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You need to consider visiting RepúblicaDominicana if you want to spend a holiday experience with a combination of culture, history, good weather, adventure, water sports, and fun.

An excursion to this country is a pure experience, memorable and breathtaking for many. Visiting the entire Dominican Republic requires days to be completed. Some are of the opinion that a few weeks would not be enough to cover the entire country. The spectacular attractions in this exciting country take several weeks, to explore. However, time is a big constraint for many.

The Dominican Republic offers a range of tantalizing traditional recipes, including “crema de auyama” (pumpkin soup), “pescado con coco”, “mangú” (mashed plantain) and “tostones” (fried plantain). You have to taste these delicious dishes to believe it!

Relaxation, the sun, and beautiful beaches are just some of the endowments of Punta Cana Excursions. However, if you want to make the most of your visit here, Hacienda Park offers activities that will please even the most adventurous: horse riding, buggy rides, safaris, the only chairlift in the country, beautiful zip line; all in a well managed and magical environment together with the best security measures.

Some of the activities you will enjoy are:

QUICK JUMP

This will give you goose bumps, you will have the real feeling of a free fall in one of the favorite attractions: our QUICK jump is an advanced and electrifying device for those who want to make a controlled but extremely fun jump. Its magnetic braking allows for a high-speed jump in only 20 meters.

POLARIS BUGGY RIDE

Are you looking for an adrenaline rush? If so start up your engines and get ready for a unique driving experience with us: ride a buggy off-road trail that winds through the Dominican Forest and presents a series of adrenaline obstacles. Get ready because the adventure is waiting for you!

CHAIR LIFT

Our chairlift is the first construction ever made by European specialists in the Dominican Republic. During its 750m tour, you will enjoy the best view of the magnificent sugar cane plantations and the magnificent forests that are one of the main attractions of the region. Our objective is that you will enjoy an unforgettable experience and take the best photos of the emerald countryside while enjoying a magnificent view of the ocean!

HORSE Back Riding

A horseback ride in paradise may seem like a pipe dream, but we are turning this dream into a reality: experiencing the unique emotion of exploring the mountains, forests, rivers on a horseback.

SAFARI

There is no trip to the Dominican Republic that can be complete without having discovered the true essence of the island and there is no better way to take a trip to the heart of the Dominican Republic on our safari. Experience traditional Dominican life, coffee and cocoa farming in this must-see experience, the perfect way to experience flavors and tropical culture in one adventure!

ZIPLINE

Fly over an extraordinary landscape and enjoy the view on a 2km tour of pure adrenalin. Our zip line caters for 5 different sections and is a unique experience for safety measures and design: it was created specifically for The Hacienda and its jump to 160 meters offers the best experience … at around 70 km/h!

Come, pay a visit and enjoy Punta Cana in a variety of ways!

Annually, European and American travellers flock to the white sandy beaches, blazing heat and lush green surrounds of Cape Town South Africa in the summer months of the southern hemisphere. Chasing a perpetual summer, many prefer to visit the Cape between November and March when the best weather is guarnateed.

But what about Cape Town in the winter months? At Kommetjie Beach Retreats, we welcome both seasons and encourage our international guests to visit and stay with us when the weather gets a bit colder due to the wonderful vacation opportunities that Cape Town winters have to offer. Below is a list of our favourite winter vacation activities for couples, families and singles in and around Kommetjie:

Kite surfing

Despite what many assume about Cape Town surfing and the summer swell and weather, the waves are better in the winter months; particularly for kite surfers when a bit of South Easterly and North Westerly wind kicks in and makes Kommetjie the ideal location for some adventurous water sports. Grab your gear, hire it from Gary’s Surf School– conveniently close to most properties to let and self-catering Kommetjie accommodation and check out Magic Seaweed for a wave and wind forecast before you head on down to the beach for hours of wave action.

Dining out

There are numerous, renowned restaurants in and around the Kommetjie area where families, couples and singles can enjoy quality cuisine by the fire-side with a glass of award winning South African wine. The Food Barn in Noordhoek is our top pick, serving up scrumptious farm breakfasts, excellent tapas and small plates and a blend of international and neo-French food at dinner time, it’s the perfect place to eat and conveniently close to Kommetjie. Harbour House Restaurant in Kalk Bay is renowned for seafood and sushi and is just a short car ride away from your self-catering Kommetjie accommodation. Other spots to try are The Hub in Scarborough, Cape Point Vineyards’ restaurant and Café Roux, opposite The Food Barn in Noordhoek.

Winter beach walks

This is, without a doubt, our favourite winter activity in Cape Town and with miles of unspoiled coastline on both side of the peninsula, you’re really spoiled for choice. Long Beach, in Kommetjie, stretches all the way to Noordhoek, with the Kakapo Wreck as a halfway point while Dangers Beach and Fish Hoek beach are great family spots on the Indian Ocean’s coastline too.

Wine tasting

South Africa, and Cape Town in particular, is home to some of the oldest and finest wine estates and vineyards in the world. Cape Point Vineyards, in Noordhoek offers world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, a five-minute drive from Kommetjie while the larger Constantia area is home to several award-winning farms that produce a range of excellent cultivars with good vintage. We recommend Groot Constantia, Steenberg and Beau Constantia this winter.

Rugby

A South African favourite, rugby is a great winter activity in the Cape and games are held weekly at Newlands Stadium which is about a thirty-minute drive from Kommetjie.

If you feel like staying in near the fire, you can always catch the game at The Lighthouse Pub or Fisherman’s in Kommetjie but we’d recommend heading down to The Toad in the Village in Noordhoek which has great atmosphere, a warm, cosy fire and an excellent food and drinks menu.

One of the best and latest trends that we noticed now is the sudden rise in popularity when it comes to smoked meats. We can see that there are hundreds of barbecue joints that sprouted like wild mushrooms out there and as meat lovers, it would be pretty hard for us to find or choose the best ones out there.

Barbecue is a serious business, everyone who loves meat can become an instant critic to the flavor, smokiness, and the taste of its sauce simply because we have our own versions of barbecue that we want these joints to cook it the same way. In fact, there are various barbecue making competitions around the world vying who among them have the most heavenly-tasting barbecue out there.

There are different ways and techniques as well as recipes and sauces that are used according to tradition, and the cities when it comes to making barbecues and smoked meat that is why in this article, let us follow these useful steps in finding the tastiest, and the most authentic smoked meat and barbecue.

RIBS

According to barbecue experts and the best Smokehouse Restaurant, ribs should be cooked with a crispy and caramelized exterior and very tender insides with the meat cooked with a pink tint that is finely textured in the entire slab of the rib. The meat should fall off the bone but not to the point that it is not tender anymore to chew because this is a sign of overcooking.  Ribs should be perfectly cooked that you can bite off a piece of the meat easily but not in a way that it will instantly separate from the bones because you are like eating a mashed meat in that case.

PULLED PORK

If you want to eat a rib which is perfectly cooked it should not look like a pulled pork once you take a bite, but in this case, pulled pork is the ones that spent most of its time being smoked so that it can easily be shredded into pieces and sandwiched in between your favorite buns. But still, barbecue experts say that the pork should still be tender and not mushy because will only make the pork lose its flavors rather than keeping it intact, and an overly soft pulled pork means it is a sign of being overcooked. A good pulled pork must be able to retain its entire flavor, its smokiness, and its spiciness.

BRISKET

Nothing beats a good smoked beef brisket. Since this is a premium kind of barbecue meat, it is quite challenging when it comes to its preparations. The cut of meat that a good brisket must have a grain of muscles that runs in two different directions which makes it require more time to be cooked to perfection. Since it is beef, it should be cooked for more than 10-hours probably 16 hours inside a smoke pit so that it will not become rubbery and tastes bland. A well-smoked brisket is very soft that the meat can melt in your mouth instantly without losing its smokiness and flavors just like what the Smokehouse Restaurant, Bar & Grill Melbourne serve to its customers.

Thinking of traveling to Malaysia for leisure or vocational reasons?  The cheapest and most centrally-located hotel isn’t always the best. More travel hotels are opening up everywhere around Malaysia. The most recentbuilt hotel is essential not the best. You are likely going to be blinded by the looks and decency in those hotels but you need more than just looks. Let’s have a look at the main features of the best hotel near KLIA2.

Your Desired Location

Travel hotels are located either in established areas, touristy areas or up-and-coming residential neighborhoods. It’s up to you to decide the kind of place you will want to take your rest in after a busy and tiresome day. Those who love shopping and busy environments should consider opting for well-established centers since here they will get celebrity spots and huge shopping centers. If you are a down-to-earth person who doesn’tlike the hype inestablished areas, hotels based in residential places will be your best bet.

Reasons For Traveling

The kind of hotel a traveler on a relaxing vacation will find favorable isn’t the same as the one a business traveler will find great. A business traveler will often want a hotel that gives them quick access to their business meeting centers. As for relaxing vacation travelers, they will want a nicely furnished and resort-like property that would give them quality access to leisure amenities like pool and spa. When traveling with kids, you will as well need a different kind of hotel. Your kind of kind will likely be one that provides a kid-friendly environment and caters for the needs of families.

Your Personal Priorities

Everyone has priorities when it comes to hotel booking. Our priorities are often dependent on our budgets. That though does not mean since our budgets are on the lower end, we should settle for less. If location is not a problem, it would be better to settle for a five-star hotel in the residential areas rather than in 4-star hotel in big cities. That’s because the prices in residential up-and-coming locations will be lower than the price of the rooms on already established four-star hotels. Search for several hotels and compare the price quotes. You obviously don’t want surprises and the best way to avoid them is to choose what you can afford.

Conclusion

In case you have plans to travel to Malaysia and most especially KLIA2, choosing hotels like https://www.tunehotels.com/malaysia-hotels/klia2-airport-transit-hotel/ will do you more good than harm. This great hotel provides you witha great view of the KLIA2 airport and has a great range of exclusively designed and beautifully furnished rooms. When you rent a room in this hotel, you will have access to a great range of services and amenities. Among the main amenities, you are assured of include a queen sized 5-star bed, quality air conditioning, hot power shower-connected bathrooms, free Wi-Fi connection, modern table and chair, hairdryer, and a personal electronic safe. You will also get a range of high-end entertainment systems such as HD Television, music system, and lots more. You can visit https://www.tunehotels.com/malaysia-hotels/klia2-airport-transit-hotel/ a room for your next vacation.

If you are a University of Queensland student and are planning to take a vacation, then it is not a simple matter of making a few reservations for you. You would be living and studying on a limited budget, and if you do not want to ask your parents for more money for a vacation, then you need to plan a better use of your existing resources. Here are a few ways to plan a low cost vacation without missing out on the fun.

Strength in numbers – A vacation for a student is always more fun if you have some fellow travelers with you. But more important, in the context of this blog, a group travelling together would be able to negotiate for much better rates, especially when you are looking for accommodation.

The Smart Dates – If you do not have a constraint of dates (as we would expect students to), then it makes much more sense to fix your travel dates outside the usual time when people would be travelling. For example, avoid the weekends or avoid the usual festival holidays like Easter. If you travel during a regular workweek, you would get much cheaper flight tickets and accommodation.

Compare and contrast – The great advantage of the internet is that it brings information to your fingertips very easily. Use that to your advantage to get complete information about travel and accommodation, and find the cheapest options. While looking for best prices, make sure you do not lose out elsewhere. For example, an airline with a cheap ticket might have an unearthly departure time, so make sure it is convenient for you. Again, while looking for accommodation, check out the pictures and user reviews before you get attracted to low prices.

Pack Smart – While traveling for a vacation, many people fall into one of two extremes. They either pack too much, leading to extra airline charges and difficulty carrying luggage around. Or they pack very light but end up buying things which they need during their vacation. Leave out all non-essential stuff from your bags, but if there is something which you know you will need, then do not leave it back, or you might need to buy it during your vacation.

Look for student accommodation – There are places like Student One which offer wonderful accommodation for students who stay at Brisbane. If you are travelling to Brisbane, then you might want to check out Student One and other places like theirs to see if they have short term accommodation you can use on producing your student identity card and paying the tariffs on a daily basis.

If you are a student and have a limited budget, you need not avoid taking vacations once in a while to recharge your batteries for fear of not having enough money for a vacation. You can follow the above tips and easily plan a fun vacation for your friends and yourself. Proper planning will allow you to take a well-deserved break without having to break the bank.