Natural Hair Loss Remedy Discovered in Apples

The news spread like lightning across the Internet…

In Japanese clinical trials, a safe, natural polyphenol compound from apples was proven to promote new hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.

In the first double-blind clinical study, 29 balding men were treated with the apple procyanidin solution. After 6 months, researchers reported that both vellus and terminal hair growth were “significantly greater” than placebo control group subjects.

(Vellus hairs are short hairs, only a centimeter or two long. The follicles that produce them never produce any other kind of hairs. Terminal hairs are the long hairs that grow on the head.)

Increased Number of Terminal Hairs

The next study involved 21 men in various stages of hereditary hair loss. After 12 months of topical treatment, researchers reported that “71% of subjects showed an increased number of hairs.” They also noted “a clear trend towards increased number of non-vellus hairs.”

A “Potential Cure” for Male Pattern Baldness

After 12 months of study, the scientists concluded that “procyanidin therapy shows promise as a potential cure for male pattern baldness.”

In a third study of 29 balding men, this time for 4 months, 78.9% showed an increased mean value of hair diameter. Increased ratio of thicker hairs was “significantly higher” than placebo controls and the increase in the number of total hairs was “significantly greater.”

200% Better Than Minoxidil

Seven different published studies now confirm the profound hair-growth promoting effects of apple procyanidins. In tests on human hair cells, apple chemicals proved twice as effective as minoxidil to promote hair growth. The apple extracts were also clearly superior to less potent grape and grape seed extracts.

Procyanidins Activate Hair Follicle Growth

The richest known source of procyanidin B-2 is the skins of immature (baby) green apples. Polyphenols from apples have an astonishing range of health effects, and may be nature’s perfect antioxidant. Many people taking apple procyanidins in pill form notice faster hair growth, stronger fingernails, and softer, smoother skin.

In every study, apple procyanidins have proven completely safe for humans and animals. There is no toxicity, no irritation, and no side effects. This natural hair loss remedy may be nature’s best option for millions of people who suffer from thinning hair, falling hair, and male pattern baldness.

 

Prevent Wrinkles With Good Skin Care

Proper skin care is important in the prevention of wrinkles. Choosing the right products is the first step in anti aging skin care. There are so many anti aging creams and skin care products on the market that you may get confused. It’s difficult to know which the best products for your skin type are. Reading anti-aging cream reviews is an excellent way to help you find the best products to care for your skin.

Anti aging skin care starts with washing your face. Choose a mild cleanser with moisturizing ingredients for dry skin. Harsh soaps should be avoided, as these are very drying to the skin. This can actually make wrinkles more noticeable. Wash with gentle circular motions and pat dry when finished. Don’t scrub too hard or rub the face when drying the skin after cleansing.

Don’t wash your face too often. This will strip the skin of natural moisture that is needed for good skin condition. Use lukewarm water and avoid using very hot water, which will dry the skin even more. Chlorine is used to purify water in many municipal water supplies. Chlorine is very damaging to the skin. If your water has a lot of chlorine, consider installing a filter to remove this chemical from your water.

Use a good moisturizer that is made for your skin type. For dry skin, you will want to choose a rich moisturizer to help retain moisture in your skin. If you have oily skin, look for a moisturizer that is oil free. This will prevent clogging of the pores and break outs. Many women think they don’t need a moisturizer if they have oily skin, but this is not true. Keeping your skin well moisturized will also help anti aging creams penetrate the skin evenly.

Look for anti aging creams that contain antioxidants. These products scavenge free radicals in the skin cells. They are available in creams and lotions and are effective for reducing wrinkles and preventing new wrinkles. Creams are made to be applied in the daytime or before bed at night. Some of the antioxidants will remain on the skin even after washing. This provides a more lasting effect for controlling wrinkles. Some of the antioxidants used in skin care products include vitamins A, C, E, alpha lipoic acid and selenium.

Exfoliating skin care products are good for preventing and minimizing wrinkles. These products work by removing the dead skin cells from the outer layers of the skin. When the dead cells are removed, younger looking skin is the result. Exfoliating ingredients are used in facial scrubs and anti aging creams. Choose a product that will work well for your skin type. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use. This will give you the best results for younger looking skin.

Protect your skin from the sun by using a sunscreen when you are outside. Some anti aging creams and moisturizers contain a sunscreen. Check the labels for this ingredient. If your lotion does not contain a sunscreen, be sure to apply one before spending time outdoors. Sunscreen isn’t just for the beach. You should use it whenever you spend time outdoors. It will protect your skin from the effects of the ultraviolet radiation of the sun. This is a big contributor to premature aging.

 

Tips For Getting A Good Plane Fare

Without a doubt, scheduling a trip on a plane is one aspect of planning a vacation that most people falter in. Few people realize exactly how to get the best rates when trying to book a flight, and they often lose money by not planning properly. For that reason, we’ve written this article to help inform you about exactly what you should do and what you should not do when you are planning to take a trip on an airplane.

As soon as you’ve decided where you want to go, it is of utmost importance to make the plane reservations as soon as possible. The best discounts for airlines are usually given to those who book more than 21 days in advance of the flight.

To get a good rate, ensure that your trip involves a Saturday night stay at your destination. Ensure that your flight dates are during the week to help limit the costs of flying.

It’s usually best to consult the internet when looking for tickets. There are several airline search engines available that scour airline rates for the best possible air fare prices.

If the time in which you take the vacation is flexible, it’s best to take the trip in the off-season. Also, if you are flexible about when you want the plane to depart from the airport, you can save a good amount of money. Flights that leave very early in the morning and those that leave in the late evening are the fares that are most likely to be unfilled and therefore, cheaper.

If you’re taking a long trip and it doesn’t seem like the rate is as low as it could be, consider trying to buy two round-trip flights with a midpoint in your destination. For example, if traveling from New York to California, check if there’s any way to take a flight from New York to a mid-point such as Nebraska, and then another flight from Nebraska to New York. This can often result in big savings!

When booking the flight with a person, ask them if the rate that they are offering you is the best rate for the flight. It never hurts to ask, and sometimes they may offer you a different option for a lesser price.

If you’re staying in a hotel for your vacation, check if there is a travel plan package offered that will help lower your fees on both airfare and the hotel. Many hotels and airlines operate in tandem to offer good deals to customers that book with both of them.

 

Late Holiday Deals Can Result In Huge Savings!

There are 2 basic ways to plan your next holiday and the first way often seems a little unfair due to the costs and time restraints involved.

The organized trip: This is suited mainly for families with young children or those tied to the work desk where they have to give notice of their main annual leave one year in advance. It may sound a little unfair but as we have what are called the ‘peak’ periods, it means that if there were no rules set down, many workplaces would be without staff, particularly during July and August. The downside to pre-booked peak period vacations of course, is that you’re not likely benefit from a late holiday deal.

The unorganized trip: Perfect for youths, single folks, and those who can get away from work at a moments notice. When I was living the selfish life of a bachelor, I managed to experience some of the best and most memorable vacations of my life. The buzz from not knowing quite where you might end up, or when, or for how long, is both exciting and adventurous.

Other benefits for unorganized traveling means that your are available for grabbing that late holiday deal, plus the choice to keep away from peak holiday periods where all the popular places are packed beyond belief and overcharge for everything. So, the late holiday deal does not only gives you great discounts at the drop of a hat, but if you time it right, it’s cheaper once you get there too, so the potential savings are huge depending where you go and for how long.

Most folks though, begin to plan their summer holidays in the midst of winter, and their winter vacations mid summer. If you really want to secure a particular place at a specific time, then panning ahead is a necessary evil. In 1997, I took the same holiday package as my sister to Thailand and it cost me half as much. I got to go during the Thai winter too (December/January) which guaranteed cloudless skies, warm sunshine, and almost zero humidity.

But late holiday deals can still be had by many taking the mini breaks which are perhaps not as regimented as their main summer vacation. As most of you are aware, many airlines offer cheaper tickets the earlier you book, but if you’re traveling off season, you can gamble and find much reduced fares just days before you are due to depart. Another late holiday deal trick, is to do as much of the arranging yourself as possible. Now, many folks don’t need the hassle, but if you’re looking to save a few bucks it really is worth the extra effort. I always call a couple of hotels direct and ask if they have any promotions going on. I’ve been real lucky with this simple tactic.

Actually, you might think it’s a little cheeky or underhanded but I will get a brochure from a travel agency, and pick out a trip which interests me. I’ll then break it down into transportation to and from airports, flights, accommodation, and insurance. I don’t worry about excursions because they can be had for a song on arrival should I want them. I then do a little online pricing to see what savings can be had. Sometimes, the package deals are very well put together by the agents, and therefore hard to beat, but quite often, you can make your own late holiday deal at a great saving.

But don’t rule out the travel agents altogether. There are a few in my town that have my personal contact details, and we have an arrangement where they call me whenever there is a late holiday deal available due to a last minute cancellation, or special promotion. There’s no obligation and it’s nice to be informed.

The best place to get practice with arranging your own late holiday deals is on the internet. Save a few of your favored airlines, hotels, and destinations to your favorite’s folders and have yourself a little check list handy so that you can tot up as you go along. It’s quite good fun as an exercise even if you have to immediate plans to go anywhere. Bon voyage!

 

Party Buses Set the Mood

There’s so much in the news in recent years about the perils of drinking and driving. Young people especially seem to be negligent in this regard. They don’t always understand that if they choose to drink alcohol that they cannot drive.

Many transportation companies are recognizing this and have come up with an innovative idea. They have introduced party buses which will get all the revelers from their party to a location close to home safely and without any concern that someone who drank too much is getting behind the wheel.

The premise of party buses is simple. The party goers are picked up at a location and then driven to their destination. The destination can be anywhere from a house party to a wedding or local bar. Everyone who gets on the party bus does so with the knowledge that they’ll be driven back the same way.

Once the party is over the party buses return and drive everyone back to the original location. From there it’s up to the individuals to arrange suitable transportation to get them the rest of the way home.

A nice feature about most party buses is the relaxed atmosphere. Music is normally played and some party goers even get started early by dancing in the aisles as the bus is moving! Quite often a guide is also on board to make certain those on the party buses don’t become too enthusiastic that it affects the driver’s ability to safely navigate the bus.

If you are looking for a party bus company you should begin by calling the local transportation companies in your area. Many now see the value in a party bus service and will give you a quote based on the size of your group along with the hours you’ll need the bus.

They’ll also explain any rules or guidelines that you’ll be expected to follow. This might include things that fall under insurance concerns such as not being allowed to bring any restricted substances such as alcohol on board the bus. If you are heading to a party where cocktails are available this won’t really be a concern.

Dividing the cost of the party bus between all the revelers is a way to save money as well. Instead of every person hiring a taxi to get them to the party and back home, they can instead pay a portion of the cost of the party bus.

 

Florida Vacation: Making Your Dreams Come True

Have you ever considered a Florida vacation? If so, then you are not the only one, as this state consistently attracts millions of tourists every single year. There are hundreds of reasons that people choose to visit Florida, ranging from the wonderful climate, beautiful scenery, to the amusement resorts. Here is everything you need to know about planning your vacation to the sunshine state, including: how to get started, what to do while you’re there, and how to make the most out of every penny.

Initiating the Vacation

The first thing you need to do if you want to go to Florida is decide how you are going to travel there. By contacting a travel agent, you can likely find a vacation package that will suit your needs. These packages generally include airfare, accommodations, tours, and other exciting features, and usually for a discount. For those who prefer to customize their own vacation, you can contact the airlines to find cheap rates or take a bus (if you are looking to save). It is best to wait for a time when a travel company is having a sale or special promotion, as that will get you the best rates (try to be as flexible as possible).

Planning Trips: Where to Go

The most difficult task you will face when planning your trip to Florida is deciding what you will do when you get there. You can choose resorts, such as Disney World, or cruises on magnificent ships. You could even bypass both and find your own forms of entertainment in cities like Miami, Orlando, or Tallahassee. With so much to do, it is recommended that you research this state based on your interests because there is something there for everyone.

Saving Money

To get the most out of your trip, you should look into a bargain vacation. Bargains are available at every step of the vacation planning process, such as choosing where to eat, where to stay, who to fly with, etc. If you want to save on accommodations, look into people who temporarily leave their homes and allow them to be short-term rentals.

If you plan to stay for two weeks or more, finding a place like this will allow you optimal savings (unless you have a friend or relative who will give you a place to stay for no charge). Finally, try to avoid fancy restaurants, as fine dining is available anywhere you go. You will want to spend as little as possible on food if you wish to make the most of your vacation.

Don’t Wait Til The Last Minute

You should start planning your vacation right away if you plan to make it the best it can be. By planning now, you will allow yourself increased flexibility, in addition to giving yourself time to research everything that you might want to do while you’re there. Remember, the sooner you plan for your vacation, the more memorable it will be, guaranteed.

 

Discover Castro Verde in the Alentejo Region of Portugal

Castro Verde, in the core of Campo Branco, has as one of its greatest attractions, its landscape. Experiencing the climb to such places as S. Pedro das Cabe or to Nossa Sra. de Aracelis, gives you an impression of the plain’s grandness. The wide cereal steppes shelter a natural patrimony rich in avifauna, where one can spot species like the Great Bustard, thanks to recent preservation efforts.

Going into the Environmental Education Centre will allow the visitors to access the necessary information and gives an opportunity to participate in properly organized nature trips. Together with the natural environment, its people are the other great wealth the municipality has to offer its visitors.

It is in this harmony between Man and Nature that the whole calm of the place might be felt. It is in its simple way of life, in the action of Man over Nature and of Nature over man, that the values of this land reside.

A trip throughout the different parishes will allow you to discover white villages and towns, where the light smells like the south, just as much as the cuisine of some restaurants has the odour of tradition.

For those looking for more genuine surroundings, going into the local taverns might just allow an encounter with the traditional singing (the cante) and the ways of tasting both time and wine. There is a whole rural tradition cohabiting with a new way of life.

Sprayed with little chapels this plain has in its history roman origins and a strong bond with its mining activity, but, most of all, it was the stage where the Ourique Battie unfolded which you can recognize in the theme of the most important religious monuments.

If what you are looking for is a calm stroll around the municipality, enjoying the slow passing of time, do not forget to take care of your accommodation.

We suggest that you should start by the lovely Town of Castro Verde where you will find a well you should visit the village which is noted for its religious heritage, like maintained town, besides the kindliness of the people and the Tourist Office that will be able to give you all the necessary information.

Go to the Remedios Church where historical paintings allusive to the Ourique Battle stand out, the Royal Basilica with its remarkable azulejo panels that tell the story of the mythical battle, and the famous treasure where some of the municipality’s most important pieces of sacred art direction can be admired.

You should continue your visit through the Museum of Lucerna and the Fairs and Exhibitions Park, where every year the famous Castro Fair is organized. This renovated space has a working windmill and an Exhibitions Pavilion.

To finish this quick visit town, take notice of the several examples of public art where there stands out roundabouts bearing sculptures with the motives of some of the municipality’s main areas of activity sheep breeding hog raising and pyrite mining.

Take lunch hour and follow to ENTRADAS that has developed into an enjoyable place to sit around a table, where some new restaurants keep using the traditional cuisine While here The Misericordia Church (XVIi century), the Mother Church (XVili century) and the Nossa Senhora da Esperanca chapel (XVi century).

Before returning to the plain, delight yourself with the observation of Nossa Senhora da Esperanca Avenue and its beautiful gardens. Come back to Castro Verde and take the EM 535 (in the Casevel direction) to continue your visit, The wonderful Campo Branco

plain is still ahead of you beyond where the eye can see There are not many elevations which is the reason for chapels like the Sao Sebastiao in ALMEIRIM to stand out.

Do go through the village and notice the very fine taste in the yellow and blue colours used on the houses and even on the bus stop. Go back to the EM 535 and you’ll find immediately to your left the S. Miguel chapel clearly distinguishable amongst some ruins.

Getting to the village of CASEVEL, which was once a municipality in its own right -but not for long, observe the local architecture where the Mother Church is most prominent.

As to the artistic assets, there is a unique piece that is most noticeable, an over eight hundred year old jewellery item, the celebrated Sao Fabiao relicary head that is the central piece of the Castro Verde’s Royal Basilica Treasure.

In the Town of Casevel you will find a good opportunity to come in contact with the traditional Alentejo’s cante and those that give their voice to it.

The Associacao de Cante “Vozes das Terras Brancas” (“Voices of the White Lands”), which is just by Largo Central, has its headquarters open to the public and one can go there to hear the cante, have a snack and appreciate some traditional tools.

Before you go back to Castro Verde to get some deserved rest, visit AIVADOS and appreciate the curious chimneys, besides the rest of the local architecture. Take the sense of OURIQUE-GARE and come back to Castro Verde, where you can have dinner and spend the night.

Continuing on your way take the EN 123 up to SAO MARCOS DA ATABOEIRA; the steppe is also a predominant landscape here and the parish is classified as an ornithological interesting site where some conservation experiences of local species are underway.

In what concerns the patrimony, this locality invites the visitor to look carefully to some traditional architectural details, of which the Parochial Church (XVII century) is a good example.

A few kilometres away from the locality of SAL TO, on the boundaries of the Mertola municipality, you can find on the top of a hill the Nossa Senhora de Aracelis chapel, a place of ancestral pilgrimage where the natural landscape is endowed with unique beauty.

Go back to the EN 123 (in the Castro Verde direction), take a left when you get to the CM 1138 (in the direction of Sta. Barbara de Padroes) and go all the way down to a place called ROLAO until you get on to the EM 508.

Take these road, stroll around the village of VISEUS and continue to SANTA BARBARA DE PADROES. Modernity here comes out at the roundabout that represents, with nine emblems, the parish’s nine localities.

On an archaeological level it was also in Santa Barbara de Padroes that, around the Mother Church, several hundred original roman oil-lamps were found, dating back to the first century.

The activity of this parish is deeply connected with its underground riches, for it is here that one can find the Neves Corvo Mines, the biggest copper exploitation of all Europe. Go south through the CM 1139, and don’t miss BERINGELINHO where you can stop for a little rest.

Afterwards, continue going south and take a left at the CM 1140 to visit SETE, which is the biggest locality in the parish. If you feel like it you can also visit FIGUEIRINHA and GUERREIRO and come back to the CM 1139 until you get to LOMBADOR where they still produce, even if in very small amounts, the artisanal hand-woven woollen covers. Go and visit A-DO-CORVO where you can appreciate its Church built in 1984.

You have now got to the “end” of the municipality and you have reached A-DO-NEVES. Take notice of the boundary limits mark indicating the “way out” and “way in” of the municipality that has as its motive a sculpture A Window Over the Plain.

Take the EM 508 (in direction to Castro Verde) and come back through NAMORADOS, which you can see from a distance with its windmill.

On the crossroad that shows the way to Geraldos keep on going straight for a few metres and pay a visit to MONTE DAS OLIVEIRAS, a farming and cattle-raising unit, where one can find a colony of White Storks and a small ethnographic centre on life in the countryside.

Go back to the crossroad that shows the way to GERALDOS and take the chance to visit SAO PEDRO DAS CABEAS where the Ourique Battle is supposed to have taken place.

You will find here the S. Pedro chapel and from this slight elevation you can take in the immense landscape. The reference to the Ourique battle (fought in 1139) is pointed out in this spot by a modern evocative monument , with an armillary sphere and a flagpole.

Go up to Castro Verde and to finish your tour to all the municipality sites take the EN 123/ IP 2 in the Ourique sense and take a left on the CM 1134 up to PIARRAS where flower pots give the doors of the houses a joyful look and where the main square is still the spot for all gatherings.

The tour around the municipality is over, but there is still a lot more to be seen, not only in the handcraft of the area but also in the environmental aspects. It is now time to visit the ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE OF THE VALE DO GONALINHO, the departure point to the discovery of the Natural Patrimony.

It gives you the choice between thematic trips like Avifauna Observation and Paths in the Special Protection Area.

To get there you should leave the urban area of Castro Verde by the old road to Entradas (nowadays parallel to the IP 2 -out of Castro Verde through Av. General Humberto Delgado, from the Rotunda do Minerio) and, after 7 kms you’ll find a sign post showing the way.

The plains landscape gives you the rest and the will to want to stay longer over here. The traditional cuisine, the sun and the people will guide you through some very different days!

 

Uganda Safaris and Tours: Good Uganda Hotels and Lodges

Semilik Safari Lodge

The lodge has eight double rooms that allow for total comfort. Guests are also accommodated in large canvas tents with permanent thatched roofs. The tents have en-suite bathrooms with running water and private verandas with a breathtaking view. Sofas are piled with cushions, with ample lounging spaces. The lodge’s resident chef offers a creative mix referred to as the ‘Best food in Uganda’. Everything is homemade, from the fresh bread to the soups. The lodge employees are from the surrounding communities.

Semilik Safari Lodge offers guests interesting activities like chimpanzee trekking, guided walks and hiking, jungle walks fishing, bird-watching, spot lit night drives, game drives and visits to local communities. The lodge is working closely with the Indiana State University of the US in primate research projects. The cost for double rooms for foreign non-residents is US $296 and for East African Nationals US $218.

The mystery of Kabale
Bunyonyi Safari Resort (BSR), located deep in the highlands of Kabale District, southwestern Uganda, is a secret yet to be discovered. Located on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, this unique tranquil place has spacious, self-contained and spacious cottages right at the waterfront. Guests can tour the numerous islands on the lake by motorboat. ‘Bunyonyi’ means ‘little birds’ and, indeed, at BSR guests are woken up every morning by the chirping of numerous birds. Some of the areas across the lake are famous rare bird species. Lake Bunyonyi is about 900m deep and it winds around numerous hills, creating islands. It has signs of volcanicity and mystery still surrounds its formation. It is a bilharzias-free lake and therefore safe for swimming. The area is also mosquito-free.

BSR have a pad out in the water for guests to sunbathe ands swim in private. Form there or the balcony, one can occasionally view the elusive water birds, the otters, as well as the surrounding hills. Guides will take guests round and give them the historical and cultural backgrounds of some of the islands. Visitors can also meet the pygmy tribes. In the evenings, one can enjoy a barbeque dinner with a campfire by the lakeside.

Lake Bunyonyi is one of the places in Uganda where guests can get clay fish, BSR’s specialty. The cuisine is mostly African but the chef is well versed in all continental dishes. Self-catering is also allowed at a minimal cost for small groups. Bunyonyi Safari Resort extends from the cottages to a small hilltop overlooking the lake. From this vantage point, the view of the Lake Bunyonyi, its surrounding islands against a backdrop of the volcanoes of Muhavura is splendid. The hall on this hilltop is furnished with a bar, a pool table, darts and other games. It is ideal for conferences and parties. The surrounding gardens are well manicured and beautiful.

BSR is offering special full board rates this season of US $40 per person per day. Visitors should look out for BSR’s new introductory package of US $110 per person for a two-night weekend that includes accommodation, meals and transport to and from Kampala, and lake tours. The minimum number of this tour is 12 people sharing in doubles. This tour can be combined with gorilla trekking in Bwindi or a visit to Lake Mburo National Park or Queen Elizabeth National Park at an added cost.

Hotel industry comes of age

The Uganda hospitality industry has evolved rapidly into a dynamic institution that places the interest of the client above all else. A visit to Uganda may be marked by stops in the following regions represented by a number of towns: Jinja, Mukono, Kampala, Entebbe, and towns within the refreshing tour circuit of western, north-western and north-eastern Uganda. In all these regions and towns, the hotels meet international standards and offer value for money.

Kampala, Entebbe and Mukono

Central Uganda boasts the country’s top hotels, with Kampala having hosted major international and regional conferences. Kampala has a variety of hotels that cater for different categories of tourists.

Colline Hotel

Colline Hotel is an old establishment in Mukono about 15 kilometres east of Kampala. The three-star hotel boasts a town-countryside tropical setting. It is an hour’s drive from Entebbe International Airport through Kampala along Jinja road. The hotel has more than 100 self-contained rooms, with 24-hour room service, DStv and direct telephone communication. It caters for transit tourists heading to and from Kampala.

Mukono’s unique setting in an area with bird life is reinforced by its high service standards. Colline offers guests unhindered access to all facilities such as the steam bath and health club. With a large garden, swimming pool and well-equipped health centre, Colline Hotel is another home away from home.

The hotel has two restaurants, Maxims and Kob, serving continental, international, oriental and local cuisine. It has three bars fully stocked with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The hotel has a launders residents’ linen. Cultural troupes perform there regularly, keeping the guests fully entertained.

Hotel Africana

Hotel Africana overlooks the beautiful Uganda Golf Club’s par 72 Kitante course. The hotel is 40 minute drive from Entebbe and a mere three-minute drive to the city centre. It has 115 rooms compromising five suites, 23 deluxe rooms and 87 twin-bedrooms. The rooms are elaborately furnished to meet client needs. They are individually air-conditioned, have private baths and showers, telephones, multi-channel TV, radio and fridges. For children under three years, accommodation is free of charge while those between three and 12 pay half the rate of a single room. There are also rooms with connecting doors for families, and there is a large swimming pool.

Hotel Africana has a well-designed purpose-built, air-conditioned conference and banquet rooms, complete with modern audio-visual facilities, to cater for any function. Due to its location, the hotel offers a suitable venue for workshops of 10 to 250 people and outdoor functions of up to 1,000 people. The conference rooms are equipped with a high-speed wireless Internet connection.

Holiday Express Hotel

Located in the heart of Kampala at the junction of Luwum and Dastur Streets, Holiday Express Hotel allows business tourists to access vital services such as foreign exchange, downtown shopping and transport in and out of Kampala. The facilities are designed to meet regional and international standards. All the 42 rooms are soundproofed to allow maximum comfort. This eliminates the CBD-related cacophony. The hotel has a special rate for East African nationals. All the rooms are fitted with TV with more than 10 channels and a spacious study area. Holiday Express has hosted business tourists from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi and Congo.

Hotel Equatoria

Hotel Equatoria is part of the Imperial Group of Hotels chain – Grand Imperial, Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Imperial Resort Beach and Hotel Equatorial. It is located in Kampala’s central business district, about 40 kilometres from Entebbe International Airport. Its strategic location provides an ideal environment for conferences, meetings, workshops, parties, recreation and rest. Hotel Equatoria has features that supplement its quality of service. Recently the hotel added 30 more shops to meet the shopping needs of the guests. Hotel Equatoria has one of the biggest shopping malls in the country and 89 air-conditioned rooms, 24 of which are executive class, with satellite television and in-house movies. Security is guaranteed as an electronic key card system is used. The executive rooms have a sitting area complete with speed special satellite Internet connections, mini-bars and direct dialing telephone services.

Grand Imperial Hotel

The Grand Imperial Hotel is one of the first hotels in Uganda built in the colonial era. It is the only hotel that has been used by every governor of the colonial era. The 103 rooms, including suites, reflect the urban elegance and easy southern charm of the city. The hotel, part of the Imperial Group of Hotels, is centrally located in Kampala, and is just a 30 minute drive from Entebbe International Airport. All the rooms have high-speed Internet connection, electronic safes and mini-bars and direct dialing telephone services. The hotel has a swimming pool, saunas and Jacuzzi, massage rooms, steam and spa baths, a shopping mall and a large secure car park. It also offers free personalized airport service, forex bureau and doctors on call 24 hours.

Imperial Resort Beach Hotel

The five-star Imperial Resort Beach Hotel is situated in Entebbe on 27 acres of landscaped gardens on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is only a seven-minute drive from Entebbe International Airport, and a 30 minute drive to Kampala. The hotel is the finest convention centre in Uganda and a global landmark, offering technologically advanced conference facilities overlooking the lake.

With 191 rooms on six floors, extensive conference and banquet facilities and restaurants and bars, it is an ideal venue for meetings. A modern amphitheatre, 1 km private beach stretch along Lake Victoria, swimming pool and health club are just some of the delights.

Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel

The Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel has hosted a number of key conferences, including a summit of African leaders and former American President, Bill Clinton. It has modern well-equipped conference facilities, high-speed internet connection in all rooms, electronic safes and mini-bars, direct dialing telephone service, swimming pool, saunas and Jacuzzi, large secure car parking, free personalized airport service and a doctor on a 24-hour call.

Speke Resort & Country Lodge

Speke Resort and Country Lodge is a luxurious resort on the shores of Lake Victoria in Munyonyo, 12km from Kampala. This resort is spread over 50 acres of pristine land. It hosts leisure travelers, business and executive groups, weddings and other special travelers, business and executive groups, weddings and other special events. It is the epitome of an ultimate resort in the Great Lakes region. The emphasis is on exclusivity and comfort, with the décor incorporating ethnic design elements from various African communities.

The resort extends for over 400 metres along the shores of Lake Victoria. Landscaped gardens with indigenous plants and trees attract colorful birds and butterflies. Wide and well-lit pathways link the cottages, apartments and public areas. It includes 10 self-contained cottages, 20 serviced studio rooms, 11 one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments with the latest amenities such as telephones, internet access and satellite TV. It has a large swimming pool, a restaurant, grocery, bar and an equestrian centre with 29 thoroughbred horses. There is a jetty where guests can hire speedboats

Mweya Safari Lodge
Mweya safari lodge is located on a peninsula in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. It offers sumptuous meals and luxurious accommodation and there are amazing views from every room, an abundance of game and birds. Easily accessible by air and road, Mweya Safari Lodge is the perfect place to start a refreshing experienced of Uganda.

Paraa Safari Lodge

Built in the early 1950s, Paraa offers visitors the dramatic Murchison Falls and a large variety of bird and animal species. Winston Churchill walked the 85 kilometres from Masindi to view the falls. Paraa is sandwiched by Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in north-western Uganda and Murchison National Park. During Uganda’s political turmoil, the lodge collapsed but today the story is different. Guests can access it from Kampala by road or air.

 

Obtaining a group accommodation booking in the nick of time.

Obtaining a group accommodation booking in the nick of time is extremely important especially if you are running on a deadline and this group meeting is not for pleasure, but a business meeting that cannot be postponed or missed. However, there is more to getting a booking then just picking up the phone and making it; here are the essential points that will ensure your success every time if you have the time and determination to follow them precisely. You will need to access professionals who will provide you with all the required information and bookings in no time at all.

One of the most important factors of any successful operation is coordination, which applies for group accommodation bookings as well. Whether it is a group of three or thirty it is important they are placed close together in order to communicate with ease and thus, ensure the success of their mission in the location of choice. Imagine the disaster if a group of people that are supposed to work together on a project or attend a business meeting are scattered all over the town and cannot communicate with one another about the meeting, business, or other issues they have to solve together. Yet another important factor to be kept in consideration when making group accommodation bookings in a location is the vicinity of the business they have in the said location; at time choosing the right accommodations may save them precious time and money. For example, if the group is in town for a conference and you pick the accommodation for them right next to the conference building and not on the other side of town, which, let’s say can take a half hour to get to, you will save the group time, which they can spend resting, as well as money, which they can spend on finer things.

When making group accommodation bookings you will avail from some discounts, depending on the time of the year you make the booking, the location and the amount of people. The best prices can be obtained only when one has carefully researched the location for the accommodations available as well as the facilities it offers. Depending on the nature of the business the said group has in town they may require several amenities to be made available such as Internet connection in the room, fax, double or single room in case there is a couple in the group, DVD player and refrigerator. The best prices for group accommodations can be obtained with ease by someone who is in the business and deals with bookings of hotels everyday but also someone who can understand the needs of the group and the priorities of each situation in part.

In groups there is almost always someone with special needs such as a vegetarian, someone that cannot stand any kind of disturbances at night in order to get a good night’s sleep, or someone that needs assistance with a wheel chair and/or couples in the group who require a double room with one large bed instead of two separate ones. In order to obtain a group accommodation booking with all the requests attended to successfully you will need assistance from professionals in order to ensure that everything is as desired by every single member in the group.

Last minute bookings have two sides, good and bad: the bad side is that you may end up paying too much if you simply must have the booking done at a particular date and that happens to also be the peak season for that location and as usual in peak seasons, hotels are fully booked. The good side is that the opposite can happen and you may get lucky with not only a location of choice being in off season period, but in finding luxury hotels that offer dirt cheap prices for their rooms in order to get a large group booking in a bad-for-business season.

However, if you have professional help available you will not worry about hotel availability, time of the year, or location because you will be rest assured you will obtain the best available place in town, at the best price – a place that is conveniently placed and priced to match everyone’s budget.

Always seek professionals to deal with something as important as group accommodation bookings in order to guarantee the success of the mission every single time. Jigsaw conferences extend professional help by searching, finding and booking group accommodation in any location at any given time as quickly and conveniently as possible.

Professional assistance from highly trained staff will ensure all the details and requests are taken in consideration when dealing with group accommodation bookings, which almost always will need to be handled with extra care and attention. Log on to Jigsaw Conferences today and find out all the facilities they offer in order to make your group stay in any location easier, efficient and pleasant as well.

 

Why a San Diego Vacation Rental is a Hot Favorite with Tourists

San Diego has been a favorite destination for tourists for a long time now. Owing to its strategic location on the Pacific Ocean , it boasts of some outstanding beaches. The Mission Beach, which is one of the biggest attraction at all times, has thousands of tourists visiting each year. Close on its heels of popularity you will find the Pacific beach and Ocean Beach.

The Main Attractions That Make San Diego a Must-Visit Destination

There are many things that you can do in San Diego. Of course, the best thing is to enjoy the exceptional beaches. San Diego vacation rentals not only offer you excellent accommodation, it also provides timeshare rentals which can enhance your vacation experience at any time of the year.

The timeshare San Diego vacation rentals invite those interested to book in advance a fixed-time accommodation. You get two great benefits out of this: you get an extremely luxurious accommodation which can be as large as you would need it, and you get many more amenities than you would ever get in a hotel at a price that will make you smile throughout the vacation. San Diego vacation rentals will also make it possible for you to reside right on the beach while enjoying the comfort of the most amazing accommodations.

This arrangement is available only to members of the timesharing resorts. To become a member you will need to own a real estate interest in the San Diego vacation rental resorts, which will assure you of the best possible accommodation during a pre-set period of the year. Besides the fun and frolic of the beach, you can enjoy many other things in San Diego.

The San Diego Zoo, which is rightly reputed to be the best in the country, is sprawled across 100 plus acres of simulated habitat, which houses more than 4000 wild animals from all over the world. Since the zoo is too large for people to cover it on foot in one day, it has buses to help the visitors get from place to place more effectively, using the time thus saved to enjoy the open-air experience with the animals there.

Another place that will thrill you is the Seaworld Amusement Park. In this park, you can walk through a massive shark tank called the Shark Encounter, as well as watch the lovable penguins in another enclosure called the Penguin Encounter.

For those aquarium enthusiasts, there is the Birch Aquarium which is renowned to be the largest aquarium in the world exhibiting a kelp forest, a mind-boggling myriad of fish, and a simulated thrilling submarine ride. You will find the San Diego vacation rentals better than any other sea-beach rentals anywhere in the world. Not only will you get it equipped with all the modern amenities you will ever need, such as a microwave, refrigerator, HDTV, coffee maker, king-size beds and huge rooms, but also some extraordinary additions such as whirlpool baths attached to the master bedrooms.