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The Dollar Store To Dollar Plus Store Conversion Challenge
Whether you are just opening a dollar store for the first time or you already own a dollar store one of the biggest challenges is determining the right format. Your store format helps to determine projected sales, projected costs, projected profits, dollar store suppliers for the merchandise your business depends on, and much more. If you are just opening a dollar store all that’s required is to carefully examine the pros and cons associated with different formats, and then make the right decision for your soon to open business. However if your store is open and operating and the right format has changed over time, there is much more work to be done.
In most cases those changing formats are moving from $1 price point to dollar plus store format. While making this change may seem straightforward, there are genuine challenges to be overcome before the transition can be called a success. In this article I provide an overview of 3 of the most critical challenges you will face.
1. Expect to lose many of your current shoppers
Dollar store shoppers are bargain hunters. They know the merchandise that is available at the $1 price point, and they know where to find that merchandise. Your challenge is to ease the pain of seeing merchandise you have offered at the $1 price point jumping over $1. It is to provide a smooth transition to your new dollar plus store format.
2. You must treat the changeover as a new business
Just as you held a grand opening when first opening a dollar store, this is the right time to hold a grand re-opening event. You must make this an exciting time for your existing shoppers as well as new shoppers who are coming to your store for the first time. This is the right time to make it crystal clear to all shoppers how they will benefit from your move to a dollar plus store. The benefits of this move must be so great that shoppers don’t hesitate – they just start shopping with you.
3. Prepare to maintain momentum by aggressively marketing your business
Your marketing program needs to be more aggressive than before. You must keep your store name and the benefits of shopping with you in front of everyone. Consider newspaper, and other media as one part of your strategy. But don’t stop there. Make your store the fun place to shop by conducting events that correspond to the seasons of the year or major holidays.
In many ways the transition from $1 price point to dollar plus is like starting a new business. You must do everything possible to retain existing shoppers through the transition. However you cannot afford to stop there. You must also take the right actions to build your customer base even bigger.
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The Beaches Of Cancun – Bigger And Better Than Ever!
Extending from the Mexican mainland in the shape of a ’7′, the many beaches of Cancun’s Hotel Zone have recently received a significant facelift. Almost immediately after much of the sand lining the Caribbean Sea was carried away in a storm, a crew of over 200 people began restoring the beaches. However, the rebuilding didn’t stop when the beaches were restored to their original size. Much like the premier resorts of Cancun that utilized this rebuilding period to make their accommodations even more luxurious and inviting, the beaches were rebuilt with an average width of 140 feet – making most beaches 50% bigger than their original size. Today, with all of the rebuilding completed, the beaches of Cancun offer visitors even more activities and space to relax.
The beaches along the stretch of land extending into the Caribbean are typically referred to as the North Side beaches. As these beaches are somewhat sheltered from the Caribbean current by Isla Mujeres, the wind and wave conditions at these beaches are typically very mild. While the beaches of the East Side might be for some water sports, many of the North Side beaches are perfect for swimming and family activities.
Here is overview of the North Side Beaches, From West to east, approaching the Caribbean Sea and the main stretch of Cancun’s Hotel Zone:
Playa Las Perlas – Located at the beginning of the Hotel Zone where the land begins stretching into the Caribbean, this beach is a popular choice for swimming and other water sports. When you’ve finished having fun in the water, Playa Las Perlas also has plenty of charming restaurants and bars.
Playa Linda – This North Side beach is located near many popular tourist destinations and features calm, crystal-clear water that is perfect for all types of family-friendly water sports. As a result, Playa Linda is the best place to find submarine and scuba diving tours.
Playa Langosta and Playa Tortugas – These neighboring beaches are known for their pristine sand and relaxed atmosphere. With slightly larger waves than Playa Las Perlas, these two beaches also offer great opportunities for families to try active water sports like waterskiing, jet skiing and boating.
Playa Caracol – This beautiful beach has long been one of the most popular stretches of sand in Cancun. With shallow water leading out into a smooth, sandy bottom, Playa Caracol and its share of the Caribbean Sea is one of the best destinations for families. After the kids have enjoyed splashing in the crystal-clear water, parents can enjoy all the nearby restaurants and shops.
As the beaches of Cancun’s East Side extend directly into the Caribbean Sea, visitors will experience slightly higher waves and breezier conditions than on the North Side of the peninsula. However, nearly all of Cancun’s East Side beaches feature a family-friendly atmosphere and offer exciting activities for visitors of all ages.
Furthermore, as most of Cancun’s premier resorts rest of the East Side of the peninsula, you won’t have any trouble finding world-class shopping and dining within walking distance of the beach.
The beaches described here are in order from north to south, with the best resorts and activities residing at the southernmost end of the peninsula:
Gaviota Azul, Chac Mool and Playa Marlin – These three special stretches of sand are the northernmost beaches on the East Side of the Hotel Zone. While these beaches might not be as glamorous as those further south near the exclusive resorts, all three offer plenty of space to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Also, as the wave action is the highest offshore from these beaches, windsurfing and parasailing have become popular sports here.
Playa Ballenas – This beach, centrally located on the East Side of the Hotel Zone, is known for its family-friendly activities. Every member of the family can enjoy activities like swimming, tubing, boating and waterskiing. Furthermore, as Playa Ballenas rests in the heart of Cancun’s most exciting area, there is also plenty to explore on land.
San Miguelito – Known as the beach that adds a little history to the exciting Cancun experience, San Miguelito allows visitors to explore ancient Mayan ruins while playing in the sand. Beyond the important historical remains located on the beach, San Miguelito is also a great place to swim or simply relax beneath the shade of a palapa.
Playa Delfines and Playa Nizuc – Located at the southern end of the Hotel Zone’s East Side, these beaches offer some of the best scenery in Cancun. As Playa Delfines and Playa Nizuc are both nestled against some of the best resorts in Cancun, there are also plenty of great restaurants and other activities to enjoy.
Following the extensive rebuilding period, nearly everything in Cancun is better than ever and the city hardly missed a beat. The improved beaches of Cancun allow you and your family to play in the near-endless sand, frolic in the warm water or simply relax in the sun.
Throw in the family-oriented beach culture and the countless activities of the Hotel Zone and you’ll see why Cancun is one of the best family destinations in the Caribbean.
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Belize- for an Adventure Filled Vacation
If you are looking for an adventure, unlike anything you have experienced before, Belize is just the right place for your vacation. Discover a network of fast flowing rivers and cascading waterfalls, spectacular limestone caves, lush rainforests, world class fishing, diving, and snorkeling, mysterious Maya Ruins, and miles of beautiful white sand beaches. There is so much that makes Belize a paradise for travel lovers.
The following are just a few examples and possibilities for an adventurous vacation in Belize.
ATM Tour (Actun Tunichil Muknal)
Would you like to explore an ancient cave untouched for 1000 years? This popular site, popular among vacationers is as close as you will come. Near the Cayo District an ancient cave once used for Mayan ceremonies was discovered and left untouched, with human remains, and over 200 artifacts. Getting to the cave is just as exciting as you travel on foot for a 45 minute trek through the pristine jungle.. You will experience the natural beauty of Belize first hand with its abundance of exotic wildlife. ATM is a must for your Belize vacation.
World famous Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef is a precious natural wonder and the second longest reef in the world. Home to one of the most important ecosystems in the world, the reef has 70 coral species and 500 species of fish. It is a natural wonder, yet at your doorstep while visiting one of the many fabulous Belize vacation destinations. The reef provides excellent world class diving, snorkeling, and fishing opportunities. No Belize vacation is complete without visiting the Barrier Reef.
Tales of Mayan Legacy
One of the most important parts of Belize’s history is the Mayan legacy of outstanding palaces and temples. These historical monuments stand proudly and attract vacationers in huge numbers.
The magnificent ruins of the ancient civilization are delight for everyone, not only history enthusiasts. While on your Belize vacation don’t forget to visit the famous archaeological sites like Caracol, Cerros, Lamanai, Actun Tunichil Muknal, Altun Ha, Cahal Pech, El Pilar, Nim Li Punit and Xunantunich.
Southern Belize with Unlimited Options
A favorite vacation destination, this beautiful, pristine area of Belize in the Toledo District embraces the sea, and possesses a lush jungle with many rivers and Mayan villages. Hike any of a number of trails leading to waterfalls and ancient caves.
And when it comes to fishing, there are unlimited options to round off your vacation. Port Honduras Marine Reserve, Punta Ycacos Lagoon, Monkey River, and Punta Negra Lake all offer first class fishing experiences. This is a good choice for a Belize vacation.
Sun Kissed Belize Beaches
The beautiful tropical beaches nestled by the Caribbean Sea are the best in the world. A relaxing vacation under the warm Belize sun with plenty of relaxing on any of the beautiful beaches is all you need to charge your batteries..
Choose from any of the island destinations, such as Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker, or on the mainland the Placencia Peninsula or Hopkins. Miles of absolutely beautiful serene, white sand beaches await your arrival on your vacation to Belize.
Scuba Diving
Due to unlimited scuba diving options in Belize, it has become one of the favorite dive destinations for scuba divers vacationing in Belize. It is simply up to you whether it is the coral reef or a shipwreck that you would like to experience during your vacation in Belize. However, the best diving spots include the world-known Outer Atolls – Lighthouse Reef, Turneffe Island and Glover’s Reef.
With so many interesting things to do during your Belize vacation, you’ll surely have the time of your life and will want to come back again and again. To make your Belize vacation, a memorable one, plan your holiday beforehand by consulting a reputed travel agency. A fantastic Belize Vacation Package can go a long way to enhance your enjoyment.
December to April is the peak tourist season in Belize. If you plan to visit around then, plan in advance and you can get some attractive vacation specials.
Getting to Belize which is in Central America is very easy. Major airlines such as American, Continental, Delta, US Air, and Taca Airlines run daily flights lasting about two hours from several U.S. cities to Belize International Airport.
About the Author
Edward Wilson is a well-known travel journalist. He has written articles extensively on belize vacation rentals and places in Belize which have been published on various magazines and websites.
How to search a keyword from HTML file using Perl, or any other programming language?
Writing a program to find out whether the HTML file contain the word ‘keyword’ using Perl. Also please advise if other language is easier
Perl is pretty easy– just as easy or easier than any other program out there to use, especially considering that many other languages use Perl’s regular expression scheme, which is exactly what you want to be using. Here’s pretty much what you want:
if($html =~ /bkeywordb/s) {
#yes! the keyword is there
} else {
#no! keyword is not there
}
That assumes that the whole HTML content is contained within the $html variable, of course– and it also assumes a few other things, like that you don’t want to match things like “blah_keywordfoo”. But those are easy to change– more detail could let us give you a more accurate answer, too.
[edit]Stripping out the html tags like that? Try this instead to strip out html tags:
s/]+)*/?>//gs
Of course, Y!A won’t let me post that code in full, so here it is broken down on several lines (annoying):
s/
w+="[^"]*"|s+w+=[
^ rnt>]+)*/?>//gs
That ought to take care of all your HTML tags, and nothing else, with the arguable exception of HTML tags in JavaScript text strings.
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Tropical islands are steeped in culture and the natives are too eager to share their culture with the tourists. One of the most interesting island cultures in the world is the Polynesian culture. This culture spans the pacific islands from Tahiti to Hawaii and everything in between. Each island has its own unique version of that culture but all of the islands share common beliefs and practices.
Tourists can enjoy varied activities, foods and delicacies. It is indeed interesting to watch each village demonstrate crafts and skills such as creating clothing from bark, stories through dance, baskets with leaves, and fire by rubbing sticks. During feature presentations you’ll hear fascinating descriptions of culinary types, transoceanic travel, and the preservation of traditions and history without a written language. Kids will love getting ink tattoos, spear throwing, ukulele lessons and fishing, and everyone loves watching fire walkers and native dances. Here are some of the better things to do:
Local Food- Hawaiian cuisine has mouth watering dishes that are cooked in open air with coal. Pork cooked in the underground imu oven, to a generous salad bar, chicken long rice, fresh fish, sweet potatoes, native fresh fruits, taro rolls, and traditional desserts. The food is really delicious and very healthy for you too.
Night Dance Show – The Polynesian performers share their history, art and culture with you in this famous song and dance show “Horizons,” the largest Polynesian revue of song and dance in the world. This features over 100 native performers from all corners of the Pacific. Dressed in native clothes, they share their spirit with the tourists. Also you are treated to rare cultural shows that are part of tropical island traditions. Moreover, you can watch the fire dancers doing their traditional fire stick shows.
At Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center you can spend the evening immersed in the cultural traditions and lifestyles of the seven individual South Pacific cultures and experience the largest Polynesian song and dance review in the world!
Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center, located an hour’s scenic drive from Waikiki, is one of the top Oahu attractions. The seven native villages give you the rare chance to participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures. If you don’t watch the world’s largest Polynesian night show, your trip to Hawaii is incomplete. Polynesian Cultural Center is a must see in Hawaii.
The islands in the south pacific offer people a chance to find a unique and interesting culture that is full of life. Polynesian culture treasures happiness, dancing, and good food. Take the time out to explore the Polynesian culture that is unique to the island you are visiting. It will give you more appreciation for the people who live there and the place itself.
About the Author
Matthew Kepnes has been traveling to south pacific islands and loves the vibrant nature of the Polynesian culture. For more information on this culture and the islands it is on, check out Matt’s resource on French Polynesia vacations and hawaii holidays.
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Bahamas 2010 Waterway Guide . Waterway Guide purchased The Bahamas Cruising Guide, by Mathew Wilson, in 2008. Previously published by Nomad Publications, it was the leading guide to the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos. For 2010, the Bahamas Guide was over hauled to fit Waterway Guide high standards, and was added to the family of Waterway Guides. The Waterway Guide Bahamas 2010 features Aerial Photography, Maps, Marina listings and Anchorage Information. Helpful cruising data like GPS waypoints, detailed planning maps, and distance charts help get cruisers there safely. Flexible spiral binding and heavy laminated covers with bookmarker flaps ensure durability and easy use in the cockpit and at the helm. Spiral Cover, 8.5 x 10.5, 350pp. ISBN# 978-0-9797937-7-6
Waterway Guide Bahamas Bound . Skipper Bob and his wife Elaine cruised more than 44,000 miles on the East Coast of the United States. Their travels have taken them up and down the Intracoastal Waterway numerous times. They completed the Great Loop Route and sailed to both the Bahamas and the Dry Tortugas. They took their trawler through the Erie, Rideau, Richelieu, and Trent Severn Canals. Living aboard for more than 9 years on both a sail boat and a trawler, they have experienced just about everything the waters of the East Coast have to offer. Skipper Bob has published a series of guides that will make your travels on these waterways much easier, safer and less expensive. Planning Guides Cruising Comfortably on a Budget Living and cruising on a boat in the coastal waters of the Eastern United States. What kind of boat to buy, how to outfit it, where to go and stay, and how to live comfortably all on a budget. Tips on saving thousands of dollars while cruising the East Coast, Great Lakes and the Inland water system. Information on cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, Bahamas, and Canada. The Great Circle Route Cruising the Great Circle Route up the East Coast, across the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi and Tenn-Tom Canal to the Gulf Coast, and across the Gulf Coast to Florida. What charts and cruising guides you need. How to schedule the trip, what to expect and when and where to go. Alternative routes via the Great Lakes are outlined in detail. Everything you need to plan this exciting voyage. Bahamas Bound A planning guide to the Bahamas. Who should consider going. What type of vessel. How to outfit your vessel for the Bahamas to save money and enjoy the trip. Planning where to go and stay for the most comfort and safety. Cruising characteristics of both the Abacos and the Exumas. A list of cruising guides and charts required with pricing and sources. Step by step guide to get you ready, take the weather into account and make the crossing to the Bahamas. Seven Miles an Hour Witty, but to the point. This book, by Don Wallace, gives the reader the basic concept of what you will go through when deciding to buy a boat and live aboard. Color photographs bring the experience to life and Appendix 1 provides basic information on buying a boat and outfitting it for cruising. Excellent read for anyone interested in boating.
Tropical Island Publishers 2010 Yachtsman’s Guide To The Bahamas . 2010 Yachtsman’s Guide to the Bahamas, 60th annual edition. The largest-selling, annually revised Bahamas Cruising Guide. Updated and published annually since 1950 with the endorsement and sponsorship of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. Nearly 500 pages chocked full of useful island boating information including detailed tips on how to cross the Gulf Stream, where to stay, and what to do. Includes sketch charts, aerial and ground photographs, and detailed information necessary to plan or implement a memorable Bahamas trip. Don’t plan your trip or leave the dock without it.
Home Port Charts Fishing & Diving #2, Beach Haven To Cape May, Nj, Bethany Beach, De . Home Port Charts offer the most comprehensive fishing and diving charts available. Covering the East Coast from New York to North Carolina and Central Florida to the Keys and Bahamas, Home Port Charts show you more information than any chartplotter can. Easy to read and understand, the laminated, colorful Home Port Charts map out everything from shoals and danger zones to bridges, depth contours, channels, underwater canyons and fishing areas. Home Port Charts descriptively map out oceans, rivers, bay and intracoastal waterways (ICW). Offshore charts display bottom structure and productive deep water fishing areas. All charts are two-sided
Seaworthy Pubs The Southern Bahamas Guide . The Northern Bahamas Guide From Grand Bahama and the Abacos South to Cat Island. Completely updated 2009 Edition of the Pavlidis Bahamas Guides. All Original Charts Based on Personal Surveys Conducted by the Author. Extensive Navigational Instructions and GPS Waypoints. New Full-color Aerial Photos and Charts. Coverage includes: Grand Bahama The Abacos The Biminis Crossing the Great Bahama Bank The Berry Islands Andros New Providence Eleuthera Cat Island The Southern Bahamas Guide 2009 From Cat Island South to the Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic North Coast. Cat Island The Jumentos Conception Island and Ragged Island Rum Cay The Crooked Island District San Salvador Mayaguana Long Island Inagua The Turks and Caicos Islands The Dominican Republic North Coast Ports Completely Updated Versions of the Pavlidis Bahamas Guides. All Original Charts Based on Personal Surveys Conducted by the Author. Extensive Navigational Instructions and GPS Waypoints. New Full-color Aerial Photos and Charts. About the Author Stephen J. Pavlidis has been cruising and living aboard his 40 sloop IV Play since the winter of 1989. Starting in the Exuma Cays, over a decade ago, Steve began his writing career with his guides to the many fascinating destinations he visited. Many of his books stand alone to this day as the quintessential guides to the areas he covers. His books are different than most other cruising guides in some very significant ways. All of the charts in Steve s books were created using data personally collected while visiting each area using a computerized system that interfaces GPS and depth soundings.
Lewis Offshore Near Bahamas Explorer Chartbook . The Near Bahamas, the islands closest to Florida, provide a tropical cruising paradise just a short distance from mainland USA.The fourth edition of this popular chartbook now includes what you, Bahamas cruisers, have been asking for detailed large-scale charts of the Abacos in addition to the full-color coverage of the Biminis, the Berrys, Grand Bahama, New Providence and Andros. The Explorer is always reaching to new islands for sojourns and sidetrips new cruising ground for you to explore with the charts you’ve come to trust! 75 up-to-date large- and small-scale full-color charts and closeups Tide Tables through 2011 Special Articles, including: Crossing the Gulf Stream Customs and Immigration Bahamas Weather Anchoring History and Description Extensive Help Menu
Whitecap Industries The Cruising Guide To Abaco, Bahamas, 2010 . The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas 2010, by Steve Dodge, assisted by Jeff and Jon Dodge This twenty-first edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to Abaco includes one brand new chart and updates for 20 of the 64 navigational charts and marina maps in the book. The accurate easy-to-read color charts are based on original hydrographic research and local knowledge. The book also includes recent color aerial photographs of all principal harbours and a proven system of GPS waypoints. Its organization makes it easy to use it is the clear choice of most cruisers and the best selling guide to Abaco. Includes tide tables for 2010, detailed snorkeling/diving charts, up-dated business directories for Abaco, articles on fishing, an offshore bathymetric fishing chart, a new lunar calendar, a guide to the dolphins and whales of Abaco, a brief history of Abaco, and helpful local advertising.
Fishing & Diving Waterproof Charts Northern Bahamas Bathymetric . Special editions for fishing and diving! These charts have all of the great quality features you’ve come to expect from Waterproof Charts! They cover the fishing areas in complete detail, and pinpoint dozens of fishing areas and the fish caught in each area. They also include a detailed marine facilities guide, giving locations of boat ramps, waterfront restaurants, bait and tackle stores, and more!
Seaworthy Pubs The Northern Bahamas Cruising Guide . From Grand Bahama and the Abacos South to Cat Island. Completely updated 2009 Edition of the Pavlidis Bahamas Guides. All Original Charts Based on Personal Surveys Conducted by the Author. Extensive Navigational Instructions and GPS Waypoints. New Full-color Aerial Photos and Charts. Coverage includes: Grand Bahama The Abacos The Biminis Crossing the Great Bahama Bank The Berry Islands Andros New Providence Eleuthera Cat Island About the Author Stephen J. Pavlidis has been cruising and living aboard his 40 sloop IV Play since the winter of 1989. Starting in the Exuma Cays, over a decade ago, Steve began his writing career with his guides to the many fascinating destinations he visited. Many of his books stand alone to this day as the quintessential guides to the areas he covers. His books are different than most other cruising guides in some very significant ways. All of the charts in Steve s books were created using data personally collected while visiting each area using a computerized system that interfaces GPS and depth soundings.
10 Great Tourist Destinations You Can Go To In The Bahamas
The Bahamas is well known all around the world as one of the greatest travel destinations, and one of the main reasons is because of its pristine beaches and natural wonders. At the Bahamas, you can spend your vacation at the beach sipping tropical drinks or you could dive and discover the marine life that abounds near its shores. Whatever the reason, the Bahamas is sure to offer travelers everywhere a well deserved time for rest and relaxation, and here are 10 places you could go to when visiting this Island Paradise.
1.) Beaches in Bahamas
These are the two most popular beaches in the Bahamas. More than two miles long, Cabbage beach is dotted with tropical trees such as coconut, casuarinas and sea grape. Paradise beach near Atlantis resort is also a great beach destination for tourists, especially for those staying at the hotel. Other popular beaches here are the Gold Rock Beach, Xanadu Beach and Lucaya Beach.
In this park, tourists can enjoy a myriad of activities. The activities include spelunking or cave exploration where you will see the interesting rock formations in the caves and kayaking down a mangrove lined creek. Swimming in the beaches lined with coral sands is, of course, the most popular.
3.) Andros Island
In this island, you can go snorkeling and diving to see the abundant and diverse marine life in its shores. In fact, the island boasts of one of the largest barrier reefs in the world. In this reef, you will see elkhorn corals and other coral formations stretching out more than 100 miles.
4.) Blue Lagoon Island
The Blue Lagoon Island located in Nassau showcases dolphins that you can swim with, play with or ride. For the less courageous, there are docks where you can relax while watching these wonderful animals. You also get to enjoy the beautiful scenery this offers.
This popular tourist destination has 11 exhibit lagoons where tourists can see 200 species of different marine animals. The Acrylic tunnels that undermine the sea creatures’ habitat enable tourists to see piranhas, lobsters, jellyfish, green eels, sharks, giant groupers. You can see many other creatures as well in their natural habitats.
6.) Pirates of Nassau
Prepare to be enthralled and fascinated by the life of pirates in this venue located at the heart of downtown Nassau. Here, tourists are taken into an educational program that educates people about the life of pirates through interactive programs. This is a great way to get to know Bahamas’ culture more.
7.) Bahamas Historical Society Museum
This historical museum showcases exhibits that show the island’s history from the time of Columbus to the present. Here, you will see scores of Lucayan-Taino-Arawak artifacts. The artifacts here give tourists a glimpse of the lives of the people in the distant past.
8.) The Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation
This museum located in Vendue house was once the place where slave auctions and sales of goods from shipwrecks were held. Today, the place serves to educate people on the rich history and culture of the Bahamas. Artistic works of famous Bahamian artist Amos Ferguson is also showcased in this museum.
9.) Crystal Cay
This place is an aquarium and a zoo spanning the whole of New Providence Island. Here, you can view the fascinating animals either by going up the 100 feet high observation towers or go down a staircase for a view of the corals, tropical fishes, sponges and other marine life. You can reach this island through Nassau docks or through Arawak.
10.) Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte is a military site located in West Bay Street and Marcus Bethel Way in Nassau. It was built sometime in the late 18th century and was named after George the Third’s wife. Here, you can take a scroll and see the waterless moat, dungeons, drawbridge and ramparts.
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Christian Louboutin – Creative Genius of the 21st Century
Possibly the most famous shoe designer in our current age is Christian Louboutin. His ethos is to “make shoes that are like jewels” and each unique design demonstrates unparalleled quality and an innate sultriness.
Christian Louboutin was born in Paris and at 16 years old became an apprentice at Charles Jourdan’s shoe factory. His main inspiration for becoming a shoe designer were the showgirls of the Paris nightclubs of the late 70’s early 80’s – “[The showgirls] influence me a lot. If you like high heels, it’s really the ultimate high heel – it’s all about the legs, how they carry themselves, the embellishment of the body. They are the ultimate icons.”
The trademark of every Louboutin shoe made is the red sole. Apparently this was inspired after he saw an assistant painting her nails red and thus the idea was born. Woman around the nation have been known to colour the soles of their killer black heels red in a lavish attempt to imitate a pair of these wondrous shoes!
Hundreds of famous celebrities the world over are huge fans. Oprah Winfrey has described the shoes simply as “pieces of art”. Unlike most Mum’s Victoria Beckham was last year seen watching her children playing football in a park in a pair of Christian Louboutin Heels.
This year’s Spring/Summer collection proves to be one of his best seasons yet with bright and funky wedge espradrilles to extremely high heels with delicate ribbons and embroidery detail. Mini heeled mules in colours ranging from beige to tan and suede turquoise heels and boots. Pure Heaven!
Christian Louboutin went so far as to condess that he designs his shoes to slow women down which gives them a sexier walk.
According to the editor of Handbag.com, Belinda White, wearing Louboutin heels can meana bettwe sex life – and more of it!
London based fans can head to his boutique store in Motcombe Street, Knightsbridge (“In such a pretty street, I want to have my prettiest shoes”) or head to Harvey Nicholls.
It is a fact that a large proportion of the nation don’t and possibly will never own a pair of these shoes but it’s almost as if having a pair would take away from the sheer, unadulterated joy of lusting after them.
About the Author
Louise Pitney loves red high heels.
It’s quite a problem, as she is often in the shops buying red shoes, red stilettos, red high heels – in fact any women’s red shoes that catch her eye.
It just has to be red!
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Most things you do in Vegas stay will stay there, except for those of you that get married there. Gambling and Weddings are the two most famous things that Las Vegas is known for. Many a couple have take this quick trip to the strip to tie the knot. Las Vegas must be the first city that happy couples think think of when they want to elope. You only have to count the number of Las vegas wedding Chapels to see why that is.
Arrange for an Elvis look alike to attend your wedding, not the real one of course. Many Elvis impersonators can be found within Sin City, and it should be relatively easy to get one to come to your Wedding. In fact, many of the Las Vegas wedding chapels have their own Elvis who will conduct the ceremony. What a great time you’ll have telling your Grandchildren!
Of course you choose the type of ceremony, and can go for a more traditional one. If you are one of the people that think Las Vegas wedding chapels are designed for a quick wedding then you would be wrong. In las vegas you can have an excellent wedding ceremony that would be similar to one that took months to plan.
Of all the people who flock to vegas to get married the majority are those elopers, but there are many who have been planning for years. Las Vegas Wedding chapels are now seeing lots of couples who bring their parents, best man and bridesmaids. With so many Las Vegas attractions the bride and grooms family can also have a mini-Family Vacation. Considering the price of a large wedding complete with venue rental and reception, having it at one of the Las Vegas wedding chapels is a bargain.
Many of the popular hotels on the strip will also offer facilities for weddings. If they don’t then you will be able to get a package that includes a trip to the well known Las Vegas wedding chapels and could include champagne, transportation and room. This makes getting back for the start of the honeymonn in their hotel suite real easy.
A wedding day in las Vegas, is both stylish and memorable, so why would you go anywhere else? You’ll have the time of your life, and completly unforgetable memories. Where else can you get married and find so many great attractions. Las Vegas is a cool place to get married
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A trip to the Dominican Republic means one thing for many people. It means the chance to play some great golf. With the golf clubs the DR has to offer, people are sure to be able to hit the links and have a great time on the courses. For many people, that is the way to have the perfect vacation.
Golf courses in the DR are not the same as courses in many other areas of the world. The DR works hard to maintain the best courses in the world. The courses are professionally designed, and they are as difficult as they are beautiful. Those who truly want a challenge when it comes to golf can enjoy a game on one of the courses the DR offers.
The Catalonia Cabeza de Tora Golf Club offers a great course for those who have a lot of experience with golf, along with beginners. With its great view and challenging holes, people of all skill levels will manage to have fun while playing at this course.
This course is owned by the Catalonia Bavaro Resort, and it boasts five lakes. Players who are up to the challenge will be able to take the nine holes on in this executive course. Often, people think of an executive course as easy, but that is not the case with this one. Players will be challenged for the nine holes they play.
Cocotal Golf and Country Club is the course you should play if you are looking for a way to spend the entire day. This course has a total of 27 holes, and you can easily spend hours navigating through the lakes and coconut trees. The course is beautiful and challenging.
Golfers can warm up on the driving range before they tee off. After the game is over, they can relax in the clubhouse and get something to eat from the cafeteria or enjoy a drink from the bar.
Many golfers like to sit in the clubhouse and talk after a tough game. People have a lot of stories to share after they finish this difficult course.
The La Cana Golf Club hosts international tournaments and it is a challenge, as well as a lot of fun. The course is made of up eighteen holes, and players are able to get a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea when they play. Fourteen of the holes take players along the sea, which allows people to feel the peace and tranquility while they play.
Legendary golfer Nick Faldo has designed a new course for Roco Ki Golf Club in Punta Cana. This golf course is said to be the fantasy course for the avid golfer. With amazing holes and great views, it is a wonderful place to relax and play golf. It is sure to offer a challenge for golfers of all abilities.
The DR is known for golf, and these clubs will not disappoint you. You are sure to get in some of the best golf of your life when you visit the DR. You will find the area has one premier course after the next, so you will be able to fill your trip with great golf.
Take your time and travel to the different courses. Each golf course offers its own personality and benefits, which means you will be able to enjoy each course for its own merits. The DR is a great place to go for a golfing vacation, so if you are up to the challenge bring your clubs along and have some fun. You can see some of the best of the DR while hitting the links.
About the Author
Alex Bezborodko is the owner of the www.SunnyComfort.com website, featuring international properties direct from the developers, where you can find more information about our current Dominican Republic Real Estate Projects.
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Comfort Suites Paradise Island Bahamas: a Good Economy Hotel
We took a family trip here during our small kids’ school vacation for the access to Atlantis Resort Paradise Island. The hotel was what you would expect for a Comfort Inn – no more, no less – but was incredibly convenient to Atlantis, clean and comfortable. Each room has a pull out sofa which housekeeping opened every night while we were out and was perfect for our small kids. The hotel is filled with nice families who also want to spend their days at Atlantis.
Typical Bahamian service (slow to non-existent): coffee pot broken upon checking, new one delivered to room, 30 hours later. Smoke alarm went off when using hair dryer, staff removed smoke alarm and did not replace it. Ceilings in bathroom are mouldy and fan above bed completely filthy. Only beach access through Atlantis, new hotel being built beach this one and the beach. Best thing about this hotel is free use of Atlantis facilities.
This hotel served as a tremendous base for Atlantis vacation. The walk is very short to Atlantis. If you need more than one room, this is the only way to go. The Continental breakfast was more than enough to hold my family of six to well past lunch time. It included bagels, toast, cereal and fruit (usually watermelon) and was more than adequate. We found the staff helpful and friendly although they clearly work on ‘Bahamas time’. The hotel offers free scuba lessons in their pool, has a restaurant which does the trick for lunch (if you want to take a break from Atlantis), and always has taxis waiting if you want to go to Nassau.
It is literally across the street from the entrance to Atlantis and the Atlantis Marina Village which has cute shops and restaurants and is a nice place to walk around at night. We thought it enabled us to experience Atlantis for a lot less than we would if we actually stayed there. In terms of Atlantis, it’s a fun place to go once but is incredibly crowded and Disney-esque. If it’s a busy time at Atlantis, be sure to get towels from one of the Atlantis towel huts before you go back to the Comfort Suites at the end of the day and then come back first thing in the morning (by 7:30) to reserve a beach chair. Bring a personal item (T shirt, toy, flip flop) to mark your chair. It’s extremely annoying but everyone does it and it will ensure that your day will be more pleasant.
Most restaurants were extremely expensive. I recommend getting a food guide and checking prices of the restaurants before going. Most restaurants have the menus on the outside so you can see the prices before going in. Watch your receipts. On Paradise Island a 15% gratuity is already included on most purchases including ice cream and pizza.
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When you buy a mobile home park, and if you currently own a mobile home park, it’s a pretty safe bet that you need to change the name. Because most mobile home parks have terrible names that, sadly, could be used as a marketing tool if only they were different. Just like Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue”, many mobile home parks have names which are extremely inappropriate and downright embarrassing for their residents to live under. And a wonderful marketing opportunity is missed every day that they are not changed.
The Problem
Most mobile home parks were built in the 1970s or earlier, at a time when mobile home park residents dreamed of having their own private jukebox and pink flamingos in the yard. They were the very essence of tacky. And the park names matched the customer. Some were clever take-offs on the mobile home concept, like “Roll-A-Home”. Many were rustic sounding like “Wagon Wheel”. But rarely were they created with any marketing strategy involved. Some are so bad that you have to wonder if the owner was trying to make fun of his tenants or the whole concept of trailer living. Some parks don’t even have a name, just a 4’ x 8’ sheet of plywood with a phone number or “Mobile Park” crudely painted on it. Just like the grave of the unknown soldier, they are nameless plots of dirt where tenants live and die and don’t even know how to identify themselves.
The Early Creators
Many of moms and pops that still own parks in America don’t know diddle about naming a property. They might be good with a carbine in WWII, or great with laying their own sewer line (until it flows backwards the first time around), or building parking pads with asphalt out of the back of their pick-up truck. But when it came to marketing, they were at the bottom of the class. Just look at the marketing materials from these folks even today. A professional quality flyer is a Xeroxed sheet written by hand with a marks-a-lot (both capitals and lower case letters interchanged). These folks ruled over cheap pieces of farmland with new infrastructure and some trailers, and were not serious real estate investors. They never dreamed their parks would be worth anything some day. The bottom line is that while they may have attractive mobile home parks, they have no idea how to name a property properly. Is it appropriate to have a lousy name on an expensive park?
The Cure
Naming a mobile home park is very easy. Virtually any name you choose will be better than the current one – you are probably 1,000% more marketing savvy than the person you bought the park from. You certainly have more at stake than they did. But there is a strategy to derive the ultimate name if you put a little work into it. Here’s the process:
· What is the number one sales point for someone moving to or living in the park?
· Reduce this sales point to one or two essential words.
· Add the name “Estates” at the start or end of these words.
For example, if your park has huge pine trees on it that everybody loves, then the appropriate name would be “Pine Tree Estates”. Or if it’s the frontage on Lake Forest, then it should be “The Estates of Lake Forest”, or “Lake Forest Estates”. It’s that simple.
Why a classy name? Because people in mobile home parks don’t want to be reminded of the fact with a lousy name that they have to use among the rest of the world who does not live in a trailer park. What kid at school wants to tell his friends, “I live in Roll-A-Home”? Nobody. Everybody wants to feel important and equal. Give them that opportunity!
Enacting the New Name
Once you have settled on a name, it’s equally easy to put it into practice. First, notify the city of what you are doing, and make sure it is legal to change before you begin. I have never seen a city that had a problem with changing the name. Then, it’s time for a new sign for the park. This time around, get a decent quality one from a professional company, at a cost of about $2,000. Then send a letter to all the tenants about the name change. And you’ll have to change the marketing materials at all of the dealers. The final change is your yellow page ad – so keep watching for that renewal notice.
That’s all there it to it. That’s not too hard now, is it?
The Benefits
A new, classy name will have multiple benefits to your property:
The name alone delivers your sales message to potential customers (remember to put the key sales point in the name).
The residents will have more pride of ownership when they can take pride in the name of where they live.
A new name erases the park’s past ills
A new name is a turn-on to lenders who look at financing it (remember that the name will be throughout your loan application documents).
A classy name will help you get a higher sales price when you go to sell the park someday.
Conclusion
The benefits of changing the name of your mobile home park are priceless. The cost is nominal. There is no excuse not to do it. So start immediately. You will be very happy you did. And so will your tenants!
About the Author
For over a decade, Frank has been involved in all facets of the mobile home park business as an owner/operator of parks in four different states. His experience includes:
Purchasing and operating over 25 mobile home parks as an investor
Performing “due diligence” on hundreds of other mobile home parks.
At one point, ranking as the 63rd largest owner of mobile home parks in the U.S. Frank has achieved a high-level of expertise in evaluating, buying, operating, turning around, financing, and selling mobile home parks. His experiences are real life, and he can provide you with real life scenarios and solutions on almost any issue that you can face as an investor or operator. His knowledge can be yours through the unique offerings at “Mobile Home Park College” as a Faculty Member.
Mr. Rolfe has also authored and co-authored some very informative books on investing in Mobile Home parks , to see more books and articles written by Frank Rolfe visit Mobile Home Park Store