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Condo Hotels Appeal to Baby Boomers Seeking a Vacation Home
Condo Hotels Appeal to Baby Boomers Seeking a Vacation Home
by Joel Greene
Baby boomers interested in buying vacation homes are now considering one of the latest trends in second home ownership: the condo hotel.
Condo hotels are a type of vacation home. They are typically located in resorts operated by some of the top luxury hotel chains, such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, and Trump International, to name a few.
These upscale second homes made their debut in Miami, but the condo hotel trend has now spread across the country to markets like Orlando, Las Vegas, Chicago, and to various cities in California, Colorado and New York. They are also quite popular in exotic locales such as Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean and Dubai.
Condo hotels are a perfect fit for the lifestyle baby boomers enjoy, providing luxurious, hassle-free second homes, without all the worries of maintenance. They offer baby boomers the opportunity for easy, relaxed family vacations in desirable locations without time spent researching, planning and booking travel accommodations.
Unlike traditional vacation homes, condo hotels are furnished condominium suites located within some of the country's most famous hotels and resorts. Owners of these suites are entitled to use all of the luxury amenities and services offered by the property, such as fine dining restaurants, fitness centers, spas, and concierge services.
Furthermore, the headaches of maintenance, guest services and housekeeping are assumed by the on-site hotel management company.
But what really sets condo hotels apart are that the individual owners can place their unit in the hotel's rental program when they're not there. The hotel management takes on the responsibility of finding and dealing directly with renters, leaving the owners free from these duties. The rent revenue the condo hotel unit generates helps offset the costs of ownership.
Many baby boomers looking for investment alternatives see condo hotels as a smart choice, a means to diversify into something other than stock market holdings. Because of a limited supply of land in many choice locales, the likelihood of capital appreciation on condo hotel units is increased.
Condo hotel units come in a variety of sizes and prices, typically ranging from $300,000 to over $1 million for prime properties.
Unlike a timeshare, which usually provides only a week or two per year of use, condo hotel owners are fully deeded property owners who can generally use their condo suites when and how they please. Baby boomers want vacation homes that are available when their busy schedules allow them time off.
Also, whereas traditional timeshares can be difficult to resell, condo hotels, with their luxury amenities, prime locations, limited inventory, and potential for appreciation, can be resold more readily.
For all these reasons, the condo hotel product, and the lifestyle if offers, appeals to the baby boomer generation. Look for more condo hotels to come on the market in coming years to meet this burgeoning demand.
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by Joel Greene
Baby boomers interested in buying vacation homes are now considering one of the latest trends in second home ownership: the condo hotel.
Condo hotels are a type of vacation home. They are typically located in resorts operated by some of the top luxury hotel chains, such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, and Trump International, to name a few.
These upscale second homes made their debut in Miami, but the condo hotel trend has now spread across the country to markets like Orlando, Las Vegas, Chicago, and to various cities in California, Colorado and New York. They are also quite popular in exotic locales such as Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean and Dubai.
Condo hotels are a perfect fit for the lifestyle baby boomers enjoy, providing luxurious, hassle-free second homes, without all the worries of maintenance. They offer baby boomers the opportunity for easy, relaxed family vacations in desirable locations without time spent researching, planning and booking travel accommodations.
Unlike traditional vacation homes, condo hotels are furnished condominium suites located within some of the country's most famous hotels and resorts. Owners of these suites are entitled to use all of the luxury amenities and services offered by the property, such as fine dining restaurants, fitness centers, spas, and concierge services.
Furthermore, the headaches of maintenance, guest services and housekeeping are assumed by the on-site hotel management company.
But what really sets condo hotels apart are that the individual owners can place their unit in the hotel's rental program when they're not there. The hotel management takes on the responsibility of finding and dealing directly with renters, leaving the owners free from these duties. The rent revenue the condo hotel unit generates helps offset the costs of ownership.
Many baby boomers looking for investment alternatives see condo hotels as a smart choice, a means to diversify into something other than stock market holdings. Because of a limited supply of land in many choice locales, the likelihood of capital appreciation on condo hotel units is increased.
Condo hotel units come in a variety of sizes and prices, typically ranging from $300,000 to over $1 million for prime properties.
Unlike a timeshare, which usually provides only a week or two per year of use, condo hotel owners are fully deeded property owners who can generally use their condo suites when and how they please. Baby boomers want vacation homes that are available when their busy schedules allow them time off.
Also, whereas traditional timeshares can be difficult to resell, condo hotels, with their luxury amenities, prime locations, limited inventory, and potential for appreciation, can be resold more readily.
For all these reasons, the condo hotel product, and the lifestyle if offers, appeals to the baby boomer generation. Look for more condo hotels to come on the market in coming years to meet this burgeoning demand.
Posted in Baby, Boomers, Chicago, Condo, dining restaurants, exotic locales, fitness centers, Hilton, hotels, Las Vegas, luxury hotel, Marriott, orlando, Ritz-Carlton, spas, Trump International 0 comments
Last Minute Flights Las Vegas
Last Minute Flights Las Vegas - Spend Less - Get More
by Rupert Sherwood
Most people would feel that it is foolish to even imagine that you can get a budget vacation to the Sin City, Las Vegas; forget getting a flight for the destination at the last minute. Hence, I think you will be surprised if I were to tell you that it is indeed possible to get tickets for last minute flights Las Vegas, and that too at very cheap rates. Here are the spoilers.
If you watch some holiday magazines, you might find coupons for Las Vegas destinations. These coupons might give you discounted or even free entry into some of the casinos there. Certainly, this could mean great savings for you. But, since these coupons will not be valid for quite long, it is necessary to use them fast. And that could merit a last minute flight to Las Vegas.
This is where many Las Vegas revelers end up making a mistake. In order to cash in the coupons at the right time, they end up buying the costly last minute tickets that airlines offer. This way, they do get their last minute flights Las Vegas, but what is the point? They have probably blown up all the discount they got from the coupon on the costly last minute ticket. Do not commit the mistake of getting those expensive last minute tickets then. Ask the airlines if they have any unsold or canceled tickets with them. These are the tickets that you can buy and at quite economical rates too!
Airlines do not want to waste their tickets. If they have residual tickets with them, they will willingly give them to anyone who comes by. You must check out the less popular flights here. They will have more unsold tickets than the popular ones, and you chances of getting last minute flights Las Vegas would be higher with them.
The websites of these airlines would be a very good bet for you to get last minute flights Las Vegas. They will show all their residual tickets on their websites. Small tiny bloopers placed strategically around the website will proclaim the presence of these tickets. If you find them, do not tarry. Prices of these tickets go up faster than you can say 1,2,3.
Las Vegas is a very expensive place to have a vacation - along with the flights, the accommodation is also highly expensive. If you are booking with a travel agent, make sure you tell them to find budget accommodation for you. Beware of travel agents who will saddle you with expensive last minute flights Las Vegas and needlessly high-priced hotel reservations to boot.
But then there are unscrupulous travel agents that you must be wary of. These guys will saddle you with expensive tickets and bring up the entire cost of the package without you even noticing it. Do some comparison shopping here. Otherwise, get the last minute flights Las Vegas tickets from the airport offices, and scour for budget hotels when you reach your destination. Do not involve the travel agent if they act shady in their dealings.
However, it is important that you do not go all out and buy ridiculously high-priced tickets from the airlines, just because you have got some coupons to the Golden Nugget. Take some time out and do research on getting low-priced last minute flights Las Vegas. Penny-pinch your way to your vacation, or in three days you will be blowing up your entire annual income!
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by Rupert Sherwood
Most people would feel that it is foolish to even imagine that you can get a budget vacation to the Sin City, Las Vegas; forget getting a flight for the destination at the last minute. Hence, I think you will be surprised if I were to tell you that it is indeed possible to get tickets for last minute flights Las Vegas, and that too at very cheap rates. Here are the spoilers.
If you watch some holiday magazines, you might find coupons for Las Vegas destinations. These coupons might give you discounted or even free entry into some of the casinos there. Certainly, this could mean great savings for you. But, since these coupons will not be valid for quite long, it is necessary to use them fast. And that could merit a last minute flight to Las Vegas.
This is where many Las Vegas revelers end up making a mistake. In order to cash in the coupons at the right time, they end up buying the costly last minute tickets that airlines offer. This way, they do get their last minute flights Las Vegas, but what is the point? They have probably blown up all the discount they got from the coupon on the costly last minute ticket. Do not commit the mistake of getting those expensive last minute tickets then. Ask the airlines if they have any unsold or canceled tickets with them. These are the tickets that you can buy and at quite economical rates too!
Airlines do not want to waste their tickets. If they have residual tickets with them, they will willingly give them to anyone who comes by. You must check out the less popular flights here. They will have more unsold tickets than the popular ones, and you chances of getting last minute flights Las Vegas would be higher with them.
The websites of these airlines would be a very good bet for you to get last minute flights Las Vegas. They will show all their residual tickets on their websites. Small tiny bloopers placed strategically around the website will proclaim the presence of these tickets. If you find them, do not tarry. Prices of these tickets go up faster than you can say 1,2,3.
Las Vegas is a very expensive place to have a vacation - along with the flights, the accommodation is also highly expensive. If you are booking with a travel agent, make sure you tell them to find budget accommodation for you. Beware of travel agents who will saddle you with expensive last minute flights Las Vegas and needlessly high-priced hotel reservations to boot.
But then there are unscrupulous travel agents that you must be wary of. These guys will saddle you with expensive tickets and bring up the entire cost of the package without you even noticing it. Do some comparison shopping here. Otherwise, get the last minute flights Las Vegas tickets from the airport offices, and scour for budget hotels when you reach your destination. Do not involve the travel agent if they act shady in their dealings.
However, it is important that you do not go all out and buy ridiculously high-priced tickets from the airlines, just because you have got some coupons to the Golden Nugget. Take some time out and do research on getting low-priced last minute flights Las Vegas. Penny-pinch your way to your vacation, or in three days you will be blowing up your entire annual income!
A Luxury Las Vegas Vacation at the Bellagio Hotel
A Luxury Las Vegas Vacation at the Bellagio Hotel
by Peter Shannon
The Bellagio Hotel is home to the fabulous and famous Cirque du Soleil show "O". And this is just the start of your Las Vegas vacation fun as the Bellagio Hotel has so much more to offer.
The style of this luxury hotel is taken from the theme of a Roman extravaganza. It sits at the edge of a 10-acre man-made lake which provides you with a host of activities. There are also some 20 restaurants and cafes on site, a 65,000 square foot spa and salon and a numerous other attractions.
Just outside the hotel is the Beautiful Bellagio Fountains. Here you can see an incredible water ballet created by a thousand choreographed sprays that burst into the air and blossom like flowers. The display is accompanied by classical music that matches the beat of the water jets. They are so mesmerizing that it is not uncommon for Las Vegas visitors to spend an hour or more gazing at the water show, especially at night.
The Bellagio Hotel lobby alone is a show in itself. Over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers, each perfectly each hand-crafted, cover the ceiling. In addition multi-colored works of art, called The Fiori di Como, add to the atmosphere
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are also a part of this amazing city within a city. Here you will find exotic plants from all over the world. It's a botanical display that rivals the gardens you might find in London or New York City.
At the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art there is a small but quite impressive display of dozens of works by masters such as Picasso, Monet, van Gogh and others. You tour is aided by an audio presentation. Art lovers will certainly find this to be a must visit spot on their Las Vegas vacation.
A large casino is a central part of the Bellagio Hotel site so guests must be over 18 years of age. If fact the casino is so large that you will pass through it while on your way to most of the other attractions on site. In the casino there is plenty of action ranging from $1 slots to poker tables where you can wager $5,000 per hand.
Because the Bellagio Hotel is a luxury hotel, the rates are not for the budget conscious Las Vegas visitor. But even so, discounts are often available for off-periods. Regardless, they will so to it that you get your money's worth here. This is a place for elegance and pampering with luxurious Italian provincial-decorated rooms and a high-end spa. At the spa the general ambiance is enhance by the music and the unusual architectural features such as the walls made of water. It's all designed to completely melt your stress away.
There are over 3,400 rooms at the Bellagio but the staff ensures that every visitor is catered to promptly and in the style expected of a luxury Las Vegas vacation destination. Come visit the Bellagio. You will find out for yourself.
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by Peter Shannon
The Bellagio Hotel is home to the fabulous and famous Cirque du Soleil show "O". And this is just the start of your Las Vegas vacation fun as the Bellagio Hotel has so much more to offer.
The style of this luxury hotel is taken from the theme of a Roman extravaganza. It sits at the edge of a 10-acre man-made lake which provides you with a host of activities. There are also some 20 restaurants and cafes on site, a 65,000 square foot spa and salon and a numerous other attractions.
Just outside the hotel is the Beautiful Bellagio Fountains. Here you can see an incredible water ballet created by a thousand choreographed sprays that burst into the air and blossom like flowers. The display is accompanied by classical music that matches the beat of the water jets. They are so mesmerizing that it is not uncommon for Las Vegas visitors to spend an hour or more gazing at the water show, especially at night.
The Bellagio Hotel lobby alone is a show in itself. Over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers, each perfectly each hand-crafted, cover the ceiling. In addition multi-colored works of art, called The Fiori di Como, add to the atmosphere
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are also a part of this amazing city within a city. Here you will find exotic plants from all over the world. It's a botanical display that rivals the gardens you might find in London or New York City.
At the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art there is a small but quite impressive display of dozens of works by masters such as Picasso, Monet, van Gogh and others. You tour is aided by an audio presentation. Art lovers will certainly find this to be a must visit spot on their Las Vegas vacation.
A large casino is a central part of the Bellagio Hotel site so guests must be over 18 years of age. If fact the casino is so large that you will pass through it while on your way to most of the other attractions on site. In the casino there is plenty of action ranging from $1 slots to poker tables where you can wager $5,000 per hand.
Because the Bellagio Hotel is a luxury hotel, the rates are not for the budget conscious Las Vegas visitor. But even so, discounts are often available for off-periods. Regardless, they will so to it that you get your money's worth here. This is a place for elegance and pampering with luxurious Italian provincial-decorated rooms and a high-end spa. At the spa the general ambiance is enhance by the music and the unusual architectural features such as the walls made of water. It's all designed to completely melt your stress away.
There are over 3,400 rooms at the Bellagio but the staff ensures that every visitor is catered to promptly and in the style expected of a luxury Las Vegas vacation destination. Come visit the Bellagio. You will find out for yourself.
Las Vegas Vacation at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas Vacation at Caesars Palace
by Peter Shannon
Caesars Palace has been a popular destination for Las Vegas visitors ever since it opened its doors in 1966. That makes it one of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas but it has never gone out of style.
It's been renovated since then and the changes have only reinforced the hotel's nickname of Emperor of the city. For decades Caesars Palace has been providing first-rate attractions to the throngs of visitors to the famed desert city
Las Vegas offers all kinds of action and the heart of it all is The Strip. Caesars Palace has a central location on The Strip so you don't have to go far to experience the attractions. And you really don't even have to leave the hotel.
Top-notch entertainment has been a staple at Caesars. Frank Sinatra regularly performed here throughout the '60s and '80s. Many other popular entertainers such as Celine Dion and Elton John continue to help reinforce the hotel's reputation for booking top-notch talent. Many of the world's top-drawing entertainers have performed in the 4,000 square-foot Coliseum Theater.
Caesars has a long-established reputation for booking top-notch talent, ever since Frank Sinatra performed there in the '60s-'80s. Whether you enjoy Celine Dion or Elton John or any of a dozen other top-drawing acts, Caesars will host them sooner or later. Enjoy fine drinks in the 4,000 square foot Coliseum Theatre while you sit back and watch the show.
The hotel casino covers three rooms and 129,000 square feet while the cuisine at the Japanese restaurant, Hyakumi is 100% Vegas style. High ceilings and marble bathrooms decorated with brass fixtures provide guests with a royal experience.
Japanese food is not the only fare available for the hungry visitor. There is Rao's, imported from New York's East Harlem. They have been serving authentic Italian fare for over 100 years, For one of the hottest spots in town, try Nero's.
Caesar's is also famous for shopping. The hotel has over 100 stores with 240,000 square-feet including some nice upscale shops so you can pick up that Cartier watch or Gucci handbag that you have been coveting.
Sports fans will want to visit Caesar's famous The Neil Leifer Gallery. Admission is free to view the fine collection of sports photographs. Many of the photographers have been featured on Time, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other well-known publications.
There is the one that caught Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston after their famous fight. Or the photo of Secretariat winning the Kentucky Derby. One photo shows JFK with then Vice-President Lyndon Johnson tossing out the first ball of the 1961 baseball season.
If you see something you like, the photos are for sale so you can take your favorites home.
Caesars pool area is also an important part of why people love this hotel. They call it Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis and with good reason. It covers 4.5 acres and has four individual pools. The décor is modeled after an authentic Roman spa with traditional columns surrounding the Roman baths.
Then there is the 23,000 square-foot Qua Spa where you can melt away your stress and worries with whirlpools, saunas, tanning booths and the Arctic Ice Room.
So make sure your next trip to Las Vegas includes a stay at Caesars on the Strip and you will be treated like royalty.
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by Peter Shannon
Caesars Palace has been a popular destination for Las Vegas visitors ever since it opened its doors in 1966. That makes it one of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas but it has never gone out of style.
It's been renovated since then and the changes have only reinforced the hotel's nickname of Emperor of the city. For decades Caesars Palace has been providing first-rate attractions to the throngs of visitors to the famed desert city
Las Vegas offers all kinds of action and the heart of it all is The Strip. Caesars Palace has a central location on The Strip so you don't have to go far to experience the attractions. And you really don't even have to leave the hotel.
Top-notch entertainment has been a staple at Caesars. Frank Sinatra regularly performed here throughout the '60s and '80s. Many other popular entertainers such as Celine Dion and Elton John continue to help reinforce the hotel's reputation for booking top-notch talent. Many of the world's top-drawing entertainers have performed in the 4,000 square-foot Coliseum Theater.
Caesars has a long-established reputation for booking top-notch talent, ever since Frank Sinatra performed there in the '60s-'80s. Whether you enjoy Celine Dion or Elton John or any of a dozen other top-drawing acts, Caesars will host them sooner or later. Enjoy fine drinks in the 4,000 square foot Coliseum Theatre while you sit back and watch the show.
The hotel casino covers three rooms and 129,000 square feet while the cuisine at the Japanese restaurant, Hyakumi is 100% Vegas style. High ceilings and marble bathrooms decorated with brass fixtures provide guests with a royal experience.
Japanese food is not the only fare available for the hungry visitor. There is Rao's, imported from New York's East Harlem. They have been serving authentic Italian fare for over 100 years, For one of the hottest spots in town, try Nero's.
Caesar's is also famous for shopping. The hotel has over 100 stores with 240,000 square-feet including some nice upscale shops so you can pick up that Cartier watch or Gucci handbag that you have been coveting.
Sports fans will want to visit Caesar's famous The Neil Leifer Gallery. Admission is free to view the fine collection of sports photographs. Many of the photographers have been featured on Time, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other well-known publications.
There is the one that caught Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston after their famous fight. Or the photo of Secretariat winning the Kentucky Derby. One photo shows JFK with then Vice-President Lyndon Johnson tossing out the first ball of the 1961 baseball season.
If you see something you like, the photos are for sale so you can take your favorites home.
Caesars pool area is also an important part of why people love this hotel. They call it Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis and with good reason. It covers 4.5 acres and has four individual pools. The décor is modeled after an authentic Roman spa with traditional columns surrounding the Roman baths.
Then there is the 23,000 square-foot Qua Spa where you can melt away your stress and worries with whirlpools, saunas, tanning booths and the Arctic Ice Room.
So make sure your next trip to Las Vegas includes a stay at Caesars on the Strip and you will be treated like royalty.
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Las Vegas Massage Therapy - Don't Miss Out
Las Vegas Massage Therapy - Don't Miss Out
by Chris Cooney
Las Vegas is the city that has the most to offer it visitors and residents. From gambling casinos to restaurants, to taking in a show, Las Vegas is one of the most visited cities in the world today. Every year, millions of people travel from all over the world to visit this amazing city. Las Vegas is a twenty-four hour a day, seven days a week city. There is something for everyone all day and all night.
Among the many attractions in Las Vegas, many establishments offer a place to go to for Las Vegas massage therapy. Many find it an exhilarating experience. A Las Vegas massage is unlike any other you may receive anywhere else. It is done by a person who is nationally certified which means that they are uniquely qualified in the procedure.
What Happens
A Las Vegas massage therapy session lasts about one hour. However, at the end of the hour, you will have received an incredible massage. The techniques used in a Las Vegas massage have been time tested and used for over a hundred years. A Las Vegas massage is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime. Many people return to Las Vegas with the anticipation of receiving a massage.
The difference that you feel will astound you and have you returning for a Las Vegas massage again and again. Among the benefits, you will find that you have better muscle definition; flexibility and you will get a more restful sleep. You will find that your stress level has been reduced and that you are better able to cope with different situations.
Training Therapists
A Las Vegas massage therapy professional usually trains for years to become highly trained. They gain the skills that they need to perform the best massage that you can get. Among their course studies is healthy living, including diet and nutrition, which they pass on to their clients during the massage.
Every year, millions of people flock to Las Vegas for vacation or just a weekend get away. With all there is to do in Las Vegas, many of the visitors will not leave until they have received their Las Vegas massage. Those who have had a Las Vegas massage will get one upon arrival to their hotel. They believe that it will rejuvenate them and give them more stamina to take in shows, dine in the finest restaurants, and to gamble for longer periods of time.
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by Chris Cooney
Las Vegas is the city that has the most to offer it visitors and residents. From gambling casinos to restaurants, to taking in a show, Las Vegas is one of the most visited cities in the world today. Every year, millions of people travel from all over the world to visit this amazing city. Las Vegas is a twenty-four hour a day, seven days a week city. There is something for everyone all day and all night.
Among the many attractions in Las Vegas, many establishments offer a place to go to for Las Vegas massage therapy. Many find it an exhilarating experience. A Las Vegas massage is unlike any other you may receive anywhere else. It is done by a person who is nationally certified which means that they are uniquely qualified in the procedure.
What Happens
A Las Vegas massage therapy session lasts about one hour. However, at the end of the hour, you will have received an incredible massage. The techniques used in a Las Vegas massage have been time tested and used for over a hundred years. A Las Vegas massage is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime. Many people return to Las Vegas with the anticipation of receiving a massage.
The difference that you feel will astound you and have you returning for a Las Vegas massage again and again. Among the benefits, you will find that you have better muscle definition; flexibility and you will get a more restful sleep. You will find that your stress level has been reduced and that you are better able to cope with different situations.
Training Therapists
A Las Vegas massage therapy professional usually trains for years to become highly trained. They gain the skills that they need to perform the best massage that you can get. Among their course studies is healthy living, including diet and nutrition, which they pass on to their clients during the massage.
Every year, millions of people flock to Las Vegas for vacation or just a weekend get away. With all there is to do in Las Vegas, many of the visitors will not leave until they have received their Las Vegas massage. Those who have had a Las Vegas massage will get one upon arrival to their hotel. They believe that it will rejuvenate them and give them more stamina to take in shows, dine in the finest restaurants, and to gamble for longer periods of time.
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