If you’re like me traveling mostly in Europe and would like to see more exotic places then I can give you some piece of advice. What about a vacation in Poipu, in the south eastern side of the Island Kauai in Hawaii, featuring great beaches, a few high-end hotels and resorts and a shopping center.

photo by onemillion

If a hotel is not your thing and you prefer a luxury beach cottage, a private vacation home, luxury Poipu condo or a unit right on the beach with a view to the ocean than ParrishKauai are the experts to help us. They’ve been in business for more than 23 years and they know what people are looking for when searching for Poipu vacation rentals.

Poipu Vacation Homes

If you want my honest opinion, when I will be in Poipu (not sure when this is going to happen, but probably not anytime soon) with my wife and probably the kids, I would definitely enjoy my sunny days by renting a whole villa. The prices for a 2 bedroom villa (that accommodates up to 6 persons) is priced between $1,645 and $2,240 and the houses look just about perfect.

A charming tropical bungalow in one of the nicest beach neighborhoods on Kauai.

So if it’s Poipu home rentals that you need, let us know what you have chosen and bring some pictures in, for our eyes.

How about condos

The alternative to those fancy houses on the beach are Poipu condos with large gardens, beach supplies, ocean sports equipment, pools, jacuzzi or golf, you can’t go wrong with them. I think this could be perfect for a honeymoon or a romantic get-away on the white sand beaches of Poipu.

I am not going to tell you more about Poipu or Hawaii, because I will add a few pictures and they will do the talking. If you try Poipu, make sure you let us know of your experience.

Here are more pictures for Poipu (all copyright to onemillion)

Guys I would like to apologize for not updating that blog. I’ve been busy with life and work and forgot to do it. Travel places have been a long passion of mine therefore I decided to take some time and write about some of my favorite things in life.

Since you last read, I visited Barcelona, Costa Brava, been to a few places and Romania and plan to go to Vienna, Austria in April, followed by Turkey in July.

I hope you remember the travel manual and you will be back to read travel stories or interesting info about different places in this big world.

Wouldn’t be wonderful if your vacation is planned from the beginning? To avoid all the mess and misunderstandings is recommended to make a detailed plan of your trip. That would be necessary all the time and much more when you go in unknown countries from Asia or Africa.

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Once you have arrived in the Republic of Seychelles, an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean about 1600km east from Africa, I am sure you will leave all the bad memories away and will be thrilled from the moment you will lay your eyes on the beautiful sights. You are not sure if what you’re seeing is something made on a computer or if it’s real.

For those that plan a honeymoon in Seychelles, you should know that the best time of the year is in July with a great weather, temperatures from 25C to 30C (77F to 86F) and outside of the cyclones’ areas. You should also know that from November to May the chances to rain are pretty big, so make sure you choose your dates wisely.

Choosing accommodation in Seychelles

If you haven’t opted for a hotel from the beginning you should know that you can choose one of the rustic villas that will assure all your necessary comfort to make your stay great. Choose from the ones that are directly on the beach with a water view, or those that you can see on the small hills filled with luxuriant green palms.

What to do in Seychelles

Seychelles Islands

Once settled at the hotel or villa, and after smooching enough, start with the Islands. Use a rented car ($70 a day), take the bus (3 rupee per ticket - $1=6.4 rupees) or if you want to make some trips between the islands use the catamaran for an extreme experience. The most important islands are Mahe, Praslim, Silhouette and La Digue, while the others are islands where nature seems to be untouched. Also, look for the islands guide (in English) that will sure help.

Ste Anne Marine National Park
Another great place to visit is the Ste Anne Marine National Park which is formed from many smaller islands, just a few kilometers away from Mahe. Here you get to see the ornithological and marine reservation, you can go snorkeling to see lots of exotic fish with live colors can be found or pet the gigantic tortoise that you can only find here or in Galapagos. You may also choose the daily excursion to the three smaller islands Cerf, Round and Moyenne, that every tourism agency in the area offers.

Botanical garden of Mont Fleuri

This is another place you can go. I mean that’s a must if you love plants and would love to peace your mind. Here you get to see the unique Coco de Mer palm that grows 25-34m tall. The fruit is called sea coconut, double coconut, coco feese or Seychelles nut, thanks to the dimensions 40-50cm in diameter. Visit it daily form 6am to 6pm.

Silhouette Island

Silhouette Island is 20km NW of Mahe and is the third largest island. It is surrounded completely by a coral barrier so imagine what snorkeling would be around these areas. It’s also worth visiting the tropical forest that you usually need to walk to. The small mountain on the island is 620m high so imagine what the view is all about.

Go fishing in the Seychelles

I am not sure how thrilled your loved one will be, but if you both share the same passion, fishing, it’s worth taking some time and relax for one day. You know you can catch a barracuda?

I will cover food and hotels in depth in a future article. SO long for now and hope you have a great honeymoon, if not a honeymoon then just a great vacation.

Being only 25 years old makes your veins pump lots and lots of adrenaline and if you are a person enjoying sports and going out in nature I have a good solution for you river rafting trips. I am young and I am sure I would enjoy them but believe me I know older people and families that do it two times a year. We’ve been approached by EchoTrips to tell you guys more, about what they are good at and sponsored this article. They offer trips in two states in the US: in Idaho on the Middle Fork of the Salmon river and the Rogue River in Oregon.

Echo River Trips Experience

The owners Dick Linford and Joe Daly are in this business for 35 years now and they became a real name everyone respects and appreciates. Do not think that if you’re doing rafting for the first time it’s going to suck if you cannot take that much action, because these guys and their office staff are trained to offer you a safe but challenging experience.

If you feel like you are not able for the pro-trip and want to take just three days instead of six for example or if you want a mild Rogue river in the summer or the wild trip on the Middle For or Salmon Supreme you just tell them and they can recommend what’s best suited for you, your condition and will explain what you should expect.

Oregon River Rafting

Don’t expect me to know everything about Oregon or about the Rogue but let me tell you that the pictures I’ve seen almost made me pack my clothes and book the trip, but I realized time is something I don’t have right now. However, if any of you has time, keep in mind that the wildlife consists of deer, river otter, bald eagles, black bears or osprey and that the trip will in fact relax you thanks to the warm waters, safe rapids and a green canyon.

Believe me that reading what the guys at EchoTrips have to say about the Orgeon River Rafting is the perfect place every shrink tells you to go when you need to take a break and relax. You get to see salmons on their way to breeding or an osprey diving in the river, catching fish and taking it to its nest.

The rafting trips on the Rogue are four days long (three nights of camping) and you can see the dates and rafting prices on their website. We would appreciate your comments and reviews if you ever take such a trip.

Feared by the navigators in the past, nowadays overwhelmed by the private residences of the Parisians, the Ouessant Island is the remotest French territory in the Atlantic Ocean. With 2 beacons on the shore and other 3 at large, the inhabitants have tried to reduce the number of shipwrecks on the western coast of the island. However, the streams generated at the meeting of the Atlantic th the Channel as well as the isolated position of the island, situated at over one hour distance from the continent, still manage to keep away the less experienced navigators, fishing being also little developed. Sheep breeding is the most significant activity, along with tourism

The unique Museum of Beacons and Seamarks, established in a lighthouse, Creac’h, describes the technical evolution of these lifesaving lights or the maritime navigation and takes us on a tour through images and stories, of the most famous beacons in Brittany.

BRIGNOGAN

Port at The Channel, Brignogan and its coastline are known as “the shipwreck coast”. From sailing boats to military vessels, present and past in navigation have encountered and still encounter the same hindrance: a fragmented coastline, with rocks that become visible when it’s too late.

The title reveals a sinuous coast, with fine, white sand beaches that enthrall the navigators and attract them towards the rocks. From the grayish white sandstone shore, having a blue and greenish sea as background, the tourists see the boats hidden between rocks and the narrow beaches. The boarding houses overlooking the sea watch the travelers while the Pontusval lighthouse, over the seamen.

If however you didn’t have a holiday during the winter season now is time to relax in a really wonderful cruise, on board of Costa Atlantica.

On a huge, sea-view terrace, with not less than 678 private balconies, is the ship that revolutionized the architectural concept, being the first with external openings with the superb decks being dedicated to the renowned film-maker Federico Fellini. In details, the decks are decorated with designs signed by Milo Manara and they represent the most famous scenes in Fellini’s movies.

The main hall, la Dolce Vita, amazes with its chandeliers and Murano decorations, and the Carrara marble along with the mosaic floors will make it feel like a real Venetian atmosphere. 12 elevators remarkably designed are at your disposal to move easily on board of Costa Atlantica. The ship has 1057 cabins with 58 suites with private balcony and 8 cabins for those with walking disabilities, and can accommodate up to 2680 guests in two categories of cabins: internal with AC, satellite TV, mini-bar, double bed, phone and a safe box, and external with balcony and partial view. The luxury apartments are grouped in suites with balcony, panoramic suite with balcony and grand suite with balcony.

For those that are interested for some SPA or sports on board of the Costa Atlantic Cruise, they should know that there are Ischia Wellness Center with thermal spa, Bellezza Venus beauty saloon, saunas and Turkish baths, three pools, one with retracting roof, four hydro-massage basins, one jogging track, a courtyard with multiple functions or a fitness hall (Gymnasium Olympia).

You’re concerned about what you will be eating or what you will drink? There are 12 bars like Cognac&Cigar Bar or the Wine Bar and three restaurants with the best one being Club Atlantica with a glass roof, on the highest peak of the ship. If you plan to relax here, you should know that you should also have some fun, actually this is why you went on a cruise. You have Cazino Fortuna, Dante discotheque or go to the Caruso Theater. For your kids, Club Pinnocchio, baby pools or the Mondovirtuale are places to keep them busy. You can also go shopping on the ship, on Via della Spiga.

The inhabitants of this place are very proud of their traditional product: the mastic (called “masticha”in Greek). Famous worldwide for its flavor and taste, an impressive quantity is exported every year: 20 tons.

Those that would stop in the main harbor of Chios will see the island of volcanic rock, which is situated in the Northeast of the Aegean Sea, villages built on the plains or rocks from the neighborhood surrounding, it is providing its hospitality from the mooring moment. It is the ideal place to admire the ocean, the olive orchards or the ancient monuments. The local people’s pride is however, the mastic. With its many uses such as ouzo, soap, chewing gum, shampoo or sweets.

Where to eat in Chios

Once you are in Chios it would be a pity not to taste the delicious Greek dishes, and the offer is generous: eat in the city restaurants, fresh fish served near harbors or in certain villages with local atmosphere. Pizza, gyros, souvlaki or fish, all of these are waiting for you in Chios, in places with romantic and tranquil surroundings or in a typical candlelit Mediterranean atmosphere.

More about Chios Greece

• Transportation is possible by bus, taxi (fixed rates) or by renting a car, motorbike, bicycle or boat.
• Don’t smoke in public places or transportation, and don’t drink tap water, but only bottled.
• Temperature is just great, from 11 to 40 Celsius, with around 60% humidity. Consider it a very sunny place for your vacation.

I’ve been to Rome for 6 days. Booked my plane, booked a very nice hotel for a low price of 56 euros /room /night including breakfast and there I was landing in Ciampino Airport. Three couples. Took the bus to Anagnina, and then we took the metro to Termini Station. Only a few more minutes we walked into Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore and from there directly to the hotel. Really nice, big enough rooms.

The first day was more like seeing what’s Rome about. And we did. In 4 hours we went from Piazza Republica to Porta Pia and then via the Margerita Palace we headed to Fontana di Trevi. We always walked. The thing that I was really shocked about, were those orange trees on the streets, in January. From Fontana di Trevi we walked to the Quirinale and got the bus number 40 to Termini. Went to eat at Galina Blanca. Great food.

The next day was really a rally. We had no cars and tires, but our shoes. Went from our hotel to the Saint Peter in Chains Basilica then to the Colosseum which is breath-taking, climbed the Palatine Hill and then entered Foro Romano (The Roman Forum). This is real history. Seeing buildings aging more than two thousand years is pretty incredible. After that one, Vittoriano, which is the Monument of Vittorio Emanuelle II was the next stop. Man these Italians like big buildings. This wasn’t the final stop however. We went on the most known street in central Rome, Via Del Corso. At the end of it, in Piazza di Spagna we climbed the Spanish Steps to the Basilica up there, and then we had a beer in Villa di Medici. This wasn’t however the end of the day either. We wen’t to see the Castle Sant’Angelo at night. Gorgeous. Now the day is over and I would say we walked about 15-20kms today.

As soon as I have time I will add what we did in Rome on the next days, too.

The global warming and the calm weather ruined our plans for this winter. I’m talking about the European zone. So, we are already planning our summer vacation. A holiday in Greece would be perfect. The weather is sunny all summer, the waters are clear and calm, and services are very cheap. We are looking for locations like Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Crete, Chalkidiki or others. While looking for making some reservations, I found a great website specialized in offering cheap holidays to Greece, great places with fine sands, lots of sun, great drinks and some fresh air.

I’ve been to Greece a few years ago and I felt how the Greek people are. They cherish every minute, are very religious, cook great meals and have houses full of vegetation. You shouldn’t miss Santorini, with all those white houses which honestly I am not sure how they keep so white, in the old Atlantis Island which was first mentioned by the Greek philosopher Plato or the Crete Island, biggest in Greece and one of the most popular destinations in Greece.

Greece is a great country with cultural wealth, great old buildings and famous statues, and huge cities like Thessaloniki or Athens, making it a perfect destination for the summer vacation. Traveling and accommodating in Greece is not hard at all, this being the reason for which we recommend you to book your cheap holidays to Greece as soon as possible, and believe me you are not going to feel sorry about your decision.