What associations come first as you hear the word California? I’m sure you’ll start telling of beaches with golden sand, wonderful ocean, surfers, pretty tanned girls, palm trees and sunshine during whole year. Certainly, these images are correct, but the truth is the Golden State has everything to please ski and snowboard lovers as well. More than that, Cali is known for its fantastic top quality resorts. There are several main ski destinations in northern, central and southern California where you can not only find awesome slopes, but also get some extra fun as many hotels offer a series of entertaining activities.

South Lake Tahoe is situated in northern California and is simply the best place for anyone who claims best skiing. Lake Tahoe resorts can satisfy traveler with every budget as you can find there either posh hotels or small nice resorts with reasonable prices. If you plan visiting Lake Tahoe, consider paying attention to these resorts.  (more…)

Rio de Janeiro Hotels

Rio de Janeiro is by far one of the most popular travel destinations. Every year millions of people visit it willing to explore long beaches shining in sun rays, see famous Christ the Redeemer statue, participate in numerous samba festivals and open hot night life. If you plan to visit this pulsing heart of Brazil, you certainly need a place to stay. Rio offers to its visitors many nice hotels that fit any budget.

Copacabana is truly a visiting card of Rio. Many associate this city with long beach with glittering sand and topaz waves caressing it. Copacabana is a hot place with best hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, shops and bars. This place never sleeps and you can find here folks from all over the world. Bright, colorful and careless Copacabana moves in samba rhythm day and night. All troubles and so called “risks” of traveling in Brazil disappear here.
If you search for a reasonable price hotel, you should pay attention to Acapulco Copacabana. You can find here nice rooms with air conditioning and free internet access. California Othon Classic hotel is just right away from the heart of the city, but its price will still fit travelers on a budget. If you claim the best, a five-star Copacabana Palace with luxury rooms, pool, sauna, solarium and VIP service is your choice. Built in 1923, Copacabana Palace is considered South America’s most elegant building and one of the most beautiful in the world.

Ipanema is the second premiere destination in Rio and city’s best beach. It’s situated south of Copacabana and just like its sister Ipanema is a luxury place with theatres, galleries, cafes, universities and restaurants. Ipanema is a tolerant and gay-friendly place. (more…)

Sooner or earlier all travelers face with the same problem. You chose a nice hotel room by catalogue or made a reservation online and truly hoped to get the same as you arrive. Unfortunately our expectations don’t always come into reality. What should you do in this case? Don’t hesitate and ask to change your room!

“I never come directly to my hotel room assigned with us when we arrive with my wife. I sit in lobby instead and wait until she accepts or declines the room”, says James Hurries, 52, entrepreneur. “She usually rejects first room and thank God if second one is what we need”. This practise becomes common. Shutters on the Beach hotel managers in Santa Monica, California, tell they have from five to ten customers a day who want to change their rooms and at 3,500-room Atlantis Hotel in Nassau at least 200-250 customers a day ask to give them another room. (more…)