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Stay at La Cartolina Residence and allow yourself to be embraced by the incredible scenery of the Gulf of Naples, in the tranquillity of farmhouse with five star facilities.

La Cartolina is situated 10 minutes from the city of Sorrento. Continuing in the direction of Sant’Agata sui due Golfi, you will enter the beautiful tree-lined promenade leading to the enchanted countryside where the Residence is situated and soon arrive in the “il Deserto” locality.

Although it was built in a peaceful location, La Cartolina is just a few minutes from the lovely village of Sant’Agata, a short and pleasant walk away, where you can taste the delicious cuisine of one of Europe’s most famous restaurants: “Don Alfonso“.

Accomodation

Modern and fully functional on three floors, surrounded by a full garden di cof about 1500 m2, with a solarium and two large terraces. Exclusive Use of the entire facility can be arranged, including the outdoor areas, useful for families that love their privacy or for small meetings.
A large lounge filled with antique furniture and it’s fabulous fireplace will welcome guests while they are relaxing and as an alternative area for breakfast, normally served in the garden, under an elegant gazebo with all the splendid views in the background.

Rooms

The rooms are refinement furnished, each one with its bathroom, shower box, phon,Tv Sat, air conditioned,frigo bar and safe. The interiors, offer to the guest full confort, with big spaces to be used.
Every room has (by request) single beds (twin) and in the double rooms always on request it-s possible to have the added third bed. In theese rooms, one of which has the acces to a spacious and very panoramic internal hall, you will enjoy of a magnificent garden to admire the view of the Gulf of Naples.

They are refinement furnished, each one with its bathroom, shower box, phon, air conditioned,frigo bar and safe.
Every room has (by request) single beds (twin) and in the double rooms always on request it-s possible to have the added third bed. In theese rooms, one of which has the acces to a spacious and very panoramic internal hall, you will enjoy of a magnificent garden to admire the view of the Gulf of Naples.

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For those holiday makers that have never before accomplished a wildlife safari in Africa will probably find it difficult to imagine the spectacular wildlife you can often come up close with. The folks who come to a wildlife safari are regular people like you and me, some are into taking wildlife photos, some are into animals but all of them are interested in a new fantastic experience. If you need to get away use Kaingo for an African Safari.

The phenomenal thing about a wildlife safari is the fact it is so different from a package holiday to Germany, there are very little kids. Each firm will supply an English speaking guide to take you through the stunning areas of Southern Africa. The most popular wildlife you can often see are lions. These outstanding animals are not tame and of course do not feed them. If you are interested in taking photos of the tigers you should make sure you turn off the flash as you do not want to scare the animals. The sensational animals in Africa will often put a huge grin on your face.

If you would enjoy to discover more about superb safari holidays in Southern Africa you could use the search engines to get a company that offers safaris from the UK, the costs should range from 500 pounds to 800 pounds.

The incredible area of Africa known as South Luangwa has been voted the leading place to safari in Africa. The location has been made famous in many years by the Uks greatest wildlife experts. UK travellers may be able to notice enormous groups of big cats as well as incredible boars.

The safari region is well known for its lovely night safaris and is a hit with all UK tourists. The changing seasons makes the park irrestible with a dry season during winter and a green wonderful jungle feel over summer. During the changes in season the wildlife can differ giving people a different aspect.

Unearth the attraction of Africa with a safari vacation and be at one with the amazing nature and wildlife. The amazing rivers and tigers and lions can make people feel alive with energy. People will be able to take huge amounts of photographs and bring back the very best memories. Try Africa safari holidays from Kaingo and explore your wild side.

Southern Africa comes with a myriad of animals in its parks and British tourists will easily find the perfect photo of a giraffe. If you are not used to a walking holiday you may go on a driving safari and admire large amounts of the country all within a short amount of time. When you have completed your safari by day you might often then go back to your hotel complex to eat. Innumerable hotels are 5 star and phenomenal.

Travel money belts are still a good way to carry cash. They’re common, and thieves know of them, but it isn’t easy to tell if your belt has a hidden compartment, and it isn’t easy for a robber to get at it quickly. It is a good way to carry SOME of your cash when you travel. Here are some more ways.

Losing Money In An Ecuadorian Disco

Travel gets me thinking of ways to hide money. I had the idea that a hundred dollars, wrapped up in an ace bandage on my leg, would be safer than in money belts. It worked for ten days on our trip to Ecuador, until we went dancing. The cash danced to its own tune, which I didn’t even notice until morning. The lesson is to wrap it up tight, or don’t go dancing.

Hiding Money And Documents

There are travel options other than money belts for hiding cash and important papers. Use several of them, rather than putting everything in one place. Don’t carry too much cash. It’s easy now, almost everywhere, to access your money using an ATM, so carry enough for a few days, or a week at most.

There are pouches that hang under your shirt to carry your passport and other papers. They’re obvious if you’re wearing a light shirt, but then it is always hard to thoroughly hide a passport on your body. In any case, it isn’t easily accessible to pickpockets.

I cut a pocket from some old pants and used a safety pin to attach it inside my travel pants. This has worked well on several trips. It’s not noticible, and would be difficult for a thief to get at without taking off my pants. However, it is inconvenient when I’m asked for my passport, since I have to reach into my pants.

Hiding Money In Shoes

If the inner soles of your shoes are removable, put twenty dollars under each one for emergencies. This works well for me, but then I don’t have expensive shoes that could themselves be a target. It is just another place to hide cash, and you should always have several different ones when traveling.

Think creatively. Roll up a bill and put it in the handle of a disposable razor. Just don’t throw it away by accident. Find or make other hiding places. If your money is in several hard-to-find places, it will take a persistent thief to find all of your cash. Make robbers truly work for their living.

Hiding money in your hotel room requires some thought. There are many good places. Ask any thief, and he’ll tell you the best ones. Just choose a safe hotel and be careful. Of course, hiding things will at least reduce the temptation for bad employees and lazy thieves.

I once had a wallet stolen from a zippered back pocket. It was a decoy wallet, so the pickpocket’s skill earned him a few pieces of paper. Another time I had to drag a robber off a bus and wait for police, but his accomplice escaped with our money. Travel is about adventure, but fortunately we can avoid this kind most of the time.

Steve Gillman hit the road at sixteen, and traveled the U.S. and Mexico alone at 17. Now 40, he travels with his wife Ana, whom he met in Ecuador. To read their stories, tips and travel information, visit: http://www.EverythingAboutTravel.com

This place is not just known for its matchless cricket army and world-class wine but is also famous for its bewitching scenic splendor and exclusive events. Ranked as one of the top-most vacation spots on earth, Australia is a place to be in. Children as well as elderly love to bask in the beauty of this place that offers something good for everyone.

This land of kangaroos has more than a dozen wonderful sites for all the visitors to relish. Each of the Australian states is a unique experience altogether. New South Wales or Sydney, the oldest state is known for the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Opera House and Sydney National Park. The wine city of Australia, Victoria is popular for its huge vineyards. Wine cultivation is the next best occupation of the people out there. Melbourne, the capital of Victoria is the hub of local music and is a shopper’s paradise.
The second largest Australian state, Queensland is swarming with tourists all throughout the year. One of the reasons being that its capital Brisbane houses the Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world. Other pulls of Queensland are its Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Impromptu events are the forte of any Australian state but South Australia is notoriously popular for its events, fairs and other festivals. No wonder that this part of the sub continent is accoladed with being the festival state. The highlights of the festival include setting up of galleries, nightclubs, and theatres and art in general. Adding to charisma of the place are the sites like Kangaroo Island, the Limestone Coast and the Eyre Peninsula.

The continent’s largest state, Western Australia, is expansive enough to fit in entire Japan, New Zealand, Texas and England taken together with room to spare. More than half of this state is dotted with sand as there are three deserts here- the Great Sandy Desert, the Gibson Desert and the Great Victorian Desert that feature as important landmarks on the globe. Western Australia is also known as the Wildflower State simply because it boasts of more than 8000 species of wildflowers more than anywhere else in the world.

The ideal place to confront and enjoy Australian wildlife is Tasmania. Since nature has blessed Tasmania with many gifts, it is also known as the “natural state” of Australia. Tasmania is the habitat of more than a million penguins, thousands of elephants, wombats, wallabies and Tasmanian devils. The famous wildlife parks of this area are the Trowunna Wildlife Park, the Platypus House and the Tasmanian Devil Park.

Like every continent, Australia’s government abode too is a place to visit. Not only for its political or historian attraction but because the Australian Capital Territory or Canberra has a lot of tourist popularity. Must see of this area include the Australian-American memorial, Captain cook memorial, Indigenous voices, National Caillon and the most important of them all - the Australian parliament.

The northern region of this continent is also a home to a plethora of wonderful places. Darwin, the capital of this region, Tennant Creek, an area that will educate you about local customs of native Australia, Uluru, the largest single land in Australia, the Tiwi Islands and The Kings Canyon are some of these captivating places.

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Are there onboard activities for children on cruises? Absolutely! A very high percentage of those cruising are families. Here are cruise tips and cruise reviews on the cruise lines for your comparison.

Families with young children are welcomed and encouraged to cruise. In fact, certain cruise lines cater to young people, offering cartoon characters the whole family knows and loves! Many have special supervised programs and special menus, t-shirt and face painting, scavenger hunts, video game contests, film festivals, dance lessons, shore excursions and much more.

Children quickly adapt to shipboard life, and you will feel comfortable knowing where your children are and what they are doing. So come cruising with your family. You’ll find it to be a rewarding experience for everyone.

Cruising is a wonderful family experience where you can come together and still have separate activities during the day and night.

Families love cruising. Children’s programs, kid-friendly menus and tours of the ship will keep your children happy, while affording you some time alone.

On Cruise lines with full youth programs, parents can plan their vacation knowing they will be able to relax and enjoy themselves while their children are being well taken care of, making new friends, and having fun.

Carnival Cruise Lines: The Fun Ships feature play areas with spin- and sand-art machines, video walls for movies and cartoons, and at least three swimming pools and a water slide. Dining options include children’s menus and 24-hour pizza and ice cream. Babysitting services are available.

Celebrity Cruises: In a Family Cruising Program, kids are separated into four age groups for summer fun. Among the activities is Celebrity Science Journeys, a hands-on, age-appropriate program that encourages children to learn about science and nature.

Costa Cruises: Costa Kids Club offers scavenger hunts, Italian language lessons, “coketail” parties and karaoke. Costa Teens Club has activities for ages 15-17. Caribbean cruises offer “Parents Night Out,” where children are supervised during evening activities.

Crystal Cruises: On the Crystal Harmony’s 12-day Alaska cruises, children under the age of 12 sail free when sharing the stateroom with two adults. The Junior Activities program for summer cruises offers a playroom, teen video arcade, games and activities. The line’s Cotillion program teaches kids such social skills as dancing and etiquette.

Cunard Line: The Queen Mary 2 has children’s facilities for three age groups. Children’s Tea is served in the Kings Court. There is a children-only Minnows Splash Pool, Children’s Disco, ball pool and Xboxes in the Zone and Play Zone.

Disney Cruise Line: Children’s programs in five age groups include a kids-only pool, teen club and activities on Disney’s private island. Adults whose kids are involved in these programs can enjoy an adults-only pool, night time entertainment district, secluded beach with massage cabanas and a specialty Italian restaurant.

Holland America Line: The premium line is expanding Club HAL facilities on its entire fleet to match those on Vista ships; the project is set to be completed by 2006. Half Moon Cay, the line’s private island, offers such new features as a waterpark area for kids and adults.

Norwegian Cruise Line: The “Kid’s Crew” program has expanded hours and a year-round program for children ages 2-5. Kids 2-17 enjoy a four-tiered lineup of supervised parties, scavenger hunts, wacky cooking classes, tee-shirt painting and onshore activities.

Princess Cruises: California Science Center and National Wildlife Federation programming are part of the extensive kids’ program on Princess. Placemats feature children’s menu choices as well as interactive games and facts about the ship or destinations.

Radisson Seven Seas Cruises: A Club Mariner (ages 6-17) program is offered on many voyages including summer cruises on Seven Seas Voyager in the Baltic, Seven Seas Mariner in Alaska and Seven Seas Navigator in Bermuda.

Royal Caribbean International: The Mariner of the Seas offers more children’s options, among them the Challenger’s Arcade, scavenger hunts, sports tournaments and art and science workshops. Teenagers can hang out at The Fuel nightclub, The Living Room or The Back Deck private teen deck.

Following are some basic questions you should ask your travel agent and/or find out from the cruise line when selecting a cruise for a family with children:
1. Basics
a. What are the age restrictions for the cruise line?
b. Do my children’s ages qualify them for a discount?
c. Are the special activities and child care/teen center available at the time we wish to cruise?
d. Will my children find the ports of call interesting? If not, is there enough to keep them happy on the ship?
e. Are discounts available for a 3rd and/or 4th person in our cabin?
f. If there a special place or playroom dedicated for children? For teens?

2. Cabins
a. Are cribs and/or day beds or cots available to put in our room? If so, is there a rental fee?
b. Are adjoining cabins available?
c. How big are the cabins?
d. Are guardrails available for bunk beds?

3. Dining
a. Does the menu offer food my children will eat?
b. If not, are pizza and burgers and hot dogs and such available?
Is early seating available or does the ship have “open” seating so that web can eat at a time close to when the children normally dine?

4. Activities
a. What activities are planned for children?
b. Is there a children’s-only pool available on the ship?
c. Will there be special movies or live entertainment that children will enjoy?
d. Are there any shore excursions scheduled that are geared toward children?
e. Is there a babysitting service available? What Hours and how much?

5. Child Care Center or Teen Center
a. What are the requirements for placing a child in the center such as age, vaccinations, or potty training?
b. How are the children’s areas supervised? Is the teen center supervised?
c. What are the hours, costs, and restrictions on the centers?
d. What security methods are used when a child is picked up from the center?
e. What is the ratio of children to adult staff in the children’s center?

Answer these questions and you will be able to choose the Cruise Line that is right for you and your family.

Happy Cruising!

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About the Author
Mary Hanna has traveled the world by Air and Ship while writing eBooks, Software Reviews and Practical Articles on Internet Marketing, Cruising, Gardening and Cooking. Visit her websites at: www.CruiseGold.com www.CruiseTravelDirectory.com and www.CruisingTips.com or contact her at mhanna@cruisepublishing.com

Typical vacations might consist of fun in the sun or a day at the beach, but if you’re feeling a bit unconventional these days, why not embrace the pure wilderness and historic charm of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Heading inland will allow you to escape the trials and tribulations of your modern schedule by discovering an older and simpler way of life.

As the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is the place to be for tourists of all kinds. Only about 3,500 people actually live here, but it seems like much more thanks to the thriving arts scene, nighttime entertainment, and constant merry-go-round of visitors looking to explore this lush and beautiful part of the country.

The park itself is unimaginably diverse, dense, and difficult to describe in simple terms. The citizens who once fought to protect them saw the inherent beauty and value of these 800 square miles of untamed land, and today over 9 million people show their agreement by visiting. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has received a number of lofty designations, including International Biosphere Reserve, World Heritage Area, and State National Heritage Area.

Park rangers, visitor centers, and a number of roadside exhibits help to educate sightseers, but true awe comes during those moments of silence that occasionally fall during a hike, picnic, or nature stroll. This preserved area is 95% forested and contains trees up to 20 feet in circumference. Rare plants can be spotted everywhere you look, and there are over 60 species of mammals and 200 different types of birds. This is the only place in the world that you’ll find Jordan’s Red Cheeked Salamanders, and you’ll see them as part of the most diverse salamander population in the world.

After you’ve had your fill of the more secluded parts of the Great Smokies, be sure to spend a little time in Gatlinburg. This town tries to buck the image of sleepy mountain settlement by offering diversions of all kinds and playing host to festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies contains marine creatures of all shapes and size in its 1.4 million gallon operation, and the Guinness World of Records Museum will surely show you a few surprises.

As far as special events go, Gatlinburg loves a good party. The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival lasts for over a month and celebrates autumn with hay rides, fall decorations, and local crafts. Gatlinburg Heritage Days focuses on the local traditions by encouraging everyone to learn about and participate in a number of activities. The Craftsman’s Fair showcases the work of dozens of craftspeople from around the country and is one of the largest gatherings of independent artisans anywhere.

Take things up a notch by visiting Ober Gatlinburg, an amusement park and Tennessee’s only ski resort. Perched above the town, you’ll find, among other things, an alpine slide, miniature golf, a black bear habitat, and skiing in the winter. Shopping and great food is also available up here, so take some time to enjoy the sights as you while away the day above the city.

If you need a few more reasons to visit Gatlinburg, be aware that there’s plenty of trout fishing, a mountainside golf course that will challenge the savviest of players, and for all you lovebirds, this cozy little hamlet has earned the reputation as the Honeymoon Capital of the South. Don’t forget horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and nighttime shows for people of all ages.

Lodging options in this tourist-loving town abound, and the scenery and rolling hills make it the ideal spot for renting a cabin or chalet to make your stay the complete mountain experience. A little seclusion will make you feel like a true adventurer, but the presence of so many easy access roads will never leave you feeling isolated. Check into renting a vacation home in or near Gatlinburg and you’ll certainly have everything you need; plenty of space, lots of great amenities, and close proximity to whatever it is that you’d like to see.

Families who’d like to do a bit of hiking can find a place just minutes from the park entrance, and for evenings filled with fun and relaxation, a game room, entertainment center, and nearby swimming pool will leave everyone satisfied. For those just seeking solace from the constant spinning of the outside world, a cozy mountain retreat complete with hot tub and stellar panoramic views will be all that you need to achieve inner peace.