Tours Travel

Asia’s Top 10 Destination Spas

Destination spas are those hotels and resorts that promote the sole purpose of helping people develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. they promote

  • a healthy and nutritious diet
  • concurrent fitness classes and stress reduction programs
  • massages and other therapeutic spa treatments
  • sessions to ensure healthy lifestyles

Destination spas are often located in fairly remote areas and serve very few guests at a time. This helps maintain a calm and calm atmosphere that encourages relaxation and stress relief. They typically offer meals, activities, spa treatments, and classes as part of their overall package. Unlike resorts, all activities and dining at destination spas are complementary to the overall health and relaxation purpose of the spa. These spas stipulate a minimum length of stay for the client to benefit adequately from their stay.

Depending on their focus, spas may have different prices and destinations. The Asian subcontinent is home to one of the most exotic collections of destination spas.

In no particular order, the top ten spa destinations in Asia are;

chiva som

Location: Hua Hin, Thailand

Chiva-Som, one of the first spas of its kind in Asia, fuses Western and Eastern influences to create an opulent spa with excellent hospitality, service and treatments.

Banyan Bintan Tree

Location: Thailand

Originally starting their businesses in Thailand, this resort group has branched out to form one of the largest chains of destination resorts and spas on the Asian continent.

Ananda in the Himalayas

Location: India

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, this spa features many well-known Indian health regimens including Ayurveda, Vedanta, and Yoga.

COMO Shambhala Estate

To lease: Balinese, Indonesian

This spa offers everything from lifestyle training to luxurious spa treatments, creating an opulent environment for its guests.

mandarin eastern dhara dhevi

To lease: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Inspired by the aesthetic and historical traditions of Chiang Mai, this spa features lodging and dining facilities housed in buildings reminiscent of the colonial mansions and wooden paddy fields of yesteryear.

Grand-Hyatt

Location: Hong Kong, China

Located among the world’s finest luxury hotels and commanding magnificent views of Hong Kong’s famous Victoria Harbor and Wanchai district, Grand Hyatt is home to the premier residential spa, Plateau Spa.

West Seoul – Walker Hill

Location: Seoul, Korea

Apart from its magnificent view of the river and the mountain range, this resort offers many spa treatments, as well as other to the earth entertainment.

Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket

Location: Phuket, Thailand

Located on its own private Naka Yai Island, this all-inclusive spa offers visitors splendid views and beachside luxuries along with luxurious spa treatments.

Pudong Shangri-La

Location: Shanghai, China

This award-winning spa offers fine dining, as well as excellent service and an array of amenities that will ensure guests have a wonderful visit.

mandarin eastern

This award-winning luxury hotel group is renowned for its excellent service and hospitality. Located in major destinations in more than 25 countries, the group is dedicated to ensuring the best for its visitors.

Arts Entertainments

Alternative therapy for mental problems

Alternative therapies for autism

This page is designed to help you research help and solutions to improve autism symptoms. You can use this reference page to find out more about the many different therapies that have helped others. New products and theories are popping up all the time.

There are many different therapies that have helped many people with “mental problems”, ranging from ADD/ADHD/Autism to depression and even schizophrenia. Some (such as EEG Biofeedback (also known as Neurofeedback (NFB)) or End Point Titration (EPT) or Hyperbaric (oxygen tanks), etc., that now have inexpensive alternatives are not included. Google these “names” for information about them.

1. The newest and certainly least expensive “brain training” method is the Neuroliminal Training (NT) system. This has now been shown to be an excellent and inexpensive alternative to both expensive Neurofeedback (NFB) training and hyperbaric oxygen. The results are very similar to those of Neurofeedback (both EEG and HEG BF). For a fraction of the cost of those, it offers an affordable and much better alternative to Ritalin and other dangerous drugs for low and middle income families who simply cannot afford Neurofeedback or Hyperbaric. Both NFB and NT work to eliminate the effects of allergens that cause mental problems of all kinds.

2. Allergens are almost always part of all “brain problems.” There is a simple and free (except for a little detective work) way to detect them. Even if you use NT or NFB training, this is a good idea!

3. For ADD continuum to autism (as well as depression and schizophrenia), there is a good chance that mercury used in infant or child vaccines (or other toxic minerals) could be the real underlying problem. These mineral toxins MUST be chelated outside the body. There are several old and new methods to do this:

has. Vitamin C in large doses: This has two advantages; it is relatively inexpensive and is good for your overall health. In my former practice, I used it with excellent success in many cases of schizophrenia. In general, it is very safe, unless the patient has a corn allergy (not that unusual). For younger children, I would recommend 1 gram (1,000 mg) at each meal per 40 pounds per child. Overdose only causes diarrhea, and this amount may need to be reached if it occurs. If you suspect a corn allergy, use calcium ascorbate, either in powder or pill form. I buy the cheapest form of ascorbic acid from Cosco, but my wife (with a corn allergy) has to use the calcium ascorbate.

b. Chelating chemical injection: A therapy in which a chelating drug (EDTA) is injected into a vein for about one hour in a clinic office. This is also quite expensive. Not recommended.

against Zeolite in liquid form: a newer method that is taken orally (and relatively expensive). This is actually a form of lava rock that is very porous, and this porosity attracts heavy metals (mercury, lead, copper, etc), binds to it, and carries it through the urine/ kidney. The reports are excellent, but they are marketed through a kind of multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme that makes them more expensive. The base retail price is about $50, but if you become a dealer it drops to $33 or so. You can get more details by googling “zeolite”.

d. Glutathione Supplements – There is a supplement (new to me) specifically designed to raise glutathione levels in the body. Glutathione is a natural combination of amino acids that is a powerful antioxidant with several other interesting features:
It is an important part of the immune system that is often overlooked by scientists. Glutathione detoxifies the body by removing poisons, including mercury and other toxic minerals. (Similar to chelation, but most other toxins and minerals). It is not well absorbed when taken as a direct supplement. This is important as there are many supplements that contain glutathione that are generally not effective.

Low glutathione levels are found in all autistic children, as well as in many other sick or toxic people. These low levels do not allow good excretion. This explains why tests for mercury (and other minerals) in hair, blood, and urine do not accurately show what is stored in the body.

Supplemental Program Price: $85 for a 28-day supply. Again, it’s not cheap, but it seems worth it if you can afford it.

4. There is a company that advocates a special “Ecological Body Diet”. This has had great success with autism and virtually every other health problem. It includes many products designed to make the human body work better and more efficiently. It includes some very good probiotics, as well as others that help eliminate yeast overgrowth and “Leaky Gut Syndrome.” Again, it’s not cheap, but it’s worth it, if it’s affordable for your family.

5. What do digestive enzymes have to do with ADD/ADHD and autism? A “leaky gut syndrome” results in more allergy/sensitivity, and enzymes with meals break down food better, reducing the need for “leaky gut.” This has helped many people with ADD/ADHD as well as people with autism.

has. There is a Kirkman Labs sponsored bulletin board that has a forum on special digestive enzymes. Join at: [email protected].

b. Another company that has an excellent line of enzymes is New Beginnings. In addition to enzymes, they have a host of gluten/casein-free nutritional supplements and a “purified source” of cholesterol (see below).

6. At the recent conference in Orlando, I also learned that many autistic people have low cholesterol and that supplementing with two egg yolks a day can improve many symptoms. This is certainly easy and cheap to test. If the person is allergic to eggs (which is common), then a “purified” cholesterol can be obtained from the New Beginnings supplier that is non-allergenic.

7. For autistic (and ADD/ADHD) children, there is plenty of evidence that a gluten-free and dairy-free diet can help considerably. Google gfcf for more information. (The caveman diet above includes this and many more of the commonly allergenic foods. Try it for a week or so, then switch to gfcf.)

8. The latest research also shows that fish oil supplementation can dramatically improve the ADD-Autism problem cluster. I use salmon fish oil from Our Health Co-op. This web-based health food store is one of the best in both quality and price. (I have no financial interest in this company or Solgar, but I buy a number of supplements from them.)

9. There is a drug therapy called LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone). Although it is a drug, it appears that in low doses, it can significantly decrease many disease problems. Some good results have been reported for autistic people. (symptoms) in autism, HIV/AIDS, cancers, etc.

10. Another new nutritional “therapy” involves supplemental glyconutrients. A company called Mannotech is marketing them through an MLM (which I hate), and they are apparently helping with some ADD-Autism symptoms. For more details on glyconutrients, a newly discovered essential nutrient, check out both Manotech and glyconutrients by googling them.

11. There is also a therapy technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) that has also shown some good results with ADD/ADHD, depression, etc. This was put together by Gary Craig.

12. Some have had good results with NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique). However, the results are mixed, and Dr. Nambudripad is unhappy with many doctors who don’t follow her technique carefully.

13. There is a system similar to NAET called Bioset. There is a book “Food Allergy Cure” by Dr. Ellen Cutler, which explains the use of Bioset to eliminate allergies. This can also be done at home, as the book explains “How to do it”. Check your local library and see if they can order it for you, or you can probably get it from Amazon.com. Google bioset.

14. Don’t forget a very important way to improve all mental “illnesses”. Helps resolve “leaky gut syndrome” by cleansing the gut and supplementing with a good vitamin and mineral regimen. This should be a first step.

15. Finally, one of the oldest, cheapest and most effective “remedies” of all: magnesium! It has been known for years as the “calming chemical.” In our culture we rarely have enough, and this deficiency can make many mental problems worse. It’s safe as if you overdose, like vitamin C, it just gives you diarrhea! Milk of magnesia and Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are two good old fashioned products that are often overlooked today. For autistic and ADHD kids in particular, try Epsom salt baths. It has helped many children and adults. I prefer Magnesium Citrate daily for supplemental use. I got this from the health cooperative mentioned above.

There is also a lot of free information on my website “drbate.com”, and you can get a free copy of the complete book “The Health Revolution” by subscribing to my free newsletter on that home page.

Technology

How to get free Bitcoin

Everyone is in a different situation. One shoe may not fit all. Therefore, we are going to talk about different ways to get free Bitcoins. You may be wondering if you can get free Bitcoins. C’est possible. In this article, we are going to talk about 6 ways to achieve this purpose. Let’s talk about them.

  1. Get paid in Bitcoin
  2. affiliate programs
  3. Mining
  4. Games
  5. taps
  6. Gambling and scams

fall for scams

Do not fall for scams or you will lose all your money. So if you avoid a scam, you can use any other method to earn money. You cannot earn digital currency through these scams. For example, if an offer asks you to pay a certain amount and you have no idea what you’ll get in return, know that it’s a scam.

Since cryptocurrencies are quite expensive, it is not a good idea to take risks and fall for a scam. After all, you don’t want to end up losing your hard-earned money in a second.

bitcoin games

There are some games that will pay you a small amount of this digital currency if you play for a while. These games usually have a lot of ads attached to them.

All you need to do is keep playing and watching the ads. In this way, the developers can earn through the ads and pay you a part of their earnings.

If you have no problem watching the ads, you can play these games and earn some digital money in return.

Mining

A couple of years ago, it was possible to earn tons of Bitcoins through the mining process. Today, it has become much more difficult. Today, the market is dominated by large weapons that have special equipment for mining.

If you want to mine the coin, we suggest you invest in a lot of powerful hardware. You cannot just use your computer for this purpose.

Use affiliate programs

As far as I’m concerned, this is the easiest way to earn free Bitcoins. It’s worth it. Affiliate programs work in all industries and cryptocurrencies are no exception. For example, you can choose to refer a friend to get a discount or get paid in Bitcoins.

Receive payments in Bitcoin

Actually, it is not 100% free. However, it can technically be called “free”. Once again, it’s like a game reward. You can do this in many ways. For example, you can request donations in Bitcoins on your site. You can work with someone who pays in digital currency. You can also ask your employers to release your payment in digital currency. This is possible if your employers already pay in cryptocurrencies.

If you have high hopes of Bitcoin rising in value, we suggest you go ahead and pay cash to buy it. This is the safest method so far. But if this is not possible for you, you can choose any of the methods mentioned above. Hopefully one or two of the methods will work for you.

Business

Maximizing your ROI through a successful ad campaign

When you have a website, the main priority or action you need to take is to make internet visitors aware of your website. Banner ads or AdWords banner ads are the ones that can ensure frequent and excellent circulation of website visitors to your internet site which is your goal. To achieve this, you need to produce a great banner design. Banner advertising is the most effective way to gain popularity for your own brand. Having a captivating and well-detailed design is the key to a successful ad campaign. You may be able to monitor the performance of your own ad campaigns and exercise in the direction of improving the overall performance by creating vital enhancements to increase your own ROI (Return On Investment).

The banner ad campaign could greatly help online business owners to increase their ROI. You need to create as much attractive ad as you need to drive high-quality traffic to your website quickly. Today, online banners are very famous for drawing the attention of website visitors. Therefore, you can rely on the online banner campaign for you to increase your business revenue. For you to maximize your ROI, you need to run a successful banner design. The design can greatly affect the awareness of website visitors. As long as you create a successful banner campaign, you can expect maximum ROI. The main goal of every website owner is to hope to achieve a higher return on investment for the ad campaign.

Online banner ads produce many advantages and can generate profit for your company or online business. Through banner ads, website visitors can be made aware of your internet site presence. Therefore, you need to make sure that your online banner design is captivating and can encourage website visitors to click on the ads to take them to your website. Once you have the design of the banner, it is possible that it will be displayed every time a keyword is typed. Also, these types of banner designs are usually featured at the top of the website and also, the website visitors can obviously notice them easily. Therefore, when there are many visitors who will visit your website through this efficient and excellent banner design and buy or access your products and services, you can surely achieve a good return on investment in your business.

Therefore, optimizing your banner design is also very important so that you can always be on trend. Today, changes are fast as in online advertising. For a successful banner ad campaign, you need to consider constantly optimizing your banner ads to improve your banner themes, layout, and frames. To get the result, you can achieve your goal which is to achieve higher ROI and also be popular in search engine.

Home Kitchen

How High Should You Hang Tiffany Style Pendant Lamps?

Tiffany-style pendant lights are a beautiful and unique accessory that can be added to most decors. This brightly colored whimsical style has stood the test of time. Pendant lamps have become a mainstay because they are versatile. You can use them in situations where you wouldn’t be able to use a lap stand or table top. However, the question many people have when working with hanging Tiffany lamps is a question of what the height requirements might be.

You’ve probably seen Tiffany-style pendant lamps in your favorite restaurant. This is because the lampshade itself produces a more relaxing and calming effect due to the semi-translucency of the multicolored glass. They are also quite easy to match with just about any type of décor and go well with many different themes. Making use of one in your home is also easy and can add a touch of style and creativity to the look of your room.

Pendant lamps are suspended from the center of an area. For example, if you are installing a light fixture that hangs over a kitchen island, it would sit on the ceiling, centered by the island tabletop measurements below. Determining the proper height for pendant lights is pretty easy too. Each pendant light should hang approximately 28 to 34 inches above the surface below it, when suspended over a table, counter, or island. From the base of the lampshade to the table, make sure the distance is within that measurement.

However, that is simply a general rule of thumb. Other factors that can influence how high to hang a lamp will depend on the size of the lamp compared to the size of the table. When working with square tables, it is easy to center the lamp, measure the distance and hang the lamp properly. However, with things like a rectangular table where you would need more than one lamp, or a smaller table, you might consider hanging the lamp a bit lower. This creates a more calming effect, but only when the bulb is not too bright. For dining tables, lamps can be placed higher, but not so high as to create an awkward effect in the space.

With Tiffany-style pendant lights, sometimes it’s best to take a step back. Have someone hold the lamp at the various heights you are considering. Move around the room as if you were walking in and pay attention to what height looks best for your space. This perception will allow you to hang the lamp at the distance that best suits the room and its furniture. If you don’t feel like you have a good idea of ​​how high to hang the lamp, have that other person come into the room to see the different heights. Although there are general guidelines for Tiffany-style pendant lights, this is usually the best way to determine the height.

Auto

Cylinder deactivation: a good thing?

When driving on the highway, your car travels at a set speed that does not require the full use of all engine power, but nevertheless consumes precious fuel. That V6 or V8 under the hood could be much more efficient if it employed an important piece of modern technology: cylinder deactivation. Does your vehicle have this function? If so, what exactly does it do? It’s something good? Read on to find out what some automakers are doing to save fuel without making significant changes to your vehicle.

High fuel prices have consumers scrambling for answers. Some are switching to hybrids, others to diesels, while others are choosing smaller, lighter vehicles, all in a bid to save fuel. While no one knows for sure what long-term fuel prices will be, automakers can get better fuel economy through a fairly simple technological change: cylinder deactivation. Cylinder deactivation works like this: Let’s say you’re traveling down the interstate at a set speed of about 65 miles per hour. The road surface is flat, so there is not much demand on your engine. Instead of running all six or eight cylinders, why not run the engine on three or four?

In the early 1980s, GM unsuccessfully tried this with Cadillac by offering what they called 8-6-4 displacement. Unfortunately, the technology was not as refined as it is today and the experiment failed miserably. Today, however, thanks to central processing unit chips, on-demand scrolling is a viable alternative. When cruising, sensors tell the engine to shut off half of its cylinders, reducing fuel consumption. Although typical gains range from 5% to 7%, a widespread introduction of this technology could reduce our dependence on foreign oil and increase corporate fuel economy across the board.

For three years, GM has offered active fuel management [or AFM] with various V8 engines and technology will soon find its way into the V6 engines for the Chevy Uplander and Impala. Honda has its own variable cylinder management [or VCM] for select Odyssey, Accord and Pilot models with V6 engine. Other automakers are looking into cylinder deactivation, and more automakers are expected to get involved.

Unlike previous attempts to disable the engine, the latest attempt to shut down the unneeded cylinders appears to be successful. Thanks to refinements in hydraulic valve lifters and improvements in engine and exhaust tuning, engines featuring cylinder deactivation technology can quickly and quietly transition from a low fuel consumption mode to one that requires maximum power . Therefore, consumers get the best of both worlds: power and maximum fuel efficiency.

Digital Marketing

[Program Review]: Are new car prices making you dizzy? Good news – Here comes relief

Granted, it can be understandably unbelievable to hear that a new car is only $149, so most people will naturally see a headline that says “New Cars Are Only $149” as either a typo or a gimmick; But one revolutionary strategy is actually, right now, making it possible for people to drive away in new cars for as little as $149.

Owning a car is everyone’s dream, and while owning one may be seen in some circles as a luxury, the need for easy and convenient mobility, particularly in times of emergency, has made car ownership for every household more crucial. necessity, than mere luxury. However, the relatively high cost of cars makes it essentially impossible for many people to buy new cars. It’s no exaggeration to say that the price of most new cars on the market today is enough to drive most people to despair. Often the only recourse available to them seems to be option financing, which burdens sponsors with years of onerous obligations.

However, Shopfreemart’s Cash N Cars offer is changing all that, by letting people own any car of their choice without paying more than $149.

With a one-time entry fee of $149, participants receive a personalized online webpage valued at $149.00, plus a $149 Cash & Car Gift Token redeemable for valuable items including discounts on travel, vacations, hotels and more .

The program allows participants to get paid in 3 different ways while inviting others to become part of the revolutionary, life-changing offer. Members can then use the cash boost to buy anything they want: that new car they’ve been waiting for a while, a boat, a house, or, as the club owners joke, even a private jet.

The program is easy and fairly straightforward, with a transparent process that ensures every participant is aware of what’s going on in their account.

In addition to giving members the opportunity to own new cars at an unprecedented price of $149, FreeMart also offers other great natural products designed to improve members’ quality of life, including two amazing soap products and a wide range of health products to ensure car owners can drive and travel happily on their new journeys.

Without a doubt, the Cash N Cars club is not the first program to hit the market.
raising new cars as coveted rewards. But to the best of this author’s knowledge, he’s alone in this bold and innovative strategy to empower members to drive away in new cars without paying more than $149 one-time.

Health Fitness

foot pain and diabetes

Foot pain can certainly be caused by various reasons. However, foot pain resulting from diabetes is painful and very common for people living with diabetes.

Diabetes and foot pain are generally defined by four different types.

A nerve problem (where the nerves themselves are affected by the disease) called peripheral neuropathy is the most common source of diabetes-related foot pain. Peripheral neuropathy presents as sensory, motor, and autonomic neuropathy.

Sensory neuropathy is the most common and is defined by symptoms in which the amount of pain is much greater than the source causing it. For example, the simple act of lightly touching or pulling on the socks triggers a painful reaction. Also, with sensory neuropathy, you may experience some numbness along with tingling, burning, or even stabbing pain symptoms.

Because blood sugar can play a role in this type of bread, check your blood sugar levels over the past few weeks to see if there may be an upward trend toward high levels.

The relief is of the utmost importance in these cases and can come from various applications. Massaging your feet or using a foot roller can sometimes reduce the level of pain. Anything you can do from a shoe perspective, like cushioning supports and inserts, can also help. Anything that helps mitigate the pressure and shock of daily activities on the foot and/or any rubbing or chafing is beneficial. There are also prescription medications that your doctor can recommend that will often work.

When the nerves to the muscles are affected by diabetes (motor neuropathy), the muscles will begin to feel weak and sore. Although the smaller muscles of the feet are not usually the first to be affected, your balance can eventually be affected, which can cause misalignment and/or chafing of the feet, ultimately leading to pain. Support, exercise, stretching, and massage are your best weapon against motor neuropathy. Keeping your muscles healthy and flexible is a key element in relieving this type of foot pain.

Autonomic neuropathy affects nerves that we do not consciously control, hence the ‘auto’ in autonomic. With this existing condition, the triggers for sweating are altered and as such you may suffer from dry or cracked skin. For your feet, this can result in a buildup of foot calluses, thickened toenails, and the like that lead to foot pain. Daily use of diabetes-specific conditioning agents may help or prevent this problem.

With diabetics, proper circulation is a primary concern. Circulation problems in the feet can cause severe pain. Treatment of circulation problems should always be done in conjunction with your doctor. Various approaches may include an exercise program, physical therapy, medication, or even surgical procedures, but again, check with your doctor before considering any strategy that involves addressing a circulation problem.

In diabetic people, muscle and joint pain are not uncommon. If the tendons and joints begin to stiffen along with the imbalances associated with peripheral neuropathy and misalignment for walking occurs, the foot and joints become painful. In fact, if misalignments continue while walking, it can lead to other foot disorders, such as calluses, bunions, and hammertoes.

People living with diabetes are more susceptible to infections within their body due to the changes that have taken place in their body. If a bacterial infection attacks the foot, the foot may become red, swollen, hot, and painful. Keeping your immune system as healthy as possible through blood sugar control, proper nutrition, and exercise should be a top priority in your defense against infection.

If you have diabetes, in addition to considering the information above, please work closely with your primary care physician to ensure that you receive the appropriate information and care for your personal situation.

Legal Law

Bring your information product to the public using the Internet and more

When you’re trying to make your audios public, the internet can be your best friend, but you can use even more resources to help.

It would also put the audio on a playback line, make it easy for cell phone listeners to listen to your audio on their cell phone or anyone with a phone who doesn’t have internet access or a good computer or knows how to go open a browser.

There are still many people who cannot access the computer. My mom can’t connect because her hands are shaking. Like when she uses a mouse, I don’t know what the problem is, but her hands are shaking, so she can’t use a mouse and she doesn’t use the computer. So she can’t take advantage of that Internet and there are a lot of people like that.

So you’d have a phone number, a play line so you can get your message across over the phone and know they’re qualified too, because they have to pay for the long distance call. And with this relay line, the company will send you a report of how many people called the relay line and how long they stayed on the call. Then I’ll have a list of caller IDs for all of everyone’s numbers.

Let’s say I put this whole thing on as a free one hour replay and I send it to my list and I have the replay company report and I can see how long each person was on the phone and I have their caller ID. number. I bet I have a pretty qualified prospect who wants to learn more about this topic for a service I offer.

YouTube is a wonderful way to distribute your information. It’s amazing. Have you ever heard of these YouTube videos called Blendit?

YouTube is an amazing promotional tool. There is this company and they sell these high end blenders. The part of the container where you fill your juice and whatever you’re mixing is made of this bulletproof stuff and it has a super strong motor and it demonstrates that in a YouTube video and it mixes this crazy stuff. It will mix an iPhone, it will combine glow sticks, you have to see this. Go to YouTube Blendit. They mixed a bowl of diamond cubic zirconia. He mixed up a baseball. I mean stuff you’d be crazy to put in a blender and this blender cuts it all.

So he makes these videos and they have viral views, millions of views and links directly to his website and he’s selling an unbelievable amount of mixers.

YouTube is extremely powerful. Twitter and Facebook and LinkedIn, MySpace for the younger generation are incredible resources, these social media sites. I was just saying how popular that LinkedIn interview with my LinkedIn expert is. We’re talking about YouTube, iTunes, I’ve got about 150 of my interviews turned into podcasts, so they’re available on iTunes for anyone who has a digital MP3 player, and Apple developed iTunes so they could sell music. So they gave anybody who had an iPod who could take music from iTunes and put it on their iPod, but having a podcast is about more than music. Your podcast and information type products can be TV shows, they can be movies, they can be radio shows. Learn about the digital content that needs to be downloaded from the Internet to your mobile digital playback device, whether it’s your cell phone, iPod, or MP3 player.

Lifestyle Fashion

beach vacation travel

Beach vacations can be really cheap or really expensive, depending on when you go, where you’re going, and the level of luxury you’re willing to pay for.

First, let’s talk about the “when”. Vacations at popular beach vacation destinations during the tourist season will simply be more expensive than the same trip in the off-season. Prices for everything (hotels, food, tickets, etc.) from November through May at popular beach vacation spots are going to cost more. There are ways to go for less, of course, but cheap travel means you’ll have to forgo the luxuries and service yourself.

But even during the tourist season, prices vary. Everything is more expensive on Friday, Saturday and Sunday than the other days of the week.

Now let’s talk about the “where”. All beach vacation destinations are not equally desirable. Some areas cater to the party crowd, while others cater to family fun. Some try to cover all contingencies. But a trip to Acapulco, for example, will cost less than a trip to Cancun. Trips to all Florida beaches don’t cost the same either.

Now, about the level of luxury: This is one point where you have the most control over the cost of your beach vacation. If you think it’s necessary to travel first class all the way, you’ll pay for it. If, on the other hand, you want to reduce expenses as much as possible, look for rentals instead of booking rooms in the main hotels on the beach. Take a look at the prices of hotels that are a little further inland.

And avoid the tourist traps. Many restaurants and shops cater especially to vacationers. Locals don’t pay those prices. Find the places where the locals shop and where the locals eat out. You can save a lot of money.

Thank you,