29th Aug2011

Anniversary of 911 Spurs Airline Safety Standards

by Sam

With the ten year anniversary of 911 approaching, U.S. citizens are examining the measures now being taken by the airlines to improve security, and has us wondering if we are really any safer.  Although the measures taken by TSA certainly make us all feel as if we are being watched more carefully, the real question is whether or not all these measures deter terrorists.

There are certainly a lot more hoops to jump through to get onto an airplane these days but are all of the hoops really necessary?  Are we really more protected now than we were before 911?  The only ones that are really going to know this are the terrorists, people that will look for loop holes in the system and then test them.  The rest of us can only hope enough check points are in place to prevent another terrorist attack.  According to an article written in USA Today,  every day citizens mostly feel that travel is becoming a bit more of a hassle than it’s worth.

More and more people are beginning to look at alternative ways of travelling, either by car or train, to avoid the hassles.  Luckily, Bluegreen Corporation resorts are located all over the United States, so you don’t have to go far to stay in one of their luxury vacation resorts.  Sometimes taking a vacation 100 miles away feels the same as going 1000 miles away and experiencing new sites, sounds and tastes can be refreshing no matter how far you travel.  But for as many people looking for alternative methods of travel, traveling by plane is still the quickest way to get from point A to point B, even with the early check-ins.

29th Jul2011

Travelzoo Inc. Launches New Application

by Sam

Bluegreen CorporationTravelzoo Inc. today launched its first iPhone application, allowing Travelzoo members to access all kinds of travel deals from their phone.  If you aren’t a member of Travelzoo yet, you may want to consider becoming a member as they are entertainment experts that search out the best vacation entertainment venues and offer discounts to go see them.

If you are already travelling and staying in one of the many Bluegreen resorts, it isn’t a problem as you can now join Travelzoo from your IPhone at any location.    A few of the great items they offer members are “Top20″, a researched list of the most interesting places to visit picked by their experts, “Local Deals Near Me”, “Deals In Other Cities”, “Travel Deals” and “Inspire Me”.

Staying connected is now easier than ever with the new applications coming out for IPhones, even if you are already travelling and at your resort.

 

27th Jul2011

Charlston Wants You To Visit

by Sam

Bluegreen Corporation CharlestonAccording to Travel and Leisure magazine, Charleston was ranked No. 2 last month of the top cities in the United States and Canada.  Charleston’s main industry is tourism, so the city is offering all kinds of discounts on tours to generate interest.

Bluegreen Corporation resorts has a great vacation resort to stay at called the Lodge Alley Inn, and it is located close to a lot of terrific Charleston historical sites.  The Lodge Alley Inn landmark reflects its rich European heritage with its original pine floors and red brick walls, thick Oriental carpets, period reproductions and intimate parlors with fireplaces. The Victorian-style suites blend old-world charm in the common living areas with modern kitchens and baths.

Once the valet parks your car, you can take a historic walking tour guided by one of their knowledgeable staff members or let the concierge arrange for a horse drawn carriage to take you around town.

For more information on Charleston vacation tours, go to http://www.Come2Charleston.com for updated prices, discounts and bookings.  Charleston is truely a summer vacation getaway.

20th Jul2011

Bike Week and Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida

by Sam

Bluegreen vacation resortsJust north of Daytona, the city of Ormond Beach is home to Tomoka State park among other interests. It rests upon the site of a former Timucuan Indian settlement, and is close to Marineland, the Ponce de Leon Lighthouse and historic Main Street.  The beaches have a beautiful shell base along with sand, and warm sunny days almost all year round. 

Each year in March, Daytona hosts Bike Week.  Daytona Bike Week is as much about people watching as it is about bike ogling and hitting Florida’s back roads. From Captain’s Tavern River Front Grill on one end to the Cruisin’ Café at the other, bikers migrate to this motorcycle mecca to see and be seen.  Over the years, Bike Week has expanded beyond downtown Daytona as the crowds have grown.  When a bar advertises parking for 5,000 motorcycles, you know they’re expecting a few people to show up. Bikers flock to Captain’s Tavern River Front Grill in New Smyrna Beach or the Broken Spoke and Iron Horse Saloon in Ormond Beach and beyond, to one of the many gathering places in the general vicinity that feature live music, cold drinks and a bike show or other contest.

Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, FL is an international award winning motorcycle festival that gives participants a weekend getaway brimming with plenty of sun, beaches, bikes and fun!  Thousands of bikes will roar into and all around town. Popular annual activities include motorcycle shows and rallies that showcase new, vintage and custom bikes, demonstration rides on the newest machines from top manufacturers and on track motorcycle action at Daytona International Speedway. 

Casa Del Mar Beach Resort in Ormond Beach, Florida is a great vacation resort to stay at for these festivities.  Casa del Mar has the street presence of a fine hotel, but inside the atmosphere is far from pretentious. The staff is warm and friendly, going out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home.  After a day of showing off your bike, just steps from the ocean, you can take a leisurely stroll down the beach, work up a sweat during a game of beach volleyball or hit the surf. Vendors offer chairs, umbrellas, bicycles and boogie boards for rent.  Casa Del Mar is a Bluegreen Corporation hotel, so you know it will be a comfortable stay, and it is right where you want to be for Bike Week or Biketoberfest!

15th Jul2011

Visit Kauai for a Unique Holiday Experience

by Sam

Bluegreen vacation resortKauai is probably one of the most underrated vacation destinations in the country. Much less developed compared to the neighboring Oahu and Maui, Kauai is an unspoilt hidden gem. In spite of its small size, the island offers a wide variety of landscapes. The place offers pristine beaches, high rising cliffs, museums with interesting artifacts and a unique combination of great food, music and hula. Apart from beautiful waterfalls, mountains, gardens and museums, the place also offers some unique experiences for tourists. These include:

A Tour of Blair Estate

Cigars and Coffee, just like wine, are things to be savored. At Kapaa, Kauai you can take a tour of Blair Estate and learn all about the processes, which ultimately result in your favorite coffee or cigar. The lush estate is spread over 5 acres, which includes 2 acres of tobacco and 3 acres of coffee plantations. According to an article in the Star Advertiser, the estate recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. Here visitors get a unique opportunity to take a look at everything, right from the tending of coffee and tobacco plants to the manufacturing of the final products.

The guided tour includes a walk through the organic farms during which visitors are offered details about harvesting coffee and processes of pulping, drying, fermenting, classifying and roasting coffee. Cigar enthusiasts will enjoy the second part of the tour during which visitors are offered detailed information about harvesting tobacco and how leaves in different parts of the tobacco plant are used for different purposes in a cigar. Overall the tour is highly recommended for coffee and cigar enthusiasts.

Helicopter Ride over Kauai Region

If you are in an adventurous mood, you can take a helicopter ride for a bird’s eye view of this beautiful region. A large part of the diverse terrain of this region is inaccessible and the only way to view these areas is through a helicopter. The ride provides a close view of stunning canyons, waterfalls, valleys, mountains, beaches and forests of the region. The common highlights of most Kauai helicopter tours, which last for about an hour, include the famous Jurassic Park Falls, the Waimea Canyon, the Hanapepe Valley, the Menehune Fish Pond, the Hanalei Valley, the Wailua Falls, Mt. Waialeale, the Na Pali Coast and Nawlliwili Harbour. Some companies also offer doors off helicopter tours, which not only provide spectacular views, but also allow you to take some great photos. A helicopter ride over Kauai is an experience you are not likely to forget.

Kauai also offers some great accommodation options, which is essential for an enjoyable vacation. If you are looking for a luxurious and relaxing place to stay with your family, you can opt for one of the Bluegreen resorts at Pono Kai Resort. The banana, papaya and palm trees, lush vegetable and herb gardens, and Japanese gardens at the vacation resort instantly takes you to a tropical paradise. You can relax by the pool, take a stroll on the golden sands or soak yourselves in the turquoise waters of the sea just a few steps away from the resort.

13th Jul2011

Appalachian Heritage Celebrations at Gatlinburg

by Sam

vacaation resorts Bluegreen CorporationIt is time for festivities at Gatlinburg, TN, the Smoky Mountain resort town, as the locals celebrate their Appalachian heritage. A number of special events have been planned for this celebration and these include street shows centering on life in the Smokies. As part of these events, Gatlinburg is now hosting its sixth annual Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales from June 17th – August 13, 2011.

Costumed performers, musicians and story tellers will all participate in this event. According to Knox News, you can also find artisans portraying the life of the people who lived here back in the 1800s.

The event will be held along the Parkway. Locals and tourists can enjoy the performances from 6 pm to 11 pm each evening throughout the eight week long Tunes and Tales festival. If you are in Gatlinburg at this time, you may get to see as many as 14 acts in a single evening. All of these performances will be presented free of cost to the public. Sources within the Gatlinburg Department of Tourism, which is organizing the event, explain that a rotating cast of 20 acts will be presented during this event. This cast includes crafters in addition to musicians and storytellers. For those who have a keen ear for music, Gatlinburg is a good place to be during the Appalachian heritage festival. Soulful traditional mountain music will soothe away cares while you take a stroll through the peaceful greenery of the little town. If bluegrass is your passion, then you will surely enjoy the night bands playing traditional bluegrass standards.

According to Tourism Director David Perella, the events are geared at promoting Gatlinburg as a vacation destination with a difference. The tourism department hopes to do this by highlighting the specialties of this town and by bringing the spotlight on the uniqueness of Gatlinburg. Considering that Gatlinburg is in close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it is in the perfect location to draw in tourists visiting the mountains here. In fact, Gatlinburg is already quite the preferred vacation spot for many tourists because it is a green destination right in nature’s lap, a refreshing change for those living in polluted metros.

If you are committed to going green, then you are sure to love the rooms at Mountain Loft, a Bluegreen corporation resort. This vacation resort company takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously indeed and green initiatives are implemented in each of its resorts. You will find that the Mountain Loft is a green paradise that gives you an unmatched vacation experience with its friendly service and comfortable rooms. Book your rooms here and you are sure to leave Gatlinburg truly refreshed in mind and body.

11th Jul2011

Atlantic City New Jersey Is Salty Fun

by Sam

Atlantic City, NJ is very well known for its world famous gambling centers, but that is not all this great city has to offer.  In fact, Atlantic City has many family friendly free activities to enjoy.

All of the beaches in Atlantic City are free, and the boardwalks have all kinds of fun stores and restaurants to visit.  Absecon Lighthouse also has free entrance to the gift shop and museum and there is a small fee to climb all the way to the top.  The Atlantic City Free Public Library hosts special events all summer long, so just go to their website for current events. 

While staying in Atlantic City, make sure you book your Bluegreen Corporation vacation resort to stay in.  Try the Atlantic Palace for a special place to stay that is convenienctly close to many different Atlantic city attractions.  The staff their will make you feel special and welcome and help point you in the right direction to make your visit all bluegreen vacation resortit can be. 

The Atlantic City Airshow is August 17, 2011, and will fly over the boardwalk at 6:00 P.M. along with a parade.  You can bring the kids to this special event after a day at the beach and all the salt water taffee you can eat on the boardwalk.  Sound fun?

06th Jul2011

White Sandy Beaches Come Alive in Gulf Shores, Alabama

by Sam

resort vacation destinationResort owners and restaurateurs in Gulf Shores, AL have something to rejoice about after a long time. The tourist trade is beginning to pick up here once more after a dry spell and tourists are enjoying the white sandy beaches of the Gulf.   Resorts are hosting great specials to entice tourist patronage as well!

Not that long ago, the only reason why Gulf Shores, Alabama was making the news was because of the oil spills affecting the coastline and splendid beaches. But now, as the number of visitors trickling into these scenic places increases, there are indeed many more reasons for Gulf Shore residents and local businesses to smile about.   Bluegreen resorts has a great vacation destination in Gulf Shores, Alabama, such as the Paradise Isle Resort.  Restaurants are bustling, beaches are alive with music and jetski’s, parasailing and fishing. 

28th Jun2011

Orlando – The first US City to Host Over 50 Million Annual Visitors

by Sam

With great weather, fine dining, shopping and a long list of places to visit and things to do, it is no wonder that Orlando is the 1st US destination to cross the 50 million annual tourist mark. New York City was the closest competitor for Orlando. But according to the a story in Orlando Sentinel, the city attracted a whopping 51.5 million tourists last year against New York’s 48.7 million visitors making a new record. The unofficial competition between the two cites to make it first to the 50 million mark began in early 2010 with an announcement by the New York City mayor that his city was attracting more tourists than Orlando.

fountains by bluegreen corporationAs both the cities use different methods to count the number of visitors, New York is still questioning Orlando’s position as the top holiday destination in the country. However, both the cities are way ahead of other vacation destinations. Chicago, placed 3rd in the list, draws less than 40 million visitors. Regardless of whether or not it attracts more tourists than New York, Orland is one of the best options in the US for the ultimate fun in the sun. Apart from the perfect weather, the city offers fun theme parks, great restaurants, shopping areas, beautiful architecture and much more. For accommodation, you need not look further than a Bluegreen  Corporation resort named The Fountains, which offers everything you can ask for. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your Orlando trip today.

24th Jun2011

Fun Filled Vacations In The Hawaiian Islands

by Sam

In the world today, it is essential to devote some high quality time with the family and good friends. After all, considering the incredibly hectic life that everyone is certainly living in currently, it is important to make sure that we get to take a trip one or more times annually. And the good thing is that there are several all inclusive trips or vacations to one of the most well-known vacation spots in the United States: Florida.

Florida could be the one state where the assortment of things you can do and also the places for you to go are in such abundance and variety. So much so that you would be challenged to find no passion, need or desire not attended to at the soonest possible time. The entire region is also so vast that if you walk a mile of Florida’s beaches each day, it would take you more than two years to walk around the entire state. Oh, and the state is additionally home to a variety of foods which will satisfy an array of eating choices.

There are also self guided driving tours that are particularly designed to uncover the state’s charm to the visitors. From highly trendy boutiques and delectable dining establishments, you will certainly find that Florida will never let you down. While you are in an adventurous frame of mind while you are in the general area of Florida, be sure to take into account that you will find an abundance of choices for places to stay, which include hotels, B&B’s, romantic travel inns and also amazing [BG resorts].

Although all-inclusive vacations are not something which many people like, it is impossible to doubt the considerable savings that it may provide vacationers. There are several resorts that provide these sorts of vacation packages and every one is substantially distinctive from the other therefore it is vital that you have a very good idea of which kind of resort you want to spend your vacation in.

And, these all inclusive packages are generally inclusive of air travel, meals, hotel accommodations, tours, fees, etc. While it is true that packages may vary in one aspect from the other, the typical concept used in these kinds of all inclusive vacations is usually to put as many of the expenses in a single bundle as you possibly can to help keep the price at a minimum.

If you want to be able to get further savings for the getaway that you are going to take, make sure to make arrangements ahead of time. This way, you can set a specific budget for the holiday and you can put aside adequate money to pay for any extra expenses. And you also need not be concerned since there are various websites which you can gather information from and make the necessary arrangements.

All inclusive vacations are not necessarily for all of us. Despite the many savings that it may bring, there will still be a few people who prefer to choose other forms of travel packages. Nevertheless, If you are going to go on a Florida getaway, it will be best to check out sites where you can make arrangements for all inclusive packages so you can also benefit from a considerable amount of savings.

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