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Thursday, December 07, 2006

Find Holiday relax

Holiday is a time to reconnect with ourselves, relax, and get away from it all, but perhaps lounging by the beach drinking mojitos and catching rays is not your idea of a good time. You need action! Adventure! You need a trip that is going to raise your adrenaline level through the roof and get your blood pumping through your veins. Adventure holidays are a great way to go if you've had enough downtime. Three adventure holidays sure to please, including mountain climbing, windsurfing, and whitewater rafting.
If you are looking to go on a romantic getaway that is a little more adult, you are talking about an adult vacation. There are many options to choose from in regards to an adult vacation, and depending of course on the basic location you would like to travel to, the amount of money you are willing to spend, and most importantly your own personal preference, the options can be narrowed down in order to find the perfect adult vacation getaway spot for you.
Many travel agencies and websites will offer different vacation packages that will sometimes include hotel accommodations, airfare, car rentals and show tickets. Are these vacation packages offering you a discount? I decided to find a few vacation package offers both on the web and through a travel agency that tickled my fancy. Then I jumped on the web myself to see if I could put something together that was similar but better in price.
But what exactly are all-inclusive holidays? The goal behind all-inclusive holidays is to provide the travel with a one-stop shop, and they include several different aspects of the traveling experience in one, all-inclusive package. With your reservation and payment, you often purchase a package that includes your food or admission to shows - that type of thing. Examples of all-inclusive holidays include Sandals Caribbean Resorts, cruises, etc.
Still Stuck For Ideas?
So you are ready to take a break but still cannot make up your mind where you want to go, and what exactly you want to do. Everyone in the family has his/her own wish for this year's vacation and you find impossible to please them all. Well, here is an idea worth considering, take an all-inclusive vacation on a cruise ship.
Bargain/Cheap Holidays
It is tempting to read low price offers of bargain holidays in advertisements by travel agents, but before you dart for a deal with the agent, make sure what you are getting is not a sham. Several bargain holiday ads advertised as special offers are not available for the price shown but higher ones, or they might not be available at all, doing away with your excitement. You come to know that the advertised price of the package excludes certain expenses like transport fares between the destination airport and the dwelling place, meals during the travel, and insurance. The Trading Standards Services of Britain found a number of cases where the actual price charged was £20 to £100 more than the advertised price of the package. It is important, therefore, to be wary of some points before buying an advertised holiday package.
Cheap holidays are always in demand since we all need to keep as many of our bucks pocketed as possible. It is interesting to compare the two types of holidays, package holidays and DIY (Do It Yourself) holidays, in terms of cost to decide which one is cheaper. In a package holiday, you do not book your own holiday but do it through someone like a travel agent who gets you the services of a tour operator. This type of holiday is an all-in-one deal. You have to pay the money and everything about your holiday (getting there, boarding, lodging etc.) is arranged for you. On the other hand, it is getting common now to arrange a DIY holiday on the web. You do booking of all your holiday needs, like travel and accommodation by yourself.
What About Your Pets?
A holiday is a family occasion, bringing joy and gathering of family members, including pets, but there is a flip side of the coin: possible harm to your pet. In all the bustle that comes with a typical American holiday - planning, party arrangements, preparations for picnics, shopping, and rushing about - pets not only fall a prey to neglect, but also suffer serious injuries and disease. Special care needs to be taken for the health of your pets on holidays like Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween, and other days of festivity.
by David McFarlane

Recovering your friends

MySpace is an online community focused on helping individuals to make new friends or reconnect with old friends. With this type of goal in mind it is not surprising that the vast majority of MySpace members use the community to make connections with other members. This may include staying in touch with old friends and family members, reconnecting with lost friends, making business connections or even meeting romantic partners. This article will discuss how all of these opportunities are available on the MySpace community.

Keeping in Touch with Friends and Family
MySpace can be an excellent way for friends and family members to stay in touch. Encouraging friends and family members to join MySpace with you can help you to stay in better contact with these individuals. Communicating through MySpace is a lot of fun and gives users the ability to post pictures, audio files and video files in addition to personal information presented in a blog. Members can leave comments for each other or just stay in touch by reading each others websites and posting personal information on their own websites for others to read.

Reconnecting with Lost Friends
Overtime we all lose contact with some of our old friends. Whether this is a trusted friend who was with you through the trying times in high school, a companion who helped you make it through college or even an acquaintance you met in passing at a bus stop MySpace can help you to reconnect to these old friends.

One passive way to reconnect with lost friends is to simply create your own MySpace website and wait for these lost friends to contact you. This may not always happen but it is possible. MySpace is an extensive community with members all around the world and it is very possible your old friend may see you on MySpace and contact you. Also, if you create a blog entry expressing an interest in reconnecting with an individual, your blog may be seen by someone who knows your lost friend and passes along the message.

Another way to find lost friends on MySpace is to use the search feature. The simplest way to search for someone is by using their full name. However, not all members post their full name. Other methods of finding an individual include entering their nickname into the search feature or entering keywords related to their favorite hobbies, books, movies or entertainers. This method may require a great deal of research and may be quite time consuming but it can help you find your lost friend if they have a website on MySpace.

Making Business Connections
MySpace can also be used to make business connections. The search feature can be used to find others who share your business interests, dreams and goals. Once you find these individuals you can engage them in conversation by sending an email or instant message or by leaving a comment on their website. These connections may lead to potential business relationships but they may also simply be networking opportunities which allow those interested in certain business aspects to converse with others who share this interest.
Meeting Romantic Partners
Finally, a large portion of those who are using MySpace are hoping to make a romantic connection. MySpace is an online community which enables users to post photos and information about themselves for other members of the community to view. This effectively makes MySpace very similar to a dating service. There is also a space for users to enter information regarding whether or not they are single or looking for a romantic interest. Those who are looking for romance can spend time searching for others who they find physically attractive, share their interests and are also seeking romantic companionship. These MySpace members can contact each other through emails, instant messages or through comments left for each other on the websites. A courting relationship online can progress to an offline relationship or can remain online depending on the wants and intentions of the partners.

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Online Dating Tips For Women - Creating The Perfect Profile
So, you have taken the plunge or decided to get your feet wet. You made the decision to enter the online dating world and it's time to prepare your profile. You are probably asking yourself: How should I present myself? What words can I add to my profile that will attract the man of my dreams? Well, you are perfectly correct in asking yourself these questions. After all, your online profile is your first impression to a potential romantic partner.
While writing comes naturally to a few, for the majority it is comparable to a trip to the dentist. Well, if you would rather have your wisdom teeth taken out than think of what to include in your personal profile, relax. This article will help you to put together your online dating profile so you can create a positive, interesting and honest first impression.
When creating your profile, the first thing you need to remember is to be to
tally honest about yourself. After all, you are looking for the man who will be attracted to you, the REAL you. Take a look back at your previous relationships and make a list of the things you were uncomfortable with. For example, if your previous mate was a heavy drinker and you hated it, this is surely something that you don't want to experience again, right? Don't be afraid to say that you are looking for someone who enjoys drinking occasionally.
Highlight the traits that make you special. For example, if you are an excellent golfer, don't be shy to say so. Your potential romantic partner will appreciate it. If you are very active and enjoy workouts at the gym, a homebody is probably not a good match for you.
If you love pets then say so. Someone who doesn't like pets or has no desire to own one is not a good partner for you. If you enjoy fine arts and culture, then say so. You don't want a partner who thinks Beethoven is a dog from a Disney movie.
Be sure to describe activities that are important to you. For example, if helping the handicapped makes you feel helpful and worthwhile, you would want a partner who will support or join you in your volunteering endeavors. If you are able to detach your physical appearance from your inner self in your online profile, you will attract the attention of men who share the same values and beliefs that you do.
Don't put up just any picture of yourself for your profile. Take the time to put up a professional quality picture that shows you from head to toe, not just a mug shot.
Your photo is a crucial element of your online dating success as it is the first thing men notice. Once you have uploaded an attractive photo of yourself to the dating site, any man viewing your online profile will be interested in you and curious to learn more.
As you can see, creating your online dating profile doesn't have to be difficult. Be honest about your appearance, likes, dislikes and values. Follow these simple basics and you are sure to have success when looking for love with online dating. Good Luck!
by L.K. Reid

Tuesday, December 05, 2006


Tips of writing online dating.

Online dating can be a very cool way to meet new people, and build relationships. It all begins with your advert. What you write about yourself creates the first impression, which usually sets the whole tone of the relationship (assuming there will be one) afterwards. Write the perfect online dating advert, and get the results you wish. Here are the four tips to follow, and you will see the results you desire.
Tip 1 - Decide How You Wish to be known.
This requires a great deal of thought. If you wish to be known as a party girl, then say it. If you wish to known as a cool guy looking for adventure, say it. Say exactly how you wish the others who read your advert to know you. Before you start writing however, take some time to think out what you are planning to write. Ask yourself what you want people to think about you, and who you are. Are they the same? If not, you must continuing thinking about who you are, and why you wish to be seen as something or somebody else.

Tip 2 - Be Honest and Open
Although the internet offers an unprecedented opportunity to be anonymous, that does not give you the right to be dishonest. For online dating, or any dating, honesty and sincerity are two qualities you cannot underestimate. These will come out in your writing and appeal to other genuine people. If you are not, you will attract the insincere, who wait for the smallest opportunity to rush in. Be honest and open and in this case, likes attract.
Tip 3 - Be Original
It may take longer to write your advert than you expected, but if you are original your advert will be fresh and it will get more reads. The greater number of reads, the greater the chance of you finding that person you are really looking for. Avoid banal and trite comments, and don't be "cute" by saying things that are overly obvious. Original comments take thought, some study (of what has been written) and finding those things that apply just to you. These three tips, if followed with produce an advert that the world can see and understand instantly who the writer is and what he or she really wants. You are not rushed to write your advert, delay registration to the online dating site while you work out your advert. When you write it, use plain English, and don't try to impress with words that need a dictionary to understand. Simple and plain English is always the best. As a last note, notice the successful leaders on the dating site. Read their adverts and see what they have written. No need to copy, but you should not turn your back on success. So let your advert be meaningful.
Credits to: sacha tarkovsky

Monday, December 04, 2006

Tips in choosing the perfect online dating site

The internet has become a breathing ground for both professional and amateur matchmakers. Although some matchmaking are conducted through chats, friendster messages, yms and emails, the use of cupid's arrows are basically done through online dating sites that seem to have mushroomed in the World Wide Web. In fact, there are about a hundred different dating sites in the Internet, offering different kinds of services for the lovelorn. Some charge a fee while others offer their online services for free. Others just charge for the membership and the space that a member's profile and pictures will be occupying. Some use the classic matchmaking techniques of pairing off people according to their basic information like age and educational attainment. Others offer more refined searches, including information like favorite activities and other hobbies. With so many online dating sites in the virtual world, it will at first be hard to choose where to sign up. Although there are actually no restrictions when it comes to the number of dating sites where you can register, it is of course better if you just sign up on a few sites that can give you quality results. But what do you look for when choosing an online dating site. Below are some tips in selecting one that will help you find your one true love.
1. Reputation
One of the most important things to consider in looking for an online dating site is the reputation of the site. Remember that you will be putting in vital information for people to see. It is vital that the site that you will entrust these information with is legitimate. Also if this is a site that charges a fee, you will also be revealing your credit card information; so take utmost caution.
Another advantage in choosing sites that have already established themselves in the industry of online dating is the fact that there will be more members who will sign up. More members mean that there will be more to choose from. The chances of finding someone that will jive with your personality are much bigger. One downside though is the fact that these sites can also be haven of con artists and swindlers who use online dating sites for their nefarious activities. Whether you have signed up in a dating site with a large or small network of members, it is important to still be careful.
2. Matching points
It is good to choose sites that match their members on a wide range of qualities and points. That way, you will get matches that are more diverse, where you are not limited by age or any other basic stats. Different sites offer different techniques in finding potential dates. Find a system that works for you or that fits your own set of requirements when looking for dates.
3. Photographs
Although most sites will probably carry options for the uploading of photographs, it is important that you also ensure that the site do carry photos. The more the better as this is a great way to advertise oneself to potential dates and of course, also one way to help people choose from different matches.
4. Fee
For people who do not have the money to spare, fee can be a big issue. There are good sites that offer their services for free. These sites frequently earn from the advertisements that they get per web page. There are also sites that are generally free but may charge minimal fees for additional services such as additional spaces for photos or additional pages and links in profiles. You can also take a look at these sites as their fees may be within your budget compared to other dating sites.
credits to: Nathalie Fiset

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