Adult Only Beachfront Hotel Full Moon Party June 26th 2010 on Jaco Beach

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Adult Only Beachfront Hotel Full Moon Party June 26th 2010 on Jaco Beach

Come dressed in white for the Copacabana Desire Hotel’s Full Moon Party on Friday, June 26, 2010 and participate in the raffles and win free nights at the adult only Hotel Desire Costa Rica, free massage and Spa treatments.

Come and enjoy the open minded adult ambiance, fun and excitement under the stars and on the beach in Jaco Beach (Playa Jaco), Costa Rica.

Everyone knows the Copacabana Desire Hotel is Jaco Beach’s beachfront premier party central.

Every week throughout the month Tuesdays are Open Mic Night and Thursdays are Karaoke Night starting at 8:00PM.

Every Friday and Saturday nights there are 2 ongoing parties starting at 8:00PM. On the front open air terrace we feature music with either a DJ, live music bands like Mouse in the Toaster or The Wetbacks. Everyone is welcome to the parties on the front terrace. At the back of the Hotel and at the nude swimming pool, we have Couples Only Sexy Adventure Parties for couples and single ladies only. For none hotel guests there is a cover charge to attend these parties located at the nude pool.

Every Wednesday night is Wild on Wednesdays Adventure Nights featuring Mexican Food night, raffles, live DJ with Salsa music, Salsa dance contest and body shots. Get wild and crazy, feel a bit of Mexico enjoying our delicious chicken, shrimp and beef Quesadillas, Chalupas, Tacos, Burritos, Fajitas and much more.

Every Monday night is our Seafood Festival. An exquisite variety of International dishes prepared with the best quality of fresh fish and seafood. We offer ceviches, seafood and shrimp cocktails, mussels, shrimp avocado, fish dishes, seared tuna, shrimp dishes, scallops, seafood paella and much more.

Walk the beach at sunset and watch the spectacular sun set as you are overlooking the Pacific Ocean and while having a cocktail under the stars.

The Copacabana Desire Hotel offers Jet Ski and ATV rentals, Volcano and waterfall tours; see the monkeys, scarlet macaws and much more.

Relax and enjoy our professional Coconut Palms Spa offering Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Four Hands and Couple Massage, plus Body Ex-foliation, Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing services.

Lust after our famous BBQ, daily Pool Parties and nightly entertainment starting at 8:00PM.

Delight yourself with the Copacabana’s Ocean Waves bar & restaurant serving International, plus Latin American cuisine every day. Sundays are Asian nights, Monday nights is our Seafood Festival and Wednesday night is our Mexican nights.

Watch sporting events on the big screen daily and take advantage of our two swimming pools, one designed for nudists, outdoor Jacuzzis, poolside beds at both swimming pools and swim up full liquor bar at the pool.

Bring your fantasies to life and stay in one of the fully equipped Jacuzzi suites at the Copacabana Desire Hotel on the Pacific Ocean beach of Playa Jaco (Jaco Beach), Costa Rica.

Only one hour from San Jose and the pleasures of Jaco Beach in the Province of Puntarenas await your adult fantasies.

Many events planned for 2010, so join our open-minded ambiance and fulfill your desires at copacabanadesirehotel.com. When emailing or phoning us please ask for our couples special!

Add the Purchase of a Pair of Binoculars to Everyone’s Technical Future

 

Until just the last few years, one pair of binoculars was considered the same as another.  Some manufacturers were better known than others and thus there existed a price range.  During the last few years, along with the digital camera, the iPod, and the personal computer revolution, a silent but not surprising evolution was occurring in the world of binoculars.

 

Unknown to the general public, different characteristics of various items already existing in the market places were beginning to become incorporated into the production of binoculars.  The names of the majority of the companies involved in this “revolution” remained distant from the minds of the general consumers.  This is one of the factors that helps in keeping the prices of top binoculars reasonable. 

 

Out of this silent evolution of the modern day binocular came fourteen different characteristics, each now considered a separate category of binoculars.  The only web site, apparently considered the up and coming premier site, on the World Wide Web, that offers all fourteen different types of binoculars, along with more involved binoculars that may include up to four of the fourteen characteristics in one pair of binoculars, goes by the name “A Plus Binoculars”.

 

Apparently, reading the list of the fourteen categories of binoculars may give those few individuals, still not grasping what was written earlier, a better understanding. The list, then, contains the following: Waterproof; Digital imaging; Perma Focus; Excursion/Travel; Multicoated optics; Compact; Rubber Coated; Nitrogen Charged; Dr/Br/Dt Series; Pro-sport; High Sierra Marine; Night Vision; Range Finder and Image Stabilizer. On this premier web site, at the beginning of each category, one finds an easy to understand, written definition of each of the fourteen types of binoculars.

 

One of the author’s main goals in producing “A Plus Binoculars” was to represent an item whose rapidly growing popularity is just now beginning. This web site introduces this new generation of a previously older fairly boring item in an exciting educational and financially feasible manner. This website accomplishes this very well indeed, and works towards increasing more rapidly the expected desirability of this product.  This new and diverse visual aid is expected to follow the rise in popularity of such items as the digital camera, the mp3 player and the cell phone.

 

A fair question is why are the prices of these new types of binoculars still reasonable.  What is missing, first of all, is the percentage of the price that would normally be falsely elevated due to a well-known manufacturer’s name.  However, on this web site, the fraction of the price lowered due to this reason cannot account for the actual price of each and every pair of binoculars.  Due to the goal of owner of this web site to be the premier web site for binoculars on the world wide web, the prices have been further lowered to the point of making the price of each and every pair of binoculars, a total of 100, the absolute lowest found on the world wide web! 

 

What more can a customer, such as a sportsman or woman, or of a avid traveler, ask for, than the best manufactured type of each of all 14 types of binoculars available, and what’s more, to be able to purchase them at the lowest price that exist on the world-wide-web.

 

A nice way to bring this press release to a close, I feel, would be to mention a few sentences about the creator and author of “A Plus Binoculars.”  Reed Oxman MD, a physician, double boarded in Emergency Medicine and Pain Management, with no computer background what so ever is the author and creator of this visually stimulating, timely, and most economically sound web site.   This physician suddenly found himself partially disabled and thus no longer employable in his main area of training, that of the ER.  With only the ability to work mainly sitting down such as at his computer, what more perfect a project than a web site.  The moral of this story is if you take a few deep breath, consider your situation, you will often come up with solutions that, such as in this case, is bound to be a winner.

 

A Visit to Koh Tao With an Interview in Mind

Koh Tao, or Turtle Island, is not a big island; indeed it only covers 21 square kilometers. It is situated in the Gulf of Thailand off the western seaboard coastline, and it only takes about one and half hours to get there by high speed catamaran from Chumpon.

The majority of turtles that the island was famous for have moved away, and now it is known as one of the major dive sites in Thailand.

There is only one major road on the island, straddling the eastern side of the island, connecting the northern communities with those in the south. Other than that, you will need to take care when traveling around as most of the other roads are dirt tracks.

I find that the best way to get there from Bangkok is by train to Chumpon and then the catamaran. All in, the one way cost is only about 1,200bt and you can buy both tickets at Hua Lampong railway station in Bangkok. Depending on the connections, it takes about twelve hours to get to the island from Bangkok

Recently I went there to meet up with my mate Shane and Sao, his lovely wife. Sao runs a business supporting the dive industry on the island, and concentrates on renting out DPVs. For the uninitiated, DPVs (Diver Propulsion Vehicles) are normally used for diving and snorkeling and can go to a depth of 30 meters

Shane has had a number of business ventures in the U.K. and Portugal. I wanted to find out from Sao what she had learnt from him, and also, what her experience was of running a business in Thailand mainly catering to foreigners.

Allan – Ok, Sao, just how much have your learnt from Shane in running a small business?

Sao –   Well, it was quite a novelty moving to such a small island, learning to dive and then starting the underwater scooter business. It has been an interesting learning curve, and I am lucky that generally all the people I have to deal with are all in all a friendly bunch.

Allan – What is the market like for DPVs on the island at the moment?

Sao – We are lucky that most of the dive schools on the island are happy to use our services, and frankly, diving with a DPV is great fun!!

Allan – What has been your most frustrating business moments on the island?

Sao – Getting parts for the Seadoo DPVs. Despite the fact that Seadoo is a household name in the water sports industry, we normally have more broken machines than working, and getting spare parts is a nightmare. At the moment 70% of our DPVs have broken down and we have waited nearly a year for spare parts. We are hoping that Seadoo can get their house in order and we can get back to offering the best service available.

Allan – And what is your favorite part of the job?

Sao – Getting out there and talking to people every day, and best of all hearing that our clients have had a great time with the DPVs

Allan – What advice would you give to someone starting a small business in Thailand?

Sao – If you plan to start a business offering goods or a service, make sure you can rely on your suppliers. The buck stops with you. !

As I have only been to Koh Tao a couple of times, I also thought that it would be good to get Shane’s ideas on what to see and do on the island.

Allan – I know that Koh Tao is famous as a dive site, so what else would you recommend to do and see during the day?

Shane—There is not a great deal to do on the island except water sports and chilling out, but we do have a mini golf and a bowling alley, paintball, rock climbing and of course water skiing, wakeboarding, and snorkeling.

A round the Island snorkeling trip makes a great day out, available with various companies for around 650bt, stopping in five different bays around the island, but do remember the sun block!!!

(MELT offers a round the Island trip for 650bt, including fins, mask, refreshments/soft drinks, tire riding and a boom net.

Allan – Anything interesting to buy on the island, e.g. to take home as presents?

Shane – Nothing much is produced in Koh Tao and most things come from the mainland, However, Avalon offer large range of aromatic and massage oils, toners and various natural beauty products not readily available everywhere. Free advice is available from Andrea (Avalon@suthep.com).There is also an up and coming U. K. clothes designer recently arrived on the island – Nikki Noodles can design and personally tailor clothes for ladies at a fraction of European prices.

Allan – Where would you recommend eating? 1. Tasty and not expensive. 2. Excellent and not too expansive?

Shane – There are lots of places on Koh Tao to eat and drink. Eating and drinking establishments on Koh Tao have been opening at an alarming rate in the last couple of years

For myself, I enjoy a relaxing drink after diving at the Safety Stop in Mae Haad, where Western and Thai food is available on the menu. Brian, the owner from South Africa, also makes a mean Biltong (dried beef.). South African style!!

Dirty Nellys, the Irish Pub in Mae Haad, offer a western menu and a tasty pint of Guinness with live music some evenings. Choppers, in Sairee Village, also have live music some evenings, have large screen TV’s and show most sports events. Opposite Choppers is ‘Morava’, an up-market restaurant offering their speciality of fondue. Just down the road is Papas Tapas, offering an extensive menu of very tasty tapas dishes. Portabello offers a range of main courses including pizza and pasta, and there is also Brother Restaurant which has fantastic steaks.

There are so many places on Koh Tao to eat drink and be merry, it is probably easiest just to list a few places to try.

Chopsticks, in Mae Haad, has authentic Chinese food and is also a nice change from Thai food. The house speciality is dim sum.

The Golden, which is between Mae Haad and Chalok Ban Khao, has an all you can eat Korean Barbeque for 139bt.

Safari – Mae Haad – Great Steaks and pizza and pasta also available.

La Matta – Mae Haad. Pizza & pasta, takeaway and delivery available

Caf? Del So l-Mae Haad – great breakfast.

Zest – Mae Haad – for a great sandwich/baguette and delicious coffee; a perfect start to the day!!

Farangos – Mae Haad and Sairee Village – pizza and pasta.

Blue Wind Bakery – situated on the beach in Sairee – homemade bread and a very varied menu. It also has accommodation available at a very reasonable price just meters from the beach.

Shalimar Indian Restaurant – Sairee Village – authentic Indian cuisine in a walled garden surround. Reasonable prices with curries to die for.

Noori Indian Restaurant – Sairee Beach. Situated right on the beach next to the Lotus Bar, Indian food incorporating some of the best naan breads I have ever tasted.

Lotus Bar – Sairee Beach – if you are under 50, this is a ‘Must Go Place’ and a starting point for the night life; meters from the sea, and a place to warm up before going on to the late night dancing a little bit further down the beach.

Sun & Moon bar is a 1st floor bar in Mae Haad at the dockside, and a great evening place. It has a playstation 3 and free Wi-Fi is available for their customers, plus a balcony to relax on as you watch the sunset. A cocktail as you ‘watch the sun go down’. is what makes the holiday. A perfect place to just do it! Loads of information and advice on Koh Tao is also available. Just ask at the bar staff, and, if they cannot help, then ‘They Know Someone Who Can!’  – Simon on 0810789963

Allan – And how about where to go to party after dark?

Shane – After Dark Parties!!! There is always the beach, and most of the late night places are on the beach; sit on the sand enjoying a drink, or get up on that dance floor and show everyone what John Travolta didn’t do!!!  The late night places are all in the same area, and some are open whilst the others shut. There is Maya, In Touch, Moov, one of which is open every night. Then there is the Castle on the way to Chalok Ban Khao that has a party every couple of weeks; well wor
th the wait!!! But don’t expect to get much sleep. The party at the Castle is an event!!!!

Allan – Finally, what should you not do on the island?

Shane—Simply, Two Things.

1. Avoid drugs. The penalties are harsh. Whilst in Europe a marijuana joint is a minimal legal infraction, in Thailand, generally, the penalties are over the top, and a joint can cost you a couple of thousand US dollars.

Class ‘A’ drugs will definitely put you in prison for many years to come.

2. Do Not Use the front brake on your motorcycle . There is so much sand on the road that if you use the front brake, you will most likely lock the wheel and fall off.

Any damages to the rental bike and you have to pay over the odds for repairs, so be careful when renting a bike, and always check for previous damage!

Johnny from Chopsticks offers the ‘Rent A Wreck’ Rental service – ,john_stafford75@yahoo.co.uk – has older bikes which work well but may not look pretty. Cosmetic bike injury he tends not to charge for!

To the uninitiated Koh Tao is a wonderful Island to visit; relaxed, friendly and somewhere you have to visit before you die. !!!!!

With the question and answer session over we retired to Sairee Beach for a few well deserved beers. A big thanks you to Shane and Sao for a wonderful insight to life on Koh Tao!

Shane and Sao can be contacted on 085 791 4610 or 084 840 5997 if you are interested in hiring a DPV, or indeed want to know more about Koh Tao.

Need to book some dives, find accommodation? Give us a call and we can point you in the right direction.

And finally, as usual, a big hello to my friends at the Thailand Web Zone, www.thailandwebzone.com, which is a new Thai social networking and Thailand community site. Share information in Thai forums and Thailand articles, meet people, share photos, music and video, find & submit information on Thailand travel. Make new friends from all over the world! For those readers who have not visited TWZ, go have a look now!

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Alexandria: Ancient Treasure Vs. Modern Tourism Destination

Let’s start with the fact that Alexandria is the “home town” for one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient World. I’m talking about the Alexandrian lighthouse. Even though this lighthouse is not fitting into the modern standards, it used to be great equipment back in time. They even believe that the lighthouse saved thousands of people.

Let’s add to this the fact that 2 of the most popular ancient buildings are over here- Alexandrian Library and Greco-Roman Museum. The first one is hosting various manuscripts and books from all over the world and the fact that you can visit it is jus AWESOME. The Greco-Roman museum will help the tourists to learn more about the historical events and the culture of the ancient times.

We will also discover you the fact that soon you’ll be able to witness not only the surface but also underwater treasures of Alexandria. There’s a large amount of territory in Alexandrian Bay, where you’ll be able to see the remains of various monuments and buildings. A group of architectures is planning to create an underwater museum. Here, the visitors will be able to come by the special equipments designed for the guest visit.

Except all of this, the authorities are making all of the necessary clean ups within the city. The city itself is rather cute, has various hotels and restaurants, where the guests can organize their unique rest.

All of this leads to  the idea that soon we can say that  Alexandria- the future capital of tourism.

the harbour view hong kong – A must visit

So you’ve always heard about HK, but never visited it, or are some what pessimistic as to what you may do in Chinese town. What’s the food going to be like, the people, the culture, the temperature and most important of all what the heck will you do there? Well, these instincts are standard, but not true. You see, I’ve always just heard about HK and its progress in their infrastructure and design, but never had I imagined it to be my favourite city in the world. I’m not Chinese, neither did I have any Chinese buddies convincing me to go. I always knew that I needed to go to China to experience their culture, food and to particularly find out what makes them so unique and different in the world. So, I scheduled a flight to HK and next the thing I knew, I was in HK in the scorching hot summer with 32 degree and 95% humidity. My experience in hong kong was impressive. Words unfortunately have limits ; pictures can only give you a sense of how a town is, but when you actually live in town of hong kong the experience is bind blowing.

Now before I left to hong kong, just like any travel, some research and planning should be done about the city. I searched google endlessly, but failed to find a site with great pro photographs that described the life-style of hong kong and some of the things I should and shouldn’t do in HK. After endless looking, I finally found a perfect website by a student who went to university of Hong Kong to study for one month from university of Toronto. I must say, the way I saw HK was precisely like it was displayed in his footage. Folk just relaxing on the side of the roads, loads of construction employees just working round the clock and variety of food offered by different street vendors. If your interested in visiting HK, then visiting his site is an absolute must and even if your not especially interested in hong kong, then just checking out the city is still a thrill!

Hong Kong Photos:
http://viewhongkong.com.