Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Enjoy Your Next Summer Holiday in Auckland

An unbeatable summer holiday location in New Zealand would have to be Auckland. If visiting from overseas or domestically via the airport, a great way of getting around is to hire your own transportation.

Finding car rental in Auckland New Zealand is going to be quite a simple task. This is the largest city in New Zealand, offering plenty of options so that you can get the car that you need. Once you book your vehicle and are ready to hit the city, you might be wondering where to go or what you can do for fun. In the summer, Auckland has something for just about everyone. There are plenty of attractions, events, and destinations worth a visit while you are in town. The city is widespread and divided into 4 major regions and therefore having access to a car makes getting around much easier for tourists and locals alike.

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If you're looking for fun summer spots in Auckland there are plenty to choose from. After you pick up your car rental in Auckland New Zealand you can head over to any of the parks throughout the city, where you will find a constant array of festivals, events, music shows, and more. If you want some culture, head over to the Summer Shakespeare series on the Auckland University campus, or the Film Festival that is held every July.

Depending on your budget and interests there is plenty to see and do while you are in Auckland. You can visit the local museum and art gallery if you want to get indoors for a little bit, or Rainbow's End amusement park, or the Auckland Zoo for a glimpse of some great wildlife and a fun family day out and about.

If you are looking for water sports and other activities, head to the North Shore City region where you can find plenty of different marine attractions and events to keep you entertained during the summer months. Of course, because of the location of Auckland you can head anywhere out of the city and run into water, giving you plenty of options for outdoor adventures and water-based attractions and activities.

All of the fun summer activities that you have planned will surely work up an appetite so be sure to check out some of the great restaurants in and around Auckland city. We recommend checking out some of the award winners from the 2010 Metro Restaurant of the Year Awards including Antoine's Restaurant, Cable Bay Vineyards, Cibo, Coco's Cantina and Delicious Restaurant.

The long sunny days and warm summer evenings make a holiday in Auckland a very enjoyable one indeed.

Enjoy Your Next Summer Holiday in Auckland

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Holiday Cranberry Party Punch Recipes

During the holiday season, we like to entertain friends and family members here at our home. Along with our traditional holiday spread of delicious food, I like to serve a cranberry holiday punch.

You will need to purchase a large punch bowl and cups to serve the following recipes. You can use traditional flavored ice as explained at the end of each recipe or you can make an ice ring mold to keep it cold.

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How To Make An Ice Ring Mold:

Making an ice ring is really easy. Buy an inexpensive gelatin ring mold, fill the mold with punch juice and freeze for several hours. Remove the ice mold from the ring and add it to your bowl before pouring in the punch juice. Making an ice ring mold from punch juice keeps your party punch from getting watered down, which is what would happen if you use traditional ice.

Cranberry Mixed Fruit Punch

1 quart bottle 7-Up soda

1 pint cranberry cocktail

12 ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate

12 ounce can frozen pineapple concentrate

1 quart raspberry sherbet

In a large punch bowl, combine all of the above ingredients together in the order that they are given. All ingredients should be chilled or cold before placing into the bowl.

Punch Bowl Ice: Take 4 ice cube trays and purchase an additional bottle of cranberry juice. Pour juice into the ice cube trays and freeze. Use cranberry ice in your bowl so that your punch doesn't get watered down.

Cranberry Apple Punch

1 large bottle cranberry juice

1 large bottle apple juice

12 ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate

6 ounce can frozen pineapple juice concentrate

6 ounce can frozen grapefruit juice concentrate

2 liter bottle lemon-lime soda

Pour all ingredients together into a large punch bowl in the order that they are given in the recipe. All ingredients should be chilled or cold before placing into the punch bowl.

Punch Bowl Ice: Take 4 ice cube trays and purchase an additional bottle of apple juice. Pour juice into the ice cube trays and freeze. Use apple ice in your punch bowl so that your punch doesn't get watered down.

Holiday Cranberry Party Punch Recipes

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Outstanding Holiday Resorts In Turkey

Oludeniz, Turkey's dream beach par excellence, is depicted in all guide books and covers a circular headland south of the homonymous resort town of Fethiye. White sand and turquoise waters set the scene of the lagoon. Apart from the wonderful landscape, all kinds of services and entertainments are available to ensure that no visitor gets bored. There are several watersports and beach activity providers, as well as a variety of restaurants and bars, to suit the expectation of everyone.

One of the more popular hotels is the Oludeniz resort which lies on the sand and pebble beach of the Belcekiz Bay, about 20 minutes walk along the ocean shore to the famous lagoon Oludeniz. The surrounding village is home to many restaurants and shops; Fethiye is about 8.5 miles away. The hotel hosts 192 rooms in a two-storey residential complex. Facilities include reception, lobby and bar, restaurant, conference room, mini market, hair salon, fitness center with Turkish bath, sauna and small indoor pool with Jacuzzi, children pool large garden pool, snack bar and sun terrace. Laundry and medical service is available upon a fee, too. This fabulous resort offers cheap holiday deals, especially when booked ahead and online.

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A holiday in Fethiye promises an incredible experience at lovely beaches and a stunning natural scenery. The town has a population of 50.000 and is located on the Lycian Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Inland, behind the coast, are the mighty Taurus Mountains, which give the region a unique impression. The best season for a holiday in this corner of Turkey is the spring, as the peaks are still snow-draped and one can enjoy the quiet beaches, before the massive tourist crowd arrives in the summer. Who wants to be pampered on their get-away is well taken care of at one of the Turkish Hammams. These buildings are approximately 400 years old and offer relaxing massages at low prices.

The Montana Pine Resort in Fethiye, is a quiet hotel on a hillside surrounded by a pine forest. The excellent service includes a daily free shuttle drive to the beach and a transfer from Dalaman airport, which takes about 110 minutes. The facilities, which are designed in typical oriental style, consist of a lobby, reception, lobby bar, in and outdoor restaurant, mini market and amphitheater, coffee corner and a conference room. In the garden, there are 3 swimming pools, a relaxation pool and a poolside snackbar. The rooms are modern equipped with amenities such as a safe, direct-dial telephone, satellite television, air conditioning and a balcony. This is a perfect resort for family holidays, as the choice of entertainment programs and sport activities are endless.

Crystal clear water, dreamy beaches and the lively port in the town of Marmaris are an ideal starting point for a relaxing and fun vacation in Turkey. Numerous cafes, taverns and restaurants offer insight into the diverse cuisine of the region. Shopping streets and nightlife are tailored to the needs of tourists. The large and modern port of Marmaris is protected by offshore islands and make Marmaris a center for water sports. Marmaris still retains the charm of the picturesque fishing village, that it was before the development of a tourist center.

The Hotel Marmaris Resort was built in 1995. It has 270 double rooms, 13 junior suites and 37 suits, and since the reception is open 24 hours, a late arrival is not a problem. The rooms of the Hotel Marmaris are equipped with hair dryer, mini bar, bathtub, safe, direct dial telephone and satellite/cable television. There are 3 separated pools: In the first, one can unwind in peace and in the other two there is always a lot of entertainment going on. The resort is extremely family oriented and offers a wide animation program all day long. The hotel lies about 25 minutes, by car, from Marmaris away, and there are no close localities around the resort. However, one can have a fantastic adventure by taking a Dolmusch, the Turkish variation of a taxi, and exploring the magical environment of Marmaris.

On the edge of Marmaris Bay, right at the beginning of the Bosporus Peninsula lies the popular holiday spot of Icmeler. Icmeler is a tranquil place and certainly not as hectic as Marmaris. There, one can stroll along the beach promenade and discover all sorts of different parts of the town. Icmeler has its own ice-rink where tourists and locals skate in the midst of the incredible scenery. Taking a boat trip from Icmeler to Marmaris is another notable thing to do; it takes about an hour and a half. The beach in Icmeler is more stunning and longer; however, the sight of the magnificent mountains, which stretch in the water, is amazing. Icmeler provides an extensive nightlife, too, and many, who have already spent their holiday there, have returned the following year.

The Hotel Marti Resort lies at the Icmeler Bay, just across the pedestrian promenade which parts the ocean from the land. It is embedded in a breathtaking landscape, surrounding the wooden hills with its saturated greenery. Due to the perfect location, the Marti resort is one of the most beautiful all inclusive hotels in the area. In the neatly kept gardens are two spacious pools and a separate children's pool. The buffets for all meals are always prepared fresh and versatile. Everything is available in abundance and is refilled as soon as possible. The rooms are comfortable, clean and contemporary equipped. Customer satisfaction is highest priority at the Marti resort, and the facility is, therefore, suitable for wheelchairs, as it is equipped with ramps, toilets for disabled individuals and rooms for those with special needs.

Outstanding Holiday Resorts In Turkey