There is So much to do in Cancun

Posted by: vikki  :  Category: Travel reviews & hot deals

When it comes to the most breathtaking sites, you will find that there are Mayan ruins in the Cancun area that will light your fire. Hundreds of sites in and around Cancun are preserved, and visitors are attracted to them due to their unique history. You will also find that there are guided tours that you can take up some of your time and show you some beautiful aspects of the ruins, however, you can always get the information that you need from the information box and self guide yourself through. It is usually free or very inexpensive to see these old ruins, and some of them, such as El Rey, are very close to the hotel zone or downtown Cancun.

For those who aren’t history buffs, you will want to take in all the natural scenery. The Interactive Aquarium in Cancun offers fun activities such as swimming with the dolphins and feeding the sharks. You could also visit one of Mexico’s reserves, which are like national parks. In the national parks, you will be able to see a lot of the animals that live in Mexico in their natural habitats.

Cancun is a place filled with miles of white beaches; however, hundreds of nightclubs will make your nights happening. During the day, you can sip margaritas and tan in the gorgeous weather or take a dip in the warm Caribbean Ocean or lagoon waters. Plenty of daytime, activities are available if you aren’t too hung over from the night before. Some of the activities that you can do are swimming with the dolphins, fish, boat, Jet Ski, shop, and even golf. You can also tour the Mayan ruins and visit other historical locations if you want a vacation that is more than just about drinking and meeting people.

To check our resort registry click here for 4&5 star resorts in Cancun

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Sport Fishing in Costa Rica is a must-do experience

Posted by: vikki  :  Category: Travel reviews & hot deals

If you are planning a vacation to Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is the ranked within the top 100 of best places to fish in the world. You can fish for Marlin, yellow fin, black fin, tuna, snook, roosterfish, snapper, grouper, dolphin, sailfish, black marlin, and blue marlin.
There are some of the most beautiful places to fish off the coast. In the tropical waters of Flamingo, Tamarindo, Queopos, Tambor and as well as the Gulfo Dulce and De Osa Peninsula on the Pacific Side.

If you go on the  Caribbean side of Costa Rica you will be able to find fish like tarpon and snook. You will also be able to fish Barracuda, Spanish mackerel, Jack, Kingfish, Grouper, Snapper, and many others. The fish will be even better, because the canals and the rivers that are leading into the Caribbean are lined with nutritious rain forest.

Most of the sports fishing services in Costa Rica rely on and believe in the catch and release program for such fish as Marlin and Sailfish.  I’m sure if you want to keep your trophy fish, arrangements can be made.

When you are fishing in the Costa Rica area you will find some of the best fishing in the world. You will want to take advantage of what Costa Rica offers so that you can truly enjoy a day of fishing and adventure. You will be surprised that your family will have a great time and you’ll be able to share plenty of memories.

To start your journey CLICK HERE and explore our registry for luxury resorts in Costa Rica

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Escape the winter cold: visit Scottsdale Villa Mirage

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SCOTTSDALE VILLA MIRAGE

Check In Date: Feb 07th 09
Check Out Date: Feb 14th 09
Bedroom Size: Two Bedroom
Max Occupancy: 6
Price: $799 PW

Relax and rejuvenate at the Scottsdale Villa Mirage and enjoy 300 days of sunshine.

Plan your escape to this Sonoran Desert paradise where Jeep tours and Grand Canyon day-trips are readily available, or take-in a major league baseball game at a number of nearby ballparks.

Whether it’s sports and fitness, jazz, blues or big band sounds you’re after – you’ll find it all when you stay at the Scottsdale Villa Mirage.

When I checked with these vendors their prices were

Priceline $3107.93 Orbitz $3145.55. For the same week.  Save over $2,300.00

on just this one vacation.

Take your family with you on this vacation.

This is available to GRN members.

For more information click here

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The Cliff’s In Princeville, for New Years Eve in Hawaii

Posted by: vikki  :  Category: Travel reviews & hot deals

Bring in the New Year in Hawaii.  I just found this beautiful resort in Princeville, Kauai.  The resort “The Cliffs” and if you have a GRN travel membership you can have this week for $799P/W

Check In Date: Dec 28th 08
Check Out Date: Jan 04th 09
Bedroom Size: One Bedroom
Max Occupancy: 4
Price: $799 PW
Major attractions in the immediate area include the 45-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Princeville Golf Courses, the beautiful and unique Na Pali coast, lovely and uncrowded soft, white sand beaches, dramatic helicopter flights over tropical mountains, and tranquil, enchanting sunsets.

There are many waterfalls and hiking trails, and one of the seven navigable rivers on the island, the Hanalei River. This river flows into Hanalei Bay, made famous in the musical film version of South Pacific.

For more information click here

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Travel Membership vs Expensive Timeshares

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Do you Dread staying in cramped quarters on your holiday? Have you been disappointed with hotel rooms that are far less spectacular than promised? Does your family live like sardines for the entirety of your vacation because more spacious suites are outside of your budget? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, think about investing in a Travel Membership.

Unlike instead of tiny hotel rooms that lack amenities, imagine spending your vacation in a spacious timeshare type unit with all the comforts of home! If you think owning a timeshare is expensive try a travel membership without all the costs associated with a timeshare and far outside of your budget, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn travel memberships are more economical than your traditional hotel room, or timeshare.

Many vacationers prefer staying in a one or two bedroom suite than spending the night in a hotel. Those traveling with children or with large groups especially enjoy the relaxed accommodations of a large condo type spacious accommodations. Additionally, most travel memberships come with many of the conveniences of home, including kitchens or kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. For those budget-conscious travelers, this option is perfect since money can be saved by preparing meals in house verses eating every meal at a restaurant. If you plan to enjoy your vacation to the fullest and not venture into a kitchen, these conveniences are still excellent, since drinks and snacks can be stored in the refrigerator and hungry vacationers will enjoy the quick cooking abilities of a microwave. These conveniences of home may especially appeal to families with children as an attractive reason to invest in a travel membership, but the single most interesting aspect is there are no monthly fees. The only cost is the actual original investment to join the travel club. These can range from a few hundred to several thousands of dollars depending upon the type of accommodations from hotel rooms, to complete two or three bedroom units. In many cases you are only limited to the number of sleeping quarters a unit will hold. This can be from two to eight people. In addition to having sleeping quarters, vacationers can seek solace in the living room in order to watch a movie, catch up on their reading, play a game, or just plain relax!

Perhaps the best thing about choosing a travel membership resort over a traditional hotel or timeshare is the savings received when booking your resort. The cost savings can be as much as the entire membership cost or several hundreds of dollars. Many travel resorts offer a variety of entertainment, dining, and recreational options for their visitors. Whether it’s the amenities inside the room, the space, or the resort’s amenities, travel clubs are a great option for travelers everywhere who are tired of staying in the cramped quarters of a hotel room or the expense of the timeshare. No more monthly maintanence fees.

After joining a travel membership club you will receive your very own access web site so you can see all the locations around the world. In addition you will find specials ranging from a low of $298.00 weekly (USD). Additionally, you can set up your own rental car and arrange your own air travel, and that’s not all. Most, if not all, travel memberships will have access to discounted hotel rooms, for the shorter stay, or cruises.

Cruises are available from places like the Western or Eastern Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Asia, Mexico, US & Canada, Disney Cruises or South America. All these cruises are accessible through your web site with complete pricing on each.

In all cases you are treated as a special guest when traveling with a travel membership.

Click here to learn more about Travel Memberships

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