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Whether or Not You Are a Mets or Yankees Fan, Hotels in Parsippany NJ Are the Place to Stay

New York is an intense sports city, especially when it comes to baseball. Within the New York City area alone, there are two teams that have very loyal sets of fans – the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. Even though the city is the same, the fans do not overlap. You will not see a Mets fan rooting for the Yankees, and you will not see a Yankees fan cheering on the Mets. This rivalry is strong in New York City.

The New York Yankees formed in 1913 and have lived in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium since 1923, although the ballpark location changed in 2009. The New York Mets came to be a little later as one of baseball’s first expansion teams in 1962; they replaced the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants ball clubs. Shea Stadium was home to the Mets from 1964 to 2008, but now play at Citi Field in the Queens area.

Whether or not you are a Mets or Yankees fan, you can enjoy Parsippany NJ hotels. Instead of paying premium city prices, hotels in Parsippany NJ like the Holiday Inn in Parsippany NJ are just a short drive/bus ride away from the city and have high-end amenities like fitness centers, swimming pools, dry cleaning, and on-site free breakfast buffet.

Once you have your game dates, make sure to reserve your rooms early since Parsippany NJ hotels fill up quickly during baseball season. There are just some general reminders about your game day prep. Make sure you double check (or triple check) for your tickets, have directions (especially for any city transit), and make sure you know the rules of the park (i.e. No beverages, bag restriction size) before you get there. And, maybe if you are lucky, you can time your trip just right to catch a Mets and Yankees game for the true New York City experience.

Published by admin, on January 27th, 2012 at 8:24 am. Filled under: Vacations Tags: , Comments Off

Is Car Rental in Cuba a Good Option for Exploring the Caribbean Island?

My answer to the above question would be – definitely yes, with no doubts about it, there’s no better way to explore Cuba than by renting your own car, finding a good road map and driving to the places you wan to see first hand. There’s nothing like getting there by yourself and the freedom of exploring around on your own. And if you’re wondering why my personal opinion about this way of getting out and about in Cuba should be valid, then let me tell you how I know about it through my son’s experience and my very own.

Shaded Road in Niquero, Cuba

My son Ricky recently graduated from university, so my present to reward his achievement was a trip to Cuba last summer. He is a sociologist and he always wanted to see and experience Cuba. But he didn’t want any of the packaged Cuba holidays that are so popular among average tourists; where you stay in an all inclusive resort and hardly get to go out to explore the country. He didn’t just want the average pre-packaged holiday to Cuba; he wanted to see and live the country for himself, on his own, without any tour guide leading the way or taking them to certain specific spots, he didn’t want to just see the highlights, he wanted to see and breathe the real Cuba atmosphere, away from the big resorts, glitzy hotels and museums, he wanted to go outside the main radar and off the beaten path. As the only communist country in the Western Hemisphere he was really interested in getting the most authentic Cuba experience possible.

Cuba roads and ol car

So I suggested he rented a car during his holidays in Cuba so that he could plan his own route and get to the places he wanted without interference from tour guides who may want to p. I myself have been to the island a few times now, and to me it has some kind of secret appeal and attraction that leaves you fascinated and inspired. Once you’ve been to Cuba once, you either go again or recommend it to people you love or appreciate.

I suggested car rental to him (he is an excellent driver) since, based on my previous experiences, renting a car in Cuba it gives you unique freedom to explore most of the country and more importantly see places not commonly visited by tourists.

The hotels in Havana and the beach resorts in Cuba are all lovely, no question about it; however the small hostels (some of them boutique hostels) you can find across many of Cuba’s smaller towns and cities have a unique and special appeal and they’re also quick and hassle-free to book if you’re on the go and need a place to spend the night.

Traffic signals Cuba

And what better way to explore all of those charming little hostels full of character and history (some owned by locals and some being private rooms inside locals’ homes) than by renting a car and going from town to town? That way you can get to see some of Cuba’s less trodden paths, passing through Cuba’s tortuous, yet somewhat quaint (even when very rustic and aged) central road (Carretera Central) and seeing regular people going about their business in less well-known but equally charming areas off the beaten path. It was a great experience for Ricky and he took hundreds of pictures of his road trip in Cuba and jotted down millions of notes in his travel diary.

Cuban towns, Remedios, Villa Clara

Although roads in Cuba are not exactly first class (you can sure expect it to be a bumpy ride), there is so little traffic that there are virtually no risks with regards to safety issues, parking areas, or even giving lifts to locals, something that is quite the norm over there as Cubans struggle with very poor public transport. On the plus side, if you’re taking someone on board and giving them a quick lift you might get to enjoy some genuinely lovely company, riding next to someone that may give you tips about how to get to places you may be interested in seeing or suggest interesting places to go to in that area. And although some locals might try to come up with stories for a few pounds they will always be helpful and respectful.

One thing I explained to Ricky was the road signs issue in Cuba (a bit difficult to find them at every road), but it still adds a bit of fun to the adventure, though the car rental agency always provides a road map.

Trinidad colonial perfection

I remember once I was in Villa Clara trying to reach the road to Trinidad city and I almost ended up in Varadero. It was not exactly what I intended to do, but we were rescued by our poor Spanish and the good advice of a farmer we found in the road. Car rental in Cuba is definitely the best option to explore the whole island and get in touch with its people and way of live. For the curious and inquisitive traveller that wants to learn, see and experience what the real Cuba is truly about, I would definitely say that renting a car in Cuba is the way to go.

Published by admin, on January 26th, 2012 at 8:58 pm. Filled under: Vacations Tags: Comments Off

Hotels Yorkshire Dales: the Accommodation You Needed

Just in case you want to have a very long vacation in Yorkshire, then you need to have your accommodation from the hotels Yorkshire Dales. Why is it recommended to have the accommodation in one of the hotels in Yorkshire? It is because whenever you stay in a hotel room in Yorkshire, you can be sure that you will have the most relaxing vacation trip you ever had. Moreover, the hotel crews in every hotel in Yorkshire are well-trained so that you can experience the first class service that you deserved. However, you need to book for a hotel room in Yorkshire in advance because the hotels become fully booked immediately. In doing this, you will lessen the hassle of finding a hotel room on the spot when you arrived in Yorkshire. So if you are having your vacation in Yorkshire, be sure that you have yourself booked in a hotel room.

Published by admin, on January 8th, 2012 at 6:40 am. Filled under: Vacations Tags: Comments Off

Painting Holidays Forever!

I’ve been on a few painting holidays in the last few years. I first went the year that my husband died because I wanted a holiday on my own where I wouldn’t be forced to chat with people who I didn’t know who felt sorry for me! As it turned out I found a great company who provided exactly what I was looking for. Since I am in my later years, I like a holiday where I am greeted at the airport and I don’t have to worry about my travel arrangements. Flavours Holidays offer exactly that. My first trip was to Sicily. I had never been before and had always wanted to visit. My days panned out with a light breakfast on the terrace under the olive trees followed by three hours of painting. I’d always liked to paint but my portfolio before the holiday consisted of a lot of unfinished work! I spent a week under the guidance of a professional artist who helped me to develop my skills and I became hooked on painting holidays. I’ve since returned to Sicily three times with Flavours and I have been to Tuscany twice. I love the Summer climate. I love the scenery and I’ll tell you a secret… I love the people too. Remember how I said I didn’t want to be surrounded by people I didn’t know? Well, my experience of holidaying with wannabe artists changed all that. I’ve made lifelong friends now and we book the same week together so it’s no longer a case of singles holidays for painters but group holidays! I’d recommend trying out a painting holiday if you have always fancied trying your hand at painting. Many people on the courses have really never painted before but the places are so inspiring that you will be surprised at how creative you can become.

Published by admin, on July 12th, 2011 at 12:58 pm. Filled under: Vacations Tags: , Comments Off