Resorts USA: Cypress Cove

Cypress Cove Nudist Resort & Spa is a place where you truly come as you are. Bask in the sun of our spacious lawns or sandy beach. Relax in the shade of a magnificent oak or tall cypress. In this setting of natural Florida beauty and tranquility, you’ll find it easier than ever before to put aside the worries and cares of the everyday world. Crystal clear pools and whirlpool spas are only but a few of the facilities. Enjoy tennis, petanque and golf. Pamper yourself with a massage or a visit to the hair & nail salon . Dine at the Lakeside Restaurant and Lounge or Cheeks Bar & Grill. Cypress Cove has all the amenities a clothes free resort should have. Located in the heart of Central Florida, you are minutes from area attractions.

Raft cruise sheds light on Jamaica’s natural beauty

In a land of jungle and caves washed by the Caribbean sea along Jamaica’s northern coast, are the resorts for which this country is justly famous. They include Half Moon in Montego Bay, the Grand Lido in Negril and Breezes, a short drive from Ocho Rios — all are pockets of heaven on a paradise shore.

As tempting as it was to laze on the beach in the shade of almond trees and sea grapes, our group of seven travellers chose to step beyond the luxury of the resorts to explore the natural beauty of one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating islands.

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Survey: 12 Percent of Travelers get Naked

Loosening Up

Fifty-three percent of travelers said it takes them less than a day to unwind when on vacation, while 35 percent take 1-2 days to relax. Twenty-four percent of travelers said they are likely to dress more provocatively while on vacation and 19 percent of travelers have had to impose the “whatever happens in X destination, stays in X destination” rule with their travel partners. Twelve percent of respondents have been to a clothing-optional or adults-only resort.

Honeymooning Jamaica Style

Rona Distenfeld
Special to the Express-News

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The third largest island in the Caribbean offers white sand beaches and tropical mountains. Swim with dolphins, dance to reggae in the land of Bob Marley, watch local artists at work or have a massage in a private cabana on the beach.

Negril boasts a seven-mile beach lined with resorts. Charles and Melissa Brickey got married on the beach with close friends and family in attendance, then honeymooned for nine days at the Grand Lido Negril, and loved every minute of it.

“The wedding planner at the Grand Lido made everything so easy,” said Charles. “And since the resort was all-inclusive, once we got there we didn’t have to think about another thing.” The Brickeys felt that many of the resorts were cramped together along the long beach, but not the Lido. “Our resort seemed to have the longest stretch of beach,” says Melissa. “It wasn’t crowded like some of the others, even though we were there in December.”

Desire Cancun: December 2007 Availability

From December 3, 2007 to December 8, 2007

• Garden View rooms available
• 4 Passion Suites available on request

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Trip Report: Caliente Caribe - Dominican Republic

Report by Alan & Sheila

This was our first trip to Eden Bay. The Website doesn’t do it justice! It was absolutely gorgeous. We were there the first week of this month, which happened to be the owners’ meeting. We met about 13 couples of owners and 5 single owners. Everyone was so wonderful, welcomed us and asked us to join them at meals, etc. We also met the manager and his wife. Also nice people.

We rented a beachfront villa and it was wonderful, right by the outside bar, pools and jacuzzi. Lots of room inside and was just remodeled. We visited several other units that were also remodeled (the hotel buildings and upper beachfront units). All very well done.

Grand Lido Braco: Best of Jamaica enters fifth year

Best of Jamaica, Grand Lido Braco’s premier food and cultural festival, kicked off yesterday with its traditional grand opening ceremony and welcome reception.

In its fifth year, the four-day event - which has become a drawing card for hundreds of visitors - seeks to expose the island’s rich cultural offerings.

Visitors and locals will be exposed to traditional cooking methods with various ethnic influences, Jamaican art and craft, local products and the island’s rich musical heritage.

Today visitors will be shown how to prepare Chinese dishes, get a look at local fashions from the Cooyah line, participate in the Appleton Mixology rum training session and watch locally filmed movies in the Jamaican Movie Marathon. Ashe, one of the island’s leading cultural performance groups will provide entertainment.

Desire Resort Cancun Winter Savings

Save $50 per couple, per night

• January 2 to February 8 
  Book by November 30, 2007
   
• April 1 to April 30, 2008
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Garden View Room $215 per person, per night

Ocean View Room $240 per person, per night

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Christmas Sale: Desire Resort & Spa - Cancun

Save $80.00 per couple per night.

Rates are per person, per night.

December 8 to December 25, 2007
Garden View Room $145
Ocean View Room $175

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When online bookings go bad…

No wonder people still are turning to travel agents to book their trips. When things go wrong for travelers, they expect someone to help them.

It’s frustrating to wade through electronic phone prompts to reach an airline reservation agent or customer service at an online travel agency.

Firms such as Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, Quikbook and Hotels.com (and, to a lesser degree, Priceline), like the airlines, offer the option of talking to a representative. (With Priceline, the call policy only applies to help booking a hotel room, cruise or tour package.)

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