Friday, February 26, 2010

Top 10 Tips For Vacationers On A Budget

1. Stay in the town next door - By staying in a smaller town close to where you plan to spend most of your time can save you a bundle. Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort is located just 15 minutes outside the downtown area of Murcia, Spain.

2. Book a suite - Instead of having two rooms, consider the two bedroom suites that some hotels provide. They will end up being cheaper and you get just as much privacy with your own room. Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort offers both one and two bedroom suites.

3. Use the same airport - Flying in and out of the same airport is almost always cheaper. It’s not only the flight tickets but the car rentals as well. Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort is located near four airports, including the international airport of San Javier.

4. Think about size when renting a car - If you want a car for convenience and plan on making short trips in it, choose a smaller car. This will save you a great deal on gas. Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort is located within easy traveling distance to the grand cities of Granada, Seville, and Cordoba, as well as the glamorous cities of Marbella and Puerto Banus on the Costa del Sol.

5. Traveling around the area? Driving is not that bad - Planning on taking an hour flight to another location? With airport security and all the airport inconveniences, you might as well drive there. Usually it will take the same amount of time and is typically less expensive. Plus, once you get to your location, having a car is easier than needing to take your bags everywhere.

6. If you don’t plan on renting a car, avoid taxis and welcome public transportation - Tourists usually take taxis because it seems like the easiest way, however by taking the subway or bus, you could save yourself some money. Murcia, Spain also has a variety of transportation that can take you all around the area including some must see sites like: Granada, Valencia, and Madrid.

7. Make a trip to the grocery store - Even if you are away from home, chances are high that there are grocery stores where you are traveling to. It’s worth it to take a trip there and get snacks, water, and everything you need. In fact, Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort has an onsite supermarket.

8. Cook for yourself - Not many people do this, but cooking while on vacation can sometimes be quite fun since the experience is new (cookware, dining area, supermarkets etc). The suites at Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort offer fully equipped designer kitchens.

9. Enjoy a mini tour - Instead of taking a bus tour that takes days, why not enjoy a tour that takes a couple hours and shows you around the city you are visiting. Not only will they take you to places you probably want to visit anyway, the tour guide is usually quite entertaining and informative as well. In fact, Murcia, Spain offers visitors a variety of walking tours to partake in.

10. Make use of resort amenities - Most resorts offer guests a variety of amenities to use that are both enjoyable and will save you money. Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort’s amenities include: a golf academy with a 27-hole golf course, challenge course of 9 holes, ecological golf course, driving range, putting green, chipping green and sport center. The resort also features tennis, basketball, a fitness center, equestrian center, walking and cycling paths, outdoor pool, internet room, library, coffee lounge, and full-service spa.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Come Experience Murcia, Spain

Murcia, Spain, home to Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, offers visitors one of the best vacation destinations.

The city of Murcia is described by many as the most beautiful and historic city in the country with an estimated 230 days of sunshine per year. As a result, The World Health Organization has proclaimed it as the healthiest climate in Europe! It also boasts highest temperatures in the region.

The coast of Murcia is lined with over 200 beaches and shares two different bodies of water; the Mediterranean Sea and the Mar Menor. These waters offer guests exceptional swimming areas and an array of water sports including sailing, boating, water skiing, and windsurfing.

The city of Murcia is also surrounded by a chain of mountains that travel all the way down to the sea. These mountains host many outdoor activities including, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking and walking.

With Murcia’s beautiful weather and endless amount of activities, it doesn’t sound like you could find a better vacation location!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Must See Sites When Visiting Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort

Planning a trip to Palatinum Golf, Spa and Sport Resort in Murcia, Spain? Be sure to check out these 10 must see sites when visiting the area.

1. Mar Menor- This naturally formed, warm water lagoon is one of the best places in Europe to learn all kinds of water sports. Whatever you want to do, you can do it here – swimming, scuba-diving, water-skiing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, sailing – the list is endless. The Mar Menor is separated from the Mediterranean by a narrow strip of land known as La Manga.

2. La Manga- A hot spot for vacationers because it offers a multitude of restaurants, bars, nightlife, and daily activities. You will never run out of things to do when visiting La Manga.

3. San Pedro De Salinas- Located at the end of the La Manga strip, also known as ‘the strip’, is the San Pedro De Salinas which is famed for their mineral mud baths.

4. Catedral de Murcia- A 600-year-old cathedral which features many Renaissance and Baroque elements, although its interior is fundamentally Gothic.

5. Plaza Julian Romea- An open square with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and the 19th century Romea Theatre. This plaza is also the home to the regional tourist office.

6. Gran Casino Murcia- This casino started as a gentlemen´s club for in 1847. The grandiose building has an interesting mix of interior design and architecture that goes from neo-Baroque to old Arabic style. The casino features thirty-five slots and ten table games.

7. The Port of Cartagena- Due to its strategic position on the Murcia coast, it has been inhabited by several cultures which have left their mark on its artistic heritage. The Port of Cartagena is a beautiful place to visit, full of historic, leisure, and romantic locales and adventures.

8. Plaza de las Flores- The best tapas bars in Murcia are grouped around this quaint plaza. This compact square is also lined with flower- stalls, bars and typical open-air cafes.

9. Calle Veronicas- The region of Murcia is known as the vegetable garden of Europe and when you see the stalls at the city's daily covered market on Calle Veronicas you will understand why. A tapas lunch at Café Bar Lola, stall 241, is a treat: try the octopus, grilled prawns and succulent fillet of pork and wash it down with a glass of white wine - a bargain at about €13 (£8.50) for two.

10. Calasparra- Nestled in the mountains alongside the Segura River, you can enjoy river rafting, rock-climbing, hiking, and fishing. Just outside this town are networks of caves with ancient wall paintings and fascinating rock formations.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Vacation in the Beautiful Weather of Murcia, Spain

Murcia, Spain’s yearlong, beautiful weather is something all guests are sure to enjoy when visiting Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort. Murcia typically has over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and this, combined with the region’s largest coastline, has made Murcia one of the favorite holiday destinations for both domestic and international tourism.

Below are the average monthly temperatures in Murcia, Spain (high/low):

January- 62/42
February- 65/44
March- 70/47
April- 74/50
May- 79/56
June- 87/63
July- 93/68
August- 93/70
September- 87/65
October- 78/58
November- 69/49
December- 64/44

The amount of sun that Murcia receives and the comfortable, mild temperatures of the area make it a great location for carrying out the endless list of activities Murcia offers throughout the year.

For more information regarding Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, please visit www.PalatinumResort.com.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Enjoy The Endless Amount of Activities in Murcia, Spain

Not only does Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort have an endless amount of activities to partake in, but so does Murcia, Spain!

Murcia, Spain offers 250 km of Mediterranean coastline, a multitude of mountains, the Mar Menor, and a beautiful climate all year long, making the amount of outdoor activities to participate in endless.

Golf
Murcia's rolling landscapes, both inland and on the coast, is the home to many gorgeous golf courses. One of the most stunning courses, Mosa Trajectum, is actually the home to Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort. This golf academy features a 27-hole course, challenge course of 9 holes, ecological golf course, driving range, putting green, and chipping green.

Walking, Hiking and Trekking
There are numerous amounts of walking, hiking, and trekking trails in Murcia. Some of the best locations include Parque Natural de Sierra Espuña, Salinas y Arenales Nature Reserve, Calblanque Nature Reserve, Sierra de la Pila Regional Park and Humedal del Ajauque y Rambla Salada.

Sailing, Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Kitesurfing and Jet Skiing
These activities can be enjoyed both on the Mediterranean Sea, along the Costa Calida, or the Mar Menor. The Mar Menor is a shallow, salt water lagoon that features crystal clear, warm water making these activities possible and enjoyable year round.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
While there are many great diving and snorkeling sites along the Costa Calida, the waters of Mar Menor definitely attract a lot of attention. The seabed around Mazarrón is also known as a great diving site.

Rock Climbing
There are many quality rock climbing locations throughout the Murcian hills, however, the most popular are the limestone faces of the Sierra Espuna.

Tennis
There are a numerous number of tennis courts throughout Murcia and many of the gold clubs feature both clay and hard courts. In fact, Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort has an on-site tennis court.

Horseback Riding
Many of the parks and reserves along the Costa Calida offer areas for horseback riding. There are also two very respected riding centers around Mar Menor.

For more information regarding Palatinum, Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, and other activities both on and off the resort, please visit www.PalatinumResort.com.