Sunday, March 30, 2008

The Dunes preserve Anguilla


The Dune Preserve is funky beach bar owned by Bankie Banx, Anguilla's famous reggae singer. It is has multiple levels with funky elements, decks, stairs, bars, plus a bar on the beach. Cabanas on the beach, and a larger boat bar and a large sailboat deck which serves as the main dining area. The Dune also has a a great new menu created by local chef - Chef Dale Carty. The Dune Preserve Restaurant still has a casual and fun atmosphere. The bar on the beach is made out of a small boat. Lunch is offered including seafood and chicken rotis which look like large burritos. Moonsplash 2008 kicks off from March 27 - 30, 2008 at the iconic Dune Preserve. The featured acts for Moonsplash 2008 include Steel Pulse and Tarrus Riley. Last March Jimmy Buffett preformed at the Dune on a stage built from an old racing boat for 4,000 fans. The Planet Dune nightclub has wonderful live-music and after hours party stop on the island.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Anguilla Resorts and Fine Dining

This amazing secluded island being called the “Hamptons of the Caribbean” it is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. The tiny island has a population of about 12,000. Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory that is 16 miles long, and 3 miles at the widest point. Anguilla has the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The 33 white sand beaches have crystal clear turquoise water. There are no direct flights to Anguilla so you need to take a connecting flight from Puerto Rico, St. Maarten or Antigua. From those locations you can take a smaller plane directly to the Anguilla or you can take the ferry from St. Maarten to Anguilla this only takes twenty minutes. Anguilla is a relaxing luxurious and low key island with no casinos and not much shopping to be done.
Anguilla is world-renowned for its unmatched collection of upscale resorts and has a number of full-service moderate and competitively priced accommodations as well. There are many different accommodations available from full-fledged and mini-resorts, hotels and apartment hotels; private and club-style villas, apartments and condos; small inns and guesthouses. Anguilla is exclusive and many stars are know to come to this luxury hide away including brad and Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox and her husband David Arquette. Some of the best Ultra-luxurious Resort on the island includes Malliouhana, Cap Jaluca, Cuisinart , and the cove castle villas
Malliouhana It sits on a bluff, overlooking Meads Bay. Of course, they have tennis, and swimming pools, little golf carts to motor you around... and some great restaurants. Go to the deck by the bar and watch the sun set over the ocean.
Cap Juluca is very elite and is located on a private beach. The resort features a wonderful array of entertainment amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, private golf carts and bicycles, aqua golf driving range, bunker and putting green, croquet lawn, Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, a library, tennis courts with a full-time resident pro, and water sports, including snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing, and sailing.
The CuisinArt Resort & Spa Anguilla is located on Rendezvous Bay. The hotel amenities include the Venus Spa, three lighted tennis courts, croquet, Bocce courts, children's playground, non-motorized water sports, swimming pool, boat charters, mountain bikes, a stretch of private beach, the Hydroponic Farm (vegetable farm), and two restaurants. Dining includes Santorini Restaurant, Cafe Mediterraneo located poolside, theme dinners, lobby and beach bars, Kitchen Stadium, Wine Cellar, and room service. The resort also offers cooking classes, scheduled fitness classes, mat pilates, concierge assistance, and complimentary continental breakfast, transfers to Anguilla Airport or the ferry terminal. This is also a great place to go if you have kids because they have lots of fun programs for them to join as well as a babysitting service!
Covecastel Villas
Award-winning New York Architect Myron Goldfinger had his own vision of castles in the sand: Abstract and spare, Covecastles beach houses and villas loom against the horizon, resembling nothing so much as sculpture. These villas have been praised in Architectural Digest twice. The ultra-modern. Covecastles Villa Resort is the ideal vacation spot for the well travelled who appreciate architectural beauty and personalized service.

Anguilla offers 70 dining experiences ranging from elegant, intimate gourmet seaside restaurants to casually chic beachfront bistros as well as affordable roadside grills. The island chefs are revered in publications such as Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and The New York Times. Some of my favorites include Trattoria Tramonto, Picante, Mangos, and The straw hat.
Trattoria Tramonto & Oasis Beach Bar
Trattoria Tramontoo is located on my favorite beach, Shoal Bay West. During the day you can enjoy an Italian lunch at the restaurant on the beach. After lunch you can lounge on the beach chairs and swim in the water in front of the restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing created by the talented chef Valter Belli who is from Italy. The pasta with crayfish is to die for and I have it almost every time I dine at the restaurant which is a lot! All the specials are great too with things like wild boar prosciutto over baby arugula with white truffle oil! When you head to the bar try the rum punch which is the best and strongest on the island! This is my favorite restaurant and is what made me fall in love with Anguilla!
Picante
The best Mexican restaurant! The atmosphere at Picante is bright and up beat. The service here is great and the employees are very friendly. They have the best burritos I have ever had made with grilled to order steak and chicken. They have great homemade salsa served with warm chips and truthfully everything on the menu is great. They offer a huge array of tequilas and margaritas. This place is a must for everyone.
The Straw Hat
The Straw Hat is a great restaurant located over the water. While you dine you can look at the fish in the light up blue water. The food is great and which is a combination of local Caribbean and Asian style food.
Mango’s
Mango’s is located on the beach so close to the water you can hear the waves crashing as you eat. The sashimi appetizer of the day is great and changes from tuna to snapper and to any other fresh fish that they get in. The Chef David creates wonderful Caribbean dishes including fresh lobster, crayfish, or Spicy whole grilled snapper. The ice cream and sorbet is made at the restaurant with the freshest ingredients.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Ashes Cigar Bar Red Bank, NJ







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Red Bank, New Jersey

Broad Street Red Bank, NJ
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Red Bank, New Jersey is is located in the Borough in Monmouth County and the name
"Red Bank" is attributed to the red soil throughout the area। Is a great Destination for a day or weekend trip। Red Bank offers the traveler gourmet shops and coffeehouses, delightful cafes, specialty shops and a lively nightlife। The out door activities include Boating, sculling, sailing, and fishing and in the winter, ice boats sail on the frozen Navesink। The Monmouth Boat Club, Marine Park, and the slips of The Molly Pitcher Inn provide access to the Navesink and, from there, the Atlantic Ocean.
If you're staying overnight the historic Molly Pitcher Inn is a great hotel with a wonderful restaurant and bar. Rates start at $100.00 per night I suggest you ask for a waterside room, because the view of the Navesink River is spectacular. It is wonderful to relax by their pool and take a swim where you can enjoy the view of the harbor. If they are booked you can also try the luxurious Oyster Point Hotel and Conference Center starting at $110/night which is located right down the road. If you need a taxi Yellow Car Company is great and its only costs $3.35 for a five Minute ride which is all it will take to get you into town if you don’t want to walk. When in town walk down Broad Street it is lined with luxury boutiques and department stores including the infamous "Garmany" of Red Bank Department Store. You will also Tiffany & Co., who opened a 6,000-square-foot boutique on Broad Street next to Garmany.
Hungry? There are lots of great places to try. Ashes Steak House & Cigar Club is one of my favorites. They allow indoor smoking and offer a wide array of fine cigars. They offer great steaks and have a wonderful seafood raw bar. The cheese plate is great there if you want to pick on something at the bar. To drink… the Bloody Mary’s are to die for and they also have a great selection of seasonal fresh fruits infused in vodka.
Italian is great at Buona Sera. They have a great wine list and a wonderful décor. The Melting Pot is a fun romantic place to go. The seating is very private each couple gets a private booth with their own stove to cook their fondue on. They have a wonderful menu that you can choose from an array of different combinations for fondue. This place is romantic, fun, and very tasty. The night life is fun at Ashes but you should also try RED. This restaurant bar and lounge is great. It is two floors and is cozy and trendy at the same time. In the morning try some of the wonderful coffee shops where you can relax read the paper and enjoy some breakfast.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Sping Break! Panama City Beach, Florida

Sping Break! Panama City Beach, Florida
If you had a long semester and you want to spend your spring break with other college kids partying on the beach and at clubs, Panama City Beach, Florida is the place to go. This spring break destination is perfect for those who are 21 and want to let lose. In Panama City, Florida there are many restaurants, clubs, bars, and hotels to go to.
The Summit Condominiums is a great place to stay if you want to be part of all the action. Its location is on the beach right next store to two of the most popular clubs in Panama City Beach. The Summit Condominiums have two big pools, two bars and when you walk out onto the beach you in the midst of all the action. You are located walking distance to most of the bars, restaurants, and clubs in the area. When you arrive at Panama City be prepared for a wild and crazy time that lasts all day and all night long. On the beach you will find people drinking and dancing. There is a lot going on such as free give a ways like Hawaiian tropics sunscreen, t-shirts, and many other things. There are all types of contest going on mini stages along the beach. If you want you can stop in at one of the clubs along the beach because they are opened during they day and have pools with contests, music, and drinking. You find things on the beach ranging from a bull riding machine to full kegs with people doing keg stands! Other things you can do during the day if you want to get away from the beach scene is rent a scooter. There are many places to go to such as seeing some gators at the park or grabbing some lunch and sight seeing.
When night falls and you need to fill your stomach with some food there are many places to go depending what you plan on spending. If you are trying to keep it low cost there is pizza and you can have it delivered to you hotel. But if you would like to try some local food Pineapple Willy’s and Dirty Dicks are a great places to try. Pineapple Willy’s is located on the beach walking distance from the Summit Condominiums. There you can get everything from Jack Daniel’s ribs, fried food including gator bites, salads, and fish. Pineapple Willy’s also has mugs which they serve frozen drinks in and when your done you get to keep the mug. (you will see many people walking around with them on the beach to keep there drinks cold). Another great place to go is Dirty Dicks which has souvenir tee-shirt and glasses with the saying “ I got crabs from dirty dicks”. As the name indicates they have crab on the menu. They have different types of crabs done different ways and of course they have a variety of food for everyone if you don’t like seafood.
After dinner you can hit the bars and clubs. To name a few there is Hammer Head Fred, Coyote Ugly, Spinnaker Beach Club, Harpoon Harry’s, and my favorite Club La Vela. Club La Vela is the largest nightclub in the USA, and is located next store to the Summit Condominiums. You will find many different room to suite everyone’s taste in music. There is a Hip-Hop, and High-Energy Dance in the Thunderdone. Techno in the Underground, night gallery, and in the Galaxy people will find break beats, and progressive house. Live rock takes place in the Rock Arena. Upstairs you will find the Karama Lounge which tends to be less crowded with air conditioning and seating. While up stairs offers a full Sake menu, premium spirits, modern décor you can over look the rock room and the hip-hop room! The list of rooms goes on but one of the many fun rooms is the popular Foam room! This room pumps out thousands of gallons of fun soapy suds for visitors to party in. It's incredibly fun.
Honestly, its hard not to have a great time in panama as long as your safe and don’t get hurt. Make sure you don’t forget to reapply the sunscreen because it easy to forget and you don’t want to be painfully burnt and look like a lobster. Make sure you drink some water along the way drinking in the sun can easily dehydrate you. And finally know your limits don’t drink too much and don’t go off anywhere alone. Have fun and be safe Panama City Beach, Florida is a great place!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008