If you're planning a vacation to Costa Rica, why not bring along your hotel and restaurant? The most delightful way to experience Costa Rica's marvelous beaches and coastal rainforests is from a cruise ship, and when you treat yourself to a Costa Rican cruise, getting there will be a big part of the fun!

Coata Rican cruises range from seven-or-eight night budget trips with a single Costa Rican port-of-call at Puerto Caldera on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, Seabourn's to four-week affairs which begin at Puerto Caldera and wend their way along the Central American Coast, stopping at Puerto Quepos and Puerto Moins, before touring the Caribbean and ending at Fort Lauderdale.

When you vacation in Costa Rica, youll be immersed in a warm, welcoming culture and surrounded by the natural beauty of one of the worlds still largely undiscovered Paradises. Youll be charmed by the friendliness of the locals, usually referred to as Ticos. And when it comes to dining, youll find the Costa Rican cuisine, or tipico, your most affordable option although you certainly wont suffer from a lack of culinary choices.

As the members of the Baby Boomer generation have begun to reach retirement age, they have completely turned the traditional idea of the "sunset years" on its ear. The senior citizen of today is nowhere near ready to slow down, and has more opportunities than ever before to continue enjoying life to the full.

If youre a senior citizen whos been exploring lifes possibilities, youve undoubtedly thought about traveling. Finding vacation packages geared for seniors is easier than you can imagine, whether they be guided tours, travels with a church or other social group, or simply flying solo. But one sometimes overlooked senior travel possibility is the cruise ship vacation.

If youre planning a vacation to Costa Rica, why not bring along your hotel and restaurant? The most delightful way to experience Costa Ricas marvelous beaches and coastal rainforests is from a cruise ship, and when you treat yourself to a Costa Rican cruise, getting there will be a big part of the fun!

Coata Rican cruises range from seven-or- eight night budget trips with a single Costa Rican port of- call at Puerto Caldera on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, Seabourns to four-week affairs which begin at Puerto Caldera and wend their way along the Central American Coast, stopping at Puerto Quepos and Puerto Moins, before touring the Caribbean and ending at Fort Lauderdale.

You may have tried to reserve a hotel room recently, only to discover that they offer iBridge internet access. Huh? You know about ADSL, cable, dial-up, wireless … but what is iBridge? Will it work with your current laptop computer?

Computer technology is in a constant state of flux - and with it, the various methods of connecting to the internet. Carrying a laptop computer with you while you travel is probably a way of life if you take frequent business trips. You know all about DSL, dial-up, wireless, and cable connections - but the hotel reservations desk has just informed you that their hotel offers iBridge internet. 'Huh? iBridge?' you say! Will it work with your current laptop computer?

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www.hotelconxions.com hotel website allow leisure and business travelers searching the Internet a place to search for information on places to go and a hotel to stay. The on-line user has the capability to book on line or call a toll free number to reserve a vacation package or hotel room.

When traveling through Louisiana there are numerous options for sightseeing and vacationing but probably the biggest party held is called Mardi Gras and New Orleans hotels gear up for the reveler's invasion six months before the partygoers arrive. If you are planning to make the trip, you need to understand that reservations for New Orleans hotels need to be made long before the party dates.

New Englanders are proud of their region and of the abundance of attractions which highlight the history and culture unique to this area. But they do not just sit back and enjoy it. Museums and attractions are constantly working to enhance the visitor experience, continuing restoration work, adding exhibits or offering a tour with a new twist in a popular destination. Another thing New Englanders are passionate about is food.

Today Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com & Bookpleasures.com interviews Susie Ellis, President of Spa Finder Inc.

Norm:

Could you tell us a little about yourself and your expertise in spas, and why you became interested in them?

Susie: