Park Royal Resort All Inclusive Features…

• a wide variety of food in our restaurants and snack bars
• buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• taxes and tips
• unlimited domestic and imported brands
• 2 restaurants (one of them offers A la carte service exclusively for dinner)
• 2 snacks & 3 bars
• beautiful beach area
• 2 swimming pools
• gym & spa (additional cost)
• daily activities program for adults and children during the day and some at night
• a wide variety of non motorized water sports are included in your package.

Facilities/Services…

A complete recreational activities and sports program for adults and children are available, including scuba diving demonstrations. A wide variety of non motorized water sports included in your packages are also offered at the marina such as:

• Catamarans
• Sun fish
• Pedal boats for 4,2,& 1 people
• Kayaks (doubles & singles)
• Windsurfing
• Scuba & Snorkel demonstration

and provides services such as…

• 2 swimming pools & 1 for the kids
• Convenience store
• Safety deposit boxes
• Laundry
• Babysitter
• Doctor on call 24 hours
• Car rental
• Travel Agency
• Internet Booth
• Parking Lot
• Beautiful beach area

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Ritz-Carlton executives, together with newly elected Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman, announced plans to open The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, an exclusive 320-room oceanfront resort set on the island’s popular Palm Beach…

The new resort, scheduled to open in 2012, will feature several restaurants, an on-site spa, two swimming pools and a 24-hour casino….

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Aruba is one of the most visited islands for east coast travelers. Legacy carriers including American Airlines, Continental, and Delta offer daily flights to Aruba, and the emergence of JetBlue’s daily flights to Aruba have helped the happy island boost tourism efforts over the past year.

The Ritz-Carlton Aruba is the hotel group’s latest project in the Caribbean. Ritz-Carlton has hotels in St. Thomas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, Mexico and The Bahamas. The hotel group will welcome the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles at LA LIVE next month.” (via www.gadling.com) by  Melanie Nayer

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“When Lulis Leal’s family gets together for Christmas, she is usually sunning herself on a beach surrounded by palm trees and turquoise waters, with not one extended relative in sight…

For more than 10 years, Leal has been spending the holiday season in exotic locales like the Bahamas or Hawaii — anywhere warm, the Cedar Grove, New Jersey, resident said…

She finds it the perfect time to get away with her husband and son.

“It’s like everybody’s home with their family so we’ve got the whole beach to ourselves. It’s like our own little private paradise,” Leal said, adding that her mother sometimes gently teased her about going away instead of visiting her for the holidays…

Hotel bargains

You may love your family, but if you’re yearning to escape the annual ritual of eating turkey with relatives you barely know or spending Christmas elbowing for room with other houseguests, lots of bargains and tempting destinations await.

“My favorites during Thanksgiving are to go to places in the Caribbean because the Caribbean, even during Thanksgiving, is off, off, off season,” said consumer adviser and HLN money expert Clark Howard.

“At Christmastime through New Year’s, it’s a different drill. The best deals are to Europe, starting on Christmas Day. If you can wait and go on Christmas Day or later, you’re going to get fantastic bargains to Europe.”

Travelers often focus on air fares as the barometer of whether to splurge on a vacation, but the big bargain story this year may be hotel prices, especially in big cities or convention destinations decimated by the bad economy.

The trick is to book a room anywhere but at those most in-demand locations, so check out hotels around the airport or the center of a big metropolis.

This may be your perfect opportunity to explore Washington, New York or San Francisco, California, during the period from Christmas to New Year’s, Howard said.

Where to get away for Thanksgiving

The United States may pause on turkey day, but for the rest of the world it’s just another day in November. You’ll find great deals outside the country, in places like Mexico, Canada and South America, said Pauline Frommer, creator of Pauline Frommer’s guidebooks.

St. Lucia may be a good bet if you’re thinking about the Caribbean, because the low-cost airline Jet Blue recently added a nonstop service to the island, she said. (Keep in mind the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially end until the end of the month, though late November storms are rare.)

Escaping for Christmas

“Prices usually skyrocket pretty much everywhere in the world,” Frommer said.

If you heed Howard’s advice about flying to Europe on Christmas Day, check transportation options at your destination. Savings on air fare can be cancelled out by an expensive cab ride in cities where public transportation shuts down during the holiday.

Closer to home, Mexico is still a good value, Brown said.” (via  cnn.com ) by A. Pawlowski, CNN

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“Summer’s here and it’s time to hit the beach.

So, Glamour magazine’s executive editor at large, Suze Yalof Schwartz, joined “Good Morning America” with some best buys for the beach — five different low-cost looks, and not a single item over $50!
Whatever your style, these fashions will make you look cool and leave you enough money for sunscreen! Check out these summer styles below, then go to Glamour.com for more affordable finds.

Look 1: Hippie Chic
Why You Want It

This Alloy cover-up is a Glamour editor favorite. The Gucci-esque print embodies everything we love about summer — relaxed and easy! The perfect straw hat, frayed just so, mixed with the chocolate brown tote and wear-with-everything flat sandal makes this look wearable for on and off the beach. And if you’re looking to stay totally covered, this is your best bet as it covers your arms, belly, and thighs while still keeping you cool.

How to Find It
Printed Cover-Up: Alloy, $44.00
White Triangle Top: Old Navy, $12.00
Braided T-Strap Sandals: Old Navy, $19.00
Straw Cowboy Hat: Macy’s, $42.00
Chocolate Brown Woven Shopper: Echo Design, $48.00
Tortoiseshell sunglasses: Topshop, $18.00

Look 2: Glamour Girl
Why You Want It

Nothing is better for the beach (and protection from the sun!) than a fabulous hat in a graphic stripe. The cut-outs of this suit are a mom’s best friend as it keeps your front (and possible stretch marks) covered while the open back gives a little sex appeal. The relaxed, yet refined linen pajama-inspired pant gives the look an effortless glam factor while being the ultimate leg cover-up.

How to Find It
Black Backless One-Piece, Delias, $33.00
White Linen Beach Pants: Necessary Objects, $34.00
Black and White Ribbon Straw Bag: Newport News, $34.00
Rose Gold Ruched Strap Sandals: Bamboo, $29.00
Striped Sun Hat: Newport News, $29.00
Mossimo Large Round Sunglasses: Target, $16.00 ” (via abcnews.go.com ) by ANTHONY UNDERWOOD

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“Even in hard times, everyone deserves fun in the sun. To kick off the summer travel season, USA TODAY’s Travel staff tracked down free events and attractions in every state (and the District of Columbia).

Here a sample.  Click link below for each state and more

Arizona
The Sonoran Desert skies are among the best for stargazing — which is why the world’s largest collection of optical research telescopes is housed at Kitt Peak National Observatory, 56 miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O’odham Reservation. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the visitor center has self-guided walking tours and downloadable audio tours. 520-318-8726, noao.edu/kpno— Chris Gray Faust

Arkansas
Who knew Arkansas had its own wine country? For that matter, who knew Arkansas had a Paris? Both lie in the bucolic Arkansas River Valley, northwest of Little Rock, where four wineries on Highway 186 South — Mount Bethel, Post Familie Winery, Wiederkehr Wine Cellars and Chateau Aux Arc — offer free tours and tastings. Nearby in Paris, Cowie Wine Cellars harbors the Arkansas Historic Wine Museum. 800-628-8725, arkansas.com— Jayne Clark

California
Nothing says endless summer more than a concert on the beach. From June 19-Sept. 4, Santa Cruz will host Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach at the bandstand near the boardwalk. The lineup is heavy on the ’80s, with acts such as The Fixx, Loverboy and Scandal on tap. Two shows nightly. 831-423-5590, beachboardwalk.com— Chris Gray Faust

Florida

Unleash your inner Top Gun at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. The world’s largest naval aviation museum sports 150 restored military aircraft. Free options include guided museum tours, outdoor trolley tours and the chance to get your hands on the controls (via the cockpit trainers) of an F-14 Tomcat, A-6 Intruder and more. Plus, the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron rehearses here most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 850-452-3604, navalaviationmuseum.org— Jayne Clark

Georgia
They may be turning 25 this year, but the Cabbage Patch Kids haven’t aged a day since creating a frenzy at toy stores nationwide when they were first mass-marketed in 1983-84. About 120 million “adoptions” later, a new BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland, 1½ hours north of Atlanta, is due this fall. (Meanwhile, the original birthing center nearby remains open.) The tours may be free, but the kids aren’t. Some of the original soft-sculpture babes have been “re-adopted” for up to $50,000. 706-865-2171,cabbagepatchkids.com.— Jayne Clark

Hawaii
Honolulu’s revitalized Chinatown not only provides a glimpse into Oahu’s multi-culti heritage, it’s a hotbed of hip galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Check out the scene at the neighborhood’s First Friday, when artists open their doors from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and musicians often play. firstfridayhawaii.com— Chris Gray Faust

Maine

Even if the lousy economy puts a crimp on sales of L.L. Bean kayaks and sailing gear this summer, cash-strapped shoppers at the company’s flagship store in Freeport can tune in to local and national artists at the 11th annual Summer Concert Series. This year’s lineup includes Patty Loveless and Asleep at the Wheel; shows start at 7:30 on Saturday nights from June 27-Sept. 6. 877-755-2326; llbean.com/events— Laura Bly ” (via usatoday.com)

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“You know the saying: Put two people together and let nature take its course.

Well, put two people together in a locale with sunshine, sand, and turquoise waters…and watch the clothes come flying off.

Whether this summer finds you and your Pucci two-piece looking to break a few hearts, or whether it’s a matter of you and your mate defrosting passions after a long, cruel winter, we’ve got the surefire solution. These beaches, quite simply, bring the heat. We’re not responsible for what happens the morning after.” (via concierge.com ) by Jason H. Harper

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“You have been working out religiously, watched every morsel of food you have eaten, and dreamed day in and day out of chocolate. You have tortured yourself like crazy. All this has been done for that beach vacation where you know you want to look absolutely stunning.

Well, you have made sure that your body is perfectly toned for the holiday. But what happens to your make up now? You definitely cannot wear the shades at the beach that you would normally wear everyday at the workplace or when you hit the town. In tropical settings, the colours have to be different. Your make up needs to be updated.

Fake Tan

You want that glow and so might think of trying a tanning bed for a couple of weeks before the holiday, bit that is not a very safe option. Spray on tans are better to try. You have no chances of burning yourself, won’t get any lines around your goggles, and will also prevent yourself from being exposed to UV rays. And the tan is instant. But since this is an artificial tan, you have to remember to slather on the sunscreen before you hit the beach.

Moisturiser

Excessive sunlight and constant touch with salt water will definitely dry your skin out. You need to double up your sunscreen with a moisturiser no matter what. Try something with botanicals and Vitamin E.

Sunscreen

This is pretty obvious. Use with one with at least an SPF 30. Go for a waterproof version for better protection.

Manicure Set

The minute your nails come in contact with sand, be sure that it is going to wreck havoc on your nails. So carry a manicure set for emergencies.

Foundation

The spray on tan should cover all your problems but if you still want some added colour and coverage, go for a sheer waterproof foundation. You do not want weird foundation lines with all the moisture and sweat. On the beach, with all the activity, it is best to not have any make up on at all or very little if you must.” (via  catwalkfashion.co.uk/)

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“For more than twelve years, he’s been picking over the world’s most vaunted beaches in search of the finest—eighty of them at last count. Now, finally, Ron Hall arrives on our own shoes. He begins in Texas and ends in New England (the West Coast will follow)

My first encounter with the epic beaches of the United States took place long ago in the Deep South, and under rather bizarre circumstances. It was the summer of 1968, and Lady Bird Johnson had taken it upon herself to launch a beautification program for the state of Texas. For reasons that were never fully explained, the First Lady had decided to enlist a party of European newspaper editors to join her on a tour of Texas’s beauty spots. I was one of those lucky enough to be invited.

The trip lasted most of a week. Each morning we clambered aboard an ordinary tourist bus, with Lady Bird in the front seat next to the driver. In her hand was a large microphone, from which emerged an entertaining commentary on the Texan way of life.

Every so often, the bus would stop so that trays of “wildflowers” could be off-loaded and planted in neat rows along the roadside. Clearly flowers cultivated in this way could hardly be called wild, but it would have seemed churlish, even seditious, to have pointed this out.

The highlight of the tour, however, was not the flowers but the opportunity to see the extraordinary Texas coastline. Unlike in Europe, long strings of barrier islands are a regular feature of the American seaside. They occur when shoals of sand are whipped up by the action of winds and tides and become stabilized by vegetation into dunes and beaches. Some of these barrier islands are of spectacular length and beauty.

South Padre Island, with thirty-four miles of coastline just north of the Mexican border, is a particularly fine example, and Lady Bird took her retinue of editors along to see it. Sweltering in our business suits in the ninety-degree heat, we formed ourselves into a sort of honor guard while Lady Bird cut the tape to declare the beach open as a National Seashore.

South Padre Island, Texas
Returning to South Padre Island nearly forty years later, I was apprehensive about what I might find. There are now, it is true, four substantial hotels and several clusters of condos, but nothing too out of style and scale. The magnificent white sand dunes on the northern tip of the island remain untrampled. Out in the bay, dolphins need no more prompting than a pointed camera to put in a close-up appearance. “Downtown” itself is built around three improvised beach bars. There is one tiny museum, one cinema, and one bookshop—indeed, everything you might expect in a one-horse town. It still has a pleasingly pioneering flavor. Perhaps all the work that Lady Bird put into protecting the coastline (with a little help from me) has achieved some of the desired effect.

South Padre’s main claim to fame, however, is its comprehensive range of innocent beach activities: big fish, small fish, birds, butterflies, horses, jeeps—you name it and someone is out there showing you how to collect it, spot it, ride it, pursue it, hunt it, or whatever. The sheer size of the island’s beach presents a challenge, but the community has sensibly solved this by running the Wave, a free shuttle bus that links the numerous public access beaches along the oceanfront. ” (via concierge.com ) by Ron Hall

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“Ibiza, Spain

It seems that since the words “Beach Party” were uttered, Ibiza had already branded itself as the party island to be on. Ibiza has more party goers visit annually than any other of its Balearic counterparts. Every summer at least three famous DJs are on this island playing until the break of dawn.

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Mykonos, Greece

Known around the world for THE beach to party on in Greece, Mykonos’ capital Hora, has hundreds of bars ready to quench that party thirst. Not to mention that all the major resorts lining the sandy beach front are armed to the teeth with popular clubs and bars.
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South Beach, Miami

Considered by many people to be America’s best beach town, South Beach offers a lot of party for those who can afford it. With table service easily going for $500 an up, going out to South Beach means you better look good if you are looking to meet people.
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Goa, India

Goa is the party spot in India established long ago by the 1960s counterculture youth from America. To this day, the ideal of a free spirited life have been translated into some major Rave scenes, most notable of which is the Goa Trance rave scene.
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Haad Rin, Koh Phangan, Thailand

There was a time when full moon parties were just a myth spoken amongst backpackers kept secret from mass tourism. Those days are long gone and now the small island of Koh Phangan expects at least 20,000 party seekers annually.
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Zrce Beach, Novalja, Croatia

Not as famous as it’s European counterparts, Zrce Beach in Croatia is no less a party scene. In fact I would go to on to say that this quickly booming party scene has all the seeds required to one day make its mark on the world stage. ” (via uptake.com) by Sebastien Tobler

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