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		<title>When Your Need Qualified Painter and Decorator</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A house would be the best place where people could get anything they want and could do anything they want to do. For that reason, they might provide the best for their house including anything inside. It is also important to have regular maintenance so that everything would be always in the best condition. Talking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A house would be the best place where people could get anything they want and could do anything they want to do. For that reason, they might provide the best for their house including anything inside. It is also important to have regular maintenance so that everything would be always in the best condition. Talking about house maintenance, have you checked your house’s paint? Do you think it is about time to renew it? If you think so, it means that you will need a help for this if you could not handle this alone.</p>
<p>For the professional help on paint and also decorate house, you could trust it to <a href="http://www.painteranddecorator.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.painteranddecorator.co.uk</a>. They provide you with the best service in painting your house and also decorating your house. You just need to tell them what you need to have for your house and they will handle all.</p>
<p>If you really need to know further information about this, it would be better for you to visit the website mentioned and get the detail there. Do not hesitate to ask question so that you will get all that you want completely. Take this great chance and make your house looks new through their professional help.</p>
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		<title>Vacationist Hotel Deals: Gifts for you—St. Lucia, Costa Rica + Barbados</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In honor of the holiday season, Vacationist is offering members even deeper discounts on hotels we’re featuring this week. From an all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia to a six-bedroom Costa Rica villa and a recently-renovated escape in Barbados, these are warm-weather deals you won’t want to pass up. But book now! The deals are only [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://static3.travelandleisure.com/images/media/0000/5461/201112-b-bodyholiday-stlucia-2.jpg" alt="201112-b-bodyholiday-stlucia-2jpg" />In honor of the holiday season, Vacationist is offering members even deeper discounts on hotels we’re featuring this week. From an all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia to a six-bedroom Costa Rica villa and a recently-renovated escape in Barbados, these are warm-weather deals you won’t want to pass up. But book now! The deals are only good through 2011.</p>
<p>Happy holidays to you, from Vacationist!<br />
The BodyHoliday – up to 44% off (see photo above)<br />
<em>St. Lucia, West Indies</em></p>
<p>St. Lucia is known for its bevy of high-price  hotels, but now that the BodyHoliday, LeSport, an adults-only  all-inclusive resort on the island&#8217;s northwestern coast, is fresh from a  $20 million refurbishment, there&#8217;s a top option for those in search of  great value. Here, wellness is the focus, and guests can create  itineraries as rigorous or relaxing as they&#8217;d like. Seeking tranquility?  Lounge by the new two-level infinity-edge pool, head to a tai chi or  yoga class, or opt for an aloe vera body wrap at the 33 treatment-room  spa. Active types, or those who simply want to take advantage of the  resort&#8217;s many inclusions, will sign up for island activities ranging  from scuba diving certification programs to guided hikes up the Pinton  mountains. (Sale ends in 9 days.)<span id="more-2329"></span></p>
<p>Bella Vista – up to 34% off<br />
<em>Punta Leona, Costa Rica</em></p>
<p>Unless  you have a live-in chef, views of dolphins from your bedroom, and 750  acres of rainforest at your doorstep, this six-bedroom Pacific coast  villa is better than a home-away-from-home. All 8,000 square feet of  contemporary stone, hardwoods, and furniture are yours: kitchen,  indoor-outdoor living rooms, infinity pool and hot tub, bedrooms with  ocean-view balconies, and the constant soundtrack of the pounding waves  mixed with calls from monkeys and macaws—all just a 45-minute drive from  San Jose, thanks to the region&#8217;s new highway. It&#8217;s an idyllic escape:  days can be spent deep-sea fishing, surfing, or lounging on one of the  country&#8217;s few white-sand beaches. (Sale ends in 11 days.)</p>
<p>The Crane Residential Resort – up to 24% off<br />
<em>Crane Beach, Barbados</em></p>
<p>Built in 1887, The Crane was the first resort hotel  on Barbados. In the 1970s Oliver Messel revamped the main building; a  more recent redo has taken The Crane into prime time, adding three  buildings and private plunge pools. But despite continuous expansions,  The Crane still retains its original charm: rooms in the modern  residences have a certain tradition about them—Old World but clearly  Caribbean—with mahogany furniture, jalousie windows, and coral stone  walls, plus private verandas that overlook a powdery pink beach.  Recently, The Crane cut the ribbon on a 55,000-square-foot retail and  entertainment center with a state-of-the-art gym, souvenir and apparel  shops, and a 120-seat Italian restaurant with a wine wall and sprawling  veranda. (Sale ends in 14 days.)</p>
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		<title>Paradise Lost In Adventure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sprays of water, enough excitement and dollops of adventure – Isn’t this you look out for when on an adventure spree? So it is but obvious this kind of challenging activity should be sought for as the ideal getaway and what better sport than river rafting to resort to. Rafting is an exciting outdoor sport [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sprays of water, enough excitement and dollops of adventure – Isn’t this you look out for when on an adventure spree? So it is but obvious this kind of challenging activity should be sought for as the ideal getaway and what better sport than <strong>river rafting</strong> to resort to.</p>
<p>Rafting is an exciting outdoor sport that is mainly done with the help of an inflatable boat. One has to navigate an entire river with the help of this boat and the roughness of the water and the unpredictable flow thrills the raft lovers. This is almost a leisure sport today and dates back to the 1970s. sometimes it could be dangerous so caution is the keyword.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6525" title="River rafting" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2a294_River-rafting.jpg" alt="River rafting" width="534" height="367" /></p>
<p>With the multi layered boat which is very durable the boat comes in different shapes and sizes and one only has to learn to know to maneuver it. In India, <strong>river rafting</strong> is a popular sport and the river rafting at River Ganges is considered one of the best. The River Ganga, the sacred Indian river, revered by all and worshipped fervently. This river provides one of the best rafting locales with its mystical nature and rapid flow. The smooth flowing river gives enough thrill and excitement to the rafters and the starting point is crucial to have perfect pleasure.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6526" title="River rafting in Ganges" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2a294_River-rafting-in-Ganga.jpg" alt="River rafting in Ganges" width="535" height="363" /></p>
<p>With Rishikesh as the ideal starting point, the long path of 36 kms to Kaudilyala is very exciting and joy unfounded. The 12 major rapids provide river rafting in Ganges a perfect score and the adventure lovers would never go back disappointed from here.</p>
<p>Many rafters across the world come here and the very fact that they are in the world famous River Ganges, overwhelms them. With the number of rafters overflowing, the river with its rapids needs the alert maneuvering of the rafter to have a well planned experience.<span id="more-2080"></span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6527" title="River rafting in Rishikesh" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2a294_River-rafting-in-Rishikesh.jpg" alt="River rafting in Rishikesh" width="534" height="351" /></p>
<p>It is the rafter who should have perfect balancing methods and the powerful rapids are to be overcome with a lot of tact. It is a strange thing that after the exciting flow through rocks and forests, the River Ganga becomes exceedingly calm at Rishikesh.</p>
<p><strong>River Rafting </strong>ha<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6528" style="padding: 3px;" title="River rafting equipments" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2a294_River-rafting-equipments.jpg" alt="River rafting equipments" width="234" height="329" />s its own specific gear. A pair of goggles, outdoor gear, antiseptic cream etc is a must. Besides it is better to carry a swim wear, sandals, tennis shoes and a pair of nylon shorts and hat during the months of summer.  It is a good idea to wear clothes in layers, so that if necessary you can take it off as necessary.</p>
<p>A rafter should be physically fit and have mental resilience. The person should be fearless of water sports, and should carry enough bags, clothes and boxes, mosquito repellents, enough medicines, and similar medicine kits. These are some of the requisites of river rafting and it is best followed.</p>
<p>River Rafting involves a lot of training so it is advisable to take some training before performing, this sport.</p>
<p>In this way river rafting is a great adventurous activity in the River Ganges and one should not miss a chance to get this experience.</p>
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		<title>TYPES OF RENTAL VEHICLES</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Different car rental companies have various types of vehicles for cheap car rental services to their customers with car rental belgium being no different as they believe in providing their customers with quality vehicles for rental purposes generally categorized as ; economy class, luxury, compact, the midsize, full-size etc all having been availed to meet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Different car rental companies have various types of vehicles for cheap car rental services to their customers with car rental belgium being no different as they believe in providing their customers with quality vehicles for rental purposes generally categorized as ; economy class, luxury, compact, the midsize, full-size etc all having been availed to meet various individual customer needs.</p>
<p>The economy class; which has an average mileage of about 35 mpg, though small luggage room, fixed carrying capacity of two adults and with only two doors is one unique type preferred mostly by the working class. Example models including the Hyundai accent.</p>
<p>The compact; with an average gas millage of 35 mpg, also with a small luggage room though with a fixed carrying capacity of two adults two children is always also a perfect choice for car rental, example model being the Chevrolet cavalier.</p>
<p>Owing to different car rental needs by individual customers car rental Singapore with <a href="http://www.carrentals.be/">autoverhuur hasselt</a> has yet more types of vehicles for rental that include the midsize; as it is commonly known in the market is capable of housing four grown adults with considerable luggage room and an average gas mileage. Also available but of similar features is the standard size vehicles which include models like the Nissan altima capable of housing five adults but only with a gas mileage of 25mpg</p>
<p>The full-size though not commonly preferred but also good for use has four doors, able to house five adults and with enough space offering much needed comfort in the car rental, Space for luggage and gas millage also having been well considered.</p>
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		<title>Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 07:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skill is very important to enrich your ability. If there are more ability and skills that you have, you can have the more and more quality of yourself. Other people will appreciate you more if you have more talent and more skills. To get the more skills, you need to go to an educational school [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong>Skill is very important to enrich your ability. If there are more ability and skills that you have, you can have the more and more quality of yourself. Other people will appreciate you more if you have more talent and more skills. To get the more skills, you need to go to an educational school or institute, and you can find the program that matches your interest. If you are interested in cosmetology, you can get the school of cosmetology at some schools in your city or country.</p>
<p>Moreover, you can just open the web site of Ok.gov, and you will find the category of cosmetology school, in which there are many choices of cosmetology school and institute that you can choose. You can find <a href="http://www.ok.gov/cosmo/Cosmetology_Schools/Private_Cosmetology_Schools/index.html">Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology</a> to attend. In the web site, there is also much information for the consumer and for you, so that you can easily know the school of cosmetology and you can be involved to one of the schools. Find the best school that match to you and your place. You can get many benefits of the education and skill that you will get in the school.</p>
<p>In the <a href="http://www.easysurf.cc/jobs.htm">cosmetology school</a>, you will get many knowledge and skills related to cosmetology itself. You will get to know how to deal with bleaching, cutting, dressing, styling, and many other things that can beautify the look of person. Moreover, in the school, you will be educated by the experts and professionals that have many experiences in the field of cosmetology. You can get the quality of the lecturers and the trainers of the school. In addition, you can find it easy to get a job after you graduate the study at the cosmetology school because there are many links that you can find that cooperate with the school, so that you will have a better future.</p>
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		<title>Satisfactory Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holiday fun is very different and that is also a good change from the routine chore that is the one that will cheer up the mind and the body also. The notion of the visiting to a far of the places is also the one that provides lots of happiness mentally. The change is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The holiday fun is very different and that is also a good change from the routine chore that is the one that will cheer up the mind and the body also. The notion of the visiting to a far of the places is also the one that provides lots of happiness mentally.</p>
<p>The change is necessary but from the previous experiences I have learnt that a good car hiring is also necessary to make the journey a wonderful one. From the suggestions that were given by the relatives and friends, all had a different suggestion but then I was not still satisfied and thought of visiting the website and look for a good one.</p>
<p>While this process was in progress I found a site that was really interesting and thought that this will serve my purpose. The idea of hiring this <a href="http://www.autovermietungen.de/">www.autovermietungen.de</a> was really an illusion till I found myself seated in it.</p>
<p>The service was very super and is worth appreciating also. The decent way of approach to the passengers and halting at the places where we were supposed to and also at few places that is required by us without any grumble also throws light on the cool service of them. </p>
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		<title>How to Have a Great Travel Experience in Paris ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paris is definitely one of great destinations of the world.  This is the city that most likely has a complete attraction for the visitors. From panoramic views, culture-rich places, to romantic dinner. All you have to do is make your plan trip, get your suitcase packed, and go. But wait a minute, before calling your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/romatic-paris.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1904" title="romatic paris" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/romatic-paris-300x224.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a>Paris is definitely one of great destinations of the world.  This is the city that most likely has a complete attraction for the visitors. From panoramic views, culture-rich places, to romantic dinner. All you have to do is make your plan trip, get your suitcase packed, and go.</p>
<p>But wait a minute, before calling your travel agent for an airline ticket, make sure you are well-prepared, to make sure you will have a great time and portrait a memorable experience in Paris.</p>
<p>First thing first is accommodation.  The choice is apartment or hotel.  Hotel is ideal place if you plan to have a short time trip. If you go to Paris for business travel, hotel provides many facilities that will make your business activities much easier. It’s also ideal to having a meeting with your client or colleagues. However, if you travel with your partner and or family, apartment is a perfect solution.  Fully <a href="http://www.roquapart-paris.com/">furnished apartment Paris</a> will be great for short term-mid term family vacation. So make sure to find apartment that meets your budget and needs. There is always a decent cost for quality.</p>
<p>Well, are you looking for another challenge? Why don’t you try to stay in a wooden lodge construction, check <a href="http://www.habitbois.fr/">cout construction maison en bois</a> for exotic wooden house stay in Paris.</p>
<p>The last, vacation would not be perfect without a great culinary experience.  Be sure to sip the exotic wine of Paris while enjoying a delicious delicacies from Paris’s top restaurant. You can find your favorite restaurant at <a href="http://exclusive-restaurants.com/fr/restaurants-paris-8-eme_784.html">restaurant Paris 8</a>. There will be a great restaurant for everyone and for every budget.</p>
<p>Anyway, it’s better if you do a few clicks on the net  to have more details about Paris. Have a nice trip and  unforgettable experience in Paris.</p>
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		<title>An Easy Way to Find Perfect Accomodations in Florence, Italy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florence is one of the most popular travel cities in Italy. It has many attractions for visitors to visit. You can have an historical journey to this exotic city. Known as a Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany, Florence has some of Italy&#8217;s best museums, beautiful cathedrals and churches, and interesting streets and squares [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florence is one of the most popular travel cities in Italy. It has many attractions for visitors to visit. You can have an historical journey to this exotic city. Known as a Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany, Florence has some of Italy&#8217;s best museums, beautiful cathedrals and churches, and interesting streets and squares with elegant buildings and shops.</p>
<p>Visiting Florence could be a joyous and unforgettable experience for visitors.  Anyway, if you’re planning to visit Florence, one thing that really important is accommodation.  The right accommodation not only offers a luxury comfort and facilities, it’s also strategically located so that you can enjoy all the city’s attractions without afraid of wasting unnecessary time.</p>
<p>Therefore, if you need an ideal  <a href="http://www.florenceholidays.com/" target="_blank">accommodation in Florence</a>, florenceholidays.com an ideal place to start. There you can find solution for accommodation rental in Florence and Tuscany<strong>, </strong>villas, villas with pool, luxury villas, farm holidays, country houses in some of the most famous Italian art towns and cities (Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Cortona, Lucca, Pisa, Volterra, etc.) or in the splendid Tuscan countryside (Chianti hills, Orcia Valley, Maremma). With these huge selections, you can find accommodation you need that meets your budget and your vacation needs.</p>
<p>Take Villa Florence for instance.  This luxury Villa is located about 8 km away from the Cathedral on the top of a hill at the gates of Florence. Designed with 19<sup>th</sup> style, this Villa offers scenic and panoramic view.  Moreover, this Villa has a swimming pool with straight view to a garden cultivated with cypresses and lemon tress. What a beautiful not to be missed!</p>
<p>Or if you prefer apartment, why don’t try La Terazza Apartment. This cozy apartment is situated on the last floor of a patrician apartment in Florence historical centre. This place is ideal to stay with your partner or family with two kids.  What makes this apartment special is its wide furnished terrace offering a great view of the Cathedral, Giotto`s Campanile and the church of Santa Croce. After all, this is one of the great places where you can luxury with a comfort of your home.</p>
<p>Well, of course there are myriad other places to make your stay in Florence unforgettable experience. Make sure you check out this site before booking your airline ticket. Have a nice trip to Florence.</p>
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		<title>A Mansion on the Plaza in Patzcuaro, Mexico</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inside of Mansion Hotel Iturbe in Patzcuaro Like many cities in Mexico, Patzcuaro is a great place for strolling. At Mansion Hotel Iturbe, you can be right in the thick of things as soon as you walk out the door. Crafts from Michoacan adorn every wall and surface This evocative hotel, which is in a [...]]]></description>
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<div>Like many cities in Mexico, Patzcuaro is a great place for strolling. At <strong>Mansion Hotel Iturbe</strong>, you can be right in the thick of things as soon as you walk out the door.</div>
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<div><img class="size-full wp-image-30919" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e1dec_iturbe-window-250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="210" />Crafts from Michoacan adorn every wall and surface</p>
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<p>This evocative hotel, which is in a converted 18th-century mansion, faces the city’s main square: Plaza Vasco de Quiroga. This is a manicured, shady park surrounded by cafes, shops with local crafts, and ice cream stands. The latter sell flavors you’ve never heard of and others you probably don’t want to try, like tequila, cheese, and corn.</p>
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<p>From there you can walk to centuries-old churches, a few interesting museums and a maze-like local market. If you take a tour or hire a driver, the villages around Patzcuaro Lake are some of the best spots in Mexico for buying handicrafts at a great price.</p>
<p>Mansion Hotel Iturbe is a great place to return to when you’re through. There is an open-air courtyard, plus a reading room on the top floor for perusing the coffee table books on Mexico or playing games. At night the staffers set up tea sets in the hallway and there’s a small bar and coffee shop on the first floor with sidewalk seating across from the park.</p>
<p>Rates here, which start at only $85 per night double, also include a scrumptious full breakfast in the Doña Paca restaurant. (See some Patzcuaro breakfast shots at this link.) You can get wimpy pancakes or French toast, but stronger palates should go for one of the local specialties with eggs and spicy salsa.</p>
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<p>Rooms have high beamed ceilings and original shutters that do an amazing job of keeping out noise and the morning light. TVs, safes, and robes and standard and Internet access is complimentary.</p>
<div><img class="size-full wp-image-30923" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/bec00_iturbe-rm250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="333" />Sleeping in a historic Patzcuaro mansion</p>
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<p>The Lord &amp; Mayfair products in the toiletries basket are nice, but if you have too many drinks in the gaucho-themed music bar on the first floor, they’ve got something for that too: packets of Alka-Seltzer and aspirin.</p>
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<p>For more information, visit the Mansion Hotel Iturbe website. For booking this and other inn full of character in Michoacan state, see the Tesoros of Mexico English website.</p>
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		<title>Private Beach at Family-Run Hotel and Spa, Santa Marta</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[View from Seaside Rooms at Santa Marta Private Mediterranean beach, a room with a view, tide-pools to explore, lunch under pine trees in the sand….all this can be yours, at least for a night or two, if you book at room at Hotel Santa Marta. I’ve seen quite a few hotels in Spain and it [...]]]></description>
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<p>Private Mediterranean beach, a room with a view, tide-pools to explore, lunch under pine trees in the sand….all this can be yours, at least for a night or two, if you book at room at Hotel Santa Marta.</p>
<p>I’ve seen quite a few hotels in Spain and it takes a lot to impress me these days, but Santa Marta did. It is not the hotel exactly, although the hotel is special (more on that in a second), but the place. Such a gem right on the beach is rare along Catalonia’s Costa Brava. The beach in front of the hotel, Playa Santa Cristina is not private in that there are no private beaches in Spain; beaches are public property, as they should be! However, it’s not easy for ‘outsiders’ to get down to Playa Santa Cristina so hotel guests will have the sweet little cove mostly to themselves.</p>
<div><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-30982 " src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/c2771_Deluxe-Spa-at-Santa-Marta-200x200.jpg" alt="Deluxe Spa at Santa Marta" width="200" height="200" />Deluxe Spa at Santa Marta</p>
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<p>What’s more, Hotel Santa Marta is set on eight hectares of forested hillside, blocking out neighboring summer homes and the bustle of the outside world. Wake up to bird song and the crashing of the waves on the sand at this family-run hotel.</p>
<p>The hotel was built in 1958 and is very much 60s in style. Usually, this would annoy me, as I am not a huge fan of antiques and 1960′s interior design. Still, something about Santa Marta is so real and  cozy, that the slightly outdated furnishings didn’t bother me. It’s clear throughout this hotel that it is part of a family’s history, and has seen many a party, many a guest, many a festive summer filled with events and life.</p>
<div><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-30983" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/48439_Breakfast-Room-at-Santa-Marta-200x200.jpg" alt="Breakfast Room at Santa Marta" width="200" height="200" />Breakfast Room at Santa Marta</p>
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<p>Most rooms at Santa Marta have been remodeled recently, with the exception of a couple suites which are due to get a face-lift. Rooms are simple, elegant, traditional, done in navy blues and wood with decks off the bedrooms looking out over the Sea or onto the hotel’s ample gardens. Bathrooms are enormous, with bathtubs and showers and all the toiletries provided. There are also double doors on all rooms making them especially quiet.</p>
<div><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-30984" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/58abb_Lounge-Area-200x200.jpg" alt="Lounge Area" width="200" height="200" />Lounge Area</p>
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<p>The lounge area is a huge room with a wall of windows looking out onto a deck and then to the Sea in the distance. Here guests can relax in one of the many mini-living-room spaces created, some with fireplaces. Off the lounge there are private rooms for meetings, a game room, and another sort of chill out room with a fireplace. Have a glass of <em>cava</em> in the evening in front of the fire and fall in love with this comfortable space, which resembles your rich aunt Maria’s living room, circa 1975.</p>
<div><img class="size-full wp-image-30985" src="http://scenicpaintingtours.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/58abb_Rooms-at-Santa-Marta.jpg" alt="Rooms at Santa Marta" width="320" height="240" />Rooms at Santa Marta</p>
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<p>The only thing brand-new at <strong>Santa Marta is the Spa</strong>, which is state-of-the-art. Plan ahead and book a massage in one of their top-notch treatment rooms, or pay about $25 to take a dip in their waterworks area which has a warm pool with massage fountains, a cold plunge, massage showers, a steam room, and a sauna.</p>
<p>Dinner or lunch at Santa Marta’s superb restaurant is pricey but worth it. It’s not necessary to order a first and second course at dinner, as portions are huge. Try their catch of the day for something local and special. In the late Spring and Summer months the hotel puts on a Sunday lunch under its small grove of pines on the beach. The lunch is served Mediterranean buffet style and costs about $65 per person.</p>
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<p>Rooms at Santa Marta start at $200 a night and go up steeply from there. Breakfast is $25 per person, and was the only aspect of Santa Marta that I was unsatisfied with, especially at the rate they are charging (I also didn’t care for the statues in front of the hotel, but that is a matter of personal taste…). Put all three meals onto your room rate for another $140, or venture over to Lloret de Mar by car , one of the Costa Brava’s ugliest beach towns and try to find sustenance (Hotel Santa Marta is quite removed from the tourist trap that is Lloret).</p>
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