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Kata Beach Restaurants

Kata Beach Restaurants

Kata Beach is one of the premier resort areas on Phuket and there are plenty of hotels, resorts and activities from which tourists can select.

If you enjoy dining out then you will also certainly enjoy your vacation as there are a number of excellent places which you can visit where you can enjoy a fine meal.

Mom Tri’s Kitchen

Mom Tri’s Kitchen is one of the most celebrating dining establishments on the island and offers the ideal setting for those of you that are looking for a romantic evening. It is also well known for its outstanding wine selection and its superb menu. Diners can enjoy a wonderful view over the Andaman Sea.

The Boathouse Wine and Grill

Another upscale and well known restaurant in Kata is the Boathouse Wine and Grill which has frequently been given the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine. This establishment is idea for those of you that are looking to impress a business partner or perhaps some good friends.

Capannina

One of my favorite restaurants in this area of Phuket is Capannina as they offer really awesome Italian food and some of the largest pizzas I have ever seen in Thailand. It does get rather busy during the evening hours so please do make a reservation ahead of time.

Bluefin Tavern

Most local expats have at least visited the Bluefin Tavern as its food is excellent and the atmosphere is really enjoyable. It is well known for its wonderful Tex Mex dishes and great pizzas. This Kata restaurant is also a great place to head down to if you want to watch live sporting events on a large screen.

On The Rock

This eatery is part of the Marina Phuket Resort and is situated right next to the water. It is an ideal location for those of you that love the finest fresh seafood.

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Best Europe Tour

Best Europe Tour

Best of Europe Tour

Day 1 : Paris

Best Europe Tour capital of fashion, culture, cuisine and style is the starting point of your tour. Upon arrival meet your coach and transfer to the city centre, where your local guide will meet you. Your introduction of this amazing metropolis begins with a half day guided city tour taking you through the famous grand boulevards ‘the Champs Elysees’, the Arche de Triomphe, the famous Opera Garnier, the Grand Cathedral of Notre Dame and Louvre Museum. A visit to the third level of the world famous Eiffel Tower is the concluding highlight of your tour, late afternoon at leisure. Overnight.(L/D)

Day 2: Paris – Disneyland – Paris

Become a child for today and get ready for a fun filled day at Disneyland Paris and meet all your favourite Disney world characters in the five theme parks and enjoy fun filled rides for the whole day. Early evening transfer back to Paris. Experience the breath taking views of Paris by night with a cruise on the River Seine. Overnight. (B/D)

Day 3: Paris – Lucerne

This morning you leave Paris and drive across France taking in the breathtaking scenery to Switzerland. Early evening arrival in Lucerne, in time for dinner. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Lucerne – Mt Titlis – Lucerne

Today you have an excursion to Mt Titlis and a ride on the Titlis Rotair the world’s first revolving cable car. Experience the stunning sights from the snow-capped mountains. Early afternoon return back to Lucerne and have an orientation tour of this beautiful medieval tow, including the famous 14th century chapel bridge, the Lion Monument and the Jesuite church. Time to explore Lucerne and the quaint cobbled streets, which are dotted with fountains and picturesque churches. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Lucerne – Jungfraujoch – Lucerne

Experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps by taking the cogwheel train to the highest mountain railway station in Europe Jungfraujoch. Visit the amazing Ice Palace and the beautiful ice sculptures. Early evening return back to Interlaken the pretty town nestling at the foot of Jungfrau. Time at leisure dinner at an Indian restaurant in Interlaken and then head back to Lucerne and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Lucerne – Florence

Leave behind the magic of Switzerland and its breath taking scenery and head towards one of the most historical and majestic countries of Europe; Italy late arrival in Florence in time for dinner .

Overnight (B/L/D)

Day 7: Florence – Pisa – Rome

Begin your morning with a ? day walking tour of this magnificent city with your local guide. Amongst other sights you will see the Signora Square, the colourful marble cathedral and the beautiful narrow streets where you can enjoy the splendour of the architecture and the amazing sculptures. After some time at leisure you leave Florence and head to the majestic capital Rome En route you stop to marvel at the magnificent Leaning Tower of Pisa, arrival in Rome for dinner. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 8: Rome

Today unravel this historical metropolis with your local guide who will guide you to, the amazing views of the Colosseum, the Pantheaon, where you can marvel at the Trevi Fountain, walk along the Piazza Navona and join the locals at the Spanish steps. After a short break in the afternoon you continue your discovery of Rome with a visit of the Vatican museums and including the famous Sistine Chapel by Michel Angelo. Overnight. (B/LD)

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Day 9: Rome – Venice

This morning you leave majestic Rome and head to one of the most enchanting cities of Europe: Venice. Early evening arrival in Mestre, in time for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 10: Venice – Innsbruck

Today you take the Vaparetto (water bus) from Mestre to Venice Island where you will meet your local guide for a ? day city tour. This will include St Mark’s Square, Doges Palace, the famous Bridge of Sighs and your sightseeing will end at a glass blowing factory. Then early afternoon depart for your journey to Innsbruck and en route stop at Wattens and visit the world famous Swavrosky Crystal World. And then head to Innsbruck to arrive in time for dinner. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 11: Innsbruck – Heidelberg – Mannheim

Today your short orientation tour of Innsbruck will include the famous Maria Teresa Square in Innsbruck, after which you leave Austria and drive through the Bavarian Alps and continue your journey to Heidelberg Germany’s oldest university city, A short orientation tour will include to the famous castle ruins and the Jewish quarter. Overnight (B/L/D).

Day 12: Mannheim – Amsterdam

Today you drive through the picturesque Rhein Valley and also have a cruise on the river Rhine, passing by the beautiful castles perched on the leafy hilltops. Then you continue onto Cologne where you have a short stop to visit the majestic ‘ Dom’ cathedral. Then you proceed to Amsterdam or area. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 13: Amsterdam – Brussels – London

Today you head to the city Amsterdam and have a 2 hour guided city tour of this amazing city of Bridges including a cruise on the canals and see the Dam Square and the Royal Palace and the beautiful 17tthcentury houses. You then continue to visit the world famous Tuilip Gardens ‘Keukenhof’ or ‘Madurodam’ the model village of Holland in miniature. Then you continue to Brussels and take a Eurostar to London. Arrival in London and transfer to the hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 14:London

Today your local guide will take you for a half day city tour including the famous Buckingham Palace (and the Changing of the Guards), Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, and Piccadilly Circus to name a few. Visit Mme Tussauds the world famous Wax Museum. Afternoon is free to shop along the famous.Oxford Street or Bond Street or at Harrods in Knightsbridge. Dinner at an Indian restaurant Then you have a ride on one of London’s most popular attractions, ‘The British Airways London Eye’ from where you will have breathtaking views of London. Transfer back to your hotel and overnight (B/D)

Day 15: Departure

After breakfast transfer to the airport with magical memories of your trip.

Tour cost includes the following:

– 14 nights accommodation in 3* hotels based on twin share basis

– 14 continental breakfasts + 12 lunches + 14 dinners

– Entrance to Eiffel tower level 3, Seine cruise ticket, Entrance to Disneyland Paris

– Entrance to Mt Titlis, Jungfraujoch

– Entrance to Vatican Museums, Vaparetto return ticket

– Entrance to Swavroski

– Rhine cruise ticket

– Entrance to Madurodam or Keukenhof

– Canal cruise ticket in Amsterdam

– Eurostar train from Brussels to London single journey 2nd class

– Entrance to Madame Tussauds, Entrance to Londosn Eye.

– Local English speaking guides for full day city tour of Rome and half day city tours of Florence,

Venice, Amsterdam, Paris and London.

– Coach at disposal from day 1 to day 13

– Day 13, Transfer from Waterloo station to hotel.

– Day 14, Coach for ? day city tour of London and evening transfer to dinner/ London Eye and hotel

– Day 15, Transfer to Heathrow airport

REMARK

– Drivers tips is customary to tip the driver 2 Euros per person per day

-Discount Of Rs.10,000/- per adult if booking done before 28th February 2009

– All prices are based on the present fuel prices, fuel and road taxes on publish date. Should the same

increase Lohana’s Tours & Travels. will reserve the right to increase the tour prices accordingly.

– Tours operated are subject to RBI / BTQ regulations

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If Your Destination Plans Are Up In The Air, Consider Beautiful Quebec

If Your Destination Plans Are Up In The Air, Consider Beautiful Quebec

Canada is one of the best destinations for versatility and adventure.  If you are on the lookout for a great place to take your family and get back to nature then the ‘other’ Quebec is a great option.  Many people choose to visit Montreal but never get a chance to see the rest of Quebec and all of the amazing things to do outside of the city including Quebec tours.

One great adventure, for example, is an exciting canoe trip.  You travel out to a remote setting in the wilderness for approximately 2 – 5 days on crystal clear lakes.  The wildlife is all around you from moose and barred owls to black ducks and bank swallows and you can leisurely observe all of the animals in their natural habitat.  The canoe trips can take place in Mont Tremblant Provincial Park, that is near Montreal, or possibly in the Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve.  Included in these tours are refreshing swimming areas, and shaded campsites that the natives of the area used.  The guides will also provide you with games and many things to do while you roast your marshmallows over the open fire.

But perhaps you are a bit more adventuresome and require more action than a leisurely canoe trip.  That’s when the whitewater canoe trip along the Dumoine River needs to be considered.  This is in the western side of Quebec and these trips are for beginners and include instructions.  Most people consider the Dumoine the best river for whitewater canoeing.  This river of water drops more than 500 feet from it’s beginning at Lac Dumoine to 60 miles away at the Ottawa River.  Along this river are 16 sets of rapids both class I and class II and each have a name.  Yes, they do have a few class III and class IV rapids but the beginner will need to be lifted or portaged around.  In addition, there is time for hiking, taking amazing pictures and all around fun.  Nothing is better than the beauty of taking a Quebec trip along this river.

As the weather is getting a bit cooler in Quebec you will want to look at other activities such as backpacking along the Saguenay River.  The mouth of this river has had cruise ships in their waters for quite some time but the shores provide great hiking trails that even have some newly built cabins for your convenience along the way.  You have a choice of a 4-day trip that will run along the northern side of the river or a 3-day hike on the southern side.  If you are really enjoying yourself you have the option to do both.  Each of the trips are quite different from the other as one travels close to the riverbank and the other is at a high altitude that is much colder.  All of the trails have been made safe with some stairs built into the sides of the steep cliffs and they are usually dry and well maintained.  It is recommended that the best month to take this backpacking trip would be in September.  You will be required to carry your food, a light sleeping bag as well as your own personal gear.  You will have the time of your life in this beautiful area of Quebec.

The Quebec tours have something for everyone and also something for every time of year.  When the weather becomes cold and winter settles in the most fun you can have in the snow is cross-country skiing that goes from cabin to cabin.  These cross-country expeditions begin and end northeast of Montreal in Quebec at a place called Reserve faunique de Papineau Labelle.  You can bring a group of your friends or family and choose your own dates.  The peaceful trails and the beauty of the scenery is enough to bring one back time and time again.  The views when you reach the hilltops are breathtaking and cannot be matched as you look out on the rolling hills of the Laurentian valleys.  You are, as they say, one with nature, amidst the wildlife that abounds all around you.  These tours have included in the price, the transport of your gear on snowmobiles, which will allow for freedom to travel.  The cabins along the way will accommodate from 4 – 12 people on this trip and there are options for side trips as well.

As you can see, taking Quebec trips can be exciting and exhilarating.  So get away from the city for a while and enjoy what Quebec’s nature and countryside has to offer.  You won’t be sorry that you did.

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The Weather in Lanzarote

The Weather in Lanzarote

The climate in Lanzarote is similar to the other six Canary Islands, with spring like weather all year round. The absence of any large central mountain means that the difference in temperature between the north and the south is minimal. In summer, the maximum temperature is around 25 degrees centigrade and in winter, the average is 17 degrees centigrade.

Although winters are mild, the warm clouds sometimes collect on the mountains of the north of the island and fog can form over the Riscos de Famara. In recent years, the apparent change in pattern of world wide weather has brought a slightly higher than average rainfall in Lanzarote. This of course has been beneficial to this normally arid climate and has also created a greener landscape in certain parts of this Canary Island.

Spring and summer can be windy in Lanzarote, reaching 23 knots or more, which makes it very popular for windsurfers. An easterly wind known as sirocco sometimes blows from the Sahara Desert. The temperature rises and it can become oppressive. However, these conditions never last long and soon, it is back to clear skies again. Should you experience cloudy weather in your resort, it is quite likely that in another part of the island, it will be sunny. Winter in Lanzarote is generally ten percent warmer than on mainland Spain which is why it is such a popular wintersun destination. The resort of Playa Blanca in Lanzarote tends to have the best of the sun as it is the most southerly.

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Tips for Saving While Eating Out With Family

Tips for Saving While Eating Out With Family

The plans have been made. Snacks and meals have been packed. Everything that needs to be done to help you save on your vacation has been done. Only now the kids want to eat out. Instead of fighting the tide, look around for one of the many deals that are offered for families during the week.

1. Applebee’s – this family chain has a lot of variety to meet all the tastes your group might have. Even better, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in most locations they offer Kids Meals (off the kid menu) for only $.99.

2. Captain D’s – It’s a great little seafood place and an even better way to save a little cash while you are on vacation. Call the local restaurant and see if they offer the “kids eat free” deal at that location. On Thursdays you can get to free kid’s meals for every adult meal purchased, but it is DINE IN only.

3. IHOP – There are so much more than pancakes available here – although pancakes are a specialty. The great thing is that on Fridays (from 3 pm – 9 pm) the kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.

4. Chik-fil-A – The cows are thrilled when you chose to eat here. And to encourage you even further, your kids can eat free on Tuesdays.

5. O’Charleys – This is another great variety restaurant and kids can eat free here every day (from the children’s menu). Keep in mind that drinks come separate and will run around $2.

6. McDonalds – under the golden arches you can find kids meals for under $1 on Tuesdays.

7. Ruby Tuesdays – You can find a wide variety of entr?e’s and some great prices as well. To make it even more budget friendly, you can get a free kid’s meal (with adult purchase) on Wednesday nights.

Eating out doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You can cut corners by cutting coupons or you can visit your local restaurants on nights when the kids can eat free. There are some things you should always keep in mind:

• Not all restaurants in the chain will participate in the programs, so call your nearest location before you go.

• Kids Eat Free deals are not usually advertised very aggressively and are more likely to be found through word of mouth. Do some research on line AND be sure to ask friends and family about any deals they have heard of.

• Local or regional restaurants often run weekly specials. Call around to see what you can find to fit your family’s budget.

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