site: hotelkunlun dot com.

Hotel Kunlun is the proud Beijing flagship hotel of Shanghai-based Jinjiang International Hotel Management Corporation. It began its business in 1986 and was refurbished in 1999. Hotel Kunlun has 700 rooms. Its location is pretty good: near the Liangma river and embassy area of Beijing (about 15 minutes' ride from the Beijing Capital Airport, 20 minutes' ride from the railway station). The China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) is not far away from Hotel Kunlun too. You can find lots of good shopping malls if you live in this hotel. For the food here, the most notable one is the Shanghai food. Hotel Kunlun also has a 800 people meeting hall and this is a good choice for the business meetings. (info for your China vacations and travel).

Room price: 1280 rmb - 4500 rmb.

Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay.

2. China World Hotel:

Address: No 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing,100004,China. Tel: (86 10) 6505 2266. Fax: (86 10) 6505 0828.

China World Hotel is one of the best hotels of Beijing. It is close to the China World Trade Center, Central Business District and China World Shopping Mall. The Beijing Capital International Airport is about 45 minutes' ride from here. There are 716 rooms available in this hotel. Meeting facilities are: private function rooms, 800-person ballroom, 2000-seat conference hall. Lots of people recommend its fitness center. There are 1 squash court, 1 swimming pool and 3 tennis courts in it. The sauna baths and massage services are also available in this fitness center. China World Hotel has the best restaurants of Beijing. I will recommend the Japanese cuisine here, very delicious. :-)

Room price: 2881 rmb - 3265 rmb.

Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay.

3. Shangri-La Hotel Beijing:

Address: 29 Zizhuyuan Road, Beijing ,100089, China. Tel: (86 10) 6841 2211. Fax: (86 10) 6841 8002/3.

This hotel is very famous in Beijing. It is close to the Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, financail district and the Beijing Exhibition Hall and 35 kilometers from the Beijing Captial Airport. There are 7 nice restaurants and bars in it. The Lanyun restaurant is the most notable one and you can try its famouse Bordeaux if you are in the mood. In this hotel, you can see people from all over the world doing business in China. It also provides newspaper and magazines in different languages. If you are a gym fan, you can find a very good fitness center in this hotel too. They have the most advanced gym facilities, swimming pools and sauna rooms in it.

Room price: 2700 rmb - 2818 rmb. (useful info for your China vacations and tours).

Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay.

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By SHANE LEE

Luxury Beach Hotels in the Caribbean

Luxury Beach Hotels

If you are interested in a perfect beach holiday, Caribbean is the place for you! Irresistible locations, great weather, remarkable beaches, luxury hotels beach clubs, warm people, and delicious sea food make Caribbean holidays the most sought after in the whole world. The Caribbean boasts of many islands with each one having a diverse cuisine, history, and atmosphere. You can enjoy a night of live steel pan music in Tobago or experience the historic looks of the old town of Havana.

If you are interested in scuba diving try out the Cayman Islands that offer the best scuba diving facilities or go to St Lucia for a magnificent view of the twin Piton Peaks. Wherever you choose to go for your dream Caribbean vacation, you are guaranteed a bundle of sweet and unforgettable memories that will leave you with the feeling to come back for more. The Caribbean has a host of luxury beach hotels that offer the best of facilities.

Located in Anguilla, Cap Juluca is one of the excellent luxury beach hotels spread for two miles on the unspoiled and white sandy beach of the Caribbean. This beach resort is totally secluded from the outside world; however, you can reach there in minutes by boat or by air from St. Maarten.

Five star restaurants, magnificient tropical gardens, and exclusive service make Cap Juluca one of the top beach resorts in the world. The other features that make this hotel one of the best beach vacations is a collection of entertainment facilities such as a world-class fitness center, yoga classes, spa treatments, water sports, golf range, and tennis courts. If you are looking for a romantic and adventurous vacation in the Caribbean, Cap Juluca is the place you should go! Another of the top beach resorts in the Caribbean is Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda. This hotel is located on the highest point in Bermuda and boasts of a magnificient 100-acre estate near the beach. You can get an amazing view of the blue sea, glittering sand beaches, plush tropical gardens, and the breathtaking sunset from the private balconies that are a part of each of the guest rooms and suites of this luxurious beach hotel. You can do snorkeling in the reefs, explore the impressive island on a scooter, play golf, or play tennis in this hotel. You can also relax in the luxury hotels beach club under a rainbow of umbrellas. If you are looking for the best in luxury beach hotels in the Bahamas, One and Only Ocean Club is the place for you. Ideal for the best beach vacations, this legendary hotel has remarkable Versailles gardens and a 12th century Augustinian Cloister that complements its world-class service and accommodation. Among the unique facilities extended by this hotel are butler service for each room, laptops for use, and an exclusive maid service three times a day. One and Only Ocean Club offers a great deal of recreational activities and water sports to all its guests. You can also relax all throughout the day on the luxury hotels beach club and enjoy the sea.

Therefore, for the best beach vacations in the Caribbean, make sure you enjoy staying in one of the best luxury beach hotels. These top beach resorts will surely make your Caribbean vacation is a memorable one!

About the Author

Mike Greaves is a self-made entrepreneur, a well known travel consultant and internet marketer. Over the years he has traveled across the world and has numerous writings credited to his name in many renowned publications. His areas of writing include travel experiences including reviews of Luxury Spas , Luxury Hotels San Diego and Los Angeles Luxury Hotels .

By MIKE GREAVES

April 17, 2009

Taking Kids to Islands

Going on a holiday with the kids? With so many tropical islands all over the world, you have a varied choice when it comes to choosing an island as your family vacation spot. The best thing about selecting a vacation in the tropics is that it won’t turn out to be outrageously expensive and most importantly is meant for the whole family. The sand, the sun, and the lapping of the waves as they hit the shore- nothing is as soothing as a quite, serene holiday at a tropical island destination, unless of course, you are taking the children. Holidays with children require parents to rethink what they will do while away.

You and your family can obviously jump start your day by simply lazing around the beach, sun bathing, with kids swimming in the waters or digging in the sand making castles. But if your little ones are like most other kids, they will want to run around. There are plenty of activities you can do with them. Kids can indulge in a half day sailing trip and have a snorkeling experience around the island’s coral reefs. They can grab a look at the magical and awe-inspiring universe of the vibrant, vivid and vivacious sea creatures and plant life that live below the water. Children as young as 8 yrs old, with the aid of a scuba instructor can safely descend to a depth of 20 ft. For younger kids who don’t want to dive in the water, they can be guided through glass bottom tours that are great for kids.

Tropical islands can be non-stop fun for children where children can swim in clear water, find Nemo as they snorkel just meters from the shore or discover the sea while scuba diving. Kids who are nature lovers can explore the beauty of the wilderness by hiking through the forests of the island. The children will be able to swim in the cooling waterfalls as well as spot animals and birds. Jungle trekking can also be an exciting alternative and good break from the beach allowing the kids to do something different as constant time at the beach, which might make them bored. Besides scuba diving and snorkeling, kids can enjoy other beach activities like parasailing and kayaking as well. Playing sports like beach volley ball or staying by the pool can keep the kids occupied and active while on your holiday.

A well struck balance between both inside and outside adventures will enable your young ones to prize and enjoy their tropical island holiday while keeping them busy and keeping you sane. Going on vacation with your children doesn't have to be a stressful adventure. There is plenty to keep your children busy on a tropical island besides just going to the beach. Kids have a lot of energy so it's important to find activities that use that energy.

Matthew Kepnes has been exploring tropical islands for years and knows a lot about how to keep people, especially children, happy on a tropical island. You can visit his resource on the best tropical islands in the world and good family places such as going on a hawaii vacation.

By MATTHEW KEPNES

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