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Kenya Beach Vacation: Top 5 Beach Hotels in Mombasa

March 5th, 2010

Kenya is a land that is blessed and its Indian Ocean beaches found on the North and South Coast are considered to be some of the best in Africa. These beaches attract thousands of visitors to its shores including local as well as international visitors. There are quite a number of resorts as well as hotels that have been set up to cater to the visitors to this regions.

Set on 22 acres of tropical gardens and on a 300 meter Mombasa’s north coast beach is the 340 roomed Sarova Whitesands beach resort. This luxurious resort has the longest beach front and is one of the top deluxe resorts in East Africa. It has five swimming pools, a spa and unrivalled dining and accommodation facilities.

We also have a nice water slide for those that love to have fun in water. Sarova Whitesands is good for those on honeymoon, conferences as well as weddings and water sports. The resort is decorates with designs that showcase the culture of the coastal people.

The other top hotel found at the Kenyan coast is the Mombasa Serena Beach hotel that is said to be Africa’s finest resort and a member of Club Best Hotels of the World. The hotel can accommodate a total of 166 guests and is located 30km from Mombasa International Airport. The hotel rooms are inspired by the 13th century Swahili art.

The beach hotel compound has beautiful palm trees and bougainvillea gardens. The Indian Ocean forms a sky blue aquatic backdrop making the place quite relaxing. Some of the recreational activities one can engage in here include aerobics, scuba diving and fishing. The management can also organize short Mombasa excursions where one can visit old Mombasa ruins like the Fort Jesus.

Conveniently placed 15 minutes from Mombasa’s Central Business District is the Nyali Beach Resort. It’s the ideal stop over beach resort for business travelers on transit or merry holiday makers. It’s equipped adequately with luxurious amenities to cater for their clientele needs.

The rooms at Nyali Beach hotel overlook the Indian Ocean and have deluxe furnishings. The resort offers a wide range of local as well as international cuisines to satisfy your appetites. Get to relax and enjoy traditional dances as you learn more about the local cultures. Other activities offered at the resort include massages, pedicures and manicures.

Diani Reef resort is located on the white beautiful beaches at the Kenya’s South coast. The resort is 34km from Mombasa Airport. This is an ideal resort for those seeking privacy because its secluded in a traditional coastal village. There are 3 restaurants here that serve its guests diverse drinks and cuisines.

The rooms at Diani Reef offer awesome views of the Indian Ocean. Activities one can engage in include boat trips, water sports, jogs, historical site visits and archery. There is also an 18 hole golf course for those that love this game.

Lastly, we have the Lion in the Sun beach resort that is owned by the Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore who was also the Formula one boss. The resort is set on a 3 acre beach plot and has a total of 16 luxurious rooms. The hotel has hosted some international recognised personalities including Bono, Naomi Campbell and racer Fernando Alonso. The food here is predominantly Italian but one can also get local cuisines. Some of the activities one can engage in here include tennis, boating or a massage.

Learn more about Kenya luxury safaris. Stop by Karl Strauss’s site where you can find out all about Castle Royal hotel as you book your trip to Mombasa.

To London, Affordably

February 10th, 2010

Are you thinking about a trip to London? If you are, it’s time to take your computer mouse and get clicking. The internet is a fabulous place to find the sights of interest, book cheap flights and find great places to stay. The internet is the best at finding all the ways to stretch your money leaving you the extra cash to make your visit just that much more enjoyable.

In the days before the popular rise of the internet, planning trips to foreign locations was nearly impossible without the services of an expensive travel agent. Now, with so many online resources, it is easy to compare rates of different companies to find the one offering the best deal on your ideal vacation. It is even easy to have your chosen activities included in the price of your vacation at a discounted rate.

But today, you can take charge of your itinerary by investing a small amount of timedoing internet research. You know better than a travel agent what kinds of meals you desire, what level of comfort you expect from a hotel, and what activities will make the trip meaningful to you and your family. There are a variety of trip-planning sites online. Some online travel sites offer packaged vacations which allow you to pay one price tocover all fees, hotels, rental cars, and even event tickets. Often these all-inclusive packages are offered at a discount when compared to individual costs.

You can even include the kids. Have them to search online for places they would like to visit on your trip. Don’t be surprised if they find the best price on flights. It is amazing how easily kids find their way around online and they may actually help by finding hundreds of ways to save money and even finding some of the most fun things to do or see.

London is rich in museums, fine dining, art and culture but there are many other fun and exciting things to do while there. The internet brings you a way to discover the area before you arrive. You can book multiple flights so you can visit many cities on your trip. Flying out of London’s airports is so fairly priced it may be cheaper than driving, taking a bus or going by train.

One tip you should consider before you go: Public transportation in Europe is well-developed and an inexpensive option if you want to see a variety of sights. However, pack lightly as city buses have limited space for luggage and their may be limits to what you can stow on trains and taxis as well. If your family or group is large in may require several cabs to transport all of you to and from the hotel if you have many bags.

Airline fares are very low right now. This has made it more affordable to travel to Europe for many families and couples and taking advantage of it online is easy. All the attractions London has to offer are more than enough to make anyone want to explore it right now. Anyone can and for a very low price. Book your travel online and use the money you save on airfare to delight in that famous restaurant or to take a tour of a famous winery all the while savoring the ambiance of one of the great cities of the world, London.

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