Dominican Republic

Going to popular vacation spots like the Dominican Republic is really comfortable. From Miami it is only a flight of 1 hour and from New York it's just about 3 hours. Probably this is one of the reasons why this vacation spot has become so popular.

While you could pick out each item, airfare, hotel, eating, and entertainment separately, the more beneficial deal is to look for a package that comes with everything, even with your tips.

Naturally you can go with well established online travel sites like Travelocity, Priceline, Travelnow, or Caribbean, where you probably can find great bargains. Another option is to deal directly with the hotel. You can call or email the hotel or resort you would like to visit in order to get a general idea what kind of deal they can offer to you.

In the Dominican Republic you can find a lot of hotels and resorts to choose from and nearly all of these are all inclusive. You get all what you want to have a really fun and relaxing time. An example of a good all inclusive deal has a 4-day, 5-night vacation package that comes with an economy round trip airplane ticket from your home town with hotel, drinks, food, and entertainment included. The price for such a package was for anytime in January 2008 and after $699.00. This offer was for the Puerto Plata Iberostar Costa Dorada Hotel resort, conveniently located half-hour from the airport.

On the Lifestyle Tropical Beach resort you can get at Cofresi Beach beachfront hotel the perfect deal for families. This hotel features comfortable rooms with patios or balconies. There is a bar placed directly at the pool and a special swimming area for the kids. There is only a short walking distance to the Ocean World Adventure Park and the Marina. For some other local establishments the hotel provides trade vouchers. So you are able to try out other places to serve you.

Highlight of the Ocean World is a Sea Lion, you can watch two times a day, a bird aviary, a reef for snorkeling, and a Rainforest show. Of course kids will enjoy that park. In the Marina there is a Casino for adult entertainment. For this holiday resort you will get a 4-night package for less than $750 for each person. Think second honeymoon, so it may be a good idea to bring your mother-in-law along to watch your kids.

Whenever you are in search of an alternative to the hotel and resort experience there is all of the time the option of vacation rentals. On the internet you can find some sites that are specialized in making these kinds of arrangements. These sites offer a wide range of rentals. You can get everything from a very reasonable apartment rental to the rental of a luxury villa. Really beautiful is the "Castle Villa in Sousa/Cabareta," a villa with a private pool and 2 bedrooms and baths.

Another possibility when going to this popular vacation spots is Bed and Breakfasts. Even though on the internet you'll find only a few information about this offer. To check these out you almost have to be in the country, because Bed and Breakfasts are accommodations in private residences. If you are able to take in a more individual vacation these can be great arrangements.In this way you are able to actually experience the locals of this beautiful country. No matter what option you are going with, you can be sure to have a great time in the Dominican Republic.

Cayman island

The Caymans tend to be overshadowed by their larger neighbor islands in the Caribbean. However many people enjoy to travel to the Cayman islands due to the intimate sound of them.

The first tourist was Christopher Columbus when he first spotted them in 1503. Nowadays The Caymans are a territory of the United Kingdom. This is why they drive on the left side of the road. There are three islands, Little Cayman, Grand Cayman, and Cayman Brac, that make up that top vacation destinations. For tourists that want to be active there are many things to do at the islands. Most tourists enjoy looking forward to sipping their Pina Colada at the end of the day, and view the sundown over the bay.

Cayman island and tourism attracts with white sandy beaches and duty free shopping. In the many duty free shops tourists want to shop for perfume, china, crystal, jewelry and watches. The Cayman Islands dollar is the local currency. In wintertime temperature average is 75F and 80F in the summer. Most travelers like that moderate climate. A vacation to The Caymans features a wide range of sports, including board sailing, parasailing, water skiing, and sportfishing. You have also the ability to play tennis or to play golf on the Jack Nicklaus golf course. If you're not afraid, you can experience a submarine excursion descent to hundred feet. A submarine for two persons will take you 800 feet down to view a shipwreck.

The most impressive tourist attraction is the Seven Mile Beach at Grand Cayman. Here you'll find also most of the resorts and hotel facilities for your Cayman vacation. It's a popular place for snorkel divers where you are able to swim with sting rays. Scuba divers enjoy to discover the wreaks and reefs here in the water that is as clear as it gets. Other favored activities for tourists are horse riding or taking a trail thru the forest for hikers.

The capital of George Town, is located on Grand Cayman. It is a large port of call for many cruise ships in the Caribbean. Grand Cayman tours including George Town offer lot of activities. One of the highlights is to visit a turtle farm which holds over 14,000 turtles. You can also experience the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and the Cayman Islands National Museum. Great places for shopping are the many designer outlet shops, including Fendi and Gucci, and in the evening you may visit one of the many delightful restaurants to enjoy an excellent dining.

Cayman island and tourism traveling come also with some history. You can experience the ruins of Fort George built in 1790 at the harbor. When planning your vacation to the grand Cayman islands it may be a good idea to time your trip to on the Pirates Week Festival. This great event on Cayman island and tourism comes with fireworks displays and mocks pirate landings.