Cancun, Riviera Maya, Azul Fives - Spring 2012

It is booked! April 27 - May 4, 2013 - Azul Fives Sensatori Hotel

Playa Del Carmen - 5th Avenue

Also Considering (considered):

Iberostar Paraiso Beach

Restaurants in Shanghai

Le Saleya

570 Changle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu
长乐路570号，近襄阳路

Tel: 5403-6957

Open Daily - Reservations for 6:30 on Saturday the 22nd

Barbarossa Lounge - Moroccan Themed Chill Lunge in People's Park

PHONE:

6318 0220

ADDRESS:

Inside People's Park,
231 Nanjing Xi Lu,
near Huangpi Nan Lu

(Entrance between Starbucks and Shanghai Art Museum)

南京西路231号,
人民公园内
近黄陂南路

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AREA:

People's Square

METRO:

People's Square, 2 mins. walk

HOURS:

Daily, 11am-late

CARDS:

Local and international cards accepted

PRICE:

$ $ $ $ $ (Show Legend)

RESERVATIONS:

Not necessary

HAPPY HOUR:

Daily 5-8pm on the second floor - buy one get one free

Restaurants in China

Da Dong Roast Duck - Best Restaurant in Beijing

• Cuisines: Chinese, Dongsanhuan Beilu | Cháoyáng, Beijing, China

• (010) 6582 2892
• Tuanjiehu 团结湖
• 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (southeast corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District
• 朝阳区团结湖北口3号楼东三环路(长虹桥东南角)
• Daily 11am-10pm
• 6582 2892/4003
• • Parking available
  • No smoking sections
  • Chinese and foreign cards accepted
  • ¥¥¥¥¥ 120-200 per person
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Mao Mao Chong (Fuzzy Caterpillar Bar and Grill) - First Night in Beijing?

• Nanluoguxiang / Gulou Dongdajie 南锣鼓巷鼓楼东大街
• 12 Banchang Hutong (east off Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District
• 东城区板厂胡同12号（南锣鼓巷往东走）
• Daily 7pm-late
• 159 9264 6024

Email: maomaochongstore@yahoo.com
Tel: +86 10 64055718

12 Ban Chang Hutong, Jiao Dao Kou Nan Jie, (Near South end of Nan Luo Gu Xiang)
DongCheng District, Beijing, China, 100007

Nearest landmark: Lu Song Yuan Hotel & Jiao Dao Kou Police Station

Capitol M - Reservations Made for Monday at 3:00

• Qianmen and Dashilan'r 前门大栅栏
• 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District
• 崇文区前门步行街2号3层
• Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-5pm, 6-10.30pm (afternoon tea between 2.30-5pm)
• 6702 2727

Great Resource for English-language Beijing City Tips

Shanghai Dining

FU1039

0215237 1878

1039 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu

愚园路1039号,
近江苏路

Getting Around in China: 中国之旅

I hate the sticky, sweaty, dirty moments between luggage claim and arriving at the hotel when traveling long distances, especially international.  So, I like to have transportation, hotel, and the basics all figured out before I arrive anywhere.  That in mind, transportation arrangements for my China Voyage:

Beijing, airport to hotel:Viator. Beijing Airport Transfer
Beijing, day trip: Stretch A Leg or Viator
Qingdao, airport/hotel: China Airport Transfer
Xi'an, airport/hotel: Xi'an Airport Transfer, or Viator ($109 Roundtrip)
Shanghain, airport/hotel: Viator ($69)
Shanghai, morning trip: Viator
Shanghai, evening trip: Viator

China Public Transit Information

So, it is officially happening, or at least I've booked my tickets and requested a VISA, so momentum would leave one to believe that a visit to China is going to be happening.  -- I'm going to China, in a month!

Itinerary:
SLC - PEK (Beijing Airport Code) - 10/12 -
Bejing China Education Expo
PEK - Tsingdao (TAO) - 10/17 - 10/19
Tsingdao - Xi'an (XIY) - 10/19 - 10/21
XIY - Shanghai (PVG) - 10/21 - 10/24

http://chinatravelguide.com/shared/images/3/3e/ChinaRailwayMap.png

Final Day in Costa Rica

February 6 - 7:

To finish the trip, we'll take a two day trek to Arenal Volcano and hot springs to explore Arenal Volcano and Surrounding hot springs.

Hotel Options:
Nayara
Springs Lodge - Family Suite with private mineral bath
Peace Lodge - Master Suite with Loft and private mineral bath

Costa Rica, January 2012

Travel Dates:

Tuesday, January 31 - Tuesday, February 7
12:50 A.M. - ATL - 12:55 PM+
35,000 Frequent Flier Miles Flights Available

Interesting Links:
Visit Costa Rica
Hotel Grano de Oro - $200 per night, family suite, in the heart of San Jose
Tenoria National Park - Waterfalls, Rain Forest
Cocos Island
Hotel RIU Costa Rica