Tan Towels

Remember the days when we couldn't wait to lay down for 20mins in a tanning bed and feel the warm rays on our skin? And as the fan turned to full blast and the smell of tanning lotion rubbed all over our bodies we knew what chances we where taking. We would rather be tanned than to think about cancer. The findings, which are reported in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, support earlier research from the University of Minnesota, where scientists discovered that people who used tanning beds, regardless of the type or for how long, were 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45656187/ns/health-cancer/t/tanning-beds-may-raise-common-skin-cancer-risk-percent/#.TwtYVWOXRg9 Well here's a solution, The Tan Towels. These wonderful moist towels will tan you for several days! No mess, no streaks and in 4 hours you will have a natural looking tan! You can find these magic wipes at Ulta: http://search.ulta.com/search?p=Q&userid=Guest&w=tan+towels So the next time you plan your trip to somewhere exotic, grab a box of Tan Towels. It just might save your life.
By Janel McQueen

Queen's bath in Kauai, Hawaii

I must say the Queen's Bath is a must see when you go to Kauai! Only during the summer though. The "pool" is carved into a lava shelf and is the size of several large swimming pools. Views of the ocean and the rocky shoreline here are fantastic. Even when the surf is fairly calm, waves crash on the rocks shooting spray high into the air. Small fish and tiny sealife also call Queen's Bath home.
Directions:
Take Highway 56 to Princeville. Turn right on Ka Haku Road. Turn right on Punahele and right again on Kapiolani. Park along the road at the end of Kapiolani and follow the dirt trail along the stream for about 25 yards. At the end of the trail turn left for about 300 yards to the Bath.
By Janel McQueen

How to Save Money on Food When You Travel

 Vacations are expensive as it is. The amount of money most people spend increases dramatically when it comes to meals. Eating out every day could cost you several hundred dollars a day. You can spend less on food and meals when you are traveling. The key is to plan ahead and to be more creative. Vacation food budgets can be used for fun activities instead of costly meals. Check out the local grocery stores, farmers market, bakeries and even drug stores! You'll be surprised what you come up with and enjoy it anywhere: the beach, picnic in a park or in a train!  
By Janel McQueen

Read more: How to Spend Less on Food on Vacation | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4485340_spend-less-food-vacation.html#ixzz1gXhu6mpH
http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/whats-the-deal/how-to-save-money-on-food-when-you-travel

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Belize - A New and Undiscovered Treasure



The Great Blue Hole in Belize

In doing research this week for a travel request, I got excited about visiting a destination new to me, BELIZE.  More and more people are asking us about this little gem, south of the border.  Belize, formerly known as the British Honduras, is in northern Central America.  English is the official language, but Spanish is widely spoken as the major ethnic group of Belize is now Latino.  The weather in Belize has two seasons, a rainy one and a dry one.  Rainy season is generally June to November.  The coldest month of the year is January, while May is the warmest.

Belize is home to the largest Barrier Reef in the Western Hemisphere, and is well known as a supreme diving destination.  Belize also has terrific snorkeling, sport and salt water fishing, hiking and biking, tubing, and Mayan ruins.  The country is home to more than 200 islands - many are secluded and less traveled. 

Placencia, Belize

Placencia is a beautiful emerald peninsula in southern Belize with 16 miles of sandy beaches.  The Caribbean Sea is to the east, and the lagoon lies to the west looking to the mainland of Belize.  Placencia is known for the warm and caring people.   Trips to the Reef, which is 17 miles away, can easily be arranged for snorkeling or diving.  There are several wonderful resorts on the island.  They range from basic accommodations, to luxury resorts with all the amenities a travel connoisseur would require.  Placencia while growing in popularity, still retains the beauty of its natural environment, the friendliness of  its people and its history and culture.     

The Placencia Hotel and Residences

Kevin + Angie Celebrate their 20th Wedding Anniversary in Style

Kevin and Angie Hydorn recently celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary at the beautiful Secrets Capri  Riviera in the Yucatan of Mexico.  Here is what they had to say about their vacation:

We had an amazing time on our trip! If it weren’t for missing our kids, we’d probably still be there. The best decision of our entire trip was choosing to use Tracee Williams with Destinations. We told her what we wanted at a price we could afford. She did all the work and it could not have gone more smoothly. All we had to do was pack, and I’m pretty sure she would have done that for us too if we would have asked. : )  She was there to answer any questions we had at any time. The information packets were clear and helpful. Tracee took the stress out of planning our vacation and allowed my husband and I to enjoy celebrating 20 years of marriage. 

I have to admit, I’m still looking for Carlos and Sergio to walk around the corner and ask me what I need. Unfortunately, the hospitality has been replaced with the needy, “Mom, get me this!” or “She keeps bothering me!” cries from my children. That's okay.  These are the things that make us appreciate the much needed getaways.

We will definitely go back to Secrets Capri and we would recommend Destinations to anyone who wants to have a stress free, enjoyable vacation.

 -  Kevin and Angie Hydorn

Jerod + Michelle: Playa del Carmen Honeymoon

Jerod and Michelle honeymooned at The Royal Playa del Carmen and had a wonderful time. The Royal is in the heart of Playa del Carmen - the center of the Riviera Maya. It's adults-only and all-inclusive. Hear what Michelle had to say after they returned:

Sarah,

I just wanted to say thank you for putting our trip together. It was amazing! We had the best time and we didn't have any problems. It was just easy and relaxing and we loved every minute of it! The resort was beautiful and we had so much fun shopping on 5th ave. We are already talking about trying to go back for our one year! Thanks again!

Michelle Hicks