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Travel Guest Post: Caribbean Cruises-Romance on the Sea

When it comes to tailor-fitting a holiday, we just jump at skimping the luxury part of the holiday. However, a little extravaganza is the relaxing flavour of any holiday, and that’s what sets it apart from the daily chores and keeping a track of the accounts of everyday. With Caribbean Cruises, it is possible to enjoy the best of both the worlds. You can have budget-friendly Caribbean Cruises that can make your cruise holiday go easy on your pockets as well as make your holiday a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Planning a vacation is a strenuous task in itself. You have to do a lot of research, starting from where you are going and then looking for the cheapest deals in tickets to booking the hotel, how to get there, where to eat, what to eat and on and on and on. Such is not the case with Caribbean Cruises. You can just focus on what is the most important thing in your holiday, – relaxing! The most interesting part of your Caribbean Cruise holiday is, your mode of transportation is your accommodation too, and thus you don’t have to worry about how you should get around and where you should stay!

Caribbean Cruises: What’s on the Itineraries

Caribbean Cruises are designed to cater to people with myriad tastes and different preferences. Mostly, they have these three main itineraries – Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean and Southern Caribbean. For those who are already getting interested but are not familiar to the routes, we will be giving a brief description of this Western, Eastern and Southern caribbean cruise.

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The Western Caribbean Cruise

The Western Caribbean Cruises depart from mainly the following places:

Galveston, TX;

New Orleans

Mobile, AL

Tampa, FL

Miami, FL

and sometimes from Port Canaveral, FL

There are cruises that go for 4, 5, and 7 day, or longer departing from these ports. Also there are cruises that sail for more than 8 days. These cruises sail further south ñ to the Panama Canal. The Caribbean cruises that travel through these ports are called Exotic Caribbean Cruises. The ports that are travelled through the Exotic Caribbean journey are really exclusive because in the typical 7-day cruises they are not found usually. Some of the exotic ports like Puerto Limon and Costa Rica are travelled in the journey, and sometimes, Aruba too, if you are getting too lucky!

The Eastern Caribbean Cruise

The cruises of Eastern Caribbean have the following ports on their itineraries, from where they departure:

Miami, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Port Canaveral, FL

and from Bayonne, New Jersey and New York

The ports included in the route of their journey are:

San Juan, PR

St. Thomas, USVI

St. Maarten

Tortola, BVI

and Labadee, Hispaniola (Haiti)

The Southern Caribbean Cruise

The Southern caribbean cruises itinerary is one of the most scenic cruises that Caribbean Cruises have to offer. The journey commences mostly from San Juan, PR. However, you may also find cruises departing from the mainland going to voyage for 8 days or longer.

You can find the following ports on the route of the Southern Caribbean Cruise:

St. Thomas, USVI

St. Maarten; Dominica

St. Lucia

Antigua

Barbados

Aruba and Curacao

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Beauty Guest Post: 5 Essential Hair Care Tips While Traveling

Taking care of your hair is something that takes a bit of time, even if you’re a guy. It also usually requires a few products such as a hairdryer, mirror and other large items that are not really practical to carry around when travelling. Taking care of your hair when you’re travelling is much harder than taking hair of it when you’re at home but you can have great hair wherever you are. Just follow these hair care tips and you’ll be travelling the world in style in no time!

Pack high priority items – This is something that you really need to keep in mind when you are travelling. You will need certain hair care products but it is very easy to pack the wrong ones or ones that won’t be of much use to you on your travels. You need to prioritise and make sure you only pack the things you really need. This should include shampoo and conditioner, and you can also pack a few other bits and bobs such as a comb or brush.

Have a hair cut – This is another great tip. Before you go on any long journey, it makes sense to have a decent hair cut before you go. Get it cut a bit shorter than usual so it lasts longer and you’ll be good to go. It will also make looking after your hair easier too.

Wear a hat – This is essential if you are going to be outdoors a lot, especially in hot and sunny countries. The sun can quickly bleach your hair if you’re in it too long so it is essential to make sure you have a decent hate to keep your hair safe. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive, just practical.

Stay hydrated – If you’re travelling in hot countries, then this is extremely important. You need to ensure that you drink enough water to make sure that your hair doesn’t dry out. It will also help flush out the toxins in your body. It’s recommended that you drink around 8 glasses of water per day, but we’d say up to 12 if you’re in a hot location.

Tie your hair up – By keeping your hair tied up, you will be able to make sure that your hair stays as clean as possible. Having it in a ponytail will ensure that any dirt doesn’t clog up the scalp and cause problems for your hair. It’s a simple but effective tip.

Joshua Hardwick regularly writes for the hair loss blog; http://hairlossgeeks.com/ and is passionate about letting the world know about anything and everything hair related.

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Travel Guest Post: 5 Great Things About Visiting Namibia

[image error][Elephant at Etosha National Park. Photo by Joachim Huber.]

People, landscape, history, wildlife and safaris – this exotic Southern African country ticks so many boxes for intrepid travellers. Here are five compelling reasons to check out a holiday there.

1. Enigmatic people

Namibia might be one of the world’s least densely populated nations (there is thought to be only just over two million people living there) but it does boast a rich mix of different ethnic groups. This makes a visit to the country a fascinating cultural experience.

The Herero arrived in Namibia in the mid-16th century; originally settling in Kaokoland – some of the country’s 100,000 Herero population still live in the region. Herero women’s dress takes the form of an enormous crinoline worn over a series of petticoats topped off with a horn-shaped hat or headdress – a style which was popularised by Victorian-era German missionaries.

The Himba are descended from the Herero but have never taken to wearing western-style clothes. Instead, the lady Herero folk retain their multi-layered goat-skin skirts, wear shell jewellery and favour smearing their skin with a mixture of butter, ash and ochre to keep it smooth. Their rejection of western ways can be explained by the fact they live in Kaokoveld – Namibia’s wildest territory.

2. Areas which are just desert

Damaraland, in the north-west of Namibia, is renowned for its desert rhino and desert elephant. Journey to the Brandberg ‘massif’ and you can climb the 2573-metre-high Konigstein, Namibia’s highest peak, and get a great view of the desert wilderness where only the hardiest people and animals can survive. The scenery and wildlife have certainly informed the prehistoric rock engravings of Twyfelfontain and many other areas in the region. Damaraland’s Petrified Forest also provides a record of the landscape of the planet millions of years ago – the 50 ‘petrified’ tree trunks there are thought to be about 260 million years old. Perfectly-reserved, it is thought that the tree trunks were carried to their present location in a flood.

3. Skeletons, ship wrecks and ghost towns

In the north-west of Namibia there is the Skeleton Coast – a stretch of coast shrouded in fog where many a ship has run aground. These mysterious shipwrecks remain inaccessible to tourists – if they were in easy reach of the shore their crews might just have been rescued. However, the cape fur seals in the region are easier to spot; particularly the colony at Cape Cross Seal Reserve. There is definitely a ‘haunted’ theme to Namibia’s coastline – far to the south of the shipwrecks and Skeleton Coast, near the town of Luderitz, is the ghost town of Kolmanskop. This eerie place once had a casino, skittle alley and a popular theatre. Today, you can tour the ghostly deserted buildings which have yet to be swallowed up by the dunes and sands of time.

4. Cheetah

As Namibia has such diverse wildlife it is perhaps unfair to single out one animal as a symbol of the country’s appeal to safari holiday fans. However, if you had to, you would probably single out cheetah – the writers of the BBC’s Big Cat Cheetah Diary book call Namibia “the cheetah capital of the world”. It is a well-deserved title as the country is thought to be home to a quarter of the world’s cheetahs.

It’s amazing to think that a nation which can be home to penguins and fur seals can also be home to cheetah; a fact which emphasises the wonderful diversity of wildlife and landscapes to be found in Namibia.

5. Etosha National Park

With an area of more than 20,000 square kilometres, Etosha National Park is easily big enough to be home to hundreds of species of animals; including lion, elephant, rhino and a glorious selection of birdlife. And it’s always got room for wildlife-loving tourists. These tourists can view wildlife clustering around the water holes in the dry winter season or find animals sheltering in the bush during warm and wet summers. Night drives in Namibia also offers visitors a unique chance to see some of the country’s unusual nocturnal wildlife.

Author: James Christie writes for Safari Consultants, providers of Namibia, South Africa and Botswana safaris .

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Travel Guest Post: Discovering Bangalore

Bangalore is a mystical and wonderful city just waiting to welcome adventurous visitors. Once you’re there you feel like you’ve never been away. Located in the southern area of India, Bangalore is unique and fascinating with attractions that have to be experienced to be appreciated. The people here a welcoming and warm, open and friendly to long-time acquaintances as well as newly met visitors.

The weather is mild and pleasant throughout the entire year. Bangalore was recently unknown to anyone by the people of India themselves. Today it is a well-known city because of the exportation of software to the rest of the world and because of the software professionals that live in and work from Bangalore. Now everyone wants to visit India, and everyone that visits India wants to visit Bangalore.

Because of the Bangalore suburb of Bommasandra, also known as the Electronic City, and the software technology part there called the IT, Bangalore has earned the name as the Silicon Valley of India. Today Bangalore is one of the ten fastest growing cities in the world, and the fifth fastest growing city in Asia.

Besides the technology that is represented in Bangalore, there is also a mystery about the city that deserves our thoughtful attention. The city is old and new and tradition a contemporary all at once. The Bull Temple in Basavanagudi is one of the oldest in Bangalore. Much superstition and folklore surround the building of this temple whose main purpose was to discourage the bulls from destroying the main crop of the farmers in the area. This main crop was from the family of groundnuts whose seeds ripen under the ground. Even to this day farmers celebrate the bounty of this crop.

Some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants are found in downtown Bangalore. But the most traditional and most delicious snack food can only by found in the streets. Paani puri is fried to a crisp and filled with a tantalizing mixture of tamarind, chili, chaat masala, potatoes, onions and chickpeas.

While in Bangalore don’t forget to visit the City Market and the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan. Marvel at the five arches over the wooden palace, intricately carved and sculpted. Then take in the lush and verdant atmosphere of the Lalbagh, a paradise of green splendor occupying over 240 acres in the middle of the city. This gorgeous botanical garden is the reason Bangalore is also known as the Garden City. Bangalore is also famous the adventure sports it offers. There are numerous resorts in and around Bangalore that organizes day trips for tourists to see the city.

Put Bangalore on your list of places to see before you die, or even before you take your next vacation. You’ll never stop talking about the people and the place that is Bangalore, India.

Author: Natasha Dogre first visited Bangalore in 2003. She has lived in the city for the last 6 years. She is the content editor for Prakruthi and two other resorts near the Bangalore International Airport. She also teaches yoga to children in some of the best schools in the city in her spare time. You can contact her on Natasha.dogre@gmail(dot)com to know more.

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Travel Guest Post: Travelling with Mature and Much Loved

Elderly folk often get the short straw and are left out when it comes to travel but the old aren't necessarily a hindrance – most have their wits about them and will either be happy to flow with the family frolics or be sure to prove that they are still the heads of the holiday.

I like many people enjoy travelling with my family and my parents are now well past their sixties. They are still active for their age and in many ways our travelling together hasn't changed dramatically. Of course they now need a specialist holiday cover so they often utilise an over 70 travel insurance by Columbus Direct which is a fair bit more economical with the medical cover included as it's best to be safe than sorry when venturing up hills or over large landscape areas  – not all seniors prefer to sit on the coach. Travelling with an aged person does pose some increased considerations for us when we're on holiday so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my experiences and tips on how to make life easier when travelling with our older friends and family.

Firstly, choosing the right holiday is of course essential. A good tour holiday is usually our preference – beaches and margaritas having less and less appeal each year. Tour holidays in comfortable coaches tend to minimise the strenuous activity and give ample opportunity to see some cultural delights.

The better tour providers now rate all of their activities in terms of how strenuous they are and it is always a good idea to make inquiries to ensure that there are alternative options to any particularly strenuous activity. Many companies will lay on alternative means of travel or activities for the elderly at no extra charge meaning you can essentially tailor your package to suit your elderly companion's needs.

When you're choosing a holiday you also need to pay attention to the amenities that will be available at each stop off and the overall amenities the country offers. Comfort is of course one of the most important factors in this equation but healthcare provision needs to be at the forefront of our minds.

The infrastructure in many countries is not very brilliant and of course elderly people are much more likely to suffer from problems. It might seem slightly morbid or macabre but before travelling anywhere I check that there are going to be medical staff and hospitals nearby in case, god forbid, anything should happen. Most cruise tours and cruise ships offer access to medical staff but many normal tours will not so it is better to check prior to travel.

Secondly, whenever I'm travelling with my relatives I like to ensure that we have plenty of opportunity to relax whilst on holiday. We like to tour but being on the move for too long tends to irritate my Dad's arthritis so we like to break up the holiday with breaks. Many tours give you the chance for a day's break mid trip and provide optional excursions that can be missed – Insure For All offer single trip holiday cover for over 65s – just in case. However I think it's a great idea to add a few days at the end and beginning of the trip to spend relaxing at a hotel – partly for my own comfort bus also for the folks.

Finally I'd like to add that when you're choosing to go away with relatives always pay more on your flights and get decent seats. This might seem trivial but flying seems to get harder and harder each year for my relatives and it causes aches and pains like nobody's business. If you can't get front row seats with plenty of leg room book another flight as its all too easy to accept this and then find it ruins the rest of your holiday. If the two days after the flight are spent with horrendous aches and pains no one is going to be having a good time!

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Travel Guest Post: Holidays in Italy

Why spend your holidays in Italy?

Many are the places where to go in Italy and even more reasons to spend your holidays in this beautiful country.

For example, the city of Florence is considered the most visited city among the Italian art cities. That is because it has great artistic, cultural, historical and natural beauties. If you visit the banks of the Arno you will not only find museums though. There are also fantastic buildings, squares, churches, bridges and unique gardens to visit and admire. Not only fun and beautiful, gardens are also very useful and functional to relax. Do not miss a visit to the Uffizi Gallery. There you will find a lot of works of art. They refer to every century of the human history. Another interesting spot is the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo also known as Santa Maria del Fiore. Bridges are many starting with the Ponte Vecchio which crosses the Arno.

Another great Italian city is Venice, one of a kind for its romantic aura that characterizes it continues to be one of the most loved travel destinations in the world. Channels and canals along with the gondolas, everything leads the visitor to the revelation of an exceptional city. You have to visit Venice to really understand how it is like and discover its tradition and culture. Get the chance to visit Piazza San Marco. Famous are also the bridges, in particular, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Visit the Jewish ghetto and the beautiful little houses overlooking the canals. Venice also offers one of the most lively and fun carnivals in the world.

If you like the folklore and you love the true traditions then go to visit the city of Naples, there everything starting with the streets and the atmosphere gives you a charming and unbridled joy. You will find all the magic of Naples in his Castel dell'Ovo, the Piazza del Plebiscito with the Royal Palace. Do not miss the Galleria Umberto I and the Teatro San Carlo. Porta Capuana, the Basilica of Santa Chiara, the Vesuvius are other interesting spots to admire. The soul of the city emerges from the people, and their genuineness. but the place where sleep is certainly the Amalfi Coast, especially in the little town of  Sorrento: Sorrento rooms have every type of comforts and you can even find Sorrento Italy Boutique Hotel.

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Beauty: Gotham Beauty Lounge Opens April 18th

 Gotham Beauty Lounge, Manhattan's new go-to spot for the most in-demand beauty services and products for men and women, will have the grand opening on April 18.

Housed in the iconic Bryant Park Place (32 W. 40th St., West Lobby), Gotham Beauty Lounge offers a full menu of cutting-edge skin care, make-up, hair, nail, waxing and nonsurgical cosmetic services, each designed to accommodate the city's time-crunched trend setters who demand access to the industry's best experts, even on a moment's notice.

"Gotham Beauty Lounge was developed around the idea that the beauty needs of men and women are created equal," said Judith Seeherman, who co-founded the company alongside entrepreneur Chris Coffee. "We wanted to offer a truly customizable experience for our clients – whether it be a facial during their lunch break, a touch-up before heading out, or the work of a full team, coming to them to prep for a special occasion – in an atmosphere that's on-par with Manhattan's chicest lounges and bars."

Gotham Beauty Lounge's skin care offerings focus on customizable treatments, including the Gotham Express ($75, 40 minutes) and Gotham Detoxifier ($140, 60 minutes), with an exclusive oxygen detoxifying mask. Make-up services include offerings such as The Socialite, perfect for special events ($120), and the Manhattan Mineral, featuring a natural, no make-up look ($90). It also will offer the latest in manicure treatments, including trendy Minx appliqués ($65) and custom nail art ($10 per nail); lip and eye treatments; eyelash extensions; eyebrow tinting; hair styling; LATISSE® prescriptions and a selection of on-the-go injectables and fillers.

The 'Gotham Man' menu, tailored to men's grooming needs, offers a range of Man-E-Cures and skin treatments including Razor Sharp, which helps prevent razor burn ($70, 40 minutes) and Eliminator, to help treat ingrown hairs ($125, 60 minutes), as well as hair services including the Beard and Sideburn Trim Combo ($15) and Brow Shaping ($25).

Along with its regular menus, Gotham Beauty Lounge offers a rotating list of 'Happy Hour' specials on mini-treatments and make-up applications; a full range of bridal, private event, on-location and in-home services; and make-up application lessons. Additionally, a unique shop-in-shop features a selection of lifestyle products available for retail purchase. Gotham Beauty Lounge plans to launch its own signature make-up and skin care lines later this fall.

Gotham Beauty Lounge is open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Appointments can be booked by calling 212-921-2002. For additional information and a full menu of services, visit www.GothamBeautyLounge.com.

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Travel Guest Post: The Wonders of Traveling on Cruise Ships

Able to accommodate thousands of passengers, being onboard a modern cruise ship is like traveling on a floating city. With four-star accommodations and restaurant, nightclubs, shopping malls and fully equipped hospitals, there is almost nothing that can't be done, obtained or experienced onboard on a cruise ship. Embarking from, and sailing to, ports all over the world, cruise ships will take you to practically every area on the globe, and in world-class style.

Size, Speed and Function

Rivalling some navy vessels in size and speed, cruise ships are a perfect integration of luxury and functionality. Dwarfing passenger ships of the past, many of today's cruise ships stretch to over 1,000 feet in length and reach heights comparable to skyscrapers. Designed to withstand the roughest seas and able to outrun all but the fastest speedboat, ocean liners are as impressive in size as they are manoeuvrable and stable in the water.

Accommodations

Spacious, well-appointed cabins and multi-room suites with twenty-four hour room service and well-stocked mini bars give cruise-ship goers with the best amenities. Offering all the luxury of the finest hotels, cruise-ship cabin features can include whirlpool baths, Satellite Wi-Fi Internet and telephones, large-screen TVs and balconies overreaching the ocean below.

Food

With so much fare to choose from, dining on board a cruise ship is a unique experience, providing guests a never-ending choice of style and fare. Buffets open 24-hours a day and full-service dining rooms provide guests with as many culinary choices as any city on earth. From seafood to steaks, French to Italian cuisine, low-calorie and healthy menu options, dining on board a cruise ship is all about choices.

Entertainment

Extravagant Broadway-type shows, comedy clubs, magic acts and casinos; cruise ships bring all the entertainment of Las Vegas and New York City to the high seas. Ballroom and country-western night clubs offer spacious dance floors and dance lessons, while jazz and blues bands play the night away. Atlantic City-style casinos offer guests with a chance to try their luck gambling at roulette wheels and card and dice games.

Activities

Fitness centres and classes, running tracks and rock-climbing walls, zip lines and mini golf courses and both inline and ice skating rinks keep guests physical active while never being bored. Skeet shooting and basketball courts make for friendly competitions while comfy deck chairs next to Olympic-size swimming pools help guest get caught up on their back stroke or tan. Not to forget the wee ones, cruise ships offer children activities and day care facilities to keep the youngsters entertained and give parents a break.

Special Events

Weddings, anniversary, graduations and special events, cruise ships can accommodate any size private party or corporate function.

Ports of Call

With some so special guests will never forget them, visiting exotic Ports of Call is one of true the wonders of traveling on cruise ships. Viewing historic treasures and breath-taking scenery and exploring villages and deserted beach will make for many memories not soon forgotten. From Hawaii to Prague and Stockholm to St. John, traveling by cruise ship will exposes guest to colourful cultures around the world.

Staff

Carrying a staff of thousands on board, cruise lines take their responsibilities to their passengers very seriously; every crewmember's mission is to see that every guest has the time of their life. Expertly trained captains and crewmen, continually updating their maritime skills, make the journey to sea as safe as can be. Professional, proficient and experienced chefs classically trained in the culinary arts mated with doting wait staffs catering to passengers every whim make every voyage seem like a dream come true and the vacation of a lifetime.

Author: This guest post was written by Nisha from Jackpot party. Nisha likes to gamble, and thinks that gambling should be enjoyed as a pass time, but not abused. After all, if it stops being fun, what's the point? You can play slot machines online at Jackpot Party (but only for fun if you're from the US, sorry).

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Travel Guest Post: Travel Bag Essentials

Did you ever experience arriving in your travel destination literally carrying a lot of baggage? Then suddenly, you felt a pain in you nape and when you reach out to your bag to grab your prescribed medications for hypertension you realized that you forgot it. Frustrating isn't it?

Packing your suitcase, apart from booking a flight and making hotel reservations, are part of the excruciating process of travelling preparation. Most especially if it's an abrupt vacation. It's difficult to decide if which items are needed to "take hold" and "let go". If only there's a shrinking machine so you could fit all the contents of your house into one valise, then problem solved! Since the proposed solution is impossible, here are the top essential things you must bring when travelling.

Travel Itinerary Planner

Spending the rest of the day on the hotel room while munching on room service is what usually happens to travelers without a structured vacation scheme. Out of towns or out of the countries are rare occasions, so when you get the chance make sure you get the most out of it. Do research on tourist attractions, best place to eat, perfect spot to drink beer, anything that might interest you and your travel companions.

Medications

                  Bring your own medications most especially when travelling abroad. Metric units of medications vary in different countries. Aside from that, you don't know if the place that you're going to stay in has a nearby pharmacy. Antihistamines, anti motion sickness, antipyretic, analgesics, and anti diarrhea are over the counter drugs which you should have. For prescribed medications, make sure that you bring along the doctor's prescription with you if you ran out.

Head to Toe Apparel

Girls usually are the ones who have this problem. They tend to squeeze in all the contents of their closet into the poor luggage. And what's even worst is they try to bring different shoes to match different outfits. Listen everyone; you are going on a vacation not a fashion show. So try to reduce the number of clothes that you will bring like:

A pair of comfortable walking shoes (flip-flops, sneakers, espadrilles, or ballet flats) – make sure you bring socks if necessary!
A pair of shorts or pants
Shirts and blouse
A jacket
Underwear
Hat
One or two "dress to impress" garments

A Hand-Carry Luggage that can be Carried by Hand

                  To make your travel more carefree, sling bags are the most convenient to use. All you have to do is just hang it on the side of your body and voila, you're good to go! One piece of unsolicited advice, sling bags made from fabric or denim are much suited for travel than those expensive leather bags.

What should you put on your hand-carry?

Handkerchief/face towel/tissue/wet wipes
Sanitizer/alcohol
Something to freshen you up like loose powder, lip balm, and cheek tint
Your phone
Wallet with cash of course
Shades
A bottle of distilled water
Chocolate candies when you got dizzy
Inhalers for asthmatic
Camera to capture your vacation

Author Bio:

Patrick Del Rosario is a travel blogger, photographer, and sports enthusiast from the Philippines. He is now based in USA and has ventured in the rv rental business.

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Travel Guest Post: Beavers Bend State Park

Beavers Bend State Park is the perfect destination for a weekend family getaway, weeklong vacation or some much needed time with friends. With its gorgeous natural scenery and abundance of recreational activities, this state park offers something for everyone, no matter the age. Patrons can enjoy simple relaxation in a peaceful setting or find multiple things to do to keep the days and evenings entertaining.

Cabins

The cabins located near offer a rustic stay but with all the amenities. Fully equipped, these cabins contain utensils, linens and even their own outdoor grills. Each cabin is unique and some offer gas or wood burning fireplaces. Even the wood is provided from October through March.  These well kept quarters are extremely clean and can provide an enjoyable experience for anyone. Additional features found in certain cabins include wireless internet, hot tubs and satellite television which offers various movie channels.  Discounts are available for firemen, law enforcement and even public school teachers. Pets are also allowed in certain locations making it a perfect place to bring along "any" member of the family.

Broken Bow Lake

Each cabin is located within a five mile radius of this magnificent lake which covers 14,220 acres.  200 feet above Beavers Bend, this crystal clear water has become a hot spot for scuba divers as well as hundreds of bass fishermen. Each year, the record catch of the month comes frequently from the waters of Broken Bow Lake. It has also become one of the most sought after fly fishing locations worldwide.  The lake is surrounded by majestic pines but boasts several tent and RV sites. For individuals wishing to enjoy some fun while out of the water, the lake has three park areas available. These areas offer restrooms, fresh drinking water and even beaches for some fun in the sun. Picnic areas equipped with charcoal grills allow hungry crowds to take a much needed break from the water as well. Outdoor enthusiasts also visit the lake as it has become a nature lover's delight. The forest covered, mountain terrain provides the perfect backdrop for bird watching and observing wildlife in their natural habitat.

 

Canoeing

You can also experience the adrenaline rush and excitement of canoeing while at the park. The Little River flows a bit south of Broken Bow and is a quite popular destination for this outdoor sport.  The serene and extremely remote location allows a true appreciation of nature while floating down the river. With several local businesses offering equipment, training and skilled guides, individuals can safely take in the scenery while canoeing on the water.

State Park

The state park itself provides many activities for you and your guests to enjoy.  Golfers, whether serious or amateur, can enjoy the 18 hole course or some rounds of miniature golf. Hiking and biking trails are easily accessible, taking visitors through stunning landscapes. Children as well as adults will enjoy the local train rides and horseback riding experience.  Sports enthusiasts can also utilize the volleyball and tennis courts; while more daring patrons can tackle water skiing. Various types of water vehicles, including paddle and bumper boats, will allow you to relax or play on the water. While you are there, stop in the amphitheatre to enjoy a show. A gift shop, grocery store and restaurant are also available to meet any need.

So if you are Beavers Bend State Park is a great, all inclusive destination for fun and relaxation.  Reviews from previous visitors are quite positive and you can be sure that everyone will find something enjoyable to do! Awesome recreation and breathtaking outdoors await you at Beavers Bend State Park.

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Author: This is a guest post by Kim Kennedy who works at a property management company, renting out Broken Bow cabins at Beavers Bend State Park. You can contact him at info@vacationbrokenbowlake.com for more information.

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