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Jeremy
Im looking for something waterfront with a hot tub - a little more upscale, and no more than 2 bedrooms, 'cause its for my honeymoon, so i dont want it too big. thanks!
Answer
The other links are good. Add this one to your search: http://www.cottageliferentals.com/
...and this: http://www.cottagerental.com/site_map.htm (Out of curiosity, I did a quick search at this site, and found a wide array of properties listed. Rates from about $1,200/week to around $4,000 being the typical range...depending on when you go.)
For luxury, you'll probably want the Muskoka/Gravenhurst area. (Muskoka has probably the biggest concentration of multi-million dollar cottages in Ontario.) But everything north of Toronto and south of Sudbury is pretty much considered "cottage country", so there might be a lovely rental in any part of Ontario.
Ontarians also like to cottage at Wasage Beach, Sauble Beach, and Grand Bend. There may be some nice cottages for rent on either Lake Ontario (Toronto to Ottawa area), or Lake Erie (southwestern Ontario).
I have a beach house on Lake Ontario (just outside Toronto) but, sadly, I don't know of any rental cottages to recommend. I also have a cottage (well...and island) near Sudbury. But I don't know of any rentals I could recommend in that area, either.
You might want to consider something in Niagara Falls (the honeymoon capital of the world) or in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
There's also Prince Edward County http://www.pec.on.ca/pec_yellowpages/yellowpages.php3?category=45
Personally, I've actually stayed at this place http://www.bettergetaway.com/ It's near Ottawa, and it is a private guest house located on 100 acres of wooded land. While the owners' home is right there, too, they leave you in peace. You have the whole guest house to yourself, and one of the owners is a chef, and can make pretty much any food you'd like. Since it's just the one guest house, you get very personalized service. It's not super-luxurious. (well...I suppose that depends on your level of taste. By comparison, I usually spend $500-$2,000/night on hotel rooms.) But it's by no means "low rent". (The photos at the web site are reasonably accurate. I think the place looks better in-person, though.) There's a decent size bathroom with a jacuzzi tub (shown in photos) and a steam shower (not shown), as well as a king-sized bed with decent duvet. There is a small kitchen with ample utensils, etc. There's an outdoor hot tub, hammock, telescope and binoculars, etc., etc. There are lots of trails around the 100 acres. The guest house is octangonal, and was built on-site, using lumber harvested from the property. (I don't believe there's cable, so if you like watching television, a small t.v. and DVD player will have to suffice.)
The other links are good. Add this one to your search: http://www.cottageliferentals.com/
...and this: http://www.cottagerental.com/site_map.htm (Out of curiosity, I did a quick search at this site, and found a wide array of properties listed. Rates from about $1,200/week to around $4,000 being the typical range...depending on when you go.)
For luxury, you'll probably want the Muskoka/Gravenhurst area. (Muskoka has probably the biggest concentration of multi-million dollar cottages in Ontario.) But everything north of Toronto and south of Sudbury is pretty much considered "cottage country", so there might be a lovely rental in any part of Ontario.
Ontarians also like to cottage at Wasage Beach, Sauble Beach, and Grand Bend. There may be some nice cottages for rent on either Lake Ontario (Toronto to Ottawa area), or Lake Erie (southwestern Ontario).
I have a beach house on Lake Ontario (just outside Toronto) but, sadly, I don't know of any rental cottages to recommend. I also have a cottage (well...and island) near Sudbury. But I don't know of any rentals I could recommend in that area, either.
You might want to consider something in Niagara Falls (the honeymoon capital of the world) or in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
There's also Prince Edward County http://www.pec.on.ca/pec_yellowpages/yellowpages.php3?category=45
Personally, I've actually stayed at this place http://www.bettergetaway.com/ It's near Ottawa, and it is a private guest house located on 100 acres of wooded land. While the owners' home is right there, too, they leave you in peace. You have the whole guest house to yourself, and one of the owners is a chef, and can make pretty much any food you'd like. Since it's just the one guest house, you get very personalized service. It's not super-luxurious. (well...I suppose that depends on your level of taste. By comparison, I usually spend $500-$2,000/night on hotel rooms.) But it's by no means "low rent". (The photos at the web site are reasonably accurate. I think the place looks better in-person, though.) There's a decent size bathroom with a jacuzzi tub (shown in photos) and a steam shower (not shown), as well as a king-sized bed with decent duvet. There is a small kitchen with ample utensils, etc. There's an outdoor hot tub, hammock, telescope and binoculars, etc., etc. There are lots of trails around the 100 acres. The guest house is octangonal, and was built on-site, using lumber harvested from the property. (I don't believe there's cable, so if you like watching television, a small t.v. and DVD player will have to suffice.)
Any suggestions for planning a cruise for my parents?
Braden
I want to plan a cruise for my parents who are both around 40. I want them to go somewhere warm, probably the Caribbean, but other than that I have no idea what to do. I know I will need airfare, but what things are actually included in the cruise price? I don't want to send them on a vacation where they have to spend a lot. Basically I have no idea how to plan this. Should I go to a travel agency? I don't want to mess this up and send them somewhere terrible. Any ideas?
Answer
First, you should go to a travel agent/agency, like AAA, American Express, or just look in your local phone book for travel agents, ask friends if they know one they have used, or even go to a web site like Royal Caribbean cruise line and they will refer you to an agent. Travel agents generally do not charge a fee for their services because they are paid in commission by the cruise lines and hotels when they complete bookings.
It's hard to give you advice on where to send them since you didn't provide information on where they live; which would affect travel time and costs. However, an Alaska cruise is always a good option as they leave from the west coast US and Canada. The Alaska cruise season is mid-May through mid-Sept each year. A 7 day Caribbean cruise is always great and cruises leave from gulf ports like Galveston, TX, New Orleans, La., and Tampa, Fl, as well as Miami, Ft Lauderdale and Port Canaveral, Fl. Cruises also leave from other ports along the east cost, Charleston, SC; Norfolk, Va, Baltimore, Md, Bayonne, NJ and NYC and Boston.
Here's the basics of what you need to know:
All cruise cabins are sold based on double occupancy and the prices listed will be per person and based on at least two people going on the cruise. The price you pay will depend mostly on the type cabin/accommodations that you choose. There are 4 basic types of cabins on ships;
- inside (no window),................................⦠least expensive
- outside (a window or porthole),
- balcony/veranda, and
- suites and penthouses.......................... most expensive.
You can reserve a cruise by (1) booking on line; (2) by calling the cruise line, or (3) through a travel agent. The price will be about the same regardless of which you use. You will pay at booking the minimum deposit which will be between $250 and $350 per person for a 7 day cruise, depending upon the cruise line. The balance will be due approximately 60 days before the cruise departure date. If you book within about 60 days of the cruise you will have to pay the full amount.
- Princess, Celebrity and Holland America have great ships are more classy and reserved. They are just a little more upscale and luxurious than the other cruise lines. Passengers tend to be middle aged and up and have cruised multiple times. Holland America has mostly senior citizens cruising on its ships. Norwegian cruise line is good, it cater to families and have mostly passengers in the range of age 35-40 and up. Its the line that you want to go on if you want to be informal for pretty much your whole cruise. Carnival is the budget cruise line that generally has the lowest prices. They cater to young people, first time cruiser and families. Royal Caribbean is also a cruise line that caters to young cruiser and families. It has the advantage of having the most on-board activities. Things like ice skating, roller blading, mini-golf course, a full sized basketball/tennis court, the rock climbing wall, and on the new Freedom and Oasis Class ships the surfing simulator, the Flowrider.
For the most part all cruises are all inclusive. Regardless of which cruise line you select the things that are included are pretty much the same. The price of your cruise includes your cabin, all meals (including breakfast, lunch dinner, snacks and free room service), free admissions to all shows and entertainment, and free use of all facilities on ship like the pools, hots tubs, gym, disco, etc,., except spa services. The things that you will have to pay for are gratuities (tips) alcoholic drinks and soft drinks, photos that you want, any tours from the ship you want to take, spa services like massages, and internet service. Gratuities will be about $11.50 per day per person and cover the cabin steward, waiter and assistant and the Matre'd. Other tips are added to drink orders at a rate of 15%
The prices you see advertised will NOT include airfare, travel insurance, taxes and fees, and gratuities. My suggestion for them would be Alaska if they don't mind cooler weather and can go during the Alaska cruise season, or the Caribbean as it has unlimited options.
First, you should go to a travel agent/agency, like AAA, American Express, or just look in your local phone book for travel agents, ask friends if they know one they have used, or even go to a web site like Royal Caribbean cruise line and they will refer you to an agent. Travel agents generally do not charge a fee for their services because they are paid in commission by the cruise lines and hotels when they complete bookings.
It's hard to give you advice on where to send them since you didn't provide information on where they live; which would affect travel time and costs. However, an Alaska cruise is always a good option as they leave from the west coast US and Canada. The Alaska cruise season is mid-May through mid-Sept each year. A 7 day Caribbean cruise is always great and cruises leave from gulf ports like Galveston, TX, New Orleans, La., and Tampa, Fl, as well as Miami, Ft Lauderdale and Port Canaveral, Fl. Cruises also leave from other ports along the east cost, Charleston, SC; Norfolk, Va, Baltimore, Md, Bayonne, NJ and NYC and Boston.
Here's the basics of what you need to know:
All cruise cabins are sold based on double occupancy and the prices listed will be per person and based on at least two people going on the cruise. The price you pay will depend mostly on the type cabin/accommodations that you choose. There are 4 basic types of cabins on ships;
- inside (no window),................................⦠least expensive
- outside (a window or porthole),
- balcony/veranda, and
- suites and penthouses.......................... most expensive.
You can reserve a cruise by (1) booking on line; (2) by calling the cruise line, or (3) through a travel agent. The price will be about the same regardless of which you use. You will pay at booking the minimum deposit which will be between $250 and $350 per person for a 7 day cruise, depending upon the cruise line. The balance will be due approximately 60 days before the cruise departure date. If you book within about 60 days of the cruise you will have to pay the full amount.
- Princess, Celebrity and Holland America have great ships are more classy and reserved. They are just a little more upscale and luxurious than the other cruise lines. Passengers tend to be middle aged and up and have cruised multiple times. Holland America has mostly senior citizens cruising on its ships. Norwegian cruise line is good, it cater to families and have mostly passengers in the range of age 35-40 and up. Its the line that you want to go on if you want to be informal for pretty much your whole cruise. Carnival is the budget cruise line that generally has the lowest prices. They cater to young people, first time cruiser and families. Royal Caribbean is also a cruise line that caters to young cruiser and families. It has the advantage of having the most on-board activities. Things like ice skating, roller blading, mini-golf course, a full sized basketball/tennis court, the rock climbing wall, and on the new Freedom and Oasis Class ships the surfing simulator, the Flowrider.
For the most part all cruises are all inclusive. Regardless of which cruise line you select the things that are included are pretty much the same. The price of your cruise includes your cabin, all meals (including breakfast, lunch dinner, snacks and free room service), free admissions to all shows and entertainment, and free use of all facilities on ship like the pools, hots tubs, gym, disco, etc,., except spa services. The things that you will have to pay for are gratuities (tips) alcoholic drinks and soft drinks, photos that you want, any tours from the ship you want to take, spa services like massages, and internet service. Gratuities will be about $11.50 per day per person and cover the cabin steward, waiter and assistant and the Matre'd. Other tips are added to drink orders at a rate of 15%
The prices you see advertised will NOT include airfare, travel insurance, taxes and fees, and gratuities. My suggestion for them would be Alaska if they don't mind cooler weather and can go during the Alaska cruise season, or the Caribbean as it has unlimited options.
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