It is not very often that my husband and I had some time to spend alone and together and we wanted to do something extra fun. The day went fantastic and ended with a fabulous romantic dinner in Mezon Panza Verde. One of the thisgs we decided todo was to go for a short adventure and do something I have never tried before: A private salsa lesson in Antigua Guatemala.

There are many salsa academies in Antigua so it was hard to make up my mind. But when we were talking about it I remembered that I had been told about a really good place where they offer private salsa lessons called Salsa Chapina Dance Company. So we were ready for this adventure. I was a bit nervous at first because I have no idea of how to dance salsa. But salsa is really good music and worth dancing and it wasn’t that bad, in fact it was actually really good and a lot of fun. Here is how it went:

It is located in the center of Antigua so we simply walked there. When I first got in it the place didn’t look like anything special, it’s just a room with mirrors and some ornaments. We met our instructor whose name is Alexander Miranda and was great with us and so patient. He told us about all the different styles of Latin dance he could teach us and we decided to start with some basic salsa moves. At first I was a bit stiff and my feet were not responding very well but after a little while I got very comfortable and that was when all the fun started. I learned nothing fancy but made great progress in my dancing skills.

Then as I started to feel brave I asked our instructor to show us some Rumba and later some Cumbia. Which are a bit differet but not hard to learn. He also knows merengue an bachata but we didn’t have the time to try that. We decided that we would go back as soon as soon as we had some time (i would love to become a good dancer). But this time we will bring along some friends to come with us. I bet it will be just like a party!

As you can see Guatemala has so many different things to offer. Don’t you miss it!

Marina K. Villatoro, the Travel Experta, lives in Central America – Costa Rica and Guatemala for the past decade. She’s traveled these parts extensively and now loves to organize vacations to these amazing parts of the world. Having first hand experience of all the places with her family, she can recommend the best options for you. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!

Costa Rica boasts of the most scenic beaches, hidden coves, and beautiful coasts. It also gives you awesome sunsets. Can you think of a better way to see these wonders than to go sailing? You have two options: get a charter boat, or book a sailing tour. So why don’t you gather your friends, and enjoy the views, the scenery, and the experience!

You can also choose between day sailing tours, dinner sailing tours, sunset tours and there are even wedding sailing packages for those planning to tie the knot in a very unique way. Day tours usually start early in the morning, dinner tours have a romantic bent to it with champagne and lobster included, while sunset tours take place late in the afternoon in order to catch the breathtaking view of the sun going down.

These tours start as soon as the boat departs. In them you will pass through beaches, coasts, and islands, the sailing tours will also get you close to the marine life that Costa Rica offers. These sailing tours also include some other activities such as kayaking, rafting, diving, fishing or snorkeling. You might be able to catch some views of dolphins frolicking, or some whales and giant sea turtles swimming lazily by. Drinks and food are also prepared and served on board by the staff.

Marlin Del Rey offers sailing tours on board of its 66-foot sailing catamaran from Tamarindo. Sunset Sail Tours has a 49 feet trimaran that cruises off Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. The sailing tours often take you to beautiful beaches such as Playa Grande, Playa Flamingo, Bahia Amore, Playa Conchal, Bahia de Las Pirates, and Tamarindo Beach.

Try sailing the famous and beautiful waters of Costa Rica, and enjoy an amazing & relaxing experience now!

Marina K. Villatoro, lives in Central America – Costa Rica and Guatemala for the past decade. She has traveled all over these areas with her family and now she loves to organize vacations to Costa Rica and Guatemala. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!

When I received the Novel “Iron Horse Rider” from the Author Adelle “Legs” Laudan I have to admit I was expecting a book about a Biker fighting and causing trouble. You know your Typical Biker Bad Boy Story. What I received was something I was not expecting at all.

The Novel Tells the story of a hardcore biker named Shane, Shane had always kept women at arms length and showed them no emotion, That was until he met Kelly. Try as he might this biker who had always kept to himself could not fight off his feelings for her and soon found himself Married to the Women of his dreams.

After 10 years of Marriage Kelly is taken from Shane in a Tragic accident while they are Ridding. Shane finds everything around him reminds him of Kelly, His home, his shop, even his Clubhouse. His Brother’s try to Support and comfort him, but the looks of sorrow in their eyes for him is more then Shane can bare. He soon realizes staying in the world He has Known and loved is not an option. Soon Shane is on his Iron Horse with the wind in his face and no destination! As Shane rides He finds the pain he feels for his loss begin to lessen!

With advice from a Mysterious Biker he keeps running into, Shane finds himself at a Micmac Indian Camp. Shane is welcomed into the Camp by the Tribes Chief and soon finds himself becoming Friends with the Chief’s Daughter Tia who has recently lost her Husband! While the two Share their pain they soon begin to feel something for each other. Is it possible for either of them to feel love again while still suffering from such a great loss? A member of Tia’s Tribe is taking no chances and tells Shane to stay away from Tia. He soon finds out you never tell a Biker like Shane what to do!

I found the writing in this novel while in no way simplistic was easy to read. I also found the story easy to follow ! Adelle “Legs” Laudan describes and expresses the feelings of Biker Brotherhood perfectly. When She explains Shane’s feelings while Riding you can see in your mind where he is and you can almost feel the wind in your Face!

In life we all have our worlds we live in, When something Terrible happens sometimes We cling to what We know. Shane does what He as a true Biker must after such a terrible loss, He goes out and finds not only a new life but a new World to live in for a while.

I have to say I enjoyed the story. It was not what I was expecting or would usually read but I found I could not put the book down. I think some Men who Ride will enjoy this book, While many I feel will find it a little too much of a Romance novel! I do believe almost all Women who has ever ridden a Motorcycle or dated a Man who rode one will love this Novel.

As I know now Adelle “Legs” Laudan is a writer of Motorcycle Romance Novels, She works to promote the image of Motorcycling one book at a time! To order Iron Horse Rider or other Novels by Adelle “Legs” Laudan including the upcoming Iron Horse Rider 2 go to http://adellelaudan.com/IronHorseRider.html

I am Your Bro LJ James Check out my Articles and Biker Radio Show at AmericanBikerX.com

LJ James writes for many magazines about Motorcycles and Motorcycle Clubs LJ James also Hosts a Biker Online Show and helps to explain the truth about shows like Sons Of Anarchy

It’s time to hit the road again. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to a business conference of Disneyland, you want a quality place to sleep and play or work. You’d like to pay as little as possible, too, I’m sure. Don’t rush through the details and end up staying somewhere you can’t wait to get away from. Take a break from your hectic day and compare hotels.

When you compare hotels, there are lots of things that you need to consider. First of all, let’s erase the misconception that brand name is everything. What’s in a name? Sometimes a price tag that is way too high for the actual digs you get for the money. So, throw that out the window and be prepared to take an in depth look at hotels.

Ahead of all others, information regarding the location of the hotel should take precedence. After you’ve been driving or flying for hours and are ready to get some rest, the last thing you want to do is stay somewhere that is another long car ride away from the location you’re going to be visiting. Online comparison websites typically give you accurate distance information. Use it toward your advantage.

You also want to consider the actual location of the hotel, not in comparison to your destination but related to safety. Is the hotel in a good part of town or is on the shadier side where you may not feel so safe? Is there decent lighting in the parking lot? Does the hotel have a security guard on duty at all hours?

Decide what you want and need out of your hotel experience. Will you just be crashing there in between trips to theme parks or will you be doing some work in your room, also? Find out what amenities are offered and don’t be afraid to call and ask if you don’t see what you’re looking for on the list. Find out about swimming pools, exercise rooms and in room amenities, as well.

You’ll want to look for hotels online that offer customer reviews. If the hotel, it self doesn’t directly offer reviews, check travel blogs to see what others think about the hotels you’re considering. Hotels like to brag on their “star rating, ” but what you see isn’t always directly related to quality or satisfaction. It’s best to look for a third party review.

While price isn’t everything, you don’t want to end up over paying or under staying. Big named chains offer discounts sometimes but they’re really not doing you any favors. Rack rates should only be charged when the hotel is at capacity. If a price seems way too low, investigate further. It may be that the service or conditions are so poor; no one is staying at the hotel. You’ll pay more for bigger names, just keep that in mind.

When you get right down to it, you can compare hotels in a handful of ways, decide what’s most important to you for your trip. Don’t forget to ask about rewards programs, they will help you save money and get free upgrades later on down the road.

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