• The Basics of Vacationing in Curacao

    The island of Curacao is hot all year round but the hot temperatures are tempered by cool trade winds. The rainy season on the island is from October to December. The average temperature on the island is around 81 degrees and the humidity is pretty high year round.

    Curacao uses the Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin (ANG). But money in denominations greater than US$20 will only be accepted in banks. The Netherlands Antilles Guilder is tied to the US Dollar. Most of the major currencies including US Dollars, Pounds Sterling and Euros, are exchanged easily. There are ATMs located around the island. American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted around the island.

    KLM operates daily flights to Curacao from Amsterdam. The other airlines that serve Curacao include Air Jamaica, American Airlines and Avianca Airlines. The main airport on Curacao (CUR) is 7 miles from Willemstad. There are buses to the city center operate daily, Taxis are also available at the airport. There is a departure tax of US$20 per person.

    By sea the Port of Willemstad is deep, wide and naturally sheltered and many international cruise lines sail into the port at Curacao. Traffic in Curacao drives on the right. The island has a good public bus service that runs throughout the island and many of the main hotels provide their own minibus services to Willemstad. There are many taxis as are rental cars, which can be rented at the airport, in the main hotels, and in the capital. Taxis are easily recognizable by their signs and also the letters TX on their license plates. Taxis have no meters but fares are standard and are based on 1-4 passengers with a 25 per cent surcharge for a fifth passenger. Fare prices should be agreed in advance so be sure that you do this before you take off.

    Immunization against typhoid is sometimes recommended so check before you go. All the water is distilled from the sea and safe to drink. Hepatitis A and B sometimes occur and immunization is recommended as well as Dengue Fever. There are three hospitals on Curacao and some medical centers. The largest hospital on the island is St Elizabeth and is well equipped and modern. For travelers health insurance is recommended.

    Curacao has fantastic water sports, snorkeling, and scuba diving. But while the water is warm and beautiful be careful, as there are potential risks from sea urchins, jellyfish and coral while swimming in the waters surrounding the island. But, no matter what you want to do or see on Curacao, the best way to do it is to find a great vacation rental close to what you want to do. You will find some of the most beautiful beach front rentals and condominiums here, so you should be able to enjoy your time here and your privacy as well.

    Vacation Apartment : 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, Sleeps 2
    St Maarten Studio

    ID : 5651 Type : Vacation Apartment
    Category : Other Location Type : Close to Beach
    Country : Netherlands Antilles State : Netherlands Antilles (General)
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    Vacation Villa : 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
    Starfish Villa

    ID : 7441 Type : Vacation Villa
    Category : Modern Location Type : Beachfront
    Country : Netherlands Antilles State : Netherlands Antilles (General)
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  • Travel to Caracas

    Caracas vacation rentalsCaracas, the capital of Venezuela is an exciting place to be in, if you are looking out for some good time. Though most of the research says that the place is highly congested with too much of concrete being built up in the air, the other side of the coin says, there is the presence of Mt. Avila that adds to the grace. But be what the matter, Caracas being the capital city has a lot to offer. Geographically speaking it is about 3000 feet above the sea level. The beaches add a lot to the beauty of the place. Venezuela has always found a place in almost every beauty pageant, so where there are beautiful women, the place definitely has to be blessed with the most awesome locales. And here in this case it is beaches.

    The climate out here is pretty tropical with just two seasons, the winter and rainy, since the summers are too pleasant to even imagine, with mercury not rising above 28 degrees. There are a lot of places that you can visit when you travel to Caracas, the La Plaza Bolivar, La Casa de Simon Bolivar, and Museo de Arte Colonial etc.  But then when you mention about Travel to Caracas, then you also mention Mt. Avila simultaneously. Now this is one great place to go hiking and to get the birds eye view of the city. The air is fresh; the wind is all blowing so smoothly over your face, that it instantly makes you fall in love with it. Sabas Nieves entrance is reachable by bus out here.

    Then we have the teleferico, this is a cable car and it takes visitors up the mountain. The view is just breath taking. But as the sun rises, there is a haze that is built up; hence it is advised that you make your trip before afternoon. The kids have a lot to do here; there are play areas, skating clubs and fabulous restaurants.

    And now that we are done with sight seeing, we next need to go shopping Centro Commercial Sambil, Altamira, Centro Commercial, San Ignacio Centro Commercial, El Recreo. Etc are the places that you must go. They have a big range and have lot of activities to offer to the customer along with shopping.

    Now while you travel to Caracas, where do you eat? The answer again is simple, go Las Mercedes where in you have Malabar, which has some great French food. Aranjuez has the Venezuelan food, Cafe Olehas has some great desserts. You can also go to La Castellana and enjoy Japanese at Avila Tei. Make a choice and you do find a venue to pamper yourself.

    Hotels in Caracas are expensive. Though most of the South American hotels do have hostel facilities it is not so with Caracas, so make sure that your wallet does allow you to pamper yourself when you are in here.  There are also some budget hotels in Sabana Grande but since Caracas is not said to be safe, you need to safe guard yourself. Or of course you can stay in vacation rentals.

    You can book your flights to Caracas with your agent and fly down to Maiquetía's Simon Bolívar Airport. Flights to Caracas are available from almost all major destinations in the world, but make your tickets after you have your entire program sorted out.

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  • Venezuela - the country that weaves magic in every element

    venezuela vacation rentalsA land of the most beautiful women, home to the highest water fall in the world, and the house of the second largest river of South America, the Orinoco. Venezuela Travel is a lifetime experience. It has that typical South American touch engraved with a bit of Caribbean touch too.

    Travel and vacation rentals information about this country is not too difficult to gather. Caracas is the capital city and has a typical tropical climate. The place is more about concrete buildings and is very happening. This metropolis is a great place to be in. El Hatillo out here is so rich in architecture, and the beaches are so seducing to the minds that every tourist is left awe stuck. Soft and supple skin, tanned skin, great figures are all that you can get to see here on the whispering beaches out here. Snorkeling, Diving are some of the most exciting things you can do while you are traveling to Venezuela. The Venezuelans love to holiday on the beach of Isla de Margarita, Bonaire, and Curacao etc. These are lovely islands, which beckon every individual. Again the Porlamar here offers every modern amenity and facility to make life luxurious. You can find there some of the best Venezuela vacation rentals

    Travel to Venezuela has a great touch of bohemian culture. The Andes with all of their might are standing tall with striking beauty reflecting in every inch. They are but a treat to the eyes. It is here that you will find Merida. While you try to get Travel Information to Venezuela on this place, you will find that this city is placed in between two ranges and has a University, which reflects ancient Bohemian culture. Also, it is one of the oldest.

    While you travel Venezuela in the northeastern part, you come across amazing beaches. It is here that you find trying to re-establish his connection with nature by worshipping the Sun –God. . Then there is the Mochima national park which one must visit while you travel to Venezuela. The park is a great reserve for coral reefs, numerous islands, and some of the most enchanting and captivating beauties. Cumana is the capital of this region. While you further travel Venuzuela, you now reach the Guyana Highlands. And this where the highest waterfall exists. It is a magnificent sight to the eyes; water falling from such a height is absolutely a thrill to see, and to be a part of it. The Orinoco River also finds its origin here. And to add on to the advantages it is here that you will find a number of tepuis. The savannah also finds their niche here.

    And last but not the least is the Amazon that makes the place so enticing. The Amazon rains Forets are totally captivating. Lot of tribes have made their home, and the place is totally mystic. It is blessed with flora and fauna, which are again enchanting.

    Arepas, Hallacas, Cachapas are a few of the things that one must eat while traveling to Venezuela. Hotels in Venezuela are available in every budget. You can get all the lavish facilities at the five-star hotels in Venezuela, or you can even live in a budget hotel. But all that maters is that the next day you wake up, you have the most seducing sunrise all set to kiss you for the day

  • Vacation Rentals Timing

    Like so many other aspects of business, when it comes to deciding exactly when to purchase your vacation rentals, timing is everything. Please don't waste your money by making your purchase at the wrong time. And when would that be? At the height of the rental season. That may not have been the answer you expected, but there is a good reason for it. That is the time when there are the fewest available vacation homes for sale, which makes it a seller's market. As the buyer, it's not a good deal for you. The opposite, of course, is true during the off-season. At that time there are many more available vacation rentals for sale to choose from, which tends to lower prices and create more of a buyer's market.

    Another reason why buying during the off-season makes sense will become clear to you when you become more familiar with how the vacation rental cycle works. Most renters book their vacations 60 to 90 days ahead of time. So if you buy in February, for example (the middle of the off-season in most U.S. locations), you will be in an excellent position to lock in renters for May and beyond. By contrast, if you made the mistake of buying during the peak of the season (let's say July) by the time you were ready to start accepting new renters you would have already missed out on some of the prime months for vacationers. That would mean more of the expenses right up front would have to be paid out of your pocket rather than by the renters. See why timing is so important?

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