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August 20, 2009

Getting Married in Las Vegas: Tying the Knot in Style

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The Spectacular Lake Las Vegas

The Spectacular Lake Las Vegas

No other city can match Las Vegas when it comes to unforgettable wedding venues.  Las Vegas is such a popular wedding destination, in fact, that in 2006 one in every 20 US weddings occurred there.  Las Vegas weddings are big business, and one of the reasons for their popularity is that it is just so easy for couples to marry there!  Any couple on a tight schedule can simply head for Las Vegas, plunk down around $60 for a marriage license at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau (forget about the blood tests or the waiting period) and, if time is really short, tie the knot at a drive-through chapel.

The vast majority of couples choosing to marry in Las Vegas, however, spend a lot more time planning their ceremonies.  Most of the hotels and wedding chapels in Las Vegas offer some terrific wedding packages which cover everything beginning with a limousine ride to the Marriage License Bureau.  The price of a Las Vegas wedding ceremony can range from as little as $500 to well into five figures.

One of Las Vegas’ trademarks is its “anything goes” approach, which applies to weddings as well as everything else.  Specialty weddings in Las Vegas range from glamorous to funky, with every conceivable variation in between.  If you and your intended love the great outdoors, there are plenty of spectacular wedding venues around Red Rock Canyon with its dramatic red sandstone cliffs.  Sunset is a favorite time of day for Red Rock Canyon weddings.

If you prefer a more traditional romantic wedding, you won’t find anything better than exchanging your vows in a gondola gliding across waters of Lake Las Vegas, with up to a dozen of your family and friends.  For a more old-fashioned romance, why not plan your wedding ceremony at the Venetian Hotel where you can again be married in a gondola, this time sailing along the Hotel’s canals with your singing gondolier!

For the daredevil couple, nothing has quite the appeal as a wedding at Las Vegas’ Stratosphere.  The Stratosphere’s Roller Coaster is located on a platform 1100 feet above the Las Vegas strip.  You and your beloved exchange vows while whizzing along at 30 mph!

Finally, if you’re entering into the matrimonial state with the idea that only this guy is the limit when it comes to your happiness, why not have your ceremony performed in a helicopter soaring above the strip.

We’ve mentioned just a handful of the dazzling and unforgettable wedding possibilities in Las Vegas.  You’ll have no trouble finding a hotel or chapel wedding planner who can explain the different packages available.  You can also be certain that no matter how unusual a request you have for custom wedding in Las Vegas, there will be someone ready to fulfill it to the smallest detail!


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August 17, 2009

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August 13, 2009

The Basics of Maui Car Rentals for Vacations

Yes, you can have a fantastic time during your Maui vacation without ever getting behind the wheel of a rental car.  Most of the popular Maui resorts provide their guests with free shuttles to transport them to airports, golf courses, beaches, shopping, and other attractions.  But if you truly want to know Maui, the only way to do it is to explore by car.

Car rental fees in Maui vary just as they do on the mainland, and the cost of your rental vehicle will depend not only on its make and model, but on the number of days you’ll be keeping it, the time of day when you’ll be picking it up or dropping it off, and of course the season of the year.  Demand for rental cars is at its peak between June and August and again in December, and the rental car companies raise their fees accordingly. 

As a general rule of thumb, however, you can expect to pay about $30 a day, plus taxes for a car.  You can book your car in advance by telephone or over the Internet, taking advantage of travel sites like Travelocity or Expedia to try to lock in a discount.

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Another way for you to ensure that you’ll have Maui car rental available during your vacations is to book one of the Maui vacation packages.  These vacation packages include the cost of everything from your airfare and accommodations to your luggage transfers, and your rental car.  Before you book a package, see if you qualify for even more discounts through your membership in a business Association, frequent flyer club, or even AARP.

If there is no Maui car rental in your vacation package, you’d be wiser to reserve a car on your own instead of trying to rent one after your arrival.  You won’t be required to make a deposit up front, and you won’t be charged a cancellation fee.  There’s absolutely no reason why you can’t lock in your car several months in advance of your departure and then just cancel the booking if other circumstances arise.  It’s exceptionally easy to book your Maui car rental for your vacation over the Internet.

You’ll be pleased to know that if you intend to spend an entire week on Maui, you may be offered the final day or two of your car rental at no charge.  This is a common practice among the island’s car rental agencies.  One aspect of car rental in Maui of which you should be aware, however, is that most agencies will charge you extra for every hour you miss your scheduled drop-off time.  You must be careful to schedule your daily activities so that they are finished in time for you to return the rental car to the agency to avoid those fees. 

You may not realize that the Maui car rental companies located at the airport itself have to pay concession fees to the airport management company, and will pass those costs on to you.  You can save even more money if you book your Maui car rental through an agency located outside the airport.

We hope these few Maui car rental vacation suggestions help you decide if you’ll need a Maui car rental, and if you do, how you should best go about getting one.  You’ll never know Maui until you know it from behind the wheel of a car.

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August 6, 2009

Finding the Best St. Thomas Beaches

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The magnificent beaches of St. Thomas are a magnet for millions of sun-worshipers from around the globe.  St. Thomas has an astounding forty four beaches in its 32-square mile landmass, so your biggest decision will be choosing which of them to visit during your stay.  If you are staying at a beach resort, you may have access to your own private beach.  But you owe it to yourself to do some exploring! 

If you’d like to try some snorkeling during your stay on St. Thomas, Coki Beachis the place to do it.  Located next door to Coral World Marine Park, Coki Beach is a great beach for families with its food and drink vendors.  You can even purchase kibble to feed to the fish!

Secret Harbour in Red Hook - St. Thomas

Secret Harbour in Red Hook - St. Thomas

The half-mile pristine white sand crescent of Megan’s Bayhas frequently earned it accolades as one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.  The calm water off Magan’s Bay stretches between two peninsulas which protect it from the worst of the wind, and the sea bottom is quite flat and sandy, making it an ideal swimming area.  You’ll have to pay a three dollar entrance fee to access the beach between 8 AM and 5 PM.  

If windsurfing is your thing, head for Sapphire Beach where you’ll get an excellent view not only of St. John, but of some other of the area islands.  There is also a great reef for snorkeling to the east of Sapphire Beach.

One of the still somewhat undiscovered delights of St. Thomas is Lindquist Beach.  The fact that it’s not fully discovered, however, means that you won’t be able to purchase food and beverages or rent water sports equipment here.  There are also no lifeguards, so you will swim at your own peril.

 Lindquist Beach is another popular beach in St. Thomas. Lindquist Beach is still considered a well-kept secret.  Lindquist Beach is currently an undeveloped area.  This means entertainment, food and drinks, and water rentals are not available. 

While Secret Harbor in Red Hook is set on a very pretty cove with excellent snorkeling, it hardly lives up name.  There’s nothing secret about it, as it’s the site of a condominium resort, and the beach is seldom free of people lounging in hammocks and beach chairs.  Many divers are attracted to Secret Harbor, so there are several dive rental shops along the beach, as well as people sunbathing, playing volleyball, and swimming.

We mentioned only five of St. Thomas’ forty-four beaches, but of the remaining thirty-nine many simply do not qualify as resort quality beaches.   Before you decide which beaches on St. Thomas deserve your attention, do some research to learn what activities are available at each, or if one of them is a place where you can simply go for some peace and quiet to enjoy the scent of the salt air and the feel of the sun on your face!

 



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