In recent years, boutique hotels have emerged as the most liked guest accommodation all over the world. But the ironic fact here is that no one exactly knows what is the real meaning of the term ‘boutique’ or why this term is used in connection with hotels and what are the benefits of staying in this type of hotels.

But the one thing which is very clear among the hoteliers is the fact that they know exactly what qualities or what characteristics will make their hotel a boutique hotel. The first quality is none other than size of the hotel. It is often questioned as to how many rooms should be there in a boutique hotel? As per the connoisseurs of this business, a hotel with not more than 100 rooms can be pompously called a boutique hotel.

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There are very few sports that are quite like sailing. From a gentle and relaxing jaunt where the only real noise to be heard is the wind in the sails and the water lapping against the hull, to the fast paced sport where a gust of wind will catch in the sail driving your vessel forward with a turn of acceleration which you wouldn’t have thought possible. It will give you the sense of being at one with nature, yet in an instant can turn to a duel, in an attempt to control and harness those very forces of nature itself.

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The best place to look for a really cheap airplane ticket is online. Travel agencies can’t compete with discount ticket sites. Search online, for finding a cheap airline ticket, do a Google search (”cheap airfare to ….) or try any of the well-known travel sites. The internet is a great place to search for and compare airline rates.Include travel date and return date in your query so that you can get a specific quotation for your trip.

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If you are looking for some fun things to do in Las Vegas with the family, keep in mind that Vegas is a city abounding in lights, action and feverish excitement. Most of the attractions will have one, if not all, of these ingredients for fun!

The Nevada Zoological and Botanical Park is a great way to spend a day. While this is by no means the world’s largest zoo, it is a great place to take your kids and visit the wildlife (well, the animal kind!). Some of the animals you might see include chimpanzees (usually a hit with the little ones), emus, ostriches, wallabies, and flamingos. You can also choose to take a full or half day eco tour of the desert. These tours give you a great insight into the desert, while providing a rich educational experience, disguised as fun, for your children.

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Christmas time again! Are you fed up of the usual boring films that repeat and seem to creep every year? Have you checked out your local cinema? Gone are the days where there is limited choice on what is available, some of the more recent films that will get you in the festive spirit are detailed below:

The Golden Compass (PG)

About a Boy (2002) director Chris Weitz enters Potter and Narnia territory with this lavish blockbuster. Based on Philip Pullman’s Northern Lights, this is the first chapter in the His Dark Materials trilogy. Find out more…

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You should experience London’s River Thames in a RIB boat for a much more exciting and exhilarating time than with any other traditional cruises. These types of boat trips always have a knowledgeable friendly crew who are required to have the necessary amount of experience and information for such a job. This is the best way to experience the beautiful views of the London River Thames in an affordable and unique manner.

The new London RIB River cruise is an innovative and informative way to take your family and friends on a RIB boat tour. The majority of the river cruises have a limit of around twelve passengers. This makes it easier for you to get a one on one experience with a knowledgeable professional guide.

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Having hitchhiked many thousands of miles when I was younger, I feel for hitchhikers trying to thumb a ride these days. At least back in my hitchhiking days people still regularly stopped for you. Not so anymore. When my wife and I stop to give someone a ride, we often hear that the poor guy was waiting for a day or two for a ride.

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With the price of gold currently running so high, number of folks are becoming interested in recreational prospecting. Unfortunately, one of the problems is finding a place where they can get their hands wet and really find some real gold. Here’s an opportunity that is near to millions of California who homes where anyone can go and pan their own free gold. Not far from sunny Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Range, the San Gabriel River has yielded a significant amount of placer gold, including some good sized nuggets. The San Gabriel Mountains are located in a part of the Transverse Range geologic province of Southern California, just a short drive north of Los Angeles. This location has become a very popular spot for local prospectors - much of the placer area is designated for recreation and anyone is welcome to prospect here for free.

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An annual holiday is always something to look forward to, but it’s good to treat yourself in between those holiday periods as well. One way to do this is by booking a weekend break - and the possibilities for what you can do are endless.



First of all, think about whether you would like to relax and unwind: somewhere quiet and peaceful, or whether you would prefer to de-stress by taking part in an outdoor activity like boating or mountain biking, for example. Your answer to this question should give you some ideas on what kind of location would be best for you.



You don’t have to go that far a-field to get away from it all either. In fact, when you are spending a weekend away you don’t want to be travelling for hours to get to your destination. Pick somewhere that is ideally not much more than a couple of hours away from your home. That way you can get an early start on Saturday and still enjoy the whole day - and on Sunday you won’t have to worry about leaving early to get home in time for a good night’s sleep before work the next day.



Once you’ve got an idea of the kind of area you’d like to visit, you’ll need to pre-book your accommodation for the night. Treat yourself to a nice hotel room that you can relax and unwind in after a day’s sightseeing. Most hotels will also be able to advise you of any particularly good places to visit in the area - giving you some ideas for how to spend Sunday.



The great thing about a weekend break is that you don’t need to take too much with you. A small overnight bag should be enough to hold everything you need; if you are planning on taking part in any activities you can always hire any equipment that’s required.



You can also organise a surprise break for your partner if you wish. It’s a wonderful way to de-stress and spend some quality time together. Try and choose an area you would both enjoy, and that has a wide range of sights and activities to enjoy, depending on what mood you are both in.



To make the most of your weekend break, you can take the Friday off from work - or at least finish early - so you can get to your destination and spend two nights there instead of one. You can then spend the evening enjoying a nice meal or going to the cinema to see a film, safe in the knowledge you still have two whole days to enjoy.



In short, a weekend away can keep you going until your next big holiday comes around. It doesn’t need to cost much and the benefits you will gain from it can be better than you think.

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A new long haul, low-cost UK airline, seeking to capitalize on the presence of a strong migrant population residing in the UK that likes to travel to the Indian sub-continent in order to maintain family and country ties, is likely to begin operations in summer 2007. The start-up, Air Sylhet, will initially fly direct to Asian and Middle Eastern destinations, and expand operations in subsequent stages.

With a population of 2.3 million people from the Indian subcontinent living in the UK, the idea may appear to have something to recommend it. Most people flying to the Indian subcontinent often complain about the service provided by the National Airlines. The complaints have gone largly ignored… This may start to change as the competition opens up.

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