My Travelog

The Wildwood area consisting of Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood have the best beaches in NJ. This widely popular Jersey shore destination offers a fun family vacation spot. You’ll find water sports, dolphin watching tours, bike riding and lots more at this fun beach area. Be sure to reserve your Wildwood Crest Hotels accomodations early for best selection.

The three mile long Wildwood boardwalk is one of the largest draws to the area. The city is overflowing with energetic visitors. The boardwalk has games, rides, food, shopping and other activities. The boardwalk has pizza to ice cream, and fresh cut fries to famous Philly cheesesteaks. If you’re budget minded you may want to consider Wildwood NJ Motels for your next stay here.

The Wildwood boardwalk and piers offer rides for kids of all ages. With fast rollercoasters, to the mildest of children’s rides, there’s something here for everyone. The Wildwood Tram has been running for lots of years, offering visitors transportation up and down the boardwalk for tired visitors who want a quicker trip.

The beaches at Wildwood are free access beaches. Many beaches along the Jersey coast now charge visitors beach tag fees. The Wildwoods still have free beaches. The beaches here are big and are known for being wide and clean.

One thing you won’t find lacking is accommodations. Wildwood Crest offers many hotels, beach rentals, and motels. There’s something for the whole family. While there are different styles, the style that’s predominant is a retro Doo Wop that Wildwood is known for. Many of the Wildwood hotels that were built years ago, have been refreshed, all while keeping the reminiscent Doo Wop feel. The fun and bright colorful style, and with retro architectural details makes this a unique place.

If you’re on the east coast, Wildwood, NJ is very close. The lively beach area is worth taking the time to visit. Wildwood, NJ beach, boardwalk and amusement piers. Everyone loves the Wildwood boardwalk, and you will enjoy the family friendly environment and value. You can find Wildwood Crest hotels, beach home rentals and bed & breakfast accommodations located here.

If gambling interests you, Atlantic City is nearby. After a day on the Wildwood beach a night on the town might be to your liking. One of the best hotel and casino is the Tropicana Atlantic City.

It is becoming increasingly common to see that many of the new, smaller, hotels are describing themselves as a “Boutique Hotel”. All across the world, in such places as the city of London in the UK, there appears to be an increase in the number of hotels describing themselves as a “Boutique Hotel” but what makes a boutique hotel and where did they originate from? The following article provides an explanation.

Commonly boutique hotels are owned and run by small organizations, families or couples. However, there has been a recent trend for some of the larger hotel chains to build hotels to meet the specific demand for these hotels so this distinction may not hold true for much longer! One thing that has to be true is that they are unique in style and decoration and often based upon a theme. Such themes can range from a hotel decorated and furnished in the 17th Century style to one which is focused on chocolate for avid chocoholics. Not all boutique hotels are based upon one particular theme, sometimes there may be a number of distinctive themes or each room may be styled in a contrasting them altogether.

Where Was The First Boutique Hotel?

Boutique hotels first appeared in the late 1980s in New York USA. Although some hotels claim to have been boutique hotels as far back as 1981 in places such as London UK and San Francisco the first hotel to be described as such was the ‘Morgans’ hotel, New York, in 1984. These earlier claimants were, therefore, subsequently described as such and can not, realistically, claim to be the first.

‘Morgans’ hotel  was owned by Steven Rubell and Ian Schrager who had commissioned the Parisian designer Andrée Putman to create a unique, highly stylized, hotel in New York.  Putman created the hotel in what has become known as an “America meets Europe” fashion. Steven Rubell needed to promote his hotel to compete with those owned by large hotel chains and, to do this, he decided to attempt to set his apart from all others. He described other hotels as “department store” hotels and his own as a “boutique hotel” to show the distinctive difference – thus the phrase entered the English language for the first time.

Interesting Boutique Hotels in the United Kingdom

42 The Calls (hotel) in Leeds claims to be one of the first to appear in the UK. The Calls was a hotel built in the carcass of an old corn mill and used that as the overall theme. The hotel is well known for featuring superb, and extremely comfortable, hand crafted beds in each room and, interestingly, it also has some of the old corn mills original machinery.

The Blake’s Hotel in South Kensington, London, is often quoted as being one of the first boutique hotels in the world but, although this appeared before Morgans in New York, for the reasons outlined above this claim is often dismissed. In recent decades there has been a sharp increase in the number of boutique hotels opening in various places within the United Kingdom of Great Britain with the largest number opening in London.

If you are planning a trip to, or a vacation in, London and you are considering booking a boutique hotel you may wish to check out the listings of boutique hotels in London at http://www.londonhotelhelper.com/

London, the capital of England in the UK, has a massive selection of world class visitor attractions many of which are the most popular in Britain. For generations London has been a popular vacation destination and much of this interest is due to the immensity of the historical buildings and the unique culture. While many of the visitor attractions found in London have a historic interest, such as the Houses of Parliament, The Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, there are many that are only recent additions, such as the London Aquarium, and the youngest of these is the London Eye.

Many still refer to the London Eye as the Millennium Wheel, the reason being that it was built to commemorate then end of the old millenium and celebrate the new. It was officially opened by the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in the evening of December 31 but, sadly, there were technical issues and it was not opened to the public until March 2000. Standing 135m above London it has become an unmistakable, and highly visible, landmark.

In 1895, in Earl’s Court, was the Great Wheel of London, a giant Ferris Wheel which could carry around 1,600 people at a time. Unfortunately it was demolished in 1907 but today London has a replacement in the London Eye. Although it is not the largest Ferris wheel in the world it can legitimately claim to be the worlds largest cantilever observation tower!

Although the London Eye cannot carry as many people as the Great Wheel of London could it can manage to carry 25 people in each of its 32 capsules. In contrast to a Ferris wheel it is possible to get up and walk around in a pod but you may find that you want to sit down as it takes about half an hour for it to complete a full revolution.

Around 3.5 million people take a flight on the London Eye each year making it the most popular paid visitor attraction in London and the UK. Most people take a flight on the London Eye just to take in the most fantastic views of London. During a revolution it is possible to take in some of the many London landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Hampton Court Palace and Buckingham Palace. One of the best views is of the Houses of Parliament which are so close that it would appear that they are just below.

Although there are many ways to enjoy the London Eye some choose to make a marriage proposal while at the top and it is also possible to purchase a wedding package. When booking a flight it is also possible to book other things such as educational trips for small groups of students of all ages.

Taking a flight on this amazing visitor attraction should be top of your list of things to do if you are about to take a weekend break or vacation in London. If your time in London is limited it is a real time saver as you are able to take in nearly all of the most important London landmarks during the 30 minute trip which is impossible to do any other way (excluding a helicopter or balloon ride).

If you are looking for accommodation in London you may appreciate the listings of hotels near the London Eye or the cheap London hotels listed on http://www.londonhotelhelper.com/

Europe, the “Continent” or otherwise, is fast becoming the place to stay when it comes to taking some time off. And European resorts as fine vacation destinations are an idea that needs to be examined when it comes to jetting off to faraway destinations. Also, searching for a good one to visit is probably one of the more pleasant vacation-planning activities in which to engage.

Nowadays, the idea of what Europe is can be quite different than what it was even just 10 years ago. With more countries emerging from under the old Soviet Union, which once dominated Eastern Europe, the opportunities for tourism are greater than ever, as is the availability of quality European vacation resorts.

Nowadays, Europe is teeming with quality resorts. And the selection is only limited by the type of climate that’s preferred. For example, a person could vacation at a resort in Greece, and partake of all the Mediterranean sun or one can find a more traditional-looking facility over in the United Kingdom, like in Scotland, perhaps.

Germany alone presents hundreds of opportunities to partake in the classic spa-resort experience. Some of these spas have been built upon the foundations of ancient Roman examples of the type, and teem with history. Others are super-modern and seek to provide a completely worry-free stay. And the newest of these in the old East German parts of the country around Berlin really demonstrate how far the unification of Germany has progressed.

Picking out nice European resorts can be a pleasing thing in getting ready for that special vacation or stay on the Continent or the United Kingdom. From Greece and Turkey over to the northwestern coastlines of Scotland, the choice is only limited by the time available for a resort stay, and what sort of climate is desired. So, take the time to do a little study and then prepare to be pleased with the selection.

If you’re up for it, try to squeeze in some European tours. There are plenty to choose from, including bus and train tours. See as much of the European continent while you can!

Visiting Valencia is a joy and it needn’t be expensive. If you use our service to find you a great hotel you will first have a great base to start from. Then have a look through this list to find a load of other great things to do. You can, and probably must, visit the big ticket attractions and they are mentioned below but this is an excellent start.

1) Take a hike through the Turia riverbed. The riverbed runs through and around the old part of the city and it is always near to hand. There are a whole host of attractions within it and it should be the first stop for anyone wanting to get to know how beautiful a city park can be with a bit of imagination.

2) The Fallas Museum is a must see. Located near the City of Arts and Sciences (See number four) the Fallas Museum is small and intimate unlike the Fallas Fiestas themselves, and gives a great overview of what the Fallas are and how they have developed over the years. Only costs a small amount to get in.

3) Visit the market. It is Medieval. It has spent most of the last ten years under scaffolding in various parts and currently a metro station is being built to one side but inside you will find produce of every type from different parts of the World. Changes with the seasons. Springtime is just a strawberry festival

4) See the City of Arts and Sciences. I would just suggest taking a camera and getting yourself there, you don’t even need to go in. Your camera will love you for it.

5) Have a look in the Carmen area, the old quarter. This will demonstrate how character can be retained using just a bit of thought and imagination. Facades remain in place even when buildings are gutted and rebuilt so they don’t lose their beauty

6) Come and see the Grail in the cloisters of the cathedral. Indiana Jones needn’t have bothered with going to look for the Grail everywhere else as, alledgedly, it is in Valencia Cathedral

7) Get yourself down to the beach and port areas and have yourself a drink overlooking a great city beach or the America’s Cup Port. Also investigate the Cabañal and Malvarrosa areas while you are there

Get down to the Palmar village to the South of the City where Paella restaurants are all that exist. You are surrounded by the Albufera lake which is a rice growing paradise

9) Go on the City Bus Tour as it will surprise you with the variety of things to see in the city. This costs but not too much

10) Get out in the evening and enjoy a jug of Agua de Valencia, a mixture of Vodka, Champagne and orange juice that should not be taken lightly because the hangover the next day can be brutal.

Every visitor will find their own favourite things to do but remember there are loads of other things to do. The big attrations such as the CAC, Bioparc, Football, Formula One and the sailing regattas haven’t even been mentioned here but keep an eye out for more information as they are essentials.