Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Metropolitan Palace Dubai - Hotel Video


Metropolitan Palace Dubai Situated on the prestigious Al Maktoum Street, The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai offers an excellent location with good public transport connections. The hotel features a swimming pool and a sauna.All suites and rooms offer air conditioning, a seating area, an en suite bathroom and a flat-screen LCD TV. Some of Metropolitan Palace Dubai’s rooms also include a work desk and a refrigerator.The Metropolitan features several restaurants, including the Lebanese-style Aread morel Diwan and the Downtown Bar & Grill. In addition, The Sketch is a cocktail bar serving fusion food in a stylish location.Guests can relax in the hotel’s sauna and outdoor pool. The hotel provides a shuttle service to the 5* Deluxe Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, located on Jumeirah Beach . Guests of the Metropolitan can make use of the Habtoor’s facilities and beach area for a minimal fee.The Metropolitan is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport. 

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Metropolitan Palace Dubai


Al Maktoum Street, Deira, Dubai (Book Now)

Situated on the prestigious Al Maktoum Street, The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai offers an excellent location with easy access to public transportation. The hotel features a swimming pool and a sauna.

All suites and rooms offer air conditioning, a sitting area, a private bathroom and a flat-screen LCD TV. Some of Metropolitan Palace Dubai’s rooms also include a work desk and a refrigerator.

The Metropolitan features several restaurants, including the Lebanese-style Al Diwan and the Downtown Bar & Grill. In addition, The Sketch is a cocktail bar serving fusion food in a stylish location.

Guests can relax in the hotel’s sauna and outdoor pool. The hotel provides a shuttle service to the 5* Deluxe Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, located on Jumeirah Beach. Guests of the Metropolitan can use the Habtoor’s facilities and beach area for a minimal fee.

The Metropolitan is located just a 10 minute drive from Dubai International Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 212. Hotel Chain: Worldhotels,Habtoor Hotels.

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safe, Baggage Storage, Stores in Hotel, Air Conditioning.

Activities
Sauna, Fitness Center, Massage, Jacuzzi, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Hair/Beauty Salon, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, ATM on site.

Internet
Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and costs AED 20 per hour.

Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and costs AED 50 per 24 hours.

Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Check in From 14:00 hours
Check out 07:00 - 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and extra beds
Free! All children under 11 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.

All older children or adults are charged AED 125 per night per person for extra beds.

Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards
American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important information
Some nationalities can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival at the airport. Please check your visa requirements before traveling.

After reservation(s) are completed, the hotel provides visa assistance. Please contact the hotel directly using the contact details provided in the confirmation email.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Green Island part II

We made a three day stop in Green Island and Nonsuch Bay again before heading further. We love this place. So extremely beautiful waters, peaceful atmosphere and here's almost no other people nor boats during this time of the year. Yes it might be hurricane season and we need to be aware of the weather changes and the possible alerts of tropical storms, but that gives us also the serenity and the feeling of being totally disconnected to the rest of the world which is incredibly fulfilling and needed from time to time.
Don't forget to check our route on the Spot tracker if you're curious about where we are in the world.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Happiness is...


To spend your life at sea, touched and embraced by the simpleness, the beautiful and raw world of water that can be so gentle yet so unforgiving at the very same time. Happiness is to be able to jump from deck into the crystal clear ocean, feel the life and energy of water flashing around your naked body. You are one now, for the seconds your body rapidly burst through the water you are one, just like the moments before you were born. Naked, wet, surrounded by water. 

Happiness is to swim up towards the surface, to rise up from the sea into the warm air where the sun quickly dries your skin, giving you warmth from the evening rays of sunshine. It is to draw your hands through your salty hair and realize that these absolutely simple things are what helps a human being feeling free. Completely and utterly free. The excitement and joy from the moment makes you promise yourself that you will never let anything come in between you and your relationship with the nature. Nothing should ever take that freedom away from you. Nothing, ever. /T


Friday, May 27, 2011

Fish of the day

We let him swim back into the sea though. Not too interested in eating too big predators from these waters. It's a big tuna we want! Long time since we had some proper home made sushi now. I know that many have asked about how I prepare sushi on the boat and I promise to show it to you next time my man catch a tunny. We'll have plenty of time to fish now in the next couple of weeks when cruising between these lovely islands.

Ginger and wasabi are purchased, now it's only a tuna that's missing! /T

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Rewind


A perfect track for warm Caribbean nights. Or for any night anywhere for that matter...

Our schedule for the next four weeks


Some general plans (might change):

Upcoming weekend: More exploration of the East coast of Antigua.
Next week and the following: Chilling out in Barbuda, shopping wine, cheese and boat parts in St Marteen, exploring the stylish St Barths for a few days. 
Thereafter: Sailing down to the Southern part of St Lucia for some days. We missed the Pitons last time we were around and we look forward to catch up where we left off. Followed by St Vincent and the Grenadines, a dine and wine stop at Basils bar in Mustique and finishing with some snorkeling in Tobago Cays before we hit Grenada.

If you guys have any for us suitable and interesting tips regarding any of those islands, please let us know and if any of our fellow cruisers or other friends are around, make sure to drop us a note!

Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah Video


Al Qasr

The jewel of Madinat Jumeirah


Al Qasr means 'The Palace'  and is the centre-piece of Madinat Jumeirah and is designed to reflect a Sheikh’s summer residence. Approached via a tree-lined avenue, adorned with beautifully sculpted Arabian horses, Al Qasr is simply breathtaking – a tribute to age-old architectural styles of majestic elegance. 

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Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah

Jumeirah Beach Road, Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Al Sufouh, Dubai (Book Now)


Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah
Situated on one mile of private beach, 5-star Madinat Jumeirah offers extensive landscaped grounds with canal-style waterways, rooms with furnished private balconies and a seafood restaurant suspended over the Arabian Gulf.

Guests relaxing on Al Qasr Hotel’s private, sandy beach are offered free fresh fruit and cool towels. Talise Spa features over-water treatment rooms. Other on-site amenities includes a large pool complex with dedicated children’s areas and a marble lobby lounge with palm trees

Magnolia, one of Al Qar Hotel’s 44 restaurants and bars, serves a variety of organic dishes. Guests can watch the sunset at Koubba Bar, or enjoy an extensive Arabian-style lunch buffet.

Al Qasr Hotel Madinat Jumeirah’s spacious rooms overlook the Arabian Gulf or hotel grounds. A private dressing area, walk-in rain shower and antique furnishings are standard in all rooms.

Free access is provided to Wild Wadi Water Park, which is linked to the Madinat Jumeirah by a canal-style waterway. The hotel is also next to Madinat Jumeirah Souk. Dubai Internet City is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Free parking is available on site.

Hotel Rooms: 292. Hotel Chain: Jumeirah.

Hotel Facilities

General
Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Grounds, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safe, Baggage Storage, Stores in Hotel, Air Conditioning, Snack Bar.

Activities
Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Center, Golf Course (within 2 miles), Spa & Health Club, Massage, Playground, Windsurfing, Diving, Racquetball, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Center, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Hair/Beauty Salon, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, ATM on site, Nightclub / DJ, Shuttle Service (free), Water Sports Facilities on site.

Internet
Free! Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Free! Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Check in
15:00 - 00:00 hours

Check out
Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and extra beds
Free! Up to two children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

One older child or adult is charged AED 200 per night and person in an extra bed.

Free! One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a baby cot.

Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed/cot or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel.

Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards
American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important information
Please note that guests and visitors are required to present a valid photo ID (passport or local driver's license) and a contact telephone number upon check in.

Please note that some nationalities can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival at the airport. Guests are advised to check their visa requirements before traveling.

The hotel can arrange a visa for you after making your reservation; please contact the hotel directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation email.


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The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort Goa : Instant Confirmation and low rates for Goa Ramada Caravela Beach Resort with Tour Services India. Located on Varca beach, the hotel name is spread across 23 acress of landscaped gardens. The resort serves Mediterranean, Goan, Indian, Chinese and speciality seafood dishes at its five restaurants.
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, among Goa's finest international beach-front resorts offers all the space one needs… for relaxation, romance, self-discovery, escape, excitement, rejuvenation, solitude, or sheer thrill.
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Located on the serene white sands of Varca beach – heralded as Goa's cleanest beach stretch, the 202-room resort sprawled over 23 acres of refreshing green is an architectural treat. This resort has been designed by Wimberley, Allison, Tong and Goo – the creators of the famous Sun City in South Africa.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
From the moment one steps into the invitingly open lobby, one can loose themselves in a world of luxury. The beautifully designed 80-ft. atrium lobby fitted with high arches and wooden beams is reflective of old Goan architecture, and embellished with a mural by renowned Goan artist Mario Miranda.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
All the plush guest rooms, suites and villas are endowed with private balconies and a spectacular view of the ocean, overlooking lush landscaped gardens and Goa's largest swimming pool.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
The resort offers a tempting choice of many restaurants, each dishing out some distinctive culinary delights. For the party animals the scene shifts to Saturdays state-of-the-art discotheque. During the day it transforms into a mini theatre and fun room with aerobics.(Please check for details).

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
The company also owns India's first & only unique live gaming casino "Casino Goa" on board the Caravela anchored at the Mandovi River in Panjim which offers Las Vegas style live gaming casino besides a multi cuisine restaurant, bar, swimming pool, boutique style rooms with daily live entertainment.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Location:

Located on the serene white sands of Varca beach – heralded as Goa's cleanest beach stretch, the 202-room resort sprawled over 23 acres of refreshing green is an architectural treat.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
This resort has been designed by Wimberley, Allison, Tong and Goo – the creators of the famous Sun City in South Africa.

Accommodation: All the accommodation provided by Travelmasti are in the most comfortable hotels/resorts/camps, handpicked especially for you, offering the best stay to make your business or leisure trip, simply 'worth it'.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Rooms and Suites:

Choose from a variety of spacious rooms, plush suites and elegant villas, all complete with an unrivalled view of the serene blue Sea. The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort has 202 plus rooms and 6 well appointed villas and 4 suites.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Each room is an island of peace and tranquility.

All the guest rooms, suites and villas are endowed with private balconies and a spectacular view of the ocean, overlooking lush landscaped gardens and Goa's largest swimming pool.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Every room has a tea coffee maker, individual safe deposit lockers, mini bars and electronic locks. High ceilings, mood lights, 24-hour in-room entertainment, room service and a host of other amenities complete the experience. Each room is designed to be a "home away from home".

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Restaurant and Bar:

Ramada Caravella Beach Resort offers a tempting choice of multi-cuisine restaurants, each dishing out some distinctive culinary delights.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Cafe Cascada – Cafe Cascada is an air conditioned restaurant located in the lower level with a view of the swimming pool and cascading waterfall. This restaurant dishes out some remarkable soft-sips 'n' snackers.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Caravela - This air conditioned candlelit "a la carte" restaurant, located on the lower lobby level is open for dinner only.

Castaways - Serving Grills, Barbeque and Goan specialties, in addition to the daily "Theme" buffet dinners with live music and dancing, around the poolside, Castaways brings alive the spirit of Goa.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Oriental Hut - The Oriental Hut is a Chinese Specialty Restaurant, set right on the sun-kissed Varca Beach - an unparalleled dining experience under a dreamy night sky.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Sossegado Grill - Blessed with an amazing coastline, a Goan experience would be incomplete without some moth-watering Seafood. For live seafood grills visit Sossegado. Choose from a fresh catch of Lobsters, Crabs, Prawns, etc. and let our chef cook it the way you love! We guarantee an unparalleled experience!
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Atrium Bar - Set at one end of our 80 foot lobby, the Atrium Bar is a place to simply chill out.

Island Bar - Set in the middle of one of the largest pools in Goa, the Island Bar lives up to its name. Cool off with a chilled beer or a Cool Margarita after a brisk swim.
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
Sunset Bar - Newly opened, the Sunset bar is set right on one of the cleanest
beaches in Goa – the Varca Beach. Let our bartender dish out our special Cocktails and Mocktails while you soak in the Sun. Open till the wee hours of the morning, the Sunset Bar
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
provides the ultimate romantic setting!

Goa Nugget - At the Goa Nugget, Ramada Caravella's in-house Casino, guests can try their luck at roulette, blackjack and poker.

Saturdays - If you are party animal join us at Saturdays - the 24/7 hour party zone and state-of-the-art discotheque.

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