Archives: 2008 June

Perth - capital of WA - is a fabulous place to visit when you’re after a vacation with class and style, all wrapped up in a laid-back, clean, safe and sunny city.

Perth’s natural beauty is a big part of its attraction for tourists. It is surrounded by hills to the east (a very popular spot for nature lovers to experience Perth’s Australian plants, trees and wildlife), the ocean to the west (the beautiful blue Indian Ocean which runs onto Perth’s world-famous golden sanded beaches) and the Swan River flows all the way through Perth and out to the ocean. A visual feast of nature, no matter which way you look at it.

Once you make your way to the far shores of Perth, we suggest you stay at one of the 5 Star apartments available in this fair city. From our selection, here’s 5 for you to check out:

1. All Seasons Observation Rise Apartments : The All Seasons is strategically located right smack in the middle of Scarborough Beach, one of the most plush and popular surf and swimming beaches in Perth. The apartments are luxurious and divine and they offer a view of the sunset that can touch your soul. From the All Seasons, a short walk will take you to a host of cafes, restaurants, specialty shops and entertainment and leisure venues. The All Seasons offers a sauna, whirlpool, fitness club, parking, television, swimming pool, childcare facilities, business facilities, car-hire facilities and air-conditioning. It has a function room that can accommodate a maximum of 50 people.

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With its surf, sunsets and sea air, the West Coast has all the ingredients for a perfect romantic getaway. Add to that the pampering you get at a bed and breakfast and you might not want to return home. These sumptuous bed and breakfasts offer the best of West Coast hospitality.

The Inn at Harbor Steps is perfectly located for those wishing to enjoy all the fun of Seattle, and perfectly romantic for couples seeking a special getaway. Guest rooms are spacious with sitting areas and fireplaces. Many have views of the garden. You will be pampered with a full breakfast, and in the afternoons, the innkeepers serve wine and appetizers. Guests can walk to shops, art galleries, restaurants and world-famous Pike’s Place Market.

After a few days’ stay at the Saratoga Inn on Washington’s picturesque Whidbey Island, you’ll probably be sneaking looks at local real estate and ready to pack and move to this scenic spot. The guest rooms are romantic retreats with fireplaces and views of the Saratoga Passage. Pamper your significant other with a full breakfast and gourmet afternoon treats. You can even surprise your special someone with a bottle of sparkling wine or chocolate truffles and a teddy bear. The vast island offers an abundance of nature activities, as well as shops and art galleries.

Since 1988, the Arabian Nights Dinner Show has been a huge attraction, inspiring awe in visitors to Orlando, Florida with each show. This, the ultimate in dinner shows, is staged in the largest indoor equestrian center in the world used for a permanent show.

The tale of Princess Scheherazade in her search for her true love, Prince Khalid, is told in a truly magical production featuring more than 65 horses, breathtaking costumes and thrilling, expert horsemanship. All of this is done with the very latest in lighting, sound and special effects technology. All who have seen it agree that the Arabian Nights Dinner Show is an experience which they will never forget.

As soon as you enter the 1,200 person capacity Palace of Horses, you will be swept away by the magic and energy filling the air as you are escorted to your seats, each of which gives an excellent view of all the happenings onstage. Horse enthusiasts will be amazed by the elegance and beauty of the horses: Arabian horses, the charming Andalusian horses, the heavy Percherons and Belgian horses, Painted horses reminiscent of the Old West and of course, the Black Stallion - the star of the show. Walter Farley’s Black Stallion, familiar to all of us from movies, books and television has become an icon of the Arabian Nights Dinner Show; and he is truly impressive.