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3 Star Hotels Near Loftus Versfeld Stadium (Pretoria)

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Ticket price to World Cup in Pretoria, South Africa might cost a fortune if you are flying from far away countries to South Africa. Flight from Sydney to Pretoria takes approximately 14 hours, while New York to Pretoria is approximately 17 hours. Flight from Beijing to Pretoria is around 15 hours; Spain to Pretoria about 10 hours, even Cairo to Pretoria takes about 8 hours. Not to mention because of the high peak season (soccer fans are massive all around the world) the ticket price to Pretoria will definitely skyrocket.

Yes, you sure have to book long time before the event to get the flight deals. However there is another way to save your money when you travel for world cup by using phone card during for your phone call and searching for hotel deals online. There are a lot of hotel deals which offer many different rates for Pretoria hotel. 5-star and 4-star hotels are usually expensive. In this case the best choice for travelling in budget would be 3 star hotel (not very good hotel, but yet not bad). Surely you do not want to have bad memory during your stay in Pretoria, especially during your World Cup trip.

Below I have listed a few 3 stars Pretoria Hotel which located near Loftus Versfeld Stadium (where the world cup event 2010 will take place)

1. Starting from the nearest 3 star hotel; Sentinel Executive Apartment Pretoria. Sentinel Executive Apartment Pretoria is located 0.7km (3-star) from Loftus Versfeld Stadium. It is a nice hotel near favourite tourist attraction; the zoo, museum, and also restaurants. The hotel room also includes air conditioning, bathroom with bathtub etc.

2. Protea Hotel Manor is 3 star hotels located 0.9 km from the Loftus Versfeld stadium. You can just walk to the stadium. Even though the hotel does not provide gym facilities, there are gym facilities nearby just within walking distance.

3. Hotel 224 Pretoria 3 star hotel is located within 1.3 km from the Loftus Versfeld stadium. It is nearby to many of the local attraction. It is a 3 star Hotel that is worth the stay. If you are lucky, you can also get free rides from the Hotel to the city.

4. Don Arcadia I Hotel Pretoria is 1.4 km from the Loftus Versfeld stadium. The hotel is located within walking distance to The Kruger House, the Palace of Justice, the National Culture and History Museum,Church Square etc.

5. Murray Street 137 Guest House is 1.6km to Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The 3 star accommodations also offer garden, swimming pool and outdoor breakfast facility. There is also DVD player and bathroom with bathtub inside the accommodation.

6. Grosvenor Gardens Apartments Pretoria is about 1.6km distance to the Loftus Versfeld stadium. It only takes minutes of walking time to reach the world cup event. Grosvenor Garden offer studio room and also 2 bedroom apartment for guests to choose from.

7. Don Arcadia I Hotel Pretoria (1.8km from Loftus Versfeld stadium) is another 3 star hotel in Pretoria that offers apartment which includes refrigerators and microwaves for those who are travelling with big family. The hotel also caters for babysitting services.

8. Arcadia Hotel Pretoria location is about 2 km to Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The hotel is clean and the located in a safe and convenient location. It is a simple and nice 3 star hotel.

9. Last, but not least. Located on 2.2 km to the Loftus Versfeld Stadium is Rozenhof Guest House Pretoria. Rozenhof Guest House Pretoria is a fine-looking guest house with historical design building that depicted Africa tradition. The guest house is also has library where the guest can learn more about South Africa.

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Places To Eat For World Cup 2010 In Cape Town

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Cape Town, the city of World cup 2010, is famous not only for its beautiful scenery of Table Mountains, historical Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, Robben Island, but also famous for its culinary. Many restaurants in Cape Town are well known in the world for its cuisine. There are various cuisines offered in Cape Town, ranging from African cuisine to Asian cuisine. If you are in Cape Town for the World Cup just for a short time, you ought to try the seafood.

Flight ticket has been confirmed, hotel deals has been grabbed and Cape Town Hotel has been booked, attractions and where to go has been arranged, prepaid international phone card has been taken, the last thing that you might have missed is places to eat in Cape Town. It is not be perfect without the satisfying meal during your travel.

In this article, I will suggest 10 top and famous restaurants in Cape Town.

1. La Colombe

La Colombe is listed to be one of the World?s best 50 Restaurants in the world and has won Platinum Award for the wine list (each meal is paired with selected wine). It is situated in the wine farm of Constantia Uitsig, approximately 25 km driving from Cape Town to this restaurant, but it is worth the drive. The chef uses fine ingredients to create a good balance of butters, froths and sauce of the cuisine and the presentation is supreme. Some of the dishes are also added with Asian element and Asian inspired. The menu of French cuisine is also served with the touch of Asian. It is an unforgettable dining experience in La Colombe. Tips: Because of the high demand from the local and tourist, you have to book in advance.

2. The Roundhouse (Camps Bay, Cape Town)

You have to try the desert while dining in The Roundhouse, as it is very delightful. The food in the round house is full of flavour with beautiful and elegant presentation. You will be surprised of what the kitchen will present you. The fish, the meat, the scallops and the wine are utterly superb. It has a romantic atmosphere as well for those of you with your partner.

3. Ginja, Cape Town

After you have tried La Colombe and the Roundhouse, you ought to try Ginja. Ginja is listed to be one of the most popular restaurants in Cape Town. The dishes are created with imagination and full of creativity; many of the ingredients used in the dishes are organic. There is table seating with mountain views if you sit in the terrace. Leave Cape Town with a delicious meal.

4. Wharfside Grill

It is a seafood paradise in Wharfside Grill. If you are looking to taste seafood in Cape Town, come to Wharfside Grill. The lobster, calamari, mussels, jetsam, mussels, oyster etc are prepared in special ways that will leave you speechless. The view from Wharfside Grill is also spectacular; table seating with mountain, the sunset and the oceans.

5. Baia
Baia is another best seafood restaurant in Cape Town, situated on the well-known Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. As the restaurant near V & A waterfront, be sure to book for the seat earlier to be able to book for the seat with the views of harbour. A must try in Baia is the prawns curry and fillet trinchado.

6. The Food Barn

The Food Barn has one of the finest, famous chefs Franck Dangereux working himself to make the excellent cuisine. He has magically created a beautiful creation of cuisine with buttery and creamy sauce to serve. You should try the famous sweet bread, smoked salmon, steak tartare, prawn tian, and for those vegetarian, Franck Dangereoux has created delicious vegetarian dishes.

7. Africa cafe.

Wondering what African food taste like? This restaurant is a cool place to go. It sure is a wonderful restaurant, with the waitresses dressed in national dress.

8. Bibi?s Kitchen

Yes, it?s Africa, but even in Africa, there is famous Indian restaurant named ?Bibi?s Kitchen?. In this restaurant, ordering butter chicken is a must. The sauce, the meat is just melting in your mouth! Indian food is also a good place to go for vegetarian.

9. Bizerca.

Bizerca has very simple interior design with simple designed table and plastic chair. Bizerca dishes is a mixture of Frech, Australia and South Africa fusion. From your table you can also see the chefs working themselves through the dishes, quite a nice experience. In Bizerca, there is everything for everyone, ranging from vegetarian dishes, beef, and pork to seafood.

10. The Grand Caf

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Ten Eco Resort & Hotel In South East Asia

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Soneva Kiri Resort ? Koh Kut, Thailand

This resort is a perfect getaway from hectic life and for those natural lovers. Located within the jungle in Thailand it lays the eco resort called Soneva kiri. The hotel is completed with solar power, wind energy, rainwater and building built by hand. The pool in hotel is filled by rainwater. It is top star eco hotel.

It can be also a perfect getaway for couples, enjoying romantic eco getaway dinner in the middle of the jungle, combine with open air cinema, and star gazing in observatory.

There is also free ice cream and chocolate on the resort. To make it perfect the resort also provides plane transfer from Bangkok airport to the resort.

Alila Ubud ? Bali, Indonesia

Located about 20 minutes by road from the famous Ubud area is the Alila Ubud resort. The resort has a beautiful view over rice field and jungle. If you are looking for a place to spend for quiet and tranquillity but still affordable then Alila Ubud might be the choice.

Alila Ubud resort is designed to be like Indonesian village. Have a stay at this fantastic eco resort and experience the nature wilderness. Free shuttle bus is also provided for those who want to go to Ubud town and shopping!

Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge ? Kumai, Indonesia

Rimba Orangutan Ecolodge is located on the edge of Sekonyer riyer inside rainforest. To make it more eco friendly, the lodge is accessible only by boat from Kumai. It is quite an experience before entering the lodge itself.

You can explore the rainforest, meeting orang utans! Birds and butterfly. There are also a lot of feeding station for getting close up with orang utans. One can also explore the forest at night, have a night safari with glowing mushrooms, fireflies, you might be able to find owls too if you are lucky.
It is said that the forest lodge is the only place in the world that orang-utan can be seen in the wild.

Soneva Kiri Resort ? Koh Kut, Thailand

Soneva Kiri is located on Koh Kood, one of the unspoiled areas in Thailand. The resort is designed and buil in material and construction technique that protects the environment. The resort can only be reached by boat and the transportation used in the resort is Electric gold carts and bicycles.

Gayana Eco Resort ? Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

The Gayana Eco Resort is located near the Marine Ecology Research centre. It is located near the coral reef of Borneo. Not only can you spot beautiful coral in your Hideaway Island, but also forest in other side. The resort design itself depicted Borneo architectural style.

Sofitel Angkor Phokeetara Gold & Spa Resort ? Angkor Watt, Cambodia

Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra is located near to Angkor Watt. The resort has won ASEAN Energy Award on 2005, 2007 and 2009. And to help the reduction of poverty in Seam Reap the resort also only buys local produce from local farmers. Their employees also are employed and trained at the school in Seam Reap.

Kingfisher Ecolodge Pakse, Laos

Ecotourism activity in this ecolodge is great. From walking through the wetland, cycling on mountain,night trekking and even learn to ride an elephant! It is the blending of human and natural environment. It is sure a nature retreat

El Nino Miniloc Island Resort ? Phillipines

The building is designed and built with native and indigenous Philippines materials. El Nino Miniloc is surrounded by forests and mangroves. Activities that are offered in the resort varies from kayaking, trekking, diving, snorkelling etc. To support further on natural conservation all the staffs that work in the resort are required to attend 5 day training and seminar called ?Be G.R.E.E.N? (Guard, Respect, Educate El Nido)

Mango Bay Resort Phu Quoc ? Vietnam

To make it more eco friendly, the resort does not consist of air-conditioning, refrigerator and phones. It is a peaceful resort near Coconut and Casuarina beach, surrounded by forest. To make the getaway more special, there is also beautiful reef in clear water for those snorkelling and diving lovers. Guest can also enjoy the stunning sunset by the resort or lunch in a boat.

The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa ? Langkawi, Malaysia

Looking for Family Eco-getaways? Franagipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is the right resort. It has gorgeous swimming pool, secluded white beach with calm water in a nice and quiet area. It is family friendly resort and also an eco friendly resort. You can have a beautiful view on daytime. And at night time, from the resort, one can have an awesome view moon and stars.

Go online and you can find wide number of other eco-friendly hotel deals in addition to above resorts that you can stay when enjoying your holiday. Ensure that browse through various travel blog to get insider information tips of your planned destination cities to make your holiday more memorable. Always make sure you buy international calling cards prior to travelling to make sure you can always communication to your beloved people.

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