LAKE TAHOE: Unique & Beautiful

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

lake-tahoe2

Lake Tahoe is a unique and beautiful national treasure that also boasts a rich and colorful historical past. The Washo Indians had been gathering at its shores for centuries when American explorers Kit Carson and John Fremont came upon it in 1844. The Lake Tahoe Basin was a summer gathering place for three tribes of these peaceful Indians, who considered the Lake to be a spiritual site and conducted sacred ceremonies on the South Shore.

Today, Lake Tahoe still retains its pioneer charm while displaying an ancient respect for nature. While hotels, casinos and ski resorts draw millions of guests each year, the area’s main attraction continues to be the restful silence of the wilderness and the awe-inspring beauty of the Lake. As the Washo Indians realized centuries ago, the “edge of the lake” is a unique and special place.

Lake Tahoe is not only one of the bluest, purest and clearest bodies of water in the world, it’s one of the most inviting, too.

Summer, winter, spring or fall, Lake Tahoe teems with activity. This is a place where—on certain days of the year—it is possible to ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon. A place where you can catch a fish most days of the year, and the Sierra Nevada provides opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding and kayaking.

tahoe squaw_creek_golf_course

tahoe_ms_2009_sub_1

tahoe sand-harbor-view-300

tahoe-paddle-oar-kayak-rentals-kings-beach

South Lake Tahoe is the only destination in the country that combines two strikingly different worlds: the spectacular beauty of a national park and desirable amenities of an appealing resort, with 24-hour nightclubs, fine dining, gaming and entertainment.

Today, Lake Tahoe endures undiminished grandeur. Nothing can diminish first impressions driving to Lake Tahoe and seeing this giant pool of indigo-blue water cradled between mountain ranges.

Tahoe

Enjoy a week at Marriott Grand Residence Club in South Lake Tahoe, 3 bedroom for $799.
This is a member benefit special price when you have a GRN Travel MembershipWatch our movie.  Sign up today to save on all your vacations for life.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

Panama City, Florida Fun Vacation

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

panama-city-beach

In Panama City, the options for fun are as numerous as the grains of sand on the beach. From family activities and water parks to golf excursions, island tours and scuba trips, visitors of all ages find something to keep them entertained, educated and even amazed. Adventurers can tour the Gulf Coast via boat or helicoptor or swim with dolphins off a deserted island; others may turn their focus on the local art and crafts on display. Whatever the choice, Panama City has the just-right jaunt for fun-seekers of all ages.

panamacityfloridafishing

Anglers will put fishing to the top of their list of things to do in Panama City Florida, and if you like the deep sea variety, then you are in the right spot. Year round fishing is the norm and if you want to stay off the boat, then toss your line from the shore or from a pier. Deep sea sport fishing charters are ready for your group, and families will enjoy the experience on the open waters. Have you ever wanted to catch some shark, or marlin? Or how about a barracuda or some snapper? Then head on down to the panhandle.

Scuba diving is also among the popular things to do in Panama City beach. In fact, when it comes to Florida scuba diving, Panama City is one of the most explored dive destinations. The Panama City coast is full of dive sites that feature wrecks, and it is a great place for beginners and experts alike to try this exhilarating form of underwater adventure.

point bay golfcourse_photo

If golf is in your plans,  you will have hundreds of courses to play around Panama City, Florida.

panama city resort

Guests looking for a beach-front, kid-friendly resort will find Sunrise Beach Condominiums in Panama City’s West Beach area the perfect combination of convenience and comfort.

Plan your vacation escape to paradise at this brand new resort located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. A GRN Travel Merbership member benefit is a week stay in a 3 bedroom condo for only $749.

Get your travel club membership todayWatch our movie for more information.  Start saving on your vacation needs for life.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

Guatemala, the Heart of the Mayan world

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

monterrico-black-sand-beach

Words cannot describe this land of breathtaking natural beauty, Mayan heritage and colonial history. Imagine an amazing Guatemala vacation, where you will experience 33 volcanoes, 19 different ecosystems, picturesque Spanish colonial villages, mystical Mayan archaeology, magical lakes, rivers, mountains and tropical rainforests, the turquoise Caribbean sea and deep blue Pacific… and all this in an area the size of Tennessee. This is Guatemala, the heart of the Mayan world – a country that receives more than 800,000 visitors a year, and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world.

photo_sm_guatemala

Over 30 volcanoes in Guatemala contributed to the formation of the majestic black sand beaches located on the Pacific Ocean. This coast has gained worldwide recognition for its superb sports fishing and natural attractions such as the Marine turtles that visit the beaches every year to lay their eggs.

playa-hermosa-deep-sea-fishing

An exciting week awaits you at Villas Del Pacifico Resort & Conference Center.   A GRN member benefit special price of $379 for a 1 bedroom condo.  GRN Travel Memberships will save you money on all your travel dreams.  Watch our movie and Sign Up Today.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

Port Erin, Isle of Man, England Holiday

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

port_erin_richard_01_470_470x313

Port Erin has a reputation for being a friendly, happy, healthy and safe resort. It nestles between the Southern hills of the Isle of Man, and attracts visitors who are seeking a special place to relax and unwind. Unlike the busy finance capital of Douglas, Port Erin boasts free and easy parking; it is a family friendly resort with a gentle sloping beach of firm golden sand. The village overlooks a blue lagoon-like bay dominated by the rugged and majestic ‘broad headland’ known in Manx as ‘Bradda’.

Port Erin is the ideal base from which to explore the treasures of a magical Island kingdom rich in history. It takes just two minutes to drive into beautiful Manx countryside, and twenty minutes to reach the bright lights of Douglas. For a more leisurely mode of transport take a ride on the Victorian Steam Railway which begins at Port Erin Station.

railway

A modern Railway Museum next door explains the history of the line. Cliff top walks take you to Fleshwick Bay or the picturesque Sound overlooking the Calf of Man near the crofters village of Cregneash.

During the Summer months mini-cruises set off from the harbour for the Calf of Man nature reserve, either to land or go round the Island. Watch out for seals sunbathing on the rocks and plentiful bird-life along the coast.

Port Erin and its folk retain old-fashioned values and you can be sure of a warm welcome. A haven of peace and tranquility, Port Erin is the perfect setting for a memorable short break or longer holiday.

Cherry-Orchard-Timeshare-1

Spend your Holiday in Port Erin at the Cherry Orchard Timeshare, 2 bedroom $389.for the week.  This special price is another member benefit when you own a GRN Travel Membership. Start saving today on all your travel with a GRN Travel Membership.
Watch our movie for more information.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

Tobago: The unspoiled Caribbean Paradise

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

Sandy Point

Known in legend as the home of Robinson Crusoe, Tobago remains an unspoiled paradise island of the Caribbean. It offers great snorkeling; scuba diving; dense rain forest trails to explore; and warm, friendly people to welcome you.

Tobago is surrounded by rich and colorful reefs with 300 species of South Atlantic coral and more than 600 species of fish. The island is also internationally recognised for its drift dives. Tobago is also home to the Nylon Pool, a warm shallow area in the middle of the Buccoo Reef.

Tobago is home to over 6000 species of plants and animals, including one of the highest densities of bird species in the world, on just 116 square miles of land.

The island has several great vantage points for bird watching including the Grafton Caledonia Wildlife Sanctuary, the Main Ridge Forest Reserve and Little Tobago Island, a small offshore island located just off the village of Speyside.

Kayak through mangrove swamps, mountain bike testing trails in the island’s northeast, drift dive with manta rays and sharks, hike the Rainforest Reserve.

A weeks stay at The Sandy Point Beach Club, 2 bedroom for $398.  This is a member benefit when you own a GRN Travel Membership.  Savings like this year round for our members.  Watch our movie and join today.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

COLOINIAL WILLIAMSBURG: The founding of America

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

Williamsburg 99FifeDrum

Williamsburg, Virginia, also known as Colonial Williamsburg, is America’s largest interactive history museum, located just a few hours south of Washington, DC. The 301-acre restored 18th-century capital city of Virginia transports visitors back in time to the period of the American Revolution. Beating drums, trilling fifes, firework displays, theatrical programs and interpretive characters are just a few of the entertainment elements that Colonial Williamsburg uses to spark your interest in 18th-century Virginia.

In the Williamsburg area you will find everything you need for a unique vacation experience. Step back in time to learn about the founding of America.

Williamsburg Viginia Colonial Ships

Visit Jamestown where Britain established its first colony. Here you can see and explore full size replicas of the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery that sailed with 104 men and boys to settle in a strange new world in May,1607. The site’s museum and reconstructed village vividly display and demonstrate life in the settlement.

p215372-Williamsburg_VA-Crossroads_in_Colonial_Williamsburg

Walk the streets of Colonial Williamsburg where the colonist took the daring step toward liberty in 1774. Visit the shops of the colony’s merchants and learn how they supported themselves and the growing economy. Dine on colonial fare at Christiana Campbell’s and King’s Arms Tavern. Tour the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, Powder Magazine, Raleigh Tavern and so much more. Shop in 18th Century stores.

Stroll on the campus of William & Mary, America’s second oldest institution of higher education where Jefferson and other founders of our nation were educated.

Just a few miles away you can explore the battlefields of Yorktown where the Colonist and French fleet defeated Cornwallis in 1781.

Want a break from the past? Busch Gardens, one of the “Roller Coaster Capitols of the World” and Water Country USA are just down the road.

Because of the area’s mild winters, Golf is a year around pleasure with nationally famous courses in Colonial Williamsburg and nearby.

And then there’s shopping at the Candle Factory Outlet Mall, Williamsburg Outlet Mall, Williamsburg Pottery Factory, Prime Outlets of Williamsburg and Toano Toy Works.

williamsburg_plantation_resort_1

Spend a week at Williamsburg Plantation, 2 bedroom $349.  This is another member benefit when you own a GRN Travel Membership. Watch our movie.  YOU can Join today.  Start saving thousands on your vacation dreams.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

NASSAU: Romance, relax, make memories

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

bahamas_1

Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, located on New Providence Island offers a variety of experiences from non-stop excitement to peaceful relaxation.There are many reasons to visit Nassau and neighboring Paradise Island. The miles of spectacular beach and coral reefs are a huge draw. Nassau’s three championship courses draw avid golfers. Visitors can also enjoy British and Bahamian architecture, history and culture, as well as international art. Families appreciate the camps and other activities geared toward kids. Entertainment includes traditional music, dance and theater, gambling on Paradise Island, moonlit dinner cruises and more.

What makes Nassau so special? Picture an idyllic place with stretches of perfect white-sand beaches, gracefully swaying coconut palms offering oases of shade, and warm, crystal-clear waters revealing the secrets of incredible multi-colored marine life. Whether you spend the day shopping for duty-free gifts and mementos, taking a carriage ride past sorbet-colored buildings, or touring in a glass-bottom boat, chances are you’ll leave this happy place in the Bahamas with lots of beautiful memories.

There’s so much to see and do, it would take more than one vacation to cover it all. Stroll the streets, embrace the ambiance. Go snorkeling, diving, sailing, cruising or fishing. Explore nature. Smell the flowers, listen to the birds and soak up the sunshine. The choice is yours.

Guanahani-Village-1

Stay for a week at Guanahani Village $398 for a 3 bedroom condo with all the amenities you could want,  This is another member benefit with a GRN Travel Membership. You will save over $2000 on this stay alone when you compare prices. Watch our movie to learn of all the benefits of owning your own Travel Membership today. Don’t delay, sign up today.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

Galway, the city, the county. The West of Ireland

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

Ireland beach

Galway is a city, a county, and an experience to be savoured and remembered. From Galway Bay and the Aran Islands to Connemara and Galway City, there is a fantastic range of sights and activities on offer here in the West of Ireland county.

Galway City is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. It began as a small fishing village centred around the estuary of the River Corrib, a river traditionally called Abhainn na Gaillimhe (The Galway River) after Galvia, a mythological princess said to have drowned in its waters.

There is a vibrancy to the friendly University City, which many delight in, and few forget. Music, festivals, horse racing, pubs, restaurants, shops, theaters and most of all Galway people, combine to create an atmosphere you’ll want to return to again and again.

Connemara stretches from Galway Bay in the south to Killary Harbour in the north and encompasses the largest Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) region in Ireland. The Connemara region also includes the Aran Islands, the beautiful Inishbofin island and the top fishing lakes of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask.

The Galway region offers a wide range of cultural attractions, from historic churches and castles to contemporary theaters, and also some of the most dramatic beaches in the world. You will also enjoy easy access to more conventional vacation activities, such as boat charters, riding stables, and the Connemara Championship Golf Links.

Golf. Ireland

Ireland cottage

Holiday in Ireland in a beautiful 3 bedroom cottage at Galway Bay Cottages for only $398 for the week.  This is another member benefit when you have a GRN Travel Membership. Watch our movie to learn more how to save thousands on luxury travel. Don’t delay you can sign up today.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

Nardo, Italy

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

Italy

Just 2 ½ hours from London’s Stanstead Airport, you will discover a land of extraordinary colours starting from the rich red earth, the silvery green of the olive trees and the lush green of the vineyards, contrasting with the whiteness of the local rocks and stone and pink villas, all set against the exquisite backdrop of the Mediterranean, pale turquoise by day changing, with the intensity of an orange sunset, into a deepest blue.
This is a very antique land, rich in history and culture together with a vast natural landscape offering miles of beaches and crystal clear waters set in a Mediterranean heritage offering, cathedrals, monuments and grand buildings in the Baroque style, fortified towers, archaeological sites, enclosed feudal farmhouses and every type of villa from opulent palaces to modest family dwellings.
Experience all of this! All the year round! Yes, the climate is always mild and here the sun shines almost every day. Apart from swimming and beach life, you may chose to explore the “Natural Park of Portoselvaggio” famous for it’s Macchia Mediterranea, the natural occurring scrubland of low trees and bushes made up from aromatic myrtle, jasmine, rosemary, thyme and broom and many other species. Or you may prefer to go shopping in Nardo and other towns in the area. Prices locally are amongst the lowest in Italy offering excellent value for the money.
As if that were not enough, during your stay there are numerous diversions open to all ages, such as; boating, scuba diving, mountain biking, fishing, cave explorations, etc. Or you can simply relax and indulge an appetite for healthy eating with our nutritious Mediterranean cuisine. Discover our regional specialities, just-caught fish, acclaimed local wines, our locally produced olive oil, our tempting dessert dishes, liqueurs and more. For those who want music, come and lose yourself in Pizzica, a fast and exciting rhythm using tambourine, accordion and violin, or prepare to dance till dawn in one of our cool disco clubs or under the stars with numerous live music events.
Experience the warmth of the welcoming people of Puglia Go to Nardò!

The national park of Portoselvaggio, one of the most pollution-free areas of the salentine coast, where nature reigns uncontested amongst the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean.
For those who are interested in architecture and monuments it is well worth a visit to Lecce, Gallipoli or the walled city of Otranto.

Italy 2

Portoselvaggio is a brand new complex situated in the Torre Inserraglio tourist region. The Portoselvaggio Hotel Residence is the perfect combination of total 4 star luxury and the natural beauty of its location.  With a GRN Travel Membership you can spend a week at this luxury resort for only $389 a 2 bedroom condo.  Save over $2500 for the week on this location alone.   Watch our movie and sign up today to save thousands for a lifetime of luxury travel.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark

MAZATLAN –Pearl of the Mexican Pacific

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

mazatlan-mexico

Mazatlan, Pearl of the Mexican Pacific, is located just inside the Tropic of Cancer and therefore has warm golden beaches and a beautiful blue sky all year long.
It’s also the gateway to the Sea of Cortez and to the mountains of the legendary Western Sierra Madre.
Its name comes from the old Nahuatl Indian tongue, which means land of the deer. Mazatlan is distinguished for the vast diversity of activities which include sightseeing, culture, tours and sports such as fishing, golf, sailing, rural & ecological tourism, its internationally famous Carnival and much more.
The beautiful natural surroundings and rich history of Mazatlan are offered to tourists in addition to the comfort and security of a first class urban destination with convenient air, land and sea connections. Mazatlan offers modern medical facilities that include hospitals and English-speaking doctors of all specialties. Religious services for most types of faiths are available.

Mexico family-beach-fun-300x258

Despite its size, Mazatlan is still a more rural destination then many of its busier counterparts. Unlike Cancun or Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan has managed to retain much of its quiet charm. Travelers will find that Mazatlan still showcases Mexican beauty at its best with pristine beaches and wonderful local charm.

Mexico

Perhaps the most popular way to pass the time in Mazatlan is by deep-sea fishing. Mazatlan fishing is famous throughout the world most specifically for billfish and shrimp. Mazatlan fishing is popular between fishing enthusiast and fishing beginners alike. Boats for a Mazatlan fishing trip can be rented at various spot throughout the city, and travelers will want to book their reservations far in advance during the winter months. Tourists can book passage on a Mazatlan fishing boat as part of a larger tour, or they may choose to rent a private boat for independent fishing trips. Fishing licenses are required in Mazatlan and can be obtained in the city.

Mexico Villas-La-Alhambra-El-Cid-1
If you have wanted to visit Mexico but didn’t think you could afford it, well now you can with a GRN Travel Membership. As a membership benefit you can stay at the beautiful Villa La Alhambra El Cid, a 3 bedroom condo for only $398 for the whole week.    Thats enough space for the whole family or 8 best friends.  Don’t let these deals go by, when you want to vacation you can save thousands with a GRN Travel Membership.

Watch our movie and join today.

Signup for Global Resorts Network

  • Share/Bookmark