Posts Tagged ‘vacation’

Day 5: Our vacation to Hacienda Lifestyles Resort

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club is constantly finding new and innovative ways to make a holiday more fun or relaxing whatever your pleasure. With the opening of the Presidential Suites and the Spa Suites in addition to the Crown Villas and the Crown Residence Apartments there is first class accommodation to fit everyone’s budget and vacation preference. Booking through Sand Dollar Ent. assures you VIP status no matter what the accommodation. The beach is superb, the pools inviting and the food unbelievable here at Lifestyle Hacienda. Soon there will be more places coming on board such as Punta Cana.

Day 4: Our vacation to Hacienda Lifestyles Resort

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Ah…………the Welcome Party for VIP guests, what can I say. The food is five star! The live entertainment is truly invigorating and colourful. To wrap it all up “fireworks”!

Day 3: Our vacation to Hacienda Lifestyles Resort

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

We met a couple on the flight down who were coming here to be married. The Wedding Planner here is very good and there so many choices of locations for the ceremony and reception options it’s a great place to be married. The fact that you can rent six bedroom villas with private pools here at Crown Villas (only one area of Lifestyle Hacienda) you could have all of your family and friends together for a week long celebration). If you’re thinking of a Tropical Wedding let us know. I know you would love the ambiance here. Moving on………..we ate at Bellini’s tonight. Great Italian food, and as usual the service is A-plus.

Day 2: Our vacation to Hacienda Lifestyles Resort

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Today we are enjoying the peace and quit of the spa pool. The sun is shinning and we are relaxing after a busy winter of renovations. When we need to relax we know Lifestyle Hacienda is here for us to recuperate. The food at this resort is world class. Tonight we ate at Indochine tonight was so tasty we will need to book again. There are so many magnificent restaurants here it might be difficult to get to them all. Even Casa Blanca the buffet restaurant is very good.

Day 1: Our vacation to Hacienda Lifestyles Resort

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

We have just arrived at our “Home Away From Home” Lifestyle Hacienda. After traveling the more popular topical vacation places I keep coming back to Lifestyle Hacienda where I feel not only welcomed but safe and secure. With some of the crazy stuff going on in the world (especially Mexico at this time) it’s nice to feel safe. Although this compound is extremely large and has a varied inventory of rentals it is extremely secure without being guarded by “Federalis” toting machine guns . I know I will sleep well tonight and be ready to enjoy the sun and warmth of not only the sun but also the hospitality tomorrow. We have been greeted by the staff who know us from previous trips and it truly does feel like our home away from home. Until tomorrow………….adios.

March: Club Bali Hai Moorea

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

March 2009
Property of the month
Club Bali Hotel in Moorea

Club Bali Hai Vacation

Club Bali Hai Moorea

The accommodations at the Club Bali Hai Hotel are wonderfully tropical and Tahitian.  No matter which of our accommodations you choose you’ll find the most economical vacation available on Moorea, but it’s the uniqueness and charm that makes the Club Bali Hai Hotel truly a paradise.

This wonderful hotel was built by Tahitians in the Polynesian style.  The rooms feature spacious patios and decks, showers which incorporate native plants and tropical breezes, native rattan furniture and huge windows that provide an amazing view of Cook’s Bay against a backdrop of Moorea’s majestic mountains.

ACCOMODATION
Overwater Bungalows.  Each of the bungalows was built with authentic Tahitian details.  The bungalows are spacious, colorfully decorated and perfect for cozy breakfasts and romantic dinners created in your fully equipped kitchenette.  Imagine waking up each day with gentle sounds of the water all around you, the sunlight pouring through windows on every side and even the odd bloop—plop of a reef fish surfacing for a quick snack.  Each overwater bungalow has one queen bed in the bedroom and one single bed in the living room with a folding door for privacy, a kitchenette, air conditioning, bathroom and a really cool plexiglass viewing area set into the floor to watch the fish below your room going about their business.

Beachfront Bungalows: Like the overwater bungalows, the one bedroom beachfront units are spectacular.  Plants and fresh flowers are plentiful both in and around the light filled bungalow.  The kitchenette is well stocked and convenient, the beds and linens are crisp and colorful and best of all, your own white sand beach is just steps outside your front door.  Each beachfront bungalow has one queen bed in the bedroom and one single bed in the living room with a folding door for privacy, a kitchenette, air conditioning, and bathroom.

Bayview Rooms:  When you stay in one of the bayview rooms you can make a cup of coffee and step onto your terrace close to the beautiful swimming pool.  Each bayview bungalowroom has one queen bed in the bedroom and one single bed in the living room with a folding door for privacy, a kitchenette, air conditioning, and bathroom.

Gardenview Rooms:  These rooms are set amidst the palm trees and vibrant , fragrant flowers of the well-maintained grounds.  You can enjoy a long lazy day on your own deck looking our over the gardens, the azure blue of Cooks Bay and the mountains or by the beautiful swimming pool or the white sand beach.  Each garden room has one queen size bed, a single bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom which includes a shower.

There seven restaurants close by offering a great variety of food.  There is also a well stocked boutique offering everything from forgotten necessities to parea-tying shows and wonderful Polynesian handicrafts including native masks, hand carved mobiles and colorful wooden jewelry.

There are many activities available including, Motu Picnic, snorkeling and sunset cruises, dolphin watch excursion, Club Bali Hai Crab races.  There is also a grocery store and Avis Rental Car agency as well as live entertainment.

Contact Sand Dollar today to book your getaway at Club Bali Hai in Moorea by phone (705) 728-1151 or email info@sanddollarent.com.

February: Alexandra Resort Turks and Caicos

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

February 2009
Property of the month
Alexandra Resort in Turks and Caicos

Alexandra Resort in Turks and Caicos

Alexandra Resort in Turks and Caicos

One Amazing Location…
The Alexandra is an extraordinary resort community in the Turks and Caicos Islands with an enchanting mix of natural charm and contemporary comfort. Located directly on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the resort offers the dream vacation of a lifetime; luxurious accommodations, warm friendly service and a bevy of exciting activities. Understated luxury with a delightful Caribbean atmosphere, fantastic ocean views, powder white sand vistas, international cuisine with an island flair and so much more await you.

Visit Us Once, You’ll Want to Stay Forever…
The unspoiled beauty, wonderful waters and welcoming people of the Turks and Caicos have made the islands an international destination. They are so taken with their experience that fully 60-percent return multiple times, an extraordinarily high percentage considering that they come from virtually every point on the globe.

Deluxe Studio from $500 USD/week includes:

  • ocean and pool views
  • queen bed
  • designer teak furniture
  • granite and stainless steel kitchenette
  • porcelain tile floors ocean view room at Alexandra Resort in Turks and Caicos
  • dining area
  • feather topped beds
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • bathroom with shower
  • flat screen TV
  • Cable TV/DVD player
  • high speed internet access
  • washer/dryer
  • balcony or terrace
  • air conditioned with ceiling fan

Please inquire for other availability of other room options.

Dining in paradise…
The Alexandra Offers Two Dining Options.  New menus and two comfortable places to eat and socialize are among the ingredients of a lively dining scene at The Alexandra.

The Orchid is a contemporary al fresco dining spot perfect for a breakfast and intimate family get-togethers or a romantic candlelit dinner. Provo is known for fine dining, as there are a wide variety of excellent restaurants nearby, but really, there’s no place like home. The Orchid features a wide variety of International and Caribbean inspired dishes, including: Ackee Quiche, Mozzarella Caprese, Conch Fritters and Saffron Mussels; and the chef’s own signature Shrimp Bisque; and Grilled Grouper.The Sunset Dining Deck Restaurant is a popular spot to enjoy lunch, afternoon cocktails and watch the sunset- Among the menu highlights at the Sunset Dining Deck Restaurant, which overlooks Grace Bay Beach are the following signature tasty treats: Caicos Conch Chowder, the Caribbean Citrus Mixed Greens Salad, the Provo Island Seafood Delight, and the Grouper Sandwich.

Each Monday evening the Sunset Dining Deck Restaurant hosts the wildly popular Caribbean Cookout, where family and new friends enjoy mouth watering seafood, grilled chicken and jerked pork loin. Guests are treated to live Caribbean music as the sun sets over Grace Bay.

Contact Sand Dollar today to book your getaway at Alexandra Resort in Turks and Caicos by phone (705) 728-1151 or email info@sanddollarent.com.

January: The Grandview at Las Vegas

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

January 2008
Property of the month
The Grandview at Las Vegas

Spacious 1 bedroom full condo suite includes kitchen, living room and dining room and use of all hotel amenities for just $695 USD per week.

The Grandview in Las Vegas

The Grandview in Las Vegas

DETAILS
Vacationing at The Grandview at Las Vegas affords you and your family the ultimate in entertainment. From spine-tingling volcanic eruptions to pirate battle reenactments, the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding area offer entertainment opportunities for one and all. Las Vegas is unsurpassed when it comes to spellbinding stage shows and extraordinary entertainment, too. And there are slot machines, high stakes table games, blackjack, craps, roulette and even the very latest in reel and video gaming, too.

The spacious, fully equipped one bedroom suites at The Grandview at Las Vegas are situated on the south end of the famous Las Vegas Strip and across the street from the South Point Hotel and Casino. While Las Vegas is undoubtedly a paradise for entertainment and gaming, it’s no secret that what people really like about the city is that it’s so easy to indulge here!

From buffets bursting with cuisines du jour – a Las Vegas tradition – to more intimate dining experiences, you certainly won’t go home hungry! From herbal facials to salt scrubs, you’ll also find an assortment of soul soothing spa opportunities in Las Vegas. Saunas and steam rooms, hot-stone massages, Swiss showers and European treatments await! And if golf’s your game, Las Vegas is the vacation destination for you. The same goes for shopping and sightseeing!

FEATURES
Professionally decorated in a desert sunset motif

  • Spacious one bedroom floor plans
  • Kitchen, living room and dining room integrated for entertaining and enjoyment
  • Ceramic tile in living areas
  • Washer and dryer in every unit
  • Fully appointed kitchen equipped with dishwasher, range, coffee maker, toaster, ice maker, full-size refrigerator and microwave oven
  • Telephones in each unit
  • Wireless Internet available in every room at a charge
  • Entertainment center complete with 36″ television, DVD player and compact disc stereo system
  • All linens and bath towels provided
  • 27″ color television in bedroom
  • Walk-in shower/Jacuzzi tubs
  • Weekly maid service (daily service available upon request for minimal fee)
  • Pools, spas and water features
  • Fitness room featuring cardio equipment, universal machine and stretching area
  • King-sized bed and queen-sized sofa bed
  • Barbeque and picnic area
  • Snack bar
  • Game room

ATTRACTIONS
In addition to captivating casino action, Las Vegas offers a wealth of entertainment opportunities designed to dazzle you and yours. Visit the majestic creatures housed at The Lion Habitat, MGM Grand’s showcase for public education and appreciation.

Take a thrill ride on the Big Shot – the Stratosphere’s thrilling 180-feet free-fall ride. Enjoy the sights of Las Vegas from the observation deck 50 stories above the Strip on the replica Eiffel Tower at Paris. Catch Cirque du Soleil at Treasure Island or one of the mystifying magic shows at the Venetian.

Visit Madame Tussaud’s Celebrity Encounter, M&M World and the Liberace Museum. You can also hike in scenic Red Rock Canyon, take a riverboat cruise on Lake Mead and learn about the inner workings of the Hoover Dam!

DIRECTIONS
From McCarran Airport
Follow airport exit signs to 215 west. Follow 215 west to the Las Vegas Boulevard exit. Turn left on Las Vegas Boulevard and follow it south approximately four miles past Silverado Ranch Drive. The resort is on the right-hand side.

From Interstate 15 North or South
Traveling on I-15, take exit 31, Silverado Ranch Boulevard to Las Vegas Boulevard and turn right. Take Las Vegas Boulevard to Le Baron [after the South Point Hotel and Casino] and turn right. The resort will be on the left.

From Interstate 95 Northbound
Traveling on Interstate 95 northbound, exit on 215 west (Lake Mead Drive exit). Turn left at stop sign onto Lake Mead Drive (215). Follow 215/Lake Mead Drive west to the Las Vegas Boulevard exit. Turn left on Las Vegas Boulevard and follow it south approximately four miles past Silverado Ranch Drive. The resort is on the right-hand side.

From Interstate 95 Southbound
Traveling on Interstate 95 southbound, exit on I-15 south to 215 east. Follow 215 east to the Las Vegas Boulevard exit. Turn right on Las Vegas Boulevard and follow it south approximately four miles past Silverado Ranch Drive. The resort is on the right-hand side.

From the Las Vegas Strip
Follow Las Vegas Boulevard south past Silverado Ranch Drive. The resort is on the right-hand side.

Contact Sand Dollar today to book your getaway at The Grandview Las Vegas by phone (705) 728-1151 or email info@sanddollarent.com.