Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Casa Carisma * Villa in Andalucia, Spain with private swimming pool

Private South Terrace - Heated Pool and Patio


Hello Travelers! Many of you are planning your summer vacation, so I decided to feature a New Vacation Rental every week. We have different types of rentals ranging from condos on the beach to cabins in the mountains. You may prefer a private home like the one featured here in Andulucia, Spain. Casa Carisma is situated between Almogía and Villanueva de la Concepción, 45 km to the north of Málaga. It is located in a small urbanisation of typical Spanish white villas, each with its own style and character.  Here are a few Advantages of Booking Vacation Rentals:
  • Space - Most vacation rentals are larger than hotel rooms and there's usually a kitchen. If you're staying for more than a weekend, this is a bonus. You save money by not eating out for every single meal. Buy a bag of coffee for the price of two Starbucks and relax in the morning. Rentals offer lots of room options if you'd like to keep your family together. Great for Family Reunions and Weddings!






From the living room, you enter into the kitchen, foreseen with all the modern comforts: gas stove, oven, dish washer, microwave, toaster, washing machine and refrigerator, including freezer. Outside of the kitchen is a covered patio with access to the 4th bedroom with refrigerator. The rear side of the house lodge has three bedrooms with large fitted wardrobes, two bedrooms with a double bed each and one bedroom with two single beds. There you will find also the large bathroom with bath, shower, lavabo, toilet and bidet.



  • Privacy - The villa is well situated and accessible through asphalted roads, this combined with its central location within Andalucia, makes it an excellent starting point for all kinds of trips. Casa Carisma is overlooking the surrounding hills and valley. The panoramic view is absolutely breathtaking and the sunrises and sunsets are magnificent. All this is even more accentuated by a beautiful garden (3000 m2) strewed with Mediterranean plants: agaves, parei, bougainvillea, and cactuses. You will be in the middle of the nature. 

  • Value - Don't be alarmed by the up front price. Usually it averages out to less than a hotel when you divide the cost per day by the week. Keep in mind, there may be additional fees for the resort and cleaning. All elements are there in order to enjoy a wonderful holiday. Contact Tara Jenkins for help finding or listing Vacation Rentals.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction in Vegas

* Tram Station to Mandalay Bay *

One of the reasons we decided to go to Vegas this year was the Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction.We stayed at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, right next door to Mandalay Bay where the auction is filmed live in the Events Center. This place is big enough to throw a concert in, yet it seems so different on t.v. We found out that you can see the cars that are being auctioned, up close in a showroom. I took pictures of the live auction but they didn't look as good these. Despite a bad economy, Barrett Jackson brought in over $23 million from bidders worldwide.

*Shelby 1 Roadster concept car *

*1973 Chevy Camaro Z/28 *

* 961 'Ol' Yaller VIII' Jaguar
(used in an Elvis Presley movie)

Sold for $198,000 *



*BMW custom convertible *
 




* Batmobile *