Honeymoon can be described as a traditional holiday which is generally celebrated by the newly wed couple to discover their marital status in intimacy and seclusion. In order to attain a lifetime experience couples prefer some exotic or romantic locations. And Brazil is one of the countries that provide a one-of-a-kind experience to couple who are having desire of a perfect honeymoon package which could provide them an ideal time together. Being a huge and diverse location Brazil is famed for its stunning beaches and its abundant wildlife. Most of all plenty of hidden away spots, boutique hotels and secluded beach resorts are making the country a perfect honeymoon location.

Brazil is a huge and diverse location famed for its stunning beaches, abundant wildlife and the easy going nature of its denizens. There are plenty of hidden away spots and romantic boutique hotels making it an ideal location for those looking for an exotic honeymoon.

The range and scope of a country larger than mainland USA can make the idea of planning a trip to Brazil a little daunting. However, by thinking about what you really want from the trip (and what is available) you should be able to plan an unforgettable honeymoon with a little care and attention.

First off, after a hectic wedding build up the first thing you’re likely to want to do is get straight to the beach. But which type of beach? with over 4,000 miles of coastline Brazil has a huge range of different beach locations, so you should think about which suits you best.

If you want to spend a laid back beach village life, there’s no place better than the Nannai beach resort at Porto De Galinhas. It is located in a small beachside village of fishermen. There’s plenty of restaurants, bars and shops in the village (though all low key luxury, very much in keeping with the natural style of the place) and great beaches nearby. It does get busy (and very expensive) during New Year’s Eve and Carnival.

If you want to stay in a beach town nearby Rio then Casas Brancas at Buzios and Vila D’este at Buzios can’t be beaten as you don’t have to jump on a plane to get there from your international flight. Buzios is famous for its beaches and crystal-clear water contrast with the exuberantly sculptured landscape and exotic vegetation, which a prodigal “Mother Nature” has privileged with a wonderful year-round summer. Naturally some of the exclusivity can be lost, but choosing the correct hotel will make the difference. This beach town has more options for bars and nightlife, also if you want to spend your time more relaxing than you can go further down the coast in Paraty or Picinguaba.

If you have a passion for Cuisine, music, water sports and like swimming and diving and want to enjoy Brazil’s largest Carnaval celebrations then Salvador is the right place to visit. Salvador is well-known for its cuisine, music and architecture.

If you want to spend the time at a beachside cosmopolitan which is yet enchanting and rustic at the same time then Ponta Dos Ganchos at Florianopolis is the right place for you. Florianopolis is an exceptional tourist destinations in the world where the new and the old coexists harmoniously. Blessed with tremendous natural beauty, the city also offers agitated beaches and tourism infrastructure, excellent cuisine, untouched pristine nature preserves, sand dunes, large lagoons and charming little fishing villages.

If you love green and what to stay in a ecological paradise then Angra dos Reis is the right place for you. With lots of islands just off the coast and spectacular beaches along with few interesting historical sights, it is a dream spot for the honeymoon couples.

Apart from above mentioned places there are still a lot of places which might be ideal for your honeymoon destination. With more then thousands of miles of beautiful beaches, vast wildlife and friendly locals it’s no wonder that more and more couples are choosing Brazil for their dream honeymoon destination. Travel to Brazil has been increasing year on year and the infrastructure has improved greatly. There are now many different options for the newly wed couples when contemplating Brazil.

You should always try to find lots of information about the destination you are planning to visit. It is a good idea to read some books or articles. There are many websites and blogs which provide free of cost information about several honeymoon destinations all over Brazil. You can also visit some blogs which review popular honeymoon destinations of Brazil. Reading reviews can help you a lot in selecting a dream destination.

Brazil Travel offers different Honeymoon packages for all kinds of Budget. If you want to discover more about Brazil vacations then it is a good idea to visit http://www.seeyouinbrazil.com

Travel America: tourist guide

One of the richest and most powerful countries in the world, United States of America has densely populated urban areas and is the third largest territory. But some part of the country is scarcely populated and the large stretch of land left unused, which is full of scenic beauty and panoramic view, you will find people from all over the world settled in USA. It is very difficult to give a brief account of this country as it has lot much to see and do which is bound to hold to spell bound. Like any other countries this country has gone through many upheavals and emerged as the most powerful country.

The country has the spectacular combinations of smaller towns and larger cities. On one hand it boasts of the urban areas and on the other hand it has the rich wealth of forests, mountains, prairie region and much more. Many tourists and travelers favorite destination houses hundreds of tourists spot in every city. In the eastern coast of the country there are cities like New York the most famous and the leading in business and finance and has number of skyscrapers. The city Washington D.C is the capital of the country where you will get an opportunity to see White House the house of President. The city will simply overwhelm you with its museum, they portray the culture, lifestyle, art and architecture and the rich heritage of the country. The city Boston is well known as Bean Town.

Also worth visiting is Atlanta, where the 1996 Olympics were held Miami is one of the most popular International Tourist Destinations in the world. Known for its Latin Culture, inexhaustible nightlife and marvelous beaches. Moving ahead to the west coast from Washington to California you will come across the most amazing places for relaxation and adventure sports. Los Angeles is the universe in itself, a place where you can witness life in all hues; people from all strata of society exist here. This city is world famous for the most renowned film industry Hollywood. It has beaches giving breathtaking experiences in surfing. More thrilling adventures awaits in Colorado where you can go for white water rafting.

Moving on to the Pacific Coast Highway we get to see the immaculate beauty of san Francisco, a home of Golden Gate Bridge and the prison island Alcatraz. The dazzling beaches and the mountains shrouded by mountains are worth seeing. The travelers can enjoy day trips to beaches, deserts and wine countries. The “Windy City “ Chicago situated on the shore of the Great Lakes is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world with the high standard of living and richest lifestyle. The skyscraper was first made in Chicago and we could see the most beautiful experiments in downtown Chicago. The city is the hub of many theaters and world famous for its strong tradition of music the Jazz. And Blues.

With its vast expanse and huge variety the travelers get an opportunity to see many things at one place called United states of America If we take the aerial look of the country then only it would be somewhat possible to decide what to be seen first.

Medical tourists from different countries travel for health care purposes to those countries having quality healthcare services at reasonable prices. So they spend extra money on travel, health care and accommodations on the places of treatment. Medical tourism is an old concept because thousands of years ago people traveled for medical purposes or for spiritual treatments to different countries. Many factors are considered while choosing a destination place for medical tourism such as high healthcare services and costs, waiting for certain procedures, availability and affordability of international travel, quality and latest technology used in the treatment.

Some of the most popular places include Europe, Japan, Middle East, UK, United States, Canada and Costa Rica. These places are popular due to the quality of their health care services, technology and competency of physicians. The hospitals of Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, Cuba and Turkey are popular for Cosmetic surgery treatments. Surgeons of South American countries like Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Argentine lead in plastic surgery due to their experience and knowledge. Plastic surgery is very common in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Colombia and US. Slovakia, Belgium and Poland are entering in the business of health care and medical tourism.

A large number of Americans are going abroad for health care although the facilites of health in US are also availabe. There are many intermediary companies which provide help in medical tourism. These companies offer global health care at reasonable costs. There are different commissions and societies which care for the quality and standards of the hospitals available for medical tourism. Counteries such as Malaysia, Thailand, India and Costa Rica have many infectious diseases as compare to Norht America and Europe . So medical tourists need to stay for some time in the country which they choose for health care because travel soon after surgery can create many complexities. Tourists having breath and heart related problems avoid long flights and combine their vacation tours with medical tours.

th American Places

The quality of healthcare in Canada is not less than that of America but medical tourists can save 30 to 60 percent of their costs as compare to America. Medical tourists can save up to 80 on healthcare services in Costa Rica as compare to US. Costa Rica is popular for cosmetic procedure, dental, weight-loss and orthopedic surgeries. Knee replacement surgery is very cheap so patients travel to Costa Rica for medical tourism. Patients from all over the world travel to cuba for the best quality of healthcare services and fine reputation of their doctors. Medical tourists of Europe and Latin America travle to this destination because of its situation and save up to 60 to 80 percent as compare to the charges in US. The hospitals of cuba are best known for cancer treatment, cosmetic surgery, joint replacement, eye surgery and addictions rehabilitations. the government of cuba has taken many steps to increase income from medical tourism and patients of US, Canada and UK visit cuba for medical treatments. Dominincan Republic is very popular destination for hip replacement, bariatric surgeries, plastic surgeries, knee replacement, eye surgeries and all other medical treatments. Medical tourists can save from 50 to 75 percent as compare to the costs in US. The plastice surgery and dentistry healthcare services of Mexico are appreciated by all the world. The costs of these treatments are one-fourth to one-fifth of American costs. The quality of health care services in Mexico is very high and medical tourists are satisfied.

Quality health services, location and dollar as the official currency are the reasons that Panama is famous for its medical services. The medical professionals of Panama are trained by US and use the latest technology to provide quality healthcare services. Medical tourists can save more than 50 percent of healthcare costs as compare to Europe and US. Dental implants, assisted reproduction, cosmetic dentistry, plastic surgery, cardiology, orthopedics and pulmonology are the popular procedures in medical treatments. Surgeons of Brazil have gained world wide fame in cosmetic surgery.

South American Places

Orthopedic surgeries , Cosmetic surgery, transplant surgery, eye surgery and cardiovascular are popular procedures in Colombia. Healthcare services in Colombia are cheap and foreigners can get human organs from Colombia. The doctors of colombia are experienced and have worked in many counteries of Europe and US.

Asian Places

China has gained popularity in stem cell treatments. The medical professionals of India are popular for hip resurfacing, heart surgery and areas of advanced medicine. The treatment costs in India are very low which is nearly one-tenth to the treatment costs of US. The healthcare service in Malaysia are also very popular and the doctors of Malaysia are trained in the hospitals of US and UK. New Zealand is a popular medical tourism destination for fertitlity treatments and non-acture surgical procedures. The doctors are trained in the hospitals of UK and US. The costs of healthcare services are very low as comparet to US. Thailand is popular in organ transplant and cardiac surgery at lower prices.

Europe

Moreover British and Canadian medical tourists don’t wait long and travel to Germany for medical treatments. Novel cancer and spine surgery are well treated in Germany at lower prices. Dentistry services in ukraine are provided at lower costs. High class material and equipment is used in dental clinics and hospitals. There are many suitable places for medical tourism but a medical tourist chooses according to his own choice and afforability.

The most exciting city in Florida, Miami is a stunning and often intoxicatingly beautiful place.

Miami has long been a premier tourist destination, acclaimed for its physical beauty and its excellent climate.

This colourful city in southwest Florida is not just Americas favourite vacation. It is also the gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, and the hub of a vibrant cruise industry, its port jammed constantly with sleek passenger liners.

The whole area has an exotic Latin feel to it from the delightful architecture in pastel coloured Coral Gables to the genuine Cuban community in Little Havana. Families will appreciate miles and miles of pristine beaches, year round warm weather and attractions such as the Seaquarium, Gator Park and Metrozoo. Raging nightlife will keep the young and lively up till all hours and the shopping is to die for. South Beach is home to numerous nightspots, frequented by the rich and famous.

The best place to base yourself in Miami has got to be South Beach stunning Art Deco architecture and best place to shop, eat, drink and enjoy the sunshine. The area has seen a lot of regeneration over the last decade and most buildings have been restored to their 1930s splendour. Try Lincoln Road for shopping, Ocean Drive for people watching and if your ready for those infamous huge portions pay a visit to The Big Pink a funky diner on Collins Avenue.

This town once had the highest murder rate in the US and a majestic coke habit. It is hard to picture that now on South Beach, with its restored glory of Art Deco buildings a string of cake coloured blocks piped with neon and soothingly curved edges that basks in the more natural shades of the sand, palm trees and sunset. This is the heart of a trip to Miami its sassy and often sleazy altar to the sun.

Tourism is the mainstay of the local economy; each year millions of visitors use the hotels and tourist facilities of the city and its offshore island beaches.

North of the city miles of beautiful sandy beaches are hemmed in by southeast Floridas major tourist resorts along the Gold Coast, like Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach and Palm Beach.

Notably food includes rice and beans, fried plantains and shredded pork sandwiches and is found in every neighbourhood. It is, however, complemented by sushi bars, American home style diners, Haitian restaurants, Italian eateries and Indian venues, among a handful of other ethnic cuisines.

Argentina is a country of contradictions and contrasts, home to both Patagonian glaciers and tropical rainforests. A country of vineyards and waterfalls as well as deserts.

To help you define your priorities when you’re planning your trip, here’s a quick list of my five favorite Argentina tourist attractions:

1. Buenos Aires. Number one because it can’t be missed. Which is convenient for most visitors since, as the center for transportation in the country, the city would be hard to miss if you tried. Even if you only have a short time, plan on staying here for at least a few days: flexible travelers with lots of time on their hands often find that after several months they still haven’t moved on! Things to see and do: Go to a “milonga” (a tango dance hall), the city is, after all, the place where tango began. Have a steak, the best beef in the world. Spend an evening or two in the neighborhood of Palermo with its restaurants, bars and clubs. And if your language skills are rusty, B.A. is one of the best places in Latin America to learn Spanish.

2. The Glaciers National Park. You may have seen photos in National Geographic of these glaciers calving off icebergs and thought that this was one of those exotic places in the world you’d never be able to see. Well, think again: Argentina’s glaciers, though in the far south of the country, are these days easily accessible by air and land transportation and the Perito Moreno glacier, the park’s star performer, is so awe-inspiring that even the most jaded world traveler could scarcely fail to be impressed. Mount Fitzroy in the north of the Park is only a short drive away, too. With its sheer rock cliff face, it is one of the Andes’ most emblematic peaks.

3. The Iguazú Waterfalls. This enormous waterfall in Argentina’s tropical north, by many accounts the world’s largest, is formed by a confluence of swollen rainforest rivers dropping hundreds of feet off volcanic rock cliffs. Since the falls form part of the Argentina-Brazil border, try to see the falls from the National Parks in both countries. On the Argentine side, walkways take you to the very edge, letting you peer down into the misty void. On the Brazilian side, you’re able to take in the whole panorama of the falls from below.

4. Salta and Jujuy. Argentina’s Andean northwest, with its high planes, green valleys, llamas herds, spicy food and indigenous people sporting ponchos. The region is home to some of Argentina’s most varied and rugged landscapes.

5. Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdéz. No visit to Argentina should be considered complete without a visit to coastal Patagonia, one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. In the winter and spring months the Southern Right Whale mates, gives birth and raises its young in the sheltered harbor of the Peninsula. At other times of the year, there are sea lions, seals, penguins, dolphins and even orcas on view.

For some people, a five-star hotel would mean a luxurious bed, high-end toiletries (preferably the brand names also patronized by celebrities), and large towels. For others, it would mean having at least 200 TV channels, CD and DVD players, and high-speed internet access. While these factors are taken into consideration in hotel ratings, things are not quite as comfortably standardized as we would like them to be.

A hotel rated as a four-star by one online travel guide could turn out to be a dud when it comes to 24-hour service or wireless internet connection. And it could just as well be rated as a mere three-star by another travel site. On the other hand, a one-star hotel could offer charming accommodation with a helpful staff and adequate amenities all for a much cheaper rate.

So why the disparity in hotel ratings? The answer lies in the varying criteria used by different agencies. There simply isn’t a standard rating system that is applied universally. Hotel ratings also vary according to each country and/or city. In European countries, the star ratings are usually given by local governments and private agencies and may include such extraneous factors (as far as the customer is concerned anyway) as the amount of tax that a particular hotel pays. In France, the government-sanctioned rating system only gives a maximum of four stars, that’s for a luxury hotel, and a minimum of one star for a modest inn. Hotels are judged according to room size, amenities, plumbing, renovations, elevators, dining options, etc. Germany and other Scandinavian countries adhere to the one- to five-star scale and the ratings are only valid for a period of three years, after which hotels must undergo another round of inspection.

In the United Kingdom, steps were taken to produce a more uniform hotel rating system and a complete standardization is aimed for by 2008. All grading agencies are expected to adhere to the criteria called the National Quality Assurance Standards, which follows the five-star system and further categorizes hotels into full service formal accommodations, country houses, small hotels, town houses, and metro hotels. Some of the basis for scoring the accommodations are cleanliness and housekeeping, service, common rooms, guest rooms, bathrooms, food quality, safety and security, interior and exterior design, and maintenance.

Hotels in Latin America are also rated according to government-sanctioned rankings. The ratings range from zero to five stars although in some countries such as Mexico, six stars may given to ultra-luxury hotels (read: personal butler, private pool, and limousine or even helicopter service). Unfortunately, these government ratings are often not reviewed periodically so a hotel may still retain a four-star grade and yet deteriorate in quality.

Asian hotels are just as diversely rated as in other continents. In China, the government gives the ratings and includes the English-speaking capabilities of hotel staff in its criteria. In Hong Kong, meanwhile, hotels are grouped according to their respective tariff brackets. Singapore also follows the star-rating system while in the Middle East, two hotels defied standard grading and declared themselves as seven-star accommodations. The first one to do so is the Burj Al Arab in Dubai which currently holds the record as the world’s tallest hotel and is constructed on its own private artificial island. The other one is The Centaurus in Islamabad, Pakistan which is still under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2010. Hotels in Asia generally have a higher staff-to-guest ratio compared with their counterparts in Europe and North America due to lower labor costs.

In the United States, one of the most popular grading body is the American Automobile Association which employs diamonds to express its ratings instead of stars. Its hotel ratings are based on management style, exterior and interior appearance, furnishing and fixtures, security, service and maintenance, ambiance, and supplies. Hotel booking websites and online travel guides also have their own ratings. The more popular ones are Sidestep.com, Expedia, Hotwire.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Priceline, Travelweb, and Orbitz.

Though considerably confusing, hotel ratings still function as a guide for travelers and vacationers. They provide an overview of a hotel’s amenities as well as its price range. When combined with other helpful information and a little common sense, these grading systems enable customers to make intelligent hotel booking decisions.

The previous two parts of this guide explored six possible holiday destinations in South America that were worthy of visiting this year.  As well as well known locations such as Peru and Brazil there are plenty of other locations such as Guatemala’s ancient ruins and the Chilean Desert which can offer all sorts of holidays from adventure holidays to relaxing beach lounging trips. 

The final four are locations that you certainly wouldn’t normally expect to see on a list of top holiday destinations but as trends are changing they very well may end up being the must-go-to spots this year.  This final part covers some more northern areas of South America, specifically some Caribbean locations that are becoming popular this year.

4.    Costa Rica

Costa Rica has the benefit of both the Caribbean sea and the Pacific Ocean on either side but despite having a vast amount of coastline it still has vast mountain ranges and not just rainforests but cloud forests.  These forests almost look like they are perennially foggy but in actual fact they are so high up that they are within the clouds. 

A lot of nature photography taken of rainforests with the dense clouds interspersed with the trees will likely be of these cloud forests in Costa Rica.  There are plenty of activities and hotels to stay at deep within the jungles themselves.  The aptly named El Silencio lodge and spa is located within the these cloud forest and has a yoga platform, full-service spa and for those looking for more adventure than relaxation can go horse trekking or rafting down a river.

3.    The Corn Islands, Nicaragua

The Corn Islands whilst just off the coast of Nicaragua are still considered to be within the Caribbean Sea.  Obviously like all other Caribbean Islands it has great reefs and coastlines for diving.  Deep sea diving is popular in the region and is becoming a well known spot in the scuba world.

The Corn Islands doesn’t sound too Latin in name; that is because it is a former British Protectorate and has recently been hoisted to the top of the list of best holidays for 2008 by a South American tour company due to its undeveloped land and superb marine life.  There are a few lodges and hotels on the island that people are flocking to this year.

2.    Belize

Belize is quite similar to the Corn Islands as it too is popular for diving with its Caribbean coastline and varied wildlife.  But more than this the southern Toledo district is an immense jungle that you can visit on nature trips to see the bird life in the area. 

One particular attraction is the region’s cocoa farms; chocolate fiends will be in heaven as this is where Green and Blacks’ Maya Gold bars are sourced from.  Belize is able to offer both of these attractions: warm Caribbean beaches and dense jungles that can offer a bit of shade.

And now the last of the ten recommended holiday destinations in South America…

1.    Zona Cafetera, Columbia

Columbia is at the top of this list as it is highly tipped to be the most visited South American location this year. With the film ‘Love in the time of Cholera’ being set in Cartagena it will no doubt draw in a lot of tourists from around the world.

Couple that with the New York Times putting Bogotá down as one of the must visit locations this year Columbia is likely to see a large influx of people getting hotels in one of the main cities.

So there you have it, the ten best locations in South America.  Some of the locations listed you may never have heard but many experts on the region have recommended them to the public this year.  If you book your holiday yourself you may be able to score cheap hotels if you just want to see the region or you could try one of the luxurious lodges or spas mentioned in this article.  Either way South America has a whole lot to give and will likely turn out to be the hot holiday location for 2008!

Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republics capital, has the distinction of being the oldest colonial city in the Americas. This city, located on the southern coast of the island, bordering the Caribbean Sea, has a population that surpasses the three million people and a land area of approximately two hundred and thirty square kilometres.

Considerably larger and more cosmopolitan than most Caribbean destination cities, offers its visitors the same sun and surf as other islands plus sophisticated nightlife and world class sports facilities. Extensive rain forest and mountain regions lie close to the city, ideal for the eco adventurer.

The Mirador Sur Park is one of the largest green areas of the city. Also, you will be able to admire the endemic fauna at the interesting Botannical Garden, while the National Zoo is one of the largest in Latin America.

At night, Santo Domingo lights up with a flair and tempo that rivals any Latin American city, with a good measure of cosmopolitan chic and Caribbean style. Caribbean rhythms set the tone, with the Dominican and Puerto Rican salsa leading the way. The parties at the discos and in the streets go on all night, especially on weekends.

Most cafes and discos come into and go out of fashion frequently as people decide what the place of the moment is and generally go out of business after the excitement is gone. Other remains as a traditional part of the Dominican nightlife. Nowadays, the most popular and frequented places include Montecristo Cafe, Trio Cafe and Beer House Cafe as well as Pate Palo European Brasserie, among others. Other places, worth visiting are Hollywood Cafe, Bizarro Cafe and Grill and Cafe Concierto Bachata Rosa.

Traditional Events held every year in the month of February the traditional Carnival is well worth attending if you are in town. In the celebration, people wearing colourful and unique costumes flood the streets, while dancing to the contagious rhythm. Another event is the Festival Del Merengue, celebrated in late July. The typical local music attracts a large crowd, including both tourists and locals.

As a major tourist destination in the Caribbean, its hotel and resort industry has developed to include every level of luxury, from five star hotels with casinos and health clubs to youth hostels for the backpacking crowd. Most of these accommodations are available in the Colonial Zone, Santo Domingos most important tourist location, and its adjacent areas.

 

The sub-tropical city of Miami is a heaven on earth. Miami is one of the most popular places visited in USA. It has got a different climate from rest parts of USA. This cosmopolitan water haven is known for attracting people from all over the world. For budget conscious visitors there are multitudes of discount offers available on tickets, hotels, and travel tours. You can choose from various options that present you with budget accommodations like Cheap Hotels and discount hotels.

Miami is the first word that comes to the mind when one thinks of visiting United States. Every means of attraction is available here from sun, great beaches, a laid back lifestyle, world class entertainment in clubs and bars and a diverse mix of art, music to international cuisines. A visit to Miami means spending a luxurious vacation on the ever-loved Miami Beach. This Miami Beach is a separate municipality that is located at 6 km across Biscayne Bay from downtown Miami. The most visited places in Miami also include the ethnic neighborhoods such as Little Havana and Little Haiti.

The culture of Miami is flavored with Latin American languages, cuisine and music. These flavors are the top most reason behind the chic-factor of Miami. As far as food is concerned, Miami has got numerous restaurants that offer diverse variety of local and international cuisines to savor.

Miami proffer some of the best attractions in the world. Some of them are very popular like the Greater Miami, Miami Beach Promenade, Art Deco Historic District, and a range of museums, galleries, historic gardens, zoos, sports stadiums, natural pools and, golf courses. The busiest cruise ship center of USA, the Port of Miami is a true haven for holiday cruises to the Caribbean and Latin America. All these cruises are well equipped for gambling and casinos. You can also enjoy the Non stop food, games, movies and onboard activities offered to the guests.

Miami visitors can go for an array of hotels, resorts and vacation rentals that are available according to the preferred budget. For reaching Miami, there is Miami International Airport that stands as one of the major airports in the USA. Two Amtrak trains cater to Miami by running daily from New York down to Miami. The Metro-Dade Transit Agency is known to run two Miami rail systems, the MetroRail and MetroMover. Metromover is the best option for getting to places of the important attractions, shopping and business districts.

For complete information on travel to Miami, South Beach, discount hotels, Cheap Hotel, and budget accommodation in Miami, visit http://www.miamihoteltravel.com

 

The Key is to Buy at Pre-Sale Pricing

Panama real estate is red hot! We have read this from sources like ABC Nightline, The New York Times, The Washington Post, International Living, and the Wall Street Journal, to name just a few briefly. And if it is true that in Dubai you will find most of the Worlds construction cranes then Panama must be the second skyline filled with cranes. There’s construction everywhere. However if you try to book a hotel room in Panama City chances are you won’t find one. Recently the minister of tourism Ruben Blades published a report stating that there are only 17,000 hotel rooms in Panama, not quite enough for the double digits growth in tourism to the country. He stated that there is a deficit in hotel rooms of more than 20,000 rooms. And although we have a list of New Hotels that are in development in Panama, the demand is still higher than the supply. And we all know what that represents.

Even if we take into account All the New Hotels & rooms currently in development in Panama:

34 Rooms The Holiday Inn City at Knowledge Opening March 27, 2008

102 Rooms The Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel and Casino Opening April 15th, 2008

134 Rooms The Bristol Buenaventura Opening December, 2008

103 Rooms The Radisson Summit Golf And Resort Opening April 2009

80 Rooms The Panama Marriott ext. 376 total Opening late 2009

125 Rooms The LeMeridian Hotel Opening June 2009

128 New Rooms Courtyard by Marriott ext. 248 total Opening fall 2009

800 Rooms Megapolis Condo-Apart-Hotel Opening late 2009 FIRST PHASE

300 Rooms Renaissance Panama Opening late 2010

Condo Hotels represent a great Investment option, since demand for hotel rooms in Panama is higher and growing, and the inventory at hand cannot keep up with the demand for rooms. Condo Hotels have become the NEW BOOM in Investment Opportunities. For those of us that like cash generating Investments, and returns of at least 15% annually and higher; investing in a condo hotel in Panama , Now is an excellent opportunity!

Condo-Hotel’s Explained.

Condo-hotel’s are just like traditional hotels, however, each hotel room unit may belong to an individual owner, whereas in traditional hotels, there usually just one owner of the entire building.

Condo-hotel owners generally sign a contract with a management company to “operate and manage” the hotel facilities and each of the individual hotel rooms. This is done on a profit share basis, with anywhere from 50% to 75% of the rental income going to the individual unit owners. Additionally, some Condo-hotel management companies also pool the remaining annual net operating profits with an additional percentage being distributed at the end of the operating year to the owners. This percentage varies but can be as much as 15%. Additionally, condo-hotel owners get to use their hotel room units for limited number of days per year. Generally between 1 and 2 weeks. So if you plan to vacation in the destination where you own a Condo-hotel unit, this would be an added benefit.

Additional Benefits.

With traditional real estate investments, you are generally looking to cover your maintenance and monthly mortgage costs if financed and hoping to generate a positive monthly cash flow and hope to make a profit from the increase in value of the property over the time you own it. As any landlord will tell you managing a rental property can be a huge headache – maintenance, dealing with Tenants, collecting rent etc., and these headaches are multiplied if the property you own is in a country different from where you reside.

With Condo-hotels, all of these headaches are taken away from you. The professional management company that is managing the hotel, takes care of all of these day-to-day issues, and you don’t ever have to even think about it.

The Opportunity in Panama, is Now!

Recently there has been a huge demand for Hotel rooms in Panama due to the booming economy, increased Tourism, and plenty of Business travelers entering the country. The Panamanian Tourism Institute IPAT recently released a statement saying that based on the current growth trends of tourism there is a demand for an additional 20,000 hotel rooms over the coming years. With the current hotel occupancy rates at a steady 90% and above. And the constant infusion of foreign capital pouring into Panama, the construction boom, and mega investment projects like $5 + billion dollar expansion of the Panama Canal which is underway, The construction of the Panama International Merchandise Mart, the largest commercial structure in Latin America with 2 million square meters of construction 21,572,7820 square feet . Total investment is US$1 billion USD over a 3-year period, the development of the Panama-Pacific Special Economic Area [formerly Howard a U.S. Air Force base], a multi billion dollar real estate development underway by London Regional, and many more. Recently the company Caterpillar, which recently announced it was moving its regional headquarters to Panama, made a statement saying they alone would have a demand of approximately 12,000 room-nights per year!

ThinkPanama.com has reviewed the Condo-hotel offerings in Panama, and has selected two Condo-hotels to Promote: The Plaza Costa del Este, and The Orchid.

GUARANTEED Returns of 15% +

The Plaza, Costa del Este: This outstanding project combines 150 unique and contemporary executive hotel rooms and 44 private residences is located in the Costa del Este part of Panama City – an up and coming area with Residential and Commercial areas including a major Office park complex.

The Developers and Operators of The Plaza, have put together an incredible “Investor Incentive Program” unparalleled in the country. 15% Return on Investment GUARANTEED for 5 years! The pre-sale prices on these hotel Units start at just $193,000. In 5 years you would have recovered 50% of your total investment, plus owners get 70% of the rental income, and are allowed to use their units for one week a year. Even though this project will just break ground this year, you will start to receive your returns well before the hotel is open for business! Additionally, real estate prices in Panama still have a strong appreciation, so if you decide to sell out in 5 years, you’re guaranteed an excellent overall ROI.

Rubbing elbow with the stars: International Superstar and Grammy-award winning artist, Enrique Iglesias, and Latin Salsa sensation Gilberto Santa Rosa are confirmed owners of units in The Plaza. Enrique Iglesias bought the Penthouse and Gilberto Santa Rosa bought a residential unit in the development.

The Orchid.

This is the most recent project of Procasa Group launched , they launched their flagship Hotel-condo project “The Orchid” to a room full of Press and Industry Executives. The Orchid, a 200 room, Five-Star Condo-Hotel, will be located in the Financial district in Panama City, and will cater primarily to Business Travelers, boasting one of the best equipped Business Centers in the City.

The property will feature a full service Spa, Pool, Restaurants, Room Service, Gymnasium, Concierge service, housekeeping, etc.

Based on projections released by the company, owners can conservatively expect an average of 17% ROI , this is based on a very conservative 66% occupancy rate. The owners share of the rental income is set at 63%, with the balance to the Management Company. Pre Sale Prices Now start at $207,000, for a limited time.

For Reserve your units at Pre-Sale price contact Douglas M. Choy, Licensed Real Estate broker at ThinkPanama.com he will be happy to provide you with All information including cash flow plans for the condo hotel units, availability, current pricing, and negotiate on your behalf the down payment, payment terms, and conditions.

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