Travel to China with Sealand Travel Club
July 25, 2009
The Great Wall, Beijing, China
If you are looking for a new destination that perhaps you have never experienced before, China is definitely a new and exciting place to go.
China has much to offer the traveler in the way of activities to see China’s history and culture. The Grand Mecure Xidan is located nearby to many great sights including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, Tienanmen Square and many other amazing sights.
Beijing history begins over 3,000 years ago, it was the capital of many ancient Chinese dynasties and was divided into four parts including the Forbidden City, the Imperial City, the Inner City and the Outer City.
A variety of opportunities await travelers to experince all that China has to offer. Over 60% of Beijing is made up of Mountainous area, great for seeing China’s spectacular outdoor scenery. Wonderful food and dining experiences abound in the Beijing area, try local cuisine or dine in more American resturant, the choice is yours.
You will also find the Hongquio Market, the largest pearl distribution center in North China as well as many large wold class retail developments housing such stores as Gucci, Prada, and louis Vuitton. Operas and live shows begin when evening arrives. Beijing Opera is different even from Chinese Opera, and is considered one of the best forms of opera available. Unlike what we may be used to , Beijing Opera is more visually important than musically, certainly a must see while in Beijing.
The Grand Mecure Xidan offers its visitors two restaurants, a bar, WiFi Internet access, pool and a fitness center as well as wonderful Chinese hospitality.
It was built in 2001 and renovated in 2005 so you can be sure of many modern conveniences. China was built on its history, but it is also a very modern city which thrives on new technology and high quality experiences. The hotel also offers its own ATM/Bank, barber, car rentals, currency exchange, gift shop and many other great guest services.
For the traveler looking for something new and interesting for their next vacation, Sealand Travel Club has provided just that in this great travel opportunity. Take advantage of your membership privileges today, or join if you are not already a member. Don’t forget your passport!
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Whispering Woods Resort and Sealand Travel Club Welcome You
July 23, 2009
Whispering Woods Resort
Members of Sealand Travel Club are always offered wonderful discounts and travel opportunities that non-members could only dream of. By becoming a member of Sealand Travel Club you to are given the opportunity to save money on not only condos throughout the world but also on hotels, cruises, flights, car rentals and many other amenities necessary for you next vacation.
One of our feature vacation specials this month in Whispering Woods Resort in Welches, OR.
Located near Mt. Hood, one of Oregon’s most well known ski and year round recreation areas, Whispering Woods Resorts offers wonderful accommodations and amazing outdoor activities for its guests.
Accommodations include 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, dining/living room washer and dryer and much more. Other resort amenities include a pool, sauna, an adjacent 27 hole golf course and of course you are nearby to many lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and Mt. Hood.
If you are not familiar with the area, Whispering Woods is also only an hour from Portland which offers you a host of other opportunities including the Oregon Zoo and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
Wonderful restaurants from high class to a more laid back atmosphere are all throughout the city. Back at your home away from home, you also have your own full kitchen and a full service grocery store nearby so you could even prepare your own meals with the comforts of home.
Sealand Travel Club loves to reward its members with the best deals available! By becoming a member of Sealand, you could be sitting near the base of Mt. Hood in Oregon on your next vacation. Imagine strolling through the mountains or driving through a beautiful orchard. You could be standing near Multnomah Falls, North America’s second tallest waterfall or sitting on a rock watching some amazing bird take a bath. You could also be on the beautiful 27 hole golf course teeing off while gazing at Mt. Hood looming above you.
If you travel frequently and love saving money, joining Sealand Travel Club may be for you. This wonderful vacation could be for you.
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Going on a Voyage across the Sea – What to do to prepare for a cruise
July 17, 2009
What to pack for a Cruise
Pack your bags, you are heading on a cruise! You know you have to have your clothes and a toothbrush, but is that all you need? How do you know what you really do need to make your voyage a perfect one?
Hopefully this will help you be more prepared before you set sail into the sunset.
The first thing you must do is plan around where your ship is actually traveling to. For example, will the climate be the same as what you are leaving, do you need warmer clothes or cooler ones? Is your cruise staying in the US or are you going to be stopping in international waters at ports outside the US?
Clothing can easily be fixed, most ships have a place to buy things you may need, but a passport is a bit harder to come by if you are leaving tomorrow.
With tighter restrictions on travel in the last few years, you need to plan ahead, or your cruise may end before it even begins.
Passports take at least a week sometimes up to 6 weeks to process, so you need to start planning the moment you book your trip. Adequate preparation will save you time, money, and hassle and help make your first cruise only the beginning.
Other identification and paperwork that may be helpful on your trip are your identification, which you should never be without, as well as health insurance cards if you have them, just to be on the safe side. If you take medications, be sure to have an adequate supply before you leave as well, if you are running short, be sure to fill a new prescription before you leave.
You will definitely need spending money as well. A cruise ship is much like a floating vacation on land.
Different restaurants, events, often times even a casino is on board for you pleasure. Of course cash is always nice to have on hand, but a safer alternative may be traveler’s checks or perhaps even a credit card. Most cruise ships today accept many other forms of payment. If you are planning to investigate off the ship at a port you stop at, be sure you have some cash in case you want to purchase something from a vendor that may not accept other forms of payment.
It is also wise in case of emergency that friends or family that are not traveling with you are advised of your vacation, so they may get in touch with you in case of emergency. This is not limited to cruise vacations, this is just a good idea no matter when you are traveling even if you are not traveling alone.
If you are prepared before leave, your cruise vacation will be smooth sailing all the way.
Cruise vacations have come a long way in the last 10 years, many even offer water slides and golf aboard your ship. Though there is some structure provided on your cruise, as with any vacation, what you choose to do is up to you. So head out to sea on your next vacation, it sure to be one you will always remember.
The Theaters of London
July 8, 2009
The Globe Theater of London
When you think of London, you probably think of the great traditional plays that can be viewed in one of the world’s greatest cities. The West End provides ample opportunity to see the major theatrical productions in the city. But, what about other areas of the city? What if you wanted to see more contemporary, avant-garde work? Well, London has a few secrets in store for you, if you’re willing to look carefully.
First up, Riverside Studios in Hammersmith is a great place to see contemporary dance, theater and opera.
Artists from around the world visit here yearly, making this a truly international venue. The space is unconventional, and yet houses a traditional play as well as a classic stage. Dance is well viewed here, with sightlines unobstructed and clear. Riverside is the former home of the BBC also, so there is some strong history in this space. Be sure to dine at the theater, or well before coming to Hammersmith. There’s not much to eat or do here, other than see amazing theater.
Next, is the classic venue for all dance in London, Sadler’s Wells. Remodeled in 1998, this beautiful old theater has been remade to become the UK home for the world’s finest modern dance companies.
Many touring operations from the US make annual stops here including Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris and Twyla Tharp. The theater is located in Islington, making it very accessible from many parts of London. Also, after the show, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby - a short walk up St. John street will take you into Upper Islington where you can find virtually any cuisine you like.
The most electric venue in London on the contemporary theater scene is the Barbican Centre. Also housing some incredible visual and video art, as well as cutting edge cinema, Barbican has separated itself from the rest of the London scene. A city attracted to tradition, Barbican has made its name in change. Facilitating exciting collaboration, incredible premiers and fostering new and emerging artists, Barbican - like BAM - has made a name for facilitating the growth of multiple art forms. Be sure to arrive early and take in the front curtain. You will be amazed at seeing it as it appears like a steel curtain, curved and nuanced like nothing of its kind. When it raises and vanishes, it reveals one of the finest viewing stages in the world. All works can be seen rather easily. Also, Barbican is very close to the theater district, its restaurants and nightlife.
The Tower Bridge in London
A week spent in London should include Big Ben, The Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral. But, at night, take in these three different and eclectic theater venues and explore the city in a new way. Breaking off the well beaten path, in these three cases, is well worth it.
Sealand Travel Club offers an array of options and price quotes from a variety of travel suppliers, giving you the upper hand when making your final travel decisions. We can help to make your travel dollars go farther because we have access to finding all sorts of deals ranging from flights to hotels to dinner recommendations.
We are are experts in helping travelers get where they need to go and create possibilities most people never would have dreamed were possible. Avoid the headaches and let Sealand Travel Club do all the time consuming work of planning a complex itinerary.
The Sites To See In Park Slope Brooklyn
July 1, 2009
The Architecure in Park Slope
It’s easy for me to say, but Park Slope is my favorite neighborhood in all of lovely Brooklyn.
Brooklyn has always cherished its independence, and Park Slope is easily home to the most fiercely liberal and free-spirits in all of New York City. So, should you visit, be wary of stroller-mom’s who don’t give a sidewalk inch and the slow-walkers who didn’t get the “New York Minute” memo.
First of all, one of Brooklyn’s best-kept secrets is the “Superhero Supply Store” on 5th Avenue between 5th & 6th streets.
For sale are capes, lab supplies, masks, secret identities, invisibility potions, and the like. Also, you can try on a cape and a mask and jump on the flight simulator as well as take a lie-detector test. It’s all in good fun, and it actually functions as an after-school reading/learning program for kids. Through a porthole in the back of the store is a secret door which leads into the reading space. Dave Eggers, author of “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius”, is a local resident and founded this unique store as his gift to the kids in the neighborhood. You must go and see it for yourself as no words truly do it justice.
Next, head over to 7th Avenue and go to Park Slope’s lone independent bookstore, “The Community Bookstore”.
The neighborhood used to be populated with a myriad of stores selling both used and new books, but those all closed a couple of years ago. This lone storefront is the stalwart, giving Barnes & Noble its only local competition. The Community Bookstore hosts regular readings and coffee nights, as well as stocking the best in contemporary literature.
Just south on 7th Avenue you can find the single best white chocolate cocoa in Brooklyn at “The Cocoa Bar”.
Be warned before entering though, there are a LOT of great desserts here, and they are all on display. So, this is not a place to enter hungry as you might overdose on sugar. Be sure to try the white chocolate cocoa and say “yes” to marshmallows as they make them on site and they are truly delicious. In the summertime, there is a large garden in the back with plenty of seating so do not be frustrated if it seems crowded at first glance.
The final stop on your tour must be Prospect Park.
The entire Slope flanks it to the west, and it’s one of the city’s finest green spots. During the summer, the Prospect Park Bandshell has a multitude of free concerts featuring the likes of David Byrne & Bob Dylan as well as thrilling theater and classical music. It’s a gem of a park, as you will see upon entering. The locals love it!
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