Mallorca, Spain - A Jewel In The Sun
Mallorca ? the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands ? offers a wide range of scenery, from fertile plains to mountain peaks plus culture. Great shopping and gorgeous beaches complete the picture. It is easy to see why it is such a very popular European holiday destination. Mallorca airport is modern, efficient and huge ? it is a long way from the gate to the baggage claim!So how do you get away from the typical tourist bustle and enjoy a quiet relaxing time, yet be close to the center of things in Mallorca? ? Stay at the Bon Sol Hotel. This hotel, highly recommended by close friends, is located in Illetas just five kilometers from downtown Palma.
Illetas was once a small town on it's own but has now been enveloped by growing Palma urbanization. The hotel is spread into many sections over seven levels that are serviced by pretty pathways and an excellent system of elevators. The common areas are endless and outstanding with unique eclectic decorations that date from medieval to modern times and provide a warm and friendly environment that effectively encourages relaxation. There are several Knights in Armor posted at strategic locations on guard for the guests.The hotel is family owned and run by Lorraine and Martin Xamena, who represent the second generation. They are hands on managers and are always guiding the hotel with friendly efficiency, complemented by an attentive staff, most of who have been at the Bon Sol for many years.
The web site is located at: http://www.ila-chateau.com/bon_sol/The Bon Sol is nestled into a hillside in a small cove giving it wonderful privacy with a very small but cozy private beach. The beach is complemented by four pools at various levels from the beach to the main hotel. There is also more than adequate sun worshipping equipment and tons of shade for those who prefer it. The architecture is best appreciated from the sea and gently blends the hotel into its landscape without attempting to dominate it.There are two active bars and two restaurants ? one pair by the beach and one up the hill at the main hotel level. The food is excellent and there is lots of it! We chose the modified American plan ? breakfast is buffet style with an excellent egg station, plenty of fruit and a good selection of breads and pastries.
Dinner offers a different menu each night and they will accommodate your wishes if you prefer ordering off the menu.The 92 rooms are each unique, but all are large, have good bathrooms, excellent views, with a balcony or terrace. There are 28 villas for families or more extended stays.Most of the guests are frequent visitors ? in fact, the opening line when you meet someone new in one of the elevators, or in line for a breakfast omelet is ?Have you been here before?" The answer is usually yes. This is the best recommendation of all!For something completely different take a drive into the mountains ? the roads are good and the views are outstanding. Visit Valldemosa, Deia, Port de Soller and Andratx ? it is a fun and easy day trip..
Matthew CristVisit http://seat23.com for more travel information.The Marine Mammal Center Receives New Rescue Containers Built by San Quentin Inmates
Sausalito, CA (ContentDesk) June 3, 2005 -- The Marine Mammal Center is to receive the first of three metal carriers that will be used to transport large sea lions and elephant seals in need of help.
The carriers, made out of aluminum sheet metal and weighing 146 pounds each, were designed and built by inmate-students at San Quentin's machine shop.
The carrier project marks a beneficial relationship between The Center and San Quentin's education department.
Designed for rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals, The Marine Mammal Center will use the carriers next week as part of the release of a rehabilitated sea lion patient at Rodeo Beach in Sausalito.
For San Quentin, the carrier project has helped students in the prison's sheet and machine metal classes learn valuable trade skills that they can use once they're released back into society.
"We asked San Quentin if they could help us out in making these carriers, and they said yes if in turn...
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Production Assistant Scores TV Show Soundtrack
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) July 6, 2006 -- Jaime Paxton landed her first Hollywood job as a production assistant on the first season of MTVs hit show "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County."
Two years later shes gotten a promotion of sorts.
While working on the show for Executive Producer Gary Auerbach, Paxton pursued her hobby of writing and playing music at night. She teamed up with Los Angeles producer Brian Irwin and recorded a few songs as a demo.
When the show's editors were searching for new music to place on an episode, they suggested Ms. Paxton bring in some of her songs.
She did, and two of her tracks ended up on the show's first season.
When season two rolled around, music supervisor Jon Ernst began turning to Paxtons music and songwriting skills to feature on the show.
Jaime has proven to be a very valuable resource to me, said Ernst.
When I cant find the perfect song for a scene, she magically goes home,...
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Orlando Insider’s Guide Offers Travelers a Unique Vacation Planning Tool
Orlando, Florida (ContentDesk) October 31, 2005 -- Just launched last month, the Orlando Insiders Guide is already receiving rave reviews from both Orlando visitors and travel professionals alike.
Unlike many of the vacation planning resources on the market today, the guide offers its readers a locals perspective on the city of Orlando, while avoiding the ubiquitous advertising spreads and bland articles usually associated with tourist guides.
The guide is free to anyone who requests it via the companys website, OrlandoInsidersGuide.com, and is delivered to the traveler by way of a multimedia CD-ROM, which contains over 70 articles written by longtime Orlando locals.The guide sets itself apart in several ways from the plethora of similar products on the market by offering a perspective on Orlando that few tourists ever get to see.
Readers can find plenty of tips, tricks, and bits of inside information on everything from how to get into Disney a little earlier...
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The 2004 ADDY AWARDS Recognize eMediagroup For Achievements In Interactive Marketing
(ContentDesk) April 23, 2004 -- eMediagroup's work for Florida's newspaper industry leader, The Palm Beach Post, part of COXnet and the Cox Newspapers family, brought home the honors in the Interactive Media Online Banner Category focusing on Real Estate
http://www.emediagroup.net/westpalmbeach/wpbmonsterhome."We are excited and honored to have our work recognized in this way," says Cynthia Frisina Gray, President and CEO of eMediagroup. "The Palm Beach Post online team and Cox Newspapers have been great partners in the interactive creative process. We are continually refining our knowledge base about what online creative will draw users in and produce results for them"."This recognition proves that our unique business approach focusing on client results is effective and is part of a successful online marketing program for The Palm Beach Post" adds Terri Jacobsen, eMediagroup's Vice President...
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Production Assistant Scores TV Show Soundtrack
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) July 6, 2006 -- Jaime Paxton landed her first Hollywood job as a production assistant on the first season of MTVs hit show "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County."
Two years later shes gotten a promotion of sorts.
While working on the show for Executive Producer Gary Auerbach, Paxton pursued her hobby of writing and playing music at night. She teamed up with Los Angeles producer Brian Irwin and recorded a few songs as a demo.
When the show's editors were searching for new music to place on an episode, they suggested Ms. Paxton bring in some of her songs.
She did, and two of her tracks ended up on the show's first season.
When season two rolled around, music supervisor Jon Ernst began turning to Paxtons music and songwriting skills to feature on the show.
Jaime has proven to be a very valuable resource to me, said Ernst.
When I cant find the perfect song for a scene, she magically goes home,...
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Fitness-Web.com Relaunches with Customer Reviews
(ContentDesk) November 9, 2005 -- After an intensive six month redesign, Fitness-Web.com has launched its newly re-tooled website. Filled with unbiased, consumer reviews of fitness infomercials, exercise videos, fitness equipment and weight loss products, Fitness-Web.com brings you all the information you need when researching fitness products and programs.
Fitness-Web.com also covers a wide variety of diet and fitness programs, and includes reviews from actual users of the products. You will find dozens of articles on such topics as, low - carb diets, vitamins, weight loss products, health and beauty products and skin care products.With on-topic articles and actual customer reviews, www.Fitness-Web.com allows you to research the product or program you are interested in before you actually buy it.
With fitness infomercials as popular as they are today, it is hard to sort through them to discover a product that...
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