A Responsible Boater Protecting Natural Marine Resources » Travel http://standing-watch.org Boating in Florida tips, tricks and tribulations. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:21:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 My Favorite Way To See Florida http://standing-watch.org/my-favorite-way-to-see-florida/ http://standing-watch.org/my-favorite-way-to-see-florida/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:59:43 +0000 admin http://standing-watch.org/?p=177 Continue reading →]]> I believe, that every tourist worthy place on the planet, is unique enough to have it’s favored way of exploring it.  Sometimes that means walking, sometimes it means walking, sometimes it means boating.  But, when it comes to Florida, I really think you need a car.  Let’s face it, this is a pretty big state, and unless you’ve got months of time to spend there, your never going to get from one end to the other without some sort of motorized vehicle.  Florida car rentals are plentiful and pretty cheap due to the large volume of traffic, so there’s no need to worry about the cost.  Throw in the fact, that there’s just so many cool things to see in Florida, and the case for doing it by car really becomes a no brainer.

There’s all kinds of crazy little obscure tourist traps in this great state, and if I couldn’t do it by car, then my next favorite choice would be by motorcycle.  If you’ve never driven one before, then maybe it’s about time you learned.  It gives you that outdoor feeling going down the road in a way you won’t get with a car, but without any protection from the weather.  Given Florida’s strong sun, and regular rain showers, it’s pretty easy to understand why my first choice is my car.  Do make sure when your driving, that you make a point of heading through the keys.  Driving across Florida causeways surrounded by nothing but water is a pretty cool experience.  Almost as good as sailing.

]]> http://standing-watch.org/my-favorite-way-to-see-florida/feed/ 1 Great Hotels of Menaggio, Italy http://standing-watch.org/great-hotels-of-menaggio-italy/ http://standing-watch.org/great-hotels-of-menaggio-italy/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:12:12 +0000 GuestPoster http://standing-watch.org/?p=64 Continue reading →]]> The lakeside town of Menaggio is one of the most beautiful Italian cities. It is located in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, and is one of the many resort areas that surround the picturesque Lake Como. The ancient city used to be bordered by a protective wall, remnants of which can still be visited by today’s modern tourists.

Accommodating the town’s great visitor appeal are several Menaggio hotels, which offer guests quality service and optimal lakefront locations. Menaggio is also home to the Lake Como area’s only youth hostel, making it one of the more affordable Lake Como vacation destinations.

Some of Menaggio’s most popular hotels include the Grand Hotel Menaggio, the Hotel Bellavista Menaggio, the Hotel du Lac Menaggio, and the Grand Hotel Victoria Menaggio. All of these hotels have their own special charm that encourages repeat customers and faithful yearly visitors.

The Hotel du Lac Menaggio is an affordable lakefront establishment that features less expensive shared accommodations, in addition to more traditional hotel rooms. The entire facility is air conditioned, ensuring comfort to its guests even on the hottest summer days and nights. Additional features of the Hotel du Lac Menaggio include an outdoor café with a beautiful lake view, and wireless internet access throughout the premises. Located in Gribaldi Square (the historic center of Menaggio) and family owned and operated, the well serviced hotel guarantees a friendly reception.

The Grand Hotel Menaggio is a four star hotel that consistently receives top ratings from guests. Its many attractive features include private balconies with lake views, an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, access to babysitting and childcare services, and wireless internet access throughout the building. An additional advantage of this hotel is its proximity to ferries and water taxis, which are available directly outside of the hotel’s front doors; facilitating tours around Lake Como, as well as water bound trips to visit the other towns that border the lake.

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