Saturday, December 24, 2011

Isle of Mystery

A long-term haven for mariners, Mustique Island is often considered the jewel of the Grenadines. Towards the end of the eighteenth century, the series of Grenadine islands became known as a safe harbour for pirates. Some people maintain that there is treasure waiting to be discovered on a couple of the islands.

If you want to really get a feel for the history of Mustique Island, you have to stay at Cotton House Mustique with its comfortable and stylish décor. Luxury and comfort are matched perfectly in the well-appointed suites and room. Every detail was considered carefully and the staff of the Cotton House Mustique really go out of their way to make sure that the accommodation suit even the most exacting visitors.

Mustique Island lures people because it is so peaceful and has such a beautiful natural beauty. Cotton House Mustique, just a short walk from the beach, gives guests a taste of what life without the rat race is like. You can choose to engage in many different activities at Cotton House Mustique, ranging from the normal water sports and land sports for the more active guests to relaxing spa treatments for the less active guests. Customer service is the top priority at Cotton House Mustique and this is evident from the moment you walk in. Cool off with chilled towels and sorbet after whiling away the hours at the pool.

Mustique Island is one of the most amazing romantic getaways. Charter your own boat for a spectacular sunset cruise or wander around the island on foot. Wash away the strain of the day at Cotton House Mustique and spend time relaxing in your own private plunge pool. Mustique Island offers a really romantic setting for a truly private and serene holiday.

Fine dining can be enjoyed in true Caribbean fashion – only the freshest local foods and the best chefs are good enough. Socialize in the Great Room Bar and get to meet your fellow guests. Find out all about life on this small island from the guests that usually gather here weekly.

Naturally, you need to visit Basil’s Bar – this is truly a good place to meet and greet the locals. Built out onto stilts, Basil’s combines beautiful scenery with real old-fashioned hospitality. There are very few better ways to end the day then by having a drink and watching the sun go down from Basil’s.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Water Adventure at Sharm el Sheikh Holidays

Water is one of the primary considerations when we are choosing our holiday destination. We already have associated water with calmness and serenity. It is for this reason that a holiday break is not complete if we don’t have a trip in the beach in our itinerary. There are plenty of beautiful beaches all around the world. Each offers the kind of enjoyment and relaxation that you can derive from water. But there is something about Sharm el Sheikh luxury holidays that make it a cut above the rest.

Sharm el Sheikh luxury holidays are highly recommended for people who are looking for water sports adventure. It is considered as the center for aquatic sports all over the world. Sharm el Sheikh have already grew from being a tiny fishing port to a very luxurious hotel that every tourists dream of visiting. Sharm el Sheikh luxury holidays would give you the best diving experience ever. It will show you a splendid underwater view like no other. In addition to that, the weather in Sharm is ideal for water activities. Summer in Sharm el Sheikh may be extremely hot but you will be surprised that in the winter, the average temperature is a warm 20 - 25 degrees C with a water temperature of 20 - 22 degrees C. The water is so warm to the point that it can multitude of tropical fish, which is why diving is so popular here. The off shore reefs of Sharm el Sheikh are the finest in the world.

But if you think Sharm el Sheikh luxury holidays are all about water. Well, you are wrong. Apart from water sports activities, there are plenty of things that you can do on your Sherm el Sheikh luxury holidays. You can venture away from the beautiful beaches to experience and traditional Egyptian culture. You can visit the Bedouin camp and know more about the Bedouin way of life which includes relaxing in their tents on cushions. It is also during your Sherm el Sheikh luxury holidays that you can try some Bedouin tea, which is sweet and flavored with herbs or smoking a Shisha or water pipe. If you are pretty lucky, you can even ride a camel after your sumptuous Bedouin meal! Indeed, Sherm el Sheikh luxury holidays are the best break that you can reward yourself this year.

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