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Farmhouse Bed & Breakfasts

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Agriturismo Villa Vittoria, Guardavalle, ItalyAgriturismo Villa Vittoria,

Nestled between the mountains and the sea is Agriturismo Villa Vittoria, a typical Italian country residence. This farmhouse B&B features three individual apartments, each with its own private entrance, while the garden is home to a large swimming pool surrounded by orange trees. Cookery classes offer guests the opportunity to prepare some of the rustic Italian recipes that can be enjoyed in the dining room.

Casa Val del Rei, Tavira, PortugalCasa Val del Rei

Located in Tavira, a quaint fishing village of cobblestone streets and picturesque squares, Casa Val del Rei is a cosy B&B offering all the rustic charm of traditional Portugal. The restored farmhouse maintains the region’s characteristic architecture, with shady courtyards and whitewashed walls, and is home to seven attractive en-suite guestrooms. Casa Val del Rei is located right next to the Benamor golf club and is just a five-minute drive from the beach.

Farmers Holiday Inn, Yangshuo, ChinaFarmers Holiday Inn, Yangshuo

Farmers Holiday Inn stands out for two reasons; the popular restaurant serving a rustic menu of freshly-prepared local dishes and the stunning scenery of one of the most picturesque regions of China. Located on the Yulong Lake, surrounded by the dramatic silhouettes of the Karst Mountains, this traditional Chinese inn is close to many of the region’s main attractions, and offers comfortable accommodation in a peaceful environment to guests from all over the world.

Finca El Cielo, San Agustín, ColombiaFinca El Cielo, San Agustín

Embracing its rural Andean setting, the farmhouse of Finca El Cielo is constructed using the strong bamboo native to the area, and decorated using the expertise and handiwork of local artisans. No modern convenience is overlooked, however, with orthopedic mattresses, en-suite bathrooms and even a natural swimming pool. Finca El Cielo is set near the village of San Agustín, whose rich history dates back to 3,000 B.C., evidence of which can be seen at the nearby UNESCO World Heritage archaeological park.

Fortview House, Cavan, IrelandFortview House, Cavan

In the midst of the Celtic countryside, Fortview House offers all the comforts of a real Irish home, with a glowing turf fire, homemade bread and a warm welcome. Offering six spacious en-suite rooms, this farmhouse B&B is surrounded by landscaped gardens, woodland and lakeside scenery and two ancient forts. The attractive hamlet of Cloverhill is just four miles from Fermanagh and six miles from Cavan town, and the area is ideal for fishing, walking or golf.

George Green Farm, Stansted, EnglandGeorge Green Farm, Stansted

Conveniently situated halfway between London and Cambridge is the picturesque village of Little Hallingbury, home to George Green Farm. Housed in a seventeenth-century listed building, the farmhouse offers a series of attractively-decorated guestrooms with luxury features including spacious en-suite bathrooms and LCD televisions. While no longer a working farm, the property is home to a number of animals, including two horses. Just a short drive from Stansted Airport, the English countryside has never been more accessible.

Les Glycines St. Sulpice, Paris Beauvais, FranceLes Glycines St. Sulpice

Located in a picturesque village to the south of Beauvais, Les Glycines St. Sulpice is an intimate farmhouse property with just three rooms and two suites. Guest rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and are rustically decorated with tiled floors and beamed ceilings. Just over an hour’s drive from Paris, the region offers horse riding and golf, as well as the beautiful cathedrals of Amiens and Beauvais.

Skovfryd , Silkeborg, DenmarkSkovfryd , Silkeborg,

Once a working farm, Skovfryd Bed & Breakfast has dedicated itself since 1974 to providing a peaceful hideaway in the Danish countryside. Located just an hour’s drive from the seaside city of Aarhus, guests can enjoy cosy rooms, a relaxed atmosphere and a tasty breakfast accompanied by a view of rolling hills, quaint windmills and neighbouring farms.

Uitspan Guest Farm, Upington, South AfricaUitspan Guest Farm, Upington

Enjoying another unique location is Uitspan Guest Farm in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Situated in the agricultural town of Upington in the Southern Kalahari Desert, this farmhouse B&B provides comfortable accommodation, friendly hospitality and impeccable attention to detail. Guests can take a guided tour through the vineyards and the wine cellars, enjoy a boat ride along the Orange River or have a quick dip in the swimming dam before returning to the house for a braai (a South African BBQ).

Varlet Farm, Ypres, BelgiumVarlet Farm, Ypres

Varlet Farm offers guests a warm welcome and cosy accommodation in homely rooms, set on a working farm. What really makes this family-run property interesting is its historical setting at the heart of the battlefields of Flanders, one of the most iconic and significant locations in military history. The family can provide a detailed history of the site, and their garage contains a museum of artifacts that have been unearthed in the normal course of farming.

To view any of these Farmhouse B&Bs, visit http://www.bedandbreakfastworld.com/.

BedandBreakfastworld is a new website from Web Reservations Internataional – http://www.webresint.com/. Our new website provides over 9,000 B&B’s worldwide. These B&B’s have been working with us for some time and their properties have been displaying on hostelworld.com. However, we hope that with our new website their properties will reach a new audience.

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The Mighty Chobe in Botswana, Africa

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Botswana safari

Botswana safari

Botswana is one of the few African countries that has a stable government, is rich in minerals, exquisite in natural beauty and has a strong currency. Their currency is, at this point, even stronger than the South African Rand. Even though South Africa is mostly seen as the advanced and stable country in Africa, Botswana never had any political instability or tribal wars like 90% of the other African countries experienced at some stage after independence.

The northern part of Botswana has the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe river and National Park. Accommodation and travel to these areas are very expensive. I could find only two backpackers hostels in Botswana of which one is in Gaberone. Gaberone is definitely not a tourist area. After speaking to people that own land in Botswana and have inside information on the country, I understood the objective behind this. Botswana’s main concern is protecting their natural resources, unlike many other African countries. They don’t want unappreciative tourists to flood the country on a cheap vacation. The areas stay tranquil and quiet. It obviously enriches the experience for the tourists visiting and add to the luxurious atmosphere.

 

 
 
 
 

 

Chobe National park
Chobe National park

The Chobe National park has one of the biggest elephant populations in Africa. You are guaranteed wonderful close up views of these elegant and powerful animals during a drive through the park or a boat cruise on the Chobe. There are also big herds of Impala, Buffalo and many other animals and birds.

 

 

 On the river cruise, you will most certainly meet up with a few hippos relaxing in the water. You have to look carefully as most of the times they look more like rocks in the water than animals. They do, however, come out every once in a while, which will give you chance to take a good look at these massive creatures. They are very dangerous and sometimes try to attack the boats on the river. Not a good idea, as most of the boats doing tours on the river are much bigger than they are.

 
 
 
 

 

However, on a small boat you might be in danger if an angry hippo gets disturbed in his rest.There are many lodges on the river with wonderful views of the mighty river which is so full now that many decks and braai areas on the riverside are under water. River cruises can be done in a big cruise boat or smaller speed boats. Most of the lodges have their own boats. Day trips to Chobe can be done from the Victoria Falls. Hotels and backpackers in Livingstone (Zambia) or Victoria Falls Town (Zimbabwe) can organize this for visitors.

 

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Again it is not a cheap excursion but worthwhile if you are visiting the Victoria Falls. It is about 80km from Livingstone. What makes this experience quite unique is that you will cross the border at Kazangulu on the ferry over the Chobe. At this point, you will see the Namibia (Caprivi strip), Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe borders from the ferry. Locals use the ferry regularly and get on with all their products, from buckets of tomatoes to sugar cane and bags of cement. It gives you a tiny peek, into how they live and survive. Chobe is an experience that has to be lived and can’t be captured in photos or words. Ernest Hemingway said: “I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.” I concur.

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Famous Eco Tourism Destinations

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Eco-tourism: ecotourism-dolphins

With concerning the different aspects of travel and tourism, Eco-tourism is now appealing the conscious individuals both socially and ecologically. As of now every nook and corner of the world celebrates World Environment Day on June 5th, every year and believe to plant even a small tree in their premises.

Eco-tourism Travel Destination:

Eco-tourism features the vibrancy of flora and fauna, which are the proud treasures on the Earth. And owing to their safety a number government approved wild hubs and parks have been set up in the various countries of the world.

Wildlife Parks, South Africabotswana-safari

The wild life gallery in South Africa features the 292 mammals, 13 endangered, 15 vulnerable and 13 near-threatened species, which are highly looked at by the visitors. Yet, Eco-tourism in the country is still at infancy, responsible parties and environmentalist are directly involved in the nature-based tourism here.

Majuli Island in Assam, Indiamajuliisland,assam

This largest river Island in India is located in the Brahmaputra valley in Assam and covers an area of 1080 sq.km. The island features the snow-capped mountains or the warbling mountain springs and Eco-friendly visitors often find the place as a paradise on earth.

Kerala, Indiakeralabeach

The tourist friendly state-Kerala in India shimmers with the waving green banana leaves and coconut groves. The vast landscape carpeted with the tea-plantation is not only meant for Ayurveda but also to appreciate the greenery overlooking the backwaters. Besides, the wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala like Periyar, Wynad, Silent Valley and Eravikulam are popular ecotourism destinations.

Tips for an Eco-friendly holiday

Eco-friendly trip is indifferent from any other types of tour activities. But the place of pristine natural beauty comes under threat with the ecological imbalance or rather careless task of human-beings.
There fore, before participating in any Eco-friendly tour programme, check out some handy tips, cited as follows:Avoid picking up or playing with marine animals.Avoid ordering sea foods caught using destructive methods such fish bombing, drift net fishing and cyanide poisoning.Try out the environment friendly water-sports like sailing, surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling in pollution free area. Know how to avoid disturbing marine lives and do collect dead specimens on the beach and not in the water.

Abide by the rules of Wild Life Conservation Act and impart education about Eco-tourism across the different corners of the world.

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20 Craziest Party Hostels Around the World

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Everyone wants to party on the road but with a million hostels in the world, where should you go? I’ve searched high and low, drank with the best of them, and endured sleepless nights by the toilet to find the best party hostels out there.
 
Here are twenty that will keep you drinking, dancing, flirting, and hugging the porcelain goddess until the sun comes up:

 

 

Surf N’ Sun   :                 Surfers Paradise, Australia.surfers_paradise_pic

With a swimming pool and open courtyard, the Surf N’ Sun packs the young, the wild, and the alcoholic. Bar Crawls take place every night and the hostel offers punch and free club entry. Boxes of goon start flowing late afternoon when people come back from the beach.

 

 

The Clown and Bard   :      Prague, Czech Republicclown-and-bard

With a 36 person dorm room, this place is always hopping. There’s a bar downstairs with a two for three happy hour beginning a pillow lounge, the Flying Pig is the spot for those looking to channel their inner Bob Marley. There’s a constant cloud of smoke seeping out into streets at all hours of the day and night. Don’t worry if you run out- there are two coffeeshops across the street!

Base  :                                  Melbourne, Australiabase-backpackers-st-kilda

Base features a downstairs club that pumps out music every night. You won’t get any sleep as the music filters up the floors and entices you to come down and party until dawn. The young and the restless fill the dance floor after drinking pitchers of beer and cheap, colorful shots. There’s usually theme and karaoke nights that let you embarrass your self all night long.

 

 

Loki   :                                        Cusco,  Peruloki-peru

Located in a 450 year old building, Loki is known throughout South America for its parties. With regular events, an open lounge, and theme nights, I wouldn’t expect any sleep here either. The bar is regularly packed so tight, you’ll be practically grinding against your neighbor.

 

 

#11 Happy Guesthouse : Phnom Penh, Cambodia11-happy-guesthouse-cambodia

Why: Located by the lake in Phnom Penh, #11 Happy Guesthouse features a huge patio, two big screen TVs, a pool table, and one dollar beers. Always packed, this hostel is filled with the party seekers who spend their days sightseeing and night drinking beer before heading to the infamous Heart of Darkness.

 

 

St. Christopher’s Inn  :                London, Englandst-christophere28099s-inn-london

A bar, karaoke, cheap drinks, and a license to go until 4am all means that this hostel is bursting with partygoers and one the busiest in London. After you drink it down, you can take it off at the rooftop hot tub. People here know where the action is and if you play your cards right, it just might be your room.

 

 

Kabul   :                                     Barcelona, Spainkabul-spain

Located in the center of Las Ramblas, Kabul has a very open second floor where all parties happen. Happy hour officially begins at 7, which is usually a few hours after everyone wakes up. With a reputation for partying, this place keeps drawing those who start partying at 2 a.m. and sleep until 2 p.m. This place gives new meaning to the term “late night.” I was called a quitter for sleeping at 5 a.m.

 

 

The Rising Cock  :                      Lagos, Portugalrising-cock-portugal

The Rising Cock is infamous for its parties and it’s well deserved. Two things happen at the Rising Cock: drinking and drinking.

Start your day with the hostel’s booze cruise on which the majority of people get naked, and then keep the partying going with drinking games at the hostel. If you can’t handle 24 hour partying, this hostel is not for you.

 

 

The Pink Palace     :                         Corfu, Greecepink-palace-corfu-greece

The Pink Palace is one of the world’s most famous party hostels in the world and with good reason: toga parties, cheap shots of ouzo, happy hours, and theme nights. After a day at the beach (which is just minutes away) or their booze cruise, you’ll be spending the night dancing at their club, Palladium, until the sun comes up. The hostel has over 300 beds- there’s a good chance, you might not end up in yours!

 

 

The Treehouse    :                        Ko Chang, Thailandtreehouse-ko-chang

Every night is a bucket night at the Treehouse, and it’s the perfect blend of a relaxed hippy vibe and partying with a very active dance floor and a lot drinking. This place has all the ambiance you need and you don’t have to stay there to party there. People trickle in from all over to have fun, making this a hotspot on Lonely Beach.

 

 

The Yellow Location  :          Rome, Italyyellow-location-rome

With a bar downstairs and semi-nightly pub crawls, it’s pretty easy to meet people at the Yellow. It’s not a huge hostel either making the close quarters also convenient for meeting fellow travelers.

 

 

 

Ostello Archi Rossi   :        Florence, Italyostello-archi-rossi

This place has been popular for a long time as evident by the walls covered by the names of past guests. A big courtyard and common dining area keep people mingling and drinking vino rossi. There are some clubs down the street and, when they close, you can move back to the courtyard to keep the party going. The rooms are a little away from the action so you can actually get some sleep if you want.

 

 

Wombats    :                                    Berlin, Germanywombats-berlin

Known for its partying, Wombats rarely sees anyone over 25. With an ultra-chic bar, everyone breaks out their best attire and pickup skills here. Cheap drinks keep travelers mingling all night long. If you can’t meet anyone here, you can’t meet anyone anywhere.

 

 

The Jazz on South Beach  :   Miami, Florida USAjazz-on-south-beach-miami

Located right near the beach, The Jazz on South Beach has an excellent bar that hosts the bold and beautiful of South Beach. This is the place to stay if you’re looking to be seen in South Beach.

 

 

 

Carnival Court  :  Capetown, South Africacarnivalcourt-capetown

There’s no chance of a good night’s sleep at Carnival Court. Located near a lot of bars (there’s also a bar in the hostel), this place is a hangover waiting to happen.  It’s wild here and everyone is looking to break a new drinking record. The staff will point you in the direction of the parties but you just might have trouble walking there as the fun here starts well before the sun goes down.

 

 

Millhouse Hostel :                     Buenos Aires, Argentinamillhouse-hostel-buenos-aires

The music is on 24-hours a day at the Millhouse and the atmosphere is extremely social! Each night has a different activity such as dance party, karaoke night, and tango lessons. Definitely a hostel for those that want non-stop fun and excitement right at home! Most commonly heard line: “Were those moans from the porno shop next store or did you get lucky last night?”

 

Auckland Central Backpackers     Auckland, New Zealandauckland-central-backpackers

Located right down town, this hostel draws upon the fact its part of the Base chain. That means all the craziness of Melbourne spills over with people getting down and dirty all night long. It will give you another reason to keep staying longer in Auckland.

 

 

India House  :  New Orleans, Louisiana, USAindia-house-new-orleans

A funky converted house that was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, the India House features eccentric local characters and travelers who just can’t leave. Maybe it’s Bourbon St. Maybe it’s the jazz. Maybe it’s the beer vending machine in the kitchen. Whatever it is, people here know how to have a good time.

 

 

Tina’s Backpackers  :             Caye Caulker, Belizetinae28099s-backpackers-belize

Located right on the beach, Tina’s Backpackers keeps people in close quarters. Everyone here is into island living – sun by day, drink by night. Though the crowd tends to be a bit older (30ish), you wouldn’t know it by the way people party here. It is way off the beaten path but it’s worth it.


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