Romantic Valentine Getaway For Couples - Tips

If you intend to take a vacation out of your country on this Valentine's Day, I have some romantic ideas and tips what you can do besides looking for a destination, hotel and booked a plane ticket. You can make a romantic valentine even a magical valentine with a few surprises and surely will make your partner more in love with you.

Giving a Vacation's tickets will be one of the gift options for Valentine's day this year because fortunately, Valentine will be on Sunday this year. If you are planning to give a surprise by giving vacation's ticket, you can do it on Friday or Saturday. Also if you can not get out of town or out of the country, you can still book a room at the hotel and celebrate Valentine's Day together with your lover.

Some tips to make your vacation to be romantic:

1. Do not bring the kids, Leave them with your family that you trust for a few days.


2. Do not bring your works, tell your sweetheart "I'm All Yours", try to finish your work before valentine.


3. Prepare for some important things like maps, and list the places you want to visit. Look for any Valentine events, also Chinese New Year happens to be the same date as Valentine's day and Some shopping places like in Paris have winter sale on February.


4. Find out the weather forecast for your destination, Some countries are experiencing winter on February, prepare water resistant shoes, jacket, gloves and ear protectors.


5. Book a hotel's room from now, not until you have to walk to find hotels available.


6. Book a plane from now, you'll get a cheaper price and also it happens to be a low season this February.

Some things you can do to make it more romantic:

1. Call the hotel where you are going to stay, ask if they can prepare a candle light dinner in the rooms and beds filled with roses, say that you will pay in advance, perhaps they would be willing to do it. If not, contact a flower delivery shop about a week before Valentine's Day, ask them to send flowers to the hotel where you stay on Valentine's Day.


2. Prepare your "war equipments", I mean your night activities tools, if you're a woman, bring or buy the most attractive lingerie and prepare for your first night at the hotel.


3. Prepare some surprise gifts such as rings, necklaces, etc. wrap them nicely and ask the hotel whether they can arrange to put the gift on the room before you come or not. If not, ask for shipping packages to deliver your gift on Valentine's Day to the hotel where you stay.

Some of the Romantic destinations you can visit:

1. Paris, Favorite couples destination, you can visit the Eiffel tower and have a dinner there. Or walk down the Champs Elysees, go to the Arc de Triomphe, visiting the Louvre Museum, saw the painting in Montmartre and even just sitting in the cafe that are common in Paris.


2. Caribbean Island, Enjoy the warm atmosphere, relaxing, and If you like the natural landscape, the Caribbean island was a must to visit. Visit the island of Barbuda, a beautiful island with lots of wild and natural spaces.


3. Swiss Mountains, There's nothing more beautiful to see the alpine mountine, nothing is more romantic than sitting in front of the fireplace only both of you, while drinking wine and no activity is more fun than skiing with your partner. You can visit St. Moritz, the most famous resorts in the Swiss.


4. Bahamas, relax in front of both the beach, a quiet place and feel like the world belongs to both of you.


5. Venice, known as the most romantic city in the world, you'll see the architectural beauty of Venice, visiting Venice will make you want to go back next year. Many romantic cafes in Venice, enjoy musics in the main square is one of the activities you should do.


6. Amsterdam, Many events will be held in Amsterdam on Valentine's Day and make sure you visit those if you're there. You can relax at the bar jazz and don't forget to see the sex museum.

In addition, some places in Asia are very interesting to visit, such as Phuket, Bali, Lombok, etc. I suggest you who want to travel on Valentine's Day is to determine your destination from now and buy the tickets. Prepare everything you need and i believe you will experience the most romantic Valentine's Day ever. Have Fun and Happy Valentine's Day.

My name is Erick and I'm a professional magician, IT Consultant and learning to be a writer. I'm currently doing my valentine web project at http://www.magicalvalentine.com and if you need more tips on how to make your valentine getaway more memorable, please visit Valentine's Romantic Getaway Ideas.

Great Restaurants in Patong

The wonderful thing about spending your vacation in Patong is that there are so many outstanding restaurants you can choose from. There are so many different types of food served from all corners of the world.

It can at times be difficult to know where you should dine which is why I have compiled a list of some of my favorite eateries in town. If you are looking for a good meal then please be sure to visit some of the places listed below.

Baan Yin Dee

This is actually a hotel located on one of the hills overlooking the Andaman Sea however it also has a great restaurant serving some of the best food on the island. Be sure to try their excellent seafood dishes.

Franco Roma

There are various different Italian dining establishments in this popular Phuket resort area however one of my favorite is most certainly Franco Roma as they serve authentic Italian dishes and some remarkable pizzas.

Sam's Steak & Grill

Sam's Steak & Grill is definitely the leading steakhouse and it is in fact part of the Holiday Inn Resort. They only serve the finest Australian and US beef so if you are looking for an outstanding steak then this is the place to visit during your holiday.

Baan Rim Pa

Baan Rim Pa has won numerous awards over the years and is the most celebrated restaurant on the island. It is especially well known for its excellent Royal Thai cuisine. Please note however that it is also one of the most expensive eateries but it is definitely worth every penny.

Floyd's Brasserie

This popular brasserie is managed by the famous British television chef Keith Floyd and is located inside the Burasari hotel. Be sure to experience fine dining at its peak at this wonderful dining venue. I do suggest anyone who would like to dine there to make a reservation ahead of time.

James is a travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section on Phuket Beaches

Top Five Things to Do in Richmond

When you live in a downtown Richmond condo, you'll find a wealth of things to keep you busy in your downtime. After a long workday, you can relax in any of the city's nearby parks, take in live music at a favorite club, or enjoy a lively sports events. Richmond is rich in historical and cultural flavors, and whether you live in this state capital or are visiting, you are certain never to be bored.

What are the best things to see and do in Richmond? It's difficult to come up with a definitive list, but here are - in no particular order - what we think are the Top 10 attractions and suggestions for a fun day or night in Richmond, Virginia.

Stop and smell the roses! And daisies, and petunias, and...well, you get the idea. The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a popular destination for local lovers of flora. Tour the manicured Victorian gardens and see Virginia in bloom. Summertime brings live music to the garden, so pack a blanket, relax, and enjoy the tunes.

Hunt for ghosts! Haunts of Richmond is the city's only walking ghost tour. When the sun goes down, go for a guided stroll through the Shockoe area and learn about the darker side of Richmond. Who knows who you'll meet - living or otherwise - along the way.

Indulge your sweet tooth! Ask any local where to find a creamy, delicious milkshake and more than likely you'll be pointed to the legendary Dairy Bar. This Richmond institution has been serving up the sweet stuff for over fifty years, along with sandwiches and other great lunches.

Cheer on the Spiders! These Spiders don't spin webs, they are the might athletes of the University of Richmond. Whether your sport is baseball, football, soccer, or men's or women's basketball, the Spiders are always ready to play. Get tickets for a home game or match and enjoy.

Savor the taste of fresh fruit! The Carytown district of Richmond hosts an annual Watermelon Festival in early August. Stroll along the "Mile of Style" - as Carytown is known for its stylish boutiques and cafes - and sample delicious, fruity treats made with locally-grown watermelon. Just watch where you spit the seeds.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on Richmond condo rentals and Richmond Web design.

Car Parking in Dublin City

Parking in Dublin can be a bit of a nightmare, but with this guide you'll know where exactly to park your car so that it's safe and secure and above all, legally parked.

Dublin city is small and compact so at rush hour it tends to get congested. It's easy to walk around from attraction to attraction so be sure to park-up the car as soon as you arrive, as there really is no need to drive around this city centre to sight see.

Tow-away and clamping are in operation for those who park in a loading bay, pedestrian area, on double yellow lines, on a disabled parking space, on a bus lane or cycle track, so car parks are really the best option.

Dublin city has over 20 car parks, which are very well placed whether here for shopping or sightseeing.

Here are some of the main car parks in the city centre.

· Abbey Street car park

The Abbey Street car park is located on Lower Abbey Street, just off O'Connell Street (Dublin's main street) in the city centre. This is a very central location for visiting attractions like Trinity College, Temple Bar, the GPO and also for shopping on O'Connell Street and Henry Street.

· Parnell Centre car park

This car park is located just off Parnell Street. Parnell Street can be found just off the top of O'Connell Street (opposite end to O'Connell Bridge).

This car park is handy if you want to be close to the Gate Theatre, the Ambassador Theatre, the Dublin Writers Museum or the James Joyce Museum. This car park is also within walking distance of Croke Park stadium.

To get to this car park just take a right after the Virgin Cinema on Parnell Street and take another right on a small street called 'Loftus Lane' and you'll see the car park.

· Drury Street car park

This car park is located on Drury Street and is best approached from Stephens Street Lower. It has about 480 spaces and is very convenient to Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, the Powerscourt Shopping Centre and the Gaiety Theatre.

· IFSC car park

This car park is located in the Irish Financial Services Centre, which is the city's core business and financial district. It can be found in the docklands area about a 10-minute walk east of O'Connell Bridge. The car park has about 360 spaces and is ideal for attending events in the IFSC or for visiting attractions along the Dublin docklands like the Viking Splash Tour, the Famine Memorial, the Custom House or the Point Depot.

· Christchurch car park

The Christchurch car park has about 212 spaces and can be accessed from Lord Edward Street in the Christchurch area.

This car park is ideal if you want to park-up and stroll around one of the oldest parts of Dublin and explore attractions like Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, the City Hall, St. Audoen's Gate and it's also not that far from Temple Bar.

· Temple Bar car park

Also known as the Fleet Street car park this car park can be found right in the heart of the city centre, just off Westmoreland Street. It's convenient to Temple Bar, Grafton Street, Trinity College and O'Connell Street so it's a popular place to park.

This car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· Jervis Street car park

This car park has up to 750 spaces and is adjoining the Jervis Shopping Centre - one of the biggest and best shopping centres in Dublin. It is accessed from Jervis Street. This car park is ideally located for shopping as it's also very convenient to Henry Street, which is one of Dublin's pedestrianised shopping streets.

· Stephens Green Shopping Centre car park

Stephen's Green has one of the largest car parks in the city centre with up to 700 spaces. It can be accessed from Mercer Street and is open 24 hours a day.

This car park is ideally located for shopping as it's located next to the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre just off Grafton Street, so you won't have too far to go with those shopping bags!

Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com

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Things to Do in London, England

I have been all over the world and one of my favorite travel destinations is without a doubt London. The English capital city attracts visitors from around the world and one of the main reasons for this is because there are so many wonderful tourist attractions which travelers can enjoy.

I have listed in this article some of my favorite places to visit and things to do in London.

Tower Bridge

One of the most famous bridges in the world is most certainly the Tower Bridge. It opened to the public in 1894 and was designed by Horace Jones. Opening hours of the Tower Bridge are daily from 10:00 until 18:30.

Tower of London

This is where the Crown Jewels can be seen on display. It was also at one point in time used as a jail and place of execution. This place should be on every tourists list of venues to visit in the British capital.

Big Ben

Big Ben is certainly one of the most famous clocks in the world and it is in fact part of the Houses of Parliament. Unfortunately only UK residents can climb the tower to Big Ben.

Hyde Park

If you are looking for a quiet place to spend a part of the day then be sure to visit Hyde Park. There is plenty of greenery to enjoy and you could also visit Speaker's corner where you can hear people give speeches about a wide range of rather interesting and unique topics. There is also a lake where you can rent a small boat and even go swimming in the summer.

Westminster Abbey

The Westminster Abbey is one of the most important religious buildings of the country and has been home of royal coronations for nearly one thousand years. A lot of famous English people have also been buried at the Westminster Abbey.

Madame Tussaud's

Madame Tussaud's is one of the most famous and popular tourists attractions of London and it is home to wax figured of famous people including politicians, movie stars and musicians. It was originally founded in 1835 and several other Madame Tussaud's have since opened around the world including one in Amsterdam for example. Opening hours are Monday through Friday from 09:30 until 17:30 and during the weekend from 09:00 until 8:00.

James is travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section on Karon Beach.

Phuket Shopping

Phuket has plenty to offer its visitors including some outstanding shopping venues. Phuket is well known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and exiting nightlife however during the last decade a large number of world class shopping venues have opened in Phuket.

When people think about going shopping in Phuket they will often think about counterfeit software, DVD movies and fake brand name clothing. If this is the type of goods that you want to purchase during your holiday on Phuket then there are plenty of small stores where you can find these types of products.

If however you would like to purchase high quality products and designer clothing then there are a number of world class Phuket shopping malls where you can go buy these items.

Travelers planning a trip to Phuket and who would like to do some shopping during their holiday should definitely plan a visit to some of the outstanding Phuket shopping venues listed down below.

Jungceylon Shopping Mall

The Jungceylon shopping mall is the newest shopping mall on Phuket and is located in the Patong beach resort area. There are hundreds of stores at this mall as well as plenty of restaurants and other types of entertainment venues. If you feel like catching a movie then you should definitely check out the multi screen movie theatre which is located on the top floor.

Phuket Central Festival

The Phuket Central Festival mall is located along the bypass road of Phuket and is home to some of the finest shops and boutiques found anywhere on the island. If you plan to do some shopping in Phuket then be sure to visit the excellent Central department store which is located inside of this large and modern shopping mall. The Phuket Central Festival mall is also home to a multi screen cinema and there are plenty of food and beverage outlets from which shoppers can choose.

Big C Mall

The Big C mall in Phuket is where most of the local Thai residents seem to enjoy doing their shopping. The main retailer at this Phuket shopping mall is the Thai Big C department store however there are also a number of other restaurants and stores at this shopping venue. The Big C mall is located close by to the Phuket Central Festival shopping mall and is as well located along the Phuket Bypass road.

Ocean Plaza Patong

Another popular shopping destination in Patong is the Ocean Plaza mall. There are dozens of small boutiques which together form the Ocean department store. There is also an excellent supermarket located in the basement of this Phuket shopping mall. If you enjoy bowling then be sure to visit the modern bowling alley which is located on the top floor of the Ocean Plaza mall in Patong.

James is travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section with Phuket car rental information.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Discounts - Save Money on Tickets, Rides, and More!

Six Flags Magic Mountain is a popular amusement park in Valencia, CA. It opened in 1971 and has since then become one of the largest parks in North America. With several roller coasters and a large number of other rides, this park is the ideal for vacation for families and friends who are looking for excitement.

If you are looking for a fun vacation, then you need to get some tickets. There are several options online for Six Flags Magic Mountain discount tickets. You can get a Flash Pass if you want to reserve your ride time. This means you won't be required to stand around for most of the day! Or, you could choose a Play Pass, which will allow you unlimited park visits during the 2010 season for a very affordable price.

If you want the VIP treatment, you and your family will get your own personal tour guide, and will always get front of the line access, first row seating at shows, a personalized itinerary for you and your kids, and a special meeting with Bugs Bunny. This basically means you will receive first class service at Magic Mountain!

Whichever of these tickets options you choose, you will be able to enjoy plenty of exciting rides, such as X2, Viper, Goliath, Déjà vu, Tidal Wave, Colossus, Dive Devil, Ninja, Superman: the Escape, and Tatsu. You will especially want to check out Tatsu, as it is the world's fastest and tallest flying roller coaster. It has a suspended track feature and vehicles that will recline you with your back against the track! You'll go through large spirals, sharp dives, and deep plunges at 62 mph!

Six Flags Magic Mountain is divided up into various theme areas, including Gotham City Backlot, Cyclone Bay, Samurai Summit, Baja Ridge, Rapids Camp Crossing, Colossus Country Fair, The Movie District, and High Sierra Territory. If you bring kids with you, and you can take them to Bugs Bunny World and Thomas Town, where they will find tons of rides, shows, and meet and greets with their favorite cartoon characters.

There is obviously something for everyone of all ages. If you get some Six Flags Magic Mountain discounts and cheap tickets online before you go, you will be able to save a lot of money. You will have plenty leftover for shopping and dining. There are many shops at Magic Mountain, including Cartoon Candy Kitchen, Looney Tunes Super Store, Tatsu Photos, Thomas Town Retail Store, and more.

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