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Pop! Hotels – if you have never heard of this new Indonesia-based budget hotel brand, then make a note of it, as it is going to get big, very big.

Pop! Hotels is the brain child of Mr. Marc Steinmeyer, an highly respected industry veteran with over 20 years experience within the Asia Pacific region.

Unlike some other budget hotels, Mr Steinmeyer has insisted on simplicity, and charges just one rate that includes everything from the towel to aircon, to free WiFi, TV etc. There are no hidden surprises for you to worry about, and rates will fall within a reasonable band rather than rise to outrageous levels just because of demand.

In this HD video interview with Mr. Steinmeyer, we discuss the brand, projections, rates, BAR, and what the hotels will offer. Plus we ask with some of the best 5-star hotels in Jakarta offering extremely affordable rates, why is there a need for a new budget brand.

Pop! Hotels is a very exciting project so do not be surprised to be hearing a lot more of them in the future.

The One&Only Cape Town is offering three nights for the price of two, complementing its new ‘Winelands Tour’ of the region’s premier wineries.

Until 30 September 2010, the rate of R5,100 a night is discounted to just R3,400 with the additional night promotion, including breakfast. From 1 October – 19 December 2010 the discount reduces the high season rate of R5,950 a night to R3,960.

Situated on Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is one of the most luxurious hotels in this region of South Africa. Wine lovers can now benefit from a new Winelands Tour bookable through the resort, with prices starting from R3,000.

The magnificent scenery, award-winning wines and gourmet cuisine of the Western Cape Winelands is an experience not to be missed. The Winelands stretch from the outskirts of Cape Town to the semi-desert plains of the Little Karoo and most notably include the wine farms of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek (all between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours by car from Cape Town). No less than 560 wineries in the Western Cape region pay testament to South Africa’s appreciation of fine wines. This area is also renowned for its distinctive Cape-Dutch architecture, which dates back to the early 18th century.

The full day experience starts with a visit to Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch to enjoy the unique flavour and blend of dark and milk chocolate paired with Waterford Estate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Natural Sweet wines. This taste sensation is then followed by a visit to Rustenburg’s wine tasting centre nearby, a family-owned gem that upholds traditional values as a modern player in the global wine stakes.

Guests are then taken to Graham Beck Wine Estate in Franschhoek – acknowledged as one of the great sources of fine wine from the Cape. Here the interior could most aptly be compared to a chic wine bar or cocktail lounge and represents a state-of-the-art setting to showcase the latest of the Graham Beck range of ultra-premium Cap Classique and wines. Established in 1983, the family run business is now entering its third generation.

For lunch, guests enjoy a legendary feast of culinary delights at La Petit Ferme in Franschhoek, voted a ‘Top 10’ restaurant by South Africa’s leading publication, Wine Magazine. The food reflects the creative energy and raw talent of a dedicated team of staff with an abundance of fresh local ingredients.

Tune Hotels, already a growing success in Asia with its 5-star beds at 1-star prices, will open its first hotel in the heart of London at Westminster in August 2010.

Tune Hotels Westminster will be the first of 15 locations scheduled to open across the Greater London area by 2017, creating an additional 1,500 rooms and representing a total investment of £150 million for the capital’s hospitality sector. Globally the brand is aiming for 100 hotels in its portfolio by 2015.

As with low cost airlines, guests are encouraged to book online and well in advance in order to enjoy exceptionally low prices, typically from £35 per night with promotional rooms regularly available from as low as £9 per night. Online booking is now available for stays between 30 Aug 2010 – 30 April 2011.

In addition to that, Tune Hotels released 200 room nights priced at 1 Penny each at 12.01am, Tuesday, 13 July 2010.

Savor your stay at the historic Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago this summer with a unique dining experience on the 95th Floor of one of the tallest buildings in the US.

Featuring captivating views of the city from 360° floor to ceiling windows, the John Hancock Tower is a must-see in downtown Chi, offering visitors Chicago’s most dazzling skyline view of the city and Lake Michigan.

Guests who book The Skyline Package with the Millennium Knickerbocker will receive:
Overnight accommodations in a Superior guestroom
$50 dining gift card to the 95th Floor Signature Room at the John Hancock Tower
A chilled bottle of wine upon arrival
Evening turndown service
The Skyline Package starts at $199. Interested guests can contact the hotel directly at (312) 751-8100, or book online at www.millenniumhotels.com/knickerbocker with the code SKYLINE.

If you’re looking for an exciting and rich night out, Siesta Key will surely deliver that for you. The Key offers numerous options for the perfect night out with your family or a few friends. For many, it’s the ideal spot to just sit back and relax after a long day in the sun. Everyone can enjoy a variety of live music and events that most hot spots offer throughout the year, letting you enjoy your vacation without reserve.

Live music can be heard almost always throughout Siesta Key and just about anywhere else on the Key. Bikini contests aren’t that uncommon either, who knows it might be your lucky day. Additionally most bars and pubs are themed with the island atmosphere in mind, so that anywhere you go you’re constantly reminded that you’re in our little slice of paradise. Most of these points of interest are located nearby some of the best Siesta Key hotels.

You’ll find that Siesta-Key Village is one of the most popular places to go after the sun sets. In fact, many Sarasota residents love to spend their nights on Siesta-Key enjoying all the festivities. One of the most visited spots is called the “Daiquiri Deck” and as the name implies, it offers an amazing selection of daiquiris.

During the year, and mostly between the spring and summer time, the Daiquiri Deck is home to some of the best parties and even some bikini contests. Volleyball tournaments are also very popular, along with a few block parties. Unlike most other nearby attractions, the Daiquiri Deck is open for extended hours making it the party-goers go-to spot.

Something that you may immediately notice about Siesta-Key night life is that it is much more relaxed. This really makes it ideal for any vacationer, mostly because it is on an island. While it may be a quieter night out then you’re used to, it’s still a fun time nonetheless.

However, if you’re in dire need of a louder time, a short trip over the Stickney Point Bridge and into the Gulf Gate area will open up a whole new gateway for you. You’ll find many more traditional bars there and if that doesn’t fit your fancy you can always go to Downtown Sarasota for many more options.

Siesta-Key Beach Hotels are amongst the most popular places to stay when people visit Siest-Key. Which Siesta Key hotel will you choose for your visit?

From its birth in 1950 until today the VW Campervan has maintained cult status in the motoring world.

Introduced in March 1950 the Volkswagen Transporter and Microbus versions has highly-developed into a iconic motoring classic across generations and countries.
It has been developed into numerous uses and variations of body types. The most famous is the VW Campervan or VW Camper.

What is not so widely known is the huge variety of interiors that have been manufactured and developed over these decades. Individuals through to large companies have all been involved in developing what was originally a box on 4 wheels.

In May 1951 a Volkswagen bus with chassis number 20-13280 was delivered to a Dresden coach constructor with instructions to change it into a camper van. It was constructed with a bench seat behind the bulkhead which hinged up to show a built in sink and a two burner cooker. It was installed with a sink but no tap but it did have a petrol heater.  It had a number of storage units made out of oak.This VW became known as the “Barn door bus” and had a intriguing life with many owners including a fire chief who used it during the week to pull water pumps about and at weekends it became his family campervan.

Edit this text This number of uses has been the major feature of the VW Campervan over the past generations. The “Barn door Bus” was purchased and taken to the UK in 2002 where it is still going strong today. This Volkswagen campervan typifies the mystique and cult of the Campervan as it is not stored away in a garage or displayed in a museum. It is still doing the function it was developed for over 50 years ago.

VW Campervan interiors have been the subject of much competition between makers. Companies such as Westfalia and Devon Camping Conversions Auto Sleeper and many more have devised a whole range of fixtures and fittings for these popular vans.

Over the years the Volkswagen Campervan has gone through a number of make overs and redesigns.Long gone is the van concept wherebay the inside is removed for use as a working van during the week and re installed at the weekend to fulfil its role as a family campervan.Modern VW Campervans are equiped with TV, showers,fridges,satelite navigation and much more. The rustic camping concept has long gone in favour of modern every day life.

This change has brought about a new group of vw owners who are now putting large sums of money into a luxury leisure pursuit. However some owners prefer the rough and ready style of camping which has led to a rise in popularity of the older models. So much so that the Bay Window model is manufactured today in its original design but not by Volkswagen itself. These vans have only had the most essential upgrading for modern safety standards but to all outward apperance they look and feel like a traditional VW Campervan.

This shows the VW Enthusiast exists today and the model will carry on for many years to come as an every day useable classic motor vehicle.

The eternal town of Rome, raised of ruins and in whose name the Caesars sought to say the globe, opens for the customer as a income museum. The centuries peel back with each novelvista in this most famous place of gladiators, lunatic drivers and well-rounded pasta posteriors. Vespas, nippy modest Fiats and red sporting events cars speed past trendy sidewalk bistros and nightclubs, revealing the Rome of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. The chillingly stark facades of the Stadio Olimpico complex bringback Mussolini’s attempts to reinvent the works of the Caesars.
For a taste of the Baroque, tourists need only climb the famous Spanish Steps, walk through the Piazza Navona or toss a coin into the romantic Trevi Fountain. Renaissance luxury is perhaps must revealed in the Pope’s residence, the Vatican Palace, or in Michelangelo’s efforts on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. From early Christian Basilicas to the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, the sequence of past trails back to the height of the Roman Empire.
Separated from central Rome by the Tiber River, Trastevere is a striking medieval neighborhood characterized by a quirky Bohemian surroundings. Its narrow cobblestone streets are lined with overhanging blossomboxes and washing lines, and dwelling to numerous restaurants, boutiques, pubs and restaurants. The area has long attracted artists, old people and expats, and is a charming place to explore, having escaped the grand developments of central Rome.
Visit Appartamenti a Roma for your accommodation.
It may sound like a city of contrasts, but Rome’s timeless the supernatural lies in its ability to blend the old with the new. Empires have risen and fallen, old gods have been replaced with new ones, but Rome remains.
Paris, “The City of Lights”, is synonymous with romance. Blessed with captivating and beautiful landscape, it is a trendy tourist destination. Paris has to offer something for everyone and attracts people from all wakes of life irrespective of time, ethnicity, milieu, gender, and nationality. The allure of the city lies in its warmth and love which is exuded in the position and outlook of Parisian.
 If your soul is seeking for the right place to express its identity, your heart looking for love, then Paris may be the abode you are searching for. The likability and warmth of the town and people have the power to breathe life into your otherwise, lifeless soul. You can see Paris coming to life when the whole city is lit up at night. Discover yourself in the prosperoustraditions and heritage of the city. Paris is historic for its world famous attractions, parks, museums, galleries, institutions. Nowhere will you find a galaxy of gallery in a single place. Today, it finds a city among chief globalcities because of its impactin politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts. Paris is one of the world’s leading businessand cultural facilities. If you are ever in Paris dont forget to book your Appartamenti lusso Parigi that will complete this magnificent experience.

 Traveling is a good form of relaxing for the busy family   and wives out there. It gives a therapeutic upshot to our head and body. A lot working is very stressful  , so come on and alleviate yourself from the stressful  duties, go and travel vacations   ! Before you buying your traveling package you need to use travel coupons  that you can find all over the internet.

 No matter whether it is a short weekend travel or you are up to the week long breaks. You can really feel the significance of traveling as a form of stress-reliever. Do not vex for the expenses because I am giving you some tips on how to get an sparing vacation.

Traveling to unfamiliar destinations can bring to you the sort of troubles you do not want to experience while on the road namely: robbery, rape, or murder. Tourists a great deal fall prey to perpetrators because they do not prepare properly before embarking on a trip. Let’s examine some things you should do to prevent your travels from becoming a tragedy:

1. Never list your home address on the baggage tag. If on business, put the companionship’s address on the tag; if visiting friends you can list their address. Use covered luggage tags as well.

2. Stay with your luggage until the luggage is checked. If you must put your bag down, keep one foot on the handle.

3. Carry important papers with you; NEVER check anything that you simply cannot afford to lose. Photocopy your passport, driver’s license and credit cards.

4. Bring a small flashlight. You never know when you’ll suddenly be “in the dark” and find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings. At night, keep your flashlight by your bed.

5. Make sure that your prescription medicines are filled properly and labeled accurately. In some countries certain prescription medicines are forbidden.

6. Never wear anything that projects affluence. No gold smoothing iron, expensive watches and rings, luggage, or other paraphernalia should be in easy view. Better yet: leave your jewelry at home.

7. If possible travel with only one or two credit cards.

8. Women particularly should never get a drink from a stranger. Keep an eye on your drink at all times.

9. Vary your schedule; try not to come and go at the same time everyday.

10. Only stay in a hotel that uses cards to open room doors and make sure your room has a peephole and a deadbolt lock. Secure the chain and secure the door by pushing a rubber stop under it.

11. Stay in a room near a stairwell. Never take the elevator if a fire or smoke is detected. Always stay in a hotel where the doors enter the hallway and not directly from the outside.

12. Do not wear name tags in populace.

13. Do not use unmarked taxi cabs.

14. Sit backside the driver so you can see him, but he cannot see you.

15. Pay the driver upon arriving at your destination and while you are still sitting in the vehicle.

16. If you must rent a car, rent only from a reputable company. Any operating problems that pass off could indicate sabotage.

17. Be aware of ‘staged’ car accidents meant to catch you off card.

18. Back into your parking spaces to facilitate a quick exit.

19. Park only in well lit and well travelled areas.

20. If your cell phone does not work outside of the country, consider renting one that does for the duration of your trip.

21. If detained for whatever reason by an official, ask for identification. If in doubt, tell them that you want to see his superior. Keep your emotions in check.

22. If traveling with children, bring along an updated snap of each child in the event that you become separated from them.

23. Write your child’s name and your hotel number on each card; include a close friend’s or relative’s contact info on the card. Give a card to each child which they will carry with them as long as you are away. destruct once home.

24. Discuss with your family what they would do in event of an emergency while away from home, e.g. whom to call, how to contact emergency personnel, etc.

25. Do not discuss travel plans, your room number or any other personal information in public within earshot of strangers.

26. Bring along a basic first aid kit with bandages, iodine, mosquito repellant, sunscreen, alcoholic beverage packets, dramamine, pepto bismol, diarrhea medicine, etc.

27. Familiarize yourself with train and bus schedules before traveling. Have an alternative plan in place in the event your transportation plans change.

28. Do not flash your passport in public. Discreetly show important documents to officials only.

29. Consider purchasing portable alarms that emit a loud sound.

30. Watch for scams on the street. Children working with adults are notorious as pickpockets.

31. Never flash your money in public. Exchange funds with reputable and recognized exchangers only.

32. Have tips ready in advance for service personnel.

33. Consider renting an escort security service if traveling in areas where crime is high.

The key to safe traveling in any area is situational awareness. Distractions because of luggage, children, hotel personnel, strangers, etc. can put you at risk. Know your surroundings and stay in control of every situation.

 Schedule your travel and vacation during the off seasons. This time of vacation will cost you cheaper compared to traveling during the peak seasons. Airline fares, hotel rates, and a lot more are lower when you have yourselves booked during the off season.

 And remember to use cash on paid at the time of your travel, credit cards should be saved for the emergency purposes. If you still have some cash, it is good if you use it in paying and stay for your budgeted plan to keep away from the temptation of utilizing the credit cards.

In October last year, my partner and I left Turkey to travel back to Australia.  We were dreading the long flight from Istanbul to Singapore via Dubai followed by 10 hours of patiently waiting at Changi Flight terminal for our connecting flight.  We were discussing this with a fellow Australian tourist when we discovered a little known service that made a big difference for us both.  Let me explain…

Changi Airport must undoubtedly be one of the most impressive international airports.  There are so many pursuits to take up your time while you are hanging around for your flight.  Let me let you know how my partner and I used our ten hours at the airport.

We arrived fatigued and went straight to the Transit Accommodation.  This is like no other lodge we have experienced prior to now.  The advertised costs were by the hour so we opted to reserve a room for 8 hours.  We asked for  a wake-up call and headed to the room.

The room was comparable to any hotel living room really.  In this case we got a queen size bed with ensuite bathroom that had a shower area, lavatory and basin.  Everything was extremely fresh and neat.  The one noticable difference to most hotel rooms was the window.  There wasn’t one.  There were drapes hanging over what looked like a window however when you pulled them apart all that was behind was a wall.  So we shut them, had a shower and jumped into a very comfortable bed.

Seven and a half hours afterwards our wake-up phone call sounded and we got up, made a cup of coffee and signed out.

With 2 hours to wait and feeling energised once more, we made the decision to eat at one of the many restaurants.  The dinner was excellent and the service commendable.

After having eaten, we followed signs to the butterfly enclosure.  This is an incredible showcase on the upper level of the airport which consists of a 2 level garden location with tropical plant life and enormous amounts of butterflies of all shapes, dimensions and shades.  An amazing spectacle and one a person might expect to find at a zoo rather than an airport.  After a while the high temperature and himidity made us return to the airport.

Afterward I found the picture theater and we were lucky.  The film was just starting.  Consequently we viewed for just longer than 1 hour.  So enjoyable!

Inspite of having afterwards discovering all the additional intriguing showcases at the airport, we had run out of time.  It was time to connect to our flight for Australia.

Extensive travel can certainly be quite taxing, especially as you get older.  The last thing you want to do is sit around an airport terminal for a long time waiting for connecting flights.  Congratulations are in order to Changi airport for making the wait so much easier.  We were so impressed that we would not hesistate to recommend it to everyone else who is in going to be in similar scenario to us.

In Australia, we have made an effort to make it straightforward for people to obtain lodging in close proximity to Sydney airport on our hotel Sydney airport page in our Sydney Airport Parking internet site.  Please stop by if you’re searching for someplace to reside.  We hope it helps!