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Gulf Coast Florida Rentals by Owner on the Gulf Coast of Florida Beach Rental Gulf Coast / Florida Rentals is mostly Florida vacation properties. With numerous homes & condos for rent, all by their owners. These vacation home rentals make for perfect getaways, golf vacations... Naples, Destin, Seagrove Beach, Panama City Beach, Pensacola Beach, Sarasota, St Petersburg, Siesta Key, Marco Island, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs... wherever in Florida. Whether you are looking for a FL hot spot condo or relaxed Naples beach rentals, our golf condos all along the Florida / Gulf Coast beaches stretching from Cape San Blas to Perdido Key to Clearwater Beach, to Marco Island, Sanibel Island, Indian Rocks Beach, to the Florida keys... are sure to please! 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Listings are on Marco Island as well as Panama City Beach, Seagrove Beach, Siesta Key, Indian Shores, Cape San Blas, Destin, Seaside, Englewood, Punta Gorda and St. Petersburg. You will find rental condos and homes in Clearwater, Cape Coral, Venice, Ft Myers Beach, Panama City, Sarasota, Pensacola Beach, Punta Gorda Anna Maria Island. Find a rental in Indian Rocks Beach, and rentals in the Florida Keys, Marathon, Destin, Gasparilla Island, Sarasota and Boca Grande, Redington Beach condos. 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Cancun Golf Vacation : TravelYucatan.com Cancun Golf Vacation Cancun Mexico CANCUN GOLF VACATION Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran Cancun offers tree lined and shaded fairways, challenging greens, great views of the ocean, Mayan ruins and an array of exotic birds and animals. You must find your own transportation to the course you wish to play. You can take a taxi. Every taxi driver in town knows every golf course. It is not recommended to take your own clubs unless you plan on golfing every day. Club rentals are between $30 - 40 USD. We do suggest that you bring a sleeve of balls and tee's...since they're easy to pack. Bring cheap balls because you will loose a few on these jungle/ocean courses. You can book a twilight game at a reduced rate however not all courses have rangers on board and if you get a bunch of drunks in front of you this can be a hassle. It is cooler to golf later in the day - but almost impossible to get 18 holes in before dark. CANCUN GOLF COURSES Pok-Ta-Pok is a picturesque course located on the lagoon side of the hotel zone across the street and a little east of the Intercontinental Presidente. The course offers up many holes with both ocean and lagoon views. Features a practice tee, putting green, oceanfront holes and Mayan Ruins. Designed by: Robert Trent Jones Jr. Green Fees Round of Golf in the morning $120 USD for 18 including a cart. Afternoon $90 USD for 18 including a cart. Twighlight $70 USD for 18 including a cart. Club Rentals $25 Shoe Rentals $20 Balls $20 US for 3 Gloves $20 US Located: Km. 7.5 Kukulcn Blvd in the Cancun Hotel Zone Tel: 01 152 98 83-12-30 Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort offers Cancun's only Par 72 Resort Hotel Golf Club. Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort [formerly Caesar Park Cancun] is located next to the beautiful Nichupte Lagoon. This 18-hole full service complex invites registered Hilton hotel guests, non-registered visitors and groups to experience this remarkable golf course. Facilities include: driving range, challenging sand traps, transportation service from the lobby, golf shop with name brand equipment for men and women, electric carts, equipment rental and golf pros. Manicured fairways and greens, spectacular scenery, exotic wildlife and our attentive staff await your arrival with traditional Mexican hospitality. Green Fees Rack Rate for Non-Hilton players: US$175.00* Discounted Rate for Hilton Guests: US$125.00* Located: Km. 18 Kukulcn Blvd in the Cancun Hotel Zone *Includes tax and golf cart fee. Equipment Rentals Graphite Clubs $25.00 Shoe Rental $ 8.00 25 range balls $ 2.50 19th Hole Restaurant Equipment and accessories may be purchased or rented from the Pro Shop. Melia Cancun Golf Club is an eighteen hole, par 54 course, total length of 1,818 yards. Features a putting green. Located: Hotel Melia - Km. 16.5 Kukulcan Blvd in the Cancun Hotel Zone Tel: 52 998 885 1114 Cancun Oasis Golf Club is a nine-hole par 27 [par 3] course with a maximun length of 888 yards and a putting green. Located: Oasis Cancun Hotel - Km. 17 Kukulcan Blvd in the Cancun Hotel Zone Tel: 52 998 885 0867 Club de Golf Cancun is a professional quality 18 hole golf course with restaurant & bar, pro shop and club house. The following hotels have a special rate for the golf course. All reservations must be made through the front desk of the hotel. * Fiesta Americana Coral Beach. * Hyatt Regency Cancun. * Camino Real. * Presidente Intercontinental. * Holiday Express. * Marriott Casamagna. Located: Km. 7.5 Kukulcan Blvd in the Cancun Hotel Zone Tel: 52 (998) 883-12-30 & 883-12-77 Fax: 52 (998) 883-33-58 e-Mail: poktapok@sybcom.com Green Fees High Season Dec 18 2004 April 30 2005 Low Season Aug 01 2004 Dec 17 2004 Regular $100.00 USD $75.00 USD Late Rate: $75.00 USD after: 2:00 pm $50.00 USD after: 3:00 pm Club Rentals $26.00 USD Shoe Rentals $16.00 USD Non playing rider $30.00 USD Note: rates include a shared cart and all taxes. Golf Club Moon Palace Cancun is set in the Mayan Riviera at the Moon Palace Resort. This 7,165 yard, par-72, course is a true championship golf course that surpasses even the highest standards set by Palace Resorts. The Golf Club is designed to be enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. The fantastic layout requires the golfer to navigate not only through the native Mayan vegetation, but also numerous natural wetland waste bunkers that have been strategically placed. Green Fees Service Description Fees Green Fee (18 holes) Includes 1/2 cart, snacks & drinks $250 Junior Fee 12 years and younger $150 Twilight Fee After 2:00pm 1/2 cart, snacks & drinks $150 Extra Rider 1/2 cart, snacks & drinks $55 Club Rentals Cobra Steel $32 Callaway Steel $32 Taylor Made Steel $32 Taylor Made Graphite $32 Range Balls Large Bag (50 balls) $5 Small Bag (25 balls) $3 Bag Storage Per Night $2 Per Week $10 Caddy Fee Optional, per group $30 Lessons Per hour, per person $45 * Palace guests discount: US $50.00 coupon per person included in the Palace Passport. Every player must have a complete set of clubs Twilight fee is good for the holes that you can play No Rain Checks in Twilight Tee Time Reservations 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 52(984)8730624 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 52(984)8730676 Located: Km. 340 - Hwy 307 e-Mail teetimes@palaceresorts.com Reservattions must be made at least one day in advance and are not accepted for day arrival. Minigolf is available at the Cancun Palace Hotel km 14.5 Blvd. Kukulcan in the hotel zone. There is also a mini-golf course located at the Moon Palace Resort & Spa. Recommended readings if you're planning a trip to Cancun: A Quick Guide To Cancun Beach Hotels Corruption Isn't What It Used To Be Cancun Medical Cancun Restaurants Shopping in a Cancun Supermarket Cancun Supermarkets Transportation in Cancun ENGLISH SPANISH hello hola please por favor beer cerveza thanks gracias bathroom bao travelers de viajero cash efectivo credit credito bank el banco open abierto Cancun is a world-class tourist resort destination and a thriving community of 450,000 full-time residents who lead normal, often very traditional lives. The greatest asset Cancun has is its natural marine playground which sparkles with a warm sun more than 200 days of the year. Cancun beaches are 14 miles of white-talc sand. Don't forget that sunlight in the Yucatan is more direct than most are accustomed to. Limit you initial exposure then increase exposure as your vacation progresses. Cancun resorts have long been a honeymoon destination but have now become a very hot place for weddings. In Cancun partying takes precedence over just about everything. Cancun has more than 350 restaurants. Cancun hotels are excellent, ranging from four and five star to Grand Tourism. CANCUN INFO Introduction Cancun Hotels Cancun Hotel Map Cancun Beaches Cancun Vacations Info & Tips Cancun Map Bus System Cancun Shopping Cancun Restaurants Club Scene Cancun Attractions Cancun Golf Entertainment Cancun All Inclusive Deep Sea Fishing Weather Cancun Airport Pictures If you are staying at an all-inclusive for any length of time it is a good idea to tip the egg-lady at the buffet on your first day. She will remember you. In many resorts the egg-lady is in charge of the breakfest. Airport Transfers If you wish to plan your trip around visiting museums check out the page. For information about renting a car, taking a bus, road signs etc. go to the section on More detailed information on exploring Mayan ruin sites can be found in The Yucatan's many varied ecological destinations are reviewed in Emergency information is located in the section. | Cancun | Chichen Itza | Merida | Uxmal | Isla Holbox | | Mayan Riviera | Playa del Carmen | Cozumel | Isla Mujeres | Last Mod: November 2, 2005 2005 TravelYucatan.com v4.0 Description: Cancun Vacation Information Travel Information for Cancun Mexico

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An MBendi Travel Profile: Switzerland - Travel Advertise on MBendi Travel Search our directories for: - Accommodation - Airlines - Airports - Attractions - Car Rentals - Countries - Embassies - Event Venues - Events - Health Centres - Hotel Groups - Places - Publications - Restaurants - Tourist Bureaux - Travel Companies - Travel Specials - Travel Tips Tell us about your favourite: - Accommodation - Attraction - Event Venue - Restaurant - Travel Tips More ... - MBendi Travel - MBendi Business - About MBendi - Contact us Switzerland - Travel General Information Places to Visit Travel Facilities MBendi Travel Directories Note to Travel Organisations More For This Country: - Tourism Industry ______________________________ Regions: ------------------------------------------ Country List ------------------------------------------ World Africa Antarctica Asia Australasia Europe North America South America ______________________________ General Information Time Zone: GMT+1h00 ISO Code: CH Dialing Code: +41 Continent: Europe Places to Visit Geneva , Montreux , Zurich , Lucerne :[ View All ] Travel Facilities Accommodation (4) : Hotel Intercontinental , Mandarin Oriental du Rhone , Montreux Palace Hotel , President Wilson Hotel Attractions : Lake Lucerne Event Venues (7) : Hotel Intercontinental , Mandarin Oriental du Rhone , Messe Zurich , Montreux Palace Hotel , Orgexpo-Palexpo Exhibition & Congress Centre , Palexpo Conference Centre , President Wilson Hotel Transport (3) : Basel Port , Geneve Port , Zurich Port MBendi Travel Directories The MBendi Travel website provides some of the most comprehensive information on African travel and tourism anywhere on the Internet. With your help, we would also like to make it one of the best sources of information on travel to Switzerland ! MBendi Travel's directory of Tourist Attractions includes places to visit on each continent. If you find we've missed one of your own personal favourites, you can record the details on our website so others can share your pleasure. You can even E-mail us some of your holiday photographs , the best of which we will display on our website, with your ownership clearly attributed, or share your experiences of visiting some special spot by adding a glowing description through our website. While we provide information on somewhere to stay in every African country we are keen to know about similar places in Switzerland and you can help other travellers by recording those details on our website. You can also give your favourite restaurants, at home or abroad, some free publicity by recording their details on our website. But first search the Accommodation or Restaurants directory to make sure some other fan has not already listed your special favourites. We also provide a Directory of Places so that you can see information you need tourist- or business-wise related a specific city, town or village. Again you can expect this directory of places to grow as new information is added to our other directories. You can use MBendi's directory of Event Venues to find the ideal place for your conference or exhibition, large or small, while MBendi's directory of Events provides one of the most comprehensive lists of public conferences and events anywhere on the Internet. If you are the manager of a venue or the organiser of a public event which is not recorded in our directories, then please submit their details via our website after first checking to ensure they are not already there. If you're an experienced traveller, you might like to use MBendi's Travel Tips section to share your special lore, while if you're a novice traveller, you could use MBendi's directory of Travel Organisations to find everything from tourist bureaux to event organisers ready to assist. In our directory of Publications , we are also compiling details of travel guides and other publications. If you're planning to visit Switzerland on business, we also encourage you to refer to MBendi's business and industry profiles for Switzerland. Note to Travel Organisations Travel organisations are particularly encouraged to ensure the MBendi Travel directories are comprehensive, current and correct as your businesses can only prosper from an increase in tourist numbers. MBendi's Business Opportunities section has details of leisure properties for sale, while the Employment Space includes job vacancies in the industry. Map of Switzerland Geneva Waterfront Information Source: MBendi - Modified: 08.Mar.2004 [ Home Page ] [ About MBendi ] [ Contact MBendi ] [ Policy ] [ Legal Disclaimer ] Users of the MBendi Travel website are assumed to have read and agreed to our terms and conditions © 1995-2005 , MBendi and its associated information providers

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Before You Buy Books About South America  You are here: About > Travel > South America for Visitors > Culture > Before You Buy Books About South America Travel Go South America Essentials Plan Your First Trip to South America Photo Gallery Travel Features - Countries and Culture News and Current Events Reader Participation Requested Articles & Resources Most Popular Destinations Countries and Territories Plan Your Trip Getting There Culture Events, Fiestas, Holidays Languages Geography News & Current Events History Archaeology Sports and Recreation Wildlife / Conservation Guides and Gear Cuisine Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Guide and Travel Books History and Culture Books Cookbooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the South America for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search South America for Visitors Before You Buy South America Travel and Guide Books South America is a fascinating continent, and it's no surprise that the countries, floraand fauna, geography and the people, their culture and history, their political struggles and economic development create a rich source for authors. Here you'll find only a few of thevast selection. Books about South America as a Whole The guide and travel books cover the entire continent, by country, city and/ordestination. You'll find resources for accommodations, restaurants, attractions, what todo and see suggestions, travel tips and insights - and much more! • Top Guide and Travel Books about South America Special Interest Holidays, festivals, special celebrations, plus mystical healing, shamanism, and whateverelse doesn't have a category of its own. • Top Special Interest Books History and Culture The blending of many cultures, many peoples has resulted in wars, new bloodlines,mixed cultures and the complex society that is Latin America. • Top History and Culture Books Cookbooks Latin America introduced many foods to the Old World, and in these books you'll learnabout ingredients, recipes, customs, cooking techniques and the spread of Latin Americancuisine to the world. • Top Cookbooks Sports and Recreation Trekking, hiking, backpacking, climbing, diving and biking are only a few of themany sports adventures available in South America. Prepare for your next trip orenjoy these experiences vicariously. • Top Sports and Recreation Books Flora and Fauna South America is a vast area with thousands of species of interest to thetraveler, the birder, ecologist, conservationist, ornithologist, photographer andscientist. • Birding Books Books about Individual Countries Selected books cover a wide range of topics, from travel planning to politics, history, touring, wildlife, flora and fauna, cultural studies, human rights, cuisine, government, military matters, arts and crafts, sports and moreinformation specific to the South American countries listed here: • Top Books about Argentina • Top Books about Brazil • Top Books about Chile • Top Books about Paraguay Before You Buy Related Resources • Before You Buy Tours to South America • All the Articles, by Topic • Photo Gallery of South America • First Time Visitor Travel Planner Important product disclaimer information about this About site. From Bonnie Hamre , Your Guide to South America for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Advertisement Most Popular All Stars 9 Empanada Iguazu Falls Pictures of Chile South America Photo Gallery What's Hot Cola de Mono - Monkey's Tail Cuzco Pisco Sour Chilean Style Falkland Islands Photos Virtual Tour Related Topics Caribbean for Visitors Mexico / Central America for Visitors Spanish Language Adventure Travel Budget Travel        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Cola de Mono - Monkey's Tail Cuzco Pisco Sour Chilean Style Falkland Islands Photos Virtual Tour Headlines New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro - Festa de Iemanj In Rio de Janeiro, on December 31, throngs of... Photo of the Week Once part of the infamous penal colony, and now... La Fiesta Grande Annually on December 24-26 thousands gather to worship the... Antarctic Wildlife Photo Gallery Summer in the Southern Hemisphere is the time for...

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Russia Travel Guide - Dining and Drinking  You are here: About > Travel > Eastern Europe for Visitors > Russia-Belarus-Ukraine > Russia Travel Resources > Travel Essentials - Russia > Russia Travel Guide - Dining and Drinking Travel Go Eastern Europe Essentials Best of Eastern Europe Map of Central/Eastern Europe Photo Gallery Country Profiles Discount Travel Websites Articles & Resources Planning Your Trip Ways to Travel What to Do in East Europe Maps for Eastern Europe Czech-SlovakTravel Hungary Travel Poland Travel Russia-Belarus-Ukraine Romania-Moldova Travel Baltic Travel Balkan Travel Culture and Holidays Photo Galleries East Europe Travel and Language Books Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Eastern Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Eastern Europe for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading All Travel Guides Russia Travel Guide Profile of Russia Most Popular First Christmas Tree Europe map Best of Eastern Europe Croatia Naturism and Nudism Discount Travel Websites What's Hot Krakow Photo Gallery Profiles of Eastern Europe Moscow City Profile Czech Republic Photo Gallery - Charles Bridge and castle Sofia's Religous Buildings Related Topics Hotels / Resorts / Inns European History Architecture Air Travel Europe for Visitors Dining and Drinking - Russia From Apply Now , Your Guide to Eastern Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Russia Travel Guide One of the pleasures of travel is reveling in the food and drink of the local cuisine. Russia has plenty to offer in this respect, whether you opt for traditional Russian fare or meals representative of other CIS countries. What Not to Eat You can eat well in Russia at any budget. However, because some people get sick when they travel and eat unaccustomed food, this situation can happen in Russia also. So, because you don't want to spend time being miserable in your hotel room from a stomach problem, it's wise to be careful, just to be on the safe side. Some suggestions: Don't drink tap water. Drink only bottled water. It comes with or without gas. When you order bottled water at restaurants, make sure the waiter brings you an unsealed bottle (not an open bottle that could have been filled with tap water). Of course, if you order water with gas, you won't have this possibility. Brush your teeth with bottled water, not tap water. Avoid salad bars (vegetables washed with tap water). If you buy fruit, wash it with bottled water, not tap water. You get the picture with tap water. If you order a coffee or tea, be aware you might be drinking tap water, but it's boiled. Avoid food from sidewalk stands. Enjoy all thoroughly cooked food. I should note that I have broken all the suggestions above throughout Eastern Europe and not suffered consequences. I love going to cafes for coffee and eating ice cream from sidewalk vendors. But again, you may opt for the safest route than take a chance spending your precious visit too sick to enjoy it. Restaurants Moscow and St. Petersburg have a proliferation of well-known chains, including McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and TGI Fridays. But try to sample other food, as both Moscow and St. Petersburg can offer so much more. Check the English language newspapers such as the Moscow Times for listings of restaurants. For restaurants in Moscow and St. Petersburg, also see these lists: List of all types of restaurants in Moscow, from the Moscow City website St. Petersburg restaurants Almost 500 restaurants listed. Fodor's picks for Moscow restaurants Fodor's picks for St. Peterburg's restaurants Cuisine Russian cuisine does wonderful things with meat, cabbage, potatoes, and dough (both bread and pastry). Well-known dishes include : borsch (beet soup) pelmeni (boiled dough pockets filled with meat) beef roll (finely chopped meat and spices rolled in fine pastry) chicken kiev draniki (potato pancakes) golubtsy (cabbage rolls filled with meat and rice, covered in a tomato broth) There are many other dishes, with beef, pork, poultry and fish, as well as potato salad, pickled vegetables, mushrooms, caviar, and wonderful dark bread. Don't forget dessert: bliny, ponchiki (doughnuts), kulich (rum cake) and ice cream. Payment In top restaurants you will likely be able to pay with credit cards. At smaller cafes and restaurants, you will probably have to pay with rubles. Drinking in Russia We'll get to the vodka later but first, know that Russians love to drink tea (chai). With samovars boiling away in offices and train compartments and lots of other places too, Russians drink tea all day long. Vodka is a popular drink, and comes plain but also flavored: lemon, cranberry, herbs. It's hard to keep up with a Russian drinker so you may not want to try. Beer (pivo) is also popular. Russian brands include Tinkov pilsner , Baltika, Stepan Rizan, Nevskoye, Klinskoye, and Tolstiyak. A low-alcohol beer is called kvas. Russia also produces wine, with three million acres of vineyards. Russian wines aren't for everyone, as they can tend to have concentrated fruity flavors and some are rather sweet. While you're in Russia, you may want to try the wine of former Soviet republics, such as Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine. Popular white wines are the Anapa Riesling, Tsinandali, and Gourdzhuani. Reds are Saperavi and Mukuzani. Tipping Tipping has not yet become an expected norm in restaurants around Russia, although at better restaurants and cafes, you will find that patrons will do so. However, a normal rate has not been really established yet, so many people leave between five and ten percent, or more depending on the service. At not so fancy restaurants or cafes, you can round up the bill. Some restaurants will add service to your bill, so check first before you tip, and feel free not to tip at all if you believe the service doesn't deserve it. If there is a cloakroom where you need to leave your coat, there may be a sign telling you the amount to release your belongings. Otherwise, leave a few rubles or a dollar. 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