International Travel Secrets

What is the real secret to cheap international travel? it's the same as the secret to doing anything for less. Learn to be an opportunist. Opportunistic travelers get to travel more, see more & do more. Of coursework, you can ignore this advice if you have unlimited currency.

 I went to Ecuador because it was cheap. Honestly, are not there plenty of interesting places in this world? Why not choose eight you can travel to inexpensively? The other places will be there in the future, & you may have an opportunity to go to those places cheaply at some point. Ecuador is my favorite international location. You can still get a decent meal for eight dollars. U.S. dollars, by the way, since that is conveniently the official currency of Ecuador now. From the beautiful snow-capped Andes mountains, to the Galapagos Islands, you'll seldom run out of places to explore in Ecuador.

Travel there is safe & inexpensive. Cheap Countries South America in general is inexpensive, & the most affordable countries are, in my opinion, the most beautiful. These are the countries along the Andes mountains; Ecuador, Peru, & Bolivia. Argentina, thanks to it's recent economic troubles, is once again a cheap place for travelers as well. In Central America, it costs little to travel & holiday in both Nicaragua & Guatemala. Nicaragua, in particular, has become more stable & safe for travelers in recent years. Costa Rica is a wonderful , & though it's eight of more expensive counties of Central America, that probably still leaves it cheaper than Europe. In Asia, India is still low-cost, if you stay in the numerous hostels & boarding houses. Thailand & Indonesia are also cheap. With all international destinations, the plane tickets will be your single biggest travel expense.

This is true with the asian countries. Being there is cheap, but getting there may not be. Cheap International Travel Tips Wherever you go, there are things you can do to keep it cheap. Eat where locals eat, for example, instead of at the tourist restaurants. To keep it cheap, eat fruit from street markets (wash it well) & packaged snacks from grocery stores. Visit the free & cheap attractions first. It's possible you'll have so much fun that you'll seldom get around to doing the expensive things. A higher price means better quality with travel bags, but not with travel experiences. For cheap accommodations find out where local visitors from within the country stay.

Negotiating room charges is common in some areas. In Banos, Ecuador, we negotiated our room rate down from $12 to $6 per night, by paying for several nights in advance. Consider hostels, if you don't mind sharing a room. they are much more common overseas. Busses are cheaper than taxis in any country, but be careful of crowded city busses, where pickpockets hang out. jogging is even cheaper, & it's a great way to learn about a city. ask the locals where the dangerous parts are before you wander far. Cheap international travel is often only as cheap as your plane tickets.

Use the techniques outlined on our site to save big on tickets, or search the fares to several interesting countries. If eight is $500 less than the others, consider going there. $500 can buy a few extra days, or an extra mini-vacation some other time.

SILENCIO scoops 2015 NZ Millennium Cup

SILENCIO measures 49.80m (163'4") and was built by Perini Navi Group with interiors designed by Christian Liaigre. As a premium charter yacht, SILENCIO offers accommodation for up to 12 guests in five luxurious suites. On deck, SILENCIO boasts spacious lounging areas, such as her aft cockpit with overhead shade for protected lounging and dining, as well as a brilliant flybridge, high-tech AV fit out, and an assortment of water sports gear. Built in 2001, SILENCIO is the third build to emerge from the 50m series by Perini Navi and was extensively refitted in 2012 by Perini Navi in Viareggio. Now available for charter in the idyllic cruising grounds of New Zealand and the South Pacific, SILENCIO will treat her guests to a veritable feast of experiences – from diving, fishing and whale watching to taking in spectacular scenery covering some of the most diverse landscapes of any island nation: the South Island fjords to the North Island volcanoes and sub-tropical Led by her charismatic and accomplished Australian captain, Angus Biffin, and the culinary genius of New Zealand chef, Danny Round, SILENCIO'S crew has an admirable reputation for five-star luxury charter. After New Zealand, SILENCIO is available for charter in Fiji, Tonga,Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, then Thailand. Ask the professionals at Luxury Charter Group about how to charter SILENCIO Top photo of SILENCIO under spinnaker in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, taken by Jeff Brown

Sunreef Yachts Sets the Standard for Luxury

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Sunreef Yachts is known throughout the industry as the leader in design and construction of luxury sailing and power catamarans and motor yachts from 60 to 200 feet. This distinction is not surprising when you consider the company’s beginnings. Sunreef’s founder and CEO, Francis Lapp, began designing luxury vessels in response to the demands from his travel agency’s clients for better, more luxurious catamarans they could charter. He struggled to find vessels to suit their needs and soon found himself involved in designing and building large, custom-built multihulls. In 2002 he began construction in the Gdansk shipyard in Poland of the first Sunreef 74, a high-end catamaran that launched in 2003. From the start, Lapp’s drive for a higher-end product was evident. Sunreef Yachts proudly boasts, “Sunreef 74 debuted as the world’s first oceangoing catamaran with a flybridge equipped with a centralized helm station adding a deck level that considerably expanded living space.” That feature alone has become a much-coveted feature for many charter vessels. Since then Sunreef Yachts has continued in it’s commitment to innovative design, materials, and performance by creating two new designs every year. Just this month they were awarded the “Discovery of the Year 2013” at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards for their 90 Sunreef Power, a superb 90 foot yacht. This award is one of 5 awarded to Sunreef in just the last three months. Currently there are more than 60 Sunreef power and sailing yachts touring the globe. 2013 has been a very successful and ambitious year for Sunreef, and 2014 looks to be very promising as well as they currently have 6 vessels under construction and 2 more under contract. Among those already launched are: Skylark: A luxury charter power catamaran Sunreef 70 currently cruising in the Mediterranean. Accommodates 8 guests, 3 crew.Levante: Sloop-rigged catamaran 2010 Sunreef 80 currently cruising in the Mediterranean. Accommodates 10 guests, 3 crew.Anini: 2011 Luxury sailing catamaran Sunreef 70, cruising in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Accommodates 8 guests, 3 crew.In The Wind: 2011 Luxury catamaran Sunreef 62, cruising the French Riviera and the Caribbean. Accommodates 8 guests, 3 crew.Dreamliner: 2011 Luxury catamaran Sunreef 58, cruising the Caribbean. Accommodates 6 guests, 3 crew.One of the things that make a Sunreef unique is just that—they’re each unique. Sunreef invites its clients to be involved in each step of the design and building process, allowing for each to have the individualized input from not just the staff and designers from Sunreef but their customers as well. So what does that mean for a charter guest? It means that virtually any dream vacation can be realized aboard a Sunreef catamaran or motor yacht because servicing the traveling guest is at the core of the company’s foundation. Contact CKIM Group at 321.777.1707 to discover which Sunreef luxury catamaran or yacht is right for you. You make the memories. We make the arrangements.

New power catamaran - 60 Sunreef Power - for travelling in luxury

In 2012 Sunreef Yachts will launch its second motor yacht – 60 Sunreef Power. 60 Sunreef Power sleek profileThe 60 Sunreef Power  was made in response to the growing demand for compact yet highly  impressive powerboats. This yacht has all the features of the popular 70 Sunreef Power,  except its 27.8 ft / 8.5 m beam that makes it more convenient for  crowded marinas, especially in the Mediterranean. This yacht is a  parfect alternative to traditionnal motoryachts with its fuel  efficiency, low consumption, great space and stability. The first unit of the 60 Sunreef Power  has been commissioned by a European owner, and will be laid out in a  semi-owner version with two double cabins in the forward section, two  double cabins in the starboard hull, and one double, one bunk-bed cabin  in the port hull. All cabins have private bathrooms and abundant  storage. The interior of the main deck will feature the galley and a  dining area, while a mezzanine floor located in the midship will feature  the internal helm station and lounge, providing access to the forward  guest cabins and the flybridge. The spacious sun deck, Sunreef’s  speciality and trademark, comprises the external helm station, wet bar,  dining area and a huge sun pad, ideal for outdoor lounging in the sun.  There is also an option to include a Jacuzzi on the flybridge. Comfortable saloon with barThe interior design, fully customised, is modern and minimalist,  based on wenge and oak contrast, finished with cream and white  upholstery and brushed stainless steel details.
 Superb owner suite in the front sectionThe mould is already completed, with the hulls and wet deck made  in-house, and the superstructure with flybridge engineered  by the Dutch  company Nedcam with Styropor / PU-paste system on a CNC milling  machine. The hulls and wet deck have been infused with glass/vinyl  ester/balsa sandwich using vacuum infusion technology. The next step  will be the installation of bulkheads and the addition of the flybridge,  scheduled for mid-December.
 Comfortable guest cabin with lots of natural light, abundant storage and customised interior designThe first unit is due for launch in late May 2012.
 Key features:
 Construction: High Tech Composites
 Range: 4000 nautical miles
 Cruising speed: 20 knots
 Design: Sunreef Design Team
 Various layouts available: galley up/down, owner, semi-owner, charter

 Specification:
 Length overall: 18.9 m/ 60 feet
 Breadth overall: 8.5 m/ 27.89 feet
 Lightship displacement: 30 T
 Draught: 1.20 m/ 3.94 feet
 Main engine range: 2 x 300HP to 2 x 800 HP (first unit features 2 x 800 HP MAN)
 Fuel capacity: 2 x 3000 L /2 x 792 US Gal
 Water capacity: 2 x 390L/ 2 x 103 US Gal

INTERNATIONAL YACHT & AVIATION AWARDS recognizes Sunreef Design TEAM

Sunreef Yachts is proud to announce that two Sunreef luxury catamarans  have been shortlisted as contenders for this year’s design awards  organized by leading UK-based design magazine, Design et al. The dynamic  and energy efficient Sunreef 70 Power is nominated for Best Power Yacht  up to 40 meters, and the sophisticated and timeless design of the  Sunreef 114 CHEhas been selected for the Best Yacht Interior Design category.

The goal of Design et al in hosting this prestigious event is to commend  design, recognize talent, create opportunities and offer inspiration to  the many outstanding interior and exterior designers within the  yachting and aviation industries and to allow clients and colleagues the  opportunity of rewarding the best in designs from around the globe.

70 Sunreef Power nominated for Best Power Yacht up to 40m
The International Yacht & Aviation Awards are not judged by a panel.  Short listed entries are presented online, and voting is open to  industry professionals as well as Design et al readers, clients and  customers.

Beautiful interior design of CHE
The glamorous black tie reception and ceremony will take place Friday 27  April, at the Splendido Hotel, Portofino, Italy. Set on a verdant  hillside overlooking the picture-perfect harbor of Portofino, with  elegant luxury yachts bobbing at anchor, Hotel Splendido is one of  Italy’s most glamorous retreats. Tickets for the event can be purchased  through the Design et al website.

70 Sunreef Power comfortable saloon
YACHT CATEGORIES
Power Yacht over 60 meters (Interior / Exterior)
Power Yacht over 40 meters (Interior / Exterior)
Power Yacht over 25 meters (Interior / Exterior)
Power Yacht up to 25 meters (Interior / Exterior)
Yacht Concept Design up to 50 meters
Yacht Concept Design over 50 meters
Yacht Refit / Rebuild / Conversion
Yacht Interior Design
The online voting process is open to industry professionals as well as  Design et al readers, clients and customers. Sunreef Yachts will be  honored to receive votes from all of our friends and colleagues in  support of the two superlative builds, Sunreef Power 70 and Sunreef 114  CHE. VOTE. You can vote directly here.
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Hotel Martinez France Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez Best Price Guaranteed

The Hotel Martinez is known for stylish living, where comfort and technology have aesthetic overtones, and from its eminent position on the sea front, on the famous boulevard de La Croisette in Cannes. The Hotel Martinez has established itself over the decades as the flagship hotel on the Riviera. From the outside, its architectural beauty makes it timeless and establishes its elegance and eternal youth. With seven floors that overlook the sea front and a floor area that covers 40,000 square metres, it is one of the top European luxury hotels.

The Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez is a famous art deco style Grand Hotel on the Croisette at Cannes. It was opened on 20 February 1929 by its founder-owner Emmanuel Michele Martinez, son of the Baron Giovanni Martinez and Giuseppa Labiso Costanza, from Palermo Sicily, Italy, a noble ancient Italian family of Spanish origins.

Cannes' famous La Croisette Boulevard, located on the Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez in Cannes, is a 5 star hotel with a large private beach. It features a heated outdoor swimming pool, a piano bar and a spa.

Guest rooms are decorated in the style of the classic Art Deco Hotel Martinez has a seating area. Each of the air-conditioned rooms feature marble bathrooms. Some of the rooms also has a private patio overlooking the Mediterranean.

Martinez, a terrace with sea view award-winning La Palme d'Or also has 3 restaurants including. Guests can also enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the hotel's piano bar. A continental breakfast is served each morning.

l.raphael range of beauty treatments and massages at the spa. Guests can exercise at the fitness center.

Hotel Martinez has direct access to the beach, walking distance to the shopping center. The hotel offers secure private parking and valet parking are also available. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport is 20 km away.

Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez. 73, Boulevard de la Croisette. Cannes, France, 06400. Tel: +33 (0)4 93901234. Fax: +33 (0)4 93901334.