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Top Luxury Hotel Costa Rica Is The Hotel Punta Islita
Saturday, July 31st, 2010 / admin

This Luxury Hotel in Costa Rica known as the Hotel Punta Islita is quite isolated and positioned on a high bluff between two mountainous ridges overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the northwest Guanacaster Province. You will certainly have a luxurious Costa Rica Vacation here, and it would be an ideal spot for your honeymoon hotel, because of the stunning setting and the isolation

Every room has a king sized bed, and a private patio complete with a hammock. There is a well stocked bar and excellent en-suite facilities. The Punta Islita Suites are worth paying extra for, with a sitting room and a private Jacuzzi. Whatever room or suite you choose, they are all large and the type of luxury you expect from a quality hotel.

The Punta Islita is not on the beach, in fact it is about a ten minute walk, but there are shuttle buses. The hotel beach is in a small crescent shaped cove, and quite calm and protected, but the beach itself is long and almost always deserted. There is also a bar at the beach club, serving drinks and snacks, with a freshwater pool and a swim up bar. There is plenty of room here to relax in the landscaped gardens .

As you would expect from a luxury hotel the food is a feature. Because of the isolated nature of the hotel, after all you need a 4 x 4 vehicle to get you there, there aren’t really many alternatives when it comes to eating. The emphasis at the Punta Islita is on fresh seafood, and a touch of nouvelle cuisine. The meals are served in the Palapa restaurant. The views of the sunset are incredible.

The Luxury Hotel Punta Islita sits at the edge of the tropical rain forest, so the environment is very much an untouched by civilization and the hotel works at keeping it that way. It must be one of the most unspoilt beautiful spots occupied by any hotel.

The staff here are particularly good and helpful, and the canopy tour in the rainforest is a must.

What a lovely luxury hotel in Costa Rica is the Punta Islita. Take a vacation package, or just a holiday, perhaps even your honeymoon.

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Top Ten Things To Do In Japan
Friday, July 30th, 2010 / admin


Japan is one of the countries that have the best of both worlds. It’s advanced in terms of technology, and yet, it has been able to retain its greatest heritage – its culture. Indeed, Japan has done an amazing feat as it can manage to stay as one of the world’s leading economic powers while still being able to hold on to the roots of its past. And, as such, it has become one of the most interesting places to visit – a rich blend of history and technology.

1.) Watch the cherry blossoms fall

There’s no symbol of Japan more famous than the beautiful Cherry Blossoms. Indeed, the cherry blossom, with beauty so intense but so fleeting, is something that you have got to see if you ever visit Japan. They bloom during the months of April and May, and by the end of these months, they fall to the ground like a dreamy curtain of pink and white. There’s no other sight quite like it.

2.) Release your inner child

Japan is one of the few countries in the world with its own Disney Land. And, of course, because the Japanese are sticklers for culture, their Disney Land is built with a distinctly Japanese influence. It sets it apart from all other such theme parks in the world.

3.) Indulge the shopaholic in you

Tokoyo is one of the world’s biggest shopping capitals. Ginza is a huge market where you can find anything you need, from the latest gadgets and gizmos to the latest manga release of your favorite anime series. In the morning, you can even see it transformed into the world’s largest fish market. Indeed, Ginza is one place that you’d be sorry to miss.

4.) Sip some tea

Essentially, the Japanese are people who prefer everything to be clean and serene, that’s why they love such peaceful activities as drinking, or rather, sipping tea. While you’re in Japan, you should at least experience authentic Japanese tea. Or better yet, you can participate in the Japanese Tea Ceremony, a festival held both in Kyoto and Tokyo.

5.) Play in the snow

In some parts of the year, particularly in winter, Japan gets coated in a blanket of pristine white snow. During this time of the year, it would do you well to have some fun in Japan’s steep ski slopes. You can even partake in the Snow Festival where ice parties take place for a whole seven days and where you can see beautiful ice sculptures.

6.) Relax in the hot springs

And, if your muscles need to loosen up a bit, why don’t you give yourself a treat by visiting one of the many hot springs. These can be found in most parts of Japan, especially in Okinawa. The relaxing steam is sure to make you feel like you’ve shed a very heavy load.

7.) Become a samurai

Japan is quite famous for its noble Samurai who follow the Bushido code, and the swords or their ‘katana,’ though light and flexible, are sharp and deadly. You can buy your own katana for your collection’s sake, but mind you, a lot of effort and time are put into these swords, so they won’t be cheap. Some sellers are even picky as to who they’re going to sell their swords to – that’s how special these deadly weapons are.

8.) Watch giants clash

A sport like no other, sumo wrestling is one of the most interesting things that you will see in Japan. Sumo Wrestling is Japan’s national sport, and it draws large crowds from all over. You can even place your bets to make watching it more exciting.

9.) Do some sightseeing

There are tons of things to see in Japan. It is, after all, rich in architecture and landscapes. You can take pictures of the famous Imperial Palace if you’re into architecture or the famous Mt. Fuji if you’re into nature.

10.) Bask in the Nightlife

And, of course, what better way to end the day than to experience Tokyo’s nightlife. There’s no other place in the world where ‘glow-in-the-dark’ is a fashion statement. Indeed, a great place to let loose and just be yourself.

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Timeshare – What It Truly Means
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 / admin


I hope you are not headed for your Webster, if not, then don’t even bother to consult Mr. Google because I’ll do it for you right here and now. So, let’s unleash it, Timeshare to the greatest of laymen amongst us, is defined as a portion of property shared or split among a number of owners, simple. At least we have an idea now, so we can proceed. This kind of property sharing involves among other things the cost of managing and maintaining the property or properties. Though large percentages of timeshare properties are condos, it shouldn’t be surprising if you discover motor home timeshare, hotel time share, cruise timeshare or even campground timeshare.

Options are increasing each passing day. But where did this idea come from? The concept of timeshare property is credited to Europe of 1960s, it’s noted that property rates were soaring at that period, making it difficult for people to pay for full time vacation houses. This scenario led to the ownership sharing concept which proved ideal for most people because it significantly reduced the costs of conservation and other related charges. It also served to enhance the wealth of real estate developers, because it presented them an opportunity to easily market and sell properties to large numbers of people. The vital point to remember about timeshare though, is that timeshare properties are owned by a number of individuals with no close ties, e.g. a standard home ownership.

Timeshare is also defined technically as property whose owner has definite time to share with you and possess in a property. But because many more properties are being turned into timeshare, accommodating timeshare alternatives cannot be tossed out the window. Adaptable or flexible timeshare gives owners the choice of selecting more than a single timeshare destination plus more than one particular time of the year.

Most timeshare properties are located in warm and temperate destinations e.g. Florida where majority of people favor as vacationing locations. They could also be found in cold weather destinations especially in the vicinity of skiing resorts. Timeshare properties are usually fully furnished and majority are either two or three bed roomed with a number of shower rooms, kitchen and entertainment room. Don’t be surprised if you encounter timeshare properties that offer indoor or outdoor swimming pools. These features are increasingly becoming common of many timeshare properties these days.

The classic period of a timeshare possession unit is a week at minimum. Prices vary depending on the different time of the year that you own the timeshare. The best example to illustrate this is the fact that rates of timeshare ownership in April in Florida are lofty than in August. So timeshare ownership rates can be said to be season and demand depended. In some resorts you’ll find color coding tailored differently for different seasons and demand for that particular season. Red could therefore be used by some resorts to indicate high demand, and the corresponding price for that timeshare will be higher for that season.

Timeshare are also inheritable, which means parents can pass it to their kids just similar to any other real estate property. That makes timeshare property ownership a great investment option as well as great vacation. Majority of people rent their timeshare property to others when they’re not using it themselves.

This gives them twofold benefit, first, they earn rent and second appreciation of the unit as time passes.

You should also note that timeshare properties are tradable and could be swapped with other properties in many cases. Timeshares being season and demand driven also means that while owners of red season timeshare properties could find it easy to exchange their timeshare units; it may be difficult for owners of low season timeshare units to do the same with theirs and get high demand timeshare unit in exchange.

Time shares could be bought through financing, but most of the resale properties bought through the individual owners are paid in cash. Timeshare maintenance costs, management costs, swimming pools and the tennis courts maintenance costs are covered by timeshare owners. Fees differ and it’s a good practice to inquire first before purchasing a timeshare.

Timeshare properties come in many types; examples are fixed week, the deeded timeshare, and the fixed unit timeshare, all of which allow you to own them at particular time of the year. There is also a floating time agreement that offers you flexibility in terms of dates that you wish to use your timeshare. Reservations are on first come first serve basis as many timeshare owners would prefer that option. Your rights to use timeshare are limited to leased timeshare. This gives you no more rights after your lease period elapses.

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