Blue Life

By Eran Malloch

 Travel lovers heading for Western Australia are in for a treat. This enormous but beautiful state of Australia has something for everyone when it comes to a holiday or vacation.

In particular, if you like to stay at a 5 star hotel where-ever you travel, then Perth (the capital city of WA) has some excellent choices available to ensure you get to relax in style and comfort while exploring the most isolated city in the world.

Here’s my top 4 recommended hotels in Perth:

1. Hyatt Regency Perth

Overlooking the Swan River, the Hyatt Regency Perth is widely regarded as the city’s premier hotel in terms of luxurious accommodations, excellent service and the so-called intangibles. It provides a spectacular bird’s eye view of South Perth and the surrounding areas.

There are 367 rooms in all as well as a large ballroom for 1,200 guests, four function rooms and an elegant boardroom. In addition, the hotel has gained the reputation of being an excellent and well-equipped business venue for corporate conferences and meetings. It also boasts of three award-winning in-house restaurants.

The Hyatt Regency Perth offers a bar and minibar, parking, television, restaurant, bureau de change, sauna, whirlpool, fitness center, swimming pool, safe deposit, business facilities, internet access, childcare facilities, car-hire facilities, 24-hour room service and air conditioning.

2. The Chifley on The Terrace

Located in the heart of the city, The Chifley on The Terrace is the newest luxury hotel in Perth. It is a short walk to the business district and the main entertainment and shopping area and a brief drive to the Swan River.

There are 85 rooms in all as well as one conference room good for business conferences of up to 120 guests and stocked with the latest audio visual equipment. The in-house bar and restaurant are quite popular in the area.

The Chifley on The Terrace offers a bar and minibar, television, restaurant, safe deposit, whirlpool, business facilities, internet access, 24-hour room service and air conditioning.

3. Broadwater Pagoda Hotel

The Broadwater Pagoda Hotel reeks of luxury and is one of several hotels that overlook the picturesque Swan River in Como. This one is a short walk to the Perth Zoo and to a wide array of South Perth’s eating, entertainment and shopping options.

There are 101 rooms, a conference room for 300 people (theatre style) and a host of audio visual equipment. The hotel provides a shuttle bus service to Perth.

The Broadwater Pagoda Hotel offers a bar, parking, television, restaurant, bureau de change, sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool, safe deposit, business facilities, computer facilities, disabled access, childcare facilities and air conditioning.

4. Burswood Entertainment Complex

The Burswood Entertainment Complex is widely regarded as the premier resort in Perth. It gives the term “self contained” a whole new meaning as the complex boasts of every facility a travelling tourist could ever want or imagine.

It has its own casino, 18-hole golf course and stadium, the Burswood Dome, as well as six bars, nine restaurants and a convention center.

Burswood provides a wide range of catering options for small intimate dinners as well as for corporate exhibitions and trade fairs.

There are 413 rooms in the hotel, and comprehensive conference facilities that include function rooms, a ballroom and theatre. The Burswood Entertainment Complex offers a bar and minibar, parking, television, restaurant, bureau de change, safe deposit, sauna, whirlpool, fitness club, swimming pool, business facilities, computer facilities, internet access, disabled access, childcare facilities, hairdresser, car-hire facilities, 24-hour room service and air conditioning.

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Tips To Surviving A Long Haul Flight
By Jon Kelly

 Sooner or later, many people find themselves facing a very long plane trip. Professional assignments, family events and even the occasional dream vacation can motivate people to contemplate spending many hours on an airplane. If you are planning to travel a great distance, your only options would be to cover the distance in a single flight or plan to make one or more stopovers along the way.

Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and one of the main disadvantages of a flight with stopovers is time lost. In a situation where the distance will involve a great deal of travel time, the time wasted by boarding and exiting the various planes could add hours to an already lengthy trip.

Beyond this extended trip time, stopovers will also increase the risk of missing a flight or causing your luggage to be put on the wrong plane. Despite the attraction of being able to get off a plane midway through your trip, the risks and inconveniences of a flight with stopovers could ultimately be discouraging factors. If these considerations lead you to choose an uninterrupted flight, there are several tips and precautions that can make your time on the airplane more comfortable.

Food And Beverages For A Long Flight

You may or may not be allowed to bring your own food and beverages onto the airplane, but there are helpful tips that you can follow regardless of whether you will be supplying your own refreshments or getting them on the plane.

Most long flights will include a meal, and you should be careful that you don’t eat so much that it upsets your digestion. You will want to relax as much as you can, and sleep if at all possible. So while it may seem tempting to eat a lot in the hopes that a large meal will make you drowsy, you may simply end up with an upset stomach that keeps you awake.

Knowing your limits in terms of food intake will help you have a pleasant flight. Above all, any passengers hoping to sleep on the flight should avoid caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea, colas and other caffeinated sodas. Not only will these drinks keep you awake, their caffeine content could also contribute to dehydration. Water, juice and decaffeinated versions of coffee, tea and sodas are much better choices for those who wish to sleep on the plane. And because the effects of caffeine can last several hours, it would be wise to avoid caffeinated beverages in the airport as well.

Moving Around On The Plane

For part of the duration of the flight, you will be allowed to move around in the aisles of the plane. On a long flight, you should take the opportunity to stretch and walk around whenever it is convenient to do so.

Getting up from your seat will not only help you avoid muscle cramps and stiffness, it will also reduce the chances of a blood clot forming due to prolonged lack of motion. Staying fully hydrated will also help reduce this risk. With these tips in mind, you should be able to reach your destination safely and with minimal stress.

Jon Kelly is a published author who writes articles, that includes ideas tips and ideas about traveling. To get more more information about travel tips. Please visit:http://www.essentialtraveltips.com

Pampering And Adventure
By www.KomailNoori.com

 In the early light of morning, I made my way to the giant gazebo at the Red Mountain Spa to join other guests for a hike in the surrounding red rock bluffs of Snow Canyon State Park in southern Utah. One of the very special things about this spa is its emphasis on the great outdoors, its multi-level hikes over and around various paths and more challenging terrain for the more experienced hiker all led by knowledgeable guides. Each day brought a new adventure as we investigated various areas of the nearly 6,000 acre parkland where hikers enjoy an amazing display of desert animal life, plants and rock formations that vary from twisting spires of red Navajo Sandstone, carved canyons, lava flows and lava caves. The Red Mountain agenda also offered trips to explore the spectacular nearby Zion National Park, rock climbing, bicycling, canyoneering and newly introduced Nordic walking.

This was my second visit to Red Mountain and I was pleased to discover new activities and amenities enhancing both adventure and pampering options. I also discovered more male guests. During my prior visit I encountered a totally distaff guest population. This time it consisted of around 30% masculine attendees, some solo and some as 1/2 of a couple.

One morning, I broke from the traditional hike to participate in a “Pound Puppy Hike.” A small group of guests were driven to Ivins’ tiny “no kill” animal rescue shelter where we were introduced to Robin Kirker, a former east coast horse trainer, now lovingly in charge of dogs and cats of all sizes and shapes. Since puppies are always the first to be adopted, our group of dogs was more mature. My pet for the morning was Sugar, a darling black and white border collie who enjoyed my rather brisk pace leading the pack along a path through Padre Canyon stopping for water and treats along the way.

Back at Red Mountain, I checked the schedule for upcoming classes which I could squeeze in between one on one appointments both in the fitness center and the new dome spa. Personal training sessions with two instructors, Rebecca and Chrissie gave me information and instruction on how better to use my work out schedule both at Red Mountain and back at home. Apparently I have not been using my time wisely for the past several years in fitness alley. It was back to basics for the most part: a physio ball, a bosu, a stretchy resistance bands were the preferred pieces of equipment for my workout rather than the machines. The one new contraption which I was introduced to and was told had become very popular was the TRX (Total Resistance Training) which had me using my own strength and body weight to burn calories and tighten up muscles. The TRX consisted of straps and handles and were portable allowing it to be hung from an inside or outside metal bar. I gave it a try and found it amazingly versatile and efficient.

I also received a lesson in Nordic walking and how, done properly, this activity burns 40% more calories and tightens a lot more body parts than a basic hike. The class took place on a paved path where I learned the proper way to drag the poles behind me, then push off rather than pull as in hiking.

One of my favorite places to spend time and be pampered was at the Sagestone spa and salon, housed in a geodesic dome. The extensive menu of services featured a choice of more than 20 types of massages plus spa packages. Hydrating, detox, scrubs, manicures, pedicures and make up lessons were also available. The eclectic Spa Tapas offered a sampling of signature Sagestone Spa and Salon treatments including hand reflexology, chair massage, Blackberry hand massage and wax treatment, bone density testing and even palm reading.

One balmy evening at sunset, 30 or so guests were driven to an area known as Snow Canyon where we hiked up to a special spot over swirling patterns of red sandstone. Bud Howard led us in a beginner’s version of Tai Chi. The lilting Native American music emanating from his portable CD, his calm voice and the magnificent surroundings as we stood barefoot on the smooth rock surface and learned the motions and their meaning made for a calming and most memorable experience.

As a change of pace one day I signed up for the very popular cooking class. Although I am not much into the culinary arts, I did so enjoy the comedic antics of Chef Dale Van Sky and picked up some helpful cooking hints in spite of myself such as using a spray bottle to coat a pan with cooking oil which saves a lot of calories. The food at Red Mountain is healthy and delicious and I marveled at the low calorie tasty treats including a beautiful 70 calorie frozen mango passion fruit mousse.

During my stay I popped in on various yoga classes, power pilates, a hip hop class, a stretch class and a knock yourself out to music and lose your inhibitions class called NIA, the Joy of Movement.

I delighted in walking through the lush grounds of Red Mountain past bubbling fountains and streams and beneath towering trees, often with net hammocks at their base. Several evenings, before retiring to my villa, I positioned myself in a swaying hammock situated next to a stream where I spent quite a bit of time looking up at the starry sky and thinking quiet thoughts.

My stunning villa could have comfortably accommodated four people and I thought that it would be perfect for a girl’s getaway with two queen beds, two bathrooms, a large living space with kitchen amenities and even and washer and dryer. It also featured an outdoor terrace running the entire length of the villa and overlooking one of the swimming pools.

My stay at Red Mountain offered a plethora of options. I could explore some of the west’s most scenic National Parks, hike, be pampered, participate in a variety of classes or have private instruction. The magnificent surroundings of Red Mountain, the warmth of the staff, the healthy and delicious meals, and the quiet all contributed to my perfect getaway.

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