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		<title>Reserve The Perfect Byron Bay Accommodation For Your Visit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martina Schmit</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Byron Bay is a lovely locale for a special getaway. This place can be traveled to via public transport and has an assortment of entertainments for individuals of any age or ability. Situated by the sea and featuring unique market places and activities, travelers may choose from any of the many <a href="http://www.byron-bay-accommodation.net">Byron Bay accommodation</a> offerings.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Byron Bay is a lovely locale for a special getaway. This place can be traveled to via public transport and has an assortment of entertainments for individuals of any age or ability. Situated by the sea and featuring unique market places and activities, travelers may choose from any of the many <a target='_blank' href="http://www.byron-bay-accommodation.net">Byron Bay accommodation</a> offerings.</p>
<p>Wedding ceremonies on the beach are a perfect choice to create memories and guarantee a special time for all guests. Newlyweds shall be excited to take in the idyllic scenery and enjoy the fine quality of the resorts available to host the occasion. A wide array of accommodations plus the presence of experts in ceremony arranging allow bride and groom to enjoy the wedding they have dreamed of.</p>
<p>The beaches of this region renowned for remaining in their natural form. The pristine condition of the beaches is a dream come true for vacationers who are used to a view obstructed by local buildings or overly groomed beachfront property. True beach lovers may enjoy a stay in a holiday home, which offers the comfort and privacy of a freestanding house, but the convenience of being near the beach.</p>
<p>The clean sand and sparkling waters of the bay are inviting to tourists who appreciate nature. But there&#8217;s plenty to do aside from sunbathing on the beach. The metropolitan life offers dance clubs, bars, art exhibitions, and concert venues. New events are being added constantly to entertain and entice travelers visiting the region. Local galleries feature artwork by artists from the area, and many live musical events take place on a daily basis.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll never be bored with activities like the ones featured here. If you fancy a hot air balloon ride, a cooking class, or a spa treatment, you&#8217;ll find plenty of options to enjoy. Land-based activities abound for the adventurous tourists who appreciate the chance for action in forms of hiking, sport, biking, and horse riding. Art and music aficionados should plan to visit in wintertime and take advantage of the annual musical events that are scheduled to take place.</p>
<p>For a special birthday celebration simply contact one of the companies who specialize in planning child-friendly parties. There&#8217;s no need for any kid to sit in their hotel room and complain of boredom with so much to do. Activities can be organized or free form, indoors or outdoors, depending on the needs of the child. Everyone should be able to have fun.</p>
<p>For a truly rejuvenating holiday, this community offers an assortment of health and healing services of which visitors are encouraged to take advantage. Fitness classes such as yogalates, a combination of yoga and pilates, are a lot of fun. A wide selection of spa services practically guarantee relaxation.</p>
<p>If any tourist needs assistance in choosing Byron Bay accommodation that is right for their needs, they may contact a travel agent or get in touch with a destination via the internet. Many, if not all, hotels and resorts are able to accommodate last minute plans though it may require a special fee. With so many great resorts and hotels available, tourists will want to come back again and again in order to experience them all.</p>
<p>Martina Schmit is an accomplished <a target='_blank' href="http://www.byron-bay-accommodation.net">Byron Bay</a> business person who has recently driven widely down the Australian eastern coastline. She writes article content in a number of different languages like Chinese and also Danish for many different global newspapers together with the very occasional marketing transmission.</p>
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		<title>Stunning Beaches Suitable For Romantic Dates</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelo Sivils</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A beach vacation is always a favorite when we want to get away with the family, our friends or our partner. Everybody enjoys a trip to the seaside. It's the best way of getting a complete change from the usual routine, unwinding and just having a blast.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A beach vacation is always a favorite when we want to get away with the family, our friends or our partner. Everybody enjoys a trip to the seaside. It&#8217;s the best way of getting a complete change from the usual routine, unwinding and just having a blast.</p>
<p>There are plenty of nice beaches in the United States for vacationers and also a wide variety of beaches to be found in other parts of the world for the more adventurous.</p>
<p>Maui is an ideal place to visit if you are looking forward to an idyllic vacation with your husband or wife. Situated in Hawaii, it offers some of the most romantic beaches in the world, which are often chosen by honeymooners. Apart from the amazing beaches, Maui also has other attractions.</p>
<p>Another romantic spot that&#8217;s been a favorite for beach vacations over the years is the Virgin Islands. Its immaculate shores are just perfect for winding down and enjoying your partner&#8217;s company away from the buzz of everyday life.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re spoilt for choice as far as family beach vacations are concerned. California beaches tend to be a favorite family destination in the United States as there are plenty of activities available for all ages.</p>
<p>Its 1100 miles of beaches can&#8217;t fail to please, whether you prefer the tranquility of wild shores or the excitement of popular tourist areas. Some of California&#8217;s most popular attractions are Huntington beach, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo.</p>
<p>Be sure to find out if your chosen destination can cater for the people who will be on vacation with you. A romantic setting might not offer activities for energetic youngsters and a busy family resort could make it difficult for a couple to spend quality time together.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t make a hasty decision about where to spend your beach vacation but think it over carefully bearing in mind the people you will be spending it with. Once you have found the destination, do a little research on what it has to offer. Beach vacations are a wonderful way of recharging your batteries, but if you are going away with children you will need extra activities to keep them entertained.</p>
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		<title>Delray Beach is the All-American City with one of the Top Beaches in America</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 14:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jony Mozen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Delray Beach is the only city in Florida to ever win the coveted "All-America City" award twice - once in 1993 and again in 2001.  Plus, Travel Holiday magazine voted Delray Beach as one of the top public beaches in the southeastern United States for swimming and one of the top 35 beaches in the entire country overall based on sand quality, water warmed by the gulf stream, and safe waves. Now that's a winning combination that you can live with. If you're thinking of moving to Florida this is the ideal spot to live, work, retire and play.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The City of Delray Beach is the only city in Florida to ever win the coveted &#8220;All-America City&#8221; award twice &#8211; once in 1993 and again in 2001.  Plus, Travel Holiday magazine voted Delray Beach as one of the top public beaches in the southeastern United States for swimming and one of the top 35 beaches in the entire country overall based on sand quality, water warmed by the gulf stream, and safe waves. Now that&#8217;s a winning combination that you can live with. If you&#8217;re thinking of moving to Florida this is the ideal spot to live, work, retire and play.</p>
<p>Designated as a Blue Wave Beach by the Clean Beaches Council for its clean and well-managed beach, the City of Delray Beach contracts with a beach cleaning service and cabana-rental company ensuring year-round enjoyment for residents and visitors. That&#8217;s one reason why, that out of 1,800 miles of coastline in Florida, the two miles that touch Delray Beach just happen to make it one of the best family beaches in the whole state! Its award winning, sparkling, manicured sandy beaches attract approximately one million visitors a year to this charming beach town. The nonprofit Clean Beaches Council, which runs the most comprehensive, national environmental and public safety beach certification program in the country, have officially certified the beaches in Delray to be clean, healthy, and environmentally well managed. The City of Delray Beach also received recognition from the &#8220;American Coastal Coalition&#8221; for Delray&#8217;s pristine quality of their white sandy beaches. </p>
<p>Delray Beach is one of the cleanest cities in South Florida and public safety is a #1 priority in this safety-conscious beachfront community. Located between Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, even with its population of 65,000, this Village by the Sea, as it is sometimes called, earned its friendly and welcoming reputation for having the intimacy and community feeling of a small town. Delray Beach offers the whole family a chance to spend a relaxing and peaceful day at the beach, where you&#8217;ll find wonderful restaurants right across the street. And it&#8217;s just a short walk to the Intracoastal, where a downtown playground area in Veterans Park is convenient for mom and dad and fun for the little ones. This South Palm Beach County city is also known for its art galleries, shops, boutiques and fine restaurants, as well as its famous Delray Beach Tennis Center, the historic Colony Hotel and the annual Delray Beach Garlic Festival and the noted Delray Affair art festival. At night, Atlantic Avenue becomes an active nightspot with dance clubs, bars and restaurants for adults and singles.</p>
<p>Overseeing public safety at the municipal beach and Atlantic Dunes Park, the Ocean Rescue team has received numerous awards for their professional achievement from the USLA, Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association and Emergency Medicine Foundation, which is important when the largest crowd hits the beach on the Fourth of July. People come from miles around to spend the day viewing the sand-sculpting contest, the Beautiful Baby bathing suit contest, the Patriotic Bicycle &amp; Scooter Parade, the 30&#215;60-foot American flag raising, and dancing on the beach. At 9:00pm a live radio broadcast provides a synchronized music background for the famous Grucci fireworks display and its exciting grand finale tribute to our country&#8217;s birthday. Don&#8217;t miss it!</p>
<p>The rest of the year, you can slip off to a quieter beach experience at the southern end of the beach at Atlantic Dunes Park, nestled in an elevated wooded area with a boardwalk and nature trail. There are picnic tables, public restrooms and a pavilion, plus metered parking across the street. Ocean Rescue Division Li     feguards are on duty from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. On A1A, Anchor Park is a public city park across from the beach with picnic tables, barbecue grills, playground, public restrooms, outside showers, and metered parking with easy access to the beach. This pocket park, open 8:00 am till dusk, is a nice, quiet spot for a picnic but be sure to pack everything you need because there are no concession stands. Nearby Sandoway Park, on the same side of the street, has metered parking, restrooms, drinking fountain, and vending machines.</p>
<p>Discover Delray Beach now and see how our Old Florida charm and character blend into the modern, upscale style of West Delray, home to some of the most beautiful, master-planned communities for families and retirees. Yes, climate, dining and shopping, cultural attractions, educational and business opportunities, and the beautiful beaches help make Delray Beach home to a wonderful lifestyle. Make it your home, too.</p>
<p>I recommend that you check out <a target='_blank' href="http://www.glhomes.com/pages-homes-for-sale-in-delray-beach-florida" title="Delray Beach Homes">Delray Beach Homes</a> if you are considering moving.</p>
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		<title>Pleasant And Luxury Byron Bay Accommodation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 11:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martina Schmit</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.byron-bay-accommodation.net">Byron Bay accommodation</a> is plentiful with places to suit every budget from backpackers to those seeking to stay in a luxury hotel. The town is located in the state of New South Wales on the east coast of Australia. It is an extremely popular place for visitors to stop at with a wide array of attractions and local events including a number of arts festivals. It is also situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target='_blank' href="http://www.byron-bay-accommodation.net">Byron Bay accommodation</a> is plentiful with places to suit every budget from backpackers to those seeking to stay in a luxury hotel. The town is located in the state of New South Wales on the east coast of Australia. It is an extremely popular place for visitors to stop at with a wide array of attractions and local events including a number of arts festivals. It is also situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty.</p>
<p>Those visiting this area of Australia will normally find a wide choice of places to stay including luxury villas and apartments, a caravan site and backpacker hostels. A Moroccan themed villa has several rooms to rent and a pool and BBQ area. During the holiday season it will probably prove beneficial to book accommodation before arriving in the town as it can get extremely busy and hotels can quickly get booked up.</p>
<p>There are many reasons why visitors are drawn to this part of Australia, the sandy beaches are typically a big attraction as is the laid back and welcoming atmosphere. There are lots of activities for people to enjoy on their holiday including walking and hiking tours, ballooning, spa treatments and diving. The Cape lighthouse is a popular place to visit and is situated on the most easterly point of Australia.</p>
<p>Many people are attracted by the opportunity of whale watching as the area offers one of the most popular whale watching spots. From June to August thousands of humpback whales travel past on their migration. They return from August to November with their newborn calves. The town has lots of whale spotting trips on offer so that visitors can see the whales on their journey.</p>
<p>This area of Australia has a big artistic community with artists, photographers and musicians all drawn to the pleasant surroundings and welcoming, relaxed lifestyle. There are a number of galleries and artist studios situated around the local area and are ideal places to visit for those wanting to find out more about Australian artists. An arts and industry estate is located not far from the town with studios and galleries located there.</p>
<p>There are several music events throughout the year with live bands playing regularly. Regular festivals include a Blues and Roots festival, a writers festival and a film festival. A Fatherhood Festival also takes place and is intended to celebrate the role of fathers and family life.</p>
<p>The area has a number of markets known for their produce and welcoming atmosphere. Markets typically feature art and crafts stalls and fresh produce stalls. The markets can be an enjoyable family day out as they often feature stalls selling interesting old fashioned toys, clothes and games.</p>
<p>Byron Bay accommodation offers the perfect surrounding for a stay in this interesting and friendly town. Its beautiful surroundings and beaches make it the perfect place to unwind. The variety of events and attractions means that there is sure to be something to appeal to everyone.</p>
<p>Martina Schmit is a <a target='_blank' href="http://www.byron-bay-accommodation.net">Byron Bay</a> business person who has now riden her bicycle at length around the Australian eastern shoreline. Martina produces articles in a number of different languages such as Spanish in addition to Finnish for an assortment of foreign magazines plus the random press program.</p>
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		<title>Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Playa Hermosa means &#8220;beautiful beach&#8221; and it was named that by the foreigners who moved to the Santa Teresa area in the past few decades. It&#8217;s the least developed of the four sections of the Malpais/Santa Teresa area of Costa Rica, and many think it has the best beach. The sand isn&#8217;t as white as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Playa Hermosa means &#8220;beautiful beach&#8221; and it was named that by the foreigners who moved to the Santa Teresa area in the past few decades.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s the least developed of the four sections of the Malpais/Santa Teresa area of Costa Rica, and many think it has the best beach.   The sand isn&#8217;t as white as Santa Teresa, but the beach is much broader, and it&#8217;s great for boogie boarding.</p>
<p>The surfing is awesome too, and it has a right-hand point break.  There are at least three surf camps at Playa Hermosa, and many others bring their beginner students here.  The waves can become huge here however (up to 20 feet) and like most beaches, when the surf is gigantic, it can be dangerous.</p>
<p>Just south of the main beach of Playa Hermosa is an incredible, huge tidepool in front of Hotel El Rey Patricio, which is a favorite spot for families to take their kids at low tide to learn to swim or snorkel.  This large protected pool also has a lot of beautiful sea creatures to see, and nothing dangerous so it&#8217;s very safe.</p>
<p>The best restaurant in the area, Koji&#8217;s, is also at Playa Hermosa.  If you love Sushi, or Japanese food in general, check it out.  It&#8217;s quickly become one of the favorite places to dine in the area.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.santa-teresa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/playa-hermosa-banner-1920.jpg"><img src="http://www.santa-teresa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/playa-hermosa-banner-1920-1024x433.jpg" alt="Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa Costa Rica" title="playa-hermosa-banner-1920" width="600" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-32" /></a></p>
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		<title>Playa Carmen, Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Playa Carmen is the center of the Santa Teresa / Malpais area of Costa Rica. When you first drive down the hill from Cobano and the farms and jungles above, you have arrived at Playa Carmen. To the left is Malpais, and to the right is Playa Carmen, and then beyond that farther to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Playa Carmen is the center of the Santa Teresa / Malpais area of Costa Rica.</p>
<p>When you first drive down the hill from Cobano and the farms and jungles above, you have arrived at Playa Carmen.  To the left is Malpais, and to the right is Playa Carmen, and then beyond that farther to the north is Santa Teresa and then Playa Hermosa.</p>
<p>Playa Carmen has the best and most consistent surf spot in the whole area.  To find it, just keep driving straight when you first drop down from Cobano, and you&#8217;ll find the parking area with great waves right in front of you and a beachfront restaurant/pizzeria also.</p>
<p>The largest amount of development is in Playa Carmen.  It has the most restaurants, the most hotels, and the most shops of all kinds, including</p>
<li>Two banks (BNCR and BCR) with two ATMs.</li>
<li>One of the best bakeries in Costa Rica.</li>
<li>The best ice cream in Costa Rica (fresh made Italian Gelatto)</li>
<li>Tons of gift shops</li>
<li>Several surf shops, board repairs, and board rentals</li>
<li>Sushi (Umi Sushi)</li>
<li>Pharmacy</li>
<li>Medical Clinic / EMT</li>
<p>All of this is right there in the middle of town and everyone needs to go there once in a while.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.santa-teresa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/playa-carmen-banner-1920.jpg"><img src="http://www.santa-teresa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/playa-carmen-banner-1920-1024x440.jpg" alt="Playa Carmen, Costa Rica" title="playa-carmen-banner-1920" width="600"  class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-24" /></a></p>
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		<title>Malpais, Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Malpais is the southern part of the Santa Teresa area, and extends all the way to Cabo Blanco Park. Once you drop down from the mountains to the beach, everything to the south (the left side) is Malpais. Officially spelled Mal Pais, the words mean &#8220;bad country&#8221; but it really means &#8220;badlands&#8221; because of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Malpais is the southern part of the Santa Teresa area, and extends all the way to Cabo Blanco Park.</p>
<p>Once you drop down from the mountains to the beach, everything to the south (the left side) is Malpais.   Officially spelled Mal Pais, the words mean &#8220;bad country&#8221; but it really means &#8220;badlands&#8221; because of the difficulty of living there in the old days when there were no wells, and all the small streams would dry up.  Despite the dry climate in Costa Rica&#8217;s summer, native Americans had lived in Malpais for thousands of years.</p>
<p>Malpais has some of the most photogenic beaches in Costa Rica.  There are several large rocky outcroppings that extend into the ocean, creating small bays and coves, with white sand and a variety of surf breaks.  The best snorkeling is in Malpais too.</p>
<p>There are a few great surf breaks, especially well known are Sunset Reef and Mar Azul.  However, most of the surfers go to Santa Teresa because of the more consistent waves there.  But, if you&#8217;re looking for the best surfing around, Sunset Reef is where it&#8217;s at, and it&#8217;s never crowded.</p>
<p>Malpais isn&#8217;t as heavily developed as the Santa Teresa side, because of its lack of long stretches of white sand beaches.  There are fewer hotels, although there are many luxury rental villas in the hills overlooking the area.  Many wealthy foreigners have sized up the area and decided to buy in Malpais because its less busy.  And the two areas are right next to each other so its only a short drive from a villa in Malpais to the restaurants in Santa Teresa.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Santa Teresa is one of the top surfing destinations in Costa Rica.  Santa Teresa is known for its consistent year round surfing, beautiful white sand beaches (often rated among the most beautiful in the world), it&#8217;s large variety of small boutique beachfront hotels, and world class cuisine. Although it has grown tremendously in the past [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Santa Teresa is one of the top surfing destinations in Costa Rica.  Santa Teresa is known for its consistent year round surfing, beautiful white sand beaches (often rated among the most beautiful in the world), it&#8217;s large variety of small boutique beachfront hotels, and world class cuisine.</p>
<p>Although it has grown tremendously in the past decade, the town itself is still actually quite small.  There are a few dozen hotels and restaurants, and an equal number of vacation rental houses.</p>
<p>Santa Teresa is a surf town, plain and simple.  Costa Rica has a lot to offer&#8230; volcanoes, wildlife and bird watching, white water rafting, scuba diving, etc, but when people come to Santa Teresa, they&#8217;re mainly here to surf.</p>
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