Go on and have the perfect vacation in Thailand. Don’t just go to Thailand following the trail of one of your friends who has already been there. Don’t also go to Thailand on the advice of your favorite Tour Operator or as per what you have just read in one of the Tour Guides or brochures. Be different. Go and do some volunteer work in Thailand instead. Mind you when you go as a volunteer in Thailand, you get more bangs for your bucks! You get to see the true Thailand, not the sanitized version that’s presented to millions of tourists who have visited Thailand before you. When you wish to go as a volunteer in Thailand the true Thailand will open up in front of you, the rural Thailand that’s unseen by the outside world unless some like you who go over to do volunteer work in Thailand.

So, what kind of volunteer work can you do in Thailand? Do you have to be a professional? Could just anyone go? Will you get adequate time off from your volunteer work in Thailand to be able to see the country and its villages? When you wish to sign up as a volunteer in Thailand you could take any of the several options that are open to you. You could take up teaching and be engaged with little children who could be taught English by you. You could participate in Thailand’s medical program or one in childcare. If you are interested in animals you would surely enjoy working for the welfare of gibbons or elephants besides sea turtles and rescued dogs. You need not be an architect or an engineer but you could participate in Thailand’s building activities and help in building a school, a home or a place for putting up destitute kids. You could also help in community activities such as in vegetable gardens or mini fish farms. Generally, you will need to work for only four days a week, leaving you with a long weeked to explore the countryside or the surrounding mountains. The perfect vacation in Thailand beckons.

Myself webmaster of Starfish Volunteers ( ) – a growing ‘not for profit’ volunteer and gap year organisation providing volunteer opportunities, volunteer Thailand, volunteer travel, community volunteering and volunteer work in Thailand.

With the month of June upon us, many are looking to finally head for a bit of fun and what better place than the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The sun is out the surf is up and there are few places with as many wild free beaches as we have here at the Outer Banks. It is a great time to plan for family reunions, weekend getaways and just some old fashion holiday loafing on the beach or by the pool. While many may want to wait for the full brunt of summer in July, lan Outer Banks vacation rentals is proud to announce their special rates for those smart enough to book early for a June vacation.

June Specials Have Plenty of Amenities

This means that for those who want to make an early break for summer holiday fun, an Outer Banks vacation rentals home may be even more affordable. Among many of the fine vacation rentals that lan has to offer they are giving early holiday renters an extra incentive to book in June by reducing the rental rates on all open weeks. These reductions can be anywhere from 5-10% off the regular rates on a wide assortment of outer banks vacation rental homes. The rentals range from 2bedroom cottages to spacious 8 bedroom group homes and the majority of them have pools. If you are looking for a view, many of the vacation rentals specials have either an oceanfront view or a bay view.
Of course all the Outer Banks vacation rentals include the lan Vacations touches like free linens and towels, repeat rental rewards and of course our standard free home cleaning before you arrive and after you leave. Many of our rental homes allow dogs so be sure and check to see if the home you want is a pet friendly home before making the reservation. And remember, with lan Vacations you can check in as early as 1PM at the only off-island check-in office for vacation rentals.

Limited Time Offer

But like so many good things that summer brings, these June Outer Banks vacation rentals specials wont last long, so you might want to book your holiday getaway now. All rental specials are on a first-come first-serve basis and not every vacation rentals property is listed as part of this June holiday special. For a complete listing of what is available and to discover the many extras that the lan Vacations rentals have to offer, be sure to check the June Specials vacation rentals listing on their website.

Vacation means away from work pressure, relaxing, chilling out with near and dear ones, good food and good location. If we combine all of the above in one package it will be called Country vacation India. Country vacation India offers so much fun and excitement in less time and lesser expenses.
Country vacation India Membership has many benefits for its members.Country vacation membership offers many discounts on their product. They also have tie up with so many companies to give their members an exciting discount on goodies on shopping during vacation.

Country vacation India members from all over the world to country club Chankyapuri Kolkatta known for its world class facilities and traditional food culture. Being the member of Country vacation India itself enables you for the heavy discount on hotel booking. Country vacation India staffs are trained for taking well care of customers. Rooms at hotel are elegantly decorated in traditional Bengali style. You can feel the earthy touch of Bengali culture. Located in the lush green surroundings this Country vacation India resort is a perfect getaway for your family. The massage facility in traditional style is very relaxing. Country vacation India has a good variety of traditional food served here. You can relish different variety of fish cuisines at Country vacation India.

Country vacation India is a wonderful companion for the vacations inside India and worldwide. Country vacation India membership allows its patrons to avail facilities at so many shopping outlets in the city. Country vacation India offers discount in leading garment stores, jewelry showrooms, food joints, pizza, and general stores. Its a pleasure to shop in Kolkatta with heavy discounts on almost everything. With the help of Country vacation India membership you can buy gifts for relatives and friends. At Country vacation India there is rain of discounts. With Country vacation India membership I can only say that you name it and they have it.

And not to forget that being the member of Country vacation India you are entitled to stay at Country club India resorts all over the world. In this way the Country vacation India membership offers double benefit.

Country vacation India has a tradition of treating its members with wide variety of entertainment and fun activities. At country club chankyapuri Kolkatta too Country vacation India has entertainment activities organized keeping in mind the taste of Indian family. Once you avail the service of Country vacation India you will become a fan. The service here is world class. Highly recommended for all the travelers.

There’s now queerer than folk- is an expression which roughly translates as -some people are just plain bonkers-, and this applies to people everywhere, including people who book up vacation rental homes and choose exotic locations as their vacation destinations. The following statements and complaints are all true.

One couple had been told by the vacation rental home owner that there is a water park nearby, but when they got there they realized they were over-dressed since they had not brought their swim wear. They made a complaint insisting that they should have been told that they need to bring their swimming costumes and towels to this vacation destination. Another couple, on booking a beachfront vacation rental villa then complained that the beach was too sandy, even though the owner of the vacation rental villa had written on his listings that it was located on a sandy beach.

One man complained to the owner of their holiday rental home that he bought some Ray Bans from a street peddler for $5 only to then find out that they were fake. Another couple complained when they booked a holiday rental home near the sea. They took their kids for a swim but they found the sea was not the way they imagined it to be – it had fish in it. So, they naturally went back to their beautiful holiday rental home and complained to the owner because he had not pre-warned them.

Some people also complain because they feel their vacation rental home is not stocked up enough, like the man who complained because there was no egg slicer, and some are just too -uninformed’ (to put it kindly) to work out how things are supposed to work, like the family who complained because there was no air conditioning on the (outdoor) patio of their vacation rental villa.

And there are even complaints of the more sensitive nature, like the man who went on a safari during his honeymoon, saw an aroused elephant, and then complained to his vacation home owner that he now felt inadequate and that his honeymoon was now ruined. Another couple put in a complaint because the lady became impregnated, something that she blamed on the fact their bedroom has a double bed and not a twin.

But the best of the lot has to be the couple who complained because it took them longer to fly back to England from their Jamaican holiday rental home than it did for their friends to fly back to America, and the woman who booked into a hotel, saw a -do not disturb- sign on the back of her door, on the inside, and thought that it meant for her to stay in the room. She should have booked a holiday rental home, not a hotel.

John Owens Is a writer for Vacations rental homes and holiday homes and rental condos rented directly from the owner of the vacation rental home.

Cruise vacations offer ample opportunities for people to forge lasting friendships and meet new people while luxuriating in the rich ambience of a passenger ship.

A cruise liner is a majestically built ship and resembles a luxury hotel with numerous decks, swimming pools, jacuzzis, theater, casino and dining rooms. It can carry up to 2500 or more passengers and around 1000 crewmembers. The staterooms are fairly large with enough closet space and an attached balcony with chairs. As expected the food is laid out in a buffet and is available round the clock besides the theme eateries like an Asian noodle shop or the delicatessen that serves sandwiches made to order. The dining rooms though, boast of a small menu have an extensive wine list from which one can order. Once the passengers have gorged the delectable food and drunk the best wines they need to work off those calories too! And for that the ship is equipped with a gym and there are special Yoga, Spinning and Pilates classes which can be quite full, so, either one has to book early or make do with the jogging track that is meant for the sheer pleasure of walking those calories off while luxuriating in the fresh sea breeze.

The concept of having fun ` on a cruise lies with group activities, which are listed in the daily cruise newsletter. One can attend an art auction or a wine tasting session besides joining in group games and sing-along sessions at the bar. The night comes and the casino and the night clubs, pubs and bars come alive, you can hear the slot machines from the casino and jazz, hip hop and top forties belting out from the clubs. You can pub-crawl to your hearts content, as well.

Not everything on a ship is for free, however. In general, the juice stations offer round the clock juice service, on the house, but often, soft drinks and ice cream have an extra charge attached to them. The rates of the spa treatment on the ship are pretty steep compared to what we pay ashore and telephone calls are very expensive so its always better to use the Internet cafes at the port of calls.

Going on a cruise not only hones your traveling skills, but also provides you with new friends and memories you will cherish forever!

We just got back from the week long Mumbai vacation. Although it was my third trip to Mumbai but it was my first vacation trip with my family. I am Deepak kapoor, marketing executive from Delhi. I am a happily satisfied member of country vacation. We are a family of three. Me, my wife and my daughter had planned well in advance for yearend Mumbai vacation.

Country vacation Membership gave me a chance to take my family for a wonderful trip to Mumbai. As it was my first vacation trip with my family I took no chance and booked the resort with country vacation well in advance. We reached Mumbai on 24th of December. As a valued member of Mumbai Country vacation we were received and welcomed by the representatives. Country vacations had our rooms booked in country club Andheri resort. At country club Andheri as the country vacations member we got number of mind boggling facilities. This resort is really on of the most happening place in Mumbai. Mumbai country vacation makes your vacation so comfortable that you will love to come here again and again. The exciting fun filled schedule of parties and celebrations is the highlight of the Mumbai country vacation. On 31st December night the country vacations resort was decorated like a bride and there was big bash organized with bollywood stars performances. Watching film stars performing for
Country vacation members is like special privilege.

Thanks to country vacations mumbai for this special treat on New Year eve. Country vacation organizes food festivals featuring multi cuisine delicacies are worth tasting. Children carnivals keeps your little ones busy and happy. My daughter just loved these carnivals. I enjoyed the ghazal evenings with renowned performers. Here at Mumbai country vacation Picnic and rain dance, fashion shows Dj nights and movie programs makes your vacation fun filled and exciting. In day to day life we never had enough time to sit back and relax but with country vacations I got chance to spend ample amount of time in massage parlor and health spa. My wife as usual went to beauty parlor. Mumbai country vacation is special for one more delicious reason.

At Country vacations restaurants I simply love the food, the authentic maharashtrian snacks. Small cold coffee, and milkshakes. In the evening we enjoyed playing tennis inside the resort. My wife and daughter tried their hands at squash. At this country vacation resort in andheri the whole atmosphere is like dream sequence of the typical bollywood masala films. But here in Mumbai country vacation everything is for real. Our vacation in Mumbai as a member of country vacation was quite an incredible experience; I can say it was altogether almost overwhelming in every way that one can imagine. I am looking forward to visit this beautiful city for vacation again. Thanks to country vacation Mumbai it made our trip memorable.

One of the biggest ‘holidays of a lifetime’ for many people has got to be trekking in the Amazon rainforest. Just the thought of it is enough to send a world of exotic images spiralling into your mind: the verdant green of the trees, the shrieks and calls of the monkeys and birds, the croak of frogs, the trickle of sweat as it glides down your back, the squelch of the soft ground beneath your boots…

The Amazon rainforest traverses a whopping nine countries, over an area one and a half times the size of the European Union, meaning the opportunity to trek terrain that varies enormously. Visitors to the area should prepare to navigate microclimates where it can vary from the very hot to pouring rain, with changing animal species that diversify with their environment – and what animals they are! Jaguars, monkeys, anacondas, frogs, parrots, dolphins, crocodiles and tarantulas are just a few among the thousands of different types of animal life that can be found within the depths of the Amazon’s tropical rainforest. This, combined with the amount of species of plants and trees, makes the area one of the most magnificent in the world. Trekking in the Amazon rainforest is something that challenges tourists, and becomes an experience they will never forget.

Unfortunately, the Amazon rainforest is under growing threat of deforestation caused by logging, cattle ranching, mining and more. Global climate change is also a significant threat to the rainforest. Many people are aware of the types of threats that put the future of the Amazon rainforest in jeopardy, but are we doing enough to help protect this precious land?

If we want this region to keep its stunning, world-renowned biodiversity intact for the future, then we’re going to have to work harder than ever to stop deforestation, lower carbon emissions and reduce the terrible effects of greenhouse gas emissions on the environment. It may be possible for us all to enjoy the wonders of the Amazon rainforest in our lifetimes, but what about the next generation, or the next? If you want to help ensure that this precious – and crucial – rainforest is looked after and protected, it’s time to look into what you can do to help the cause. After all, there’s only one Amazon rainforest – and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

One of the world’s most scenic beach clusters is featured by Florida. Visiting Florida can be a great option for you if you are looking for a place that presents a fantastic blend of adventure, beach, wildlife and sightseeing. Florida attracts a huge chunk of travelers every day. No wonder then that the need for Florida vacation rentals is considerably high round the year. Good Florida vacation rentals not only ensure that you get a great place for accommodation but also guarantee highest standards of privacy and personal touch. Selecting very good Florida vacation rentals will surely make your holiday worthwhile.

Florida is popularly called the Sunshine State as far as the weather is concern and so you are virtually guaranteed a fair weather throughout the year. However, July is considered the warmest month with the mercury rising to 92 degrees and January is the coolest month at 49 degrees. Many tourists and vacationers are seeking for Florida as their vacation destination among other places in the world. This is so since there are so many wonderful places in Florida. In Florida you can do many things as basking in the sun, going around sightseeing, enjoying unique shopping experience, playing golf, gazing at the azure blue waters, lounging on the beach, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, tasting local culinary, partaking in water sports and many more.

When planning a Florida vacation, you can even consider hiring a Kissimmee vacation rental. Kissimmee is the ideal location to access most of the attractions in Central Florida. No visit to Florida is complete without a visit to Disney World and the incomparable array of entertainment attractions in the area and Kissimmee is right at the doorstep to this world famous attraction.

Florida vacation rentals are equipped with amenities like Olympic swimming pool, advanced fitness centre, games room, toddler areas and movie theatre. Florida vacation rentals will offer the perfect hygiene and safety for a peaceful and hassle-free family stay. The interiors and design of the home is set in such a way that it offers peace of mind for vacationers. You can cook your own food in Florida vacation rentals as you have full equipped kitchen.

Your choice of vacation rentals would determine where you would stay for your vacation, so, it is vital for you to ensure that your vacation rentals should fit on what you need in your vacation. With vacation rentals you’ll find a home away from home in Florida. Villas, condos, duplexes, beach homes, apartments, etc are include in Florida vacation rentals.

Are you tired of hearing about the same places in Europe? This is a large and diverse continent. There are plenty of great cities and holiday destinations, so there’s no need to visit the same places at everyone else.

That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a great holiday in Paris, for instance. On the contrary, it’s a great city and you’ll have great fun there. But you’ll also find that it’s busy with other tourists and you might like to try some new places, rather than keep returning to that city.

So where should you go instead? It really depends on what you’re looking for when it comes to having a great holiday, so let’s look at some options.

If you want to see some great scenery then you’ll be spoilt for choice in Europe. Norway certainly takes some beating, although visitors to Iceland might disagree. In both countries you’ll get to see that colder climates can still lead to great holidays.

Spain and Italy also have an enormous amount to offer. When many people think of Spain they tend to focus on the crowded coastal resorts. Although many people love to visit such resorts, if you want to visit the real Spain then it makes sense to head for the interior. Once there, you’ll find small villages that have hardly been touched by tourism.

Great scenery can be stunning, but you may also want to visit places where you can find a lively atmosphere in the evenings. The city of Galway, in Ireland, might make an excellent choice. Located close to some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery, you can spend time in the city and experience some of that country’s world famous hospitality.

As you can see, there’s no need to stick with the same old holiday resorts. Take a look at a map and try and pick out some new locations. Holidays are a great way to relax and to broaden your horizons.

You can find many best restaurants in Colorado. If you are visiting the place, you must try to dine in any of its famous bistros. Colorado is not only popular for its tourist attractions, but for its tempting dishes as well. You will definitely remember your visit if you try the delectable menus offered in many establishments. Here are the things you can look forward to from them.

Affordable Food

The best restaurants in Colorado offer the most affordable yet delicious food. With even a minimal budget, you can find several cafes offering their special menus at discounted prices. Many of them promote some recipes on a regular basis. You can enjoy steak or chips on certain days of the week at a reasonable price.

Good Music

Nothing can beat the best restaurants in Colorado if they come with great music. If you want to relax during your stay, the soothing music played in the background will help you enjoy your vacation. During some days of the week, you can also listen and jam with live artists. Who would not want to dine in a bistro with live people serenading you? If you have a famous local artist in mind, check the schedule in the best restaurants in Colorado to see their performance.

Nice Ambiance

Many times, the food in different establishments are just the same and the only reason why one charges too high for them is the ambiance they create. If you want to experience unforgettable dining in the best restaurants in Colorado, you can do this by looking for a place with great atmosphere. If you go to a place with a lively mood, you can imbibe the vibes in the surroundings and feel good as well.

Colorado should be a part of your destinations if you want to spend a memorable holiday with your family or loved ones. By visiting the best restaurants in Colorado, you can complete your stay in the place and keep happy memories as you go home.