Vacations To Cabo San Lucas

Are you sick of surfing the slop at your local beach? Have you just watched a sick video about perfect waves in exotic places like Bali and the Maldives for the hundredth time? Do you want to take your surfing to the next level or do you just want to get away for awhile? If your answer to any of those questions is yes (and it probably is), you are ready for a surf travel adventure.

You know you want to do it, so what is it that is keeping you from doing it? Do you think you cannot afford it? You probably can. An airline ticket to Bali does not cost all that much and when you get there, you can stay at a guesthouse for just a few dollars per day and have Uluwatu and all the other classic waves of Bali right there at your doorstep.

For just a few bucks you can take a boat to nearby Nusa Lembongan and surf there, too. Lembongan is famous for its right hand reef breaks. These, as you probably know, are rare in Indonesia.

With your headquarters in Bali, you can get to all the best breaks in Indonesia. These are places that are featured in all the greatest surfing flicks of all time. Gland, for instance, is easy to get to from Bali.

GLand needs no introduction to any surfer. On its day (and there are many), you can get barreled for up to two hundred yards on one of the fastest and most challenging waves in the world. You can stay there in comfort, too, unlike the old days when you had to sleep in the jungle.

Or why not take the very ultimate in surfing adventures and charter a boat to take you all the way from Fiji to the Maldives. Nobody is pretending that it will be cheap, but it is doable. What you need to do is convince a bunch of your surfing buddies to pitch in and charter the boat with you. Imagine surfing all those places you have seen on your DVDs plus a bunch of other world class breaks almost nobody has surfed before!

Are you still thinking you cannot really do it? Why? If it is the money or if you think it will be more than you can handle, put those thoughts out of your head. You will not be in this good shape forever. Age will catch up with you and the chance of a lifetime will have passed you by. If you love surfing, do not let anything stop you from experiencing the surf travel experience of a lifetime. Guaranteed, you will not regret it!

Want to get more out of your holiday in Budapest? Time your trip with one of these fantastic festivals.

As a Budapest airport shuttle driver, I now know the city very well, and it is always a pleasure seeing the delight that my passengers take in this fantastic place. It is on its way to becoming one of Europe’s most exciting and diverse capitals, with handsome architecture, a rich cultural scene and an active nightlife, all playing their part in making Budapest a hugely exciting destination.

Throughout the year, Budapest also hosts a wide range of festivals, from cultural occasions to major music festivals. See if you can make your visit coincide with one of these exciting events…

MOL Budapest Jazz Festival

Jazz fans should make sure they head to Budapest in the middle of September, for a chance to catch the city’s main jazz event. It has only been running for seven years, but with numerous performances from Hungarian and international jazz stars, it is well worth checking this one out.

Museum Festival

Taking place in mid-May, during this festival members of over a hundred museums from all of the country come to the National Museum at the heart of Budapest, staging a series of cultural events over a single weekend, including arts, crafts, music, and folk performances. If you are looking for an insight into Hungarian culture, the Museum Festival is a great place to begin.

Summer on the Chain Bridge

This fun festival takes place entirely on Budapest’s most famous bridge in June and July. On both the Buda and Pest sides of the bridge you will find musicians, tradesmen, and food vendors. The atmosphere is vibrant, the location is great, and best of all, all events are free to attend!

Budapest Spring Festival

The biggest event on Budapest’s cultural calendar, the Spring Festival is a two week extravaganza of art and culture. Hundreds of events take place in venues scattered all over the city, from classical music and ballet to opera and theatre. It won’t be for everyone, but if you have an interest in high art, this is a great time to visit the city.

Sziget

For music lovers of all stripes, this is one you simply can’t miss. Taking place on a large island on the Danube for an entire week in August, this is Europe’s biggest open air music festival. It features well known acts such as Snow Patrol, Lily Allen and the Prodigy on the main stage, but with other stages dedicated to jazz, gypsy, metal, and world music, the range of music on offer is simply superb. You can buy week or individual day tickets, and if you are visiting Budapest in August, make sure you check out the line up at the Sziget Festival – there’s sure to be something that you’ll like.

This is just a selection of the great festivals that are on offer – there are many other smaller events that run throughout the entire year. When you arrive in the city, be sure to ask your Budapest airport shuttle driver what festivals and events are on for the duration of your stay!

Gergely Garami is Budapest airport shuttle driver for Shuttle Direct. They provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

Son Bou villas are a great place to stay in Menorca, but there are other resorts to consider as well. Compare Son Bou to the other major resorts on the island.

Son Bou is one of the chief attractions of a holiday in Menorca. With arguably the best beach on the island, stunning surrounding countryside, and a wealth of restaurants, bars, and holiday facilities, it is no surprise that the resort is such a popular place to go. The hotels and Son Bou villas are top notch, providing quality accommodation for all budgets. Overall, it is a truly great choice for a holiday in the sun.

But there are plenty of other resorts on the island that you might consider instead, each one with its own individual attractions and unique selling points. How does Son Bou shape up against its rivals?

Cala Galdana

For sheer beauty, Cala Galdana might have the edge on Son Bou. Photographs of this horseshoe shaped bay adorn almost every brochure and guidebook on Menorca, and the resort is regarded as the most visually stunning on the island. The resort is extremely popular and well equipped, but the steep cliffs can present access difficulties to those with mobility problems – an issue that most Son Bou villas won’t have. If you simply must stay in the most beautiful place on the island, Cala Galdana might be the place for you, but Son Bou’s enormous beach and more convenient location make it a strong rival.

Santo Tomas

Located close to Son Bou, this resort has an entirely different feel. One of the quietest and most laid back resorts on the island, Santo Tomas is perfect for those looking for peace and seclusion on their holiday to Menorca. The resort also offers some good local routes for hikers. Of course, its beach can’t compete with the beach at Son Bou, and for many Santo Tomas may be just a little too quiet.

Binibeca

With a delightful fishing village nearby, a stay at Binibeca offers the chance to see some traditional Menorcan architecture up close. If you like charming villages more than spectacular beaches, then Binibeca might be a good choice for you. If you find yourself craving a big open expanse of beach, you’d be better off booking a stay at one of the Son Bou villas!

Punta Prima

This resort, located close to Binibeca, offers a little something to everyone. A good beach, plenty of local attractions, good facilities, and the regular spectacle of yachts passing through on their way to Mahon. It is a fine all round destination, though the beach at Son Bou is clearly superior. True beach lovers may find themselves better served by Son Bou, but if your interests lie elsewhere, Punta Prima can be a fine choice as well, with many excellent accommodation options available at the resort.

As can be seen, there is a truly great selection of resorts in Menorca, and everyone will have their own personal favourite, depending on what they want from their holiday. But with the best beach and a superb selection of Son Bou villas, it seems likely that Son Bou will still remain one of the most popular choices in Menorca for years to come!

Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of Son Bou villas in Menorca. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information contained in it.