Family Trip To Coban Guatemala

by Marina K. Villatoro

This is another of our exciting family adventures in Guatemala. This time my husband and I decided that we wanted to take our son for a visit to Semuc Champey and the Lanquin Caves. For that we had to stay in the nearby town of Cobn. But let’s talk about the town first: Cobn is a beautiful town located in the Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemala. It is located 1320 meters above sea level so it gets a bit chilly at night. It is also one of the major coffee producers of the country. Plus it is located among mountains and forests that guard one of Guatemala’s treasures: the Monja Blanca Orchid. (this country’s national flower).

It is also the place where the famous Rabin Ahau takes place in july. This is a beauty contest. But this is not a reagular beauty contest, it is a bit different of what we are used to. In it native Guatemalan women wear their typical dresses and perform a series of presentations that include talking in their mayan language and dancing traditional marimba songs. By the way Rabin Ahau means daughter of the king.

As our accommodations in this cute town we decided to chose a tiny but beautiful hotel called Casa Duranta. It’s not luxurious, it’s not a super famous resort but it is beautiful, has gorgeous gardens and the rooms are very private. The decoration is also simple but with many typical Guatemalan aspects. I really enjoyed staying in it.

Before going to Semuc Champey and Lanquin we decided that we wanted to get to know the town a little bit better so we spent our first day in Coban walking along the town. We ended up getting to this town’s central park which I have to admit looks a lot better than I thought. There are also many beautiful handcrafts stands all over the place. There is also a small but informative and filled with interesting mayan artifacts museum called Principe Maya Archaeological Museum.

The next morning before we started our adventure to the main touristic spots of the region we went to another nearby hotel called La posada for a lovely breakfast. - 40080

Marina K. Villatoro, has lived in (http://travelexperta.com) Central America - Costa Rica and Guatemala for over 10 years. She’s traveled these parts extensively and now loves to organize vacations to these amazing parts of the world. With her first hand experience, she can recommend the best options for you. (http://tinyurl.com/ydnr5f3) Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!
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by Marina K. Villatoro

Have you ever wanted to enjoy the Costa Rican Jungles during your romantic getaway or anniversary? What about This:

As soon as you get to the International Airport of San Jose your private transfer will be waiting for you and will take you to your hotel in San Jose. The hotel will be a luxurious bed and breakfast. This is the best on in San Jose and is run by its owners and is well known for its delicious food, the best rooms will be at your disposal.

On your second day you will go to an award winning Lodge. It is a great eco lodge located in the Central Valley, in the middle of the Costa Rican rain forest. To get there staff from the hotel will pick you up early in the morning at your hotel in San Jose. Before you get to the lodge you will get a delicious Costa Rican breakfast along with a 1.5 hour class II - III white water rafting adventure, in the hotel you will get a hearty lunch. Then enjoy a delicious candlelight dinner after a relaxing afternoon. That is just a preparation for the next day because after breakfast you will choose your day activity: a hiking guided tour along the rain forest or on a canopy tour. The next day you will go back to San Jose where you will spend another night.

On the fifth day of your romantic adventure you will leave your hotel in San Jose once more.You will be taken to the Tobias Airport to ride a charter towards the Osa Peninsula. Once you get there staff from the hotel will take you to the lodge. The lodge is a beautiful mountainside hotel the overlooks the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The next day you will visit the Corcovado National Park. The trip will start after breakfast with a short boat ride of 30 minutes which leaves you at the San Pedrillo ranger station. The rest of the tour consists of 2 hikes separated by a picnic lunch.

On your last day you will be taken to the Cao Island’s clear waters after a hearty breakfast in La Paloma Lodge. Here you will be able to enjoy looking at the marine life of the area. Later you can choose if you want to snorkel or dive. You may also relax on the beach with your partner, or explore the tidal pools. The end of this romantic package will be going back to San Jose City and to the international airport by the lodge’s staff.

This is all possible in the beautiful Costa Rica. - 40080

Marina K. Villatoro, lives in (http://travelexperta.com) Central America - Costa Rica and Guatemala for the past decade. She has traveled all over these areas with her family and now she loves to organize vacations to Costa Rica and Guatemala. (http://tinyurl.com/ydnr5f3) Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!
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by Mark Walters

Brighton England is the summer place to be in the UK, and all other seasons as well! Take a walk along Brighton’s lovely beaches, jump into some water sports or spend some time at the Royal Pavilion.

What is Brighton most known for? Why, it’s beaches of course! Brighton Beach is one of the Top 10 city beach attraction destinations in the world. And when you’re done with the fun in the sun, head to Brighton Pier, right in back of the beach for a cool drink at a beachside club. So take a siesta on the pebbly beach, walk along the water, enjoy a snack or a cold drink in one of Brighton’s many clubs and cafes, or find a water sport to enjoy. Once the sun goes down Brighton’s clubs come to life and you’ll be able to dance the night away!

Now, the Royal Pavilion. It is the fabulous “Palace by the Sea” of the Prince Regent, George IV. Built by John Nash, between 1815 and 1822, it remains one of the most spectacular and exotic of all buildings in the UK. You will see furniture and art, including pieces lent by Her Majesty the Queen. There is a tearoom overlooking the gardens and a shop. Audio Guides in many languages are available.

Brighton offers many cool, green relaxing places to get away from the hustle bustle of the beach and pier. As a matter of fact, there are 98 parks and gardens in the area. One of them is Kipling Gardens in Rottingdean. Rudyard Kipling lived at The Elms from 1897-1902 where you will find the Kipling Gardens. You can picnic in the garden and check out the herb garden and the croquet lawn.

Don’t pass by the 14,000 acres of National Park that are in and around Brighton and Hove. When you get a little tired of the heat of the beach and the excitement of the clubs, take a stroll through the parks or a bike ride. Enjoy the local “flora and fauna”. Brighton’s natural areas are a cool getaway from the sights and sounds of the beach and pier.

Those are just some of the places to visit and attractions to see in Brighton. Without doubt it is worth visiting, so be sure to find some time to experience it for yourself. - 40080

Learn More : (http://umihotelbrighton.co.uk) Brighton Hotels
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here is why:

If you are like most …you are frustrated and confused with life…you are not sure if university is for you or if you should go further, education is expensive and any mistake you make can cost you… Especially if you end up taking the wrong course. or maybe you are a professional who is just tired of the rat race and would like a chance to break free from the grind of the workplace…or maybe

You just want to get some educational and teaching experience to give you the skills and experience to further your career or chosen sport…well look no further because what I have for you will not only allow you to achieve social prestige, personal growth and help others, it might very well the best time of your life…because wit your permission I want to introduce you to volunteering in beautiful, wild and natural Ghana, as a sports coach, teacher or social worker…in Ghana there is no rat race , people are so happy their happiness is infectious…culture surrounds everything you do, you will be exposed to beautiful landscapes, culture, savannahs, forests, peril sand beaches, villages untouched by modernization. There is no traffic, no bills to pay, no stress. Just a chance to challenge yourself and explore your inner self as you helps others

Ghana West Africa combines adventure, pleasure; beauty with volunteering…..you can truly have it all…

so if you need a break and would like to explore untamed Africa at the grass roots level whiles helping others play soccer, learn English please read on because what I have for you will stun you in utter enjoyment and Fantasy…

it will help you upgrade your CV necessary to get you the career you want that will propel you to the top of your field, never has there been an inexpensive volunteering package that combines an expensive way to see, experience west Africa at the grass root level whiles helping others play soccer or educate them…as a volunteer (as most companies charge double of what we ask for) .

Here is what you will experience

• meet others volunteers from Canada, the US and the Australia,-you will share experiences , stories and campanile and have plenty a party night by wild African bon fires by the sea side
• learn a new culture and see Africa at the grass root level, you will get an exceptional experience no vacation tour can offer, you will learn new languages, new cultures, see villages and do things that your peers at home can only dream off achieving
• experience personal growth
• find the love of your life , if it is your destiny–leads to Hilary and you night at the beach

Here I how a program may unfold for you…

• Day one we will show you your program details
• Days 2 show you around Accra
• Days show you Labadie beach where you can party after a hard days of work
• Days 4 we show you the city or location you are allocated

There might be a chance you will never come back

Arrive in Accra and escort to your camp, where you will meet other volunteers, sample delicious dripping pineapple, mangos and pawpaw while you set out for your briefing on your program At night look at the beautiful star filled sky or relax at the beach and mingle with fellow volunteers

See Accra, visit the special art center, to see handcrafted art and local Africans sell their art work, have a Ghanaian lunch and dive into the exotic African cuisine travel to the Volta region where you will stay in a local village, you will love the peacefulness of it all and the untouched natural beauty, this is your chance to see and experience an entire new way of living, see day to day life in an African village, then travel to Kumasi if you wish, capital of the Ashanti region, see the beautiful untouched coastline of Ghana…visit the slave castle of Ghana, where tens of thousand of slaves were transported during the slave trade era… then visit kankum park, and walk over the trees 100 feet high, experience and feel a real rainforest…the only canopy walk in AFRICA…

In Accra visit makola market, it is busy and busting with culture, this is a fund way to mix with locals. It is a once in a lifetime experience

When you are done we will provide you with a letter of recommendation and escort you to the airport. You will leave with happy memories…

Your fee will include accommodation, airport pickup, breakfast, lunch and diner on site, guidance, equipment….assistance with volunteer project.

Not included is extra food, spending money, extra travel money if you choose to visit parts of Ghana, airfare (we can help you get a cheap one, visa etc)

tour services are exceptional because we don’t offer a bus tour, rather we allow you to see Ghana at the grass root level, you will eat and work with the locals, you will meet Ghanaians on a personal level,, take part in day to day activities, eat the local foods, use local transportation…you will share in the art, culture, the fun, the party. Ghanaians are perhaps the friendliest people on earth…it is truly infectious and you will visit Ghana more than once, that I can promise

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