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Archive for September, 2009

Vacations in Destin Florida

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Destin Florida is full of vacation rental homes and condos that can meet all of your vacation requirements and offer you the conveniences of a home away from home. With its emerald green water, white sand beaches, endless sunshine and fun, its no wonder Destin is your dream vacation. You’ll be amazed to find that there are rentals right within your price range, have open availability, enough beds, and great amenities such as a swimming pool, outside grill, hot tub or convenient beach access.

After a long day of splashing in the ocean, seashells collecting, kayaking and riding wave runners, try retreating to your three story beachfront vacation home. You’ll love the conveniences of staying right on the beach, with your own private boardwalk, outdoor shower to leave the sand behind and plenty of space to spread out and relax. No longer will you feel rushed and cramped, but you can actually enjoy your vacation accommodations. With the homes three bathrooms, no one will have to fight over who gets the first shower.

If your idea of the perfect vacation is complete relaxation, try staying in a vacation condo located minutes away from the beach, golf courses, shopping and the marina. Avid golfers will love the 14 golf courses that are open year round and shoppers can find great deal while shopping for hours at the numerous outlets. Take a sailboat cruise and take pleasure in total relaxation while gently gliding over the waves and watching the sunset as it fades away into dusk. That evening unwind with a home cooked dinner and drinks while relaxing on the balcony of your vacation condo.

Since Destin is a vacationer’s paradise there are lots of places made available to rent several different watercrafts. If you’re with friends or a large group and everyone has the need for speed, have fun renting jet skis. Enjoy racing and jumping the waves with the wind whipping through your hair and the cool ocean water splashing on your back. Or, for a more relaxed day, rent a pontoon boat and enjoy smoothly gliding along the gulf waters with your friends. There are several Destin vacation rentals that can sleep up to 12 people. After a long day everyone will enjoy cooking dinner on the outdoor grill and relaxing in the hot tub.

Searching for the right vacation home can be really overwhelming. How many bedrooms? How far to the beach? Does it have a pool? Visit at www.sandcastleescapes.com to help you find the perfect Sandcastle for your Destin beach escape. Take a tour of each home by simply clicking on the name or save time with their convenient quick search. Just select what amenities you are looking for and click “search” or let their professional staff help.

Tourist Guide to Playa Blanca

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Playa Blanca is situated on the southern tip of Lanzarote, around 18 miles (30km) from the island’s capital, Arrecife. This is a tranquil resort, known for its beaches and beautiful setting. There is also a regular ferry service, operated by Fred Olsen, between the town and the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura.

The beaches are Playa Blanca’s biggest draw. To the west of the town, a short distance from Montaa Roja, are the golden sands of Playa Flamingo. Several shops and restaurants are situated alongside this pretty beach. The small Playa Blanca, from which the resort takes its name, benefits from fine sand and a central location. It also boasts a European Blue Flag. A new promenade leads from the centre of the resort to Playa Dorada in the east. This small, sheltered beach is ideal for young children, although it can get quite crowded as it is close to a large hotel.

The resort’s best beaches, known collectively as Papagayo, are located a couple of miles east of the town. This series of small, sandy coves form part of a protected natural park. Because they are relatively remote and difficult to get to, the Papagayo beaches are popular with naturists. There is, however, a water taxi service from Playa Blanca’s harbour. Facilities on the beaches are quite limited, so it is better to go prepared.

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Nightlife in Playa Blanca is fairly low key, although there are a handful of music bars in the town. Most of the after dark action takes place around the Punta Limones commercial centre. There are quite a few restaurants along the promenade, many of which specialise in seafood.

Playa Blanca is quite isolated, although there is an infrequent bus service from the resort to Arrecife. If you want to explore more of the island, then hiring a car is essential. About 10 miles north of Playa Blanca is the impressive National Park of Timanfaya. This volcanic landscape is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Lanzarote.